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rexer200
18-04-2013, 11:53
Just texted Paul
Paul Woods
18-04-2013, 12:56
I sold it last weekend chaps, I just didn't know how to tell you lot, I had to face reality I was not going to finish it.
Please don't hate me for selling, I need to slim my projects down to just one car so it had to go.
Sorry.
You twat...I am looking for a economical daily driver as well, you could have said you were selling.
I see from the PH advert car is currently in the process of being painted...that old chestnut :rolleyes:
:yelrotflmao::yelrotflmao::yelrotflmao:
racerADS
18-04-2013, 13:07
I sold it last weekend chaps, I just didn't know how to tell you lot, I had to face reality I was not going to finish it.
Please don't hate me for selling, I need to slim my projects down to just one car so it had to go.
Sorry.
That explains why you are putting a 2gr in your red mk1. You are a busy man Paul, takes a lot to realise what can be achieved in the time you have available. You will still have the best mk1 there is.
snowtigger
18-04-2013, 13:31
I think Paul has too many projects and toys and can't drive or ride them all, plus if you have 2 300bhp+ mk1 mr2 when are you going to drive them both at the same time?
I bet he will shed some light as to why but my money's on time and energy, you can't build cars for customers and wait several years to be in a mk1 yourself plus he's proved you can do it and no ones fitted a 2gr into a mk1 yet so he's proving that can be done lol.
We have all been in the same boat mate don't worry your self get the 2gr installed and enjoy some summer hooning in your iMaculate red v6, I'm still fooking jealous you twat but hey I'll get over it hahaha.
If I had the dosh I would buy the v8 fit an rs 4 and supercharge it or twin turbo but I'm mental and need constant medication.
Deadly_Smell
18-04-2013, 13:35
At least it's been kept as a complete car at the moment, and will stand as testament to your skills.
Lets hope it's seen on the road or race track soon
Please don't hate me for selling
Sorry.
We just hate you anyway, you ok mate?
Paul Woods
18-04-2013, 14:30
Wondering if I did the right thing now ...
I'm wondering how much of a turn they're planning to make on it if it is indeed being painted.
Wan aff, as we like to say.
pistol pete
18-04-2013, 15:05
You done the right thing Paul If you haven't got the time to finish it
And you red one is gonna be a beast
And at least you can say you done it!!'
snowtigger
18-04-2013, 15:51
Wondering if I did the right thing now ...
No mate you have a 2gr mk1 to finish then go and enjoy it, I had a few projects before the mr2 came along and I quickly realised you have to concentrate on one thing only not several as your throwing money at them all and none of them were getting finished (put all your eggs into one basket as my granny says) I know the pain of parting with a long term project my triumph vittesse has to go and the rover v8, but needs must when the devil drives.
I have to find the money for these koni shocks lol.
Wondering if I did the right thing now ...
What the football team you support or sell the car? You made a decision mate, it's done now. You have a cracking mk1, focus on that get it finished. As Tiggs says enjoy it, instead of having your head in an engine bay all the time. Hell we know it can't have been an easy decision but when were you going to get the time to finish it.
you did the right thing for you mate, but you should have said it was being sold so somebody on here might have had a punt for it instead of somebody wanting a quick turnaround and a substantial profit but hey.
would have loved to see it finished and on the road just to see what a monster it was but who know where she'll go now.
at least you have space and time to finish your spanky red mk1 now without worrying about neglecting the v8 project.
Wondering if I did the right thing now ...
Ya cunt! I would have bitten your arm off if I had known it was for sale!
