Hi guys, my names Joel, however on the Internet commonly I use the name Phiz.
So since I got my reds, I wanted a little 2 door zippy car, so I got a 5gc (you can laugh). The celica is great, isn't fast enough to easily go over 90, nice and small and perfect on petrol. I never did many things to it, I had plans and such, but one day when I was talking to my mate Harry, he really opened the doors up.
So, I went on a search. Month or two of working, overtime every day I ran into one. Horrible paint, attempts to be broken into where made, interior trim out, so ofcourse I had I look. After a week thinking about it, and getting help from Harry, we decided to put a deposit down on her, and that is where today went. I
When we picked her up, the paint was more than to be desired, fade everywhere (but I guess it's what you get for a red toyota).
On the way home, what's more suitable than a maccas car park to compare the celic and the mr2, so it's what we did. Never in my life did I realise how bulky the celica really is.
So after that, we moved onto a paint work. My plan for the car involves little to no cosmetics, but seeing how it was right there and was asked if I want to, there was no way I could refuse. It was honestly amazing the outcome, for just a few hours work.
So, whats in the list?
The car is a 1990, yet had a 3rd gen 3sge, so that's enough power for now.
First and for most, a major service.
So the plan for mr2 is full service-
Genuine Toyota filter
All oils
Timing belt
Valve cover gasket
Poly bushes
All coil leads
Spark plugs
Coilovers
5kg springs all round
Updated cooling system, got plans for it.
Snorkel leading right into airbox, with a panel filter
Fujisubo exhaust
Cams, undecided yet
1995 mr2 turbo brakes