“Omg - your jeans are so dirty!” Meanwhile, I haven’t changed out of pajamas in 3 days... 😂 Wish my jeans were that dirty... would mean that I’ve been doing stuff instead of homeschooling, laundry, dishes, housework, etc. If it were the 80’s, I’d be called “Mr Mom” - but in 2020, it’s just expected since my wife’s job considers her essential.
Dude everything about that car is absolutely awesome, I love classic japanese cars from that era. My first car was a 1987 Supra , I wish I had the time and money to bring a car like that MR2 back to life
I still have my first car, an 1986 MR2 i saved from being crushed. The original engine lasted 250k before I burnt a valve, That car taught me how to rebuild engines suspension, everything. Its now running oversized pistons, a ported head and GC coilovers . Its funny, everybody used to laugh at the car until recently but now people love them. I was never going to sell it regardless, but im glad AW11's are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
You’ve managed to take one of my favourite sports cars and make it like my fav car of all time! All it needs now is a set of tomb stone alloys and a 4 beam light pod !! Only found the channel recently, and found you both an inspiration and totally truthful - which in this world is a rare thing and something to be proud off.
I love how Casey's approach to this car has been "well what can I do to this car to put a big goofy smile on my face everytime i start it." I love this MR2 lmao.
That came out awesome! I've yet to drive a first gen MR2, but have been in a Stratos. The Lancia is a crazy car, the helmet holder in the doors, Dino motor, and they're just so small! I can't wait to see the Stratos build you do in the future.
These AW11 and the SW20 MR2s are god damn perfect. I own a 300hp SW20 turbo, it handles like NOTHING else on the street, and with the boost I've got and the low weight means that I'm scaring modern $60,000 Mustangs and Kia Stingers. I'm addicted to the MR2 and they are SO underappreciated in the car community. Which means that people underestimate it and when it leaves them for dust at the lights, there is always a good convo afterwards. Y'know. The age old "is that a Ferrari?" And the Targa tops always make things better
Bro i absolutely love your series on the aw11! I've owned 5 of them over the years and have owned the 86 out front for 12 years now. I am planning on a full restoration here when I can afford to do it correctly. I'm in no rush with it.
For repairing bumpers I use zip ties as stitches. Drill a hole at the end of the split, Drill holes either side of the split along it's length, leaving the join on the outside stitch holes together, then use fibreglass on the back. Once dry the zip ties can be cut off flush with the surface and finish the exterior with plastic filler etc. Ends up really strong and only uses materials left over from other projects!
I think the red mud flaps look great, however, they may fit the astetic better if the car was covered in mud and driven off road. The way the car is, it may look a bit over the top, but I guess that's the point of this car: to have fun😄 The exhaust sounds hellishly cool!!!! Well done for another super nice and educational project
I'm really happy to see the love of this car coming out in you. It's looking great too! They are a timeless classic. And once you've owned one you're hooked! I've been a aw11 owner and enthusiast for 25 years. I just love the damn things. I had 5 3/4 of them, but unfortunately only have 2 now. So many cars I've driven but none made me smile like the aw11. One I have still from when I bought it in April 1995 has the Eibach springs with KYB sss adjustable shocks. Great combo for the street and spirited driving.
If it was my car, i would put the muddflap on. It's giving personaluty and a rally look to the car. I really like your energy and what you do for the kids, keep this mindset. You rock 🤘🏻😁
Love seeing this car restored. I owned two of them, an 89 Supercharged and a 91 Turbo. I did a lot of similar rust fixes to my 89 that you did to yours. The Ducati exhaust sounds great!
The car has come a long way. It’s looking really good man! Please put the red mud flaps on. Get a vented engine lid, and it will add even more character! But man... that thing looks nice with them fender flares. To bad I can’t do that to mine. My 89 SC is all original, and completely stock.mine honestly belongs in a museum. This makes me want to find a beater MR2 and have fun! Unfortunately my wife won’t let me. I have to many cars already lol!
Still have the '85 my Dad bought new - I bought it from him in 1991. California-only, rust free car. Arguably more analog and fun than our '94 NSX - they're a blast to drive.
