TGB are currently offering discount on the front/rear and side skirt body kit.
It comes primed and painted.
I got 62% discount, total cost £450
Fitted myself this weekend no probs.
This discount is due to excessive stock levels.
Hurry as limited by colour.
do you have pictures and a contact there? s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Been there, done that. And I only paid £350 for mine. s8) 8) s8)
contact you local toyota dealer and ask about the offer, will get a photo posted soon
So these kits come already to fit on?
I don't even collect my 2 till tomorrow and i'm looking at mods already s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
This has been around for about a month or so I have had mine fitted about then and it looks great. There was a bit of trouble getting the kit from Mr T but you need to keep pushing the dealers. Good Luck s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Yeh, they are ready to fit on, front and rear bumper extentions are easy, side skirts took me about 2hrs each to fit as they need to be adhered with mastic(supplied with the kit.
Good luck s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Is this still on? 3 of my local-est MrT's know nothin' about it s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
got my dealer to ring mrt today and there are some still available but not silver or sable s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
There go my plans for the retro two-tone look then s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
You could always get them re-sprayed: You'd still be saving a packet over the price they should be.
Anyone got any more details on this?
I've only had my car a week, what sort of a job is it to fit the kit?
Quote from: "nighthawk"Anyone got any more details on this?
I've only had my car a week, what sort of a job is it to fit the kit?
As said before, talk to your local dealer. If they show ignorance tell them the error of their ways and ask that they contact Toyota through their usual spares / parts channel who should confirm.
I had mine fitted professionally, others have done it themselves. Not a "dead" easy job, just guess you must consider how DIY you are, and what your views are as to final finish / looks if it goes wrong.
Just ordered my kit, £250 +Vat and they had stock in my colour as well
well chuffed.
Quote from: "Bluey"Just ordered my kit, £250 +Vat and they had stock in my colour as well
well chuffed.
Bejasus begarth! £250?! OK my ears are pricked up now! s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
I'm sure I can fit it myself, The mugen front on my last car wasn't a problem.
Anyone got any pictures of the kit on a chilli red car?
Quote from: "nighthawk"Anyone got any pictures of the kit on a chilli red car?
There are a load of pictures here: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tbfoster that show our red '2 just after we first bought it - it has had a fair few modifications done to it since then, but these pictures show the bodykit well. I really must get some new pictures taken of it, but I don't have a digital camera or scanner and have to borrow one from my parents s:( :( s:(
Thanks for the pix link
Is the front splitter the same for both pre and post 03 cars?
Your pictures have made my mind up now too.
I'm finally going to use the caliper paint I've had since last summer. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I never got round to doing the calipers on my CTR....the 2 is gonna get it!!!
Quote from: "nighthawk"Is the front splitter the same for both pre and post 03 cars?
No, slight change to accomodate the foglights.
Well my MrT bodykit has finally arrived! now all I have to do is get the fitting sorted out s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Final price incl.of VAT was £293.75 (what a steal s:P :P s:P )
Cheap as chips, or whatever you say in Norfolk! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
The offer is officially unheard of in the North-West which the dealers put down to a regional "zone" phenomenon where they get left out of certain deals. Dunno if this is true or just b s:shock: :shock: s:shock: llox, but either way I'll be phoning your guys tomorrow Bryn.
Ste
Dont worry spit, its ugly s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Bowman"got my dealer to ring mrt today and there are some still available but not silver or sable s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Is that definate as I have yet to order my 1E7 silver kit s:?: :?: s:?: s:? :? s:? s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Hi Guys & Gals,
I live up in the frozen north, Tayside Scotland, currently overseas but would like one of the kits if I could get my hands on one. However I have not seen another 2 in white. Mine is a Jap import and post face lift.
Anyone any ideas ?
Cheers
If you can get hold of one, you'll have to get it re-sprayed, as Toyota never produced the kit in white (as that colour was never sold over here).
Speak to your local dealer and see if they're still available.
would one of you mind buying some and ship to France ?
might be some interest there and we don't have such a discount !
Quote from: "dieamond"would one of you mind buying some and ship to France ?
might be some interest there and we don't have such a discount !
TBH the shipping may be the killer. Came 3 boxes packed into one. Approx size 1800 x 60 x 50cm weight about 35Kg.
If you want a few might even pay you to find a dealer in Dover / Portsmouth (or wherever) and pop over and collect, though you would need a van if more than one. I had to take the boxes apart, and the long "sills" box went from front window to rear on my 5dr hatch mondeo, with the back seats down and only just got in.
Guys,
This could be good news all round, I e'mailed my local mr.T Sunday & received the below response Monday am, that's service s:D :D s:D
I have just contacted Toyota GB accessories dept. This kit is coming in at
Ј250.00 + VAT.
