MR2 Guest Book - August 1999

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Sun Aug 8 20:27:48 1999 MIKECABOTE (5.116.223.209.globalpac.com) I STRONGLY AGREE THAT THEY SOULD BRING BACK THE MR2 TO NORTH AMERICA
Mon Aug 9 06:39:58 1999 Peter Scott (gatekeeper.n-i.nhs.uk) Just bought a 1991 MR2 G-Limited (JapaneseImport) and have realised what driving a real car is like. I will never drive any other model again.
Mon Aug 9 21:28:14 1999 Nathan Miller (1Cust128.tnt8.lax3.da.uu.net) I have an '88 sc and I'm interested in performance and speed equipment available.
Tue Aug 10 06:03:17 1999 Peter Smit (194.229.118.20) Recently I bought an American import 1985 red MR2 NA (no wing!). It's a fantastic car and the bodywork is still in almost perfect condition!! The engine needs some TLC but I'm working hard to get it in tiptop shape again. I live in the Netherlands and driving the MR2 over here is an absolute blast. Anyway, great site, so keep up the good work!!
Tue Aug 10 19:18:57 1999 David Garcia (proxy-565.public.rwc.webtv.net) I own a 91 MKII and will take on those F1 maclarens but i dont know about those Ferraris.
Tue Aug 10 20:03:33 1999 Reuben Phillips (minbar-1-3.mdm.mke.execpc.com)
Wed Aug 11 20:47:15 1999 Bill Trimble (spider-wa063.proxy.aol.com) Just found your page and am glade to see other people that love there MR2. I own a 91 na black with T tops and leather, 135,000 miles and just can't seem to stop putting miles on it. This car is auto crossed with the scca and has made me divisional champion 3 years in a row. I want to own a turbo next or one of the new MR spyders if thay ever get in the country. Nice page by the way!
Wed Aug 11 21:28:38 1999 3rdwish (cust59.max1.seattle-k56.aa.net)
Thu Aug 12 07:37:50 1999 Don Storer (spider-tj084.proxy.aol.com)
Thu Aug 12 08:30:46 1999 Jorge Fag (backbone-23-230.guate.net) I own a '87 MR2. If anyone knows a site where I can find technical information, (i.e. maintainance, repair tips) I will appreciate if can let me know.
Thu Aug 12 10:59:54 1999 Steve (spider-wd011.proxy.aol.com) This sites dope, i almost traded my black 1992 MR2 for a porsche 914, but after vewing this site im keeping her.
Thu Aug 12 18:43:13 1999 Phil Gearhart (1Cust73.tnt10.tacoma.wa.da.uu.net) I just bought an '85 MkI , love it. I'm getting it back to original, and love all the info I've found here.
Fri Aug 13 02:49:31 1999 CIERAN WALSH (external13.toyota.co.uk) GREAT SITE! I AM A PARTS MANAGER AT A TOYOTA DEALER IN THE UK,IF I CAN HELP WITH ANYTHING PLEASE E MAIL ME.
Fri Aug 13 04:37:19 1999 mike (204.116.43.89)
Fri Aug 13 09:35:57 1999 Kelly Wagoner (a48-01-06.lvw.du.teleport.com) Just purchased a red 1987 MR2. Have wanted one since I first saw a blue 85' in Feb. 86. High miles (175,000) but hoping it will last. Looking for good info sights on parts, maint., etc. I think I've found it. I went from a 69' GTO w/360hp to my new Toy and love it! Glad to be a part!
Fri Aug 13 19:06:28 1999 Tim (spider-te023.proxy.aol.com) I own a 93 Mr2
Fri Aug 13 22:27:04 1999 Choy Kann (dialup-209.245.74.174.LosAngeles1.Level3.net) i have a mr2, its a 91 model. ITs a really coo car, i love it.
Sat Aug 14 00:31:31 1999 nick dent (webcache03b.cache.pol.co.uk) i found this website whilst looking for a bigger rear wing for my1997 mr2 t bar.i still cannot find one. can any body help.im in uk.
