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My MR2 scavenger hunt
2008-07-24, 5:37 PM #1
As a few of you know, I picked up a 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo a couple of months back. The longer I have it, the more I find that I'm missing. So, I thought I'd start a list of what I need and what I've found...more for entertainment than anything else. I plan on updating it continually as I discover what else I need, but we'll see.

I haven't yet decided what color I want to go with for the gauges..I basically have to choose between red, blue or green. Blue tends to be harsh at night and green is boring, so I'm leaning towards red. Input is most welcome.

Need:
Driver's side swaybar endlink (mysteriously missing)

Found:
Spoiler mounting hardware (purchased from Lithia)
Door keys (keyed from VIN, as the ignition cylinder is non-original :carl: - on order from Lithia)
Cap for bolt on trunk/gas cap lever (purchased from Lithia)
Vacuum hose clamps (purchased from Lithia)
Seat covers (to make non-original blue seats black- purchased fromIggee)
T-top bags (purchased via MR2OC)
Drivers' side vent assembly (purchased via MR2OC)
Boost controller (to replace homemade contraption- purchased EMS Powered Pro-Z MBC via MR2OC)
Stock spoiler (received from previous owner)
OEM shift boot (to replace torn stock one- received from Lithia)

'Extra' stuff already on the car:
Aftermarket intake (unknown)
Toyota CT20B Turbocharger
Toyota 1993 MR2 Turbo springs (stiffer/lower than 1991)
Toyota 1993 MR2 Turbo wheels (15x7 front, 15x8 rear)
Autometer boost gauge
Exedy clutch (stage 1)
Apexi N1 exhaust
Berk downpipe
XS Power intercooler
Suspension Techniques front sway bar
Suspension Techniques rear sway bar


'Extra' stuff purchased:
Berk cold pipe
Racing harness bar (en route)

'Extra' stuff wanted:
Berk 3" dual exhaust
Tokico Illumina struts
TwosRUS sway bar end links (front & rear)
TwosRUS sway bar reinforcement plates
EMS Powered boost gauge (fits factory location)
Wideband sensor/gauge (not sure on brand yet)
Oil pressure gauge (see above)
EGT gauge (see above)

Work done:
Replaced turbo gasket
Fixed coolant leak (worn out clamp)
Mostly-fixed boost leak (need new clamps)
woot!
2008-07-24, 10:28 PM #2
For some reason, I am really partial to the 1988 mr2's.


Maybe its just cause it was one of my favorite micro-machines as a kid.
"They're everywhere, the little harlots."
-Martyn
2008-07-24, 10:32 PM #3
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2008-07-25, 3:08 PM #4
I highly suggest red. Blue is too harsh for sure, but green is still pretty in-your-face. My car has green gauges and I have to turn them about halfway down for them not to distract me while driving. My old car had red and they never gave me a problem, plus they look nice.
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Come again some other day
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I'll never hear a word you say
2008-07-26, 9:04 AM #5
For your wideband, I recommend the Innovate LC-1 with Db gauge. I've been using that to tune my truck and so far it's been working great. The controller comes with a serial connection so you can connect it to a laptop for even more control.

The best part; Innovate is phasing them out so you can pick them up pretty cheap. I think I bought mine for $130 shipped. I think Paradise Racing might have a few left at that price.
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2008-07-31, 7:38 PM #6
Emailed Paradise Racing- no response as of yet.

New seat covers- hides most of the blue from the black interior..
[http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4369/seatsdq9.jpg]
woot!
2012-05-04, 5:33 PM #7
Originally posted by JLee:
Emailed Paradise Racing- no response as of yet.

New seat covers- hides most of the blue from the black interior..
[http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4369/seatsdq9.jpg]


now that is what I call a ride, great job in detailing it mate. Love the paint job as well!
2012-05-04, 7:24 PM #8
Oh damn, I completely forgot I posted this thread.

Dong: looks a bit different now. ;)

[http://freshblacktop.com/pics/mr2/mr2kanc1.jpg]

[http://freshblacktop.com/pics/mr2/pumprace.jpg]
woot!

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