The colours in stock are Sable, Silver, Black, Red or Blue. No White
available. For this special price it would be worth getting and
re-spraying the kit to your own MR2 colour.
LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE
thanks
Mike Maroney
Struan Toyota - Parts Dept
Forfar Road, Dundee
Tel : 01382-868800
Looks like they are suggesting most colours are available at J250 + Vat, except mine bolliks (^($$%) guess it's a paint job.
Hope this may help some of you other folks, maybe your Mr.T's can't be arsed or stick on a %
Quote from: "Ron Goodwin"Guys,
This could be good news all round, I e'mailed my local mr.T Sunday & received the below response Monday am, that's service s:D :D s:D
I have just contacted Toyota GB accessories dept. This kit is coming in at
Ј250.00 + VAT.
The colours in stock are Sable, Silver, Black, Red or Blue. No White
available. For this special price it would be worth getting and
re-spraying the kit to your own MR2 colour.
LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE
thanks
Mike Maroney
Struan Toyota - Parts Dept
Forfar Road, Dundee
Tel : 01382-868800
Looks like they are suggesting most colours are available at J250 + Vat, except mine bolliks (^($$%) guess it's a paint job.
Hope this may help some of you other folks, maybe your Mr.T's can't be arsed or stick on a %
I gave up because further up someone was told that silver and sable are out of stock; must try again s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "Ron Goodwin"Hope this may help some of you other folks, maybe your Mr.T's can't be arsed or stick on a %
I followed up through Bluey's dealer (who was great, by the way Bluey!). It turns out that there is just one guy at TGB Dealer Liaison who is distributing all of the remaining painted kits. He is adamant that they are £250+VAT now, so don't accept any crud from your local MrT guys.
By the way, I have the name of this bloke in Dealer Liaison, so if anyone needs it for ammunition in their local negotiations, pm me.
.....or you could gamble and wait until they really start to give them away s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Ste
Quote from: "spit"Quote from: "Ron Goodwin"Hope this may help some of you other folks, maybe your Mr.T's can't be arsed or stick on a %
I followed up through Bluey's dealer (who was great, by the way Bluey!). It turns out that there is just one guy at TGB Dealer Liaison who is distributing all of the remaining painted kits. He is adamant that they are £250+VAT now, so don't accept any crud from your local MrT guys.
By the way, I have the name of this bloke in Dealer Liaison, so if anyone needs it for ammunition in their local negotiations, pm me.
.....or you could gamble and wait until they really start to give them away s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Ste
I wonder how many they have sitting on the shelf s:?: :?: s:?:
He wouldn't tell me that s:wink: :wink: s:wink: , but unless local Mr Ts are actively promoting this (and around here they know nothing about it!) I reckon stocks will move fairly slow.
If its something you want though, get it now rather than kick yerself later - its only a matter of time before word gets around.
Rang local dealership in Durham this morning. They knew nothing, but made enquires and came back really quickly with answers (v helpful) - Spit, thanks for the dealer liaison name!
Seems there's two kits that they're calling 'pre MMC' and 'post MMC'.
Looks like post MMC is 2003 onwards (ie front fogs, more rounded rear lights with insets).
For pre MMC Toyota GB have got black, red, 'sahara sun' (yellow?), silver and sapphire. In Post MMC they've got silver, red, blue and crystal silver.
Price is £250 ex VAT.
Unfortunately I've got a black '03 - but at this price I've decided to get the crystal silver and will make enquiries about spraying.
Anybody got any ideas what a reasonable price to get these rubbed down and painted would be? Do-it-yourself job or not?
Can't help you specifically, but when I had mine fitted (factory pre-painted), my guys said they had painted and baked a couple of similar kits and they found a tendency for the paint to crack a bit due to the bending needed to put them onto the car (the plastic is quite flexible).
Didn't say how they overcame this, but my guess is they would have to spray (or re-spray) on the car, obviously much more time consuming.
thats why you use plastic primer so it can flex.
As a guide, I had a yellow TTE sports spoiler done in red for £80. Pretty poor colour match under street-lighting though - the guy really struggled to get a good key with the primer.
So, maybe £200-250 for the kit? (MrT commented that the kit @£250+VAT covered the value of the paintjob alone, so a third-party sprayer will be in that ball park)
I suggest you agree the price up front in case the prep takes longer than expected, or the flexing issue that Roger mentions has to be overcome.
You can get paint made up into aerosol easily enough for DIY (I know a good firm in Salford), but its tricky to get good colour match because of the solvents they need for "aerosoling" the paint.
Or you could go 2-tone retro and fit red on black s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "markiii"thats why you use plastic primer so it can flex.
Apparantly they did, or so they said. It was only chit-chat, so I was not quizzing them in any detail.
Quote from: "jonytom"For pre MMC Toyota GB have got black, red, 'sahara sun' (yellow?), silver and sapphire. In Post MMC they've got silver, red, blue and crystal silver.
