new owner question

burakol · 01-04-2009, 07:32 PM

hello,

just bought my 1st MR2... its a 91 N/A with 90000miles on it... although its an A/T, im fully satisfied with it!!!

question: i find that the steering feels heavy but yet responsive, is that how its supposed to be? im not having any issues whatsoever but i just wanted to confirm. next is about the acellerator pedal. my pedal feels a bit harder to press on compared to other cars. is there a way i can adjust this and make it more softer.. maybe adjust the spring???

any input on this is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance!

mr.ac · 01-04-2009, 07:54 PM

yes the streeing is a little hard because mr2s have an electric power streeing. and the heavy acellerator pedal might be the spring you mentioned it maybe rusty, replace or spray some wd40.

burakol · 01-04-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.ac

yes the streeing is a little hard because mr2s have an electric power streeing. and the heavy acellerator pedal might be the spring you mentioned it maybe rusty, replace or spray some wd40.

thanks! will do the wd40...

Gairloch · 01-04-2009, 10:13 PM

butrakol, do you know if you have power steering or a manual steering rack?

burakol · 01-06-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gairloch

butrakol, do you know if you have power steering or a manual steering rack?

power steering... why did you ask? it definitely feels lighter than a manual steering rack... and i have a PS pump and fluid reservoir... so im pretty sure mine has PS on it...

Gairloch · 01-06-2009, 05:24 PM

There are enough cars with manual steering racks out there that it's a good idea to not assume that someone has power steering when they talk about having heavy steering

Key-Lay · 01-06-2009, 06:00 PM

Wish I had manual steering, how hard is it to convert to a manual rack? Not to hijack the thread or anything... >_>

ghostrida3 · 01-06-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Key-Lay

Wish I had manual steering, how hard is it to convert to a manual rack? Not to hijack the thread or anything... >_>

just curious but why? power steering seems like it would be easier to turn and faster to turn.

Key-Lay · 01-06-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostrida3

just curious but why? power steering seems like it would be easier to turn and faster to turn.

Well a manual steering rack feels about the same under power (moveing) and a manual rack would mean less weight and I just like the feel and responsiveness of a manual rack, knowing that you are making it turn.

jtmarten · 01-16-2009, 08:35 PM

The power steering only assists to around 35mph? Right??? So above that there should be no "feel" difference between the two.

slownjamz · 01-16-2009, 08:50 PM

how much does the power sterring weighs? if it makes the car lighter and it only assist below 35mph? who the hell needs PS anyway?? ill get rid of mine....

burakol · 01-28-2009, 04:44 PM

did the wd40 trick same issue with the pedal... what i found out was when i take the cruise control cable off, it feels lighter... should i replace the cruise cable or all the cable?

how do i do this?

8ATM4NX · 01-28-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burakol

hello,

just bought my 1st MR2... its a 91 N/A with 90000miles on it... although its an A/T, im fully satisfied with it!!!

question: i find that the steering feels heavy but yet responsive, is that how its supposed to be? im not having any issues whatsoever but i just wanted to confirm. next is about the acellerator pedal. my pedal feels a bit harder to press on compared to other cars. is there a way i can adjust this and make it more softer.. maybe adjust the spring???

any input on this is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance!

same here with the 91 n/a a/t

but so be it lol
and well idk about the steering wheel but yes the accelerator pedal is hard...for the steering wheel that is...it got hard on me the other time i tried to park...it got really hard i was like...wtf im not driving no damn bus lol but i turned off the car and got it to start again and it went normal

93MR2 · 01-28-2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burakol

hello,

just bought my 1st MR2... its a 91 N/A with 90000miles on it... although its an A/T, im fully satisfied with it!!!

question: i find that the steering feels heavy but yet responsive, is that how its supposed to be? im not having any issues whatsoever but i just wanted to confirm. next is about the acellerator pedal. my pedal feels a bit harder to press on compared to other cars. is there a way i can adjust this and make it more softer.. maybe adjust the spring???

any input on this is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance!

Hmm... seems like a lot of new Gen 2 MR2 owners all of a sudden!

Just bought a '93 MR2 N/A and it is my first MR2. It does have a 5-speed manual though.

Also my first sports car. Never driven it, but will be picking it up on Friday. Updates and pictures then.

burakol · 01-28-2009, 09:14 PM

been driving stick since i learned how to drive... so having a nice nimble car with A/T is satisfying for me... although turbo would be nice... there's just no room (or road i should say) for me to drive it for me to appreciate...

93MR2 · 01-30-2009, 08:32 PM

So I just paid for the car in full and drove it for the first time today. I have to say it drives like nothing I've ever driven before. Although I do have to say I would like a 6th gear since the rpms are over 3,000rpms over 65mph in 5th.

Somethings that I've noticed... When I turn the lights on and then turn them off the revs go down to about 500 rpms and then comes back up to 800-900 rpms.

