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Title: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on October 4, 2015, 15:00
Finally bought an mr2. Had a few BMW's before and i thought ill try an mr2 as ive always wanted one. Bought this 05 mr2 as cat C as it had a few nice option like TTE spoiler, TTE exhaust, bodykit ans chrome rollbar. It looks well specced too as it has heated seats and AC etc. The mileage is 58k and the engine sounds good,.

It has front damage so im looking for an facelift bumper,bonnet, headlights, ac rad and normal radiator. The bodywork is quite tired but im looking to do a full respray or maybe even a colourchange as im getting fed up of owning black cars  s:? :? s:?  .

I hope i can get it to a good standard and bring it back to life.

Heres some pics

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_2276_zpskll3tjqw.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_2276_zpskll3tjqw.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_2277_zps9sr9suti.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_2277_zps9sr9suti.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_2273_zpsgrjozlc8.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_2273_zpsgrjozlc8.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_2275_zpsxwsznwsu.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_2275_zpsxwsznwsu.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_2269_zpsiejznubt.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_2269_zpsiejznubt.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_2254_zpshvyl5dy2.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_2254_zpshvyl5dy2.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_2250_zpsdngavhr2.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_2250_zpsdngavhr2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on October 4, 2015, 15:00
more pics to follow
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: cabbydave on October 4, 2015, 16:14
You can buy the mounting tabs for the front lights from Toyota to repair your headlights
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: Anonymous on October 4, 2015, 18:43
Very light damage! Good find.

Welcome along
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on October 10, 2015, 16:34
Quick update, managed to strip the car a bit further. Looks like it wont be a direct bolt on replacement. The chasiss leg has slightly bent so will need pulling and lining up  s:( :( s:(  

Managed to get most of the parts i need from an forum member who is a total gent, all i'm missing now is a bonnet so ive put an wanted ad up.

The car will be going to the body shop next week so ill post up some more updates.

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6290_zpsdw0pszpi.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6290_zpsdw0pszpi.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6293_zpsr3ad5usy.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6293_zpsr3ad5usy.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6292_zpshwraykyg.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6292_zpshwraykyg.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6294_zpsnuvtapxb.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6294_zpsnuvtapxb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on October 27, 2015, 14:30
Still waiting for car to be jigged  s:( :( s:(  

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6319_zpsafvonrbq.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6319_zpsafvonrbq.jpg.html)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6317_zpsxckoqt60.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6317_zpsxckoqt60.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on October 27, 2015, 14:33
While i had some time i thought i would give the headlights a clean. Not perfect but came out better i think. Pictures dont show the actual difference very well im afraid.

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6372_zpskkslguju.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6372_zpskkslguju.jpg.html)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6371_zps4eovslvy.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6371_zps4eovslvy.jpg.html)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6374_zps9pdskrjp.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6374_zps9pdskrjp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on November 10, 2015, 16:01
finally in the garage

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6431%20-%20Copy_zps7dvsw8lh.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6431%20-%20Copy_zps7dvsw8lh.jpg.html)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6429%20-%20Copy_zpssluccygs.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6429%20-%20Copy_zpssluccygs.jpg.html)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6426_zpsnklnbsb1.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6426_zpsnklnbsb1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on November 10, 2015, 16:02
with new bonnet on

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6457%20-%20Copy_zpsyuzoi7ko.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6457%20-%20Copy_zpsyuzoi7ko.jpg.html)

just waiting for radiator panel parts now.
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on November 29, 2015, 16:09
Finally all put together just....
Car passed MOT and now road legal!!
Few pics for you sorry about the quality

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_6527_zpsnzlumxcy.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_6527_zpsnzlumxcy.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_6526_zpsh9gazwbh.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_6526_zpsh9gazwbh.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_6531_zpstigwdvv3.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_6531_zpstigwdvv3.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_6534_zpsogdiflce.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_6534_zpsogdiflce.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_6546_zps0nmdw63k.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_6546_zps0nmdw63k.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_6545_zps7ummfhaf.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_6545_zps7ummfhaf.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_6548_zps9yi2zcyw.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_6548_zps9yi2zcyw.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_6549_zpsj6tsocuf.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_6549_zpsj6tsocuf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on November 29, 2015, 16:11
Lots of things still to do when budget allows.
hardtop will go on this week.
Hopefully a full respray too in a colour i havent decided on yet.
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: fastel888 on November 29, 2015, 17:18
 s:) :) s:)  Wow those silver bits look better than I thought they would. The bumper doesn't look as bad as I remember it. Did you sort fog-lights out ok?
What colour are you going to spray it?
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on November 29, 2015, 19:25
Coming a long nicely, I would keep it black
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on November 29, 2015, 22:49
Thanks for the comments guys.
The bodyshop fixed the fog light bracket somehow.
I've had 3 black cars in a row now so fancy a change, as I'm doing half of the car I might as well change the colour.
I'm leaning towards red with some black bits like the vents etc...
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on December 6, 2015, 19:59
Just checked oil and it looked empty (crap dipstick design!!) so i decided to change oil ,Filter, air filter and spark plugs. Heres a pic of old & new Plugs

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6559_zpsf20ozhfg.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6559_zpsf20ozhfg.jpg.html)

Also managed to install my hardtop, I think the silver and black theme is growing on me

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6563_zpsqxswjm8d.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6563_zpsqxswjm8d.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6564_zpssnmvatx3.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6564_zpssnmvatx3.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6565_zpsjo9u0ovt.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6565_zpsjo9u0ovt.jpg.html)

also fitted some cheap ebay flat wipers and gave all the glass a good clean with Autoglym glass polish

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/mr2/IMG_6566_zpsha4dfcb9.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/mr2/IMG_6566_zpsha4dfcb9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on December 6, 2015, 20:47
Always looks nice with hardtop on, have you chosen a colour to paint the car yet?
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on December 6, 2015, 22:01
Yeah hardtop does make it look better also seems a bit more quiet and spacious inside.
Colour wise I'm leaning to red with black hardtop & side vents. But that will be in the new year now.
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: Jrichards20 on December 7, 2015, 08:34
What above white with black bits?  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on February 3, 2016, 16:04
I thought i would continue my two tone theme (thanks andy).

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_69791_zps88feqia5.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_69791_zps88feqia5.jpg.html)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_69951_zps2mfe6grz.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_69951_zps2mfe6grz.jpg.html)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_69971_zpssopyfh3q.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_69971_zpssopyfh3q.jpg.html)

I think i will keep the Banana spoiler black to go with the theme.
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on February 3, 2016, 19:19
Coming along nicely.
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: andyroo104 on February 3, 2016, 19:35
Quote from: "saicab"I thought i would continue my two tone theme (thanks andy)..
Anytime,always nice to help a fellow member.
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 11, 2016, 14:38
Hi guys been away saving some pennies!!

finally got my car in the bodyshop for respray so ill post some pics up for you guys.

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8011_zpsontdri5v.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8011_zpsontdri5v.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 11, 2016, 14:44
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8009_zps305ghhud.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8009_zps305ghhud.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8067_zpsjvw14yp2.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8067_zpsjvw14yp2.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8070_zpsubco24i5.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8070_zpsubco24i5.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8071_zpswffuxwu0.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8071_zpswffuxwu0.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8008_zps4mtiy33h.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8008_zps4mtiy33h.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 11, 2016, 14:48
Really difficult to choose a colour so i have narrowed it down to 3 BMW individual colours i like.

