The Story of Redlyne_mr2: 1999 - Present

[Redlyne_mr2]

It all began on a warms summers night in 1999, I took delivery of my 1991 Toyota mr2 turbo with 49K original kms, purchase from the first owner, completely stock. Shortly there after I picked up some rims, had the side mouldings painted, got jdm clear corners and solid side markers. Oh yah... I was the boss!

Earliest known picture of the car.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0044.jpg

The following summer the s2000 was was released which meant I had to up my game for the street races. I purchased some tein springs, tokico struts, BOV, Tom's side with Bomex front, hks exhaust and a boost controller.

Many will remember this trailer trash pic.
http://members.shaw.ca/jdho/mycar2.jpg

Over the winter I built up the engine and the transmission however a disastrous incident on May 26th 2001 brought the mr2's street racing days to a hault and thus began a 6 year restoration project. Over the 6 years all bushings were replaced with urethane ones, all control arms were removed, cleaned and powder coated, and I had the chassis re-enforced to make it stiffer.

In the winter of 2006/2007 the car was brought up to Calgary and was given to Dan and Dave at Screamin' paintworks. It was totally taken apart and the shell was painted in BMW Imola red.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/DCP01521.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/DCP01526.jpg

While at Screamin I had as many body parts replace with carbon fiber, this included the hood, headlight covers, trunk, spoiler, and windshield cowl. New weather stripping along with all new oem toyota fittings were installed. A brand new oem windshield was also put in. An authentic Greddy Gracer bodykit along with Bomex power type 1 mirros were also installed. MR2 fans will also notice the 94+ 1 piece spoiler conversion.

Spring of 2007 I installed a massive collection of performance parts that I had accumulated over the 6 year period, everything from coilovers, to roll cage, to sway bars and random braces, to rims, to brakes, engine parts and turbo kit.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/RYANBRAKE.jpg

Many of the items I installed myself with the help of a good buddy, the rest was sent up to Project Omega in Edmonton for final installation.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/000_0312.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/000_0310.jpg

I received the car back just in time for summer in 07
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/000_0352.jpg

Having chosen inproper offsets and widths for my te37s I sold those and bought a set of rare Advan RG1s.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/000_0445.jpg

The car then attended it's first ever Beyond cruise, as you may have noticed the carbon front diffuser is missing in this pic. Shortly before the cruise I hit a huge pothole totally destroying the lip and carbon diffuser, this pic shows the brand new lip however the diffusers would take several months to arrive from Japan.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/DSC02848.jpg

The car was given a new plate.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/SP_A0227.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0054.jpg

Having driven the car fairly hard in the summer of 07 and making the stupid mistake of running to much boost with not enough fuel I blew the original gen2 3sgte. A gen3 3sgte was purchased from Speedtech and the car was once again brought up to Project Omega in Edmonton where the swap would be completed.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG00109.jpg

More engine work was done to the car over the winter of 2007/2008, I was so happy with the update gen3 engine and the turbo kit, the car was now reliable and fast.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0197.jpg

The car would go on to win Best Toyota at DTP2008 and get it's first photoshoot with Mbolt.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/2618928950_9787e800ff.jpg

As the summer of 2008 progressed I finished off most of the interior as well as the stereo which I had moved into the glovebox to make room for my boost controller, turbo timer and powerfc, notice the racepak digital dash as well.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0192.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0005.jpg

As the summer of 08 neared to an end I considered the car pretty much complete.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0204.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/DSC00047-1.jpg


Little did I know the modbug would bite me again in the winter of 08/09.......
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/DSC_5635copy.jpg

[Redlyne_mr2]

As summer 09 approaches I have begun to install some of the new parts for the car.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0023.jpg

After waiting 2 long months my carbon engine access panels finally arrived, they will of course be painted to match the rest of the car. I now have 7 carbon body parts on the vehicle.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0027.jpg

The interior has pretty much remained the same, I think I'm going to get a takata harness for the passenger side as well.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0029.jpg

