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riot68 wrote:Might just paint the engine, maybe a bit less work ;)


Could be. Anyway, you will have to scrub it well with sand paper before painting, if you don't want your paint to go away.

riot68 wrote:I think the difference might be in the suspension wheel set up...


Maybe... Because the rear was higher on a black car. But I want coils so much!
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I should be able to tell soon as I just bought some coilovers & have a rev2 bumper to fit also...
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riot68 wrote:I should be able to tell soon as I just bought some coilovers & have a rev2 bumper to fit also...


Thats great!

And I broke my promise not to do anything for my car untill I finish the university... Today changed speedo bulbs to leds and wired and changed head unit. Looks a bit oldschool, but sounds great :thumleft:
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P.S. I will make a photo of speedo lightning at night as you can hardly see anything in a daytime.

Here it is:
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Really a great improvement compared to stock bulbs. Just was expecting them to be more white. But anyway, I'm really happy :) Now it's needed to do the same with heater.
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I have an unlucky time with my 2... :cry:

Some days ago my speedo stoped working again (I was repaired it about two weeks ago). The problem is with a plastic gear on speedo drive. Something in a gearbox is braking them.

Today I was changing one of rear pillow balls, as there was some knockin noise in it. But when removed a schock, I noticed that my schock absorber has a movement from side to side... So, now probably 3 of my Ohlins' need a refurb! ](*,) I really love them...

Yesterday, I got kicked in the ass. I hate BMWs! Never liked them and really hate now. I was lucky I haven't painted my bumper after when I got kicked first time, so I can say I will get twice for the one painting. But now was a bit stronger. Center panel is damaged and rear bulk carrier is a bit moved to the front. I'm just very lucky, my rear lights are ok! Because when I saw E30 with badly damaged fender, broken headlight and bumper, I thought my damage will be also big. But hopefully not :)
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OK, some nice things now. I received some JDM rims from US. It's 5zigen fn01r-c hv 18x7.5 +43 and 18x8.5 +30. I was already selling them, but when I saw them, I changed my mind... They look so good. And i must say, they are very VERY lightweight! I'm just afraid,because they are R18 and I think I will need some lower lip or aftermarket bumper and also side skirts to look nice. Now I think of selling my current Sparco NS2s and buy some coils and put those 5zigens. :thumleft:
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Some crazy size wheels :lol: Just for this weekend, for autocrossing. Don't want to wear good T1R tires, so found these in my dad's garage.
R19 225/35
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And preparing for the summer. It's a bit too expensive to drive a tubby all the time!
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I have Lockwood dials for sale on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0878129375

Does anyone know how can I post in "Parts for sale" section? :?:
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Looking good, as for selling, you need to be a paid up premium member...
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riot68 wrote:Looking good, as for selling, you need to be a paid up premium member...


Thanks for info :thumleft:

Yestereday bought 3x 215/35 Avon ZZ3 tires for front (1 for spare as they are really low profile, so just in case) for about 90gbp and waiting for Michelin pilot sport 225/40 to come from Germany and I will put 5zigens :)

What do you think about avons? I wanted some grip in front that not to have a problems on wet and also that would be good for autocrossing or some track days. Anyway, will probably use 16s with T1-R for racing purposes.
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http://drivingmr2.wordpress.com/2012/05 ... bo-part-4/

Here is I think the last article about my Turbo swap project :)
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GreddyMR2 wrote:...

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What wheels are those under the black car?? They look stunning!
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jarijari wrote:
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What wheels are those under the black car?? They look stunning!


It's Lenso RS5. Sold them as they were not staggered. But yes, looks good... Anyway, with 5zigens should look better. We'll see in a couple of weeks :)
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First race this year and with a new engine = 1st place in RWD :)
Hope next will be the same!
I also was nominated as a simpathy of audience lol :D
Photos and video soon.
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I have some video from event :)
Here is my one of the best runs(my best time was 34.01 and the best time overall was 33.22):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYeDHEps ... e=youtu.be

And this was for fun :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIcUIK1k ... ature=plcp
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Nice- impressive car control :clap: :clap: :thumleft:
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GreddyMR2 wrote:I have some video from event :)
Here is my one of the best runs(my best time was 34.01 and the best time overall was 33.22):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYeDHEps ... e=youtu.be

And this was for fun :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIcUIK1k ... ature=plcp


That's awesome! Some cracking car control there! :clap: :thumleft:
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Thanks, appreciate that! :)
That's a result of about 4 years driving an MR2 :thumleft:

I got one more video. I think this run could be the best as there was less sliding:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMi3dqBA ... e=youtu.be

There should also be an onboard video soon.
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That's 4 years well spent :mrgreen:
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ONBOARD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CPo5kQv ... e=youtu.be

My first run, when the ground was still wet.
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GreddyMR2 wrote:ONBOARD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CPo5kQv ... e=youtu.be

My first run, when the ground was still wet.


:clap:
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Hey, good news! Today I've just bought one more MR2 :D Maybe somebody knows it and maybe I will find a previous owner here.
This is it when it still was in GB: http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/showth ... -to-Offers

Yesterday it reached Lithuania, today I received a call from a guy who bought it and he offered it to me. I couldn't refuse lol :D It's a bit damaged a bit and without those wheels, but I think will a good option for a swap to V6 for somebody and I will use a lot of its parts, as it's rev2 and mine rev1.
I took it for ~750gbp.
Here is how it looks now:
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I will probably have a monopoly of used MR2 parts here in Lithuania :D
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