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Title: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: pistol pete on April 24, 2019, 23:09

Hi All
Some of you may know me, some may not, been in and out of the MR2 community for nearly 20 years now. Been away for a couple of years playing with other cars, including a boxster which was awesome.

I have had several MR2s (and i mean several)
Lost count of how many mk1s, a 269hp (i think it was) supercharger, i built a 3sgte in a mk1. plus many many NA's
MK2's various turbo's and NA's, last one was my last mr2, a Rev 5 NA which started me onto sprinting which i currently do in a RX8, The rev5 was fully stripped and caged.
Only had 2 mk3's a bright yellow (thread on here somewhere) which was my track car in stock form for about a year, and a black one i drove home, found it was bent a sold it in parts.

Fast forward to now, the wife decided i needed something jap (other than the RX8 which i have a love/hate relationship with) in my life and i should get back into mr2's as i know them so well. The hunt began, (I still need to sell my octavia VRS if anyone wants it), I mentioned to a very good friend i was hunting for a base mk3 to have some fun with and to convert to a 2zz, a swap i've always wanted to do.
He passed on that his dad had a good one, but was looking for a cleaner one so wanted to sell
After a few chats and messages, explaining it does need some work (suits me perfectly)
I was heading up to his house, only an hour away. He was brilliant, he told me he didn't want to sell to a friend in case there were issues with it (other than the ones he knew about) etc. but after realizing i was mad as a hatter he knew i was the right person for the car.

The car was better than he had explained, I was happy taking the car home there and then, bonus was we managed to do a deal including the hardtop! eh was the perfect gent, and even managed to buy his new car the next day!

So off i head home, and it really feels godo to be back in a mr2. First time in a face lift and 6 speed, i forgot about 6th gear untill almost home. :-\
Also realised just how low the car is.. it scrapes nearly all the time, and it's just lowered on springs, but that doesn't bother me.. future plans etc
Stopped off for fuel and grabbed these pictures
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Yes it is a private plate on it, and i really like it! , parked up next to the awesome JCW that took me up there

Got home quite late as were chatting for a long time when picking up the car. so headed to bed. The next day i wanted to go play, but as the wife bought me the car i thought i should put up her new bookcases she had bought. Spent all morning putting 7 bookcases together, then before going to get her from work managed to get some daylight photos and a quick poke around the car

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The exhaust sounds epic

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you can see how low it is
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Took it up to pick the wife from work.. it was a lot of fun. but defo needs more power >:D

When i picked it up Harry told me his mech had checked the oil leak and it was from the cam cover gasket, which is why i had not worried too much about it.
But when i got home from picking up kelly i found this

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That's no cam cover leak!! (now anything i find never goes back to harry he told me everything inc the oil leak that he knew about, as in his words "I;m too old to be clambering under cars") hence why he wanted a stock low mileage one not a modded one that needs work like this

I didn't do anything else that day as i'm on nights, so took the wife's car.. Today the fun started
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First thing i find..
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It's low enough it has been picking up bits of tree!!
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also why the exhaust looked a little off
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oil leak found!!
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cam cover has a slight weep, and it is slight, but ordered a new gasket incase i feel like changing it one day before the 2zz goes in.. I mean i do still need to look after this engine, as when it comes out of here, it will be going into the classic mini

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As i didn't know when it was last service and oil filter was leaking, might as well do an oil service.
I fitted my HKS oil filter i won in the Toyota sprint series from fensport, in my rev5 back in 2014/15
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service..
you can see just how loose it was here
https://youtu.be/XCN1C2dp59U
I hadn't touched it before recording that
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also used the spare rubber mount
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next up i wanted to clean up the under trays of all the oil been sat in them.. So jet wash time
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Last up, just for my mate Pete i gave the tips a quick (i mean quick) polish up
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Lastly as my shed i currently full of a friends house stuff while she is moving i have fitted the hard top back on to stop it getting damaged!

Then used it for work tonight, drove lovely
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Lots of fun!!

Tomorrow will probably see it cleaned, washed and waxed, also get rid of the horrible toyota locking wheel nuts

that's it for now

first main jobs will be new wheels, and suspension (going to try and keep the 15/16 wheel sizes)

And in case anyone is interested, here is our RX8 in action (mine and my best mate Ben)
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we took it to spa!!
https://youtu.be/1a0rNkaPkZ0
this is a very early in the day vid, we got a lot faster!!

Lots of sillyness in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nn9WXkPCHU&t

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: iower on April 25, 2019, 15:44

Looking forward to see what you do with this, looks like a decent example! (Also keen to know your plans with the 1zz mini! - Another want of mine!)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: pistol pete on April 26, 2019, 20:10

I am very much looking forward to the 1zz mini, but thats pretty far in the future,.. thatll be the winter project i thinks. keep me quiet :)

So not a huge update.. but here we go.

first off I apologise, a few freinds have read this and mentioned i did also have a silver mk3 mr2 i bought to go to wales on a road trip. so that makes this my 4th mk3

Anyway i wanted to give it a good clean i knwo the last owner cleaned it, but its always something to do on a new car. it does still need a clay bar & polish but this is a good start after being on nights!

so first i thought i would give the "mason household Fleet" a clean
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Our 211K VRS.. its awesome!!
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Then onto the MR2
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just washed, hand washed, dried and waxed, also RainX'd the windows, love that stuff
I am pretty pleased with how the purchased looks now, when i have more time i will go fully to town on it

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TTE spoiler, this will be sold when i move to a carbon lid
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I found out its a remus exhuast
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Its the RED edition so extra red inside
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next job is change the stereo
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Also whilst all this was going on, i messaged a mate who lives north of Darlington (bearing in mind i am south Kent) thats a long long way away, he always seems to have many Toyotas, i asked if he ever has a spare 2zz celica going to let me know, after investigation the celica is a better car to purchase for the swap.
Turned out he did and it was in my budget, After a chat with the wife and it being the 2nd car in a week to fall in my lap she said i couldn't say no, so the deal was done.
He is even bringing it down to Peterborough for me, to meet half way.

so Sunday its new heart arrived from a 2 owner car with full history

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I need to find out what else i need to complete the swap, but the main purchase is done, then will be full steam ahead!!!!!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: StuC on April 26, 2019, 21:25

Quote from: pistol pete on April 26, 2019, 20:10

I need to find out what else i need to complete the swap, but the main purchase is done, then will be full steam ahead!!!!!

@shnazzle (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=18356) has started a '2zz swap - what you need' thread

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: pistol pete on April 27, 2019, 07:45

Quote from: StuC on April 26, 2019, 21:25
Quote from: pistol pete on April 26, 2019, 20:10

I need to find out what else i need to complete the swap, but the main purchase is done, then will be full steam ahead!!!!!

@shnazzle (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=18356) has started a '2zz swap - what you need' thread

Do you have a linky
I've looked and can't find it
Cheers

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: StuC on April 27, 2019, 19:59

LINKY (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=56933.0)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: pistol pete on April 28, 2019, 17:18

Thanks Stu!

5am start this morning, trip up to Peterborough
a quick meet up and drive home.. and this si now sat on the drive

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got a few bits to do to the rex then ill unload it and start stripping down.

woohoo

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: StuC on April 28, 2019, 20:24

The Celica looks in pretty good nick. Almost seems a shame to strip it.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: pistol pete on April 28, 2019, 20:36

It's an mot failure on rust.. Plus i have a much better home for its heart

It is a one owner car from new!!!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: pistol pete on May 1, 2019, 20:54

thought a small update is in order.

I put the hard top back on the car as I had no where safe to put it and was worried it would get damaged

Met up with Pete Kyte and Harry (who i got the car from) they came down in Pete's Immaculate mk3, and Harry's new low mileage very clean matching mk3

So a ride out was in order, Harry decided his new car is too quite and wants his old exhaust back :) :)
couple of ride out pictures.. just because i can
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driveway filling up
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So after that, I decided to make up a hard top stand so I can enjoy soft top motoring
brackets made,
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Mounted on the wall..
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everytime I turned around my little helper was giving me her ball
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got the roof on the wall
fitted and protected
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47698629292_dec3b24ea9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fEXWGd)DSC_0110 (https://flic.kr/p/2fEXWGd) by peteandkel (https://www.flickr.com/photos/56408324@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46834764295_bf5b2d24af_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2emCpJ8)DSC_0111 (https://flic.kr/p/2emCpJ8) by peteandkel (https://www.flickr.com/photos/56408324@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47698675852_5b563f1a02_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fEYbwY)DSC_0112 (https://flic.kr/p/2fEYbwY) by peteandkel (https://www.flickr.com/photos/56408324@N06/), on Flickr

out of the garage and there she is helping me again
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33874337118_70ddeecbf6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TBmQg9)DSC_0123 (https://flic.kr/p/TBmQg9) by peteandkel (https://www.flickr.com/photos/56408324@N06/), on Flickr

Next up was get the RX8 running, it had been sat a couple of weeks and never likes to start afterwards.. so normal de-flooding sequence commenced and ran it did... My neighbors love me :)

https://youtu.be/KkCFMk06aXM

I have no idea how to embed the video

Got the RX8 back on the trailer and the celica off..
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had to give it a wash, even though i'm pulling it apart in was horrible, I just got filthy every time i touched it

and she was waiting to help again :) :) so helpful
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Not had any interest on the rest of the car bits soo far so once I have what I need off to the tip it goes..
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On the ride home from work yesterday, the clutch in the MR started slipping. so the timeline is moving up a bit.. keep a watch. more news as soon as i do it :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: pistol pete on May 22, 2019, 21:07

Thought i should do an update!
What's been happening. well not a lot.
Been helping a friend sort out her new house, and had to do clutch slave/master cylinders new brake fluid on the RX8. and of course go racing. so been busy there!

Here is the Race cat at three sisters last weekend
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video here
https://flic.kr/p/25o6njP

I'm also very proud of my new Spa picture in my hallway
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So Jackie, the friend we are helping moving has driven my mr a few times and fell in love with it
I then was chatting to patrick, headcase, who said he had a mr2 he was selling if i knew anyone.. the next day she had picked it up, 72k mile Pre facelift with a few nice extras on it
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46994771215_f108fa043b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eALud8)DSC_0003 (https://flic.kr/p/2eALud8) by peteandkel (https://www.flickr.com/photos/56408324@N06/), on Flickr

Ben came down in the M5 and we went to a little local meet which was cool

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next day Facebook gave me a memory of my old yellow mk3
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So we recreated the picture.. i wish she would stop growing!!
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I then found i had a water leak everytime it rained and was filling up the passenger side footwell as the water bag for directing rainwater to the drain is ripped, so for now we are back with the hard top

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Did get one good run out home from nights with the roof down though
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So anyways it has got to the point now i need to actually start doing some work to it.
I have had enough of it dragging its belly along the road, and will be no good on track.
So big order went in with Fensport today (highly recommend them)!!
https://www.fensport.co.uk/

Order was
Set of BC coilovers
Yellow stuff all round pads (will be going to carbotech later, but these have served us well on the RX)
New discs all round
Drop links all round
Goodridge Braided brake lines
Also sat at home i have a set of wipers to go on it

While i am doing that ill get the soft top off and see if i can repair the leak

It should be a good start anyways!

So not much of an update. my list of jobs is huge and cars low down at themoment, i have the RX8 new pads, fit a bathroom and shower, race anglesey, prep for getting new boiler fitting, get 2zz out the celica, move the classic mini so i can get to the ramp, fix sister in laws car. it goes on! I have a full list of jobs on the white board in the kitchen

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition
Post by: pistol pete on September 5, 2019, 18:23

Okay... far to long since update.. sorry.. soooo.. many photos incoming!!!

First job. I decided i wanted the cage in, after looking at what was around, and what i wanted. I decided it will be a dedicated track car, not half raod half track, and i wanted a full cage.

I landed on going with a company called Caged Laser
Based in south west
https://cagedlaser.co.uk/

They had not done an MR2 before and wanted to. So a deal was done on a bolt in caged that they could then use as a template to sell on, all done to MSA spec.

They wanted the interior and dash out to fit the cage. Thats the first job then.. Strip the interior of all weight.

first Jack up your car :lol:
(https://i.imgur.com/kIPDjhY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BLnF1od.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Cz2wjzW.jpg)

fair bit of weight out of there.
all down the tip

(https://i.imgur.com/4TNaNFm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JyXyFCm.jpg)

But as i now had a red roof and nice interior i thought id upgrade the silver one..
it came out well i think

Before
(https://i.imgur.com/WdgO9xF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pZwZK5B.jpg)

After
(https://i.imgur.com/O7Kxevi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/z3UyTVW.jpg)
Seats are so much softer and much more comfy

Next up, I still needed it to move around, so i go some rogue seat mounts and stole the spare seat out of the RX8.
(https://i.imgur.com/h3ZCQxK.jpg)
now i do not need the seat to move so its sits fairly low without sliders
(https://i.imgur.com/XCZFFAp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Mj4dTWg.jpg)

Car moved outside (with no exhaust it was pretty loud!)
(https://i.imgur.com/Vp4T1Lt.jpg)
Loaded up for the long trip to Caged laser
(https://i.imgur.com/J1HR9Mo.jpg)
So much smaller on the trailer than the RX8

Dropped off. I was expecting to be dropping the car off at a shed. but when i got there i was offered a tour of the workshop... What a place.. an EV Skyline drift car with tesla power, Lots of caterham roll cages, and westfield chassis.. so they knew what they were doing!!!

(https://i.imgur.com/Sx7CPZE.jpg)

Back home i started to play with the 2zz
I got it up on the engine stand and deided to change water pump, gaskets etc.
Ordered all Parts from Fensport.
(https://i.imgur.com/y5UmO6m.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1EZSUDn.jpg)

And then i went on a nice family holiday for the week.. while i was there i got some photos from caged laser

(https://i.imgur.com/ZWJYsuh.jpg)

They also as an extra added in 6 point harness points stitched in for me on the drivers side a 4 point on passenger
(https://i.imgur.com/UbCbBmp.jpg)

Home from holiday and time to pick the cage up
(https://i.imgur.com/RRNoXph.jpg)

Also one of the guys there was going a bit of work on his car.. this little beaut
(https://i.imgur.com/qA3kVJ8.jpg)

Got the car home.. and here is the cage.. the family decided it should be bright..
(https://i.imgur.com/r61RAxp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SR8g8by.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pKt15uV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OSUgubg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aAhTnhz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Cm8gYTW.jpg)

they have done somthing different in that the roof bolts to the cage so can easily be removed
(https://i.imgur.com/H0kFrwu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/A0SGfNi.jpg)

I had andy pop down in his 2gr beast...

(https://i.imgur.com/eZthGWn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/twiTlF9.jpg)

So due to school holidays. not much got done for couple weeks.. was out having fun!!

Anyway this week got back to it.. getting the 1zz out of the car, so i can then drop the gearboxes off to Patrick Chambers to swap them out for me

subframe out
(https://i.imgur.com/NKGrEqj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DuCCJyX.jpg)

I had trouble the rear engine mount bolt had sized in the rubber so took the whole thing off in one go
At work a press and it was soon apart
(https://i.imgur.com/ufFsjS9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BAxoiRT.jpg)
ill be going poly mounts anyway

that was today everything is disconnected just need to undo the side engine mounts and drop the engine, but i had to come to work..

On another note.. I had order a magilligan 2zz exhaust back in may.. nothing ever arrived, so after chasing i got my money back through paypal..
I was wondering what to do about an exhaust, then a friend sent me a link toa full 2zz mr2 exhaust on ebay £200.. the picks were not great, but i though why not to get me going.

threw on a best offer of 150 and it was accepted to my surprise.. a full system for 150!!!!
My mate went and picked it up.. i haven'd seen it but seems to be a Monkey wrench racing system which will be a huge bonus if it is!

(https://i.imgur.com/u142HkT.png)

also saw this at my mates workshop.. made me laugh
(https://i.imgur.com/3wPOBdo.jpg)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: Bossworld on September 5, 2019, 21:21

Great work and write up.

Sorry to ask a potentially dumb question but what is that structure you've got holding the car several feet up in the air? Looks interesting!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 5, 2019, 21:40

Its a car scissor ramp... been using it for years. great bit of kit.. its even lifted my old pajero!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 6, 2019, 11:56

I had a quick hour this morning before starting work
this happened

(https://i.imgur.com/CDgjWdK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zgsSxeN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xTGEe1h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4xq04ET.jpg)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: mr2cam on September 6, 2019, 13:39

What was the cost of the rogue seat mounts? are the side mounts included or is it just the mounts that bolt to the original seat bolt positions? Did they have options for base mounting instead of side mounting?

Thanks

Cameron

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 6, 2019, 14:00

Hi ya
i think they were 100 delivered, but was couple months ago now..
the come with side mounts but there bolt onto the base plate so you could bolt from underneath if you need to..
they use original seat base mount points in the car

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 11, 2019, 07:04

So Dropped the Gearboxes off to Patrick Chambers. He is putting the gearset from the celica box into the MR2, so we keep the MR2 casing, linkages and Diff, but had the 190 engine gears to keep the car in lift.
i am not currently swapping over the longer 6th, as it is a track only car.

At home last night a jumped onto getting the engine ready.
First up was to change the manky sump for a baffled one. I am going for a 1zz sump for now and then later ill be adding an accusump when funds allow

(https://i.imgur.com/2SBdCtr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/APuHAcx.jpg)

Also fitted the new Blitz oil filter...

