Something for Newbies

[PJ3074]

I noticed there are few new MK1 owners who've posted up this week - Welcome to owning / driving the best version of the 2 there is!! (not that I'm bias to the MK1 )

If this is your first MK1, trying to find stuff could be a nightmare, but if you're on IMOC then at least you're in the right place for help / advice.

So in order to help out you new guys (and girls) here is a list of sites I have logged in My Favourites, where I source eveything I need.

I hope they will save you time, effort and money so you can spend more time on your car (bu88er...where did I go wrong there!! )

http://www.larkspeed.com
http://expresscarparts.co.uk
http://www.valuetyres.co.uk
http://www.blackcircles.co.uk
http://www.europerformance.co.uk
http://www.fensport.co.uk
http://brakeparts.co.uk (http://www.brakesinternational.co.uk)
http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk
http://www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk
http://tandk-mr2-mk1-spares.piczo.com
http://www.eurosport-uk.co.uk
http://www.autojapspares.co.uk

The above covers everything from:-

1) Replacement Panels
2) Alloys / Tyres
3) Service Parts
4) Brakes / Clutches
5) Performance Mods & Upgrades
6) Tasteful Bodykit for the MK1 by Eurosport
7) Restoration Supplies
Mechanical / Engine Bits and Upgrades

Also, the "For Sale" board on IMOC - just got myself some new performance springs for £70 from a Koni Kit. Bargain!!

eBay is a great resource: Just type "MK1 MR2" and that returns just about everything listed up there. Look at the eBay shops (Discount Motorists Centre is another good one)

If you do a Google search for MR2 Breakers/Dismantlers in Epsom, Surrey there is a big outfit breaking loads on MK1's.

This will give you a good start in getting what you need.

[monkeymax]

It's also worth noting that becoming a Premium Member of IMOC (link at the top of each page - "Premium Membership") at a cost of £7.50 per year gives you access to some premium member discounts at a couple of the places mentioned above...


Also, keep an eye out for group buys that could be of use to you. Group buys have their own relevant section in the For Sale section, and I also maintain a sticky at the top of the Mk1 Club section with Group Buys relevant to Mk1s... (Though I don't check all the time so it may be worth also checking the group buys section once in a while!)

Thanks for the list though Paul!

[kaiowas]

I'd also add TCB (www.tcbparts.co.uk) for various mechanical bits some of which are genuine Toyota at decent prices plus buypartsby (http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/) for cheap pattern brake discs and clutches

Sure I could come up with more but for some reason I never add sites to my favorites when I come across them so always forget about them later.

[PJ3074]

Cheers Monkey...that reminds me that I need to up my membership

[mr.2]

It's also worth noting that becoming a Premium Member of IMOC (link at the top of each page - "Premium Membership") at a cost of £7.50 per year gives you access to some premium member discounts at a couple of the places mentioned above...


Also, keep an eye out for group buys that could be of use to you. Group buys have their own relevant section in the For Sale section, and I also maintain a sticky at the top of the Mk1 Club section with Group Buys relevant to Mk1s... (Though I don't check all the time so it may be worth also checking the group buys section once in a while!)

Thanks for the list though Paul!

Can i not post things up for sale unless i am a paid member?

[Danthrax]

Nice one on the list

[Charged]

Can i not post things up for sale unless i am a paid member?

That is correct

[cartledge_uk]

Good idea for a thread

[Kooga]

Camskill?
Just bought a lovely set of Apex springs off them for £114 delivered (speedily) to my door!!

[MRTWO]

Good idea for a thread

good idea for a sticky!

[SuperRedMR2]

The contact name at TCB is Trevor - He is a good old boy!