Speedtech racing managed to find me a set of these just recently, thanks guys!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0031-1.jpg

Comparing the old project mu 97 oem calipers and rotors to the new setup
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0036-1.jpg

Just a random shot of the Frunk, time for a new battery, the little racing one I had didnt last long. Peep the carbon JIC strut bar and madpsi carbon windshield cowl.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0042-1.jpg

Shot of the painted carbon hood with top secret hood pins. (new headlight covers and hood on order to cure the fitment issues the car had)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0048.jpg

Thanks to 962 kid the brake installation went down flawlessly. As some of you might notice I also have new coilovers for the car. Apexi circuit N1 coilovers with fully adjustable camber plates and pillowball mounts.. cant wait!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0052-1.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0053-1.jpg

Being the car loser that I am I spent months reading about offsets, widths etc on mr2s and other cars. I ordered these rims from Speedtech and about 1/2 year later they arrived. Check out the flusshhhhhhh
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0057.jpg

The most recent pic of the car... sorry rim type will stay a secret until the summer of 09 so stay tuned!!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0059.jpg

[max_boost]

Awesome! :thumbsup:

[vengie]

car is AMAZING man! nice work:love: :love: :love:

[403ep3]

:hitit: :hitit: \

so much money

[black13]

Had no idea so much work had gone into your MR2! Really a one of a kind car.

If that ain't the best MR2 in Calgary then I'll be damned.

[rawsensation]

amazing to see all the time and effort put into the car, 10yrs strong :thumbsup:

[ExtremeSi]

Wow ya I never realised it was a 6 year project haha. So nice though, I wonder what rims you have on there now....

[banned3x]

nice mr2! clean and sexy! wish i had the time and money. would you ever sell it? i hope not. keep it in your garage for ever lol

[berbatov]

Si, a few more months and you will find out :)

[Dj_Stylz]

Looks good Ryan. Lots of hard work went into your whip to make it what it is today.:thumbsup: :bigpimp:

[Mr_ET]

Photos of the build actually exist!

Thanks for bringing this one out Redlyne.

Are going to see this thing at the track for a couple 1/4 mile passes and maybe a Speedtech track day?

[rc2002]

That's gotta be one of the longest builds in beyond history. IMO that generation MR2 is one of the select few cars that are actually worth modding.

[shadowz]

Boooo I hate this thing lol, looks hot, I cant believe you already put the brakes on, didnt I just drop these off to you late friday night? Thats where you were saturday night ditcher! lol

Looks tight my friend

[adam c]

details on what happened to it originally?

[civicsi]

:bigpimp: Nice build !

[Eleanor]

Absolutely beautiful :thumbsup:

[eb0i]

Beautiful car. It's awesome that you have loved that car for so long, and it translates into a beautiful car:thumbsup:

[option-import]

I still remember cruising in it with Ryan in Red Deer in '99 and '00. Those Redlyne stickers bringing back some good memories. One of my friend in town still have those stickers on his windows. :D

[Will@STRD]

I am glad the brake fit the wheel I was alittle worry haha

[Destinova403]

wow Ryan you have WAY too much time/money on your hands :D

[911fever]

A lot of work went into this car, congrats!

[EK 2.0]

I know what wheels I know what wheels...and for the right price I am willing to divulge this information....;) :D

[SpoonEK9@STRD]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
The most recent pic of the car... sorry rim type will stay a secret until the summer of 09 so stay tuned!!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0059.jpg [/B]

I can see the color of the wheel on the front. Interesting choice

[Jlude]

Originally posted by EK 2.0
I know what wheels I know what wheels...and for the right price I am willing to divulge this information....;) :D

Same as your new shoes?

[ZorroAMG]

Great writeup! With the new headlight covers and hood the car will be flawless!

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Jlude

Same as your new shoes?



I can neither confirm nor deny that statement....

