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mr.asian.m2 · 08-30-2010, 05:15 AM

oh..well, it all bolts right up.

honda_bar · 08-31-2010, 12:56 AM

It would fit no problem. The mr2 wasn't changed much from 91-99. I had a 98 jdm bumper on mine. Plus you get jdm corners and side markers

Get a turbo one, so you get the fogs too. Please check to see if your car is prewired for fogs though by feeling around where there should go and look for the connector, also check the fuse box for fog light relay in the frunk.

PooPie · 08-31-2010, 02:41 AM

koo yah i was going to pick up the turbo one but i dont think my car was prewired for fogs unfortunately =\ but itll be nice to have a pair for when i have the extra money to do it. thanks guys

SW20jiro · 09-01-2010, 02:14 PM

anyone recommend a good tool or place that carries a good tool for removing the valves? I had to use a giant C-clamp before with a pipe i fab`d before.... But it was horribly unstable and a pain to reinstall the pins later...

theish626 · 09-06-2010, 11:38 AM

hey guys so I bought a 1987 mr2 an it has no front lip I've been tryin to find one on here but no one is selling one so does anyone no if there r other cars that the front bumper will fit

David · 09-06-2010, 12:49 PM

^I have one for $1400. And it comes with a free car attached to it.

theish626 · 09-06-2010, 04:29 PM

^ im lookin for som local stuff man but thanks tho

David · 09-06-2010, 04:40 PM

Haha I was just kidding. But good luck with finding that lip. The demand for them is pretty high, but I almost never see them for sale, so I can't imagine how expensive they are when they pop up.

Davis · 09-06-2010, 05:07 PM

There's always a mk1 in the junk yards, maybe you'll be lucky to find an 87+ with the front bumper still intact.

SW20jiro · 09-07-2010, 12:56 AM

damn, headgasket is leaking some coolant/oil into the combustion chamber. I bet the cylinder head is warped too.. anyone know of a good machine shop?

And also, while i got the motor down, i was thinking if anyone has removed the cruisecontrol system out and used the regular throttle cable in its place?

EvilElvis · 09-08-2010, 05:49 PM

I've done that on my mk2. Removal is straight forward and you can just pull the original cable to the throttle body

SW20jiro · 09-08-2010, 08:03 PM

lol, so just take the cable going to the cruise box and have it go directly to the throttle? It makes sense, didnt know if the lengths would work. Will definitely give it a go.

top end performance at lightened flywheels
specializes in flywheels. Now only if i could find a reputable head machinist...

mr.asian.m2 · 09-08-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilElvis

I've done that on my mk2. Removal is straight forward and you can just pull the original cable to the throttle body

thanks. i think i'll give it a try tomorrow. i have been thinking about that too. but, didn't know if the cable was long enough.

SW20jiro · 09-09-2010, 07:24 PM

Recently saw a post with Ultra Racing products for sale. I fell in love with the items, but the guy selling it was a middle man..

So I contacted UR, and found a USA branch store that sells em. Here are the prices from coastline motorsport, inc.
Ali Sarebanha (818) 222-8881
22836 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, Ca 91364
Coastline Motorsport

Front strut bar $169
front lower brace $149 2 point
front fender brace $185 3 point
front lower brace $169 4 point LA4-963
front lower brace $169 4 point LA4-145
rear lower bars $149 pair RLS4-965P
rear lower bars $149 Pair RLS4-964P

WORKS - Vehicle Engineering - Power | Precision | Passion has em cheaper but the shipping ruins the price...

Throwdownperformance also has price matching from the EASTCOAST. And they include shipping into the price too! So they have the best deals, plus they will do package deals.

Here is the throwdownperformance's price for the
> UR-LA4-963 - $169
> UR-RLS4-965P - $139
> UR-RLS4-964P - $139
Man, I want these 3 braces!, soon as I get my car running.

mr.asian.m2 · 09-09-2010, 08:58 PM

good infor jiro. i did get to work on my throttle cable today. only took like 30min to do. had to adjust the idle too. cable came out alittle bit too short for me. so, i had to play around with the brace to get it to idel correctly.

mr.asian.m2 · 09-09-2010, 09:02 PM

jiro, what else you have to do to your engine to get it going?

honda_bar · 09-09-2010, 09:59 PM

mr.asian.m2 · 09-09-2010, 10:35 PM

sup colin.

SW20jiro · 09-09-2010, 10:54 PM

I had to rent a car, and go find a used car to buy so i can get to work! just got a corolla AE91 to get me around now.

Today i started to drop the engine in between work. I need to replace the old head gasket, but if the head measures bad for warps, itll be more work.... not sure if it needs to be resurfaced or pressed/heated to fix(if it needs it at all)

This poor MR2 got mistreated by previous owner... so many problems. I wouldnt be surprised if the head is warped. ....
5th gear sticks, all CV boots blown, suspension are blow, and front steering rack is all rattly... clutch and brake fluid is black too.... this motor is so greasy from cv boot grease and engine oil leaks... i cant stand trying to drop it....looks like someone diarrhea'd all over it! lol.

its like i adopted a neglected/beaten puppy dog.. have to see it through

mr.asian.m2 · 09-09-2010, 11:09 PM

hahahaha... i'm telling you now. the more work you put in that car. the more love and respect you're going to have for it. i sure hope you got a good deal on that car. my mr2 use to be in the same shape your is in right now. take some pic and keep us updated.

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SW20jiro Project Dyno-Damage Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A hidden village near Willow Springs Raceway Posts: 309 Thanks: 23 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	lol, so just take the cable going to the cruise box and have it go directly to the throttle? It makes sense, didnt know if the lengths would work. Will definitely give it a go. top end performance at lightened flywheels specializes in flywheels. Now only if i could find a reputable head machinist... Last edited by SW20jiro; 09-08-2010 at 08:21 PM..

