63Ragtop Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I have a friend with a 3D printer, might be keen to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Okay, I've figured out why none of my previous AW11s had rear speakers hooked up... they really mess with the soundstage in such a small cabin. Derp. Will unplug them tomorrow and hunt around on the 2nd hand market for some new rear quarter trims. Preferably pre-facelift ones, which didn't have speaker holes/grilles from factory for a tidier look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I love your choice in music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkellybarr Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I have for rear trims if you want them. Also celica front calipers if you want an upgrade. Still haven't measured those shocks sorry mate, their at about her property where I store stuff and haven't been there since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I have for rear trims if you want them. Also celica front calipers if you want an upgrade. Still haven't measured those shocks sorry mate, their at about her property where I store stuff and haven't been there since With or without speaker holes? Definitely keen. Pass on the calipers but thanks anyway, car stops well enough with brand new pads and discs up front No rush on the shocks, it'll be a while before I start tweaking the car in any real depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Looking pretty ace chief. That dark blue is certainly striking with a polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlancer Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Man that paint came up mint.Tell you what isn't mint though... the Papyrus typeface used for that Henry Ford quote. Christ on a bike that's up there with comic sans/worse 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 The depth of that paint is nuts! Need to get that for my sedan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Oh man, I didn't even notice the Papyrus until you pointed it out Eliot. Now I can't unsee it. The guys at OCD were a bit apprehensive of going too far, as the paint depth was a bit questionable in parts. The driver's side rear quarter and engine cover are easily the shittiest looking parts of the entire vehicle - typically these areas are affected by the greatest amounts of heat. So far we have worked out the roof, front guards, front bumper, and bonnet have all had paint touchups in the past, the engine cover and bootlid are still original, and we're not sure about the doors. At least it gives me a benchmark from which to consider repainting the rest in stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Whut? You wouldn't repaint in stages anyway? You'd blow over the whole thing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 I thought so too, but after the rear quarter/spoiler/mirrors were done the panelbeater was fairly confident about getting away with it. Maybe he managed to work out some optimal blend areas. I honestly don't know - maybe I should have asked. Seems logical to do the engine cover/bootlid/inner C-pillars/other rear quarter in one hit anyway. At the risk of sounding totally ignorant, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 You paint a car in one go for sure Ed, blends are mediocre at best, particularly with metallics. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 But for now just enjoy the drive. Damn that looks great though!!! It really is such a lush colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 To think midnight blue pearl was my least favourite MR2 colour up until about four years ago (it still isn't my favourite, but I've warmed to it considerably). Also it was pointed out to me recently that I didn't own any blue cars so this rounds off the colour spectrum rather neatly. Anyway, fuck my life, this just got listed on Kamikaze Auto: http://toyotacars.kamikaze-drive.com/ktmory2otad220807.htm Rarest of the rare, white/gold Super Edition hardtop with half-leather, basically the pinnacle of AW11 collectability and only 20,000 yen more than the FOB price I paid for mine. Why didn't this come up for sale six months earlier? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kyteler Posted October 8, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2015 Buy it anyway. It is the best one afterall. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hey. You. I like the way you think, maaaan. But the sensible thing to do would be to finish squid instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Let's go over the MR2 checklist quickly. Supercharged: Check Manual: Check Hardtop: Check White: Check I mean. I don't know man. There ain't nothing it doesn't have. That's 4 from 4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhouse Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I like yours better 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi808 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hey. You. I like the way you think, maaaan. But the sensible thing to do would be to buy another Mazda RX-7, preferably a white Spirit R instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlracing.co.nz Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Just buy that other one too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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