It's been a while hasn't it!
I was meant to take my car to MRC recently, but I've had too much other stuff going on.

The only update is that I bought a Walbro 400lph E85-compatible in-tank fuel pump from Gorilla Industries last week.


I'm really trying to minimise how long my car has to stay at MRC, so I want to order as many parts as possible before I drop the car off. I've got most of the parts already, but I have to decide whether to buy a A2W IC core before I take my car to MRC, without pulling apart my exisiting system to take measurements of the available space.
 
For my own reference...

stuka's FrozenBoost type 3 IC (rated for 70psi):
http://www.frozenboost.co...5a95b40fa2a97144163107
Stronger version (rated for 150psi):
http://www.frozenboost.co...5a95b40fa2a97144163107
 
dasic1's FrozenBoost type 5 IC (rated for 70psi):
http://www.frozenboost.co...5a95b40fa2a97144163107
Stronger version (rated for 150psi):
http://www.frozenboost.co...5a95b40fa2a97144163107

I received the FrozenBoost A2W core last week, it looks nice in real life, better than it does in photos. It feels quite beefy, I'm glad I didn't bother with the 150psi-rated version.
I reeaallly need to find some time to get my car to MRC!
 
Also, as much as I like my current rear tyres (Adrenalin RE002 265/35 R18), this week I'll be swapping them for a pair of Pirelli P Zero 245/35 R18, and I'm selling the RE002s as mentioned in another thread. The Pirellis weren't my first choice, but I committed to the 245 width and that eliminated some other options. Anyway, they are one of the best-reviewed tyres available in the 245 width, without spending $600+ per tyre. The main reason I'm changing the tyres is because I want more fender clearance at the back. I still hear annoying scrubbing sounds on some moderate-to-large dips/bumps. After that's done, I want to lower the whole car, at least 10mm lower at the rear, and at least 15mm lower at the front. As most of you would know by now, I care equally about the looks and performance of my car.
 
MR2QIK: if you read this...I'll be chasing you up for a photoshoot with my car once I lower it . The last time anyone did a decent shoot with my car was about 4 years ago, not long after I bought it. Since then there have only been some random photos taken by others, and lots of photos taken with my phone.

MR2QIK
Not convinced about your rear tyre solution though. Did you shave off those tabs? You'd want the grip of those RE002's when you're on E85.

Don't you have 225s on the rear? lol

I just got back from the tyre place with the Pirellis now on my rear rims. I'll put the wheels back on my MR2 tonight or tomorrow night and see how it goes.
I haven't changed those tabs under the rear fender, but they have already been bent upwards, and I don't want to remove more screws.
I think the RE002s have quite a vertical side-wall design, and 265 is already quite wide for a 9 inch wide rim. The sidewalls look a bit too bulgy for my liking anyway. By changing to a different brand of tyre, and taking 20mm off the width, I should get quite a lot more fender clearance. I know that I'll need lots of grip on E85, but a good quality 245 tyre will still be decent.

Beg to differ with the above. i have 255 on my 18x9's and they have small stretch. 
 
265 would be fine. i wouldn't put 245 in place of a 265 any day of the week. 
 
There are people running 275's for gods sake :)

Btw, my other car has 255's on a 8.5inch wide rim & it doesn't even look too wide....lol Not all tyres are equal though.

There's an even bigger difference with 40's on the front....lol 235/40 is a common tyre to use for slight stretch & clearance assistance on a rear.

Anyway, it's done. Ditch the damn tabs & you surely won't hear that dreaded scrub for the rest of your MR2 days :)

I used 255's on the rear of my old car and it gripped quite well as long as the road surface was decent. I think they were Yokahama S-Drives.