[brownboi]

wow beautiful car :drool:
good job on all the hard work u put into this car

[ekguy]

This is one sweet machine you got there. Keep up the work. And on a side note the car will never be finished hehe. There will always be something else you'll want for it.

[KoukiS14]

Intense Build :bigpimp:

[JKL@STRD]

BALLLING!!!! :drool:

[heavyD]

Ha Ha Ryan and his never ending search for perfection. Major props for keeping your interest in the same car for so long as it takes patience and dedication. The MR2 was truly one of the gems of the early 90's Japanese sport compact craze as even now driving around I get lots of looks and questions of what it is. I only wish I got mine pre-childeren lol.:(

[88CRX]

This.....

Originally posted by JKL@STRD
BALLLING!!!! :drool:



New BBK is looking awesome... can't wait to see it behind your new wheels.

Epic build :thumbsup:

[Kona9]

Excellent car and thread!!

[max_boost]

Originally posted by heavyD
Ha Ha Ryan and his never ending search for perfection. Major props for keeping your interest in the same car for so long as it takes patience and dedication. The MR2 was truly one of the gems of the early 90's Japanese sport compact craze as even now driving around I get lots of looks and questions of what it is. I only wish I got mine pre-childeren lol.:(

Definitely a true enthusiast. The sourcing of rare parts and performing most of his own installs. The patience, dedication, time and money involved. Anyone can appreciate the amount of hard work involved in a build like that.

redlyne_mr2, remember that long mod list you posted on abcars.net back in the day? Did you get most if not all of it done? haha

[Redlyne_jr]

Awesome car, pictures cant describe the quality of this whip A+ Ryan :hitit: :hitit:

[01RedDX]

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[4doorj]

:bigpimp:

[a social dsease]

awesome ride, I remember seeing it at one of the beyond meets and I couldn't believe how clean it was, and lhd too. :thumbsup:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Hey thanks for all the props guys... I think whats especially neat about the build is that many beyonders have helped out along the way. Will, JKL, Pat and shadowz formerly of STRD took care of ordering the parts. Phuqu, Spoolin, 962kid, Porsche, heavyD, mr2mike, EK 2.0, option-import, dr. lightspeed and many others have helped work on the car over the years. The original ABcars built engine blew up and is sitting in mr2mikes yard lol.

The car was supposed to see some track days last year but Im having issues getting the digital dash calibrated and I was having some turbo issues. i think I'll have it all dialed in this year so we should be ready to go.

I dont have any night shots since Im terrible at night pics but here is the dash turned on.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0031.jpg

[EK 2.0]

Awww, I got some props...haha...Always got Rod Stewart's back...

Maybe I will make a thread like this for Hollie...haha...

[R154]

This doesnt come often from me. By far teh sexiest MR2 in existance.

I have watched this project grow, I heard light grumblings, I am so impressed.

[CivicDXR]

ah yes, the MR2 that was always a myth... glad to have finally seen it in person over the last year and a bit. Wish I had the money to undertake such a project...

I've said it before and I'll say it again, to me the car is flawless... :bigpimp:

[bashir26]

where did you get that dash?

[Redlyne_jr]

Originally posted by EK 2.0
Maybe I will make a thread like this for Hollie...haha...
Do it!!
:drool:

[shadowz]

Way too ballin like skiing in Vietnam

[funkedelic2]

bro seriously this is one of the best builds and cleanest rides I have seen come from Alberta. You have done an outstanding job, it is on the top3 of beyond members nicest rides on my list. Can't wait to take a look at it this year.

[legendboy]

Wicked MR2 Ry! By far the nicest one I have ever seen!

[VOLTRON]

That's freakin' amazing!

[GQBalla]

i like!!

[R154]

I cant wait to see what sort of engine you build for it when you want more power.

Why dont you just go buy steve's motor... we already know he doesnt swing as big of a fiscal hammer as you do.


EDIT: does t-bore still have his motor for sale?

[TomcoPDR]

Nice build, good write-up!:burnout: Very enjoyable.

