2014/04/29 00:05:51
thomas108
I bought my first Mr2 Sw20 couple months ago. I have some work to do but I bought the car cause of a straight body bar one panel and a pristine interior which I'm getting touched up this week.
I need some parts, can anyone help
  • Ashtray lid, gotta be perfect
  • Storage compartment and lid from behind the passenger seat
  • The complete stock air filter set up for a non turbo
I have suspension and brake work to do and all the bushings need replacing and then there is motor issues, but they can wait!
 
I'm keeping it pretty stock bar wheels and lowered suspension, it is my first one.
2014/04/29 00:14:37
Carmikey
Welcome to the forum Paul. 
U will find loads of info on here along with a good bunch of guys / gals.
2014/04/29 01:17:31
thomas108
Cheers Carmikey, thanks for the welcome
2014/04/29 01:30:27
thomas108
One thing I've noticed already is that if I had spent more money when i decided to get an Mr2 I would have got a car with a lot of the issues I'm identifying now already sorted, but when we buy a project car I guess that's why you buy it....so you can work on it and enjoy the fruits of your efforts. I'm not a mechanic, just a good laborer, i do a lot of the grunt work and leave the finishing to the experts.
Which brings me to 
Who knows and works on Mr2s in Perth?
Is there a parts supplier like Rare Spares is to Holden's and Fords for Mr2s?
Is it safe to buy wheels and tyre packages online, I'm worried about fitment issues and come back if they dont (they appear really good value)?
Thoughts!
2014/04/29 09:39:09
P E T E
People who work on MR2's in Perth - Tristan @ WTF Auto Kelmscott + Tony Flood (Carlisle way)
Be very careful with regard to Wheels. There is a website you can use that lists how flush wheels are on the MR2 and if there will be any fitment issues.
 
See here for info: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:8M0ZOIDtStIJ:www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/59/41923.html+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au
 
2014/04/29 09:47:09
Peter
Hi New Friend,
 
There are a few people on this Forum who recommend WTF in Kelmscott & Tony Flood in Welshpool, (I think).
I have no experience with either.
For parts, I reckon that you have to go overseas, Google Amayama, who have an office in Australia.
There are several advertisers on this Forum who appear good. I have dealt with one of those, (DeltaV), who has some very good bits.
If you look on this Forum for a subject which interests you, you will find links to web sites all over the world, which will help.
2014/04/29 15:23:57
Flyboy
Hi new guy :)
I recommend a trip up to Kelmscott to visit WTF Autos.
Tristan is a good guy and you will be pleased to see it's a proper MR2 workshop.
There are various MR2s always in the workshop undergoing restorations,performance upgrades,services and the like.
Well worth a visit and you'll have a good understanding of the MR2 scene here in Perth pretty quick as Tristan posts here at this forum as well.
As an owner of a 94 GT-S Turbo however I would recommend sticking to the original wheel size.
I think they work best.
 
 
2014/04/30 22:16:53
Dr.J
Purely for your reference Newbie... :)

2014/05/01 09:14:36
MR2QIK
^That looks great. License plate location not good for the radiator though.
2014/05/01 23:33:00
thomas108
Thanks for the photos. standard wheels do look ok, they are 15s aren't they, I'd grab a set of them if I could buy some in perth until I could afford and have decided on what rim and size I'll eventually buy, what size wheels are they DrJ?
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