The Official SoCal Chat Thread

[honda_bar]

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[Mark_Dorman]

to swap into my hardtop so I have a manual till I can do my v6 swap...

[Laine Two]

Originally Posted by Davis

Doing good man. How about you? Hows your gen3? I've still been wanting to meet ya. And I also needs awesome pics of my car. Alaines the man guys!

Nothing much. I actually don't have a gen 3. Just a U.S.spec 2nd gen.

One of these days we'll meet. And hopefully have my camera around to shoot cars. Haha.

And Mark_Dorman nice white hardtop, i believe it's white? but it's auto. I have a tranny from my old motor and ecu if you liked to buy it and swap it out. Oh I want a white hardtop, I hate you. Haha

[honda_bar]

there you go mark. I wouldn't waste my money... Just focus on the swap! You can live with an auto like me! For now......

[Mark_Dorman]

I might just pick up an s51 tranny which I was planning on using for my 1mz swap. It's gearing will work fine for the mr2 and it'll allow me to get the swap started without the motor and without wasting money

[honda_bar]

perfection, bravo

I found ONE car that looked great without a spoiler when I was looking for my car...Since then I have only come across one more example. I have been thinking about doing it for a couple of reasons, it looks sweet (if done correctly) and safety (that wing gets in my way of shoulder checking, which I hate!) I'm thinking about doing my 2 with a different red (I'm going with the vibrant red from infiniti FOR SURE ). I think most of you have seen it already... It wouldn't take much to replicate the look since the HT is going to get painted, new bumper w/fogs, suspension and lets not forget the new tint I also have the original tails too (thanks davis) but it might look good with my 94s too. Eventually I would get thin 5 spoke bronze rims but thats way down the line. Maybe keep the lid black?? Anyways tell me your thoughts and opinions please. Honesty is the best policy!

DesignerCars - Toyota MR2 - 1992 Toyota MR2 SW20 Pictures

Here is a vid that my Auntie sent me OF ALL PEOPLE. She lives in Kitchener Ontario. Hope you haven't seen it. I love subarus as some of you may know...

http://video.kenblockracing.com/flas...FFF&autoplay=0

[Davis]

Ohhh woops, sorry Alaine. Hmm I thought it was a gen3 hehe.

Haha Mixxer, Yeah, I know Dary, Cool guy. His 94 is so cleannn.

Here's what I've been doing everyone.

My 4 Door Daily!



Fixing my 94 V6 Camry. So far I've replaced the Suspension with H&R OEM Sport springs with KYB GR-2 struts(Picture Above). Picture sucks, but I'm going to be taking some more tomorrow once I wash her and whatnot. I'm going to be needing new TieRod Ends, Lower Control Arm Bushings, and wheels hehe. and then I'm going to be rebuilding the engine next year.

And then I'm thinking of later on swapping in a 97 1MZ with 5spd.

[EvilElvis]

save your money for the mr2!

[Cjung]

+1.... camry is just meh...

[masagsxr]

Originally Posted by honda_bar

perfection, bravo

I found ONE car that looked great without a spoiler when I was looking for my car...Since then I have only come across one more example. I have been thinking about doing it for a couple of reasons, it looks sweet (if done correctly) and safety (that wing gets in my way of shoulder checking, which I hate!) I'm thinking about doing my 2 with a different red (I'm going with the vibrant red from infiniti FOR SURE ). I think most of you have seen it already... It wouldn't take much to replicate the look since the HT is going to get painted, new bumper w/fogs, suspension and lets not forget the new tint I also have the original tails too (thanks davis) but it might look good with my 94s too. Eventually I would get thin 5 spoke bronze rims but thats way down the line. Maybe keep the lid black?? Anyways tell me your thoughts and opinions please. Honesty is the best policy!