Paul Woods
18-04-2013, 19:30
I'm sorry folks, I made an on the spot decision, I have been under a lot of pressure to try and finish the car but have had absolutely no time to devote to it, it was getting me down watching it deteriorate with so many customers cars to do and people always asking when it was going to be finished. My thinking was I could devote what time I do have into the red one which is a much more achieveable goal for JAE. I'm tired of always working on them and never getting a chance to enjoy them at shows like everyone else does, I've built hundreds of customers cars and I would just like one finished show worthy car for myself, even if it doesn't get driven much, just to be able to have something to drive to meets/shows etc would be like a lottery win for me right now. I only built it to prove it could be done, after a lot of people (not here) said it was impossible, if i'm honest I kind of lost my mojo with it after I drove it and had proved the point, it was never going to be a car you could use on the road with any degree of comfort. It still needed a lot of work, and time I just couldn't give it, I had £10k in that car, a hell of a lot just to prove a point! And hundreds of man hours just to get it to that point. In short I just had enough trying to find time to commit to it, an offer was made and I accepted, I still don't know if I made the right choice, and in hindsight I should have offered it here first, so for that I apologise.
Sorry paul, I'm sure it was a tough decision but I guess the right one!
I reached a point a while back where i just realised that I was going to have to put tons of time and money into a project car, only to end up with something that would be massively compromised if I ever did get it finished. Broke it, sold the bits, and bought something just as fast but 1/10th of the hassle-factor. (600bhp Mk3 Supra to a Fisher Fury if you're interested!) Your red car will be all the MR2 you'll ever need - if you really need a V8 in your life get a classic RWD Celica and put a 1UZ in it! :D
racerADS
18-04-2013, 20:46
Naa, put the V8 in the Porsche as your daily driver :thumbup:
I can't actually believe you apologised Paul. That was your project and you got further than anyone here could have done. You not only proved a point but ran a business whilst doing it.
I take my hat off to you mate but it's already been said, work on the red 2GR, get it on the road for JAE, enjoy driving it and get pissed with us lot knowing that you've achieved something special.
It's people like you that push the boundaries of engineering so far that it is forced to advance for the benefit of EVERYONE.
Well done that man!!! :praise2:
I'm sorry folks, I made an on the spot decision, I have been under a lot of pressure to try and finish the car but have had absolutely no time to devote to it, it was getting me down watching it deteriorate with so many customers cars to do and people always asking when it was going to be finished. My thinking was I could devote what time I do have into the red one which is a much more achieveable goal for JAE. I'm tired of always working on them and never getting a chance to enjoy them at shows like everyone else does, I've built hundreds of customers cars and I would just like one finished show worthy car for myself, even if it doesn't get driven much, just to be able to have something to drive to meets/shows etc would be like a lottery win for me right now. I only built it to prove it could be done, after a lot of people (not here) said it was impossible, if i'm honest I kind of lost my mojo with it after I drove it and had proved the point, it was never going to be a car you could use on the road with any degree of comfort. It still needed a lot of work, and time I just couldn't give it, I had £10k in that car, a hell of a lot just to prove a point! And hundreds of man hours just to get it to that point. In short I just had enough trying to find time to commit to it, an offer was made and I accepted, I still don't know if I made the right choice, and in hindsight I should have offered it here first, so for that I apologise.
most of us have been to the point of despair, i have (as you all know). i for one will be over the chuffing moon to see you at jae with a mk1!!!!!!!! and a corker at that..
it wasnt meant to be, will probably be broken though i hope not. mainly sorry for you bud, all that work to just see someone try to turn a profit...pisses me off.
cdwood2010
18-04-2013, 22:43
I know it's on a different scale, but I had to sell off a couple of projects a while back.
It just gets to the point where you get a bit daunted so you need to clear down.
Look forwards not backwards.
Now you can focus on one project so we can all give you stick about that instead!!!
