Trey's 1993 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Hoonsy)

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 18:18:44 GMT

Lumix
Front bumper is looking tidy without the foggies. What's on the cards next?

Mostly preventative maintenance & serviceable items as she's getting a bit old. In no particular order, I need to look at replacing radiator hoses, fuel filter, suspension bushings, springs & shocks, cable shifter bushings, paint work

Hoping to get my motorbike license soon which means I can work on the MR2 without stressing over having it "ready for work the next day"

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Lumix)

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 18:49:11 GMT

Front bumper is looking tidy without the foggies. What's on the cards next?

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Hoonsy)

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:10:16 GMT

Admin
The ST185 GT4 Celica with the same engine didn't have a BOV.

Exactly right. I think a lot of people also don't realise that with the Gen 3 MAP sensor it can drive fine whereas a lot of people that BOV-delete are still running a MAF sensor which causes them to have idle issues, etc.

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Admin)

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:44:21 GMT

The ST185 GT4 Celica with the same engine didn't have a BOV.

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Hoonsy)

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:31:46 GMT

Small updates, not much has changed as I haven't found time to install a few goodies I have lying around

Removed the hideous Bunnings-special foggies. I have wanted to do this since I purchased the car but never got around to it. Much happier with the cleaner look but I'm going to have to look at getting the front bumper painted soon, it's chipping away more and more every wash..

I decided to order one of MR2 Heaven's carbon fibre intakes with matching high-flow K&N pod filter. I've also fitted a BOV delete plate - I know this is a controversial topic however I'm a believer that off-throttle surge is harmless

Main reason for the delete is that it was an extra $50 (I think) and my factory BOV has been leaking for the past 6+ months - at one point the car wouldn't build any boost and I had been constantly wiggling and re-seating it to create a seal which would last for a short time

Intake noise is much flutter with a gaudy flutter to suit. Very immature but I'm going to let myself enjoy it for a while!

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Hoonsy)

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:37:12 GMT

5SGTE
Brace themselves for some ****ty driving lol.

"There's nothing but the sweet smell of burnt clutch and broken dreams in this car!"

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (5SGTE)

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:46:50 GMT

Brace themselves for some ****ty driving lol.

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Hoonsy)

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 20:19:05 GMT

5SGTE
Our number plates are almost identical, I even have those old Indy themed plates.

Do you also ironically tell all your passengers to "brace themselves"?

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (5SGTE)

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 20:11:35 GMT

Our number plates are almost identical, I even have those old Indy themed plates.

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Hoonsy)

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:13:43 GMT

So I haven't really done too much recently due to working hours,etc. Just a usual oil & filter service, changing out the sump plug this time for a magnetic Greddy plug. Main reason for this is because I want to see if it does collect any shavings,etc. as it might be a early warning for future troubles

Swapped out the Juran shift knob and returned it due to defects in the finish of the shift knob. Instead I ordered a Type R-style shift knob and aluminium bushings from Prime Driven (USA) and I must say, it's probably my favourite gear knob in terms of "how it feels in the hand" and the bushings made a subtle, but firm difference

Also gave my best (and first ever!) attempt at refreshing the tail lights. Wetsanded down with 800 then 2000grit, cleared using a Rustoleum Clear Coat (for plastic use). I'm pretty happy with the outcome but I think I'll need to do a quick wetsand over them again - the "orange peel" isn't too bad considering its my first ever attempt at 'painting' anything, but the finish feels almost like sandpaper. Might give them a good buff/polish after that and I think they'll come out looking even better

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Hoonsy)

Sun, 06 May 2018 13:18:52 GMT

Not necessarily a car mod but MR2 related; I ordered two posters from NZ-based Hive Posters (you can find them on Facebook and Etsy). Just wanted to share the artwork here in case anyone else is interested.

I must say I'm extremely happy with the work. Dealing with Joel the graphic designer was a pleasant experience as he is an MR2 owner himself (supercharged AW11). Unfortunately I can't hang them just yet as I'll need permission before smacking nails into the in-laws houses' walls haha

The first poster is a custom commission, designed to look like my car. It's not spot on but that's because I explained to him what I want the car to look like later down the track rather than how it looks now. Second poster displays the 5 different revisions the SW20 came in

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Hoonsy)

Fri, 04 May 2018 17:03:49 GMT

Lumix
The Fujitsubo exhaust looks fantastic! Your OEM 'plus' description hits the nail on the head. Interested to find out what else arrives in the mail :D!

Thanks mate! Just a few quality of life/aesthetic fixes coming in but I'm very excited for them

I'll have to catch up with you sometime so you can check out the new exhaust!

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Lumix)

Thu, 03 May 2018 21:21:09 GMT

The Fujitsubo exhaust looks fantastic! Your OEM 'plus' description hits the nail on the head. Interested to find out what else arrives in the mail :D!

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Hoonsy)

Thu, 03 May 2018 21:13:34 GMT

New exhaust is on! I absolutely love the look of the new Fujitsubo. I feel like it's very fitting and basically just an "OEM plus" part

For anyone considering purchasing one, I'd highly recommend however take note - it is as quiet as the stock one! If anything quieter (my stock one's internals were probably a bit munted in comparison). I had my mechanic install it as I was defeated by the downpipe when trying to do it myself (the nuts were just absolutely seized) and he was very impressed by the build quality of the Legalis R system

I intend on taking the car to a dyno at some point. I'm not overly fussed with power figures but moreso to get an AFR check and to see if there is any 'dips' in the powerband - maybe there's a hidden nasty I don't know about!

Couple more parts in the mail to come, super excited!

Re: My JDM 1994 Gen3 GT-S Hardtop (Hoonsy)

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:14:05 GMT

Reddtarga

That's accurate.

Unfortunately I'm in the process of sending the Juran Racing heavy shift knob back. I'm hoping Nengun are easy to work with and are happy to replace it - after a day of driving I noticed there is multiple dimples/scratches in the finish of the shift knob. You can feel it whenever your fingers "slide" across the knob and in my opinion, this shouldn't be the case considering the price