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fg

May 14, 2005, 19:34 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by fg
Hi

Being a soon to be owner (16 days till estimated delivery  s:D :D s:D  ), I would love to know what you lot would consider "must know" facts/tips/quirks about the '2.

So, hit me with em!


FG
Ex Astral Black, 05 MR2 (Ah, open top motoring)
Ex Velocity Red, 06 RX-8 (expensive sports car)
Ex Sapphire Black, 08 Corsa Sri(cheap fastish motoring!)
Ex Grey, 10 Mazda 3 ts2 (yawn family motoring)
Silver, 12 Mercedes C-Class (more family motoring, but cheaper with a diesel)

Anonymous

#1
May 14, 2005, 19:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Ignore the rattles, enjoy the drive.  s8) 8) s8)
Pre-cats are evil.  s:evil: :evil: s:evil:
Prepare to say "No, it's not a Boxster" a lot.  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:



And welcome!  s:D :D s:D

mrsmr2

#2
May 14, 2005, 19:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by mrsmr2
drive it like you stole it ahem in suitable driving conditions
04 Astral Black, hard top, air con, black leather, Corky\'s MSMB; FSB;  RMB; RLCB, empty exhaust manifold, cg-lock.  Warranty: new wheels @ 20k, new pads and discs @ 21k, new wheels @ 26.4k

fg

#3
May 14, 2005, 19:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by fg
Quotedrive it like you stole it ahem in suitable driving conditions


"but officer, i was told to drive it like this....."  s:D :D s:D
Ex Astral Black, 05 MR2 (Ah, open top motoring)
Ex Velocity Red, 06 RX-8 (expensive sports car)
Ex Sapphire Black, 08 Corsa Sri(cheap fastish motoring!)
Ex Grey, 10 Mazda 3 ts2 (yawn family motoring)
Silver, 12 Mercedes C-Class (more family motoring, but cheaper with a diesel)

Tem

#4
May 14, 2005, 20:03 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Tem
Quote from: "fg"I would love to know what you lot would consider "must know" facts/tips/quirks about the '2.

You will have a permanent grin on your face. Permanent! You have been warned.
Sure you can live without 500hp, but it\'s languishing.

fg

#5
May 14, 2005, 20:06 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by fg
I'll get the teeth sorted then, thanks.  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Ex Astral Black, 05 MR2 (Ah, open top motoring)
Ex Velocity Red, 06 RX-8 (expensive sports car)
Ex Sapphire Black, 08 Corsa Sri(cheap fastish motoring!)
Ex Grey, 10 Mazda 3 ts2 (yawn family motoring)
Silver, 12 Mercedes C-Class (more family motoring, but cheaper with a diesel)

proeliator2001

#6
May 14, 2005, 20:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by proeliator2001
Welcome to the fold - are you buying yours from Sims?  Not the best place for replying to emails/phone calls   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I am loving mine (just wish they came with  a few more - 100 more   s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:   - bhp!)
Official - old git alert. 42 years old!
Facts  are meaningless - they can be used to prove anything.

2004 MR2 in silver with hardtop, leather, aircon and only 1 door handle.(11 happy years together and counting!)

fg

#7
May 14, 2005, 20:34 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by fg
Thanks for the welcome.

Yes getting it from Sims, trading in a Celica, and they have always been very good about that (not that anything ever went wrong!).
Ex Astral Black, 05 MR2 (Ah, open top motoring)
Ex Velocity Red, 06 RX-8 (expensive sports car)
Ex Sapphire Black, 08 Corsa Sri(cheap fastish motoring!)
Ex Grey, 10 Mazda 3 ts2 (yawn family motoring)
Silver, 12 Mercedes C-Class (more family motoring, but cheaper with a diesel)

MRMike

#8
May 14, 2005, 21:05 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by MRMike
The MR2 will can pull a higher lateral G on a skid pan than a McClaren F1
[size=75]*Sold 03 UK spec, silver, Red Interior TTE Twin, Euro spoiler, TTE Chrome roll bar, Blitz Induction, VVTI Badged, Pioneer SAT Nav/DAB Tuner, Boston Acoustics Components, Boston amp, Gtech Pro C, TRD Gearknob, B&M linkage, Bama Deflector, Chrome dials, Corky Breast Plate, TTE springs,

Then.. Blue 350Z
and den....black S2000 with red leather interior  
and den.... New Imola Orange S2000
and den.....BMW Z4 3.0 - Understeer!!!![/size]
NOW M3 V8

heathstimpson

#9
May 14, 2005, 21:24 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by heathstimpson
Quote from: "MRMike"The MR2 will can pull a higher lateral G on a skid pan than a McClaren F1
Where did that interesting fact come from Mike  s:?: :?: s:?:
Ex MR2 Roadster Turbo (seven years) now 997 Porsche Carrera 4 GTS

mrsmr2

#10
May 14, 2005, 21:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by mrsmr2
Top colour choice by the way
04 Astral Black, hard top, air con, black leather, Corky\'s MSMB; FSB;  RMB; RLCB, empty exhaust manifold, cg-lock.  Warranty: new wheels @ 20k, new pads and discs @ 21k, new wheels @ 26.4k

fg

#11
May 14, 2005, 21:29 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by fg
Thanks

Had a black Astra once, nightmare to keep clean, but great colour otherwise. What about the '2?
Ex Astral Black, 05 MR2 (Ah, open top motoring)
Ex Velocity Red, 06 RX-8 (expensive sports car)
Ex Sapphire Black, 08 Corsa Sri(cheap fastish motoring!)
Ex Grey, 10 Mazda 3 ts2 (yawn family motoring)
Silver, 12 Mercedes C-Class (more family motoring, but cheaper with a diesel)

mrsmr2

#12
May 14, 2005, 21:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by mrsmr2
The same, and the noticeable stone chips get really depressing as well.  I'm sorting mine out now hence the depression.

