What else do you wrench on/race besides a camaro? - Page 2

102SS · 08-12-2022, 06:57 AM

Hardly a race car but my nice Red Pontiac G8 V6.

I have the Solo CB Exhaust with the J pipes and a CAI

Martinjlm · 08-14-2022, 05:59 PM

I picked up an MR2 back in October. I’ve done a bit of wrenching on it myself and farmed some of it out. The stuff that I’ve farmed out was typically due to my lack of

Time
Correct parts
Ability

and various combinations of those.

It’s a 2.0T with 5-speed MT, upgraded to a box from a later car with LSD. The turbo was also upgraded. From the factory, the car was rated at 200 hp, 200 lb-ft. Not sure what it is with the upgraded turbo, but I’m guessing 220-230 area.

This post will be pics of what it was when I bought it. The next post will be how it stands today.

When I bought it it was red with some unbranded racing seats, a Sparco detachable steering wheel, Enkei RPF01 wheels with Toyo tires. 205/50/ZR16 front, 215/50/ZR16 rear.

Martinjlm · 08-14-2022, 06:21 PM

Changes made to the MR2, ranked from obvious to subtle…

No longer red. It is orange with Nightfall Grey Metallic accents. Sort of the “yang” to my 2017 Camaro Fifty’s “yin”. Even used the GM paint codes.
Factory emblems are also Nightfall Grey Metallic
Threw away the piece o’ crap racer seats. Bought a pair of OEM seats and reupholstered them in black/grey leather and alcantara
Replaced the Sparco quick release steering wheel with a 3-spoke Toyota Celica GT steering wheel
Installed a double din CarPlay capable head unit with a rear camera
Swapped wheels and tires. Now wearing JNC030 wheels and Conti ExtremeContact DWS06 rubber. 215/45/17 on 17x8 wheels in the front, 235/45/17 on 17x9 rear. Enkei set is in the garage for eventual autocross duty.
Replaced the door cards with less ugly door cards. The red ones the car came with were criminally ugly.
Affixed Japanese market badges to the fenders.

Spending this year driving it to get used to the driving dynamics before I do anything g to the suspension and powertrain. And for anyone wondering, I have zero plans to K Swap it. Engine seems strong as is. Trans could use some synchro work on the 2-3 and 4-3 shifts, but I’m not sure if I can get ahold of the right parts.

0stones0 · 08-14-2022, 06:26 PM

Color scheme(accents) work well together.

102SS · 08-15-2022, 06:50 AM

Nice looking Mister Two

08-12-2022, 06:57 AM	#15
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,122	Hardly a race car but my nice Red Pontiac G8 V6. I have the Solo CB Exhaust with the J pipes and a CAI Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

08-14-2022, 05:59 PM	#16
Martinjlm Retired from GM Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,223	1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo I picked up an MR2 back in October. I’ve done a bit of wrenching on it myself and farmed some of it out. The stuff that I’ve farmed out was typically due to my lack of Time Correct parts Ability and various combinations of those. It’s a 2.0T with 5-speed MT, upgraded to a box from a later car with LSD. The turbo was also upgraded. From the factory, the car was rated at 200 hp, 200 lb-ft. Not sure what it is with the upgraded turbo, but I’m guessing 220-230 area. This post will be pics of what it was when I bought it. The next post will be how it stands today. When I bought it it was red with some unbranded racing seats, a Sparco detachable steering wheel, Enkei RPF01 wheels with Toyo tires. 205/50/ZR16 front, 215/50/ZR16 rear. Attached Images __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|

08-14-2022, 06:21 PM	#17
Martinjlm Retired from GM Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,223	1991 Toyota MR2 (updated) Changes made to the MR2, ranked from obvious to subtle… No longer red. It is orange with Nightfall Grey Metallic accents. Sort of the “yang” to my 2017 Camaro Fifty’s “yin”. Even used the GM paint codes. Factory emblems are also Nightfall Grey Metallic Threw away the piece o’ crap racer seats. Bought a pair of OEM seats and reupholstered them in black/grey leather and alcantara Replaced the Sparco quick release steering wheel with a 3-spoke Toyota Celica GT steering wheel Installed a double din CarPlay capable head unit with a rear camera Swapped wheels and tires. Now wearing JNC030 wheels and Conti ExtremeContact DWS06 rubber. 215/45/17 on 17x8 wheels in the front, 235/45/17 on 17x9 rear. Enkei set is in the garage for eventual autocross duty. Replaced the door cards with less ugly door cards. The red ones the car came with were criminally ugly. Affixed Japanese market badges to the fenders. Spending this year driving it to get used to the driving dynamics before I do anything g to the suspension and powertrain. And for anyone wondering, I have zero plans to K Swap it. Engine seems strong as is. Trans could use some synchro work on the 2-3 and 4-3 shifts, but I’m not sure if I can get ahold of the right parts. Attached Images __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|

08-14-2022, 06:26 PM	#18
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,187 View My Garage	Color scheme(accents) work well together. __________________

08-15-2022, 06:50 AM	#19
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,122	Nice looking Mister Two __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD