The end is the BEST GnG Moment after : After calmly discussing our options, Ben and I have mutually decided it would be best to take the freeway, and before we knew it, we were finally out of Georgia
Anyone else see he was using the ratcheting 12 point on the eye bolt for the seat and totally get the wrench locked in there once the nut was tightened? 8:08.
It's great to see someone doing a build on one of these, so excited to see the finished project! Also, looks like the axle nut on the rear wasn't keyed into the axle. Not sure if that was purposeful but having just done the cv to my mr2 I figured I would point it out in case.
Can you believe the history of these mr-s, they used to race with the giants GTRs, Supras and NSX in the gt300 series, also one of the fastest trial mountain vehicle.
Mark might be the only person I’ve ever seen line up the yellow dot with the valve stem. In my shop we’ve mounted a set where 2 we’re like that and 2 we’re randomly placed and the random ones actually balanced out better - so we all stopped caring about those dots.
Glad y'all made it back to the shenandoah circuit. Brings back memories of when y'all covered gridlife there. Stay true to your roots, spend more time on the driver.
The transformation of this car has been a blast to watch. After meeting the whole crew at Mid-O last month, I gotta say how impressed I am by your channel. Both Bens are the nicest guys you'll ever meet and answered all my questions (sorry). Both Marc(k)s were awesome and it was great to get an inside look at how you guys work together. I'll say it again, best content on RUclips, PERIOD!
Love to see the progress, would recommend taking a dremel to all those vents down the sides and out back though. Also, do those side skirts have ducts that go nowhere? Cap ‘em off if that’s the case.
Try running an 8k front 6k rear setup to reduce the oversteer sketchiness. You're running a fwd spring rate setup. Or you may want to play with spring rates to get it more neutral.
Reatore the Headlights and go with Samsung's Mover LED series! Old type bulbs may be good but aint good enough! I replaced mine recently and the difference is amazing
There's a company that makes an oil filter adapter/relocator for the 2arfe. Would highly recommend. It would allow you to run an oil cooler and have more oil capacity. I put a big ol wix on my 2011 camry and it got the job done 😂💯
Mark, the Toyota filters come with that little plastic piece that you can insert into the bottom of the plastic filter housing to get the oil out before you spin it off, so you don’t get oil everywhere haha
This is Ben- I really have always just seen it as another spot for oil to potentially leak. Always just spin it off like a regular oil filter, both on my MR2 and Tundra. With a drop pan it seems superfluous to use the drain plug.
Just wondering what arodynamic rule limitations your facing. The wide body kit seems overstyled. Blocking airflow rather than channeling it. You might consider trying to optimize airflow over the whole car. (Splitter/diffuser, low drag)And compare it to just adding a wing/splitter(high drag).
Made in China rims? I think we might have another rim trophy to go with the EVOs Advan. I know they are cheap but on the track? You brave… you brave. GL Ben, think u will need it against the Civic. 👍🏻
There has always been something special about that MRS. I definitely think it’s one of those cars you consider a girls car, and that’s why people don’t like it, But let’s not forget. the Shelby cobra was a girls car with a ford big block. The car used by Shelby was a ac ace, and everyone thought it was some Sissy car. 😂
I've seen GridLife at Lime Rock so I know this doesn't end well. Ben for real, just go back and do a 1.9L 2ZZ. Forget the 2AR go with the reliable proven formula for a competitive track car. With the 1.9L stroker you can make the same power you have now without any of the headache.
That ending was fire.
I just choked on my coffee. 😂
Ben's smug look standing next to Ben freaking out. Awesome.
Iconic! 😂😂
Perfectly stated!
😂
That look on Thorn’s face at the end 😂
That ending is pure gold! 😅
😅😅Yupp
im gold brother
The end is the BEST GnG Moment after : After calmly discussing our options, Ben and I have mutually decided it would be best to take the freeway, and before we knew it, we were finally out of Georgia
Little Ben standing like the last boss 😊
Love to see more of Mark, good to see him getting more comfortable behind the camera! Hope to keep seeing more of your official mechanic!
The Confidence in Ben's (Thorne) face at the end 🤣🤣🤣
Great to see you all wrenching on cars again. Love the new wheels. Good luck next week on the battle.