(https://i.imgur.com/EkbFI1B.jpg)

next up was lift bolts. these are know to snap or wear. so while i have it they are 80p each so might as well and change the cam cover gasket too

(https://i.imgur.com/2HfzTcT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1rt6SZg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qOghulp.jpg)

Onto the lower temp TRD thermostat
(https://i.imgur.com/4cbFIOX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6n5vSHy.jpg)

fitted following these instructions closely
(https://i.imgur.com/rZMB6f7.jpg)

New water pump while there too
old one had a plastic impeller
(https://i.imgur.com/TSijuR0.jpg)

new is a metal impeller
(https://i.imgur.com/QiQ74U3.jpg)

new sparks fitted too
(https://i.imgur.com/LoMMHQ7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Q5x3K1x.jpg)

I did also swap the idler pulley from the 1zz to the 2zz which sits where the air con normally would. The idler bearings are knackered, so Patrick is ordering em a new on to pick up when i get the gearboxes back.

Tonight hopefully ill be able to tackle starting to swap the looms and generally getting it all back together

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: 1979scotte on September 11, 2019, 10:57

Be careful with TRD and Blitz branded products lots of fakes out there and especially in the case of oil filter probably no better than any other.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 11, 2019, 11:31

Quote from: 1979scotte on September 11, 2019, 10:57Be careful with TRD and Blitz branded products lots of fakes out there and especially in the case of oil filter probably no better than any other.

Cheers, these are genuine.. direct from Fensport not Ebay ones..

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 15, 2019, 23:55

A bit more has happened

Got both the 1zz and 2zz out in the sunshine to transfer needed parts and start building up the 2zz

removed the injectors and fuel rail from the 1zz . resinstalled the 2zz injectors and 1zz fuel rail so the fuel feed is on the correct side
blocked up the required (or not as it may be) coolant lines.
(https://i.imgur.com/Tt8SKVs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/d6OwCKY.jpg)

Swapped over the coolant lines then reinstalled the 1zz wiring loom.
(https://i.imgur.com/LY5TjW4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LY5TjW4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CXeQJmD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4mBquoh.jpg)

pulled the 2zz loom into the back room and removed teh 3 wires and 2 plugs required to make lift work.
(https://i.imgur.com/oXJ2eNB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zXlqZL9.jpg)

Popped up to my mates to pick up my new exhaust.

(https://i.imgur.com/0qFOPuJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Wb2cmVJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zdHDjjH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OrQ19W5.jpg)

It was very nicely wrappedn, a good job. but i cannot go near the stuff without itching like a mofo. so it had to come off.

nice exhaust under there.
(https://i.imgur.com/sSqVvp4.jpg)

The first silencer was rattling. so cut it open and removed the rattle.. the other two back boxes are able to be repacked, so i just left this one empty and see how it goes..
(https://i.imgur.com/qeeTGZO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FVZgjW5.jpg)

new plate welded back on
(https://i.imgur.com/rrbrrOl.jpg)

Lastly made a new mini loom for the oil and lift switch

(https://i.imgur.com/bBi8mqn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DJhKgIO.jpg)

also i thought id weigh in the civic R EP3
(https://i.imgur.com/LrVvlGR.jpg)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 16, 2019, 22:58

I'm on nights this week which always means i can get a bit done..
hoping to pick up the gearbox this week which may mean engine in at the weekend!!

so managed to get a bit done today..
first up was putting the lift cables into the loom.. i am pretty happy with the finished product,
(https://i.imgur.com/bOTcobt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8esCjXe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/b2MQ1hx.jpg)

my little helper kept throwing me her ball so i could chuck it for her.. this slowed me down. but how can you say no!
(https://i.imgur.com/YCd6Enm.jpg)

I got a little trick from a friend a few years back, i want to get some poly engine mounts in future. but i am currently on a tight budget to just get the thing running. So using his trick.. filled the old engine mounts with Stickaflex. this has stiffened them up a load.
Ill see how it is when on the car. if no good ill order new ones. but worth a try

(https://i.imgur.com/kKoDSez.jpg)

The others decided to help at this point
(https://i.imgur.com/7AgO64p.jpg)

With the engine just waiting to go into the car. i thought it was about time i actually did some work on the car itself to prep!
so i covered all front suspension in penetrating spray. ill leave that now and take apart tomorrow
(https://i.imgur.com/4YAM6FS.jpg)

next up into the car. again the helper is there
(https://i.imgur.com/8sbdmu0.jpg)

want to get rid of all the fan and heater unit
(https://i.imgur.com/5YL0H1H.jpg)

first bypassed the heater.
(https://i.imgur.com/sQb1Xir.jpg)

got it all out after some fighting
(https://i.imgur.com/f6KUMqV.jpg)

gave it all a tidy up, moved some of the loom, i can get this much tidier, as i am pretty sure there is loads i can just unplg and remove, but i am not doing this untill i know the engine is in and running (i don't want to add more potential faults in one go)
(https://i.imgur.com/MH9AX8i.jpg)

So then take a perfectly good dash
(https://i.imgur.com/A1xmyRI.jpg)

and attach with an angle grinder
(https://i.imgur.com/yzYNeYU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2r9HmDe.jpg)

test fit.. pretty pleased with how it looks.. was tempted not to run a dash at all but this just keeps it tidy for now

(https://i.imgur.com/G4hOdFL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6K2lz2V.jpg)

I know the photos are not the best, they were taken on my pad in a dim garage..

Last job before deciding i was tired after working last night.. As i am inside the car i wanted to get the harness and seat sorted..
So fitted eyelets for harness and wrapped on the harness bar
(https://i.imgur.com/yoI02Mc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wCJXabC.jpg)

test fit.. very chuffed (this is my happy face)
(https://i.imgur.com/CxzCh50.jpg)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 17, 2019, 22:18

only a little job today..
Nights.. makes me tired and grumpy sometimes.

made these last night

(https://i.imgur.com/tNLK7fY.jpg)

can't really see in the pic, but with better light i will get a pic.
raised the gearshifter by 6cm.
(https://i.imgur.com/h5b9RPf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8Ff1erj.jpg)

I will see what its like when engines in, but all seems okay a nicely placed at the mo

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: thetyrant on September 18, 2019, 11:02

Coming on nicely Pete :), hope to get onto my swap (or turbo install) after cadwell sprint, just need to get this GT4 RC sold to make space in garage!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 23, 2019, 18:52

Updates coming thick and fast now!

First off i realised i have only gone and left the throttle cable bracket attached in the celica, which long ago went to the scrappy (who have already crushed it)
So Roger G is sorting me one at the weekend. so i shall carry on until then without it.

So first off
Went and collected my gearbox from Patrick Chambers.. ( i seem to be missing some pics is took. no idea where they've gone)
whilst there he added the bung for the first lambda to go in, rather than in the down pipe
(https://i.imgur.com/8KQxysU.jpg)

As i am not running a cat, I got an Ebay spacer
(https://i.imgur.com/epDce2a.jpg)

I was then waiting for my clutch to arrive so got on with some little jobs

My Fan arrived for the dash, ths is just to see if it works, as a cheap try no harm!
(https://i.imgur.com/aBkOnuh.jpg)
the opening left in to vent air to the windscreen

cheap 12v fan
(https://i.imgur.com/aMIh19F.jpg)

all dash and interior is back in.. but no pictures... Doh

next up i pulled this box that has been sat in the corner of my garage for ages
(https://i.imgur.com/7gTQPFs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CguvN1n.jpg)

got them fitted up
(https://i.imgur.com/I3vduPu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JNsKCw4.jpg)

Also this fun little package of ultra racing ARBs arrives
(https://i.imgur.com/WaoRWrP.jpg)

Also fitted a new pulley as the bearings had gone in the old one
(https://i.imgur.com/6GkCU8y.jpg)

My clutch arrived. so i went about fitting the clutch, and gearbox etc all back together, these are the pics i am missing. but it all went together nicely.
This is just before installation
(https://i.imgur.com/BMNA26z.jpg)

I haven't gone to town making this engine a show shiney engine. t isn't worth the effort.. its going in a track/sprint car.. i am sure it will be in and out / replaced many times!

A while later.. magic happens and a 2zz is in the car!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/fpxHGrf.jpg)

Again missing a load of pics.. but got everything reconnected, Oil and gearbox oil filled, subframe back on, engine mounts on.etc etc etc
Then coolant filling. MR2s can be terrible for coolant bleeding.

this time I thought i would try a way I have not done before. I used a friends vacuum filler.
so it pulls all the air out of the system, collapses all hoses etc. you shut it off and leave it a couple seconds to see if you loose the vacuum. If you do you know there is a leak somewhere... i didn;t luckily.. well at the moment anyway..
Then put the filling line in a big bucket of new coolant and open the system up. it the draws and fills the system with coolant and no air...

Happy days
(https://i.imgur.com/zT7WYNv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FYnAEIO.jpg)

It is now almost ready to start.
I have modified the celica air box to fit, and i have "borrowed" some gasket material from work to make my own exhaust gaskets... so fingers crossed.. tomorrow i can turn the key!!!!!!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: Gaz2405 on September 23, 2019, 21:59

Great project, love the cage!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 24, 2019, 18:41

Big day today.
I borrowed some graphite sheet from work to make my own gaskets for the exhaust
I have always run these on my race/sprint track cars and never had one blow
(https://i.imgur.com/ci1TG5O.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/b37ghnp.jpg)

Then worked on getting the exhaust in and mounted

(https://i.imgur.com/cpaNzR1.jpg)

Love the tail pipe!!
(https://i.imgur.com/4IqDxHV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yfQVlJc.jpg)

I had one hanger with nothing to hang on, luckily i had a spare Poly hanger so managed to get it like this which is holding it nice

(https://i.imgur.com/BUk7Nfa.jpg)

I fitted up the rear ARB at this point to make sure nothing rubbed.. all was good.

Plugged in the Lambda sensors..some rerouting/cable adjustment required before putting bumpers etc back on

mocked up the inlet, butched the 1zz and 2zz intake piping. I need to get a bit of tubing to finalize it so i am happy..

but it was ready for a test start!

connected the battery checked everything over...
battery was dead..

charged it for an hour to give it some life that it could do the ignistion system, then jumped it off my civic battery

This is first start up..first turn of the key

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45QimL1stwU
I was pretty happy!

checked everything for leaks.. left it running till it got up to temp and fans kicked in. then turned off, as its in the garage no air for the fans to cool the rads.

heres a vid of once up to temp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctGHgufqx4g

ran well could not see any evidence of leaks anywhere.

there was an exhaust leak from the end of one the repackable boxes, so ill whip the end cap off and reseal it.

come to work today very happy..

next up is get the ARBs mounted and brakes suspension all bolted together. (tomorrows job)
then swap the ECU's and repin to match.
the try again see if it runs. if not i know its something in the wiring

thanks for all the comments guys
fingers a crossed for a trackday in october and a sprint in november

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on September 25, 2019, 20:41

no Huge update today
had to do the school run and go to work early..
but managed to get couple bits done.. first was the number plate lights on the trailer.. swapped out..
then the tow car/now daily shogun has a parrot system in it which i hate. and when using bluetooth it would distort..
Pulled it all apart and found this rats nest in there!!

(https://i.imgur.com/Cp4PtuF.jpg)

Found a couple loose connections, also a bent pin in one of the plugs.. then taped and tidied everything and mounted the blue box nicely behind the dash rather than let it rattle around
all back together
(https://i.imgur.com/dCPa5Ja.jpg)

beast
(https://i.imgur.com/GWRHRqb.jpg)

anyways.. jumped into the garage. got the rear ARB in place again as it was upside down, swapped over. Fitted new drop links, and camber bolts.. all together apart from the brakes now.. (yes the discs cover rust pile needs to come off)
(https://i.imgur.com/GE8ksbZ.jpg)

Got both rears done.
I moved to the front got the front ARB mounted, after having two bolts snap and having to drill them out in the worst place ever to get a drill in!! and got new drop links fitted, unfortunately no pics.

that'll be it till next week i expect. I am work early tomorrow, funeral on friday (BOO ), then off to blyton park Saturday/Sunday for race day in the RX8!!! woohoo So more work on Monday

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on October 14, 2019, 14:39

Update time!!

I went away for a week for work, whilst i was away i made a list of all the little bits left.
As we all know the last 5% takes the most time. its all the fiddly stuff
Here was the list

60mm intake pipe (measure)
Finish air box
Bleed brakes
Extend lambda wiring
Mount lambda plugs
Secure carbon canister valve
Re pin ecu and mount celica key and transponder
Tyres on wheels
Alignment
Refit rear lights and bumper.
Tow hook.
Oil filter change
Compression test
Decal kit
Tighten steering wheel attach face plate
Wire in fan for windscreen
Mount go pro

I got home early on Thursday so manage to hit on with the jobs, managing to start to tick them off pretty quickly
Unfortunately as i was rattling though i did not take loads of pictures..

Of all of them i was most worried about was the Re pinning of the Ecu for the 2zz ecu, I didn't want to damage any ECU plugs.
But after reading all the guides and a few you tube vids, i started. after about an hour of head scratching and moving around, and a phone call to Patrick chambers it was done.
I then held my breath as i turned the key.. It fired straight into life.. big sigh of relief!!

I done a compression test for my own peace of mind..
It was good results all round
(https://i.imgur.com/4FMl1cV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9DB6I75.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mQ0m2UU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7PBv9Sf.jpg)

Bled all the breaks, done all the little jobs.. got the lights and bumper back one.. wheels back on.
got the car outside

(https://i.imgur.com/3fYXTc8.jpg)

here is the car sat running
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEgk7-SqFX0

then it was loaded on the trailer
(https://i.imgur.com/MsSYH3v.jpg)

taken up to local alignment place. done to my investigations settings..
not all corner weighted yet, that will be later then i have done all the polybushing
But it does sit level. When all arms are done i will take it up to fensport get it set nicely.

(https://i.imgur.com/nxgDlPw.jpg)

Also got the tyres mounted so the car is currently sitting on the uniroyal rain sport 3s, and here are the Soft Avon ZZrs

(https://i.imgur.com/6cLf72J.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E4RknRZ.jpg)

Couple little jobs i had on the list.. was the intake link pipe, was using a temporary red silicon hose. i have found some tube at work and just need to re fit

(https://i.imgur.com/6ezNG9h.jpg)

also the carbon canister was rubbing on the dipstick, so some slight alteration to the canistor bracket
(https://i.imgur.com/D0s3olZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uYlcGZy.jpg)
Just means i can move it by 1/2 inch will be enough..

Next came up on how i was going to actually test the car.
It was going to be book a brands hatch track day this week and get there and see how it goes, my big worry was i would do one lap and inevitably it something would break and the day would be lost.
It was still the best option until i phoned AIB insurance. They managed to sort me insurance on the car with all mods declared (basically a race car) and 1000 miles a year, for £200 which was same cost of the track day. but this covered me where i could drive up road (sensibly as its on road!!) but i could make sure the car runs all okay before going to track and driving it properly..
So fingers crossed one eve this week i can have a little drive in it!!!

It does have a small coolant leak, or the coolant is settling as i haven't seen any evidence of a leak yaet, so need to investigate that properly

Watch this space

As for the list of jobs above

60mm intake pipe (measure) Made, to fit tonight
Finish air box DONE
Bleed brakes DONE
Extend lambda wiring DONE
Mount lambda plugs DONE
Secure carbon canister valve DONE
Re pin ecu and mount celica key and transponder DONE
Tyres on wheels DONE
Alignment DONE
Refit rear lights and bumper. DONE
Tow hook. Rear Done need to sort front
Oil filter change DONE
Compression test DONE
Decal kit NEED TO ORDER
Tighten steering wheel attach face plate DONE
Wire in fan for windscreen DONE
Mount go pro DONE
Remount carbon canister Bracket made, to fit tonight
Find the coolant leak :(

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: Joesson on October 14, 2019, 16:25

@pistol pete said "It does have a small coolant leak, or the coolant is settling as i haven't seen any evidence of a leak yaet, so need to investigate that properly"

The only coolant leaks that I have experienced on my 2 were radiator related. The first when the OE radiator corroded. The second was when a plug of some sort blew out of the Coolparts replacement radiator.
The coolant level in my experience and what I have read on here does have a mind of its own and can go up and down quite alarmingly in comparison with "standard" arrangements. I suggest keep an eye on the levels when hot and cold and top up as necessary when cold, the system, I believe does entrap air and it takes a while to get it all out.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: thetyrant on October 14, 2019, 18:57

What size ZZR's have you gone for ? its one of tyres im pondering next as meant to be very impressive!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on October 15, 2019, 12:23

cheers. after playing last night it seems i have a air lock, so job for tonight.

as for the tyres.
205 15 front
225 16 rears :)
looking forward to trying them!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: 1979scotte on October 15, 2019, 18:16

Quote from: pistol pete on October 15, 2019, 12:23cheers. after playing last night it seems i have a air lock, so job for tonight.

as for the tyres.
205 15 front
225 16 rears :)
looking forward to trying them!

Hated 205 front.

Honestly think pfl 185 205 is the most fun if a little lively in the wet.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on October 16, 2019, 14:27

that may be true.. but this is a track car.. not road car.. i would rather grip.. and these are the sizes teh zzr came in.
for the wet i have rainsports, 195 front and 215 rears

found the air lock, it was just after the thermostat.. all sorted and temps seem to be staying where they should be!

An utterly boring and pointless video for anyone but me...
but i done one as a momento of its first drives out
at the alignment shop.
then last night.
It drive well. went into lift .. pulled as it should i think (never been in one) and as said before its on the road and its wet so no hard pulls etc.. and stopping to check everything was okay every mile..

touch wood it seems okay..
hopefully the next video will be much more interesting on the track!! what it needs to be

https://youtu.be/3bk-7_Po5t8

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on October 23, 2019, 08:46

Well..
A track day has happened..
very very nervous leading up to it.. I didn't get much sleep the night before.. It went like this..

Friday morning. the wife said i had to get the car on track before going to compete at snet (she isn't wrong)
Brands is my closest track, its more expensive to book but by the time i have paid for fuel and hotel to go further afield brands was the best option.

