Hi all,
my name is Glenn, 24 years old and i'm from the Netherlands.
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I am starting my masters in Psychology in September, so i'm working really hard
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(2 part time jobs) to drive and modify my car.
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In November 2010, I imported a black rev2 from Japan which really got me going on the MR2 virus.
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The car was a GT edition with all options, making it a lot of fun to drive and own.
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Unfortunately, during some rainy track time, I forgot to switch of my traction control and ended up in the tires.
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The damage was not huge, but big enough to decide to go full track and build myself a new MR2; full race this time.
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I purchased a super white 2 rev3 body from a friend and started to take it apart to make it as light as possible.
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Furthermore, I am currently working on swapping a gen4
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(st215) into this body.
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While swapping, I made sure to renew as much parts as possible for the best drive.
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Spec list:
Engine
(315 hp
/ 390 Nm):
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-ST215 3SGTE
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(Caldina)
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-Gen2 E153 LSD Transmission
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-Custom Downpipe
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(gen3/gen4 hybrid, home made)
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-Custom Chargecooler Setup
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(A2W set off a ST205)
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-Custom 3,5" induction
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-Synapse Engineering BOV
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(synchronic pull-type)
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-Mocal oil cooler kit
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+ thermostat sandwich plate
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-Fuel cooler
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-8" spal fan to supply oil and fuel cooler
Chassis:
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-Rev3 Body
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-Panda style panels
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(borrowed off my Rev2)
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-Driftworks GT wing
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(1600 mm, widest available in this price range)
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-Phoenix Power rear add-ons
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-CarBenfibre creations S-style Add-ons
Suspension/Brakes/Wheels:
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-KW variante 3 coilovers
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-Tein pillowball top mounts
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(front
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& back)
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-Whiteline Adjustable anti-roll bars
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(Front
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& Rear)
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-CRN grooved brake discs
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/ EBC yellowstuff brake pads
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-Goodridge braided brake lines
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-SuperPro polyurethane bushing kit
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-16" Enkei wheels, originally found on TOM's SW20
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-Kumho Ecsta street tyres
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-Cusco Brakestopper
Interior:
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-Interior fully stripped
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-Sparco PRO2000
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(2012 model)
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-QSP deep dish steering wheel
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-QSP snap off
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-Aftermarket extended hub
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-QSP 6 point harnesses
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-TRD shortshifter
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/ knob
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-Solid shifter base/cable bushings
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-HKS type 2 turbotimer
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-Blitz dual sbc spec s boost controller
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-Classic style oil temperature
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/ pressure gauges
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-Omori 42mm Boost Gauge
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-Digital Air Charge Temperature meter
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As it stands right now
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![Image](http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s339/Glenn_k/IMG-20120424-WA0001.jpg)
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![Image](http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s339/Glenn_k/IMG-20120424-WA0003.jpg)
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At its temporary hideout with my brothers 98 import Integra
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Just a hint of all the new parts i saved up
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Prepping the engine for the swap
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Dropping the new engine
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Some pictures of my black MR2
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Really a shame to let her go, but I had to make choices