Advice on complete system for Toyota MR2...

[MR2 33]

Sweet man! Can't wait to see the install come together.

And yes... Toyota FTMFW!

My Camry wagon has 378,000mi ans still kickin.

Dream car in a 97Supra T-top. Oooo man.

Oooo ya that Supra would be sick..! Gotta luv the T-Tops too...!

Wow dood...378k...you gotta luv Toyotas. If you take care of the engine they last you a lifetime. Unfortunately the previous owner didn't take care of the engine in my MR2. It was totally trashed. It's pretty simple...oil and fluids and that's half the battle.

Anyway...totally excited to get my car back from my mechanic friend and all the stereo gear so I can start the build. This is my lil' dream car. =) I've always liked them and it feel good I managed to find another clean one. I hope I will never have to sell it and have it parked in a nice garage if I decide to not drive it much. Luv the mid engine concept.

Man your getting me pumped...lol. I haven't been this excited since the last car I dumped a bunch of $ into...it's unfortunately been awhile...!

Thx for the replies and encouragement it's appreciated...other just shake their heads when I talk about all the stuff I'm doing to my car...so it's nice to find others that get it...! =)

[MR2 33]

Well basically everything has arrived for my system! I also have wheels and pro drop kit ready to install. Now I just need my engine swap to be done. Hopefully there are no issues. It was supposed to be done today(Friday)but it's taking a bit longer than my mechanic buddy thought. Oh well it's looking really good. The block is painted in Red, some other parts in black(I've been too busy to get over to see it in person-just going off of the sms pics I've been getting along the way). It's lookin' like it's coming along well though.

I'm getting a lil' anxious now. I might have to wait till next week or weekend to start on the car stereo build(who am I kidding...the moment I get my ride back and in my garage I will begin installing something, anything, well probably the HU for starters...hmm or maybe the sub...ok a wire run would probably be the best place to start...decision, decisions...?! =).

I'll most likely get the drop done this weekend if the car is running. That needs to happen before the(staggered fit)wheels go on in case we need to test fit some various tires. I ordered some hella skinny ones...but I might wanna go with a bit more meat on the rear with all the engine weight...hmm what to do...?!

So stay tuned..!

[Angelboy863 21]

This is getting exciting for me lol. Have fun with your system man. Best of luck to ya!

[MR2 33]

This is getting exciting for me lol. Have fun with your system man. Best of luck to ya!

Tell me about it...lol. Ya I went and checked out my ride. The engine swap is coming along well but still lots to do. It also needs a brake job so I probably won't have it back till next week sometime. Meantime my buddy pulled out the rear struts so I can refill them with my new Koni Yellow shocks I bought for my MR2. So things are coming along slowly but surely. Even my rims came in early on Thursday but I can't put them on till the car is a driver again.

This is forcing me to be patient...not easy when your room is filled with new gear ready to install...!

Thanks for the reply man..!

[swagger_wagon468 53]

I have a video of a mr2 I passed the other day. Ill post it up for ya. Its soooooo clean.

[MR2 33]

I have a video of a mr2 I passed the other day. Ill post it up for ya. Its soooooo clean.

Sick...Can't wait to see it..!

[The enD 467]

Since you are going to be making a new build log thread(?) here is the red beast.

I won't post pictures of the crash damage to make your day sad. lol

[sefugi 166]

Big for Toyota!!

[MR2 33]

Since you are going to be making a new build log thread(?) here is the red beast.

I won't post pictures of the crash damage to make your day sad. lol

Very Nice Looking MR2...what a shame you had to let it go...and it got crashed too...!

oh and yes once I get started on the actual build I'll start a new thread with my build log...thx man..!

[swagger_wagon468 53]

Click for beautiful beast vid.

http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/swagger_wagon468/2011-03-30_16-16-39_449.mp4

Edit: fixed

[MR2 33]

Click for beautiful beast vid.

http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/swagger_wagon468/2011-03-30_16-16-39_449.mp4

Edit: fixed

Hot Dayum...! Niz Share..!

[MR2 33]

Unfortunately it looks like the build is delayed yet again. I just left mechanic and he has found more issues(parts)need to be fixed. No one carries any parts for this car so it's dealer only, gets brought in from Cali and won't be here till Friday!

I'm really having to be patient. It's not easy staring at all this cool stereo gear chillin' in my room. Oh well...he said he is hoping to have it running by Friday. He will then keep it another few days to be sure there are no other issues. So now ETA to get my ride now is probably early next week. If by chance I get it say Sunday I will first wash it, then clean the inside, then begin the build.

Ok so that's it for now...hopefully better new by end of week!

[The enD 467]

He will then keep it another few days to be sure there are no other issues.

He is probably lying to you and driving it around town, enjoy the nice ride without you knowing.

j/k

[Ohjay 116]

He's out joyriding it.

[reelfish92 54]

I love MR2s there was an orange one on craigslist months ago. It had custom body kit and rims on it really slick looking cars. Good luck with the build! :-)

[MR2 33]

He will then keep it another few days to be sure there are no other issues.

He is probably lying to you and driving it around town, enjoy the nice ride without you knowing.

j/k

Its ok as long as he doesn't wreck it...! =)

[MR2 33]

He's out joyriding it.

Hahaha...that would be good though...cause I had the suspension out of the car last night...so that would mean he's almost done...! I really can't wait...it's all that is on my mind...!

[MR2 33]

I love MR2s there was an orange one on craigslist months ago. It had custom body kit and rims on it really slick looking cars. Good luck with the build! :-)

Yes MR2s are pretty sweet..! I had one years ago and had to sell it...what a shame...it's ok....this one will be way sicker by far...!

Can't wait to share the build and some pictures of the progress...

Thx 4 d comments guys...! It's really hard to be patient...but I'm trying really hard to be...!

[MR2 33]

Man getting painfully close to done I think. My buddy called me today and was revin' the engine...! Goin' over tomorrow to check it out and help out with suspension. Looks like this weekend is build time....!

[CrownVic 15]

Why not put the sub and enclosure under the hood?

[MR2 33]

Why not put the sub and enclosure under the hood?

It has pretty limited space with the spare tire. Also that is where the amp board will go. So I decided to put it behind the passengers seat.

[MR2 33]

So I guess when you have a 20 year old car your going to find a number of things that need to be replaced! That is the case with mine. My mechanic almost daily finds something he needs a new part for. So again waiting for more parts from Cali. Still should have it done by weeks end he says. I can hardly wait...!!!

[MR2 33]

Unfortunately build is delayed due to mechanical issues. The engine is in but needs more work. I don't think I'll get it back till early next week. =(

Oh well I did get the rims put on, got a new 50 series Flowmaster muffler installed, Koni Yellows, and Eibach Sportline Springs...also replaced some support bars that were all rusty in the rear.

Hopefully it will be mechanically sound soon so I can get my build started! I have to keep reminding myself this is a 20 year old car and it's going to take some tlc to get it back to where it use to be.

Thanks for your input and interest guys..!

[MR2 33]

Ok Guys...build finally begins...just got car out of the shop after two months. Engine Swap complete..!

Check it out here:

My link

[sefugi 166]

Ok Guys...build finally begins...just got car out of the shop after two months. Engine Swap complete..!

Check it out here:

My link

Great to see you getting started!!!