Kitcar Project - MR2 the Donor

[killerferret666]

any more updates to the build thread, 25k including donor car?

I've been keeping the blog up to date, as it was easier and allows me to easily get all the pictures I need at the end to show an amateur build.

http://miamigt4kitcar.blogspot.co.uk/

* £25k is the lot to be on the road in my view, so everything below;

Buying kit, Delivery of kit

Donor car - keep bits wanted, shot blasted and powder coated relevant bits. Engine work (metal headgasket etc...)

New parts - all bearings, bushes, tie rods, radiator, fans etc....

Spraying of the car

wheels - second hand potentially although will of been refurbished. If not the price will increase slightly for the right wheels.


Realisticly cheapest it could be done is around £20k minimum then spend bits getting to higher standard over time, however if you can import via a VAT registered company you'll save a couple of K there...something I couldn't do unfortunately!

[killerferret666]

Well, got the car on to some wheels today. Next is to get the engine in and go from there!

A small walk around video below;

http://youtu.be/byjo_9LOtKU

[matt-mr2]

Well, got the car on to some wheels today. Next is to get the engine in and go from there!

A small walk around video below;

http://youtu.be/byjo_9LOtKU

It's looking good
Keep up the great work

[killerferret666]

Well, got the car on to some wheels today. Next is to get the engine in and go from there!

A small walk around video below;

http://youtu.be/byjo_9LOtKU

It's looking good
Keep up the great work

Cheers bud, it's costing bit more but I don't want to put anything rusty on lol so far everything I've put on other then the hubs and steering rack has been replaced with new like the radiators etc...

[slipping clutch]

Keep going Buddy, you'll have something pretty unique at the end and something to be immensely proud of - I can't even get a side skirt to fit

[killerferret666]

Keep going Buddy, you'll have something pretty unique at the end and something to be immensely proud of - I can't even get a side skirt to fit

I havent got to the nice parts and finishes yet, that really is the tricky bit!

Well i've been doing the wiring and I now know the charging and starting system on the Mr2 very well.

I did a small test yesterday as I'm waiting on an extra long battery to starter lead, so just turned the ignition and heard some relays click so looks like I've wired it up ok so far!

[killerferret666]

hoping to properly start the car this week or next. The wiring to actually fire up the car is very simple on an MR2 in terms of what you can ignore.

It only requires 5 cables to the rear fusebox / relay holder to be connected. The wriing there does all thats required.

Anyway with all hooked up I did a first test turn over, no fuel obviously but with Oil in.

Looking forward to hopefully an easy start of the engine (fingers crossed)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2mwVkQ7HgI

[Toyspeed]

Wow, Super impressed by this kitcar.
Looking forward for more updates.

Got myself some crasy ideas...

Would be awesome buying this kit and putting everything from my MR2
in this chassie..

[Magic Beans]

Only just spotted this build. Awesome project you have here, looking forward to seeing it progress from here

[killerferret666]

Only just spotted this build. Awesome project you have here, looking forward to seeing it progress from here

thanks, I would recommend anyone to build a kit car its very rewarding and not as hard as you might think.

[Magic Beans]

If only the same could be said for my Westfield

[killerferret666]

If only the same could be said for my Westfield

Quite a few people have said how come its going so quick...thats easy... most nights and weekend on it. My girlfriend is very happy....ok im lying

However today is D-Day, fuel is going in and will be attempted to be started for the first time!!

[Magic Beans]

Good luck. A video would be nice

[killerferret666]

Got it started eventually, updated the blog with all the info.

I'll do a video once i have a decat on and a silencer of any type as its just too loud to run for longer then 30seconds!

miamigt4kitcar.blogspot.co.uk

[killerferret666]

Getting there, almost finished the wiring (finally) and hopefully custom exhaust piece next week so I can run it properly.

[matt-mr2]

It's looking good

[killerferret666]

Did a lot of tidying up yesterday and the garage and did a small walk round video.

http://youtu.be/iyaa1VT7F0Q

[slipping clutch]

Now that is looking really good. Well done - however your choice of music for the video - dance of the sugar plumb fairy - not so good

[killerferret666]

Now that is looking really good. Well done - however your choice of music for the video - dance of the sugar plumb fairy - not so good

I was very happy with myself over the music choice

[killerferret666]

the car moved today for first time via its own power (pretty chuffed). I have a small video but I uploaded straight on to the blog which seems to of been a mistake as I cant link separately so can only say look at the blog!

You'll also see in the video the space ive been building the car...or lack of space should I say