Aloha!
I'm Mike and I'm new to the forum (this is my 1st post s:shock: :shock: s:shock: )
I have a 2004 MR2 Roadster, facelift in red. I bought the car back in February for 2k and it came with full service history (mostly Toyota), 10 months MOT, black powder coated alloys, lots of receipts and was overall in great condition!
I've absolutely loved the car since the moment I got it, great fun to drive and looks fantastic. I originally planned to get a Celica but so glad I went for the MR2.
Most of the pics are on my old phone but I got some from the weekend:
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Not done a lot so far but hoping to make a few mods over the next few months with my 21st coming up hopefully should have a bit of money free!
Mods so far:
Midship badge
Private plates
Blue LED Number plate bulbs
Like I said, not done a lot so far s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
However I did restore the headlights which have made a massive difference IMO
Before:
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After:
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First thing on my list is a new clutch, started slipping pretty bad so need to get that sorted ASAP. Lucky I've got a dad with a kitted out workshop!
After that need to do a full service for it's MOT which is in December but I'll probably get it out the way next month.
Long term plans I'm looking to get a Cobra exhaust, make a diffuser, fit a spoiler and add replica TRD splitter/side skirts.
Hopefully will look something like this:
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But yeah will post as much as possible once I start doing some work on the car.
Cheers,
Hi and welcome, nice looking car you have there.
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Welcome along great start keep up the good work :-) :-) :-)
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My favourite colour, Chilli red. Look forward to seeing your future mods. Looks a very clean motor for the money, well done you & welcome!
Thanks a lot guys! appreciate it s:D :D s:D
Looking forward to getting some more stuff done on it
Thanks a lot guys! appreciate it s:D :D s:D
Looking forward to getting some more stuff done on it
Love the black wheels against the chilli paint work.
Hi and welcome.
Looking tidy already!
Hi Mike and welcome s:D :D s:D
Where abouts in the country can we normally find you?
Quote from: "The Other Stu"Hi Mike and welcome s:D :D s:D
Where abouts in the country can we normally find you?
Hi Mike, welcome to he club :-) :-) :-)
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Quote from: "Garfy"Quote from: "The Other Stu"Hi Mike and welcome s:D :D s:D
Where abouts in the country can we normally find you?
Hi Mike, welcome to he club :-) :-) :-)
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Thanks for all the messages guys! s:D :D s:D
You'll find me in Glasgow, sometimes around the West coast too
I have a wee (probably stupid) question, if anyone can help?
Does the MR2 have a main beam light on the dash?
I've never seen a car that doesn't have one but mine doesn't seem to, it's not a big issue but something that's been bugging me for ages as I can't seem to find anything about it online
Yes there's a blue thing lights up in the middle. Maybe you've got a bulb out.
Quote from: "jonbill"Yes there's a blue thing lights up in the middle. Maybe you've got a bulb out.
Cheers!
Think I do, my instrument panel's pretty dim, does anyone know what bulbs I need?
Don't wanna start taking it all apart and then find I've got the wrong ones lol
bulb is part no 99132 YZZBJ at £0.45 ea. Holder is part no 83101 14040 at £2.94 ea
Quote from: "delhusband"bulb is part no 99132 YZZBJ at £0.45 ea. Holder is part no 83101 14040 at £2.94 ea
Thanks mate! Much appreciated s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "mwilkes"Thanks mate! Much appreciated s:) :) s:)
No worries. Changed mine after 1 failed after I removed instrument cluster. When I replaced it, it was really bright compared to remaining ones, so changed them all s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "delhusband"Quote from: "mwilkes"Thanks mate! Much appreciated s:) :) s:)
No worries. Changed mine after 1 failed after I removed instrument cluster. When I replaced it, it was really bright compared to remaining ones, so changed them all s:) :) s:)
Yeah, think I'm just gonna go ahead and change them all too, half are out or dim anyway!
How easy was it to do? heard mixed things haha
Quote from: "mwilkes"How easy was it to do? heard mixed things haha
It's an easy job. Have a look through my readers ride thread (link below): pull the plastic cowl of by hand, undo screws, undo 3 connectors, and then twist and pull the bulb holders out of the back of the instrument panel (although like I said, I managed to blow a bulb!)
So quick update!
