MR2 Guy with RX7
09-25-13, 08:41 PM
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MR2 Guy with RX7
Hello everyone,
The name is Ernesto aka Net. I am a long time first generation MR2 AW11 owner. The MR2 went out of commission for a couple of years and in that time I bought a 1986 RX7 that was pretty modified, at least compared to my mostly stock (at the time) MR2.
I finally got the MR2 going again and it took its place as my main daily driver again. The FC is now my backup car along with my 1975 Toyota FJ40.
I love older cars, less restricted, less computerized and having more character is also a nice plus. I learned to love the Rotary and I now understand the hype (for lack of a better word) behind them. I hope to gain some knowledge from the community and hope I can give my 2cents when needed. Thanks for reading.
-Net
The name is Ernesto aka Net. I am a long time first generation MR2 AW11 owner. The MR2 went out of commission for a couple of years and in that time I bought a 1986 RX7 that was pretty modified, at least compared to my mostly stock (at the time) MR2.
I finally got the MR2 going again and it took its place as my main daily driver again. The FC is now my backup car along with my 1975 Toyota FJ40.
I love older cars, less restricted, less computerized and having more character is also a nice plus. I learned to love the Rotary and I now understand the hype (for lack of a better word) behind them. I hope to gain some knowledge from the community and hope I can give my 2cents when needed. Thanks for reading.
-Net
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09-27-13, 03:02 PM
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welcome to the board. 
it's good to see another MR2 owner that also swings rotary. i had a '91 Turbo for 8 years and hopefully i will be looking for another MkII Turbo in the next year or two. i love those cars.
i was into Rx-7s and rotaries long before i even imagined buying an MR2 so ironically, my biggest complaint about my MR2 was that it was too new and complicated.
it's good to see another MR2 owner that also swings rotary.
i had a '91 Turbo for 8 years and hopefully i will be looking for another MkII Turbo in the next year or two. i love those cars.i was into Rx-7s and rotaries long before i even imagined buying an MR2 so ironically, my biggest complaint about my MR2 was that it was too new and complicated.
09-27-13, 03:31 PM
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Ah, its cool to meet other similar enthusiasts out there.
Yeah both cars a greats in their own respects. I'm sure I am not the only one whose thought of a rotary powered mr2... The biggest complaint I have about the mr2 though is the lack of space to work with when it comes to the engine bay. Also coolant problems are a nightmare with that mid-engine front radiator layout!
In terms of driving experience, the MR layout is a very unique feel. With the RX7 and I suppose other FR layouts its a much more manageable car when it is being pushed to the limits. The short wheel base makes the first gen MR2 a bit twitchy when its being pushed. But I am so accustomed to MR that its almost like second nature and driving anything else makes me feel out of place sometimes. Just some ramblings
Yeah both cars a greats in their own respects. I'm sure I am not the only one whose thought of a rotary powered mr2... The biggest complaint I have about the mr2 though is the lack of space to work with when it comes to the engine bay. Also coolant problems are a nightmare with that mid-engine front radiator layout!
In terms of driving experience, the MR layout is a very unique feel. With the RX7 and I suppose other FR layouts its a much more manageable car when it is being pushed to the limits. The short wheel base makes the first gen MR2 a bit twitchy when its being pushed. But I am so accustomed to MR that its almost like second nature and driving anything else makes me feel out of place sometimes. Just some ramblings
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Man I used to be on the MR2OC boards and had a lot of fun in my mr2 in my early days. I loved it, it was my first car and I will always love the sw20!! Here is my old baby below. Welcome man love to see another Mr2 owner up here.
10-05-13, 03:38 PM
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We should make this thread the MR2 congregation thread.
I've been part of MR2OC since 2005. Great place, lots of close nit people.
Clean SDub suacRVA.
I've been part of MR2OC since 2005. Great place, lots of close nit people.
Clean SDub suacRVA.
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