hi this is my first mr2 ive wanted one for so long and now finally got it...its a 1990 g-limited t-bar import. what does everyone think? ive been looking at the bomex kit which i really like but i havent made up my mind yet.
First mr2!!
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Looks nice mate, one question though.
Noticed your power output of 180 bhp, where are you getting your extra 22 bhp over stock from with no modifications?
Noticed your power output of 180 bhp, where are you getting your extra 22 bhp over stock from with no modifications?
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i dunno. the guy i bought it off said its 180bhp cos its a import g-limited he said some of them were 180bhp is that right? maybe hes wrong and its not im just going on what he told me.
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rev 1 g-limited is 158bhp standard if i am correct, same as my rev 2 n/a
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fin wrote:i dunno. the guy i bought it off said its 180bhp cos its a import g-limited he said some of them were 180bhp is that right? maybe hes wrong and its not im just going on what he told me.
He was talking rubbish to you i'm afraid.
158bhp
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fin wrote:i dunno. the guy i bought it off said its 180bhp cos its a import g-limited he said some of them were 180bhp is that right? maybe hes wrong and its not im just going on what he told me.
pays to do a bit of research b4 you buy a vehicle like this mate, everyones right, 158bhp.
nice car though!
(still, yours is quicker to 60 than the 173bhp NA, )
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ok thanks guys. oh well im not too fussed really it still goes like f*ck compared with my last car!!
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fin wrote:ok thanks guys. oh well im not too fussed really it still goes like f*ck compared with my last car!!
lol, thats all that matters mate, long as it brings a smile to ya face.
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Looks nice and clean welcome to IMOC
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nice and clean example there bud! Welcome to IMOC-UK!
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jimGTS wrote:(still, yours is quicker to 60 than the 173bhp NA, )
Just curious, but why is that?
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Waldo Dobbs wrote:jimGTS wrote:(still, yours is quicker to 60 than the 173bhp NA, )
Just curious, but why is that?
i heard it was due to lower gearing, but i may be wrong.
but im not wrong about the 0-60 time.
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gears are longer for motorway journeys.... still could do with 6th gear
for 174 bhp versions...
aaa too much to explain again use search..
for 174 bhp versions...
aaa too much to explain again use search..
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Looking good bud.. bet your over the moon.. i was when i got mine.. could not stop looking outta the window to see if it was still there!..
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Looking good fella, looks exactlly (apart from the wheels) like my first MR2 as well. Although mine was a UK GTi spec.
Ahhhh memories....
Ahhhh memories....
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hey yeah im really pleased with it..needs a few little bits doing to tidy it up but all in all its in good condition.glad people like it!!
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fizz wrote:.. could not stop looking outta the window to see if it was still there!..
how long does this last ? - I'm still doing it 2 years later
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I have got mine for a while and I am still doing that dude!!
Its a habit now I am afraid like smoking I have to do it!
Its a habit now I am afraid like smoking I have to do it!
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looks like the car that used to belong to that lass of the old site, cant remember her name now, blonde lass from manc, was a contender in the Miss IMOC north vs south
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