Just really maintenance for now, the new clutch has arrived and all the service parts
Will be fitting it all next weekend ready for its MOT which I'll get out the way at the start of December
Will be fitting a new Exedy clutch, changing the oil, fuel and air filters, replacing the Spark plugs and doing a complete oil change
Hopefully this will get it running nice and smooth again s:D :D s:D
Only down-side was coming back from hiking at the weekend and a gritter decided to start spraying as soon as I overtook! Now my bonnets covered in stone chips so will be needing a respray next year
Gritters are my worse nightmare - I absolutely hate them!
Okay so after a long day yesterday and a better one today, the new clutch is fitted and full service complete!
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The transmission took quite a bit longer than expected to get off but much easier putting back on! Took around 5-6 hours in total Fitted a new Exedy clutch
Changed all the filters (except the fuel filter as unfortunately too tight for time but will do at a later date), changed the oil to Castrol Edge 5W 30 and welded the sub frame.
After taking the plastics off there were more holes in the subframe than first thought and looks as if I'll need a new one but we've welded it for now so it can get through the MOT..
Unfortunately no before pics but here's the afters:
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I know a few people have had issues with sub frame corrosion and unfortunately mines been hit pretty hard too...
I'm struggling to find any second hand facelift ones and only place I can find one is on MR2BEN but its £340 which would completely ruin my plans of getting an exhaust etc.. in the next month or so
Does anyone have one going or know where I can get one? I've emailed a couple of breakers but just waiting to hear back!
Cheers
s:D :D s:D
With the welding that you've done, from the pics that doesn't look too bad - there has been pics on here one hell of a lot worse than that
Quote from: "keeper2611"With the welding that you've done, from the pics that doesn't look too bad - there has been pics on here one hell of a lot worse than that
It's not too bad there now but there's still quite a lot of rust on the rest, will probably need a new one to be safe! But that's very true hahaa, some are a bit too close to going completely s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Put the car through its MOT last Monday.....
Passed first time no advisories!!! Hallelujah s:D :D s:D
Now it's time for the mods s8) 8) s8)
Brilliant news! I do like a Chilli Red (if anyone has happened to have forgotten!) s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Right guys! Need some advice...
Looking to get an exhaust system in the next couple of weeks but not 100% sure what to go for s:?: :?: s:?:
Been looking at the Cobra quad pipe as seems to be the most popular and easiest to get
Main preference for me is the sound and not worried about being too loud etc.. would like to get one for under £500
What do you guys have or what would you recommend? s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "mwilkes"Looking to get an exhaust system in the next couple of weeks but not 100% sure what to go for s:?: :?: s:?:
...and while you're looking at that, are you doing the manifold too? I'm guessing it'll blow the £500 budget then, but I'm looking at the same, but more with a view to sorting out the exhaust gas airflow entirely (exhaust manifold & back)...
My preference was something close to the TTE dual pipe / something that would pass for that at a glance (e.g. Powerflow dual tip - the wide-spaced one, not the two centre pipes), just my feeling, but I've always thought that 4 exhaust tips should be reserved for cars with more than 4 cylinders...
Quote from: "BahnStormer"Quote from: "mwilkes"Looking to get an exhaust system in the next couple of weeks but not 100% sure what to go for s:?: :?: s:?:
...and while you're looking at that, are you doing the manifold too? I'm guessing it'll blow the £500 budget then, but I'm looking at the same, but more with a view to sorting out the exhaust gas airflow entirely (exhaust manifold & back)...
My preference was something close to the TTE dual pipe / something that would pass for that at a glance (e.g. Powerflow dual tip - the wide-spaced one, not the two centre pipes), just my feeling, but I've always thought that 4 exhaust tips should be reserved for cars with more than 4 cylinders...
I'm just doing the cat back for now but manifold is one of the next things on my list (a list that seems to be growing by the day)
I like the dual pipe look, fox do quote a nice dual pipe one on dc performance for under £400.
I'd usually agree but I've actually just bought the cobra quad s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I like the look of the cobra especially on chilli red and from any clips I've seen it sounds one of the sportiest so hopefully should arrive soon and can get it all fitted for my first real mod
Quote from: "mwilkes"I'm just doing the cat back for now but manifold is one of the next things on my list (a list that seems to be growing by the day)
I thought about that, but figured best to just get the whole lot done while the back is off - seems unfair to the new exhaust if it's restricted in the manifold before that...
