These Are IMPOSSIBLE To Find // '91 MR2 Turbo

[@WildCJ5]

Legit you holding up the caliper and announcing it took six hours is why I love your channel. It is what makes your channel so absolutely relatable.😊

[@1968CudaGuy]

I can relate.. Spent 6 hours Sunday dismantling and cleaning a 1976 Datsun 260Z instrument cluster.. Now everything works including the clock..

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

@@1968CudaGuyresult👏👏👏

[@stratfanstl]

Sarah continues to find combinations of words not previously encountered as a group in the English language: "There's a crow playing soccer on the roof with an acorn right now." Right up there with "That's the banjo player's Porsche."

[@SarahnTuned]

Nooo 😭 I actually saw it outside. It’s a huge crow and he is super weird. I seriously think it was playing up there.

[@stratfanstl]

@@SarahnTuned SMILE

[@michaelwright2986]

@@SarahnTuned Of course it was. Crows used to play rugby, but then they heard about brain injuries and switched codes.

[@roscothefirst4712]

Actually I've seen crows playing with similar objects - they're very clever

[@leepaulison4928]

I love your dedication to sticking with period correct manufacturer parts.

[@johnnymossville]

That spider is from Japan, and will be 4 stories tall soon, and rampaging across Arizona.

[@maxcichon2557]

I waste entirely too much time on YT, and you are the one I look forward to the most. Keep up the great work!

[@cmdux]

Whenever I sit down to YT it, I always start with the latest Sarah video, even if I've seen it twice before.

[@darbbively3406]

Thank you for the comparison of the '90s Japanese car to old school American iron. I'm one of the people you aimed it at, I understood that the parts you were using are special, but now I understand a little better. 🙂 I love that you show use of the service manual for the car. So many "car youtubers" don't even use torque wrenches, much less look up how an operation is properly performed. You're the best.

[@SarahnTuned]

In their defense, most car KZbinrs are not actually mechanics. If I do something improper I have no excuse because I went to school for aerospace maintenance and did it for over a decade as a career.

[@darbbively3406]

@@SarahnTuned Fair enough! I still stand by my contention you're the best, though.

[@wdwstreamfinder]

Stumbled across your channel last week and I am dumbfounded. Your attention to detail, your persistence and absolute brilliance in creating videos is amazing. Never seen anything like you. Funny, smart, you are incredible. I wish you continued success as I rummage through your catalog of interesting vehicles, great insight and great shows. Thank you for doing what you do so well.

[@jimren5638]

YES another Mr. Dos episode! I've loved this car right from the beginning! The work you have done on him is Amazing Sarah!

[@1974UTuber]

I think you have single handedly depleted the worlds stock of genuine NOS JDM parts

[@KayleeKerin]

The "Tit cover" joke was :chef_kiss:

[@carterbentley9030]

Yup. Best T-shirt promo ever!

[@nobuddy4611]

Much better than beer gut cover.

[@bongodave13]

@@nobuddy4611 Tits over beer guts, every time.

[@wmsification]

Creating a template for all future merch plugs...

[@mtacoustic1]

Got any shirts to cover chest hair?!

[@Primus54]

Always great to see another JDM upgrade to Mr. Dos. Perhaps once you get the tune, you could produce a new car review video. Loved your “commercial” for the t-shirt! 🤣 Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@cmdux]

Or even a trip video. Take a day drive, use a couple cameras, later edit out any vocals you want / need to.

[@georgejager6425]

Always a big smile on my face when I see a new Sarah video announcement!

[@rodneyboyd5280]

Great compromise on the caliper paint. Looks great!

[@berky1976]

I agree with others, you announcing how long it takes to do certain things that others would make seem took minutes is refreshing. For those of us who've worked on cars, things always seem to take longer than expected.

[@mattocolypse]

Thanks for reminding us that you choose the parts. It's easy to forget that many big automotive youtubers do not - they use what they are sponsored to use. So as consumer advice goes it's great to know what someone like you actually wants to use.

[@bruceb1771]

Your attention to detail (cleaning the inside of things that will not be seen after assembly), your dedication to authenticity, your knowledge and resourcefulness, your jokes, as well as many more things than I can list, make your content so enjoyable. But everyone needs/deserves those step-back-and-let-it-go breaks from time to time, including you. I can wait a couple extra days before the next video, and I would really like to see you take a break, no videoing, no editing, no sourcing/cleaning/installing parts, just Sarah time. You deserve it.

[@speedbird3955]

To the esoteric and often de-tuned passionate ramblings of a Sarah who locks herself in a garage with her cars everyday for our viewing pleasure and amusement. Thank you🙂

[@Sean-mf3ll]

For someone who works 10 hours a day, you get an awful lot accomplished! I LOVE YOU!😘

[@manifestSD]

Absolute work of art, those rotors.

