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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/16 22:39:38 (permalink)
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Thanks Tree, I'm long past my P's lol, but i too want something different, so i'm definitely leaning towards Beams.
Have you regretted your choice at all? Have you considered any upgrades or changes since?
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/17 15:06:17 (permalink)
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Lucky find voodoo, was it from a celica or mr2? Did you have any troubles with the conversion?




Yeh lucky find indeed! and yup my one is from an MR2, thats the main reason why i couldnt say no to it. we had a few little wiring issues during the install and due to the fact the car was off the road for so long and i had missed too many track days already we ended up scrapping the OEM ECU wiring and installing a haltech ecu in the car which solved all our issues  
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/17 16:50:18 (permalink)
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How difficult was it setting up the Haltech ECU?
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 01:50:21 (permalink)
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My only regret was leaving my car to an incompetent mechanic (mostly dad's fault lol)
V6 would be nice but for the hassle it just isn't worth it. If I had a Gen 2 turbo chassis then I may have leaned towards V6 only because it is a better base to build on: gearbox, axle etc
I'm quite happy with the stock motor, it does lack a bit of power but makes up in the handling and driving feel department. Upgrade wise a better exhaust system, custom cold air intake using K&N Apollo would've been dainty. I have koni yellows with RSR Race springs which improved body roll and rebound but the spring rates are still on the soft side (to me) and bump adjustment would've been useful
My next upgrade will be a new car but that's a secret ;)

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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 08:34:11 (permalink)
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Lol. I won't tell anyone tree....
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 10:42:39 (permalink)
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How difficult was it setting up the Haltech ECU?




 
That i wouldnt be able to tell you, haltech was nice enough to send one of their guys out to do all the wiring for me and then i left it in the hands of my mechanic to take car of the tuning 
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 13:45:36 (permalink)
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Im biased pretty much.
 
I love the Beams and now i love it even more.
323 RWKW's with N/A response is great. The way it darts is so inviting.
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 14:00:10 (permalink)
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Hi Mandalay, i assume you mean 123 rwkw's?
I'm looking forward to getting one, i just have to save a bit first :)
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 14:13:16 (permalink)
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When you said NA response i thought you meant that your BEAMS was NA. I've since discovered that you've supercharged yours...
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 15:23:22 (permalink)
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dont get him started 

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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 15:29:18 (permalink)
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Mmmmm, a supercharged Beams sounds really good though.......i need to find some pics of mandalays beast!
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 16:01:38 (permalink)
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Mmmmm, a supercharged Beams sounds really good though.......i need to find some pics of mandalays beast!


If you have the time, check out:http://www.mr2australia.com/mr2play/tm.aspx?m=24141&high=mandalay&mpage=9

1990 ADM NA
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 16:56:14 (permalink)
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Hi Mandalay, i assume you mean 123 rwkw's?
I'm looking forward to getting one, i just have to save a bit first :)




 
Nah i was correct 323 rear wheel kilowatts
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 17:02:24 (permalink)
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rikkir
Mmmmm, a supercharged Beams sounds really good though.......i need to find some pics of mandalays beast!


If you have the time, check out:http://www.mr2australia.com/mr2play/tm.aspx?m=24141&high=mandalay&mpage=9




 
I never finished posting on the thread because i believe were sick and tired of me.
 
Biggest SC Rotrex went in , updated many things.
Its been singing for the past year and love it. 500 Hp on the flywheel is awesome :) !
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Re: Beams SW20 advice 2014/02/18 17:33:08 (permalink)
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Whilst I do appreciate your car Mandalay & I'm not sick of you at all (please do update your thread). I have 4 words for you: Area under the curve
 
Turbo for life! Congrats on joining the 300 club. You're in good company.
 
Back on topic, I think the Beams is a great motor & you'd do well with such a conversion. I'm 3SGTE biased though & personally think a responsive 250rwkw 3SGTE is about as reliable & well rounded as it gets.

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