I was 14 yrs old when I saw this car for the first time in 1984, and hv been wanting it so badly, now I own 2001 MRS Spyder, I guess, it is still good enough.. still, if only I could sit & drive this MR2 for once
amazing lol you did a 3M epoxy bumper repair tutorial as well as a bmw epoxy lap joint in a single vid about how to bring an mr2 back to life affordably. The real mvp of those bumper repairs are that metallic reinforced tape for holding down those net like layers. The tape helps the reapir hold structure while applying the epoxy as well as the overall shape/structure of the repair process..from that to bumper tabs. you can also pop rivet the aluminum to the steel on that epoxy lap joint....but thats more for structural repairs like rockers or dog leg panels.
I told you that you would end up living this car. Same thing happened to me, thought I would have a quick flip, ended up loving it. Great build Casey, car looks great
Casey, you should checkout "Lizard Skin" for the MR2 and maybe some other toys. It helps prevent rust, insulate heat, and also insulates sound. I used it on my old SW20 and my current S2000 it's fantastic! TurboTom also used it on a V8 LS3 Miata lately. I also want to Recommend RokBlockz's fender liners+splitter/airdam. Bucky Lasick used their material for his bester Subaru which came out great and I also did a custom job on my S2000 with them for the rear. It's made tough and will go with the Rally look well.
I ended up having to make my own 3mm flat bar seat mounts for the race seats. I wrecked a good drivers seat to use the stock runners and found it raised the race seats too high. Specially with helmet on.
Looks absolutely great and the exhaust was a great idea. I know summer is around the corner and you seem to really like it but let me know if you still plan to sell it in the future. As for the red flaps I think you should do it, looks pretty sharp.
I have an MR2, I like the look of your exhaust but I must say I prefer stock. 4AGEs sound amazing and your exhaust smoothed out a lot of the character under load. I do like how it sounds idling and revving at a stop
For roughly $750 there is a CXRacing 4AGE T3 turbo for sale on eBay... it’s brand new and sexy as all hell and ready to make that lil’ bastard truly a lil’ beast!... and also, get that baby yoda a good bit closer to being a mini Lancia Group B street car. I love it man!
The exhaust reminds me of a Diablo VT. The whole car looks really good-proportional, and lines that tie nicely. NOW MAKE some homemade velocity stacks that obnoxiously stick out the engine bay.
You should look into putting in a 4th generation 3s-gte. Huge power gain and fairly easy as far as swaps. I guess if you just want to leave it stock like it makes sense but just throwing it out there.
Fiberglass flares ALWAYS crack if you bolt them up hard. That type of Flare was invented in Australia by Holden in 1974 to get MASSIVE rubber underneath their Torana for Bathurst. Imho the Torana A9X Hatchback is THE best car built by any arm of GM since they started building cars. Placed in it's time it was a Beast... and comfortable with a tent option for the Hatch.
Absolutely the best mid-engine modern classic out there! How do you guys like the exhaust?
Love it Casey!
Exhaust looks and sounds sick, for a repurposed motorcycle exhaust 👌.
Sounds absolutely ripping! What Lancia Stratos?
when is the supercharged RAV4 engine going in it?
great content - retro cars are cool
Sounds good!
Man, those bike mufflers sound phenomenal!
Thanks brother!
It’s absolutely beautiful
Edit: PUT THE MUDFLAPS ON!!!
It's not a Tercel wagon! :-D
+1 for the flaps
put the flaps on but paint them black lol
Rallye flaps and fab up a mount up front for some Hella lights too 👍😎👍
john moser i think the lights would be overkill. Integrated led light bar in the bumper would be dope though.
“Omg - your jeans are so dirty!”
Meanwhile, I haven’t changed out of pajamas in 3 days... 😂
Wish my jeans were that dirty... would mean that I’ve been doing stuff instead of homeschooling, laundry, dishes, housework, etc. If it were the 80’s, I’d be called “Mr Mom” - but in 2020, it’s just expected since my wife’s job considers her essential.