[@Glasscitycarnerd]

I was just searching for the correct tires for my 90 Celica GT-S. (Yikes! )Your parts searching powers are Jedi level!!

[@scatpack440]

Sarah your humor is the best!

[@stephencavanaugh8377]

I love that you spared and released the little spooder.

[@deltavee2]

Worked on war planes for a living, escorts desperate spider outside and releases it. If any of you had any questions about true womanhood....

[@250f5.6]

From somebody who loves cars and motorcycles, but who's mechanically inept, I'm in awe watching this masterpiece!

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Hey! ALWAYS great to see your projects & YOU, of course! Just the greatest 🙂♥️

[@shahulhusman]

My buddy had one in the early 2000s..heavily modded.. Crazy lag.. Hard to drive smoothly and extremely tail happy (fun though) lol..

[@shemmo]

I have been watching your channel for at least 6 yrs and MR 2 is still living, this is a long term relationship

[@revox7860]

I have the same mentality about not overbuilding cars, I just wish I had better attention to detail 😅.Great work Sarah like always 👍

[@bobmignone4535]

I second the "i'd watch you narate paint drying!" of several weeks ago. You are so refreshing to listen to.

[@CC-mb8fi]

Sarah As a 66yo petrol head, and long time biker, i found that to clean all the old crud and muck from my m/c engine etc, i would spray it with engine oil and let it sit at least overnight The oil soaks into all the baked on stuff and softens it You then spray it down with your degreaser, let it follow the oil into the crud stuff for a few hours Then wash off It really helps to clean really deep seated crud..... Maybe it wont work with all these fancy new cleaners but i found it helpful Especially on the motorcycles and Italian aluminium motors .......

[@AKcess_Dnied]

Engine oil on brake seals is a bad idea. The oil usually swells the seals, causing them to quit sealing.

[@CC-mb8fi]

@AKcess_Dnied agreed if you doing calipers. But if you rebuilding them it really doesnt matter. Will work on the gearbox, diff, engine etc

[@haydarkavak7582]

afaik the red goo is the assemblypaste for the squarerings and the piston into the caliper. For all other gaskets and pins you can use regular grease.

[@paulgizelt3381]

Nice to see Mr DOS getting some love. And nice to see a respectful OEM+ restoration.

[@violinmiata]

The second gen MR2 is really a timeless classic. Sarah’s is special because of Sarah and the craziness that went into every detail. This content is sooo appreciated!!!

[@NemuiJin]

I enjoyed Kirby's commentary 😂 That blue/green color goes so well with the red white scheme. It'd be neat to see touches of it hidden around the car like powdercoating the sway bar or the seat brackets to match it.

[@michaeltyre38]

I have 2 91 MR2 Turbo cars and 1 91 NA road race car , dead reliable , used to drive it like I stole it !

[@CianRourke]

I played bass for Fallout Remover on the ‘99 “End of the World…Again” tour. Finger Sander was our breakout hit.

[@Ioughtaknowbetter]

Originally came to your channel because of the MR2. It's always fun to see you working on it even though I have a 30. I'm a big fan of how careful and meticulous you are

[@rjkStudios]

Sarah, your final "piece of the puzzle" = getting a Turbo model proportioning valve to go with those new calipers.

[@johnt.848]

The "lube" in the Caliper repair kit is red rubber grease, made especially for use with rubber so it won't cause swelling like normal greases do.

[@delukxy]

Yes. Use ceramic grease for the sliders. I also noticed that you appeared to be not using disk retainer screws?

[@johnt.848]

@@delukxy The screws are only needed during the vehicle's assembly process to make the job faster. They are not required once the vehicle is assembled.

[@delukxy]

@@johnt.848 Yes they stop the discs falling off but you leave them in to make fitting and removal of the callipers easier. Why would anyone not use them?

[@pauloakes6952]

@@delukxybecause they don’t serve a purpose other than robotic assembly. Human hands don’t need them to put brakes together.

[@markphilpot8734]

Anyone who questions your dedication is severely lacking. Your attention to detail is the stuff of legend Sarah. No slack or slacker, never will and can’t be. Hardcore, full bore and no regrets! Yeah buddy! Go Sarah! Press on! Love seeing Mr Dos getting some love! I remember the garage days.👍🏻💖

[@Persocondes]

that pink lube is lithium soap based glycol grease. i have the full size tube that says Toyota on it and a bunch of japanese. it's the bomb! use it on any rubber seal/o ring that contacts metal.

[@javaunepowell8298]

so nice to see someone actual save the spider so many others would have killed without thinking twice

[@Tungchano]

Thanks Sarah, I'll never look at T-shirts the same again 😂 and every time I watch, I learn something new. Thanks for great content!

[@Wreckerboy]

I am amazed at the amount of work you get done on the floor or on a roll around cart. Why haven’t you built yourself a proper workbench? It was the second thing I did after I got my shop (the first was run appropriate wiring for outlets and lighting). EDIT: I race a 90’s Japanese car, a NA6 Miata built in May 1989.

