In Spain, it's called a "Senor Dos".

 

hahhaa!
I hear that a TurboII is called DOS Brap,Brap!

 

It's a really great looking car though...

 

Yeah, but I get the jitters parking it in parking lots with other cars, owned by non-car peoples.

I think I'd be better off with a sand rail. I could care less if you hit a piece of tube steel with a shopping cart.

 

I had one just like it, minus the T-top. Bought it new in '91. Regret selling it!

 

i dont see how this belongs in the first gen section. but i guess since ur a cop.. you can speed and text and drive and nobody bats an eye.
also i got me fiero with a VQ35de g35 swap, with maxima 6 speed.. on my list to swap is a 2GR from an 07 camry into amr2 but there are not v6 6 speed traverse like the maxima, wtf! only 4cly 6 speeds that might not hold up to a 700hp turbo 2GR

 

This is how it starts, soon this forum will be dedicated to mid/rear engine cars

 

I strongly thought about a supercharged V6 from a Grand Prix in a Bradley GT, but to hell with a kit car.

 

Speaking of mid-engine cars, while engine swaps are generally not my thing, a Lotus Europa S1 with a 12a would be a dream car for me.

 

We're taking over.

I bought mine completely stock back in 2009. Didn't stay that way for long. Swapped in a 1MZ from an ES300.



My build thread is here.

 

Well, I'm no longer a cop. Department cut backs on traffic officers. I work for Toyota as a technician. Also, I would expect to get cited for speeding and texting while driving. I put the thread here because its a car that compares to the SA/FB in more ways than most would think. Plus, this is my home on the forum really. I've been sharing all of the different cars I buy for many years now right here in the non tech section. People here seem to be true enthusiasts and they appreciate different and neat cars.

Best of luck to you in your next swap. It sounds like a fantastic idea. The 2GR-FE is an excellent engine and at 268hp, can really motivate a car. We don't see many issues with them, only leaking oil form the banjo bolt on the rear head and leaking water pumps. Other than that they're pretty dang reliable. We have that engine in our 2015 Sienna. I don't mind driving it. Its necessary with my kids.

 

That is a beautiful MR2! Did you order it or buy it off the lot? They're pretty rare with a sunroof. The T-tops seemed to be most common with the slick top cars being pretty rare. Would love to see more pics of that car!

 

Looks super clean and well cared for! the 1MZ-FE has to be a blast to have in there. They're 200hp engines so the car is probably on pace with a stock MR2 turbo!

 

The MR2 is a very darty and responsive car as far as steering is concerned. It corners well but oversteer can be coaxed out of the car much quicker than the FB. The FB is a more stable car and acceleration is probably pretty equal to a GSL-SE. The brakes on the MR2 are a bit better before a panic stop. The front brakes like to lock up quicker than they would on an FB. Interior comfort is better in the FB as is shifter feel. The MR2's shifter does have shorter and more precise throws but the gates are spaced too close together and missed shifts were common until one learned the shifter. The MR2 suffers from a more cramped foot space and the pedals are close together. I grew up driving FB's for the first few years of my driving back in the 90's and I've ever been without one and refuse to be without one. The MR2 is a great car and feels like a sports car through and through but the RX-7 is the one I'd choose to drive on a daily basis. The MR2 is more of a toy.

 

Yep. It has peak torque pretty much immediately, and there really isn't a curve to speak up, but more of a plateau. It is a blast.

 

That was the context I took this post in, I love all sorts of different cars and like hearing about them. My FB isn't my first car, and probably will not be my last. It was between an AW11 and an SA/FB (AE86 was also being considered, but decent ones are unicorn rare and command far too much money). Ultimately I always really wanted a rotary, and liked the uniqueness of the SA/FB.
Somewhat what I expected. I'd expect the MR2 to have better steering since mid-engine/rear-engine cars tend to have good steering due to the lack of weight on the front end. Also I've heard mid-engine/rear-engine cars tend to have bad shifter feel since they require an especially long linkage to the transmission. When I first drove my FB I felt that the shifter felt almost like a joystick like on an old N64 controller. I've learned to love the shifter feel.

How does the car compare in terms of "communication" or "rawness"? I drove my 300ZX a bit before I sold it (just recently), and everything basically felt "muted" and "dull" compared to my FB. All the inputs felt quieted, from the throttle, brakes, clutch, shifter, steering, etc. My FB feels like a real sports car, whereas my Z just felt fast and refined. The Z was a fun car, but the FB suits me more. Amazing how much feedback the FB offers to the driver. Can't wait to finish my suspension work.

 

Its a fairly raw and loud car. As far as creature comforts go, they really are on par with one another. The MR2 was built as a sports car much like the SA/FB. The 300ZX I feel is more of a touring car. Its a super sports car if you will. With its HICAS steering and its ability to carve through roads, I'm sure its an amazing car. But not raw like an SA/FB. The MR2 shares this rawness as there are no power assists other than power brakes. Manual steering, no ABS, and no traction control ,just like an SA/FB. The SA/FB has a way of speaking to its driver. I've never felt to close to any other car. I've owned a lot of cars and while they may be fun, there is no passion like the passion of an RX-7. The MR2 is a great car but its feeling can be short lived by a non enthusiast. The exhaust is somewhat loud and its high revving. Like the SA/FB, the tach is soaring on the highway. I'm sitting around 4000 rpm at 75 or so. The two cars compare well in many ways. I urge you to drive one if you get the chance. If you lived closer I'd say com by and take my cars for a ride.

 

Aren't RX7s considered Front/mid engined cars?

 

Yes, that's one of the special things about the RX-7. I wonder if this contributes to different handling characteristics from conventional FR cars that are front heavy? Maybe resistance to understeer and better steering?

 

Thanks for the response, I was looking for a comparison like that! Appreciate the offer too! 300ZX was a fun car, but it's no sports car. Ultimately I care more about "feel", rawness, communication and emotion, so my FB suits me much more. Older sports cars are fun because they are "raw" and don't filter the driving experience. Someday I hope to own a mid-engine car. Given the choice it'd be between an AW11 MR2, Fiat X1/9, or Lotus Elise S1. For now, I'm enjoying my rotary

 

you mean its the rubber they make the damn this out of, i've put on many solid metal replacement ones they shoulda used in the first place! yes the water pumps used to pay engine removal.. but we all knew better then that.