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Old 10-08-2008, 12:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Howdy from down under!

How ya going fellas, and i assume ladies (there must be a few here surely :P )

anyway enough of that my names Cam and ive always loved mr2's but recently developed a soft spot for the AW11 sc, so............

im gonna buy one!

ive already got my sites set on a NA T-top coverted to SC, just your opinions guys will the T-top with an SC engine be abit "sloppy" as in more body roll than the hard tops or still a fine handler?

See, i have plans (dreams) to make a twin charged beast and i want the right base.

also where you can you get these tail lights from? they look awesome!



well yeah thats about it i guess for 2:33am in the morning so i hope you welcome me and i look forward to hearing from ya!
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Old 10-11-2008, 03:07 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 10-12-2008, 04:53 AM   #3 (permalink)
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The handling depends slightly on year and model but without going into specific detail the MR2's all handle fine. The N/A might lack the rear sway bar and heavier brakes but its not like it will handle dramatically different. If you want to boost the handling on the cheap I brought some cheap KYB gas inserts for my shocks (although Monroe do good ones to) and I have never looked back cause they are awesome and I haven't lowered the car cause it already bottoms out. For the ultimate go for coilovers but unless you need them stock is fine as long as the shocks are still good.

Good luck with building up a twincharger.
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Old 10-18-2008, 10:57 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Race and win!

Up the sway bar diameters, drop it 3 inches, ditch the "lifting" front spoiler, pull the condenser out of the way, pull thermo out, shift real slow, avoid any high rev take-offs ever!, add a HKS crank pulley, add a little race gas, brace with a roll cage, watch for engine fires

use the throttle not the brakes and you'll be a winner.

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Complete 4a-ge engine $500
Clutch Assembly w OEM disc $110
Clutch Assembly w Stage 2 street disc $130
C-52 5 Speed Transmission Complete $400
c-52 5 Speed Transmission Case and 1-4 Gears (only) $200
4a Engine series Intake Manifolds $100
4a Engine Series L&R Valve Covers $30
4a Engine Series A/C comp holders $20
4a A/C Compressors (rebuildable only) $40
4a Engine Series N/A Water Inlets $30
N/A Throttle Assemblies $60 ea
4a-gze Stripped Block $170
4a-ge N/A Cast Crankshaft (requires machining) $60
4a-gze Supercharged Forged Crankshaft (damaged front threads, requires machining) $75
4a-gze Supercharged Intake Manifold $110
4a-gze Supercharged Vacuum loom $40
4a-ge N/A Vacuum Loom $35
4a-ge N/A Coil w Igniter $90
4a-ge N/A Crankshft Pulley $60
4a-ge N/A Belt Tensioners $35 (w wheel)
4a-ze A/C Comperssor stator $45
4a-gze Supecharger Clutch Stator (new!) $260
4a-gze Supercharged Fuel Rail $30
4age N/A Complete Fuel Rail Assembly $35
86 Air Flow Meter -$70
87 Air Flow Meter? (picture available) $70
88-89 4a-gze Supercharged Blow-off Valve Holder $35
88-89 4a-gze Supercharged Throttle Cable Mounting Plate $25
85-89 4a-ge Oil Pump $65
85-89 4a-ge EGR Assembly $50
85-89 4a-ge N/A Rear Crankshaft Seal
85-89 4a-ge 3 point Throttle Cable Mounting Plate
88-89 4a-gze EGR Valve only $35
88-89 4agze Cold Start Holder/Adaptor $20
OEM Cam Pulleys $10
4a-engine series Distributor $100
89-89 4a-gze Throttle Assembly (NO TPS) $60
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85-86 L&R Rear Axle Carriers/Hubs-Complete Assemblies $60 ea
85-86 L&R Half Shafts for Automatic Transmissions $50 ea
85-86 L&R Rear Suspension Lower Control Arms $30 ea
85-86 L&R Rear Strut Rods $25
85-86 L&R Rear Suspension Arms $30 (Tow in adjusters)
85-86 L&R Rear Calipers w Emer Brake Gear $30 ea
85-86 L&R Rear McPherson Struts, Automatic Transmissions $50
85-86 L&R Front Axle Carriers/Hubs-Complete Assemblies $70 ea
85-86 L&R Front Strut Rods $25
85-86 Rack and Pinion Steering Assembly $125
85-86 L&R Front Suspension Lower Control Arms $30 ea
85-86 L&R Front Calipers $25 ea
85-86 L&R Front McPherson Struts, Automatic Transmissions $50
85-86 Dash Pod w A/T switch, Complete $110
Dashboard, Blue Vinyl, $90 (perfect)
Clock(s) $35
85-86 Center A/C Vent $30
Dashbord located Side A/C vents $20 ea
85-86 L&R Headrests, Grey $25 (perect)
85-86 L&R Manual Doors $125
85-86 L&R Rear Light Assemblies $60
85-86 L&R Sunvisors, Grey fabric (perfect) $45 ea
85-86 A/T Console, Black,very nice condition $90
85-86 Temp Control Assembly $80

