I picked up my 2004 Crystal Silver MR2 yesterday from fellow forum member MikeG.
As soon as I saw the ad, I knew it was the one! The advert read like a Delia Smith recipe, all the right information with no waffle. A prompt phone call to Mike confirmed he was exactly the sort of person you want to buy a car from, a genuine and honest seller, very meticulous and caring, and above all else a true petrol head! After I grilled him (gently), and he gave all the correct answers, I agreed to mull it over, as he wasn't willing to negotiate on price (I took this as a good sign, as it showed he had a good car!) After an hour or so, I couldn't think about anything else, and knew if I didn't act quickly, it would slip through my fingers. You snooze, you lose! So, a quick message to Mike, we agreed the deal and I pinged him a deposit for the car, without seeing it, something I never normally do....
Anyway, fast forward to Sunday 31st January, I collected the car. I live just north of Peterborough, so in order to persuade (bribe) my wife and 4 year old to come with me, I agreed to take them to Colchester Zoo as it was down the road from the car.
Typically it was a wet day, so was not the ideal day to be picking up a new toy!! I contacted Mike just before we collected so he knew what time to expect us, he added that he had just been and put 3/4 tank of petrol in the car so I had enough to get me home, this has never happened before and thought it was extremely decent and generous of Mike! Of course when I arrived the car was soaking wet, so couldn't inspect it thoroughly (not that I really needed to!), I had a look over it, the best I could, handed over the money and drove away, with the roof up! s:( :( s:(
Conscious that the roads were wet and I had my (now bored) wife and son following me, I took it easy all the way home, but the car felt great, with a lovely exhaust note coming from the Remus! I've fallen in love already and can't wait for some nice dry days to go and see what this car is really all about.
We did have our first mile stone on the way home, I said goodbye to 26k miles and said hello to 27k miles as the speedo rolled over.... s:D :D s:D
Needless to say the car is mint, plans are to maintain and care for it in the same vein Mike has, with maybe the odd tiny tweak here and there. Thinking about a front Zunsport grill, but not sure if silver or black would look best? Want to tidy up the exhaust heat shield and change the rusty bolts as it is letting the engine bay down a bit. Gave it a wash today as it was a bit minging after the drive home. Enough waffle, here's some pics.....
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Great buy,a truly stunning example.
Very nice, you can see it's been looked after.
Looks lovely! Probably the best silver I have seen!
Thanks for all the kind words. It's having a mini detail tomorrow, want to get a nice coat of wax / sealent on there. It's pretty much spot on as it is, although I am consideting a black mesh zunsport front grill, and possibly the TTE banana rear spoiler....
Lovely car and even better garage!
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Looks lovely! Probably the best silver I have seen!
Scott will be having words later! s;-) ;-) s;-) s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "StuC"Quote from: "Jrichards20"Looks lovely! Probably the best silver I have seen!
Scott will be having words later! s;-) ;-) s;-) s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Not at all.
Best example of a STOCK silver roadster on this forum.
No point me having such a low milage example i do 6k+ miles a year in mine.
Quote from: "1979scotte"Quote from: "StuC"Quote from: "Jrichards20"Looks lovely! Probably the best silver I have seen!
Scott will be having words later! s;-) ;-) s;-) s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Not at all.
Best example of a STOCK silver roadster on this forum.
No point me having such a low milage example i do 6k+ miles a year in mine.
Hehe, no grilling for me! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
As much as Scotts is lovely, we all know he's never going to wash it!
Something about the red mohair roof that really does make this one stand out, plus I'm a sucker for the FL spats!
lovely car bud, very very clean!
Nice garage too, are you a mechanic? does the garage have something to do with your living or are you just blessed to live in a place where you have land to your disposal? I wish i had a garage like that (Jealous!!) s:) :) s:)
Thanks for the kind comments, sadly I can't take any credit for it, but will certainly look after it! s:) :) s:)
With regards to the Garage, I'm not a mechanic, but I am in the trade. Sadly I don't have a garage at home, so my works unit will be it's new home. I'm lucky to have the space, but it does come at a premium. I do have access to a lift ramp, so perhaps I could arrange a mini, informal tech day / gathering. Can't offer any technical skills, but I do make a cracking cuppa!! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I agree about the red roof, it does make a big difference. I haven't actually seen the car with the roof down yet!! s:D :D s:D
It's currently having a mini detail, will hopefully post up some pics later.
