PROJECT TRD 2000GT NO1 - Page 11

conor · 12-15-2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hmong337

definitely are work equips. 16 fronts 17 rears.

i got'em from a friend. but you can pretty much pick them up all day at rbmotoring.com the last time i checked.

i didn't really go through the thread but where in the hell did you pick up that rare gem? there was only like 15 made or something like that, right?

Standard rumors indicate 100-200 Spiders. They're easy for the Brits to pick up thanks to their import laws.. and MR2 values are rock-bottom over there compared to here.

TOPGUN · 12-16-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hmong337

definitely are work equips. 16 fronts 17 rears.

i got'em from a friend. but you can pretty much pick them up all day at rbmotoring.com the last time i checked.

i didn't really go through the thread but where in the hell did you pick up that rare gem? there was only like 15 made or something like that, right?

Got it from ebay M8 only 35 were made and this is No 1,the guy in Japan who owned this spent a fortune on upgrades now i have restored it it deffinately won't be seeing any more track use.

TOPGUN · 12-16-2008, 01:37 PM

Well i was up bright and early this morning left at 6.30am to make the 2 1/2 hr journey to Coventry to pick up my new seats.All i can say is wow the seats are superb so a big thanks goes to Harry from LSC-Interiors,also had the door cards done and a new gear gaitor made aswell.

countyboy3188 · 12-16-2008, 01:56 PM

Dang those seats look good! I love how you put the TRD on them too.

hmong337 · 12-16-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TOPGUN

Got it from ebay M8 only 35 were made and this is No 1,the guy in Japan who owned this spent a fortune on upgrades now i have restored it it deffinately won't be seeing any more track use.

good ol' ebay! haha. this is a car you just can't sell man. c'mon, it's #1! this would never leave my fleet of vehicles... EVER!

How is the 2.2 na compared to the turbo?

TOPGUN · 12-16-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by countyboy3188

Dang those seats look good! I love how you put the TRD on them too.

Cheers dude the logo was stitched into the leather

TOPGUN · 12-16-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hmong337

How is the 2.2 na compared to the turbo?

This thing flys it pulls like a train so no lag will hold its own against a Rev 2 Tubby for sure.

Sh0ty · 12-16-2008, 11:31 PM

Yeah, in the bottom range, the NA is great. In 1st and 2nd gear it'll keep up with a Turbo with no problems. Once you start to get into higher revs and higher speed is when you can see a big difference. On topic, this has got to be one of the coolest 2's around. Great job on the restoration Topgun!

canadam · 12-17-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TOPGUN

This thing flys it pulls like a train so no lag will hold its own against a Rev 2 Tubby for sure.

...is your 3SGE stroked? Sorry if I missed it in the thread.

Also, those seats turned out 10000X better than I was expecting when I heard "TRD logo embroidery"

miracleman89 · 12-17-2008, 07:06 AM

When do you expect to have the new interior stuff installed???

TOPGUN · 12-17-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by canadam

...is your 3SGE stroked? Sorry if I missed it in the thread.

Also, those seats turned out 10000X better than I was expecting when I heard "TRD logo embroidery"

Yes M8 the engine has a 2.2 stroker kit fitted.

TOPGUN · 12-17-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by miracleman89

When do you expect to have the new interior stuff installed???

Hopefully by the weekend if all goes well.

miracleman89 · 12-17-2008, 07:32 AM

Good luck!!!! I have never encountered a single situation where ALL went well! LOL

TOPGUN · 12-18-2008, 11:39 AM

Finally got the seats in need to source some plastic cover plates what cover the fixing bolts,the seats i took out of the car didn't have these.Only managed to take a few pics as it was getting dark.

hmong337 · 12-18-2008, 12:08 PM

STUNNING! The TRD embroidery very nice.

mr2slo4u · 12-18-2008, 12:32 PM

Coming along great, Ever get around to restoring those 94 tails? Now all that thing needs is a GenIII swap!

Basement Digital · 12-18-2008, 03:01 PM

You guys need to calm down with the suggestions. I can't believe he's getting things done at the current pace!

miracleman89 · 12-18-2008, 08:37 PM

That thing looks gorgeous!!!!! I wish it were mine! Thanks to you I had to purchase a spill proof keyboard because of the drool!

jpuff · 12-18-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TOPGUN

Finally got the seats in need to source some plastic cover plates what cover the fixing bolts,the seats i took out of the car didn't have these.Only managed to take a few pics as it was getting dark.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...cture286-1.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...Picture281.jpg

Great choice on the seats. We just had our seats done with almost identical trim. The only difference is we had black perforated inserts put in, and instead of TRD embroidered on the seat, we had MR2 embroidered on the head rest (in red though, just like you). We did the same thing with the red stitching as well. Looks great bud.

Our next plans for the interior include a 98 jdm red-stitched TRD shift knob, a red-stitched shift boot, and a red stitched black TRD SRS steering wheel. We also had our door panel inserts done with black leather and red stitching.

Breed-X · 12-19-2008, 04:02 AM

looking very nice!

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12-16-2008, 01:37 PM	#203 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 259 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well i was up bright and early this morning left at 6.30am to make the 2 1/2 hr journey to Coventry to pick up my new seats.All i can say is wow the seats are superb so a big thanks goes to Harry from LSC-Interiors,also had the door cards done and a new gear gaitor made aswell.

12-16-2008, 01:56 PM	#204 (permalink)
countyboy3188 got boost?? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buchanan,GA Posts: 511 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Dang those seats look good! I love how you put the TRD on them too.

12-16-2008, 11:31 PM	#208 (permalink)
Sh0ty Armchair Racer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 1,273 Thanks: 22 Thanked 57 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Yeah, in the bottom range, the NA is great. In 1st and 2nd gear it'll keep up with a Turbo with no problems. Once you start to get into higher revs and higher speed is when you can see a big difference. On topic, this has got to be one of the coolest 2's around. Great job on the restoration Topgun!

12-17-2008, 07:06 AM	#210 (permalink)
miracleman89 MR2 under construction! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roanoke, IL Posts: 448 Thanks: 18 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	When do you expect to have the new interior stuff installed???

12-17-2008, 07:32 AM	#213 (permalink)
miracleman89 MR2 under construction! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roanoke, IL Posts: 448 Thanks: 18 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Good luck!!!! I have never encountered a single situation where ALL went well! LOL

12-18-2008, 11:39 AM	#214 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 259 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Finally got the seats in need to source some plastic cover plates what cover the fixing bolts,the seats i took out of the car didn't have these.Only managed to take a few pics as it was getting dark.

12-18-2008, 12:08 PM	#215 (permalink)
hmong337 Emperor Jspec Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,123 Thanks: 114 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	STUNNING! The TRD embroidery very nice.

12-18-2008, 12:32 PM	#216 (permalink)
mr2slo4u The Artist Formerly Known as mr2fas4u Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 110 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Coming along great, Ever get around to restoring those 94 tails? Now all that thing needs is a GenIII swap!

12-18-2008, 03:01 PM	#217 (permalink)
Basement Digital JDMportal.com Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 357 Thanks: 50 Thanked 32 Times in 12 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	You guys need to calm down with the suggestions. I can't believe he's getting things done at the current pace!

12-18-2008, 08:37 PM	#218 (permalink)
miracleman89 MR2 under construction! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roanoke, IL Posts: 448 Thanks: 18 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	That thing looks gorgeous!!!!! I wish it were mine! Thanks to you I had to purchase a spill proof keyboard because of the drool!

12-19-2008, 04:02 AM	#220 (permalink)
Breed-X Breed-Xtreme Performance Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	looking very nice!