Yesterday I started grinding and sanding down my calipers. Living by the beach does cause a bit of corrosion. It took the good part of the afternoon to get them to a point that I felt it was good for painting.
Toyota MR2
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How To: PlastX Headlight Restoration
By 97 Supra
How To: Restore your oxidized, faded, discolored, or otherwise lightly scratched (or damaged by brake kleen) headlight lenses. By: Brett Robertson (97 Supra) You will need: 1.) Bottle of Meguiar’s PlastX 2.) Sandpaper grit depends on the severity of your lens damage. Which ever grit you choose to start with, you must also purchase 1 [...]
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Winter Tire Information
By Darkday
Ok I promised myself I would do this a long time ago but never got around to it. I finally opened word tonight and got started thinking I would continue to write this over a few days but I couldn’t stop and finally came up with something worthy of posting. I hope this helps someone [...]
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VIN Decoder
By Unknown
Vin information for 1985-1995 Model MR2s.
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Basic DIY Diagnostics
By mr2greasemonkey
To start with: Gotta have tools. The more tools you have the better. Basic tools are essential; socket set, wrench set, screwdriver set, test light, mulitmeter volts/ohms, jumper wires ( make yourself a set ), timing light, set of plyers ( angled ones are a plus ), wire crimpers/strippers, spark tester, jack and stands. If [...]
Tags: basics, Diagnostics, DIY
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Buying a Modified MR2
By RickyB
Are you thinking of buying a modified MR2 Turbo? It may be a fast way to get the power you always wanted without going through the effort of building one for yourself. It may also turn out to be a major case of buyer’s remorse. Here is a short checklist for power modifications (I don’t [...]
Tags: buying, modified, purchasing, sale
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MR2 • Wheels & Tires • Wheels & Tires
Tire Care and Tire Tips
By VVT-i
After checking a few websites I have deceided to post a topic quoting some tyre care and tips for you all. The Golden Rules Check air pressures in all tyres regularly. It is preferable that this check be made weekly, when tyres are cold, and using a gauge known to be accurate. Avoid hard braking [...]
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Things to Check Before Buying
By mr2greasemonkey
” So, you just bought an MR2″, generally what i say when someone new comes down to the workshop after they’ve just purchased their first 2. Then they ask me to put it up on the lift and ” look it over “. Which always makes me wonder, cause they bought the thing didn’t they [...]
Tags: buying, purchasing
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Leak Down Test
By Joseph Obernberger
Performing a leak down test can be very helpful in determining if piston rings have started to leak, valves are leaking, or if there is a headgasket leak into the cooling system. I purchased this leak down test kit from Summit Racing. It includes adapters for most spark plug sizes and works fine with my [...]
Tags: compression, leak down, test
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MR2 For a First Car
By DavidV
In response to the threads that tend to pop up every so often with 16/17/18 years olds asking if it is a good idea to get an MR2 as a first car, I would like to offer the following.
Short Answer: No
Long Answer:
The MR2 is a special and unique car. That is what so many of us spend so much time fixated on this message board, mailing lists, club events, etc. The reason you are here reading about the MR2, researching it, considering it is very likely that you have recognized the MR2 provides some features that set it apart from your run-of-the-mill VW/Honda/Acura/BMW/Toyota.
Tags: 101, first car, guide, tips
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