Quote from: "mwilkes"I like the look of the cobra especially on chilli red and from any clips I've seen it sounds one of the sportiest so hopefully should arrive soon and can get it all fitted for my first real mod
It does look nice, but I'm going for subtle and fairly close to OEM looks-wise... quad pipes are fine if you're running a 250bhp+ track car with a cage, etc... I'm not - I'm only planning a few tweaks this year... and then decide on what I'm doing in terms of a track car (i.e. this one vs a new car).
Quote from: "mwilkes"I like the dual pipe look, fox do quote a nice dual pipe one on dc performance for under £400.d
I'm guessing this is the one you're referring to: m https://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/8 ... 5-071.html (https://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/853359/toyota/fox-exhaust-backboxes/to082005-071.html) m
That is the right look that I'm after: 2 x 90mm exhaust tips is plenty....
Only concern is what happens before those tips (i.e. EVERYTHING s:) :) s:) ) - the internal diameter on the pipework is 55mm (2")... I think I'm going to try for 2.5", if I can find something that allows for that: I think if I end up getting a s'charger for it, then I THINK that 2.5" is recommended...
The Cobra looks interesting - the dual pipe is 2.25".... m https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performa ... l-tailpipe (https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/exhaust-systems/car/toyota/mr2-00-06/2006/1-8/cobra-sport-2-25-cat-back-exhaust-system-dual-3-5-x-3-oval-tailpipe) m £460, so only £60 extra... I still need to see what works with the Zero Manifold...
Quote from: "BahnStormer"Quote from: "mwilkes"I'm just doing the cat back for now but manifold is one of the next things on my list (a list that seems to be growing by the day)
I thought about that, but figured best to just get the whole lot done while the back is off - seems unfair to the new exhaust if it's restricted in the manifold before that...
Quote from: "mwilkes"I like the look of the cobra especially on chilli red and from any clips I've seen it sounds one of the sportiest so hopefully should arrive soon and can get it all fitted for my first real mod
It does look nice, but I'm going for subtle and fairly close to OEM looks-wise... quad pipes are fine if you're running a 250bhp+ track car with a cage, etc... I'm not - I'm only planning a few tweaks this year... and then decide on what I'm doing in terms of a track car (i.e. this one vs a new car).
Quote from: "mwilkes"I like the dual pipe look, fox do quote a nice dual pipe one on dc performance for under £400.d
I'm guessing this is the one you're referring to: m https://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/8 ... 5-071.html (https://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/853359/toyota/fox-exhaust-backboxes/to082005-071.html) m
That is the right look that I'm after: 2 x 90mm exhaust tips is plenty....
Only concern is what happens before those tips (i.e. EVERYTHING s:) :) s:) ) - the internal diameter on the pipework is 55mm (2")... I think I'm going to try for 2.5", if I can find something that allows for that: I think if I end up getting a s'charger for it, then I THINK that 2.5" is recommended...
The Cobra looks interesting - the dual pipe is 2.25".... m https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performa ... l-tailpipe (https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/exhaust-systems/car/toyota/mr2-00-06/2006/1-8/cobra-sport-2-25-cat-back-exhaust-system-dual-3-5-x-3-oval-tailpipe) m £460, so only £60 extra... I still need to see what works with the Zero Manifold...
From previous experience if going forced induction a proper custom exhaust is the way to go.
Both cobra and TTE have be shown to limit turbo power.
Quote from: "BahnStormer"Quote from: "mwilkes"I'm just doing the cat back for now but manifold is one of the next things on my list (a list that seems to be growing by the day)
I thought about that, but figured best to just get the whole lot done while the back is off - seems unfair to the new exhaust if it's restricted in the manifold before that...
Quote from: "mwilkes"If I had the funds I would've added a manifold onto the delivery as well but only just managed to get what I did s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I like the look of the cobra especially on chilli red and from any clips I've seen it sounds one of the sportiest so hopefully should arrive soon and can get it all fitted for my first real mod
It does look nice, but I'm going for subtle and fairly close to OEM looks-wise... quad pipes are fine if you're running a 250bhp+ track car with a cage, etc... I'm not - I'm only planning a few tweaks this year... and then decide on what I'm doing in terms of a track car (i.e. this one vs a new car).
