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- 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...
- 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
- Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:07 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Motoria exhaust through.......not good enough again lol!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1587
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Motoria exhaust through.......not good enough again lol!
How much does the exhaust weigh
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- 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...
- 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.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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- 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.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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I would make sure the tvsv hasnt been disconected via cutting the pipe from the actuator.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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I would make sure the tvsv hasnt been disconected via cutting the pipe from the actuator.
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- Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:24 pm
- Forum: Member Profiles
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 7
- Views: 800
Re: Hello
Hi and welcome
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- Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:19 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Mixing oil grades but using the same oil type
- Replies: 4
- Views: 543
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Mixing oil grades but using the same oil type
Wont matter at all, dont worry about it
- 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...
- 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
- 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 ...
- 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
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- 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.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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- 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
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The disks I'm not sure they came on the car
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The bits i've removed I've sold on.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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The disks I'm not sure they came on the car
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The bits i've removed I've sold on.
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And yes Alex there sold to you
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- 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...
- 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/...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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- 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
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quigonjay wrote:you will need rebuidable items from a rev1/2
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Only REV1 Struts are re-buildable
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