October 2008 MR2 Showcase

MR2Showcase · 10-04-2008, 03:14 PM

Congratulations to Stados - MR2Board's October 2008 Showcase MR2!
1987 Toyota MR2 w/ BEAMS Redtop 3SGE

Click the below thumbnails for fullsize pictures:

October's Showcase showing is the first car we've seen with this unique setup. Starting life as a 4AGE powered MKI, Sébastien opted to change out the powerplant for a much more powerful and desirable BEAMS 3SGE. Stados' love for MR2s started at 18 years old, with a rust MKI N/A being his first car. Since then, Sébastien has owned a total of four MKIs, this Showcase car being his fourth.

After crashing his third MR2, a white Supercharged version, the search for another MR2 began. Sébastien purchased this rust fee 1987 MR2 shell with only 130K miles and began to swap over some of the more desirable parts from his 1989 car, including a full leather interior and sway bar. Stados' sits on the often suggested Koni and Eibach suspension combo and stops through upgraded brake pads with slotted and drilled rotors. The real excitement, however, sits under the engine lid where 200hp are put to the ground through a BEAMS Redtop.

Congratulations to Stados' for having a MKI unique enough to find its way into the October ShowcaseMR2 spot!
Happy MR2ing

Everett · 10-04-2008, 03:36 PM

Thats one nice MKI! Congrats!!!

Basement Digital · 10-04-2008, 04:22 PM

Best MK1 ever... Although you need a better decklid prop.

Lachrymal Cloud · 10-04-2008, 04:25 PM

beautiful car. do you autox at all?

PETC · 10-04-2008, 04:57 PM

I bet that thing is RIDICULOUSLY fun to drive.... Jealousy...

Servin · 10-04-2008, 08:59 PM

Woot! Awesome MKI the BEAMS in that must make it a blast. I wanna see some 1/4 times, easily a mid 13's car.

Davis · 10-04-2008, 11:51 PM

Well deserved, congrats!

Zircon · 10-05-2008, 07:18 AM

Fabulous car - love the unique powerplant swap!

hmong337 · 10-05-2008, 08:45 AM

cool combo. never thought of such a thing- mk1 beams. very nice and clean ride.

Steve@mr2only.com · 10-05-2008, 10:30 AM

Congratulations on this months win!! now that is one serious Mk1, and I've never seen a Beams red top conversion in one, we gotta feature this Mk1 in MR2 Only Magazine, please please get in touch!!!

Steve - Editor - MR2 Only Magazine MR2 Only Home Page

muffinman · 10-05-2008, 11:05 AM

Congratulations that is a beautiful MK1 and it is definately well deserved.

senn · 10-05-2008, 08:17 PM

That car wins so hard, it makes me want to cry. Really jealous dude, awesome a-dub, bet it screams

Stados · 10-06-2008, 04:55 PM

Ho, yes, that car is really fun to Drive, I've only run it once on track this years and I love it, next year my tire will be brand new and better quality. I have put an hidden hitch on the car, I'm looking for a moto trailer to put on and bring some R compound tire.

For the prop lid, it's solved, I have a gas strut from twosrus.com, but not in picture. And the air filter have been replaced too. Here is the latest picture of the engine bay, this is not taken with my camera, and that one seem to put toyota red more like Orange, but here it is : http://visezleweb.netfirms.com/supra/Supra%20(37).jpg

I've just purchase a used Pioneer Avic-D1 to replace the original car system. goiing to instal it really soon.

On 1/4 miles, I'm a bit disapointing, but i've found some reason. I recently try to perform a nice 1/4 miles, but the clutch need to be stronger (I've use a 5sfe tranny and clutch) for now, I sit on the Mid 14 with some clutch slipping on 3 and 4th gear.

After all, this is the first summer of that car, some adjustments need to be done, to put it on the edge of perfect running, slipping clutch and running too Rich at high RPM.

phzoinkMKII · 10-07-2008, 09:35 PM

That is one incredible MKI. Congrats

midship909 · 10-11-2008, 05:38 AM

nice never seen a mk1 3SGE. how is the power?