[@robertbisson964]

I keep saying it, YOU ARE THE BEST ! Love and appreciate your video's from Cowansville, Québec, Canada.

[@mattbarrett41]

I love those cars. Can’t find one that isn’t total trash. Very nice work. If you don’t keep it, I hope you get a lot of $$$$ for it

[@xciteful]

Great vid Sarah. Keep being you and doing what you're doing.

[@jamesreynolds4220]

Love the fish-net wardrobe. Keep them up!

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Sarah, that’s awesome You were able to get those brake parts and great job with the voiceover. Mr. Dos keeps getting better and better.🐧🐧🐧👍

[@rogerracing]

I just finnished repairing my rear calipers on my -86 MR2, and i think your 6 hours repair time is spot on…. 😂

[@johngidman4574]

From Canada here. The time you spend inside, working on cars, explains how pale you are despite living in Arizona. You'd fit right in up here 😁. Great work. You are an inspiration to shade tree mechanics everywhere!

[@shelbyvernon9892]

While I was in the U.K. stationed at RAF Mildenhal I can across an MR2 with a Camry V6 swap....This is kind of my dream car now!

[@themediocretriathlete]

I was stationed in Japan in the late 90's, early 2000's and I appreciate the small touches....love the Project Mu parts. Def doing it right 🙂

[@spdy3926]

The production quality, and content of this video is second to none, (we love to hear you talk about all of it). Your on her game here!

[@TheDave3j]

How does it feel to have somebody watch every single day of your life? 🤔 Another excellent video 😁

[@scotf.5893]

Nice to see Señor Dos back on the channel. Cool project.

[@sharplessguy]

Some of your stream of consciousness narrative is priceless.... maybe all of it. Especially the double entendres... I enjoy listening to you solving problems, it's almost a form of ASMR. (ASMR is a tingling sensation that usually begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and upper spine. A pleasant form of paresthesia, it has been compared with auditory-tactile synesthesia and may overlap with frisson. ASMR is a subjective experience of "low-grade euphoria" characterized by "a combination of positive feelings and a distinct static-like tingling sensation on the skin". It is most commonly triggered by specific auditory or visual stimuli, and less commonly by intentional attention control.)

[@grndzro777]

This is my favorite car of all time.

[@angelas4681]

Can't wait for the braking test. Those are fire!

[@andyn2003super]

This and all of this channel is winnage. I did a 22V conversion (big pot single, 258mm) for AE112. Night and Day difference to the original small 22VB (238mm), with braided lines. Once not on a track don't need a BBK. and the Project Mu are hard to get now

[@leer.2137]

These vehicles of yours are so fortunate - luxurious spa treatments everyday for cars/vehicles

[@scootosan]

Check into Dry Ice process to remove the dirt and rust.

[@charlesolinger9735]

Big W on the calipers.

[@leroyperoutyjr.8738]

The cuts and edits in this video are absolutely top tier and why I love your channel. The effort is 100% appreciated as much as the soundtrack.

[@josephgervais-k8l]

Anyone who complains about your work process is a bitter person without a purpose. I would trust my life in something you worked on, I know it was done right, no corners cut.

[@JDMish]

I wish I had found this channel sooner. All the technical info peppered throughout the vids are exactly the type of things i obsess over. 🤙

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

Great job finding and upgrading your brakes. Factory parts generally work better. I just upgraded the brakes on my 4Runner. Better pads, calipers and drilled/slotted rotors. Yep they are powder coated red...everyone knows red accented parts work better than plain ones...😆

[@randywilliams9362]

when we autocross ,we use different brake pad combo's to add brake bias to a car.....maybe thats why you have EBC rears and stock fronts

[@SarahnTuned]

Ah, a cheap brake bias controller!

[@larrydavidson3402]

Nice to see the MR2 again. Even better were the improvements you made on the brakes.

[@lougubrious9624]

Thank you for giving Mister Dos some love. Those upgrades are fire, absolute fire.

[@N100NXX]

Gall, I appreciate your honesty.... it's never a quick job, here in the UK we have to deal with rust a lot, so a basic brakes sercive to be done properly without throwing new parts at it can often take a couple of days if all goes well. power to you.

[@gryffydd42]

I did something similar wirh my Jeep Cherokee XJ. They only came with rear drum brakes. BUT, the Liberty was sold outside of US as Cherokee- has same 8.25 axle and has rear disc brakes option. Drop in fit , with exception of using grand Cherokee brake hoses. I can’t begin to describe how much more stop power they add. And then I upgraded my single diaphragm brake booster to double diaphragm from 95-96 model- again drop in fit. Well done and fantastic scores for the MR2 brakes. Look forward to seeing the MC and Brake booster upgrades and demo.

