Oh what Have I done

[driftingsw21]

I tried to walk away from MR2's. I tried very hard, very very very hard to walk away. Thought of just giving up on the car hobby completely. Thought that 10 years of owning MR2's was enough. That after doing multiple swaps for people on mk1's, mk2's. That owing both a NA mk2, and Turbo Mk2 it was enough. There was even a very dark period of 1 month that I owned and rebuilt a mk1 auto(ewwww I still can't shake that dirty feeling off). I was so close to just getting something boring, and selling out. Then this happens, along had to come a Spyder. Not just any Spyder but the right Spyder, one with coilovers, upgraded clutch, perfect body, the face lift model, the right exterior color, low miles 53k only, a TURBO!!! All this for a insanely cheap price!!! I literally paid less for this car then I did for either of my previous mk2's that were already 10 years old, both with 130k at the time.

So what was the kicker, there's always a catch right. First found this at a Dealership of all things. The car literally died hours before I went to see it. While in the dealership parking lot as they were taking photos to post their ad, the engine blew up due to rod knock. Blew a hole in the short block and wasn't even on their lot but next door at their "shop". I was somehow able to talk them into paying out their pocket for me a brand new built short block, low comp and built for boost this time that I personally got to order off their company credit card!!! So here I am unable to sleep, plotting and planing ,itching for the new short block to come. Russ lets plan another Leavenworth Drive this summer. I got my project, and so do you. Will we both be able to make it in time. If not I'll see the BC crew at the beach this year.

teaser pic fresh off the flatbed dropped off at the shop of horrors v4.0

[macatak]

nice looking spyder, duey

you should know by now 2's are like drugs, nothing else is quite the same

looks like that might be Martin's house based on the little red wagon in the background, is that Alex's new 2?

place is starting to look like the Last Chance Garage



that's my new toy on the right in front of Russ's

[driftingsw21]

Yes on both Counts Duncan. It's the US version of the Last Chance garage.

I really like your mk2. Looks very nice. Your in for one hell of a ride as the mk2 chassis by far is the best bang for the buck of the three on every single count. It can be built to suit you for whatever you want also. For me I swear this is going to be the last one for me now that I have owned one of each at this point!!!! So I'm going big this time. I got a great start already. Basically starting from most peoples end point. I just love how unassuming the evil thing looks. If they didn't say turbo at the dealer I would have just walked out when they said the engine was toast and just died.

[92slcVRT]

Don't be like Gio and boost 23 psi and put more holes in the block

[driftingsw21]

It's ok don't worry I know what I'm doing when it comes to turbo unlike some people

[bbarnumboy]

what kit came on the car? top secret? etc.

[driftingsw21]

I have no idea what kit it is. Looks one off to me. Super small turbo.

[pk_volt]

Would be so cool if someone made this Electric!

[driftingsw21]

I'll pass on putting electric motors in the car. Snails and a possible V6 is more likely to happen in the future. Here's hoping this engine survives. Thank goodness for going low comp with the rebuild.

[immorality]

is it done yet?

[driftingsw21]

It's almost done. New engine arrived, head is bolted on. Now just have to put new engine in and do some shakedown runs.

[92slcVRT]

Hurry up. I have a GTI to store in that garage. Don't make this into a martin's MK1.5 thread :p

[bbarnumboy]

Hurry up. I have a GTI to store in that garage. Don't make this into a martin's MK1.5 thread :p

dont reveaL My secrets Tong!

[driftingsw21]

Engine is in the car, wires hooked up, burping the coolant system now, need to deal with the oil pan, and starter. Thing should fire up shortly!!!

[driftingsw21]

IT LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loud is an understatement and a bad one on top of that. Russ I think your 2gr will be much more quiet then this POS of mine.