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Already ahead of you there that toyota pack is awesome, 3 amazing cars in one! Ive also just ordered the Japanese tuners collectors set off Ebay so I can have the red gt4 and so all the gt4 colours available Also bought a spare silver one, stripped the paint off and will hopefully make a mini version of mine too... but the front lip and bumper are a pain to make!

Sounds a great price. I just got back from Timpsons with 2 new keys, although I found 2 additional internal parts in my house that still worked so I didn't need any cloning or programming. Came back with 2 new keys (the shells are much sturdier than the original ones so shouldn't snap on me again! Also no need for screwdriver with these ones). Cost me £80 all-in but it's still less than I was expecting to pay. Glad you got sorted too. @bazz54 Couple of options here for you then. Timpsons is easy and convenient, but the more expensive option.

I think it's to do with clone keys not having their own code entry in ECU. Not sure how much difference that makes but it's just what I read in Toyota owners club forum. Iv order a replacement key for the MK2 aygo now. Key with cut blade only no transponder cost 12.50 Inc post. Will get a transponder and manually code it myself Just need the key to open the door incase wife leaves the key inside or something else dum happens

Can I ask why, and what are the alternatives? Thanks.

It will work fine it's just not ideal way to do it.

I love the MR2. I just recently bought this. I don't collect models at all but I had a look at the stall at Oulton Park yesterday but nothing Toyota/Celica that I could find.

Is that bad? I have a fully-working key and the OP doesn't want the remote version.

Timson saying no programming required means it's cloning your existing key.

Hi. I've been to x2 different Timpsons in the last week and both have confirmed..... £149 for brand new key with remote. No programming required (I asked both shops to confirm this). £90 for new non-remote key. Or if supplying the casing yourself then a bit cheaper as don't need full key. Hope this helps. I'll be trying this myself in the coming weeks so will update if I do so before you do. Good luck.

Thought I'd pop this in here,as it could appeal to not only GT4 owners but general Toyota fans. £24.95 at Smyths. Cool collector pack. Its my birthday on Wednesday,my Mum didnt know what to get me so I'm going to order this . I'm going to be 55 but never have grown up,just look at my car threads I've also owned 2 x ST205's in the past,and my ST162 sports the same Toyota colour scheme as here.That's my excuses done and I'm damn well sticking with them

Got the crash bar and foam 2 weeks ago so will keep in shed and fit next time I take bumper off to do top-up on cavity wax

Thanks for suggestion to look at Euro. Their very nice website shows that there are indeed 2 potential pad fitments for my 7, and it's easy to spot which I need- see attached. But I'll avoid Eicher and go for the Mintex MDB2029, £20 on Ebay. If you've not already guessed, it's MoT time 🙂 celica front pads.pdf

It's the humble 1zz. I've just been on the Mintex website - that is sooooooooooooo user unfriendly 👎. Cannot recall last time I bought from Euro.

For brake pads it's easy enough to get from any shop like eurocarparts gsf etc. What's your preface lift a 1zz or 2zz? Mines a preface 2zz and had 275mm discs up front. Iv done the 295 avensis conversation however

Measure the discs , I believe pfl are smaller than fl Apologies I got the sizes wrong , hence edit

The main thing I was after were front brake pads. Now, I have a pre-face Gen7 registered in Sept 2002, and I think it may be the case that there could be some uncertainty about which pads that car needs. I cannot find any notes (pics) I should have made when I last changed the pads 🙁, and I thought TCB might have some insight. I'm not decided that they have to be Toyota Parts; I have always been happy with Mintex, for example. Any inputs welcome.

Got the pics. Left screw done in. Will give it a go this weekend. Ignore the white stuff that's PTFE dry lube. Works wonders for making it quiet.

I always check first on amayama, though often something is noted as available but ends up not being. GT4play for much quicker delivery of items if in stock in UK. Sure on FB Paul noted he is running TCB in spare time now.

I had a look at gt4play yesterday and when I saw a screw which costs £1 from amayama at £3.45p I passed on them. Many parts well overpriced. Blueprint rear droplinks for 54 quid from gt4play yea not for me. Let me know which parts your after and I can suggest where to get from

Thanks for that info; I'll take a look at GT4-Play.

Tbh I always use Gt4-play, Stephens pretty good at getting parts if he doesn't stock them.

I tried to contact them about brake parts a couple of months ago,the phone route is a waste of time.So I got them from GT4-Play instead.

Paul has not visited the forum for the last 3 years or so. Phone is normally the best way to contact TCB.