August 2007 MR2 Showcase

MR2Showcase · 08-01-2007, 11:35 AM

Congratulations to RePete - MR2Board's August 2007 Showcase MR2!
1991 Turbo MR2 Hardtop

Click the below thumbnails for fullsize pictures:

Perhaps one of the most desired MR2 trims in the community today is the Hardtop Turbo. RePete choice in MR2s seems to fit that generalization. Having purchased the car from the original owner out of Utah, the only Hardtop MR2s found in Canada were imported by their new owners, and not Toyota canada. With a nearly entire OEM exterior, the only aftermarket addition to Pete's car is a set of classy 5 spoked SSR Integral A2 forged wheels in 16" up front and 17" out back.

A true MR2 enthusiast appreciates that Pete's car isn't built with crazy modifications, but that it's an excellent example of OEM upgrading with the intention of making the MR2 a better car, without sacrificing any Toyota genuine quality. Most recently, RePete added a brand new 1995 OEM LSD Transaxle with '93+ upgraded shift lever. Furthering the upgrade to the Rev2+ specifications, Pete's car sports a full suspension and brake setup from a 1993+ car including the famed Brad Bedell. master cylinder brace and stainless steel brake lines. Keeping with the OEM quality, Pete's car has been stiffened by TRD strut braces hidden by the front and rear hoods. More obviously, the car's exterior has been updated with a set of 1994+ taillights.

Repete's '91 Turbo sets a perfect example for those owners nor interested in flashy mods, but classy, and well maintained fun.

Happy MR2ing Pete

PHOENIX · 08-08-2007, 09:55 AM

Congrats man, you have an extremely clean MR2!

David · 08-08-2007, 10:10 AM

congrats and nice wheels!

Davis · 08-08-2007, 10:43 AM

Congrats Pete! So beautiful and clean.

Weasy2k · 08-08-2007, 11:17 AM

Congrats Pete!!

Fluidtech · 08-08-2007, 03:23 PM

Congrats love a duece in white!!!

toyotoine · 08-08-2007, 03:51 PM

nice car

love a white 2... congratulations..

MRtuned · 08-08-2007, 07:04 PM

CLEAN car!!!! perfect, very nice Pete, congrats.

canadam · 08-08-2007, 08:14 PM

Those wheels are an awesome match to the MKII. Nice work, Pete.

RePete · 08-08-2007, 10:04 PM

Thank you very much for the compliments, gentlemen! This August showcase was a complete surprise for me, it's an honor and I'm humbled. I owe a lot to you guys, the MR2 community. You've helped shape my choices with your thoughtful postings and excellent advice - arguably among the more intelligent of the car fanatics on the web. The good natured banter mixed with hard technical data always keeps me coming back to this board, it's also a fun place to post and hang!

Now, if I can just get my plans going for a new short block with all the trimmings...

ALLSHOTUP · 08-08-2007, 10:27 PM

Very Hot Car. I Love the white Mr2's. Really good wheel combo as well. Congrats!

Mister2.2 · 08-09-2007, 12:27 AM

Very nice hardtop Pete, keeping it nice and clean. Good example for others. Congrats.

Panic · 08-09-2007, 11:07 AM

Very Nice!

My sister number one prostitute in kazakstan, she would definately sleep with you for a ride in your fine automobile.

mr2willwin · 08-09-2007, 11:37 AM

Congrats! wish mine was that clean, nice work!

Mr2crazybyong · 08-14-2007, 07:10 AM

Congrats man! very clean, very nice!!

Mr2lo · 08-19-2007, 02:03 PM

good job Pete, love the wheels.

macatak · 08-20-2007, 03:51 PM

Congratulations, Pete
your's has been one of my favourites 2's since I first caught the disease and
you just keep making it better.
hope to see you at the next coffee meet.

420mr2 · 06-05-2009, 05:58 PM

nice mr2, I have a white 91, but it's na and has t tops.

what did you do to the wheels?

17's with 205 50 tires?

16's with fatter tires?

I have 205-40-17 right now, but I was thinking of changing the tire size to 205-50-17's, just because i think it'll ride better and be more flush with the wheel well, is that what you did?

RePete · 06-19-2009, 02:03 AM

Those wheels are 16x7, 225/45 and 17x9, 265/40.

Unfortunately, that car is no more, it was destroyed in a useless collision - lots of frame damage. A jerk in a van ran a red and I T-boned him at almost 40 mph. If it wasn't for the front crumple zone in the '2, the 8 year old boy sitting in the back seat of the van where I impacted would probably have been seriously injured or worse.

After a year or so of mourning, I got back into the game only recently, Monday in fact - when I bought another '2. A rare sunroof turbo! Check In thread below.

Good To Be Back!

08-08-2007, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Hiatus....... Posts: 9,266 Thanks: 92 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/100% )	Congrats man, you have an extremely clean MR2! __________________ - Dave I'm moving so I need to downsize my collection/hoarding of MR2 Parts. Check out the for sale section to see what I have available!

