Hellafunctional, yo

"MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig" (MR2_FTW) 01/04/2014 at 13:44 • Filed to: None

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Now that that's on, time to start project Autocross Tire Trailer

AM3R > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/04/2014 at 14:04

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Where in VA

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > AM3R 01/04/2014 at 14:06

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Richmond-area

briannutter1 > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/04/2014 at 14:13

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Very cool. I had an 89 once. Made 89whp. Gutted it and put springs on it and had a bit of fun, but I'd get cut off 3 times a day on my commute and had to sell it to maintain my sanity.

Reigntastic > briannutter1 01/04/2014 at 15:18

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Sounds like you needed the supercharged 89 !

Trunk Impaired 318 > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/04/2014 at 16:28

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I just picked up an 86 and absolutely adore it, never have I driven a car with such little power that gets sideways so easily, it really is just an oversized go kart. I can't wait to autocross it this summer.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > Reigntastic 01/04/2014 at 18:10

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Mine's a supercharged 88

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > briannutter1 01/04/2014 at 18:11

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Sounds like you need some Hella Supertones. Makes people get out of the way pretty well.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > Trunk Impaired 318 01/04/2014 at 18:12

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Congrats! If you need help/advice on anything, shoot me a PM and I'll be happy to help. There aren't hardly any bolts on this car I haven't turned.

Reigntastic > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/04/2014 at 18:19

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Very cool, I've got a turbo '93. Never driven an AW11, I might get one for cheap when I have some property.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > Reigntastic 01/04/2014 at 18:33

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All MR2's are great cars. If I could afford it I'd love to add a Spyder to my stable, but those are still too expensive. I like the driving experience of the AW11, the power of the SW20, and the lightness of the Spyder. I suppose a gutted, lightened MK1.5 would be the best of all 3?

Reigntastic > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/04/2014 at 18:39

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I've heard really great things about 3sGTE swaps into the AW11, but it really is just a function of time or money.

I've never been a fan of the Spyder, to be honest.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > Reigntastic 01/04/2014 at 18:43

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Spyders are great simply because they are 2100 lbs stock. Lighten it from there and throw in a turbo/2ZZ-GE/Honda K-swap, and you have yourself an autocross monster.

Reigntastic > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/04/2014 at 19:01

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I'm just biased towards convertibles, if it had a real hardtop I'd be more interested.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > Reigntastic 01/04/2014 at 19:03

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Wasn't available in the US, but you can import the top and the hardware from overseas if you want. I think it makes the car look a billion times better.

Reigntastic > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/04/2014 at 19:11

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I mean a proper built in coupe, not a bolt-on. I like the lines a lot better, and structural rigidity is improved

Orange Exige > Reigntastic 01/04/2014 at 20:41

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Agreed agreed agreed.

The third gen MR2 is an awesome car if not for the fact that it was designed as a convertible :(

It never ceases to amaze me how light it is - and that it's lighter than the AW11 even. It's just a meh looking car and the convertible part makes it more meh. (But I still think it looks better than the SW20)

Orange Exige > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/04/2014 at 20:42

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lol nice

p.s. dat ass :P

Reigntastic > Orange Exige 01/04/2014 at 20:51

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Heresy!

Trunk Impaired 318 > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/04/2014 at 22:12

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Thanks! So far it's run like a dream but with 200k miles on it Im sure something will go wrong at some point