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Paul Woods
23-04-2008, 18:36
Next up is Earls mk2 v6,formerly a tubby this one,but we are going NA running gear as its the preferred drivetrain of the v6 conniseur these days :rofl:
Anyhow we have started stripping and fettling his v6 engine,this one is the lowest mileage v6 we have ever had,how does 55k on the clock grab you? its no different to the higher mileage ones we have used in the past but we didnt believe camrys still came with as low a mileage as this.Just dont all start asking for 55k engines please! :hand:
Here is the engine block stripped...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/239.jpg
and the cam covers cleaned/primed and awaiting paint...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/240.jpg
This going yellow to match the car?
Paul Woods
23-04-2008, 18:40
more of a jinja theme i think.
Jinja's good :D Only 55k, that's got to be a rarity. :P
Your turn finally comes Earl!
55k? Impressive!
loadswine
23-04-2008, 22:52
That's apriceless feeling when your build starts Earl, drink it up mate, this looks like another corker in the making!
Howlin_Mad
23-04-2008, 22:55
Great to see your build starting Earl, can't wait for mine now!!!!
This'll be a corker i reckon!
Kieren
can't wait for mine now!!!!
Snap :jump:
Nice one Earl!
Probably spend most your time on the webcam thingy seeing how things are going! I was like a kid when I saw the plumes of steam coming from the exhaust pipes for the first time :)
55K miles on a V6...... crikey it's only just been run in lol
Congratulations Earl! Enjoy the build!
Poohbear
24-04-2008, 21:54
Looking good Earl...will be watching the progress of this build with interest.
Bob
Holy crap! I didn't even notice my own build thread!!!! lol
The car's not even with Paul yet until this Sunday, and I already have my own thread. Brilliant stuff.
55k!!!!!!! How the hell did you find that one Paul? I've been scouring the ads for a decent low mileage engine for months now, and have only come across 90k+ milers.
Top stuff buddy. Thanks a million. :thumbsup:
As for colours... I really liked the look of Jinja's motor against the yellow of the bodywork, so I'm going for a similar theme. Red cam covers and small ancillery parts, Silver intake plenum, Black top cover, Black engine block, Silver gearbox (as is the norm). It's not going to get as much treatment as some at the moment, as my dad passed away recently, leaving me with some quite horrific bills, so just the basics for now, but I'll definately be looking to have the heads ported etc & supercharge it in the near future.
Thaks for the support guys,
EarL.
Tim Higgott
25-04-2008, 09:37
Many congrats on the start of your build Earl.
55k!!!!!!!!!!! :believe: WOW!!
You lucky git Earl. lol!
snowtigger
25-04-2008, 14:49
Sorry to hear about your dad and your bills beleive me it will all work out in the end.
on a brighter note that sounds like a good coulor combo on the engine , ithink I'm going to go for a mild build to start and wild when funds allow depends if I can find some c26t turbos cheap or a second hand rotrex.
Paul Woods
25-04-2008, 18:49
an update,heres what a 55k camry v6 looks like....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/248.jpg
not a lot different from a 150k one really!
bits n pieces painted.... remember the woods cam shows red as orange!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/249.jpg
cam covers and top cover....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/250.jpg
partially assembled engine....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/251.jpg
top cover placed on just for effect....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/252.jpg
This looks very orange, very Dutch haha. I like it.
Paul Woods
25-04-2008, 18:59
its red i tell you! red!!! damn this camera! it will meet with the benchvice one day.
Ooooh, I just did a dribble...
...you sure that's red Paul? lol
Ooooh, I just did a dribble...
...you sure that's red Paul? lol
Dribblings good :blabla:
I'd say, yes it's red, if in a slightly orangy way :D
FFS, am having a look at that camera 2moro, remember and bring it in Woodsy.
superchargedsam
25-04-2008, 22:34
working on a saturday ya fecking keen aint ya olie!
Well aye, but only cos Woodsy said he'll have a look at me leaky bits and give me a day off lol
Woodsy said he'll have a look at me leaky bits
Oooo, err, missus :P
Paul Woods
26-04-2008, 09:19
mk1 water pump that is,not olies nob.
All set to meet Paul at Woodsport at 5pm tomorrow to drop the car off. Better give it a wash I think... lol
See ya tomorrow Paul. :thumbsup:
After all that i'd to have a look at me own leaky bits. Water poomp is fooked, now on the hunt for a new one.
Marksman
27-04-2008, 00:08
After all that i'd to have a look at me own leaky bits. Water poomp is fooked, now on the hunt for a new one.
There must be one in Woodsport somewhere. Have you tried in that big wooden box that was delivered?
O.S.
Aye, if it doesn't fit, just hack the fuck out of it with a grinder till it does? lol
There's a coupla second hand ones but not sure if it's worth it.
New ones seem to be abot £40 plus delivery from Camskill mind you. Cheaper from the states but dunno how long that'd take.
Feck it, i'll use a spare one for now and if it goes tits up again, you can come fix it for me Owen. :thumbsup:
Paul Woods
27-04-2008, 14:30
olivia ...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-MR2-MK1-WATER-PUMP_W0QQitemZ380020964371QQihZ025QQcategoryZ10428 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
TheGasMan
27-04-2008, 14:48
Jinja's good :D Only 55k, that's got to be a rarity. :P
My Mk1 only has 55k on it :thumbsup:
Good shout boss, ta.
Bad crack having to call Paul boss, shithead is suffice mate.
black_mk1
27-04-2008, 19:33
Olber, If you want a 4age water pump, I can send you mine.
It did 3k miles and I fitted it new, I removed it before scrapping the engine.
Yours FOC and I have a parcel (mk2 gbox mount) heading to Paul's so can send it together tomorrow?
Mate, that would be awesome.
Thank you muchly.
At least let me re-imburse you for the postage.
black_mk1
27-04-2008, 20:35
Mate, that would be awesome.
Thank you muchly.
At least let me re-imburse you for the postage.
No probs honestly, I don't have a 4age anymore:)
I have just repacked the parcel and the missus will post it up tomorrow - should be with you during the week.
Paul said he will have the engine mount for £10 so that will cover postage easily.
Oh, :hijack: alert :)
Absolute gentleman, cheers chief :thumbsup:
Well, the drive from Treharris in South Wales to Durham was an eventful one. My missus and I left at around 9.45am, heading North. By 2.15 we were making good ground and were well on schedule to arrive in Durham at around 4pm, but as Paul would not be able to get there until 5pm, we decided to stop off for a bite to eat.