java green
shakir orange
atlatis blue

Want to go a bit loud this time  s:D :D s:D    s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: 1979scotte on June 11, 2016, 15:59
Never go green its unlucky.
Orange is just red with yellow in it. My thoughts on that are well known on this board.
Blue it is then.
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on June 11, 2016, 18:32
All of them nice colours, maybe get a photoshop done
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: StuC on June 12, 2016, 17:57
I'd go orange. Not many about and deffo meets the "loud" criteria.  :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: CrazySX on June 14, 2016, 10:19
nice work bud, i would go orange, i think we saw an orange one and it looked very nice.  That blue wouldn't look right.  However i have just looked at the Green and i think you need to go Green  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 14, 2016, 19:07
This was a tough decision, so after a lot of oohhing and ahhing i've decided to go for shakir orange. I think java green would be too much for me and i've had so many blue cars.
Shakir orange is a very hard colour to picture as it changes from dark red to bright orange depending on light.
Anyway here are some pics for you guys.

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8089_zpsuhj9cqpt.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8089_zpsuhj9cqpt.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8087_zpsotid4dor.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8087_zpsotid4dor.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8085_zpsaffbutou.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8085_zpsaffbutou.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8257_zpsy9b3p5tt.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8257_zpsy9b3p5tt.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8278_zpsxjgbwsmy.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8278_zpsxjgbwsmy.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8276_zpsgzupjpkv.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8276_zpsgzupjpkv.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8277_zpswjpvqzyv.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8277_zpswjpvqzyv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on June 14, 2016, 19:22
Looking very smart! Will look forward to seeing the finished product!
Are you changing the wheels? Standard ones painted black would look smart
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 14, 2016, 21:51
Thanks,
Wheels Defo need a refurb but not sure what colour , maybe black or anthracite.
Having some parts hydro dipped so I'll see how the budget goes.

S12VEA  you don't have a part no for your front number plate holder do you?.the standard one looks too big imo
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: The Other Stu on June 14, 2016, 22:20
I like that  s:) :) s:)  A lot

Did I mention I have an Orange Mokka like this?
(http://gmauthority.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Opel-Mokka-Orange-Metallic-720x340.jpg)

I've seen the BMW colour (someone has one in that colour locally). It's darker and very striking.
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on June 14, 2016, 22:46
Quote from: "saicab"Thanks,
Wheels Defo need a refurb but not sure what colour , maybe black or anthracite.
Having some parts hydro dipped so I'll see how the budget goes.

S12VEA  you don't have a part no for your front number plate holder do you?.the standard one looks too big imo

I haven't sorry.

All I know is it's from an import mr2 mk2.
Think I paid about £15 a couple of years ago. Worth checking out eBay
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: CrazySX on June 15, 2016, 09:24
Very nice! Has it got lacquer on it? Looks a bit flat at the moment. Maybe it's just your camera.

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Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: Jrichards20 on June 15, 2016, 11:05
ohhhh pretty!! Keep up the good work!

Need to change your thread title now   s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: saicab's black 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 15, 2016, 19:14
ha ha i need to work out how to change the title!!

Heres some new pics. Car is getting on nicely.I think ive been tango'd  s:D :D s:D  

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8266_zpszketnqjl.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8266_zpszketnqjl.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8270_zpsuwbs4tcq.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8270_zpsuwbs4tcq.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8271_zpspqluievb.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8271_zpspqluievb.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8272_zpsoy0jcjea.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8272_zpsoy0jcjea.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8286_zpsd6hvvfks.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8286_zpsd6hvvfks.jpg.html)

I have installed a ducktail spoiler kindly given to me from a forum member and also applied some yellow laminx to the foglights. what do you guy's think so far???

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8289_zpspasod2cs.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8289_zpspasod2cs.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8291_zpsyn3ftr00.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8291_zpsyn3ftr00.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8292_zpsbxzsvpu9.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8292_zpsbxzsvpu9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's Tango'd 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on June 15, 2016, 20:04
That smaller plate will finish the front off nicely.
Title: Re: saicab's Tango'd 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on June 15, 2016, 20:05
Just needs some black wheels  s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: saicab's Tango'd 05 mr2 project
Post by: MR TWO on June 15, 2016, 20:23
Your car looks fantastic!

