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by gavsdavs
Sat Aug 25, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Chrome Green wrapped mk2, rotherhithe tunnel southbound, 11.45am saturday 25rd.
Replies: 0
Views: 3303

Chrome Green wrapped mk2, rotherhithe tunnel southbound, 11.45am saturday 25rd.

Yes really, chrome green wrap.

I was travelling north bound through the tunne (not in an MR2)l and I think it might also have been wearing a veilside too.
by gavsdavs
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Fuel gauge reading incorrectly.
Replies: 24
Views: 5130

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Fuel gauge reading incorrectly.

It takes a coouple of tanks of fuel for it to rediscover what's full and empty.
(Patrick replaced my fuel pump).

If in doubt, put some in ?
by gavsdavs
Sat Jul 28, 2018 2:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake Cusco bracket
Replies: 23
Views: 2890

Re: Brake Cusco bracket

Actually, can anyone that has one fitted tell us what if any difference it makes and can you feel it? Seems like a really sensible potentially great mod at a great price. I fitted one and it made no difference. If think about it, if you benefit from this your bulkhead is flexing and you have bigger...
by gavsdavs
Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:05 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Memorial / Tribute - Luke Bliss Sunday 1st July 2018
Replies: 15
Views: 12521

Re: Memorial / Tribute - Luke Bliss Sunday 1st July 2018

Charged wrote:This is tomorrow! Hope to see some familiar faces there, bring the sunscreen!

Will be there for 11
by gavsdavs
Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: YVS Performance 5SGTE
Replies: 362
Views: 135631

Re: 5S - Second engine rebuild required already!!!

Quite telling that the guy never disputes or clarifies any of the claims made about his work on here. He must be aware of the posts. Pete has responded to issues on here in the past. I have to say the anti-Pete brigade do like to whip themselves up into a frenzy at the merest hint of an issue with ...
by gavsdavs
Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel size recommendations
Replies: 29
Views: 8365

Re: Wheel size recommendations

Sorry for the thread hijack,. Just fitted some te37 to my 2 but the front s are 2 big hitting the spring cup. 225/45/17 8j et38. Can I make these fit or just change tyres can't seem to find 225/40 only 35 or do I need a spacer ?? If a spacer where can I get one Cheers Front tyres are too big. 205 o...
by gavsdavs
Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Anyone running taller wheels on the back? How is suspension?
Replies: 3
Views: 885

Re: Anyone running taller wheels on the back? How is suspension?

I run 245/40/17 on stock suspension - feels fine. Comfier than 255/35 anyway.
by gavsdavs
Sun Feb 04, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Is this a characteristic of the mk2 or..?
Replies: 5
Views: 1262

Re: Is this a characteristic of the mk2 or..?

Yeah I have found that when the mr2 understeers and if you let go off the accelerator the rear end starts to come around, only way to fix it is to give it more throttle and counter steer. Initially I thought an MR layout would be superior in all aspects I.e. Higher entry speed and higher exit speed...
by gavsdavs
Sun Feb 04, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Is this a characteristic of the mk2 or..?
Replies: 5
Views: 1262

Re: Is this a characteristic of the mk2 or..?

Yes, the weight layout means you have to handle it differently. A front engined car will understeer a bit less because there's more weight and therefore grip on the fronts where an MR will push straight. Conversely, you get more rear grip because your engine is over the rears and helping give you gr...
by gavsdavs
Thu Jan 04, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: front end downforce
Replies: 17
Views: 3011

Re: front end downforce

BC Coilovers replaced with standard rev 5 suspension New or old "rev 5 suspension" ? What's the history of that kit. 17" wheels replaced with standard rev 5 wheels Should improve the ride, but make no real difference. MOT warning on front offside Tyre (inner edge worn on other car) M...
by gavsdavs
Wed Jan 03, 2018 6:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: front end downforce
Replies: 17
Views: 3011

Re: front end downforce

......performance is going to be somewhat different with the heavier engine in the back. You do realise that the engine is IN FRONT OF the rear wheels ? And PFWPF says that means the 'heavier engine' works in your favour if you want to use that argument ? I believe the steering ECU is speed related...
by gavsdavs
Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: front end downforce
Replies: 17
Views: 3011

Re: front end downforce

Light at 85 sounds like something is wrong. rev 5 speed flaps help with stability but you should be fine well into 3 figures on the stock body.
by gavsdavs
Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Under the plastics undertray
Replies: 10
Views: 1868

Re: Under the plastics undertray

The steering rack is also exposed if you lose the central undertray.
by gavsdavs
Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MK2 MR2 - Loud knocking noise from rear at low speed, rubbing at high speed :-(
Replies: 5
Views: 1761

Re: MK2 MR2 - Loud knocking noise from rear at low speed, rubbing at high speed :-(

Maybe lower ball joint. You only hear it when the wheel drops away from the car, not on compression...
by gavsdavs
Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: New car or engine swap?
Replies: 13
Views: 2391

Re: New car or engine swap?

Sounds interesting. So standard format how does it compare to the turbo also in standard? Without wanting to be contentious. A 'stock' 2GR is faster than a 'stock' 3s-gte by a bit, not a massive amount, but that misses the main difference, the experience. However..... There are not many 'stock' 3s-...
by gavsdavs
Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:32 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Did they make MR2 Turbo's in this colour?
Replies: 9
Views: 2115

Re: Did they make MR2 Turbo's in this colour?

UK cars have indicators in the front wings (they are oblong in your image), imports tend to have the side inficators in front of the wheel arches in the side strips. This suggests yours is a UK car (or has UK wings), however the oblong shape isnt common, they're usually more square in shape. Secondl...
by gavsdavs
Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:13 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Import screen replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 2605

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Import screen replacement

THat is a bit of a worry. Last I heard was that there were a few bronze tints still in the UK, but they are actually made by pilkington glass who are in the UK.

I wouldn't accept a green/blue tint in mine, but I'm not sure what the options become if they are flat refusing to make more bronze tints.
by gavsdavs
Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: Mk2 2gr supercharged
Replies: 504
Views: 173501

Re: Mk2 2gr supercharged

What ECU are you using Paul? I ask as I seen this while browsing for something else: https://www.scs-delta.co.uk/product-page/lotus-evora Not cheap granted, but then for an (almost) PnP harness with a base calibration, and spec, its pretty interesting for the 2GR posse.. Interesting - I might strik...
by gavsdavs
Fri Sep 08, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: MR2s Being Broken
Topic: Rev 2 Turbo in red (3E6), with a sea of go faster bits on it
Replies: 58
Views: 38397

Re: Rev 2 Turbo in red (3E6), with a sea of go faster bits on it

Hi there, Is this still being broken, after the air con pipes from under the car (providing its an R12 car)
by gavsdavs
Fri Sep 08, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: MR2s Being Broken
Topic: Rev 2 turbo breaking RED
Replies: 34
Views: 23537

Re: Rev 2 turbo breaking RED

Have the air con pipes under the car gone ?

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