boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
3/30/16 9:06 p.m.

I bought this 1991 MR2 about two years ago. I have kept stock for about a year, then the itch started to grow and I had to start doing things to it. This is my journey so far. I have been making videos of the journey. The first thing I did was install a header and make my own center exit tip. Header Exhaust sound

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
3/30/16 9:10 p.m.

Then I wanted to help it breath a bit better. There are not a lot of options for this car so I modified the stock air box. Modifications to air box.

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
3/30/16 9:13 p.m.

I got brave and decided to install a set of performance cams. Things did not go so well at first. Should this guy be able to hold a wrench?

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
3/30/16 9:17 p.m.

Not having spent enough money on my car yet it was time to tackle the suspension and brakes. Rear brakes and coilovers.

Front brakes and coilovers.

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
3/30/16 9:20 p.m.

This brings my journey up to date. I had a power steering light come the dash and so decided to take it in myself.
Is my trunk supposed to be smoking?

Doc Brown
Doc Brown Dork
3/30/16 10:30 p.m.

Yikes! I watched in horror as you spliced the power steering wires. Looks like everything survived.

The relay you bypassed is a necessary safety item. Without the relay, a faulty controller can provide full uninterpretable current to the steering motor. They built the electric power steering systems with a bunch of sensors to detect possible failures... at the slightest hint of a failure the relay opens and cuts power.

Anyway, cool videos!

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
3/30/16 11:18 p.m.

In reply to Doc Brown: I will be sourcing a relay for it. Everything seems to be working ok now. I am learning as I go.

ssswitch
ssswitch HalfDork
3/31/16 11:48 a.m.

That's a scary mistake to make. Glad it didn't end worse than it did.

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
3/31/16 12:59 p.m.

sometimes we know just enough to be dangerous

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
4/13/16 7:55 p.m.

Tried my hand at Plastidip for the first time. It went ok, I followed the YouTube videos from dip your car. Sweet dipping action.

ssswitch
ssswitch HalfDork
4/13/16 10:06 p.m.

I'm surprised how well that peels off the tire. What kind of prep did you do?

Cleaning and prepping wheels is the worst part of any paintjob for me.

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
4/15/16 8:00 a.m.

I did no prep to the rubber. I cleaned and dried the rim. Then put about five light coats of black, then about the same for the gold. I made sure to spray the dip on to the rubber so it would peel of well. This was my first time doing this, so I was a bit surprised as well at how easy it was to peel off.

ssswitch
ssswitch HalfDork
4/15/16 9:31 p.m.

I wonder how long it will hold up. I wanted to paint some wheels gold for the Tidewater rally out to BC this summer but I'm not sure if it's going to actually be cheaper than Duplicolor gold wheel paint - Plastidip is super expensive here!

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
4/16/16 12:11 a.m.

I ordered mine from Dipit.ca. I found it to be reasonable.

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
4/30/16 10:26 p.m.

So I have been thinking that I needed to do something at the back of my MR2. I wanted to make a diffuser type rear valance. This is the start of the planing stage. Youtuby fun.

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
7/16/16 11:18 p.m.

Did some work on my brakes Better stopping

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
8/7/16 7:42 a.m.

Did some maintenance this week. A new fuel filter for my Sw20 MR2. Changing the fuel filter. So much gas.

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
11/17/16 11:15 p.m.

My son having fun with my car. How can a seven year old afford a Ferrari.

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
3/22/17 10:29 p.m.

It's been awhile but we got a new toy in my shop! Now just need to learn how to make stuff with it. Big green toys!

Crackers
Crackers Reader
3/23/17 10:08 a.m.

What the hell dude?! You have an SW20 and access to a lathe?

That's just not fair! lol

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
6/25/17 9:01 a.m.

what can I say? Lol

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
6/25/17 9:02 a.m.

Did a bit of painting. I am hoping these new wheels will be lighter New supra wheels

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
7/9/17 7:56 p.m.

I was able to have a new to me exhaust put on this week. Also developed a odd clunking sound in the rear. Exhaust sound

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
11/6/17 6:11 p.m.

tried making some drive by shots with my car. Out having fun be the snow comes. 

https://youtu.be/86DU-zZq1_U

boofighter
boofighter HalfDork
11/10/17 8:57 p.m.

I am planning on slapping a turbo on my engine. So I thought it would be fun to 

take it to a dyno and see how much power I have now, then I can compare later. 

Check out the results here

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