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I miss my MR2Thanks 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 
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!
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!
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
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
I've always regretted selling my MK1 T Bar, although it did help fund the Carlos Sainz GT4
I'm actually looking at getting another one as a daily runner myself, they're great cars
And if you ever want more power, check out http://twobrutal.co.uk
I'm actually looking at getting another one as a daily runner myself, they're great cars
And if you ever want more power, check out http://twobrutal.co.uk
Long time ready first time poster here!
I am in Australia and have just had a MK1 Supercharged imported for trackdays, sprints etc. Its been a long long process to get it here and all being well I will take delivery of it in the next few days. At the moment it is sat in the importers workshop awaiting new seatbelts before it can be registered.
Its got 82,000KMS on the clock and looking at the condition of the rest of it I would say that the KMS are nearly genuine. It has got adjustable shocks and upgraded springs, Cusco exhaust manifold and 2.5-3inch system (VERY loud) and a HKS induction kit. I havent been able to see if it has an aftermarket pulley kit yet.
future plans for it in no particular order:
Bucket seat
Harness
Roll Cage
Big brake discs and Celica GT4 calipers
Anti roll bars
Bush kit
Semi Slicks on lightweight rims
And maybe in the distant future a turbo conversion which is very popular here at the moment.
I am in Australia and have just had a MK1 Supercharged imported for trackdays, sprints etc. Its been a long long process to get it here and all being well I will take delivery of it in the next few days. At the moment it is sat in the importers workshop awaiting new seatbelts before it can be registered.
Its got 82,000KMS on the clock and looking at the condition of the rest of it I would say that the KMS are nearly genuine. It has got adjustable shocks and upgraded springs, Cusco exhaust manifold and 2.5-3inch system (VERY loud) and a HKS induction kit. I havent been able to see if it has an aftermarket pulley kit yet.
future plans for it in no particular order:
Bucket seat
Harness
Roll Cage
Big brake discs and Celica GT4 calipers
Anti roll bars
Bush kit
Semi Slicks on lightweight rims
And maybe in the distant future a turbo conversion which is very popular here at the moment.
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
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 said:
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....
Indeed. To reiterate you cannot leave a rustspot on these cars. Once the tinworm gets a hold it is very hard to get rid of. I recommend rubbing the spot down with a wire brush then applying por15
Wedge Pilot & Deviant, you guys should try contact John (Feral on some of the MR2 forums). He is down your way (well alot closer than any of us ) A very nice bloke and knows more about these cars than anyone than perhaps the desinger/s
He has some details here:
www.cardomain.com/ride/237058
) A very nice bloke and knows more about these cars than anyone than perhaps the desinger/s He has some details here:
www.cardomain.com/ride/237058
Actually mine is going to be used for road rallying and not too worried about making it all that mint..
Does anyone know much about any mechanical problems? Mine seems to have a worn 3rd gear syncro although it doesn't jump out of gear but I heard that this can be a problem are there any other common drivetrain or other probs?
Does anyone know much about any mechanical problems? Mine seems to have a worn 3rd gear syncro although it doesn't jump out of gear but I heard that this can be a problem are there any other common drivetrain or other probs?
mr2mk1chick said:
Not really heard of them popping out of 3rd - the more common problem is popping out of 5th.
second hand gear boxes are not hard to find - may be easier than rebuilding yours. expect to pay £60-£100 for a second hand one.
second hand gear boxes are not hard to find - may be easier than rebuilding yours. expect to pay £60-£100 for a second hand one.
Even better than that, you can replace the 5th gear with the gearbox in situ.
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