Booked up with MSVT, weather was supposed to be cloudy, not raining. but the weekend and monday it had done nothing but rain so i wasn't expecting anything other than rain

Woke up nice and early (5am) as i am on earlies for work anyway, got to track and 6.45, i wanted to try and bags a spare garage before everyone got there, brands is always a busy trackday

I got garage 27!! my birthday is october 27th so i was happy. (small things small minds all that :) )
(https://i.imgur.com/4Bvw9Kj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Mt2F2sw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dPH0Duh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zSVS28w.jpg)

Got the car all unloaded. signed on, had some breakfast. car started, idled perfectly my nerves were starting to subside.
Next up nose test.. 94db. pleased with that,
there seemed to be a lack of cars. at the briefing it was told it was a low number day only 30 people signed on to drive.
sighting laps done, i went straight out, which is unlike me, but i wanted to get a couple laps done..
(https://i.imgur.com/Ri12pSq.jpg)

But most importantly there was no rain.. lots of fog!!
had the rainsports on to start with (that is how optimistic i was) three laps done felt good, went in and fitted the avons
(https://i.imgur.com/ZW7BOsU.jpg)

by now the sun was coming out. and car was running well.. i was having an issue that it was dropping out of lift between gears, i also felt it seems very long gearing for what i was told would be short!
Had a chat with Patrick, he asked which air box i was using and the intake etc,
we found that the standard MR2 inlet pipe to the filter housing has a massive restriction in, removed this and it then rev'd more freely got right round to the redline, but still dropped out of lift. but nothing i could do while there so i just had fun

the inlet pipe
(https://i.imgur.com/YmEjRjF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ScVC1d3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ypSiJKR.jpg)

the car moved around on track but handled brilliantly it was great being back in a mr2,
(https://i.imgur.com/yOZwuW8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vheFhwd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vbvmkZg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7bb1KPw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Aqr396A.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8ntRJmb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3cZN2Pg.jpg)

It drove great ran well all day, and was a great success, And we had sunshine all day!!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/b7A3ZJY.jpg)

there were quite a few red flags through the day, tended to be the race cars testing (ginetta juniors and fiestas as they seems to be pushing very very hard)]

In the afternoon my wife and daughter, and family friend came to watch, she got some good pictures and it was nice to have them there after all the do to help me get the car done.
also Harry the previous owner came and had a sit in the car
(https://i.imgur.com/xqShzGw.jpg)

Overall I am very pleased with the car and great to be in a mr2 again. there is plently to do(lots of ideas).. but i will take it to Snetterton as it is.
Firstly will be the gearbox, looking back at video then at others, im changing at 8200 it drops back to 5800 lift doesn't come in till 6200 so i am always waiting for it, i also can do 80 in second and 110 in third. where as all others are 3rd at 55 4th at 85ish and 5th at 110.. so it seems my celica had a gearbox change at some point and the wrong box was put in it..damn! anyways it hasn't spoiled the day or the car, its just something to add to the Todo list..
(https://i.imgur.com/LKaJPPw.jpg)

Here is the video of last run of the day
https://youtu.be/dT5f3zaM64c

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: thetyrant on October 23, 2019, 09:23

Good result :) Pete bet your pleased overall despite the niggles, as you found the stock intake tube has the restriction which isnt a major issue with 1zz but no doubt extra air 2zz needs it is, i got one of the markIII pipes on mine which replaces that with same bore all the way but retains stock routing, nice mod if your staying with stock airbox layout which to be fair is probably best unless going aftermarket ecu, my pipe will be for sale once turbo goes on if any interest

What gearbox have you got ? as sounds like 1zz ratios which do drop out of lift and hence why people fit the 2zz box or gear clusters, im sure you said you were doing that but cant remember.

Glad it all stayed together for you though bud and im looking forward to some mk3 competition at sprints next year :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on October 23, 2019, 09:35

cheers man
box wise. yes was a the gearbox from the celica 2zz but suspect that at somepoint in the celica lift it was changed and the wrong one put in, just a 1zz 6 speed

As for the intake pipe, ill make one out of ducting, thanks for offer though

looking forward to next year..
gearbox coming out this evening :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on October 24, 2019, 06:02

I was going to sort the gearbox out over winter.. but it was bugging me
And patrick sorted another for me.
so started at 4pm, stopped for dinner out by 8pm.
So i am pretty pleased.
I am on holiday from moday to friday. dropping box off to patrick ths friday and picking up next saturday for him to swap the gearsets etc over

(https://i.imgur.com/73MFtb5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CqRzlOb.jpg)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: thetyrant on October 24, 2019, 06:35

Haha nice job, i would of been same and can't rest when something is niggling me

Any tips on Box removal? I will have to do mine soon for clutch upgrade I'm sure!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on October 24, 2019, 11:06

Quote from: thetyrant on October 24, 2019, 06:35Haha nice job, i would of been same and can't rest when something is niggling me

Any tips on Box removal? I will have to do mine soon for clutch upgrade I'm sure!

I wouldn't upgrade clutch.. i'm running a stock one, i think this one is exedy, my mk2 i ran a LUK, they cope fine on stock power.
We have a 6 paddle in the RX its horrible!

I made a simple removal list for a friend last night who asked the same
Battery + tray
intake pipe and airbok
unclip gear linkage cables (check you tube on simple trick to do this, i always struggle with the one closest to engine)
under car
exhaust centre section off
trailing arms off where meet body and braces from there to subframe
hubs off coilovers
brakes off and out of way
ABS sensors unplugged and pulled back to hubs
front and rear engine mounts
slave cylinder
drivers drive shaft holder/bearing
pop passenger side drive shaft (i use a clutch fork now for this after someone tipped me how to)
drop subframe
passenger mount (supporting engine/box)
drop box

I am sure you can do it with out dropping sub frame, but for sake of 4 bolts i always find it easier

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: thetyrant on October 24, 2019, 11:23

Nice on thanks :), i will need to upgrade clutch as im going Turbo so need the extra torque capacity :D im trying to avoid paddles and the like as you say they are just not nice to drive, im hoping either the Corolla 2zz Compressor clutch will cope or maybe go for the uprated Exedy i just need to go over specs, its next thing for me to sort once the turbo is on before i wind up boost.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on October 25, 2019, 13:25

got an message from patrick saying the new gearbox had arrived and was stripped. so i ran my box down there, that is now back together and ready for pick up this afternoon!
(https://i.imgur.com/fTrdTLt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XZdrNvu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DWwriR2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZCYplpT.jpg)

so itll start going back in this evening!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: thetyrant on October 25, 2019, 15:06

Nice fast job, has he checked its a celica 2zz box this time ? :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: Joesson on October 25, 2019, 17:58

@pistol pete , I know you won't but please don't forget to refill the gearbox with oil.
When in my teens (some time ago) a work colleague rebuilt his motor bike and almost got it flat out on the Chertsey bypass when he remembered! Not so physically painful in a car, but it certainly hurt him on / off a bike.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on November 3, 2019, 16:35

Just taken for a run out
Refitted week before last but been on holiday last week

It runs good. So much better with the 2zz box!!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on November 8, 2019, 17:35

Update time...

I got the gearbox in on that Friday evening. Finished off very early Saturday morning.
Whilst there i finished off a few other odd jobs i hadn't been happy with. none of which I can remember
Where i had removed that huge restriction on the intake pipe I used to brake ducting to make a new pipe
(https://i.imgur.com/McsNxuO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/toN85w0.jpg)

Took the car for a quick drive out.. hugely different with this gearbox.. So much better on pick up. A lot better out of lift too as it isn't so long geared. Looking forward to trying it on track now!

This was an important day the Saturday.. It was time to say good bye to the Racecat, Ben had come to collect and put it in his lockup..
Quick picture together
(https://i.imgur.com/lrg1G5E.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vPDKlPR.jpg)

It has been an awesome bit of kit, and look forward to loosing to it over the next season :)

We had stripped all its decals as they were mine and Ben's. He has started a fresh and I assisted in fitting his new decals.. This is just the Base, he will be adding more to these
(https://i.imgur.com/nb3Hntd.jpg)

I went off on a lovely holiday for the following week.. nice week in Norfolk.. it was cold but sunny!!
(https://i.imgur.com/LFYFZIA.jpg)

Few more jobs I wanted done. First up.. Decals!!
Same decal kit as Ben, but different colours and due to size of the car, different placement.. also added the Zombie response.. (yes this is not to a lot of peoples tastes a lot will hate it,, but RACECAR!!! And all my race cars have it.. Its my Livery now)
]If you want to see where the zombie decals started from see here
https://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=176621

(https://i.imgur.com/ipeK1xf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6eeDSQQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7uCZVYr.jpg)

Next up I got an OMP steering wheel for my birthday, as well as a really nice race-bag that I can now fit my helmet, Hans race-suit etc in neatly which is a huge help.
Ordered the Boss from Fensport while on holiday and got it fitted up as soon as we were back.
(https://i.imgur.com/lAUBdkN.jpg)

Ben gave me some money for my birthday, and for the racecat, which i did not expect and very kind of him. This I was told by him was to purchase a new race-seat, get rid of the puke smelling Sparco..

Road trip to corbeau who are about an hour from me.
I looked at the club sport, but this is just a road seat and not as strong as i would want, but was the price i wanted to spend.
Next was the Sprint which we have in the RX. standard was slightly to tight (im a 30-32inch waist) I fit fine but was cramped and the next size the EXCEL was far too loose
the happy medium was the next seat up in the series the pro-series X
https://www.corbeau-seats.com/product/pro-series-x-racing-seat/

This was slightly larger than the sprint standard. but was obviously a lot of monies, over double where I had started
So homebound, spoke with the wife, safety etc.. phoned Corbeau and order placed.
They phoned the next day to say it was ready, as i was on lates i had time in the morning to jump in the little Kia drive down and get it,
(https://i.imgur.com/0E17YZM.jpg)

The next day was a lot of faffing. trying to get the seat to fit correctly. First position was too high. Managed to get it in a location that was as low as it would go but i still sat too high
After a quick hone call to Corbeau again they did a seat base with a lot less padding.. perfect.
Run down there again for a straight swap (3rd day in a row!!!)
While I was there I picked up a set of their side mounts, as my mounts were for 8mm bolts, but the seat used 10mm.. i did not fancy opening up the current holes

There side mounts holes were a little different in location too which meant I could actually sit the car a little lower.
Again lots of faffing, then full race suit hans etc on to get the harness set just right, glad I done this as found the with harness tight i was leaned too far back, adjustment and all sorted.. Its the little jobs that take time..
It has taken me longer to fit and set up the seat where i am happy with it that it did to removed and replace the gearbox!
Now it is in i am very happy, also managed whilst all out to wash any remnants of stains off the harnesses as well

(https://i.imgur.com/DJmp5pp.jpg)

so it all smells lovely

Got the car loaded on the trailer before work ready for alignment again nice and early tomorrow
(https://i.imgur.com/6l5uQY5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/O4TV8Un.jpg)

there i think that's everything

Hopefully next up date will be a positive one after Snetterton on the 16th of November with a video too. We shall see all fingers a crossed!!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: ayresyboy on November 23, 2019, 19:39

I really liked the cage when I popped over. this machine is looking very professional now! andy

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on February 13, 2020, 02:56

Well.. little over due an update isn't it

Before I could go to snet I had to sort some kind of door cards..
Before
(https://i.imgur.com/CO1TzWP.jpg)

after
(https://i.imgur.com/1BS99Sz.jpg)

Snetterton... as expected it was very damp all day. Very greasy and slippery

I found (again later on as well). the Avons do not like to cold or damp at all so I feel I lost a lot of time to them and will be changing them out for sprinting, keep the avons just for trackdays as they really needed heat to work

Arriving for its first sprint event
(https://i.imgur.com/1R6ShDM.jpg)

letting a friend share the garage also running a 2zz (yes i beat him but quite a lot)
(https://i.imgur.com/MXhkqym.jpg)

next to racecat (which yes beat me as expected)
(https://i.imgur.com/5ytdEcK.jpg)

It was a great day, the car ran brilliantly all day, was very pleased. I just struggled getting any heat into the Avons..
here is a clip from the day. inc some sideways actions at the end

https://youtu.be/R3nfBtsTIak

The car go its first trophy.. woohoo
\:D/ \:D/

(https://i.imgur.com/oW20fd6.jpg)

Also got this for the year in the racecat
(https://i.imgur.com/VJYnTJH.jpg)

Super pleased to receive this.. it really meant something to me, made my year it really did
(https://i.imgur.com/wkt25KB.jpg)

We got home and promptly booked a track day at Silverstone full GP low numbers day

At this time the Shogun was my daily and costing me a fortune in fuel. I still wanted to tow so shogun went up for sale and sold pretty quickly. Sad day but it was time..
Unfortunately it went 2 days before silverstone
but i was lucky enough to borrow a van for the weekend

(https://i.imgur.com/ErCC5Km.jpg)

Again I struggled with grip at on track in the damp.. it was just sideways every single corner... It did do some fantastic drifts though I had a lot of fun. was not fast though..
The afternoon dried up and the tyres soon starting working.. when they did the car was fantastic. they will make great track day tyres for next year

Silverstone was a low numbers day on the full GP curcuit , there were a few mad Ferrari's going round total of only 30 cars so i could get many laps in without seeing a single person. it was great to really get to feel with the car.
Ended the day running with the MR2 turbo the we were sharing a garage with. It was a brilliant 6 laps, was pleasantly surprised how well it done against a Turbo.

(https://i.imgur.com/3daT6nc.jpg)
In silverstone garage

Managed to get a picture of racecat popping some flames (top work Ben)
(https://i.imgur.com/0lDxXja.jpg)

My go pro decided to stop working. so no videos except one where Ben is following in the RX8. the yokos handle the damp sooo much better than the avons.

https://youtu.be/as5P-dqtAJU

My lines in the vid a awful, simply trying to find somewhere where the car might get some grip! afternoon sessions were soo much better, i was not happy at all in the morning

anyway

Back home first off was to find a more economical replacement for the shogun (it done 20mpg daily.)
I started looking at estates. but i am very much one for wanting the weights to be right, also i really want to put a tyre rack on the trailer at somepoint so nose weigh can become an issue

After much hunting and looking around at different things. i decided on a freelander 2. they have a pretty good rep, loads of toys on them, and they can take 250kg nose weight if you have the right tow bar (i don't need that much)

I then became picky. i wanted Heated seats, leather, cruise control, front rear parking sensors, Auto (as the manual clutches are made from chocolate) and most importantly working nights in winter, a heated front windscreen
I had to have either a HSE or an SE, i was not fussed about colour.

After a couple weeks one came up with a full land rover history. if it needed work (or they told the lady it needed something) it got it. They lived south london and money did not seem to be an issue.

So here it is
(https://i.imgur.com/Vf0K8TQ.jpg)

I do like the interior
(https://i.imgur.com/5KtdLLe.jpg)

Unfortunately it did not come with a tow bar, after looking around i decided to buy and fit one myself.
These cars are made to tow, they have the plug in the back for the lights. and everything ready on the chassis just to bolt to, so it was easy plug and play
I went for a trust tow bar, with a nose weight of 150kg. that'll be plenty

(https://i.imgur.com/YYrSLH7.jpg)

I have not had a chance to test tow yet, but it has the same power and a bit more torque the the shogun did so i am sure it will be fine, looking forward to trying it

Like said I am a stickler when it comes to tow weights etc and being safe. I weighed the landy just to see

(https://i.imgur.com/2uZg02V.jpg)

That'll be plenty!

The only issue I have had is a noisy front wheel bearing which I changed last week, other than that its been a joy to drive and easy return over 30mpg. which has made a huge difference
(https://i.imgur.com/xsCYcBE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5Ar8Wv1.jpg)

Also got a new phone, so managed to get a good pic of the JCW I get to drive often (its a brilliant little car)
(https://i.imgur.com/efPYmP8.jpg)

Back to the MR2.
It sat under its cover after Silverstone until a couple of weeks ago. One of the jobs I wanted to tackle before going back on track was the alignment and bushes. We really struggled to get the rear tow to adjust to where I wanted, so used it as an excuse to poly bush everything.

Only issue is it can be fairly expensive. I also like to make things myself. so after a friend mentioned it, I decided to make my own bushes and bought some polyurethane rod

I wanted to changed the engine mounts too but it worked out cheaper to buy the mounts done also the front rear wishbone bushes as they have a large diameter

I got the Sub frame and all the arms out
the front wishbone front bolts were seized in the bush ended up having to cut them out (which was not fun)
also could not release the rear toe bolts so ended up removing the whole sub frame again!
(https://i.imgur.com/mU8iDfy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PaNpYH7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9enNTEq.jpg)

Took into the workshop and lots of heat later and some pressing, the bolts did not give way.. instead it split the sub frame
(https://i.imgur.com/2RcFTBn.jpg)

bugger!

I still needed the arm, by this time some work colleagues were interested and decided to assist
(https://i.imgur.com/0To1ki7.jpg)
bye bye subframe
(https://i.imgur.com/f8VtL5b.jpg)

next up was pressing out all the old bushes
they were not a good state

(https://i.imgur.com/8HYmEPM.jpg)

some time later a pile appeared
(https://i.imgur.com/F2b4MgP.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gC0ajXT.jpg)

I then washed all the arms in the solvent pressure cleaner and sprayed them all black.

