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by Marlowe
Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: what was car before your mr2
Replies: 61
Views: 18985

Re: what was car before your mr2

Didn't have one - this is my first weekend car. Main car is a MK5 Golf GTI.

Before that

Celica Gen 7
Daewoo Matiz (Don't ask...)
Ford Mondeo
by Marlowe
Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Softer than Teins?
Replies: 18
Views: 2939

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Softer than Teins?

Thanks for this input. My friend on here on here, Dave, has a Rev 2 turbo with the standard black bilsteins which are maybe a little too soft for my liking (although they are originals so maybe a little tired), so I was trying to find some middle ground between the two.
by Marlowe
Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Softer than Teins?
Replies: 18
Views: 2939

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Softer than Teins?

Also apologies; typing on a galaxy note so I'm getting some odd words...
by Marlowe
Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:04 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Softer than Teins?
Replies: 18
Views: 2939

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Softer than Teins?

Haha. Unsure what they are. Found a mouldy tein catalogue in the frunk when i first got the car; look like super streets and have the adjustable damper and height, but dampness doesn't seem to make a difference. Possibly just me; Peter's got it atm for a coolant problem and has driven it so hoping t...
by Marlowe
Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Softer than Teins?
Replies: 18
Views: 2939

[Mk2] [Turbo] Softer than Teins?

My Rev 2 turbo came with a set of Tein coilovers. I don't mind a stiff ride, and they are excellent on a track, but even the slightest divot on a b road threatens to snap the wheel out of my hand. I'm looking for a suitable alternative that's softer but without compromising the handling. Are yellow ...
by Marlowe
Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not a pretty sight...Hose From Hell?
Replies: 6
Views: 915

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not a pretty sight...Hose From Hell?

Thanks guys - have dropped it off with Peter for diagnostic & repairs. Will update when fixed in case anyone else has similar coolant leaks. :)
by Marlowe
Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Air filter/Induction kit
Replies: 27
Views: 2267

Re: Air filter/Induction kit

Mine came with a HKS mushroom flyer also. It was black with crap. Replaced, but keep debating sourcing a stock air box to replace. Presumably the improved filtration would mean a marginal drop in bhp?
by Marlowe
Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:09 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where to go with MR2 ownership... odd post.
Replies: 22
Views: 1379

Re: Where to go with MR2 ownership... odd post.

Remember: never try to keep up with a remapped 535d. They're faster than a GT-R.... :lol:
by Marlowe
Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where to go with MR2 ownership... odd post.
Replies: 22
Views: 1379

Re: Where to go with MR2 ownership... odd post.

Maybe he didn't want a bunch of bmw owners laughing at our 'gutless' jap cars... :?
by Marlowe
Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where to go with MR2 ownership... odd post.
Replies: 22
Views: 1379

Re: Where to go with MR2 ownership... odd post.

I'm in a similar situation for what it's worth - new pressurised job which is only 3 miles from home (as opposed to the 15 through countryside and city that I bought the GTI to cover), exasperated by the fact that due to the MR2 being a weekend car in the year I've owned it I've probably got 2-3 wee...
by Marlowe
Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Manufacturers still selling 43-46mm boost gauges?
Replies: 24
Views: 2031

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Manufacturers still selling 43-46mm boost gauges?

Both that and the Omori look pretty nice. I'm after keeping it looking as stock as possible (within reason - no point having the original dial face as it has no units of measure) so I'll go with whichever does the job for the money. Thanks guys. :)
by Marlowe
Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:33 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Manufacturers still selling 43-46mm boost gauges?
Replies: 24
Views: 2031

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Manufacturers still selling 43-46mm boost gauges?

Peter: actually matches up dash quite well - how much? :)
by Marlowe
Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:25 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Manufacturers still selling 43-46mm boost gauges?
Replies: 24
Views: 2031

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Manufacturers still selling 43-46mm boost gauges?

Cheers guys - still in stock at $149. :) A bit pricy but if I can't find anything cheaper I know I can find one still. :)
by Marlowe
Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:24 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Manufacturers still selling 43-46mm boost gauges?
Replies: 24
Views: 2031

[Mk2] [Generic] Manufacturers still selling 43-46mm boost gauges?

As title really. Peter advised me while fitting the CT20b to my Rev 2 that I needed to re-install a boost gauge. Ideally if I can I want to keep the interior looking stockish so I'd like to try to replace the pointless stock boost controller. Unfortunately I'm struggling finding anyone still selling...
by Marlowe
Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: ebay
Replies: 14
Views: 857

Re: ebay

Mine's 21 years old now so I don't bear it too much of a grudge - came into it looking at the MR2 as a car I'd grown up with (most friends had a NA MK2 as their first / second car) and that now had moved into the 'affordable classic' range. In fairness everything that's failed has just been due to a...
by Marlowe
Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: ebay
Replies: 14
Views: 857

Re: ebay

I agree it's ideal, but how many actually ask for insurance details? Having to take out temporary insurance to test drive a car will lose you most buyers. On my old Celica the original advert stated 'must be insured' - I didn't get a single bite. I removed the stipulation and was inundated with offe...
by Marlowe
Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Tire for the 15x7 Rev2+ rims
Replies: 6
Views: 558

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Tire for the 15x7 Rev2+ rims

I am unsure if I am reading correctly - if so my usual supplier (Mytyres) have Toyo Proxes T1R in stock currently, which suggests other EU suppliers will. I'm afraid I don't really know any HK or Mainland China stockists I could recommend; sorry.
by Marlowe
Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not a pretty sight...Hose From Hell?
Replies: 6
Views: 915

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not a pretty sight...Hose From Hell?

Any suggestions at all welcome. It's too wet (and dark) to get underneath it now but I'm keen to know what to look for so I can tell how bad it is and whether I need to take it to Peter sharpish or if I can leave it until I was planning to take it to once the weather improves in Spring. Will it empt...
by Marlowe
Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not a pretty sight...Hose From Hell?
Replies: 6
Views: 915

[Mk2] [Turbo] Not a pretty sight...Hose From Hell?

I've not driven my MR2 much recently due to the bad weather, and decided today, with it being a crisp afternoon, to take it for a quick spin before taking the battery out for the winter... It wasn't a great plan. Turned the engine on and the rad fan started playing full blast. Peter at SBITS had sor...

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