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Car: 1986, MkI, Super White
Mileage: 160,000+ miles

I sold the MR2 (to some very nice MR2 people) on July 17th, 2001 so I could focus my time and money on my other vehicles. I bought my MR2 at the end of 1994 and it was my daily driver for 5 years until I bought an Integra (which I've since sold). Then, it became a "fun" weekend car. When I was in college I used it to commute to and from Santa Clara University, as well as my various jobs. I had put a lot of time, effort, and money into making it go faster, handle better, and look cooler.
Many of the modifications are standard-issue items, but some nice custom-made pieces are what makes the car unique. I do consulting for D&R Precision Machining, so I used the resources there to fabricate my own rear strut bar out of 6061-T6 aluminum which I later had hard-anodized.

Here is the list of mods:

Suspension Techniques springs (1.3" drop)
Tokico HP shocks
Suspension Techniques adjustable sway bars (f/r)
Sarizer Steering bushings (Delrin and Aluminum)
White Enkei 15x6 wheels
BF Goodrich Comp T/A 195/50 ZR15 tires
Brembo cross-drilled brake rotors in front
Performance Friction carbon metallic brake pads
TRUST front strut tower brace
Custom-made D&R Precision rear strut brace (hard-anodized for durability)
K&N open-element filter (Used to have a relocated MAF w/S&B Powerstack air filter)
Rytek Projektz Tuning T-Flektor air-filter shield (Pictured, but later removed. It was good while it lasted, but it was too flimsy IMHO)
HKS 50mm Sport Exhaust (had to import this from Japan)
Magnecor KV85 8.5mm Competition silicone spark plug wires
Chromed valve covers and spark plug cover (not shown in pix)
Polished throttle-cable bracket
Polished speedometer cable bracket
TRD Quick-Shift kit
RAZO Titanium alloy pedals
Clear front turn lenses
Toysport airdam (modified from the one shown in the pictures)
Broadway Mirror
Custom leather armrest
Custom leather shift boot
Pioneer DEH-405 CD head unit
Alpine 80-watt amp w/ built-in crossover
Pioneer ported subwoofer

Where is the MR2 now?

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Last Update: 15-July-2003