New engine mounts arrived
(https://i.imgur.com/DOJn0S7.jpg)

Then we set about making these into my poly bushes
(https://i.imgur.com/hhWHzX9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Z0zrEhy.jpg)

Here is a friend starting make up the centre bar of the bushes
(https://i.imgur.com/7zznjfx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/C41OqBA.jpg)

Our first time turning Polyurethane

(https://i.imgur.com/Gqc0UGR.jpg)

Pretty pleased how it all turned out
(https://i.imgur.com/6Va1rKk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/blogtsb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LaCKPXP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eujLYz1.jpg)

If it helps anyone here are the measurements if you want to make your own

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1N2CKZ21ClVkI7JyXMYDJiIteovVteiOxZMyAmiYqJ6Q/edit?usp=sharing

The full kit is about £277, I paid £35 for the rod.. so some price difference

I used the diagram as reference

(https://i.imgur.com/QTDhUAt.jpg)

Have since cut out the last bush from the hub as did not want to remove the hub from the car and made the last bush tonight, also my brand new sub frame has arrived, soon will get getting it back together.

Whilst I have been doing that I have started some more weight saving.
Removing the rear crash bar, the a little bumper modification (yes the exhaust will get altered at some point)
But I am pleased with the new rear end look

(https://i.imgur.com/wNbsrxK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fNIRbXu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cECg9DI.jpg)

More will be coming soon, a few jobs on the list!

Also the little Silver MR2. has spun a bearing so it will be getting the this cars old engine, which means it will have its roof, seats and engine.
Job for this weekend!!!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on February 13, 2020, 03:01

Well.. little over due an update isn't it

Before I could go to snet I had to sort some kind of door cards..
Before
(https://i.imgur.com/CO1TzWP.jpg)

after
(https://i.imgur.com/1BS99Sz.jpg)

Snetterton... as expected it was very damp all day. Very greasy and slippery

I found (again later on as well). the Avons do not like to cold or damp at all so I feel I lost a lot of time to them and will be changing them out for sprinting, keep the avons just for trackdays as they really needed heat to work

Arriving for its first sprint event
(https://i.imgur.com/1R6ShDM.jpg)

letting a friend share the garage also running a 2zz (yes i beat him but quite a lot)
(https://i.imgur.com/MXhkqym.jpg)

next to racecat (which yes beat me as expected)
(https://i.imgur.com/5ytdEcK.jpg)

It was a great day, the car ran brilliantly all day, was very pleased. I just struggled getting any heat into the Avons..
here is a clip from the day. inc some sideways actions at the end

https://youtu.be/R3nfBtsTIak

The car go its first trophy.. woohoo
\:D/ \:D/

(https://i.imgur.com/oW20fd6.jpg)

Also got this for the year in the racecat
(https://i.imgur.com/VJYnTJH.jpg)

Super pleased to receive this.. it really meant something to me, made my year it really did
(https://i.imgur.com/wkt25KB.jpg)

We got home and promptly booked a track day at Silverstone full GP low numbers day

At this time the Shogun was my daily and costing me a fortune in fuel. I still wanted to tow so shogun went up for sale and sold pretty quickly. Sad day but it was time..
Unfortunately it went 2 days before silverstone
but i was lucky enough to borrow a van for the weekend

(https://i.imgur.com/ErCC5Km.jpg)

Again I struggled with grip at on track in the damp.. it was just sideways every single corner... It did do some fantastic drifts though I had a lot of fun. was not fast though..
The afternoon dried up and the tyres soon starting working.. when they did the car was fantastic. they will make great track day tyres for next year

Silverstone was a low numbers day on the full GP curcuit , there were a few mad Ferrari's going round total of only 30 cars so i could get many laps in without seeing a single person. it was great to really get to feel with the car.
Ended the day running with the MR2 turbo the we were sharing a garage with. It was a brilliant 6 laps, was pleasantly surprised how well it done against a Turbo.

(https://i.imgur.com/3daT6nc.jpg)
In silverstone garage

Managed to get a picture of racecat popping some flames (top work Ben)
(https://i.imgur.com/0lDxXja.jpg)

My go pro decided to stop working. so no videos except one where Ben is following in the RX8. the yokos handle the damp sooo much better than the avons.

https://youtu.be/as5P-dqtAJU

My lines in the vid a awful, simply trying to find somewhere where the car might get some grip! afternoon sessions were soo much better, i was not happy at all in the morning

anyway

Back home first off was to find a more economical replacement for the shogun (it done 20mpg daily.)
I started looking at estates. but i am very much one for wanting the weights to be right, also i really want to put a tyre rack on the trailer at somepoint so nose weigh can become an issue

After much hunting and looking around at different things. i decided on a freelander 2. they have a pretty good rep, loads of toys on them, and they can take 250kg nose weight if you have the right tow bar (i don't need that much)

I then became picky. i wanted Heated seats, leather, cruise control, front rear parking sensors, Auto (as the manual clutches are made from chocolate) and most importantly working nights in winter, a heated front windscreen
I had to have either a HSE or an SE, i was not fussed about colour.

After a couple weeks one came up with a full land rover history. if it needed work (or they told the lady it needed something) it got it. They lived south london and money did not seem to be an issue.

So here it is
(https://i.imgur.com/Vf0K8TQ.jpg)

I do like the interior
(https://i.imgur.com/5KtdLLe.jpg)

Unfortunately it did not come with a tow bar, after looking around i decided to buy and fit one myself.
These cars are made to tow, they have the plug in the back for the lights. and everything ready on the chassis just to bolt to, so it was easy plug and play
I went for a trust tow bar, with a nose weight of 150kg. that'll be plenty

(https://i.imgur.com/YYrSLH7.jpg)

I have not had a chance to test tow yet, but it has the same power and a bit more torque the the shogun did so i am sure it will be fine, looking forward to trying it

Like said I am a stickler when it comes to tow weights etc and being safe. I weighed the landy just to see

(https://i.imgur.com/2uZg02V.jpg)

That'll be plenty!

The only issue I have had is a noisy front wheel bearing which I changed last week, other than that its been a joy to drive and easy return over 30mpg. which has made a huge difference
(https://i.imgur.com/xsCYcBE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5Ar8Wv1.jpg)

Also got a new phone, so managed to get a good pic of the JCW I get to drive often (its a brilliant little car)
(https://i.imgur.com/efPYmP8.jpg)

Back to the MR2.
It sat under its cover after Silverstone until a couple of weeks ago. One of the jobs I wanted to tackle before going back on track was the alignment and bushes. We really struggled to get the rear tow to adjust to where I wanted, so used it as an excuse to poly bush everything.

Only issue is it can be fairly expensive. I also like to make things myself. so after a friend mentioned it, I decided to make my own bushes and bought some polyurethane rod

I wanted to changed the engine mounts too but it worked out cheaper to buy the mounts done also the front rear wishbone bushes as they have a large diameter

I got the Sub frame and all the arms out
the front wishbone front bolts were seized in the bush ended up having to cut them out (which was not fun)
also could not release the rear toe bolts so ended up removing the whole sub frame again!
(https://i.imgur.com/mU8iDfy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PaNpYH7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9enNTEq.jpg)

Took into the workshop and lots of heat later and some pressing, the bolts did not give way.. instead it split the sub frame
(https://i.imgur.com/2RcFTBn.jpg)

bugger!

I still needed the arm, by this time some work colleagues were interested and decided to assist
(https://i.imgur.com/0To1ki7.jpg)
bye bye subframe
(https://i.imgur.com/f8VtL5b.jpg)

next up was pressing out all the old bushes
they were not a good state

(https://i.imgur.com/8HYmEPM.jpg)

some time later a pile appeared
(https://i.imgur.com/F2b4MgP.jpg)

I then washed all the arms in the solvent pressure cleaner and sprayed them all black.

New engine mounts arrived
(https://i.imgur.com/DOJn0S7.jpg)

Then we set about making these into my poly bushes
(https://i.imgur.com/hhWHzX9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Z0zrEhy.jpg)

Here is a friend starting make up the centre bar of the bushes
(https://i.imgur.com/7zznjfx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/C41OqBA.jpg)

Our first time turning Polyurethane

(https://i.imgur.com/Gqc0UGR.jpg)

Pretty pleased how it all turned out
(https://i.imgur.com/6Va1rKk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/blogtsb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LaCKPXP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eujLYz1.jpg)

If it helps anyone here are the measurements if you want to make your own

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1N2CKZ21ClVkI7JyXMYDJiIteovVteiOxZMyAmiYqJ6Q/edit?usp=sharing

The full kit is about £277, I paid £35 for the rod.. so some price difference

I used the diagram as reference

(https://i.imgur.com/QTDhUAt.jpg)

Have since cut out the last bush from the hub as did not want to remove the hub from the car and made the last bush tonight, also my brand new sub frame has arrived, soon will get getting it back together.

Whilst I have been doing that I have started some more weight saving.
Removing the rear crash bar, the a little bumper modification (yes the exhaust will get altered at some point)
But I am pleased with the new rear end look

(https://i.imgur.com/wNbsrxK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fNIRbXu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cECg9DI.jpg)

More will be coming soon, a few jobs on the list!

Also the little Silver MR2. has spun a bearing so it will be getting the this cars old engine, which means it will have its roof, seats and engine.
Job for this weekend!!!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: thetyrant on February 13, 2020, 07:50

Nice work Pete i was wondering what you were upto, hopefully we meet at the sprints again this year :D

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: Smithy on February 13, 2020, 11:57

Pete I have just had a chance to read this thread. What a fantastic write up and some great pictures, its been fascinating seeing your progress. Brands Hatch is a very special place to me (I've only ridden a bicycle around it) ha ha so I really liked hearing about your experiences there. I hope to meet up at the next Hazard meet next month.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on February 13, 2020, 22:20

thanks!. i was hoping to take the race car. but getting off my road (unmade) is pretty much impossible and no where to fit a numberplate now. I will prob just cancle the insurane

I should have the silver one back on road by then and ill be along in that! look forward to it

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on March 1, 2020, 06:30

Update time!

We sold the mini
(https://i.imgur.com/5KAI2gj.jpg)
Due to lack of time ,and even when up and running the wife cannot drive it. Was time to let go, gone to a friend so we can keep and eye on what happens with it

The first sprint of the year was to be 8th may (or similar) with the Toyota sprint series within the Japanese sprint.
Due to lack of interest the Japanese sprint series was cancelled. Toyota sprint has then been moved to Javelin spring series.
This means all my sprint dates for the year have changed. Now redone all my holiday dates to suit and first sprint is the 10th April.. There is a test day at Blyton on 22nd march.. I could be interested in doing that. but we shall see

Decided I had better get on with getting the car race ready and back together. It has been outside with all the suspension off as the Silver one is still in the garage for engine swap. This has meant that not much has happened because I did not want to get soaked..

Then i find out the guy who does my suspension set up (and I do not pay a lot for) is leaving where he works to become a ford master tech, and he leaves Wednesday.
Due to the price he charges me to do it, and his boss isn't around i have to go in on a Saturday.
So on eve last week i went out and started getting the new sub frame ready
genuine Toyota part
(https://i.imgur.com/zPEUHoD.jpg)

with the new brace too
(https://i.imgur.com/IrmGOep.jpg)

Out then out in the storm Saturday morning first thing with a ground sheet to get it all fitted up.
No pictures unfortunately.. It was went cold and horrible, I just wanted to get it done

New consisted on
2nd rear camber bolts so i could get the rear camber i wanted,
New Toyota sub frame
All new poly bushing
New poly bush engine mounts
Rear strut brace
Front tie bars
new rear cam toe bolts

Typically when i finished the sun came out. A quick phone call to Paul and he said bring it up
It was time for the new tow car, the Landy
(https://i.imgur.com/mlRZmWc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CtywVBN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/txaJ24a.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UpZjZVf.jpg)

Towed the hilliest way i could to make sure it was a good test, inc some motorway, I can officially say the Landy makes a fantastic tow car

Paul said would be about and hours before he could get me in, this gave me time to adjust ride height, it had always sat a little too high, Already lowered when doing the refit of suspension, but was now a little uneven.
So sat in the sun i got the ride height just where i wanted it.
also managed to get some good pictures too

(https://i.imgur.com/ZHB8tyt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hX2HAM6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/g0Jdhsb.jpg)

Then in for alignment
(https://i.imgur.com/9nhpIQj.jpg)

I really like its new rear-end

Random under pics
(https://i.imgur.com/crWo0Up.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YZRbqqB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iwwWm2v.jpg)

Everything adjusted easily, i now have all the settings i wanted and no movement in anything. Cannot wait to get it out now!

This gave me a complete new love for it, and want to get out on track.
So spent the evening with a friend replicating the car as close as possible on Forza.. No Toyota, so have to go with a Lotus added all of the weight and got the power/weight around the same. Then even put my alignment setting on it

(https://i.imgur.com/g0Jdhsb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/z9DMft3.jpg)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on August 3, 2020, 21:33

This has not been updated for some time.. there is a bit to update.. but mainly just pictures... so enjoy.

I hope you have all been keeping well in these strange times.

With Our sprints cancelled and me stuck at home I decided to do some more work on the 2zz mr2..

First I cleaned the road going MR, with full clay bar etc.. it came up well

(https://i.imgur.com/BaFna7p.jpg)

Then I ordered some things!!

(https://i.imgur.com/FKCNfA6.jpg)

That's right.. some GENUINE rotas.....

I was pretty excited..

(https://i.imgur.com/zaDdNaB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/s5hPC3a.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GRNBv0y.jpg)

A cheeky test fit
(https://i.imgur.com/o48b4Ka.jpg)

I then had some R888r's fitted to these. and test fitted again , just because I wanted to know how they look without extending the arches

(https://i.imgur.com/CfNQMvK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1Dpbia9.jpg)

Next out came the Dremel, this soon swapped to the grinder :)
(https://i.imgur.com/o6IhF4y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UYRN8a1.jpg)

on when the arches
(https://i.imgur.com/vZrSnHZ.jpg)

Rinse and repeat for the other 4 arches,
I then used some black silicon to fill any gaps..

(https://i.imgur.com/WoB23Py.jpg)

I was very please with how it looked.. I could not really see anywhere where it would rub..
But i wanted to test it.. I managed to book a Brands hatch evening as lockdown was starting to ease..

But I still had plenty of time to "play".
So took a big chunk out of the rear bumper, and made some speed holes, as no longer had any arch liner so that area was like a parachute

(https://i.imgur.com/H799J5W.jpg)

I also "white Penned" the tyres.. because why not
(https://i.imgur.com/r8JtPrm.jpg)

Then I used a heat gun and some sheet plastic to make some supporting brackets for the rear bumper

(https://i.imgur.com/uX1NTCi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Wvo13IC.jpg)

I also noticed I was missing one of the front "speed flaps" so made one of them too

(https://i.imgur.com/YeuNPa2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nkswnwi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ly0dlpb.jpg)

Pretty pleased with how the car was looking!!

(https://i.imgur.com/D5cMmXa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wThCQY7.jpg)

You can see i fitted a sunstrip as before I was struggling with low sun, the seat is low so could fit a large sunstrip

Then made a decal for it at work..

(https://i.imgur.com/Bcf6cQR.jpg)

#Teamspeed

Next post delivery came..
New front strut brace fitted
(https://i.imgur.com/trhkdDP.jpg)

I had removed the rear crash bar.. Ordered and made a nice bit of ally to tie the rear together
(https://i.imgur.com/kb4kXXy.jpg)

Next cheapo mod..
Had a go at flocking the dash.
It didn't come out great due to being a cheap ebay kit with a rubbish applicator. but it actually works for purpose so I am happy

(https://i.imgur.com/VrzcVI2.jpg)

Got the road MR2 MOT'd and aligned for first time since fitting the new engine
(https://i.imgur.com/W2HsI9w.jpg)

By this time it was brands!!
(https://i.imgur.com/lir24Gy.jpg)

got to catch up with Ben at long last
(https://i.imgur.com/Gdxrwxa.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wsgEiy9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Bvwbdtu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dvOUdja.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/71yaAJT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lXRmCdB.jpg)

Love this pic
(https://i.imgur.com/0exTfVi.jpg)

The evening went well
I really got some great laps in.. Car felt fantastic after all the changes
So much better than it did..
Only issue I had was some Rubbing on the rear..
I did use a very large hammer on the track which made it a bit better, but once home adjustment was going to be needed

Some videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-93IAbyuimo&t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLQVKU08TOM&t

Adjustments were made
(https://i.imgur.com/rcqz7Mq.jpg)
More metal was cut out and arches were raised.. still very pleased with the way it looks and should be clear of any more rubbing

Next up was a full day at Abingdon.
No more rubbing issues.. happily pushed around a R32 GTR that would not get out of my way~!!

(https://i.imgur.com/NuWBMq8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xGX0tb9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eHbYAz7.jpg)

Love an airfield track soo much fun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60kL8Ng2B7g&t

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPxSrLTuyTg&t

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTbfOkjf_Y0&t

With the car running well. I decided not to touch it before the First round of 2020 sprint series

This was this weekend (1/8/2020) at Three Sisters Raceway
The mr2s first proper competitive event..
It went really well, after a couple of offs..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU-cPw7Js9s

I ended up 2nd in the Toyota sprint series, and lost out to class win in the javelin series to a well sorted MX5. but only just!
I did a lot of learning. I had a great hatred for my brakes by the end of the weekend and I know I should have been faster, but I am very much still learning the car..
It was still mega

On the Sunday I came 11th overall out of 80+ cars.. very pleased beating a lot of very high powered cars..

Ben in the RX8 did amazing was sitting in second overall for a long time.. He finished 4th which is an amazing achievement.. WELL DONE!!!
That circuit really suits that car. I though it would suit the MR but i was out of lift a lot of the time.. so in future an ECU to lower lift will be coming..

Some pics and videos for you

(https://i.imgur.com/1aHPAX5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JP6ZmFx.jpg)

My first Trophy in this car. I was very pleased with my 2nd place
(https://i.imgur.com/VoiFtyc.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bbQ9fA5pnA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JybCVLAVAoY

A bit sideways on this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfHZBrDkclo

Had a good time playing with suspension settings tyre pressures etc learning..
Here are the results of sunday
(https://i.imgur.com/rBEsW3x.jpg)

Looking forward to croft in september!!

