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12 January 2002, 04:35 AM
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try posting/looking on this site if u want helpful info about MR2's
www.speed.org.nz/garage/mr2_turbo.phtml
[Edited by philc - 12/1/2002 4:39:09 AM]
www.speed.org.nz/garage/mr2_turbo.phtml
[Edited by philc - 12/1/2002 4:39:09 AM]
12 March 2002, 10:57 AM
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I had a late 92 MR2 GTS Turbo (sold it and miss it).
All I did to it was a decat pipe SS exhaust and induction kit.
It ran 9.01 1/8 mile with s***Y tyres and a tired clutch.
It beat all sorts of more expensive cars.
If you take it steady in the wet they are no problems, plus rear wheel drive is fun.
In a straight line it will beat most scoobies inc STI's, dependent on driver it and weather will do them in the twisties.
Get a 94 or later model, revised engine smaller turbo (less lag)and updated looks easy to tune up to 300BHP.
90-94 220BHP
94> 245BHP
[Edited by scott8629 - 12/3/2002 10:59:17 AM]
All I did to it was a decat pipe SS exhaust and induction kit.
It ran 9.01 1/8 mile with s***Y tyres and a tired clutch.
It beat all sorts of more expensive cars.
If you take it steady in the wet they are no problems, plus rear wheel drive is fun.
In a straight line it will beat most scoobies inc STI's, dependent on driver it and weather will do them in the twisties.
Get a 94 or later model, revised engine smaller turbo (less lag)and updated looks easy to tune up to 300BHP.
90-94 220BHP
94> 245BHP
[Edited by scott8629 - 12/3/2002 10:59:17 AM]
12 March 2002, 12:31 PM
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Fatherpierre - interested in your drinks oil statement - do all turbos do that?
As I said, had my service on Thursday, after 9000 miles since the last one. The oil level was still half way between E and F after a year. Mine never seems to use any oil at all.
Bit worried that the turbos use lots of oil - how often do you have to top/fill up?
PS Liverpool Victoria for insurance - they want only about £100 more for a tubby over my NA.
Also try www.imoc.co.uk - go to the Q&A section
[Edited by Dream Weaver - 12/3/2002 12:31:52 PM]
As I said, had my service on Thursday, after 9000 miles since the last one. The oil level was still half way between E and F after a year. Mine never seems to use any oil at all.
Bit worried that the turbos use lots of oil - how often do you have to top/fill up?
PS Liverpool Victoria for insurance - they want only about £100 more for a tubby over my NA.
Also try www.imoc.co.uk - go to the Q&A section
[Edited by Dream Weaver - 12/3/2002 12:31:52 PM]
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30 November 2002, 05:06 PM
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just general stuff really, what they like to run day to day, replacment parts, speed, handling, problems etc.
i test drove one a year or so ago, twas a standard '90, i just remember getting out of it(after embarassing(sp) an elise)with a massive smile thinking 'I gotta get one of these' but i never sold my pulsar.
Im now seriously thinking about getting one but want to know some more about them.
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i test drove one a year or so ago, twas a standard '90, i just remember getting out of it(after embarassing(sp) an elise)with a massive smile thinking 'I gotta get one of these' but i never sold my pulsar.
Im now seriously thinking about getting one but want to know some more about them.
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30 November 2002, 05:20 PM
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Rev 1 90-91 220bhp and dodgy handling.
Rev 2 92-94 225bhp with the handling sorted.
Rev 3, 4, 5 etc 241bhp, smaller turbo (less lag) and stronger internals. Same handling as Rev 2.
Sticks to the road in the dry like nothing I've ever driven but in the wet they need to be driven with care as those rear wheels have a habit of twitching if the loud pedal's push too hard!
Like any rwd mid-engined car they take a bit of getting used to. Easy to get 300bhp+ from a rev3+, and 280bhp is fairly easy to get from the earlier cars. A simple de-cat, induction kit and chip will give you another 40-50bhp.
0-60 is just over 5 secs from a standard rev3 and I've had an indicated 168mph from mine on a 'private' road. They pull hard to 130mph then die after!
As with any turbo car they drink the juice if you keep the turbo spinning, but return 30mpg+ on long runs.
Parts are generally the same as the N/A model apart from the obvious engine bits and discs, but all easy to get.
Servicing prices are expensive if you use Toyota, but can be halved if you use non-franchised dealers.
They drink oil and eat rear tyres, and insurance ain't cheap!
