Search found 66 matches

by Sbsoulby
Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:15 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] i should have listened to the forum advice....
Replies: 35
Views: 14002

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] i should have listened to the forum advice....

I bought the aem 320, I can't say I've ever noticed it running, definitely no whining from it
by Sbsoulby
Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:41 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] -40mm lowering spring reccomendations?
Replies: 21
Views: 6997

Re: [Mk2] [NA] -40mm lowering spring reccomendations?

Yeah standard rev 3 turbo black billies too
by Sbsoulby
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] -40mm lowering spring reccomendations?
Replies: 21
Views: 6997

Re: [Mk2] [NA] -40mm lowering spring reccomendations?

The harsh ride isn't a problem, it's only a weekend car if that, but the bouncy is concerning
by Sbsoulby
Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:47 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] -40mm lowering spring reccomendations?
Replies: 21
Views: 6997

Re: [Mk2] [NA] -40mm lowering spring reccomendations?

Are the teins that bad? I was just about to purchase some, can't afford to go coilovers this year after the engine rebuild so was going to get springs
by Sbsoulby
Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Coolant bottle delete
Replies: 22
Views: 6764

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Coolant bottle delete

Can't you increase the hose length to the bottle and put the bottle in the boot?
by Sbsoulby
Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Recommended extended wheel studs
Replies: 9
Views: 1327

Re: Recommended extended wheel studs

Just rear. I think the front are slightly different sizing
by Sbsoulby
Sun Nov 25, 2018 4:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Recommended extended wheel studs
Replies: 9
Views: 1327

Re: Recommended extended wheel studs

I bought these eBay ones
302779044488
Gone in ok, splines are different but they did pull in
by Sbsoulby
Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Kph to mph
Replies: 10
Views: 2252

Re: Kph to mph

Never got round to it, it's been off the road since then
But I do need one still
by Sbsoulby
Wed May 30, 2018 8:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Cracked cylinder 3 ring land :UPDATE:
Replies: 30
Views: 8639

Re: Cracked cylinder 3 ring land :UPDATE:

Bit of an update:

Finally got around to removing and taking apart the engine only to find that all the rings are fine which is annoying, can't see any cracks in the block so next is to take it all to an engine engineers near me and have them have a look at it
by Sbsoulby
Thu May 24, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Turbo kit!!
Replies: 19
Views: 4857

Re: Turbo kit!!

Is it easy to tell between the 2 blocks? I’m just about to build my rev 3 turbo but didn’t know the blocks could be different
by Sbsoulby
Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:43 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Recommended companies (Uk) reboring honing
Replies: 4
Views: 1561

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Recommended companies (Uk) reboring honing

How much was it if you don’t mind me asking? And how long did it take?
I don’t mind travelling if I need to
by Sbsoulby
Sat Mar 03, 2018 7:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Recommended companies (Uk) reboring honing
Replies: 4
Views: 1561

[Mk2] [Turbo] Recommended companies (Uk) reboring honing

Hi guys,
Quick question,
Planning on taking my engine out as cylinder 3 piston ringland has potentially gone, I’m wondering where recommended to take the block for a rebore if it needs it?
Thanks
by Sbsoulby
Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: steel mist grey 187 paint match trouble
Replies: 5
Views: 3318

Re: steel mist grey 187 paint match trouble

Yeah it’s an import
My local paint shop only has one variant of 187 so I’ll need to find something somehow to get a better match
by Sbsoulby
Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:23 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: steel mist grey 187 paint match trouble
Replies: 5
Views: 3318

Re: steel mist grey 187 paint match trouble

Mines a 1995 rev 3 and followed the code in the door (187) I can’t imagine my paint has faded so much that there’s that much difference so I’m believing they have the wrong mix I’m going to take the car to the company I used and see what they can do, if not I guess I will have to find someone who ca...
by Sbsoulby
Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: steel mist grey 187 paint match trouble
Replies: 5
Views: 3318

steel mist grey 187 paint match trouble

having a few issues trying to get a decent match for this colour, ill not even be able to blend in the difference with this colour, my local paint place has tried a few times to get the colour right, anyone know any companies that can make some a post to me? https://i.imgur.com/PQt8vQQ.jpg https://i...
by Sbsoulby
Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:35 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Front sidelights and wing indicators stopped working
Replies: 0
Views: 516

Front sidelights and wing indicators stopped working

Bit of an odd one. The front sidelights arnt working and the wing indicators arnt either however all the other lights are, are they on the same fuse or relay or something, seems strange that it’s just these lights gone out
Mr2 turbo rev3
by Sbsoulby
Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:50 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: JLW's ( REV 3 GT spec Turbo, smg Tbar ) YVS Performance Built
Replies: 439
Views: 125087

Re: JLW's ( REV 3 GT spec Turbo, smg Tbar ) YVS Performance Built

Understand your problem mate, my car is pretty much exactly the same looking as yours barring the wheels, my aerowave scrapes on dodgy roads and even coming out my drive and I'm on stock suspension

Go to advanced search