I have also ordered new fluid and Carbotech XP8 brake pads.. as the yellow stuff just don't seem to be cutting it on this car..

Thanks for all who are reading. Hope you are enjoying.. Many more ideas in my head about what to do next!!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: thetyrant on August 3, 2020, 22:56

Great to see it in action on track at weekend, looks an animal :D

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: AdamR28 on August 31, 2020, 23:33

Great read Pete, glad to see you're enjoying the car and good to see one being driven properly! Hopefully catch you at a Javelin sprint next year with Barny and his shitter!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Swapping
Post by: pistol pete on January 5, 2021, 15:22

I thought the thread was well overdue an update!

I had a run out at Brands to bed in the new carbotechs, is did not want to be doing it in while doing a sprint!
Was a good sunny day and all went well
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Except the last run of the day, it decided it would not go into lift.

Got it home but knowing croft was coming up it had to be fixed. Found that in the "lift" oil system there is a very small filter in the side of the head, this gets blocked. Took this out and cleaned. Had to tax and insure the car so I could test it before taking it all the way to croft, a long way!
It was all fixed though, bonus...

Off I travelled to Croft with Ben, we had managed to get on the reserve list of the track day, so we were now there Sat and Sunday
A nice sunny day when we got there
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Racedog and Racecat parked up next to each other
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The track day was epic. was my first time doing a track day at croft, only ever done sprints there, so it was good to get some laps in, car was faultless all day, good to get a decent amount of seat time in the car.

https://youtu.be/PcJikVmSu88

Next day was the sprint..
Le mans was on, so Tablet set up to keep up to date
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Here is the MR with the Fensport GT86! beast
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This did not go as planned. First off the car would not idle when cold.. Just wouldn't run, so i had to sit there for ten mins holding on the throttle till it warmed up, but it was now running a bit lumpy on idle... seemed to run well on track during sighting run and 1st run.
Then there was an issue with the timing gear and we ended up not doing the second run until after lunch.. By this time the tyres had got very cold.. i went into the first corner a little too hard,, and well i overcooked it and hit the wall .... oops completely my fault... but that's why we do these things on track and not the road!

https://youtu.be/RrZbfLE-Ge0

After a check over by the brilliant marshals, Medics and some entertaining comments from Darren the photographer( As i had aimed straight at him so there are some entertaining photos floating around), me and car were cleared back to the bits. So glad i had a Hans device.
Here are some pics for you

the fatefull corner
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Ben Helping me straightening the front and clearing the ten ton of shingle in every point of the car (this is after we had already spent time bashing panels

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But got back out after missing only one run and managed to win the class, so not a complete loss of a day
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Went up to following week and saw my mates bunk where he has a few cool cars.. here is two of them
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As the car after the accident looked okay, i checked everything and gave it a paint touch up i have left it as is with its battel scars

The MR still would not idle properly, so a bit of looking into found the coil packs to look like this
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So nice new ones were ordered and fitted
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Still did not want to idle smoothly. but the definitely needed doing.
Before i could look at it any more it was time for Cadwell.. Same again, warm the car up then it would idle and be ok for the rest of the day..

the day started very very wet! so the standard wheels and rainsports went on.. it was an interesting look
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Ben was struggling to see out of his car
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the day was wet but went very well
I got second in class, no video, I probably have one someone where on my go-pro but think i formatted it by accident..
That was the last time out on track, so desperately want to get back out!

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so i have started on some other little jobs.
The power steering lines have leaked since i got the car,
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these have now been replaced with new.. no pics though. i seem to be lacking, I will try harder :)

Found a BGW on facebook market place a couple miles up the road so had some head scratching fitting that how I wanted as the original mounts lined up with the engine lid vent holes..
after some tinkering

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I was then contacted through facebook by someone building a car very similar spec to mine, and was after advice, they did not want to run wide arches,. they were buying some wheels the next day. I advised the rears wouldn't fit without going wide as they were the same as my offset.

Sure enough.. they didn't fit, but he still got the tyres and fronts so only had to buy new rear wheels. which suited me as I purchased the rears off him, then in a black friday deal I managed to pick up some front wheels for £100 each which I though was a bargain
my new/not used but 2nd hand rears
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I have some new tyres that I am picking up for these tomorrow, I am getting some yokohama A052s, we ran these on the RX they are mega!
Also will look at putting a set of normal road tyres on one so i can start using the car on road a bit, just so it gets some use!! and i love driving it

On dry days I have managed to get it out on the R888s :)
I think the car looks mega :)
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also engine lid clips fitted
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Now onto looking at the idling issue, I am going with the idle control valve.. Took all the intake ff, which includes removing the battery too as its all a bit tight for space around there..
Got the throttle off and took the idle control valve apart, gave it all a good clean, see if this fixes it, if not ill get a new/used one. but the three screws holding it onto the throttle body did round off so ended up having to drill them off.. grrrr
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Its a nightmare location now in the mr2
Idle control valve
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While doing this job I remembered what a bodge the intake was.. the 2zz engine apparently requires a 3 inch intake.. Due to the way i had no money and with bits I had, I only had a 2 1/4 intake.. so though while its all apart ill sort that and move the battery..

This is where I am at now
I ordered a selection of pipework, Maf plate and a new filter

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Made a Binky Bracket to hold the air filter. I made it out of CAD first... I will actually remake about a inch longer to move it further from the strut tower
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this is what i have ended up with, Kind of restricted in what i can do as while still on original ECU i have to keep the MAF happy, I know longer have the air straighteneding vanes, i have to keep 6 inch in front of the MAF straight and 4 inch behind.. but its much tidier than i had

the old hacked up assembly
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Next up was looking how to do the battery

This is the new battery location
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handy being an Elec engineer with all the tools at work
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New gearbox to chassis rail negative cable
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this had been bolts straight into the chassis rail where the old airbox bolted in
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I have a FIA battery cut off switch on its way as well as a battery junction box .
i have started running the new cable in front to back .
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For the first time since having the cage done I have taken the roof off as a I have a couple of jobs to do easier with the roof off.
It looks mega :)
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Pics will follow as i do it..
Stay safe everyone

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: ayresyboy on January 17, 2021, 11:32

Love it Pete. Hopefully you will be able to get it out on a Kent Run. Andy

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on January 19, 2021, 15:18

Quote from: ayresyboy on January 17, 2021, 11:32Love it Pete. Hopefully you will be able to get it out on a Kent Run. Andy

Plan to matey :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on January 19, 2021, 16:01

Great build and congrats on the sprint success. Need to get mine on the sprint scene. Looking at your Three Sisters laps mine looks very similar pace wise so it should be fairly competitive.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: tets on January 20, 2021, 18:56

look forward to seeing you about this year - great read and well done

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: GRiches on January 21, 2021, 20:32

so cool

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on March 26, 2021, 01:47

Morning everyone, Time for an update I think.

Part way through fitting up moving the battery to the front. I wasn't happy with it, as the battery was to big for me to fit it anywhere happily and was not my end goal. So I put it back as was originally.
Then to be honest. the lockdown blues kicked in. I had enough of the car sitting there. I actually wrote out a for sale ad twice. then I looked at putting it back to just a road car.

The wife then kick me about a bit and sorted me out, all the sprints went up, so she booked them all.
That's given me a push to get back onto doing stuff.

First was sorting a couple of bits on the trailer. When it went for a service end of last year it already needed new brake cables. This I found out was due to a design flaw of the trailer, the cables rest on the cross beam, meaning as it bounces down the road it rubs through then rusts the cable. So a little mod to stop this happening again

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Also ever since I have had the trailer there has been an issue with one of the ramps when stored
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After reshaping the cut out slightly it sat in a lot better
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The last piece for the trailer, now I have an extra set of wheels, so 1 track day set, 1 wet set and 1 competition set, I did not want to have to have two sets of wheels in the car, so with the help of the guys at work i have a nice tyre rack being made for the trailer
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To try and solve the fast idle I purchased a new throttle body.. I found it to be wrong. But managed to get another. spot the problem. Unfortunately does not make a difference. when all the current work is done I am going to check inlet manifold gasket for leaks
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Ben has been chasing me that we wants a passenger ride, Also Daisy turns 14 this year means she can come out on MSVT trackdays with me, So keeping an eye out i managed to get a in date FIA passenger seat
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Sat in the car, but not yet bolted in, I have rogue seat base to fit it
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Next up was the Decals and the dented wing.
The green on the graphics has faded badly so I have a new design I have made, this is going to be fitted to the car by Boost designs soon. but I had to prep the car first

Old graphics off
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Daisy "helping" un-package the new wing
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Wing change
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Also notice that the dent in the bumper has almost gone, I took a heat gun to it

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I have left off the skirt for now to help with the vinyl fitting
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Next up was MOT time. so on a sunny day managed to get a date in
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Has a nice drive out. It is such a mega car

Now due to covid and working through out, My work has given everyone a little bonus which was nice, which has given me enough to book the car in for EMU black ECU I have wanted for a while. Its booked in for the 15th April for fitting and mapping
With that coming I want to get rid of the MAF and fit the intake how I wanted it. Which meant fitting the battery up front and now a cut-off switch.

So new battery ordered and worked out its new location
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There wasn't anywhere on the interior to fit the cut off switch so i have made a panel up, starting with some Ally
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Bracket for remote cutoff cable
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Also a plate made up for holding the engine bay battery positive link
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Fitted up the panel
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Battery cable started to run through to the cut off. Running the cable in protective sheaf
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remote cutoff mounted
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with a rubber bung to stop water coming in
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That was today.
Tomorrow will see the battery cable fitted to cut off then to battery, fitting the ignition cut off too, and mounting the battery..

Here is what the car has booked this year so far

10th April Lydden Track Afternoon
15th-16th April ECU+Mapping
8th May Croft Track day
9th May Croft TSS sprint Round 1
11th May Blyton charity track day
7th June Castle Combe Track day
13th June Blyton TSS sprint Round 2
1st July Blyton charity track day
3rd July Anglesey TSS round 3
4th July Anglesey TSS round 4
23rd September Blyton charity track day
10th October Cadwell TSS round 7

should be fun!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on March 29, 2021, 21:21

Due to Anglesey selling our sprint day to someone else a few dates have changed

10th April Lydden Track Afternoon
8th May Croft Track day
9th May Croft TSS sprint Round 1
11th May Blyton charity track day
7th June Castle Combe Track day
13th June Blyton TSS sprint Round 2
1st July Blyton charity track day
7th August Three Sisters TSS round 3
8th August Three Sisters TSS round 4
23rd September Blyton charity track day
10th October Cadwell TSS round 6

May add is Anglesey on 17th track day and 18th sprint in September, but we shall see

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on April 21, 2021, 20:37

Well.. Time for another update.. strap in here it comes...

Finished off the wiring for the cut off switch
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resistor down to earth for when shutting down while engine still running in emergency
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It off in this pic with the key able to come out normal running the switch it 180 deg
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the lithium battery. (which on the Rolling road performed brilliant)
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With the upcoming ECU fitting there were a few things to prep. One was the intake. I wanted rid of the MAF sensor, and a larger intake pipe. The only thing the mapper wanted was a Air intake sensor on the intake pipe.
So I found out what thread it was, got a boss ordered and then ally welded at work into the pipe. The pipe I played around with for ages to find exactly where the best place for the filter would be

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A Pic of wet dog on the beach.. cos why not.. This is Bess
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Got a seat mount kit for a mk3 from Rogue, fitted perfectly as always
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Also fitted up an extinguisher. I want to get a plumbed in one soon, this was the best place I could fit to fit it up
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Next up, Ben had got a tyre rack made up on his trailer.... I was Jealous.. So had a chat with drawing office at work to draw something up for the welders at work.. Had a word with the welders and one of my best smiles.
Week later I had this
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Very pleased with it and now i have much more space in the car, and I don't have to drag everything out to get the tyres out
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The above pic was taken when prepping to go to Lydden, just to see how the car was running before the ECU went in. Cheap afternoon local with a local club.

Prepped with all the tyres on
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The track afternoon was terrible.. Personally done Lydden a few times. I definitely do not like the "overtake any side" no waiting to see if the person will let you through etc. but this is my personal view of course. The guys that were on track were fine as it was a small group of one club, not sure I would want to do an open day like this though.
It didn't help I was all stressed out before going, not been on track for ages, lots done to the car etc..
Then it rained. A lot!!

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This little Jazz made me smile though, he was having a lot of fun
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One of my mates I was there with had a small incident with the barrier
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Here is it loaded up ready to go home, notice the wet tyres were on
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The car ran like s**t, It still didn't want to idle, it had a massive cough before going into lift. I just wasn't happy. I ended up leaving it in 3rd the whole way round the track just to get a bit more wet experience with the car. I really hoping the mappers car sort or tell me what the issues are. It was hugely over fueling so suspect the lambda had gone bad.

Between then and going to mapping, I did manage to see Ben. This very cool car was outside his house (not his though)
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A bit more prep work.
Removed the carbon canister
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Blocked the vac to it from the engine which would later be used on the ECU Map sensor

changed up the spark plugs, as it had been running so rich, also changed the coolant and the oil
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While the car was out of the garage gave it its yearly sweep up and clean to get rid of all the "ends of cable ties" and loose bolts etc

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Early Thursday morning I headed up the Road Tally Race Engineering in Cambridgeshire

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This lovely brute was there having an ECU
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Got my car in and the guys started work n it straight away
They were really pleased with the prep work I had put into the car, with the intake etc, They thought it had been all built well. They liked the exhaust, the location of the Lambda that was being removed for the Wideband meant we could run the new 4.9 Wideband

New ECu installed and it fire right up.
The idle still wasn't right. After playing around the idle control valve was not responding to commands.. That's fine I brought a spare.. Nope that one didn't work either. Checked all the wiring was correct, and it was all fine.
The meant he could not map in the idle control, but could map the rest. It just idled at 1600RPM

Mapping went well. Started to get a misfire at high RPM which after checking Earths it was put down to the alternator breaking down and not charging at high RPM (bouncing the brushes as bearings had gone). It cleared enough to get the mapping completed though
Lift is around the 6500 and Rev limit up to 8500, He played around with Lift location as to where the cross over point is as set it there

That night I left the car there dove home and sorted the other two spare idle control valves, back up again early in the morning. The good one I had didn't work, but the worst looking one did. Whoop, with the cold start checked and idle control mapped, He said to go take it for a drive.

Wow Main thing now is the noise!! what a thing, Its much easier to keep it in lift now, before I was having to bounce of the limiter.. I Love it!! It is a lot quicker off lift now too

Here are a few pics from the day
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The dash I really want! was fitted on a FD2 racecar k20Turbo
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And got a data logger too
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Can you tell when it comes on lift :)
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Hub Dyno Vid
https://youtu.be/x64cCxM3I6o

Back home nice and safe
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Had to go get the Handbrake cables for the silver mk3 I am using daily, while there I picked up the next big puzzle piece (main reason for the ECU)
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But that's a later thing..

I have taken a few people out, just want to drive it..
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I knew I had to sort this alternator issue out so next up was take that out
Removing it meant taking out the ?Drivers side engine mount, which I have never been 100% happy with since the build
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Engine mount and alternator out
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Also took out and bunged up the last Lambda sensor not in use
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Pretty sure the holes were plasma cut out, they also didn't line up 100%. So I took it into work and redrilled the holes for a nicer finish, cleaned it up and painted

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Now I am just waiting for the new alternator to arrive, I do have a spare but thought I should fit a nice new one.

This weekend will see the fresh new decals go on. Can't wait... Almost race day

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on April 22, 2021, 09:23

Car is good looking good, looking forward to the track/race videos...

How come lift was only set at 6500rpm? Never seen a mapped 2zz with lift set higher than the UK Celica/Corolla factory 6200rpm. Most are reduced to between 5800-6000rpm from what I've seen. The Celica JDM has its lift set at 6000rpm.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: thetyrant on April 22, 2021, 09:33

Good work Pete and wondered if you would end up forced induction :D

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: cptspaulding on April 22, 2021, 11:51

Cracking build thread. Very jealous of your engineering skills - a lot of good work in there.

Love the MCM decal ;D Funny, I recognise that Zombie decal too. My 2zz came out of a ratted Celica T-Sport a few years back, I could swear it had one of those Zombie decals.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on April 22, 2021, 14:34

Thanks peoples

The lift has been put at its best point for this engine
The mapper, Greg, does loads of 2zz's in Elises, He said it all depends on the car, some set at 5500 some a 7000
He ran the car without lift and ran the car with left in really early and matched where the torque power dropped off before lift and where the lift range took over from that. So the optimum point, on this car this engine in the this state, this was the cross over point.
It works well and before lift is soo much better than it was

I have had the zombie decals on my cars since i started track work. this next decal set will be the first not based around the zombie theme, but there will definatly be some nods to it :)
gotta love the MCM stuff

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on April 22, 2021, 18:29

Quote from: pistol pete on April 22, 2021, 14:34Thanks peoples

The lift has been put at its best point for this engine
The mapper, Greg, does loads of 2zz's in Elises, He said it all depends on the car, some set at 5500 some a 7000
He ran the car without lift and ran the car with left in really early and matched where the torque power dropped off before lift and where the lift range took over from that. So the optimum point, on this car this engine in the this state, this was the cross over point.
It works well and before lift is soo much better than it was

I have had the zombie decals on my cars since i started track work. this next decal set will be the first not based around the zombie theme, but there will definatly be some nods to it :)
gotta love the MCM stuff

Makes sense. Really would like to get mine mapped, that extra grunt and higher rev limit would properly transform the car on track.