I'm sure you will! s:) :) s:)
Not that I am close, but I'm sure there would be great interested in an informal tech day. There have been a few of them in the past. Get it set up in the events section s:) :) s:)
Oh yes, lets have some more pictures, have you paid a company to do it for you?
Quote from: "Jrichards20"I'm sure you will! s:) :) s:)
Not that I am close, but I'm sure there would be great interested in an informal tech day. There have been a few of them in the past. Get it set up in the events section s:) :) s:)
Oh yes, lets have some more pictures, have you paid a company to do it for you?
Will do.
Yeah I've paid a company, a really good guy who I've used before and I trust. I'm not lazy, I did give it a blast off yesterday, and will keep up a good washing routine, but he's got all the right products to give it a proper decontamination and clay, polish and sealant etc. I haven't quite built up my range of cleaning products yet, so I'm cheating slightly. But will get the bits I need and do it myself, just wanted a good base to start from.
There is a massive difference between detailing a car and washing it. Not detailing your car certainly isn't lazy, its hard work!
Without doing on a daily basis like a professional detailer would do, to do it yourself would take a good 2/3 days. Plus, its unlikely to look as good as a professional.
I gave my car a clean and decided to see how long it would take me, I managed to snow foam is, wash it off with a proper mit, making sure all the dirt was removed, dried it, and started working on the bonnet with a clay bay. Started at 10am, finished clay barring (just the bonnet) buy 3pm! Then I had to polish, wax etc. So only managed to do the bonnet in one day s:( :( s:(
Quote from: "Jrichards20"There is a massive difference between detailing a car and washing it. Not detailing your car certainly isn't lazy, its hard work!
Without doing on a daily basis like a professional detailer would do, to do it yourself would take a good 2/3 days. Plus, its unlikely to look as good as a professional.
I gave my car a clean and decided to see how long it would take me, I managed to snow foam is, wash it off with a proper mit, making sure all the dirt was removed, dried it, and started working on the bonnet with a clay bay. Started at 10am, finished clay barring (just the bonnet) buy 3pm! Then I had to polish, wax etc. So only managed to do the bonnet in one day s:( :( s:(
Yeah it's a very long winded process, not sure how all these D.I.Y detailers do it, you need a good 2 or 3 days to do it properly. Thankfully this 2 is very clean, so it's juts a case of perfecting it, but still plenty to do! s:) :) s:)
So it's having a mini detail today, first stage was to decontaminate the paintwork.......
You can see the purple runs are where there's traces of Iron, which are being removed.
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Then this was rinsed, tar removed, rinsed again, then snow foamed.....
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Still being worked on, so will update as it progresses.
does look like a fine example of a mr2, you must be pleased with it, i really like the red roof on silver body work, its a great combination
cheers tommy
Quote from: "tommyzoom99"does look like a fine example of a mr2, you must be pleased with it, i really like the red roof on silver body work, its a great combination
cheers tommy
Thanks Tommy, yeah really pleased with it!
After it's mini detail yesterday, here's the end result. Had the leather cleaned, came up a treat! s:) :) s:)
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Looks lovely! s:) :) s:) Those headlights need polishing it to finish it off s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Looks lovely! s:) :) s:) Those headlights need polishing it to finish it off s:) :) s:)
Ha, well spotted! He's coming back tomorrow to do the headlights, and treat / proof the roof. s:) :) s:)
Just ordered this gear knob.... m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHROME-6-spee ... QBMgnEfimQ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHROME-6-speed-RED-gear-shift-knob-TOYOTA-MR2-mk3-Celica-Gen7-ZZW30-ZZT230-99-06-/170962665734?hash=item27ce2b4106:m:mVElvnY4s8SvCQBMgnEfimQ) m
That's good, what is he doing with the headlights? Using a kit just to polish the outside?
Quote from: "Jrichards20"That's good, what is he doing with the headlights? Using a kit just to polish the outside?
I think it will be a very light, wet sand, and machine polish back up, then he uses some form of special UV protection sealant.
Wow! Beautiful looking car!
