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by SonicSW20
Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] speaker upgrade options
Replies: 3
Views: 562

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] speaker upgrade options

Depends on how much you want to spend on components then. Do you have an aftermarket head unit? Without amplification, you won't get anything much louder than stock, as even a decent head unit is only going to be putting out 10 - 15WRMS. You can get something of a much higher quality of course. Pret...
by SonicSW20
Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Looking for a good speaker to drop into the OEM sub box
Replies: 20
Views: 3475

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Looking for a good speaker to drop into the OEM sub box

Nice one.

They are hard to find, might be worth contacting the manufacturers directly and seeing how much a woofer costs through their spares department?
by SonicSW20
Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] has anyone got set of these speekers?
Replies: 10
Views: 2662

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] has anyone got set of these speekers?

Nice speakers for the money. Even with 60WRMS, they will be reasonably loud due to their sensitivity. In fact, you can work out the peak SPL using SPL = sensitivity + 10 log (amp power), which is about 110dB. Thats peak though, and doesnt tell you anything about how they will sound at that kind of l...
by SonicSW20
Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Is there any good body shops in Chelmsford/Essex?
Replies: 9
Views: 985

Re: Is there any good body shops in Chelmsford/Essex?

Speak to Jamie at Sharpe Concepts Auto Refinishing. He's based in Little Bentley, so its not TOO far from you, and his work is 1st rate. Contact information Address Sharpe Concepts Auto Refinishing Brampton Hall Farm Ravens Green Little Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8TA Contact number 07763196887 Web...
by SonicSW20
Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] speaker upgrade options
Replies: 3
Views: 562

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] speaker upgrade options

Depends on how much work you are willing to do. Most 5.25inch speakers should be a straight swap, and all 6.5inch speakers require spacers / adapters to make them fit. Most will fit in the standard door cards, some 6.5inch with adapters may require cutting the door card to get them to fit. how much ...
by SonicSW20
Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:11 pm
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: Bi-Xenon Projector Head Lights
Replies: 9
Views: 3859

Re: Bi-Xenon Projector Head Lights

I would sell these as off road usage only tbh, without E-markings they are not road legal.
by SonicSW20
Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Help with diagnosis please ...
Replies: 3
Views: 510

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Help with diagnosis please ...

You know of any IMOCers locally? Can always swap the leads over temporarily to see if thats the cause?
by SonicSW20
Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:09 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Help finding me some new wheels!
Replies: 3
Views: 479

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Help finding me some new wheels!

No problem, I have been looking into a set myself - Rimstyle quoted £980 for 17x8 front and 17x9 rear Rota Torque drifts with T1R's all round, electronically balanced and locking wheelnuts, which seems reasonable for what they are, just need to find that much money :o
by SonicSW20
Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:05 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Help finding me some new wheels!
Replies: 3
Views: 479

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Help finding me some new wheels!

What sort of style are you looking for? Rota do quite a lot of their wheels in various widths, but most retailers do not advertise staggered setups. However, if you email them your requirements (Rimstyle are usually very helpful) they will give you a quote.
by SonicSW20
Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Are Mk2 Kumhos not made any more for the rear?
Replies: 30
Views: 3361

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Are Mk2 Kumhos not made any more for the rear?

Yeah, those are the buggers. Over time, the bushes wear and will deteriorate.
by SonicSW20
Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Are Mk2 Kumhos not made any more for the rear?
Replies: 30
Views: 3361

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Are Mk2 Kumhos not made any more for the rear?

Tyre pressures? Suspension bushes can make a car feel very loose and uncertain.
by SonicSW20
Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] What lights and how?
Replies: 9
Views: 1135

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] What lights and how?

The regs in the link I posted are specifically for aftermarket retrofitted HID's, if they were factory fitted then that isnt a problem.
by SonicSW20
Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Audio gear on the way.
Replies: 0
Views: 537

[Mk2] [Generic] Audio gear on the way.

Hi guys. Got a fair bit of audio gear on the way (some already here), comprising of: Alpine X100 (already fitted) Rainbow SLX265 Deluxe Exile XTEC 65 (from a friend, only using woofers) Rainbow iPaul 300.4 JL Audio J2 360.2 (may not use this, not decided) Sound deadening Lots of wires and MDF bits! ...
by SonicSW20
Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:28 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] The nice DHL man just delivered... Tein S.Tech Springs
Replies: 14
Views: 1579

Re: [Mk2] [NA] The nice DHL man just delivered... Tein S.Tech Springs

How much, where from, and expected drop amount? :)
by SonicSW20
Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Looking for a good speaker to drop into the OEM sub box
Replies: 20
Views: 3475

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Looking for a good speaker to drop into the OEM sub box

Well, you can always wire them up as is for now, and if you feel you could do with a more power / clarity, you can add an amp another time. I would suggest installing with an MDF baffle though regardless, and sound deadening around the speaker area would be a good idea while you are there, even the ...
by SonicSW20
Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Looking for a good speaker to drop into the OEM sub box
Replies: 20
Views: 3475

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Looking for a good speaker to drop into the OEM sub box

All you need a is a stereo amplifier and wiring to go with it - I assume the speakers came with a passive corssover, so you need some power cabling, some phono and some speaker wire.

http://stephenmason.com/cars/mr2audio.html

Everything you need to know Re: wiring is there.
by SonicSW20
Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Looking for a good speaker to drop into the OEM sub box
Replies: 20
Views: 3475

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Looking for a good speaker to drop into the OEM sub box

I would knock up some MDF baffles anyway, it will give a more solid mount, which means less vibration and better low frequency response. Its worth sound deadening, but its up to you if you want to do it as the deadening material can be quite expensive.

How much do you want to spend on an amp?
by SonicSW20
Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] air filter and spark plugs
Replies: 9
Views: 752

Re: [Mk2] [NA] air filter and spark plugs

+1 on the noise from an aftermarket filter kit. My K&N 57i makes all sorts of awesome noises :)

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