rusty260z Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Saw this on Motorway this afternoon, distinctive MR2 I was in the white supercharged in 2nd lane ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Much love for this, the urge to collect factory option rare/cool/tech parts for 80's mobiles is kinda hard to resist, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Happy to report that the last six months of AW11 motoring have been relatively trouble-free, apart from needing to change a front right wheel bearing/hub carrier for a WOF. This car has just ticked over 242,000km and really exemplifies the meaning of "reliable daily driver" anyway, over the holiday break I decided to get productive and swap over the black interior that's been lurking in the depths of my shed for over a year. This entailed gutting the whole cabin on what seemed like the hottest two days of summer so far, and then spending another two days of re-assembly. The results were worth it in the end though! With the black interior I guarantee the cabin temperature will be a thousand times worse while sitting in the sun, so I should probably re-gas the A/C like I said I was gonna... Ugly tacky smurf/electric blue, begone! Hello low-key black goodness. The difference between black and blue... In a strange aesthetic mismatch on Toyota's part, the fabric pattern of the '89 spec seats doesn't match the door cards - I assume this is because they are manual-winder as opposed to the more prevalent electric type. and to finish, another view of the cockpit. What a difference black makes! And no, I still haven't painted those wing mirrors. Or the rear spoiler, or the wheels, for that matter Save for a few little odds and ends (which remain blue) the conversion is 99% complete. I'm hoping to be able to slowly collect the missing bits from trademe, or even trawl pick a part for the more "generic" '80s Toyota stuff like door handle surrounds. Better yet, is anyone wrecking a hardtop AW11 with black interior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Looking really awesome man. Respect for the interior change. I've just picked up a black dash for my Starion, but it's a job that will be very very very far down the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Doorcards exist: Good luck in finding however Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Got the air conditioning re-gassed yesterday by Kevin from Alert Auto Air (recommended by Dave/sheepers), turns out the system just needed a bit of R-12 and some mineral oil and it came right pretty much straightaway. Was amazed that you can still get R-12 actually. Looking really awesome man. Respect for the interior change. I've just picked up a black dash for my Starion, but it's a job that will be very very very far down the list. yeah, it was a bit of a gargantuan task but I got it all sorted in the end. Removing/refitting the dash on an AW11 is actually nowhere near as headache-inducing as, say, a BFMR Familia or a Skyline (or a Starion I'd imagine...) Doorcards exist: Good luck in finding however Yeah, I ain't holding my breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I see blue handles and I want to paint it blaaaack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Wait, what, you can still get R12? k33n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Yup, but it can only be used if the existing R-12 system is not completely depleted. Gave the car its first wash in nearly a year yesterday - proof that even the scruffiest cars can look relatively tidy from a minimum of two metres away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hmmm, will enquire around here...A/C still works in the Levin, just not very well. Would be awesome to have it working properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakesae101 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hmmm, will enquire around here...A/C still works in the Levin, just not very well. Would be awesome to have it working properly try http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/other-accessories/auction-550885446.htm ive braught some stuff of him before he said he could do my e30's maybe hes worth a go seemed like a gc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB8-TypeR Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I really enjoy those wheels. Now I have to resist the urge to search for MR2's on Trademe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhouse Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I purchased this car off Ed. Have been busy tidying it up & fixing/replacing parts. I've owned it for around 3mths. So far have- Changed oil & filter Replaced spark plugs Replaced fuel filter Distributor O-Ring kit (was leaking oil) Bled & adjusted clutch freeplay Replaced rear brake pads & greased brake pistons (were seized) Painted rear spoiler & wing mirrors to match car Polished, buffed, waxed, polished again! Touched up a few chips/blemishes Replaced missing centre caps on MR-S wheels Replaced missing stereo bracket, and fitted front speakers & stereo Replaced gear boot & gear knob Replaced failed number plate bulb Replaced rusted windscreen wipers & painted arms Repainted A-Pillars black Replaced missing badge on bonnet Replaced rear bumper (old one was pushed in) Still to be done- Coolant flush Check belt tensions (are squeeling) Replace clutch (slipping) Replace broken drivers side window regulator (winder snapped off spline) Repaint front bumper & valance Larger pulley for supercharger Photos to follow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Awesome work Jamie Hope you don't mind me editing the thread topic to reflect the updated ownership. Sounds like you're finally giving it the birthday it deserves. I really do miss the old wedge, keen to see photos of what it looks like now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhouse Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Yeah it's such a blast to drive. It's only a weekend car (doesn't see the rain either), but every time I jump behind the wheel it's like driving it again for the first time. Puts a smile on the dial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhouse Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Newly repainted front bumper & valance. Starting to come together nicely now .... Have spent 30 mins trying to work out how to post images. I give up! I paste the image & can see it, but when I hit save, it's not there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi808 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Newly repainted front bumper & valance. Starting to come together nicely now .... Have spent 30 mins trying to work out how to post images. I give up! I paste the image & can see it, but when I hit save, it's not there. What are you using to share the images? I use photobucket, then copy and paste the tags into my posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I always find the easiest way is to do the following [img=//oldschool.co.nz/uploads/profile/photo-5889.png?_r=1387309443] gives you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Ultimate thread necro... I hope Millhouse doesn't mind me posting these photos I took of the AW11 nearly 18 months ago, just before he took ownership of it. I'd borrowed a Nikon D7000 to experiment with for a week or so, and forgot I'd even taken them - until the camera's owner contacted me the other day to say she'd discovered them on one of her old memory cards. Had also forgotten how good AW11s look rolling on ZZW30 rims. This is getting me mildly moist for the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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