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by Mattc1981
Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: mr2 on fifth gear
Replies: 0
Views: 543

mr2 on fifth gear

spotted white mr2 on fifth gears webcast in the part about speed dating in cars at silverstone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep5XkxsOT64

wondered if it was anyone on here ??
by Mattc1981
Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:08 am
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev3 Caribbean blue T-bar Mr2 Turbo
Replies: 16
Views: 8388

Re: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev3 Caribbean blue T-bar Mr2 Turbo

would you be up for selling the wheels seperately?? :thumleft: :thumleft:
by Mattc1981
Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uprating my brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 904

[Mk2] [Turbo] Uprating my brakes

I am looking at uprating my brakes and as my front caliper has started to seize now is as good time!! I have spotted a kit on fleebay for the wilwood calipers, discs, pads and braded hoses for 560 quid brand new. Is anyone on here using this kit? Is it any good? and does anyone have any other sugges...
by Mattc1981
Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: Spotted
Topic: loads on the isle of wight
Replies: 0
Views: 336

loads on the isle of wight

Took the missus to the isle of wight a few weekends ago and spotted quite a few infact the most I have ever seen in one weekend :shock: (not including meets!!) I spotted 1 MK1 2 MK2 NA Rev1 one red one black 3 MK2 NA Rev2 one red one black and one blue 1 Mk2 NA Rev 3 blue anyone on here?? I think i ...
by Mattc1981
Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Another write off...for f##ks sake !pics added.
Replies: 54
Views: 3427

Re: Another write off...for f##ks sake !pics added.



steve b wrote :

This time a rev2+ to loose that snappy back end



And go turbo :twisted: :twisted: :thumleft:
by Mattc1981
Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Another write off...for f##ks sake !pics added.
Replies: 54
Views: 3427

Re: Another write off...for f##ks sake !pics added.

sorry to hear that mate :( but glad your ok! :thumleft: !! I agree with highway star get back on the MR2 bandwagon
by Mattc1981
Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Most Impressive Wins
Replies: 51
Views: 3012

Re: Most Impressive Wins

should this post not be renamed who has the biggest willy :eye: :eye: :eye: :-# :oldtongue:
by Mattc1981
Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] ****help changed engine but dont start now***
Replies: 7
Views: 790

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] ****help changed engine but dont start now***

check the earth to the starter first before you change it!!! I thought mine was broke (clicking away and nor starting even with a booster pack etc
by Mattc1981
Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Red MK1 Brentwood
Replies: 10
Views: 742

Re: Red MK1 Brentwood

cheers :thumleft: :thumleft:
by Mattc1981
Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Red MK1 Brentwood
Replies: 10
Views: 742

Re: Red MK1 Brentwood

if it was about 7.45am it was me :thumleft: :thumleft:
by Mattc1981
Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Red MK1 Brentwood
Replies: 10
Views: 742

Re: Red MK1 Brentwood

I go past the fire station everyday,usually between 5-6 if you still have the car pictured in your profile I havent seen you but I will keep an eye out :thumleft: :thumleft:
by Mattc1981
Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Does anyone know a good bodyshop in essex area??????
Replies: 8
Views: 536

Re: Does anyone know a good bodyshop in essex area??????

thanks for some of the info guys will start to do some research on the companies suggested :thumleft: :thumleft: Looks like it will be going through insurance as the price is approx 500 quid + VAT so at least I will have a courtesy car while the work is being done the worst thing would be for me not...
by Mattc1981
Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Does anyone know a good bodyshop in essex area??????
Replies: 8
Views: 536

Re: Does anyone know a good bodyshop in essex area??????

cheers for that mate but I think that it maybe a little too far out my way was looking for somewhere around brentwood/basildon/romford sort of area. Thanks for the tip as well :thumleft: :thumleft:
by Mattc1981
Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:57 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Oh crap, that was close
Replies: 18
Views: 1205

Re: Oh crap, that was close

this happened to mee once while overtaking a car it felt really wierd then started to dart off to one side of the road, pulled over and looked at my wheel every single one of the nuts were loose, one had fallen off. i had just been in at the garage having my tyres changed so went back and gave them ...
by Mattc1981
Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [All] [Generic] List the tuners you know
Replies: 21
Views: 1405

Re: [All] [Generic] List the tuners you know

Just don`t use tdi


please tell me more ? I popped down there once and they seemed ok thats the one near lakeside? was thinking of using them in the future
by Mattc1981
Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Red MK1 Brentwood
Replies: 10
Views: 742

Re: Red MK1 Brentwood

I am beginning to think that brentwood is the capital of MR2's !!!!I have seen in the past 2weeks: 2 dark blue Mk1 (one parkedround the corner from where I live) 1 pale blue MK1 (mates) 1 black MK2 (rev 3 turbo always parked outside a resteraunt called Masons ) 1 white MK2 (rev 2 N/A) 1 Silver Mk2 (...
by Mattc1981
Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Does anyone know a good bodyshop in essex area??????
Replies: 8
Views: 536

Does anyone know a good bodyshop in essex area??????

Helo all As I know that there are a few of us from essex could anyone recommend/know/work in a good bodyshop as I my housemate very kindly scraped and dented my drivers door ](*,) ](*,) , I would like it to be back to the way I had it which was perfect. So would really like to take it to a good body...
by Mattc1981
Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Regular Essex Drive and Meet - 9th August 2010
Replies: 286
Views: 56200

Re: Regular Essex Drive and Meet - 9th August 2010

sorry i could make it my two would start I suspect the starter could be goosed :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
by Mattc1981
Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] My two wont start :(
Replies: 0
Views: 208

[Mk2] [Turbo] My two wont start :(

hello all wondering if you guys can help me out... I drove to the gym today nothing wrong at all once finished went out to start and nothing but a clicking noise!! I thought it might be a flat battery but nope loads of charge, So had to get the AA man to come and tow me home :( :( My thoughts are a ...
by Mattc1981
Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Who else drives an automatic MR2?
Replies: 19
Views: 1521

Re: Who else drives an automatic MR2?

it changes just as quick as any production flappy paddle system


Thats quite a bold statement!! Are you suggesting that it can change gear as fast as some of the top marques that use the flappy paddles??

i would love to see it if it can :thumleft:

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