Exhaust is sweet and even better since you build it from trash! Keep up the great work
Appreciate it!
Holy crap you literally have my dream car. That thing is so clean it makes Ed Bolian’s Flood Lambo look like a Fiero.
I like what you've done to Mister two.i think this is your best video in awhile as it was informative, interesting, and no ranting .
Dude everything about that car is absolutely awesome, I love classic japanese cars from that era. My first car was a 1987 Supra , I wish I had the time and money to bring a car like that MR2 back to life
I still have my first car, an 1986 MR2 i saved from being crushed. The original engine lasted 250k before I burnt a valve, That car taught me how to rebuild engines suspension, everything. Its now running oversized pistons, a ported head and GC coilovers . Its funny, everybody used to laugh at the car until recently but now people love them. I was never going to sell it regardless, but im glad AW11's are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
You’ve managed to take one of my favourite sports cars and make it like my fav car of all time! All it needs now is a set of tomb stone alloys and a 4 beam light pod !!
Only found the channel recently, and found you both an inspiration and totally truthful - which in this world is a rare thing and something to be proud off.
That is one glorious exhaust note. Beautiful.
Thank you. You just brought my childhood back.
I love how Casey's approach to this car has been "well what can I do to this car to put a big goofy smile on my face everytime i start it." I love this MR2 lmao.
everyone should have one of those. doesn't matter if it's a $500 beater or a $50,000 fancy.
Just driving them does put a big goofey smile on your face every time. Never gets old.
Your work speaks to this 80’s guy. Love your channel!
Baby Lancia Stratos indeed 😎 looking good Casey!
I just bought another one this year! In surprisingly well condition for the price. I love your exhaust setup, looks super unique and sounds great!
Exhaust sounds Great! Really like a mini Lanci! Brilliant!
This thing actually came out unbelievably well!
Had a N-A ‘86 in high school. So much fun with the 5-spd. Loved the sharp angles vs. The 90-95 Turbo.
Note to self: must kiss a girl before nitpicking Casey's bodywork
Holy the car looks awsome. I didn't expected that from so little investment. Great Job!
The mud flaps are gonna look awesome!!
It does sound good. Bravo on the exhaust fab!
That came out awesome! I've yet to drive a first gen MR2, but have been in a Stratos. The Lancia is a crazy car, the helmet holder in the doors, Dino motor, and they're just so small! I can't wait to see the Stratos build you do in the future.
These AW11 and the SW20 MR2s are god damn perfect.
I own a 300hp SW20 turbo, it handles like NOTHING else on the street, and with the boost I've got and the low weight means that I'm scaring modern $60,000 Mustangs and Kia Stingers.
I'm addicted to the MR2 and they are SO underappreciated in the car community. Which means that people underestimate it and when it leaves them for dust at the lights, there is always a good convo afterwards. Y'know. The age old "is that a Ferrari?"
And the Targa tops always make things better
That MR2 would look especially cool with a John Player Special Livery!
Bro i absolutely love your series on the aw11! I've owned 5 of them over the years and have owned the 86 out front for 12 years now. I am planning on a full restoration here when I can afford to do it correctly. I'm in no rush with it.
Thank man!
For repairing bumpers I use zip ties as stitches. Drill a hole at the end of the split, Drill holes either side of the split along it's length, leaving the join on the outside stitch holes together, then use fibreglass on the back. Once dry the zip ties can be cut off flush with the surface and finish the exterior with plastic filler etc. Ends up really strong and only uses materials left over from other projects!
I think the red mud flaps look great, however, they may fit the astetic better if the car was covered in mud and driven off road. The way the car is, it may look a bit over the top, but I guess that's the point of this car: to have fun😄
The exhaust sounds hellishly cool!!!!
Well done for another super nice and educational project
I'm really happy to see the love of this car coming out in you. It's looking great too!
They are a timeless classic. And once you've owned one you're hooked!
I've been a aw11 owner and enthusiast for 25 years. I just love the damn things. I had 5 3/4 of them, but unfortunately only have 2 now.
