My Sable 2005 MR2 - shnazzle

[shnazzle]

Starting to look like a proper interior now. New (well, 2nd hand) official mats in and gloss black center console. First of a few gloss black items to be

Manos,notice anything?  s:) s:)  

[delhusband]

What's that wee triangle perspex thingumy? Next to where door mirrors would be if shut?

[carolineasb]

BekaT used to make them? They stop the wind force when windows down.

[delhusband]

Aha! Cheers Caroline. Really like the grey/red trim, looking great.

[shnazzle]

BekaT used to make them? They stop the wind force when windows down.

Patrick (headcase) now makes them if you want a set.
They really make a difference. Basically it means I can drive with the roof and windows down without having my wig blown off. Mine are effective to about 50mph. There are bigger ones (far too big for my likings) that are effective at motorway speeds.

[tomaky]

What happened to just 2 two contrasting colours? Are you going paint the rest of the plastic gloss black?

[shnazzle]

I was. But having had the gloss black in the car a couple days... It's not staying gloss black.
It's too much.

[tomaky]

Probably agree, it would be all black gloss all black trim or nothing would it not?

[shnazzle]

Probably agree, it would be all black gloss all black trim or nothing would it not?

Exactly. And there's certain parts I really don't want shiny (binnacle or anything near the top of the dash).
So yeah.. Back to drawing board.

Also... It's all slippery. When I rest my arm on it, it slips off!

[shnazzle]

Finally did the big move of the oem seat heating buttons to next to the steering wheel.
It took having to extend every wire on both plugs (left and right), so there's a chunky 8-wire loom behind the radio for the seat heating, but it works and it's tidy.

Very pleased. Big tick off the list.

[delhusband]

Finally did the big move of the oem seat heating buttons to next to the steering wheel

That's cool   s8) s8)   always thought the standard led and coin holder were a bit unusual, that's much better use of the space

[shnazzle]

It's blatantly copied from Helen's car but it just makes sense.
Odd that I haven't seen it anywhere else. Seems so logical.
Like you said, the coin holder and LED are a bit pointless.

[andyroo104]

Great idea, was wondering where I could re-position mine but now I know, also Patrick could you let me know the model of your stereo with stalk control is please?

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[shnazzle]

The radio is wx-gt90bt, I think. The precursor to the wx-900bt, which replaced it as is mildly better.

The stalk is the Sony RM-X4 or RM-X6 I think.
Due to the position of the radio, I think the stalk is almost a required safety feature.

[andyroo104]

Thank you, very much appreciated will save me a lot of time searching.

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[Topdownman]

I really miss my old Sony stalk!

One of the best ideas ever for aftermarket head units, its a shame no one else seems to do them. I would love one on my pioneer.

[manos3003]

Finally did the big move of the oem seat heating buttons to next to the steering wheel.
It took having to extend every wire on both plugs (left and right), so there's a chunky 8-wire loom behind the radio for the seat heating, but it works and it's tidy.

Very pleased. Big tick off the list.

Nice and tidy! Well done  s:D s:D

[jvanzyl]

Very nice! Can't help but think the button would look good being blue and having a cool phrase inscribed on it...

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[shnazzle]

Very nice! Can't help but think the button would look good being blue and having a cool phrase inscribed on it...

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Why I can't imagine what you could possibly be talking about. Does one have an example perchance of such an item, INSTALLED?  s:) s:)

[tomaky]

Probably agree, it would be all black gloss all black trim or nothing would it not?

Exactly. And there's certain parts I really don't want shiny (binnacle or anything near the top of the dash).
So yeah.. Back to drawing board.

Also... It's all slippery. When I rest my arm on it, it slips off!

Night mare haha
Have you got a leather center? (That might add to more contrast [emoji23])

[jvanzyl]

Just going back a few posts here- the new version of the remote is the x7bt which may or may not be a good idea in our cars... Oh and the fact that it's £70....

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[Bossworld]

Really like the switch relocate. But where will you store your coins?!  s;) s;)

[shnazzle]

Ordered 2 new rear tyres and a little Xmas treat; jdl ducktail spoiler

Haven't seen many sables with it on so looking forward to having it. Bit bored of the plain stock boot lid  s:) s:)

[BahnStormer]

Performance/Preservation+Longevity

• TTE exhaust
• pre-cats removed. Heat-wrapped exhaust manifold
• Greddy eManage Blue ECU + Noble Motorsports map
• Hurricane intake
• MaxBore throttle body
• HEL stainless braided brake flexi lines
• Mtec brake pads and dimpled and grooved discs

Handling

• NathanMR2 ultimate gear shift cable bushings
• solid gearshift cage mounts
• shortened gear shift lever
• MattPerformance TTE brace
• Corky's front strut brace
• Cusco-type rear strut brace
• BC coilovers (4kg front and 6kg rear springs and rear rubber top mounts)
• CG Lock for driver seat belt
• SuperPro rear camber bolts
• Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 alloys

Did you do that yourself or professionally done?

Reason I ask is that look like my wishlist!!

How much weigh saving do you get with the alloys over FL stock alloys?

Unless it's significant weight saving, I'd probably forget about the alloys and add a rollcage +  larger bore / 4-2-2- exhaust manifold, in prep for a s'charger at a later date...

[shnazzle]

Performance/Preservation+Longevity

• TTE exhaust
• pre-cats removed. Heat-wrapped exhaust manifold
• Greddy eManage Blue ECU + Noble Motorsports map
• Hurricane intake
• MaxBore throttle body
• HEL stainless braided brake flexi lines
• Mtec brake pads and dimpled and grooved discs

Handling

• NathanMR2 ultimate gear shift cable bushings
• solid gearshift cage mounts
• shortened gear shift lever
• MattPerformance TTE brace
• Corky's front strut brace
• Cusco-type rear strut brace
• BC coilovers (4kg front and 6kg rear springs and rear rubber top mounts)
• CG Lock for driver seat belt
• SuperPro rear camber bolts
• Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 alloys

Did you do that yourself or professionally done?

Reason I ask is that look like my wishlist!!

How much weigh saving do you get with the alloys over FL stock alloys?

Unless it's significant weight saving, I'd probably forget about the alloys and add a rollcage +  larger bore / 4-2-2- exhaust manifold, in prep for a s'charger at a later date...

All DIY. With the exception of Simon at Hide'n'Seat for my interior leather retrim and AK Automotive for my alignment.

I went for the TD1.2s because they're incredibly strong and still light. And look great  s:) s:)
The strength becomes very important when you're stotting it off curbs on a track. (not that I do).
If you want proper weight saving then the likes of the Enkei RPF1s are very light.
The stock alloys are surprisingly light. Very light in fact for stock. So unless they're totally corroded to hell like mine were, stick with them and spend money elsewhere. The cash for wheels gets you a lovely Zero manifold that actually makes your engine breathe a good bit better and would go very well with a supercharger