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by turbokev
Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Mr2 Turbo Emmisions UPDATED** useful for all members
Replies: 15
Views: 964

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Mr2 Turbo Emmisions UPDATED** useful for all members

How the bloody hell can you get a letter from the manufacturer stating that it won't meet UK emissions etc??? Surely the rule should be as said previously that if a car has no UK equivalent then they have no emissions figures for that car at that age so cannot test it. Don't they have to refer to VO...
by turbokev
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] SAFE BOOST ON REV3 TURBO?
Replies: 10
Views: 2925

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] SAFE BOOST ON REV3 TURBO?

Cheers guys.Im really anal about warming the car up before driving it hard anway,i wait till quite a long time after the waters up to temp just to make sure the oil's hot too. I find im not driving it as hard as with lower boost because you don't need to push it as much to get her shifting.Iv found ...
by turbokev
Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] SAFE BOOST ON REV3 TURBO?
Replies: 10
Views: 2925

[Mk2] [Turbo] SAFE BOOST ON REV3 TURBO?

Iv got a rev3 turbo with an apexi induction kit,uprated aftermarket intercooler,IC fan runs continously,BRK7E plugs,engine shroud removed from engine cover,extreme boost downpipe,mongoose exhaust and im running approx 16.5psi(peaks just over 17 then holds 16.5psi),just wondering if this is a safe bo...
by turbokev
Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] FLICKING SPEEDO NEEDLE
Replies: 3
Views: 325

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] FLICKING SPEEDO NEEDLE

Ahh i did wonder if it would have an electronic sender rather than a cable,it just seemed like it was a sticky cable the way it behaves.Spose its probably an easier job to change than a bloody great long cable.
by turbokev
Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:01 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] REAR LIGHTS
Replies: 1
Views: 304

[Mk2] [Turbo] REAR LIGHTS

Does any one make rear lights that look like rev 3's but have crystal clear lenses,clear indicator sections and perhaps LED red lighting for brakes etc?
by turbokev
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] FLICKING SPEEDO NEEDLE
Replies: 3
Views: 325

[Mk2] [Turbo] FLICKING SPEEDO NEEDLE

My rev3 turbo has a flicking speedo needle,it doesn't do it all the time but can flick up to 160mph whilst doin motorway speeds,i presume its just the speedo cable sticking a bit inside.If so how easy are these to replace?
by turbokev
Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:23 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: Black Rev2 Turbo for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 780

Re: Black Rev2 Turbo for sale

Im going the other way mate ,i sold my 1.8 20v turbo mk2 rallye a couple of months ago n im searching for a rev3 turbo.A mate of mine has a 20v mk 2 thats on You Tube
by turbokev
Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:17 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: WHY do bigger alloys mean worse handling?
Replies: 240
Views: 173562

Re: WHY do bigger alloys mean worse handling?

Thats not neccessarily true,the basic design of modern car suspension has changed very little over the years.Manufacturers don't redesign the whole suspension for their higher performance models they usually just change spring and damper rates to suit,they dont redesign it to suit a certain tyre pro...
by turbokev
Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: WHY do bigger alloys mean worse handling?
Replies: 240
Views: 173562

Re: WHY do bigger alloys mean worse handling?

My rallye was 4wd with a 280bhp 20v turbo engine but iv driven mid engined rear wheel drive,front engine rear wheel drive etc etc all the combinations and i still personally prefer the stiff sidewalls of a low profile tyre.Ask yourself this why do all the ferrari's,porsche's etc etc use large wheels...
by turbokev
Sat Mar 10, 2007 1:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: WHY do bigger alloys mean worse handling?
Replies: 240
Views: 173562

Big wheels

I personally prefer big wheels,i like the handling characteristics,they may break away sharper but i find smaller wheels with higher profile tyres have a whippy feel to them,the flexy sidewalls seem to make the car feel unstable like a spring effect,whereas very low profile tyres are rigid.I find u ...

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