Hi all,
although I've only had this car since Xmas Eve
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(nice pressie to myself), its now time to let it go as I have a Supra on the way from Japan.
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I toyed with the idea of keeping both but I honestly can't see me using the MR2 that much once the Supra turns up.
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Firstly, its a UK Rev5 car that's had a full turbo conversion
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- just wanted to make that clear from the beginning so nobody assumed it was a JDM Rev 5 Turbo.
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For the last five years it has been owned and fettled by Stuart Lee
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(user name stuMR2lee).
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Those who know Stu, or his reputation, will know how much of a MR2 afficianado he is, and his care and attention to detail is second to none.
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His work and care really stand out in the condition of this car.
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On to the details then
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mostly copied from Stuarts original advert.
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Paintwork is stunning.
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First registered in 2000, build date 1998.
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Garaged since 2012.
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Chassis on circa 132K miles.
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However, not much left underneath that is original! Quietest MR2 I've ever been in.
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No rattles or knocks.
Engine![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
Rev3 3SGTE Turbo Engine/Gearbox/Driveshaft Conversion
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(1994 Engine)
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Apexi GT Full Stainless Exhaust
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(with a removeable Active silencer fitted)
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Apexi Air Filter Induction Kit
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(new genuine Apexi filter from Nengun Japan 2015)
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HKS BOV
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recirc adapter fitted but not recirc pipe
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(better noise imho)
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Uprated Intercooler
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(Greddy Copy)
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& Fan
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GTSChris Shroud fitted
Wheels, Suspension
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Full Polybush Kit
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Suspension/engine Mounts/ARBs
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All ball joints, drop links, track rod ends, inner arms, power steering rack replaced
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Rear track arms dismantled, cleaned, and copper-greased
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Black Bilstein shock absorbers
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(good used low mileage nearly new set)
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New Spax lowering springs
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(2015)
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Whiteline uprated/adjustable anti roll bars
New Blueprint top mounts
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(August 2016)
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Stainless steel bolts on most of the undertrays
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Replacement rear subframe
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(captive nut went)
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Painted Black
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Matt Black Lenso D1R 5 Spoke 17 Alloy Wheels
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(8 Front/9 Rear with 33
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& 43 offset)
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Rainsport 3 Tyres all round
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good tread remaining.
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245/40
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& 215/40
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Brakes
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Red Stuff Brake Pads all round
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never tracked
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Grooved discs
All brake calipers
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& sliders fully refurbished including handbrake mechanism
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Hand brake cables replaced
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MLR Braided brake hoses and Dot 5.1 brake fluid
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Interior
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GFB G-Force II Electronic Touch Screen Boost Controller
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(boost set up around 1.15 bar) with Integral boost/vacuum gauge
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MK3 MR2 Steering wheel
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(air bag deleted) with custom red stitching
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Leather
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& Alcantara seats
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& door Cards
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lovely condition
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Premium Sound System
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(retrofitted)
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Toad Ai606 Alarm/Immobiliser/Remote Locking
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- 2 keys/fobs
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Red stitched gear gaiter
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Sony Stereo
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- Double Din with Bluetooth
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& USB
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Red colour coded dials/LED backlighting.
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Matching red heater and door switch controls
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Heavier pile carpets
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(more plush) fitted from a Revision 2 car
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Man In Dandism mats
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Turbo spring assisted clutch pedal
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Delta V Shifter Kit
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Toyobd1 Diagnostic system hard wired into car
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switch in boot.
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I bought a cheap android tablet to use with this and it all works perfectly and gives lots of additional info and data logging capabilities
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(tablet not included with sale)
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Exterior
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Turbo engine lid
Crystal Headlights/Nightbreaker Bulbs/Cree sidelights
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Dual rear light conversion
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LED reverse light bulbs
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& interior lights
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MK3 JDM front badge
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Anniversary
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'MR2' centre badge
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Aeroware Front Lip
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T-bars Tinted
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- No Leaks
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Engine Area
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Oil/Filter changed every 3,000 miles by Stuart himself
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Iridium Spark Plugs
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NGK Leads
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Stoney Racing Blue Hoses
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Berk decat downpipe
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& bracket
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BRD Shift Bushes
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Brand new Alternator
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& Belt
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(August 2016)
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Additional
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Aluminium Radiator and Longlife Coolant
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(2014)
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Frunk
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& Engine Lid Gas Struts
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No faults at all.
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Being a UK car it has no aircon.
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Sills have been repaired/replaced where necessary.
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Solid car.
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Chassis has done around 132K miles but everything underneath has been pretty much replaced! Protected inside with waxoyl stuff.
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The Turbo engine/gear box I was assured had done considerably less miles than the chassis and I believe the cambelt was changed on conversion
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(2012).
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Drives like a new car.
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It really does feel very solid and rattle/squeak free
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MOT Until July 2017
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Last MOT Advisories:
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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(2.7.3).
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Having checked this it wasn't leaking.
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The misting was just from the CorrosionX that Stuart used to protect the suspension components.
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Exhaust noisy
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(7.1.4).
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Forgot to put the Active Silencer in for the MOT!
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Don't expect loads of invoices from so-called specialists.
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In Stuarts ownership it didn't see a garage
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(other than his own).
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His garage is affectionately known as the
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'Essex MR2 Hospital'.
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Not many MR2s have been maintained to this level.
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Very easy car to work on as practically everything has been apart, cleaned,
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& copper-greased at some point in recent years.
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Those who know Stuart Lee will know his great reputation, which is borne out in the fantastic condition of this car.
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I'm sure he will be happy to answer anything if you wanted to check out any details of the car.
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Also, Luke at Pacific Works knows the car
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(he did a wheel alignment for me a few months ago and had checked the car over prior to that.
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I'm sure he would also give it a glowing report)
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Below are some photos from Stuarts advert
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- I'll try and get my own taken at the weekend if the sun makes an appearance, but it looks exactly the same now as when these pics were taken.
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Located in St Albans, Hertfordshire
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£4.5k
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Michael
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