February 2006 Showcase Nominations

[canadam]

DavidV

Engine

• Gen III JDM 3SGTE
• Apexi Power FC
• Apexi Power FC Commander
• Apexi JDM RX6 Turbo Kit
• Apexi GT Spec Exhaust (Customized with 14” Cat)
• Apexi Turbo Timer
• Apexi EL Boost Gauge
• Apexi Upgraded Wastegate (Kevlar reenforced diaphram and 1.4 kg spring)
• Aquamist System 2S
• ARC Blow Off Valve
• ATS Cam Gears
• Blitz SBC-R Boost Controller
• Blitz 4 Row TMIC Intercooler
• Custom Gen III Intake Manifold with Side Feed 90mm Throttle Body
• FC Datalogit Datalogger
• GReddy (Trust) Oil Cooler
• HKS 272/272 High Lift Cams
• Phoenix’s Power 850cc injectors and big bore Gen III fuel rail
• SPAL Fans (1 IC and 2 Decklid)
• Supra (MKIV) Fuel Pump
• Thermo-tec Heat Insulation Wrap
• TRD Engine Mounts
• TRD 160 Thermostat
• Turbohoses custom Ram Air intake with K&N filter
• USG Fuel Pressure Gauge
• Wolfkatz IC Piping

Handling/Footwork

• Bellco Chassis Reinforcement Foam
• Custom Kevlar Brake Ducting
• Endless Brake Pads
• Energy Suspensions Bushings
• GAB Low Arm Brace
• Goodridge Steel Brake Lines
• Kumho V700 205/50/15 and 225/50/15 tires
• High and Tight Pillowball endlinks
• JIC Magic CF Strut Braces
• JIC Magic Pillowball Tension Rods
• JIC Magic Pillowball Traction Rods
• Kyokugen Lug Nuts
• Rays Engineering Volk TE-37 Rims
• TEIN Camber Plates
• TRD JDM Circuit Coilovers – Custom Brackets
• TRD Sway Bars

Drivetrain

• ATS CV Joints
• Clutchmasters twin-plate clutch/flywheel
• Kaaz 1.5 way LSD

Exterior/Weight Reduction

• Border Racing Carbon Fiber Side Vent Covers
• Custom '97 Carbon Fiber Wing with I.mec Carbon Fiber Wing Extensions
• Custom Aluminum Battery Tray
• DJ Limited Raybrig/Pivot Carbon Fiber Lowrise Light Conversion
• MadPSI Carbon Fiber Hood
• MadPSI Carbon Fiber Engine Cover & Side Pieces
• MadPSI Carbon Fiber Trunk Lid
• MadPSI Carbon Fiber Front Lip
• MadPSI Carbon Fiber Windshield Wiper Cowl
• Odyssey Dry Gel Lightweight Battery
• OEM JDM Special Edition Paint Scheme
• OEM JDM Front Clear Corner Lenses
• OEM JDM Amber Rear Corner Lenses
• OEM JDM Reflector Replacement Moldings
• OEM JDM Sill Plates
• OEM Mudguards
• OEM ’94 Taillights
• Polarg Bulbs
• StonGard Clear Bra
• Street Weapon Composites Carbon Fiber Mirrors
• Street Weapon Composites Carbon Fiber Headlight Covers
• Wolfkatz Battery Tray
• WORKS Battery Brace
• YoshiWorks Carbon Fiber Undertray Splitter

Interior/Audio

• Autopower Full Roll Cage
• Corbeau Monza Carbon Kevlar Seats
• Recaro Helmet Pads
• WORKS Shift Knob

Misc/Fluids

• Kaaz LSD Fluid
• NPG+ Coolant
• Motul 600
• Mobile One

Power/Weight

• Curb Weight: 2488 (stock weight: 2888) 42%F / 58%R
• Power: 389.2/317 lb-ft tq

Russ B.

