TOTALED 1985 Toyota MR2 - WILL IT DRIVE? Can We Fix it?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- We head to Compton, Los Angeles to buy an absolutely wrecked 1985 Toyota MR2 (AW11) for $1000. We budgeted $1000 to fix it ourselves, and try and sell it for a profit! The Toyota MR2 is a legendary mid-engine car, and one of the best driving bargains one can have. The excellent 4AGE engine, found in the AE86, is what powers this little rear wheel drive pocket rocket. Hope you all enjoy!
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i wanna see more videos with Kirobo
Is this still for sale? I live in San Francisco and will drive down to buy it!
@@cajer30076 they sold it ages ago
@@vincentas1 :( I didn't see anything in the video about selling it so I was hoping!
I feel like this channel is beginning to find it's true character, love it!
Nice of them to reveal the buy and sell price 👍
Great editing in it too, and we're here way before they hit 1M subs 😁
Thank you for breathing new life into an AW11!
I am currently turning a 2nd Gen MR2 into a track car and V6 swapping it (2GR FE).
Enjoyed this one hour-ish of my time very much. A good complete episode.
Over an hour of worthless whips?! shit I better get a sixer. Great production quality guys, thanks for the content!
I've already watched this separately, so I just ran it and walked away from my computer to give a view. Cheers guys. Love this series!
same here.
Do another MR2 build!
Just think all that stuff you learned doing the first build.
Interested to see a longer video from worthless whips!
“I don’t think it’s legal to drive without a door!”
Jeep owners: ...
Most of the laws is based on configuration from the factory, this is also why Jeep puts the little stickers stating the doors are for protection from the elements not structural protection
It's not u get a $500 ticket for taking the doors off a jeep on public roads.
@@stevenplaskett7728 Not in FL. we drive with the doors off all the time. And in fact, it is perfectly legal in most other states as well. At most, you might get some hassle for not having enough mirrors. But that’s easily overcome if you just put some side mirrors back on.
@@Mr2greys That doesn’t sound right to me. I don’t think it has anything to do with that. But I’m open to having my mind changed if you can provide me with some sort of citation or source. Do you have one?
@@judosailor all depends on the state/province and if they have safety requirements as others posted. PA you need Doors if you don't have a 6" will.
The original CJ, doors were completely optional so if you didn't have a hard top you didn't have doors. Some places you can remove doors, some you can't, some you can as long as you have replacement side mirrors like my area as long as you have one mirror that can see back 200yards (which the rear view mirror fits)
A lot of cars if you remove the doors would fail a safety inspection if it stipulates anything about undermining structural integrity as manufacturers use the doors as part of it.
u guys such a not my usual cup of tea, but i love watching u doing whatever, cuz i like what u stand for and i like how u just being reasonable humans
You should drink in more 'tea' that stands for similar things.
In my opinion the MR2 episodes are the best episodes from this channel.
That last monologue made me miss my S30z. Rust holes all over the floor just repaired with rubber bungs, Radio that doesnt work, no AC, Rock hard suspension with geometry that PULLs towards the potholes, Fuel economy about as thirsty as a modern day LS V8.... BUT, that thing when you drive it, is like nothing else - its so bloody engaging that i can feel the car going over a cigarette butt on the ground, I know exactly which tyre is gripping. The induction sound, with the Triple Mikuni setup, you have to hear it to believe it. You're right on the money - its a sensory experience, these vintage Japanese cars, compared to now, when everything just feels..... clinical.
The length of this video makes me happy.
You guys are one of the very few channels which I look forward to watching long content. Most channels, even if I like them, when I see something this long I groan.
Actually found you on Odysee. Love the Wheeler Dealers approach, hah. AW11 one of my fav cars of all time. When I got mine the vacuum line into the air intake was literally a tube poked through a silicone coupler with RTV all over it, hahaha. Nice work!
Nice! Welcome to the channel mate!
love this long format content
7:56 well it drove on the trailer that's a good sign
40:55 you know if you pull the top half of that post cleaner off it's a brush to clean the terminal.
