MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (Dudeman)

Wed, 14 May 2014 23:45:34 GMT

track_mr2
You are trying to build something that crosses over into both from what I gather of everything you have written (and removed) to basically build what you see as "the ultimate MR2". That in itself is hard to understand as the question WHY???
I like its faults and I love driving them however you want an a MR2, then want to change everything about it from the way it looks, to its engine, gearbox, interior, basically everything about the whole car, spending massive amounts of dollars but WHY????
So in all seriousness I'm trying to understand why????

Because he's young, dumb and full of non mortgage and family related expenses and responsibilities?

Everyone has big dreams and possibly silly ideas at times, could you imagine robk, mandalay, glenn or b24 trying to explain what they wanted to do/have done and money spent on their obsessions to a nissan driver? Would not compute.

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (Knightrous)

Wed, 14 May 2014 16:08:10 GMT

Build what you want!
You will either achieve what you want and enjoy the car or you will spend a lot of money and be disappointed.

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (Eric)

Wed, 14 May 2014 15:47:52 GMT

Just buy a lotus.

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (track_mr2)

Wed, 14 May 2014 15:02:16 GMT

LOL actually I'll correct that, if you do spend $40k on the car, you will win the .......
MR2 Trackday Challenge in January 2015.
But I mean in a race series and club events with other makes.

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (track_mr2)

Wed, 14 May 2014 14:52:40 GMT

I think your build is very hard for people to understand that have built cars themselves because usually people either try to build a street car or a track car. You are trying to build something that crosses over into both from what I gather of everything you have written (and removed) to basically build what you see as "the ultimate MR2". That in itself is hard to understand as the question WHY??? will keep coming up to almost everyone.
Here's the thing I can see why people like the MR2 but it is by no means the best car on the road especially in comparison to newer euro spec cars etc....however I like many people on here really like MR2's (SW20's and AW's) and I have an expensive daily drive that is better then the MR2 in everyway but I still like the MR2. I like its faults and I love driving them however you want an a MR2, then want to change everything about it from the way it looks, to its engine, gearbox, interior, basically everything about the whole car, spending massive amounts of dollars but WHY???? when you can just buy a better car that is more closer to what you are after? Ultimately you can't get 16k even for your car currently even after you spend 20,30,40k on it you still probably would struggle to get 16k for it.....So in all seriousness I'm trying to understand why???? It's not a dedicated track car your trying to win a championship or events with and its ultimately not going to be a fantastic street car.

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (B24)

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:44:55 GMT

Buzzer,
No one can doubt your enthusiasm but I hope you realise the actual budget for your project? If you have no timeframe or 20k sitting idle ready to go, its all good.
From what I know, the 2ZZ is a good little engine but to produce decent boosted power but is a very sensitive package where many guys with big budgets have experienced numerous failures. These engines must be prepared perfectly and tuned so, or you will break it.
Just focus on a tight chassis, excellent suspension, braking package. Go to some trackdays, driver training to see exactly where your skill levels are as this can save your life and put the idea of mad power a few years down the track once you have completely mastered chassis control.
Yes its a shameless plug, but come along to the MR2 Trackday Challenge in January 2015. At least you will meet up with 25+ MR2 owners and drivers in a environment where you can drive hard, watch and learn everything about driver control. It would be the best thing you can do. There are at least 6 circuit cars there with different spec's to see what you can do and what direction you could follow. Same goes for all the standard, mild and wild tuned road registered cars.

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (Buzza1995)

Wed, 14 May 2014 02:06:55 GMT

I was looking to buy a new MR2 shell and sell my current car for the extra cash to build a mr2 with a blown motor but theres too many cheap skates so that plan has changed I have since drawn up all the designs for the new body and have had a meeting with a fibreglass company who is going to make the body panels and have decided to go with a 2zz forged motor with forced induction due to the 15% performance rule when doing a swap!

The car is now running with a new engine and performance exhaust!
https://www.facebook.com/...;l=2538680044491206833

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (MIDN1T3)

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:49:13 GMT

Eric
Buzza, just saw the car was for sale on car sales. What happened to your super dooper 2gr project. Was lookjng forward to seeing 1 million hp

Lol. Don't forget hydrogen powered, F1 valve train systems running 20000 rpm because cams and valves are "outdated".
Facepalm.

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (Eric)

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:27:48 GMT

Buzza, just saw the car was for sale on car sales. What happened to your super dooper 2gr project. Was lookjng forward to seeing 1 million hp

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (Road and Track)

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 08:54:57 GMT

buzza, cant deal with all these questions here. call me if you want info.

I have made a kit of brackets and custom headers already. they available to purchase

no idea who chopped up that subframe pictured above, but its a bit radical. stupid really. only very slight changes are needed. it would never get thru any serious engineering assessment

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (Buzza1995)

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 22:07:59 GMT

Hey woodsport how much does a 2gr conversion cost not including labour just parts?

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (aussiespyder)

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:58:51 GMT

I guess best advice we can share is knock them cats out!
http://www.midshiprunabou...k3/precat-information/

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (AmeR)

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:16:17 GMT

aussiespyderBut it's only the 00-02 Spyders with the precat issues!

As I understand it, it isn't restricted to just the earlier Spyders.
Seems to be well discussed on other forums though if more information is required.

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (maj)

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:01:02 GMT

Alright egg on my face then regarding how precats shouldn't get sucked back in. I hope we've both learnt a lesson.

In the name of emissions though by scavenging exhaust gases back in, that's nasty and would definitely explain it.

Re: MR2 Spyder Ultimate Build (Buzza1995)

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 11:53:49 GMT

That's the way I bought it they fit because of the wide body kit !
It grips so well in the dry so I wouldn't trade them.just yet through the hills the rear really holds even when I'm pushing the tires hard!
I think it was the past driver that drove it like an auto that killed the clutch foot at friction point at the lights etc