ArchiveMarch 2008

March 28, 2008

Odyssey PC680 Lightweight Battery Install (And Relocating the Battery to the Front)

By 240am
5 Min read
28March

This article serves two purposes. First of all, I am replacing the factory 29+ pound battery in the MR2 with the Odyssey PC680 unit weighing in at a “hefty” 14.8 pounds, effectively creating a 14.2+ pound weight reduction. Additionally, I am relocating the new battery to the front of the car to a location in between the strut towers. Without delving too deep into the weight...

March 26, 2008

Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 9)

By 240am
1 Min read
26March

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I finally finished my “little” test with the MR2 Spyder so back to the 240sx rebuild. Today I sanded, cleaned and rust proofed the steering rack. I also cut the power steering hard lines to make room for the new vented manual steering conversion.

March 12, 2008

News Archive (Jan – Feb 2008)

By 240am
4 Min read
12March

February 28, 2008 The latest install guide (240sx Solid Aluminum Subframe Bushings) is a little different. The kit I used came with a dvd install guide so instead of restating what has already been said, I simply detailed a few adjustments that I made to the install process. You may or may not need to make these adjustments so read the guide, watch the video and then decide for yourself. February...

March 10, 2008

Part 2: But Can This Thing Flex 20’s?

By 240am
3 Min read
10March

Ok so maybe it will. But I ask should it because this article has nothing to do with flexin’ yo’ 20’s fo da bling blang. Or in the Spyder’s case, some oversized 18″ rims. Something that I unfortunately witnessed the other day on a MR2 Spyder as it slowly crept through the left hand turn where I sat, mouth agape, contemplating whether or not I would go blind staring...

March 10, 2008

TRD Rear Strut Tower Brace Install

By 240am
2 Min read

Unlike the front brace on the MR2 Spyder where the trim had to be cut and the spare tire lid removed, the TRD rear strut tower brace requires no modifications. In fact, a 14mm wrench and about ten minutes is all it takes to replace the factory x-brace with TRD triangulated unit. The Install The procedure for this install could be summed up in one sentence, “unbolt the x-brace and install...

March 4, 2008

MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 1)

By 240am
7 Min read
04March

Related Links MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 1: Try Before You Buy) MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 2: The Vented Surge Box) MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 3: Disabling the P/S Warning Light) MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 4: Summary and Final Install) MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Appendix: Alternate Install) You’d be hard pressed to purchase a car...

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