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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: Anonymous on July 15, 2006, 08:14

Title: This could be the one
Post by: Anonymous on July 15, 2006, 08:14
After several weeks of looking we have put down a deposit to hold the following car, pending test drive and the other usual checks we'll hopefully be taking her away early next week   s8) 8) s8)  

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/todd69/MVCms2F.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/todd69/MVCms6F.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/todd69/MVCms9F.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/todd69/MVCst2F.jpg)
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Post by: Draggon on July 15, 2006, 08:39
That.....looks very nice

grats  s:) :) s:)
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Post by: red_leicester on July 15, 2006, 10:33
Why'd you go for SMT todd?  Just wondering.
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Post by: Anonymous on July 15, 2006, 11:03
Quote from: "red_leicester"Why'd you go for SMT todd?  Just wondering.

Why not  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: philster_d on July 15, 2006, 11:40
Beutiful in white


by the way, anyone recognise the skirts ?
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Post by: markiii on July 15, 2006, 12:16
skirts are TRD
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Post by: Anonymous on July 15, 2006, 12:37
What about the front and rear skirts, are they TRD?
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Post by: filcee on July 15, 2006, 15:03
Quote from: "todd"
Quote from: "red_leicester"Why'd you go for SMT todd?  Just wondering.

Why not  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Good man!  You'll like it, I think.
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Post by: markiii on July 15, 2006, 19:39
Quote from: "todd"What about the front and rear skirts, are they TRD?

yep
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Post by: spit on July 16, 2006, 00:53
Its white, Its an MR-S, Its hardtopped, kitted, and its got the red "waffle" seats.

Its an excellent pick all round todd. My first choice at auction was very similar but I just missed out on it   s:cry: :cry: s:cry:

What happened to the wife's demands for silver and black leather then?  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Ste
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Post by: Anonymous on July 16, 2006, 08:03
Quote from: "spit"What happened to the wife's demands for silver and black leather then?  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Never even knew that a white version existed   s:) :) s:)  

Not a huge fan of white cars as a whole but for some reason it just seems to work  s8) 8) s8)

Just heading off just now to see it in the metal so fingers crossed  s:D :D s:D
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Post by: markiii on July 16, 2006, 09:13
Quote from: "todd"
Quote from: "spit"What happened to the wife's demands for silver and black leather then?  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Never even knew that a white version existed   s:) :) s:)  

Not a huge fan of white cars as a whole but for some reason it just seems to work  s8) 8) s8)

Just heading off just now to see it in the metal so fingers crossed  s:D :D s:D

only in Japan and teh US and yes it could be teh best colour on teh roadster, SteveMs for examnple looks stunning
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Post by: philster_d on July 16, 2006, 12:26
it turns me on
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Post by: Anonymous on July 16, 2006, 13:07
It turned my missus on as well   s:D :D s:D  

Deal done, pick the car up on Wednesday   s8) 8) s8)  

In the metal it really is one of the nicest cars I've ever seen, SMT box is very good although I was surprised there is 2 down buttons on the steering wheel and not a down AND up   s:? :? s:?  

Hope this weather holds out.

PS, Anyone want a MX5   s:( :( s:(
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Post by: markiii on July 16, 2006, 13:08
there are 2 down buttons and 2 up buittons
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Post by: Anonymous on July 16, 2006, 13:10
Quote from: "markiii"there are 2 down buttons and 2 up buittons

REALLY!  where  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  

I only saw 2 buttons on the face of the wheel with down on them, don't tell me they are behind the wheel or something   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
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Post by: red_leicester on July 16, 2006, 13:17
Quote from: "todd"
Quote from: "red_leicester"Why'd you go for SMT todd?  Just wondering.

Why not  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

And there was me thinking you might give your opinion on the pros and cons of manual vs SMT   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: Anonymous on July 16, 2006, 13:30
Quote from: "red_leicester"
Quote from: "todd"
Quote from: "red_leicester"Why'd you go for SMT todd?  Just wondering.

Why not  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

And there was me thinking you might give your opinion on the pros and cons of manual vs SMT   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Sorry mate but after several years of listening to people slagging autos and smt boxes I tend not to bother getting invloved any more.

I like it and my wife likes it so thats enough for me  s8) 8) s8)
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Post by: Anonymous on July 16, 2006, 13:31
Quote from: "markiii"there are 2 down buttons and 2 up buittons

found it, thanks

 m http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB2/viewtopic. ... ring+wheel (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9079&highlight=smt+steering+wheel) m
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Post by: red_leicester on July 17, 2006, 11:56
Quote from: "todd"Sorry mate but after several years of listening to people slagging autos and smt boxes I tend not to bother getting invloved any more.

I like it and my wife likes it so thats enough for me  s8) 8) s8)

I wasn't slagging off the SMT.  Just inquisitive, that's all.

I thought that's what discussion forums were for.  Discussion.   s:? :? s:?
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Post by: Chris_h on July 17, 2006, 12:55
Quote from: "red_leicester"
Quote from: "todd"Sorry mate but after several years of listening to people slagging autos and smt boxes I tend not to bother getting invloved any more.

I like it and my wife likes it so thats enough for me  s8) 8) s8)

I wasn't slagging off the SMT.  Just inquisitive, that's all.

I thought that's what discussion forums were for.  Discussion.   s:? :? s:?

