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by Tubby Tommy
Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Whose got 8j rims?
Replies: 11
Views: 1188

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Whose got 8j rims?

Sorry the +38-42 recommendation on rear is for a 9.5" rim, speed read that one! :roll:
by Tubby Tommy
Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Whose got 8j rims?
Replies: 11
Views: 1188

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Whose got 8j rims?

+35 front - +38-42 rear.......+38 will give you bigger dish than +42 onwards if your going Jap custom wheels!!! this is where I messed up #-o
by Tubby Tommy
Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Caribbean Blue Turbo-Middlesbrough and Stokesley
Replies: 3
Views: 630

Re: Caribbean Blue Turbo-Middlesbrough and Stokesley

Havnt been on here for months and then look and im being talked about! lol

Yeah Tony, thats me! Changed a bit since you last seen it!
by Tubby Tommy
Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] What pump
Replies: 11
Views: 768

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] What pump

Dont get a cheap chargecooler pump from ebay! they do not do the job, ive got a hot radiator sat on my engine at present and temps through the roof! Ive had it a year and have had hassle from the start, no kinks or anything through system. Im looking into a marine pump, can still work through any bl...
by Tubby Tommy
Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] ST205 Chargecooler - What Pump?!?!
Replies: 3
Views: 335

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] ST205 Chargecooler - What Pump?!?!

you've just beaten me to it! yes, celica or bosch ive just been looking around!

thanks
by Tubby Tommy
Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] ST205 Chargecooler - What Pump?!?!
Replies: 3
Views: 335

[Mk2] [Turbo] ST205 Chargecooler - What Pump?!?!

Ive got a chargecooler setup on my Rev 3 and am having serious circulation issues with it! 50deg 1st stab of the throttle! There are no air locks etc. and the system is clear, just wondering what pump you guys use on here, I bought a so-called MR2 Chargecooler pump off fleabay about a year ago and i...
by Tubby Tommy
Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: what turbo exhaust would you buy?
Replies: 38
Views: 2128

Re: what turbo exhaust would you buy?

Blitz Nur Spec (ive got a bung and used it for 30 seconds!) its a noisy
ar5e brute, if you want compromise sound volume and performance, stay away!!! :mrgreen:

N1's are supposed to be good! nice finish too!
by Tubby Tommy
Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] AEM Bosch Wideband replacement sensor ?
Replies: 13
Views: 668

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] AEM Bosch Wideband replacement sensor ?

$120!!! and you want cheaper!!!

After what you've chucked at the car in the last 3 months, I consider $120.00 to be a lonely mars bar on a shelf amongst a giant wholesalers! :clown:
by Tubby Tommy
Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] YellowStuff Pads?
Replies: 21
Views: 1403

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] YellowStuff Pads?

yellow :thumleft: i bought a set 4 months ago, still not fitted, but heard good things about them ive currently got greenstuff, dusty, but fade from top end way too early! redstuff apparently almost dust free excellent from cold and bit better than greenstuff, but yellow still good from cold, not qu...
by Tubby Tommy
Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyo R888
Replies: 15
Views: 1562

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyo R888

I've got some 225/35/18's Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on the rear so they do bigger sizes........

Beat ya!!! reaad my second last post! :mrgreen:
by Tubby Tommy
Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:18 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyo R888
Replies: 15
Views: 1562

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyo R888

I love the Assymetrics, agreed sizes are a pain! I had to go normal F1 on front (17's) and Assym. on rear as they're 18's! quality tread pattern on the rears mind and superb wet or dry! quieter too! Have a look in modifications, probably around July time I posted pics of mine under something like Ne...
by Tubby Tommy
Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:46 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyo R888
Replies: 15
Views: 1562

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyo R888

Race Idiot Wrote: The R1R has been delayed constantly and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric doesnt come in sizes bigger than 17 inches. My Rear F1 Asymmetric are 245'35'18' May offend here, T1R's are 5hite! Ive had 2/3 sets on different cars and have bought as part worn for desperate temp.! only my o...
by Tubby Tommy
Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:58 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyo R888
Replies: 15
Views: 1562

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyo R888

Are you kidding?! 100% Summer tyre, could almost say excellent for Jun/July & Aug but after the last two years! a total waste, unless your gona track the car alot and general trillions of deg into them. Have a look at Toyo R1R's! - would be perfect for you imo, R888 compound but more cuts making...
by Tubby Tommy
Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Pics of 235/40/17 on 9" rims?
Replies: 10
Views: 835

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Pics of 235/40/17 on 9" rims?

I have a 245" 35" on a 9.5" rim! no problem! :thumleft: streatch look, looks great imo, handles well too!

will fit no problem, just streatched thats all!
by Tubby Tommy
Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Windscreen nightmare
Replies: 12
Views: 908

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Windscreen nightmare

totally agree! wont go into my story! speak to their head office, they're just a franchise and someones nuts will be on the block!!! :thumleft:
by Tubby Tommy
Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:58 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Will this tyre fit?
Replies: 4
Views: 898

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Will this tyre fit?

yeah will fit no problem, I have 245 35 on a 9.5" rim!
by Tubby Tommy
Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Brake caliper paint... which one ?
Replies: 10
Views: 712

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Brake caliper paint... which one ?

yeah I got the small tin in Gunmetal, long and thin, only used a 3rd on all 4 with 2/3 coats!

thought mine was about £11-12 but got brush, sand papers etc. :thumleft:
by Tubby Tommy
Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: What's My High Spec Rev3 Tubby Worth??
Replies: 38
Views: 3921

Re: What's My High Spec Rev3 Tubby Worth??

me neither mate im a perfectionist!! I was lucky to have a hands on guy with MR2's when fully rebuilding! although bottom end, completely cleaned, honed, balaced and fitted with my new forgies and rods with rings, fully plug and play for £300!! sent off and came back 48 hours later! was quite reason...
by Tubby Tommy
Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:17 am
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: What's My High Spec Rev3 Tubby Worth??
Replies: 38
Views: 3921

Re: What's My High Spec Rev3 Tubby Worth??

I went to TOTB this year and the quality of (some) cars were quite poor, inc. some of the MR2's and Nova's and Corsa's!! The build on my engine cost me £2k approximately, with the turbo, PFC and injectors (all not yet added) there's another £2,500 inc. mapping, that would be good for 400-450bhp and ...
by Tubby Tommy
Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:35 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] new wheels after refurb!
Replies: 21
Views: 1144

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] new wheels after refurb!

like your rear lights!!!! any tips?! ive tried everything inc. Brasso!!
Must be clear laquered are they?!

Offsets, must be a 25/30! looking good!! :thumleft:

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