MR2 Spyder Speed Source Solid Shift Cable Bushings
Friday, October 1st, 2010 Posted in Project MR2 Spyder (DD), Tech (MR2 Spyder), Uncategorized | No Comments »Introduction After installing the Speed Source shifter bushings it is time to tackle the other end of the shifter mechanism. Namely, the rubber bushings at the end of the shifter cables. By replacing the rubber cable ends with solid ...
MR2 Spyder Speed Source Solid Shifter Bushing Install
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 Posted in Project MR2 Spyder (DD), Tech (MR2 Spyder), Uncategorized | No Comments »Introduction What Speed Source offers with their solid aluminum shifter bushings is nothing short of amazing when you realize just how profoundly these bushings alter the feel of the Spyder. By replacing the factory rubber bushings with solid aluminum units, ...
MR2 Spyder Transmission Fluid Change
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 Posted in Maintenance, Project MR2 Spyder (DD), Uncategorized | No Comments »Introduction Let's start with semantics. With the mid-engined, transversely mounted Spyder, you basically have a fwd Corolla engine sitting behind the passenger compartment driving the rear wheels. This means the transmission and differential are part of the same unit ...
MR2 Spyder- Permanently Mounting the ScanGaugeII
Friday, October 10th, 2008 Posted in Project MR2 Spyder (DD), Tech (MR2 Spyder), Uncategorized | No Comments »The ScanGaugeII is a small automotive computer that interfaces with the OBDII port of the MR2 Spyder. It contains a small LCD screen that can be used to display the motor's factory sensors in realtime. Although the ScanGaugeII is a ...
Project MR2 Spyder Part 4: Electronics
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 Posted in Project MR2 Spyder (DD), Uncategorized | No Comments »I must admit that this is a first for me. I have never installed a head unit in any car that I've owned because frankly, I am not an audophile. I always figure that if I am going ...
Part 3: Weight Reduction and Steering
Monday, April 21st, 2008 Posted in Project MR2 Spyder (DD) | No Comments »We all know how important it is to define goals for any project car and from the beginning I've described project MR2 Spyder as a daily driven commuter that needs to have a healthy track appetite. In working towards ...
Part 2: But Can This Thing Flex 20′s?
Monday, March 10th, 2008 Posted in Project MR2 Spyder (DD) | No Comments »Ok so maybe it will. But I ask should it because this article has nothing to do with flexin' yo' 20's fo da bling blang. Or in the Spyder's case, some oversized 18" rims. Something that I ...
Part 1: Introducing the Daily Driven, Grip Racing MR2 Spyder.
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007 Posted in Project MR2 Spyder (DD) | No Comments »Introducing project MR2 Spyder (MR-S), my daily driver. I might as well come clean up front, I wouldn't want you guys to think I am going soft, or crazy for that matter as the MR2 is not the best choice ...