So many cars I've driven but none made me smile like the aw11.
One I have still from when I bought it in April 1995 has the Eibach springs with KYB sss adjustable shocks. Great combo for the street and spirited driving.
Looks fantastic!!! love all the unorthodox body repairs and I'm an old body frame mechanical guy ! And yes yes yes on red mud flaps !!!!😎
The MR2 is such a cool car!
If it was my car, i would put the muddflap on. It's giving personaluty and a rally look to the car. I really like your energy and what you do for the kids, keep this mindset. You rock 🤘🏻😁
Ughh, the MR2 aw11 is my dream car ! Not a lot of those to get easily on the market, good job on taking care of this one.
MUDFLAPS ON! YEEAH!! RALLY CAR!!
Love it. When I first saw the fender flairs I said looked like a baby Lancia Stratos. Gold rims add to the look a little too.
If I remember right the first gen MR2 had mudflaps from the factory. I say go for it. They look good on there. Also the Ducati exhaust sounds amazing!
Yes they came with rear mud flaps. But look silly on if you have wide tyres or huge offset wheel.
Looking very good! Can't wait to see the new seats installed!
I like the mud flaps, normally don’t like that sort of stuff but I think it’s cool
Love seeing this car restored. I owned two of them, an 89 Supercharged and a 91 Turbo. I did a lot of similar rust fixes to my 89 that you did to yours. The Ducati exhaust sounds great!
Dang brother that MR2 is looking ready for the TRACK! Excellent!.
I also really enjoy the flaps!
The car has come a long way. It’s looking really good man! Please put the red mud flaps on. Get a vented engine lid, and it will add even more character! But man... that thing looks nice with them fender flares. To bad I can’t do that to mine. My 89 SC is all original, and completely stock.mine honestly belongs in a museum.
This makes me want to find a beater MR2 and have fun!
Unfortunately my wife won’t let me. I have to many cars already lol!
Hell yeah on the flaps!
Still have the '85 my Dad bought new - I bought it from him in 1991. California-only, rust free car. Arguably more analog and fun than our '94 NSX - they're a blast to drive.
Stoked! Looks like fun, the ITBs with velocity stacks would sound sweet. Enjoying the variety of content.
The exhaust sounds fantastic. Time for Tail of the dragon Casey. A quick roadtrip down to East Tennessee shouldn't be too long for you guys in Toledo.
It honestly looks so good.
The MR2 is ready to be the mean machine of the road! 🦉😎✊
I was 14 yrs old when I saw this car for the first time in 1984, and hv been wanting it so badly, now I own 2001 MRS Spyder, I guess, it is still good enough.. still, if only I could sit & drive this MR2 for once
Red mud flaps look great!
You have done an amazing job with the car! Im with everybody on the mud flaps......put em on! Would def look cool! Killer videos keep em coming!
amazing lol you did a 3M epoxy bumper repair tutorial as well as a bmw epoxy lap joint in a single vid about how to bring an mr2 back to life affordably. The real mvp of those bumper repairs are that metallic reinforced tape for holding down those net like layers. The tape helps the reapir hold structure while applying the epoxy as well as the overall shape/structure of the repair process..from that to bumper tabs. you can also pop rivet the aluminum to the steel on that epoxy lap joint....but thats more for structural repairs like rockers or dog leg panels.
This is stunning!
The mid flaps look sick
The new exhaust sounds pretty good and looks even better!
Amazing work Casey!
Man, With every video I grow more and more anxious to some day buy that car.
I just freaking love them.
Why do we have to have winter !?
I told you that you would end up living this car. Same thing happened to me, thought I would have a quick flip, ended up loving it. Great build Casey, car looks great
mmmm I love the first gen MR2, my neighbor has one and its so pretty sitting out on the street. amazing build!
That thing is sick!
Awesome MR2. Awesome collection. The only thing it's missing is a De Tomaso Pantera.
Baby owl is a wild flex…I like it
Looking good, I am polishing my 1987 Pontiac fiero gt right now.
