It's MR2sday, What Would You Do with an MR2? (contains unpupolar Oppopinion)

"way2blu does a rev update" (way2blu) 02/20/2018 at 12:49 • Filed to: MR2sday, Car Design, Modification

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Happy MR2sday! Let’s talk MR2s. This one’s mine :D

Alright, let’s get the unpopular oppopinion out of the way:

The Veilside-style front bumper for MR2s looks fantastic. I’m tempted to get one.

The rest of the bodykit is overwrought and dated though.

Nope. Too much going on.

IF I got the front bumper cover, what do I do to keep the design cohesive?

I’m inclined to get tasteful-looking 17" wheels, and rear window louvers for maximum ‘80s & ‘90s RADNESS...

How would YOU design an MR2?

HammerheadFistpunch > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 12:54

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I like them as is, so what would I do? Nothing.

For Sweden > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 12:56

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A Mazda 2 is better than an body-kitted MR2

BeaterGT > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 12:57

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I feel that the Veilslide bumper is so far out there design-wise, it will be hard to match anything up to it. I like the rear, go full Veilside!

bob and john > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 12:58

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I think it only worths with the rest of the kit.

and then it only looks good when its in good condition. having a body kit with mismatched panels aint going to look good no matter what you do to it.

Mercedes Streeter > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 12:58

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Sell it and buy a Miata or another smart.

interstate366, now In The Industry > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 13:00

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K-swap.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > HammerheadFistpunch 02/20/2018 at 13:02

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Seconded.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 13:03

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17" 3-piece OZ Fittipaldi Fitti-stars. Center powdercoated to color match the body:

Die-Trying > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 13:08

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if it were me.......and its NOT ME....... i would keep the stock looking front end, and throw some real wide tires under it. by under it, i mean sticking out past the fenders by a good bit......

wide tires and wheels, no flares......

dont worry about how popular your opinions are, just make decisions that will make you happy......

way2blu does a rev update > HammerheadFistpunch 02/20/2018 at 13:09

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I did “nothing” (besides having the broken parts fixed) for a year. Then it came time to get working shocks again, and it turned out a full coilover setup was the most cost-effective way to do that.

It’s now a slippery slope :O

way2blu does a rev update > interstate366, now In The Industry 02/20/2018 at 13:11

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The 2.2-liter non-turbo 5S-FE is too much power already. It’s also got more low-end torque than most K-series engines :P

That said, if someone offered me a K20, I’d be all over it.

way2blu does a rev update > Mercedes Streeter 02/20/2018 at 13:13

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But

The Miata’s engine is in the wrong place!

The Smart has the rear-engine setup (like a Porsche!!) so get a 4th one of those :)

way2blu does a rev update > For Sweden 02/20/2018 at 13:15

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I mean, objectively speaking, from the standpoint of practicality, yes. More seats. And it’s got less funky ‘90s weirdness.

Funky ‘90s weirdness is rad tho

way2blu does a rev update > BeaterGT 02/20/2018 at 13:17

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Hmm. I guess the bumper isn’t bad, I just can’t bring myself to do those side skirts and the wing :P

The side skirts look melty and the wing is the exact right height to block visibility. If it were taller, I could look under it. If it were shorter (like the stock wing), then I’d save my money and keep the superior stock wing.

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 13:17

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http://photos.nasarallysport.com/keyword/rally;mr2;nasa%20rally%20sport/

way2blu does a rev update > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 02/20/2018 at 13:21

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Those are pretty rad.

Almost excessively rad. I like them.

BeaterGT > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 13:22

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Good thing is, even if you decide to do nothing...you still got a rad ride.

way2blu does a rev update > bob and john 02/20/2018 at 13:27

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I’d definitely get it installed by professionals for this one. The Veilside style bumper might need some work to look tasteful.

Rally lights might do the trick... (at least to de-emphasize the Veilside-ness of it)

way2blu does a rev update > Santiago of Escuderia Boricua 02/20/2018 at 13:33

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Ooh. Maybe rally-style MR2 is the way to go.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 15:42

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Same thing I do every month....autocross the shizz out of it.

Mondial goes to 11 > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 16:14

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I’m looking at painting my repainting my ‘88 SC from black to Orange Pearl.

Would you recommend your paint shop? I also don’t know how I’ll color match all the trim.

Mondial goes to 11 > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 16:23

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Someone down the street from my dad has an ‘85? hardtop with this awesome paint scheme minus the door decals and spoiler. Total ‘80s goodness.

Nauraushaun > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 19:27

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I’m going on a family trip up to the border next week. I can get a free lift in my brother’s Commodore. Or take the MR2.

What do

Nauraushaun > way2blu does a rev update 02/20/2018 at 19:43

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I’m going on a family trip up to the border next week. I can get a free lift in my brother’s Commodore. Or take the MR2.

What do

way2blu does a rev update > Nauraushaun 02/22/2018 at 17:40

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M R 2

Is the correct answer :)

way2blu does a rev update > Mondial goes to 11 02/22/2018 at 17:53

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The paint shop I’ve used doesn’t do OE colors, instead they’ve got what seems to be their own proprietary blending system. They can do literally any color, solid or metallic, but it won’t be exactly OE.

I did their most basic 2-coat package, which looks really good at even 5 feet away, and has held up well over the 7 months since it was painted. Not perfect , but it’s certainly good enough.

If you want the OE color in a factory finish, I’d shop around a LOT and see what’s best.

Nauraushaun > way2blu does a rev update 02/23/2018 at 17:29

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It’s happening. Expect a post. Just my car in the countryside or something. Nothing fancy.

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > way2blu does a rev update 02/24/2018 at 09:29

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Red or blue, pretty factory looking (wheels maybe). Drop in a 3rd or 4th gen 3gste. It would be a 4th or 5th car for me so I kind of like the idea of buying a newer JDM model with a 3rd gen (or wait a bit longer and get a 4th gen). There are already some showing up on CL: https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/1992-toyota-mr2-turbo-gts-jdm/6491420443.html

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