Odyssey PC680 Lightweight Battery Install (And Relocating the Battery to the Front)
Friday, March 28th, 2008 Posted in Tech (MR2 Spyder) | No Comments »This article serves two purposes. First of all, I am replacing the factory 29+ pound battery in the MR2 with the Odyssey PC680 unit weighing in at a "hefty" 14.8 pounds, effectively creating a 14.2+ pound weight reduction. ...
TRD Rear Strut Tower Brace Install
Monday, March 10th, 2008 Posted in Tech (MR2 Spyder) | No Comments »Unlike the front brace on the MR2 Spyder where the trim had to be cut and the spare tire lid removed, the TRD rear strut tower brace requires no modifications. In fact, a 14mm wrench and about ten minutes ...
MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 1)
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 Posted in Tech (MR2 Spyder) | No Comments »Related Links MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 1: Try Before You Buy) MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 2: The Vented Surge Box) MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 3: Disabling the P/S Warning Light) MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 4: Summary ...
MR2 Spyder Intake (Part 1: Removing the Post Filter Intake Pipes)
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 Posted in Tech (MR2 Spyder) | No Comments »This mod is the first step in a progression of mods that will ultimately result in the fabrication of a fully custom cold air intake on the MR2 Spyder. The factory intake makes a 90 degree bend after the ...
Rear Lower Brace Install (MR2 Spyder / MR-S)
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 Posted in Tech (MR2 Spyder) | No Comments »The lower rear braces for the MR2 Spyder are member braces that triangulate the control arms on each side of the rear suspension. These braces connect the frame mounting points of the arms together, effectively reducing the flex under ...
MR2 Spyder Front Lower Chassis Brace Install (Che’s Front Brace)
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 Posted in Tech (MR2 Spyder) | No Comments »From the factory, the front of the MR2 Spyder has two braces that connect the frame rail on each side to the front cross member on the under side of the car. These two braces (or bars) reduce the ...
TRD Front Strut Tower Brace Install (Toyota MR2 Spyder)
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 Posted in Tech (MR2 Spyder) | No Comments »The TRD front strut tower brace for the MR2 Spyder is a 5.2 lb, dual tube strut bar that reduces the front chassis flex during cornering. I have had strut tower braces installed on most cars I have owned ...
MR2 Spyder Weight Chart (Weight Reduction)
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 Posted in Tech (MR2 Spyder) | No Comments »Go straight to the weight chart Perhaps the two greatest strengths of the Toyota MR2 Spyder is its exceptional balance and light weight. Very few cars offer the shear joy that the Spyder does. In fact, owners often ...
Installing a SR20DET Lightweight Flywheel and Clutch into the CA18DET.
Thursday, June 21st, 2007 Posted in Tech (CA18DET 240SX, S13), Tech (MR2 Spyder) | 3 Comments »Background Even with the abundance of OEM parts available for the CA18DET, there seems to be a very striking lack of affordable lightweight flywheels. Clutchmasters and Spec make several clutch kits for this motor but for the time being there ...