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by ggrice
Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] DISASTER - wheel experts?
Replies: 12
Views: 1037

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] DISASTER - wheel experts?

Went over again yesterday morning. They did a re-enactment from scratch and they showed me that they had trouble seating the tire on the rim (yes the face was down), the fitter showed me how it was getting stuck half way down the rim and binding due to the design of the rim. When the tire is inflate...
by ggrice
Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] DISASTER - wheel experts?
Replies: 12
Views: 1037

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] DISASTER - wheel experts?

They told me that they fitted the tire from the back and yes it is a chrome trim where the split has occurred. The lip on my undamaged rims is a right angle. The two damaged ones are dished out now. Somehow the action of either: a: putting the tire on the wheel, or b: inflating the tire to set the b...
by ggrice
Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] DISASTER - wheel experts?
Replies: 12
Views: 1037

[Mk2] [Turbo] DISASTER - wheel experts?

Does anyone know what causes this? I have my own ideas, however I would really like to hear from anyone that works in a tire/wheel shop. Two of my treasured Blitz 03's that I have been refurbing for 9 months just popped open like a crushed can at the tire shop when they were trying to fit new Falken...
by ggrice
Wed Sep 28, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: MR2 MK1 Supercharger 27,000 miles * SOLD*
Replies: 15
Views: 6046

Re: MR2 MK1 Supercharger 27,000 miles * SOLD*

absolute beauty
by ggrice
Wed May 11, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Anybody got frame no for 10th anniversary model?
Replies: 7
Views: 516

Re: Anybody got frame no for 10th anniversary model?

any pics of said nosecone badge? :?:
by ggrice
Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Most READILY available quietest exhaust for a MK2 Turbo
Replies: 33
Views: 4498

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Most READILY available quietest exhaust for a MK2 Turbo

You can get the Fujitsubo legalis R, look great, bass noise without the rasp and will flow 500hp or thereabouts.

There's two downsides: cost (mine was about 600eur + shipping) and secondly they develop a nasty heat line on the otherwise amazing looking muffler (especially after a heavy dyno session).
by ggrice
Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Crankkiller - 3SGTE Crank failure
Replies: 34
Views: 23472

Re: Crankkiller - 3SGTE Crank failure

JJ wrote:Ashman, it was doing 7K + in 5th when it let go


Just curious, can anyone let me know what speed this is? :D
by ggrice
Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: TOM'S T020.... The real thing....
Replies: 155
Views: 84245

Re: TOM'S T020.... The real thing....

Selling my Tom's front and rear top mounts now if you're interested mate. Could be a good addition to the car??

:arrow: http://www.mr2.ie/mr2-forum/6-buy-swap- ... -brand-new
by ggrice
Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Finally fitted my suspension (With pictures)
Replies: 14
Views: 2244

Re: Finally fitted my suspension (With pictures)

That would be cool thanks!

I have 17x8 + 35, and 17x9 +38 so I'm possibly right on the limit.
by ggrice
Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Finally fitted my suspension (With pictures)
Replies: 14
Views: 2244

Re: Finally fitted my suspension (With pictures)

Would you mind disclosing your rim width/offset?

Just so I know what is working ok before I take the plunge for my own car
by ggrice
Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Finally fitted my suspension (With pictures)
Replies: 14
Views: 2244

Re: Finally fitted my suspension (With pictures)

Looks very nice :D I am tempted to get a set of these also...

What type of drop links did you use?

Any problem with rim clearance?
by ggrice
Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] How to check 'genuine' bodykits?
Replies: 10
Views: 985

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] How to check 'genuine' bodykits?

There's some pics and detail regarding Tom's bodykit in this thread: http://www.mr2.ie/mr2-forum/8-performan ... nce-thread
by ggrice
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: Some inspirational MK3 Porn ( SUPER GT)
Replies: 20
Views: 14713

Re: Some inspirational MK3 Porn ( SUPER GT)

Would be awesome to see the hi res versions. Can you upload a file link or do you want me to pm you my email address??

cheers and great find!
by ggrice
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: c-one motorsport body kit, rare?
Replies: 10
Views: 1529

Re: c-one motorsport body kit, rare?

Sounds cool. Would love to see pics.

I've seen a kit for sale, but afaik they're reasonably rare.
by ggrice
Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Goldy's MK2 Flappy Paddle Gearbox Build
Replies: 83
Views: 66698

Re: Goldy's MK2 Flappy Paddle Gearbox Build

Very interesting project :)
by ggrice
Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:25 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: newbie alert
Replies: 4
Views: 807

Re: newbie alert

This is the only way I can think of: Step 1: take out a spark plug Step 2: put in a length of dowel lightly in to the hole so that it sits on top of the piston Step 3: wind the engine over by hand until the dowel goes as low as it can before it starts to come up again. Step 4: put a mark on the stic...
by ggrice
Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Project lost the plot
Replies: 201
Views: 41673

Re: Project lost the plot

Interesting project - hope you've gotten over your injury ok!
by ggrice
Fri Nov 05, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Have you seen this white MK2?
Replies: 0
Views: 287

Have you seen this white MK2?

Some pratt helped themselves to a car belonging to my friend Kealan in Dublin: http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/9894/mymr2.jpg OK it's only a slim chance that it's landed up in whole or parts in the UK but thought it worth posting up in case someone here sees it. If you notice a Rev3 tbar with whi...
by ggrice
Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Full border kit
Replies: 11
Views: 911

Re: Full border kit

Best place to purchase one is from Border Racing in Japan, will fit straight on no problem :wink: :thumleft: But...how do we order one? it's all in japanese? I don't want to pay and find out i've bought a thai bride You can order them through RHDJapan or Nengun. The only down side is that the cost ...
by ggrice
Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:25 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Jacks' TRD rev5
Replies: 109
Views: 27443

Re: Jacks' TRD rev5

Very interesting thread. Liking your work!

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