DesignerCars - Toyota MR2 - 1992 Toyota MR2 SW20 Pictures

Here is a vid that my Auntie sent me OF ALL PEOPLE. She lives in Kitchener Ontario. Hope you haven't seen it. I love subarus as some of you may know...

http://video.kenblockracing.com/flas...FFF&autoplay=0

Whoa that looks very nice Colin. I just looked at the link immediately. I thought you were buying it and was going to ask if you can bargain for the gals for me hahahahaa... Really nice clean smooth looking car. I can imagine clearly how yours will look.

I just noticed that guy has a T-top and either painted it or put vinyl stickers... hhhmmm Looks clean but I dont know if i'd like "not" to see through those t-tops. I'd like to see the sun from time to time from up there

[Davis]

MR2 is on hold until I can get the camry to be a dependable daily. and come onnn the gen3 Camrys are soooo sexy!

[masagsxr]

Originally Posted by Davis

Ohhh woops, sorry Alaine. Hmm I thought it was a gen3 hehe.

Haha Mixxer, Yeah, I know Dary, Cool guy. His 94 is so cleannn.

Here's what I've been doing everyone.

My 4 Door Daily!

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/IMG_1905.jpg

Fixing my 94 V6 Camry. So far I've replaced the Suspension with H&R OEM Sport springs with KYB GR-2 struts(Picture Above). Picture sucks, but I'm going to be taking some more tomorrow once I wash her and whatnot. I'm going to be needing new TieRod Ends, Lower Control Arm Bushings, and wheels hehe. and then I'm going to be rebuilding the engine next year.

And then I'm thinking of later on swapping in a 97 1MZ with 5spd.

Yeah, i thought you knew that guy since he is probably just down the street from you...

Camry is looking good man. Don't listen to these fools and keep doing what you do hehehehee (no offense guys)

[Mark_Dorman]

Nice Davis...I need to get me a four door daily. Been mulling it over and I think I'm gonna pick up a 02 or 03 BMW 530i next summer. The Camry is a good car. I had one once upon a time. I think getting it up and running is a good call...then you can put more time and effort into the Deuce because you won't have to drive it all the time .

So I just brought my new baby home . She needs a lot of TLC but she's a real diamond in the rough. I think I'm going to name her Morgan (although none of you will get the reference...unless I'm lucky )

Colin...like I said earlier. I really like the car. But...no body kit = better looks. The no wing can be a really good look...especially with the turbo lid. Again...the wheels (specifically the tires) are too small for the car. Other than that I love it and yours will be better because it's a hardtop

[mr.asian.m2]

davis....that is a nice daily drive. as long as it save you gas and help you not put anymore miles on your mr2. i said...great idea. i hate civic. but, it's a good daily drive car for me.

mark... can't wait to see your swap. hopefully it be done before i get there?

[Mark_Dorman]

The tranny swap should be. The V6 swap probably won't take place till the summer time. Do you know the dates you'll be in town yet???

[mr.asian.m2]

just taking a wild guess. but, i think i be back in the country somewhere in the middle of 2009. might be summer time. so, i get to see your v6 swap.

i be going to japan, singapore, maybe hong kong and vietnam. some of my mr2 friends here been asking me to bring them back the 98 pedal on the mr2 over sea. so, let me see how many i can get. i check them out. they actually look pretty nice. sliver with the word mr2 on there.

[Mark_Dorman]

^I want some!!! That sounds super sick!!! I'll take a set if you find enough

[mr.asian.m2]

sure thing mark. i save a set for you.

[honda_bar]

oohh mr asian! what can I get? I have monies (or I will ) If I can think of something small, I could just paypal ya!

Dorman, personally the only thing I would change would be the tails (possibly) and that stupid trd stick above the skirt. I know you like the greddy sides! It seems like a cheap option that would make my car pretty unique. I always wondered if the car would work with just the sides, most cars DON'T! but the 2 looks good. I would keep the stock wheels for now. Lemme see if I can find something close to what I would replace em with...and I can't find any that are close... They are VERY THIN bronze 5 spoke Never mind EDIT: found one (but in black)from my favourite [<--- Canadian spelling ] rim company OZ.
O.Z. Crono HT Black Painted

[Mark_Dorman]

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