We pushed on shortly after and progressed as far as Leeds, but roadworks delayed us for around 1/2 an hour. We pushed on a little more, but were then faced with a rolling nuclear arms protest! After grinding our way past that lot, we slowed to nearly a halt when some silly beggar decided to roll thier 4x4 down the bank, instead of driving nicely on the road like the rest of us.
It was really nice to meet Paul, who kindly showed me around the workshop, and also showed me my stunning motor, that Anth has been working on.
For those of you that are waiting for your conversion to begin, believe me... the wait is worth it. The pictures in these builds simply do not do justice to the level of detail and workmanship Paul and his team turn out. I was completely blown away by the work that had gone into my engine. The paintwork on it is better than that on my car!!! lol
Roll on driving time now...
Once again, many thanks to Mr Woods, who was kind enough to drop my wife and I to the hotel we were staying in near the airport. Really nice to meet you mate.
See you soon,
EarL.
Paul Woods
28-04-2008, 18:33
you're very welcome mate,nice to meet you both too... and to finally confirm you have a red engine not orange :)
Paul Woods
28-04-2008, 18:51
today pretty much saw the completion of the v6 engine,it just needs a clutch and gearbox attaching and its good to go....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/294.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/295.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/296.jpg
superchargedsam
28-04-2008, 18:54
pretty!
It's a proper nice balance of red,silver n black.
Will look great in the yellow bay.
superchargedsam
28-04-2008, 19:03
pics of yellow car would be nice!
It's a nice one too, remember playing with it in photoshop a while.
Really like the yellow with the grey wheels.
pics of yellow car would be nice!
Just in case nobody believes the car is actually there...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/301.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/302.jpg
Shugs MkI.5 in front of it.
:thumbsup:
And Phil's Rexus, and the Pikey's shogun :)
Ahh... the Shogun. My missus commented after Paul had kindly dropped us to the airport that it "smelled a little".
I laughed and asked her what of. "Dead bodies" she said. lol
I immediately had this idea of Paul driving the Shogun around with a coffin in the back. Woodsport Funeral Services anyone...? lol
...and before anyone asks, I didn't fart!
Paul does stink, naturally.
As I recall there was a rotting corpse in there at JAE.;)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/105.jpg
:hidesbehi
Paul Woods
29-04-2008, 18:06
ah yes the old shogun stinks ok,my son puked up in it a few weeks back and ive been trying to get the stench out ever since,quality vehicle lol
Earl i do like your car. I wanna do the same style but with the green Mk2.
Like the dark wheels on the standard bod. Schweet.
Had a look at the engine the other day mate the photo's don't do it justice. Your gonna be well happy with it mate.
Thanks guys. :thumbsup:
Yeah I was totally blown away with what the guys have done Phil. Really looking forward to picking it up now.
I was let down today on the exhaust I was going to get, but managed to pick up a genuine Pheonix Power departure II instead. lol
Now this is really going to snarl!
ah yes the old shogun stinks ok,my son puked up in it a few weeks back
Awwww, like faither, like son. lol
superchargedsam
29-04-2008, 20:07
lmfao@olie! how true fella, how true!
Anyone got a job for Ollie? :P
Well am shite at making tea, i fear my days may be numbered anyways. lol
Well, I was let down on the Pheonix Power system, but the new exhaust is now winging it's way to Woodsport.
Here's a couple of pics...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/303.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/304.jpg
It's a Fujitsubo Legalis R. Quite a restrained system on a Tubby, so should be just right on a V6. :thumbsup:
Nice, I have exactly the same backbox (only not as shiney) cluttering up my hallway. Be interesting to hear how it sounds, and see how Paul grafts it onto the V6. :thumbsup:
snowtigger
30-04-2008, 18:42
loving the shiny zorst u lucky bugger will look and sound awesome when finished.
paul kid puke is nothing try rotten fish down an air vent that will teach the bitch to go off with my best mate, or an old bottle of orange juice thats been under the seat for months then explodes showering the interior with rotten fruit juice.
Paul Woods
30-04-2008, 19:33
today earls engine bay got gutted....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/305.jpg
and the old turbo engine on the floor....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/306.jpg
Heres his new NA gearbox cleaned and painted...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/307.jpg
Heatshields refurbed.....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/308.jpg
And the old sports clutch and flywheel,we will be reusing the pressure plate on the v6...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/04/309.jpg
http://1.2.3.11/bmi/img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/paddy1970/woodsport2/earlsemptybay.jpg
lol Were you drinking today boss?
Paul Woods
30-04-2008, 19:47
anth took that one when i knocked his ass out lol oops i forgot he reads this....
mart1975
30-04-2008, 20:04
thats a mighty big orb in your garage paul 8O :hidesbehi
Paul Woods
01-05-2008, 07:32
yeah what the hell is that?
mart1975
01-05-2008, 09:10
one of the swap spirits :shrug:
splintermcinnes
01-05-2008, 11:20
ya see, even the gods come down to admire the handmanship of the gods in woodsport!!!:thumbsup:
Ps: Paul you have PM!!
Paul Woods
01-05-2008, 18:40
today engine got bolted to gearbox and it all got installed... you know how this goes by now!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/1.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/2.jpg
and as is becoming customary now on our builds we have also cleaned and painted the subframe....still got suspension arms to do.
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/3.jpg
WOW Paul, that looks stunning...
...I'm utterly gobsmacked mate! :eek2:
Sweet work Paul.
Earl, bet you're drooling :D
Too right, only problem is now, I have to work the next couple of weekends, and Paul has said it'll be more or less finished by next weekend, which is driving me nuts! I want to drive it soooo bad, but I can't, and probably won't be able to until nearly the end of the month...!!
AAAARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!! <:(
Marksman
03-05-2008, 17:56
I could fly up north and drive it back if you like :hidesbehi
Owen.
Nice try Mr O, but wild horses wouldn't stop me picking that motor up mate.
...anyway, I thought you didn't like MkII's :whistle:
superchargedsam
03-05-2008, 23:51
"MAY" have to go to newcastle in a van to pick something up in a few weeks time if it helps ;) Only a mabe at the mo but if ya needed a lift might well pop by woodsports on route!
