Jock
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1994 SW20 + Introduction (and pics)
Hey hey! I recently bought a 94 sdub and will be picking it up tomorrow, and thought I'd use this opportunity to introduce myself as well. I'm located in Adelaide, only 16 years old, so still on the ol' L-plates but have wanted an MR2 for a while now. I found an awesome deal on Gumtree after two or so months of searching and grabbed myself a completely-stock Red SW20 N/A (since turbo's are a no-no for P-platers). At the moment, I want to get into the car and learn how rear wheel drive handles differently and learn the ins and outs of it so by the time I can drive unsupervised I'll know I can get out of a sticky situation if it ever occurs. Anyway, onto the car. It's in awesome condition with the only 'problem' being faded paint on the driver's side door (I suspect its been replaced at some point), so the car is pretty much hassle-free for now. I don't plan on modifying it at all while on my L/P plates because it keeps the cops off my back and gives me the option of selling it easily if I had to (which I hope I don't!). If I do modify it later on, I might chuck on a different set of rims, Tom's side skirts, different spoiler (wide body 2000GT one maybe), leather seats and some coil overs perhaps. I'm not really into modifying the hell out of the car and turning it into some ricer piece of crap with gauges in the interior left, right and centre and carbon fibre bits everywhere. I also have little car knowledge at the moment, so I'm really counting on the expertise of you guys on the forum to help me out when needed, which I would so thankful for. Cheers, Jock      
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/08 19:04:54
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Hi Jock,
Welcome to the forum, and sounds like you have yourself a little gem of a car there.
Another mr2 member in Adeliade now, we are slowly growing, maybe if you get a chance next week end we have a meet, would be good to see this mr2 or yours if you can convince someone to come along with you.
Alex
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/09 12:58:11
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Welcome to the club. Look forward to meeting you and your car!
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/09 17:12:20
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You wont regret it if you get hold of a cams or aasa licence and start doing track days. Imo, best way to enjoy the blessings and curses of the mr chassis. The best thing is, you can drive it to the track drive it hard all day then top off the tank and drive it home and it wont miss a beat because it's a Toyota. 
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/09 23:54:40
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Welcome mate. Show us some pics when you get the chance!
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/10 09:17:34
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Welcome Jock
.... when I was 16 I only had an auto Camry to drive lol
Look forward to seeing you and your MR2 on a meet in the near future.
(BTW I've got a white SW20 turbo and I'm also in Adelaide)
Cheers
Josh
1990 SW20 GT 3S-GTE Targa 2001 Honda CBR600F4i 
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/10 10:16:59
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/10 10:40:23
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Nice car!! what an awesome beast for a first ride!
+1 for some track time/driver trainingdays with the car, and take it easy as they can bite if you are unwary of its behaviour near the limit.
Cheers
Black SW20 GT Turbo T-top 
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/10 11:12:16
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Very nice and clean! looks just like MaXims MR2.
Keep it tidy and enjoy it. :)
1990 SW20 GT 3S-GTE Targa 2001 Honda CBR600F4i
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/10 15:56:10
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Hey Jock welcome to the forums you'll find ppl here are friendly and helpful and not judgemental (in my experience).
I like the fact that you really want to get more time and experience with the car because more important than the car's behavior, is the driver's behavior/attitude that may cause that "sticky" situation. I don't like ricer stuff too (my idea of a cool looking exhaust may be disputable however) but it doesn't hurt to have oil pressure, oil temp for those trackdays if you go :)
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/15 21:01:26
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Hey Jock :) welcome.
When you hit 18. i'd definitely recommend taking the car on a defensive driving course. insurance companies can like this, and it's a good safe way to get used to the extremes of the car.
take care,
Haydon.
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/04/16 19:03:37
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Welcome Jock! :)
Very clean car you have there. Looks like a great platform to start off on.
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/12/14 21:01:40
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Quick little update! I've done a few (simple) mods here and there and cleaned up the interior/exterior as much as possible: - clear side and front indicators - LED gauge cluster - 2009 Toyota head unit (modified to fit) - red stitch gear gaiter (with handbrake one on its way) At the moment I'm looking for some rims, particularly CR Kai's, but not sure if 17s or 18s would be best and what offsets as well, so if anyone could help me out there that'd be awesome. I think I want to keep stock suspension or maybe go for TRD lowering springs, don't really think I want coilovers at the moment. The OEM motorised aerial was stuffed and would keep winding on the way up (but be fine on the way down). I tried a new mast coil but that didn't help so I just opted for winding it a foot or so high and disconnecting the motor. Looks less like an RC car and reception is still perfect. Everything I've done so far can be converted back to stock if need be as well which I think is good. A few pics as well, there's heaps more HERE if you feel like taking a look. (hopefully they work....)
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/12/14 21:33:44
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looks nice mate, personally I wouldnt put 18s on, as i think you will lose too much of the good handing, I am pretty sure most people are happy with the 17s... Although there will be a few that love their 18s...
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Re:1994 SW20 + Introduction
2012/12/15 01:05:51
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When is this thing coming out on a run? I remember this car being the only other FL model available besides my white one...
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