I've trying to smarten mine up and find that its when you really give them a good clean, that's when you find all the niggly little things that you then want to fix.
It seem endless........
I guess it helps to start with such as great example such as yours.
Very nice indeed.
Quote from: "Cailsey"Wow! Beautiful looking car!
I've trying to smarten mine up and find that its when you really give them a good clean, that's when you find all the niggly little things that you then want to fix.
It seem endless........
I guess it helps to start with such as great example such as yours.
Very nice indeed.
Thanks very much.
Yeah I know what you mean, I don't think any car is 100% perfect. You're right, the cleaner they are, the more imperfections you find. I've got a couple of stone chips I need to attend to. Just have to remind myself the car will be 12 years old in March, and if it was too perfect, I'd never want to drive it! Although try telling that to my OCD!! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Not driving any car is a sin.
Too many get tucked away as show ponies.
Drive it that is where the fun is to be had.
The final stage of the detail, was to have the Mohair roof treated and protected, along with the headlights being restored, as the tops had gone a little cloudy / yellow.
Roof being treated:
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Headlights before:
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During restoration:
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50:50
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End result:
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I don't want to modify this too much and stray too far away from the OEM theme, but I did fit this chrome 'ferrari esq' gear knob. I'm really chuffed with this, it's got a nice weight to it, and has really improved the look and feel!! s:D :D s:D
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Also the V5 turned up in the post today, so MY 04 TWO is officially mine! s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: Now I just need to get out and enjoy it, weather permitting of course! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Those headlights have come up lovely! I bet you are very pleased!
Lets have a full blown shot of the car with the new headlights, not just a close up s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Those headlights have come up lovely! I bet you are very pleased!
Lets have a full blown shot of the car with the new headlights, not just a close up s:) :) s:)
Thanks mate, yeah really pleased. It now looks as good as it can, in my eyes anyway. Next on the to do list is a Zunsport front grill....
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Ohh Black or Chrome. That's a toughy!! I like the contrast of black. But with the silver colour and chrome headlights I think it would good!
Are you keeping the front Toyota badge? They've always been a bit of a bug of mine. Obviously just my opinion s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Ohh Black or Chrome. That's a toughy!! I like the contrast of black. But with the silver colour and chrome headlights I think it would good!
Are you keeping the front Toyota badge? They've always been a bit of a bug of mine. Obviously just my opinion s:) :) s:)
Funnily enough I haven't really thought about the front badge, it doesn't really bother me, so will probably leave it to keep that OEM look. One thing that has become apparent from that picture is that I need to lose the amber indicator cover and fit some silvertec bulbs.
Reference the grill, I tried googling a silver MR2 with a chrome mesh grill but couldn't find anything. Times like this I wish I had the skills to use photoshop!
Gorgeous looking 2. I must restore my headlights, it makes alot of difference. Enjoy
your 2, great car. Jane s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "Chilli Girl"Gorgeous looking 2. I must restore my headlights, it makes alot of difference. Enjoy
your 2, great car. Jane s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Thanks very much Jane. s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Felix_5"Quote from: "Jrichards20"Ohh Black or Chrome. That's a toughy!! I like the contrast of black. But with the silver colour and chrome headlights I think it would good!
Are you keeping the front Toyota badge? They've always been a bit of a bug of mine. Obviously just my opinion s:) :) s:)
Funnily enough I haven't really thought about the front badge, it doesn't really bother me, so will probably leave it to keep that OEM look. One thing that has become apparent from that picture is that I need to lose the amber indicator cover and fit some silvertec bulbs.
Reference the grill, I tried googling a silver MR2 with a chrome mesh grill but couldn't find anything. Times like this I wish I had the skills to use photoshop!
Yes it's all personal taste and it would be terrible if we all wanted to be the same s:) :) s:) looks lovely either way!
I don't know how easy that will be to do. If I remember correctly you have to heat up the casing to remove it.
there must be a silver somewhere with the chrome front it's just finding the picture s:) :) s:)
Just seen this thread Aiden....... I've never been one to care too much who a car goes to as one would a pet, but I'm so glad you have become the new owner and hope you keep the 2 for a long time ,
You know I baby'd that car ! and its really pleasing to see someone like minded appreciate its condition.
