My 91 MR2 turbo project

[marisa154]

Hi everyone im new to this forum and im happy I found it. Im in the process of fixing up a 91 mr2 turbo.. needs work.. but I think little by little my baby is gonna look HOT! (haha only a girl would use the word HOT for her car!!!!)

Heres how im taking it..

1) engine (any parts recommended to change first? blow out valve is my #1 sounds HORRIBLE!)
2) exterior (black/hot pink theme) keep in mind it is a girls car!
3) interior (2 tone same as above, dont know how imma get a black dash
though)

keep in mind this process will take anywhere from 1-3 years money is tight these days!

[mr2stealth]

Well welcome!! Most likely yes change the BOV because that can start more problems if you dont. I would do a paint scheme similar to my car, except with the pink/black colors rather than the red/black. Just search around on this site for parts, many Mr2 owners are parting out cars, so im sure you could find one cheap..

[Don't Worry, It's Just Me]

Originally Posted by marisa154

3) interior (2 tone same as above, dont know how imma get a black dash
though)

Most dashes are already black, but if yours isn't then have fun swapping it.

BTW is that you in your Avatar?

[marisa154]

im debating whether next month's check should go to the BOV or the suspension... its SHOT! .. but I dont know which is more.. IMPORTANT to fix?

[marisa154]

Originally Posted by Don't Worry, It's Just Me

Most dashes are already black, but if yours isn't then have fun swapping it.

BTW is that you in your Avatar?

MINES BLUE!!! lol.. and yea thats me

[Don't Worry, It's Just Me]

how bad is the suspension????? if it's not too bad then i'd leave it for alittle bit.

[Don't Worry, It's Just Me]

Originally Posted by marisa154

MINES BLUE!!! lol.. and yea thats me

well yea you can get a black dash, but i'd imagine swapping wouldn't be too much fun.

you gotta love hot women driving a hot car!

[Don't Worry, It's Just Me]

just look around this board alot. alot of people part out cars pretty often, sometimes they will have full dashes for sale, or you may nee to do it piece by piece. Just depends on how lucky you get.

[MR2-MRnot]

but the REAL question is: Do u work on it yourself?

[marisa154]

suspension can hold for a couple months longer... just gotta watch myself of bumps thats all. yea well this car is not hot yet, but it will be soon after I get done with it. and yea FUN! lol like changing the oil that was fun too... oh and WTF!! I cant find the radiator! any clue?

[mr2stealth]

The radiator is in the frunk or Front trunk.

[Don't Worry, It's Just Me]

there was one part out on here where the guy was selling a turbo radiator with fans for $150, don't remember where that thread went, but yea, if you need OEM parts i'd ask Aaron from Lithia Toyota...... he's on here somewhere. But yes it is located in the front.

[marisa154]

Originally Posted by MR2-MRnot

but the REAL question is: Do u work on it yourself?

Im no mechanic I just know the basics how to change oil how to do a tuneup.. but I'm learning as I go (hands-on), obviously Im going to get help when it comes to ****in with the engine, exterior, interior.. Id rather not "pretend" like I know what im doing cuz I dont lol.

[marisa154]

Originally Posted by mr2stealth

The radiator is in the frunk or Front trunk.

I thought I looked but ill try to follow those hoses again and take a closer look thnx

[MR2-MRnot]

u can see the radiator from the front of the car, its in the bumper (not literally, but u can see it THROUGH the bumper and yes good thought on getting some help, i sometimes catch myself pretending i know wat to do, and sometimes my help does too! F***in retards....make sure ur help actually know wat there talking about! otherwise ur BOTH stuck! and also, if u drive an MR2 there is a 110% chance your car is ALREADY "HOT"!

[MR2-MRnot]

/\ Also, lets see some car piics

[marisa154]

pics

[marisa154]

Originally Posted by MR2-MRnot

u can see the radiator from the front of the car, its in the bumper (not literally, but u can see it THROUGH the bumper and yes good thought on getting some help, i sometimes catch myself pretending i know wat to do, and sometimes my help does too! F***in retards....make sure ur help actually know wat there talking about! otherwise ur BOTH stuck! and also, if u drive an MR2 there is a 110% chance your car is ALREADY "HOT"!

I found it your right I can see it through the bumper! THNX!

[Don't Worry, It's Just Me]

nice lookin car

[MR2-MRnot]

nice shape! is that AMP (aqua marine pearl)!!!! i cant tell, im guessing tho! AMP is preetty much the best mr2 color ever! (i know, cause mine is too!)