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Oct 21, 2011 10:26:42 GMT
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stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 174
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D1RTY MR2stealthstylz
@stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member 174
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Oct 21, 2011 10:47:38 GMT
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I don't like that, the wheels and tyres are too small in diameter and width. The photo's are probably not helping. I like the bodykit though.
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nofrills
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my wings are made of Steeeeeeeel!!!
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Oct 21, 2011 10:59:50 GMT
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like the photography but not keen on the car, its needs to be much lower too
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Oct 21, 2011 11:13:41 GMT
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shame its the wrong version of the mr2 but hey  Mk1 ftw! |
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V6SC mk1 Mr2
Manta 400r
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Oct 21, 2011 11:15:46 GMT
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the wheels and tyres are too small in diameter and width I agree, actually. But from rear-on, I think it rocks - I love it when people strap these big ridiculous exhausts to MR2s! |
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qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 52
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D1RTY MR2qwerty
@qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member 52
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Oct 21, 2011 14:11:40 GMT
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What are these shape MK2's like to own/drive? They seem good value for money and the all important insurance is a lot more reasonable than I expected but I've heard horror stories about them being snappy, especially when lowered.
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stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 174
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D1RTY MR2stealthstylz
@stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member 174
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Oct 21, 2011 14:13:31 GMT
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They are a bit, good fun though if you can handle em.
Matt
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nomadx
Part of things
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Oct 21, 2011 14:21:05 GMT
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I loved mine, they are snappy if the rear bushes are worn. I had one and sold it and then a mate got one, it was a different beast to drive, awful becuase of knackered bushes. replaced them and it was awesome.
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 :2003 Clio 172 Cup: - :1992 Fiesta XR2i Trackcar: - :1983 Nissan Datsun 280zx: - :1999 Standard STA: |
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smurf
Part of things
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Oct 21, 2011 14:36:43 GMT
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I'e had 5 of these
2 n/a ( 1 uk spec, 1 import non turbo)
2 turbo ( 550 bhp and 430 bhp)
1 3.0 v6 conversion
Love driving them, love owning them
Cant fault them to be honest. Never let me down and went on forever
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Laser cutting and cnc punching (up to 3mm stainless and ali, up to 6mm mild steel)
Mail me a dxf file and i'll get you a price
Metal folding and custom fabrication service also available
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Oct 21, 2011 15:00:47 GMT
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What was the V6 from? Carina?
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Oct 21, 2011 15:41:08 GMT
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Camry V6 or there are conversions from the Tundra (I think its the Tundra) in the states. A bit of a weapon by all accounts.
I love mine, have owned 7 or 8 now. 1 Beams engines the rest have been turbos.
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'95 Toyota MR2 Turbo
'72 Toyota Celica TA22
'74 Mercedes 350 SL
'68 Mercedes W108 280SE
'03 Renault Clio 172
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Oct 21, 2011 15:42:55 GMT
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Oh yeah, Camry is what I meant... d'oh.
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Oct 21, 2011 15:47:28 GMT
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Then you were right  |
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'95 Toyota MR2 Turbo
'72 Toyota Celica TA22
'74 Mercedes 350 SL
'68 Mercedes W108 280SE
'03 Renault Clio 172
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D1RTY MR2Deleted
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Oct 21, 2011 16:01:37 GMT
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This is why I like the things dbizzle posts, I wouldn't change a single thing on that, it's perfect.*
*well, maybe a few things, but I doubt I could make it better.
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Oct 21, 2011 16:16:43 GMT
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Now that I look at the front more closely... are the lower corners of the bumper asymmetrical?
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Oct 21, 2011 16:37:35 GMT
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I love this despite my usual need for things to be cats-eye-destroyingly-low. Nice and simple, pretty low key and just generally lovely.
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Oct 21, 2011 18:17:30 GMT
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That's rather lovely. A modified MR2 where the owner has known where to stop. I also like the ride height and wouldn't want it any lower. The kit is really suited to the car.
There are only two things I would change: paint the mirrors black (mirrors within a dark/defined window line tend to look better black) and fit wheels with chunkier/thicker spokes. The thin spokes don't really suit the visual weight of the body/bodykit.
Pretty minor things to change and the majority is simply spoty on.
The photography, however, is making me feel sick! Seriously, whoever processed those photos should be shot. Numerous times. It's really hard to appreciate the car when someone's gone nuts with cheapy photoshop filters/HDR effects.
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ToolsnTrack
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Homebrew Raconteur
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Club RR Member Number: 134
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D1RTY MR2ToolsnTrack
@overdrive
Club Retro Rides Member 134
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Oct 21, 2011 18:42:00 GMT
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So are these now retro enough to be in the for sale section? My mate has been trying to sell his Rev3 in the same colour for ages....
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Lex
South East
日本車 <3
Posts: 2,404
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Oct 21, 2011 19:32:17 GMT
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Personally I wouldn't put my photography company name on photos that look like they were taken with a potato.
I don't just think its the dog curse word editing, but he clearly has no clue about ISO settings on the camera too. Even the spare £100 Canon I have doesn't shoot that grainy.
Photography aside not really a fan either. The only kit that works well with these is the Toms kit, oh and I've never been one for that later revolution rear panel between the lights. I prefer the early spec grill one. This one has never looked right for me.
At least it's better than most I've seen but she's no looker.
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smurf
Part of things
Posts: 829
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It was indeed the camry engine, extremely quick for the mr2 it was pushing along and 0- 60 times were defi ately on par with the turbo for acceleration and not much difference in top speed Most i see out of my turbo was 163 mph, the 2.0 was 140 easily and the 3.0 was the best part of 160 Best of all ...... With the custom pipework that goes with the v6 it sounds like a f1 car when you wind it up  now...... Wheres the nearest tunnel |
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Laser cutting and cnc punching (up to 3mm stainless and ali, up to 6mm mild steel)
Mail me a dxf file and i'll get you a price
Metal folding and custom fabrication service also available
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now...... Wheres the nearest tunnel