Just can't justify the outlay for an ECU, sensors, loom and mapping. Bet its not for off £2k?

I'm still holding out for a used 2zz supercharger kit to come up, or even a Corolla compressor breaking so I can nab the engine.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on April 22, 2021, 19:30

There's a breakers on facebook that normally has compressor engines in stock..

The ECU has transformed the car and how it pics up. Especially getting rid of that awful MAF. Sound now is unreal
And it gives control for any mods going forward

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: 1979scotte on April 22, 2021, 20:32

Quote from: JB21 on April 22, 2021, 18:29
Quote from: pistol pete on April 22, 2021, 14:34Thanks peoples

The lift has been put at its best point for this engine
The mapper, Greg, does loads of 2zz's in Elises, He said it all depends on the car, some set at 5500 some a 7000
He ran the car without lift and ran the car with left in really early and matched where the torque power dropped off before lift and where the lift range took over from that. So the optimum point, on this car this engine in the this state, this was the cross over point.
It works well and before lift is soo much better than it was

I have had the zombie decals on my cars since i started track work. this next decal set will be the first not based around the zombie theme, but there will definatly be some nods to it :)
gotta love the MCM stuff

Makes sense. Really would like to get mine mapped, that extra grunt and higher rev limit would properly transform the car on track.

Just can't justify the outlay for an ECU, sensors, loom and mapping. Bet its not for off £2k?

I'm still holding out for a used 2zz supercharger kit to come up, or even a Corolla compressor breaking so I can nab the engine.

@KRAMSNEHPETS ran one for a while but soon upgraded to a rotrex.
If you're happy with their stock output they run well with typical toyota reliability but don't take to well to modifying. It's hard to keep the temps down.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on April 22, 2021, 21:19

Quote from: 1979scotte on April 22, 2021, 20:32
Quote from: JB21 on April 22, 2021, 18:29
Quote from: pistol pete on April 22, 2021, 14:34Thanks peoples

The lift has been put at its best point for this engine
The mapper, Greg, does loads of 2zz's in Elises, He said it all depends on the car, some set at 5500 some a 7000
He ran the car without lift and ran the car with left in really early and matched where the torque power dropped off before lift and where the lift range took over from that. So the optimum point, on this car this engine in the this state, this was the cross over point.
It works well and before lift is soo much better than it was

I have had the zombie decals on my cars since i started track work. this next decal set will be the first not based around the zombie theme, but there will definatly be some nods to it :)
gotta love the MCM stuff

Makes sense. Really would like to get mine mapped, that extra grunt and higher rev limit would properly transform the car on track.

Just can't justify the outlay for an ECU, sensors, loom and mapping. Bet its not for off £2k?

I'm still holding out for a used 2zz supercharger kit to come up, or even a Corolla compressor breaking so I can nab the engine.

@KRAMSNEHPETS ran one for a while but soon upgraded to a rotrex.
If you're happy with their stock output they run well with typical toyota reliability but don't take to well to modifying. It's hard to keep the temps down.

The standard 215hp and 215nm from the compressor would be perfect in my 950kg roadster, no need for anyfurther modifications apart from an uprated oil cooler.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: 1979scotte on April 22, 2021, 21:49

Quote from: JB21 on April 22, 2021, 21:19
Quote from: 1979scotte on April 22, 2021, 20:32
Quote from: JB21 on April 22, 2021, 18:29
Quote from: pistol pete on April 22, 2021, 14:34Thanks peoples

The lift has been put at its best point for this engine
The mapper, Greg, does loads of 2zz's in Elises, He said it all depends on the car, some set at 5500 some a 7000
He ran the car without lift and ran the car with left in really early and matched where the torque power dropped off before lift and where the lift range took over from that. So the optimum point, on this car this engine in the this state, this was the cross over point.
It works well and before lift is soo much better than it was

I have had the zombie decals on my cars since i started track work. this next decal set will be the first not based around the zombie theme, but there will definatly be some nods to it :)
gotta love the MCM stuff

Makes sense. Really would like to get mine mapped, that extra grunt and higher rev limit would properly transform the car on track.

Just can't justify the outlay for an ECU, sensors, loom and mapping. Bet its not for off £2k?

I'm still holding out for a used 2zz supercharger kit to come up, or even a Corolla compressor breaking so I can nab the engine.

@KRAMSNEHPETS ran one for a while but soon upgraded to a rotrex.
If you're happy with their stock output they run well with typical toyota reliability but don't take to well to modifying. It's hard to keep the temps down.

The standard 215hp and 215nm from the compressor would be perfect in my 950kg roadster, no need for anyfurther modifications apart from an uprated oil cooler.

Power is addictive.
You've already gone from 138 to 189 and you reckon 215 would be perfect.
When you've got 215 you'll want 250 😁

I think dick sloane rated his 2zz supercharger as his favourite tbh.
And he has had a few 2s.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on April 27, 2021, 08:02

Just a small update
New alternator has arrived and fitted

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The engine mount now fits a lot nice and looks better (no pic)

and new baffled sump arrived to replace my current 1zz sump, better for track and has an outlet for maybe a turbo drain.....
Had to do a small mod to the windage tray to fit the new sump
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fitted back up, left the sealant to cure will be filling with oil tonight

The decals are half on, not yet finished. will get pics of that when completed

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 07:57

Right Update time! Picture overload this time, sorry, And a few videos to enjoy

We have been out on track.. And it was MEGA!!!!!
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Following from the last update
Got the sump on
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My fuel tank vent was literally just a filtered vent, I was not fully happy with this incase of a rollover. Rollover fuel tank vent purchased. New bracket made, plumbed in and fitted
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More lightness, removed some wheel arch ducting that is no longer being used
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My rev counter has always gone just past the 8k mark, never quite sure how far, but thought we would have a play
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wifey helping out
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I now can confirm that my rev counter stops at 8250 (my red line is 8500) but that's where the rev counter stops moving, most stop at 8, no idea why mine goes that little further, but I do like having the 9k on the dial

Next up was the livery. This is designed on Forza 7 on my RSR Porsche for an Endurance race league I do with some friends. No intention of putting it on the MR2 originally but I really liked it, with the help of my mate Colin of Boost Designs https://www.facebook.com/boostdesignsprinter (also does Tshirts etc) we got the livery on, I love it!

Pictures up on the wall to follow
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wrap arrived
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Decals printed my kel on her Cricut machine
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Marking up the lines. (this went on and off sooo many times)
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Colin hard at work
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Front going on
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I could go on forever with so many pictures.. but here is the finished article after a full weekend and an evening
Notice it now also has the Yoko A052 wheels on

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Racedog to chase Bens Racecat(RX8)
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buy this time it was now time to go to Croft for the first (proper) trackday of the year Saturday and sprint on the Sunday

With the Landy loaded up, I had a lot more room in the boot now i do not have to put the tyres in there
I could also Take 2 sets of wheel, one wets and one trackday. The sprint tyres were on the car but needed scrubbing in.

For me the perfect towing set up :-

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Landy Towed all the way to croft in one hit no issues averaging 28mpg. Very happy with that, perfect comfort in all of the weather.
Croft Race dog finally got to meet up with Racecat and i got to see Ben
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(Me and Ben both had covid tests all clear etc etc etc)
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It was just great to catch up with him

The trackday was shall we say .. Damp :), We still went out on Semi slicks for first run out, to scrub them in and see what they were like, other than the standing water they were very good. We still swapped to the rainsports until late afternoon. I dried up a bit standing water went away so swapped back to the A)52's to scrub them in ready for sprints the next day
Saturday pics

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Wetsuit on for tyre change
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I have also noticed the sump leaking a little, so tightened the bolts but will redo that.

Next up was croft sprint. It was the complete opposite to the day before, Dry Sunny and warm.
Even with the finish being 10m further on that last year, I still beat last years time and only half a second off the rX8, I will catch it!!

I did have one epic run but i caught the MX5 in front (started 30 secs before me). They always say keep ya foot in as the timing gear will see the two cars if not too close. Unless you have to lift as no overtaking them.
I managed to get over the line just as i had to life, but the timing gear didn't see that there was two cars as i was less than 1/2 second behind the MX (oops)
On the re run they clutch slipped massively going into 2nd and 3rd I then locked up going into tower and put flat spots on the tyres, which was horrible for the next few runs. So the ru was junk and the clutch could not cope with the new A052s which were mega.

For last few runs of the day I nursed the clutch off the line, still got my quickest time and won the class in Javelin Sprint and Toyota Sprint. 5th overall in Toyota too I was very pleased with
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Paddock shots putting on the sponsor stickers
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Also managed to get a drive out in the new Yaris GRRRRRRR, Very entertaining car, sounded great (had a cobra exhaust on). Too much monies for someone like me, but still a great little thing

Here is the Vid of my fastest lap

https://youtu.be/kHQqnt595fs

I really need to remember to sort the spot focus for outside the car

Ben went of home to see the twins and I wasn't going straight home as I had Franks Charity Tracday at Blyton on the Tuesday (breaks up the long drive home nicely). Extra night in the AirBNB was lovely, open fire, watch Spectre (great film) and uploaded the youtube vid.

Monday I was in no rush as Blyton was only couple of hours away so decided to give the dales a little run. That was hard, I am used to flat marsh, but really enjoyed it
Lots of this
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Anyways, the trip to Blyton was event full for the Rain..and sun.. and hail... and sun.... and rain... But again Landy performed with no issues towing the MR2 along

Got to Blyton in good time , stopping en-route for some superunleaded for MR2
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Mark from work in his patched up BM Looking much better now made the journey up to try a new track to for him
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Blyton was amazing. It really suited the MR2, and I've done loads of laps there i know the track, driving the car so much over past couple of days, it all came together. The car was just staggeringly good all day. It really did blow my mind. I felt at home in the car, It just came together for me and just a great day.
I did run the R888rs on this day which i really noticed the difference, but they still work really well!
Even Phil came and saw me! whoop
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The MR won ANOTHER cup!
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(very proud of this one)

The photographer got some fantastic pictures
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Happy me
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scared Mark :)
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A little vid of the day
https://youtu.be/oFokpHbdzbA

And a vid from Lewis in his 1000kg 280hp E30 trying to keep with the MR
https://youtu.be/dGODbIzm2j0

Home on the Tuesday night 780 Miles completed

Hug from my Lil girl with the cup
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Wednesday we ordered the new clutch. I have new rear main seal, just in case, i couldn't stretch to lightened flywheel this time. Also got some RTV to reseal the Sump again
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I just need to await the new pressure plate, touch and go if it will get here before Castle Combe TD and Blyton Sprint. Ill just nurse the clutch if I need too.

Errr that's all for now, thanks for reading!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: thetyrant on May 18, 2021, 08:09

Good work :D what sealant did you get for the sump ? some are lot better than others for this job and Dirko grey is what ive used after recommendation on here never leaked :D

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: 1979scotte on May 18, 2021, 10:19

Great Post

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 10:39

Quote from: thetyrant on May 18, 2021, 08:09Good work :D what sealant did you get for the sump ? some are lot better than others for this job and Dirko grey is what ive used after recommendation on here never leaked :D

It came with hymo blue (I think) I wasn't that happy when it went on TBH , I probably did something wrong.
I got the stuff I had before from Fensport now, I the picture with the clutch box.
Not sure what it is, but worked well before, so I am going to use that

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: AJRFulton on May 18, 2021, 10:45

A 1.37 around Croft in a 2ZZ is a bloody good time.

Only time I was there (just after it was resurfaced) sunny day, and the qualifying lap time in our class was a 1.38 - they'll have a slightly lower power to weight ratio (170 bhp/tonne with car AND driver, so about 180bhp/t car only) - but the fastest time was a guy in who is an ARDS instructor local to the track. My best time was about a 1.40, but I only have about 20 laps experience of the track.

The class above were doing 1.35's, but your 2ZZ would be nearish the bottom of the power to weight ratio for that class. (225bhp/t for car+driver)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:01

What times were you getting at the slightly different layout of Blyton above? Just wondering if I'd be competitive enough in the Javelin sprint series. Managed a 1:13.5 at the old layout on a cold, greasy day with fully worn AR1's. Reckon I could push a 1:11 at the new layout with new tyres and decent conditions.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 11:31

Quote from: AJRFulton on May 18, 2021, 10:45A 1.37 around Croft in a 2ZZ is a bloody good time.

Only time I was there (just after it was resurfaced) sunny day, and the qualifying lap time in our class was a 1.38 - they'll have a slightly lower power to weight ratio (170 bhp/tonne with car AND driver, so about 180bhp/t car only) - but the fastest time was a guy in who is an ARDS instructor local to the track. My best time was about a 1.40, but I only have about 20 laps experience of the track.

The class above were doing 1.35's, but your 2ZZ would be nearish the bottom of the power to weight ratio for that class. (225bhp/t for car+driver)

Happy with that then :) this though is from a standing start, so not sure what a flying lap would be

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 11:32

Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:01What times were you getting at the slightly different layout of Blyton above? Just wondering if I'd be competitive enough in the Javelin sprint series. Managed a 1:13.5 at the old layout on a cold, greasy day with fully worn AR1's. Reckon I could push a 1:11 at the new layout with new tyres and decent conditions.

Not sure TBH i haven't timed it, and don't tend to on track days, also running with extra passenger and seat..
Ill let you know on 13th June.
But like said these are not flying laps, these are standing starts to hard to gauge

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: AJRFulton on May 18, 2021, 11:42

Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 11:31
Quote from: AJRFulton on May 18, 2021, 10:45A 1.37 around Croft in a 2ZZ is a bloody good time.

Only time I was there (just after it was resurfaced) sunny day, and the qualifying lap time in our class was a 1.38 - they'll have a slightly lower power to weight ratio (170 bhp/tonne with car AND driver, so about 180bhp/t car only) - but the fastest time was a guy in who is an ARDS instructor local to the track. My best time was about a 1.40, but I only have about 20 laps experience of the track.

The class above were doing 1.35's, but your 2ZZ would be nearish the bottom of the power to weight ratio for that class. (225bhp/t for car+driver)

Happy with that then :) this though is from a standing start, so not sure what a flying lap would be

Is that running the full track start line to start line from a standing start, presumably cold tyres/brakes too?

I'm guessing not as that now seems 3-4 seconds too fast, that 1.38 was set on warm brakes + tyres and in a 15 minute session. On a full flying lap, with hot brakes and tyres a 1.37 would be an very good lap so from a standing start....

If it is full track, kudos to you as that is a fantastic time around Croft.

I like Croft a lot as a track, well the first 90% of it - the complex at the end ruins the flow a bit.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:44

Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 11:32
Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:01What times were you getting at the slightly different layout of Blyton above? Just wondering if I'd be competitive enough in the Javelin sprint series. Managed a 1:13.5 at the old layout on a cold, greasy day with fully worn AR1's. Reckon I could push a 1:11 at the new layout with new tyres and decent conditions.

Not sure TBH i haven't timed it, and don't tend to on track days, also running with extra passenger and seat..
Ill let you know on 13th June.
But like said these are not flying laps, these are standing starts to hard to gauge

I'll jump on the Three Sisters one in August as its only 15 minutes away from me, and see how I get on in J11.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 13:13

Quote from: AJRFulton on May 18, 2021, 11:42
Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 11:31
Quote from: AJRFulton on May 18, 2021, 10:45A 1.37 around Croft in a 2ZZ is a bloody good time.

Only time I was there (just after it was resurfaced) sunny day, and the qualifying lap time in our class was a 1.38 - they'll have a slightly lower power to weight ratio (170 bhp/tonne with car AND driver, so about 180bhp/t car only) - but the fastest time was a guy in who is an ARDS instructor local to the track. My best time was about a 1.40, but I only have about 20 laps experience of the track.

The class above were doing 1.35's, but your 2ZZ would be nearish the bottom of the power to weight ratio for that class. (225bhp/t for car+driver)

Happy with that then :) this though is from a standing start, so not sure what a flying lap would be

Is that running the full track start line to start line from a standing start, presumably cold tyres/brakes too?

I'm guessing not as that now seems 3-4 seconds too fast, that 1.38 was set on warm brakes + tyres and in a 15 minute session. On a full flying lap, with hot brakes and tyres a 1.37 would be an very good lap so from a standing start....

If it is full track, kudos to you as that is a fantastic time around Croft.

I like Croft a lot as a track, well the first 90% of it - the complex at the end ruins the flow a bit.

Cold tyres Cold brakes.
Standing start, starting from start line and finishing just after the Pit entrance (theres youtube vid above, you'll see the start and finish

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 13:13

Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:44
Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 11:32
Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:01What times were you getting at the slightly different layout of Blyton above? Just wondering if I'd be competitive enough in the Javelin sprint series. Managed a 1:13.5 at the old layout on a cold, greasy day with fully worn AR1's. Reckon I could push a 1:11 at the new layout with new tyres and decent conditions.

Not sure TBH i haven't timed it, and don't tend to on track days, also running with extra passenger and seat..
Ill let you know on 13th June.
But like said these are not flying laps, these are standing starts to hard to gauge

I'll jump on the Three Sisters one in August as its only 15 minutes away from me, and see how I get on in J11.

Awesome do it! I'll see you there

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 13:15

Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 13:13
Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:44
Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 11:32
Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:01What times were you getting at the slightly different layout of Blyton above? Just wondering if I'd be competitive enough in the Javelin sprint series. Managed a 1:13.5 at the old layout on a cold, greasy day with fully worn AR1's. Reckon I could push a 1:11 at the new layout with new tyres and decent conditions.

Not sure TBH i haven't timed it, and don't tend to on track days, also running with extra passenger and seat..
Ill let you know on 13th June.
But like said these are not flying laps, these are standing starts to hard to gauge

I'll jump on the Three Sisters one in August as its only 15 minutes away from me, and see how I get on in J11.