Mike
Quote from: "Mike G"Just seen this thread Aiden....... I've never been one to care too much who a car goes to as one would a pet, but I'm so glad you have become the new owner and hope you keep the 2 for a long time ,
You know I baby'd that car ! and its really pleasing to see someone like minded appreciate its condition.
Mike
Glad to see you're still on here mate! As previously said, the car is a real credit to you, I genuinely don't think I could have found a better one! I still haven't driven it since bringing it home, can't wait for a nice sunny, dry day!
I love all the things you've done to it, I don't want to deviate too far from it's originality, but want to make the odd subtle change to try and put my own stamp on it.
I really can't see this going anywhere, pretty certain it's a keeper!
How are you getting on with the porker? Hope the collection all went smoothly?
Yes the collection of the Boxster went fine thanks Aiden s:D :D s:D
I'm oh so happy with it, its in much the same condition as the MR2 and the same age but with 41k on it
Its a very dark blue and there are a few visible stone chips on the nose but otherwise the body is faultless as are the wheels, I was'nt prepared to part with the 2 for anything less !
Much like you, I've not been out in it apart from going to a mates to fit a short shifter which IMO they need.
The "one touch and upto 30mph roof control module is purchased and fitted as are my new plates P 80XA x s:D :D s:D
Windscreens booked for later in the month cos its had a couple of stonechip repairs and I'm currently shopping for a new set of boots, the dealers going to sort an AC leak on Monday and then that should be it hopefully.......... just how I want it..
I love Boxsters, this is my 4th, nothing to do with the Porsche badge really, it could say Proton for all I care, its just a grown up MR2 s:) :) s:) s:) :) s:) s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Mike G"Yes the collection of the Boxster went fine thanks Aiden s:D :D s:D
I'm oh so happy with it, its in much the same condition as the MR2 and the same age but with 41k on it
Its a very dark blue and there are a few visible stone chips on the nose but otherwise the body is faultless as are the wheels, I was'nt prepared to part with the 2 for anything less !
Much like you, I've not been out in it apart from going to a mates to fit a short shifter which IMO they need.
The "one touch and upto 30mph roof control module is purchased and fitted as are my new plates P 80XA x s:D :D s:D
Windscreens booked for later in the month cos its had a couple of stonechip repairs and I'm currently shopping for a new set of boots, the dealers going to sort an AC leak on Monday and then that should be it hopefully.......... just how I want it..
I love Boxsters, this is my 4th, nothing to do with the Porsche badge really, it could say Proton for all I care, its just a grown up MR2 s:) :) s:) s:) :) s:) s:) :) s:)
Nice number plate! I'd be keen to see some more pictures! PM me if you would prefer....
I'm itching to get out in the 2 with the roof down, and really get to know it!
Quote from: "Felix_5"Quote from: "Jrichards20"Ohh Black or Chrome. That's a toughy!! I like the contrast of black. But with the silver colour and chrome headlights I think it would good!
Are you keeping the front Toyota badge? They've always been a bit of a bug of mine. Obviously just my opinion s:) :) s:)
Funnily enough I haven't really thought about the front badge, it doesn't really bother me, so will probably leave it to keep that OEM look. One thing that has become apparent from that picture is that I need to lose the amber indicator cover and fit some silvertec bulbs.
Reference the grill, I tried googling a silver MR2 with a chrome mesh grill but couldn't find anything. Times like this I wish I had the skills to use photoshop!
Me too! I'd like to remove the amber indicator lens.
Took advantage of the lovely sunny weather today and went for a blast in the two with the roof down. I was joined by my Dad in his MK3 MX-5.
What a cracking drive, we drove along one of my favourite B roads with plenty of twisties, ended up at a scenic caravan park for a coffee. On the way back we pulled into a quaint little classic car garage just off the A52. The chaps in their were really friendly, happy to talk about cars, and were happy for us to have a look around their workshop. s:D :D s:D
This is first time I've driven the two with the roof down, really enjoyed getting to know it, the level of grip is fantastic, very direct steering.
Took a couple of snaps, my camera is pretty rubbish and I'm no David Bailey, so excuse the poor quality! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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I'm going to have to wash it now!! s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
All clean again now! s:D :D s:D
Just ordered the TTE Banana spoiler........ (Sorry Mike)
Im so sorry for you. s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Your own father drives an MX5!!! s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Oh the shame of it.
