Opinions of a MR.2 on the track

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Aug 31, 2008 | 05:34 AM

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Re: Opinions of a MR.2 on the track

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Wheelbase + MR layout = spinny
I can vouch for that. I'm on my 4th MR2 now, only took one of them to end up in the dirt for it to motivate me into researching more about the layout.

Honestly, it really won't matter which you buy. Might be easier to find a N/A, but that doesn't necessarily mean they aren't molested. It's a sports car, people buy sports cars to drive them for that reason. You'll want to do bushings and suspension when you buy it regardless, really brings the fun out in the car.

The 3S-GTE swap isn't that difficult. There is a 'forum famous' tuner/installer right here in Virginia Beach. There is tons of resources on the MR2oc.com board as well. The price comparison of buying NA-2-Turbo Swap, or just a factory turbo is relatively close. If I could go back again, I'd just buy a factory turbo one and rebuild the motor/stroker motor/etc.

mr2oc is where i read the article about the n/a being less likely to have been abused. Hopefully it will work out for me to get one, it's one car i haven't played with. This is a trade deal, so it will be N/A, not afraid of a little work though.... i have more time than money.

Bushings and brakes are first on the list, next to tune-up.

Aug 31, 2008 | 07:24 AM

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Re: Opinions of a MR.2 on the track

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I used to drive my N/A like I stole it when I was younger. I loved the way it performed. Regardless, check out mr2oc.com for more information. They have some articles where professional drivers compare it to other vehicles.

No your drove your Corolla like you stole it.

Sep 2, 2008 | 06:10 AM

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Re: Opinions of a MR.2 on the track

Just got the N/A... I can see how it would be easy to spin. Now i just need to get to work on general maintenance so i can track it.

Sep 2, 2008 | 07:21 AM

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Re: Opinions of a MR.2 on the track

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Just got the N/A... I can see how it would be easy to spin. Now i just need to get to work on general maintenance so i can track it.

Hit me up, you should meet up with me and Blue2Turbo and grab lunch and do a cruise.

Sep 9, 2008 | 08:44 AM

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Re: Opinions of a MR.2 on the track

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Hit me up, you should meet up with me and Blue2Turbo and grab lunch and do a cruise.

Once i get a few things "tidy'd up" on it... I will damn sure do that!

Sep 9, 2008 | 09:16 AM

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Re: Opinions of a MR.2 on the track

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Hit me up, you should meet up with me and Blue2Turbo and grab lunch and do a cruise.

Am I invited?

Sep 9, 2008 | 12:21 PM

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Re: Opinions of a MR.2 on the track

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Am I invited?

Me too! Me too!

Sep 10, 2008 | 08:41 PM

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Re: Opinions of a MR.2 on the track

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Hit me up, you should meet up with me and Blue2Turbo and grab lunch and do a cruise.

Stop by and say hello during the drive.

Sep 24, 2008 | 08:28 PM

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Re: Opinions of a MR.2 on the track

A buddy of mine had a 1st gen with a rebuilt 4age and she was a blast to drive, despite it's underpowered nature. A 1st gen with the BPU 3S-GTE would be enough for that go-kart.