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by Shmed
Mon May 11, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Pedal Boxes and Balance Bars
Replies: 7
Views: 1175

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Pedal Boxes and Balance Bars

Doesn't that require a balance bar?
by Shmed
Mon May 11, 2015 5:08 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Pedal Boxes and Balance Bars
Replies: 7
Views: 1175

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Pedal Boxes and Balance Bars

Ah, much cheaper options, though the pedal box will also replace my (probably) aging master cylinder. Would this be an option: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/brake-proportioning-valves/wilwood-brake-proportioning-valve-screw-knob-adjustment I'd like to control it remotely too, so maybe som...
by Shmed
Mon May 11, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Pedal Boxes and Balance Bars
Replies: 7
Views: 1175

[Mk2] [Generic] Pedal Boxes and Balance Bars

Can't seem to find much info on here, but has anyone successfully installed a pedal box into an MR2 Mk2? I want a brake balance control system, and everything seems to suggest getting a pedal box with the master cylinders behind the pedals. I guess this would mean a complete brake overhaul in terms ...
by Shmed
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Aero Catches and a Front Bumper
Replies: 4
Views: 455

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Aero Catches and a Front Bumper

ashley wrote:No- but I have seen decent attempts at making the bumper and front wings as a single unit with a view to "quick release"


That sounds well, beyond my skill level :lol:
by Shmed
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:53 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Aero Catches and a Front Bumper
Replies: 4
Views: 455

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Aero Catches and a Front Bumper

Cheers, I'll take a look at those as an option too.
by Shmed
Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Aero Catches and a Front Bumper
Replies: 4
Views: 455

[Mk2] [Generic] Aero Catches and a Front Bumper

Has anyone ever fitted a front bumper using only aero catches? I have a few plans for the 2 which would make it very low at the front, and having ripped the bumper off mine loading it onto a trailer, I'd quite like to make the bumper easy to remove, whilst not fearing it will fall off at 100mph (on ...
by Shmed
Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: TPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Replies: 37
Views: 33835

Re: TPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

\:D/

Cheers Peter :)

Out of interest, was it relatively easy to take it apart to mount in a custom dash?
by Shmed
Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: whats the best quick release boss kits for mr2 sw20
Replies: 21
Views: 3047

Re: whats the best quick release boss kits for mr2 sw20

I have a D1 Spec like the one in the link only mine is blue: http://www.epracing.co.uk/Interior-Accessories/Quick-Release/D1-Spec-Steering-Wheel-Quick-Release-Red/p-1020-1021-142/ They do make the steering wheel stick out to an annoying point where you can't easily reach the stalks, but I still like...
by Shmed
Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Syvecs s6 Boost control help
Replies: 8
Views: 799

Re: Syvecs s6 Boost control help

I'm sure you could go in and lower the boost, but in my (very black & white) mind, if you lower the boost, then the mixture will go richer. Better than leaner, but I'd always prefer to have the map checked at different levels of boost.
by Shmed
Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:39 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Syvecs s6 Boost control help
Replies: 8
Views: 799

Re: Syvecs s6 Boost control help

Do you have multiple maps on the ECU? I know that when Ryan mapped my Syvecs, he left me with a map @ 1, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.7 bar (and also one at 1.7 bar with TC off).

Controlled by the rotary switch or the SCal software (or Toucan if you have deep pockets...)
by Shmed
Fri Feb 06, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Wiring an FIA Kill switch
Replies: 11
Views: 5655

Re: Wiring an FIA Kill switch

ashley wrote:Amen

http://www.cartekmotorsport.com/tech-info.html

I've gone for the XS, very neat piece of kit and isolates ground from the battery instead of live :thumleft:


Very neat, but also very expensive.... Think I'll sort a few other things before buying one of those :)
by Shmed
Wed Feb 04, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Wiring an FIA Kill switch
Replies: 11
Views: 5655

Re: Wiring an FIA Kill switch

Mega old thread I know, but shows I'm using the search function :)

When wiring a kill switch and mounting it on the dash, do I need to extend the main lead from the battery into the cabin?

As I ask the question it sounds obvious...

What gauge cable should I use?
by Shmed
Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: transparant or solid colour hose for charge cooler
Replies: 8
Views: 672

Re: transparant or solid colour hose for charge cooler

Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:Clear actually looks pants, but is useful for seeing air locks. Add a cupful of antifreeze and see the airlocks even easier.

I used black for engine bay and clear everywhere else on Craig's car.


Cough cough.......

Was mine mark 1 then? :lol:
by Shmed
Tue Feb 03, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The Green Hornet
Replies: 113
Views: 61595

Re: The Green Hornet

I was thinking about wiring and couple of resistors to a switch to feedback to the ac system to trick it into thinking it was really cold or really hot and just have a hot /cold toggle. Very primitive.....
by Shmed
Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The Green Hornet
Replies: 113
Views: 61595

Re: The Green Hornet

I'm sure you've read this, but if not, this is from the BGB regarding the Heater controls: EDIT - removed it because it looks a mess. I can repost it if you haven't already got it. Had a look at the wiring diagram and to my uneducated mind, it looks fairly straight forward. I must be missing somethi...
by Shmed
Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The Green Hornet
Replies: 113
Views: 61595

Re: The Green Hornet

Sounds perfect. The fact that I have had to Google hysteresis suggests that the task is likely to be beyond me, though I can be very resourceful.... I have a couple of spare heater controls and was planning to reverse engineer it. I'll still have a look and let you know what I find. As for the cage,...
by Shmed
Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The Green Hornet
Replies: 113
Views: 61595

Re: The Green Hornet

mtechmatt wrote:Under dash - yikes!


I started off trying to remove the A/C assembly with the dash in place. I don't have a photo of my cut knuckles, but lets just say the dash needed to come out!
by Shmed
Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:31 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The Green Hornet
Replies: 113
Views: 61595

Re: The Green Hornet

Hi Ash, I haven't tried going direct yet. To be honest, I'm a little bit put off since sitting in a car with the cage fitted, though I was too fat to properly fit into any of the seats that they had fitted at Rogue, so I might be able to squish a bit lower.... I need to take another look at seating ...
by Shmed
Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The Green Hornet
Replies: 113
Views: 61595

Re: The Green Hornet

In the world of the indecisive, it seems that plans have once again changed. Having visited Rogue to test fit myself in a caged MR2, it seems that either I, or the MR2, is an odd shape (probably the former). Also, even if I can resolve the space issue, I won't get a Rogue cage for at least 8 weeks. ...

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