MR2's in Portsmouth Dockyard

[gordy.r]

I have been working in Portsmouth recently, and more so in the Naval Dockyard itself, and on a day to day basis i must see at least 5 or 6 MR2's driving around or parked up in the dockyard.
Not to mention the number of MR2's in Portsmouth itself, im amazed, it's like a spotting hotspot for mk2's down there!

Anybody on here the proud owner of a dockyard MR2???

[Dave Goodhand]

Not in the dockyard but drive past it everyday! I live in Southsea but know what you mean about the amount of 2s around!

Just a shame none seem to be enthusiasts though.

[luthor1]

Yep, me! Red 1989 Mk1b. Lowered 10mm, sporting 15" OZ Alloys with A539's and 1 missing rear left mud-flap!

Oh, T-Bar too... Clean-ish, but needs a rinse...

[TheRoadWarrior]

I was at Halmatic (Portsmouth Dockyard) last friday in my Green Rev3 turbo, didya see me?

[gordy.r]

Now that you say that, i think i did, i was in a red Smart Roadster (probably going sideways on the road out of Halmatic ).

There is a house just around the corner from there before you get to Port Solent that has two MK2's in the driveway.

It's a shame there are not more pompey people on here, the city is jam packed with MR2's !!!

[theWizard]

I too have a Mk3 in southsea / Portsmouth (just moved in a few months back) ive been around the docks, but mostly at the weekend ..

[splintermcinnes]

im about here and there two, i live in the portsmouth area. white Mk2 T-Bar Turbo.

Bit filthy at the mo, need some TLC !!!

Matt

[Dave Goodhand]

Sounds like we have the making of a Portsmouth mini meet.. although not in this weather!

[gordy.r]

Sounds like we have the making of a Portsmouth mini meet.. although not in this weather!

Now theres a good idea.......

[splintermcinnes]

i've seen a few MR2's in the area, anyone fancy a regular meeting Place, monthly meet type thing??

i know theres a few in the SCUM area, sorry southampton area!!!!

im sure we can pull together to get a reguler meet together in the south, the show season is starting and im sure we all appreciate a good time!!

any suggestions for a meet place?

i spend a bit of my time up north and we have some good meets/drives up there. we should get something going down here!

Matt

[TheRoadWarrior]

Well over on mr2oc Mick (Topgun) organises meets for the south central region, and we often meet at Queen Elizabeth Country park. There was one a few weeks back, and when the weather gets a little better i'm sure we'll have another soon. Everyones welcome!

http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/index.php?name=F ... forum&f=48

[LimeyMk1]

There's also a fairly regular Guildford meet, which I keep missing.

[splintermcinnes]

So when are these meets in the Queen Elizabeth Country Park then?, if its a regular thing, and quite popular, it should go on the events calender, spread the word!!

[Dave Goodhand]

I didn't know about this either lol
I'd come along to the odd one as its just up the A3

[SwissHeavy]

Now that you say that, i think i did, i was in a red Smart Roadster (probably going sideways on the road out of Halmatic ).

There is a house just around the corner from there before you get to Port Solent that has two MK2's in the driveway.

It's a shame there are not more pompey people on here, the city is jam packed with MR2's !!!

What's the Roadster like bud??? Been tempted to buy one on many occassions. Friendly MPG and great B road handling...

Josh

[gordy.r]

Hey there,

They a cracking little cars! Lack the power band that an mr2 has, but as you say, for B roads they are fantastic and are really grippy, and the fuel economy is fantastic (they say 50 odd miles to the gallon, im sceptical....)

Can be a nightmare to get in and out of in confined parking bays due to the length of the doors, but the electric hood is sweet and they get a lot of attention from passers by.

Luggage space is also not too bad if you travel light, just as good as an mr2 really.

[splintermcinnes]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

You are on an MR2 Website, talking about owning one of those useless little machines!!!

Not good!! the MR2 wins hands down! way more power, looks, handaling, etc etc etc etc etc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheRoadWarrior]

Well next time theres a meet at QECP i'll stick up a message here

[gordy.r]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

You are on an MR2 Website, talking about owning one of those useless little machines!!!

Not good!! the MR2 wins hands down! way more power, looks, handaling, etc etc etc etc etc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was just answering a question.......

and anyways, an mr2 does not have as much grip as a smart roadster.....
trust me i know (owner of mk1, mk2 turbo and smart roadster!)

[splintermcinnes]

sorry, dont realy remember wrighting that post, think i was a little bit drunk!! no offence intended.

i give the smart roadster its due, its not a bad little car, i still prefer the feeling of over 300 gee gee's kicking you in the back when you hit the loud pedal though!!