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by nickg07
Sat Sep 03, 2011 12:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: To go coilovers or not? Help needed!
Replies: 19
Views: 1738

Re: To go coilovers or not? Help needed!

When you start factoring in the price of new spring cups. new top mounts etc it gets expensive for just a sprint/shocker combo.. if ou can get a set of coilover with this as adjustable and already in the deal, well it might be worth going that route..
by nickg07
Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Polymounts- best mod so far
Replies: 12
Views: 1464

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Polymounts- best mod so far

Get the engine mounts done, the difference is awesome. it was in both my previous to which is why i was so keen to do it.

Did you have pacific works pull it all part and torch it and put back together? If so what ball park cost was it?
by nickg07
Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Polymounts- best mod so far
Replies: 12
Views: 1464

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Polymounts- best mod so far

Yea for sure i havent polied the suspension though id like to. I think its a mechanical step too for for me. And the cost to get a garage to do it would be prohibitive. did you do the front/back engine mounts? Through car just feels, as one. it does bump more over bumps (car is lowered anyway on bla...
by nickg07
Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:58 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Polymounts- best mod so far
Replies: 12
Views: 1464

[Mk2] [Turbo] Polymounts- best mod so far

Hi so i made solid mounts for my primera and had imported solid inserts for my corollary.. I wanted similar for the 2 so i bought a set of mounts with the fully polybushed centres. Result- freaking awesome. i had already added front/rear strut braces to nice effect, but they seriously pale in compar...
by nickg07
Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:01 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help - which flexi?
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Re: Help - which flexi?

Ah that looks cheaper. but if you look at my original post and the pic, the ends are wider than the rest of the pipe, if those had to be chopped off it might need even longer flexi so i need something with snap inside dia that matches the outside of the thicker part of the outside of my pipes...?
by nickg07
Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help - which flexi?
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Re: Help - which flexi?

Thanks guys, so when you say weld it in, do you mean inside the pipe or just cut that down? I really need to measure it up properly as id like to just slip on a flexi to that dia even if its higher than the pipes to avoid cutting the exhaust itself if possible though i think. I've seen this: http://...
by nickg07
Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help - which flexi?
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Re: Help - which flexi?

So they might have to chop the pipework itself to fit it? I was hoping they just cut the flexi out. i don't know if that's a stock b pipe but its pretty stick metal by the looks of it- not sure how easy to trim..
by nickg07
Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help - which flexi?
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Help - which flexi?

My flexi does need replacing but i don't know which flexi to buy or what dia to go for: http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2823/badflex.th.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us See the internal diameter is 3" but if you look at the edges of the pipe they are clearly thicker- maybe 3.5" (not many...
by nickg07
Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: My clutch is slipping
Replies: 5
Views: 838

Re: My clutch is slipping

I got an exedy oe turbo clutch for 122 from local motorfactors. i just rang exedy hq and got the number for a place near me off(Manchester) then asked them to order one in for me with the partcode...
by nickg07
Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: All over the place at higher speeds
Replies: 23
Views: 1557

Re: All over the place at higher speeds

I don't think it should be that twitchy, i do 70-80mph and its pretty stable. Maybe you rack has a bit of play in it or you just need a proper alignment front and rear incase you have a wheel causing a bad thrust angle. Could be as simple as tyre pressure, wheel bearing or many suspension components...
by nickg07
Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Under body issues, whats the rubbery stuff coating the underside called ?
Replies: 8
Views: 624

Re: Under body issues, whats the rubbery stuff coating the underside called ?

Wax oil if you want to keep it quite well but even this comes off every few years...think my dad had it done to his 25 year old+ land rover!!
by nickg07
Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Squeeky clutch pedal
Replies: 14
Views: 1575

Re: Squeeky clutch pedal

My corolla t sport had a squeaky clutch it was the master cylinder bought a new one and that went just over 2 years later.
My mr2turbo had a squeaky clutch i got a new clutch and now it is squeaky free !
by nickg07
Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:40 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Why doesnt my exhaust pop and bang?
Replies: 6
Views: 981

Re: Why doesnt my exhaust pop and bang?

You need some holes in your flexi pipe! (Joke) i wouldnt complain if there arent too many pops, i get one when i have let off the gass a little, im thinkin its the engine rocking back making the most out of my exhaust leak:(
by nickg07
Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: car sounding louder this morning?
Replies: 14
Views: 1684

Re: car sounding louder this morning?

Haha yes definitely! JDM yo! The pipework and welds on this apexi seem great such good quality and the piping is proper phat lol! well i just had a go at the heatsheild but the thing was rusted on and i couldnt free the bolts ive put some wd40 on them to soak. I might have another go tomorrow, but t...
by nickg07
Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: car sounding louder this morning?
Replies: 14
Views: 1684

Re: car sounding louder this morning?

Cheers am about to go out and check the exhaust mani bolts.

Im desperate not to have to change the exhaust on my car i love the apexi and my car has a apexi hayabusa sticker on the rear bumper too - it gives it character and that JDM feel..


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by nickg07
Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:41 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: car sounding louder this morning?
Replies: 14
Views: 1684

Re: car sounding louder this morning?

If its not raining ill do the manifold tomorrow and check under the car, I did measure the flexi its 5" from exhaust to exhaust, unfortunately most places sell their flexi pipe at 6" which is just too long. Is it standard to cut them down to fit a bit or? The annoying thing is that on the ...
by nickg07
Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:44 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: car sounding louder this morning?
Replies: 14
Views: 1684

Re: car sounding louder this morning?

Hi important thinking to just order this anyway and get it fitted its half the price of most others i have seen!

http://exhaustpartsuk.com/index.php?mai ... ducts_id=1
by nickg07
Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: car sounding louder this morning?
Replies: 14
Views: 1684

Re: car sounding louder this morning?

Okay ill check it out i know my dad has deep sockets i only have a halfords 9.99 basic socket set - but i did manage to fit both front and rear strut braces with it..undoing the rear bolts was not the most fun i had in an afternoon though!!
by nickg07
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: car sounding louder this morning?
Replies: 14
Views: 1684

Re: car sounding louder this morning?

Cool i take it you need to remove the turbo heatshield to get access?
by nickg07
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: car sounding louder this morning?
Replies: 14
Views: 1684

Re: car sounding louder this morning?

My cars going into my local friendly ish garage on Thursday for a long weekend for new sumpt pan, poly motormounts ill try and get it done then. the ower builds trikes and stuff so important guessing he can do welding okay. Just need to work out what size dia and length i need to order to sort it.

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