Thought i'd introduce my MR2 - i love her to bits, despite having blown 2 engines in 700 miles.
Anyway, there is a lot to do still and a lot done but i'll be concise here.
1991 Rev1 MR2 Turbo - Jap import
Currently undergoing heavy mechanical mods, engine, box, suspension etc and light cosmetic mods including a full respray (at home) in white.
I'll include a rew recent pictures for you to look at and see where i'm going.
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bit more detail.
Engine is currently being built up with fully forged internals and an overbore to 2.1, tubular manifold and RMR inlet manifold, ported/polished and cammed cylinder head, Garrett GT30 turbo, Skyline R33 intercooler, aeroquip'd fuel system, oil system and breather system.
Gearbox is a later Rev3 box with the 2 way TRD LSD.
Wheels are 2 sets - Fronts are 2 piece Works Meister S1 in 17x7, Rears 3 piece Works Meister S1 in 18x9
Fronts run 185/35/17
Rears 215/35/18
rear
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front (ignore the tyre)
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lots else going on including gauges etc but my favourite little mod is my Radio - i'll explain - i don't like modern radios sat in old dashes, they look out of place - so i have a tape deck
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that takes my ifail.
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So interior
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Engine bay
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and what i can only assume is 100Yen i found under the carpets
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Marginal Progress.
Tbar seals stripped off,
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Headlining out
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Pillar trims out
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Dashboard out
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The start of an idea that will either see me really happy or looking for a new dashboard
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Standard Tunnel loom,
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Lightened loom to what i actually need
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Well my little dash idea worked out i think.
I used the newly-made holes to mount the gauges through the dash, rather than the intended top mount
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this also had the advantage of dropping the gauges down a little
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and started sanding the main body ready for paint. This shows the fantastic paint condition currently
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trying to get rid of old respray lines etc
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Stupid drift dent
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carried on with the sanding
o/s/r pillar
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roof
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threw some filler in the drift dent
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sanded the n/s quarter and pillar more
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got some glass removal specialists out, they soon hated me for giving them this job.
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Windows out
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Threw some filler primer on the n/s/r to check levels, and threw some more filler on.
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Took the drill and wire wheel to the remaining bonding on the window seals.
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Cut the rust from the n/s boot corner - seals were gone and it was collecting water.
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still working late into the night
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Filler primer sanded back and filler sanded back
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quick rest while waiting for some filler to set
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sanding filler while trying to retain swage line
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reprimed and more filler
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while this was setting i decided to remove the front foglamps that were siezed on. Drilled the bolt heads off and removed the lamps - then cracked out the blow torch
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and wound them out with pliers
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leaving the front properly stripped
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cleaned out the boot
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Sanded back the filler again...
time number...? 8? i'm rubbish at bodywork. but the car had a message for me
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yep, i'm a xxxxx for making the dent originally
Sanded back the filler again and re-primed, still not perfect but close now
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quick coat of primer on the roof ready to flat back
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Coat 1 of white
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inner arches
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Standard black sill painted in with white, hopefully make the car look a little lower
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obviously still a lot of painting left to do but getting closer
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and a quick check of my colour scheme
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Needs at least another 3 coats on the entire car, and then flatting back and buffing. Hopefully will work out ok
with no paint i decided to make up the oil coller mount... ignore the cable tie
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Then i went and got some more paint today so cracked on.
Blasted in the frontal boot area bonnet thingy bit
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and the engine bay
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and boot
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then gave the entire shell another 2 coats
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and gave the o/s/f wing a couple of coats
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and got called a pikey for my adjustable hanger system
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Can slowly start building the main shell up now which is a quite satisfying bit
front boot/bonnet/not engine bay
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Boot and engine bay
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Back end with wheel
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buffed up the quarter, not too bad for a garage job
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and tucked in at bed
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Done a bit more today,
Got the rear wiring in and routed inside the panels
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tucked accesibly but out of the way.
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all the fuel line bulkhead fittings in and tightened, loom in, Cooler in and mounted.
