Jacks' TRD rev5
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that looks ace mate love the alloys!
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samhemmings5 wrote:that looks ace mate love the alloys!
Thanks, always appreciate nice comments
I decided to replace the under tray bolts with stainless steel ones so purchased a pack, some washers, and today got out under there after work and started changing them over. Not the most exciting but tidies it up a little (well while they're still shiny anyway!) and should prevent them from rusting in. Unfortunately I ran out of washers, sunlight and most importantly interest so a few are yet to be changed over.
Anyway, pics.
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Your TRD is absolutely awesome, especially on the Futuras. I can't believe I have only just come across it.
Can you share some more info on your wheel/suspension setup? Are those Futuras 17s or 18s & what tyre sizes? Are you still on the Eibach springs only? How do you find ground clearance with the kit on and that particular wheel/suspension setup?
Sorry for the third degree but in that last batch of pictures the car sits JUST RIGHT, often TRDs can look a little high or can make their wheels look tiny, but yours is bob on
Can you share some more info on your wheel/suspension setup? Are those Futuras 17s or 18s & what tyre sizes? Are you still on the Eibach springs only? How do you find ground clearance with the kit on and that particular wheel/suspension setup?
Sorry for the third degree but in that last batch of pictures the car sits JUST RIGHT, often TRDs can look a little high or can make their wheels look tiny, but yours is bob on
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OwenK wrote:Your TRD is absolutely awesome, especially on the Futuras. I can't believe I have only just come across it.
Can you share some more info on your wheel/suspension setup? Are those Futuras 17s or 18s & what tyre sizes? Are you still on the Eibach springs only? How do you find ground clearance with the kit on and that particular wheel/suspension setup?
Sorry for the third degree but in that last batch of pictures the car sits JUST RIGHT, often TRDs can look a little high or can make their wheels look tiny, but yours is bob on
Thanks I really appreciate the kind comments. Sorry I completely missed this post, I've messaged you back though so there should be a lengthy read in you inbox.
Just incase anyone else was wondering about the wheels, they're 17x8 and 17x10 and the tyres are currently 215/40's and 255/40's. I don't know the offsets I'm afraid.
Yes I'm still on the eibach springs, although have been pondering over changing them to lower it a little... not sure yet though
The ground clearance is actually spot on from a functional point of view. The front bumper JUST clears the average size curb, find a big one though and there's trouble
Third degree is always welcome, I'm happy to help out
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There's been a couple of little updates recently.
My life took a bit of a change recently and I ended up moving back to Cornwall, good for all the lovely b-roads but bad because it meant travelling to work. So there was only one thing for it, I employed a daily beater
Hopefully this means I can spend more time on the mr2, it's certainly been kept alot cleaner recently
I updated my headlight bulbs to Osram night breakers, to be honest I was expecting them to come through more white but I'm still fairly happy with them. I think now I'll change my sidelights back to regular bulbs rather than the white LED bulbs I have in there now.
I also decided to change my front indicators to the original rev5 clears to match my clear rear lights and clean it up a little, I'm very happy with the result.
I finally managed to fit the exhaust that I've been meaning to fit since July and I also decided to go back to the white center panel. I really struggle to decide which I like better but I'll keep it white for the moment because I think it kind of gives the car a cleaner look... still not fully sure though!!
The exhaust isn't exactly to my taste because the tips are a little big in my opinion and my preference would be a tad quieter (I think this is why I put off fitting it for so long) but it looks alot better than the tiny original tailpipes and is quieter than alot of n/a exhausts too so it'll do for now at least.
And today I got myself out in the sun to give the car a wash and decided to top up the waxoil and re-gummi pfledge the seals again.
I'm off for a drive now whilst the weathers still good and nobodies craving my attention
My life took a bit of a change recently and I ended up moving back to Cornwall, good for all the lovely b-roads but bad because it meant travelling to work. So there was only one thing for it, I employed a daily beater
Hopefully this means I can spend more time on the mr2, it's certainly been kept alot cleaner recently
I updated my headlight bulbs to Osram night breakers, to be honest I was expecting them to come through more white but I'm still fairly happy with them. I think now I'll change my sidelights back to regular bulbs rather than the white LED bulbs I have in there now.
I also decided to change my front indicators to the original rev5 clears to match my clear rear lights and clean it up a little, I'm very happy with the result.
I finally managed to fit the exhaust that I've been meaning to fit since July and I also decided to go back to the white center panel. I really struggle to decide which I like better but I'll keep it white for the moment because I think it kind of gives the car a cleaner look... still not fully sure though!!
The exhaust isn't exactly to my taste because the tips are a little big in my opinion and my preference would be a tad quieter (I think this is why I put off fitting it for so long) but it looks alot better than the tiny original tailpipes and is quieter than alot of n/a exhausts too so it'll do for now at least.
And today I got myself out in the sun to give the car a wash and decided to top up the waxoil and re-gummi pfledge the seals again.
I'm off for a drive now whilst the weathers still good and nobodies craving my attention
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Re: Jacks' TRD rev5
weird moved to Cornwall myself will keep a eye open for you loving the look of your 2
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A french car for a daily drive?! Madness.... Madness I say! lol
Looking really nice in those pics
What did you ever do with that bomex spoiler you had, did you sell it?
Looking really nice in those pics
What did you ever do with that bomex spoiler you had, did you sell it?
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yep, a cheap little peugeot
The choice with the bomex spoiler was to either hack it up and see if it looked any better or sell it for a profit, was a no brainer since i didnt think it looked good to be honest but part of me still wishes I saw it through.
the peugeot is a means to an end... certainly no fun to drive!!!!
The choice with the bomex spoiler was to either hack it up and see if it looked any better or sell it for a profit, was a no brainer since i didnt think it looked good to be honest but part of me still wishes I saw it through.
the peugeot is a means to an end... certainly no fun to drive!!!!
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Love this car looks awesome
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Thats a great looking car mate! Will certainly use some tips on some of the smaller things from this thread i intend to touch up on for my mr2