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by big_joe
Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Oldskoolhrdcore
Replies: 19
Views: 2114

Re: Oldskoolhrdcore

Looks bad ass!
by big_joe
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Who is tall and drives a MK2??
Replies: 18
Views: 1459

Re: Who is tall and drives a MK2??

6ft6, I have to drive with the T bar blinds off :D. Looking at getting on track soon, gonna be a real squeeze with a helmet on!
by big_joe
Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:59 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: mr2 turbo, boost reading
Replies: 13
Views: 1163

Re: mr2 turbo, boost reading

full boost goes right off the gauge on my rev 3 turbo, well above the last mark
by big_joe
Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Rev 3 Turbo
Replies: 13
Views: 1900

Re: Rev 3 Turbo

riot68 wrote:Welcome, how you finding the BC's? Thinking of getting a set, cheers...


I love them, definitely the most comfortable coilovers I've experienced, brilliant for fast road use. Will see how they hold up on track and have a play with the settings in the coming months.
by big_joe
Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Rev 3 Turbo
Replies: 13
Views: 1900

Re: Rev 3 Turbo

Ok time for an update! First things first, when I got the car I thought the brakes were TERRIBLE! Not one to do things by halfs, I got onto WMS brakes and ordered up this little bunch. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Big_Joe1/MR2%20Turbo/SDC15257.jpg Consists of Front WMS 4 pot calipers with ne...
by big_joe
Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Suspension replacement advice...
Replies: 26
Views: 1400

Re: Suspension replacement advice...

I've had D2s on a previous car (not MR2) and they were so hard they were completely unsuitable for road use. I'd stick with the BCs!
by big_joe
Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Suspension replacement advice...
Replies: 26
Views: 1400

Re: Suspension replacement advice...

There looks to be a lot of height adjustment, my car is moderately lowered and I could go much lower or higher if i wanted. I haven't adjusted the hardness as of yet as it's perfect how it is for road use, but I'll be having a play with the settings when the trackday season starts in a couple of mon...
by big_joe
Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Suspension replacement advice...
Replies: 26
Views: 1400

Re: Suspension replacement advice...

I'm running BC coilovers and can't praise them highly enough. Not at all hard or crashy for a coilover and really give some confidence in the twisties.
by big_joe
Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding
Replies: 14
Views: 1617

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding

I never push the pedal completely to the floor when bleeding old cars brakes as it can apparently damage the master cylinder seals. How likely it is..........I don't know, just a rule I've always stuck to O:).
by big_joe
Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding
Replies: 14
Views: 1617

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding

For future reference - after changing the bleed nipples I managed to bleed the whole car in less than 10 minutes to a rock hard pedal :). Would also reccomend the bleed tube from halfords with the one way valve in it - only £5 and makes brake bleeding a piece of cake.
by big_joe
Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding
Replies: 14
Views: 1617

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding

Im picking new nipples up tommorow from toyota (ooo errr). I thought about PTFE but seeing how brake fluid melted the plastic drip tray I was using, I don't think it would last too long in a braking system! Is the general concensous that master cylinder failure is unlikely? My assistant admitted he ...
by big_joe
Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding
Replies: 14
Views: 1617

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding

Ok, it seems I can get some fluid through the drivers side rear but not much at all through the passenger side. The nipple on that side seems very loose in it's thread so I'm wondering if it's passing air through the threads. I've ordered a couple of nipples anyway and will try again tommorow
by big_joe
Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:15 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding
Replies: 14
Views: 1617

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding

No, using one of those hoses that attatch to the nipple with a one way valve in it. Worked perfectly using that method the first time, now I can't get anything other than a few splutters to come through.
by big_joe
Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding
Replies: 14
Views: 1617

[Mk2] [Turbo] Brake bleeding

Having a bit of a nightmare here. I fitted new callipers and hoses to my car. With the help of a mate, I bled them and got the pedal nice and hard.......great. Afterwards, it turned out there was a leak and a fault with one of the hoses so these were removed and new ones fitted. I now can't get the ...
by big_joe
Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:57 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: ANOTHER in car video Castle Combe GT Race 29 Aug 2011
Replies: 7
Views: 2988

Re: ANOTHER in car video Castle Combe GT Race 29 Aug 2011

Good video, 285 rears xxxx that's huge :lol:. Got any pics and spec on the car? Around how much power is it running?
by big_joe
Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] rev2 turbo
Replies: 40
Views: 15473

Re: [FINALIZED] rev2 turbo

Can you just clear this up as I'm finding it a little confusing :lol: . Is there a known overheating problem or has it been fixed?
by big_joe
Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Rev 3 Turbo
Replies: 13
Views: 1900

Re: Rev 3 Turbo

The wheels didn't hang about long at all! They looked great on the car but I really wanted a staggered set.
by big_joe
Sat Dec 10, 2011 6:52 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Rev 3 Turbo
Replies: 13
Views: 1900

Rev 3 Turbo

I've had my MR2 a few weeks now so thought I'd put up a post. Got a few plans for it so will be updating as I go along. Spec 1994 Rev 3 Turbo 88k Miles BC Coilovers Mongoose Exhaust HKS induction kit and Blow of valve Here's some pics from the forsale thread. I've since fitted some different wheels ...
by big_joe
Thu Nov 24, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] wheel fitment help with BC coilovers (215f 255r)
Replies: 7
Views: 628

Re: wheels

calum4492 wrote:big joe - i have 2 215/40/17 and 2 255/40/17 all brand new cant mind the make but i can check if ur interested? they arent any use 2 me as i have 15"


Cheers, but I picked up a set of wheels with nearly new tyres so I'll be good for a while hopefully!

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