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Racing MR2s
Jake Fisher, 1987 ITA Racer, NER (New England Region)
4th place trophy (out of 11), 5th place in Enduro
Future plans: race as much as I can afford
Other Info:
Modifications:
Suspension - Ground Control coilovers, Ride height: 5 inches to rocker panels,
Corner weighted 50/50, Eibach springs, Front spring rate: 375 lbs, Rear: 450 lbs.
Tokico Illumina 5-way adjustable struts, Suspension Techniques front sway bar,
TRD bushings, Alignment: Camber Front: -3 deg, Rear: -2.5 deg, Front toe = 0 deg
Brakes - TRD Stainless Steel brake lines, ATE Super Blue DOT 4 fluid,
Front brake pads: Carbotech Panther Plus, Rear: Carbotech Panther XP,
Dust shields removed front and rear for better cooling
Engine - Stock 120,000 miles, K+N filter for a Chevy 454 Suburban mounted in trunk,
Supertrapp muffler with all 12 disks installed
Wheels and Tires - Revolution 14x7 RFX, Kumho Ecsta V700 195/55VR14
Other - Kirk Cage, Kirkey Intermediate 10deg layback seat, Tekniq quick-release
steering wheel, Gutted interior and trunks, A/C completely removed, No engine cooling fans, Krylon Paint
Specs - Curb weight w/o driver: 2240lbs, Best lap times: LRP: 1:08.1 NHIS: 1:21.3
Web site URL: http://www.mr2.racemail.com
Contact info: fishja@consumer.org
I bought the car when I was in college in 1995 as a daily driver, autocrossed it
from 1996-2001, and then built it into a race car winter 2001/2002 with help
from people on the board.