The additions do not have to be done at once, chassis suspension parts for your toyota mr2 can be added on a later date, but a balance should be met to support the extra power. It is recommended that you make only one change in the suspension tuning at a time soas to. While toyotas engineers did a lot of things right, one thing that they really got wrong was the amount of shock travel in the front struts. Toyota mr2 aw11 jdm parts direct from japan nengun performance. Toyota mr2 aw11 supercharged 19861989 complete article. When you shop our large selection of performance suspension parts, your toyota mr2 will handle and ride better on any terrain and stay. The original rear tie rod on the aw11 is a poor design, as the adjustment bolts and sleeve tend to seize together making it very difficult to adjust rear toein. The stock suspension, under compression acceleration the rear will toein. Take your car to the next level in appearance and style with our huge assortment of toyota mr2 body kits. Aw11 coilover options for years ground control type sleeves and koni yellows were considered by most to be the best coiloverlowering option for the aw11. In addition to offering replacement oem and other quality aftermarket parts, we currently design, engineer and build our own replacement and add on parts for the mr2 that cant be found anywhere. Sep 2, 2018 what the japanese achieved with the mr2 is what the italians failed to do in the 80s and 90s with fiat and alfa romeo respectively. The goal of suspension tuning is to generate the highest roll stiffness at a particular wheel in order for that wheel to receive maximum chassis weight due to weight transfer, but still keep the tire in contact with the ground.
The new mr2 weighed 350 to 400 pounds 26502789 pounds more than its predecessor and had smoother. The technical discussions cover broad concepts and generally dont get down to specifics but rather emphasize the many factors involved in tuning a performance. The toyota mr2 is a twoseat, midengined, rearwheeldrive sports car manufactured in japan and marketed globally by toyota from 1984 to 2007 over three generations. With easily accessible adjustment knobs for fine tuning compression and rebound, ride. Not so it is like driving on rubber bands, high speed lane changes are an adeventure. Divetrain conversions, tuning parts and weight reduction. For those of you that dont know, on eseries transmissions mr2 sc and mr2 turbo there is a little square metal bushing in the shift lever assembly that wears out and causes play. Heres the shift lever assembly in this pic you can see the bushing in the middle.
They are still a mid level coilover and they could be better. The mr2 s suspension and handling were designed by toyota with the help of lotus engineer roger becker. Aw11 coilovers more options we have detected that you are using ad blocking software. Toyota mr2 performance suspension springs, shocks, struts. That evening flatout suspension posted a link to their aw11 coilovers with some new pics. But solving the challenge lets drivers put on an incredible show with door to door tandem battles that produce cyclones of tire smoke. Toyota mr2 classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Im planning on 19550 at the moment, but have an endless list of minor things to do. Jun 25, 2017 a look at the techno toy tuning diy coilover kit and the basics of installation. Feb 15, 2010 technical information of mr2 sw20 models. Toyeeta mr2 aw11 replica with jato rockets and 21 configs 8. Toyota mr2 aw11 genuine new and used jdm parts supplied direct from japan and shipped worldwide. Aw11 mr2 triumph tr4 possibly some other british roadster could win out.
I like the stiffness, but found the setup had way too much understeer. I dont have the coil over conversion yet, but will be getting it from ground control soon. Any, suspension, chassis, drivetrain, engine, accessories. Toyotas cooperation with lotus during the prototype phase can be seen in the aw11, and it owes much to lotuss sports cars of the 1960s and 1970s. A small supercharged 4 cylinder engine mounted just behind the front seats propelled this little rocket ship to amazingly high speeds and the suspension could keep up wit it the entire way. I have 3 aftermarket sets for the mr2, then 1 set of stockers with drag radials on it. Mkii supra ma61 mkiii supra ma70 gen1 matrixvibe zze apparel. Ill add that my particular mr2 had a much softer suspension and. If you have modifications to your powertrain that give you more hp or something like an lsd, it would be helpful to include that. I wanted to pass along this tuning guide i used as a hand out during our. You can try tuning the stock 4age 16v in its naturally aspirated form. Were starting off with a set of rear toe links made by techno toy. I would love suggestions on suspension tuning books.
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See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Best coilovers are archive toyota mr2 message board. Also, i could keep the baja outside since its a beast anyway. Since the aw11 has tendencies to lock the front wheels under even mild braking, you should search for a set of brake pads with. Featuring 30 levels of damping adjustment, it combines both. Weve been selling replacement parts since 2005 and we arent going anywhere. Whether you are looking to simply restore your mr2 back to its former glory or increase its performance, efficiency or styling, we are here to help. Toyota mr2 1987, kontrol pro front and rear lowering coilover kit by ksport. Bc racing br coilovers 8689 toyota mr2 chassis aw11. The extra power added by engine performance parts should also be complemented with chassis suspension parts. It actually works out to cost more to go this way, but i thought it would be better to go with a tried and tested combination and sacrifice some tuning capability bump adjustment for reliability and street ride quality as soon as you go for spherical. The car is roughly based on an real mr2 aw11 that my mate used to own back in my college days. While toyotas engineers did a lot of things right, one thing that they really.
