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by SW20Paul
Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Which Rear Tyres to go for (16s)?
Replies: 9
Views: 577

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Which Rear Tyres to go for (16s)?

Hi, I have recently bought a set of Enkei RP01s 16" 7/35 fronts 8/38 rears. My Car is currently running approx 360 fwbhp (308whp) which i hope to be improving on (ideally 400whp one day) and is not a daily driver. I am intending to take it to a few track days at some point and maybe the odd tr...
by SW20Paul
Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Apexi GT Stainless exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 349

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Apexi GT Stainless exhaust

nengun.com might have em
by SW20Paul
Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost creep
Replies: 4
Views: 433

[Mk2] [Turbo] Boost creep

I've recently fitted a new turbo its a CT26a cold side from a supra mated to the MR2 twin entry exhaust housing. Im having problems with boostcreep. My Blitz Twin SBC can hold 0.8 bar to about 4-5k rpm but after that it very quickly gets to around 1.2bar 1.3 if its cold out side. The inducer is only...
by SW20Paul
Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [All] [Turbo] oil dipstick problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 530

Re: [All] [Turbo] oil dipstick problem?

The tube is bolted on the side of the thermostat housing, then it just pulls out, You need to get the dipstick pointing in the right direction to get it in properly.
by SW20Paul
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Low boost
Replies: 3
Views: 487

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Low boost

check for fault codes make sure its not in safe mode.

I would make sure the tvsv hasnt been disconected via cutting the pipe from the actuator.
by SW20Paul
Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Hello
Replies: 7
Views: 800

Re: Hello

Hi and welcome :thumleft:

Get some pics up of Dot 8)
by SW20Paul
Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 484

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Wheels

No too big http://mr2.gordaen.com/wt_calc.php MR2 (mkii) Flushness: Your proposed front wheel will be 6.7 mm farther out than flush (flush offset: 41.7). Your proposed front is 0.7 mm into the suspension! Your proposed rear wheel will be 0.35 mm farther out than flush (flush offset: 35.35). Wheel Co...
by SW20Paul
Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Have I bought a PUP?
Replies: 6
Views: 564

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Have I bought a PUP?

Id say that needs a bore and a hone before putting it back together
by SW20Paul
Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Pheonix Power Departure II Pro - still made????
Replies: 9
Views: 440

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Pheonix Power Departure II Pro - still made????

I cant understand why they never made em out of stainless :-k Such a nice looking exhast but they all rust :( . Plus there really heavy my Dep2 reg was 24kg :shock: A stock exhaust is only 18kg and my Apexi GT Spec is less than 10kg. I suppose the closest thing to it now is the Motoria/XSP ones but ...
by SW20Paul
Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brand new front bumper?
Replies: 5
Views: 481

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brand new front bumper?

I got my black one with splitter both mint for £50 so be patient they do come up.
by SW20Paul
Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:42 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: How much wear does a trackday put on tyres?
Replies: 10
Views: 1279

Re: How much wear does a trackday put on tyres?

Depends how hard you drive, if your really giving it some you could knacker them in one day no problem.
by SW20Paul
Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: SW20Paul's Black REV 2 Turbo *Wheels, exhaust, lights*
Replies: 39
Views: 3227

Re: SW20Paul's Black REV 2 Turbo *Wheels, exhaust, lights*

Cheers guys Its finally getting to look the way I want :thumleft:

The disks I'm not sure they came on the car :-k

The bits i've removed I've sold on.

And yes Alex there sold to you :thumleft:
by SW20Paul
Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:16 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Exhaust system pictures please!
Replies: 26
Views: 1438

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Exhaust system pictures please!

I've got an Apexi GT Spec on mine. http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/sw20paul/DSC00325.jpg Before that a P/P Departure 2 http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/sw20paul/DSC00257.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/sw20paul/DSC00172.jpg 5zigen on my old REV3 http://i56.photobucket.com/alb...
by SW20Paul
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Converting blue anodised rim lip to polished lip...?
Replies: 4
Views: 540

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Converting blue anodised rim lip to polished lip...?

Wet and dry, Start with 600 grit then 800, 1000,1200,1500 then polish with autosol Use plenty of water and elbow grease :thumleft: Before http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/sw20paul/DSC00247.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/sw20paul/DSC00329.jpg After http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/...
by SW20Paul
Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Why are turbos so s**t
Replies: 45
Views: 2435

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Why are turbos so s**t

I'm on my third tubby now and besides wear and tear parts Its never let me down. I think you have to be carfull when you buy em, my old REV3 was a bit of a dog compared to my new REV2 it feels like a different car (Iknow technically it it) One good thing is though when its all fixed at least you kno...
by SW20Paul
Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: SW20Paul's Black REV 2 Turbo *Wheels, exhaust, lights*
Replies: 39
Views: 3227

Re: SW20Paul's Black REV 2 Turbo *Wheels, exhaust, lights*

Gave the wheels a bit of a clean up today just polished the outer edge of the wheel and left the inside anodized red as I've grown to like it now as its a bit different. I think there alot better with a silver lip. Before was a bit too much red. Still got the balloon rear tyres though :( Also got my...
by SW20Paul
Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] Drilled & Grooved discs i'm confused!
Replies: 7
Views: 824

Re: [All] [Generic] Drilled & Grooved discs i'm confused!

They should go with the groove's pointing towards the back of the car, This is my drivers side front.

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by SW20Paul
Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk3] [NA] MK2 REV 3 SUSPENSION
Replies: 7
Views: 534

Re: [Mk3] [NA] MK2 REV 3 SUSPENSION

quigonjay wrote:you will need rebuidable items from a rev1/2


Only REV1 Struts are re-buildable :thumleft:

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