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by alanmr2turbo
Wed Nov 14, 2018 1:38 pm
Forum: Mk2
Topic: [FINALIZED] Rev6 Rear lights
Replies: 5
Views: 1483

Re: [FINALIZED] Rev6 Rear lights

very cheap, normally around £150-£200 these go for.
by alanmr2turbo
Thu Oct 11, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Mk2 Dashboard Removal
Replies: 6
Views: 822

Re: Mk2 Dashboard Removal

you just prise the vent out
by alanmr2turbo
Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:37 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Accelerator cable
Replies: 4
Views: 612

Re: Accelerator cable

mine was a little longer when i did n/a to turbo conversion it just seemed slacker than turbo one but manged to get around this by making a little bracket that fitted onto throttle body which moved the cable back an inch.
by alanmr2turbo
Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] EBC question
Replies: 13
Views: 2809

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] EBC question

You just answered your own question.

You solenoid is fubar'ed

Never had a spike on my EBC
by alanmr2turbo
Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: PETER GIDDEN, the "SPECIALIST". :(
Replies: 43
Views: 16505

Re: PETER GIDDEN, the "SPECIALIST". :(

Did i just read an MR2 Specialist / Mechanic doesn't even have a ramp???? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: And he does this for a living :lol: :lol: :lol:

I have never been in a garage that doesn't have one of these. That would be a red card to me straight away.
by alanmr2turbo
Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: PETER GIDDEN, the "SPECIALIST". :(
Replies: 43
Views: 16505

Re: PETER GIDDEN, the "SPECIALIST". :(

So you just had a a turbo conversion done, poly bushed and disc replaced is that it? Short shift knackering synchros? I best take mine of that's been fitted for 10yrs on my daily drive then. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol Now, i aint an MR2 specialist but i have done a turbo conversion in just over a ...
by alanmr2turbo
Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:14 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake Cusco bracket
Replies: 23
Views: 2890

Re: Brake Cusco bracket

Race Idiot wrote:I wish someone would make one for the abs model cars, it can't be that hard to knock something like that up.


If its not that hard knock one up LOL
by alanmr2turbo
Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:49 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Plastic welding broken fog mounts?
Replies: 6
Views: 2414

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Plastic welding broken fog mounts?

I have done loads of these. Soldering iron and black zip ties.
by alanmr2turbo
Wed May 02, 2018 9:55 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Remove rear glass window (its been smashed)
Replies: 13
Views: 2432

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Remove rear glass window (its been smashed)

The rear surround is fixed from the inside of vehicle by 6 or 8 bolts, cant remember how many exactly
by alanmr2turbo
Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:41 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Lsd help
Replies: 5
Views: 1442

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Lsd help

Because they are numpties lol mine have been in the lad box for over 7yrs no leaks or problems at all.
The only thing u cant do is put lsd shafts in an open diff box
by alanmr2turbo
Wed Apr 18, 2018 6:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Lsd help
Replies: 5
Views: 1442

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Lsd help

You can still use your turbo shafts in your new lsd box. I did it with mine when I went from open diff to lsd box
by alanmr2turbo
Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Lsd help
Replies: 5
Views: 1442

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Lsd help

dunno about the fork but N/A shafts don't fit Turbo gearboxes. Just uses the turbo shafts you already have on your car.
by alanmr2turbo
Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Sill Repair
Replies: 2
Views: 600

Re: Sill Repair

buy the replacement panels (a trader sells them) and any body shop can weld them on. It ain't exactly the hardest of job to do.
by alanmr2turbo
Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: New side mount intercooler ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2450

Re: New side mount intercooler ?

ToyoSport and Jperformance are exactly the same product just re-badged

So save the £40 odd pounds and go with ebay one
by alanmr2turbo
Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:39 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Speedo not working - any ideas?
Replies: 5
Views: 915

Re: Speedo not working - any ideas?

Speedo Sensor = cheap Although you said you changed it

Purple wire broke or one of other 2 wires = cheap

nylon wheel in gearbox slipping/broke (like mine) = expensive.
by alanmr2turbo
Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Suspension upgrade.
Replies: 13
Views: 3146

Re: Suspension upgrade.

i put D2 coilovers on mine some 6 yrs ago and still going strong. Under your £800 budget...... just
by alanmr2turbo
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:49 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Rev 1 to Rev 3 engine swap
Replies: 3
Views: 1967

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Rev 1 to Rev 3 engine swap

Immobilisers were only built into Rev5 ECU's
by alanmr2turbo
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Rev 1 (apparently) MR2 turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 2825

Re: Rev 1 (apparently) MR2 turbo

Welcome to the club! That looks like a rev 3 to me, by the plate it deffo shouldnt be a rev 1? Look forward to seeing the progress updates.... keep us posted! PS nice collection REV3 never came with the rear spoiler side pods. I've stripped a REV1 which was on a W plate a few years ago. Imports + A...
by alanmr2turbo
Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Torn between two , mr2 turbo or Subaru impreza WRX ?
Replies: 23
Views: 5208

Re: Torn between two , mr2 turbo or Subaru impreza WRX ?

Interesting And what would your reason you would have the WRX over a mr2 ? Firstly, youre going to get mostly the 'oh mr2 for life' since you asked the question on a MR2 site LOL same as you would get mostly 'WRX for life' on a Subaru site. But for me if i had to choose the WRX is more practical mo...

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