The new wheels are another level.
Honestly that “what the fuck” at the end just got me in tears 😂
Short Ben's face at the end had me dying lmao
That was an amazing ending! Love seeing you both push each other. Keep it up guys, you guys make my Saturdays.
I feel like when this MR2 has the kinks and bits ironed out of it, Such as the fitment and what not.
It'll look really impressive
Anyone else see he was using the ratcheting 12 point on the eye bolt for the seat and totally get the wrench locked in there once the nut was tightened? 8:08.
That tube that runs next to the bolt is a flexible coolant hose. No issue there
Nevermind then lol. I thought I caught something.@@camryt
Dude, can’t wait to for next episode! I’m rooting for the MR2. An underdog is always a good story.
The Mr2 looks so good now! What a transformation!
That end credit was perfect, going to be interesting for sure.
It's great to see someone doing a build on one of these, so excited to see the finished project!
Also, looks like the axle nut on the rear wasn't keyed into the axle. Not sure if that was purposeful but having just done the cv to my mr2 I figured I would point it out in case.
LOL @ the ending. 🤣
for anyone not wanting to trial and error the songs in the description like i did, the banger at 3:38 is flux by harry keyworth :)
That ending, love it!!!!!
I ran NT01s in SCCA on my ITA 914/6 for years before updating to a STU Cayman, they're a really great all around tire.
Thanks for the 15% off !!! Got my trailhawk a full tune up at advance online order keep up the content need another road trip in my opinion!!
Civic Ben is the freaking best! That ending was hilarious!
Hey Mark.. glad your on board.. You matter to God
Can you believe the history of these mr-s, they used to race with the giants GTRs, Supras and NSX in the gt300 series, also one of the fastest trial mountain vehicle.
Mark might be the only person I’ve ever seen line up the yellow dot with the valve stem. In my shop we’ve mounted a set where 2 we’re like that and 2 we’re randomly placed and the random ones actually balanced out better - so we all stopped caring about those dots.
Y'all are now journeyman level mechanics and fabricators. Great work! Now it's time to take the guard off your grinder.
Glad y'all made it back to the shenandoah circuit. Brings back memories of when y'all covered gridlife there. Stay true to your roots, spend more time on the driver.
The transformation of this car has been a blast to watch. After meeting the whole crew at Mid-O last month, I gotta say how impressed I am by your channel. Both Bens are the nicest guys you'll ever meet and answered all my questions (sorry). Both Marc(k)s were awesome and it was great to get an inside look at how you guys work together. I'll say it again, best content on RUclips, PERIOD!
Love to see the progress, would recommend taking a dremel to all those vents down the sides and out back though. Also, do those side skirts have ducts that go nowhere? Cap ‘em off if that’s the case.
Car is looking awesome can’t wait to see what’s next
Nice work! Great episode!
The ending cracked me up!!! Awesome videos guys!!!
Hahaha that ending! 😅
I know it's not painted, but the red and white combo looks great on this car! Like a race car 🚗
Wow, to think this MR2 went from being a RGB, cock rocket covered monstrosity to almost an actual track weapon is really satisfying.
Lmao I had to hammer back those exact pinchwelds on my ion redline when I put 255's on it.
Try running an 8k front 6k rear setup to reduce the oversteer sketchiness. You're running a fwd spring rate setup. Or you may want to play with spring rates to get it more neutral.
Literally my home track. See you there, bro!
LOL the end was the best part! So good to see both of you guys racing together again.
Car looks awesome as is tbh. That fucked up hood is chefs-kiss. Good luck Ben(s)!
Reatore the Headlights and go with Samsung's Mover LED series! Old type bulbs may be good but aint good enough! I replaced mine recently and the difference is amazing
The ending was perfect lmao 🤣
The Chapter names are pure gold too
Amazing looking Spyder
The smart car scene 😂😂😂😂
There's a company that makes an oil filter adapter/relocator for the 2arfe. Would highly recommend. It would allow you to run an oil cooler and have more oil capacity. I put a big ol wix on my 2011 camry and it got the job done 😂💯
Build coming along nicely.... but with the planned fitment, might as well go ahead and load up on wheel bearings ASAP
The end LMAO 😂, Ben vs Ben again! 🔥💀
awesome video as always guys.
