My 2zz MR2

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Paul1087

#25
December 31, 2014, 12:03 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Recently took the car for a blast along the black mountain pass in South Wales..
Amazing roads and scenery. Very jealous of the locals with this playground on their doorsteps!
Some pics...






Anonymous

#26
December 31, 2014, 18:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Great pics! Looks like a great set of roads

puma2

#27
January 1, 2015, 23:00 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
 s:D :D s:D  great roads and you chose a good time looking at the pictures.
love the passenger blanket  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   :

any information on the route you took  s:) :) s:)

Paul1087

#28
January 2, 2015, 10:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Tis indeed fantastic driving roads.

Handy tip = the rear bins are the perfect size for track day helmets & emergency passenger blanket for spontaneous roof dropping!

The route I took was roughly:-
Bristol to Usk
Usk to Llanginydr
Over the pass to Brecon
Brecon to Llandovery
Black Mountain Pass to Upper Bryanaman
On towards Hirwaun and down the A4061 Mountain road - also amazing.
Treorchy to Bryncethin
M4 to Bristol

A long day out - but well worth it for the roads!

MrStev3

#29
January 2, 2015, 20:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'm sure a few of us would join you next time from South Wales.
I know I would
Mitsuko the mr2
federal rsr, lenso spec c wheels, ebc turbo grooved discs, ebc yellow stuff pads, tein springs, omp trs seat, Trs harness, rogue seat frames, k&n filter, stripped out interior, toyo sports manifold, Hardtop, rouge hardtop fitting kit, ultra racing front strut brace, Ultra racing lower rear brace, matts brace , kyb shocks, cobra quad exhaust,P&p cage

Peterj

#30
January 3, 2015, 09:47 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Part of my ideal local drive the Black Mountain (A favourite with TopGear/5th Gear), my route would be Black Mountain, Llandovery, Llyn-Brianne, Abergwesyn, Garth, Upper Chapel. Brecon (stop for a cuppa) and home via Heol Senni, Ystradfelte.

The only thing I need now is a car!

Pete

Paul1087

#31
April 20, 2015, 11:42 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
A good day out at Llandow Circuit last Saturday.
Car went V.well. No Hiccups this time and sunny for a change!

Huge grip at Llandow, took quite a bit out of the front left.

Best lap of the day with my 90kg passenger was 51 seconds. Think I could of got low 50 on my own and with some stickier tyres easily into the 49's.

Next upgrades will be either AD08's or R888's. Change the pagids pads to yellowstuff. and possibly some bracing.
Then deciding on which track to try next.

1979scotte

#32
April 20, 2015, 13:22 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
As you have a PFL I would recommend matts TTE stlye mid brace before yellows stuff or track biased tyres.
The brace won't wear out like the others and really is a must have imho.
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Paul1087

#33
April 27, 2015, 17:05 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Cheers Scott.

Ordered a brace from Matt - eager to see what all the fuss is about!

Paul1087

#34
June 19, 2015, 16:12 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Matts Brace now been fitted.
Nice little upgrade.

Wouldnt say night and day - subtle enhancement but worth doing.


Gave her a clean today.
Still scrubs up well.

MrStev3

#35
June 19, 2015, 17:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Good to know Paul
I have one but it's not fitted yet  :-) :-) :-)
Mitsuko the mr2
federal rsr, lenso spec c wheels, ebc turbo grooved discs, ebc yellow stuff pads, tein springs, omp trs seat, Trs harness, rogue seat frames, k&n filter, stripped out interior, toyo sports manifold, Hardtop, rouge hardtop fitting kit, ultra racing front strut brace, Ultra racing lower rear brace, matts brace , kyb shocks, cobra quad exhaust,P&p cage

Paul1087

#36
June 24, 2015, 16:12 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest


Castle Combe was great last weekend - no rain and a very fun/quick circuit.
Car didnt miss a beat and had some great battles with some of the Kit car guys.

Lots of nice cars there, I was in the pits behind a beastly ultima. My car was shaking as he revved it up before we went out!

Anonymous

#37
June 24, 2015, 16:47 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Glad to see someone enjoying a 2zz mr2 as it should be and having some fun!

Gives me a bit of hope that mine will be ok when rebuilt!

Do you record any footage?

Paul1087

#38
June 24, 2015, 17:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yep often record some Gopro footage but nothing uploaded to share I'm afraid.
Truth be told I get a bit bored with track day footage - so normally watch it back then delete it if there are no particularly lairy moments!

It always impresses on track and the 2zz suits it so well - sure yours will be fine once finished.
I just chuck fuel in, check the oil and give it the beans!

