How you doin'?

CRJpilot · 08-22-2007, 09:26 PM

I'm currently a former 1985 MkI owner. It has been the coolest car I've owned; my current 1994 BMW 740i comes in second. Unfortunately, the upper mid-west climate took it's toll on my electric blue MR-2, & it began to resemble a piece of swiss cheese

I've obsessed about MR-2s since 1988. I finally bought my 1985 model in 1992. I had Eibach lowering springs & KYB struts, though it was low on power, I loved the way it handled. Owning a car that rewards driving skill & technique was truly an awesome experience, but I sold it in 1996.

I now find myself in a position of needing a runabout in Cincinnati, & I am truly ecstatic that an MR-2 will finally fit back into my life! I am weighing my options now... MkI or MkII, Turbo, Mk1.5, or V6... which is why I signed up now, before my purchase. I'll be picking your collective brain for info!

Dennis

TreyMR2 · 08-22-2007, 09:48 PM

Welcome to the boards! So what are you interested in out of the car? I have a Gen3 Turbo swapped MKII n/a hardtop.

driftmonster · 08-22-2007, 09:52 PM

Welcome

MK1.5 own's. MK2 looks sexier, But MK1.5 still owns. Ultimately that is what i want for a dream MR2.

CRJpilot · 08-22-2007, 10:06 PM

I prefer the interior & light weight of the MkI, but the exterior & power of the MkII. If I go MkI, I will do the 3s-gte conversion. If I go MkII, I'll opt for a 91 or 92 for handling charicteristics. I want A/C, an LSD, and eventually 275-300 hp to the wheels with a nice high & flat torque curve. anything else is window dressing & subject to removal.

The only real reservation I have over the MkI is corrosion & a really short wheel base.

If I do go with the MkII, I may consider the V6 conversion... in which case, I want to know if the 1gr-fe is a possibility.

I love cylinders

TreyMR2 · 08-22-2007, 10:24 PM

Yeah I have the 91 and love the way it drives. Definitely go with the LSD trany. I don't really know much about the V6 MR2's except their exhaust sounds bad ass. There are plenty of people on here that can help you with that in the V6 forums.

08-22-2007, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
CRJpilot former MKI pilot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: minneapolis Posts: 39 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	How you doin'? I'm currently a former 1985 MkI owner. It has been the coolest car I've owned; my current 1994 BMW 740i comes in second. Unfortunately, the upper mid-west climate took it's toll on my electric blue MR-2, & it began to resemble a piece of swiss cheese I've obsessed about MR-2s since 1988. I finally bought my 1985 model in 1992. I had Eibach lowering springs & KYB struts, though it was low on power, I loved the way it handled. Owning a car that rewards driving skill & technique was truly an awesome experience, but I sold it in 1996. I now find myself in a position of needing a runabout in Cincinnati, & I am truly ecstatic that an MR-2 will finally fit back into my life! I am weighing my options now... MkI or MkII, Turbo, Mk1.5, or V6... which is why I signed up now, before my purchase. I'll be picking your collective brain for info! Dennis

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08-22-2007, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreyMR2 Gen3 swap DONE!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,880 Thanks: 22 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Welcome to the boards! So what are you interested in out of the car? I have a Gen3 Turbo swapped MKII n/a hardtop.

08-22-2007, 09:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
driftmonster The World Is Mine. Join Date: May 2007 Location: City Of Roses Posts: 833 Thanks: 57 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Welcome MK1.5 own's. MK2 looks sexier, But MK1.5 still owns. Ultimately that is what i want for a dream MR2.

08-22-2007, 10:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
CRJpilot former MKI pilot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: minneapolis Posts: 39 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I prefer the interior & light weight of the MkI, but the exterior & power of the MkII. If I go MkI, I will do the 3s-gte conversion. If I go MkII, I'll opt for a 91 or 92 for handling charicteristics. I want A/C, an LSD, and eventually 275-300 hp to the wheels with a nice high & flat torque curve. anything else is window dressing & subject to removal. The only real reservation I have over the MkI is corrosion & a really short wheel base. If I do go with the MkII, I may consider the V6 conversion... in which case, I want to know if the 1gr-fe is a possibility. I love cylinders

08-22-2007, 10:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
TreyMR2 Gen3 swap DONE!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,880 Thanks: 22 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Yeah I have the 91 and love the way it drives. Definitely go with the LSD trany. I don't really know much about the V6 MR2's except their exhaust sounds bad ass. There are plenty of people on here that can help you with that in the V6 forums.