Dot5.1 fluid is a master key 🗝️
Ben 1: what the f**beep
Ben 2: ** smiling smug face
Cool episode! What an amazing battle hahaha nobody saw that coming😂
Hey already saw your car finished, it's looks good
8:11 bolting balls to the floor for extra security
7-point harnesses
That’s cold lol Ben vs Ben
Nice iron man livery!! Nice konig wheels!! Please put a swan neck spoiler🔥🔥
The end was epic, let's see how things turn out, because those cars do not are close in specs
15:25 look at that face... look at it! 😂🤣
Mark, the Toyota filters come with that little plastic piece that you can insert into the bottom of the plastic filter housing to get the oil out before you spin it off, so you don’t get oil everywhere haha
This is Ben- I really have always just seen it as another spot for oil to potentially leak. Always just spin it off like a regular oil filter, both on my MR2 and Tundra. With a drop pan it seems superfluous to use the drain plug.
I lol'ed so hard on Ben using the k car. And that ending was gold 😂😂😂
I use VR1 10W30 on my turbo Saleen! Still running strong at 190k miles
fantastic, always appreciate more mr-s vids
Just wondering what arodynamic rule limitations your facing. The wide body kit seems overstyled. Blocking airflow rather than channeling it. You might consider trying to optimize airflow over the whole car. (Splitter/diffuser, low drag)And compare it to just adding a wing/splitter(high drag).
Feel like there needs to be a petition, bring back the ‘tache..
am i the only person who liked the body stock? haha I've never meet again that likes it
thorn has the race in the bag because i think his car is a little more set up for racing right now
Love the mrs content. Hope to see you out there one day in mine
Love that "adjust" is "just whack it with the biggest hammer I can find"
Is that massive tire and wheel setup really beneficial for a car at this weight and power level?
FWIW, all FIA 8853-2016 certified harnesses are 6 point. 5 point harness have gone the way of the dodo.
Good to know!
Made in China rims? I think we might have another rim trophy to go with the EVOs Advan. I know they are cheap but on the track? You brave… you brave. GL Ben, think u will need it against the Civic. 👍🏻
MR2 CONTENT BABY LETS GO
Word of advice, get the aluminum oil filter housing for this engine.
Yeah ending was fire . Nice kick in the pants . Great content guys
Car looks great guys
that segment with the extended stud really hit home for like 2 thirds of my hometown, i was unfortunately the small stud.
That was your best video ending ever!
The ending with the big smile on ben thorn face😂
There has always been something special about that MRS. I definitely think it’s one of those cars you consider a girls car, and that’s why people don’t like it, But let’s not forget. the Shelby cobra was a girls car with a ford big block. The car used by Shelby was a ac ace, and everyone thought it was some Sissy car. 😂
easy as 1 2 3 (adjusting pinch welds)!
Ending was gold
Shout out to all the stock cosmetic MR-S😅
Ben got me wishing mine had a wide body xD
That last shot was brilliant. ha ha. I laughed so hard.
Already saw the future of this car on the Konig Wheels USA youtube channel.
Did you have issues with the original swap axels. I think I spotted the 930 axels on there now. Asking because I recently had one explode on me
haha the smirk at the end 😏
« Extended stud was my nickname in hs » 😂😂
Finally it looks like a race car ❤
9:16 WHAT you still have that POS
lifting the wiper up to display how shredded the rubber was, that was epic
Brake bleed montage was 🔥
Blue would be a great color for it
Konig wheels ruined the surprise on their channel lol. Car looks dope!
Konig wheels RUclips channel has your car with the livery on that’s insane lol looks awesome
I've seen GridLife at Lime Rock so I know this doesn't end well.
Ben for real, just go back and do a 1.9L 2ZZ. Forget the 2AR go with the reliable proven formula for a competitive track car. With the 1.9L stroker you can make the same power you have now without any of the headache.
Man I love you guys videos its gonna be hella competitive this time
😂 the ending.
thats a major PLOT TWIST
With all the power bleeders for brakes out there, I'm surprised people still do the pumping and holding two people dance 😂