Mods

• '85 engine/3 rib block, Rebuilt to stock.
• HKS Intake Mod., Greddy oil catch tank., Speed-Source stainless steel braided clutch line, extended clutch throughout, pin, & brass shifter bushings.
• TRD oil filler cap.
• Urethane filled OEM front and rear engine mounts.
• TD Billet Dual oil filter relocation kit.
• Custom stainless braided oil cooler lines.
• Blue silicone vacuum lines.
• Custom battery relocation to front trunk with Moroso kill switch.
• Custom throttle cable relocation bracket.
• EGR removed.
• Magnaflow custom exhaust: 2 ¼” mandrel bent pipes & stainless-steel muffler, tip, & catalytic converter.
• ACT extreme pressure plate and clutch street disc.
• 5Zigen RSX-6 JDM Rims in Hyper-Black: 16” front, 17” rear.
• Nexen 3000 Tires 205/40/16-17
• Eibach Pro-kit springs., Tokico HP (Blues) struts.
• High & Tight polyurethane bushings,front tie-rod ends, rear strut tower brace, 16mm rear anti-sway bar, first gen. end-links.
• OEM front anti-sway bar.
• OEM front strut tower brace - straight version.
• Urethane filled OEM front strut tops.
• Full body restoration, all rust removed, metal panels welded in from my ’85.
  Sunroof to Hardtop conversion and antenna shaved - 25lbs lighter.
• Two-tone dealership option paint scheme recreated in custom paint job.
  Blue Pearl Mica (8E3) and Super Silver Metallic (150) paint.
• FX Design (FX-400) Combat style front air dam.
• OEM 2 piece side skirts.
• Thomas Design custom engine lid (1 of 18) attached to stock sub-frame.
• J-spec Super Edition Power Folding Side Mirrors, fully functional. (Rare)
• J-spec/ Euro OEM front parking light assemblies & lenses.
• J-spec/ Euro OEM side markers.
• J-spec Toyota Badge & OEM TRD Badges.
• OEM ‘91 Camry clear front parking light lenses.
• OEM rear window clear visor - sports package.
• Kbox Engineering gasket kits: side skirts, tail lights, & rear window trim.
• Hella H4 headlamps with PIAA H-208 extreme white headlight bulbs.
• Xenon replacement bulbs – full treatment.
• Hella / Optilux 1300 4”round fog lamps with 55W Xenon bulbs.
• Front license plate relocated J-spec style.
• BCMR2 Club member’s license plate frames.
• '85 OEM black interior: carpet, seats, dash, and trim.
• ‘89 OEM black leather steering wheel, center console, and leather wrapped
• E-brake handle.
• ‘85 OEM grey vinyl headliner for hard top conversion.
• ‘87 to ‘85 heater core and climate control cluster swap.
• MOMO Super Anatomic black leather shift knob, & Momo Italy – black leather shift boot.
• Autometer 2¼” gauges: Volt, Oil Temp., and Air/Fuel Mix.
• Dual gauge pillar pod from www.gaugepods.com.
• Sparco pedals.
• Custom short shift kit.
• OEM Mk2 charcoal floor mats.
• Carbon/Kevlar dash pads.
• JVC CD player – 45x4 watts, JVC 560 watt 2 channel amplifier, 2 JVC 6½” door speakers with tweeter relocation/crossover kit, 2 JVC 2½” rear c-pillar speakers, 2 Alpine 4” dash speakers, JVC 12 disc MP3 CD changer, Pioneer Premiere 10” subwoofer in a custom box behind passenger seat, Tsunami large 1 fared capacitor.

VPKB

Mods

• NA > JDM GenII
• Apexi Intake
• Blitz Nurspec Exhaust
• Greddy Lip & Rears, Border Sides, 98 spoiler, painted '04 WRX Pearl Blue
• Greyish/Silver Gram Lights 57pro 17x7 +25 17x9+35
• HTR ZII sumitomo tires 205/40/17 245/40/17
• TRD springs sitting on Tokicos

Future Mods

• 3'' SS D/P, Prothane Bushings, Kirkasaurus Motor Mounts
• ATS TD06, Coilovers, Turbo Fuel Pump, SM Intercooler, Aftermarket Seats, Custom Stereo System

Good luck to everyone !

[PHOENIX]

wow, tough choice, all very beautiful cars

[Lego]

Yeah I'm with Pheonix on that one.

[ZMR2]

I would be leaning on the 1st and 2nd slots....maybe he 2nd one Im leaning on....
But all very nice cars. Thats comitment

[Ncturnal]

All three are definitely worthy.

[canadam]

I have to say Russ, I never knew you had so much invested into your car.

Kudos man, you've got my vote

[N8s93turbo]

Originally Posted by canadam

Kudos man, you've got my vote

[AceX]

Russ has to have my vote. Mostly because it's hard to find such a clean MK1 these days. Hopefully I can get my car ready for you guys in the next few months (if I don't put it in another ditch:P) and flirt with the likes of Russ's car.

[Mister2.2]

All 3 are pretty awesome. I would love to see more pictures of all cars including the interiors.

[DavidV]

Originally Posted by Mister2.2

All 3 are pretty awesome. I would love to see more pictures of all cars including the interiors.

Your wish is my command:












-- DavidV

[DavidV]

Ooooh! A testimonial!

An expert speaks

-- DavidV

[josephah2000]

All three cars are pretty damn awesome, but David V's car has my vote. I think the chimp swayed my vote.

[N8s93turbo]

david do those headlights light up the road enuff to see at nite?

[Mister2.2]

Originally Posted by DavidV

Ooooh! A testimonial!

An expert speaks

-- DavidV

rofl.

[ni-sama]

Go Russ! If you saw what that thing looked like when he first picked it up it's hard to believe they're the same car. Props on the hard work. Post more pics Russ, I know you got them.

[TD06TRD]

DavidV gets my vote. Nothing like a purpose built MR2 that gets approval from japans best drivers.

[Hybrid10]

more pics of the blue car please

[canadam]

More Pictures of vpkb's "Blue Car"

[PHOENIX]

Last Day! Be sure to get your votes in!

[mr2pmp]

DavidV +1

Your car is the inspiration for mine man. I follow your car quite closely. I even have the 2 page spread from the SCC MKII Buyer's guide from way back on my wall. The twilight shot. My gf HATES the idea of risers on the 98 wing, and I love that. If she doesn't like it, it usually means it's good.

All three cars are awesome. FWIW, Sarah would've voted for vpkb's car.

-SH