Thanks for the offer Sam, but the missus can't wait to have a drive. We'll be flying up again, but this time early morning, and making a day of driving back.
EarL
Enjoy 1st gear with that box... haha. I predict many a tire fire in your future ;)
Let's hope so... :twisted:
^^^ Trust me, if a 2.2L 5SFE can do it, the 3VZ will lay waste to it. With those ratios, you should be able to take off from a stop sign in 2nd gear without lugging the engine too badly.. heh.
Marksman
04-05-2008, 21:25
Sounds like fun to me :thumbsup: Is the USA still enforcing stop signs? I thought they were considering treating drivers as adults and letting them make their own mind up as to whether stopping was required. Then again this was a few years ago so maybe it was just a rumour. Damn.
Owen.
Stop signs are still used here, Mr Zunderfunken.
Araf
Sounds like fun to me :thumbsup: Is the USA still enforcing stop signs? I thought they were considering treating drivers as adults and letting them make their own mind up as to whether stopping was required. Then again this was a few years ago so maybe it was just a rumour. Damn.
Owen.
Heavens no! Government knows best, I'm afraid.
Paul Woods
05-05-2008, 06:44
conor for some strange reason when you said "government" i started hearing laurel and hardy theme music :)
^^ haha.. I always pictured myself as having more of a Benny Hill theme, though! ;)
Paul Woods
07-05-2008, 18:25
Its alive! fired up after a few teething issues with a dodgy earth on the coilpack,still got the exhaust to sort out but its all mostly done now,sorry about the crap pic!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/78.jpg
adding your name to the swap register now earl :thumbsup:
I keep drooling every time I see another one completed :)
Am I alone in this? :P
sorry about the crap pic!
don't you mean ALL of them? :P
Paul Woods
07-05-2008, 18:34
listen to david bailey there....
dont worry frisp its quite normal mate.
Hello! I'm David Bailey
Aye, there he is :P
Looking schweet... you must be made up earl.... how does it sound?
Paul Woods
07-05-2008, 19:29
farkin loud! theres no exhaust on it lol
farkin loud! theres no exhaust on it lol
Doh rotflmao
I think Anth reckons the alarm sounds good, he was playing with it all day yesterday lol
Oh my god that looks absolutely awesome! Superb job again Paul & Anth. Can't flaimin wait to drive it now.
Woooo-Hoooooo!!!! lol
If Anth want's to rip that f*cking alarm off, he's more than welcome. It's a pain in the arse! All it seems to do is drain the friggin battery!
Oh my god that looks absolutely awesone! Superb job again Paul & Anth.
Get that framed, Anth will be so happy lol
Hi all, I just got back from Woodsport today to drop my 2 off for the conversion. Earl, I saw your car in there and it looks stunning. The engine looks brand new, better even with the level of detail. Mine is next in line and I cannot wait!
:driving:
Paul Woods
11-05-2008, 08:41
welcome to TB dan :thumbsup:
Cheers Paul! Love the webcam by the way, great idea.
Welcome aboard Dan mate. Thanks for the kind words, but all they've done is make me a little more frustrated as I can't pic the car up until the end of the month. lol
You won't be disapointed mate. As you've seen, the level of workmanship is totally astounding.
EarL.
Yeah I didnt realise the whole engine was detailed like that. I was well impressed and can not wait till mine is done. Its a good job Im my own boss cos Im going to be glued to this forum and the webcam for the next few weeks haha.
Just been looking on the webcam... totally forgot that Woodsport had one! lol
Look what I spied...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/127.jpg
Can't wait to get it back now. :driving:
That looks a bit tidy, you sure it's Woodsport? lol
That's been photoshopped for a fiver off the bill
jimgreen
12-05-2008, 22:01
huh, I always thought woodsport operated out of a shed.
Looks mint. Like something out of american chopper or something. Where's the fat dude with the beard?
superchargedsam
12-05-2008, 22:27
johnny aint got no beard i dont think lol! :hidesbehi
snowtigger
12-05-2008, 23:31
that aint woodsport that was taken in a parrelelll para fickin different universe the fat beardie one is in the office and where is the angle grinder/welder sparks flying every where.
looks like anth has had a tidy up.
huh, I always thought woodsport operated out of a shed.
Looks mint. Like something out of american chopper or something. Where's the fat dude with the beard?
I'm not fat, i'm just big boned :sad:
Paul Woods
15-05-2008, 19:09
the exhaust finally arrived so i got it fitted...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/148.jpg
and also tacked together the new Y pipe design.....
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/149.jpg
it will be removed and seam welded tomorrow so we will get to find out what it sounds like
That looks great Paul. Think I'll whip that black guard off when it comes home to expose the polished loveliness of the back box.
Can't wait to hear what it sounds like... :driving:
splintermcinnes
15-05-2008, 20:28
if you ask nicely im sure paul can do it for you!!! he took mine off for me!:thumbsup:
Howlin_Mad
15-05-2008, 21:54
Looking great Earl - can't wait to see it at some shows this year pal!
Awesome work Paul et al.
Kieren
Paul Woods
16-05-2008, 07:01
consider it whipped off,earl contact me before 1pm today if you dont want your rear valence on the garage floor,otherwise i will chop it off (and post it to you in little pieces unless you comply,capiche?)..... lol that sounded like a ransom demand
Chop away buddy. Chop away! :thumbsup:
It's a Fujitsubo Legallis R Mr Garbe. Nice and quiet on a tubby, so should be just right on a V6. :thumbsup:
That the same as Ug-Lee has on his?
It'll be louder on a V6 than a tubby as no turbo to restrict the noise, i really liked Lee's though, nice and rorrty.
Paul Woods
16-05-2008, 18:22
the rear valence is no more.... oh and it sounds great on that exhaust mate :thumbsup:
Have I missed something recently? Has Ollie relocated to the North East?
Is he now employed as Paul Wood's chief wiring advidor? lol
Paul Woods
16-05-2008, 19:03
yep hes moved to durham and currently employed at woodsport learning his trade at engine swappage :thumbsup:
black_mk1
16-05-2008, 19:17
Is he wiring up Earls v6 ?
:hidesbehi
Paul Woods
16-05-2008, 19:17
yes but hes stuck on the last 4 wires....
Fair play to the fella getting stuck in!
Bet his 'auld yin' is lovin the garage spacelol
What garage space? He's still got the fricken V6!