Sat Aug 14 03:00:58 1999 Ron Coleman (slgol53p05.ozemail.com.au) First of all what a great web site, I am at the moment in the process of buying a MR2 Turbo 1990 year model. Thanks for all the information on your web site.
Sat Aug 14 08:10:50 1999 Cory Hughes (webcache14b.cache.pol.co.uk) Enjoyed looking over your web page. I own a 1985 MK1 MR2 only 19000 miles from new. Never driven in the wet and that's nearly impossible in U.K, hence the low mileage. One benefit no rust as yet. Recently changed original exhaust to Magnex with K&N filter, seems to have increased power and one main advantage is that both parts should last the life of car.
Sat Aug 14 11:57:31 1999 Luann Case (constellation.shreve.net) I'm a proud owner of a '86 MR2. 148,000 miles. Thanks for the web site.
Sat Aug 14 19:28:15 1999 Mike Snelling (cacheflow-1.fwi.com) just bought a cherry `89 MkI NA....used a lot of resources from this website to talk myself into buying....Thanks everybody, mine is everything you ALL said it would be!!! Glad there is some Indiana summer left!!
Sun Aug 15 10:37:15 1999 paul friday (webcacheW05a.cache.pol.co.uk) 93 turbo red, spent 11 months on mods, looks like Ferrari F40, one of a kind inc wide front wings, naca ducts in bonnet, large boot spoiler, side scoops lightened and balanced engine, superchip, racelogic induction kit, very stiff suspension, re designed front nose cone.also HKS Dreagmer exhaust twin 4" tail pipes, looks mean!
Sun Aug 15 15:51:50 1999 Matt Adams (d1-0-34.statesboro.dialup.ans.net)
Mon Aug 16 06:35:49 1999 Mark amies (webcache15b.cache.pol.co.uk) For sale Toyota Mr2 turbo t-bar 90 g reg, Immaculate Condition, Red, ABS, a/c,e/w, Leather/ suede interior 15" oz alloys , 12 months mot , 3 ,months tax bad reg sorces very reluctant sale
Mon Aug 16 16:31:24 1999 Jason R. (spider-wa083.proxy.aol.com) I need some help from you guys. Im 18 and ive been looking at a few makes of cars. 1)92-94 integra 2) 90 300ZX 3) 90' MR2 I was looking into modifing my car but first i would like to get one. I really like the mr2 and the 300zx. The problem is i think my insurance is going to be high, can you guys and gals give me some info on what i should get. thanks alot Jason Soon to be mr2 owner
Mon Aug 16 23:42:02 1999 Brian Poedy (23.san-francisco-11-12rs.ca.dial-access.att.net) Not too much for me to say... Just an Mr2 enthusiast I guess
Tue Aug 17 03:10:37 1999 Dave Fraser (cf3-acld.Auckland.clix.net.nz) Hey there from New Zealand, we are in the club here in Napier / Mk2:92 model Good to see such a following. Regards Dave And Wendy.
Tue Aug 17 06:25:36 1999 Jack Sinclair (opengovt195.open.org) Recently purchased a 1987 MR2 MKI.
Tue Aug 17 08:08:00 1999 toshi salazar (cd7qhdj.cas.honeywell.com) My MR2 History: Silver/black 1985 MR2 -- Sold White/blue 1991 MR2 turbo -- Totalled (RIP) White/blue 1988 MR2 N/A -- Currently own
Tue Aug 17 20:12:29 1999 Dale Jernigan (proxy-375.public.rwc.webtv.net) This is a great site!! I see mysellf spending a lot of time here! I thought I was the oly one with a border-line (well, maybe a little over the line!) obsession with my MR2!
