I'm about to buy an imported MRS. I was told that Toyota never changed the spec of it, but this one has Red Leather interior and A/C, plus a 5" Color Screen CD/MiniDisc (Toyota Branded). Does anyone know if this is standard (its a 2000 from japan) or if that stereo has been put in from another model Toyota?
It sounds standard for a Jap import, it's that it probably has the Nav-pod screen installed.
hmmm nav-pod, do you mind if i ask what that is? the guy didnt mention that it did anything special, except it was CD/MD, I wasnt expecting this cool looking screen when I got there lol
A sat-nav system.
hmmm sweet, he never mentioned it though lol, i'll just find out when I go up to buy it next sunday. Then on to the quest to find sideskirts for it (i've been looking around, and most are kinda expensive, I only paid £150 for my 306 ones, and the ones i've seen for the MRS are 400-ish) Anyways, thats a discussion for another time hehe.
Thanks for your swift help! s:) :) s:)
Have you seen inside a '2 yet? The UK spec cars have a storage bin in the middle of the top dashboard, the Japanese market had an option for a Sat-Nav media system with screen fitted here instead, it could be that - or, it could be that the previous owner put a deceny H/U in place of the stock radio that incorporates a flip-out screen.
Yea i've been inside the car. And you are right, where the storage in the UK spec car (my mate had one) in the front, thats missing, and this big color screen is in its place, its not a flipout one, just static, looks sweet... actually one other question (sorry!) will I be able to pick up UK radio stations on that radio, or will it pick up different jap fequencies (maybe the are lower/higher?)
Quote from: "Slacey"Have you seen inside a '2 yet? The UK spec cars have a storage bin in the middle of the top dashboard
Kris' site is dead handy for things like this... this pic of example:
http://www.mr2-roadster.co.uk/photos/first-day/photo.htm?image=S2300007.jpg
The storage bin Slacey mentions is in the centre on top of the dash about those central vents and has Kris' sunnys sitting on them. That lifts up (hinging at the back) on most and has small bit of storage under it (I use mine for CDs).
ah.. no not the upper storage, its ALOT lower, below where the head unit is on that car, closer to the gear-stick/floor
The jap version is very good, you'll have shorter gear ratios than the euro version, which means a far better acceleration !
Quote from: "scottee"ah.. no not the upper storage, its ALOT lower, below where the head unit is on that car, closer to the gear-stick/floor
In which case it's almost certainly an uprated headunit. Nice one s:) :) s:)
cool. This forum seems really friendly, the other one (which im sure most of you are on aswell) spyderchat, seemed a little hostile to new people. Do you guys have meets etc? i'd be well up to travel to one once i get the car
Ah here we go:
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Where the cig lighter is, thats where the head unit is located... im sure i'll be posting loads of pics, and stupid dumbass newbie questions as soon as I get it lol
Check out the events section for things near (and not so near) you.
Where about are you from?
We are generally a friendly bunch but no comments about the fastest colour please, it could go on for ages! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Simon
Scottee
Good to see you came over to us here. It was me that gave you the pointer on spyderchat s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
In answer to the meets, we have plenty - where are you located?
Quote from: "SimonC_Here"We are generally a friendly bunch but no comments about the fastest colour please, it could go on for ages! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I can't see why, everyone knows Blue is the fastest s;) ;) s;) Welcome to the club scottee - most people are friendly, just watch out for that Craig in case he tries to set up home on your lawn..
Aaron
I'm in Swansea, South Wales, I dont mind traveling, im going to London to pick the MRS up! haha
Small world, my better half lives in Swansea (and I live right next to London, lol).
On the subject of the radio - if it's an uprated Japanese HU, you'll most likely need a band expander to pick up UK radio stations.. Pretty cheap, in fact I think I have one in the shed if you want it..
I'm not sure if the radio has one fitted already, I didnt think of that when I went up to see it (duh), I know hes had the speedo etc converted from kph to mph, so you never know he might of done the radio hehe.
Yah, small world, Swansea isnt the greatest place to have a softtop, rain rain rain, but hey... i guess that leaves me to hunt down a hardtop (although i've seen the prices, my bank manager would have a fit!)
Plus good ol' insurance aint to happy about me driving the car at 24, but never mind! haha
For events, it might be a bit early but there is always this one:
http://www.mr2roc.org/viewtopic.php?t=1481
You could always go and watch/meet some members if you don't fancy the track.
Simon
Welcome to the club scottie, bet you cant wait for the 2 now eh!
Oh, to clear a couple of things up, BLUE is obviosuly the fastest colour, and...what was the other thing.....oh yeah, do you have a lawn I can camp on? (dont worry, long story, Mark's psyco-squirrels are annoying me now)
Quote from: "cstevens"Oh, to clear a couple of things up, BLUE is obviosuly the fastest colour, and...what was the other thing.....oh yeah, do you have a lawn I can camp on? (dont worry, long story, Mark's psyco-squirrels are annoying me now)
Craig... what have we told you about scaring the new members away! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "cstevens"Oh, to clear a couple of things up, BLUE is obviosuly the fastest colour
nah man, we all know SILVER is the FASTER colour, haha ok, lets stop at that s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Quote from: "cstevens"oh yeah, do you have a lawn I can camp on? (dont worry, long story, Mark's psyco-squirrels are annoying me now)
yea dude, im in wales, we have 100miles of lawn you can camp on, aslong as you dont mind the sheep hahaha
Quote from: "scottee"actually one other question (sorry!) will I be able to pick up UK radio stations on that radio, or will it pick up different jap fequencies (maybe the are lower/higher?)
Erm, folks this isn't chit-chat or events......so back on topic.
Nope. Radio and TV frequencies are different. I remember the bloke with the lovely silver imported 2 at JAE last year, he was very p***ed off as he had sat nav, TV, the fulll works when he imported his Roadster. Then found out it was worthless.
im not fussed with sat nav, its a cool toy, but I would never use it, aslong as the Radio/CD/MD work, I wont be complaining hehe. He just mailed me, and im getting it on Monday fingers crossed, so i'll have some pics for you guys soon! Then soon as I sell my 306, the mods will be done (anyone wanna buy a 306 lol)
Hi there! I have an MR-S from Japan.. here is what i had to do to it or have done to it.
You need and ALARM AND IMMOBLILISER! the jap spec has niether
Your stereo wont play radio stations so you'll need either a new one or and expander.
You might gets some pleasent surprise goodies!! I got a 'TOP SECRET' performance exhaust, HKS filter and Bodykit free!! but then i didnt know about the above 2 things.
you car may be limited to 112mph, mine was removed.. and subsequnetly does 130mph+ (i KNOW this s8) 8) s8) heh!)
For insurance i found Elephant.co.uk gave me the best deal.. im 26, 1years NCB. i pay £750 this year.
If you hear anythign different about the j-spec model let me know! I didnt know about the short gear ratio, can anyone confirm this?