MRDrift2
17-05-2008, 16:53
Earl it was worth the wait fella!!! :thumbsup:
Your gonna love it buddy!!.. ;)
i picked mine up today (this morning) and i was stunned.. i saw your car there too mate, and its looking awsome! :)
I was well frickin chuffed with the performance...i took it quite steady as paul suggested until it proper settles in...but OMG, a brief touch of the throttle and its fires up amazingly!!
im over the moon with the outcome, especially the exhaust note, which paul said it was a lil on the loud side for woodsports usual tastes... but for me, it was PERFECT!! (i drove about 300 miles...without any need for my cd/dvd/tv screen.. i had to turn it off to revel in the exotic car sounds!
Im not gonna look to replace my exhaust tbh.. the noise has this exotic car tinny kinda sound to it you'd expect from a ferrari or something.. and at 30-40 mph just cruising about towns...the sound makes you feel like your driving around in a ferrari f50!! lol
no jokes aside..i made it from woodsport to the petrol station just across the road before i had a group of middle aged northern guys, crowd round the car and come chat to me about the car, telling me how nice it was and how amazing it sounded...and they asked if i was selling too!! lol.
i was like...sorry guys, i only just had this done..and when i opened up the engine bay, the reaction was pure brilliant!!
Best bit was when i said..i had engine put in at an attempt to get a ferrari styled sound...and when requested to fire it up...it turned it over... blipped the throttle and it was agreed that "job done!!" :)
Thanks to the woodsport team!
Tom (aka a very happy bunny!! :thumbsup: )
gidonlamboo
17-05-2008, 18:46
Well mrdrift2.
Now i'm very curious what for sound the car makes. Can you post a film or something that we can enjoy the sound.
Excellent stuff buddy. Really looking forward to getting mine back now. I've missed it so damn much. lol
EarL.
MRDrift2
18-05-2008, 06:20
Chin up Earl.. the day will come soon! ;)
I love your car.. the yellow paintwork and them wheels are hot 2geva!!
Yeah i'll try and get a video up sometime... i got a busy week ahead of me..but i'll have a go guys!
I love your car.. the yellow paintwork and them wheels are hot 2geva!!!
Well it's funny you should dsay that, because I'm not too fussed on that look. I'm torn between doing them black with polished rims, or changing them for something in silver. Here's what it could look like with silver wheels, in the kind of design I'm fond of...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/200.jpg
What'ya think...?
Looks very clean like that mate.
What about a titanium colour?
Don't do it Earl, your car looks brammer as is.
snowtigger
18-05-2008, 13:05
bronze or iridium wheels would look mint on that.
Hmmm... bronze.... Never thought of that. I'll mock something up a little later.
Cheers guys. :thumbsup:
How's this? Just done it quickly, so the brakes are bronze too... :blush:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/202.jpg
EarL.
That does look nice...
What about something like these in titanium
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/203.jpg
They look great Johnny. Gimme the money and I'll buy them mate. lol
Ye they look great, the bronze ones, kinda look like the 5Zigen ones i'll have soon lol
Bronze clashes with the Yellow car.
Seriously Earl, leave as is, it's crackin i reckon.
I've decided to have the present wheels, which are Enkei RP-01's, refurbished, and repainted in black, but have the rims polished. I've never been a lover of all black wheels, and I think the polished rim will give the car a more balanced, classy look.
EarL.
Like the old Wolfrace Urban Chrome, or the BK Racing Hyperblack look?
Earl, your car works so well because it's yellow and black, thassit. It looks purposeful.
If you start adding spangly bits it'll detract from the look of it.
Next you'll be telling us you're gonna be buying a bodykit for it too.
It's well balanced and subtle, don't go spoiling it!
No one knows what's under the engine lid till it's lifted and you got a bit more colopur, keep it subtle and stealthy.
Earl, your car works so well because it's yellow and black, thassit. It looks purposeful.
If you start adding spangly bits it'll detract from the look of it.
Next you'll be telling us you're gonna be buying a bodykit for it too.
It's well balanced and subtle, don't go spoiling it!
No one knows what's under the engine lid till it's lifted and you got a bit more colopur, keep it subtle and stealthy.
Buy yourself a yellow Mk2 and some black wheels for it lol
Let the man do what he wants with it!! :)
I know what you mean Ollie, but I just don't like the all black rims. This is how it will look when it's finished. No body kit, just a couple of very subtle additions.
I've copied the wheels from my old car to give it the right look, and I have some really nice chrome V6 badged that I'll be putting in front of the door panels.
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/236.jpg
Hope everyone likes it. :thumbsup:
EarL.
That, my dear Welshman, does look sweet.
Wish I'd got a go in the Red Beast though!
Glad you like it J. I know I do.
Yeah, the Beast was a bit special. Dave Rowe took a real shine to it, and said on quite a few occasions that it had the potential to shock quite a few people.
That's in the past now though. Roll on picking up the Big Bird! lol
EarL.
Big Bird?
You're not going on the pull in Newcastle are you?
No way! lol
It's what the car has been nicknamed mate. :thumbsup:
I know what you mean Ollie, but I just don't like the all black rims. This is how it will look when it's finished. No body kit, just a couple of very subtle additions.
I've copied the wheels from my old car to give it the right look, and I have some really nice chrome V6 badged that I'll be putting in front of the door panels.
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/236.jpg
Hope everyone likes it. :thumbsup:
EarL.
Im liking that alot :thumbsup:
where did you get the v6 badge, looks the business?
I made it in Photoshop, but I do have ones to go on that are virtually identical. :thumbsup:
They look really good, im trying to find something similar, can I ask where you got them? It looks much better having them on the sides rather than on the back, more understated.
They look really good, im trying to find something similar, can I ask where you got them? It looks much better having them on the sides rather than on the back, more understated.
eBay mate. Here ya go. Plenty to choose from...
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=v6+badge
EarL.
I saw V6 3000 stickers to go where the "twin cam 16 turbo" bit is in front of the rear wheels on a turbo. Real subtle. Can't find them now though...
I want:
Quad Cam 24 Turbo
for mine :)
I want:
Quad Cam 24 Turbo
for mine :)
In toyota font like Howlin Mad (Kieran) has for his? Or did you have something else in mind?;)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/05/112.jpg
Any chance you can do that in 3.4ltr?
