October 2006 MR2 Showcase - Page 2

Slade · 10-04-2006, 02:32 AM

congrats on the showcase. Nice car!

tancred · 10-04-2006, 08:33 AM

Very Very nice indeed.

Did he use the VVTI engine or the regular one?

the2ndr · 10-05-2006, 07:18 AM

I believe 99+ v6 motors are all vvti.

bryanf · 10-05-2006, 01:04 PM

Not only is this a fabulous car, Mike's about the nicest MR2 owner you will ever meet.

Newbiewan · 10-06-2006, 04:30 AM

There are so many cool MR2 mr2's out there...I am flattered to even be considered for the showcase! Thanks for the honor

Sorry for taking so long to chime in here, but I have been scrambling to get my home ready to sell (got lucky and sold it in 4 days!). I am being transferred from ATL to Raleigh, NC for my work, so I, regretfully, will be leaving my ATL friends here soon

But, I hear that you NC folks aren't half bad, so maybe my grieving will fade

I have owned my car since '93 and every time I drive it or look at it..I get a warm and fuzzy feelin'. I guess its just the satisfaction of knowing that over all the years I have owned it...it just keeps getting better. At this point there is not a whole lot I have not either replaced or modified on the car, but I still get excited about the thought of taking on another project...am I sick or what? If you ask my wife she will provide a nearly instantaneous positive response to that question...but even she has a hard time fighting off a big grin when carving down a twisty road!

Keep it between the lines

Cheers!

Mike

ALLSHOTUP · 10-11-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanf

Not only is this a fabulous car, Mike's about the nicest MR2 owner you will ever meet.

You are 100% correct.

Eric

midship909 · 10-14-2006, 05:06 PM

congrats man! im jealous

TRD-CEO · 10-20-2006, 10:48 AM

What would he charge do swap mine out? Seriously.

Newbiewan · 10-20-2006, 12:55 PM

Too much of a PITA to do for someone esle

It's a labor of love I reserve only for my personal vehicle. Happy to provide free advice though

Personally...I think it does not make sense to pay for someone else to do it for you. For the price it would take to pay for all the labor involved in addition to sourceing all the parts...you could probably find a newer vehicle with updated technology and performance (assuming performance is the primary reason for the swap). If you have the time and don't mind spending the effort to do a little research and learn some new skills...I would highly recommend doing it yourself. If you start running into trouble...there are enough people on the board with experience to help you work through it. Plus, you will get the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself and the confidence and knowledge to troubleshoot any future problems!

10-06-2006, 04:30 AM	#25 (permalink)
Newbiewan Mike King Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I'm not worthy!!! There are so many cool MR2 mr2's out there...I am flattered to even be considered for the showcase! Thanks for the honor Sorry for taking so long to chime in here, but I have been scrambling to get my home ready to sell (got lucky and sold it in 4 days!). I am being transferred from ATL to Raleigh, NC for my work, so I, regretfully, will be leaving my ATL friends here soon But, I hear that you NC folks aren't half bad, so maybe my grieving will fade I have owned my car since '93 and every time I drive it or look at it..I get a warm and fuzzy feelin'. I guess its just the satisfaction of knowing that over all the years I have owned it...it just keeps getting better. At this point there is not a whole lot I have not either replaced or modified on the car, but I still get excited about the thought of taking on another project...am I sick or what? If you ask my wife she will provide a nearly instantaneous positive response to that question...but even she has a hard time fighting off a big grin when carving down a twisty road! Keep it between the lines Cheers! Mike

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10-04-2006, 02:32 AM	#21 (permalink)
Slade ninja Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	congrats on the showcase. Nice car!

10-04-2006, 08:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
tancred MR2 Curious Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Very Very nice indeed. Did he use the VVTI engine or the regular one?

10-05-2006, 07:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
the2ndr No more Mr2 :( Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: atl,ga Posts: 393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I believe 99+ v6 motors are all vvti.

10-05-2006, 01:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
bryanf Some Skills Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Not only is this a fabulous car, Mike's about the nicest MR2 owner you will ever meet.

10-14-2006, 05:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
midship909 www.etlgarage.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: chino skillZ Posts: 157 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	congrats man! im jealous

10-20-2006, 10:48 AM	#28 (permalink)
TRD-CEO Need a home? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 205 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	What would he charge do swap mine out? Seriously.

10-20-2006, 12:55 PM	#29 (permalink)
Newbiewan Mike King Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Too much of a PITA to do for someone esle It's a labor of love I reserve only for my personal vehicle. Happy to provide free advice though Personally...I think it does not make sense to pay for someone else to do it for you. For the price it would take to pay for all the labor involved in addition to sourceing all the parts...you could probably find a newer vehicle with updated technology and performance (assuming performance is the primary reason for the swap). If you have the time and don't mind spending the effort to do a little research and learn some new skills...I would highly recommend doing it yourself. If you start running into trouble...there are enough people on the board with experience to help you work through it. Plus, you will get the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself and the confidence and knowledge to troubleshoot any future problems!