Hello all :)!
 
New member here, just bought this 2003 model ZZW30 earlier this week, Monday. Really excited and an absolutely joyful experience driving this along. It came with 18 inch alloys from the previous owner and I think they are a nice fit.

Hi Alan "Ballzy" Ball  here, newbie.  Just bought a very unloved 89 MR2.   Looking to fix the old girl up into a more respectable state, initially for use as a weekender, then, as money allows a track toy.  Agenda:  Get it working; get it registered; get it tidied up (currently hand painted matt black and some really bad vinyl wrapping); improve the handling (springs way too soft); improve the brakes.  New rotors and pads to start with;  lastly, upgrade the engine with a blacktop and aftermarket ECU.
Timeframe 12-18 months.
All offers of help absolutely and very gladly accepted. I'm not proud, I'll also take charity handouts if you've upgraded your car and have bits that IO can use that are better than the current bits I've got :)
I'm based on the Gold Coast, and would like to meet up with like minded nutters, hmm, enthusiasts
Ballzy

@Tralfaz   it's an AW11, purchased sight unseen from a lad in Bowen.  It was originally red, then it had been resprayed purple (looks like that might even have been a good professional job too!) then someone has decided to paint it matt black (rattle can job) and put some carbon fibre wrap on it (bonnet, roof, engine cover and side vents).  They've used the cheapest crap from china that doesn't deform under a heat gun, so it looks really bad. 
I'm in the process of removing it now.  I'd love to have it repainted back to the original red, but the cost is probably too high.  I have sourced some better quality (3M) vinyl from a mate who runs Gold Coast Car Wraps and I'll rewrap it in carbon fibre look again. 
 
The interior is in fairly good condition (seats look as new) and the centre console (over the gear cables) was covered in the vinyl, once I removed it, I found that it too is in almost new condition, bonus.  The radio surround and door inlays have been replaced with some really bad wooden (real plastic wood :) ) ones.  They're in the bin now and I'm looking for some new (second hand) original ones.
 
The Inlet has been modified with a K&N cone style air intake, but it is really low down in the engine bay, I'm not happy with that, so I'm looking for a better solution.
 
I bought it unregistered, so I new I was in for some work.  I have just made up a new o/s rear hand brake cable and purchased a new (second hand) door lever ( the little loop that pushes the metal arm down has lost it's head an so won't hold the arm any more) so that I can open the drivers door from the outside :)
 
Next thing to attack will be the engine mounts (rear one looks like it may already be perished beyond use) and try and work out where the oil stains are from and if there are any actual leaks (sump plug definitely needs a new sealing washer)  hoping to have it ready for a road worthy in 4-6 weeks. 
 
The front and rear bumpers need to come off to be unwrapped / rewrapped too.  Are there any gotacha's I should know about?   I have found any you tube vids on how to take them off yet, so ATM, I'll be looking for the clips and screws as I go...
 

Hi i'm matt, 
 
have an sw20 GT (imported version) , 1990. has aftermarket intakes, 18" wheels and is very low and stiff. 
 
 
I want to upgrade the brakes, and get 17" wheels. happy with the suspension but a bit more sidewall will help when the road is less than perfect. 
 
needs some electrical bits too, the mirror switch mainly. 
 
other than that i don't want to do any other mods for a while, just get used to it as it is quite lively. 
 

Welcome Mikel 1966 I remember your ride @ the nationals keep it clean.
 

Hi everyone,
I'm Nelson, this is my 1987 AW11. Some of you may remember me from the Queensland Nationals earlier this year.
Looking forward to catching up with everyone again!
Nelson.

Hi Nelson,
 
great to hear from you. Our next activity is our very popular "Technical Director's Day" to be held on Sunday the 16th of August at the famous Scope Cave at Lowood. This gives members (and intending members - pay on the day) the chance to put their car up on the hoist for free and have two of the best MR2 mechanical wizards in Australia (Scope and Nate_P) have a good look at the car and let you know if there is anything major that needs to be done, plus fix small issues on the spot. Keep an eye on the Queensland forum section for details.
 
We are also holding our 2015 AGOM on the day and the Club will be providing lunch so hope you can make it.
 
Regards,
 
Walter
 
NB: Great car, another AW11 still original and road registered. Hooray!!