TOM'S T020.... The real thing....

[CardHore]

Guys,

I thought its about time to properly introduce myself and my ball ache of a project... A full on genuine TOM'S T020 Turbo

Ive owned this car coming up to 4 years now, originally in SMG (Steel Mist Grey) and had a few mods to it... I was 19 at the time and insurance back then wasn't much of a killer. I always thought at first it looked different to other MR2's and I couldnt quite put my finger on it, until a front bumper removal and respray laid out the answer, a TOM'S badge was stuck on the inside of it... Over the years my addiction grew to buying TOM'S parts and I knew that not one other true TOM'S T020 ever existed that anyone I or you guys know of... So there was the gap to aim for...

4 years on and I have finally done it... All topped off with a a full body respray in a Toyota 04' pearl grey that shimmers bronze in the sun.

Sure I could have built it sooner if I had the balls to buy replica stuff but the thought sickened me... I just HAD to go all out and source EVERY single part that is genuine on this car, even if it meant waiting 2 years to come across a rear bumper.

I'll admit though, I had some help finding parts... If it wasn't for Oddshoes (Dave) approaching me as soon as he'd sourced a rear bumper and complete skirt kit and winglets, it would not be done as you see it now)

Thanks mate, you'll always be a ledge

So here it is... My 1993 TOM'S T020 Turbo

Exterior:

TOM'S Front Bumper
TOM'S Rear Bumper
TOM'S Sideskirts
TOM'S Winglets (Sideskirt end caps)
TOM'S Upper and Lower Rear Spoiler
TOM'S Air Scoop
TOM'S T020 Rear Badge and surrounding mesh panel
TOM'S Rear Light Grill
TOM'S C3 Evolution wheels with original center rings and caps (as seen on TOM'S T020 on TOM'S website)
RAYBRIG Headlights and bulbs
JDM Front Corner lights

Suspension:
OHLIN'S adjustable Dampers and Springs all round
Tein adjustable Pillowball Tension Rods
TRD Anti Roll Bars F&R
TOM'S Front Upper Strut Brace
TOM'S Front Lower Arm Brace
TOM'S Rear Upper Strut Brace

Interior:
EDGE Automotive Alcantara Dash, Tunnel and cubby
TOM'S Personnal Steering Wheel and Original Horn Button
TOM'S Dial Cluster and Carbon Surround
TOM'S 'Messer' Boost Gauge
TOM'S Gearknob
TRD Quickshift
APEXi AVC-R BLACK Eds. Boost Controller
APEXi Power FC Hand Commander

Engine:

Full Rev2 block (early) 3S-GTE with Cometic HG and ARP head Bolts
APEXi AP Engineering Power FC
CT20 (Rev3) turbo Unit
Full Rev3 Fuelling
Walbro Fuel Pump
GREDDY Intercooler and standard fan
MAGNECOR HT leads
TOM'S Hyper Carbon Induction box with HKS intake filter
TOM'S Rad Cap
TOM'S BARREL 3 Piece Exhaust system

Otherstuff under ownership (Genuine):
TOM'S by Personnal Steering Wheel x 2
TOM'S Factory made Steering wheel
TOM'S Spirit C3 15" Alloys (for sale)
TOM'S C3 Evo 16's
TOM'S 5 Spoke curved 16" Wheels (forgot model name, as seen on FORZA 3)
TOM'S Rear Bumper (for sale)
TOM'S egg shaped nylon gearknob with machined alloy TOM'S Badged band on the neck
TOM'S black spherical flat topped metal knob
TOM'S Full set of lowering springs complete with original manual
TOM'S Rear light grille (spare... yes a spare)
TOM'S Rear light louver (yes... a spare as well)

Gearbox features LSD and a complete TRD clutch kit

Mapped by Ryan at 2BARTUNING 296.4 f/whp and 315 lb/ft Torque at 1.2 Bar of Boost

0-60MPH + passenger in 4.5 seconds flat


ENJOY!


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[aaron dean]

perfect!!!! congratulations mate on a truly stunning looking mr2!

[CardHore]

Thanks mate.... Im disgusted by the engine bay, thats on my to do list, to smarten it all up

[StevieL]

Stunning mate

[CardHore]

Thanks fella, your help is also thanked for, for pointing me out on that scoop

[bluesmoke]

Well I think that's just got me sold on the Tom's kit! What a beautiful, beautiful car that is man

[Race Idiot]

love the toms kit, your car looked very nice in the flesh when I saw it up at lukes. Dunno if you were there at the time tho.

[ancient mariner]

saw this in the flesh at jae.
absolutely stunning fella . paul.

[craig]

Beautiful car mate. Looked fantastic at JAE.

[todd]

Apart from the fire guard over the rear lights, rest of the car is perfect, stunningly so

[Steve Horrocks]

WOW! car looks awesome matey! Really, really nice. That colour is damn perfect! I want every future car I own to be that colour! Lol

[CardHore]

Thanks for all the kind comments guys, was kind of a rush to get the car done before JAE, got it done just in time though, just 2 weeks before hand.

Todd, loving the firegaurd name for the rear louver lol, yeah people have different views on it, it is really old school, the opportunity came up and its rude not to finish the car off without the final piece of the T020 puzzle.

[todd]

Todd, loving the firegaurd name for the rear louver lol, yeah people have different views on it, it is really old school, the opportunity came up and its rude not to finish the car off without the final piece of the T020 puzzle.

In your place I would have done the same mate

[Mr Two]

Looks awesome mate . Well worth the time and effort

[ggrice]

I have seen a T020 car here in Ireland, the owner has documents and certificates that came with it from Japan although I'm not sure that it had all of the options you've incorporated in to your build.

There's a lot of rare parts there and it's great to see someone take the time and put them all back on one car. That just looks amazing. Well done.

[Charged]

I dont like Mk2s generally , but I like this one, and I love the grill on the rear lights..

Shame about the owner

[karldavies]

Absolutely stunning mate!

One of the best looking MR2's I've ever seen.

I also recognise those clocks

Brilliant effort!

WELL DONE!!!!!

[Amelio]

What a great car. (except the scoop lol)

Absolutely love the colour you've chosen - goes fantastic with the kit and wheels.

All those wanted ads have been well rewarded.

[sticks]

easily one of the nicest ive ever seen .fairplay mate

[Charged]

At Jae, this car was getting more attention than any others on our stand, I think that speaks voumes.. one big talking point was that rear grill as well James? The colour is great, even better when the sun shines