i decided ill show you guys what ive been up to.

stock




TRD replica header


installed


first CA240 meet with the MR-S


another of our meets


lowered on Espelir springs, stock shocks


better pics



car developed an annoying heat shield rattle. i found which one is causing it, but all the bolts are rusted off.

so i decided to pull my calve cover, paint it instead. while the paint was drying i checked out the spark plugs. they look GREAT! used, but not burning oil, running rich, or any signs of detonation. i also checked out the head while the valve cover was off. looks CLEAN! low miles + high detergent oil = happy motoring

anyway, heres my valve cover. before, it was just bare aluminum. i cleaned it up, scuffed it a bit, and layed down about 3 or 4 coats of color, and 3 coats of clear.



heres the clutch from the old motor. (which is compatible for the new engine/trans)



i fixed my rattle. the heatshield on the downpipe broke the welds, and was not coming off. so i bent it away from the welds and presto, no more rattle.

i got new OEM floor mats from JNZ. the ones that came with the car were cheapos and kept sliding up under the pedals. it made driving difficult. i also installed my Cusco shift knob that i had on my MK1 before.



i really hate borrowing cameras because i ALWAYS forget to change the ISO to something lower.

anyway, it was really foggy when i left work. so i came home and snagged my dad's camera



...wish they weren't so grainy

i found a really good deal on a Techno Pro Spirit roll bar. they list for $750 or so last i checked. picking it up in Tampa on the 17th.

my inspiration

wtf moving to Florida?

looks good btw

god how many photoshoots have we done in that parking lot?

man... the memories

wish i could do one with the new coupe... someday

im not moving to florida, im taking a road trip from the 16th to the 19th next month. meet at Panducky with some friends (that you know also)

come drive here, we'll do a shoot

oh shit going to see Mig and Manny eh?

and that's kinda the plan, sometime next year maybe

nothing like a 2015 mile one way road trip in the middle of the year to break you out of the rut

say hi to them people for me... and smack Mig lol

i've always loved these cars, i was totally considering one a while back when my ITR got stolen.

speaking of MRS's, i saw a fucken psycho one at aspec tuning...

full built, GT35R WTF!!!, the car looked like it had every fucken possible part you can purchase for it.

damn kevin you been busy haven't u

nice work..wheels soon?

Shit's gonna turn out good Kevin....

if your last MR2 is any indication, i agree with trucky..shits gonna be rad!

Good luck on the build man. From what I've seen personally when tuned right these cars are something else on the track. Very fast entry speeds!

best motoring.