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by jont
Tue May 20, 2008 7:02 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Have i missed something or have mr2's gone up in price!
Replies: 6
Views: 773

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Have i missed something or have mr2's gone up in price!

The suns out and we've just had a warm week - prices always pick up slightly at this time of year.

I'd be surprised if they've bottomed out just yet - give it a couple more years for all the really nasty ones to end up uneconomic to maintain and to get a bit rarer and then they might pick up.
by jont
Sun May 18, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Probably the best two driving roads in the UK
Replies: 16
Views: 17062

Re: Probably the best two driving roads in the UK

Looks absolutely amazing that. Just hope it isn't ruined by becoming popularised. Drove part of it a couple of weeks ago. They are some stunning roads, but it's also North Wales police area, and everyone knows how much they love motorists enjoying themselves :roll: There are a lot of equally good r...
by jont
Wed May 14, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] Lets show some more respect for those selling cars on IMOC...
Replies: 35
Views: 2742

Re: [All] [Generic] Lets show some more respect for those selling cars on IMOC...

I personally think its the bane of forums to find cars are nearly always priced more expensively than they are in the small ads. Same with PH. But having said that, often forum members/enthusiasts will do a better job of looking after their car than Joe Public - both mechanically and cosmetically. ...
by jont
Sat May 10, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Why doesn't my aircon idle up?
Replies: 6
Views: 711

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Why doesn't my aircon idle up?

Also if the compressor doesn't engage for any reason (eg clutch plate missing) the revs won't go up - so it may not be due to lack of gas. I also thought the indicator in the panel flashed if it detected low pressure :-k Having said that if the system hasn't worked for a while then as Allan said, th...
by jont
Fri May 09, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995
Replies: 17
Views: 3728

Re: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995

Now sold :cry:

New owner has signed up and said he'll be along in a while to post pics.

Thanks for all the interest.

Jon
by jont
Thu May 08, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] air con...
Replies: 4
Views: 494

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] air con...

Rev3 uses the standard gas (R134a IIRC) so you should be fine - assuming that nothing else is wrong (ie if it hasn't been used for a while then the compressor might be seized).
by jont
Wed May 07, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Where
Replies: 11
Views: 925

Re: Where

Hi Steve is north weald open to the public? :D :D :D I don't believe so. Andy Walsh at Car limits will give you a day of tuition exploring grip and limit handling at North Weald. There have also been activity days organised there for larger groups (have a look in the Events/Motorsport sections)
by jont
Wed May 07, 2008 12:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] INSURANCE COMPANYS FOR MR2
Replies: 4
Views: 494

Re: [Mk2] [NA] INSURANCE COMPANYS FOR MR2

If it's a standard UK car, probably the big chains will be as good as anywhere. If it's modified or an import, then the specialist brokers are usually better - A-plan, Sky, Adrian Flux, Chris Knott etc. If you're a premium member there are discounts available with some of the above. This often comes...
by jont
Tue May 06, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Standard tyre profile on REV3 or REV4 turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 670

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Standard tyre profile on REV3 or REV4 turbo

Standard rev2 onwards are: front 195/55/15, rear 225/50/15

There's a calculator here: http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html
that will let you check equivalent sizes on different rim diameters.

HTH,

Jon
by jont
Sun May 04, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Recommended / Essential Track Day mods?
Replies: 30
Views: 5852

Re: Recommended / Essential Track Day mods?

sorry fornot holding out and buying your car, but at least you see I was genuine and wanted a car :) No problem - just means I get to drive it a bit more :) Just been out for a run with another guy who came to view and I'd forgotten just how effortlessly it picks up speed. Damn sight twitchier than...
by jont
Fri May 02, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Recommended / Essential Track Day mods?
Replies: 30
Views: 5852

Re: Recommended / Essential Track Day mods?

Also, consider the most missed upgrade - the driver. At my first trackday I spent 20 quid on a sessions tuition and it added a good 20-30mph to my cornering speeds simply from having a better feel for where to put the car and how to get the most out of it. I considered myself a reasonably quick/comp...
by jont
Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995
Replies: 17
Views: 3728

Re: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995

This looks like a very good example at a cheap price. I'd be tempted if I was on the lookout. Thanks. I think it is a very good example, and needs absolutely nothing doing to it. It's still for sale - and while I wish I could get more for it, at the moment the market seems slow, so grab yourselves ...
by jont
Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] MR2 virgin seeking some advice
Replies: 7
Views: 592

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] MR2 virgin seeking some advice

Have a look in the feedback section for NVI - quite a few of us (myself included) have bought cars from him. A thought if you're buying from any dealer is that you'll be paying more than a private sale, but if you're taking the car back to NI, a warranty won't be much help. There are various buying ...
by jont
Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyo T1R in std sizes
Replies: 18
Views: 775

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyo T1R in std sizes

Another Toyo hater here. Dunlop SP9000s :thumleft: but often hard to get hold of (they must make them in batches). Even the old Yok A022s I found better than the Toyos. Didn't notice any difference as they wore either, although a friend (IIRC he had a VX220) said they got to decent grip just as you ...
by jont
Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] are mr2 prices nose-diving?
Replies: 31
Views: 2468

Re: [Mk2] [NA] are mr2 prices nose-diving?

But if you were being picky...say a Rev 3+ Turbo T-Bar with low mileage that hasn't been thrashed. Now they're becomming a little harder to find and as such, I can see them continuing to warrant a premium. Depends how quickly you need to sell. If you can hang on for a buyer who is as much of a perf...
by jont
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995
Replies: 17
Views: 3728

Re: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995

fizz wrote:If your new to a rwd car + Turbo on top of that, your not going to want your first experiences in the rain/snow/ice conditions are you?

I dunno, this is my first RWD car and I bought it in February. Never caused me any problems...
by jont
Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995
Replies: 17
Views: 3728

Re: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995

Thanks for the feedback. As I said above, there is some flexibility in the price. I think it reflects the condition of the car (which is excellent), but I'm picking up the new car next week so I do need the space.
by jont
Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995
Replies: 17
Views: 3728

Re: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995

So 800 views, but only 1 comment :-k Am I missing something?
by jont
Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: I just got flashed by...
Replies: 26
Views: 4907

Re: I just got flashed by...

If there are no signs you have to assume it's 30mph. You wont ever win by saying there's no signs saying it's not 30mph. Depends on the street light interval. IIRC street lights less than 186m apart indicates 30mph, further apart than this indicates NSL. Unless signed otherwise. There aren't any sp...
by jont
Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995
Replies: 17
Views: 3728

Re: [FINALIZED] Rev3 1994 GTS Turbo - £2995

Bump. Open to sensible offers.

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