Introducing Project Lotus Elise
This is perhaps the most difficult project introduction I have ever written. There is so much emotion wrapped up in this car that no matter what I write it just…
The Obituary of Project 240sx
Now that I’ve shed my lackadaisical ways of the last two years its time I address the elephant in the room. Project 240sx is officially and completely dead and let’s…
Site relaunch countdown!
Update: 01/03/2013 Just dropping by, the site is now moved to its new host and I am working on the new theme as we speak. You may notice a few…
Atlas Shrugged Part 1.
Way off topic but I want to share a little love for one of my favorite books. Part 1 of the Atlas Shrugged movie premiering April 15th, 2011. Visit the…
Forum Updates This Week!
The forums have come under several spam attacks recently so it’s time to run a few updates on the site. These updates will focus on bringing phpBB up to date…
MR2 Spyder Speed Source Solid Shift Cable Bushings
Introduction After installing the Speed Source shifter bushings it is time to tackle the other end of the shifter mechanism. Namely, the rubber bushings at the end of the shifter…
MR2 Spyder Speed Source Solid Shifter Bushing Install
Introduction What Speed Source offers with their solid aluminum shifter bushings is nothing short of amazing when you realize just how profoundly these bushings alter the feel of the Spyder.…
MR2 Spyder Transmission Fluid Change
Introduction Let’s start with semantics. With the mid-engined, transversely mounted Spyder, you basically have a fwd Corolla engine sitting behind the passenger compartment driving the rear wheels. This means the…
Update coming now!
After another long hiatus (sorry guys) Driftopia is coming back online with regular updates. I’m going to begin an update of our hosting services in the morning so we can…
Project 240sx Final Build (Part 1 – Chassis)
Welcome to the chassis build of project 240sx. The following photos document the complete gutting and restoration of project 240sx to include roll cage installatio0n as well as painting of…
MR2 Spyder Power Steering Removal (Part 4: Summary and Final Install)
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…
CA18DET Inline Oil Cooler (Part 2: Filling in the Blanks)
Related Links CA18DET Inline Oil Cooler (UK Factory Oil Cooler) This is a follow up post to the original (CA18DET Inline Oil Cooler (UK Factory Oil Cooler)) guide which describes…
MR2 Spyder- Permanently Mounting the ScanGaugeII
The ScanGaugeII is a small automotive computer that interfaces with the OBDII port of the MR2 Spyder. It contains a small LCD screen that can be used to display the…
Project MR2 Spyder Part 4: Electronics
I must admit that this is a first for me. I have never installed a head unit in any car that I’ve owned because frankly, I am not an audophile.…