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by jimmybonsaville
Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: NEWCASTLE AREA
Replies: 24
Views: 2145

Re: NEWCASTLE AREA

redmr89 wrote:hahahaha im now imagining hasslehoff driveing round town in an mr2. red glow going back and forward across the front...


hmmmm dont maplins sell something similar haha im gona go buy one gaffa tape it and speak in a strange voice so people think ive got KITT in the car haha
by jimmybonsaville
Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: NEWCASTLE AREA
Replies: 24
Views: 2145

Re: NEWCASTLE AREA

The car looks good.The wheels aren't too bad bud but will look alot smarter with what you have planned. No idea where to get them done mate,fortunately i have not had to look into it O:) You got the suspension upgraded or is it standard?? Black MR2's are the best like :thumleft: Yes the wheels shou...
by jimmybonsaville
Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: NEWCASTLE AREA
Replies: 24
Views: 2145

Re: NEWCASTLE AREA

redmr89 wrote:
Black MR2's are the best like


[-X im sure you really mean red...red cars are always faster.. =P~


pink is for girls haha only joking fella reds the iconic MR2 colour
by jimmybonsaville
Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: NEWCASTLE AREA
Replies: 24
Views: 2145

Re: NEWCASTLE AREA

yea i seen some one on MR2OC with black wheels and red lip and looked awesome. Yea heres some pics crap quality tho and it was a mega dull day haha on and when u see the alloys youll see why i want them done haha. Any recommendations local??? Been quoted £300 from a place at autoparc http://www.face...
by jimmybonsaville
Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: NEWCASTLE AREA
Replies: 24
Views: 2145

Re: NEWCASTLE AREA

car looks awesome mate!!! hmmm chrome lips or red lol think the red might add a dash of colour
by jimmybonsaville
Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:30 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: NEWCASTLE AREA
Replies: 24
Views: 2145

Re: NEWCASTLE AREA

bigwilly lol cant believe im addressing you with that name haha.... Have you got any pics of your car with the wheels? Im thinking of doing the same black with chrome lips.
by jimmybonsaville
Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: NEWCASTLE AREA
Replies: 24
Views: 2145

Re: NEWCASTLE AREA

another toooner here lol I drive a black mr2 with Autopista kit on and poo wheels at min need refurbed haha Ive seen a few about im at Forrest Hall but drive in and out of town center all time
by jimmybonsaville
Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Hey guys... Are these Alloys worth the hastle in getting refurbed?
Replies: 6
Views: 649

Re: Hey guys... Are these Alloys worth the hastle in getting refurbed?

have a go yourself m8 . +1 You could get them looking really good for £30 and a spare weekend :thumleft: http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/garage.php?mode=view_gallery_item&type=garage_mod&image_id=13880 id love to have a go myself howevere my garage doesnt have any power and i live in a 2 store...
by jimmybonsaville
Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Hey guys... Are these Alloys worth the hastle in getting refurbed?
Replies: 6
Views: 649

Re: Hey guys... Are these Alloys worth the hastle in getting refurbed?

yea chrome lips sound cool. Do you know roughly how much the going rate is? So i can shop around. Cheers oh and im Newcastle way incase anybody knows a man who can etc lol
by jimmybonsaville
Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Hey guys... Are these Alloys worth the hastle in getting refurbed?
Replies: 6
Views: 649

Hey guys... Are these Alloys worth the hastle in getting refurbed?

Hi guys after spending just over a week with MR2 ive come to the conclusion...even tho i only paid £650 for her....ive got a bargain and shes a keeper. Lol i only bought it on a whim and well if it had dropped its ar$e i could have lived with it knowing only cost me so little...but truth is ive fall...
by jimmybonsaville
Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha
Replies: 25
Views: 1600

Re: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha

cheers for the welcome Barnz. I have to admit im loving the car lol. I only bought it on a wim and had no plans to keep it really. For £650 i expected a shed but in all honestly if i had paid 3 times that amount...it still be happy with the car. Im pretty new when comes to cars but im no stranger to...
by jimmybonsaville
Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha
Replies: 25
Views: 1600

Re: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha

Gave it another clean today and only thing letting it down now are the alloys are a lil marked up curbed etc. Not sure what make they are but they have a BH logo on them...are the worth keeping and reconditioning or easyer to get some new ones...the tyres are all new tho and all tomohawks
by jimmybonsaville
Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha
Replies: 25
Views: 1600

Re: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha

Well finally got insured :D and must say top marks to Chris Knott insurance. Was refused from Sky because only had driving licence 18 months (had full bike one for 7 years tho ) and Chris Knott required a years experience on a performance car :-/ however when i told them i own 2 sports bikes..they w...
by jimmybonsaville
Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha
Replies: 25
Views: 1600

Re: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha

Shame its an Auto #-o I was thinking the same when i went to see it...but honestly i cant stress how smooth the box is and its got a few tricks like over drive and 2nd overtake gear which make it shift upto the redline like any other car... but all the ease of having no clutch n gear changes at low...
by jimmybonsaville
Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:12 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha
Replies: 25
Views: 1600

Re: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha

haha yea both the front bumper and rear spoiler have it printed on quite large aswell. Seems there are bargains to be had on ebay after all haha And after reading up a bit it seems the rear centre panel could possible be a rare as rocking horse shxt Toms panel lol. I was going to put the car in for ...
by jimmybonsaville
Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha
Replies: 25
Views: 1600

Re: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha

Oh and is there anyway of seeing if the spoiler and front bumper is a genuine Autopista? Im unsure if i like the height of the rear spoiler lol it did polish up amazing tho and has also autopista on the underside
by jimmybonsaville
Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha
Replies: 25
Views: 1600

Re: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha

Well i gave it a light t-cutting today and the bodywork turned up amazing...theres a few scratches and imperfections but theres zero rust anywhere. However the alloys have seen better days lol As for the center console at rear i did notice it was a bit different lol ahh i didnt think about the jap r...
by jimmybonsaville
Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha
Replies: 25
Views: 1600

Re: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha

it may well be autopista because it also says that on the fron bumper aswell lol...cab u tell im a mr2 noob haha
by jimmybonsaville
Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:41 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha
Replies: 25
Views: 1600

Re: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha

not sure about fuel economy yet haha been thrashing it a little just to make sure theres no overheating issues...which there isnt at the moment :D The auto box is pretty amazing like cant fault it at all and theres enough poke there if u want it specialy overdrive and dropping it into 2nd gear for o...
by jimmybonsaville
Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha
Replies: 25
Views: 1600

1st time MR2 owner :D Its a auto but hey lol only my 2nd car haha

Hi guys thought id finally say hello instead of lurking about lol. On a pure impulse buy ive finally bought my 1st MR2 :o Ive wanted one ever since i was a kid and had a lil bit of money to spend ...so i bagged one for £650 lol couldnt really say no. Its a 91 G limted t-bar Auto in black with only 7...

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