Also, the engine lid doesn't seem to want to open. It is the little lever behind the driver's seat right?

mattdouken · 02-01-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 93MR2

So I just paid for the car in full and drove it for the first time today. I have to say it drives like nothing I've ever driven before. Although I do have to say I would like a 6th gear since the rpms are over 3,000rpms over 65mph in 5th.

Somethings that I've noticed... When I turn the lights on and then turn them off the revs go down to about 500 rpms and then comes back up to 800-900 rpms.

Also, the engine lid doesn't seem to want to open. It is the little lever behind the driver's seat right?

ok your revs drop when you turn the lights on because your alternator only produces 70 amps,switching to a 100 amp will help ,but alternator replacement is a bitch and the 70 amp is fine.

as for the engine lid,if the rubber bumpers are to low or are not on there at all the lid wont pop up,so get someone to pull up on the lid as you pull the lever behind the seat,then adjust the rubber bumpers.

as for the original post burakol i belive im helping you with it in another post.i will have the pics soon.

93MR2 · 02-01-2009, 07:11 PM

The weird thing about the lights is that revs go DOWN when lights are turned OFF. Not turn on.

Gairloch · 02-01-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mattdouken

ok your revs drop when you turn the lights on because your alternator only produces 70 amps,switching to a 100 amp will help ,but alternator replacement is a bitch and the 70 amp is fine.

Unless he's got a monster stereo drawing a power like crazy he is NOT seeing this because he may or may not have a 70 amp alternator. There is definitely something wrong with the wiring in this car. Something is grounding out and creating an additional draw when the switch is being manipulated.

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Originally Posted by 93MR2

The weird thing about the lights is that revs go DOWN when lights are turned OFF. Not turn on.

That is quite interesting. Have you looked over the ignition systems to make sure everything is in good shape? I would also check and make sure that the engine/chassis ground is making good contact.

burakol · 02-01-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mattdouken

as for the original post burakol i belive im helping you with it in another post.i will have the pics soon.

yep... please post the pics when you get the chance... thanks!

01-04-2009, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
burakol No Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 35 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	new owner question hello, just bought my 1st MR2... its a 91 N/A with 90000miles on it... although its an A/T, im fully satisfied with it!!! question: i find that the steering feels heavy but yet responsive, is that how its supposed to be? im not having any issues whatsoever but i just wanted to confirm. next is about the acellerator pedal. my pedal feels a bit harder to press on compared to other cars. is there a way i can adjust this and make it more softer.. maybe adjust the spring??? any input on this is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance!

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01-04-2009, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
mr.ac Just Say NO to Snorkes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 388 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	yes the streeing is a little hard because mr2s have an electric power streeing. and the heavy acellerator pedal might be the spring you mentioned it maybe rusty, replace or spray some wd40.

01-04-2009, 10:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,313 Thanks: 139 Thanked 296 Times in 264 Posts Blog Entries: 4 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	butrakol, do you know if you have power steering or a manual steering rack?

01-06-2009, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,313 Thanks: 139 Thanked 296 Times in 264 Posts Blog Entries: 4 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	There are enough cars with manual steering racks out there that it's a good idea to not assume that someone has power steering when they talk about having heavy steering

01-06-2009, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Key-Lay Tecky Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando FLA Posts: 234 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Wish I had manual steering, how hard is it to convert to a manual rack? Not to hijack the thread or anything... >_>

01-16-2009, 08:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
jtmarten No Skills Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The power steering only assists to around 35mph? Right??? So above that there should be no "feel" difference between the two.

01-16-2009, 08:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
slownjamz Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	how much does the power sterring weighs? if it makes the car lighter and it only assist below 35mph? who the hell needs PS anyway?? ill get rid of mine....

01-28-2009, 04:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
burakol No Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 35 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	did the wd40 trick same issue with the pedal... what i found out was when i take the cruise control cable off, it feels lighter... should i replace the cruise cable or all the cable? how do i do this?

01-28-2009, 09:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
burakol No Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 35 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	been driving stick since i learned how to drive... so having a nice nimble car with A/T is satisfying for me... although turbo would be nice... there's just no room (or road i should say) for me to drive it for me to appreciate...

01-30-2009, 08:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
93MR2 Some Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	So I just paid for the car in full and drove it for the first time today. I have to say it drives like nothing I've ever driven before. Although I do have to say I would like a 6th gear since the rpms are over 3,000rpms over 65mph in 5th. Somethings that I've noticed... When I turn the lights on and then turn them off the revs go down to about 500 rpms and then comes back up to 800-900 rpms. Also, the engine lid doesn't seem to want to open. It is the little lever behind the driver's seat right?

02-01-2009, 07:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
93MR2 Some Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	The weird thing about the lights is that revs go DOWN when lights are turned OFF. Not turn on.