A three-inch slam, fat sway bars, and low-profile meats front and rear ensure that this one is as dangerous in the turns as it is cutting across Alligator Alley or blasting north on I-95. And, for those of you who might recall (or have experienced) the somewhat squirrelly cornering of the second-generation MR2, rest assured that later '93 tie rods and control arms have been put in place-for safety's sake, of course. Also cribbed from a '93 were 11.8-inch front rotors (a full inch and a half larger than earlier turbo twos had). The Bomex body kit reflects the slightly steroid-enhanced vibe that the breathed-on mill exudes; appropriately muscular and rippy where it needs it.
The French have no idea what they're missing. Fools.
Fast Facts
Owner: Phillip Luis
Hometown: Miami, FL
Ride: 1991 Toyota MR2
Under The Hood: 1991 Toyota 3S-GTE, 2.0L displacement, balanced short-block, HKS cams (9.12mm lift, 272 degrees duration) and cam gears, Toyomoto pistons (8.0:1 compression) with Federal Mogul rings, Toyomoto headwork with stock-size lightweight valves, higher pressure springs and retainers, GReddy Airinx intake and Toyomoto-modified stock intake manifold, twin-turbo Supra fuel pump and 550cc injectors, Garrett T04E turbocharger pumping out 24 pounds of boost (stock 5-7 pounds), GReddy Type R blow-off valve and boost controller, Turbonetics Delta wastegate, custom intercooler, Nitrous Express dual-stage 50-100 hp system, 85mm Blitz exhaust, '93 MR2 transaxle with TRD limited-slip diff (3.73 Final drive), and RPS Carbon Claw clutch
Stiff Stuff: Ground Control springs and KYB shocks (dropped three inches), Suspension Techniques sway bars
Rollers: Advan AVS Model 6 wheels (17x7 front, 18x8 rear); Toyo FZ4 tires 215/45 front, 225/40 rear
Stoppers: Stock '93 MR2 front and rear; ERC yellow pads, TRD brake lines
Outside: Full Japan-only Bomex aero kit, shaved moldings, antenna, water squirters and reverse lights, Sherman-Williams Triumph Berry paint (by Alex Gudas), All-Star Performance graphics, installed by Graphic Maxx, Miami
Inside: White vinyl rewrap on seats and door panels by Domingo's Seats, Miami
Props: Makoto at Bomex, Lance at Toyomoto, BJ at Meguiar's, Greg at Toyo Tires, Brian at Nitrous Express, Noel at Graphic Maxx, my Savior Jesus, and all my friends at All-Star