1:12:26 it's always more fun to go fast in a slow car than slow in a fast car.
I'm not a car guy at all, but I enjoyed watching this very much.
So much better than all these channels that end up doing super cars all day. Keep up the affordable modding as you grow and inevitably get tempted!
I avoided this channel, bad idea! This is a great channel!
Great tutorial always a fan of attention to detail. Would love to buy y’all a beer when you come to South Carolina. Stay awesome
This was a truly great video; I am only slightly biased. In 1979, I bought a used in great shape Fiat X1/9, which is very similar with the mid engine layout AND it had a removable roof. Then I purchased a 1987 Toyota Corolla FX-16 which is basically the hatchback version of the MR-2 with the same 4A-GE 16v engine mounted transversely in the front (conventionally, rather than mid). It had the same suspension and handling, was only slightly heavier, had a full back seat and a roomy hatch and an electric sunroof, and had fixed headlights. (same white paint and rims). I replaced the engine with a Japanese import replacement. In japan they have VERY strict rules and you only can run an engine for like 75K miles, so they R&R them and then ship used ones by the container to the USA where they sell them cheap. It was a great car. I was the 2nd owner and got it in good shape and maintained it well. When I bought it, I purchased the OEM Toyota factory service manual which was dual-use for the MR-2, so besides the mid engine, it was pretty identical, which is indispensable.
Good job Winston for the elementary narration for introductory mechanics; well explained. Also I really enjoyed the Toyota Kirobo with a serious attitude; we need more of him or his friends (to keep you guys in line :-) And Matthew, good reflections on the past you convey at the end. Really glad you have taught me so much about China, especially since we are now USC after the election :-O
Loving your videos, they are fun and informative. Thanks for making these, it reminds me of my younger days.
Excellent vid guys. I really enjoyed watching it. As C-Milk mentioned, ''the power of nostalgia.''
Awesome video guys, just like wow! So many memories of the 80's came flodding back thanks to C Milk's epilogue at the end.
金継ぎ should be applied to the pottery things, and this case you should say 鈑金 or 板金 (bankin).
It is a Japanese terminology for repairing cosmetic problem of metal sheets.
I had two MR2 SW20 NA and Turbo driven 200,000 km total, it's a cheap copy of early era Ferrari but lovely.
My friend has driven AW11s for more than 20 years. They are simple and have a natural motorcycle handling taste.
SW20 final version has a sport ABS and semi-traction control, without it, it is very difficult at the high speed range.
For a moment I thought I had a Deja-vu
Me too. Actually I still do...
Awesome video! Just watched the first video on this channel. It's amazing to see you guys do such different content than on your china channels.
How come I never heard of this channel even though I watch SerpentZA all the time lol
I've been watching you both since 2018 and as a car-obsessed man myself, it's awesome to see you create this type of content!
I'm a new subscriber to this channel, so really enjoyed the merged episodes in one video...
Great production as always!
Correcting vacuum lines of non stock setup was quite insightful. Good work and excellent video. Passing emissions is critical to driving a vehicle in smog states. Color me impressed. Driving that little MR2 is fun.
I used to own a Super Charged Mk1 Mr2, so enjoyed this vid.
Make more long videos like this guys lol, love your work. More of the Firebirds too!
Love the concept and the production quality of this! ~Adrian
I knew once you started driving that little Beast, you would fall in love with it. Ha ha ha you got the Mr2 Bug.
13:36 looks like your coolant reservoir has a big hold melted in it bottom right
Certified Gold!!!!!
I think one very good reason that cars were better back then is the rawness and the connection that they give you to the road that newer cars definitely dont have. Especially since were going into the Tesla era these things will definitely keep their value and most likely go up.
If you live in cold areas the clicking sound just means you need a jump. lol
I always enjoy underdog cars and people who fix them, watching "Ronald Finger" repair a beat up Fiero was really fun to watch and so was this. I have a 120-30ish hp Nissan Sentra so I understand how slow but oddly fun low powered cars are and I hope to fix up some beat up econo sport someday.