I do often think about replacing it, but would have to spend a considerable amount more cash to get the same level of fun/performance on track.

I think It will stay for a long time  s:) :) s:)

MrStev3

#39
June 24, 2015, 18:03 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
1zz all the way haha

Still gutted you broke at Llandow last year would of been nice for a spin

I'm aiming to do a cheeky track day in August if I can fit it in

Castle Combe have a Monday one I believe. But need to put the car back together

Looks like you were having a hoot Paul

Inbox me when you're next out on track and I'll see if I can make it
Mitsuko the mr2
federal rsr, lenso spec c wheels, ebc turbo grooved discs, ebc yellow stuff pads, tein springs, omp trs seat, Trs harness, rogue seat frames, k&n filter, stripped out interior, toyo sports manifold, Hardtop, rouge hardtop fitting kit, ultra racing front strut brace, Ultra racing lower rear brace, matts brace , kyb shocks, cobra quad exhaust,P&p cage

Paul1087

#40
June 24, 2015, 18:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "MrStev3"1zz all the way haha

Still gutted you broke at Llandow last year would of been nice for a spin

I'm aiming to do a cheeky track day in August if I can fit it in

Castle Combe have a Monday one I believe. But need to put the car back together

Looks like you were having a hoot Paul

Inbox me when you're next out on track and I'll see if I can make it

Yes mate, will let you know.
Would like to get a a couple more in over the summer and will probably do Llandow again as its cheap and close!

Im actually on track this Sunday - although not in the MR2. Have won a competition to drive one of these monsters on the Goodwood circuit Sunday morning, then have free tickets to the festival of speed.  Oh also got tickets for a razz about in the mission motorsport drift cars too.   s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen:  

MrStev3

#41
June 24, 2015, 18:16 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'm not jealous at all , honest   s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:    s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen:  

Well I'm definitely at pembrey beginning of September , I may do Llandow again as last time I was there the car was fairly standard and had basic sport tyres and buggered old shocks so might be nice to see the difference
Mitsuko the mr2
federal rsr, lenso spec c wheels, ebc turbo grooved discs, ebc yellow stuff pads, tein springs, omp trs seat, Trs harness, rogue seat frames, k&n filter, stripped out interior, toyo sports manifold, Hardtop, rouge hardtop fitting kit, ultra racing front strut brace, Ultra racing lower rear brace, matts brace , kyb shocks, cobra quad exhaust,P&p cage

Paul1087

#42
August 17, 2015, 10:36 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
a small update.

went to Castle Combe on Saturday and managed to get in to the VW / Audi track day.

had 2 good sessions, until my CV boot exploded.
Hot grease all over the exhaust caused a rather spectacular cloud of white smoke braking into tower from about 100mph and a rather loud  sshit shit sshit  moment when I thought the engine had gone!

Luckily it wasnt too serious, crawling back home down the M4 wasnt too fun though.




Doh!





This was also there - a 2.8 V6 Golf underneath! and road legal.




jonty

#43
August 17, 2015, 13:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
looks good Paul, shame about the CV boot but at least it wasn't anything more serious!

Anonymous

#44
August 17, 2015, 13:22 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
shame about the CV but as said, could have been worse I suppose.

did you ever change to R888 or AD08s?

Paul1087

#45
August 17, 2015, 14:29 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yeah it's not a big deal really.

One of those things.

Not changed boots just yet.  This was the last track day on the kumhos.  - good tyres but go off to quickly on track

Have decided to give the federal 595 rsr a go.

Pneus tyres are selling them for a very good price and theyre supposed to be very similar to the 48's.

Will report back once they're fitted.

Anonymous

#46
August 17, 2015, 14:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
They've lasted well considering the track days etc. I've heard good things about the federals, I'm just very indecisive! I'm still leaning toward r888s

Paul1087

#47
August 17, 2015, 14:38 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yeah, I was all ready to go 888.

But the Feds are less than half the price .
And they are not less than half the tyre.

Easy decision! Money saved will buy fuel, beer and a curry!

Anonymous

#48
August 17, 2015, 14:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Paul1087"Yeah, I was all ready to go 888.

But the Feds are less than half the price .
And they are not less than half the tyre.

Easy decision! Money saved will buy fuel, beer and a curry!

I like the thinking! Look forward to hearing your thoughts

shnazzle

#49
August 17, 2015, 14:50 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Paul1087"Yeah, I was all ready to go 888.

But the Feds are less than half the price .
And they are not less than half the tyre.

Easy decision! Money saved will buy fuel, beer and a curry!

That is the sound of sense.
It would take a forklift to shift me from my AD08s but this is a fine point for the Federals.
Car's looking great Paul
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