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08-30-2010, 05:15 AM	#10581 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	oh..well, it all bolts right up.

08-31-2010, 12:56 AM	#10582 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 37 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	It would fit no problem. The mr2 wasn't changed much from 91-99. I had a 98 jdm bumper on mine. Plus you get jdm corners and side markers Get a turbo one, so you get the fogs too. Please check to see if your car is prewired for fogs though by feeling around where there should go and look for the connector, also check the fuse box for fog light relay in the frunk.

08-31-2010, 02:41 AM	#10583 (permalink)
PooPie pew pew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: torrance, ca Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	koo yah i was going to pick up the turbo one but i dont think my car was prewired for fogs unfortunately =\ but itll be nice to have a pair for when i have the extra money to do it. thanks guys

09-01-2010, 02:14 PM	#10584 (permalink)
SW20jiro Project Dyno-Damage Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A hidden village near Willow Springs Raceway Posts: 309 Thanks: 23 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	anyone recommend a good tool or place that carries a good tool for removing the valves? I had to use a giant C-clamp before with a pipe i fab`d before.... But it was horribly unstable and a pain to reinstall the pins later...

09-06-2010, 11:38 AM	#10585 (permalink)
theish626 No Skills Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	hey guys so I bought a 1987 mr2 an it has no front lip I've been tryin to find one on here but no one is selling one so does anyone no if there r other cars that the front bumper will fit

09-06-2010, 12:49 PM	#10586 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	^I have one for $1400. And it comes with a free car attached to it.

09-06-2010, 04:29 PM	#10587 (permalink)
theish626 No Skills Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	^ im lookin for som local stuff man but thanks tho

09-06-2010, 04:40 PM	#10588 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Haha I was just kidding. But good luck with finding that lip. The demand for them is pretty high, but I almost never see them for sale, so I can't imagine how expensive they are when they pop up.

09-06-2010, 05:07 PM	#10589 (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% )	There's always a mk1 in the junk yards, maybe you'll be lucky to find an 87+ with the front bumper still intact.

09-07-2010, 12:56 AM	#10590 (permalink)
SW20jiro Project Dyno-Damage Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A hidden village near Willow Springs Raceway Posts: 309 Thanks: 23 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	damn, headgasket is leaking some coolant/oil into the combustion chamber. I bet the cylinder head is warped too.. anyone know of a good machine shop? And also, while i got the motor down, i was thinking if anyone has removed the cruisecontrol system out and used the regular throttle cable in its place?

09-08-2010, 05:49 PM	#10591 (permalink)
EvilElvis no shoes Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California(562) Posts: 301 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I've done that on my mk2. Removal is straight forward and you can just pull the original cable to the throttle body

09-09-2010, 07:24 PM	#10594 (permalink)
SW20jiro Project Dyno-Damage Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A hidden village near Willow Springs Raceway Posts: 309 Thanks: 23 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Recently saw a post with Ultra Racing products for sale. I fell in love with the items, but the guy selling it was a middle man.. So I contacted UR, and found a USA branch store that sells em. Here are the prices from coastline motorsport, inc. Ali Sarebanha (818) 222-8881 22836 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, Ca 91364 Coastline Motorsport Front strut bar $169 front lower brace $149 2 point front fender brace $185 3 point front lower brace $169 4 point LA4-963 front lower brace $169 4 point LA4-145 rear lower bars $149 pair RLS4-965P rear lower bars $149 Pair RLS4-964P WORKS - Vehicle Engineering - Power \| Precision \| Passion has em cheaper but the shipping ruins the price... Throwdownperformance also has price matching from the EASTCOAST. And they include shipping into the price too! So they have the best deals, plus they will do package deals. Here is the throwdownperformance's price for the > UR-LA4-963 - $169 > UR-RLS4-965P - $139 > UR-RLS4-964P - $139 Man, I want these 3 braces!, soon as I get my car running.

09-09-2010, 08:58 PM	#10595 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	good infor jiro. i did get to work on my throttle cable today. only took like 30min to do. had to adjust the idle too. cable came out alittle bit too short for me. so, i had to play around with the brace to get it to idel correctly.

09-09-2010, 09:02 PM	#10596 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	jiro, what else you have to do to your engine to get it going?

09-09-2010, 09:59 PM	#10597 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 37 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	yo

09-09-2010, 10:35 PM	#10598 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	sup colin.

09-09-2010, 10:54 PM	#10599 (permalink)
SW20jiro Project Dyno-Damage Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A hidden village near Willow Springs Raceway Posts: 309 Thanks: 23 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I had to rent a car, and go find a used car to buy so i can get to work! just got a corolla AE91 to get me around now. Today i started to drop the engine in between work. I need to replace the old head gasket, but if the head measures bad for warps, itll be more work.... not sure if it needs to be resurfaced or pressed/heated to fix(if it needs it at all) This poor MR2 got mistreated by previous owner... so many problems. I wouldnt be surprised if the head is warped. .... 5th gear sticks, all CV boots blown, suspension are blow, and front steering rack is all rattly... clutch and brake fluid is black too.... this motor is so greasy from cv boot grease and engine oil leaks... i cant stand trying to drop it....looks like someone diarrhea'd all over it! lol. its like i adopted a neglected/beaten puppy dog.. have to see it through

09-09-2010, 11:09 PM	#10600 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	hahahaha... i'm telling you now. the more work you put in that car. the more love and respect you're going to have for it. i sure hope you got a good deal on that car. my mr2 use to be in the same shape your is in right now. take some pic and keep us updated.