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by Extubby
Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Tyres: Hankook RS2's?
Replies: 20
Views: 1095

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Tyres: Hankook RS2's?

Ordered my fronts yesterday(RS2 Hankooks). Will have to finish my wheel refurb before fitting but will let you know what there like.
by Extubby
Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:41 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring - 1st trip, advice needed
Replies: 17
Views: 2992

Re: Nurburgring - 1st trip, advice needed

I am off in May for the 24hr race :D
What sort of speeds can you get away with doing to the ring? Do you go on any unrestricted autobahn?

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by Extubby
Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:14 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring - 1st trip, advice needed
Replies: 17
Views: 2992

Re: Nurburgring - 1st trip, advice needed

A friend of my dads went a few years ago in his delimited m5 and got off the ferry late night and sat at more or less 150-160 all the way to the ring.

I think normal driving time is 5 hours. Corrct me if I am wrong. I am off there in may to watch the 24hr race but won't be able to go on the track :(
by Extubby
Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance
Replies: 11
Views: 699

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance

Exhaust wadding come loose and getting way too hot causing the sparks. Blocking the pipes and causing a lack of flow which would explain the performance issue. Had it happen to me before.
by Extubby
Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Yeah yeah I know, another mpg thread
Replies: 14
Views: 875

Re: Yeah yeah I know, another mpg thread

I managed to get 399 miles from the last tank, 90+% motorway with a feather weighted foot.
by Extubby
Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 3 Piece Split Rim Refurb Options?
Replies: 66
Views: 18051

Re: 3 Piece Split Rim Refurb Options?

Hey Jeff, hope your well. They are powdercoating the centers, big nuts and the nut covers for £30 a corner. The polished lips are being done by myself. This could be a service that I will be offering in the near future. To de-kurb, sand back and polish to a shine the outer lips. The only problem I s...
by Extubby
Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 3 Piece Split Rim Refurb Options?
Replies: 66
Views: 18051

Re: 3 Piece Split Rim Refurb Options?

Your at the same point as me.
The centres are at the powder coaters.
by Extubby
Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tyre advice
Replies: 12
Views: 660

Re: Tyre advice

FORGET the Toyo's they are poo.
Have a look at Hankook RS2's. Heard nothing but good things about them.
by Extubby
Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] New exhaust, which one? and where to buy?
Replies: 22
Views: 1641

Re: [Mk2] [NA] New exhaust, which one? and where to buy?

You can probably get rid of the cat even for MOT's. I know you can on the turbo. Up to 1995.
As for exhaust, blueflame on an N/A sound good.
Do a search, you will find loads.
by Extubby
Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Tyres: Hankook RS2's?
Replies: 20
Views: 1095

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Tyres: Hankook RS2's?

Yeah they will be fine.
by Extubby
Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Tyres: Hankook RS2's?
Replies: 20
Views: 1095

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Tyres: Hankook RS2's?

I will be getting these when I need to change tyres which won't be long. Heard nothing but good reviews on them. Not many MR2 owners have them yet.
by Extubby
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 3 Piece Split Rim Refurb Options?
Replies: 66
Views: 18051

Re: 3 Piece Split Rim Refurb Options?

I am in the same boat as you. I have taken 1 of 4 apart and will be doing the others tonight. I will be polishing the outer lip myself and giving it a few good coats of laquer. The centres will be going to BJV wheel refurbers to be blasted and powder coated. The rear part of the wheel is just going ...
by Extubby
Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Can someone clarify if this is an N/A or turbo exhaust
Replies: 14
Views: 1396

Re: Can someone clarify if this is an N/A or turbo exhaust

Arrrr. It's a N/A exhaust and is missing the decat pipe or the cat.
by Extubby
Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Can someone clarify if this is an N/A or turbo exhaust
Replies: 14
Views: 1396

Re: Can someone clarify if this is an N/A or turbo exhaust

I believe it's turbo. However the pipe going to the sat appears to be too far to the left. Thought that this ran more central?

Is that it or is there something else?
by Extubby
Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Need some tyres...opinions wanted
Replies: 18
Views: 728

Re: Need some tyres...opinions wanted

Toyo's are shocking. So glad mine are almost ready for changing!
I am going to be tyring the Hankook RS2 (think thats right). Have read nothing but good things on those. They are on Camskill as a track tyre.
by Extubby
Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: getn my v6 this sat - need driving advice!
Replies: 77
Views: 3221

Re: getn my v6 this sat - need driving advice!

Guys, you make the MR2 sound like an animal. Like the least little bit of damp will cause it to slide. Don't scare the guy! They are not bad at all! I really think that some of you should not own them if you are scared of them and get freaked out when the back steps out! Just learn to drive. As for ...
by Extubby
Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] my next stage of tuning!
Replies: 19
Views: 858

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] my next stage of tuning!

Steve, is this so you will be quicker than me at the next activity day at North Weald? haha.

Forged pistons would be a good move to make it nice and reliable.

Adam
by Extubby
Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Open Airfields for fun in your car?
Replies: 11
Views: 1787

Re: Open Airfields for fun in your car?

Unless I am blind where does it say on there about airfield days or the like?
by Extubby
Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Suspension options
Replies: 26
Views: 2551

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Suspension options

I have just replaced my rev3 std suspension with rebuildable struts fitted with TRD inserts and springs. It's roughly 25mm lower and feels lovely. Really nice ride. Handling is improved too. If you can get these I would buy some.
by Extubby
Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] what next
Replies: 11
Views: 1693

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] what next

Go for a charge cooler, electric boost controller. Uprate pads to yellow stuff but keep std discs, dont waste money on fancy ones. Make sure your tyres are good too. You should be around 290-300 bhp on the above mods and stop well too. If you want more then you need an after market ecu. After that i...

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