Box of parts

I got a box of parts.

This box had:
Intake manifold
Coolant pipe
Injectors
Oil pressure sensor
Thermostat housing
Thermostat

How Far Down the Rabbit Hole Would You Like to Go?

That is what is what I am currently asking myself. How far do I go with the MR-S. How much money do I sink into it before it is too much. A used Lotus Elise is a mid-20k car now. If I dump too much money into the Toyota I may as well have bought the better looking, better suspension equiped, lighter, 2zz powered (same engine) Lotus. I won't be too far off after building the 2zz and getting a hardtop...

Why do I waste money?

2ZZ Tear Down

Block looks alright

Yup, need valves...

Ooo Dang!

New Favorite MR-S

Yes, I think so.

CA240 Meet

Some pics from Friday night

Random Snap

Came out a little too dark

Kouki + RGII

Simple and effective. Take notes.

Drive and Build

Did some of this on Sunday. I was the only one in CSP, so I got 1st by default. (woo! haha)

Results: HERE



Then, today I picked up a new motor for the MRS. I wan to build reliable power. Stay tuned!

Doing work

And some videos for a sound clip of the exhaust

Hmmmmm

To paint/powder coat the SE's or not...

iLL Garage Has a Dyno!

I waited all night on Saturday for it to be delivered. Sunday morning Armando and I learned the different modes and what is possible with the dyno. Very cool stuff. Now I want more power and something to tune with haha

CA240 End of Summer Meet

Small meet. Some cool cars though.

I love it!

Pics thanks to AJ at Ill Photography.

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Random Diablo

Something new on the commute to work. Cool.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes...

New wheels (Volk SE37) and test fit the aero today. Dope.

That one car

There is always that one car. It may have been in an old Option magazine, somewhere on the internet, or even around the area you live. The car that is the Holy Grail in your eyes.

Here's mine, it's no secret.

What is your 'one car'?

Where to next?

I suppose I am getting to the turning point of my car. As it sits, it is an awesome daily driver, fun to flog on a winding road, and a very efficient smile inducer. It starts up everyday without hesitation, and always gets me where I need to be.

Here lies the problem; I want more. When is it time to say enough is enough? When should you say that the car is everything that it needs to be and be satisfied with that? When should you stop buying parts, stop tinkering with what you have, and stop letting it consume your life? When is not enough, too much?

I want this, I want that, but do I really need it? Maybe it is time to regain control, patch the holes in my pockets, and stop.

Maybe after I buy just one more thing...