mr2-digest Wednesday, 3 January 1996 Volume 01 : Number 079 RE: 3-1 Stereo Security boost gauges '91 Turbo For Sale RE: power antenna re: MKI Wheel/Tyre Sizes Autoweek MR2 Article Bad digest #75 Snow tires/wheels for '91-T Eibach spring sale FAQ Problems Junk yards in San Jose RE: Help! Mk I alternator Alldata TSB's -n- stuff How to replace MkI O2 sensor? Returned mail: unknown mailer error 1 BOUNCE mr2: Admin request Returned mail: unknown mailer error 1 Returned mail: unknown mailer error 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Thomas Michael Worrell" Date: 02 Jan 96 11:02:47 -0800 Subject: RE: 3-1 Stereo Security >One thing I left out about my recent FCD and TVVC installation: After having >disconnected the battery, I was subsequently locked out of my stereo. Never new >the unlock code. Never intended to lock it. The unit comes from the factory with no code. If you bought the car new, either you or the dealer set it. Try 1-2-3, which is something a dealer might code. If that does not work, insist that the dealer fix it. They had to have set the code, and they should have given it to you. If you bought the car used, you will have to talk to the previous owner. Tom. ===================================================================== Thomas Michael Worrell TWorrell@us.oracle.com Oracle Corporation TWorrell@msn.com 500 Oracle Parkway 75347.2247@compuserve.com Mailstop 659408 415-506-2773 Work Redwood Shores, CA 94065 415-506-7224 Fax ------------------------------ From: "Larry Spector" Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 15:19:55 +0000 Subject: boost gauges > Anybody have any reccomendations on a decent aftermarket > boost gauge that doesn't cost a bundle? I used a JCWhitney 14.95 special on my Eclipse GSX. It seemed to work just fine. One of the other guys on the talon-list bought the JCW gauge, and compared it to an HKS gauge, and thought that they were identical. On the same subject, I noticed that the factory gauge is actually run by an electronic pressure sensor- Is it accurate? and if so can I modify the existing gauge to display in PSI along a reasonable range (say -15 to +20 PSI)? I realize that this isn't going to be as easy as tossing in an a-pillar mounted gauge, but it would certainly look better (IMHO). - -LIS ------------------------------ From: Mark Dadgar Date: Tue, 2 Jan 96 13:49:18 -0800 Subject: '91 Turbo For Sale It is with great regret that I must announce that I am selling my '91 Turbo (I need a car with rear seats for a new job). It's white with the blue interior (cloth). Otherwise, it's loaded. - - ABS - - t-tops - - cruise control - - fog lights - - 3-in-1 CD stereo (with the fixed driver door wiring harness) - - Toyota alarm - - power everything - - 16" MSW Type 55 alloy rims with Yokohama AVS intermediate tires (rears are less than 3 weeks old). Front: 205/45-16, rear: 225/45-16 - - Mobil 1 synthetic oil - - Redline transmission fluid - - *always* idled to cool down - - 64K miles, never driven in snow - - just did the 60K mile expensive service The car looks new (I've gotten many comments on it). I'm asking $13K (which is less than I've advertised in the paper here - I'd rather the car went to an MR2 fan!). Wholesale Blue Book is $11K, Retail is $15K. The car is in the San Francisco Bay Area. - - Mark (415) 780-2781 - work (415) 969-0480 - home - --- Mark Dadgar | "If English was good enough for Jesus Network/Systems Admin. | Christ, then it's good enough for me." NeXT Computer, Inc. | - Arkansas congressman to Joint Mark_Dadgar@NeXT.COM | National Committee on Language ------------------------------ From: uunet!aol.com!AstonMrtn Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 18:16:59 -0500 Subject: RE: power antenna > >I don't assume there's a button in the stereo unit that allows me >to turn the power antenna off so it won't extend out when I turn >the radio on?It seems all cars with power antenna give the driver >an option as to whether s/he wants the antenna out or not, I don't >see why Toyota has overlooked this feature. > It's meant to be a test of your tinkering skills. Just rewire it! I havn't had a chance to rewire mine, but it shouldn't be tough. Just install a switch inline on the wire telling the antenna to go up - it's usually a blue wire on most stereos, I don't know what Toyota uses. And there's already plenty of space by the foglight switch to install the antenna switch. Good luck! - -Matt '91 White NA ------------------------------ From: