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by robin91
Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Car sounds like a tractor after speedbump
Replies: 8
Views: 711

Re: Car sounds like a tractor after speedbump

Hey Hez

My turbo is placed in an awkward place so unable to get a picture. Took it to a garage to ramp it up, they didn't have a clue as the owner modifed (customised) the engine.

The car is not pulling in boost like it should at 350bhp. Real luggish, anything to do with the exhuast system?
by robin91
Sun Mar 30, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Car sounds like a tractor after speedbump
Replies: 8
Views: 711

Re: Car sounds like a tractor after speedbump

Yer the speed bump was the size of a mountain lol I check the turbo and all connections. All seems fine. Plus it hits boast ( sounds aweful! ). Is this pipe in question meant to be open with nothing on the end? Or was a valve of some kind meant to be on it? Maybe something came off when scraping ove...
by robin91
Sun Mar 30, 2014 1:40 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Car sounds like a tractor after speedbump
Replies: 8
Views: 711

Car sounds like a tractor after speedbump

Hi everyone, Basically I went over a speed bump yesterday and my car went bang lol. Next thing I know it sounds like a tractor on steroids. I checked te flexi and it "seems" fine, still shiny and new looking. The bckbox also seems fine. Only think I can see is a pipe leading from the manif...
by robin91
Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Mr2 sounds like a tractor! HELP!
Replies: 3
Views: 467

[Mk2] [Turbo] Mr2 sounds like a tractor! HELP!

Hi everyone, Basically I went over a speed bump yesterday and my car went bang lol. Next thing I know it sounds like a tractor on steroids. I checked te flexi and it "seems" fine, still shiny and new looking. The bckbox also seems fine. Only think I can see is a pipe leading from the manif...
by robin91
Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tachometer - Yes or no?
Replies: 7
Views: 445

Re: Tachometer - Yes or no?

I suppose I got attracted by the flashing red/green light ;)
by robin91
Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tachometer - Yes or no?
Replies: 7
Views: 445

Re: Tachometer - Yes or no?

Ah cheers guys, I purchased it as it was cheap :)

Always stick it on my friends Honda lol
by robin91
Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tachometer - Yes or no?
Replies: 7
Views: 445

Re: Tachometer - Yes or no?

Also if you got pictures of it fitted, great! please post them
by robin91
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tachometer - Yes or no?
Replies: 7
Views: 445

Tachometer - Yes or no?

So guys was wondering what everyone's opinion on Tachometers were? I was thinking about one, and decided to go for it as it was cheap. Its the 3.5" one, not the monster 5" ( to big! ). where would you guys suggest fitting it? .. for looks, but also convenience? - I was thinking drivers sid...
by robin91
Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with Tyres please!
Replies: 22
Views: 1423

Re: Help with Tyres please!

Ah they could be as I think I did buy from a guy called James :)

Got the tyres on them now ( thought i'd get it over with lol ). Just waiting for my car to return lol

thanks all
by robin91
Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with Tyres please!
Replies: 22
Views: 1423

Re: Help with Tyres please!

Wow you set my mind at rest!! Yes they are my wheels :) copied the image from the seller. My car is actually getting some repairs so not had the chance yet. Just wanted to know before I went any further as they were a present lol. So thanks to you guys I now feel better about them being +38 And to g...
by robin91
Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with Tyres please!
Replies: 22
Views: 1423

Re: Help with Tyres please!

Shinny,

Please check this picture.

Only 1 I have for now untill I get home. These are the wheels I have.

screencast.com/t/nLzcdOv0U

The link will take you to the picture :)


Please advise lol
by robin91
Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with Tyres please!
Replies: 22
Views: 1423

Re: Help with Tyres please!

they are in my house as we speak lol :(

And so my calculation are, they so a -38.1 negative offet.


Will this effect performance, or only effect the police wanting to pull me over everyday :/
by robin91
Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with Tyres please!
Replies: 22
Views: 1423

Re: Help with Tyres please!

Shinny your car looks amazing. I love the wheels to.

Would I be placing a problem with a negative offset? Or does this not make such a different?
by robin91
Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with Tyres please!
Replies: 22
Views: 1423

Re: Help with Tyres please!

Also to add. I put -38 offset not +38 offset.. due to being told my wheels are a negative offset?
by robin91
Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with Tyres please!
Replies: 22
Views: 1423

Re: Help with Tyres please!

Thank you Nic, I tried using that calculator but got these results MR2 (mkii) Flushness: Your proposed front wheel will be 60.65 mm farther out than flush (flush offset: 22.65). Your proposed rear wheel will be 61.65 mm farther out than flush (flush offset: 22.65). Wheel Comparison: Your proposed fr...
by robin91
Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with Tyres please!
Replies: 22
Views: 1423

Re: Help with Tyres please!

Also you Draven you say:

215R17 40 on the front

235R17 40 on the rear..

would 205 ( front ) and 225 (back) be suitable, or is that nice wise?
by robin91
Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:49 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with Tyres please!
Replies: 22
Views: 1423

Re: Help with Tyres please!

Hi Draven,

Thank you for the advice :)

Have you by any chance got a picture of the wheel set-up I have, with the tyres your saying.

Will the wheels sit wheel with the offset?

- Offset is on of those things that confuses me ](*,)
by robin91
Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with Tyres please!
Replies: 22
Views: 1423

Help with Tyres please!

Hey everyone, I don't generally post on forums, but I am confused lol My girlfriend got me some alloys which I said I liked the look of. I need to know what the best tyres are to have on the front/back. The wheels are 17x7 (front) 17x8 (back) I measured the offset on the front, which i believe is -3...

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