yeah too much in fact, i could have bough another MR2 for the money i spent  :(
tbh i didnt have the time to think about the rebuild options etc as i didnt plan for it, just went with the normal/common upgrade stuff (which the engine builder suggested, and has proven itself many a time), i think almost every 3sgte build ive seen have used the same parts ive gone with
 the gen 3 would involve more rewiring etc and i didnt want that plus its another gamble on what condition engine i would get, this way i know its all new, cars was due for a major service belts, gaskets, pumps etc so i reckon in the long run i did the right thing.
i need to grow a money tree in the backyard soon, or get real good at robbing banks

will be the same/similar colour for anyone wondering what the colour will be
i say similar cause im not sure what the car will look like when i get it...
 
any ideas on what to do with the wheels...
few have suggested painting the spokes black, some say white or even polishing the spokes and ive though about all of that plus leaving it as is..

Thanks man I've always been a fan of the aquamarine pearl AMP as it's called colour.which is why I choose to go stock if you know the colour well you will know thats theres some form of glitter in there it's just not very visible from far. Also it's supposed to look a bit bluish in different lighting. Also with the wheels im leaning towards keeping it a is with a nice clean

i wasnt gobsmacked by the colour but still happy with it, but i only got to see it in the fading daylight in the evening, the panel shop guy assured me its much better in sunlight.. fingers crossed.
the paint has some small dot like things on it which i was told is normal and will eb gone when its wetsanded aftter the paint is fully cured and hardened properly.....
 
cheers

im hoping thats the case, but all the parts that got taken out (bumpers, trims, inspection panel, light covers sideskirts etc) have to be done then put it back together then fit windscreen etc..
so no guarentee

hah yeah was in primer for a few days
only the body is done at this stage along with some parts that were removed, some still have to be painted.
i would like to make it to the nationals but its going to be a really tight squueze.
another big problem is chipping the paint as it will still be too soft and can get damaged easily, will have to keep my distance from the rest of the mob

Looks great! It really is a nice colour when in good condition - looses its classy appearance easily when it fades (IMO) << but i guess that goes with any paint.
 
Is this painted directly off the paint code?
Reason I ask is it looks a lot more blue then what mine was - could be just the photos playing tricks on my eyes.
 
Cant quite tell - are the holes on rear quarters welded up? Are you going with a Gen3(or newer) wing or staying with your original?