Will try to get the videos onto youtube at some point today
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Didn't have to touch the suspension turret, just mounted the engine on nylon mounts cancel out any movement.
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So to expand on the issues.
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Firstly, I didn't really feel that the beams engine was as pokey as it should have been, but I'm thinking it could partly be down to the gearing.
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I'm currently using the box out of the st202 celica superstrut with 4.2/4.3 FD, which will be changing to 4.7/4.9
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(forgot exact figures!) Furthermore I m looking at installing ITB's to help the situation and get it re-mapped at a more reliable source.
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Gear changes are far from crisp due to the long throw and very sloppy selection.
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Plans are to flip the selector shaft round and have the original gear cables again.
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I'm also wondering how effective these aftermarket quick shift levers are, any feedback?
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Last but not least is the grip level.
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That hill climb was notorious for being slippery, but when looking at spectator footage I can't help think that the mr2 lacked a fair bit! Here's some footage.
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I'm thinking this is partly due to the fact that I'm running 185 width tyres all round.
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Looking around the
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'paddock', most of the other competitors
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(escorts and exiges) are running very wide rear tyres, which might be a clue! Now my dilemma is whether to increase just to rear, to say 225, or increase the rear, and increase the front also
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(keeping the same ratio of rear being larger ofcourse).
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Ideas?
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Not to make it look like it was just the car, I think my driving still had a lot to be desired.
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Due to the oversteer
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( alot more evident in previous runs which i ll get uploaded) confidence was lacking and I didn't barrel enough speed into the corners or use the brakes hard enough as I felt that it would just swap ends on me.
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Also my throttle pick up may have been alittle aggressive hehe!
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Let the work begin!!
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