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by shinny
Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Fitting aircon?
Replies: 4
Views: 1903

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Fitting aircon?

Did ya even search?? This thread is less than a month old asking exactly the same question: forums/viewtopic.php?t=194331&highlight=
by shinny
Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: 06/08/2018 dark rev 3 or 4 Newbury vodafone roundabout
Replies: 3
Views: 3840

Re: 06/08/2018 dark rev 3 or 4 Newbury vodafone roundabout

markstevieandmads wrote:Think shinny is reading way and has a red na?


I am... but I haven't been to Newbury recently, let alone in either of my road going MR2s
by shinny
Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Retrofit aircon to UK NA?
Replies: 12
Views: 2657

Re: Retrofit aircon to UK NA?

Likewise I don't think the right wiring would be in place on a UK car to run the JDM parts. If you take a look under the dash on a UK car without aircon, you'll find the plug for the aircon control unit with a shunt in it to convert the wiring to non-aircon. I've not checked all the wiring, but it'...
by shinny
Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:32 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Retrofit aircon to UK NA?
Replies: 12
Views: 2657

Re: Retrofit aircon to UK NA?

This is something I intend to seriously look into at some point. My current idea would be to use the Toyota compressor, evaporator and control unit, and consider non-standard condensor and drier. I'm expecting most of the wiring is already in place but personally I would expect to construct and run ...
by shinny
Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: steering wheel
Replies: 10
Views: 2123

Re: steering wheel

benjo wrote:Power steering sensor?? I've fitted a momo wheel and power steering not
Affected


It's in the slip ring, which you don't touch when replacing the steering wheel.
by shinny
Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: steering wheel
Replies: 10
Views: 2123

Re: steering wheel

As far as I understand, all Toyota steering wheels physically fit on the spline. Figuring out the horn is the question and I can't believe it's going to be a big issue.
by shinny
Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Headlight retract after flash (sidelights mod)
Replies: 23
Views: 3931

Re: Headlight retract after flash (sidelights mod)

MR2OC version is here: https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your-2/mk2 ... bartid=208

Doesn't have a photo of the exact wire, just a description.

I should make a video for headlight control mods sometime...
by shinny
Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:18 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tyre size advice
Replies: 2
Views: 536

Re: Tyre size advice

Having been doing some reading I think the 235 / 40 is out of the question for a 9 inch rim. Why? It's within the generally accepted tyre width range for that wheel size and results in only a little stretch. (I know this as I'm running exactly that combo on my NA). I can understand preferring a 245...
by shinny
Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: YouTube project - Geek of the Road
Replies: 27
Views: 24201

Re: YouTube project - Geek of the Road

A little audio work this episode...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LidNv27xn8c
by shinny
Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:02 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: YouTube project - Geek of the Road
Replies: 27
Views: 24201

Re: YouTube project - Geek of the Road

Lowering springs HowTo and alloy wheel reveal :thumleft:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRzrt53bg3w
by shinny
Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: To Shim or not to shim that is the question!
Replies: 10
Views: 2083

Re: To Shim or not to shim that is the question!

I had squeaky fronts on Cosmos Eagle a decade ago (although I called her Cosmos Kitt back then) and got some new anti-squeal shims from Mr T which sorted it out. I generally aim to run shims when possible. However I'm pretty sure I also run pads without them on occasion without issue... although I w...
by shinny
Sun Jul 08, 2018 12:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 3s-GTE ‘putt putt’ sound
Replies: 21
Views: 2311

Re: 3s-GTE ‘putt putt’ sound

Are you sure it's not a leak from the exhaust manifold or turbo gasket? A slightly loose manifold or a small blow on the gasket can cause a slightly whispy put-put sound.
by shinny
Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:35 pm
Forum: Mk2 Bodywork & Wheels
Topic: 17" Volks Rays GT-N Alloys Split rims Staggered - SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 7524

Re: 17" Volks Rays GT-N Alloys Split rims Staggered - SOLD

Image links are broken :cry:

(OK, just realised this ain't a particularly new advert. Sorry)
by shinny
Fri Jun 01, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Speed limiter removal - changing clocks?
Replies: 10
Views: 1485

Re: Speed limiter removal - changing clocks?

Gazza_DJ wrote:It didn't sound right, thanks for confirming Shinny.

I have an HKS SLD that I was planning on wiring in at the ECU.


Bingo... job done :thumleft:
by shinny
Fri Jun 01, 2018 4:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Speed limiter removal - changing clocks?
Replies: 10
Views: 1485

Re: Speed limiter removal - changing clocks?

I have seen a few references to people saying that changing the clocks to 160MPH UK clocks on a turbo also disables (or possibly raises?) the speed limiter. The speed limiter is very much still in place in my car. Is this complete b0ll0cks? It's complete BS. The type of dials have no affect on the ...
by shinny
Thu May 31, 2018 9:47 am
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: South Recommendations
Replies: 10
Views: 7020

Re: South Recommendations

J-1 wrote:I can make recommendations on who to absolutely avoid like the plague, if you want...


I could add one in Vyne Lodge Farm in North Hampshire who nearly killed my engine twice due to shoddy work...
by shinny
Mon May 21, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Transaxle bracket bolts
Replies: 6
Views: 1753

Re: Transaxle bracket bolts

rossonza wrote:
shinny wrote:Thanks - that's really helpful info for the next person having the same problem :whistle:


updated :-)


Top man :thumleft:

FYI, a pair of (digital) calipers are handy for identifying threads from bolts.
by shinny
Mon May 21, 2018 3:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Fitting rougue headlights
Replies: 14
Views: 2252

Re: Fitting rougue headlights

OK, it was 6 years ago when I did it.. maybe it's more involved. My memory has faded with old age :whistle:
by shinny
Mon May 21, 2018 1:32 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Fitting rougue headlights
Replies: 14
Views: 2252

Re: Fitting rougue headlights

It'll take a couple of hours, but it's not that tricky...

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