Price is £250 ex VAT.
Unfortunately I've got a black '03 - but at this price I've decided to get the crystal silver and will make enquiries about spraying.
I hope that wasn't the last crystal silver one now s:? :? s:?
Glad that some of you guys managed to get a good deal, im well happy with mine, and fitted it myself..Bargin!
Is this offer for mrk2 or roadster?? any way to contact??
It's for the Roadster: The clue is in the name of the club... s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
My bodykit has turned up and it was red not crystal silver (not that it matters).
Anyway, got three quotes for the paint job - £300 to £350 before VAT from a local professional outfit, £200 cash from a back street bodyshop and £190 before VAT from Toyota.
That was a pleasant surprise! Needless to say getting Toyota to do it.
Also, local dealer has ordered a pre 2003 kit in yellow by mistake. Toyota GB won't take it back apparently, so they're looking for a buyer. Anyone want a cheap yellow kit can PM me.
Quote from: "jonytom"My bodykit has turned up and it was red not crystal silver (not that it matters).
Anyway, got three quotes for the paint job - £300 to £350 before VAT from a local professional outfit, £200 cash from a back street bodyshop and £190 before VAT from Toyota.
That was a pleasant surprise! Needless to say getting Toyota to do it.
Also, local dealer has ordered a pre 2003 kit in yellow by mistake. Toyota GB won't take it back apparently, so they're looking for a buyer. Anyone want a cheap yellow kit can PM me.
Not tempted Mark as you are the only one I know with one of these s:?: :?: s:?:
how cheap is cheap?
I'm really interested in this, but my dealer is still saying they know nothing about it.
Can anyone PM me the name of the parts liason guy?
Also, what exactly comes in the post 03 kit, do you need to buy the extra fixings etc?
And have the colours been a close match?
Quote from: "markiii"how cheap is cheap?
Got mine for £250. They'd let it go at the same, and might even be prepared to go lower if they're stuck with it?
Quote from: "nighthawk"Also, what exactly comes in the post 03 kit, do you need to buy the extra fixings etc?
Fixings kit is included. In post 03 you get two rear bumper extensions, side skirts and two front bumber extensions (which sit below the front fogs).
Don't know if this has been flagged up before, but pre-painted pre 03 kits are on sale on Ebay @ £250 or SUBMIT BEST OFFER
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-MR2-ROADSTER-GENUINE-BODY-KIT-NEW_W0QQitemZ7999238760QQcategoryZ72209QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Maybe he has done a deal with Toyota?
They are a Toyota Centre Roger: It says so about halfway down the page.
Lots of dealers use eBay to get rid of stuff they can't shift normally.
Quote from: "Ekona"They are a Toyota Centre Roger: It says so about halfway down the page.
Lots of dealers use eBay to get rid of stuff they can't shift normally.
I didn't read it properly s:oops: :oops: s:oops: I am guessing he hasn't actually got them in stock but will get them to order through Toyota, obviously banking on the profit margin.
Just another pointer for those who have dealers "who know nothing".
Quote from: "nighthawk"Can anyone PM me the name of the parts liason guy?
You have PM s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Thanks m8
Have PM'd back.
Has anyone fitted the kit to a red 03 on yet?
there is a toyota dealer on ebay selling them for 250 inc factory painted for pre face lift models, i have a silver one on order so fingers crossed
Quote from: "richbay"there is a toyota dealer on ebay selling them for 250 inc factory painted for pre face lift models, i have a silver one on order so fingers crossed
okay you got me, i cant find it, got a link???
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Quote from: "Bongo"Page 2 of this thread...
DOH! s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Quote from: "richbay"there is a toyota dealer on ebay selling them for 250 inc factory painted for pre face lift models, i have a silver one on order so fingers crossed
That's an even cheaper price as it includes VAT s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I went to my dealer today to get a price from them (with fitting as well). Alas the man who deals with it was on hols until monday.
Anyone think it is worth waiting? Or is it too big a risk that my choice of colour may go?
Quote from: "Bongo"I went to my dealer today to get a price from them (with fitting as well). Alas the man who deals with it was on hols until monday.
Anyone think it is worth waiting? Or is it too big a risk that my choice of colour may go?
As far as I'm aware they have quite a few kits still; I have been holding off but will probably order soon s:wink: :wink: s:wink: What colour are you after s:?: :?: s:?:
Silver.
Pre facelift.
I'm not sure if my dealer will be willing and/or able to beat the ebay price though?
They also took it upon themselves to make him find out prices for pretty much every other accessory for me aswell. Have they been reading here to find out how weak my will power is? s:? :? s:?
Quote from: "Bongo"Silver.
Pre facelift.
I'm not sure if my dealer will be willing and/or able to beat the ebay price though?
