Multimedia Exchange Videos | Sound Clips | Photos | Photoshop

My buddy's MR2.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 10:25 PM
  #1  
ritz's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 787
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk, VA
Default My buddy's MR2.

Well while we were out tonight I decided to snap a couple pics of Charles' MR2 in the parking lot. All I had for equipment was my shitty mini tripod I laid on the ground with and a 50MM lens. Boo.

I'm using a new host, so bare with me if the pics go down. My usual host is gone for the moment.

For those wondering it's a GT40 turbo (I believe) and a full race manifold. Internals are stock. On 9psi he put down a little over 300RWHP. Even on 9psi the car will ******* get it.





He wanted a few pics of his wheels/tires. That's why there are more than 1.






I just took these with a flash.


Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 10:54 PM
  #2  
Tudds's Avatar
TECH Junkie
20 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,365
Likes: 1
From: Long Island, NY
Default

looks cool... split sideskirt though
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:03 PM
  #3  
ritz's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 787
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk, VA
Default

Yeah his front bumper is also messed up.

This is why.

Before the CCW's he had Volk TE-37's:


The reason for the cracked up body panels and the reason he now has CCW's:
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:05 PM
  #4  
Tudds's Avatar
TECH Junkie
20 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,365
Likes: 1
From: Long Island, NY
Default

what ********, I hate seeing that ****
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:07 PM
  #5  
ritz's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 787
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk, VA
Default

Yeah don't get me wrong I love the classics on the car, but if you would've seen the TE-37's in person...man they were gorgeous on there.

Reply
Old Jun 22, 2005 | 12:51 PM
  #6  
FrozenMonkey's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Southern UT
Default

I love those older MR2's. Any clue what that one runs 1/4's?
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2005 | 01:01 PM
  #7  
| Powered by Satan |'s Avatar
TECH Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 6,955
Likes: 0
From: Houston / University of Texas, Austin
Default

nice choice of new rims...but the volks look sick...too bad their are worthless **** in the world
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2005 | 01:12 PM
  #8  
97'RS6-BucketTurd's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
Default

bah, gotta get some of those locking lug nuts =/

My 12" subs were stolen a while back but i found out who it was (a kid form my school) and i beat the **** out of him, and got my speakers back with intrest

I've always liked those mr2s, mod them enough and they can be a beast....pretty much a high powered go-kart.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 22, 2005 | 01:47 PM
  #9  
baldurann's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 576
Likes: 0
From: Kingwood, TX
Default

Originally Posted by FrozenMonkey
I love those older MR2's. Any clue what that one runs 1/4's?
I'd guess somewhere in the 12s. 300rwhp + very very light = quick.
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2005 | 02:28 PM
  #10  
Vendetta's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 9,339
Likes: 3
From: NYC metro area
Default

Those cars can haul when they've been worked on, I remember 25psi from the Kill section had a pretty quick one.

That's ******* bullshit about those rims. How's your friends temper? I can't even think of what I would have done if I woke up and found the rims off my LT1 gone... the first person that pissed me off that day would have been head butted.
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2005 | 03:33 PM
  #11  
ritz's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 787
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk, VA
Default

Originally Posted by Vendetta
Those cars can haul when they've been worked on, I remember 25psi from the Kill section had a pretty quick one.

That's ******* bullshit about those rims. How's your friends temper? I can't even think of what I would have done if I woke up and found the rims off my LT1 gone... the first person that pissed me off that day would have been head butted.
He was thinking about getting out of the car scene because it discouraged him, but he put the car down for his new set-up and went ahead and got CCW's.

I believe he ran high 7's in the 1/8th with his old set-up.
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 03:13 AM
  #12  
99SS-T's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,005
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix AZ
Default

That car really needs a wing. looks like it ends all funny with out one. So used to seeing them with one. Beautiful car though. Those original wheels he had on it were GODLY looking.


John
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 06:19 AM
  #13  
PA Z06's Avatar
12 Second Club
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Default

Originally Posted by 99SS-T
That car really needs a wing. looks like it ends all funny with out one. So used to seeing them with one. Beautiful car though. Those original wheels he had on it were GODLY looking.


John
I think it looks kinda cool w/o the wing IMO
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 06:53 AM
  #14  
ritz's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 787
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk, VA
Default

I love it wingless. It looks a lot better in person honestly.
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 07:33 AM
  #15  
AKain's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 42
Likes: 1
From: north park, il
Default

Dual HKS SSQ's...*drools*
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:08 PM
  #16  
ritz's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 787
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk, VA
Default

There's actually another local MR2 putting down 460RWHP on his daily driven tune and 554RWHP on his "race" tune and he's running a smaller turbo than the one pictured above...he's running a GT35.

The best part about the other MR2 is the fact that it looks bone stock on the outside except for a set of bronze 5Zigen FN01R-C wheels.

Now THAT bitch is fast.
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:35 PM
  #17  
JD_AMG's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,798
Likes: 16
From: St.Charles MO
Default

Love those cars, I prefer them with the factory spoiler though.
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 01:19 PM
  #18  
25psi's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,200
Likes: 0
From: htown
Default

Yea I just go off the phone with the guy with the mr2. He's planning on selling it and purchasing a truck.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:26 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE