Originally Posted by
RusDub
Hi everyone. I've just bought a 1989 T-Bar in Mica blue and I haven't got my hands on it yet, but looking forward to it no end.
I almost bought one in 1993 but common sense prevailed and I used the money as the deposit on a flat (I know, I know, but it kinda was the right thing to do). So, better late than never.
My mate had a 1986 1a with a natty two tone (green/silver) and we had great times hurtling through mid Wales in it in our student days. The dream.
Student days are long past, and I now live in Dubai but thought an MR2 parked at my mums for summer use would be just perfect.
I have a few questions if anyone can help:
1. The leather seats were knackered and replaced with some bucket-y seats from a mk3 (not nice). Any suggestions on where I might be able to get the leather re-clothed and how much I might expect to pay ?
2. Security - the car will be parked on the street, in Birmingham and is therefore very joy-rideable. Any suggestions on how I might better secure it (Alarm-immobiliser ? cat 1, might that also help with insurance ?). Suggestions most welcome.
Shall post some pics once I get my hands on it.
Cheers
RusDub