They also took it upon themselves to make him find out prices for pretty much every other accessory for me aswell. Have they been reading here to find out how weak my will power is? s:? :? s:?
I would go for the Ebay deal as it looks to be a better price than you will get at your delear. Any other accessories being sold of cheap s:?: :?: s:?:
As said above, guy who's dealing with it is away until monday.
I'll post any good deals when I get them.
Does anyone have the contact details for the dealer selling the kit on ebay?
I reckon by contacting him direct you might be able to get a better price (afterall he doesn't have ebay fees to pay then).
I think I might be able to help, they are indeed a MrT franchise:RMB Teesside Toyota. Checked with Mr T's website and they show up on th dealer register. Got a phone number as well 01642 808044.
Just odered one off e-bay myself, paid full whack though, which isn't too bad compared to what they were originally.
Be interested to see how you get on.
Quote from: "loadswine"Be interested to see how you get on.
Thanks for the info, Nigel. Very, very helpful.
I've just got off the 'phone with Teeside, so here's an update......(sorry its a little long...... s:roll: :roll: s:roll: )
It seems that Teeside have forged links with the Dealer Liaison guy more than many other dealers, which is why they seem to have access to all the kits. Just to provide some balance for those going through their local MrT. , Teeside don't physically
have all the kits - requests still have to go through Dealer Liaison - hence the brief wait for delivery.
Contact at Teeside is Mark Headlam - happy to talk to anyone about the kits (I did discuss a GB option with him, but given their current price and stock availability it probably wouldn't work for us this time around....however, I've offered to act as lead on any future GB opportunities that we might be able to set up with them - will keep you posted via other threads).
Ignore the "submit best offer" on E-Bay - Mark tells me this is a remnant of a previous listing when they were at £295. So its £255 +p&p or go whistle s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
To sum up whats avalable.....
only pre-facelift kits are available as at now.
all pre-facelift colours are still available, but only about 10 of each colour left in stock, with silver selling the fastest (take note Bongo s:wink: :wink: s:wink: )
Finally, Mark is going on leave tomorrow for a couple of weeks - in his absence, ask for Matthew Tyson.
Ste
Have just ordered mine today, so thats another silver less.
Will have to ring up tomorrow then.
cheers spit s:) :) s:)
Good info Spit, glad to have been of use. Just for stock info, my order was for silver as well. s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Bongo"Will have to ring up tomorrow then.
Looks like we have a wild-west style silver rush on our hands s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
ps The good news for those of us who aint blessed with bulging wallets is that they take credit card payment over the 'phone, so get in now and cancel Christmas s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Spit. I'm confused now m8 s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
My dealer were told that The guy in dealer liason was on holiday till this coming monday. so they'll call him monday morning for me.
Your post sugests that only pre facelift vehicle kits are available now from Mr T..... s:( :( s:(
as always,,,,,look on ebay
Quote from: "nighthawk"Spit. I'm confused now m8 s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
My dealer were told that The guy in dealer liason was on holiday till this coming monday. so they'll call him monday morning for me.
Your post sugests that only pre facelift vehicle kits are available now from Mr T..... s:( :( s:(
Sorry to confuse - your dealer could be right about Steve being on holiday. I'll try to clarify the position for you in the morning. That said, if he is on holiday, it would suggest that someone is supplying the kits in his absence - maybe you should storm your dealer and get them to be a bit more probing.
As for whats left, this came from Mark at RMB Teeside in direct response to my question "what stock is still available". Unless there is some odd reason that they can't get facelift kits through Steve, I would take this as the informed position..... but again, I'll post up tomorrow if I find out more.
BTW, the RMB EBay posting has ended. Mark may well put it back with the "best offer" removed (up until now he has just been re-listing it with the "buy it now" reduced)
Ste
I'll give Lindop's a call again tomorrow and ask my contact there to have another bash at Toyota.
In the mean time, has anyone in this thread managed to actually buy an 03--> kit from toyota for this low price?
Yup, me. It rox0rs my box0rs. s8) 8) s8)
I think it's about time you posted some high res images of that car then m8.....the other pics looked a bit grainy, but the car looks s8) 8) s8)
Any good? (http://ekona.my-bulldog.com/pages/ekona_my-bulldog_com/bklarge1.jpg)
it's a start s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Can't see the back corners, or the spoiler from the rear view s8) 8) s8)
I hope I can get my "chilli" looking somewhere as nice.
Quote from: "nighthawk"In the mean time, has anyone in this thread managed to actually buy an 03--> kit from toyota for this low price?
Oh yes, see earlier - got '03 red kit for my '03 black 2 for £250 (ex VAT). Had it painted black for £180 ex VAT by Toyota - not bad overall.
Just need it to stop raining so I can fit it.