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any access holes trimmed
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coolant pipes in and radiator in and connected.
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bumper bar and mount brace mounted up
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really dispondant with the paint atm but i might give another go at flatting soon.
But it's white, apart from where the carpet is going :laugh:
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also got the bootlid and door in a fresh coat of paint.
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decided to maintain some of the history of the car, so masked up the inside of the filler flap
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and some random car-whoring photos
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Hit a slight snag now as my compressor has deceased today but hopefully sort that very soon and carry on. There are other bits to be done still so not the end of the world.
Not been a great deal of progress really as i've been busy with other things, I returned to the scrappy armed with a raiding kit of tools.
Came away with some leather seats that are pretty tatty
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and mint condition matching door cards
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along with the later model revised tweeter covers, that allow better tweeters to be fitted along with being better at sound transfer
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also got this genuine Toyota CD changer
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and headunit
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Proper JDM unit, in half english half Jap
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all tested and all in full working order, also very easy to navigate through aswell
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Also got some Tbar glass panel leather bags (the glass goes in them when removed to protect them slightly)
£30 the lot
Picked up a spare set of tailights and a centre panel, complete with reverse lights and MR2 badge.
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Seat condition, passenger outer bolster
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drivers outer bolster
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anyway,gave them to a mate to do a gentle refurb on them, i stated i wanted them to look aged, but smart.
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drivers seat
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Bought a new jack...
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Started converting the jap unit to a ISO connection set up. Same will be done to the car to make radio changes easy.
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started to mock positions for components, like the autochanger and also routed the main power (just a 4awg)
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ran the rca cables, front component wires and remote wire through the centre of the car.
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ran the ecu wiring loom through into the engine bay through a grommet and wrapped with matching cable sheathing.
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and seats in place
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been messing with the wiring and started to sort out the gauges in redyness for dash refitting.
Also colour coded all the gauges etc
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vid of gauges
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Rear view of the gauge wiring
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Bolted the dash in
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Wired in a full new radio loom, 12v, SW12v, Earth, Illumination, remote
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Also completed and tidied up the gauge wiring.
Tested - good old 76-90fm...
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and illumintion dimmed
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also wired the taillights to operate as a set of 4, rather than the inners being foglights
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Cheers for looking - Comments/criticism welcome
Rev1 - I think - MR2 Turbo Project
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wow i have to say that i am mighty impressed over the amount of work you have put down in your mr2! I really likes the progress and the way it turns out. And those rims are just a beauty! Like the idea with the radio and, yeah, all of it
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You got your post count there then
There's a lot of work there but coming good Are they Works wheels?
There's a lot of work there but coming good Are they Works wheels?
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yeah, finally got there.
Although I'm still waiting on replies on some other threads.
Wheels are Works Meisters - Double Staggered, 17x7 and 18x9.
Although I'm still waiting on replies on some other threads.
Wheels are Works Meisters - Double Staggered, 17x7 and 18x9.
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Very nice. They'll look the part on the car when it's done.
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impressive amount of work there, not sure id have the stamina to finish it seeing some of the very stripped pics.
good work
good work
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Awesome thread mate, awesome! Well done, good effort
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Thank you All.
So far i'm finding the site a very welcoming place.
Does anyone have any advice for budget brake upgrades?
I also have an N/A Rev2 Parts Donor but tbh for an extra 20mm? I'm not sure i want to go that route, especially as the Discs and pads need replacing on that one anyway.
Also can anyone confirm to me if the MR2 brake lights work independantly of the ignition please. I've tried testing on my spare car but then i remembered i stole the fuse box.
So far i'm finding the site a very welcoming place.
Does anyone have any advice for budget brake upgrades?
I also have an N/A Rev2 Parts Donor but tbh for an extra 20mm? I'm not sure i want to go that route, especially as the Discs and pads need replacing on that one anyway.
Also can anyone confirm to me if the MR2 brake lights work independantly of the ignition please. I've tried testing on my spare car but then i remembered i stole the fuse box.