I'm curious too.
I would never have considered an Auto / SMT type box before, but having just driven a DSG Golf GTi, I thought that double clutch system was fantastic.
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Post by: Anonymous on July 17, 2006, 13:58
Quote from: "red_leicester"I thought that's what discussion forums were for.  Discussion.   s:? :? s:?

Not stopping you discussing it, I just prefer not to, I searched this site for info on the SMT before hand, found out the pros and cons, test drove it, liked it and that's it.

You'll find several threads on here with the SMT vs Manual topic, very informative and as many people have said, don't disregard one without trying the other.
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Post by: red_leicester on July 17, 2006, 14:36
Todd, I think it was just a bit of a misunderstanding, that's all.  I am aware of the discussions on here, and I'm aware of how SMTs drive (having driven one), but I was just interested in your opinions.  If you don't want to get into it that's fine, no problems.

Chris...  At the risk of (re-)opening a whole can of worms, and feeling the wrath of SMT owners everywhere, I wouldn't go thinking the 2's SMT is like the VW DSG box.  There was about five years between them after all.

I thought the SMT was fine, but the time taken to change up was a bit too long... or at least felt too long.  And it made the experience of driving the car seem a little bit more 'remote'.  Loved the way it got itself into back into first when you rolled up to traffic lights in third though.
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Post by: Anonymous on July 19, 2006, 15:27
Woo hoo, look what I just drove home (with a hard top on  s:shock: :shock: s:shock:  )

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/todd69/mr-s/PICT0004.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/todd69/mr-s/PICT0006.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/todd69/mr-s/PICT0003.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/todd69/mr-s/PICT0001.jpg)

Very happy with it, just got to get the wheels refurbed and she'll be perfect  s8) 8) s8)
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Post by: leon_in_uk on July 19, 2006, 15:42
get anthracite wheels and you have one of the best looking 2's iv ever seen, that is mint mate...
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Post by: leon_in_uk on July 19, 2006, 15:44
i also want that body kit. what is it?
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Post by: markiii on July 19, 2006, 15:52
its teh TRD stage 1

white car should have white wheels IMHO
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Post by: Anonymous on July 19, 2006, 15:57
Quote from: "markiii"its the TRD stage 1

white car should have white wheels IMHO

Don't suppose there is anyone on here with photos of white on white?
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Post by: Anonymous on July 19, 2006, 16:02
Why didn't they do UK cars in white    s:( :( s:(  

Thats really nice, glad you got what you wanted
  s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen:
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Post by: Anonymous on July 19, 2006, 16:22
Quote from: "todd"
Quote from: "markiii"its the TRD stage 1

white car should have white wheels IMHO

Don't suppose there is anyone on here with photos of white on white?


Near the bottom of the 1st page
http://www.spyderchat.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=11804&highlight=white+wheels
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Post by: Anonymous on July 19, 2006, 16:26
That is absolutey stunning, and one of the best MR2's I've ever seen. Even the pre-facelift vents looks lovely.  s8) 8) s8)
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Post by: leon_in_uk on July 19, 2006, 16:34
Don't suppose there is anyone on here with photos of white on white?[/quote]

is that a porno. lol... it may be too sickly with white wheels. go for anthracite or black. that would look mint with them on.
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Post by: Anonymous on July 19, 2006, 16:35
Quotewhite car should have white wheels IMHO

I Second That,

Wow that Car is beautifull in the white,
White is now Offically my 2nd favorite Colour !!
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Post by: spit on July 19, 2006, 18:25
 s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen:  Always been my favourite...... great choice matey  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  Check those precats now and get 'em onto the floor quick!

OK, I'm selling up and starting again. Anyone want to buy an old red MR-S?  s:? :? s:?

PS I think they released White in Ireland too?
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Post by: edward.carter on July 20, 2006, 08:44
Quote from: "spit":mrgreen: Always been my favourite......
Snap white is stunning!
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Post by: Anonymous on July 20, 2006, 10:39
 s8) 8) s8)  Now that is a real head turner, I think you were very lucky to find it  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: spit on July 20, 2006, 10:54
Absolutely. They're rare as hen's teeth  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

TTE kitted one on EBay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-MR2-MRS-ROADSTER_W0QQitemZ270009669653QQihZ017QQcategoryZ18290QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) at the moment.

None going through auction in Japan this week though  s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
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Post by: markiii on July 20, 2006, 10:58
Quote from: "spit"Absolutely. They're rare as hen's teeth  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

TTE kitted one on EBay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-MR2-MRS-ROADSTER_W0QQitemZ270009669653QQihZ017QQcategoryZ18290QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) at the moment.

None going through auction in Japan this week though  s:cry: :cry: s:cry:

TRD even   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: spit on July 20, 2006, 11:07
*not well*
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Post by: heathstimpson on July 21, 2006, 08:55
Quote from: "spit"Absolutely. They're rare as hen's teeth  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

TTE kitted one on EBay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-MR2-MRS-ROADSTER_W0QQitemZ270009669653QQihZ017QQcategoryZ18290QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) at the moment.

None going through auction in Japan this week though  s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
I don't think the red seats go well though  s:? :? s:?
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Post by: spit on July 21, 2006, 09:10
I think its a nicer combo than black. Top-down from the back they complement the tail-lights.

But then I'm not renowned for great taste  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: red_leicester on July 21, 2006, 09:26
Here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FERRARI-REPLICA-MR2-360-Mondena-body-kit-MR2-Roadster_W0QQitemZ250008002555QQihZ015QQcategoryZ72207QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is another white MR2 on ebay.  Well, the body panels.   Yuk!  s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
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