Quote from: "spit"Sorry to confuse - your dealer could be right about Steve being on holiday. I'll try to clarify the position for you in the morning.
As promised - clarification. No, Steve isn't on holiday, unless he has taken his 'phone and emails with him! Kit ordering is still going on through Dealer Liaison as we speak.
Quote from: "spit"As for whats left, this came from Mark at RMB Teeside in direct response to my question "what stock is still available". Unless there is some odd reason that they can't get facelift kits through Steve, I would take this as the informed position..... but again, I'll post up tomorrow if I find out more.
Yep, facelifts started drying up last week and are not available now. This might not be the news you were hoping for Hawky - soz s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Mark has promised a more complete update on the remaining stock levels within the next hour. If it arrives before I hoof off out, I'll post it up.
RMB are to run the kit at the offer price for another 2 weeks, or until they're all gone, so best advice is probably give him a bell before he goes on leave.
Ste
I'm just waiting for Mark to ring me back so I can order one.
To clarify he's not on holiday today is he?
Quote from: "Bongo"To clarify he's not on holiday today is he?
No he's in today, then off for two weeks. But Matthew is standing in from Monday.
Good good, I didn't want to be sat around for 2 weeks waiting for him to call s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
MY EBAY KIT HAS ARRIVED, WILL REPORT ON IT WHEN I GET CHANCE TO OPEN THE PACKAGE. DELIVERED VERY PROMPTLY AND £260 ALL IN INC P AND P AND VAT,
Are you saying I have left it too late for my silver facelift kit s:? :? s:? s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Quote from: "heathstimpson"Are you saying I have left it too late for my silver facelift kit s:? :? s:? s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
"He who hesitates is lost" s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "Bongo"I'm just waiting for Mark to ring me back so I can order one.
Bongo, you have PM. Are you sorted now, before I post up the ( s:shock: :shock: s:shock: ) numbers?
I can confirm I just bought the last silver kit in the country s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Quote from: "Bongo"I can confirm I just bought the last silver kit in the country s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Close shave matey s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Status as at 1pm today - a bit different to the info I was given yesterday, but hopefully more accurate:
silver: 1 kit left (Bagged by Bongo)
black: 11 kits left
red: 36 kits left
sun: 24 kits left
Mark also tells me that there are 60 sapphire kits left s:shock: :shock: s:shock: . I haven't seen a sapphire '2 - probably why they got 60 left s:wink: :wink: s:wink: any ideas?:oops:
sapphire is blue mate. phoned him earlier, very good bloke to talk to regarding the mr2, he says whenever there are any offers on in the fututre he will speak to the club.
I also spoke to him earlier and can confirm that there are no facelift kits remaining. Shouldn't have used the funds for other things and bought it two months ago s:? :? s:? It's my local delears fault as when I went to order eight weeks ago they refused to fit because of the hastle.
Anyway the same Teeside dealer has confirmed that he can get hardtop trolleys for us for £65 including P&P. Very nice guy to deal with; why can't they all be so nice and extremely knowledgeable s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
You say £65 including post and packing - is that right as the thing is massive? If so, I'd have to say, I'll have one if it includes the wall braket bits
Forgot to mention, are the covers reduced too?
Quote from: "proeliator2001"Forgot to mention, are the covers reduced too?
IIRC, Mark said that covers aren't readily available now, which is why they're floggin' the trolleys off.
Quote from: "ChrisHumes"very good bloke to talk to regarding the mr2, he says whenever there are any offers on in the fututre he will speak to the club
Yep, I'm arranging this with him at the moment. A number of ways we could do it - I'm looking for the approach that benefits the club the best without disadvantaging the other good Toyota dealers out there who also want to support us.
Gonna liaise with Dan (Ekona) about this and will probably feature it under Group Buys. I'll be asking you all soon to give me a wish-list (not just for accessories, for parts too - facelift headlights, anyone!? s:wink: :wink: s:wink: )
Ste
Now i'm really pi$$ed off!
My dealer has been saying that they either know nothing about this and when given the name of the guy at toyota they say he's not in s:evil: :evil: s:evil: and now i've missed out on the feckers
i'm off to find beer to console my self s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Quote from: "nighthawk"Now i'm really pi$$ed off!
My dealer has been saying that they either know nothing about this and when given the name of the guy at toyota they say he's not in s:evil: :evil: s:evil: and now i've missed out on the feckers
i'm off to find beer to console my self s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Don't I know it; my dealer messed me about and I've also left it too late s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Quote from: "proeliator2001"You say £65 including post and packing - is that right as the thing is massive? If so, I'd have to say, I'll have one if it includes the wall braket bits
That's what he told me yesterday. He said I can do the trolley for £65 and will include P&P in that. I didn't ask about the wall brackets as I donot have a hardtop YET s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "proeliator2001"Forgot to mention, are the covers reduced too?
