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Lil Blue Bastard · 12-06-2007, 09:49 PM

Hello all,

Just picked up my first mid engined car, a 1986 MR2.

Ive had a lot of FF drive cars, a few FR cars, but this is my first MR car. Getting used to it, but I really haven't pushed it much yet, just because it needs some work to get back to 100% power. I think I lucked out on this one though, because its got a straight body and frame with no real dents to speak of, 65k original miles (verified), and the only thing really wrong with it is the paint. All for only 500 bucks! Granted, it is pretty much gutted on the inside as the previous owner was preparing it for track duty, so no AC, heat, or radio. Details, details.....

A few quick pics I snapped off:

I am looking forward to learning more about this neat little machine, and meeting more than a few car crazy people with a passion for this car.

jhauschild · 12-06-2007, 10:12 PM

The fact that you found a car with a good body makes it a great find all by it's self. Toyotas "rock", no doubting that. But, they aren't really known for their body "life" Just look at their trucks. After a few years, you can almost bet that they have rust around the fenders. Around here, there it is. From me that is...

Davis · 12-06-2007, 10:15 PM

Welcome aboard and it's looking good.

ALLSHOTUP · 12-06-2007, 10:51 PM

Welcome -Very good find- What was the previous owner thinking?

Lil Blue Bastard · 12-06-2007, 11:29 PM

Thanks to all for the welcome.

Not sure what he was thinking when he sold it to me. He had just finished putting tires, brakes, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, and he included a stock turbo from a WRX, with the intercooler, downpipe and uppipe included as well! I thought it was too good to be true as well, but I did all my background research and everything checked out!

I had originally gone looking for a cheap car to buzz around in until I get my S2000 put back together, expecting to get a super high mileage beater with misfires and the whole bit..... but boy was I surprised to find this!

kanga · 12-07-2007, 01:10 AM

welcome!!! and im from az too im located around the mesa area!

so im guessing u found the one in n. scottsdale?? LOL i looked at that one before i got mine and when i call to ask if it was avaible he said it was already sold!!! so yeah haha anyway welcome to the board!

Lil Blue Bastard · 12-07-2007, 10:25 PM

Thanks kanga! Looks like you managed to find a pretty decent ride yourself!

Do you ever go to the Scottsdale Pavilions on Sat night?

Jaicvc · 12-07-2007, 10:31 PM

good lookin car bra....
and welcome!!

kanga · 12-08-2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Blue Bastard

Thanks kanga! Looks like you managed to find a pretty decent ride yourself!

Do you ever go to the Scottsdale Pavilions on Sat night?

yeah i do sometimes probably twice a month im going tommrrow though what time does it usually start i alwyas seeme to get there late like 9ish

Lil Blue Bastard · 12-08-2007, 01:21 AM

It starts as early as 430, but i never get there until 7 or so and I'm usually one of the last to leave. hehe

kanga · 12-08-2007, 01:40 AM

haha nice! are you going to bring your 2 there tommrow?

Lil Blue Bastard · 12-08-2007, 02:02 AM

yep, the lil blue bastard and i will be there!

kanga · 12-08-2007, 02:43 AM

nice yeah if my 2 was in a running condition i would bring it but its not

but ill have my dd mazda 3 there though

ill prolly see you there!

Dan S · 12-09-2007, 12:46 AM

welcome to the world of mr2's! I'm usually out at the Pavs, as are 2-6 other mr2 owners on a pretty consistent basis. we used to have a lot better member turnout, but people have become busier in the past couple years. maybe this next year we can revive the club some

I know of at least 4 mr2 owners that would be willing to show for some fun!

BTW, yay for us all having mk1's

kanga · 12-09-2007, 12:52 AM

yeah ill be willing to come up once it starts running better! i just got back from the pavs and yeah i just saw 1 mk1 and it was by mcdonalds sooo yeah...

+1 for the mk1 az club!!!

Lil Blue Bastard · 12-09-2007, 02:06 PM

if it was blue, it was me! came a bit late, prob around 915 or so. i parked next to a white wrx and a silver S2000 that belongs to a good friend of mine. well, there's always next week!

ARZ · 12-11-2007, 10:37 PM

A college friend had a twin to that blue car with Tokico Luminas and springs, that thing felt like a German car and cornered like it was on rails. This was back in 88 so it was pretty new, I loved that car, it was solid as hell.

I live in AZ as well I will look for you guys at the Pavs also.

Lil Blue Bastard · 12-12-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARZ

A college friend had a twin to that blue car with Tokico Luminas and springs, that thing felt like a German car and cornered like it was on rails. This was back in 88 so it was pretty new, I loved that car, it was solid as hell.

I live in AZ as well I will look for you guys at the Pavs also.

Sweet! Yeah thats prob the first mod i will do once I fix all the little stuff to make it whole again. I'm prob going to go that exact route, maybe try to find myself some TRD springs and set them up with the Illuminas. Probably some stiffer sway bars as well....

Looking forward to seeing you all at Pavilions!

mopwer · 12-12-2007, 05:44 PM

Welcome from Peoria!

