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Lee H
05-07-09, 08:05 PM
Bought this a few months ago but had major issues with it overheating and didn't have time to look at it until my exams were over. Got it running ok now so its been pushed into daily use.

Plans are to try and get an engine out of a mk2 MR2 turbo and fit it in this so you get the best of both worlds as 120bhp doesn't do much for me anymore.

Needs a bit of tarting up and rear arches have been repaired badly in the past but its really good fun and handles really well.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/035.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/036.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/034-1.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/037.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/038.jpg

Just go easy on the hairdresser jokes, heard them all already :D
KSRY
05-07-09, 08:08 PM
Had one for all of 3 days, great fun, and although your replacing it, the engines can go on and on!
L14MNP
05-07-09, 08:20 PM
Cool mate. Rev 3 engine FTW.
Lee H
05-07-09, 08:31 PM
Cool mate. Rev 3 engine FTW.

Ideally want a ST205 lump so I can use a chargecooler. Want it to be stealthy with no silly scoops on the boot lid for a intercooler.
Rick Draper
05-07-09, 08:59 PM
I thought your red nova was bad, then you bought this! lol
Lee H
05-07-09, 09:20 PM
I thought your red nova was bad, then you bought this! lol

All red Nova's are bad........
Graeme
05-07-09, 09:24 PM
I'll agree with that lol
Welshy
05-07-09, 09:30 PM
back wheel drive... Nice :)
dj_wudgey
05-07-09, 11:23 PM
im not too keen on mr2's but mk1's are the nicest!!
AlexW
05-07-09, 11:29 PM
:D Heard about this before. Amazed to see that the number plate support bits still intact and not rusted away lol

Blue bit around the radio?

Looks good tho.
Lee H
05-07-09, 11:35 PM
Well spotted.

It had a blue interior when I got it and thats the only bit that was missing from the replacement interior I bought, just haven't got round to painting it to sort of match.
AlexW
06-07-09, 10:58 AM
Thought it might have, Dont blame ya for changing from blue tho, gash!

Does the roof leak? lol
Lee H
06-07-09, 11:12 AM
Thought it might have, Dont blame ya for changing from blue tho, gash!

Does the roof leak? lol

Oh yes. Usually sat on a plastic bag after a heavy shower and then it pours in on corners as well. Really need to have a look at it!
AlexW
06-07-09, 12:47 PM
lol Get the offset bits for the pins from the roofs, Cant remember the name lol

Made one hell of a differance on all the ones ive known.
matt_vaughan
06-07-09, 12:59 PM
Always thought about slamming the complete rear end of one of these in a Nova, the track width is about the same IIRC, couple CM out.
Steve
06-07-09, 01:00 PM
Cool project, mk1 mr2s rock!
Lee H
06-07-09, 01:39 PM
lol Get the offset bits for the pins from the roofs, Cant remember the name lol

Made one hell of a differance on all the ones ive known.

I know what you mean, someone had fitted one of them but then left the other 3 standard so will get some of those. Lifted door striker up slightly yesterday so door sits higher when closed and that seems to have helped too!
AlexW
06-07-09, 02:06 PM
lol V6 it lol
Lee H
06-07-09, 02:39 PM
lol V6 it lol

Turbo is much faster and can make much more power.
AlexW
06-07-09, 02:48 PM
Very true, cant beat the torque of a v6 though imo lol