Rowan's yellow SW

[Sn1tzr]

2013 for me was a year of big changes, the major one being that i moved to Wellington to go to university. This meant a huge change of lifestyle, managed to transfer my job and cut down to part time but the lack of disposable income meant changes had to be made. I hung on as long as i could (too long in hindsight) to my pride and joy - my BMW 328CI Schnitzer tune.

She was thirsty and maintenance was a nightmare, but i loved it.

I had wanted an Mr2 for as long as i can remember, and when I got a good price for the BMW on trademe started looking at 6-7k worth of low k's turbos. However not ever finding quite what i was looking for. One day i was browsing autotrader when i came across an mr2 G-lim for $1500 with only one low res picture and the worst written listing ever. The car was in Christchurch so i had a friend take a look for me and did a bit of negotiating and $1000 later i had an mr2 and barely run in at 266tho kms. Parents lived in christchurch so have been down with them over xmas to pick it up and do a little bit of work on it


First drive. Doesn't cruise like a Bimmer but damn can it go round a corner.

Almost immediately did a oil, coolant and thermostat change. Knew nothing of the cars history so needed to know what i was working with.


First thing was to loose those wheels and put some nice wide, forged Nissan GTR rims on it

Inspired by the wikipedia mr2 ofcourse



Test fitting new rims


The brakes were awful so got some new rotors, pads and fluid and gave the calipers a good clean up. These brembo pads are awesome btw, give them a**holes and never felt fade and always sharp


New suspension bushings and shiney new sway bar link ends


Had a bit of an oil leak somewhere, thought it was the rocker cover. That fixed about 75% of the leak but still burns a little, will do the sump gask next oil change.


When i got it it looked like it hadn't been washed in over a year....
Dont be fooled by my photography - the paint is really quite faded and peeling in places


So impressed with how well it keeps up (or outruns ) my mates cars.






So yep, thats my mr2 story. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys, on runs and whatnot.

Also keen for suggestions on mods and whatnot.

[TVIS]

Hey man, hope to see your MR out on the roads in Wellington. If you see a random waving at you/flashing lights its probably one of us. I'd be keen to have a gander over your car sometime in a future run too

[Sn1tzr]

Hey man, hope to see your MR out on the roads in Wellington. If you see a random waving at you/flashing lights its probably one of us. I'd be keen to have a gander over your car sometime in a future run too

Sounds great! I look forward to it

[Benckj]

Welcome to the world of 2's. Looks like you already have a hnle on the basics and have invested in some good rubber. Too many new owners learn the hard way by going backwards through corners.

[Sn1tzr]

Welcome to the world of 2's. Looks like you already have a hnle on the basics and have invested in some good rubber. Too many new owners learn the hard way by going backwards through corners.

Thanks, even though i'm running 225's on the rear it still feels pretty slippery in the wet (reasonably easy to control though). Going to need new tires for next wof so will see if i can find something with a bit more grip.

[Benckj]

There are a couple of good tyre threads on this forum which evaluate options. Most owners end up getting larger wheels (17") so it will open up selection. Toyo's are often a good choice. Make sure you keep the staggered set-up with at least 20mm difference between front & rear. Depending on wheel offset can generally fit 235 in rear with 215 up front.

[Sn1tzr]

Hey guys, just an update on my sw!

Unfortunately in april it was taken out by a courier van. The courier van was determined at fault and after a lot of messing around his insurance have decided to write off my mr2.


Its not actually tooooo badly damaged, and its got some great parts on it. Insurance have offered me the "wreck" for $500. Just wondering.... if i took that offer would anyone be interested in some of my parts? Has R32 GTR 16X8s and honda S2K seats on mr2 rails.

Alternatively, anyone want to make a better offer than $500 for an mr2 AIWI no wof no reg. Currently in Levin.

Heres some pics



Message me here or text/call 021633717

Cheers all!!

Rowan.

[Benckj]

Sorry to hear about the accident and vehicle write off. I'd say you would easily make the $500 back on seats + wheels but all depends on your circumstances and cost of shipping parts. I'd certainly look at them if you were a bit closer.

[Wayne]

mine ... will call you later

[Sn1tzr]

Hey guys,

Really sorry i wasnt able to save anything until insurance made an offer i couldn't refuse on writing off the car. If anyones interested will be auctioned at manheim Palmy North by the guy who hit me insurance company.

http://www.manheim.co.nz/damaged-vehicl ... rchResults" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The "wreck" was valued at $500 but selling as auction.