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Post by philip27 » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:43 pm

Nice looking MK2 the revised rear lights really tidied the rear end up on the rev3 models.

I had a mk1 in Blue and mk2 rev2 in Green never had a turbo though. Great cars would happily have another.
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Post by firebobby » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:56 pm

We could almost have our own MR2 show John, although yours would win the best in show award :thumbsup:
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Post by john-e89 » Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:07 pm

Cheers chaps, seems I can't get away from 'ladies cars'... :roll:

They are indeed snappy and will have you facing the wrong way in an instant, ask me how I know.... :oops:

Firebobby's looks good too, but being honest I prefer the t-bar, even if you can't hear anything for 3 days after a fast run, it's like being at a Who gig with the glass out...radio on? forget it... :lol:

Thanks for the posts all, top dudes.. :thumbsup:
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Post by firebobby » Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:18 pm

john-e89 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:07 pm Cheers chaps, seems I can't get away from 'ladies cars'... :roll:

They are indeed snappy and will have you facing the wrong way in an instant, ask me how I know.... :oops:

Firebobby's looks good too, but being honest I prefer the t-bar, even if you can't hear anything for 3 days after a fast run, it's like being at a Who gig with the glass out...radio on? forget it... :lol:

Thanks for the posts all, top dudes.. :thumbsup:
What exhaust you getting John, I fitted a Mongoose that I picked up secondhand, not too loud :)
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981

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Post by john-e89 » Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:24 pm

firebobby wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:18 pm
john-e89 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:07 pm Cheers chaps, seems I can't get away from 'ladies cars'... :roll:

They are indeed snappy and will have you facing the wrong way in an instant, ask me how I know.... :oops:

Firebobby's looks good too, but being honest I prefer the t-bar, even if you can't hear anything for 3 days after a fast run, it's like being at a Who gig with the glass out...radio on? forget it... :lol:

Thanks for the posts all, top dudes.. :thumbsup:
What exhaust you getting John, I fitted a Mongoose that I picked up secondhand, not too loud :)
Yep a Mongoose Firebobby, an OEM back box is a tad over £600... :o senseless money. The manifolds are deemed ok so I'll put a Mongoose on from the downpipe.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Post by firebobby » Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:34 pm

john-e89 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:24 pm
firebobby wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:18 pm
john-e89 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:07 pm Cheers chaps, seems I can't get away from 'ladies cars'... :roll:

They are indeed snappy and will have you facing the wrong way in an instant, ask me how I know.... :oops:

Firebobby's looks good too, but being honest I prefer the t-bar, even if you can't hear anything for 3 days after a fast run, it's like being at a Who gig with the glass out...radio on? forget it... :lol:

Thanks for the posts all, top dudes.. :thumbsup:
What exhaust you getting John, I fitted a Mongoose that I picked up secondhand, not too loud :)
Yep a Mongoose Firebobby, an OEM back box is a tad over £600... :o senseless money. The manifolds are deemed ok so I'll put a Mongoose on from the downpipe.
My manifold and downipe were fine too, the cat and backbox were shot at the flanges, literally fell to bits. I got a new cat from off ebay and fitted the Mongoose.
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981

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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:35 pm

Nice project OP. :thumbsup:

I've always liked the look of the MK2 MR2 - maybe when I next need a project!

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Post by paddy wright » Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:41 pm

Looks lovely! Keep it nice and original! :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by Marlon » Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:41 pm

Love it :thumbsup:
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Post by Russ59 » Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:28 pm

john-e89 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:38 pm Hey,

Picked my 8th MR2 up yesterday, I've been looking out for a nice red t-bar for a couple of years without much success, nice ones are getting very thin on the ground now, they rot around the rear arches, sills and door bottoms. This one is solid, no rot, with all original paint, panels, and zero dings. A 72k mile 3 owner car, all female apparently, not that it makes any difference, but made more sense as it looks like the t-bar glass has never been out judging by the leaking flat seals and new looking locking pin guides. My plan is to put new seals in, a stainless exhaust, polish the slightly pink paint, drop the engine to detail it and the engine bay, paint and powder coat the subframe and all suspension, driveshafts etc, then just enjoy it on a sunny Sunday evening and take it to a few shows, it'll reach classic status in 4years and unless I'm offered silly money I'll hang on to it. It's a fairly rare car now being all original. A bit marmite, but I really like the shape and they're fun to chuck around, it's no Zed but that's not the point. Couple of crap phone pics.

Cheers for reading. 👍



:poke: :poke: :poke: I wish you wouldn't.
Seems to be a few current/ex MR2 owners on here.

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Post by john-e89 » Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:43 pm

Russ59 wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:28 pm
john-e89 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:38 pm Hey,

Picked my 8th MR2 up yesterday, I've been looking out for a nice red t-bar for a couple of years without much success, nice ones are getting very thin on the ground now, they rot around the rear arches, sills and door bottoms. This one is solid, no rot, with all original paint, panels, and zero dings. A 72k mile 3 owner car, all female apparently, not that it makes any difference, but made more sense as it looks like the t-bar glass has never been out judging by the leaking flat seals and new looking locking pin guides. My plan is to put new seals in, a stainless exhaust, polish the slightly pink paint, drop the engine to detail it and the engine bay, paint and powder coat the subframe and all suspension, driveshafts etc, then just enjoy it on a sunny Sunday evening and take it to a few shows, it'll reach classic status in 4years and unless I'm offered silly money I'll hang on to it. It's a fairly rare car now being all original. A bit marmite, but I really like the shape and they're fun to chuck around, it's no Zed but that's not the point. Couple of crap phone pics.

Cheers for reading. 👍



:poke: :poke: :poke: I wish you wouldn't.
Seems to be a few current/ex MR2 owners on here.

Loved mine.
Wanna put a bid in Russ....?? :wink:
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Post by mad4slalom » Fri Jun 09, 2017 11:24 am

[IMG]http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh5 ... lrwy60.jpg[/IMG]
My project for the last year, been keeping me away from the coupe, a few flat spot issues but getting there👍

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Post by jamie_z4 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:18 pm

oh wow that takes me back! I had a 97 P reg Rev 4 Mr2 N/a when i was 18, felt like the dogs nads! following this thread with interest :)
think i paid 3 grand to insure it :lol:

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Post by Russ59 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:29 pm

mad4slalom wrote: Fri Jun 09, 2017 11:24 am [IMG]http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh5 ... lrwy60.jpg[/IMG]
My project for the last year, been keeping me away from the coupe, a few flat spot issues but getting there👍


💕💕👍 always had a thing for VW Buggies, love em. Yours looks a beaut.
2005, 3.0l Toledo Blue, sports seats, sports suspension, ZHP, MFSW,4 clear spot rear lights, clear side repeaters and third brake light , 19" AXE EX14 wheels, DIY carbon badges, interior parts gloss black wrapped, rear spoiler

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