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rev2+ sized brakes and carbotec pads are generally considered the best option for std sized brakes
wms do a kit a trader on here, and theres usually a group buy for a big brake kit, the kit is for a set of spacers that uses the stock calipers and bigger discs, rx8 and twin turbo supra iirc
wms do a kit a trader on here, and theres usually a group buy for a big brake kit, the kit is for a set of spacers that uses the stock calipers and bigger discs, rx8 and twin turbo supra iirc
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what a great thread, uve been very busy!! cant wait to see next updates
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Thanks for the replies, ive ordered a new K&N air filter which hopefully should arrive soon.
Also been in contact with the user who organises the group buys and he says he will start another soon. So in preperation for that i have removed the Brakes from my Rev2 Donor in preperation for that.
I've also been looking at caliper rebuild kits, Big Red kits. Any feedback on these?
The current plan is Rev2 calipers with the adapters, 323mm Supra discs, Carbotech pads.
Also been in contact with the user who organises the group buys and he says he will start another soon. So in preperation for that i have removed the Brakes from my Rev2 Donor in preperation for that.
I've also been looking at caliper rebuild kits, Big Red kits. Any feedback on these?
The current plan is Rev2 calipers with the adapters, 323mm Supra discs, Carbotech pads.
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Carbotechs
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Mega impressive work there bud
Look forward to seeing the next developments
Look forward to seeing the next developments
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What an amazing amount of work, it'll look amazing in white when it's all done.
I'm incredibly jealous of your wheels, I really, really want those wheels but sooo expensive
Fantastic thread so far bud!
I'm incredibly jealous of your wheels, I really, really want those wheels but sooo expensive
Fantastic thread so far bud!
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Very impressive for a home build, my hat is off!!
Yes, brake lights work independently to the ignition on the MR2 (and most Japanese cars).
Yes, brake lights work independently to the ignition on the MR2 (and most Japanese cars).
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Thanks for the support,
The wheels, haven't cost me too much as i bought them as 2 pairs and i waited 10 months to find the complete set. Having said that, look closely the fronts are Meister S1 and the rear are Meister S2, the rears are split rims, the front not. Beggars can't be choosers.
I have purchaced a set of front Big Brake kit brackets from a user on here and may have agreed the purchace of another nice little part. Also waiting on the delivery of a new K&N Air filter.
The wheels, haven't cost me too much as i bought them as 2 pairs and i waited 10 months to find the complete set. Having said that, look closely the fronts are Meister S1 and the rear are Meister S2, the rears are split rims, the front not. Beggars can't be choosers.
I have purchaced a set of front Big Brake kit brackets from a user on here and may have agreed the purchace of another nice little part. Also waiting on the delivery of a new K&N Air filter.
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...Should've just bought a white one!!
Lovely work mate, lovely. The wheels are an excellent choice too, it'll look great when it's all done. Begs the question - keeping the standard engine...?
Lovely work mate, lovely. The wheels are an excellent choice too, it'll look great when it's all done. Begs the question - keeping the standard engine...?
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Coming along nicely! Love the wheels
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synXero wrote:...Should've just bought a white one!!
Lovely work mate, lovely. The wheels are an excellent choice too, it'll look great when it's all done. Begs the question - keeping the standard engine...?
This car was £300, the paint is £80 also i get to learn.
Engine wise;
Rev3+ Big Valve, ported and polished Head
Piper 'Ultimate Turbo' cams
RMR Reverse feed CNC inlet
75mm Mustang TB
R33 Skyline GTR 'Monster' intercooler
Tubular exhaust manifold
Garrett GT3071RS Turbo
Aeroquip Breather System
External Wastegate
3" Turbo back stainless exhaust system
Forged oversize Pistons (2.1 litre)
Forged Rods
6 Puk paddle clutch
Aeroquip Fuel system with billet fuel rail
Aeroquip Oil System with remote filter and oil cooler.
ARP Head and Rod bolts
As a quick summary
And yes, i've a major wheel crush on the Meisters