Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20

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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The RED Sw20

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Swampy wrote:I like what you're doing, reminds me of a Japanese guy I used to follow on Instagram. His was matte baby blue lots of negative camber 10" wide wheels and no bumper on rear.
If its the car im thinking of, its still going strong on instagram lol, looking as rat rod as ever
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thorns wrote:Nice work on the side vent mod, always like the look without the central splitter in there.
Yeah same (obviously :lol: ) It looks a lot more modern, sporty I think aye.
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Jabeo wrote:If its the car im thinking of, its still going strong on instagram lol, looking as rat rod as ever
I'd be keen to see it if you can post a pic?
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Mr-Paulio wrote:
Jabeo wrote:If its the car im thinking of, its still going strong on instagram lol, looking as rat rod as ever
I'd be keen to see it if you can post a pic?
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The RED Sw20

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It's looking very Mad Max
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Swampy wrote:It's looking very Mad Max
The black one above is not mine. Another I found. But I do like it.... Might borrow some styling cues, watch this space :wink:
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So I played around a bit more with the paint scheme.
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And some ghosted details....
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My son even left his hand print on the bumper
My son even left his hand print on the bumper
It's quite crazy when it gets wet the red stands out alot more. Its like a change colour car! :lol:
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20

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Looks like it was just dug up from a swamp. Is that the look your after?
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Benckj wrote:Looks like it was just dug up from a swamp. Is that the look your after?
Yup, pretty much! :lol:
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So since the ADub won't be ready for Toyota Fest by a long shot.... (this year) Thought I'd just take the SW and park it up, see what interest it gets.
Therefore tidied a few things up in preparation....
More rust accents on the engine.
Bit of a clean.
Added some camber and flush to the rear wheels (for the stance kids)
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I daresay this will attract a LOT of attention at Toyota Fest. I would even say you should do up some sort of story/info board for it, otherwise you'll be getting asked the same questions all day!!
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85AW20v wrote:I daresay this will attract a LOT of attention at Toyota Fest. I would even say you should do up some sort of story/info board for it, otherwise you'll be getting asked the same questions all day!!
Really?.... Intresting idea. I'll give it some thought. Thanks.
I don't really mind talking to people though. And will probably be off most of the day doing the same to other people! :lol:
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Yep. That's the reason why you need the story board!! :D
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A few last minute additions in preparation for Toyota Fest tomorrow! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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