Awesome do it! I'll see you there

You doing both days at Three Sisters?

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: AJRFulton on May 18, 2021, 15:12

Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 13:13
Quote from: AJRFulton on May 18, 2021, 11:42
Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 11:31
Quote from: AJRFulton on May 18, 2021, 10:45A 1.37 around Croft in a 2ZZ is a bloody good time.

Only time I was there (just after it was resurfaced) sunny day, and the qualifying lap time in our class was a 1.38 - they'll have a slightly lower power to weight ratio (170 bhp/tonne with car AND driver, so about 180bhp/t car only) - but the fastest time was a guy in who is an ARDS instructor local to the track. My best time was about a 1.40, but I only have about 20 laps experience of the track.

The class above were doing 1.35's, but your 2ZZ would be nearish the bottom of the power to weight ratio for that class. (225bhp/t for car+driver)

Happy with that then :) this though is from a standing start, so not sure what a flying lap would be

Is that running the full track start line to start line from a standing start, presumably cold tyres/brakes too?

I'm guessing not as that now seems 3-4 seconds too fast, that 1.38 was set on warm brakes + tyres and in a 15 minute session. On a full flying lap, with hot brakes and tyres a 1.37 would be an very good lap so from a standing start....

If it is full track, kudos to you as that is a fantastic time around Croft.

I like Croft a lot as a track, well the first 90% of it - the complex at the end ruins the flow a bit.

Cold tyres Cold brakes.
Standing start, starting from start line and finishing just after the Pit entrance (theres youtube vid above, you'll see the start and finish

That explains that - if the tracks shortened by 150-200m that will be 4-5 seconds accounted for.

On cold tires and brakes that is a good time regardless.

I found the final complex hard to master at Croft, I never quite managed it.

Hawthorn also killed my original 2ZZGE engine with oil starvation problems.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 17:05

Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 13:15
Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 13:13
Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:44
Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 11:32
Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:01What times were you getting at the slightly different layout of Blyton above? Just wondering if I'd be competitive enough in the Javelin sprint series. Managed a 1:13.5 at the old layout on a cold, greasy day with fully worn AR1's. Reckon I could push a 1:11 at the new layout with new tyres and decent conditions.

Not sure TBH i haven't timed it, and don't tend to on track days, also running with extra passenger and seat..
Ill let you know on 13th June.
But like said these are not flying laps, these are standing starts to hard to gauge

I'll jump on the Three Sisters one in August as its only 15 minutes away from me, and see how I get on in J11.

Awesome do it! I'll see you there

You doing both days at Three Sisters?

I am indeed. Bit far to go for one day on a go kart track. Didn't want to do it but want the championship points .

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: thetyrant on May 18, 2021, 18:03

I will prob do 3sisters as well so be good to get at least 3 roadsters out there :) i best not leave it too late booking as i missed croft due to dawdling!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: 1979scotte on May 18, 2021, 21:20

Quote from: thetyrant on May 18, 2021, 18:03I will prob do 3sisters as well so be good to get at least 3 roadsters out there :) i best not leave it too late booking as i missed croft due to dawdling!

Have you done it yet?

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: thetyrant on May 19, 2021, 07:43

Quote from: 1979scotte on May 18, 2021, 21:20
Quote from: thetyrant on May 18, 2021, 18:03I will prob do 3sisters as well so be good to get at least 3 roadsters out there :) i best not leave it too late booking as i missed croft due to dawdling!

Have you done it yet?

Nope will do on payday :D

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: puma2 on May 19, 2021, 08:31

:) well what fun and enjoyment with a few frustrations as with any car. :)
brilliant write up :)

keep the fun coming and keep us posted on all your play time fun :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: 1979scotte on May 20, 2021, 09:16

Quote from: 1979scotte on May 18, 2021, 21:20
Quote from: thetyrant on May 18, 2021, 18:03I will prob do 3sisters as well so be good to get at least 3 roadsters out there :) i best not leave it too late booking as i missed croft due to dawdling!

Have you done it yet?

What about now?

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: thetyrant on May 20, 2021, 09:55

Quote from: 1979scotte on May 20, 2021, 09:16Have you done it yet?

What about now?

Stop spamming Petes thread!

End of month when paid I will book 3sisters sprint, spent too much this month already on car stuff :o

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on May 20, 2021, 12:13

Quote from: thetyrant on May 20, 2021, 09:55
Quote from: 1979scotte on May 20, 2021, 09:16Have you done it yet?

What about now?

Stop spamming Petes thread!

End of month when paid I will book 3sisters sprint, spent too much this month already on car stuff :o

Be sold out by then...

done it yet ? :) :) :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: 1979scotte on May 20, 2021, 12:33

Quote from: thetyrant on May 20, 2021, 09:55
Quote from: 1979scotte on May 20, 2021, 09:16Have you done it yet?

What about now?

Stop spamming Petes thread!

End of month when paid I will book 3sisters sprint, spent too much this month already on car stuff :o

I don't think Pete minds too much

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on May 20, 2021, 12:34

@thetyrant what day you booking, or you doing both? You entering in J11 too?

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: thetyrant on May 20, 2021, 15:02

Quote from: JB21 on May 20, 2021, 12:34@thetyrant what day you booking, or you doing both? You entering in J11 too?

Im thinking Saturday will work best for me but not set in stone, dont think i could do 2 days back to back there im too old for all that arm twiddling :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on May 20, 2021, 17:04

Quote from: thetyrant on May 20, 2021, 15:02
Quote from: JB21 on May 20, 2021, 12:34@thetyrant what day you booking, or you doing both? You entering in J11 too?

Im thinking Saturday will work best for me but not set in stone, dont think i could do 2 days back to back there im too old for all that arm twiddling :)

I'll just be doing the Saturday, need a day to recover as I'm also to old.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on May 21, 2021, 08:03

Well i look forward to seeing you there.
the toyota sprint we try to get all the toyotas parked together :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on June 18, 2021, 01:10

Another little update for you

Had a trackday booked with Ben at Castle Combe

The only thing I done before then was change the sump gasket again.. but with that sorted off I went

Was a great weekend, but no real photos.. so here is a video from the day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA5SIABmFe0

The trackday was the Monday, Blyton was the following ~Sunday, I needed to get the clutch changed & work full time & my daughters Bday .. I wanted it done!

When home dropped the gearbox out on my own.. that was fun!!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51254749019_ca25c30fa0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m6cZci)IMG_20210608_200001 (https://flic.kr/p/2m6cZci) by Pete Mason (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152483884@N07/), on Flickr

Getting it back in on my own, but clutch changed, felt great!
As a reminder. here it is
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Nicely sprung, I wanted it bedded in before launching
So Friday afternoon i managed 140 miles of driving
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Saturday morning before l loaded up i got the Geo redone
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The 4 hour trip up was completely uneventful, and no traffic
Got unloaded, with the Fensport Yaris next to me
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Makes my car look tiny

on the other side was Phil's awesome MK1 turbo MR2
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The day didn't start well, had a massive lock up into the first corner
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Some good pics of the day
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Getting Air
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I managed to Pip Aaron to 1st place by just over a second, he was having issues all day, but i know he is going to be right on my tail at three sister (if not infront, but lets hope not )

I managed a 1.12.2 there was more time to be had, but it was the fastest timed lap I have ever had around Blyton, and it was quicker than last time the RX8 went round :)

Here is the Vid: -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amWl9V56dA8

Next up on the 1st I have another track day at Blyton.

I have a few ideas to do, Flat floor, splitter, lets see how that goes

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on June 18, 2021, 10:28

I can concur pulling/re-fitting the C60 on your own is a PITA. Going well again, keep up the good work.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on June 18, 2021, 12:07

Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:44
Quote from: pistol pete on May 18, 2021, 11:32
Quote from: JB21 on May 18, 2021, 11:01What times were you getting at the slightly different layout of Blyton above? Just wondering if I'd be competitive enough in the Javelin sprint series. Managed a 1:13.5 at the old layout on a cold, greasy day with fully worn AR1's. Reckon I could push a 1:11 at the new layout with new tyres and decent conditions.

Not sure TBH i haven't timed it, and don't tend to on track days, also running with extra passenger and seat..
Ill let you know on 13th June.
But like said these are not flying laps, these are standing starts to hard to gauge

I'll jump on the Three Sisters one in August as its only 15 minutes away from me, and see how I get on in J11.

Just booked onto Saturday 7th August at 3S in J11, my mate has booked on J10 in his EP3. Not registered for the championship though, just a taster really.

3 x MR2 2ZZ's in J11 now?

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: thetyrant on June 18, 2021, 13:00

Just booked 7th August at 3S as well....J12 for me but be good to see other roadsters out there :D

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: JB21 on June 18, 2021, 13:59

Quote from: thetyrant on June 18, 2021, 13:00Just booked 7th August at 3S as well....J12 for me but be good to see other roadsters out there :D

I was going to enter J12 given mine is much more road spec than the other MR2's in J11, which look like full on race cars, plus I think they're tuned, with aero and serious weight removal etc but had to run with the other 2zz's just as a benchmark more than anything.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on June 18, 2021, 15:24

Top work guys. Be good to see other mr2s out there!!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on July 2, 2021, 13:15

Got home last night to find new delivery for race car parts.
a brand new still in wrapping TRD front strut brace....

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on August 2, 2021, 19:20

Since this was last out, all i have done is fit the TRD brace, I have not even started it!.
we are out racing at three sisters Kart circuit Wigan both days this weekend
Spectator are now allowed if anyone wants to say hi

I better make sure its all okay tomorrow :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on August 11, 2021, 12:18

couple from a very damp three sisters

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Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on October 1, 2021, 01:17

As usual this will be one of my badly written cobbled together updates with lots of pictures :)

there are a variety of cars this time.. but it is me so you expect that

So last up we saw I had done well at Blyton
First up was a little bit of work on the road MK3..
started off like this
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but needed a few jobs.
These consisted of
Full valet including spending 2 hours on the roof, de-fogging the headlights
BC coilovers
Remove the TTE style bar (i don't like it)
Braided brake lines
Full alignment
new SP alloys.

As promised. Pictures for you
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Came up well
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I got a bit bored not having a quicker daily car.. and saw this cheap up the road, so bought this, kept for two weeks for a bit of fun and then sold it :) and yes it was a manual t5
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I then when up to Phils and spent a weekend like this, changing a clutch

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The home made engine rain cover out of ally had broken, so i mad ea new one, and one for Dave Rowe who was having plenty of rain issues with his MR2 as well
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My Wife's old mini, which due to illness she was unable to drive anymore, it was sold over to Phil as a project, but Phil purchased the MR2 turbo.
He offered it back to us, still my wife couldn't drive it, but Daisy is getting to the age where she has really got into cars recently.
So she asked if she could buy it for me and her ot work on together and for her to learn on.
So here it is
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Stripping it down for paint
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Also our best friend Jackie (who actually owns the silver MR2) purchased a new daily. I very much like this
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Back to racecar. Not much prep was needed for a full weekend at Three Sisters Raceway (Kart circuit)
So I gave it a wash
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What should be a 5 hour journey, turned to a 11 hour nightmare.. but i arrived
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It was Wet. So Si let us use his van as cover
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(this is Aaron & his missus who is my main competition)

Very Wet!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHy-aobs58g

Here is Racecat showing how wet it was
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc0nNJZWozg

unfortunately racecat had some issues. which after much playing about, Ben had enough, its not been sold and he has a new racecar :)
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The day wet well for me
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Managed to get a couple of Pics is Aarons MR2
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Very similar but very different
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I was wet
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For the evening we went Karting. in that weather.. It was the most fun!!!! it was so sketchy, but I have not laughed so much in a very long time!!
first race I started 12th, worked my way up finished 3rd

then second race they done reverse grid, so started 19th, got up to 2nd then was spun out, down to last, managed to work my way back up through the pack, Also managed 2nd fastest lap time behind an ex-prokarter, so very happy
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Not much to say about the Sunday race day.
It started wet again, then drying. the run after lunch i was 2nd overall in the Toyota sprint series and 4th overall in the who event. But it didn't last, it soon dried up a bit more and others found more time
I still got class win for both series (I had never wanted it to rain as much as i did that day!)
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Here is video from Three sisters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wIky8ZOUzU

As soon as i got home was back on the road again for family holiday to Derbyshire
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me and daisy went to the British motorshow, where she found many cars she had wanted to see for a long time. One was a z28 Camaro which we went out for a ride in
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she loved that car. Daisy has 3 bucket list cars, a 67 impalla, classic beetle and her favorite a dodge Hellcat. so very excited to see one for the first time
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We also went over to my mates bunker where she got to have a drive of a few bits (got to make memories)
MR2
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FN type R
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Not bad first 2 cars to drive

I then got sidetracked by painting the house
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Tow car Landy we have had 2 years now, we still think its brilliant so time to give it some love
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cleans up so well for 159K miles, It had its MOT and flew through
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nice place to sit when towing for many hours
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Again back to the race car :) (I get side tracked easy, I am sure if i wasn't leading championship all this time would have been spent improving the MR2)
So want to do a bit of work on the Aero of the car.
I have two 8x4 sheets of ally to make a flat floor with, but first off is making some way for the air to get out of the radiator
so I started playing and this is where it led me
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It has been taken out for now as is still work in progress, mainly for over winter

I also found someone purchased a mk3 at work. not sure who yet.. but parking rules apply
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Next up was a Friday track day at Anglesey and Raceday Saturday
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6 hours later with no traffic Arrived!
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I don't have any pictures of being there as it was all a little bit of a disaster.
In the morning on 3rd lap the car started blowing blue smoke badly..
I went into the pits, seemed to clear, checked all levels, all was okay
Did a couple more stints in the morning and it was okay
Then on the second stint, as soon as it went into lift it felt like a misfire, limped it back round, and the bottom end had let go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGrzQfdVWXo

So It was a long journey home that night missed the raceday at Anglesey. time for a new Engine!!
A chat with Andy and Stacey at J-Spec i soon had one on its was as next day delivery
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As said I get distracted easy.
Kels little KIA went back to KIA, which the chip shortage, they offered us more than what we bought it for, with kels issues she wanted and auto daily, so is now in the Landy.. Which meant i went looking for a new daily for me (landy was my main daily)
Got myself back in a turbo hot hatch.. its a lotta fun
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Done some preventative work on it so i could use it before starting on the MR2 engine swap
Cam follower, HPFP, Sump pick up, full service, Ram air induction and a Miltek cat back as the old one was rotted with a hole in it
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Next up with Cadwell fast approaching it was time to start engine swap on the MR2
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I'm organized honest :)

A few hours later
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Progress has been slow, I have been on nights so when i am not too tired i have jumped on it.
Stripped the donor engine down
none of this was needed
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The clutch on the donor was toast!
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Engine back in
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That is pretty much it.
I have the suspension back on with new drive shaft seals and drive shafts in.
Hopefully today (Friday) when i get up, ill get it back up and running again, with an alignment next week,
Then its Cadwell Trackday Sat with raceday Sunday..
Fingers crossed all goes well

That's it for now.. that was a heavy one, not much about the MR2 this tie, but life happens... Over winter will be Aero work.

Oct 27th I'm at Brands taking Daisy round for her first time being out on track (passenger) its my birthday so its gonna be a good day!

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: Chilli Girl on October 1, 2021, 08:00

Great write ups Pete, I enjoy reading and seeing your pics, thank you. ;D

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: puma2 on October 1, 2021, 08:12

:) yes defiantly great write up and love the pictures as well :)
how you fit in work as well i don't no :)) :))

i love how chop and change cars and give them all a bit of love even if you move on soon :)

keep the distraction going and you must have some tool kit and hand on experience to keep you entertained :) :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint Car
Post by: pistol pete on October 1, 2021, 18:22

Cheers.
I am an electrical engineer who works shift. So that help for time

I'm a lot better with cars than I used to be. Other than the Volvo . The Leon's the first car I've bought in a couple years.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: pistol pete on March 27, 2022, 11:46

How do.
No update for a long time!! Sorry

Firstly We wont the class championship at Cadwell end of last year so very pleased.. car was fantastic all year (except for needing a new engine of course)
Since then it got tucked away in a friends garage and haven't seen it since.

Main reason, I can't afford track prices and i really cannot afford the cost of the series now, It was £90 an event when i started with several down south. They are all north , the closest being blyton which is 5 hours away and event range from £150 to £270 and for 6 laps i just cannot justify that any more :(

So i haven't even gone to see the car for "prep".. going from that i now have several things i want to do on the house and many things i want to go and do with my daughter (one being going round Scotland)

In October i got a new family car which i have been playing with (didn't get on with the volvo)
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Done a few bits to it, really nice car..

and here is a picture of our newest cat (9 months old) being an idiot
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So rather than let an awesome car just sit there doing nothing, i have put too much into it, so for now, its getting converted back into a road and use it!

I have to take the cage out as i want the wife to drive it, and she can't really use harnesses, and as a daily itll be a pain.
Exterior will stay the same and underpinings, but inside will go comfy
So first off is to strip it, luckily my daughter is at an age she wants to be involved and learn so we we had a great day of fun
Trailer got sold
roof offs
Seat outs
Dash out
Cage out

the silver one is going to be broken and used as a parts car to get the race car back to road spec
Pics for your enjoyment

Home
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Next to the donor car
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Roof off
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my helper
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enjoying the sun
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Ill keep you updated on how we get on

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: shnazzle on March 27, 2022, 12:01

Ah one of our favourite cars ever. The mk2 Leon. We've had 3.
57 plate FR petrol DSG, 11 plate CR170 FR remapped to 210hp and a stupid amount of torque, and a bright yellow 10 plate CupraR.
Very similar mods to yourself always. Front (TripleR) lip, black grille, black mirrors, black roof.