Miraculous transformation! Looks good and sounds awesome. I can kinda-sorta-almost see the Lancia Stratos. I think it'll hoon!
Looks & sounds great!
Looks great, to put it over the top I would paint the exterior door trim satin black and space out the back wheels a bit to fill out the over fenders
That sounds great Casey. the Duc pipes.
I would've sworn that I saw this car in Cedar Rapids the other day. Apparently black MR2 with bronze /gold wheels is a popular combo!
Wow that turned out awesome, Casey! -walker
Definitely add the red flaps, I think it will set if off nicely.
Love this video on this car
YESYESYES to the mudflaps! amazing aw11, just needs to be dropped an inch and your sitting pretty!
Love the MR2 vids
definitely do the mudflaps!!
Nice car. I got one last year for $200. Needed some work but we'll worth it. Now getting money together to 3sgte it. Keep up the amazing vids
Mudflaps add so much to the style and personality of this car.
add a super charger =) Exhaust turned out great!
The aw11 chassis really responds well to some more torque. Livens the already great experience up even more.
Casey, you should checkout "Lizard Skin" for the MR2 and maybe some other toys. It helps prevent rust, insulate heat, and also insulates sound. I used it on my old SW20 and my current S2000 it's fantastic! TurboTom also used it on a V8 LS3 Miata lately.
I also want to Recommend RokBlockz's fender liners+splitter/airdam. Bucky Lasick used their material for his bester Subaru which came out great and I also did a custom job on my S2000 with them for the rear. It's made tough and will go with the Rally look well.
I ended up having to make my own 3mm flat bar seat mounts for the race seats. I wrecked a good drivers seat to use the stock runners and found it raised the race seats too high. Specially with helmet on.
That's an amazing exhaust. Considering mine was 200 from walmart I wish I thought of a motorcycle exhaust first.
Looks absolutely great and the exhaust was a great idea.
I know summer is around the corner and you seem to really like it but let me know if you still plan to sell it in the future.
As for the red flaps I think you should do it, looks pretty sharp.
very very very very very very cool cool cool MR2 MR2
Beautiful, I’ll be picking up on of these soon. Disappointed RADwood isn’t happening the 5th
I have an MR2, I like the look of your exhaust but I must say I prefer stock. 4AGEs sound amazing and your exhaust smoothed out a lot of the character under load. I do like how it sounds idling and revving at a stop
Casey...PLEASE tell me where I can find those fender flares!!! Thanks Mike
woodsport
For roughly $750 there is a CXRacing 4AGE T3 turbo for sale on eBay... it’s brand new and sexy as all hell and ready to make that lil’ bastard truly a lil’ beast!... and also, get that baby yoda a good bit closer to being a mini Lancia Group B street car. I love it man!
The exhaust reminds me of a Diablo VT. The whole car looks really good-proportional, and lines that tie nicely. NOW MAKE some homemade velocity stacks that obnoxiously stick out the engine bay.
Oh... I can do that!
I'd stay with the stock seats.
You did a great job on that rear rust! Very subtle! Do you plan on painting the screws?
Probably leave screws silver.
@@CaseyPutsch Very cool, I can dig it
have any plans on putting a locked diff/lsd in it? becouse it had open diff if I recall correctly
The red and black really suit the car 😎😎😎
It's Mr Owl🦉!! 😂👍
Those mudflaps would look badass on that car.
“Why are you being like that??!”
Casey can do the most accurate English accent that even English people can't do...
You should look into putting in a 4th generation 3s-gte. Huge power gain and fairly easy as far as swaps. I guess if you just want to leave it stock like it makes sense but just throwing it out there.
Nice work.
Fiberglass flares ALWAYS crack if you bolt them up hard. That type of Flare was invented in Australia by Holden in 1974 to get MASSIVE rubber underneath their Torana for Bathurst. Imho the Torana A9X Hatchback is THE best car built by any arm of GM since they started building cars. Placed in it's time it was a Beast... and comfortable with a tent option for the Hatch.
Cool videos keep making more 👌🏼👌🏼🏎💨