I don't know who owns the guitar amp in the garage, but you are killing me! Spray painting around there without covering it up? You'll ruin the Tolex, clog up the speaker cones, and do all sorts of damage. If you don't like the amp then I will pay for you to ship it to me so I can clean it up and take care of it. You may know cars, but I know music gear. BTW been watching you guys for years. Love your work.
@32:00, it's an angle grinder, a router is for wood working or the internets.
Oh I fricking hate body work but I ended up buying a Miller 180 welder because of it
I actually forgot you were doing a full hour episode edited together I was just following along with the previous ones, so cool you did that. Not really a massive car guy (I love teslas for cars and motorbikes mostly) but I love your content and makes me interested in things I never knew I could be, keep it up guys. - btw more playboy episodes one time a month is a mistake (regardless of what your wives think) or do a special separate episode patron-only version Id pay for that lol (the old terrible jokes are priceless with your reactions)
Ahhh, very nice video. I love how detailed and simple fixing parts were. Thank you!
Fantastic work guys, I’m really impressed with your perseverance!
I like the kid having his mom take his picture before he parts with it. Real car guy stuff lol.
WHY IS THIS REPOSTED NOW? THIS IS A OLD VIDEO IM LIKE 99% SURE.
This is all MR2 videos in one video.
Bro, be glad you don't remember that you've seen it once you got to 99% play time.
They showed the wheels getting resprayed. I'm pretty sure that's new...
I always Love your car repair videos😊😊👌
Wow great series . First of all whoever sold rwd rear engine mount car to schoolboy isn't right. Im 21 and never owned a car but I always had passion to old cars and I find this channel realy informative. My father own an old lada Niva and he fixes it himself. But as all Soviet cars it's simple as it can be. So I always thought that all other cars is really complicated and It's impossible to fix it without special tools and knowledge. Thank you for your knowledge now it's doesn't look so frightening for me. I was really happy to hear this small beast rev when you were doing 0-60.
With the valve covers off, you can see the varnish inside (burnt orange color). Bad news. Previous owner neglected oil changes.
Hey Winston, just wanted to let you know that rustoleum clear coat isnt a 2k clear its 2X coverage which many people confuse. 2k clear has a hardener cap you have to puncture and shake in to activate it. 2k aerosol clear is pretty expensive but its definitely worth it
Finally you guys got some decent effects going anf a better storyline for the cars.
This could be on Netflix or tv! Good job guys
Awesome vid man! Keep up the good work! Oh btw, does anyone know the song used from 1:09:32 till basically the end, Shazam won't recognize it, lol. 😂
I love Crudcutter
Great video , you know the thumbnail wasn't that inviting, but the video is awesome.
Nice job boys! she looks nice!
On a side note with the Dodge Ram; I'm curious about the supposed transmission issues. Have you asked the previous owner about it? Was the transmission fluid changed regularly, did he add stop slip are something to it?
Winston, in case it was not already brought to your attention. Check your local harbor freight stores for inexpensive tools.
I just got to the point where you hit yourself in the head with the tool and stuck in the cartoon sound effects and I promptly burst out laughing.
I hope Winston gets an O'Reilly's sponsorship. That would be awesome
The fact that you are starting with a platform you are familiar with, I say your goal is an obtainable one. Good luck 🍀
Just realized this is the same build as before. Nice
I recently bought a mk1B MR2 for $1500, wow have prices changed for these cars mine has pristine paint and no body damage as well as leather interior, tee tops, the whole gist
Fixing something with gold is like taking a used car and fixing things and upgrading it to make it better than new. Just like your Trans Am after you're done with it you can have the satisfaction of fixing your porcelain with gold.
I mean sure there could be a better one but it's not yours. It doesn't have the character that you put into it.
This reminds me of what mighty car mods used to be. Simple cheap ways to fix or improve a car with a friend.