:)
C.
jevansio
19-04-2013, 07:02
I think I may have missed something here, that patchy Mki had a V8 engine in it???? I thought you'd just spent 2 years fitting wide arches and a couple of layers of primer :p. I suppose I'll still come down, but I think Dave & Geoff are my best friends now
I think I may have missed something here, that patchy Mki had a V8 engine in it???? I thought you'd just spent 2 years fitting wide arches and a couple of layers of primer :p. I suppose I'll still come down, but I think Dave & Geoff are my best friends now
You've got two friends more than Paula mate.
well i cant say i'm disapointed as i was wondering what that thing would be like (a handful), but its a brave man who can realise what he can actualy do with his resources and more importantly whats the most effective thing he wants to do. after all i'm just a bloody spectator, its YOUR money time & energy and the hundreds of customers cars do all the proving and bragging so now get a good un for yerself.
there was loads of things i was enthused about doing with mine, luckily the treasury hasnt been forthcoming and now i realise i like what ive got, it will do for now!
rexer200
09-06-2013, 04:59
Now with white paint
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/motorsport/race-cars/tin-tops/toyota-mr2-mk1--4-2-v8-6-speed--woodsport/1282344
The Space Shuttle 'Displacement'
Paul Woods
09-06-2013, 15:22
LOL, don't like the rear wing, apart from that it's wierd seeing it in paint.
boondougal
09-06-2013, 18:26
the rear wing is a travesty... looks tasty in the white though.
Paul Woods
09-06-2013, 18:48
Looks like a Star Wars Storm Trooper.
It would have looked so much nicer in the quicksilver and black theme.
jevansio
10-06-2013, 07:10
I'm going to stick my neck out here and say I quite like it, would like to see it in the flesh, Pauls bodywork looks ace now it's got paint on, I think if Paul had made the rear wing in that rs200 style it would have been executed better though
The rear wing is actually agroup B Opel Manta 400 rear wing/spoiler that has been raised by moulding an extention onto the bottom to raise it so that it 'fits' the Mr2 boot.
Thought he might have cleaned the engine bay up abit.
Now if they gave it the Marlboro Red Toyota stickers...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/06/118.jpg
Thought he might have cleaned the engine bay up abit.I agree Phil. The Mini Tommy just dug up had a cleaner one.
Is it just me who is Actually considering buying this.... it looks awesome in paint! Shame it isn't road legal?
racerADS
11-06-2013, 07:58
I would certainly consider putting some money towards it just to keep it in the club. It has to be the ultimate TB poster car.
I would certainly consider putting some money towards it just to keep it in the club. It has to be the ultimate TB poster car.
maybe we could have done that before it doubled in price! :smiliesign:
might go have a nose around it, its the nearest woodsport product to me.
Would it ever BE road legal?
Paul Woods
12-06-2013, 18:26
I built it to be road legal so there is no reason why not.
I'm guessing it probably needs an IVA test and an MOT?
Can't post in "as seen on eBay" for some reason so have put link here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-MR2-MK1-4-2-V8-RACE-RALLY-SPRINT-/111185824784?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19e3310c10
cdwood2010
02-11-2013, 14:48
Moved and ooer!
We seem to be seeing a lot of that car since it left The Dark Lords clutches.....
C.
Paul Woods
02-11-2013, 15:53
Really old news now.
Really old news noooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww wwwwwwww.
I've got some up to date football scores if you want them?
cdwood2010
02-11-2013, 21:18
Really old news now.
Bah humbug.
Paul Woods
02-11-2013, 21:52
Stop press, the V8 mk1 is for sale , sick of hearing it..... I know!!!
I'm a bit behind the times, not been on for a while!
cdwood2010
03-11-2013, 11:31
Don't mind The Dark Lord. He has these awkward moments sometimes....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ulOkEdBTKw
boondougal
03-11-2013, 13:48
Stop press, the V8 mk1 is for sale , sick of hearing it..... I know!!!
Sounds a bit like the lonely guy who sees a pic of his ex under the heading.... hidden talents, girls who discover deepthroat!
Stop press, the V8 mk1 is for sale , sick of hearing it..... I know!!!
What are you going to do with your 1.5 son?
You all may or may not have seen this - but certainly took me by surprise on my lunch break today!
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=28878
Hell it must've been up fifteen times now.
But this time mr. Harris has spotted it, so it's a celeb!