I would have had to keep the roof up and hoped nobody recognised me.
You are either brave or stupid. s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s;) ;) s;)
Glad you got that roof down.
Quote from: "1979scotte"I'm so sorry for you. s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Your own father drives an MX5!!! s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Oh the shame of it.
I would have had to keep the roof up and hoped nobody recognised me.
You are either brave or stupid. s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s;) ;) s;)
Glad you got that roof down.
s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:lol: :lol: s:lol: I drove an mx-5 up until recently, but sshhh, don't tell anyone! s:wink: :wink: s:wink: It's ok though, I soon managed to pull away from him!!
Yeah nice to get the roof down.
Sorry
Im like a dog with a bone.
Mx5 seems to bring out the worst in me.
All most as much as custard coloured 2s.
Quote from: "Felix_5"Quote from: "Jrichards20"Ohh Black or Chrome. That's a toughy!! I like the contrast of black. But with the silver colour and chrome headlights I think it would good!
Reference the grill, I tried googling a silver MR2 with a chrome mesh grill but couldn't find anything. Times like this I wish I had the skills to use photoshop!
Have you decided on the grill colour yet? You'll need to get a rear one to match!
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Quote from: "Felix_5"All clean again now! s:D :D s:D
Just ordered the TTE Banana spoiler........ (Sorry Mike)
Good choice regarding the spoiler s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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You need a new keyring though!! s:D :D s:D
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And a set of mongo's for window down driving when the roof is down - even in the winter!!
Nice looking car - a credit to you and the previous owner. s:) :) s:)
Thanks for the kind words.
Think I'm going to go for the black grill, as it will contrast better.
What are Mongo's?! Lol
I really like the banana spoiler, but I know there are plenty that don't! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Each to his own regarding spoilers. The same applies to wheels s:D :D s:D
Mongo's are a piece of triangular clear plastic that fit into the window pillar & block the wind bouncing off the door mirror into your face when the window is down. Do a search. There was a post a couple of weeks back. They work a treat for a simple idea.
Quote from: "MisterK"Each to his own regarding spoilers. The same applies to wheels s:D :D s:D
Mongo's are a piece of triangular clear plastic that fit into the window pillar & block the wind bouncing off the door mirror into your face when the window is down. Do a search. There was a post a couple of weeks back. They work a treat for a simple idea.
Tah Dah !
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Just look at the 2 next to the mx5. It's amazing how anyone can choose the mx5, looks ghastly next to the 2! Such a better looking car! When's your dad getting a 2 then s;) ;) s;)
Beautiful example.
Credit to the previous owner and yourself for continuing to invest in its upkeep to the same high standard.
Love the red roof.
If mine wasn't more of a track toy, I'd seriously consider swapping to a red roof.
HFB
Quote from: "Jrichards20"Just look at the 2 next to the mx5. It's amazing how anyone can choose the mx5, looks ghastly next to the 2! Such a better looking car! When's your dad getting a 2 then s;) ;) s;)
Ha, think he loves his '5 too much to jump ship, but he has admired it, albeit from a far... s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "HFB"Beautiful example.
Credit to the previous owner and yourself for continuing to invest in its upkeep to the same high standard.
Love the red roof.
If mine wasn't more of a track toy, I'd seriously consider swapping to a red roof.
HFB
Thank you very much! s:D :D s:D
So, this turned up today....
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Had a go at test fitting it.....
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Quite pleased with how it's turned out, went for the black mesh in the end as it's nice and subtle and contrasts with the silver better. It's just placed and not secured for now, as I've ordered this genuine 'Toyota Sport' badge, which will hopefully replace the Zunsport badge to give a more OEM factory look.....
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My banana turned up today, biggest banana I've ever bought! s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
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I'm going to get my local bodyshop to paint it, but I'm not overly keen on having the engine lid drilled into. Has anyone had the TTE banana spoiler fitted just by having it bonded? I've read the fitting guide, just interested if anyone fitted it without screwing it down? Obviously want it to be secure, but would ideally like to avoid drilling holes.
The Toyota Sport badge turned up for the front grill, but it won't cover the whole of the base where the Zunsport badge was, so back to the drawing board on that one....
