Thanks for all the information guys.
I am aware of the cost of living and the prices of the bay area; the only thing I'll have to get used to are the gas prices. Current here for grade 87 is about 1.80$. I hear out there its 2.30$? I live in Fairfax County, VA right now... which I've heard is the 2nd or 3rd richest county in the nation; following only the silicon valley area. That being said I'm pretty prepared for what I'm getting into. The rent appears the same; gradually getting higher the closer you get to SF.
I wish I'd have my car. I'm selling it, actually the buyer is picking it up tonight. It wouldn't pass california emissions (I have the 2nd cat removed), and I've heard with the Greddy PE exhaust it's not likely to exactly pass with flying colors.
I have (had
) a 91 mr2 turbo. Black on black leather, fully loaded with about 10k in mods.
Mods:
Engine Shortblock.
ARP head studs, main studs, flywheel bolts.
Block machined + new freeze plugs
Complete assembly balanced.
Complete gasket set with all needed seals.
Crank and rods race prepped.
HKS 1.0mm metal head gasket.
Intake manifold and spacer matched.
JE forged pistons @ 8.2:1 .040 overbore.
Matched rod and main bearings.
Stainless steel intake valves.
Stainless steel exaust valves.
Street ported head.
Total Seal rings.
TVIS removed.
Engine Cylinder Head
3 angle racing valve job.
All new performance valve springs.
Hand lap and back-cut on all valves.
Head assembled with new valve stem seals.
Head cold tanked.
Head bead blasted and tested for cracks.
Intake, head, and spacer match ported.
Street ported and polished.
TVIS removed and shaft holes plugged.
Valve guides inspected and replaced.
Valve adjustment set using the needed shims.
Engine bolt-on.
APEXi power intake.
Greddy power extreme exhaust system.
NGK BKR7E sparkplugs.
TurboXS type H blow off valve.
Transmission.
Clutch Masters stage 3 clutch.
Fidanza 9lb aluminum flywheel.
Hux Racing short shifter.
Electronics/Gauges.
Blitz Sequential Boost Controller ID (SBC-ID)
Blitz Full Auto Turbo Timer DCII (FATT DCII)
Exterior Cosmetic.
1994+ jspec factory tailight assembly.
European spec front amber corners.
Hella H4 headlight conversion.
Philips Visionplus H4 bulbs.
Interior Cosmetic.
Ken Farrel custom black shift boot.
NR Auto white face gauges.
TRD black leather sport shift knob.
Im really going to miss that car.
Anyway, I'll have to keep in touch; thanks for the welcome.. and all the offers to help me out when I get there. It's greatly appreciated.
- Kristin