Having said this it just shows I've driven it a lot (and really enjoyed it).  s:D :D s:D    s:D :D s:D  

Jason
04 Astral Black, hard top, air con, black leather, Corky\'s MSMB; FSB;  RMB; RLCB, empty exhaust manifold, cg-lock.  Warranty: new wheels @ 20k, new pads and discs @ 21k, new wheels @ 26.4k

Anonymous

#13
May 15, 2005, 01:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Lateral Gs: You can sustain at least 1.0 with good fresh tires and suspension changes.  I havn't exceeded the limit since fitting new S-03s, but I think it is somewhere between 1.05 and 1.1.  That's without an LSD, but with weight reduction in the neighborhood of 80-100lbs.  US '03 model.  What will it do stock?  I'm not sure.  A G-Tech Road Racing model peformance meter is a very cool gadget and will let you find out, plus you can program shift lights and G limit warning lights.

Yes, you'll have permagrin for quite some time.  Some people feel the urge to make improvements, yet others are quite happy with the car as it comes from the factory.

I recommend a TRD header and some sort of intake unless you are the type to want much more performance (engine swap or turbo) right away.

Audio: At least replace the door speakers if you care much about sound quality.

You have lots of reading to do, mate.   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

kanujunkie

#14
May 15, 2005, 04:15 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by kanujunkie
Welcome to the club Mate  s:D :D s:D  

one other thing, watch out for the GB's they get a bit addictive and all of a sudden you realise your moneys dissapeared  s:( :( s:(
[size=100]Stu[/size]
[size=80]rip - C2 chargecooled roadster
now Subaru Impreza WRX STi with PPP
ex committee 2004-2009[/size]

Ernie Ball

#15
May 15, 2005, 09:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Ernie Ball
Quote from: "Beanie"A G-Tech Road Racing model peformance meter is a very cool gadget and will let you find out, plus you can program shift lights and G limit warning lights.

Out of curiosity: how does that device manage to make all those measurements 'from the cigarette lighter'?  It doesn't seem to require any kind of connection to the engine or electronics.

Slacey

#16
May 15, 2005, 09:35 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Slacey
Quote from: "Ernie Ball"Out of curiosity: how does that device manage to make all those measurements 'from the cigarette lighter'?  It doesn't seem to require any kind of connection to the engine or electronics.
It has a number of accelerometers (sp?) to work out most of the data, it plugs into the cigarette lighter socket to determine engine RPM's from the voltage differences.

Back OT please  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Ex 2002 Black / Red Leather Hass Turbo

Anonymous

#17
May 17, 2005, 13:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Tip: dont worry about the strange sensation you'll feel when going round corners at obscene speeds, it's only your guts and organs snapping off there tendons with the g force

fg

#18
May 17, 2005, 13:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by fg
13 and a half days to go till delivery!  s:? :? s:?  

(dont worry, I wont update you everyday, but trust me, I am keeping track in private)
Ex Astral Black, 05 MR2 (Ah, open top motoring)
Ex Velocity Red, 06 RX-8 (expensive sports car)
Ex Sapphire Black, 08 Corsa Sri(cheap fastish motoring!)
Ex Grey, 10 Mazda 3 ts2 (yawn family motoring)
Silver, 12 Mercedes C-Class (more family motoring, but cheaper with a diesel)

noddynurdle

#19
May 17, 2005, 13:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by noddynurdle
hi ya
get used to the jelous twats who block your path
welcome
it might go off it you touch it
2000 red/black second hand had 5500 on clock
now got 38000.
MODS after market valve caps, dynamatted focal 165a speakers, visor pluged, painted calipers and a set of Victor\'s bags.
oh and me nodding dog called spot.

Anonymous

#20
May 17, 2005, 14:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
just remember if your feeling the car sliding to one side. Just keep the right foot on the gas. Otherwise your weight of the car when going through the corner is gonna change quickly and you won't have time to save the car from doing something silly

Anonymous

#21
May 17, 2005, 15:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
wish someone told me that. I learned the hard way

Anonymous

#22
May 17, 2005, 15:22 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Girlies LOVE the car...prepare for attention  s;) ;) s;)

Anonymous

#23
May 17, 2005, 15:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "bigun007"Girlies LOVE the car...prepare for attention  s;) ;) s;)

Seconded - I met my girlfriend (of 5 months now) through owning my roadster.

She arranged the loan for it!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

fg

#24
May 17, 2005, 15:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by fg
SSHHHHHHH keep it down will you, my other half will hear!!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Ex Astral Black, 05 MR2 (Ah, open top motoring)
Ex Velocity Red, 06 RX-8 (expensive sports car)
Ex Sapphire Black, 08 Corsa Sri(cheap fastish motoring!)
Ex Grey, 10 Mazda 3 ts2 (yawn family motoring)
Silver, 12 Mercedes C-Class (more family motoring, but cheaper with a diesel)
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