Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
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Topic author - Posts: 103
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- Real Name: Stu
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- Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
I'm in need of a favour!
I'm in the process of working out what I want to do engine-wise with my currently deaded ( ) G-Ltd mk2, whether to try and fix the engine (again!) or to just drop in a new n/a or turbo lump.
This is where the tubby owners come in...
I've never actually been in a turbo MR2, so I have no idea what they are like over an n/a. Would someone in the OX area (I'm in Didcot but have other transport so can travel) be willing to take me out for a spin in a tubby (rev. not overly important right now) so that I can see what they have to offer over what I'm used to with my car?
I'd be extremely appreciative and would more than happily cover fuel costs for the ride!
Cheers!
(apologies to mods if this isn't in the right forum area, but I'm aiming for a target audience ^.^' )
I'm in the process of working out what I want to do engine-wise with my currently deaded ( ) G-Ltd mk2, whether to try and fix the engine (again!) or to just drop in a new n/a or turbo lump.
This is where the tubby owners come in...
I've never actually been in a turbo MR2, so I have no idea what they are like over an n/a. Would someone in the OX area (I'm in Didcot but have other transport so can travel) be willing to take me out for a spin in a tubby (rev. not overly important right now) so that I can see what they have to offer over what I'm used to with my car?
I'd be extremely appreciative and would more than happily cover fuel costs for the ride!
Cheers!
(apologies to mods if this isn't in the right forum area, but I'm aiming for a target audience ^.^' )
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1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
Re: Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
Ill take you out mate, im about 5 mins away just up the road in Abingdon.
Ill show you why you want a tubby.
Ill show you why you want a tubby.
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Topic author - Posts: 103
- Joined: 03/04/06 1:00
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- Real Name: Stu
- Gender: Male
- Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Re: Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
Awesome, cheers!
Let me know when's best, I'll see what works well around my work rota.
(See those big chimneys south of you? I'm there atm :P )
Let me know when's best, I'll see what works well around my work rota.
(See those big chimneys south of you? I'm there atm :P )
Show & Shine winner - March '14
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
Re: Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
It has to be good weather mate, sun and dry roads. Yeah can see them from my house.
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Re: Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
gaz's gleaming mr2 will certainly show your why tubby is better than na
My MR2 MK2 REV2 Tubby
210.7 HP, 208 LB/ft Torque, 1/4mile in 14.7023s and castle coombe lap of 1:41
210.7 HP, 208 LB/ft Torque, 1/4mile in 14.7023s and castle coombe lap of 1:41
Re: Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
I can also if you can
Working this week at the JR Hospital, Oxford. Send me a PM if you want!
Working this week at the JR Hospital, Oxford. Send me a PM if you want!
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Topic author - Posts: 103
- Joined: 03/04/06 1:00
- Years of MR2 Ownership: 12
- MR2's Owned: 1
- Real Name: Stu
- Gender: Male
- Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Re: Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
Cheers guys, PM's sent
Show & Shine winner - March '14
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
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Topic author - Posts: 103
- Joined: 03/04/06 1:00
- Years of MR2 Ownership: 12
- MR2's Owned: 1
- Real Name: Stu
- Gender: Male
- Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Re: Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
Most definitely so! Thanks so much to yourself and Megamonkeyman, I certainly know which route I'm taking when I bring my '2 back to life.
Off to the Dark Side it is then
Off to the Dark Side it is then
Show & Shine winner - March '14
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
Re: Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
Glad to be of service! Apologies for the dodgy shifts I get too excited.
When are you sending it to Rogue? I wouldn't mind seeing the result. Even stock, you will love the power delivery and brutal when you "up the boost". Your Jag XKR will be the powerhouse but these cars are crazy fun (and a handful) when tuned.
When are you sending it to Rogue? I wouldn't mind seeing the result. Even stock, you will love the power delivery and brutal when you "up the boost". Your Jag XKR will be the powerhouse but these cars are crazy fun (and a handful) when tuned.
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Topic author - Posts: 103
- Joined: 03/04/06 1:00
- Years of MR2 Ownership: 12
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- Real Name: Stu
- Gender: Male
- Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Re: Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
I imagine it's gonna be a month or two before I have the finances sorted & put together, then however long it takes to find the right engine & ancillaries and somehow get the car up to Rogue. I'd like to have it sorted before summer is out, but if things take longer then I'll just be happy with sorting it sometime before spring rolls around again.
You'll probably hear no end of it once the job is done though, that's for sure
You'll probably hear no end of it once the job is done though, that's for sure
Show & Shine winner - March '14
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
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Topic author - Posts: 103
- Joined: 03/04/06 1:00
- Years of MR2 Ownership: 12
- MR2's Owned: 1
- Real Name: Stu
- Gender: Male
- Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Re: Calling all OX postcode tubby owners!
Step one is complete, XKR is sold so I have finances now!
Now to clean the '2 up and do some minor interior & exterior bits before I talk to Rogue. As much as I can't wait to get this done I'm not going to rush things, need to get this right!
Now to clean the '2 up and do some minor interior & exterior bits before I talk to Rogue. As much as I can't wait to get this done I'm not going to rush things, need to get this right!
Show & Shine winner - March '14
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.
1991 Rev 1 G-Limited (Super Edition! Yay stickers! ) with Rogue Rev 3 Turbo engine conversion, n/a Mongoose exhaust, HKS filter & BOV.