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by alex687
Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:39 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] japspeed flexi section with mongoose backbox?
Replies: 8
Views: 968

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] japspeed flexi section with mongoose backbox?

A MR2 exhaust system consists of all parts from the bottom flange of the cat/decat backwards. So your Mongoose backbox will need a Mongoose B pipe. That's annoying - not as good a deal as I first thought then :cry: You know where I might be able to get hold of one of these? It's not urgent so i wil...
by alex687
Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:51 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] japspeed flexi section with mongoose backbox?
Replies: 8
Views: 968

[Mk2] [Turbo] japspeed flexi section with mongoose backbox?

I've currently got a japspeed exhaust but I've just bought a mongoose on ebay which doesn't come with a flexi section. i was under the impression it was a standard part which will fit both but have since realised i may be wrong... does anyone know if these will fit or do I need to get hold of a mong...
by alex687
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Top dashboard removal
Replies: 12
Views: 974

Re: Top dashboard removal

I haven't had a go threading my DAB antenna yet but managed to break the A pillar trim when removing it. Most of it came away easy enough but didn't realise it had a thin bit protruding half way down the height of the door and my typically over aggressive approach caused it to snap off! ](*,) hopefu...
by alex687
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Top dashboard removal
Replies: 12
Views: 974

Re: Top dashboard removal

cheers mate - i will have a go tomorrow. are the A pillar trims easy to remove and replace yea?
by alex687
Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:33 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Top dashboard removal
Replies: 12
Views: 974

Re: Top dashboard removal

are you talking about the big piece that sits below the windscreen and spans the full width of the cabin? If so I would like some advice on removing this also - I am about to fit a digital radio aerial that sticks to the windscreen and the cable needs to run down the A pillar trim and behind the das...
by alex687
Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Upgrading sound system - advice please
Replies: 9
Views: 2084

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Upgrading sound system - advice please

I have one of these behind my passenger seat, for the money I paid (£120 with staff discount) it's incredible. Obviously it's not as good as a proper enclosure but for something so small and self powered it's decent. I can still fit both Tbar panels behind the drivers seat easy and the strap for th...
by alex687
Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:56 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Upgrading sound system - advice please
Replies: 9
Views: 2084

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Upgrading sound system - advice please

That's my setup big amp running vibe 5.25" 2 way front speakers and a small self contained kenwood sub/amp. The subs good for the money it's not massively noticeable on it's own but it leaves a big hole in the sound if you switch it off which is what you should be aiming for. So that rectangul...
by alex687
Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:38 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Upgrading sound system - advice please
Replies: 9
Views: 2084

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Upgrading sound system - advice please

Nice - and were u using the stock amp with that little sub? have you by any chance still got that set up and want to sell it?? Is that sound deadening stuff expensive? is an alternative to get a good seal between the door card and front of speaker by modifying the door card and using some sort of pa...
by alex687
Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:41 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Upgrading sound system - advice please
Replies: 9
Views: 2084

[Mk2] [Generic] Upgrading sound system - advice please

Currently my car has the basic sound system (ie no sub/amp). I've got a decent head unit and upgraded the front components to some nice 6" aplines (with an mdf spacer) - although I think I have to do a better job of sealing around the speaker to stop the noise cancelling - anyone have any tips ...
by alex687
Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Normal oil consumption for a turbo MR2
Replies: 20
Views: 2824

Re: Normal oil consumption for a turbo MR2

Mine uses quite a bit if i drive it hard. I see a bit of a blue mist in the rear view mirror when I boost really hard. Last time I checked I had good compression all round and have been contemplating getting the turbo refurbished (it's a turbo technics hybrid CT26). How would I go about determining ...
by alex687
Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: Mk2
Topic: [FINALIZED] UK Spec Drivers side Window/Mirror switch £15 delivered.
Replies: 9
Views: 2346

Re: [FINALIZED] UK Spec Drivers side Window/Mirror switch £15 delivered.

mines an import and doesn't have the retractable mirrors. think its same as UK one. but i was only interested as one of the clips has snapped on mine. may just try what you suggest with the double sided tape
by alex687
Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: Mk2
Topic: [FINALIZED] UK Spec Drivers side Window/Mirror switch £15 delivered.
Replies: 9
Views: 2346

Re: [FINALIZED] UK Spec Drivers side Window/Mirror switch £15 delivered.

what is the retract button and fixing clip? what controls are on it?
by alex687
Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: GT4 ecu
Replies: 29
Views: 1844

Re: GT4 ecu

shinny wrote:They disabled your CEL? That's a horrible hack and, AFAIK, you'll be running the car in safe mode too, meaning less aggressive maps etc.

If it's in safe mode and running a less aggressive map i'd love to see what it's like when not in safe mode!
by alex687
Sat Jul 12, 2014 12:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: GT4 ecu
Replies: 29
Views: 1844

Re: GT4 ecu

My rev 3 has a GT4 engine and GT4 ECU and I bought it like that so not entirely sure what they did with wires etc. I do know the PAS works and they did something to stop the Engine management light from working. When Peter discovered this he hooked it back up and the reason was clearly because a cha...
by alex687
Thu May 15, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: is Peter away at the mo?
Replies: 13
Views: 1635

Re: is Peter away at the mo?

Have either of you called him? His numbers on his profile chris text him early in week but no reply. I assume he's just extremely busy. Planning on dropping in tomo and giving him a pair of tires to get my car thru test. was gonna just make a surprise visit but should probably call him before i set...
by alex687
Thu May 15, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: is Peter away at the mo?
Replies: 13
Views: 1635

Re: is Peter away at the mo?

I hope not cos he has my car. Not heard from him all week though and he said he would be in touch...
by alex687
Wed May 14, 2014 4:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tyre choices
Replies: 20
Views: 1465

Re: Tyre choices

Anyone got any experience using contisportcontacts? I need some new rear tires for the turbo - on a budget though and seen a couple of good deals on falken fk452s and contisportcontacts (the first versions). I'm swaying towards the contis atm. any thoughts?
by alex687
Mon Mar 31, 2014 1:04 am
Forum: Mk2 Bodywork & Wheels
Topic: [FINALIZED] Rev3+ Spolier in Astral Black 202
Replies: 6
Views: 751

Re: [FINALIZED] Rev3+ Spolier in Astral Black 202

would take this off you if it was closer. Probs not worth posting
by alex687
Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: Mk2 Bodywork & Wheels
Topic: Astral Black Rev 3 Spoiler £30 posted
Replies: 8
Views: 1447

Re: Astral Black Rev 3 Spoiler £30 posted

you got the nuts to hold it on? and are all the connection points sound? I have a mate living in livingston, he could possibly get it off you and bring it do me next time he visits.
by alex687
Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo knackered??
Replies: 14
Views: 1525

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo knackered??

cheers for watchin the vid bob, I was under the impression a little play (up to about 1mm) was acceptable as they are 'floating' bearings...? I can see what u mean though - the blades look like they could start rubbing on the housing. So would that mean the bearings/oil seals/both are shot? and woul...

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