You can get them brand new from Japan too, exchange rate wise the US is probably the better option, plus they don't speak scribble. I don't know of any Enkei suppliers in the UK, well, none who shout about it anyway.
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Just get Grid-vs, no one will know.
This! With camber and coilovers it would instantly look 100x better
Kinda thinking that myself, looking at prices... As much as I hate everything they stand for!
Lol! I'll have to keep it quiet. F**k it. I'm not paying £300+ per wheel. Far too poor!
You can do it yourself by taking the manifold off and smashing them out (quite easy as the exhaust faces the rear of the car so there's a load of access) or an exhaust place should be able to do it for £50ish. I'll probably be looking at getting them done in March sometime. or ASAP ideally!
All I can say is go try one!
Yeah, arches aren't an issue either as the whole rear quarter panel is just bolted on!
I'm undecided on whether or not to just get 30mm TTE springs or go all out on HSD coilovers... It'll definitely be 'functional' if I go with coilovers though as its just such a good chassis! Might have to look into some bracing too if I go with coilovers as there's already a fair bit of scuttle shake without the hardtop attached. No more than you'd get in an MX5, but you can still feel it.
I'm undecided on whether or not to just get 30mm TTE springs or go all out on HSD coilovers... It'll definitely be 'functional' if I go with coilovers though as its just such a good chassis! Might have to look into some bracing too if I go with coilovers as there's already a fair bit of scuttle shake without the hardtop attached. No more than you'd get in an MX5, but you can still feel it.
Took a few crap photos to try and show the rest of the car, excuse the filth - I've just not had the time to give it anything like a good clean
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
Storage by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
1ZZ-FE by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
Storage (172 airbox for reference) by j0eyD, on Flickr
Corroded wheels by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
History by j0eyD, on Flickr
Still absolutely love it. Beginning to feel a bit more confident now too (await rolled MR2 thread) and it seems to respond better to being flicked in rather than slowly turned into a corner; you can feel the rear of the car moving around slightly too which is nice, just have to be careful in the wet as it does seem to let go almost instantly.
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
Storage by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
1ZZ-FE by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
Storage (172 airbox for reference) by j0eyD, on Flickr
Corroded wheels by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
MR2 Roadster by j0eyD, on Flickr
History by j0eyD, on Flickr
Still absolutely love it. Beginning to feel a bit more confident now too (await rolled MR2 thread) and it seems to respond better to being flicked in rather than slowly turned into a corner; you can feel the rear of the car moving around slightly too which is nice, just have to be careful in the wet as it does seem to let go almost instantly.
I was kinda surprised by how quiet and well put together it feels. Some of the materials aren't too great, but it's a much nicer place to be than an MX5! Feels slightly less cramped too which is a bonus!
Nice Joey, I never knew these had leather seats! Glad you're enjoying it
Are you still keeping the MX or is that a daft question?
Haha, I could keep it, but I don't really think I need two roadsters TBH! Plus it's a giant heap of s**t.
It's just sat on my drive waiting to die.
by j0eyD, on FlickrPoor thing
HKS Hiper-D coilovers, a haggered hard top, Torsen diff, TRlane door bars, light weight BBS's with brand new tyres (ffs)
So I guess I can make some money out of it!
I could own both, but only run one realistically. And since they both serve the same purpose, there's not much point! Yeah, it is a shame about the MX, but I just didn't have the time or energy to sort it out properly unfortunately. Kinda the final nail in the coffin for it!
I don't think you get quite as much for your money, but not by a lot. Plus IMO the MR2 is a lot better to drive. Perhaps not as fun, as I've said, but that's not to say you can't hang the arse out coming out of a junction - feels very predictable and controllable. When it lets go at higher speeds you do have to be concentrating though!
Ha!
On a properly properly dull note, over the first 1000 miles I've owned it, I've averaged 36.6mpg which isn't bad. That includes motorway, some B-roads, hardtop on and roof off, so pretty mixed. Much better than my MX5 was anyway. Struggled to see 30 out of that!
I don't think I've ever driven anything that handles like it as standard. Its brilliant. That's why I'm kind of on the fence as to whether to mess with the suspension or not - feels so well sorted already.. definitely needs an exhaust though. Far too quiet.
Easily enough to have it sitting pretty on some decent wheels.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
PM'd you Joey, Looks like I might have to come visit sometime
Ooooo if you do then let me know and I'll Bob round to join the gang bang.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Do it!Sure will, I'l try and con Ant into a trip up too....he can drive!
He's on holiday with some of us other NW homos. Booked it without knowing where we were going or even looking at the villa. 100% Here Or.
I'll probably be late in some shape or form. 100% c**k on head.
Yeah, as said no CSS for me. Kinda am gutted as I did enjoy last year!
goodj, I'll have a look - not received any notifications or anything. Tapatalk is s**t sometimes.
Yeah, as said no CSS for me. Kinda am gutted as I did enjoy last year!
goodj, I'll have a look - not received any notifications or anything. Tapatalk is s**t sometimes.
If anything I'll be going for RPF1's. But tbh having seen the photoshop, I think the standards look fine! Okay, they're a bit boring, but they're hardly offensive!
LOL!! Is he on any forums or anything? Would love to see a build/progress thread.