L&R Rear Fenders $110 ea
87-89 L&R Electric Doors, Blue Fabric Interiors, No switches, w Glass $250ea ea, Complete w Electric Mirrors and OEM Harnesses

87-89 L&R Rear Axle Carriers/Hubs-Complete Assemblies $60 ea
87-89 L&R Half Shafts for Manual Transmissions $50 ea
87-89 L&R Rear Suspension Lower Control Arms $30 ea
87-89 L&R Rear Strut Rods $25
87-89 L&R Rear Suspension Arms $30 (Tow in adjusters)
87-89 L&R Rear Calipers w Emer Brake Gear $30 ea
87-89 L&R Rear McPherson Struts, Manual Transmissions $50
87-89 L&R Front Axle Carriers/Hubs-Complete Assemblies $70 ea
87-89 L&R Front Strut Rods $25
87-89 Rack and Pinion Steering Assembly $125
87-89 L&R Front Suspension Lower Control Arms $30 ea
87-89 L&R Front Calipers $25 ea
87-89 L&R Front McPherson Struts, Manual Transmissions $50
87-89 L&R Rear Suspension Body Mounting Assembly $35

Windshield plastic Grills $15 ea
Wiper Linkages $30
Wiper Motors $30
M/T shifter cables $40 ea
A/T shifter cable $40
Hood Latches $20
Trunck Latches $20
Engine Cover Latches $15
L&R Engine Bay Side trim Covers $30 ea
L&R Complete A&B Pillars trim Assemblies (whole only) $90 ea
L&R Quarter window Trims (whole only) $40 ea
L&R Front Turn Signals (whole only) $25 ea
L&R Interior Foot trims Covers (blue only) $15
Heater/Blower fans $40
Exhaust Downpipes $50
Complete Fuel pump Assembly $40
Complete Fuel Sender Assembly $40
Manual Transmission Dash Pods Complete $110
Manual Transmission Dash Pods, Plastic Shell only $45
OEM Carpet, Blue $60
OEM Carpet, Black $125 (real nice)
Engine Cooling Fans $40
N/A rubber Intake Snorkel $35
Front Sway Bars $50
Rear Sway Bars $50
87-89 M/T console, Blue $90
87-89 M/T, console, Blue $120 (perfect)
N/A speedometers $90 (several)
87-89 Temp Controls $75
87-89 Side Spoilers, Fiberglass (both-4 pieces only) $125
M/T Shifter Asembly $45
OEM Oil coolers $35
Used Door Hinges $45 (sets only)
L&R Headlight Assemblies $135 (whole only)
L&R Headlights (metal section only) $60
Front Shock Tower Braces $30
Heater Cores $50
Complete Heater Core Assembly $75
87-89 L&R Electric Mirrors $75 ea
Right Manual Door Mirror, Black $45
Rear Trunck Lids 85-87 Standard Bulb Light Type $80
Engine Cover, Steel only $75
Standard Hood $130
Racing Hood, Vented for brake cooling $75
Front Race Bumper,no reinforcement, w/Upper Radiator Support, Very Lightweight $125
Upper Radiator Support $80
AC & Rad Cooling Fans-$60 ea
Various (Front) A/C Condensers (pictures available) $90 ea
2 tier Front grill $45
3 tier Front grill $45
N/A Front Brake Rotors, vented $35
N/A Rear Brake Rotors $30
Lots of OEM Cooling Hoses
Passenger Side, Electric Door Switches $40
A/C Compressor Hook-up Hoses $20
Sunroof Glass (Roof Glass) $90
Sunroof Glass Hardware $30
Front Trunck mounted heater switch assembly $30
Used Motor Mounts $15
Rear Console Compartment, Blue $15
Rear Console Compartment, Black $15
Rear Mud Flaps $25 ea

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