Hi Guys!
I’m new to the forum and a new owner of an ’06 MR2. I’ve only had it a few weeks but I love the car, it’s such a hoot to hoon!
Since my ownership I’ve already blown the radiator and plan on flushing the system and fixing it this weekend.
I’ve done a ton of research which just gets me more excited about the car and what I’m going to do with it. Apart from the obvious (sorting out the rad) I’m slowly making a list of things to do.
At the moment I’m interested in a little more noise and giving it a good once over service. I’ve given the standard air box a little ‘mod’ but one I’m a little embarrassed to mention; I’ve drilled and grilled the base/side of the air box to give it some grunt (which worked!).
My next mission will be to gut the pre-cats and I might get an aftermarket exhaust (not too sure yet as I might go turbo next year and I’ll match the system to that setup if I go that way)
I plan on removing the sub frame and give it a rust treatment and paint spray as it was an advisory on the last MOT.
The original suspension springs are showing signs of their age so I’ll replace these with some Tein springs soon and get a 4 wheel alignment (obviously after I’ve sorted out the sub frame)
The paint work is cracking which is weird, I’ve never seen that before but a light respray will sort that out.
…the list goes on and I hope to share with you guys my experiences going forwards.
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MRHAPPY62
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Re: Newbie saying hi!
Welcome to the Club 
I don't think you should have a problem with precats they were on the earlier models as far as I know
I don't think you should have a problem with precats they were on the earlier models as far as I know
MK2 3sge Uk sold.
MK3 Chilli red sold.
MK2 Smg Gltd Super Edition now with V6
MK3 Chilli red sold.
MK2 Smg Gltd Super Edition now with V6
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Optimus Prime
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Re: Newbie saying hi!
Thanks,
All Mk3's had pre-cats. From what I understand the later models had modified piston rings to prevent warp and in-turn less likely to destroy the pre-cats and cause further problems. I'm led to believe they're only in there due to strict emission rules in certain parts of the US. removing them will have little to no effect on the emissions tests in the UK. plus the way I see it, it'll help clear the exhaust and perhaps gain 0.25 of a HP
All Mk3's had pre-cats. From what I understand the later models had modified piston rings to prevent warp and in-turn less likely to destroy the pre-cats and cause further problems. I'm led to believe they're only in there due to strict emission rules in certain parts of the US. removing them will have little to no effect on the emissions tests in the UK. plus the way I see it, it'll help clear the exhaust and perhaps gain 0.25 of a HP