08-08-2007, 08:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	Those wheels are an awesome match to the MKII. Nice work, Pete. __________________

08-08-2007, 10:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
ALLSHOTUP Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MARS HILL Posts: 857 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	CONGRATS Very Hot Car. I Love the white Mr2's. Really good wheel combo as well. Congrats!

08-09-2007, 12:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Very nice hardtop Pete, keeping it nice and clean. Good example for others. Congrats. __________________ --Josh MR2Trader.com Free to Buy and Sell your MR2 Parts!

08-09-2007, 11:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
Panic Some Skills Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 75 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Very Nice! My sister number one prostitute in kazakstan, she would definately sleep with you for a ride in your fine automobile. Last edited by Panic; 08-09-2007 at 12:54 PM..

08-01-2007, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
MR2Showcase MR2Elite Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Congratulations to RePete - MR2Board's August 2007 Showcase MR2! 1991 Turbo MR2 Hardtop Click the below thumbnails for fullsize pictures: Perhaps one of the most desired MR2 trims in the community today is the Hardtop Turbo. RePete choice in MR2s seems to fit that generalization. Having purchased the car from the original owner out of Utah, the only Hardtop MR2s found in Canada were imported by their new owners, and not Toyota canada. With a nearly entire OEM exterior, the only aftermarket addition to Pete's car is a set of classy 5 spoked SSR Integral A2 forged wheels in 16" up front and 17" out back. A true MR2 enthusiast appreciates that Pete's car isn't built with crazy modifications, but that it's an excellent example of OEM upgrading with the intention of making the MR2 a better car, without sacrificing any Toyota genuine quality. Most recently, RePete added a brand new 1995 OEM LSD Transaxle with '93+ upgraded shift lever. Furthering the upgrade to the Rev2+ specifications, Pete's car sports a full suspension and brake setup from a 1993+ car including the famed Brad Bedell. master cylinder brace and stainless steel brake lines. Keeping with the OEM quality, Pete's car has been stiffened by TRD strut braces hidden by the front and rear hoods. More obviously, the car's exterior has been updated with a set of 1994+ taillights. Repete's '91 Turbo sets a perfect example for those owners nor interested in flashy mods, but classy, and well maintained fun. Happy MR2ing Pete

08-08-2007, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	congrats and nice wheels!

08-08-2007, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Congrats Pete! So beautiful and clean.

08-08-2007, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Weasy2k What is an MR2? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,891 Thanks: 33 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	Congrats Pete!!

08-08-2007, 03:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fluidtech GO HARD OR GO HOME Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Congrats love a duece in white!!!

08-08-2007, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
toyotoine No Skills Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	nice car love a white 2... congratulations..

08-08-2007, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
MRtuned n/a auto to gen III Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 653 Thanks: 26 Thanked 21 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	CLEAN car!!!! perfect, very nice Pete, congrats.

08-08-2007, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
RePete No Frills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,881 Thanks: 0 Thanked 251 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 4 iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Thank you very much for the compliments, gentlemen! This August showcase was a complete surprise for me, it's an honor and I'm humbled. I owe a lot to you guys, the MR2 community. You've helped shape my choices with your thoughtful postings and excellent advice - arguably among the more intelligent of the car fanatics on the web. The good natured banter mixed with hard technical data always keeps me coming back to this board, it's also a fun place to post and hang! Now, if I can just get my plans going for a new short block with all the trimmings...

08-09-2007, 11:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
mr2willwin Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Holladay, UT Posts: 336 Thanks: 15 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Congrats! wish mine was that clean, nice work!

08-14-2007, 07:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mr2crazybyong It's a toyota, nuff said! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philippines Posts: 490 Thanks: 23 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Congrats man! very clean, very nice!!

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08-19-2007, 02:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mr2lo No Skills Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	good job Pete, love the wheels.

08-20-2007, 03:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
macatak oldguy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wobbly grove bc Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Congratulations, Pete your's has been one of my favourites 2's since I first caught the disease and you just keep making it better. hope to see you at the next coffee meet.

06-05-2009, 05:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
420mr2 No Skills Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Blog Entries: 3 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	nice mr2, I have a white 91, but it's na and has t tops. what did you do to the wheels? 17's with 205 50 tires? 16's with fatter tires? I have 205-40-17 right now, but I was thinking of changing the tire size to 205-50-17's, just because i think it'll ride better and be more flush with the wheel well, is that what you did?

06-19-2009, 02:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
RePete No Frills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,881 Thanks: 0 Thanked 251 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 4 iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Those wheels are 16x7, 225/45 and 17x9, 265/40. Unfortunately, that car is no more, it was destroyed in a useless collision - lots of frame damage. A jerk in a van ran a red and I T-boned him at almost 40 mph. If it wasn't for the front crumple zone in the '2, the 8 year old boy sitting in the back seat of the van where I impacted would probably have been seriously injured or worse. After a year or so of mourning, I got back into the game only recently, Monday in fact - when I bought another '2. A rare sunroof turbo! Check In thread below. Good To Be Back!

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