How do you get rid of the stock ones...? Are they just transfers? Will a good heating get them off?
...answers on a postcard. lol
Howlin_Mad
26-05-2008, 20:27
How do you get rid of the stock ones...? Are they just transfers? Will a good heating get them off?
...answers on a postcard. lol
800 Grit wet n dry - they are stubborn little blighters!!!
Then went over with 1500 wet n dry and finally a bit of G3 and a blast with a mop :thumbsup:
Kieren
Ok, I've changed my mind. Paul, take the motor back out and fit this one...
Click Here (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/07/05/hayabusa-v8-grows-up-28-liter-455bhp/)
:freak3:
...i wish. lol
V8's don't fit - but I'd love it if that one did.
Now, off to look at Radicals.
Ok, I've changed my mind. Paul, take the motor back out and fit this one...
Click Here (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/07/05/hayabusa-v8-grows-up-28-liter-455bhp/)
:freak3:
...i wish. lol
Oh i can't wait til' i win the lottery!
Ok, here goes...
My wife and I caught the 12.45 flight from Cardiff to Newcastle yesterday to pick the car up from Woodport. A very uneventful flight, and trainride to Durham. We then got a taxi to the business park where the Woodsport premesis is located where my car sat, waiting to go.
Paul and Ollie gave us a hearty greeting and I was shown to the car to see the engine and other work that had been done to it.
Now I've been in a fairly priveliged position in the past, to more or less have carte blache with a bank account to go as wild as I wanted, and as many of you have previously seen, the effect was pretty good, but.... I can honestly say, regardless of cost, I have never seen such a complete and stunning piece of work, as the job that Paul, Anth and Ollie have done to my car. The level of workmanship that has gone into this coversion is beyond belief. When Paul lifted the engine cover for the first time, it truly took my breath away.
We talked for a few minutes, and Paul went over what I should be doing over the next day or so in terms of what to look for, and how to treat the newly installed engine. Finally, I could hold it in no longer. "I have to hear it Paul. Do you mind if I start it up...?"
With a turn of the key, the motor fired up. The tailpipes burbling merrily. Paul reached into the bay after the engine had warmed a little and twisted the throttle linkage...
...Oh my god. lol
I've heard some amazing engine sounds in my time, that have come from some stunning machinery, but I think I'd be hard pushed to think of one that sounds anywhere near as good as this. I simply can't have asked for anything better.
Here's what you get for your money gentlemen...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/9.jpg
...I think you'll agree, it's worth every penny. :thumbsup:
And so the time came for us to wish the lads fairwell, and embark on the long drive home. The journey back to our village of Edwardsville in South Wales is more or less 350 miles, give or take a yard or two, and believe it or not, I was looking forward to every single mile.
We pulled out of the yard and headed for the petrol station to fill up. I checked my wallet, and found that I only had £40 on me, so I thought i'd put £30 worth in and see how it went. The other tenner went on snacks for the journey.
The gauge read a couple of marks past half way, and going on what I'd read, and been told about the V6's economy, my wife and I were expecting to pull in to another service station around a hundred miles or so down the road. Not so... we were still on a quarter of a tank after 170 miles!!! Believe it or not, we did the whole journey using just under 3/4 of a tank of fuel! I've still got over quarter of a tank to use for work! I'm utterly stunned. We worked it out to have returned somwhere around 35 mpg for the whole trip! My wife's 1.4 Clio would have used more fuel! :icon_eek:
The other obvious plus point of this conversion, is the different level of performance the V6 gives to the MR2, and what a huge difference the motor makes to the driving experience. To say it transforms the car would be understatement of the millenium. Where previously, the power had to be wound on during the way into a roundabout to spool the turbo, the six can be feathered on the way in, and it's responsiveness and huge torque curve spits the car out the other side with a fabulous wag of the car's tail, as the rear tyres light up under the strain. It makes every corner a delight. ...and as for gears... who needs them! Overtaking is a complete breeze. Just plant your foot, let the sound of that wonderful V6 overture wash over you, and sail past as many cars as you like, all in the blink of an eye.
In all my years of MR2 ownership, I have never enjoyed a driving my car so much. :thumbsup:
Huge thanks go to Paul, Anth and Ollie for all your hard work. You've made an old man, very young. lol
EarL.
I think he's happy with it ... lol
Great to hear, squire :thumbsup:
Superb write up EarL! :thumbsup:
Absolutely amazing, can't wait to get my done, and it's soon!!!
Kudos to Woodsport once again :thumbsup:
Wow, I love reading the drive home reports. Cant wait to pick mine up. 35 mrg is bloody amazing, were you doing motorway speeds and what were your revs like?
Lovely engine by the way, you must be chuffed!
For the first 200 or so miles, I kept it to around 70/75 mph which is around 3000ish rpm. After that I crept it up to around 85 and cruised at that.
You won't regret it mate. It turns the MR2 from a decent sports car, into a real 2 seater muscle car! lol
EarL.
Is that on the Turbo box dude? If it is, they're slightly longer gearing, which means the revs will be that little bit lower - which is always nice for better economy.
The poor N/A boys, who might enjoy a hint of better acceleration will certainly have to call to the pumps more often.
OohMatron
03-06-2008, 11:33
Is that on the Turbo box dude? If it is, they're slightly longer gearing, which means the revs will be that little bit lower - which is always nice for better economy.
The poor N/A boys, who might enjoy a hint of better acceleration will certainly have to call to the pumps more often.
And the problem there is.......:hand:
Better acceleration + Fuel Prices = Didn't build a V6 MR2 to watch the pennies :thumbsup:
Top write up there EarL, pretty much sums up my entire experience with the conversion.
And the problem there is.......:hand:
Better acceleration + Fuel Prices = Didn't build a V6 MR2 to watch the pennies :thumbsup:
Top write up there EarL, pretty much sums up my entire experience with the conversion.
Better acceleration + Fuel Prices = Didn't build a V6 MR2 to watch the pennies :thumbsup: = VERY TRUE.
I'm not one to talk about economy after all :driving:
Is that on the Turbo box dude? If it is, they're slightly longer gearing, which means the revs will be that little bit lower - which is always nice for better economy.
The poor N/A boys, who might enjoy a hint of better acceleration will certainly have to call to the pumps more often.