uunet!aol.com!COMMANDOE Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 19:49:30 -0500 Subject: re: MKI Wheel/Tyre Sizes I also have upgraded the Wheels and Tires on an 88 SC MR2 I have 15 x 7 Titanium Thors with 195/50/15's. The handling is impressive. How much did you lower the car? 1.5 inches? STEVE 88 SC MR2 ------------------------------ From: uunet!aol.com!COMMANDOE Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 19:46:23 -0500 Subject: Autoweek MR2 Article The February 7th 1994 issue of auto week does an excellent write up on the MR2 and its ended production. Not sure if the mag is still available but I would send copy to anyone that wants one. STEVE 88 SC MR2 ------------------------------ From: "Gary Friedman" Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 21:03:34 +0000 Subject: Bad digest #75 Was anyone else's digest #75 corrupted. I only had one message followed by a line or two of garbage bits 'n bytes. If anyone has the full digest #75 I would appreciate a copy of it. The get command merely sends me back another corrupted version!! Gary ------------------------------ From: uunet!coil.com!bigd (Dave Inskeep) Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 21:39:26 -0500 Subject: Snow tires/wheels for '91-T I'm looking to buy steel wheels and snow tires for the 91 Turbo that I just bought. The owner's guide and the FAQ recommend 14x6 and 195-60's on front, 14x7 and 205-60's on the rear. However, a discount mail order tire warehouse recommends 14x6 and 195's all around, is there really a diffeence? Also, the FAQ warns against using lug nuts for alloy's on steel wheels, anybody know why? Oh, and what are people's opinions for a good snow tire (no studs)? tia, Dave Inskeep - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "640K ought to be enough for anybody." -- Bill Gates, 1981 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.coil.com/~bigd/ - updated 1/1/96 ------------------------------ From: uunet!boulder.earthnet.net!mr2 (MR2 Performance Products) Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 22:47:36 -0700 Subject: Eibach spring sale Mr.2 Performance Products is having a sale on Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering springs. We now carry Beru Silverstone Sparkplugs, the finest plug available for the MR2. Email for catalog. Thanks, John Broderick Mr.2 Performance Products 1-800-4MR-2003 email: mr2@earthnet.net ------------------------------ From: uunet!diane.csg.mot.com!mikep (Mike Pittelkow) Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 08:53:09 -0600 Subject: FAQ Problems I'm having trouble delivering a copy of the FAQ to Zoltan Lantzky. Your machine claims you don't exist, so I can't even send email to find out what the problem is. Please email me again, and I'll try again to get a copy to you. to everyone else, the FAQ is always available at the WWW site now, and is updated weekly. There are usually very few changes on a day to day basis, so this is more than adequate. I'm not entirely sure how long I will be able to provide the FAQ by direct email, so the WWW site should be your primary source. Thanks.... - -mike ------------------------------ From: Carl Johnson Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 10:33:39 -0500 (EST) Subject: Junk yards in San Jose It seems my new job is going to have me traveling to San Jose a little bit so I was wondering if anyone knew of a good junk yard or two in the San Jose area. I'm looking for a engine cover from a MKI SC and the intercooler and all the related piping for it. If anyone has any leads please let me know. Thanks, Carl Johnson '89 NA ------------------------------ From: "Zublin, Bryan (SD-MS)" Date: Wed, 03 Jan 1996 10:40:00 -0800 (PST) Subject: RE: Help! Mk I alternator To remove the alternator or starter, I work from below the car, with the rear wheels on ramps. I have to remove the exhaust system to create clearance. It's not that hard - it comes out as one piece: the muffler, cat, and Y pipe. Also remove the plastic undercover and the two bolts that hold the two AC lines that go to the front of the car. Bryan Zublin bzublin@gi.com ------------------------------ From: uunet!diane.csg.mot.com!mikep (Mike Pittelkow) Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 14:26:52 -0600 Subject: Alldata TSB's -n- stuff Alldata is now offering "shop manuals on disc", complete TSB discs, and "verify an estimate ??" discs - CDROM. $24.95 per disc. Seems interesting. Thought I might give it a shot. You can find info at.... http://199.4.107.1/0c:/alldata/cdshop.htm|/ +----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | mikep@diane.csg.mot.com | Email to mr2_faq_request@diane.csg.mot.com | +--------------------------+ with subject "FAQ" for a copy of the most recent| |1993 MR2Turbo #223 FRINGE1| MR2 FAQ. Suggestions to mr2@diane.csg.mot.com | +--------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+ | MR2 on the Internet: Because there's no speed limit on the infobahn. | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Motorola Cordless, Libertyville, IL 60089 (w)708-523-8273 (h)708-520-3783 | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ------------------------------ From: David McCulloh Date: Wed, 3 Jan 96 10:51:58 PST Subject: How to replace MkI O2 sensor? Any tips on replacing the O2 sensor on my '85 Mk I? I bought a Bosch unit for $45 (vs. something like $112 or $120 from Toyota). My Haynes manual has very little info other than "use anti-seize compound on the sensor threads". For one thing, what anti-seize compound should I use? - - David ------------------------------ From: Mailer-Daemon (Mail Delivery Subsystem) Date: Tue, 2 Jan 96 14:16:49 PST Subject: Returned mail: unknown mailer error 1 ----- Transcript of session follows ----- sh: fork failed - too many processes 554 "| /home/validgh/major/home/wrapper archive2.pl -f /home/validgh/major/lists/mr2.archive/mr2 -m -a"... unknown mailer error 1 sh: fork failed - too many processes 554 "| /home/validgh/major/home/wrapper digest -r -C -l mr2-digest mr2-digest-outgoing"... unknown mailer error 1 ----- Unsent message follows ----- Return-Path: Received: by validgh.com (4.1/SMI-4.1) id AA06315; Tue, 2 Jan 96 14:16:49 PST Errors-To: dgh Received: from uunet.UUCP by validgh.com (4.1/SMI-4.1) id AA06260; Tue, 2 Jan 96 14:14:01 PST Received: from hp.com by relay6.UU.NET with ESMTP id QQzwve21706; Tue, 2 Jan 1996 16:40:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from p51.cup.hp.com by hp.com with SMTP (1.37.109.16/15.5+ECS 3.3) id AA047048837; Tue, 2 Jan 1996 13:40:37 -0800 Received: by p51.cup.hp.com (1.38.193.4/15.5+IOS 3.20+cup+OMrelay) id AA23325; Tue, 2 Jan 1996 13:40:46 -0800 Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 13:40:46 -0800 From: Ken Sumrall Message-Id: <9601022140.AA23325@p51.cup.hp.com> To: uunet!validgh.com!mr2-digest Subject: Re: Funny story about a headlight Sender: owner-mr2 Precedence: bulk >Well, let me just tell you right now that there is not an easy way to retrieve >a headlight that has fallen to such a fate. I tried everything I could think >of, but finally just unhooked the cable and decided to use the other headlight >replacement. So currently I am driving around with three headlights... two >operational and one that makes some interesting noises as it bounces around >car's front end. > I did the exact same thing, except I didn't have my girlfriend to help/blame. :-) I have a 91T, and you can get to the headlight by removing the plastic piece on the bottom of the car. It is attached to the car with 5 or so bolts into plastic or those metal clips. I think 2 bolts go into plastic on the front, and 3 bolts go to those metal clips. Of course, if you have a mk1, things are probably entirely different. Ken Sumrall and Merlin, black 91T w/T-tops ------------------------------ From: owner-mr2 Date: Tue, 2 Jan 96 15:12:55 PST Subject: BOUNCE mr2: Admin request >From uunet!ukonline.co.uk!david.cole Tue Jan 2 15:12:37 1996 Return-Path: Received: from uunet.UUCP by validgh.com (4.1/SMI-4.1) id AA06447; Tue, 2 Jan 96 15:12:37 PST From: uunet!ukonline.co.uk!david.cole Received: from pardalis.ukonline.co.uk by relay5.UU.NET with SMTP id QQzwvj29098; Tue, 2 Jan 1996 17:53:17 -0500 (EST) Received: from lon3-4.ukonline.co.uk (lon3-4.ukonline.co.uk [194.81.232.4]) by pardalis.ukonline.co.uk (8.6.12/8.6.10) with SMTP id WAA07024 for ; Tue, 2 Jan 1996 22:51:40 GMT Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 22:51:40 GMT Message-Id: <199601022251.WAA07024@pardalis.ukonline.co.uk> X-Sender: david.cole@pop-3.ukonline.co.uk (Unverified) X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Light Version 1.5.2 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" To: uunet!validgh.com!mr2-digest Subject: Help Hi All, >From what I can gather, you guys in the States, race MR2's, does anyone have anything on video that they could mail to me? I'll happily pay for any costs... Also, >From: Adam Grove >Anyone who likes to read about the Mr2 might wish to pick >up a copy of the latest (Jan/Feb) edition