Bit of an update on the MR2

**Jem** · 18-10-2009, 11:23

A couple of weeks ago the decision was made to freshen up the MR2's handling ect. So the following parts have been supplied by SRBpower, who have been brilliant

Tein Superstreets with Pillowball topmounts
Tein EDFC
Tein Pillowball Tension rods
Powerflex polybushes
Whiteline ARBs
Front strutbrace

I've also got some 10mm hubcentric spacers on the way so the suspension will fit

I've also got grooved discs and yellowstuff pads with Goodridge braided lines and DOT5.1 fluid, a K&N 57i (damn that's loud on full chat!!) and a Blueflame exhaust.

For ice, a Kenwood DNX9240BT double din Satnav and DVD should arrive tomorrow.

Just got to fit it all now

Think the bushes are going to be the biggest ballache.

**spencer_foxwell** · 18-10-2009, 12:59

I want an MR2

Any pictures?

**zeppelin101** · 18-10-2009, 13:00

Buy mine!

You'll notice quite a difference with that lot Jem, my mate's one with similar mods compared to mine is unreal

**Wallers** · 18-10-2009, 13:08

Originally Posted by Jem

Just got to fit it all now

Think the bushes are going to be the biggest ballache.

Bushes are easy when you have a 10 tonne hydraulic press

**Jem** · 18-10-2009, 13:40

Originally Posted by spencer_foxwell

I want an MR2

Any pictures?

Go on then:

Originally Posted by Wallers

Bushes are easy when you have a 10 tonne hydraulic press

I've got one, so should be pretty easy, it's just that there are a few of them, including engine mounts.

**Jem** · 18-10-2009, 18:47

That's the slightly tired interior sorted too

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...1#ht_869wt_939

**spencer_foxwell** · 18-10-2009, 19:15

That's a fine looking MR2. I love the colour

**Jem** · 18-10-2009, 20:14

Originally Posted by spencer_foxwell

That's a fine looking MR2. I love the colour

It is very nice, Caribbean Blue

**Jem** · 24-10-2009, 16:11

Got the back of one of the seats done today and it looks FANTASTIC!!! Tricky job though, removing the old leather and putting the new on, I'll get some pics tomorrow.

Next on the list is sending the car off for a respray

**scrivy.** · 24-10-2009, 16:21

ive seen this car in person and it is a mint example in general i dont like mr2's but i just couldnt stop looking at this one

and yes the k&n is loud i could still hear you about half a mile away from my house even if i do live in a 40mph zone

keep us updated with progress mate

**Lou_Lou** · 24-10-2009, 16:22

Originally Posted by spencer_foxwell

That's a fine looking MR2. I love the colour

lovely

Everytime threads like this come up I want mine back

**Infinity** · 24-10-2009, 16:56

Very nice Jem

Jut

**Phill** · 24-10-2009, 22:38

She got a turbo??

**Jem** · 25-10-2009, 07:29

Originally Posted by Phill

She got a turbo??

I purposely didn't want a turbo.

**spencer_foxwell** · 25-10-2009, 07:38

Why?

**Phill** · 25-10-2009, 16:39

N/A's are a bit easier to drive on the limit, especially a mid-engined car!

**Jem** · 25-10-2009, 18:03

Originally Posted by Phill

N/A's are a bit easier to drive on the limit, especially a mid-engined car!

Exactly. This car was going to be my daily, and still is. But I've sold the Mazda to make this a very fine handling car, and refresh a few other bits. Once it's finished it should be a nice balance of just enough power and fantastic handling and good brakes that shouldn't fade.

Today has been spent finishing the retrim in leather and Alcantara. My hands are killing me now from all the work with pliers and pulling the covers on

But I'm VERY happy with the result. The fit and quality of the stitching is spot on. The slight ruckles in the leather will settle out over a couple of days

The base of one of the seats with the old leather removed (this is upside down).

Same base with the first part of the cover attached.

If you look where the black strip of fabric is connected in the grove of the foam you can see the pesky copper coloured round wire clips that make this such a fun job!

One finished seat ready to go back in.

Job done

I had to cut the holes in the side for the lumber support leaver and the knob.

**spencer_foxwell** · 25-10-2009, 18:17

Looking very sharp

I really want an MR2 and I'm asking myself can I live with the moderate performance of the N/A compaired to the turbo... But can I live with blowing turbos and chances are it will be less reliable. Hmmmmm

My thinking is that the N/A will be more than fun enough to keep me happy for a bit plus running the turbo will ruin me as I'm currently buying a house

**zeppelin101** · 25-10-2009, 18:20

Turbos aren't actually that bad on fuel kept in vac. Especially on a long haul.

My N/A averages 28-35mpg from a tank.

I also need it gone.

So buy mine

**Lou_Lou** · 25-10-2009, 18:22

Nice

Looks really tidy.. definitely worthwhile.. makes so much difference

I don't like this thread. Everytime I look at it I want mine back.

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