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by biscuitsbrown
Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: rear brake calipers
Replies: 2
Views: 658

Re: rear brake calipers

Hey dude, yes there is! The rear caliper on the MR2 Mk2 works as the handbrake as well which is self adjusting! For this to work the piston doesn't simply push back in, it has to be twisted back in! In other words it has a ratchet system so as the pads wear, the caliper self adjusts to keep the hand...
by biscuitsbrown
Mon Jan 10, 2005 8:51 am
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: MR2 GTS Turbo Vs Honda Civic Type R
Replies: 24
Views: 7575

Re: MR2 GTS Turbo Vs Honda Civic Type R

I think you're probably right Pizza! I really wanna get it rolling roaded! I'm away from today for 3 weeks but there's a rolling road day soon in Scotland so I'm hoping to go to that if I'm back in time!!

Regards and happy driving Stu :D
by biscuitsbrown
Mon Jan 10, 2005 8:47 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 Turbo Insurance Question
Replies: 21
Views: 2949

Re: MR2 Turbo Insurance Question

28 y/o, 8 years no claims, 3 points just over 3 years ago so off licence now - £375 Fully Comp. :lol: with MasterQuote owned by Sainsbury!

Was with Tesco last year was about £460 I think!

Stu
by biscuitsbrown
Sun Jan 09, 2005 3:44 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: MR2 GTS Turbo Vs Honda Civic Type R
Replies: 24
Views: 7575

Re: MR2 GTS Turbo Vs Honda Civic Type R

Thanks Terry, you saved me a long type there!! However...... Quote: Finally there's age vs beauty! The almost brand new Type R vs the old but beautiful Turbo! I think thats 1 more point to the 'R' you what? the civic isn't exactly a nice looking car, it's an oddball looking hatchback!! you only givi...
by biscuitsbrown
Sun Jan 09, 2005 3:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How much oil to fill a 92 GTS Turbo???
Replies: 1
Views: 1282

How much oil to fill a 92 GTS Turbo???

Hi there'

Just a quick one, does anyone know exactly how much oil a dec '92 GTS Turbo takes??? I'm sure its just less than 4 litres but wanted to know for sure!

Thanks very much, Stu :-k
by biscuitsbrown
Sun Jan 09, 2005 10:42 am
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: MR2 GTS Turbo Vs Honda Civic Type R
Replies: 24
Views: 7575

Re: MR2 GTS Turbo Vs Honda Civic Type R

For those of you that saw my thread ref. fuel economy, you may want to look away now as I'm gonna do some more geeky calculations to see just how similar the Turbo and Type R are!! ](*,) MR2 GTS Turbo 12/92: 221bhp 224lb/ft @ 1270kg 5- speed Civic Type R i-VTEC: 200bhp 145lb/ft @ 1204kg 6- speed Tur...
by biscuitsbrown
Sat Jan 08, 2005 4:51 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: MR2 GTS Turbo Vs Honda Civic Type R
Replies: 24
Views: 7575

MR2 GTS Turbo Vs Honda Civic Type R

Hello everyone, thought I'd just tell you about my encounter with a new shape Honda civic type R on the way back from buyin my oil this afternoon! I've seen this car around my area a few times but always when I've been on foot and no matter how hard I tried, I always lost!? :? However today I was in...
by biscuitsbrown
Sat Jan 08, 2005 4:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mobil 1 10w-30 fully synth
Replies: 6
Views: 859

Re: Mobil 1 10w-30 fully synth

Hi Jonty, Cheers for takin the time to reply mate! Yeah I guess you're probably right, its obviously not available here I've tried everywhere! I ended up gettin Mobil 1 15w-50 which is what i've been using up to now, just wanted to stick the Toyota Japan's recommended 10w-30 in but hey, I want doesn...
by biscuitsbrown
Thu Jan 06, 2005 10:22 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sparking Mad!
Replies: 3
Views: 1760

Re: Sparking Mad!

Cheers for your help guys! :D
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sparking Mad!
Replies: 3
Views: 1760

Sparking Mad!

Hey there, I've currently got HKS Iridium super fire racing sparks in my motor and they're due for replacement next week. The engine is stock apart from exhaust and induction and I was wondering if anyone could advise what grade of plug I should go for? I've seen TRD grade 7.8.9.10 and are the ones ...
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:06 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Phoenix Power
Replies: 21
Views: 6823

Re: Phoenix Power

Bry wrote:Got my Departure 2 pro from Jase at http://www.mtte.com/
He's currently got one for sale :)


Cheers mate, got the link!

:afro:
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:02 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MIST??
Replies: 8
Views: 1191

Re: MIST??

I totally agree, how often do you remove mist from your screen with the wipers!?!? :lol:
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: TYRES!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2160

Re: TYRES!!

Hello mate, I've not had either but I've had BF Goodrich, Michilin Pilot Sports and Goodyear Eagle F1! BF are made by Michilin and Ok, Pilot sports are very good but Eagle F1's are even better still! You can get them for a reasonable price at either mytyres.com or topgear.co.uk!

Regards Stu :D
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: semi or fully synthetic mobil oil in my '94 turbo?
Replies: 20
Views: 3999

Re: Turbo oil change

As my MK2 Turbo is on its umpteenth owner and coming up for 90k miles, I have no way of knowing what oils have been used in the engine before, or at what frequency oil changes have been made. It's unlikely that Toyota used fully synthetic from new so surely a semi-synthetic should be better on a hi...
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 5:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: anyone got any standard suspension collecting dust?
Replies: 9
Views: 1341

Re: anyone got any standard suspension collecting dust?

Hi Tazza, I have 2 front Bilstein Gas Shocks and all 4 springs from my turbo however the nearside shock is leaking so probably wouldn't be much use to you?! :?

Sorry dude

Stu
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 5:33 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Turbo fuel consumption
Replies: 34
Views: 1887

Re: Turbo fuel consumption

Thanks Kieron I got that link. I've been trying to find a combination of kit that works for the MR2 for ages but something always looks wrong. However I think you've got it spot on there!

Stu \:D/
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 5:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Hello - newbie here
Replies: 36
Views: 7384

Re: Hello - newbie here

Hello and welcome,

I've only been a member for 3 days but I'm gettin square eyes already. There's so much good knowledge and interesting stuff for all Mk's of MR2.

Enjoy

Regards Stu :D
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 4:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Turbo fuel consumption
Replies: 34
Views: 1887

Re: Turbo fuel consumption

Mine does seem to be a little on the low side for a nearly standard lump but hey, if I want economy I should buy a Golf diesel aye! :roll:

Kieron love the motor, looks well smart what is the body kit and rear spoiler??

Do you have any more pics dude?

cheers Stu :D
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 4:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MIST??
Replies: 8
Views: 1191

Re: MIST??

JohnnyC quotes
Also, your car is a rev2, not a rev3


Don't mean to be pedantic but its actually a revision 1, however I think Baker means he has Rev 2/3 15" wheels! :wink:

Just gettin my 2p worth! :twisted:
by biscuitsbrown
Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:45 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Seats for my MK2 Tubby
Replies: 12
Views: 3406

Re: Seats for my MK2 Tubby

Joey wrote:
Taz007 wrote:no offense shaf but they look nasty! :?


But they come with little pillows :lol:


PMSL :lol:

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