Stados · 10-14-2008, 01:20 PM

This engine produce 197HP, I have to fine tune it, because I only get approx 150hp to the wheel, and a rich Air/Fuel ratio. Next summer, this fine tuning will be perform. This car is really insane to drive on track. For the power at the red light, none of the guy who tried have pass me before the end of 3rd gear. My killing list looks like: MazdaSpeed3, civic, Mustang 5.0, Type R, SpecV. But on highway, mazdaspeed and mustang have passed me at around 170km/h. The 5sfe tranny help me for low torque, but on highway, this is not the best gearage.

kevinioflosangeles · 10-16-2008, 03:32 PM

Details! Details!

Which tranny? A 54? What half shafts? What was easy, what was hard?

Wiring does not freak me out, this looks to be exactly the swap I want to do.

Stados · 10-16-2008, 11:27 PM

I've used a 5sfe tranny, with is own shaft The swap wasn't perfrom by me, so I didn't know exactly what is goiing hard, but I think the big question was from shaft, and the one from 5sfe Fit, so, everything is fine. Prestone hosing was a kind of hard to figure too.

kevinioflosangeles · 10-17-2008, 01:18 AM

On that transmission, how do you like the gear ratios?

Stados · 10-17-2008, 04:14 AM

Quick, too qucik on high way, but, it's ok. Pushing me to repect the law and didn't exceed 115 km/h. Over that speed, my exhaust is too loud for a long ride.

The gear ratio, I love it, make the throttle response incredible !

10-04-2008, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
MR2Showcase MR2Elite Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	October 2008 MR2 Showcase Congratulations to Stados - MR2Board's October 2008 Showcase MR2! 1987 Toyota MR2 w/ BEAMS Redtop 3SGE Click the below thumbnails for fullsize pictures: October's Showcase showing is the first car we've seen with this unique setup. Starting life as a 4AGE powered MKI, Sébastien opted to change out the powerplant for a much more powerful and desirable BEAMS 3SGE. Stados' love for MR2s started at 18 years old, with a rust MKI N/A being his first car. Since then, Sébastien has owned a total of four MKIs, this Showcase car being his fourth. After crashing his third MR2, a white Supercharged version, the search for another MR2 began. Sébastien purchased this rust fee 1987 MR2 shell with only 130K miles and began to swap over some of the more desirable parts from his 1989 car, including a full leather interior and sway bar. Stados' sits on the often suggested Koni and Eibach suspension combo and stops through upgraded brake pads with slotted and drilled rotors. The real excitement, however, sits under the engine lid where 200hp are put to the ground through a BEAMS Redtop. Congratulations to Stados' for having a MKI unique enough to find its way into the October ShowcaseMR2 spot! Happy MR2ing

10-06-2008, 04:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Stados Beams Owners Group Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Ho, yes, that car is really fun to Drive, I've only run it once on track this years and I love it, next year my tire will be brand new and better quality. I have put an hidden hitch on the car, I'm looking for a moto trailer to put on and bring some R compound tire. For the prop lid, it's solved, I have a gas strut from twosrus.com, but not in picture. And the air filter have been replaced too. Here is the latest picture of the engine bay, this is not taken with my camera, and that one seem to put toyota red more like Orange, but here it is : http://visezleweb.netfirms.com/supra/Supra%20(37).jpg I've just purchase a used Pioneer Avic-D1 to replace the original car system. goiing to instal it really soon. On 1/4 miles, I'm a bit disapointing, but i've found some reason. I recently try to perform a nice 1/4 miles, but the clutch need to be stronger (I've use a 5sfe tranny and clutch) for now, I sit on the Mid 14 with some clutch slipping on 3 and 4th gear. After all, this is the first summer of that car, some adjustments need to be done, to put it on the edge of perfect running, slipping clutch and running too Rich at high RPM. Last edited by Stados; 10-06-2008 at 05:09 PM.