Wed Aug 18 05:27:07 1999 Mark Naylor (156.153.255.126) Visit my Toyota Site... http://footbridge.net/toyota/
Wed Aug 18 12:35:31 1999 Jack Sinclair (instant2.open.org) Took my recently acquired '87 MK1 on its first "road trip". Just a short jaunt from Salem to Portland, but what a gass! Very fun to drive. Reminds me of a Fierro I had, only better! It's just an NA, but has plenty of punch. After getting off I5 at Portland, it had a tendency to idle way down, almost to stalling. Doesn't do this around town. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
Wed Aug 18 12:50:50 1999 Christina Quinonez (FRSNB103-18.splitrock.net) 1985 Mr2 Turquoise-Blue, black and blue interior. I am in need of a right front fender, a right front headlight assembly and a front bumper. I am a new MR2 owner and was in an accident. The responsible party's insurance carrier called the car a total loss. I am just about at ground zero because I wasn't happy with the outcome and decided to keep the car. If anyone has extra parts, preferably in Turquoise-Blue, (I know, beggers can't be choosers) or knows where I can get them I would appreciate the help.
Wed Aug 18 17:37:22 1999 Lamont Swearingen (jc-234068.oz-online.net) I would like to know if I can put a v-8 in a mr2
Wed Aug 18 17:39:59 1999 Bruce Coddington (c81330-b.salem1.or.home.com) I have had a 1987 MR2 for about 6 months but last weekend I found my dream car. I got a 1988 MR2 SC . The car is blue and in great shape. The prievious oner got the car for her graduation present from college and has had it for 10 years. This is nice because she knew nothing about how mechanical things work and took it into the dealer every 3000 miles for service and had the record to prove it. I think I am in heaven. It is nice to a 50 year old rerun teenager with time for toys I could not afford the first time around.
Wed Aug 18 19:12:45 1999 John Thompson (spider-wo074.proxy.aol.com) I have a 94 mr2 turbo, fully loaded, black, t tops, 48k mls. tan leather interior, and i love it.
Fri Aug 20 02:34:48 1999 Tue Nguyen (PPPa21-ResaleKansasCity1-4R1070.saturn.bbn.com) Question The will they discontinue the MR2 in japan because of the MRSpyder?
Fri Aug 20 08:46:02 1999 Robert Payne (spider-tk081.proxy.aol.com) Just bought used 1991 MR2 in August 1999, love it! I would like to know where other ME2 owners get parts. Would also like to here what problems other owners have and how they solve them.
Fri Aug 20 12:45:28 1999 Terrance Butler (abfd01m01-19.bctel.ca) Well i love this web page for one, and i love the MR2 as well. My mom got a dark green 86 MR2 in 1994 and as the years went buy she fell in love with this car as did I. I'm now 17 and my mom is selling the MR2 because she needed somthing bigger for her line of work. But she never wants to let it go. It will be hard to see it sell but that brings me to my point. I have a 96 Dodge Dakota and I'm selling it because i want a 91 MR2 Turbo. This car has a lock on me the way it feels when you drive it the 4 cylinder engine screaming behind you. I love the thrill of that car, and i'm glad all of you do as welll. So i would just like to say that i will help keep the MR2 dream alive and well. Thank you, Terrance butler (Canada B.C.)
Sat Aug 21 10:04:03 1999 Carter Trampe (PPPa43-ResaleKansasCity2-5R1070.saturn.bbn.com) I just bought a used 85 model. I love this car.
Sat Aug 21 16:40:53 1999 jim patterson (modem147.digisys.net) i was thinking of getting some neeper aliens and i was wondering if they would work on a mr2
Sun Aug 22 00:13:01 1999 Dave (209-142-46-73.stk.jps.net) My brother just bought a '91 MR2 non-turbo which runs well but once scared the previous owner badly. While cautiously being driven at 35 mph on a straight road near Reno with only an inch of snow, it abruptly and with no warning to even this cautious driver, just lost traction and skidded off the road, fortunately without damage. Is this well-publicized MR2 misbehavior overcomeable to some effect with some modern brand of winter tire? Also, how does one fix a non-functional trip odometer or even get access to it? Thanks,
Sun Aug 22 05:09:56 1999 Sergio Bulkin (chrome.one.net.au) I own a 1988 MR2 MK1 in Australia and with the roads in the national parks it is a car that is a lot of fun to drive. Shame about the intolorence of the police officers who treat you as criminal if you go even slightly over the speed limmit. It is great to see such a following of the MR2 from all around the world, and for a car that is not a Ferrari or some other wank of a supercar. Keep up the good work!
