https://back2thestreet.com/Recent content on back2thestreetHugoen-usSat, 28 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +1100https://back2thestreet.com/guides/installing-3rd-gen-aluminum-pedals/Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +1100https://back2thestreet.com/guides/installing-3rd-gen-aluminum-pedals/<p>The stock rubber pedal pads get the job done, but if you want to elevate your footwork and give the cabin a motorsport feel without going aftermarket, retrofitting 3rd-generation OEM Toyota aluminum pedals is the way to go. Here is how to get them installed perfectly.</p> <h2 id="why-oem-3rd-gen-pedals">Why OEM 3rd-Gen Pedals?</h2> <p>These aluminum covers offer excellent grip for heel-toe downshifting since they have built-in rubber nubs. Plus, because they are a genuine Toyota part, the fit and finish look entirely factory once installed—unlike bulky clamp-on generic pedal covers.</p>https://back2thestreet.com/guides/3d-printed-power-window-gear/Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +1100https://back2thestreet.com/guides/3d-printed-power-window-gear/<p>When the 30-year-old plastic inside your power window motor finally gives up the ghost, it&rsquo;s the perfect opportunity to fire up the 3D printer. Let&rsquo;s fix that annoying window click by printing a fresh, durable replacement gear.</p> <h2 id="the-problem">The Problem</h2> <p>Decades of stress and heat eventually cause the original plastic gears inside the window winder assembly to crack and break. Instead of trying to track down a rare replacement motor, we can design and print a better-than-OEM piece.</p>https://back2thestreet.com/guides/installing-bc-racing-coilovers/Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:10:00 +1100https://back2thestreet.com/guides/installing-bc-racing-coilovers/<p>Getting that perfect stance and improved handling is one of the most rewarding upgrades you can do. Let&rsquo;s walk through the process of installing BC Racing coilovers.</p> <h2 id="tools-required">Tools Required</h2> <ul> <li>Jack and jack stands</li> <li>Socket set (10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm)</li> <li>Torque wrench</li> <li>Penetrating fluid</li> <li>Spring compressor (if removing old springs from strut assemblies)</li> </ul> <h2 id="preparation">Preparation</h2> <p><em>More content coming soon&hellip;</em></p>https://back2thestreet.com/posts/first-post/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +1100https://back2thestreet.com/posts/first-post/<p>The Toyota MR2 is more than just a car, it&rsquo;s a mid-engine masterpiece, a lightweight relic of the golden age of JDM precision. There&rsquo;s something special about the way those sharp 80s lines catch the light, and I&rsquo;ve started <strong>back2thestreet</strong> to document every step of the journey, from the oily-finger mechanical work to the final polish.</p> <p>This site is where my mechanical hobby meets my passion for photography. Whether it&rsquo;s a sunrise shoot after a long night in the garage or a deep dive into an engine overhaul, I’ll be sharing it all here. Welcome to the build, and thanks for following along.</p>