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by jb007
Wed Oct 02, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Quick Q: Space saver wheel for Mk1 on MK3 roadster alloys.
Replies: 6
Views: 1338

Re: Quick Q: Space saver wheel for Mk1 on MK3 roadster alloys.

Great thanks both. Im calling him later just to double check both sizes on the originals and the roadster ones. If they are the sizes I stated and the 14's are OEM (im 99% sure) then I think we are best of just swapping a wheel over and giving it a go. So pleased i asked here, i knew I had messed up...
by jb007
Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Quick Q: Space saver wheel for Mk1 on MK3 roadster alloys.
Replies: 6
Views: 1338

Re: Quick Q: Space saver wheel for Mk1 on MK3 roadster alloys.

The diameter (14", 15") doesn't matter at all, it's the overall rolling radius including the tyre which needs to be somewhere near the original, as long as it physically fits over the brake caliper. Typically space savers are a smaller diameter rim, but with a much larger profile tyre to ...
by jb007
Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Quick Q: Space saver wheel for Mk1 on MK3 roadster alloys.
Replies: 6
Views: 1338

Quick Q: Space saver wheel for Mk1 on MK3 roadster alloys.

Good afternoon, I recently sold my Mk1 to a friend of mine. I sold it complete with MK3 roadster alloys, the 15" 4 x 100 pcd ones. He wants a space saver wheel for the front in case he gets a flat tyre. He put a teardrop one in until I pointed out they are 14" and cant be used. So im after...
by jb007
Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:57 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc
Replies: 36
Views: 10317

Re: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc

Been offered £1,150 via PM for pickup from my house. Just to update anyone interested, took her out for a 5 minute/2 mile run after topping up battery. Warms up well, temp gauge showing just below centre, oil pressure in middle while stationary idling and while driving sits in between the two guide ...
by jb007
Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc
Replies: 36
Views: 10317

Re: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc

Plus front wing. This is the question i asked them, why are the prices based on Toyota when a good independant would be able to restore and repaint the existing panels? They always go by the main dealer, seems pointless as at dealer prices even a newish car could easily be a write off. How many goo...
by jb007
Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc
Replies: 36
Views: 10317

Re: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc

Oh I agree if it actually cost more to fix than its worth then fair enough, In this case though a scrape on the wing and maybe a new wheel? Pfffff, no danger. Have you priced up a rear wing from Toyota + paint + labour + the cost of a new wheel from Toyota? Plus front wing. This is the question i a...
by jb007
Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:20 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc
Replies: 36
Views: 10317

Re: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc

hi mate ,have you got any pictures of what damage there was to the car or at least details of what was replaced ,my mate has porsche 911 cat c and he has the pics of all the work that was done to repair it ,its an old car ,but was written off at a stage that it was ripe for restoration and being a ...
by jb007
Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:47 am
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc
Replies: 36
Views: 10317

Re: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc

hi mate ,have you got any pictures of what damage there was to the car or at least details of what was replaced ,my mate has porsche 911 cat c and he has the pics of all the work that was done to repair it ,its an old car ,but was written off at a stage that it was ripe for restoration and being a ...
by jb007
Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc
Replies: 36
Views: 10317

Re: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc

look , you seem like a really nice guy, so if you genuinely are feeling aggrieved that you have only been offered a grand for the car , my apologies. I did however warn you about the usual platitudes that tend worm their way into these threads. the "im temped, if only I had, if it was my car&q...
by jb007
Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:36 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc
Replies: 36
Views: 10317

Re: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc

Donna and Tommo-GTS, thank you both for the kind words its given me a little more faith. This situation has been bringing me down the last few days. If you met me and spoke with me you would see that cars arent just transport, they are my entire life. I dont spend any money on going out, dont drink,...
by jb007
Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc
Replies: 36
Views: 10317

Re: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc

ill give you a grand for it. shoot me !, its a more than fair offer for the history of the car. as im sure to expect the usual comments of " you have to be joking" , please feel free to make a better and more compelling offer. it is a serious offer, and im only about 20 mins from Sheffiel...
by jb007
Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: How much would you value this car at?
Replies: 15
Views: 1842

Re: How much would you value this car at?

Looks like a job for ebay then... And yes it was written off to cat c based on the wheels also, total cost was far over book price so they made it cat c. The inspection took 3 mins and didnt cover the mechanics which were unharmed. The whole thing felt wrong at thet time and despite being at non fau...
by jb007
Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: How much would you value this car at?
Replies: 15
Views: 1842

Re: How much would you value this car at?

When I saw the photo posted on the advert I thought "wow" I then read about the CAT C - I wouldn't buy it based on that due to insurance costs would go up". I then looked at further pictures on your photobucket profile - Rust and scuffs on the front and rear arches and rust on the sc...
by jb007
Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: How much would you value this car at?
Replies: 15
Views: 1842

Re: How much would you value this car at?

Im greatful for the replies and the honesty. Just in VIC tests and tax and mots and new tyres it owes me £500 so its bad news indeed. I was originally thinking £1,500/750 odd but then saw cars with double the mileage for 2K etc. Yes it looks like the CAT C is the gift that keeps on giving :roll: I w...
by jb007
Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:54 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Premium membership question
Replies: 5
Views: 649

Re: Premium membership question

Im hoping to get to JAE this year with the S2000 group. Missed it last year I was gutted. Will pop down and see this AE86 of yours, i'm still yet to see another on the road!
by jb007
Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:53 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: How much would you value this car at?
Replies: 15
Views: 1842

How much would you value this car at?

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1505108#1505108 Thats my FS thread, I have yet to put a price and i'm really struggling to value this car. I don't want to give it away and I don't want to rip anyone off, I want to sell for whats its worth. Im tempted to say £2,500 for example but is tha...
by jb007
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc
Replies: 36
Views: 10317

Re: FOR SALE: MR2 AW11 MK1b, Silver, 52k miles, history, Koni yellow suspension etc

For £2k I'd be expecting extremely good condition all round and lower mileage than 150k. I know the engines are good for it but I've seen very few that are that high, and mine is the second highest I've seen at 161k. I don't think they've gone up in value at all, although there are some mint exampl...

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