Sun Aug 22 11:14:18 1999 Edwin Joel Jimenez (host.ocls.lib.fl.us)
Sun Aug 22 19:47:49 1999 Lee A. Chamberlain (1Cust7.tnt7.sfo3.da.uu.net)
Mon Aug 23 21:42:50 1999 Howard Chang (dialup-209.244.176.32.NewYork2.Level3.net) It's nice to see other people whio owns a car like the MR2. I really don't see that many out there in good shape. But it is nice to see a wedsite for in.
Wed Aug 25 05:11:28 1999 Joe Baker (squid.busprod.com) I love the second gen MR2's. They are my favorite kind of car. If it is not too much trouble, would you please send me some pictures of the second generation MR2's owned by club members.
Wed Aug 25 11:00:14 1999 Andrew Peker (spider-wg043.proxy.aol.com) Have owned an 87 MR2....then a 95 Miata....now I have a 92 MR2...nothing compares.
Wed Aug 25 15:58:05 1999 Jason Swiercz (1Cust47.tnt11.long-beach.ca.da.uu.net) New owner of 1986 mk1 and love this car!!!!!!!!
Thu Aug 26 08:49:08 1999 Mark Regler (p3E9E3E23.dip.t-dialin.net) Good to know I´m not the only MR2 nutball on the planet. If anybody has managed to get his 1990 W2 Turbo up to 300bhp without spending about a million bucks then mail me and tell me about it. Please!!!
Thu Aug 26 11:05:25 1999 Ulise (spider-wo032.proxy.aol.com) I have a 1992 Mr2. I bought of the show room floor. I kept it til 65000 miles. Three years later, I found my car again. Now it has 103,000. What maintenance does the Mr2 require after 100,000 miles. If anyone has time to response. Please do. Thanks Ulise
Thu Aug 26 16:46:37 1999 Tom H. (sdn-ar-001waspokP199.dialsprint.net) It's summer and what could be better than driving around in a "93na BLACK MR-2 with T-Tops off, CD playing and a winding, winding 2 lane road ? Ok, I can think of one thing that would make it better.......a female passenger! Oh well can't have everything! ENJOY THOSE MR-2'S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thu Aug 26 18:47:06 1999 Adam Perry (spider-wl034.proxy.aol.com) Just bought a 1993 MR2 yesterday for $6,000 amercican dollars, mint shape with only 71,000 miles. My aunt, who as owned one of each generations, sold it to me. I have to say it sure beats my old Nissan Altima!!!
Fri Aug 27 21:16:31 1999 jackie Lee (max1-222.mainnet.net) MR2 is the bomb!!! Has anybody visited website "www.speedlab.com" ? They got all kind of body kits and performance parts for MR2 and all other Japanese sports cars. Check 'em out!!
Sat Aug 28 02:24:27 1999 mick j (webcacheH03a.cache.pol.co.uk) i have been a triumph stag owner for past 8 years when the opportunity came up to do deal with japanese mr2 which i took last week,after several days of walking round it wondering about bits and pieces and noises,i looked up website and all my unanswered questions were answered imediatly through faq what a brilliant site im glad i made the change to mr2
Sat Aug 28 06:59:43 1999 Mike Fowler (pool-209-138-213-27.dlls.grid.net) I love my MR2. This my second one, the first was a '86 and my current is a '91 which has 135,000 miles and runs great. I have owned two Supras and a 4x4 in the past but the MR2 is by far my favorite.