Really liking the look of your car, and the subtle changes you are doing to it, the shopping list of bits for my car gets longer and longer as I get inspiration from seeing great cars like yours.
Quote from: "Felix_5"My banana turned up today, biggest banana I've ever bought! s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
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I'm going to get my local bodyshop to paint it, but I'm not overly keen on having the engine lid drilled into. Has anyone had the TTE banana spoiler fitted just by having it bonded? I've read the fitting guide, just interested if anyone fitted it without screwing it down? Obviously want it to be secure, but would ideally like to avoid drilling holes.
The Toyota Sport badge turned up for the front grill, but it won't cover the whole of the base where the Zunsport badge was, so back to the drawing board on that one....
Engines lids are basically free these days, especially in silver, so I wouldn't worry too much about the drilling. I had a spare silver lid with holes pre-drilled until not long ago s:( :( s:(
Quote from: "mtgraphics"Really liking the look of your car, and the subtle changes you are doing to it, the shopping list of bits for my car gets longer and longer as I get inspiration from seeing great cars like yours.
Thanks very much! It's a bit of a slippery slope, I like to keep my cars fairly OEM, but there are so many nice examples on here, I keep getting ideas and new things I want. Just don't want to modify it too much.... s:D :D s:D
That car is a bit of a minter for anything too far from oem.
Nice subtle mods please
Haven't updated this for a little while.....
Took the TWO for a chilly morning blast to the Pistonheads Sunday service at Bruntingthorpe a few weeks ago, early morning start, getting the TWO out of bed.
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Despite a really cold morning, I manned up and drove there with the roof down!
Got parked next to another 'two' which turned out to be fellow forum member on here Ardent, what were the chances?!
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Today, I spent some time on the 'two', finally got around to fitting my new TTE Banana spoiler.....
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I've never been a fan of the fake carbon fiber door sill covers, coupled with the fact that they had a few unsightly scuffs, they were letting down, an otherwise mint interior, so forked out for some brand new Toyota 'MR-S' door sill covers....
Before:
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After:
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Very nice!
Quote from: "s12vea"Very nice!
Thanks mate, from someone with such impeccable taste, that means a lot! s:D :D s:D
Did you view / buy that red turbo two? Looked a cracking buy on the face of it!!
I will be collecting tomorrow s:) :) s:)
You have a fine example yourself.
Quote from: "s12vea"I will be collecting tomorrow s:) :) s:)
You have a fine example yourself.
How many mk3 does that make now Steve.
I've lost count to be honest. I will update my thread shortly
22 or 23 I reckon. It depends if he has fallen off the wagon after buying greenie! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Cracking looking MR2 , the red soft top really sets it off, class, You made a superb job of the headlamp restoration, been doing my headlamps today with a 3m kit on an electric drill, massive improvement but i still haven't got the headlamps to your standard, any tips ?.
Quote from: "sussex"Cracking looking MR2 , the red soft top really sets it off, class, You made a superb job of the headlamp restoration, been doing my headlamps today with a 3m kit on an electric drill, massive improvement but i still haven't got the headlamps to your standard, any tips ?.
Thanks. Yeah, pay someone professional to do it, that's what I did! s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
How much did it cost to have the headlights done?
Quote from: "s12vea"How much did it cost to have the headlights done?
£50
I see this car is now for sale on eBay from a trader.
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Quote from: "andyroo104"I see this car is now for sale on eBay from a trader.
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That's disappointing it wasn't offered on the Club site hey ho
Yes and what a price, I would have probably chopped mine in if it was around the price he paid for it. s:scared: :scared: s:scared:
Not a bad mark up .... £6990
Nice bit of profit made there.
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As soon as I saw the ad, I knew it was the one!
From the OP s:? :? s:?
Pity it didn`t last s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
That didn't last long at all s:( :( s:(
Depends how much the trader paid, or maybe part ex' against something else
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No way that's getting sold for that money
A lovely example never the less, best of luck with the sale
And they say i paid too much for mine
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where did you buy Mr-s sill covers from and what was cost
It sold for the full asking price, to the first person who actually bothered to view it, that's how good it was.......
I've replied to your PM Madman.
so cool, very interesting read