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by jnoiles
Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:45 pm
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: Which coolant?
Replies: 9
Views: 15482

Re: Which coolant?

Ekona wrote:For what a bottle of proper Toyota stuff costs, I'd just put that in to be sure.


Genuine question, why? What does Toyota know about keeping ally cold that everyone else doesn't?
by jnoiles
Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:45 pm
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: Spoiler in the middle of the car?
Replies: 3
Views: 11765

Spoiler in the middle of the car?

Does anyone have any info on this spoiler?

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I seem to recall reading about it ages ago but I can't find the right combinations of terms to bring up any results in Google.

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by jnoiles
Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: Best value manifold: Che?
Replies: 33
Views: 35778

Re: Best value manifold: Che?

tonigmr2 wrote:(You could ring Rogue, they might have one in stock)


I suspect I'll be ringing Rogue shortly anyway. I'm missing mid engined in my life.
by jnoiles
Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: Best value manifold: Che?
Replies: 33
Views: 35778

Re: Best value manifold: Che?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-MR2-Roadster-1-8-Decat-Exhuast-Manifold-00-07-/400134248568?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d29dc1878 tuningpartsebay is Toyosports once you pay you see who they are. WHOA. Really? They're £1300!?!?!?! I thought they were about £150. <Jason goes off t...
by jnoiles
Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: TOYOTA TO UNVEIL NEW GRMN HYBRID CONCEPT AT NÜRBURGRING
Replies: 22
Views: 10452

Re: TOYOTA TO UNVEIL NEW GRMN HYBRID CONCEPT AT NÜRBURGRING

I don't think that's a particularly flattering colour for it. I think it would look better in black. I also think it looks like a mk3 MX-5 went up the bum of a fighter jet.
by jnoiles
Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: I am betraying my mark 1 and am moving over to the darkside! woooo
Replies: 39
Views: 18597

Re: I am betraying my mark 1 and am moving over to the darkside! woooo

I think that is a really good call. It was the main reason for choosing mine; wind in the hair motoring, the other reason, rendering it possible to enjoy the benefits of mid-engine rwd fun, on an everyday basis. :) The problem is I reckon I'd have it about 10 minutes before I starting fiddling with...
by jnoiles
Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:11 pm
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: MK3 model year changes...
Replies: 20
Views: 7506

Re: MK3 model year changes...

frogger wrote:The primary reason to aim for a 2003 or later is better engine design (piston design primarily).


From reading the link above and other places that looks like it was resolved in 2002. Is that not the case?
by jnoiles
Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: I am betraying my mark 1 and am moving over to the darkside! woooo
Replies: 39
Views: 18597

Re: I am betraying my mark 1 and am moving over to the darkside! woooo

I'm also currently tempted by a mk3. Had a sit in Toni's racer not long ago and the mk3 is calling. The idea of working on a car with no rust appeals.
by jnoiles
Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Aluminium Flywheels
Replies: 25
Views: 2573

Re: Aluminium Flywheels

Yeah thanks for the reminder Paul, a few US companies I have contacted don't actually list the mk1b flywheel, they are usually Mk1a 200mm size :( I could however just get a mk1a clutch, as my clutch would probably have to be replaced anyway at the same time. I have a brand new standard road clutch ...
by jnoiles
Sun May 22, 2011 3:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Quick suspension question
Replies: 4
Views: 653

Re: Quick suspension question

If you're looking for a pair of 1b kyb inserts let me know. I've got a pair sitting on the shelf gathering dust. Yours for £50. :)
by jnoiles
Sun May 22, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Woodsport Rally car
Replies: 49
Views: 8719

Re: Woodsport Rally car

Paul, if you sell are you selling the moulds as well? Or keeping them to offer panels?
by jnoiles
Fri May 20, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Twin engined Mk1
Replies: 8
Views: 1074

Re: Twin engined Mk1

http://beater-car.blogspot.com/search/label/MRolla

More tech on the beast.
by jnoiles
Fri May 20, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Front Suspension Modifications ?
Replies: 32
Views: 4680

Re: Front Suspension Modifications ?

elbon50 wrote:
Jim-SR wrote:Am quite stunned that my question has created so much heat

Peter


I'm not. Cut springs is always a contentious issue. :)
by jnoiles
Thu May 19, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Front Suspension Modifications ?
Replies: 32
Views: 4680

Re: Front Suspension Modifications ?

Budget is always the reason. It does beg the question of where else corners get cut though. Everywhere you can. Within reason. Some peoples 'within reason' differ from others. Budget is always on the mind of someone paying for their own race car. £200 saved on cutting springs, a component which, if...
by jnoiles
Thu May 19, 2011 4:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: MK1b sill replacement?
Replies: 5
Views: 1070

Re: MK1b sill replacement?

Ouch. £110 per side.
by jnoiles
Thu May 19, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: AW11 Coilovers..
Replies: 16
Views: 13305

Re: AW11 Coilovers..

Retro_Boy_G wrote:They are the camber adjuster ones yeah.. The drop links come with the back struts and the ARB is just the OEM one but painted blue! :)


Groovy. Do you know what poundage the springs on the k-sports are? The BC ones are about 375/400 front/rear.
by jnoiles
Thu May 19, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Front Suspension Modifications ?
Replies: 32
Views: 4680

Re: Front Suspension Modifications ?

I don't understand race cars running cut springs. Because it costs nothing to do. I can get custom springs made to any fitment and rate, so they could just get a spring made up that does the desired job. It doesn't cost as much as people might expect either. Some have. It's £200 a set. That's £200 ...
by jnoiles
Thu May 19, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: AW11 Coilovers..
Replies: 16
Views: 13305

Re: AW11 Coilovers..

What type of top mounts do they have at the front? Are they the camber adjustable ones? Also, what drop links and arb are those?

cheers
Jason
by jnoiles
Wed May 18, 2011 1:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Front Suspension Modifications ?
Replies: 32
Views: 4680

Re: Front Suspension Modifications ?

I've heard that some of the Mk1s competing in the MR2 Championship used cut down springs - not sure how much they took off though, or what the ( uprated ) springs they used were They definitely do this. Mostly they're using Apex springs which are harder rate to begin with. When the chopped springs ...
by jnoiles
Tue May 17, 2011 7:31 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Intermittant fan & battery warning light
Replies: 3
Views: 626

Re: Intermittant fan & battery warning light

Tighten the belts. Mine does this with annoying regularity.

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