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Says the guy with the dodgy clutch and smoking 350z

Generally I would have thought the special editions hold value - I remember only 4 years ago the Tommi Makinen Evo 6s could be had for around £8k-£10k now they are £10k minimum for a dog around £15k for a half decent one. Nissan 300zx twin turbo?

With any luck Celica GT-Four ST205s I did have a cheeky look at VX220s before buying the Celica and I couldnt see anything like mine when I sold if for less than £9500, £1500 more than I sold mine for 2 years ago - can really see them climbing. R33 GTRs are going up in price - again looking at prices over the last few months at least 20% up on about 18 months ago. Elise S1s are now more expensive than their newer S2 brothers.

I guess the MK2 followed in the footsteps of the MK1 and the MK3 was an attempt at using a good brand name in the MR2 in a different market. In terms of looks mate, have you seen the latest bodykit conversions for them - admittedly they are something like £15k but hey with a V6 or maybe a turbo in the back might make for some car...

Mk3 was a real left field entry why they switched to a roadster? Although stick a V6 engine conversion in from woodsport and you got a very rapid car!

Welcome mate, also previously an R33 and 350z owner - a good crowd here, enjoy.

Nice work fella - the pull of the Jap car eh! Very capable motors these, just avoid the urge to go all boy racer on us with wings, stickers etc (which I am sure you will)

Bought some off ebay (imagine its a similar product) and lost the colour also over the course of 6 months (satin black) There was no primer on them, just a chromey plastic underneath a thin layer of paint by the looks of it.

Well as long as they guarantee your money back direct - the complaint I saw on the google search was that the guarantee sits with Evolution who refused so the fitters refused as they didn't want the money to come from their business so that was that. I think go for it - be good to see a review as long as you don't mind running that small risk of ruining the cars engine which an ECU can quite easily do. Also make sure they do before and after dyno runs.

It looks like it might be this http://www.evolutionchips.co.uk/Car_and_Van_Remapping_Search.asp stick in Nissan, 350z etc and it pops up with cost of £249. Looks like they just stick in a generic chip? A quick google of reviews shows some people saying their Ford Focus ST works fine and others where their Honda Type R is guzzling fuel and neither the fitter nor Evolution Chips are taking responsibility for the refund. As others said, be it on your head - but I would be careful of the guaranteed refund.

Nothing wrong with 90s Celicas!

So technically up £500 already - gotta go for it now

Good write up Dan, must have been one hell of a sexy noise for other cars when you three passed them!

The thing about bad weeks like this is that it makes the good ones feel so much better

...any update mate?

Ah yes saw that YT vid a few times before buying it tend to take those sorts of things with a pinch of salt and prefer my own opinion! Anyone going to InCarNation will see it there - although I havent had a chance to tinker yet!

Chin up pal - we all have peaks and troughs!

Ha, I am going to keep the wheels for now on the pic before I viewed it they looked bad but in the metal they look quite good! Will probably change them at some point (the guy also gave me the original alloys with tyres on) but other priorities now. It will be a daily'ish - used three times a week with no track work or the like. Defo going for the boost controller once I have the clocks sorted (still reading KM) and fixed the aerial which doesnt go up and down!

Wont be looking for super power, car easily fast enough for me and my Miss Daisy driving. More looking for control and looks - was actually thinking as it has new struts, shockers etc why not just get some replacement lower springs.

..its not you

Thanks mate, yes it has a 3inch stainless on it and warbles very nicely - sports cat is on the list of mods also. Went through the very extensive receipt list last night, have about 60 receipts in total the guy spent a small fortune on it, found one for front polybush replacement so happy with that. FMIC could be on the cards, lets see, I would like some springs on it plus maybe a front bumper lip for a bit more stance (hate that word and it wont be stupid low as I live in London) to give it more a sporty road look. Properly gave it the beans on a country road yesterday, christ its quick off the mark, I think the imports were 256bhp as standard - be good to get it nicely setup and put on a dyno.

Put some sawdust in with the oil change, that will stop it leaking

Mine did, when it went, I remember going up a hill to overtake, revs went up and then fell back as I slowly gained speed - wasnt spinning the wheels at all. Could be wrong though!

Sounds like the clutch, stick it on an incline and put it in third and floor it see what happens...if the revs go up and drop back and you dont make rapid progress then clutch is slipping. PM one of the traders like Clarks or similar who can sort out a replacement (and be prepared for a bit of open wallet surgery!)

Anything else you can recommend? Its has had a full suspension replacement including fig 8s struts and springs, full caliper refurb, braided brake lines, all belts changed, rotor arm and dizzy cap, full silicone hose change, new exhaust, HKS dump valve, HID headlamps, new battery, water pump, thermo, ARB links. So he has done a fair bit of work...whiteline sway bar on the back I think as you mentioned, anything else a good must have?