[mr2mike]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
The original ABcars built engine blew up and is sitting in mr2mikes yard lol.

The car was supposed to see some track days last year but Im having issues getting the digital dash calibrated and I was having some turbo issues. i think I'll have it all dialed in this year so we should be ready to go.


Ya, It's stripped to the block, need to throw it more into the trees. Not really worth a rebuild.

So I'm thinking 1/4 mile race... depending on your turbo, I might negotiate WI on/off a la "Pinks" style. haha

[EM1FTW]

Wow ryan!
i never knew there was this much history behind the car.
looks AMAZING


whats the deal with your steering wheel being out so far? what setup are you using?

[CivicTunr]

does the new build up include windshield wipers. :clap:

[Sykes]

Wow... that is impressive.:thumbsup:

This is the build for a guy who truly loves his car (and also doesn't have a wife. :burnout: )

Very cool.

[7thgenvic]

built not bought!!! very very very well done.

[B20EF]

Beautiful car! Ballin build for sure!

[scat19]

nice to see threads like these. Nice post.

[DGill]

the car looks amazing :thumbsup:

[5fivespeed]

I can't believe how brilliant this MR2 is. I haven't seen it in person but it's absolutely amazing. Makes me want to strip the Corolla down and do it ALL over again!

[CMW403]

that car is breathtaking

good work redline, keep it up

[600rr]

Love the work you have done on the car Ryan, cant wait to cruise with you rhys, and all the mr2 guys and meet everyone and learn more about these cars!

Also would you plan on parting your headlight covers when your new ones come in? My right front has a decent sized crack on it so i will have to get a new one at some point. Pm me about this when you have a chance.

And the carbon engine access panels are sick on your car too!

Love the whip man, Great work!

[nismodrifter]

You know your car is OG when others start to wonder about whether it actually exists or not :D.

:thumbsup:

[Fuji]

Nice job man! That exhaust is crazy, it's like a gigantic anaconda.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Fuji

it's like a gigantic anaconda.




That's what she said....

[Redlyne_jr]

Originally posted by EK 2.0





That's what she said....

haha so funny:thumbsup:

[Ashkente]

Did you install the PowerFC yet? :bigpimp: I'm curious what you think of it, along with tuning costs, etc.

[kvanderlaag]

I see this car fairly frequently. Two great big thumbs up, usually from my ugly-ass teal Civic.

[JordanAndrew]

damn that's a nice build. I wish I had the extra cash to make such projects as yours. :dunno:

[tomt64]

Everytime I see this car, I spend an extra 3 minutes coming back from lunch just staring at it; looking like a small kid off the Blair Witch Project.


:drool:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Thanks for the props guys.. wicked of you all.. Anyways.. i put the steel headlight covers back on thinking that might remedy the fitment issues, well it didnt. A friend of mine had 2 cf mr2 hoods in stock, tried them both, neither had the fitment I was looking for so I have a Seibon hood on order we'll see what happens. These cf hoods are going to drive me to drink!

Well after 5 years of searching I finally landed one of these, only a few of these pieces were ever made, this should help clean up the engine bay, for those not in the know its a cf shroud for my fans under the engine lid.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3499515972_e79b982812.jpg

[EK 2.0]

I am saying this as a good friend homie...

You have a CF Addiction....and you need to stop..haha...

BUT, I do also know how addicting CF is...haha...

[mr2mike]

Damn it. Rub it in... I was totally going to scoop this from you!
Might go missing if I have to do any work on your car :D

[shadowz]

Money bags, this guy has crumples of money, not rolls, crumples falling out of his pocket lol

Lookin good

[Redlyne_jr]

i want :drool: :drool: looks good ryan:thumbsup:

[Jason Lange]

I love nice parts...car and its parts look great! I need to see this in person.

[riander5]

Are you under 5' tall? Or does the seat just sit that low in the one picture of your cruising?

