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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: kwnelson on November 3, 2018, 11:35

Title: Parts from other vehicles that will fit our MR2's
Post by: kwnelson on November 3, 2018, 11:35
Just a thought,     Is there a list of alternative parts that are compatible with our MR2's?   You know - say struts off a whatever car are compatible.   [ Avensis/MR2 not]    If there is I'll take my size 8's out of it.   If not, any interest in starting such a list.
Title: Re: Parts from other vehicles that will fit our MR2's
Post by: dan944 on November 3, 2018, 11:43
I like this idea. I haven't seen a list that I recall.
Title: Re: Parts from other vehicles that will fit our MR2's
Post by: Johnny5 on November 3, 2018, 12:26
I think I've heard of people fitting an armrest from some type of Rover/MG Rover car.  Thinking about it myself, as I've just bought a car, my first 2, with the heated seat option.  And although, no doubt, good on freezing January nights, the rocker switches are right under your left elbow, meaning you can easily switch it on by accident.

Do you think this Rover armrest mod is compatible with heated seat switches?
Title: Parts from other vehicles that will fit our MR2's
Post by: dan944 on November 3, 2018, 15:15
Quote from: Johnny5 on November  3, 2018, 12:26
I think I've heard of people fitting an armrest from some type of Rover/MG Rover car.  Thinking about it myself, as I've just bought a car, my first 2, with the heated seat option.  And although, no doubt, good on freezing January nights, the rocker switches are right under your left elbow, meaning you can easily switch it on by accident.

Do you think this Rover armrest mod is compatible with heated seat switches?
It's the rover 45 arm rest. I know someone definitely has the armrest for this exact reason.

Toyota Yaris front lower control arms (wishbones) can also be added to the list.
Title: Re: Parts from other vehicles that will fit our MR2's
Post by: jvanzyl on November 3, 2018, 15:46
Mitsubishi FTO rear view mirror... And the clear dome light

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Title: Re: Parts from other vehicles that will fit our MR2's
Post by: Topdownman on November 3, 2018, 17:03
I seem to remember someone saying fiesta dust boots fit the shocks.

There have been quite a few fiesta models though so not sure how much use this snippet is!
Title: Re: Parts from other vehicles that will fit our MR2's
Post by: MR TWO on November 3, 2018, 17:41
The 1mzFE engine from a Corolla!
Title: Re: Parts from other vehicles that will fit our MR2's
Post by: JerryL on November 12, 2018, 10:13
This seems like a good idea to me.
I would like to know if any other seats would fit straight in.