so much to doo, soo little knowledge...

MRobert2 · 11-16-2009, 11:23 AM

ok i recently got an 2.2 N/A MR2 and i just got done doing all the maintenance on it...
now time for some sweet cheap upgrades...
i want to mount a cross bar under my front hood for better stability- need tips
new rear speakers- size and brand...
Alternator belt replacement- which is easiest... take it out from the top or bottom?

Davis · 11-16-2009, 11:31 AM

Not cheap, but effective.

Chassis Stiffening : EMSPowered, High Quality, Great Service, Low Prices

mmarookiejoe · 11-16-2009, 12:17 PM

For speakers, I LOVE my Phoenix Gold RSd's (I have the RSd65CS's up front and the RSd4's in the rear), and they are pretty inexpensive.

Phoenix Gold RSd65cs Component Speakers - Car Speakers at Onlinecarstereo.com (6.5" components)
Phoenix Gold RSd4 Car Speakers at Onlinecarstereo.com (4" rears)

c1jensen · 11-16-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmarookiejoe

For speakers, I LOVE my Phoenix Gold RSd's (I have the RSd65CS's up front and the RSd4's in the rear), and they are pretty inexpensive.

Phoenix Gold RSd65cs Component Speakers - Car Speakers at Onlinecarstereo.com (6.5" components)
Phoenix Gold RSd4 Car Speakers at Onlinecarstereo.com (4" rears)

Good info! I need new speakers too...all the way around.

mmarookiejoe · 11-16-2009, 02:06 PM

That's just a link to some info on the speakers, DO NOT attempt to buy from that seller. They will let you pay for whatever you want, whether they still sell it or not, and won't tell you its discontinued until you call them to find out where the hell your order is and why it's taking so long.

Bak@EMSPowered · 11-16-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis

Not cheap, but effective.

Chassis Stiffening : EMSPowered, High Quality, Great Service, Low Prices

Yup, the best ones around

and some car audio stuff here: Car Audio : EMSPowered, High Quality, Great Service, Low Prices

and these are a must for any MR2: Shifter and Transmission : EMSPowered, High Quality, Great Service, Low Prices

MRobert2 · 11-17-2009, 11:40 PM

hey baktasht, i don't know a lot about this stuff so bear with me cuz im a quick learner... are the Bushings hard to install?

Bak@EMSPowered · 11-18-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRobert2

hey baktasht, i don't know a lot about this stuff so bear with me cuz im a quick learner... are the Bushings hard to install?

No, very easy actually. You pretty much just remove the old ones, place the new ones in, and you're done.

MRobert2 · 11-18-2009, 04:36 PM

Hehe im sure it is as easy as that. But i don't know where they are located...

Bak@EMSPowered · 11-18-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRobert2

Hehe im sure it is as easy as that. But i don't know where they are located...

The shifter base bushings are at the base of the shifter lever. Remove the center armrest/console, unbolt the shifter base, remove old rubber bushings and put new bushigngs in and bolt it all back in.

The shift cable bushings are where the shifter cables meet the transmission. Jack the car up a little and get under, and you'll see both cables where they meet the transmission. Pull the retaining pin out, remove old bushings, install new bushings, put the retaining pin back on.

MRobert2 · 11-18-2009, 09:40 PM

Kool... cant wait to get it done

MRobert2 · 11-19-2009, 04:10 PM

I also need front struts, any aftermarket recommendations? and i have a little problem... my rear wheels are slanted a little... i heard to fix it I need a "camber adjustment"... does anyone know anything about that?

Medusa · 11-19-2009, 11:05 PM

Your wheels are supposed to be slanted a little. It's called camber. Just get an alignment.

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MRobert2 No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	so much to doo, soo little knowledge... ok i recently got an 2.2 N/A MR2 and i just got done doing all the maintenance on it... now time for some sweet cheap upgrades... i want to mount a cross bar under my front hood for better stability- need tips new rear speakers- size and brand... Alternator belt replacement- which is easiest... take it out from the top or bottom?

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11-16-2009, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Not cheap, but effective. Chassis Stiffening : EMSPowered, High Quality, Great Service, Low Prices

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mmarookiejoe Thesaurus-boy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 414 Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	For speakers, I LOVE my Phoenix Gold RSd's (I have the RSd65CS's up front and the RSd4's in the rear), and they are pretty inexpensive. Phoenix Gold RSd65cs Component Speakers - Car Speakers at Onlinecarstereo.com (6.5" components) Phoenix Gold RSd4 Car Speakers at Onlinecarstereo.com (4" rears)

11-16-2009, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
mmarookiejoe Thesaurus-boy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 414 Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	That's just a link to some info on the speakers, DO NOT attempt to buy from that seller. They will let you pay for whatever you want, whether they still sell it or not, and won't tell you its discontinued until you call them to find out where the hell your order is and why it's taking so long.

11-17-2009, 11:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
MRobert2 No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	hey baktasht, i don't know a lot about this stuff so bear with me cuz im a quick learner... are the Bushings hard to install?

11-18-2009, 04:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
MRobert2 No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hehe im sure it is as easy as that. But i don't know where they are located...

11-18-2009, 09:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
MRobert2 No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Kool... cant wait to get it done

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MRobert2 No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I also need front struts, any aftermarket recommendations? and i have a little problem... my rear wheels are slanted a little... i heard to fix it I need a "camber adjustment"... does anyone know anything about that?

11-19-2009, 11:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Medusa HAY GUISE! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 752 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Your wheels are supposed to be slanted a little. It's called camber. Just get an alignment.