[RZRSHARP_SVX]

it sits that low

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by RZRSHARP_SVX
it sits that low
Thanks Ben,
Yah seats and rails are super low, allows my head to clear the cage with a helmet on and keeps the weight of the passengers lower to the ground. Lower center of gravity=better handling.

Anyways... test fitted the ats heatshield, did some wire tucking, replaced all the hardware and gaskets on the turbo kit. Thanks 962 kid and Porsche.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0020-2.jpg

Tires finally came in.. thanks STRD! Took them to UrbanX, mounted and balance almost immediately.. wow what service thanks guys!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0002-3.jpg

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

Took them to UrbanX, mounted and balance almost immediately.. wow what service thanks guys!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0002-3.jpg


Werrrd they rock!!!

[bremorr]

Looking foreward to seeing you at the track on June 30th!!

[Redlyne_jr]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0020-2.jpg


Looks Awesome Ryan!! I need to see a closeup of your heat shield installed i cant seem to get mine to bolt up, unless the gen3 ATS heat shield is different?

[88CRX]

I spy the wheel color on the barrel... snap!

On yea, BTW, your inbox is full.

[shox]

I love how someone cracked your windshield due to someone's faulty installation job. Good thing you had back up Toyota windshields...talk about hooked up

[projekt_a4/s2k]

Very nice Ryan, this totally brings back memories when I suped up my s2000 and audi a4 from bone stock, and now both of those are retired and now working on the ISF but it's pricey..

Great job. Shows true car enthuasism. Keep up the good work;)

[Redlyne_mr2]

haha thanks Andy.. yah it's been a long road for sure

Spotted!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/SP_A0412.jpg

[Redlyne_jr]

did you intentionally blur the picture:dunno:

[Redlyne_mr2]

So since my car was whored out at Driven here are a couple pics.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_7316.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/Picture066-1.jpg
Track dayzzzz
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/dsc02097k.jpg

[Mr_ET]

what did it run at Racecity? I'm guessing you didn't have a transponder but hoping your racepak dash can tell you? :)

[Redlyne_mr2]

Havent 1/4miled the car in forever, not a huge fan of the secret street scene, this was a track day. :)

Anyways sending the VC off to have recoated, was starting to chip, also bought a new turbo. Basically the same turbo but not 100 years old which means it has a little bit of a different design.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0008-1.jpg

I truly hate pulling the turbo on this car but stubby wrenches make it 1000 times easier

New vs Old
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0004-4.jpg

A picture of things to come, I'll post this before picture. This will be the winter project. It's a gen 3 longblock that will more than likely end up getting stroked.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/IMG_0009-2.jpg

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Havent 1/4miled the car in forever, not a huge fan of the secret street scene, this was a track day. :)



I'm not really into drag racing anymore either I was asking what it ran timewise around the track :burnout:

[962 kid]

That new turbo looks far less Jayman homes! Looks good man, what color is the new VC going to be?

[KRyn]

Moar pictures please, do you have anything professionally done in a hi-res format I can use a background?

[Redlyne_jr]

Originally posted by 962 kid
That new turbo looks far less Jayman homes! Looks good man, what color is the new VC going to be?

Why you always hating on the Jayman they do quality shit:banghead:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by Mr_ET


I'm not really into drag racing anymore either I was asking what it ran timewise around the track :burnout:
oh hehe ok .. yah havent timed my laps yet, not sure if I'll ever get a chance with the track closing this year. Put it this way, the car is much faster than the ability of the person driving it lol. This new turbo won't help much either.

VC color is undecided.. ideas? No prof pics yet man but I'll let u know when i have some taken this year.

[g-m]

Do you work at Husky? I'm the black Z parked across from you I believe.

[88CRX]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

VC color is undecided.. ideas?

mag blue for sure.

Some guys in cali have the mag blue powdercoating down to an exact match to volk.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by 88CRX


mag blue for sure.


I concur...

[Mr_ET]

I agree that would look great.