My New Toy

[supersub7]

It's only standard but i'm looking into tuning possibilities. Planning on getting some 16"-17" wheels, stainless exhaust, manifold and cold air induction to start with, Maybe a Turbo or Supercharger at a later date.

Almost forgot, i'm going to sort the radio aerial out. It makes it look like a RC car

 

[Wyvern_64]

Nice! How much was it? How many miles? I think I would've gotten a MX-5 though.

 

[supersub7]

Nice! How much was it? How many miles? I think I would've gotten a MX-5 though.

It was £2500 but managed to get it for £2000 (Not to many people buy soft tops this time of year ). Its done 85000 miles but is immaculate inside and out.

I test drove a mk1 and mk2 Mx5 but prefered the Mr2.

 

[supersub7]

I also have this

I blew the engine on it though and am in the process of breaking it at the moment.

 

[Thatman]

Isn't it the MR-S? Or was that version still called an MR2 there?

 

[Eric.]

I was thinking MR-S was the JDM name and MR2 Spyder at least in the US.

 

[hawkeye122]

Since it's a Toyota, if it has followed scheduled maintenance, it should run forever.

 

[Eric.]

And if it doesn't have precat issues.

 

[hawkeye122]

^True

 

[homeforsummer]

Isn't it the MR-S? Or was that version still called an MR2 there?

Has always been called the MR2 in the UK.

 

[Azuremen]

Has always been called the MR2 in the UK.

MR-S was Japan and Australia I want to say.

Make sure to gut the pre-cats if that hasn't already been done. And to deal with the aerial, just unscrew it - radio is terrible anyhow

17 inch wheels feel a bit much on this. I was pretty content with how the 15 inch Rotas looked on mine, but 16 inch probably will fill the wheel wells a bit better.

 

[Mike Rotch]

Looks like a tidy example - I'd never fit in one, but I am a bit jealous!

 

[FordMKIVJ5]

Nice! How much was it? How many miles? I think I would've gotten a MX-5 though.

Also the MR2 is mid-engined and more of a toy. An MX-5 is more suited to regular use seeing as it actually has a decent sized boot. 👍

 

[supersub7]

Pre-Cats coming out next weekend

Looks like a tidy example - I'd never fit in one, but I am a bit jealous!

I'm 6ft 1" and weigh just over 14 stone and fit in it fine.

 

[supersub7]

In the UK they are called MR2 Roadsters.

 

[Thatman]

I see, interesting to know. Have fun!

 

[Azuremen]

I'm 6ft 1" and weigh just over 14 stone and fit in it fine.

Same. I'm 6 foot 4 inches and 185 pounds and could fit in mine just fine, top up. Though having a helmet on was a bit too much height with the top, so always had to drop it for autocross, regardless of weather.

 

[Mike Rotch]

Pre-Cats coming out next weekend

I'm 6ft 1" and weigh just over 14 stone and fit in it fine.

6'5" and 190lbs. No hope for me...my legs are too long.

 

[supersub7]

17 inch wheels feel a bit much on this. I was pretty content with how the 15 inch Rotas looked on mine, but 16 inch probably will fill the wheel wells a bit better.

From what i have read on a few forums people have been putting 17's on the rear and 16's up front.

Also noticed a lot of people have been puting braces on theirs like the ones in this link http://www.corkyandcompany.net/

 

[Azuremen]

6'5" and 190lbs. No hope for me...my legs are too long.

You might just maybe. I've got rather long legs and I didn't have to put the seat all the way back, and would even scoot it up another notch when racing just for slightly better foot work.

From what i have read on a few forums people have been putting 17's on the rear and 16's up front.

Also noticed a lot of people have been puting braces on theirs like the ones in this link http://www.corkyandcompany.net/

The chassis is fairly stiff to begin with, but bracing isn't going to hurt it. 16's and 17's will be fine and won't look awkward, provided you get a good off-set and run proper fitting tires. I personally stuck with 15 inch wheels, square all around, because I'm cheap and 205/50/15 is a wonderful tire size. The car isn't that twitchy that you really need wider tires in the rear, and certainly doesn't have the power to need anything beyond a 205 unless you are looking to do some serious auto-x or similar.

Honestly, I think lower the car a touch would do a lot more to fill the wheel wells than larger wheels, as it has a rather large fender gap from the factory.

 

[Ibonibo]

Nice car mate, perfect for the summer to come