I don't think he is able to get any covers; must be in short supply s:? :? s:?
Quotethe thing is massive
Doesnt it fold up when not in use?
Have you got a number for this guy (maybe you could pm me it s:) :) s:) )
I need a cover (doh*) and stand I was gonna wait as soon it will go on the car for a while.
Next I have to negotiate with my dad to keep it at his house. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Philster.
Just ordered a black body-kit as they have run out of silver. Will see what black looks like. Good service from the dealer on e-bay s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
s:shock: :shock: s:shock: Do you mean you're going to leave it black?!
Actually, that could look pretty good.
Quote from: "Ekona":shock: Do you mean you're going to leave it black?!
Actually, that could look pretty good.
That's the plan, apparently it was done on an anniversary model of the mk2 [can't say I've seen one]
What you want is a white car with a black kit (and black wheel arches) - very Initial D.. s:) :) s:)
im selling my pre facelift silver factory painted kit if anyone is interested see the for sale section......
Does anyone know what sort of price I should be looking at to get this fitted?
Quote from: "Bongo"Does anyone know what sort of price I should be looking at to get this fitted?
I reckon a labour charge of 1 hour, 1.5 tops. Get a pipe of Sikaflex too - apparently the gloop included with the kit is on the turn, and its a sod to apply at the best of times!
Quote from: "spit"Quote from: "Bongo"Does anyone know what sort of price I should be looking at to get this fitted?
I reckon a labour charge of 1 hour, 1.5 tops. Get a pipe of Sikaflex too - apparently the gloop included with the kit is on the turn, and its a sod to apply at the best of times!
They kept mine in for 2 1/2 days and charged me £200 + VAT. s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
I saw the dealer on ebay offering fitting for £199 inc VAT. I was just wondering what I could expect when I ask my dealer and what I could try and knock them down to.
Any more ideas on what a fair rate would be?
Mine was effectively the dealer price. I baulked at first, then found they were subbing it to a local firm. MrT told me they charge me cost.
I approached the sub direct, they wouldn't move on the £200, so I had it done by them rather than hunt around.
Quote from: "roger"They kept mine in for 2 1/2 days and charged me £200 + VAT. s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Quote from: "Bongo"I saw the dealer on ebay offering fitting for £199 inc VAT.
Maybe I'm missing something then. One of our local MrT's told me it was a quick job, but then they did also say that they didn't like fitting them 'cos the side skirts kept falling off!! Maybe they are just a little too quick s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I'm gonna have a go myself - it surely isn't rocket science s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Quote from: "spit"I'm gonna have a go myself - it surely isn't rocket science s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Apparantly not. You just have to keep everything clamped in position for 8+ hours to allow time for it all to cure. It would have cost me £200 in clamps s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "roger"Apparantly not. You just have to keep everything clamped in position for 8+ hours to allow time for it all to cure. It would have cost me £200 in clamps s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I'd better call my mate Heath Robinson in to give me a hand then s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I too am going to have a go at fitting, although following a chat with roger I've decided to screw/bolt in the side skirts at each end as well as glueing.
There's nothing in the so-called instructions from Toyota telling you to do this, no fixings supplied and no pre-drilled holes in the sideskirts.
Anyone got any tips before I start drilling through the bodywork (eek) - presumably I want some waxoyl for rust proofing and should touch up the paintwork?
Plus, what's best - nuts/bolts, self-tapping screws????
Quote from: "jonytom"I too am going to have a go at fitting, although following a chat with roger I've decided to screw/bolt in the side skirts at each end as well as glueing.
There's nothing in the so-called instructions from Toyota telling you to do this, no fixings supplied and no pre-drilled holes in the sideskirts.
Anyone got any tips before I start drilling through the bodywork (eek) - presumably I want some waxoyl for rust proofing and should touch up the paintwork?
Plus, what's best - nuts/bolts, self-tapping screws????
I think mine are all self-tapping, and I reckon that on the front at least it may well be attached to the hole/clips for the mudguard. At least those clips that hold the screws will hold it tight without putting pressure on the body work.
Perhaps they are there to hold it in place while the glue sets s:?: :?: s:?: but I'm not taking them off, just in case.
Quote from: "jonytom"I too am going to have a go at fitting, although following a chat with roger I've decided to screw/bolt in the side skirts at each end as well as glueing.
There's nothing in the so-called instructions from Toyota telling you to do this, no fixings supplied and no pre-drilled holes in the sideskirts.
Anyone got any tips before I start drilling through the bodywork (eek) - presumably I want some waxoyl for rust proofing and should touch up the paintwork?
Plus, what's best - nuts/bolts, self-tapping screws????
I currently have the colour-coded mudflaps - these are very loosely bolted on (with plastic screws s:shock: :shock: s:shock: ), but have been rock solid and could provide a starting point for the alignment holes of a few of the bodykit parts. I might even see about grafting the skirts and flaps/spats together - might look cool, you think?
