SW20_3sgte
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 1:59 AM
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Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
I've had a few ideas running through my head lately.
How does everyone battle through the only impractical component of a mr2? Space... or Lack of :(
I had to borrow a car just to take 2 tyres/wheels fitted at a tyre place.
I would like this to be the car that I keep for quite some time, so I tend to get worried that the car would have to be passed off when I get to the stage of having my own Family.
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 2:27 AM
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You can fit four 16" rims with tyres in an AW11 one in the front and 3 on the passenger seat. You can fit anything in a Targa :-)
I think a rally style tyre/luggage rack over the engine would be very cool (actually it'd be bl--dy hot but you know what I mean)
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 2:27 AM
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 2:30 AM
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you need another car. subaru forester would have to be the best pick for a 2nd car. you can take 5 people(actually you can fit 11) you can go to the snow, you can carry body panels, bumpers, exhausts, engines, wheels, tyres. if you get a GT they also go fast.. you can get a sweet forester GT for under 10K.
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dylmrt
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 2:34 AM
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You need to learn how to use the space in your MR2 as well.
I managed to have 4 stockers with tyres fitted, AND shane in my car at the same time.
2 in the boot with bungee hooks keeping the lid down, one in the spare bay and Shane holding one lol.
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MRTurbo
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 2:57 AM
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You will soon realise MR2s are not really practical cars just really good for weekend fun (dating machine lol) or getting to and from work etc...going on a long road trip, forget it! possibly for one person but no room for luggage for a second person.
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 3:15 AM
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Many MR2 owners, myself included, have a second car for this reason. I would never sell my MR2, no matter how inconvenient it is. I'd rather be thousands of dollars worse-off for the privilege of having a second (more convenient) car too  Having said that, as Dylan said you can fit alot into an MR2, but it's a PITA. It also depends how worried you are about scuffing the interior when carting stuff around. I would always wrap things up in a towel to prevent interior damage.
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mr2pod
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 3:36 AM
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My brother and I have travelled for 2 weeks from Tas to SA and back in my AW11. It can be done and comfortably. Get used to and enjoy the driving pleasure.
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 3:40 AM
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For short distances only with an NA, you can lay a towel on the engine lid and carry two wheels held on with straps. The spoiler helps hold them.
The boot in an sdub holds a surprising amount for a sports car.
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 3:48 AM
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if you have an MR2 with a boot, then you have nothing to complain about. my white SW20 was able to carry enough for a weeks holiday in shoal bay including carrying rods and the tackle box. my new car..no boot lol, lucifer can attest to how well i used the remaining space in the frunk..
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 4:00 AM
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SW20 = upmarket 2 seat go-kart.
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 4:01 AM
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quote: Originally posted by dylmrt
You need to learn how to use the space in your MR2 as well.
I managed to have 4 stockers with tyres fitted, AND shane in my car at the same time.
2 in the boot with bungee hooks keeping the lid down, one in the spare bay and Shane holding one lol.
[88] Awesome
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:12 AM
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Well I beat you all with impracticality with only an MR2 and a sportsbike in my garage! beat that [:p] ahhh its awesome to be single.
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:52 AM
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I fit 5x rims with tires into the AW11, had enough room to fit another 2 on the engine cover if I needed it
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dylmrt
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RE: Ways to battle the impractical 2 seater?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:53 AM
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I also have a photo of my car carrying 8 wheels with tyres in it too...
targas are also great coz you can hang stuff out the top. Was perfect for when i was moving my front bars around.
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