I am annoyed with Mr T who had been teasing about an announcement about the MR2 to be made at the recent Tokyo motorshow.

What they actually showed was an offroad kei pickup truck!

Not sure who thought that was a good idea.

But back on topic, there is certainly something that makes the 2 invisible to a lot of press and buyers!

Yes, though he seems to suggest it's the same as the 1ZZ, only being used as it's easier to cut out of the airbox.

Wasn't one of the key things in Danny's testing the use of a 2zz maf housing? It's been years since I've watched those clips

That ^^^

Quote from: utterclarity on January 31, 2026, 13:31To be fair, I do have very low premiums at the moment and my current insurers won't insure modded cars.

I have said previously that I think the Spoiler is a most aptly named item!

I had a BMW Z3 before my MR2 and there's no comparison. The Z3 was the 6 pot 2ltr which was a lovely smooooooth engine but overall it was dull. The MR2 feels alive and like you're connected to it, I love it!

To be fair, I do have very low premiums at the moment and my current insurers won't insure modded cars.

Triple insurance. 

Well I finally got round to fitting the spoiler, which beyond the scary drilling wasn't too difficult

However, I wasn't sure about the look and the potential tripling of my insurance premiums (yes, I did try the usual suspects) tipped me over so it's off again.

One new lid from J-Spec and I'm back to where I started except I now have an unwanted spoiler for sale, I'll put the details and more pictures in the sales section if anyone is interested.

Quote from: Chilli Girl on January 30, 2026, 18:24So the title was, "Can you get a 2k sports car?"  So I started reading it expecting the little Roadster to be there.  To my bitter disappointment, no mention of the little car.  Instead, BMW Z3, Audi TT, MX5, MGTF and would you believe it a Renault Wind.  Why is the little 2 never mentioned much these days and please don't say impractical cos it ain't.   Rant over.   

I do agree, but on plus side it keeps the costs down for us and the others that know what a bloody brilliant little sports car it is.