Soon to be getting an mkII any tips? [also new ;D]

JDMsw20vs · 11-26-2008, 02:51 AM

So yeap I'm another 17 year old wanting something different. I'm looking to buy a friend's black mkII which is driven by his dad, it has a turbo jdm swap and he hardly drives it, currently I'm selling/trading my integra.

I've been driving for awhile, but actually daily driving/track racing for 2 years now. I think I'm ready to get a car I've always wanted, and into a whole different world. from FF to MR is something new to me, and I'm starting to go to University Technical Institute within a year or so.

Any tips/Advice towards getting used to the car [IE sharper turns, launching, proper TLC, not-to-do's, and or just a happy welcome I wouldn't mind either :]

It's great to join a new forum, and I'll be sending in donations and soon as ya know it

Everett · 11-26-2008, 02:57 AM

Welcome aboard!

One tip is watch the rear end! It slips out from underneath you faster than lightning! lol Just gotta get use to it. But the car is super fun, especially if you hit the road course or Auto-X.

What year is the car? 93+ MR2's have better suspension than 91-92. And slightly larger brakes.

masagsxr · 11-26-2008, 03:01 AM

Welcome indeed..... Yup, its pretty much night and day difference between front wheel vs rear wheel drive. I'm sure you'll pick it up since you've been tracking for about 2 years.

mr29180 · 11-26-2008, 09:55 AM

welcome to the board!!
Always remember that it's a previlage to have a mr2 so you have to respect it and have fun with it too!!!! LOL

JDMsw20vs · 11-28-2008, 06:32 AM

Thanks for all the welcome-ing's :] yeah I'm really excited to pick one up, i'm not sure what year my friend's is, but within a month or so I'll know

I can't wait to officially be part of the club :P mid engine is such a puzzle for me right now haha.

328FTW · 11-28-2008, 07:00 AM

Welcome to the board of awesome

You actually sound me from a couple years back, I dunno maybe i fell into a time warp or something today lol.

FWD to RWD is always harder than RWD to FWD imo but I'm sure you will manage. I can almost guarantee you will spin while you are getting used to it (on the track of coarse). Keep your foot on the gas and it should be fine. As for do/don't s all I can suggest is get used to it and don't crash while finding the limit. Oh and use good oil being a turbo so that you can go to rev limit no worries at the track

JDMsw20vs · 11-28-2008, 03:32 PM

I'm liking the tips :P I've driven RWD cars all alike, SR 240's, S2k's, 350z's turbo z's, [thanks to a bunch of friends with parents that own stores in perfect locations in vegas] But never a mid engine car. I've driven an mr2 once down a street and that was about it lol. I'll definetly get some pics tomorrow, and hopefully some when I hear about the next track event in cali. [I live in vegas]

tech4america · 12-08-2008, 03:10 PM

Hi, Just remember to keep it cool, clean and pimped out, not like a sissy, but like a racer!

JDMsw20vs · 12-17-2008, 11:41 AM

Oh of course. I'm into the whole JDM scene. not hardcore newb status with the jdm badges & stickers like that. it's gonna be a lot of work but it'll be worth it hopefully I can get some pics today.

ihavamr2 · 12-17-2008, 12:37 PM

dnt get into a front end accident or ur dead, and if not ur shits going to be so ****ed up

11-26-2008, 02:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
JDMsw20vs Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 70 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Soon to be getting an mkII any tips? [also new ;D] So yeap I'm another 17 year old wanting something different. I'm looking to buy a friend's black mkII which is driven by his dad, it has a turbo jdm swap and he hardly drives it, currently I'm selling/trading my integra. I've been driving for awhile, but actually daily driving/track racing for 2 years now. I think I'm ready to get a car I've always wanted, and into a whole different world. from FF to MR is something new to me, and I'm starting to go to University Technical Institute within a year or so. Any tips/Advice towards getting used to the car [IE sharper turns, launching, proper TLC, not-to-do's, and or just a happy welcome I wouldn't mind either :] It's great to join a new forum, and I'll be sending in donations and soon as ya know it

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11-26-2008, 02:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Everett Lovin' the curves! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,434 Thanks: 42 Thanked 65 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Welcome aboard! One tip is watch the rear end! It slips out from underneath you faster than lightning! lol Just gotta get use to it. But the car is super fun, especially if you hit the road course or Auto-X. What year is the car? 93+ MR2's have better suspension than 91-92. And slightly larger brakes.

11-26-2008, 03:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Welcome indeed..... Yup, its pretty much night and day difference between front wheel vs rear wheel drive. I'm sure you'll pick it up since you've been tracking for about 2 years.

11-26-2008, 09:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
mr29180 Cage fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Frisco (bay area) Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	welcome to the board!! Always remember that it's a previlage to have a mr2 so you have to respect it and have fun with it too!!!! LOL

11-28-2008, 06:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
JDMsw20vs Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 70 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks for all the welcome-ing's :] yeah I'm really excited to pick one up, i'm not sure what year my friend's is, but within a month or so I'll know I can't wait to officially be part of the club :P mid engine is such a puzzle for me right now haha.

11-28-2008, 07:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
328FTW Crazy Nasty Honey Badger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,222 Thanks: 24 Thanked 266 Times in 239 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Welcome to the board of awesome You actually sound me from a couple years back, I dunno maybe i fell into a time warp or something today lol. FWD to RWD is always harder than RWD to FWD imo but I'm sure you will manage. I can almost guarantee you will spin while you are getting used to it (on the track of coarse). Keep your foot on the gas and it should be fine. As for do/don't s all I can suggest is get used to it and don't crash while finding the limit. Oh and use good oil being a turbo so that you can go to rev limit no worries at the track

11-28-2008, 03:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
JDMsw20vs Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 70 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I'm liking the tips :P I've driven RWD cars all alike, SR 240's, S2k's, 350z's turbo z's, [thanks to a bunch of friends with parents that own stores in perfect locations in vegas] But never a mid engine car. I've driven an mr2 once down a street and that was about it lol. I'll definetly get some pics tomorrow, and hopefully some when I hear about the next track event in cali. [I live in vegas]

12-08-2008, 03:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
tech4america No Skills Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hi, Just remember to keep it cool, clean and pimped out, not like a sissy, but like a racer!

12-17-2008, 11:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
JDMsw20vs Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 70 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Oh of course. I'm into the whole JDM scene. not hardcore newb status with the jdm badges & stickers like that. it's gonna be a lot of work but it'll be worth it hopefully I can get some pics today.

12-17-2008, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
ihavamr2 No Skills Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	dnt get into a front end accident or ur dead, and if not ur shits going to be so ****ed up