Greg

ARZ · 12-12-2007, 11:04 PM

Small world, Greg I think I spoke to you 2 weeks ago about some tires or something on craigslist, you told me your wife made your website. Is that correct?

Is it you that I bought the tires from?

12-06-2007, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lil Blue Bastard Wheelman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 61 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	New from Valley of the Sun Hello all, Just picked up my first mid engined car, a 1986 MR2. Ive had a lot of FF drive cars, a few FR cars, but this is my first MR car. Getting used to it, but I really haven't pushed it much yet, just because it needs some work to get back to 100% power. I think I lucked out on this one though, because its got a straight body and frame with no real dents to speak of, 65k original miles (verified), and the only thing really wrong with it is the paint. All for only 500 bucks! Granted, it is pretty much gutted on the inside as the previous owner was preparing it for track duty, so no AC, heat, or radio. Details, details..... A few quick pics I snapped off: I am looking forward to learning more about this neat little machine, and meeting more than a few car crazy people with a passion for this car.

12-11-2007, 10:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
ARZ No Skills Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	A college friend had a twin to that blue car with Tokico Luminas and springs, that thing felt like a German car and cornered like it was on rails. This was back in 88 so it was pretty new, I loved that car, it was solid as hell. I live in AZ as well I will look for you guys at the Pavs also. Last edited by ARZ; 12-11-2007 at 10:44 PM.

12-06-2007, 10:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
jhauschild fabricator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wi, usa Posts: 252 Thanks: 20 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	The fact that you found a car with a good body makes it a great find all by it's self. Toyotas "rock", no doubting that. But, they aren't really known for their body "life" Just look at their trucks. After a few years, you can almost bet that they have rust around the fenders. Around here, there it is. From me that is...

12-06-2007, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 1,926 Thanks: 78 Thanked 74 Times in 69 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Welcome aboard and it's looking good.

12-06-2007, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
ALLSHOTUP Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MARS HILL Posts: 861 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Welcome -Very good find- What was the previous owner thinking?

12-06-2007, 11:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lil Blue Bastard Wheelman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 61 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks to all for the welcome. Not sure what he was thinking when he sold it to me. He had just finished putting tires, brakes, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, and he included a stock turbo from a WRX, with the intercooler, downpipe and uppipe included as well! I thought it was too good to be true as well, but I did all my background research and everything checked out! I had originally gone looking for a cheap car to buzz around in until I get my S2000 put back together, expecting to get a super high mileage beater with misfires and the whole bit..... but boy was I surprised to find this!

12-07-2007, 01:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
kanga ..brakes are over rated.. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from Nor Cal to Chandler, Az Posts: 156 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	welcome!!! and im from az too im located around the mesa area! so im guessing u found the one in n. scottsdale?? LOL i looked at that one before i got mine and when i call to ask if it was avaible he said it was already sold!!! so yeah haha anyway welcome to the board!

12-07-2007, 10:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lil Blue Bastard Wheelman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 61 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks kanga! Looks like you managed to find a pretty decent ride yourself! Do you ever go to the Scottsdale Pavilions on Sat night?

12-07-2007, 10:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jaicvc Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Frisco Posts: 784 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	good lookin car bra.... and welcome!!

12-08-2007, 01:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lil Blue Bastard Wheelman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 61 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	It starts as early as 430, but i never get there until 7 or so and I'm usually one of the last to leave. hehe

12-08-2007, 01:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
kanga ..brakes are over rated.. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from Nor Cal to Chandler, Az Posts: 156 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	haha nice! are you going to bring your 2 there tommrow?

12-08-2007, 02:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lil Blue Bastard Wheelman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 61 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	yep, the lil blue bastard and i will be there!

12-08-2007, 02:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
kanga ..brakes are over rated.. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from Nor Cal to Chandler, Az Posts: 156 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	nice yeah if my 2 was in a running condition i would bring it but its not but ill have my dd mazda 3 there though ill prolly see you there!

12-09-2007, 12:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dan S still not fast enough Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 87 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	welcome to the world of mr2's! I'm usually out at the Pavs, as are 2-6 other mr2 owners on a pretty consistent basis. we used to have a lot better member turnout, but people have become busier in the past couple years. maybe this next year we can revive the club some I know of at least 4 mr2 owners that would be willing to show for some fun! BTW, yay for us all having mk1's

12-09-2007, 12:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
kanga ..brakes are over rated.. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from Nor Cal to Chandler, Az Posts: 156 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	yeah ill be willing to come up once it starts running better! i just got back from the pavs and yeah i just saw 1 mk1 and it was by mcdonalds sooo yeah... +1 for the mk1 az club!!!

12-09-2007, 02:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lil Blue Bastard Wheelman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 61 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	if it was blue, it was me! came a bit late, prob around 915 or so. i parked next to a white wrx and a silver S2000 that belongs to a good friend of mine. well, there's always next week!

12-12-2007, 05:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
mopwer 933SGTE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (12/100% )	Welcome from Peoria! Greg

12-12-2007, 11:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
ARZ No Skills Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Small world, Greg I think I spoke to you 2 weeks ago about some tires or something on craigslist, you told me your wife made your website. Is that correct? Is it you that I bought the tires from?