The large front plates are a drag...  I have just bought a "private plate"  to get the number of characters down to five. I also had it printed without spacing on a Japanese plate which is only three and a half inches deep.  I cut the excess width off with a dremel. Certainly this is outside of the DVLA rules but it does look much better imo and fingers crossed for not being fined!
Title: Re: saicab's Tango'd 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 15, 2016, 20:41
Thanks for the comments. Going to order a smaller plate holder for my private plate which will hopefully tidy up the front a bit.

Need to photoshop some different colour wheels to see how they will look with this colour. I think there is someone on here who does this????

  s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:    s:flame: :flame: s:flame:
Title: Re: saicab's Tango'd 05 mr2 project
Post by: tommyzoom99 on June 16, 2016, 08:14
looks really nice buddy really like that colour, some black wheels would finish it off a treat   s8) 8) s8)  

cheers tommy
Title: Re: saicab's Tango'd 05 mr2 project
Post by: Anonymous on June 16, 2016, 08:23
That not tango'd, but it is a lovely colour.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 23, 2016, 17:56
I had some pieces dipped, think i should have gone with black carbon fibre instead of the body colour  s:( :( s:(  

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8317_zpsweqikkuq.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8317_zpsweqikkuq.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8321_zps45rbbiii.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8321_zps45rbbiii.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8322_zpsw1wlgdav.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8322_zpsw1wlgdav.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8331_zps9sw0fsgo.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8331_zps9sw0fsgo.jpg.html)

what do you guys think??
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 23, 2016, 18:01
Car is now back  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  
Only using my iphone to take pics but its very difficult to capture the true colour. Anyway here are the pics
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8343_zps2kljgfjc.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8343_zps2kljgfjc.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8345_zpseiobnarl.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8345_zpseiobnarl.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8344_zpsw1jhwgpx.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8344_zpsw1jhwgpx.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8346_zpsvzyahcbp.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8346_zpsvzyahcbp.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8347_zpsayaylmdc.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8347_zpsayaylmdc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 23, 2016, 18:03
some interior shots

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8361_zpseht12twe.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8361_zpseht12twe.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8363_zps0pfupl34.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8363_zps0pfupl34.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8364_zpsgnvme3dp.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8364_zpsgnvme3dp.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8362_zps2w9pt9z6.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8362_zps2w9pt9z6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: mikek on June 23, 2016, 18:19
Looks great. Fantastic job. How much does the dipping cost? What's the correct name for the process so I can find somebody locally?
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: Anonymous on June 23, 2016, 18:43
Hats off to you sir, even the dip looks right
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: Chilli Girl on June 23, 2016, 19:09
Excellent, bet your well chuffed. Well done.  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: Bernie on June 23, 2016, 19:32
Quality job interior works well
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on June 23, 2016, 20:07
@mikek it's called hydrographic dipping.

List of work still need to be done.

Refurb or new wheels.
4 wheel alignment.
Smaller front number plate.
Steering wheel and gear knob retrim.

Then I have to work on the sound system.....,
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: mikek on June 23, 2016, 20:51
Thanks for that. What's the rough cost because it looks great
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on June 23, 2016, 20:57
Very smart bud.
I like it because it's different.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: MR TWO on June 23, 2016, 21:06
Better & better everytime I look at your thread! You must be very pleased.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: fastel888 on June 26, 2016, 13:01
Sai my friend, you have done well with your choice of orange. I am quite jealous now (only joking)
Glad that I was able to help you in my small way. Cool! Can't wait to come and see it in the flesh.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on July 4, 2016, 19:22
Ordered a JDM smaller front number plate holder and put on my private plate. Makes the front much neater. Heres some pics.

