Haloruler64's 2000 MR2 Spyder build thread

Just thought of this, I've had issues with rebuilt axles not seating correctly or the wrong / missing ring to be read by the wheel speed sensor too. 

I also did not disconnect it haha. I don't even know where the connector is! Just pulled the 10mm bolt out and pulled the sensor out of the knuckle. I'll look deeper into it when I have a chance, been a crazy crazy time at work and I'm even working weekends. Plus the car is driveable and a hoot, and frankly the Mazda with an exhaust is a lot of fun too.

Finally getting her roadworthy. Immediately after an alignment a toe arm started knocking and I finally had time to install this set of Battle Version toe arms. Getting another alignment soon.

I know you have been enjoying your Mazda, but how long has it been since you had the Spyder on the road?  Miss it?

Also . . . any word on a Nor-Cal Spyder meet this year or is COVID affecting this tradition yet another year?

Posted by: @uncle-mush

I know you have been enjoying your Mazda, but how long has it been since you had the Spyder on the road?  Miss it?

Also . . . any word on a Nor-Cal Spyder meet this year or is COVID affecting this tradition yet another year?

I've been enjoying the Mazda as a daily driver, but don't get me wrong, I dearly miss the MR2. I just took it for a test drive and I couldn't stop grinning, even though I couldn't go far as the alignment is way off. I think in the last year, it's been on the road less than ten times. Very sad. I've just been swamped with work and personal things... and these days, being swamped with work is not something to complain about! 

A lot of us are now freshly vaxxed so I think a small MR2 meet would be awesome. We just hesitate to make it public because a huge crowd may not be what a lot of us want right now. But I will be SURE to keep you updated. 

thanks for keeping me posted if one will happen.  Much appreciated. 

A lot has happened in eight months. The Mazda is gone, totaled. The MR2 is now the daily. All six rear suspension arms are now Battle Version. I gave her a full two step polish and seal, the paint gleams. The bolts holding the passenger side axle to the axle carrier came loose and fell out, and the axle popped out while driving and dumped all the gear oil all over the road. Had to fix her on the side of the road with a vise grip holding the axle together. The front bumper got pulled partially off in the garage when it got caught on an extension cord, cracking even more paint off. It's been a rough month. I passed 155k miles. 2022 is the year I return to the track. 

@haloruler64 

Wow!  That is a rough 8 months!  I so appreciate your mechanical acumen to be able to make a repair on the fly using vice grips to get you home.  That's pretty amazing!  Here's hoping 2022 is a whole lot better to you than 2021 was!

Thanks Uncle Mush, hope things calm down enough to have a nice BBQ soon!

Posted by: @haloruler64

Thanks Uncle Mush, hope things calm down enough to have a nice BBQ soon!

Agreed!  That would be quite a relief from all the covid stuff for the last 2 yeas!

Hey guys. I have a bi-annual update but... I can't figure out how to post photos? Clicking "Choose File" chooses the file but doesn't actually add it to the post. 

But it's been a VERY eventful 6 months, so check out my posts on Spyderchat in the meantime. I'll post them here as soon as I figure out the photo thing. There are some AMAZING photos in here! https://www.spyderchat.com/threads/haloruler64s-new-toyota-mr2.70818/page-60#post-2183704

If you're looking for an awesome polish, check out The Last Cut. It's a diminishing essentially one step polish I used on my MR2 on a regular foam pad. Worked great on taking out substantial imperfections while also finishing so well I think I wasted my time on the M205 Ultra Finishing Polish step. Didn't even see a difference, especially since my paint isn't great. https://tldproducts.com/collections/compound/products/the-last-cut-16-oz

Thanks for posting the link to the photos over at AdChat.  Sounds like you continue to have fun with your Spyder.  Lisa and I just purchased (a couple of months ago) the hybrid version of the Venza and are thoroughly enjoying it.  Did you use a DA with "The Last Cut" or just apply it by hand with a foam pad?  I took a look at the link you provided and was wondering.  It was great to see pictures of your spyder and catch-up on all that you have been doing to enjoy it!

Posted by: @haloruler64

Hey guys. I have a bi-annual update but... I can't figure out how to post photos? Clicking "Choose File" chooses the file but doesn't actually add it to the post. 

 

But it's been a VERY eventful 6 months, so check out my posts on Spyderchat in the meantime. I'll post them here as soon as I figure out the photo thing. There are some AMAZING photos in here! https://www.spyderchat.com/threads/haloruler64s-new-toyota-mr2.70818/page-60#post-2183704

You should be able to just drag and drop them into the post when writing it.  Generally, the photos show up where the cursor is located at the time you attach them.

Thanks LT. I'll have to try to recreate the posts here in a bit. 

Uncle Mush that's awesome! Did you get that fancy sunroof that goes frosted? 

I used a DA polisher. A cheap Porter Cable with a 5" backing pad.