Ok, as there were few people about for this Sunday I have decided to get the car checked over by Westfield motors, there is something amiss with the front suspension so will be dropping it off this Saturday, so this Sunday is definitely a no go. I'll post after it's back and see who's about.
OK - keep us posted.
Am I allowed to be pleased it has been postponed?
Hopefully the next date won't clash with one of my commitments!
Westfield motors are toyota specialists, but not mr2 specialists mate.
However my best mate/professional valeter/vehicle technician had a supercharger conversion if you ever need any work done he'd be the best person to call.
I'd love to come, but its my Dad's birthday on sunday so i am unavailable
The other people to check are Dickersons in Ashwell near Baldock. They did a lot of work on my SC when I imported it. Not the quickest people by any means but a good job for a fair price. They certainly know the MR2....
There is one chap in particular at Westfield Motors who knows Mk1's well, having maintained his own light blue mk1 t-bar for many years and it was he who looked after my last two. Dickersons are great for bodywork but not that keen on mechanical work, I know because I phoned them first (they did the respray on my White SC). It's in to get the suspension put back to the Toyota OEM spec, as it currently rides like a tea tray on bricks. When I get round to the few little bits of bodywork that need attention I will be calling Dickersons, but you are right, they are not the quickest!
Last edited by EppingMk1SC; 27th November 2011 at 09:25 AM.
Paul, found on my SC the coil springs had been cut to lower it - it's back to OEM now. What...what ...some bits of bodywork that need attention? Thought this car was like new. Know your standards are high though - remember pics of the white/silver car restored by Dickersons, which was fantastic. We must make the meet soon ...before the weather gets bad.Originally Posted by EppingMk1SC
Andy, you show from your comment 'standards are high' that you know where I am coming from. Interestingly my last SC the springs had been cut and it made almost undriveable. As you did, I put OEM springs back on and it made a world of difference.
Bodywork wise, there are no rust horrors, and the car from over a couple of feet away looks perfect but there are a few paintwork niggles, the odd suface mark and the usual small dings including a particularly irritating one where the bonnet has obviously been shut with something too large at some point and produced a line in the central panel.
I am planning on getting this car to as good a condition as funds will allow; but then I do intend to use it, and let other people enjoy seeing it about. Planning on mainly dry use , and it will be garaged and covered.
I'll PM you when I get it back from the work on the shocks.
Yes, look forward to hearing from you. Know what you mean about perfection - became quite obsessed with my SC restoration and even now, though looks good to others, there's still things I'd correct. Getting these cars good isn't cheap and it's a real journey mixing excitement, sadness and self-doubt. Hopefully some other owners can get along. Some have done the journey getting things perfect. Keep meaning to see Kate's car for example.
My car is not perfect.....Yet! Am more than happy to spend the effort/money on getting it perfect though.
Will be excellent if we can all get together soon!
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