RE: SOTW: Toyota MR2
Discussion
ChalkOutline said:
Which I eventually modified like this [Cadwell Park]:
Which corner did you do that on?@ Cadwell, I have managed:
1 - To be t
tted in the side by a Vauxhall Nova at Coppice (pushed wing onto tyre & forced retirement with puncture before the end of the lap)2 - Took myself off at Park (trying to outbrake a 300gram Davrian in my 20 ton Capri), took the front corner off the car in the bank
3 - Went off at Chris Curve after losing a wheel, managed not to hit anything...
4- Went into Hairpin facing nearly 180 degrees the wrong way, just got round it though
I love Cadwell Park, it's 2nd only to Oulton IMHO, unfortunately for all the luck I've had there, Cadwell must really dislike me....
I went from a stock UK rev1, to a Rev2 Turbo and then modified it a bit.
I miss the Turbo a lot, but I'd not have another.
The mk2 for me was the best. The mk1 was too 80's and underpowered, and the mk3 I felt like I was sitting on, not in, and underpowered.
Hard to find a non-modified one now (and I'm partly to blame as a lot of UK made body kits, were moulded from parts I imported from Japan. Skirts, bumpers, scoops etc.)
I miss the Turbo a lot, but I'd not have another.
The mk2 for me was the best. The mk1 was too 80's and underpowered, and the mk3 I felt like I was sitting on, not in, and underpowered.
Hard to find a non-modified one now (and I'm partly to blame as a lot of UK made body kits, were moulded from parts I imported from Japan. Skirts, bumpers, scoops etc.)
AdeV said:
Which corner did you do that on?
I ran a bit wide on the exit of Charlies 2 trying to carry as much speed as possible onto the back straight but the ground had been eroded after the grasscrete finished. Hence there was a nice hole and a big hop back onto the tarmac. With MR2s being as they are, the rear became the front and I shot across the track and into the tyres backwards at 85ish.Synchromesh said:
Looks lovely - BUT - change those wheels asap. They look great but aren't standard MR2 wheels and it looks very much like the back by the way they sit so far in from the arches are not wider than the fronts. Be warned, this will shaft the handling!
Zircon said:
Synchromesh said:
Looks lovely - BUT - change those wheels asap. They look great but aren't standard MR2 wheels and it looks very much like the back by the way they sit so far in from the arches are not wider than the fronts. Be warned, this will shaft the handling!405dogvan said:
soad said:
Turbo makes more sense over n/a, shirley?
I don't get why any driver would actually want a turbo - more power, yes - spiky, unpredictable delivery, NOand believe me, not much is spikier than an MR2 Turbo this side of a Saab 99
I had an MR2 Turbo and found it great fun with smooth power delivery from quite low revs (for a turbo). The only problem was if the ambient air temperature was below 5C then the boost pressure was cut by about half (for safety reasons I guess?), I found this very annoying in the winter!
[quote=Gazado]The leaking seals for the t-bars is trivial to sort out - if I can do it, anyone can. Just a tube of black silicone and some cling film used sparingly and you're away.
Yes, the T-Bar roof seals are problematic. What happens is that due to vibration, dust and dirt is allowed to get under the seal and once water touches the dirt it "wicks" the water across the seal and hence drips into the car. But the answer to this is to regularly clean the rubber seals with a rubber and leather conditioner. Don't use any product with silicon as this is bad news anywhere on a car and in my view can be dangerous as it finds its way onto controls and can cause your hands and feet to slip.
Yes, the T-Bar roof seals are problematic. What happens is that due to vibration, dust and dirt is allowed to get under the seal and once water touches the dirt it "wicks" the water across the seal and hence drips into the car. But the answer to this is to regularly clean the rubber seals with a rubber and leather conditioner. Don't use any product with silicon as this is bad news anywhere on a car and in my view can be dangerous as it finds its way onto controls and can cause your hands and feet to slip.
SteveinTurkey said:
Gazado said:
The leaking seals for the t-bars is trivial to sort out - if I can do it, anyone can. Just a tube of black silicone and some cling film used sparingly and you're away.
Yes, the T-Bar roof seals are problematic. What happens is that due to vibration, dust and dirt is allowed to get under the seal and once water touches the dirt it "wicks" the water across the seal and hence drips into the car. But the answer to this is to regularly clean the rubber seals with a rubber and leather conditioner. Don't use any product with silicon as this is bad news anywhere on a car and in my view can be dangerous as it finds its way onto controls and can cause your hands and feet to slip.
The Silicone fix worked for me too. Liberal application of cling film and leave it over night. Works a treat.Yes, the T-Bar roof seals are problematic. What happens is that due to vibration, dust and dirt is allowed to get under the seal and once water touches the dirt it "wicks" the water across the seal and hence drips into the car. But the answer to this is to regularly clean the rubber seals with a rubber and leather conditioner. Don't use any product with silicon as this is bad news anywhere on a car and in my view can be dangerous as it finds its way onto controls and can cause your hands and feet to slip.
458bhp said:
Why would you not have another?
I had my UK car 18 months, and the JDM over 6 years (I think).Nice car for my early 20's, but now I'm in my mid 30's.
So I'm not really in the market for a car in that price range anymore.
I also feel they are starting to show their age a bit.
If i was after a cheap, fun sporty car there are a few other cars I'd like to try out first.
LukeSi said:
SteveinTurkey said:
Gazado said:
The leaking seals for the t-bars is trivial to sort out - if I can do it, anyone can. Just a tube of black silicone and some cling film used sparingly and you're away.
Yes, the T-Bar roof seals are problematic. What happens is that due to vibration, dust and dirt is allowed to get under the seal and once water touches the dirt it "wicks" the water across the seal and hence drips into the car. But the answer to this is to regularly clean the rubber seals with a rubber and leather conditioner. Don't use any product with silicon as this is bad news anywhere on a car and in my view can be dangerous as it finds its way onto controls and can cause your hands and feet to slip.
The Silicone fix worked for me too. Liberal application of cling film and leave it over night. Works a treat.Yes, the T-Bar roof seals are problematic. What happens is that due to vibration, dust and dirt is allowed to get under the seal and once water touches the dirt it "wicks" the water across the seal and hence drips into the car. But the answer to this is to regularly clean the rubber seals with a rubber and leather conditioner. Don't use any product with silicon as this is bad news anywhere on a car and in my view can be dangerous as it finds its way onto controls and can cause your hands and feet to slip.
gofasterrosssco said:
Leebo310 said:
SonicShadow said:
Need a picture of that! Best I've done is 6ft Christmas tree with a passenger 
Jeez, think that's more impressive than my drum kit! 6x wheels and tyres
A rear bumper
A complete engine crane
A load of large car parts in one go including a complete exhaust, spare seat, full set of suspension.
Wiping the passenger seat out (5 bolts) is easy and opens up a decent load space. One advantage a t-bar has is more loading possibilities..!
Cracking little car, bought it for £500, ran it for 6 months, ruined the electrics (completely my own ridiculous fault), cried and sold it for £250.
Very tempted to pick up another when HMRC bother to send my
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