[@snuffeluffigis]

I had one of these . Still don't regret selling it . Nonstop issues . The last straw was the turbo would spool but the car got no power from it and the oil light would start flickering like crazy .

[@cesarespinozaspain]

OMG Sarah Saving that spider! Your stock just jumped 100000+% Also MR2 Spyder....

[@iainf6]

Excellent decisions to go with genuine parts👏👏👏👏. More mechanics need to listen 👍😀.... Fantastic upgrades to the stopping equipment 🫂💕🎉

[@michaelcousins2526]

YAY! A Mr.Dos video! Cant wait to see him tuned and taken out for a RIP!! Great video per your usual!

[@lucasblanchard47]

Your attention to detail on this OEM+ restomod MR2 build down to color matching small parts with the seat cloth is what I love so much about your content. We have similar tastes in color pallets. I’m currently saving up for a set of “blue gunmetal” (like Pokey’s) or bronze wheels for my 2021 F-150 in Lead Foot Gray. Much love from Texas!

[@thseed7]

You seem refreshed after switching projects. Do whatever you want if it keeps you interested or excited. That's when we get the best content.

[@Mugwart1]

I love that you compelled us to watch 30 seconds-or-so of the video on and old Panasonic TV, just because. Interesting video, brw, as usual.

[@mrmooney25]

Im always amazed how clean Sarahs wheel wells are.

[@davect01]

Great to see Mr. Dos lives

[@rebar-king]

You are a very kind person, the way you dealt with Mr Spider!

[@NikaHollywood]

Project Mu teal is the best. No brake upgrades for my GR86 yet, but maybe I'll throw their reservoir cap and sock on just for a little color.

[@silo_fx3182]

Really awesome result on MR dos. The brakes look amazing and 100% get why you did it. It's the details that make or brake (no pun intended) the end result. End result on this car is chef's kiss.

[@gabrielrichter1795]

One of the things that I enjoy about your channel is that you work on the type of cars that I would work on. I love that your using old brakes bought off the internet as opposed to spend several grand on Brembos. I like the other car channels as well but don't really care for their Lambos and other exotic cars. If I had $300,000 I would help family as opposed to buying an expensive car.

[@brianbennett6978]

Sarah. FYI. Long cotter key with sandpaper stuck in cotter key and cotter key stuck in a drill makes a great cylinder hone for your slide pin holes on a caliper.

[@rockman4699]

Aloha Miss Sarah! Hope you had a few minutes of downtime this weekend. Have a great week!

[@SarahnTuned]

I had zero.. you just watched my weekend haha

[@rockman4699]

​@@SarahnTunedI thought I was an animal but I'm not worthy compared to you

[@hotflashfoto]

You're awesome. Whatever you want to do and publish, just know that we will enjoy the heck out of it! Cragar SS wheels belong on 60's and 70's cars. Yep!

[@edmilkovitz297]

Sorry , your hard work and attention to detail is why we love your channel. Wouldn’t mind another camping video or trip to the salvage yard.

[@neoanderson7]

JDM for the win!! You lucked out hard finding all that New Old stock. 🙂 Having recently gone thru a bumper update on my own JDM, it's so nice when OEM parts fit exactly the way you want them too. All the holes line up and you don't have to be doing anything extreme to get things to fit. Now to get back to the Celica...

[@alanhartley173]

You are amazing, never change.

[@christinewhybrow8813]

I'm again watching car related stuff on the internet! I just LOVE the work you & my other favorite car restorer M539 Restorations! You both put so much into getting parts cleaned and replaced, so the car looks better than brand new. Also really impressed with those two pot rotors, they look awesome!!

[@johnkeykey8]

Hi Sarah I love your enthusiasm for fitting OEM parts which to most is above and beyond but like you I always use genuine parts and have hardly ever been disappointed in the result. I am really looking forward to seeing your face when you complete the celica (wiring has been intense) keep on rocking girl I love you and your videos John uk 🇬🇧

[@DavidGarcia-ws1gp]

Thanks!

[@brian623]

When I paint my calipers, I hold them with two cable ties so that you can spray them upside down as well and then hang them to dry

[@donsmith8614]

another professional job, i remember when those came out & i really liked them, you don't see a whole lot of them anymore.

[@GeneFever]

Project Mu excellent choice, you sure know your JDM goodness it's a treat watching your builds.

[@johngaughan1712]

Thanks for the 411 on drilled vs slotted rotors. Never understood why anyone would "perf" that shite!

[@bobuncle8704]

Love the colour coordination, Sarah. Mr. Dos is one special car.

[@jaydoubleu101]

I keep getting awed by how you keep to a theme for each project. Always on point.

[@Bristol1]

I love the factory bigger brakes setup and the old school jdm goodies. Nice job on the video too. Your graphics and editing are amazing. Thanks!