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by LeeBiew
Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: HUMBLE BEE BRAKE UPGRADE
Replies: 26
Views: 12861

Re: HUMBLE BEE BRAKE UPGRADE

hmm let's PM each other about that 87 GTS you got, I am very interested! The "rear disc" project is a WHOLE OTHER can of worms when you consider all the bolt patterns, axle sizes, and rear ratios. My best lead right now is a 4x100 axle from an 80's Toyota van combined with various SR5 and ...
by LeeBiew
Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: HUMBLE BEE BRAKE UPGRADE
Replies: 26
Views: 12861

Re: HUMBLE BEE BRAKE UPGRADE

Yes, I believe it will fit! It should actually give me more rim clearance than my MR2 ones. But I won't actually know until the test fit. The caliper bracket design is quite different, it goes OVER THE TOP of the caliper instead of the FRONT OF IT, like the MR2 ones do. My previous rim clearance iss...
by LeeBiew
Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: HUMBLE BEE BRAKE UPGRADE
Replies: 26
Views: 12861

Re: HUMBLE BEE BRAKE UPGRADE

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WHO'S THE BOSS NOW?! haha
by LeeBiew
Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: HUMBLE BEE BRAKE UPGRADE
Replies: 26
Views: 12861

Re: HUMBLE BEE BRAKE UPGRADE

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by LeeBiew
Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: HUMBLE BEE BRAKE UPGRADE
Replies: 26
Views: 12861

HUMBLE BEE BRAKE UPGRADE

I am excited to announce (what is quite possibly) the most perfect front brake setup for The Humble Bee! Everything is bolt on, without spacers, and only using off the shelf parts, nothing custom (just like I always do). This will be replacing my previous MK1b (88-89) MR2 caliper amd 98 Golf Rotor u...
by LeeBiew
Sun Nov 20, 2016 1:57 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Brake Booster Refurbished or can be
Replies: 15
Views: 4257

Re: Brake Booster Refurbished or can be

I am curious too!
by LeeBiew
Sun Nov 20, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: What Caliper can i fit on my 86 tercel
Replies: 14
Views: 3263

Re: What Caliper can i fit on my 86 tercel

Don't buy calipers yet. I am a few days away from finishing Humble Bee Brake Upgrade 2.0! No more 87-89 MR2 front calipers! Something even better!
by LeeBiew
Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Complete listing of 4 bolt x 100mm rims
Replies: 40
Views: 27422

Re: Complete listing of 4 bolt x 100mm rims

so... a new, skinny, non-studded, winter tire on a 13" alloy wheel is what you are looking for.
by LeeBiew
Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Complete listing of 4 bolt x 100mm rims
Replies: 40
Views: 27422

Re: Complete listing of 4 bolt x 100mm rims

...and for winter, keep the tire skinny. More "PSI" on the surface of the road. It cuts through the slush and gets a much more solid contact with the road.
by LeeBiew
Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: First car 1987 tercel sr5 Calgary
Replies: 11
Views: 5636

Re: First car 1987 tercel sr5 Calgary

Welcome!
by LeeBiew
Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Complete listing of 4 bolt x 100mm rims
Replies: 40
Views: 27422

Re: Complete listing of 4 bolt x 100mm rims

Agreed with Petros on the wheel size choices. My pizza cutters would work great for winters. Just avoid a winter tire size that is too low profile, and always monitor tire pressures. Alberta potholes covered in snow can be deadly. Dented rims and such. I've dented two 14" steelies that way. Ste...
by LeeBiew
Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Complete listing of 4 bolt x 100mm rims
Replies: 40
Views: 27422

Re: Complete listing of 4 bolt x 100mm rims

Check out the tire I want to get next... the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2. I think this could possibly be the best tire for Alberta roads and winters.