One thing to do is to turn up the XDS in VCDS. You go through brakes quicker but it does wonders for handling.
And a set of KWv3 coilies are amazing on the Leon

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: pistol pete on March 27, 2022, 13:31

Quote from: shnazzle on March 27, 2022, 12:01Ah one of our favourite cars ever. The mk2 Leon. We've had 3.
57 plate FR petrol DSG, 11 plate CR170 FR remapped to 210hp and a stupid amount of torque, and a bright yellow 10 plate CupraR.
Very similar mods to yourself always. Front (TripleR) lip, black grille, black mirrors, black roof.

One thing to do is to turn up the XDS in VCDS. You go through brakes quicker but it does wonders for handling.
And a set of KWv3 coilies are amazing on the Leon

Yeah I really like it
2.0tfsi.
Ram air
3inch downpipe sports cat
Miltek
Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks. Made a big difference

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: pistol pete on August 4, 2022, 06:55

I really need to do an update.
But the 2zz in on the road and amazing, i love driving it

It is great to be able to drive it for more than 6 laps a month :).
So i had a road trip around the south - mid uk to see friends/let them have a go.
Here are a couple of pics of where it is at the moment, i will sort out the pictures and update soon :)
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I have also been round Scotland in the scirocco so got some great photos from that

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: puma2 on August 4, 2022, 07:52

:) I love the fun you and effort you put into all your cars :)
what do you do for work if your happy to say :)
keep the it all going and keep the pictures comeing 8)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: pistol pete on August 4, 2022, 08:05

Quote from: puma2 on August 4, 2022, 07:52:) I love the fun you and effort you put into all your cars :)
what do you do for work if your happy to say :)
keep the it all going and keep the pictures comeing 8)

Thanks. yeah try to have all the funs 8) ;D ;D

I am an electrical maintenance/breakdown engineer for a fragrance/flavours factory

I never used to do the big jobs on my own cars (i used to service them etc), until i was about 25 (few years back now) when I though, I'm an engineer, well if someone can take it apart, then I can.. have been doing my own work on cars ever since

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: puma2 on August 4, 2022, 08:12

:) i was going to ask if self taught.
well you definitely got the skills for playing with cars :)
love your house and the drive away around it so you can cars all day :)

now all i need is to pop around, leave my 2 with you and pick it back in week with it being better condition than when i left it with you :)) :)) :))

now where do you live O:-)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: pistol pete on August 4, 2022, 12:24

Quote from: puma2 on August 4, 2022, 08:12:) i was going to ask if self taught.
well you definitely got the skills for playing with cars :)
love your house and the drive away around it so you can cars all day :)

now all i need is to pop around, leave my 2 with you and pick it back in week with it being better condition than when i left it with you :)) :)) :))

now where do you live O:-)

Ha ha i have done that for a few mr2 mates :)
One i help look after is actually up in mansfield.(mk2 turbo and a mk1 with a 3sgte). long ol trek from kent. but its always a good laugh weekend with mates

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: pistol pete on September 7, 2022, 19:41

Well i suppose di had better update this.
sorry its been a while, i haven't done a great deal to the car except use it, i do seem to have many photos, so apologies

1st off, I love it on the road. I love everytime I drive it, and each thing i do is just making it that little bit better

So where we left off, the cage was coming out and i was driving a Leon every day

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Got the leon looking exactly how i wanted..

I then started driving the MR2 everyday, never touched the leon (it was more uneconomical than the mr2). so i sold it :)

Because the MR was going back on the road, and i wanted others to drive it, i did not want to run harness and bucket seats. I wanted some "fast road" type seats, but budget etc i was just going to stick the old red edition seats back in.
The corbeau's were up for sale, and i had a guy contact me who wanted some bucket seats in his mr2, wanted to know if i wanted to swap for a set of Recaros SR2's in immaculate condition, which had mk3 mr2 runners and brackets already fitted.
Couldn't really say no to that, especially when i find out the car was at my mates garage JDT tuning, about 5 miles from me. The guy worked a lot so i just popped up there and swapped them over for him.
while there i redone all his harness properly for him

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a quick test fit of the new seats in mine

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I was very happy

We then went off on holiday, which included a stop off at haynes motor museum. I still love a viper

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Of course the MK1 shot
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when home it became to go all out, stipping down the silver one, to make way for putting all the parts into the 2zz

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I had to chop out the old cage mounts before i could start re-installing the interior, seats wouldn't go back with mounts there, and roof wouldn't lower if i left them in

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All got a coat of paint for protection

starting to come back together

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Roof back on, no more hard top. I doubt i'll ever put it back on, i use the soft top all the time

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All back together and read for the road
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the stock steering wheel is badly worn, so i have stuck with the Kode one for now and will address this later. It does need changing as it is too small to see all of the dials (was ok with the super low race seat), but now i cannot see over 30mph or 4k rpm

First time out was to go get fuel, this was during the fuel shortage, so the only place to get fuel was super expensive motorway service station
You will notice at this point the originally black/bronze wheels are back on. I have fitted the only road tyres that come in this size. the new Toyo TR1's defo not my first choice, but the only one available in 225/50/15, i have driven a lot of miles on these now in all conditions and they are a huge step up from the previous t1r's

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on the front bumper I still had to the tow hook (and i did not have the bumper cover if i removed it)
After hitting my shin on it too many times, i decided to do something about it
I go the spare tow hook from the silver one, tapped in out to m12 coarse thread and fitted with tow strap and high tensile bold, then the whole thing got threaded into the car
not to everyones cup of tea, but i like it

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car park shot

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even using the drinks holder, this was a really good milkshake

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since started to then tidy up the body work. especially as i had a show coming up with the MR2DC

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Dish

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first long drive out was to the show in Eastbourne with Daisy, about an hour half from me, this is firsts long road run since i built the car, and it was faultless, but i knew it would be as by now i am actually using the car every day for work
I found the seats really comfy, the 6 paddle clutch works reasonably well on the road, the suspension on full soft works and the toyo's seems to handle most conditions with the softer sidewall helps

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it was a small Classic show, but the car still got a lot of attention

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I am not great at words as some people are with the updates, so i tend to just add a few notes next to the pictures :), but if you want any more Info on anything particular, please ask
Continuing from the last post

Next up for May school holidays me and Daisy went to Scotland as a driving holiday covering 1798 miles in 8 days
Starting from south coast , Edinburgh, Inverness, Ullapool, Thurso, Loch ness, South Coast.

I could do a huge write up on that holiday alone, but i won't, just know It's amazing. you need to go, pictures do not do it justice. this is the second time I have gone, I will be going back.
We went in Jackie's Scirocco, and it was the perfect car for the trip, comfy and quiet on the long motorway journeys, and a hoon when I wanted it to be
I almost took the MR2, but I believed the coolant was a playing, so i even changed the Rad, but after a got back from holiday i turned out it was all fine, i was just being paranoid, also the extra room in the scirocco was much welcome'd
Couple of pics from the trip

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Yes it was amazing, and Yes go do it! Next year me and Daisy are going to America after she finishes her GSCE's

so back home, i was excited to see my MR2 again

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At a local car meet a giant American tank parked up next to me, the MR2 looked tiny

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For Daisy's Birthday we went to American Speed fest. There were plenty of her dream cars floating around (HellCat)
One was on sporting bears, where you pay to charity to go out for a ride, so we went in a tweaked one running around 940hp and no silences. It was a beast

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for some time after that I just carried on driving the MR2 everyday with no issues, and enjoyed every moment!

The looks of the car were not starting to annoy me. I want it to keep its "trackcar" look and some of its battle scars as it is part of the car's history, but some bits were annoying me. The front arches didn't sit right and made the front wheel looked tucked far to much, the engine lid had loads of dents from where me and Ben removed the original TTE spoiler badly and the front wing being a different colour. The rear arch needs replacing due to rust and laquer peel, but finding one seems to be pretty hard.

First to sort was the front arch
here you can see the issue, not a good finish at all, fine on track but annoying me daily now

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Mocked up where I wanted them to sit,
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I was pleased with the fit and look, the wheel fitment looked a lot better. I went ahead a done both fronts
With moving the arches, changing engine lid, front wing the decals had to come off otherwise I would have some panels with, some without. I also wanted the original side skirts back on the car, so have fitted them back up too

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due to the rising costs of fuel, we had bought kel a blue motion golf, I also fancied something eco for battering to and from work (40 mile a day), and no use towing we let Landy go
This was a sad day

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I picked myself up a TdiE (1,9) a3, same car as kels just a different frock which returns some pretty amazing MPG to just go to work and back. a lot of car for £2500
This then leaves the MR2 to basically do everything else,. It still gets used every single day

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I wanted to finish getting the silver MR2 stripped down, as I had someone after the gearbox (this fell through and I still have it)
It was going to scrap, but something has happened means i will be holding onto it for the metal....

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Back to the 2zz. The ECU had been left unprotected because i had needed access to it
One of those issues was a very bad idle and terrible cold start since fitting the new engine
Luckily RRR engineering are able to connect to the car via my laptop and the magic of the internet. They then found the cam sensor was noisy, a filter was adding in the ECU program which sorted the idle. The cold start they added some fuel, this is because it is a different engine since the last time it was mapped (I do need to get it on the rollers at some point, but it is a closed loop fueling so adjusts as required)
With this al sorted I decided to protect the ECU and wiring, that way i could use the huge luggage area again
Simple but effective

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Foxy also kept getting hit and moving about the car, so his harness (cable ties) was refitted and the ECU data logger was homed

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next up was the steering wheel, i was getting annoyed with the airbag light being on, not being able to see the temp/oil/rev counter.
Here is the very sorry looking Red edition

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This then got sent off to Brother Custom Steering Wheels..

Due to lockdown and life. It had been too long since i had seen my friends, I also wanted to do a decent road trip in the MR2. All my good friends have come from the MR2 works and racing. First stop was Wallingford to see Ben. It had been far too long, him being a full time Dad now he is a busy man, but it is well worth it, the boys are amazing and looking forward to seeing the grow! Ben also had a little drive in the 2zz
We went out in "our" mainly Bens new track car. as the RX8 had at long last died.
So we went playing round Abingdon in this

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It's called the OMG also known as "the wrong Honda"

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Amazing couple of days and great to catch up. Next up was up to Mansfield to Phil (Magic Beans)

On the way i had to stop for a quick apple juice at Caffeine and Machine

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At Phils, we done many works on his cars, One was collecting the wheels for his 1.5 and getting the SW20 back together

A happy Phil, seems to be very excited to be holding a Yankee candle :) :)
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Beastie Mk1.5
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I let Phil drive the 2zz, he had been in it on track as a passenger. I never used to let anyone drive my cars, but i love this car so much i want others to enjoy and see why i love it.. I believe he did love it

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I am sure Phil's pictures are better but a few from our drive out

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You will spot here a guy chatting to Phil about his car (guy was parked up in a zafira GSi). Phil witnessed first hand the hate (seems like a strong word) my car gets most places it goes. It isn't from it's looks, its from it being a mk3 mr2.. "oh yeah I hate them, the look gauky, its too slow, doesn't drive well." You wouldn't believe how much I get this. The guy with a gsi just told Phil he loved his mk1 but the mk3 is just S**t
Luckily I love my car and just do not care, and it is there loss the mk3 is a brilliant little car

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Adrienne's go next (Phil's missus) this gave me a chance to see the car being driven from the outside (first time), I really love the way it looks on the road, so different from everything else

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A happy Phil in the MK1

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Next up was down to Cambridge to see Andy (old Fensport mechanic and a good friend) with his 2zz powered Yaris which is a hoot!, and his 400hp celica GT4

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And finally, for you long term IMOC'ers stopped to see Chr15py and Chizzle

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Home after that, the MR2 was faultless again except for my ally engine cover snapped causing it to rattle, so that got removed

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made a new one out of stainless and painted black, this has to be fitted otherwise the rain falls onto the coils and knackers them pretty quickly, i will find a better solution one day

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Looking at them pics, reminds me the other bits i did, I removed the lithium battery and refitted a battery in the original location, the Ram air fits nicely behind it, Also had to refit rear numberplate lights

I have now started stripping down my daughters mini ready for Paint

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The scirocco had been running badly, at a cost of 600£ to get it carbon cleaned i did it my self. Everyone who says VW are hard to work on have never worked on a MR2
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Went for a very early Kent run with the Pistonheads guys, this was a lot of fun and the MR2 did very well

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A large pallet arrived from J-Spec, Front wing, engine lid, front head light a couple other small tidy up bits, there was also a new rear quarter, send to see if it was better than mu current one. It wasn't unfortunately so hunt continues

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Random pic with my brother softtop TT.

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Time to do some more bodywork tidying
Ben had bought me for my birthday last year my old rear wing. If you look back through this thread, you will see it started on my yellow mk3. I thought it went in the end with the RX8, but ben being the darling he is went and purchased it back off the guy! very pleased to get rid of the dodgy badly fitted ebay wing
Carbon wing fitted to new engine lid, the hard top catches removed, and a coat of lacquer on the rear quarter to stop it peeling any worse
you can see from the last picture how well used the car is

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Lastly is the front wing and head light, it is still a little bent behind there, but it all goes back together okay, and cleaned up both headlights with some light sanding (1000grit the 3000 grit) and then polish

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Pleased with how its looking now, i went to the Hazard morning meet Sunday, this Sunday another classic show with the DC, then really looking forward to GOJapan, on the JDT stand, if you see me come say hi

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Got a call today that the steering wheel is finished, should be with me Friday, Hopefully can get it refitted before Sunday's show
Flat bottom, for added leg room
Alcantara top and bottom, with red stitching and red bad
Perforated leather and thumb grips on the side whole thing is thicker too. Cannot wait to get it on

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okay I think I am done now

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: pistol pete on September 7, 2022, 19:42

Oh.. No I am not :P

So.. On pistonheads, they have a "where is it now" thread, people wondering where their old cars are. I have had sooo many cars. but there is always one i keep looking up on the MOt history checker

You can see where this is going can't you

I kept looking for E39 NEX. My very first MR2 back in 2002. the one that started my love for MR2s led on to meeting a lot of life long friends, and shaped a lot of what was to come for me. Unfortunely the car has been off the road since 2014
So any hope of seeing it again was very small

Back in the day..

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that is my now wife walking in front of the car, me to the side, Steve kingsnorth's Super edition and Dave Price D:Class mK1

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I did a lot to that car and a lot of shows.
i had the wheels and tyres fitted
Arches done
Gearknob
Magnex exhuast
changed the whole interior from Blue to black.

So i put in said Pistonheads thread I would love to know where E39 NEX is.
Nothing for a very long time, never expected to hear anything. then one day Ben dropped me a screen shot. Someone had replied. "how much do you want it"
I replied, just asking where is it, condition etc. then nothing for a while, decided it must have just been an internet troll.
But then, he replied say he had purchased two to repair, and this was one of them. He was unsure how to work forums, and that was kinda it.

So i decided to go social media stalking. I eventually found him on a Friday evening and we got chasing on facebook messenger.
He had already started some repairs, and di not really want to sell it.

I believe i have this right, the way he acquired the cars was
He and a friend were into E39 M5's. His friend text him a pic of the E39NEX number plate. he replied saying, oh you are buying another m5. His friend replied saying, 2no there are two MR2's here i know you have been looking for some"
He went down found the cars and purchased them from an old boy who could no longer drive and had parked them up

Once home and repairs started, he did a search to see how much the E39 numberplate was worth, which then led him to my post asking where it is.

After many hours of chatting pictures etc, he could tell the car meant quite a bit to me and he did have two.
So a price was discussed, and agreed, for me to the find out he is in Durham, me in Kent. I no longer have a trailer. Luckily Shipley came to the rescue, by monday morning the car was on (a friends) drive way.

It got there just before me, the wife text to say it had arrived.
I admit now, i got quite emotional, i hadn't seen it for 20 years, It's my 40th this year, we said we would buy me a special car. I think this covers that!!

I am under no illusion, it needs a lot of work. A lot!!. It is being parked into Jackie's garage untill i have finished the mini.
It was amazing to see all the bits i had done still on it, worryingly the tyres have not been changed!
Some bits i hadn't done too. I was very pleased to see the gearknob still there. Even little bits like moving the alarm LED and Painting over surface rust under the bonnet..

Anyway.. here it is for now, tucked away in the garage until I finish off the mini (hopefully middle next year).. but I have it and that's all that matters
Cannot wait to start work on it

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Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: puma2 on September 8, 2022, 07:39

:) your love of cars comes through strongly with even more love for a 2 and rightly so 8)
your pictures and write ups are worth all the effort you put into it all.
I love how the car people you have meat are life friends now :)

the time with your daughter play cars is brilliant and later in life it will become very special to her 8)
the time you spend together and doing the spanners now are treasured moments and keep them comeing :)

i have no doughty you work hard jobs wise is worth it as your play time with the memories you are makeing its worth all the effort you put into your life 8) 8)

keep posting :)

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: pistol pete on September 8, 2022, 17:15

Thank you very much for the kind comments.
The mini is actually my daughters that she purchased with he own money.
we are doing it up together. which i think is just great time spent together.
My 40th this year we are back up to Scotland to ride the Fort william - Mallaig train (harry potter train)

this write up had been to long and needed updating.. took nearly 4 hours :). But its great on IMOC i have a thread from my yellow mk3 to now, its great reading back through

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: Topdownman on September 9, 2022, 16:54

Well, it took me nearly 4 hours to read all that!

Great news about the mk1, what a lucky find after all those years.

Title: Re: Pistol's Red Edition 2zz Sprint ~ now going road car!
Post by: pistol pete on September 10, 2022, 06:39

Quote from: Topdownman on September 9, 2022, 16:54Well, it took me nearly 4 hours to read all that!

Great news about the mk1, what a lucky find after all those years.

thanks. yeah it had been far too long since an update.. :)

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