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8371_zpsfsigza1l.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8371_zpsfsigza1l.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8372_zpsgsxdgini.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8372_zpsgsxdgini.jpg.html)


before

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8393_zpsj0ctn3ir.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8393_zpsj0ctn3ir.jpg.html)

after
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8394_zpsgbbmwjf2.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8394_zpsgbbmwjf2.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8395_zpsamsvusqr.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8395_zpsamsvusqr.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8396_zpscnoqj76g.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8396_zpscnoqj76g.jpg.html)

Also had 4 wheel allignment done and the mr2 drives dead straight now  s:D :D s:D  
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_8388_zpsj6kl9x46.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_8388_zpsj6kl9x46.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on July 4, 2016, 19:27
Love the small number plate!  s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: MR TWO on July 4, 2016, 21:03
Did you get the plate from eBay?

I bought a private plate and got a JDM from eBay...
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: The Other Stu on July 4, 2016, 22:29
Bah, after taking my OEM, cutting it down, filling, sanding and painting, I could have bought one ready made.

Oh well, doesn't matter now. I've filled the holes and it's going in the vent underneath.

My plate came from Mr Reg through eBay too - it's very, very small (5 characters)

EDIT: I've just realised now what the stupid holes are for. On the JDM plate holder, there are 2 bits of plastic that align.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: Thehazzle on July 6, 2016, 22:03
Colour looks mint. I;ve toyed with the idea of having mine plastidipped orange
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: SDB278 on July 6, 2016, 23:14
Really nice love the colour.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on November 17, 2016, 13:41
hi everyone been away for awhile so i thought ill update you guys on what i have been doing to the car.

I have replaced the single din aftermarket stereo for a double din Kenwood DAB stereo. I find a double din looks much neater in the Mr2 and radio reception is excellent. Also has bluetooth and handsfree so well pleased.

I also went about sound deadening the doors and upgrading the speakers to JL audio components.I used silent coat sound deadening sheets for the outer skin of the doors and wickes flashing for the holes and door cards. The wickes flashing did smell for a while but now the smell is gone. The doors feel much more solid now and i am well pleased with the overall sound from how it was.

I do plan to add some sort of subwoofer soon whwn i get the time.

Anyway here are some pics.

  (http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_9691_zpsxgd6i43o.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_9691_zpsxgd6i43o.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_9242_zpszoq0beu7.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_9242_zpszoq0beu7.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_9240_zpshhxr97mk.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_9240_zpshhxr97mk.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_9243_zpsb9pj6hl8.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_9243_zpsb9pj6hl8.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_9246_zps1vi5kgcr.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_9246_zps1vi5kgcr.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_9247_zps2tt59cix.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_9247_zps2tt59cix.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_9268_zpsia162lse.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_9268_zpsia162lse.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/saicab/IMG_9249_zpsed0mwnjy.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/saicab/media/IMG_9249_zpsed0mwnjy.jpg.html)
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: s12vea on November 17, 2016, 19:18
Looking good, it makes a huge difference doesn't it.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on May 23, 2017, 14:37
due to change of circumstances im having to sell my Mr2. Its on ebay so if anyones interested in getting a very reliable and unique Mr2 check it out.

Mod Edit
eBay link removed.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: jvanzyl on May 23, 2017, 14:41
Quote from: "saicab"due to change of circumstances I'm having to sell my Mr2. Its on ebay so if anyones interested in getting a very reliable and unique Mr2 check it out.



I saw that... sorry to hear that you're having to part with it.
Are you able to link to your readers ride from eBay? Advert doesn't do it justice!
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on May 23, 2017, 14:51
Think that will be a good idea. As i was writing the advert i wasnt totally sure if i wanted to sell it but needs must.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: StuC on May 25, 2017, 00:35
Why not put a for sale post up on here. Give the membership a chance to keep it in the fold.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: saicab on May 25, 2017, 12:50
I was going to post a for sale up but rules do not allow ebay links. As i am finding it hard to value the car i have putit on ebay auction.
Title: Re: saicab's Now orange 05 mr2 project
Post by: Blue al on May 27, 2017, 06:04
No mention of soft top in advert, might be worth emphasising it's in good nick
(assuming it is )