A combination of a Sikaflex clone (Bodyline - cheaper and better) and short self-tappers is the approach I'm gonna take.
Roger's last comment seems about right - If its anything like the TTE sports spoiler fit, it turns out that the feeble bolt fixing didn't actually do much other than hold the thing in alignment while the Bodyline bonded, and that baby aint goin nowhere s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Added bonus if you're using the gloop is that a coating around the tapper holes will effectively do the job of waxoyl at the same time. With clamps on the long runs and sufficient time to cure the job should be a good 'un.
Just been to the dealer and spoken to the guy, it seems his colleagues were wrong and he can't get anything we didn't already know about for cheaper.
I was then directed to the bodyshop to enquire about the cost of fitting.
They came back with...
£500. Plus VAT.
So, anyone know a good bodyshop?
The skirt on the passenger side of our 2 is starting to come away towards the rear of the car. Ours are glued on only; no screws. I'm thinking of putting a couple of self-tapping screws in, in the hope that that will keep it on, but I'm a bit worried about water getting in between the skirt and the body...
Quote from: "Bongo"£500. Plus VAT.
s:shock: :shock: s:shock: Thats just insane. I can only assume they're charging for the time that their engine bay will be out of commission.....unless they know you're loaded Bongo s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "lordretsudo"The skirt on the passenger side of our 2 is starting to come away towards the rear of the car. Ours are glued on only; no screws. I'm thinking of putting a couple of self-tapping screws in, in the hope that that will keep it on, but I'm a bit worried about water getting in between the skirt and the body...
Tricky once its already on, but if you can get in to clean the surfaces (eg with some meths' on a cloth on a stick), the aforementioned gloop, a clamp and a little patience should see it right, and seal the seam between skirt and body.
Quote from: "spit"Quote from: "Bongo"£500. Plus VAT.
s:shock: :shock: s:shock: Thats just insane. I can only assume they're charging for the time that their engine bay will be out of commission.....unless they know you're loaded Bongo s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I can only assume that they didn't want the work for some reason. Their loss really.
Spit where do you get the Bodyline stuff please? Also is there a special colour to get depending on the colour of the items to be fixed?
Quote from: "loadswine"Spit where do you get the Bodyline stuff please? Also is there a special colour to get depending on the colour of the items to be fixed?
Halfords didn't stock it, so I picked my last batch up at a specialist auto wholesalers in sunny Stockport. I forget the name - doh!, but if time allows I'll be popping in there tomorrow for some more. I'm not aware that they do it in anything other than black (although Sikaflex comes in black, white or brown) and i've never seen it in silver s:wink: :wink: s:wink: but will check for you Nigel.
If you want to source Sikaflex 291, marine suppliers are a sensible place to start - its used as an adhesive sealant for boat repairs.
Will post tomorrow.
Managed to track down Bodyline. Its made/supplied by Brown Brothers, part of the Unipart Group. They have branches all over the country apparently.
I found my local one in Newcastle after a call to the Unipart head office. One tube is £6.66, around half the price of Sikaflex by the looks of it.
Definitely going to use this, rather than the glue from Toyota - When I opened my fixing kit I found that the degreasing solution bottle was empty. Oddly the seal didn't appear to be broken.
Maybe it'd been lying around so long it evaporated! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
You beat me to it jonytom!
Yep, find a local Partco Autoparts, or ring Unipart Automotive Ltd on 0121 717 0001 to track down a local branch.
£5.95 +VAT
Nigel, its available in Michael Jackson (Black or White!)
*EDIT* Partco product code is BDPBBB310 (Black) *EDIT*
Its over-paintable, but careful application and you shouldn't need to.
Couple of tips from my spoiler install.....
- this stuff can be tough to pump if you're applying a fine bead - so use a decent gun at room temp.
- its very messy and slippy when wet - spills take some shifting and if you don't get alignment first time things will start to get messy! Keep some kitchen roll and white spirit handy.
- because of the above - borrow a pair of hands or two for the install
- clamps, wedges, props, tappers etc will most certainly be needed to hold everything true until it cures. Go for a dry run before squirting the goop!
Ste
Thanks guys for the info, got my kit today and it looks good, if a little daunting, but armed with your advice it should help things to go a bit smoother. Not going to fit it for a couple of weeks, so I will assemble a host of clamping and support type stuff and get another pair of hands on call as well. s:) :) s:)
Mine rolled in today - blimey its a big box s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
yes Spit it's a very big box! Pretty good cost for the p&p I thought.
When are you going to fit yours then. How many others have fitted theirs so far ? Any pics?
Quote from: "loadswine"yes Spit it's a very big box! Pretty good cost for the p&p I thought.
