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by Marf
Mon Oct 13, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Cheaper alternative to AD08?
Replies: 27
Views: 2893

Re: Cheaper alternative to AD08?

Yep pretty much just wear rate and price

Treadwear rating is 180, R1R is 120, R888 less than one hundred.

They do have quite a stiff sidewall, and some additional road noise, but for what amounts to a semi-slick thats to be expected.
by Marf
Mon Oct 13, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Cheaper alternative to AD08?
Replies: 27
Views: 2893

Re: Cheaper alternative to AD08?

Worth. Every. Penny. :thumleft: Wet weather performance of the AD08 compared to the T1R... no comparison. Also they are formulated to work right down to -10c. I found they were great in freezing conditions Really? I always thought tyres like the AD08 struggle in the wet. This changes things... :cla...
by Marf
Mon Oct 13, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Cheaper alternative to AD08?
Replies: 27
Views: 2893

Re: Cheaper alternative to AD08?

Worth. Every. Penny. :thumleft:

Wet weather performance of the AD08 compared to the T1R... no comparison.

Also they are formulated to work right down to -10c. I found they were great in freezing conditions
by Marf
Thu Oct 09, 2014 5:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: blue rev 3 turbo for sale edinburgh
Replies: 116
Views: 10721

Re: blue rev 3 turbo for sale edinburgh

Card issuer should refund you IMO :thumleft:
by Marf
Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: which tyres?
Replies: 10
Views: 891

Re: which tyres?

Do you have standard alloys? Very little in the way of a sports tyre available for the OEM sizes.
by Marf
Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: clutch slipping at Drag Strip, dec 2015 query? new clutch time! OS Giken!!!
Replies: 100
Views: 9891

Re: clutch slipping at Drag Strip, dec 2015 query? new clutch time! OS Giken!!!

I'm inclined to agree. Your clutch should be able to overcome the surface at Pod and your R1Rs when sidestepping at 5k, IMO. As Bob points out, dropping the clutch and controlling the wheelspin is the best way, makes the tyres take all the stress. 2 years straight you've had clutch issues on the str...
by Marf
Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: clutch slipping at Drag Strip, dec 2015 query? new clutch time! OS Giken!!!
Replies: 100
Views: 9891

Re: clutch slipping at Drag Strip, dec 2015 query? new clutch time! OS Giken!!!

I found the best launch was 3k and side step the clutch. Granted not on the strip but it never failed on the road with AD08s. I would generally get the clutch level with the foot rest, raise the revs, then side step off the clutch and nail the throttle. IMO the key is loading up the drive train as f...
by Marf
Wed Oct 01, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Orange JDM front indicator - Legal in UK or not?
Replies: 15
Views: 1904

Re: Orange JDM front indicator - Legal in UK or not?

Had my MR2 for 5 years.

First three MOTs my orange lights slipped by.

fourth MOT the tester failed it on the lights. I switched for UK lights
by Marf
Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Best insurance for engine mods
Replies: 52
Views: 2626

Re: Best insurance for engine mods

£1800!

I'm paying less than £400 on the Mazda on a no-NCB limited mileage policy. Unlimited mods(no cages) up to 320hp. This is with need2insure
by Marf
Sat Sep 27, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: now I'm stuck in two minds keep the na or go turbo?
Replies: 43
Views: 1906

Re: now I'm stuck in two minds keep the na or go turbo?

Powerful golf would boring, got a powerful rotary :mrgreen:
by Marf
Sat Sep 27, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Is the Celica GT4 a good MR2 Tubby replacement?
Replies: 42
Views: 5324

Re: Is the Celica GT4 a good MR2 Tubby replacement?

danjama wrote: Are they AFM like a rev 2 tubby?


Yes
by Marf
Thu Sep 25, 2014 1:44 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] 16" Alloy Options
Replies: 8
Views: 896

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] 16" Alloy Options

Enkei Racing S 16x7/8 et35/38 205/50/16 and 225/45/16 http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt105/MrMarf/IMG_20120414_161432.jpg http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt105/MrMarf/IMG_20120414_161422.jpg http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt105/MrMarf/IMG_20120414_152427.jpg Rears could have been spaced o...
by Marf
Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: now I'm stuck in two minds keep the na or go turbo?
Replies: 43
Views: 1906

Re: now I'm stuck in two minds keep the na or go turbo?

Pro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_PkswoXMx0#t=67

Con - £££ to do conversion - though there are 3 V6 Mk2s for sale on ebay at the moment. 2GRFE would be awesome but £££££
by Marf
Tue Sep 23, 2014 7:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: now I'm stuck in two minds keep the na or go turbo?
Replies: 43
Views: 1906

Re: now I'm stuck in two minds keep the na or go turbo?

Curveball... why not consider a V6?
by Marf
Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Is the Celica GT4 a good MR2 Tubby replacement?
Replies: 42
Views: 5324

Re: Is the Celica GT4 a good MR2 Tubby replacement?

I have unfinished business with the EG Civic :lol: My VTi was written off about 2 months after I bought it by some old coot pulling out of his driveway without looking I had planned to turbocharge it. It already had a quaife LSD and fully rebuilt box. Chassis was superb for a scrabbler, just needed ...

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