Haha that's fair enough! I've got a few things planned this year so hopefully by summer time the exhaust will look more in tune with the rest of the car.
Quote from: "mwilkes"I like the dual pipe look, fox do quote a nice dual pipe one on dc performance for under £400.d
I'm guessing this is the one you're referring to: m https://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/8 ... 5-071.html (https://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/853359/toyota/fox-exhaust-backboxes/to082005-071.html) m
That is the right look that I'm after: 2 x 90mm exhaust tips is plenty....
Only concern is what happens before those tips (i.e. EVERYTHING s:) :) s:) ) - the internal diameter on the pipework is 55mm (2")... I think I'm going to try for 2.5", if I can find something that allows for that: I think if I end up getting a s'charger for it, then I THINK that 2.5" is recommended...
The Cobra looks interesting - the dual pipe is 2.25".... m https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performa ... l-tailpipe (https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/exhaust-systems/car/toyota/mr2-00-06/2006/1-8/cobra-sport-2-25-cat-back-exhaust-system-dual-3-5-x-3-oval-tailpipe) m £460, so only £60 extra... I still need to see what works with the Zero Manifold...
From what I've seen the Cobra has good reviews all-round, there's not so much on the fox but then as you say it is a wee bit cheaper... Keep an eye out on ebay though, there was a sale on the Cobra ones down to £410 but I just missed it! Ended up getting mine from MR2-BEN with a cat/back box gasket and postage to the highlands for
just under £500 so I was pretty content with that s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "1979scotte"Quote from: "BahnStormer"Quote from: "mwilkes"From previous experience if going forced induction a proper custom exhaust is the way to go.
Both cobra and TTE have be shown to limit turbo power.
I did send out to Powerflow and MIJ to try and price up a custom built one. Never had anything back from Powerflow and MIJ were a little out my price range, plus I'd need to go half way across the country to get it fitted so decided just to go for the Cobra.
No big engine mods planned for this year anyway so shouldn't be too much of a problem there!
So I woke up to this today...
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Safe to say, I'm learning one thing the MR2 doesn't handle so well is snow s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Double post
Hit a milestone a couple of days ago...
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Unfortunately wasn't paying attention and missed the 100,000 mark but still a milestone none the less!
Also de-badged the rear today
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Think it looks a bit tidier now, got a TRD badge to go on the right which should finish it off, just need this rain to clear so I can get it on.
Was hoping for an MR-S badge as I like the look of them but £43 from the US for one or £5 for the TRD one was a no-brainer...
Exhaust install will be happening on the 14th so will get pictures and sound clips to hopefully show the difference.
Also might be making an cold-air intake to go behind the battery as I see that's a fairly common cheap mod.
Should be a good month s:D :D s:D
Big day today, fitted the Cobra exhaust AND homemade RAM induction kit
Before:
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After:
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All went smoothly enough however the exhaust is a pain in the ass to get right and we had to use oxy acetylene to bend the rods and pipes to sit evenly otherwise the right sat around 2 inches lower than the left.
Home made RAM filter kit went very smoothly. Cut the MAF housing out of the original air box and cut down the silicone hose to size then clamped on the Air filter and it slotted straight on to the throttle body behind the battery, great cheap mod and only cost £40 all in!
What a difference in sound now! I think the Cobra sounds fantastic and is loud how I like it. Cold air intake also makes it sound a lot more throaty in the higher revs. Night and day to how it sounded before.
Here's a link for anyone who wants to hear the difference in sound (ignoring rattly heat shield in first vid), I'm also going to try upload some clips to Youtube later so will post a link for this.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/598755820207002/permalink/1555262484556326/?comment_id=1555290641220177&reply_comment_id=1555293564553218¬if_id=1515948738261881¬if_t=group_comment
And finally here's some pics of how the day went s:D :D s:D s:D :D s:D
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Out with the old
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In with the new
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First start s8) 8) s8)
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Also saw this absolute belter on the way home....
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So all in a very good day s:P :P s:P
Sexy stuff
For anyone wanting to hear the end result:
m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRKsi_n ... e=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRKsi_nHheg&feature=youtu.be) m
Quote from: "shnazzle"Sexy stuff
Super sexy s:) :) s:)