10-16-2008, 03:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
kevinioflosangeles No Skills Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	We want information. Information..... Details! Details! Which tranny? A 54? What half shafts? What was easy, what was hard? Wiring does not freak me out, this looks to be exactly the swap I want to do.

10-17-2008, 01:18 AM	#19 (permalink)
kevinioflosangeles No Skills Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	How do you like the gear ratios? On that transmission, how do you like the gear ratios?

10-04-2008, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Everett Curve hunter! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,168 Thanks: 35 Thanked 47 Times in 44 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Thats one nice MKI! Congrats!!!

10-04-2008, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Basement Digital MR2 Loner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 231 Thanks: 35 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Best MK1 ever... Although you need a better decklid prop.

10-04-2008, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lachrymal Cloud The Constellation Branch Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 365 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	beautiful car. do you autox at all?

10-04-2008, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
PETC √(176400) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 2,154 Thanks: 14 Thanked 41 Times in 36 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I bet that thing is RIDICULOUSLY fun to drive.... Jealousy...

10-04-2008, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Servin Cage Fighter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 418 Thanks: 6 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Woot! Awesome MKI the BEAMS in that must make it a blast. I wanna see some 1/4 times, easily a mid 13's car.

10-04-2008, 11:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 1,768 Thanks: 78 Thanked 71 Times in 66 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Well deserved, congrats!

10-05-2008, 07:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zircon Some Skills Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Fabulous car - love the unique powerplant swap!

10-05-2008, 08:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
hmong337 Emperor Jspec Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 847 Thanks: 94 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	cool combo. never thought of such a thing- mk1 beams. very nice and clean ride.

10-05-2008, 10:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Steve@mr2only.com No Skills Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 211 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Congratulations on this months win!! now that is one serious Mk1, and I've never seen a Beams red top conversion in one, we gotta feature this Mk1 in MR2 Only Magazine, please please get in touch!!! Steve - Editor - MR2 Only Magazine MR2 Only Home Page

10-05-2008, 11:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
muffinman Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 586 Thanks: 13 Thanked 36 Times in 36 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Congratulations that is a beautiful MK1 and it is definately well deserved.

10-05-2008, 08:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
senn AW11 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 81 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	That car wins so hard, it makes me want to cry. Really jealous dude, awesome a-dub, bet it screams

10-07-2008, 09:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
phzoinkMKII Fight to the last Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: I need a change Posts: 1,240 Thanks: 4 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	That is one incredible MKI. Congrats

10-11-2008, 05:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
midship909 www.etlgarage.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: chino skillZ Posts: 161 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	nice never seen a mk1 3SGE. how is the power?

10-14-2008, 01:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
Stados Beams Owners Group Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	This engine produce 197HP, I have to fine tune it, because I only get approx 150hp to the wheel, and a rich Air/Fuel ratio. Next summer, this fine tuning will be perform. This car is really insane to drive on track. For the power at the red light, none of the guy who tried have pass me before the end of 3rd gear. My killing list looks like: MazdaSpeed3, civic, Mustang 5.0, Type R, SpecV. But on highway, mazdaspeed and mustang have passed me at around 170km/h. The 5sfe tranny help me for low torque, but on highway, this is not the best gearage.

10-16-2008, 11:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
Stados Beams Owners Group Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I've used a 5sfe tranny, with is own shaft The swap wasn't perfrom by me, so I didn't know exactly what is goiing hard, but I think the big question was from shaft, and the one from 5sfe Fit, so, everything is fine. Prestone hosing was a kind of hard to figure too.

10-17-2008, 04:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
Stados Beams Owners Group Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Quick, too qucik on high way, but, it's ok. Pushing me to repect the law and didn't exceed 115 km/h. Over that speed, my exhaust is too loud for a long ride. The gear ratio, I love it, make the throttle response incredible !