I'm buying stuff now for my new 'SC Conversion' which will take place over the next few months. Obviously I have all the SC stuff from my 2 previous cars (one an official SC) so I don't mean stuff like that - this is the normal mr2 mods/tweaks/needs thing but I've only sourced 2 of the items so far. If anyone can help with the best places to buy the following items please reply. THanks.
. Square SC shaped rear number plate (I had one made up in 2001 but obv can't remember where)
GOT!
. 'Supercharger' Rear boot sticker (must be supercharger and not supercharged - and in proper font) - again I know MR T did them but not sure now?
GOT!
. Quick shift kit (reliable/good rep/not too dear) GOT!
. Leather gear gaitor (black with black stiching probably)GOT!
. 2nd hand black handbrake lever/cover. I have a black one from my leather interior but it's a bit worn now and I think I prefer the pure plastic one. - Don't Need - using the leather one now as it cleaned up fine and suits the rest of my transplanted black leather interior!
. 2nd hand black sunroof insert/shade (moonroof)GOT!
.Front strut brace usable with moonroof stowage - if not will use one from my T-bar and stick roof behind seat. Don't need - just using the one from my T-bar as I won't put the s/roof in there anyway - behind the seats or more like left in place as it looks better in place!
. Clear Front side light /indicator lenses (are these still MR T anywhere else?) - not the side repeaters, I've got them sorted.
. Black rubber strip/beading for side skirts (Kbox was it that used to do them?)
.Good air filter, stock location for GZE/SC - with proven benifits/filtration
.Uprated fuel pump. Ran fine on stock NA pump but hindsight/other's experience tells me not to run lean so mk2tubby/supra pump or whatever.
.Decent but not overkill clutch (for C52/NA flywheel) - Stock fensport replacement lasted me years before but while I'm doing it I wouldn't mind an uprated but still nice driving clutch
.Flywheel for above. I will have 2 'spare' NA flywheels if I buy a new one, could get them sorted but would it be better to get a new one (even stock) I'm not bothered about lightened flywheels so much, not in the rev happy C52'd Supercharger but those who know better please offer your opinion on best move here.
I think that's it for now.
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Sharpfish wrote:I'm buying stuff now for my new 'SC Conversion' which will take place over the next few months. Obviously I have all the SC stuff from my 2 previous cars (one an official SC) so I don't mean stuff like that - this is the normal mr2 mods/tweaks/needs thing but I've only sourced 2 of the items so far. If anyone can help with the best places to buy the following items please reply. THanks.
The wanted section
PLease use the wanted section or the search function, every single question you have asked, has been asked and answered many times before.
. Clear Front side light /indicator lenses (are these still MR T anywhere else?) - not the side repeaters, I've got them sorted.
Toyota, from a carina or something 81511-03011, 81521-03011
but why? JDM are full yellow and much better IMO
. Square SC shaped rear number plate (I had one made up in 2001 but obv can't remember where)
Any number plate shop. There is a law now to prevent ringing of cars, so officially you need to take your V5 with you and the number plate will have a number put on. OR for originality write "number plates" into google and there will be probably 100+ companies that can help
. 'Supercharger' Rear boot sticker (must be supercharger and not supercharged - and in proper font) - again I know MR T did them but not sure now?
Crazylegs kev or coverco, crazylegs makes replicas, coverco can make whatever you want
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/profile.ph ... ofile&u=80
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/profile.ph ... ile&u=5155
. Quick shift kit (reliable/good rep/not too dear)
ebay
. Leather gear gaitor (black with black stiching probably)
Rhon
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/profile.ph ... file&u=407
. 2nd hand black handbrake lever/cover. I have a black one from my leather interior but it's a bit worn now and I think I prefer the pure plastic one.
The wanted section
crazylegs
jinxy
anyone breaking a car
. 2nd hand black sunroof insert/shade (moonroof)
As above
. Black rubber strip/beading for side skirts (Kbox was it that used to do them?)
Yes
.Front strut brace usable with moonroof stowage - if not will use one from my T-bar and stick roof behind seat.
