Newbie from Lincs

[stiglet]

Hi

I am SJ :wave:

Just bought my first MK1 MR2 and I love it!

Been hankering for a two now for yonks, loved all the MKS in different ways but saw this one and fell in love instantly. Few pics

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/06/DSC_0187-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/06/DSC_0156-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/06/DSC_0164-1.jpg

Looks like my alternator may have gone already though (only bought it today) and seemed a bit leeky in tonights monsoon, after that I want to work on cosmetic stuff, there interior is a bit too blue for me :lol:

Am hoping to learn some proper bangernomics with it so apologies for any dense questions, I had an Aygo before which I loved and tracked it as often as possible, Santa Pod, Cadwell, Dunsfold and most recently Nurburg (glady bore you with a million pics if you want :lol: ) but obviously wanted more power among pop up head lights and the T bar :mrgreen:

Cheers and look forward to chatting soon :)

Stiglet or SJ or Sarah if your really need to :shh:

[KMK11]

Hi SJ,

That's a nice looking car you have there...mica blue t-bars are 8-) Gotta agree with you about the blue interiors though! If you're looking to change it over to black, stick a post up in the "wanted" section & I'm sure somebody will be able to help you out ;)

I've never thought of the Aygo as a track weapon...I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised with your Mk1! :lol:

Anyhow, congrats on your purchase & welcome to the club :+:

[kevin..in]

I've never thought of the Aygo as a track weapon...I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised with your Mk1! :lol:


weapon!!
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/06/toyota_aygo_crazy_concept_image011-1.jpg

[stiglet]

Pfft that has an MR2 Engine though..

I did this standard ;)

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/06/DSCF225670011-1.jpg

[kevin..in]

I probably built that T Sport Corolla

[KMK11]

Luv the "crazy" Aygo...yer man holding the wall up seems to like it too! I guess if you had his kinda budget then any car could be a "weapon" though?! ;)

[chgough]

Hi SJ

I am a relative newbie to all this too - definitely approve of Mica Blue T bars! Bought mine in March and the first thing I had to replace was an alternator too.

My iPhone app MyCarCheck tells me yours was registered on 1/8/88 - mine 22 days later on 23/8/88.

When our cars took to the road, the UK number 1 for the whole of August 88 was 'The Only Way Is Up' by Yazz - let's hope that bodes well for our MR2 ownership!

Have fun with it!

Cheers
Chris Gough

[Kateg28]

The only was to go is Mica Blue T-Bar.

Had mine 4 years now and I also had to buy an alternator fairly early on in our love affair.

Get used to a soggy bottom or buy a car cover/car port/garage (*). I have replaced the T-Bar seals and all sorts, it has got better but there is definitely distinct dampness in the bottom area after a heavy rain fall. :oops:

Your car looks lovely. Mine looks a little tired now and needs some TLC (which it will get over the next few months) but it is 21 years old :roll: and am still in love with it and am sure you will be too. Hopefully see you at some of the meets.

* I now have a car cover and when I move house in the next few weeks I shall have a car port and a garage :clap:

[stiglet]

Thanks for the welcomes :)

And ooh Chris are cars could be related :lol:

And yep Only way is up

Hi kate To be honest the dripping is so minor am not worried, after that monsoon we had I was dreading going to the next day but it was bone dry

and well the alternator has been fine since, think it was just having a spaz at me as I was getting used it it :crazy:

Going to give the car some proper love at the weekend already started my to do list and a shopping list on ebay!

[chgough]

Hi SJ

Yes - two MR2s probably from the same litter - or if not the same bloodline....OK gone completely mad now. :crazy:

My car has the luxury of a garage to live in, but when it has to spend time outside, I bought a cover from Argos - nothing fancy but for £25 it does a good job. The only day mine got wet was the day I picked it up - a few drips inside via the glass panels but nothing major.

Ebay been brilliant for bits and pieces - bought a driver's door switch, jack, tool set, original manual, cuddly toy etc etc. I've even bought things I don't need - but love the bidding. Such fun!

Hope the weekend goes well. I've got a duff shoulder from all the polishing!