Truly A Mk1 Mr2 To Be Proud Of !

[jerry phipps]

Hi everyone

I have got to show you guys a very clean example of how a mk1 MR2 could look like with a little bit of loving care This shining example belongs to my friend MidshipPilot I first saw this car down at the gaydon meet. I was impressed with his car then. I later learnt that he was thinking off doing a interior make over. I told him if he was going to do it i would love to see the finished results. To my surprise he did the make over :o Enjoy the pictures

Interior before and after

Seats before and after

Interior shot

Front

Rear

Side shot with doors open

So what do you think guys and girls I'm sure midshipPilot will be along in a mo to comment on the work what went into Modifying his sweet Mr2

jerry!!

[Yarisboy]

absolutely cracking!

I asked midship to keep me updated on this, no need to email the photos over now pal :)

really good job m8, has made me rethink the mk1 idea again :D

sam

[jerry phipps]

I think that it's awesome. Love the colour choice really looks good together

jerry!!

[Kenny]

Wow, lots of work must have went into it and the end result is awesome!!

I like the twin pipe exhaust as well! :D

Kenny!

[gus]

Absolutly top drawer mate

[jerry phipps]

Absolutly top drawer mate

I told you guys it's cool didn't i B)

jerry!!

[gus]

Are they the original seats just recovered or has he had a completly new set made

[Fizz]

WOW....amazin change... 110% better!... much respect to the work thats gone into that!.. :)

[jerry phipps]

Are they the original seats just recovered or has he had a completly new set made

If i remember rightly. The seats where re-trimmed. But to be sure it's best to ask the man himself

jerry!!

[gus]

Sounds like a line from a film but cant remeber which one

But to be sure it's best to ask the man himself

got to go talk to the man.

think it was cool hand luke

[Dame]

Cracking job, and a nice set of mods, keeps the car original, but also adds some fantastic refinements.

[Bibbs]

I'll have to stop with the 80's throwback comments now ..

nah ..

[Surinder]

wow that car looks brilliant

puts mine to shame

[DeusMR2]

absolutely brillinat, i love the interior! muchos respect to the effort and work MidShipPilot

[jerry phipps]

All good positive remarks But where is the man himself to take all the praise Come on buddy show your face mate

jerry!!

[MidShipPilot]

Thanks for all your comments guys and girls, I appreciate it Sorry my computer has been offline since Thursday!! Thanks also to Jerry for posting, cheers mate

I always wanted a Mk1 and was pleased to find this one in relative good condition. I am not very mechanical so spent some time with my local garage - full service and sorting out a few rusty spots, then it was out with the old and very large air filter system and in with a K&N, which made such a difference in performance and sound, then I noticed from the service records that the exzorst had been changed or repaired every 2 years or less and to think this car is nearly 17 years old that's a lot of dosh, so time for a S/S one. When I got the car the interior did look dated and the first thing to change was the steering wheel - nice Momo Champion (I think these were used on the Super Charged version, but don't quote me) - then I found a picture of a Lambo Diablo interior and I thought why not try for something like that. That's was the plan and colour scheme sorted, I just had to realise it - couldn't find the right shade of carpet, couldn't find an upholsterer who would do it unless I paid over a grand!! I decided to do the car seats myself with mock suede - it started off ok but I soon realised that this would take me forever and I wasn't enjoying it - I finally found Richfield seats in Nottingham and I took the seats up there, whilst they were away I searched the carpet shops and found the one, cost me £60 and took 2 days to fit, bit of a mare, the original ones are heat moulded and in one piece, I had to cut 2 pieces and sew them together, I am very pleased with the end result! It was off the road for 4 weeks and I was dying to get in it and drive, drive, drive ... can't wait for the sunny days.

B)

[Surinder]

Hi MidShipPilot, great job

About the K&N, is that the one that sits in the engine bay? thinkin of ordering one today.

Surinder..

[MidShipPilot]

Hi Surinder - yes it is, it looks so cool. I have pictures if you want to pm your email to me. There are one or two points you need to consider but will explain if you want to go ahead.

Sounds like a mini turbo too!

[Titto]

I dont live too far from notts - how much we talking for seats to look that good???

[MidShipPilot]

Richfield Seating, they are on the www, with phone numbers etc., they were really helpful but busy, you need to book them at least 4 weeks in advance - I just left mine with them, gave me chance to do the rest of the interior. They would normally turn round in 2-3 days. It's fun driving without seats tho

Thanks to all for your comments

[T-bar]

Proper tidy, should start on mine soon.....

[Karma Supra]

thats stunning!!!!!!!!!

I still really want to built a 3s-GTE powered AW-11!!!!!!!

I love them :D

[Razor_Rage]

a very very nice mk1, really done a good job on that car MidshipPilot!

[jerry phipps]

Hi MidShipPilot

Just looking on my pictures on my pc and i came across another picture Sorry mate i didn't see it. So it's at the bottom of the rest of them. This picture really shows off the interior

jerry!!

[MidShipPilot]

Oooh ... lambo doors (Razor_Rage) ... do you think? <_<