Sorry J, you're wrong mate. Mine is on an N/A box. ;)
Looks like I've got the best of both worlds. Might be something to do with the really low mileage on the block.
I've just gone out in it again, and I can honestly say, I'm staggered by the sheer grunt this thing has coming off roundabouts! It just makes me giggle like a flaimin school kid every time... lol
Roll on the SC!!! ;)
EarL
OohMatron
03-06-2008, 11:49
I still grin like the proverbial chesire cat every time I drive her nearly a year and a half later lol
Sorry J, you're wrong mate. Mine is on an N/A box. ;)
Looks like I've got the best of both worlds. Might be something to do with the really low mileage on the block.
I've just gone out in it again, and I can honestly say, I'm staggered by the sheer grunt this thing has coming off roundabouts! It just makes me giggle like a flaimin school kid every time... lol
Roll on the SC!!! ;)
EarL
That's even more incredible. Superb news for you there.
Torque is ace isn't it.
With them being quite high revving engines, is it ok to have them up over 5k for extended periods of time? I know everyone says they are bullet proof but Im always wary of reving up that high for very long. Someone set my mid at rest?lol and isnt the redline on the v6 6500rpm? cheers
6500rpm rev limit and fuel cut at 7100rpm.
Toyota deemed that the safest place for longevity.
Marksman
03-06-2008, 16:32
Nice write up Earl.
So for the doubting rabble on other more prestigious forums the million dollar question:-
"Is it really better than a stock rev 1 turbo then?"
Glad you like it,
Owen.
Ye good question?
Did you grin as much in the tubby?
Paul Woods
03-06-2008, 19:01
owen i think the question you need to be asking earl is "is it better than a rev3 turbo" cos thats what we pulled out :)
glad you are happy with it mate :thumbsup:
Good to meet you Mr Grey lol
Glad you like the converted brief too. Stories like that make me wanna drive mine, I know Lee's was fun for all minute or so i drove it.
How do you dind the acceleration compared to the tubby, more manageable?
Nice write up Earl.
So for the doubting rabble on other more prestigious forums the million dollar question:-
"Is it really better than a stock rev 1 turbo then?"
Glad you like it,
Owen.
Let the rabble argue Owen. It's definately as quick, if not a little quicker than a Rev 1 turbo. Furthermore, coming out of sharpish bends, it would destroy a Rev 1 turbo, and probably a Rev 3 too, for a few hundred yards.
It's simply awesone mate.
EarL out. lol
loadswine
03-06-2008, 20:19
I have the same sort of disdain shown by some of the Mk3 turbo owners towards my V6, they don't get it basically. Most Mk2 owners, ( with the exception of our members, who are better informed) wouldn't even acknowledge the Mk3's presence!
I have to say Earl, those fuel figures are superb, especially for the speeds.
I did get 30mpg out of mine once on the Italian Autostrada last month at 85+, but a lot of that might be as it was downhill for some of the way.
Howlin_Mad
03-06-2008, 20:53
Awesome write up Earl - great to see you are happy as i know you have had a rough time recently. :thumbsup:
Good to see my MPG might actually be better than my Auto N/A MR2 too! Wahey to that!
Engine looks fantastic Earl and hope the car gives you miles and smiles of entertainment!
Kieren
What a cracking write up mate, I had to read it twice! I'm over the moon your pleased with it, top draw job as usual. Congrates all round, I'm having a tin or two to celebrate:beer: :beer:
Great write up and (once again from Woodsplurt) a gorgeous engine bay. Will have to arrange to come and have a looksie in person if I may. In the meantime....enjoy :driving: .
Good to meet you Mr Grey lol
Glad you like the converted brief too. Stories like that make me wanna drive mine, I know Lee's was fun for all minute or so i drove it.
How do you dind the acceleration compared to the tubby, more manageable?
Huh! The cheek! lol
Nice to finaly meet you too Ollie mate. :thumbsup:
The accelleration is like chalk and cheese. The tubby is far more top-endy, especially the Rev 3. The earlier cars made power a little earlier, but they still suffered from lag in comparison to any N/A.
The V6 definately doesn't feel as fast at the top end. In fact it feels a little flat in comparison to the top end rush of the turbo, but that's not where the V6 excels. You do this conversion for two reasons. 1 - to be different & 2 - for the torque.
For me, it's absolutely perfect mate. :thumbsup:
EarL.
Good, glad it's ticked your boxes.
Am sure with the right ECU it'll wring every last ounce out of it and you'll get the all rounder boxes ticked too. :thumbsup:
brill write up earl had mine nearly a year now and i am still smiling every day as i use it 7 days a week and who cares about fuel consumption, its the pulling away power and the sound when you change up and down the gears, never driven a turbo, so carnt make an opinion on that. but v6 anytime and i would recommend the convertion to anybody
Well... would have been rude not to. lol
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/16.jpg
...and the crowning glory. :thumbsup:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/17.jpg
EarL out.
Wahey! Now an official Brutalier. :thumbsup:
Enjoy yourself matey.
Poohbear
04-06-2008, 23:26
Enjoy EarL I know I am....still don't have my sticker :sad:
Bob
Hi guys,
Just a little feedback for y'all.
I've been driving the car now for best part of a fortnight, and can honestly say, the thoughts of tubbies are now long gone. This is definately how Toyota should have built the car in the first place!
The instant power, the sound (and it would seem the economy too) are all hugely different to that of the turbo. Different, but in a good way.
I used to enjoy a quick blast in my old car, but I just simply don't want to get out of this one! It's totally addictive. A couple of mates have been completely converted by having been a passenger in it too. Paul, expect a couple more enquiries very soon. ;)
I pulled into a petrol station the other day behind my friends TVR (he needed fuel, not me), and a couple of guys in a stunning Silver MkI Golf GTI came over for a better look. The driver of the Golf commented that my MR2 actually sounded better than the Trevor! When I showed them the engine, they were gobsmacked! At first they thought the small chrome V6 badges I have on the car now were fake, but not after I'd popped the lid. lol
Suffice to say, I'm hugely happy with how the car has turned out. And have the utmost respect for the guys at Woodsport for turning out such a wonderful creation.
Thanks Paul, Anth & Ollie! :thumbsup:
Glen.
I think that's #1 recommendation I've read...
Good job, EarL. Nicely worded mate :thumbsup:
Paul Woods
10-06-2008, 18:12
makes the job worth getting up in the mornings for that does....