The most reliable car I've ever owned. Done 30k miles in mine without a single problem.
For the money I can't think of a car that gives this sort of performance.
Rev 2 92-94 225bhp with the handling sorted.
Rev 3, 4, 5 etc 241bhp, smaller turbo (less lag) and stronger internals. Same handling as Rev 2.
Sticks to the road in the dry like nothing I've ever driven but in the wet they need to be driven with care as those rear wheels have a habit of twitching if the loud pedal's push too hard!
Like any rwd mid-engined car they take a bit of getting used to. Easy to get 300bhp+ from a rev3+, and 280bhp is fairly easy to get from the earlier cars. A simple de-cat, induction kit and chip will give you another 40-50bhp.
0-60 is just over 5 secs from a standard rev3 and I've had an indicated 168mph from mine on a 'private' road. They pull hard to 130mph then die after!
As with any turbo car they drink the juice if you keep the turbo spinning, but return 30mpg+ on long runs.
Parts are generally the same as the N/A model apart from the obvious engine bits and discs, but all easy to get.
Servicing prices are expensive if you use Toyota, but can be halved if you use non-franchised dealers.
They drink oil and eat rear tyres, and insurance ain't cheap!
The most reliable car I've ever owned. Done 30k miles in mine without a single problem.
For the money I can't think of a car that gives this sort of performance.
30 November 2002, 07:16 PM
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Im on my second and for the money I dont think you will find a more reliable, fast and fun car. It does, as said before demand respect in the wet! Both mine have been rev 3, I sold one and got a celica Gt-four, now where near as quick in a straight line IMO. I will be selling this one soon and getting an EVO 4, If I was a brilliant driver then I would keep it and have it tuned but Im not.
30 November 2002, 07:20 PM
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Slinky, you got a GT-four? My best mate got one a month ago and he wants a serious company to upgrade it to stage 2. Any suggestion?
his car is a 1992 UK model with FTSH and 100k. I found it for him for £2300. IS that good? The car is in mint condition.
his car is a 1992 UK model with FTSH and 100k. I found it for him for £2300. IS that good? The car is in mint condition.
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sorry didnt make that very clear, I had a gt-four and now Im back to another MR2, here are some address's which will help.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GT-Four-Owners-UK/
http://www.fensport.co.uk
the problem with that MY of gt-four they were fitted with an Air-Air intercooler which is good, but it needs to be at the front not over the engine.
hayward and scott also do a decat pipe for the one under the turbo, the exhaust system is quite restrictive. Believe it or not its better to use a high flow panel filter than an open induction kit on these cars as it gets to hot under the bonnet.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GT-Four-Owners-UK/
http://www.fensport.co.uk
the problem with that MY of gt-four they were fitted with an Air-Air intercooler which is good, but it needs to be at the front not over the engine.
hayward and scott also do a decat pipe for the one under the turbo, the exhaust system is quite restrictive. Believe it or not its better to use a high flow panel filter than an open induction kit on these cars as it gets to hot under the bonnet.
02 December 2002, 03:10 AM
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I've got a GT4 WRC 1994 model and pushing out 350 bhp ~ 320 lbft of torque. Spent a few bob on it, but very happy with the performance. Was going to go nitrous and glad I didn't, would of seen over 400 bhp with standard internals BANG !
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03 December 2002, 12:27 PM
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I have a standard Rev 3 NA, and I really love it to bits - pushes uot about 180bhp, and surprises lots of cars such as TT's, SLKs etc 
Had it nearly 2 years now and it has been great. Just reached 102k miles, and had it serviced by my local garage on Thursday - £80 all in with synth oil.
Only problems I have had in 2 years is duff radiator (they are low down and suffer from stones - now have a mesh over it). That was £300 to sort.
Other than that, my central locking plays up in winter, but I will sort this out soon.
Fantastic car, great to drive and as FP says, great in the dry "fun" in the wet. Best thing is to turn off a roundabout going uphill, then boot it in 2nd in the wet. Did this in Leeds the other day, and for once kept my foot in. Got a superb power slide going all way up the hill
In my NA, I can average anout 45mpg on the motorways, with 30mpg when giving it some.
Seriously considering a turbo now, as could do with a bit of extra power. Go for the post 94 model though as it has revised Bilstein suspension. This is the Rev3 model and has a spoiler which stands up off the boot, and round lights.
