MR2 Mk1

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wedgepilot

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Tuesday 24th October 2006
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My quest for a light, agile car is over! I just picked up a nice JDM AW11 G-Ltd:





The pictures are from the previous owner, I'll get some decent ones once I've cleaned her up a bit. More details to follow...

wedgepilot

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Wednesday 25th October 2006
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Thanks guys, it all seems pretty solid, only a tiny spot of rust in the 'well' behind the rear tyre - the wheel arches are rock solid thumbup

The engine was a bit sooted up, as it was previously owned by a middle-aged lady, but a couple of good thrashes up to the redline cleaned the plugs up a treat.

The handling is fantastic, it feels like a go-kart after the skyline, and very nimble.

No major plans, just tidy it up, maybe fit a decent stereo and enjoy!

wedgepilot

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Thursday 26th October 2006
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mr2mk1chick said:
cool! welcome to the MK1 clan

I like the old MK1a's with the colour coded seats etc. We had great fun last weekend chucking 2 of our MK1's (NA & SC) around Mallory on track. They are fun round corners

PS: get along to some MK1 events (www.mr2mk1club.com)(www.imoc.co.uk as i organise quite a few different sorts of stuff for mk1'ers

enjoy

Jo


Thanks Jo, I like the orange one in your profile, very tasty! Not much chance of me getting along to any UK meets though, as I've emigrated down under! Ta for the invite though

wedgepilot

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Thursday 26th October 2006
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p490kvp said:
I've just brought a 1989 1600 twin cam model - any common issues technically with the car that I might prevent rather than something bite me while driving?


rust!

Get some waxoyl or similar and apply liberally....