of "Grassroots Motorsports" >magazine. To mark the (US) demise of the Mr2, they have an interesting >and quite detailed article discussing the car's history. The same for the above applies, any chance of someone getting hold of a copy for me or a photostat? Please. One last time... can anyone send the correct procedure for removing/replacing track-control arm near-side front . There nust be one speed typist out there? I have to do the job tomorrow (Wednesday/THursday) You guys/gals out there in the US should get in touch with John at MR2 Performance Products, he does a headlight conversion kit. On my own side, aenemic headlights Received: from uunet.UUCP by validgh.com (4.1/SMI-4.1) id AA07415; Wed, 3 Jan 96 07:22:23 PST From: uunet!aol.com!MattMR2 Errors-To: dgh Received: from mail04.mail.aol.com by relay5.UU.NET with SMTP id QQzwxr22479; Wed, 3 Jan 1996 08:51:45 -0500 (EST) Received: by mail04.mail.aol.com (8.6.12/8.6.12) id IAA13220 for mr2-digest@validgh.com; Wed, 3 Jan 1996 08:51:43 -0500 Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 08:51:43 -0500 Message-Id: <960103085142_105230030@mail04.mail.aol.com> To: uunet!validgh.com!mr2-digest Subject: Radio security codes In East Syracuse, NY, there is United Radio. It is where most of the Northeast Toyota dealers send all their radio repairs, including recoding/resetting the codes. I'm not sure what they charge retail for the recode, but they go over the unit and warranty the work. Turnaround is about ten days. In dealing with them when I was at a dealership was fairly good, they stood by their work. Matt ------------------------------ From: Mailer-Daemon (Mail Delivery Subsystem) Date: Wed, 3 Jan 96 07:24:44 PST Subject: Returned mail: unknown mailer error 1 ----- Transcript of session follows ----- sh: fork failed - too many processes 554 "| /home/validgh/major/home/wrapper archive2.pl -f /home/validgh/major/lists/mr2.archive/mr2 -m -a"... unknown mailer error 1 sh: fork failed - too many processes 554 "| /home/validgh/major/home/wrapper digest -r -C -l mr2-digest mr2-digest-outgoing"... unknown mailer error 1 ----- Unsent message follows ----- Return-Path: Received: by validgh.com (4.1/SMI-4.1) id AA07443; Wed, 3 Jan 96 07:24:44 PST Errors-To: dgh Received: from uunet.UUCP by validgh.com (4.1/SMI-4.1) id AA07392; Wed, 3 Jan 96 07:22:17 PST Received: from motgate.mot.com by relay3.UU.NET with ESMTP id QQzwwu25055; Wed, 3 Jan 1996 03:14:55 -0500 (EST) Received: from pobox.mot.com (pobox.mot.com [129.188.137.100]) by motgate.mot.com (8.7.1/8.6.10/MOT-3.8) with ESMTP id CAA14295 for ; Wed, 3 Jan 1996 02:14:44 -0600 (CST) Received: from csgpobox.csg.mot.com (csgpobox.csg.mot.com [144.188.179.6]) by pobox.mot.com (8.7.1/8.6.10/MOT-3.8) with SMTP id IAA25677 for ; Tue, 2 Jan 1996 08:41:35 -0600 (CST) Received: from diane.csg.mot.com (root@goedken.diane.csg.mot.com [199.1.42.68]) by csgpobox.csg.mot.com (8.6.8.1/8.6.6) with SMTP id OAA13979 for ; Tue, 2 Jan 1996 14:46:27 GMT Received: from pittelko by diane.csg.mot.com (5.0/SMI-SVR4) id AA26443; Tue, 2 Jan 1996 08:41:25 +0600 Received: by pittelko (SMI-8.6/SMI-SVR4) id IAA10257; Tue, 2 Jan 1996 08:41:22 -0600 Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 08:41:22 -0600 From: uunet!diane.csg.mot.com!mikep (Mike Pittelkow) Message-Id: <199601021441.IAA10257@pittelko> To: uunet!validgh.com!mr2-digest Subject: Headlights-n-stuff X-Sun-Charset: US-ASCII Sender: owner-mr2 Precedence: bulk Picked up a pair of GE High Output headlight bulbs last week, 55w/85w units. Very cool. $15 each. Hints from mike next time you replace your healights, don't drop the small brass retaining screws into the headlight well. I lost one, and for the life of me can't find it in there. They're about $2 each, and, get this, must be ordered. They're different in some way from all other toyota cars. they have their own part number. Doh! Lou F. Toyota has excellent prices on service manuals. I just bought a manual for my new (to me... 230kmiles) 84 tercel wagon (4wd, thank you very much :) It's like pulling a train with a moped!) for $36. I remember paying about $90 for the ones for my mr2 from my local dealer - Lou F. wants significantly less. And by the way.... Whoah. It's not terribly fair to go and take a sticker vote while half the list population is on vacation - I know that there was pretty much no activity through most of last week, but yet, we apparently picked a sticker design. Which one? - -mike ------------------------------ End of mr2-digest V1 #79