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    new member

    Hi all,

    I was brought to this forum through tragic circumstance.

    I bought my MR2 last summer from a good friend of Darren Trewin who I believe was an active member of the MR2 Mk1 Club judging by the number of club magazines I was given. Darren tragically passed away in a car accident in January 2017 - https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk...8-ac4d5331cbb7 and his friend became the custodian of the MR2 after his death. I don't know if Darren used this forum much but found his name amongst a post for the Silverstone Classic 2016 where he was listed as attending http://www.mr2mk1club.com/showthread...lverstone+2016.

    Darren clearly had a lot of love for this car as I was in receipt of a large binder of invoices and records of work carried out over the years.

    I had the car resprayed at the back end of last year in an attempt to keep the rust at bay and in the main it's holding off quite well. However a respray for under 1k was always going to leave a little wanting on the prep side so it's by no means perfect. Plenty of bits of trim replaced which either broke off or were past salvageable when I dug a litter deeper including the rear reinforcement bumper bar and the C pillar trims which cost me an arm and a leg. All the rubbers for the front bumper and side skirts were also replaced.

    I haven't done many mods thus far as the car came with plenty already: BC Coilovers, huge brakes from a Celica ,17" Oz Racing wheels stainless steel exhaust and OMP steering wheel.

    The engine is pretty standard other than for a K&N cone air filter and the Woodsport manual choke fix.

    I have recently managed to fit the clear indicators, after much fettling with a stanly knife to get them to fit.

    The car turns over first time every time and although I bought it as a track day runabout I've been using it as daily driver while my F80 M3 is gathering dust on the drive.

    Hopefully I will actually get it out on a track this year. Considering putting 16" wheels on it if I can make sure they can actually clear the huge front brakes! The ride is bearable but when you hit a pot hole, you know about it.

    First photo was during the summer after I just bought the car and the second was yesterday after a quick wax, although not the most flattering of photos.

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    A bit more search of the forum and I have found the first pic of the car, it's from the 2011 Silverstone Classic - http://www.mr2mk1club.com/showthread...l=1#post147511

    Last edited by UOD; 3rd March 2020 at 11:07 AM.

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    That's a sad way to come by the car but at least it lives on with somebody who'll look after it.

    A MK1b on a D plate... Must make it a fairly early one.

    Anyway, welcome aboard!

    James
    There's no rust on my car. But there are some sizable holes where the rust fell out.

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    Likewise, I am sorry to hear about the circumstances but I am sure Darren would be pleased to know his car is still being looked after and cherished.

    Great wheels, really suit the dark blue car!

    Rich

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    Nice to hear the car is in good hands. I don't think I know it from my time on the forum but it looks good.

    Best of luck keeping it going and have plenty of fun in the process
    Yes i talk to myself, sometimes i need a professional opinion

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    Welcome to the forum.
    The car certainly looks like it's been looked after and had a few treats in its life. I do like that dark blue colour and, I agree, the wheels match it well.
    I hope that you enjoy it and look after it just as much as the previous owner.
    There is plenty of help on here if you need it.

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