Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
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Swampy
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
It must get a lot of confused looks haha
In the shed: 91 MR2 G-Limited, 95 Subaru Impreza WRX
In the front of the shed: 95 Corolla
In the driveway: 00 Subaru Legacy Lancaster
In the rear view: 87 Honda Prelude, 94 Nissan Serena, 04 Swift
~ 4 Runs ~
In the front of the shed: 95 Corolla
In the driveway: 00 Subaru Legacy Lancaster
In the rear view: 87 Honda Prelude, 94 Nissan Serena, 04 Swift
~ 4 Runs ~
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
Like these ones??Swampy wrote:It must get a lot of confused looks haha
Positive or negative, it did get a lot of attention!
Plus photographers pages I've seen so far have 1 or 2 pictures of each car. Then like 7 of mine!
Not bad for a low budget NA SW
'89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!) 
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
A few more pics I've collected since the event from various photographers and groups etc.
Likey likey
Likey likey
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'89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!)
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
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'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
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ClanFever
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
Looking very good, please keep us updated on how you progress with it
Ex-President & Wellington Area Coordinator & Lower North MR2 Leader
Current: 1992 Toyota MR2 G-Limited with Gen 4 3S-GTE + CT20B (APEXED), 2005 Toyota IST, 2008 Toyota Vanguard - 2GR!
Past: 1990 Toyota MR2 G-Limited, "Semi Parts Car" 1991 Toyota MR2 G-Limited, '91 G-Limited, '89 G-Limited, '91 NZ New MR2, '91 G-Limited, '91 GT (Parts Car), '99 Altezza 3SGE, '98 Altezza 1GFE, '88 Corolla, '96 Curren, '94 Ceres Corolla, '94 Levin, '90 Hiace Super Custom 4x4, '91 Mirage, '93 MX-6 J-Spec, '91 Familia, '91 Galant, '90 Navara, '96 Commodore, '94 Pajero, '89 Lancer, '93 Pajero, '92 Pajero, '89 Mirage, '92 Terrano, '87 Familia, '03 Colt, '91 Pajero, '91 Pajero, '97 Carib, '96 Carina, '02 Turbo Forester
Current: 1992 Toyota MR2 G-Limited with Gen 4 3S-GTE + CT20B (APEXED), 2005 Toyota IST, 2008 Toyota Vanguard - 2GR!
Past: 1990 Toyota MR2 G-Limited, "Semi Parts Car" 1991 Toyota MR2 G-Limited, '91 G-Limited, '89 G-Limited, '91 NZ New MR2, '91 G-Limited, '91 GT (Parts Car), '99 Altezza 3SGE, '98 Altezza 1GFE, '88 Corolla, '96 Curren, '94 Ceres Corolla, '94 Levin, '90 Hiace Super Custom 4x4, '91 Mirage, '93 MX-6 J-Spec, '91 Familia, '91 Galant, '90 Navara, '96 Commodore, '94 Pajero, '89 Lancer, '93 Pajero, '92 Pajero, '89 Mirage, '92 Terrano, '87 Familia, '03 Colt, '91 Pajero, '91 Pajero, '97 Carib, '96 Carina, '02 Turbo Forester
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
I got one of these scoop thingies.... (Cheap Chinese, doesn't fit too well)
I know some people think they are tacky, but that goes with my look! Plus when its cheap and I can paint to match my self
Plus when its cheap and I can paint to match my self '89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!)
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
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'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
BLACKRAT update!
'89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!)
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
And a BLACKRAT update is due soon also. Teaser again for now....
- Shiney :)
'89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!)
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
While the #1 child is on the hoist the #2 gets some... TLC?
Again life is getting busy so this is just a teaser. If you want more detail etc just ask...
So I got a new "rusty" steering wheel. Jacked the engine lid up, not so much for cooling just because it looks better. Tacky bumper installed (goes with the theme I feel ) Along with tacky drift style bumper quick releases. (Actually practical here because I knock the bumper on everything it's so low. And these are basicly the only things holding it on. So it can move a bit without ripping off! ) And what else? Oh, a rusty "HYBRID" badge. Because it burns petrol and oil!!
Again life is getting busy so this is just a teaser. If you want more detail etc just ask...
) Along with tacky drift style bumper quick releases. (Actually practical here because I knock the bumper on everything it's so low. And these are basicly the only things holding it on. So it can move a bit without ripping off! ) And what else? Oh, a rusty "HYBRID" badge. Because it burns petrol and oil!! - Attachments
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'89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!)
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
Got me some budget sideskirts to match the new bumper.
And made a ratrod coolant overflow bottle
Oh, plus this...
'89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!)
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
Gotta have a rusty coat hanger aerial!
And new seats fitted on (slightly modified) stock adjustable rails.
Next task is a crazy custom exhaust and modified rear bumper. But that may have to wait cause I really need to stop wasting time on this junk....
and get the V6 Turbo ADub finished!! (Damn distractions)
'89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!)
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
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THR4SHER007
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
Looking good.
If you don't mind me asking, I was looking at getting some of those bucket seats.
How comfortable are they?
And
How did you "slightly" modify them to fit the stock rails, is it still WOF able?
If you don't mind me asking, I was looking at getting some of those bucket seats.
How comfortable are they?
And
How did you "slightly" modify them to fit the stock rails, is it still WOF able?