Hi guys,
Just a little feedback for y'all.
I've been driving the car now for best part of a fortnight, and can honestly say, the thoughts of tubbies are now long gone. This is definately how Toyota should have built the car in the first place!
The instant power, the sound (and it would seem the economy too) are all hugely different to that of the turbo. Different, but in a good way.
I used to enjoy a quick blast in my old car, but I just simply don't want to get out of this one! It's totally addictive. A couple of mates have been completely converted by having been a passenger in it too. Paul, expect a couple more enquiries very soon. ;)
I pulled into a petrol station the other day behind my friends TVR (he needed fuel, not me), and a couple of guys in a stunning Silver MkI Golf GTI came over for a better look. The driver of the Golf commented that my MR2 actually sounded better than the Trevor! When I showed them the engine, they were gobsmacked! At first they thought the small chrome V6 badges I have on the car now were fake, but not after I'd popped the lid. lol
Suffice to say, I'm hugely happy with how the car has turned out. And have the utmost respect for the guys at Woodsport for turning out such a wonderful creation.
Thanks Paul, Anth & Ollie! :thumbsup:
Glen.
Well chuffed for you m8, great feedback too. Can't wait for mine now, even if it is a sillycar :thumbsup:
Not too long to wait either :jump:
Really pleased you're enjoying it Earl! :) :)
I really should have done something on my thread about long term ownership, although I've still a lot of things to do on mine yet.
Can appreciate what you say about the top end, compared to the tubby it does feel a little flat, however below 80 around the twisty stuff on the west coast I have far more fun with the V6, cornering is much more fun using a throttle that is actually progressive!:thumbsup:
I posted a 14.5 on the 1/4 mile, compared to my rev2 turbo with boost increase did a 14.2. So the real world difference is negligible. It's certainly enough pace to entertain and the noise especially with the roof off is fantastic!!!
snowtigger
10-06-2008, 21:01
wot is the motorway overtake at 70 like my old sd1 was like a kick up the backside and would cruise at 100 all day long.
also mpg or should that be smiles to the gallon.
Really pleased you're enjoying it Earl! :) :)
I really should have done something on my thread about long term ownership, although I've still a lot of things to do on mine yet.
Can appreciate what you say about the top end, compared to the tubby it does feel a little flat, however below 80 around the twisty stuff on the west coast I have far more fun with the V6, cornering is much more fun using a throttle that is actually progressive!:thumbsup:
I posted a 14.5 on the 1/4 mile, compared to my rev2 turbo with boost increase did a 14.2. So the real world difference is negligible. It's certainly enough pace to entertain and the noise especially with the roof off is fantastic!!!
You need to quote the 1/4 mile time :D
Bit of an update...
Couple of days ago... went out to the car tyo go to work to find that some thieving scumbag had thought the car would look better without the boot spoiler, and had removed said item without the niceties of tools.
The result is a pair of dented rear wings where the areswipes have levered the spoiler up, using the wing as leverage, and a bent boot lid on both sides.
The spoiler mountings are still attached to the boot, and the lid itself is now bent way out of shape.
Lovely... :cry:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/215.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/216.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/217.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/218.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/219.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/220.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/221.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/222.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/223.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/224.jpg
All in hand with the Plod and insurance though. It'll be going to an approved bodyshop to be repaired, so it should be done properly enough.
I managed to partially straighten out the boot so it seals around the edges again now. Didn't want any rain getting in, and also plugged the spoiler mounting holes with grommets. It looks a little more presentable now...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/225.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/226.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/227.jpg
I'll be fitting a Rev 5 spoiler on it when its done. ;)
EarL.
Bastards! You should get yourself a proximity alarm, I used to have one on my 2 and it saved it from being vandalised outside my house a number of times! Maybe its time to go spoilerless? I do quite like the rev5 look though!
superchargedsam
27-07-2008, 23:13
earl will keep my out as often round your way!
Cheers guys.
Took the car for the estimate this morning. The garage said it's going to be hard to match up the colour as it's faded a bit over the years, but on the flip side, they're going to be fitting a brand new boot lid and repairing the rear wings.
Just got to wait for the insurance to cough up now...
EarL out.
Bastards!
Maybe they were purists from imoc, thought that all the FE engined cars should have no spoiler??
My GT4 got almost stolen on fri night, what a feckin mess they made of it :(
Howlin_Mad
28-07-2008, 20:06
That's proper shitty Earl >:[
Hope you get it sorted without too much hassle.
Kieren
Tim Higgott
29-07-2008, 13:52
Hi Earl. Just seen about your car and it is really sad. Hope everything gets sorted and i cant understand the mentality of these scum bags.
TOSSERS
Bastards! I feel for you mate, I hate things like that done to your pride and joy.
Hope you get it sorted soon.
What a pointless theft. One knackered spoiler, absolute tossers
the thieving scum!!! sorrry to see that...you did a good job straightening the boot though. Happened to me on one of my previous cars...
Ok, just a bit of an update...
Having now owned my V6 for well over a year, I can honestly say it has been, without doubt, the most reliable cars I've ever had the pleasure of driving/owning. It's still as frugal as it was the day I picked it up from Paul, and starts first time, every time.
However... (you knew it was coming didn't you)
On the way home the other evening, I had a bit of a play along the stretch of bypass that runs from Merthyr to Abercynon with a friends Renault Clio 197 Sport. Well fun, and it taught Frenchie a thing or two.
When I turned off the bypass, however, the motor decided that it was only going to rev to around 2500, and then cut out! As soon as the revs drop below that, off she goes again, sweet as a nut. Now I'm pretty sure that all I need to do is reset the ECU, but I just wanted to be sure before doing so.
That's where you guys come in...
EarL
Thanks for the feedback guys. :roll:
Just in case you were wondering, I reset the ECU and all is ok.
Thanks for the feedback guys. :roll:
Just in case you were wondering, I reset the ECU and all is ok.
Great news EarL. Here's to another 12 months hassle free :thumbsup:
Paul Woods
15-04-2009, 18:06
Only just seeing this now so apologies earl, i wonder what triggered the ECU to go into what i presume was limp mode? Never seen them do that before, keep an eye on it and report back if it happens again mate
No worries guys. Everythings fine now (apart from the obligatory slow puncture lol ).
No worries guys. Everythings fine now (apart from the obligatory slow puncture lol ).