Paul Woods
19-11-2013, 14:17
I think my fucking heads about to go supernova.... tired of it now, it'll probably be in the "and finally" part of the ten o'clock news next.
cdwood2010
19-11-2013, 18:22
Oooooh. Who a gumpy grump grumps!
Give your big mate chris a huge hug!
:)
Edit: And holy fuck! Its made the daily PH email!
widebodystarlet
19-11-2013, 18:57
You know if you buy it back, it won't randomly pop up for sale when you least expect it :p
Well I heard on good authority today that the druids have put in for planning permission to erect some stone things at a place called Stonehenge. Time of the month Paula?
Paul Woods
19-11-2013, 19:39
I don't care if it's Sky news leading story, I am sick to death of people telling me the car is for sale..... I fucking know!!!!
It stopped being my car the day I sold it.
Mr2karl_tbar
19-11-2013, 20:01
I think someone's suffering from a bit I jealousy.
Paul if you want I will buy it and post back but by bit
Paul Woods
19-11-2013, 20:05
Me jealous? No not at all, I should be proud of the attention it's getting and fame plastered all over PH..... but for me selling the car has been nothing but people every week telling me the car is for sale, like it's headline news.... which for them it is, but I'm totally sick of hearing about it.
Blending this thread with all of the others now.
Mr2karl_tbar
19-11-2013, 20:16
Yeah I know dude just pulling the other one ;) agrees you shouldn't be proud you should be tugging you small pork sausage every night at that accomplishment (or donning those wellies and getting sheep ;) ) but I can't imagine how annoying it gets mate.
I don't care if it's Sky news leading story, I am sick to death of people telling me the car is for sale..... I fucking know!!!!
It stopped being my car the day I sold it.
So have you sold it then?
Tommytank
20-11-2013, 07:34
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/11/2.png
"I should buy a V8 MK1..."
well if you dont have a second cup Tommy and you are real quick there might just be one (still) available .....
whats the record for most pages in a thread on here anyway?
snowtigger
20-11-2013, 10:59
Is there a v8 mk1 for sale?
gavsdavs
20-11-2013, 12:26
Is there a v8 mk1 for sale?
Didn't Paul do one ? He may be interested.....?
Paul Woods
20-11-2013, 13:10
You guys are hilarious....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/11/138.jpg
dgh938peg
20-11-2013, 21:10
Bollocks! It's all bullocks… You struggled to get a 2gr in a mk1 until you did yours Paul … a mk1 V8 MUST be impossible!
Paul Woods
21-11-2013, 07:35
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/11/140.jpg
cdwood2010
21-11-2013, 07:41
Yeah, Carols fun bags are looking pretty good.
Oh and nice car.
:)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/11/140.jpg
What's that, Liverpool in carling cup final after city thriller? News to me.
snowtigger
21-11-2013, 08:42
A double dip recession and some nice jugs, oh and who's is the storm trooper mobile?
Mr2karl_tbar
21-11-2013, 11:21
Blimey is that the headline? Didnt know there was a mk1 v8. Who built it?
Mr2karl_tbar
21-11-2013, 12:11
The only time I heard that name was last time there rumours in the church.....
Mr2karl_tbar
21-11-2013, 12:28
It's illegal in 51 states to discuss what I heard he had done
snowtigger
21-11-2013, 12:43
Was there sheep involved? Paul loves sheep and the smell of melting tarmac must be an age thing.
And you've got to spend £30 first Phillis before you save a £5, I can't believe its only 45p for some toilet paper.
Mr2karl_tbar
21-11-2013, 12:47
My solicitor has just advised me that I don't discuss this matter further....
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1535236#1535236
Paul Woods
21-11-2013, 16:43
I hate you Ollie.
Look what I just found, don't know what to say I'm lost for words. When did you sell it Paula and how did we not know about it?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/mr2/toyota-mr2-mk1--4-2-v8-6-speed--woodsport/1282341
cdwood2010
01-12-2013, 22:35
News to me.
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