Decisions like turning left at a junction, kissing that woman/man on that Saturday night or even, just maybe, clicking on a bid icon while on ebay. Yep, its time for me to tell anyone bored enough to read about my story.I used to own a Mk1b Mr2 and boy was it a bundle of fun, plus nothing fell off while driving, unlike my Ren5 GT Turbo.
The Mk1 with up-rated suspension, new bushes and springs simply held the road so well. I made a decision to click on an e-bay auction and with luck or should I say dismay, won, A H reg Rev1 Turbo that later seemed to have a Rev2 engine amongst other things like a modified ecu. I must say that I hate garages.
I dislike their mentality most of the time and the passion seems to be lacking in most and that in itself is a reason to stay clear. I threw away over 5k on that Mk1 and never had a fully working car! Ripped off? Very much so.The auction stated a possible blown head gasket, slipping clutch and not much else of concern so seeing the smoke flow out of the car once we arrived filled me with warm feelings of glee and wonder.
Admittedly, it is a nice car, but smoke the colour of the black paintwork is not what you really need. Yep, its definitely blown the head gasket. £1420. I then had to tow the car back to the London office, 80 miles away. You get what you pay for. You do. Really, honestly, listen to me, you do. Buying a car like this while in the middle of Mortgage preparations!!! Doh I now had a car that was stuck, needed repair fast as I needed said car to use while all the mortgage stuff went through.
I called a local company to go and fetch the car back to Wales but after SIX calls and promises of a return call, even after a personal visit, I gave up. Someone then mentioned Rogue and now the real story begins. Deep breath
. .Far worse than being slapped across the face, deadlier than a kick to the balls, more shocking than a gorilla eating everything in your fridge and then washing the dishes, more tears than a chick flick and even more silly than jelly in a cooker.
. Let the buying begin: (My mortgage went through just after the car went in
) Lets just say that everything on this car needed a replacement.Rogue:From a completely professional view, they offer a very competitive and sound service that cannot be recommended more.
I feel assured that my car is in safe hands, they do purvey an air of care and resolute knowledge when working on cars. Highly, completely, recommended.From a completely personal view, theyre great.
I love them. If someone offered me a chocolate bar, my favourite choccy bar, Id rather lick Rogue! (Dont worry guys, I only like women!) They have been understanding of financial constraints, listened to me nearly scream down the phone (not at them, at the car), offered sound advice and have never let me down and that is important! I will not let any other company do serious work on my car and yes, Im sure that there are others out there just as good, maybe a tad cheaper for some things and more expensive for others, but its the personal feel that wins for me.I left them with, possibly, the most crappy car they may have ever seen and they have transformed it into something I am now proud of.
From the throaty exhaust, to the Twin Spal Engine cover kit that scare small children and dogs, to the 1.1bar choccy boost upgrade, I now turn the key with confidence and it starts first time. I, after many years of owning crap cars, have a very nice example.I thank you Rogue, Patrick DeBlachenovny, Matt Mayhem, Lynn Fantastic, the other guys, all cool.
Not sure of the name of the engine building guy, but hes cool as well!Toyota Llandudno:They have been very nice to me as they hardly get any MR2s!
Might have something to do with reputation but who knows! They bend on their prices and they love the car (Four workshop guys and two sales people all standing there looking at the engine bay and car!!)Central Tyres Colwyn Bay:They cannot align MR2 wheels properly, with wobble at 70mph speeds.
After Toyota above, the alignment has transformed the car.XS Power:As far as I know, XS Power make 1 intercooler for the MR2 turbo and thats the one usually found on E-bay, so why is it that I finally had a reply asking for the part number??
I just simply needed a shroud to fit before it went to install. I called SIX times over a week and no one answered the phone. You already have people saying that some of your products are poor so you do not need any bad press. The jubilee clips were also very poor and I had to order from below. Thankfully, the intercooler is a nice part so fair enough but I will not buy any of your parts again due to support. (To think I was looking at your Turbo kit)Viper-Performance:No problem.
They replied to a question regarding Mr2 hose kits within one day. Top products.Jennifer Love Hewitt:Top performance, no problems at all and really goes well with my car.
For some reason, she never returns my calls either but Im sure she will one day. Highly recommended even though Ive not tried the product as yet.Mr2eddy:Mr2Eddy supplied an a-Pillar drivers side gauge holder and I must say that this item is a very high quality part.
You cannot tell the difference and I might order one for the passengers side to hold make-up for any ladies that get in the car. Seriously, very nice, thank you!!!You should make mobile phone A-pillars that can hold various attachments/phones!!?
(Hope Rogue Doesn't mind me breaking Copyright there!)Many parts missing as Im lazy:
Cost so far, over 8k. (Im mad)1 x Collection of car by RMS Recovery
1 x Camblet,
1 x Idler bearing,
1 x Hydraulic Tensioner,
1 x Cambelt Tensioner
1 x Idler pulley
1 x Remove and install engine,
1 x Strip engine and basic clean,
1 x Measure and assess damage
1 x Line hone,
1 x Full clean down ready to assemble,
1 x 1 x Strip cylinder head, de-coke, lap and rebuild
1 x Assemble engine to long block
1 x Assemble long block to full engine ready to install
1 x Install new turbo charger
(Turbo not new)1 x New Toyota oil pump
1 x New Toyota water pump
1 x Thermostat
1 x Bottom end gasket set
1 x Wossner Forged Pistons
1 x Main bearings
1 x Big end bearings
1 x Piston ring set
1 x Used rev 2 conrd
2 x Mineral oil
1 x Recon gearbox
1 x Gearbox oil
1 x Install gearbox
2 x Oil filter
1 x Coolant
1 x Power Enterprise Air Induction Kit
We're talking a destroyed turbo, bent conrod
(x2), rear suspension failing, you name it..... Then I had an M.O.T at Toyota:2 x Pirelli tyres
(Rear), 1 x Wheel Alignment
1 x Water temp send,
2 x Bulbs,
1 x Mot,
1 x Keyring,
1 x Oil filter,
1 x Oil change
Had to be returned to Rogue for work as I didnt trust Toyota Llandudno at this point
1 x Recon steering rack,
1 x Used front no plate holder,
1 x Handbrake cables,
1 x o/s front ball joint,
1 x Labour for MOT work,
1 x Power steering fluid,
1 x MOT Test
(Mot went outside the limited timescale for resubmit)Central Tyres:
(Because of above)1 x Wheel Alignment
Nearly the end.
Finally started on the performance parts:
1 x Blitz Radiator cap,
4 x Redline 75w90ns,
1 x Magnecor Leads,
1 x Iridium Sparks grade 7
1 x Distributor cap
1 x Rotor arm
2 x Service work
1 x N/s rear brake caliper
1 x O/s rear brake caliper
1 x Brake fluid
1 x Change rear brake calipers
1 x Rev6 fan kit
(Spal fans) (Highly Recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)1 x Install fan kit
1 x RSR Exmag GT-II Exhaust
(Really, really nice exhaust)1.5 x Fit XS Power Intercooler
4 x Fit XS Power downpipe
4 x Jubilee Clips
2x
Install Grainger valve and fcdNearly one year later:
4 new tyres (I never wheel spin?)Future:
I have a damaged ct20b for re-con
Want a Link G3 fitting
(By Rogue)