It'd not be worth owning a nice car if there wasn't always some small niggle though, would it? :)
Ok, it's not MOT time and I want to be 100% sure that I get it through without having to beat lumps out of the tester to convince him it's legal.
Where do I need to look for the information that tells the tester that it doesn't neet to be cat tested?
Just ask him to look up an MR2 V6 on his vehicle check list lol
http://forums.twobrutal.com/showthread.php?t=13128&highlight=downpipes&page=6
http://forums.twobrutal.com/showthread.php?t=13128&highlight=downpipes&page=6
Fantastic Ro. Thanks for that mucker! Much obliged.
EarL.
Well, it's been a little while since I posted, but now I have more time to spend on here, I intend to make a regular appearance.
The car is presently off the road having failed the MOT on a couple of minor points. The first was the suspension. The springs on the old JIC coilovers were stupidly hard. So much so that three of them have shattered near the top of the spring, making the handling interesting to say the least. lol
The replacements are to be collected this Friday, and are from the old Pheonix Power prepared car that James from IMOC used to own (pic shown below):
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/80.jpg
Rears are HKS coilovers that show very, very little use, and the fronts are Ohlins. Both can be seen in the following pics:
Rears:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/81.jpg
Fronts:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/82.jpg
The front brake disk & calipers are also shot, so replacements are on the way. Once that lot is fitted, the car will be declared fit for the road by my brother in-law and I'll be back in business.
The car has been utterly faultless for well over a year now. The V6 starts first time, every time, and still returns better MPG than my wife's 1.4 Renault Clio despite me driving it like I stole it most days. :) The low down torque still makes me chuckle, and the top end scream still makes my spine tingle. It's a great all rounder that provides an intoxicating soundtrack that I would recommend to any MR2 owner. I'd be lying if I said I don't miss the kick in the back the turbo provides, but the lack of fiddling, and constant fettling is very welcome. That said, when I have a little more of the folding stuff, I still plan to supercharge it!
Once the refurbished wheels are finished and the sussies and brakes are back on, I'll post a few pics of the old girl. I needs a bit of a clean at the moment, as it's been sitting in the lane at the side of my house for a couple of weeks doing jack shite! lol
Great to be back...
EarL
That's some nice looking suspenders there mate.:thumbsup:
New suspension is now fitted to the car, and I have to say... what a difference!
These are what came off... :freak3:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/178.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/179.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/180.jpg
When I had the full set finally off the car, I was absolutely astounded at their condition. They are totally wrecked! Springs are shattered, the tubes have rusted to pieces and overall, they're just scrap.
The two rear units were around 2 inches different in hight when stood next to each other! No wonder the car was a little wayward through the bends... :lol
Anyway...
New HKS coliovers fitted to the rear...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/181.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/182.jpg
New Ohlins fitted to the front...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/183.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/184.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/06/185.jpg
All in all, a very uneventful afternoon apart from a couple of stubborn drop link nuts that had to be "persuaded" to come off. lol
Ride hight is a few mm higher, but the level of control has increased 100 fold. The drive is now very compliant, and the front no longer washes out when you make a sudden changes of direction. I tried provoking some serious understeer, and with the old setup, the front end would have just taken the straightest line to the kerb, but now, turn in is instant, and there's a level of front end grip I've never had in an MR2.
Just awaiting the new brakes and I can get it MOT'd and back on the road. :driving:
Later guys,
Earl
Just awaiting the new brakes and I can get it MOT'd and back on the road. :driving:
Later guys,
Earl
Great to hear mate. One thing you might want to do is have an alignment done with the new suspension going on there - or maybe open a trade account with Camskills lol
Enjoy it in this weather! :thumbsup:
I'm amazed how poorly coilovers deal with conditions in the UK. I had a set of coilovers that were supposedly a few years old and they really were not fairing well at all. Also looking on ebay, the amount of coilovers for sale that are leaking or seized isn't good.
I'd def have the Ohlins though! Like rocking horse poo :)
I'm amazed how poorly coilovers deal with conditions in the UK. I had a set of coilovers that were supposedly a few years old and they really were not fairing well at all. Also looking on ebay, the amount of coilovers for sale that are leaking or seized isn't good.
I'd def have the Ohlins though! Like rocking horse poo :)
You should ask Jim-SR for a pricing for the Ohlins
Those coilovers are shocking, did you have any movement in them at all! Judging by the amount of rust I would think not.
No Mr Garbe. It was like driving around with solid bars for suspension!
My poor back...!
All good now though.
The time has come gents. The car will soon be up for sale to make way for something a little more family orientated.
New MOT from this Friday, 6 months tax shortly after, and ready for the road.
The 3VZ-FE in this car is the lowest mileage example Woodsport have sourced, with just 55k at conversion. Since then, the car has covered just a further 12k, making a total of just 67k. Still, without doubt, the lowest mileage V6 MR2 in the country. The engine is like new! It starts first time, every time, and still returns in excess of 30mpg!!
Before the car is sold, the Enkei RP-01 wheels will be refurbished in black, and the lips polished.
Bodywork wise, the yellow is still in fine fettle, but as with any yellow MR2, it's showing sign of fading in a few places (Nothing a good buffing won't fix though) and has a couple of minor stone chips on the front bumper.
Interior has been upgraded to full leather and is in perfect condition throughout.
As can be seen earlier in this thread, the car now has Ohlins/HKS suspension, and also
refurbished brakes.
More pictures to follow, and a full ad in the for sale section. Keep a look out...
EarL
Sorry to hear that mate!
Make sure it goes to a good home!
The car now has a new MOT and is taxed for 6 months.
The wheels will be refurbished towards the end of the month, and there's a new gearbox going in, as syncro on 2nd gear has always been a bit dodgy. The new box is being collected this weekend and fitted next weekend.
New rear wheel bearings to be fitted whilst the hubs are out.
Driving the car now is a real treat. The new suspension is firm yet compliant, and provides a lovely ride.
The car will be on sale from the start of next month if anyone should be interested.
Regards,
EarL
Keep the ears to the ground for you bud!
Bastards!
Maybe they were purists from imoc, thought that all the FE engined cars should have no spoiler?:(
Terrible that this 2 was vandalised so brutally, however this post gave me a real chuckle. Loved reading this thread, was there ever any pics of the car with the Rev5 spoiler?
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