James kept the black and bling theme going with his choice interior luxuries as well. The seats are custom-wrapped in the finest black leather, and gauges monitoring all of the car's functions are stuffed into every little nook and cranny. There's a shift light in the air vent, a turbo timer where the clock used to be, and a boost controller in the ashtray-insanity. We guess when the interior of a car is made for two people, it's hard to fit a bunch of other stuff in there, even if it's essential. That's why we were amazed that James could squeeze an entire high-end stereo in the car and still carry a passenger and maybe a small order of fries. A Pioneer Premier head unit was slid into the stock location, while a six-disc CD changer takes up the glovebox. Soundstream amps pound out a total of 700 watts to Infinity separates and a pair of Kicker 8-inch substations. All this squeezing, prying, and motor magic has made James a self-proclaimed expert in the local MR2 circles. A so-called Mr. Pimpride, if you will. So, if you are ever in his neighborhood, swing by with your gold fronts and let James hook you up with the good stuff and make your car all happy and shiny.
Fast Facts
Owner James Lee
Hometown Santa Clara, California
Ride '91 Toyota MR2 Turbo
Daily Grind Honda Salesman
Under The Hood 2.0L 3S-GTE engine; GReddy T-78 turbo, air-to-air intercooler, Type-R external wastegate and 3.5-inch downpipe; Phoenix's Power Garage SPL Departure II 85mm exhaust; HKS EVC III, FCD, VPC, and Twin Power ignition; A'PEXi Super AFC; GForce ECU upgrade; Blitz dual turbo timer; Cusco Super Single clutch kit, chromoly flywheel, Type-RS LSD; Custom modified '93 short shifter.
Stiff Stuff H&R lowering springs; GAB Gymkhana four-way adjustable shocks; Cusco Type-OS rear strut tower brace.
Rollers Ssr Decolite Evolution dry-plated wheels 17x8 front and 18x9 rear; Nitto NT555tires 225/40R17 front, 235/40R18 rear.
Stoppers Power Stop cross-drilled rotors
Outside Border front bumper cover and rear valance; GRacer side skirts; Aerowear rear spoiler; Japanese OEM clear corner lenses, front side moldings, and rear amber taillight reflectors; H4 headlight conversion.
Inside Custom-wrapped black leather seats; NR white-faced gauge; GReddy 52mm white-faced boost gauge in a custom steering column pod.
Props Speed Image Motorsports, Bozz Performance and my mom and dad.