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Aug 26, 2020 12:25:09 GMT
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My catalytic converter had a flang at each end so it was super easy to swap it in and out for the decat come mot time. Yeah that’s what I was planning but I should have checked first! Still, it’ll be alright once the new back-box arrives as has the flange where it should be. |
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Everyone have a good Bank Holiday? I made some pretty decent changes over the weekend, behold!  I bought an exhaust from Mr-MR2, super helpful guys and got it to me in record time! It didn't cost very much at all but after some digging, it's either an older style Mongoose system or it's a Fox Exhaust, either way it fills the bumper much better and isn't hideously loud even with the decat.  I also cobbled together a homebrew induction kit using the original intake pipe, some intercooler pipe and a Ramair filter   Next up I picked up some as-new 7Twenty Style-55's. I had my tyres switched over as they're pretty much new, but due to the much lower offset I'm gonna have to 1) put a lower profile tyre on the back 2) lower the car 3) roll the arches.  I'm gonna be honest, I'm not totally sold on the wheels now that they've been on the car a couple days. I might keep an eye out for something different. |
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Also the Passat in the background is NOT mine! lol
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lightyearman
Part of things
GYJDM - Grimsby based Japanese car club - Find us on Facebook
Posts: 639
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A black MR2 always looks pretty lush in my eyes.
If it was me, and I could stomach the JDM scene tax, I'd be frantically looking for a set of Super Advans to go on there 8)
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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mat88
Yorkshire and The Humber
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I think the wheels look smart but there's something not quite right like you say. They either need a lower profile or dare I say it... A smidge of camber and some stretch (il never say those words again I'm sorry hahah) they just look a bit chunky In the arches.
May look better with a bit of a drop (but while you've come this far, you may aswell just wide arch it) haha
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they look to poke out a bit. Makes it look like a photoshop.
I thought the white ones suited it and they are not all that different to your news ones in style.
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A black MR2 always looks pretty lush in my eyes. If it was me, and I could stomach the JDM scene tax, I'd be frantically looking for a set of Super Advans to go on there 8) Thank you man! And yeah, a set of Advans will find their way on to it at some point I'm sure! |
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I think the wheels look smart but there's something not quite right like you say. They either need a lower profile or dare I say it... A smidge of camber and some stretch (il never say those words again I'm sorry hahah) they just look a bit chunky In the arches. May look better with a bit of a drop (but while you've come this far, you may aswell just wide arch it) haha I just don't think they're the right wheel for the car. They've come off now anyways as I really started to dislike them haha they look to poke out a bit. Makes it look like a photoshop. I thought the white ones suited it and they are not all that different to your news ones in style. Yeah the white ones were ok just not quite to my liking. Neither of them are on the car any more anyways haha
I've opted for a set of Rota Grids in 16x8 for now... for now haha
There's also some lowering springs on the way and a set of rear spacers
I cannot wait to lower this thing, the ride height offends me so much haha
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Sept 10, 2020 11:42:34 GMT
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Couple of small things, added some 20mm spacers on the back to keep the staggered set up.  I do enjoy a semi-slick  And the arch-roller will be needed... obviously  The front wheels don't quite clear the caliper so a mate donated some slip-on spacers to the cause. I should be getting a nice new pair of NS2R's for the front wheels and it'll be on all four by tomorrow afternoon. I did also take delivery of my -40mm lowering springs today. I've never had just springs, always coilovers so we shall see how the fitting of those goes! I also treated myself to a Draper Storm Force impact wrench. Not going to lie, the name sold it to me quite well. And it's green as you like! I thought it was quite good value at just shy of £100 and very fast delivery!  |
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Sept 10, 2020 16:32:03 GMT
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I like everything in that post
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Sept 10, 2020 20:55:09 GMT
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I like everything in that post Haha thank you! The impact driver is my favourite, it’s actually hench too! Would 100% recommend if you don’t want to spend hundreds. I’m excited to get my tyres so I can finally have it starting to look the way I had planned. |
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Sept 16, 2020 9:39:52 GMT
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Progress! Wheels and tyres...  Tried carbon-wrapping the spoiler, sorta failed but is kinda ok. Paint was wrecked anways.  Lowered just the front currently as ran out of time, it's only about 40mm and I think the angle of the picture doesn't really show but it's ideal  And I did something controversial which everyone will hate, but I straight up don't care haha "genuine" TE37's...  |
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Sept 23, 2020 8:55:16 GMT
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Finally managed to get a bit of spare time this weekend and got the car lowered all the way around. It's quite nice that it's lower and not smashing on the tarmac like most other cars I've owned.
For once, everything went smoothly, nothing was too rusty (apart from the arch, as you will see) and everything came undone without incident! A rarity on a 20+ yr old J car.
Quick comparison...
FTI, I didn't actually roll this arch. Fresh air is tough to roll.
I bought myself a machine polisher to see if I could bring the paintwork back a bit but I think unfortunately it has suffered some sun burn. Still, it was cleaner than it's ever been!
Also went for a drive to Compton Abbas/Shaftsbury, some nice roads out that way and not far from me at all. The car performed well and wasn't even too crashy on the new springs. I think I may have to do the droplinks and potentially ARB bushes though.
Ordered a couple of treats too, first up was a Greddy Gracer front lip which should make it slightly more aggressive, some TRD winglets which will hopefully fit my Rev 5 spoiler blade but unsure on that. I've also been contemplating a pair of bucket seats but am wondering whether it's a step too far for this particular car, I think I've overspent already lol
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Last Edit: Sept 23, 2020 8:58:07 GMT by trikkisixx
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Sept 23, 2020 9:08:00 GMT
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Those pics on page 1 that look like sales brochure pics, they made me want one, it really is a pretty car once you see it for what it is.
Side lights are genius.
Cat certainly is a cool bonus.
You have done good with this cleanup so far.
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Last Edit: Sept 23, 2020 9:13:57 GMT by grizz
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Sept 23, 2020 9:32:47 GMT
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Those pics on page 1 that look like sales brochure pics, they made me want one, it really is a pretty car once you see it for what it is. Side lights are genius. Cat certainly is a cool bonus. You have done good with this cleanup so far. Thanks man! I need to take some proper photos soon with the big boy camera haha but yeah, they're good looking cars for sure and starting to see less of them nowadays.
I do need to sort that arch though, it's hideous lol
Thanks for the kind words
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Sept 23, 2020 9:35:20 GMT
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I'd go for deeper seats. I have this Sparco one which is really good.  |
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Sept 23, 2020 10:21:13 GMT
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I'd go for deeper seats. I have this Sparco one which is really good. The Sparco seats are nice but perhaps a little too deep for what I'm after. I'm trying to find that balance between road and track car |
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Sept 23, 2020 10:23:26 GMT
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In that case you need to buy the noble seats.
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Sept 23, 2020 10:48:54 GMT
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In that case you need to buy the noble seats. I think you're right, they're sort of ideal, just more than I want to spend haha |
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Sept 23, 2020 12:13:52 GMT
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In that case you need to buy the noble seats. I may have bought a pair of things  |
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