Current:
1991 MR2 G-Limited Manual Hard top
1998 Camry Gracia
Previous:
2004 Toyota Crown Majesta
2018 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
2008 Toyota Blade Master G
2018 Yamaha YZF R3
1994 Celica ST202 Manual
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1991 MR2 G-Limited Manual Hard top
1998 Camry Gracia
Previous:
2004 Toyota Crown Majesta
2018 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
2008 Toyota Blade Master G
2018 Yamaha YZF R3
1994 Celica ST202 Manual
Follow my Instagram @: https://www.instagram.com/logansunnex/
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
I actually only drove it for the first time today. Seats are comfy yes. As far as bucket seats go they probably have too much cushioning? Compared to others. They do sit a bit higher so if you struggle to fit in your car perhaps best not to. I still have room above my head, but noticed my windscreen visor is now a bit low and in the way.THR4SHER007 wrote:Looking good.
If you don't mind me asking, I was looking at getting some of those bucket seats.
How comfortable are they?
And
How did you "slightly" modify them to fit the stock rails, is it still WOF able?
Also if you have a missus with a big diff she may not fit? It's snug for me. I would say they are small - medium?
Warrentable? No. You need a cert for new seats. I'm not spending that kind of money on this build. So will just take them out and fit the factory seats twice a year. Would my modified rails pass a cert? Possibly? My last set for my AW did. Unfortunately in my excitement I didn't take pictures of them fully welded, drilled or painted. Sorry.. But tacked pictures below. Basicly you can grind and punch out all the rivets for the seat brackets except the seat belt bracket (which I just trimmed and shaped to only be just what I needed) the bolt holes under the seat almost perfectly line up with the old rivet holes. I just slotted a couple. I used Allen bolts from the top slide rail into the seat which do not foul and the slides still work well. Then you can bolt the outerside straight in the car. And the inner side is about 25mm off the bolt holes in the chassis. So I welded on some plate to space them out and drilled new holes. It sounds simple. But at times I had wished I just paid the extra for after market mounts haha!
'89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!)
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
And I tell a lie. I can't stop tinkering!
My "rEaL" Bride material arrived today (from China, ssh) So had to modify my door cards to tie up the interior.
Still needs a clean, sorry....
AW gets the treatment next though for sure!!
I have Fuel and Oil filters and lines to run as well as intercooler pipes to fab. It's just been on the hoist for so long it's hard to get motivated on that car sometimes
My "rEaL" Bride material arrived today (from China, ssh) So had to modify my door cards to tie up the interior.
AW gets the treatment next though for sure!!
I have Fuel and Oil filters and lines to run as well as intercooler pipes to fab. It's just been on the hoist for so long it's hard to get motivated on that car sometimes
'89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!)
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
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ClanFever
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
I admit, I am loving this build a hell of a lot.... keep it up
Ex-President & Wellington Area Coordinator & Lower North MR2 Leader
Current: 1992 Toyota MR2 G-Limited with Gen 4 3S-GTE + CT20B (APEXED), 2005 Toyota IST, 2008 Toyota Vanguard - 2GR!
Past: 1990 Toyota MR2 G-Limited, "Semi Parts Car" 1991 Toyota MR2 G-Limited, '91 G-Limited, '89 G-Limited, '91 NZ New MR2, '91 G-Limited, '91 GT (Parts Car), '99 Altezza 3SGE, '98 Altezza 1GFE, '88 Corolla, '96 Curren, '94 Ceres Corolla, '94 Levin, '90 Hiace Super Custom 4x4, '91 Mirage, '93 MX-6 J-Spec, '91 Familia, '91 Galant, '90 Navara, '96 Commodore, '94 Pajero, '89 Lancer, '93 Pajero, '92 Pajero, '89 Mirage, '92 Terrano, '87 Familia, '03 Colt, '91 Pajero, '91 Pajero, '97 Carib, '96 Carina, '02 Turbo Forester
Current: 1992 Toyota MR2 G-Limited with Gen 4 3S-GTE + CT20B (APEXED), 2005 Toyota IST, 2008 Toyota Vanguard - 2GR!
Past: 1990 Toyota MR2 G-Limited, "Semi Parts Car" 1991 Toyota MR2 G-Limited, '91 G-Limited, '89 G-Limited, '91 NZ New MR2, '91 G-Limited, '91 GT (Parts Car), '99 Altezza 3SGE, '98 Altezza 1GFE, '88 Corolla, '96 Curren, '94 Ceres Corolla, '94 Levin, '90 Hiace Super Custom 4x4, '91 Mirage, '93 MX-6 J-Spec, '91 Familia, '91 Galant, '90 Navara, '96 Commodore, '94 Pajero, '89 Lancer, '93 Pajero, '92 Pajero, '89 Mirage, '92 Terrano, '87 Familia, '03 Colt, '91 Pajero, '91 Pajero, '97 Carib, '96 Carina, '02 Turbo Forester
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Mr-Paulio
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Re: Another MR2... Another project. The "BLACKRAT" Sw20
Well unfortunately fate had to intervene to force me to tinker on the AW instead. In the form of starter motor fault and possible head gasket? Further investigation required. But no time soon for this junka!
So no up dates for a bit.
It's now been shifted to the garage so I can actually use the hoist for the AW without this dead duck being in the way. To my wife's disgust!!
So no up dates for a bit.
'89 AW11 V6 Turbo (350BHP & 380Ft/lbs!)
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator
'86 AW11 20V (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo "BlackRat" #RatRodStyle (Sold)
'91 SW20 Turbo (Sold)
South Auckland Area Coordinator