Regarding tyres, they are supposed to eat the rears, and typically you should get about 6k miles out of a pair. Mine had brandnew Uniroyal rain tyres on when I got it, and for some reason they still have 5mm tread left after 14k miles And this is with me doing lots of wet and dry donuts etc 
Fantastic car
Had it nearly 2 years now and it has been great. Just reached 102k miles, and had it serviced by my local garage on Thursday - £80 all in with synth oil.
Only problems I have had in 2 years is duff radiator (they are low down and suffer from stones - now have a mesh over it). That was £300 to sort.
Other than that, my central locking plays up in winter, but I will sort this out soon.
Fantastic car, great to drive and as FP says, great in the dry "fun" in the wet. Best thing is to turn off a roundabout going uphill, then boot it in 2nd in the wet. Did this in Leeds the other day, and for once kept my foot in. Got a superb power slide going all way up the hill
In my NA, I can average anout 45mpg on the motorways, with 30mpg when giving it some.
Seriously considering a turbo now, as could do with a bit of extra power. Go for the post 94 model though as it has revised Bilstein suspension. This is the Rev3 model and has a spoiler which stands up off the boot, and round lights.
Regarding tyres, they are supposed to eat the rears, and typically you should get about 6k miles out of a pair. Mine had brandnew Uniroyal rain tyres on when I got it, and for some reason they still have 5mm tread left after 14k miles
And this is with me doing lots of wet and dry donuts etc Fantastic car
03 December 2002, 12:42 PM
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MR2 Turbo's are Very fast but it has to be said they are not the easiest thing to drive very fast.
A mate of mine has one and he couldn't keep up with me in my 1.9 8v MK2 Golf around Goodwood. I don't doubt it's faster in the hands of a racing driver but they are a little tricky on the limit... so the pit wall at Goodwood will testify! Whoops!
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A mate of mine has one and he couldn't keep up with me in my 1.9 8v MK2 Golf around Goodwood. I don't doubt it's faster in the hands of a racing driver but they are a little tricky on the limit... so the pit wall at Goodwood will testify! Whoops!
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03 December 2002, 01:33 PM
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My late 92 MR2 Turbo never drank any oil, I changed the oil every 4.5K, never needed a top up in between.
Im thinking about an RX7 but I may just buy a nice post 94 MR2 Turbo, its probally just as fast in the real world as an RX7
Im thinking about an RX7 but I may just buy a nice post 94 MR2 Turbo, its probally just as fast in the real world as an RX7
03 December 2002, 02:51 PM
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DW, Yeah I agree but I'd also say the Turbo needs even more skill than the NA. My mate had an NA before the Turbo and it was no way as quick or tricky to drive...
The Turbo had Cusco Coilovers on it when he first got it.... Do not go there!!
I am not knocking them, I think they are great cars but tricky and unforgiving at the limit. He is now looking at changing it for a Scoob - more confidence inspiring apparently!
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The Turbo had Cusco Coilovers on it when he first got it.... Do not go there!!
I am not knocking them, I think they are great cars but tricky and unforgiving at the limit. He is now looking at changing it for a Scoob - more confidence inspiring apparently!
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03 December 2002, 07:27 PM
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got a '91 turbo and it's fantastic fun, early ones do stillhave good handling it's only when in the wet people try to drive it like a front drive or front-engined rwd car that things become tricky. i've done 10k in mine, it's my first rwd car, i don't hang about and haven't lost it yet. it's incredibly hard to touch it's limits in the dry.
03 December 2002, 07:33 PM
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Well my Turbo drinks oil! But I do cane it a bit.
I change it every 3k miles and check it every 2 weeks to find it's used some.
As for driving one - it's not easy. I've spun mine several times in the wet, and not going particularly quickly.
Get a bus or taxi if it's snowing!
I change it every 3k miles and check it every 2 weeks to find it's used some.
As for driving one - it's not easy. I've spun mine several times in the wet, and not going particularly quickly.
Get a bus or taxi if it's snowing!
04 December 2002, 09:27 AM
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there's a magazine inJapan that publishes videos of quarter mile times for different sports cars. I have one where they test the RX-7 and the MR-2 Turbo. Believe me , the MR-2 was much faster!!!
04 December 2002, 10:47 PM
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I think the video is on gtrcentral.com, but it dont work so thats a lot of help. std MR2 Vs RX7 and the MR2 is quite a bit quicker If I recall quickly, I have seen this video somewhere else but cant think where.