MR2 Turbo's

[Sponge Bob]

Few questions:
1) Why do some Mk2's have taller number plates instead of standard ones- are they the Japanese imports?

2) I heard that a certain type of Mk2 can hit 60 in 5.2 secs, something to do with being a certain revision engine, and having certain mod's. What is the fastest Mk2? (exluding nos'd and other such types)

3) Also, what's the best/reliable/economical way to pick up one of these? I also heard something about importing from Dublin being a good idea! What's that all about?

4)Also could someone just clarify the difference between a g-limited and a gt

Cheers

>>> Edited by Sponge Bob on Tuesday 11th November 12:49

[Mr E]

*All* MR2 turbos are Jap imports, and are very likely to have a square rear plate.

All are 3S-GTE powered (great engine). There are 3 revisions.

Anything later than 94 *should* have a 3rd generation engine, bigger brakes and revised suspension. That'll be the quick one. 240ish bhp. Same lump as the ST205 GT-Four.

3S-GTE responds rather well to tuning. Although the biggest issue the MR2 has is cooling when you turn the boost up.

I wouldn't bother sourcing one from Dublin. Any decent Jap Imported can get them. Paul from www.whifbitz.co.uk can probably source one to order.

[Sponge Bob]

Cheers Mr. E

So what are the g-limited & gt versions?

[DustyC]

GT is a turbo.

G Limited is a non-turbo (NA, natraully aspirated) import.

[moleamol]

Sponge Bob is an excellent name I have a rev 3 Mk 2 UK MR2 GT if you fancy a look I might be tempted to Manchester one day as I only live in Wigan.

[Mr E]

I'm pretty sure I've seen a G-Limited car with a 3S-GTE. Might have been a swap though.

Turbo cars are usually badged GT-S I think.

Good cars. Buy a Celica instead and you can drive in the wet too.....

(Joke - well, sort of)

[moleamol]

Yeah, turbo it GT-S. Most UK cars are GT-i.

[dragstar]

moleamol said:

Sponge Bob is an excellent name I have a rev 3 Mk 2 UK MR2 GT if you fancy a look I might be tempted to Manchester one day as I only live in Wigan.

yeah bring it up (i live next door to 'bob).

he's mr2 obsessed. should see the clippers he's planning to get, when he does get one!!

"..just a trim for me, sir.."

[dragstar]

Gazboy said:

Sponge Bob said: So what are the g-limited & gt versions? You're all wrong, G-limited comes in 155hp n/a and 200hp turbo (MR E was right here), any extras were paid for by the first owner (sunroof, aircon, stereo etc) Blue cloth seats. GT also came in 158-173bhp n/a (this is the uk car) and 225-245bhp turbo (import) leather seats, aircon, leccy sunroof, CD player in later models. GT T bar, also both engines and NA was the uk car, turbo's gained seude and leather seats. GTS The lightweight car, about 85kilo's lighter, hardly any soundproffing, lower, stiffer, comes in red, black, and white only (IIRC) air con is the only luxury item, rubbish stereo and black recaro's (no badge). TRD2000 Based on rev 4 GTS, white or red, fixed seats, about 265bhp. TRD2000GT Based on rev 5 GTS, has a wide body kit, 18 inch alloys, TRD coilover suspension, 350bhp, 900kg white only, the holy grail (andymac has pics of a car with this kit on)

thats the beast, that id have (if i could find one).

didnt know it only came in white though. any ideas on price for one of these?

[Andy Mac]

TRD is a beast! Looks feck all like a tubby, and more like a Le mans creature! If you can get one, then get it... If you don't...you deserve to be strung up from the highest yardarm in the fleet! (Watched M. on the Bounty today! :-P )
[img]www.turboxs.com/_images/mr2die3.jpg[/img]

[dragstar]

you just wouldnt with that.

[DMc]

i would to easy

[DMc]

r tuscan would simply blew the MR2 (jap crap) into next week

[dragstar]

danny....go to bed. you'll be late for the bus tomorrow!!

chop, chop

El 'star

[trooper1212]

DMc said:

r tuscan would simply blew the MR2 (jap crap) into next week

[Sponge Bob]

Gazboy said:

Dragstar, the chances of finding such a beuty are on the slim side, and probably cheaper to make one as a kit using a GTS of your choice as a doner/base car, it is tempting isn't it, btw he who drives a 3/4 scale lotus shouldn't make jokes about hairdressers cars!

Busted

[dragstar]

im safe in my little 3/4 model!!

[Sponge Bob]

moleamol said:

Sponge Bob is an excellent name I have a rev 3 Mk 2 UK MR2 GT if you fancy a look I might be tempted to Manchester one day as I only live in Wigan.

Thanks mate- I think you should definately consider coming down, I still only dream of being seated in an MR2

[Mr E]

Spoke to my MR2 owning mate last night.

Post 93 car should get the Rev 3 3S-GTE with 240bhp.

The GT is the top spec, with ABS, S/R, leather, A/C and traction control was an option.

[zealot]
I'd still buy a GT-Four.....
[/zealot]

[dragstar]

Gazboy said:

DMc, you seem to only be interested in which cars your dad could beat in the traffic light grand prix, why don't you get your own car and stop hanging off the coat tails of TVR owners.

easy Gaz, hes only a wee sprog.

besides my dads harder than your dad