When are you going to fit yours then. How many others have fitted theirs so far ? Any pics?
Sensible time for me to do this is alongside the C2 install. I'm taking front bumper (for lights tweak) and rear bumper (for turbo) off, so I can fit some of the kit in the house. The lounge is getting a bit crowded now.... s:? :? s:?
Quite a few folk have already fitted. I'm sure someone can post piccies.
Quote from: "spit"The lounge is getting a bit crowded now.... s:? :? s:?
Glad it's not just me who has a lounge floor covered in car bits s:lol: :lol: s:lol: (And a kitchen with engine bits in it, heh)
Quote from: "aaronjb"Glad it's not just me who has a lounge floor covered in car bits s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Doghouse here I come - seems there may have been a slight misunderstanding between "new car bits" and "new carpets"! So if anyone asks, I'm *storing them for a friend*, OK? s:wink: :wink: s:wink: I might be in the garage sooner than I thought s:? :? s:?
Any advice? I've tried using search and found nothing s:P :P s:P s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Rather predictably the Courier managed to pick the 1 hour all week when no one was in to try and deliver the kit. I swear these people are psychic.
Got my black set today, had to take them out of the box to get them into the car. Feels like the bottle of "?" that's supplied is empty. Now to find somewhere in the garage to store them and decide if I should fit them or drop the bombshell that I need to pay extra to get them fitted. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "Bowman"Got my black set today, had to take them out of the box to get them into the car. Feels like the bottle of "?" that's supplied is empty. :
Bottle of "?" I think is degreaser. Not too hard to get . Having to justify the cost of all this stuff etc...... Now that's not so easy s:oops: :oops: s:oops: Mind you, it was at a rock bottom price.
Quote from: "loadswine"Mind you, it was at a rock bottom price.
That WAS the justification! Just too good to overlook
Quite how you answer the "well why do you NEED it?" question, I'll leave to you. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Just read the so called instructions and realise it must be the degreaser. Showed Dawn the kit and she immediately suggested someone else should fit it after my problems with the spoiler. Sometimes it pays to be kack handed s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Came today, agreed that the box is huge. I'm currently trying to find somewhere less annoying than the hallway to store it until I can get it fitted.
would you say you could carry it on a luggager rack on the back of the 2 ?
It's about 14.5 Inches * 19.5 Inches * 6 foot 5.
Anybody done a DIY fit yet?
Not yet . Got a week off in a couple of weeks time, if the weather is okay I'll have a go then.
Quote from: "Bowman"Anybody done a DIY fit yet?
Not yet. Doing mine alongside the C2 in a couple of weeks time.
I've done a dry run though. The front skirt could be a problem - its piggin' tight, so I might take the bumper off to make life easier.
Quote from: "Bowman"Anybody done a DIY fit yet?
Did the fronts which were piece of piss, sides am getting done as they were bowed slightly by being left in oven too long
Quote from: "spit"The front skirt could be a problem - its piggin' tight
Quote from: "bigun007"Did the fronts which were piece of......
Strange - I'm wondering if my '99 MR-S bumper has developed a middle-aged spread s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Post 03 is 2 pieces isn't it do to different front bumper, could be why you're finding it hard...
Picked my car up yesterday, some snaps:
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Quote from: "Bongo"Picked my car up yesterday, some snaps:
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Nice; didn't realise that the prefacelift kit front spoiler went across the whole face of the front bumper s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Nice Bongo,
Only thing im not keen on is the skirts. as seen in pic 6, its a shame they didnt continue the lines right to the rear arch.
Is that the same ass Dans ?(i got a closer look at JAE)
Phil
Quote from: "roger"Don't know if this has been flagged up before, but pre-painted pre 03 kits are on sale on Ebay @ £250 or SUBMIT BEST OFFER
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-MR2-ROADSTER-GENUINE-BODY-KIT-NEW_W0QQitemZ7999238760QQcategoryZ72209QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Maybe he has done a deal with Toyota?
I emailed this morning to see by chance if they still had any as i've just come across this deal and the Toyota Garage in Yarm (they're who advertised on Ebay) can still get hold of them, well def Chilli Red anyway, apparently there's 20 of them left.
I've ordered one, £295 including VAT and postage.. bargain! Its coming on Monday!
Bagged myself a cheap hardtop on ebay the other day too.. its been a good week for my 2!
If anyone wants a contact for the guy who's dealing with it at the garage, give me a shout, i'm sure he'd be v pleased to hear from you!
Jemma
i would like the number but i dont think my dad will get the body kit for his 2 s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
he is too old and miserable!
Quote from: "PE7ER"he is too old and miserable!
Old in body, young in mind - tell him he's got to get his brain going in th eright direction. Buying a 2 is the start, don't let it syop there s8) 8) s8)
From another oldie s:wink: :wink: s:wink: