My Blue 2000 1MZ MR2 - Jrichards20 Fast Road/Touring Build

[Jrichards20]

It really does pop! Fantastic.  s:) s:)

Getting a bit excited now! Shame it's still a bit of a time from being complete. Hopefully with the wait

[s12vea]

It will be worth the wait

[Jrichards20]

It will be worth the wait

Fingers crossed  s:) s:)  missing driving it at the moment. Especially with the little bits of good weather that's been popping up!

[manos3003]

Fingers crossed  s:) s:)  missing driving it at the moment. Especially with the little bits of good weather that's been popping up!

There'll be better weather coming up mate. Give it a moment  s:) s:)

[Wholedamnthing]

Be good to see it at Ding Day, I'm not down to go yet but I'm pretty sure I'm gonna make it.

[tommyzoom99]

engine bay is looking very nice there    s:D s:D  almost a shame to put a engine in it...almost  s:) s:)  gonna be a sweet car once done

cheers tommy

[tommyzoom99]

engine bay is looking very nice there    s:D s:D  almost a shame to put a engine in it...almost  s:) s:)  gonna be a sweet car once done

cheers tommy

[Jrichards20]

Just updating my checklist as I'm bored without a car  s:( s:(  

Completed

Mot - Get it driving
[strike:fax7b542]All items to pass MOT[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]Windscreen wash[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]Handbrake cable, will just tighten it.[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]Rear light bulbs.[/strike:fax7b542]

Steering and Suspension
Front
[strike:fax7b542]New steering knuckle and uj[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]BC Coilovers  -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:fax7b542]
Rear
[strike:fax7b542]Whiteline ARBs rear[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]BC Coilovers  -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]Droplinks[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]AD08Rs[/strike:fax7b542]

Appearance
[strike:fax7b542]Hardtop[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]Midship badge[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]OMP Steering Wheel[/strike:fax7b542]
[strike:fax7b542]celica seats[/strike:fax7b542]



In Progress
Rebuilt 1MZ VVTi V6 Engine
S54 Gearbox with extended 5th gear and LSD
Mishimoto Alloy Radiator
Sports Cat
Full stainless custom exhaust
Battery relocated to front




Ordered - Waiting to be fitted
Hardrace Lower Arms
Hardrace Trailing Arm
Hardrace Rear traction rod
Matts Midship Brace
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Whiteline ARB front
New Wishbones


Not Started

Appearance
Headlight polish
Headlight Covers or Facelift headlights? - undecided  
Nightbreakers
FL Bumper with brake ducts
Lightweight windscreen wipers
Remove Softop. Look out for cheap replacement
Larger Centre console - RexyPow (with some alterations)
Updated Dash - Includes new knobs and make it looks more modern
Rover Armrest
Small bump ariel
Darkened or Clear Side repeaters
Keyhole covers
Spoiler - Ducktail


Technology and Gadgets
TyrePal  
Engine Start stop button
Embedded Sat Nav into dash
Upgraded Speakers


Cornering, Braking and Performance
Refurbed Steering knuckles
Tie Rods
De-rust/New ABS pumps and PS pump and pipes.
De-rust steering rack and hammerite.
High performance brake fluid
Wilwood brake upgrade or EBC or Carbo-Tech - Research needed
Enkei RPF1
Gearstick cage mounts and bushes
Short shift
Front Bracing
Rear Bracing
Vented Carbon Fibre Bonnet - undecided
LP Splitter - Undecided
Roll Bar - Undecided

[StuC]

That is a BIG list!  s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

[s12vea]

Still a fair few bits crossed off.

[manos3003]

Just updating my checklist as I'm bored without a car  s:( s:(  

Completed

Mot - Get it driving
[strike:1n3qtcfo]All items to pass MOT[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Windscreen wash[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Handbrake cable, will just tighten it.[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Rear light bulbs.[/strike:1n3qtcfo]

Steering and Suspension
Front
[strike:1n3qtcfo]New steering knuckle and uj[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]BC Coilovers  -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
Rear
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Whiteline ARBs rear[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]BC Coilovers  -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Droplinks[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]AD08Rs[/strike:1n3qtcfo]

Appearance
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Hardtop[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]Midship badge[/strike:1n3qtcfo]
[strike:1n3qtcfo]OMP Steering Wheel[/strike:1n3qtcfo]



In Progress
Rebuilt 1MZ VVTi V6 Engine
S54 Gearbox with extended 5th gear and LSD
Mishimoto Alloy Radiator
Sports Cat
Full stainless custom exhaust
Battery relocated to front




Ordered - Waiting to be fitted
Hardrace Lower Arms
Hardrace Trailing Arm
Hardrace Rear traction rod
Matts Midship Brace
Large C-One Style Side Scoops




Not Started

Appearance
Headlight polish
Headlight Covers
Nightbreakers
Wrap front bumper black below radiator air duct
Lightweight windscreen wipers
Remove Softop. Look out for cheap replacement
Half Alcanatara/Half Leather seats, but OEM. Or Some comfortable lighter seats
Larger Centre console - RexyPow (with some alterations)
Updated Dash - Includes new knobs and make it looks more modern
Rover Armrest
Small bump ariel
Darkened or Clear Side repeaters
Keyhole covers
Spoiler - Ducktail


Technology and Gadgets
TyrePal  
Engine Start stop button
Embedded Sat Nav into dash
Upgraded Speakers


Cornering, Braking and Performance
Whiteline ARB front
Refurbed Steering knuckles
Refurbed Wishbones
Tie Rods
Polybushes
De-rust/New ABS pumps and PS pump and pipes.
De-rust steering rack and hammerite.
High performance brake fluid
Wilwood brake upgrade or EBC or Carbo-Tech - Research needed
Enkei RPF1
Gearstick cage mounts and bushes
Short shift
Front Bracing
Rear Bracing
Vented Carbon Fibre Bonnet.
LP Splitter - Undecided
Roll Bar - Undecided

Nice to see some progress, even without car.   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:

[Jrichards20]

Oops, got some Celica seats as well  s:) s:)

[manos3003]

Oops, got some Celica seats as well  s:) s:)

  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   those should be nice

[Jrichards20]

Still a slow progress, the Celica seats I bought have been modified and fitted. So happy with that.

Engine is fully built and ready to go in, but Toyota haven't sent the 5th gear cogs to Paul yet, so cant put the engine in until box is back together. Hopefully should turn up next week and can get an update with pictures  s:) s:)  

In the meantime, I have also ordered a whiteline front ARB lol. Another one crossed off the list.

[Jrichards20]

Small List Update - Pictures to follow

Completed

Mot - Get it driving
[strike:3sxwbwgf]All items to pass MOT[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Windscreen wash[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Handbrake cable, will just tighten it.[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Rear light bulbs.[/strike:3sxwbwgf]

Steering and Suspension
Front
[strike:3sxwbwgf]New steering knuckle and uj[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]BC Coilovers  -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
Rear
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Whiteline ARBs rear[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]BC Coilovers  -> MeisterR Coilvoers[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Droplinks[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]AD08Rs[/strike:3sxwbwgf]

Appearance
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Hardtop[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]Midship badge[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]OMP Steering Wheel[/strike:3sxwbwgf]
[strike:3sxwbwgf]celica seats[/strike:3sxwbwgf]



In Progress
Rebuilt 1MZ VVTi V6 Engine
S54 Gearbox with extended 5th gear and LSD
Mishimoto Alloy Radiator
Sports Cat
Full stainless custom exhaust
Battery relocated to front




Ordered - Waiting to be fitted
Hardrace Lower Arms
Hardrace Trailing Arm
Hardrace Rear traction rod
Matts Midship Brace
Large C-One Style Side Scoops
Whiteline ARB front
New Wishbones
Steering Rack

Not Started

Appearance
Headlight polish
Headlight Covers or Facelift headlights? - undecided  (will paint covers on pfl headlight. If I don't like will buy FL)
Nightbreakers
FL Bumper with brake ducts
Lightweight windscreen wipers
Remove Softop. Look out for cheap replacement
Larger Centre console - RexyPow (with some alterations)
Updated Dash - Includes new knobs and make it looks more modern
Rover Armrest
Small bump ariel
Darkened or Clear Side repeaters
Keyhole covers
Spoiler - Ducktail


Technology and Gadgets
TyrePal  
Engine Start stop button
Embedded Sat Nav into dash
Upgraded Speakers


Cornering, Braking and Performance
Refurbed Steering knuckles
Tie Rods
De-rust/New ABS pumps and PS pump and pipes.
High performance brake fluid
Wilwood brake upgrade or EBC or Carbo-Tech - Research needed
Enkei RPF1
Gearstick cage mounts and bushes
Short shift
Front Bracing
Rear Bracing
Vented Carbon Fibre Bonnet - undecided
LP Splitter - Undecided
Roll Bar - Undecided

[tommyzoom99]

your just teasing us now Jrichards looking forward to seeing the pics of some progress and hopefully you'll have it ready for ding day this car will be great when its done.

cheers tommy

[Jrichards20]

Ok ok.... there you go  s:) s:)  I really do hope its ready for ding day! I want to get a geo done and some new brakes before hand. If I don't, I may have to drive it very carefully not to ruin the little bit that's left on the pads.

[tommyzoom99]

Ok ok.... there you go  s:) s:)  I really do hope its ready for ding day! I want to get a geo done and some new brakes before hand. If I don't, I may have to drive it very carefully not to ruin the little bit that's left on the pads.

all looking really nice there buddy bet you cant wait to get her back now   s8) s8)  

cheers tommy

[tommyzoom99]

double post

[Jrichards20]

Wooo these beauties turned up today.





Also have some wider muller cage mounts on their way.

Got an absolute mound of stuff building up now that needs to go on, but unfortunately it looks like the car won't be ready for ding day  s:( s:(

[StuC]

. Got an absolute mound of stuff building up now that needs to go on, but unfortunately it looks like the car won't be ready for ding day  s:( s:(

2/10 for enthusiasm, where's your spirit man?  s;-) ;-) s;-)  

Come on, posterior in gear, dig deep & get it done!

[Jrichards20]

. Got an absolute mound of stuff building up now that needs to go on, but unfortunately it looks like the car won't be ready for ding day  s:( s:(

2/10 for enthusiasm, where's your spirit man?  s;-) ;-) s;-)  

Come on, posterior in gear, dig deep & get it done!

Spirit has faded, i'd turn up to ding day whatever condition the car is in as long as it's driveable. But unfortunately the car is most likely still going to be up north at the time.

[StuC]

If it was on the drive, things would be better.
What's the time frame for getting it back?

[s12vea]

How long does it usually take for the conversion? It can't be far off being finished?

[Jrichards20]

No its not far away at all. There was a slight delay with a few parts including the gear cogs and parts of the exhaust. It's all wired up now, and the exhaust should be being built soon. The reason for not being ready for Ding Day is it also going to need a couple of days once completed to be run in and the system bled etc. Then its also going to need a fresh MOT and Pauls also kindly going to look into my sticking calipers. As even if its finished, if the caliper is still sticking badly I wont be able to drive it home.