Sun Aug 29 04:05:11 1999 David (webcacheH05a.cache.pol.co.uk) This is a great web site for any Mr2 owner, I have a Mk1 1988 coupe Supercharger in super white (Japanese Import) as we, in the UK never had the supercharged version here ownly the standard 4A GE version. I am a member of the UK MR2 Drivers Club. I have been looking for stainless exhaust systems for my car (Will the after market systems for the normal car fit the super one + Does any one no the where abouts of a German wide arch body kit called the hi tech kit as seen in a book by Brian Long titled MR2 japans first mid engined sports car.
Sun Aug 29 09:01:23 1999 tom (spider-tn073.proxy.aol.com) very informative for a new MR2 owner like myself. very helpful.
Mon Aug 30 04:26:35 1999 Al Mills (ts2p5.candw.ag)
Mon Aug 30 05:15:02 1999 M. de Vries (aladin.infracom.nl) I have loved the MR2 ever since I first saw it in 1997. I said to my self, "someday I will buy one". The time is comming.
Mon Aug 30 15:03:08 1999 Bill Blaylock (ppp-206-170-171-13.scrm01.pacbell.net) I have a 1992 MR2T. I purchased it new in October 92. It now has 103,000 miles. I love this car. It is fast! Most friends are impressed as to just how fast it is! I have not had it to full top end, but close! I recommend this car to anyone who wants positive response to steering and throttle. Bill
Mon Aug 30 15:04:45 1999 Richard (ca_mdm81.1stnetusa.com) Does any one have lowering springs for sale,for a 89 MR2 supercharged? cause I plan to buy one and lower the car immediately... and does any one know how to increase the boost from 8 psi to 10 or more? how? So California area,if any body has springs....or anything else for sale for a 89 mr2 SC... someguy posted up top... 90' mr2...they dont make 90 mr2's they skipped that year...if it is made in 90 it probably was sold as a 91' good luck...
Mon Aug 30 18:16:59 1999 Ben Godkin (203.38.176.163) Great Car, goes hard, looks fantastic.
Mon Aug 30 19:00:38 1999 Terry Heick (host-209-214-170-88.sdf.bellsouth.net) I'm looking for a set of OE 93 and up rims for my 92 Turbo. Tires not necessary. I've looked on the classified section for weeks with no luck. Please email me if you have a set for sale. I also have a Trust (Greddy) stainless steel ex. for sale (no rust, very few dings, always polished, etc) for $350 shippinh included ($325 w/o shipping). Would be willing to trade for 93 rims Sorry for the ad here, but I can't find the rims anywhere. With the proper offset, I assume they would fit my 92 Turbo. If anyone knows otherwise, please let me know. Also, one last thing: If anyone has any HONEST 1/8 or 1/4 mile times from their MR2's, either stock or otherwise. please email me or post them here. I am currently tuning mine, and am curious as to what other MR2's are running. I've seen people claim 13.6 in a bone stock MR2 Turbo. I hope they are lying...I'm not running that time with an exhaust, NGK plugs and wires, G-Force ECU, and increased boost (about 14 PSI). It is supposed to be a 14! second flat car stock, but I don't know...most of my times were closer to 15 flat (stock), and I consider myself a pretty good driver (I often win my class autocrossing, have drag raced for years, etc). Granted, these times were in 95 degree heat, and cool weather makes a BIG difference in the performance of my car, but still...13.6 stock? Thanks for any responses or posts, and good luck with your MR2.
Tue Aug 31 01:31:13 1999 Gilles Bernier (fewi0-a105.grant.tds.net) My 85 MR2 is just a year old for me, but I'm very excited about finally owning one. In time, I hope to pump a few more horses into it, but I will need lots of technical help. Looks like there is lots available.
Tue Aug 31 15:48:30 1999 Tom Nensel (farm1-cache1.gw.uiuc.edu) I own a '89 Red MR2 with a T-Top and I love it! It is one of the best handling cars ever.