80s-90s JDM cars look totally different to any other car on the road, 2000s+ all cars pretty much all look similar, rounded toyota camry plastic trash, 80s-90s style and charm is where its at.
Cool green screen
You should add Applaud to the channel so we can support that way.
I got an 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Diesel. It is even in a movie where the kid says he borrowed grandma's car.
Is this the full MR2 rebuild?! Nice.
(MRESteve voice) Nice!
January 20 5:30PM CST I didn’t see any commercials before the video started but I just watched 2 while the video is playing.
Hey I just bought a used Camry and am very happy with it 💖
Great video, you guys are awesome, it can be done by even your average teen with the internet for tutorials and access to parts and materials. That said I hope you keep the mascot,be careful of him though he may someday be the boss. LOL. Stay awesome.
Very enjoyable guys !!!
great find, great car looks awsome
Best video you have ever done, amazing. A real credit to you two. I cannot wait for another like this.
Haven't I seen this video already?
Yep, just all the parts in one long video.
YEAH I WAS SASYING THE SAME THING
My '82 Supra had those twin overhead cams. God I miss that car! 😔
Winston Thank You For The Great Video and
C - Milk.
Dont KNOW shit absolut cars..
But been addic7ed TO WINSTON content man TRIBUTES from GERMANY u really dont KNOW how therapeutic it is TO see SANE HONEST HUMANS....
Where I live in Texas , if it runs without a cloud of smoke pouring out of it, it passes 😉👍
Brilliant effort getting all the vacuum nonsense working. At least there was no rat poo in this one 😉
Wasn't this your first upload? Why did you reupload it?
It looks like they merged all the videos on this car in to one video
This is the definitive start to finish episode including the entire build
Damn you went to Compton!? For Winston, coming from South Africa, he is no doubt familiar with the sites and smells and this must have reminded him of home, but the other guy I can't picture him being comfortable and wanting to call his parents.
C-Milk "Hopefully there's no bullet holes or drugs in it."
Narrator "There were both."
Great episode.
My cousin has one. It was so much fun to be his passenger
Perfect episode for me working on my Mercedes. 👍
Hahahah, and here I am cleaning my EGR valve...
In 1998, I had one of these as a loaner while a transmission shop worked on my car. It drove OK but absolutely reaked of gas inside so there must have been a leak somewhere.
So when are we going to finally get "in another episode" the quarter panel bondo work?
I just started watching Initial D. So cheesy but I love it.
C-mlk I love your narration. I'd love to see a novel by you.
What a coincidence. I just crashed my family’s work van. Yesterday was not fun. Never drive tired... The van is weird it wasn’t leaking any fluid but the brakes don’t work and the engine won’t stay running.
brakes not working would make me think a huge vacuum leak, which would disable brake booster. But that should cause the engine to rev up, not stall.
jarnoob Could be a bunch of things. I crashed at a pretty high speed. I’m guessing 30 something into a trailer that wasn’t moving. And in a work van that weighs a lot.
Give us more of those drunken playboy car ad videos. I'm jonesing!
Not sure I've ever heard of a vehicle referred to as a 'whip' outside the Pimp My Ride era back in the day
Its a well known slang phrase that has been around for pretty much as long as cars have. Its a good thing to broaden your horizons.
You can try lead loading to fix some of the smaller rust issues if not better get good with a welder :D
well done as always boys... whats next??
One safety suggestion I can offer when dealing with batteries Winston. Make a solution of baking soda and water and put in a sprayer. The solution will neutralize the acid on the terminals.
C-Milk as someone who loves the feeling you described in the end of the video I challenge you to take a drive in a newer MX-5 RF. I think that you'll find as I did it's kind of the best of both worlds.
That's impressive!
Not sure why, but when I search for 'Worthless Whips' on youtube, I have to spell it out all the way to the last S and hit search to see recommendations for your channel. Of course its not a huge deal to type, but strange this happens only for [me] on this channel in particular. Strange days at youtube...