Mid Night Car Special - Caution Wake Turbulence

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Chilli Girl

#50
January 23, 2021, 21:36
Well done for finding one, looking at it, it looks a very clean one, you may well end up keeping this one.  Glad you found one, they're great cars. ;D
Ex owners of Chilli red facelift 52 reg called Chilli, silver 55 reg called Foxy and blue pfl W reg MR-S called Sapphire. Now 2 less!

1979scotte

#51
January 23, 2021, 21:39
Japanese imports are usually very good unless they've already been here a while.

Glad you found something 
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Mariorcross

#52
January 23, 2021, 22:21
Apparently been imported since 2006. An amazing car even though I haven't seen what she can do yet but love the low down feeling in the seat and responsive steering wheel. Id love to keep it but on motorway that 6th gear is really needed. Doing my clutch research ATM. Very clean car though so fingers crossed nothing unexpected shows up. Looks like I'll be able to join the Ding day this year.

Ardent

#53
January 23, 2021, 22:41
Clutch wise. No need to look any further than LUK.
Surprised it needs one after so few miles though.

Regardless of history. I always suggest carrying out your own service.
Oil n filter, air filter, set of sparkies, maf clean and ecu re-set.
Any good quality 5/30 full synth oil will see you right. Your flavour of choice, stock is only semi, so over specing.
you only need 3.7 litres of oil with a filter change.

Mariorcross

#54
January 23, 2021, 22:52
@Ardent thanks for your reply. Should I get standard LUK or performance one? I hope she wasn't driven too hard to shorten the life.

On it with service but never heard of doing ECU reset, so thanks for the direction. I'll look into that also.

Joesson

#55
January 23, 2021, 23:04
Quote from: Mariorcross on January 23, 2021, 22:52@Ardent thanks for your reply. Should I get standard LUK or performance one? I hope she wasn't driven too hard to shorten the life.

On it with service but never heard of doing ECU reset, so thanks for the direction. I'll look into that also.
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Quote from: Mariorcross on January 23, 2021, 22:52@Ardent thanks for your reply. Should I get standard LUK or performance one? I hope she wasn't driven too hard to shorten the life.

On it with service but never heard of doing ECU reset, so thanks for the direction. I'll look into that also.

ECU reset is not High Tech. Just disconnect positive side of battery while you are changing the plugs, or draining the oil, reconnect and it will gradually reset according to your driving style.

Mariorcross

#56
January 23, 2021, 23:10
@Joesson thanks for that. Looks like I've shot two birds with one stone as my battery has been disconnected and is in my lounge hooked up to my CTEK automatic battery charger  ;D

Hammond

#57
January 23, 2021, 23:15
Nice work Mariorcross :) this is the motivation I need!
05' silver

Mariorcross

#58
January 23, 2021, 23:24
@Hammond this site and everyone's stories motivate me. By supporting each other we will keep our cars going on forever. I really can't wait for my first spirited drive.

Gaz mr-s

#59
January 24, 2021, 01:17
The clutch has most likely got worn from being slipped.  Unless the mileage in 2006 was innacurate...?   Any make of clutch will do. Fit a new release bearing.  They can handle a lot more than 138bhp.   Now's the time to fit a 6 speed.... Or fit 16" rears. Or both.

Mariorcross

#60
January 24, 2021, 04:08
That's why I want a facelift as I won't have to pay for 6 speed gearbox. I need to read the door label as my understanding MR-S didn't have an LSD fitted as standard, which again is another cost I won't have to incur buying a facelift UK version. This car is a stop gap to get me into the MR2 world. It's a lovely car though and I'm itching to drive it. I'll still keep an eye out for my "one".

Regarding alloys my plan is to find either forged or flow formed Front 8J +25 225/45-16 Rear 9.5J +35 255/40-17. Proving hard to find as I can't find a manufacturer that that does these sizes and when I do they are expensive. I will need to change the wheel hubs to accommodate these size wheels. This is a while down the road but if I find a deal I'll buy them and sit on them till I get my "one" as this car I'll keep standard.

1979scotte

#61
January 24, 2021, 05:58
I'd stick with 15" wheels and fit a fl gearbox.
To me these cars are ruined by fitting larger rims.

I've just re read your post
225 front and 255 rear can I ask why?
I don't think they'll even fit .
I still think the most fun is the pfl 185 205 sizes.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

SoloNomad

#62
January 24, 2021, 10:07
Yay! Glad you got one at last, looks good, and the in the best colour!  8)

I spoke to someone with a PFL MR-S import a few weeks ago, they had some chrome pieces and yours looks like it's got chrome mirrors, does it have a chrome screen surround too - can't tell by the photos. They also said the 5 speed gearbox on the import has shorter ratios than the UK 5 speed box but it's great for spirited B-road driving but can be a bit tiresome on motorways, depends how much motorway driving you do I suppose.

Also, from my google'ing and reading various forums and facebook groups, bigger wheels and tyres doesn't really improve things. I've read about racers putting on 15" all round and sticking to stock tyre sizes. Bigger wheels and tyres will surely be more weight too?

Agree with the great driving experience, I usually drive a mwb van but when I drive the MR2 the sensation of speed and the responsive steering make it feel like a race car. It's not a 600bhp supercar but first time I test drove it and put my foot down it had me giggling like a 5 year old and my wife screaming .... have fun!  ;D
And then one day you find, ten years have got behind you ...

