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by Race Idiot
Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:06 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] cam belt bits, rusted strut and oil change advice -help for newbie please !
Replies: 7
Views: 516

Re: [Mk2] [NA] cam belt bits, rusted strut and oil change advice -help for newbi

- also just noticed a nicely almost rusted through 'strut' (i think it might be a Rear Suspension Brace - but cant find a stockist ) - it goes from near the right rear wheel forward at about 45 degrees to under a plastic floor pan type cover - it is well rusted and so need to get this replaced asap...
by Race Idiot
Mon Jul 16, 2007 2:57 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Garage/Mechanic
Replies: 5
Views: 291

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Garage/Mechanic

I know an amazing place in London..... only place I will trust with mine now. They are currently doing an engine swap for me.. Bit far for you I know but if you want somewhere decent its worth it :thumleft: Its about a 40 min drive for me, but I'd always go there rather some of the shoddy places ro...
by Race Idiot
Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:39 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Mk1 Vs MRT
Replies: 17
Views: 2299

Re: Mk1 Vs MRT

Ah right :oops: At the Cineworld in Enfield, at the traffic light cross road. Was minding my own business but he decided to show off his power, good on him i dont have a problem now and again when im not taking passengers :thumleft: Theres a black mk2 i see quite often parked near my house not sure...
by Race Idiot
Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Brakes squeeking after pad and disc change Rev3
Replies: 3
Views: 207

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Brakes squeeking after pad and disc change Rev3

more than likely down to the shims,thats what they are for.you could also try putting a bit of copper grease on the contact points on the back of the brake pads.paul. Allrite thanx, i'll go and buy some shims tommorow then. Do the bolts that attatch the caliper onto the carrier need to be torqued t...
by Race Idiot
Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Brakes squeeking after pad and disc change Rev3
Replies: 3
Views: 207

[Mk2] [NA] Brakes squeeking after pad and disc change Rev3

Hi Guys Yesterday I changed my rear discs and pads for shiny new ones due to the old ones being in a pretty bad state. I cleaned up the mating surface on the hub with a wire brush attatchment on a dremmel type tool and some brake cleaner to make sure it was all nice and smooth for the new disc to go...
by Race Idiot
Sat May 26, 2007 4:41 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Farcela G3 and some hard graft!
Replies: 11
Views: 879

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Farcela G3 and some hard graft!

Did you use a mechanical buffer with the G3 compound, or did you do it by hand? If so what kind of cloth did you use? Microfiber?
by Race Idiot
Sun Mar 04, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Coilovers are on! Better Pics..
Replies: 36
Views: 1152

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Coilovers are on! Better Pics..

Oh man that was your car! I just dropped mine in when you were backing yours out this morning very nice looking I must say.

I was the guy with the dark green rev3 car looking completely shattered.
by Race Idiot
Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: MR2 Rev 3 G-Limited Silver 64k £2500 **SOLD**
Replies: 6
Views: 989

Re: MR2 Rev 3 G-Limited Silver 64k £2500 **SOLD**

Sorry for butting in your thread, but what manifold is that? Because I can't find a rev 3 3sge manifold anywhere.

Nice car btw, I would probably jumped on that if this was about a year ago.
by Race Idiot
Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:30 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: A10 ENFIELD RED MK1
Replies: 5
Views: 217

Re: A10 ENFIELD RED MK1

I dunno if it's the same car, but there used to be a red mk1 parked on the side of the A10 (you know like on a smaller road with houses running allong side it) nearing the roundabout that gets you onto the M25 i'm pretty sure it had the triangle alloys as well. I used to occasionally see a mint red ...
by Race Idiot
Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:13 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] cams and pulleys
Replies: 12
Views: 446

Re: [Mk2] [NA] cams and pulleys

i wouldn't bother with cams until you've sorted the engine breathing (intake and exhaust out properly first) i.e. induction kit, manifold, exhaust and decat.. because there is absolutely no point in uprating the cams if you have a restriction either before or after them as they won't work to their ...
by Race Idiot
Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:26 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear bumper cover
Replies: 11
Views: 549

Re: Rear bumper cover

Youll have to wait till the wekend as I dont have access to the receipt at the moment - all I remember is that they cost £20!!! There are 2 different sizes and IIRC you need 6 of one and 8 of the other. They are a standard part - they look like a plastic rawplug with a plastic cross thread screw - ...
by Race Idiot
Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear bumper cover
Replies: 11
Views: 549

Re: Rear bumper cover

That doesn't sound too bad apart from the clips realy, is there a part number for them?

Thanks for the instructions! :)
by Race Idiot
Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear bumper cover
Replies: 11
Views: 549

Re: Rear bumper cover

Theres a polystyrene insert inside the bumper to give it a bit of rigidity. They surround the number plate holder indentation so obviously these will be different betwen jap and uk spec. See if they can supply the insert too. You can butcher it with a knife but your better off getting the proper in...
by Race Idiot
Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear bumper cover
Replies: 11
Views: 549

Re: Rear bumper cover

That sounds great, as for the number plate lights fitting i'll just have to go and take a look at it. Cheers
by Race Idiot
Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear bumper cover
Replies: 11
Views: 549

Rear bumper cover

So i've got a rev 3 uk spec car which I am enjoying quite much, but i've had my rear bumper now looks like crap thanks to people touch parking where I live. One side of it the paint looks like it's going to flake off, the other side there are some nasty gouges and there are marks allong the middle o...
by Race Idiot
Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Newbie questions
Replies: 6
Views: 312

Re: Newbie questions

jimGTS wrote:bare in mind, there supposed to be changed every 5 years or 60k miles.....which ever is sooner.
:mrgreen:


Hmm so if the cambelt was changed in 02, does that mean it will need changing soon?
by Race Idiot
Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Newbie questions
Replies: 6
Views: 312

Re: Newbie questions

there are a number of speciliasts in the mr2 world (well uk im on about)........ have a look in the affiliates section, few companies post up products and good deals..... off the top of my head, who do do servicing (some ONLY mr2s, so they know what there doing).... 3S Rogue Pete at SBits AM Tuning...
by Race Idiot
Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Newbie questions
Replies: 6
Views: 312

Newbie questions

Hi I recently bought a 96 UK spec NA MR2, with about 88k on the clock and a full toyota service history. I took someone allong with me who is more mechanicly inclined than myself who helped me look over the car, allong with the fantastic buyers guide on this site. Both of us took it out for a test d...

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