None allow this
.Good air filter, stock location for GZE/SC - with proven benifits/filtration
Toyota? K&N? any K&n supplier (halfords to fensport) or toyota
.Uprated fuel pump. Ran fine on stock NA pump but hindsight/other's experience tells me not to run lean so mk2tubby/supra pump or whatever.
Rogue do one, alternatively stick an inline one on and you wont have to drop the tank. google "inline fuel pumps"
.Decent but not overkill clutch (for C52/NA flywheel) - Stock fensport replacement lasted me years before but while I'm doing it I wouldn't mind an uprated but still nice driving clutch
Ebay US do a flywheel/clutch kit that a few are trying on here
.Flywheel for above. I will have 2 'spare' NA flywheels if I buy a new one, could get them sorted but would it be better to get a new one (even stock) I'm not bothered about lightened flywheels so much, not in the rev happy C52'd Supercharger but those who know better please offer your opinion on best move here.
Ebay US do a flywheel/clutch kit that a few are trying on here
I think that's it for now.
No moon on a stick?
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Sharpfish wrote:cartledge_uk wrote:
but why? JDM are full yellow and much better IMO
Who care's what your opinion is? I've asked a question not for a poll on what's best. YELLOW/orange LOOKS AWFUL on dark blue cars imo. If you are canvessing for opinions.
I wasn't aware my tastes were also going to be brought into question. Is that in the moderation handbook?
Yes that is my opinion, but without differing views the world would be boring (I have yellow on blue ),hence why I provided the part numbers for the clear lens's 81511-03011, 81521-03011
As for the others I was looking for the links when you pm'd me, dispite what you said I will still provide the links.
Flywheel for above. I will have 2 'spare' NA flywheels if I buy a new one, could get them sorted but would it be better to get a new one (even stock) I'm not bothered about lightened flywheels so much, not in the rev happy C52'd Supercharger but those who know better please offer your opinion on best move here.
I think it is one of these people are trying, i'm not 100% on that
ebay clicky
ebay clicky
. Quick shift kit (reliable/good rep/not too dear)
item number 220285604841 on ebay
. Black rubber strip/beading for side skirts (Kbox was it that used to do them?)
There was a thread years ago where someone was using double glazing trim, i'll try and find it later.
http://www.kbox.ca/catalog/product_info ... ucts_id=50
http://www.kbox.ca/catalog/product_info ... ucts_id=50
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cartledge_uk wrote:
. Black rubber strip/beading for side skirts (Kbox was it that used to do them?)
There was a thread years ago where someone was using double glazing trim, i'll try and find it later.
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I might be able to help with one or two things on that list - I shall look in my big dark cupboard and PM you later Sharpfish.......
"If in doubt - just make the numbers up!"
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There was a thread years ago where someone was using double glazing trim, i'll try and find it late
yes the double glazing trim makes a perfect repair,they look better than original in fact.
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Nice one Paul a MK1 Conservatory
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I think someone got out the wrong side of the bed!
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relax , michaels pulling my leg
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Man has this not been deleted yet? I would have moved on by now but I've got a couple of sales on before I leave (may as well get my money's worth - it's why I joined when I was planning on selling the GZE/SC parts)
Thanks to the others and thanks for the useful info (minus the sarcasm) to cartledge_uk it did actually help and I've now sourced around half the items on my 'list'
But before I go I just wanted to make it clear that I wasn't just after links that I could have found myself, i was hoping for the latest info from users who had road tested any of the products and could vouch for them.. sure I can find shortshifters on ebay and x,y,z on google but I just wanted to make sure I was getting the good stuff.
Ah well if you won't delete it the least I can do is edit my crap out and update my first post with what I don't need now.
rgds
Thanks to the others and thanks for the useful info (minus the sarcasm) to cartledge_uk it did actually help and I've now sourced around half the items on my 'list'
But before I go I just wanted to make it clear that I wasn't just after links that I could have found myself, i was hoping for the latest info from users who had road tested any of the products and could vouch for them.. sure I can find shortshifters on ebay and x,y,z on google but I just wanted to make sure I was getting the good stuff.
Ah well if you won't delete it the least I can do is edit my crap out and update my first post with what I don't need now.
rgds