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by metallica fish
Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where to start?
Replies: 12
Views: 879

Re: Where to start?

bought myself a nice cheap N/A runs and drives fine but needs a small amount of rust control / repair, breaks need reconditioning + pads and disks, would benefit from new suspension, and a wrap or respray. other than that the engine starts and runs fine, clutch and gear box seem in good nick too! Al...
by metallica fish
Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where to start?
Replies: 12
Views: 879

Re: Where to start?

If you buy an n/a and want to swap in a turbo motor, I have just pulled the one out of my rev 2 turbo and I too am in Durham - and also named Liam. :lol: Just sayin' Where abouts you at? Could be a option! Might have something to ask of you though first! I'm in Houghton le Spring, mate. You? I also...
by metallica fish
Sat Aug 13, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where to start?
Replies: 12
Views: 879

Re: Where to start?

outrun wrote:If you buy an n/a and want to swap in a turbo motor, I have just pulled the one out of my rev 2 turbo and I too am in Durham - and also named Liam. :lol:

Just sayin'


Where abouts you at? Could be a option! Might have something to ask of you though first!
by metallica fish
Sat Aug 13, 2016 12:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where to start?
Replies: 12
Views: 879

Re: Where to start?

To be honest you might want to go buy an NA and see if you like it. Mk2 are unusual in the car world and you can test this without too much expenditure by buying a cheap NA. It is almost the same thing as a Turbo and will go around normal roads with corners and lots of traffic exactly the same and ...
by metallica fish
Fri Aug 12, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where to start?
Replies: 12
Views: 879

Re: Where to start?

thanks for the replies guys. I'm still weighing up my options.

If i were to get the N/A this is the ebay item number for the one i'm looking at: 152202211253

It's like a 15 min drive from me.
by metallica fish
Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:18 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where to start?
Replies: 12
Views: 879

Where to start?

Hello first of all, brand new here. I've been after a MK2 for around 10 years now. I'm finally at the stage where i can get one now or in the very near future. I have a few questions which will determine which model i go for... This car will be my first every project car. I have very limited mechani...

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