Mariorcross

#63
January 24, 2021, 12:55
@1979scotte I'll have a look at what's involved at a FL gearbox but I just feel there are other benefits too. I read a technical toyota article at the changes that were made to the 2004 chassis version that just makes sense to get it.

Regarding alloy sizes, i have a couple of mentors im following. For handling i want to try and replicate the Techno Pro Spirit car as much as possible. They had many many set ups but his record breaking run he had these sizes and he found these worked best so I'm just going to copy him. Obviously, these size tyres work in conjunction with other changes but I'll take things slowly as a long term build.

@SoloNomad Yes it has chrome mirrors and chrome side air intakes. Not sure about other chrome bits as I've only seen it a short time and it's in the garage atm. I can't wait to see what she's like to drive. I have a few B roads that are perfect right on my doorstep but that 6th gear would help for that long cruise across to other parts of the country for different drives.

Yes the tyre thing I'm just copying Techno Pro Spirit. I just have a lot of respect for that car and the people behind it. Im not changing them for a while though as I have Proxies on there now so I'll enjoy these tyres for now.

I have a gutless 1.4l Astra estate and it's a great A to B car, all cars have souls and I do love her, but I can already tell this MR-S is going to give me a buzz. I've had my shifter go kart for the last 12 years so I need something inbetween track sessions and Covid has cancelled trackdays so after a lot of reading these cars for the price are the closest I'll get to my shifter kart. Cant wait to see what she can do.

Talking about 600+bhp I'm asking father Christmas, the tooth fairy, Easter bunny, and anyone else who will listen for a billet block. I can only but dream. Handling first lol

1979scotte

#64
January 24, 2021, 13:10
It may look good and go fast on the togue but it won't be as much fun.
The more power you have doesn't mean more fun. I've had stock bhp to around 290 bhp and the only time more power is more fun is I'm a straight line.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Gaz mr-s

#65
January 24, 2021, 13:16
One of the strangest threads I've ever read............

1979scotte

#66
January 24, 2021, 13:18
Quote from: Gaz mr-s on January 24, 2021, 13:16One of the strangest threads I've ever read............

Surely not?
This one is actually about cars.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Mariorcross

#67
January 24, 2021, 13:24
@1979scotte i totally agree with you im not after a drag car and was joking. No im thinking either a naturally aspirated 2ZZ or supercharged one but the engine will be the last thing on my list. I want to focus on other things first (handling, brakes, lightening). Can't wait to get stuck in next winter. I may even get another MR2 and upgrade it while driving this one so I'm not off the road as ultimately it is about the driving.

1979scotte

#68
January 24, 2021, 13:26
Quote from: Mariorcross on January 24, 2021, 13:24@1979scotte i totally agree with you im not after a drag car and was joking. No im thinking either a naturally aspirated 2ZZ or supercharged one but the engine will be the last thing on my list. I want to focus on other things first (handling, brakes, lightening). Can't wait to get stuck in next winter. I may even get another MR2 and upgrade it while driving this one so I'm not off the road as ultimately it is about the driving.

Try bigger tyres it is your car after all but I'm 85% certain it will ruin the car.
I didn't even like mine with 205 on the front.
This is for a street driven car as I don't go on track.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Mariorcross

#69
January 24, 2021, 13:36
@1979scotte no I agree with you again. The Techno Pro Spirit has various set ups. The tyres and alloys I mention is more for track focused car. They also go on to say for a street setup to go for Front 205/50-15 Rear 225/45-16. There are Touge set ups too.

They have different spring rates for street, Touge and track too on their Ennepetal dampers street Front 5k Rear 7K to 10k Touge Front 7k/8k Rear 10k Track Front 12k Rear 16k. So ill have to learn how to string line my alignment to save on costs when playing with her.

Joesson

#70
January 24, 2021, 13:44
@Mariocross
This may be of interest to you:

https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?msg=746870

Mariorcross

#71
January 24, 2021, 13:48
@Joesson Thank you so much for the link. I've come across That thread and its the one I'm using to confirm if I have a LSD. I forgot to take a pic of the label and my garage unfortunately is not where I live so can't pop in and have a look. It's a 30min drive away 😟 I'm hoping to go there tomorrow. But thanks again

Mariorcross

#72
January 24, 2021, 20:08
So couldn't stop thinking about my car so decided to make a start on basic servicing and bought some Castrol Magnatec fully synthetic ready for my oil change, penetrating oil and have made a start at removing the exhaust system by soaking all nuts and bolts in penetrating oil and removing the rear bumper. Love working on this car as it's a true nuts and bolt car.

So after looking at my VIN information unfortunately I have an open differential (C56/01A) 😣 and it's the MR-S S Editon (AKMQH-S). Here are some pics at the start of my job. Hope to get exhaust off tomorrow.

Carolyn

#73
January 24, 2021, 20:13
It is possible to put the LSD from a Euro gearbox into it.  Jonbill did it. 
Perry Byrnes Memorial Award 2016, 2018.  Love this club. 
https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=63866.0

1979scotte

#74
January 24, 2021, 20:30
People pay for those Japanese boxes.
The short gearing is sought-after.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦
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