Suspension twos r us parts for toyotas from club mr2. Shot with a gopro hd hero2 car is a 1988 toyota mr2 supercharged koni yellow shocks, jdm trd springs, h. Aw11 mr2 supercharged build cars and coffee richmond. Purchase genuine toyota oem parts for the mr2 aw11 shipped worldwide direct from japan. At andys auto sport, we have a huge variety of toyota mr2 body kits so that you have all the options you want. When toyota designed the first generation aw11 mr2, they set out to make it an affordable, fun, economical sports car that was practical and comfortable enough to use every day. Bc racing coilovers were probably considered a close second with both having pros, cons, issues and shortcomings. The first japanese midengined massproduction car, the mr2, possessed all of the traits of a midship vehicle. The following manufacturers offer aerodynamic packages for the mr2.
Home suspension aw11 coilovers more options we have detected that you are using ad blocking software. Toyota mr2 mk1 side skirt fixings and screws brand new pair. How the engine from a toyota station wagon can make an mr2 nearly perfect the aw11 mr2 s engine was never the best part of that car. Mr2spyder cstock setup much of this is es relevant spyderchat. While everything is out of the car i decided to rotate my square bushing.
We have everything from affordable mr2 aftermarket parts to highend toyota mr2 performance parts. An old worn out mr2 mk1 with over 200,000km in red it was modified with amr engineering custom coilover utilizing swift springs and cusco 2 way lsd to help with traction, the owner was learner licensed driver so no power mods allowed by his parents. Skill and suspension setup keep drift drivers in control. The email address is not made public and will only be used if you wish to receive a new password or wish to receive certain news or notifications by email. We have an excellent selection of mr2 custom parts, like body kits, carbon hoods, custom seats, and rims, to name a few. Young gun luis alvarez proves that you dont have to be older to appreciate a classic. What its like to live with a 27yearold toyota aw11 mr2. Powering the toyota mr2 is a double overhead camshaft, 1. This is a quick write up describing the front suspension update i did for my 2003 spyder. Ill save some weight and rotational initia kind of in the lwfw kind of tuning they have 9 rears i dont know if it too much. If you have any questions, were always happy to help, please send us an enquiry. Ive got a local company that makes some really nice aw11 coilovers, they been. First, though, you should look at the brake balance.
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Ok, just venting a bit here, but after dropping just over 800 to replace my oem p zeros, i have to say stay away from these tires. Mr2 sw20 technical information mark dormans garage. They completly isolate the driver what is going on at the corners. Mr2 suspension mr2 steering mr2 coilovers mr2 struts. Introduction the foremost unique feature of the mr2 is the midengine layout, and with this, the car is agile, outstanding in traction and the sharp in handling. All emails from the system will be sent to this address. Buy bc racing br coilovers 8689 toyota mr2 chassis aw11. The br series model is the perfect choice for street driving and the occasional road course or autocross duty.
The midmounted engine and rear wheel drive more likely found in lamborghini and ferrari sports cars combined with well tuned suspension made it an instant hit with motoring enthusiasts. Pick up your very own toyota mr2 front bumper today. Dgr coilovers offer excellent, versatile performance, durability and ride comfort over all road conditions. Prime mr2 has various toyota mr2 parts coilovers struts and frs brz 86 performance parts in our online store including tie rods parts for mr2. Aw11 mr2 techno toy tuning rear toe links unboxing and. Ksport kontrol pro fully adjustable coilover kits provide the ultimate in suspension technology for your vehicle, both on the street. In may 1984, the first mr2 rolled off the production line, and became an instant hit. I personally am running koni struts and ebach springs. The aw11 is arguably the finest sports car produced by toyota.
This documentation in no way replaces the toyota mr2 repair manuals. Aiming for a performanceoriented streetoccasional autox setup. The koni sport off the shelf ots shocks are an insert that you have to modify. Nengun performance has been supplying genuine toyota oem parts direct from japan since the year 2000. This is the longest travel shelf coilover you will find short of many thousand dollar rally suspension. This vehicle has a 2 door coupe body style with a mid located engine powering the rear wheels. Performance parts for toyota mr2 at pro import tuners. We also carry the factorygrade replacement mr2 parts too, including mr2 engine parts, mr2 body parts, and other mr2 auto parts. This page contains links to performance upgrade information for mr2, as well as links to performance parts dealers and other related information. Toyota mr2 aw11 jdm parts direct from japan nengun. Mr 2 fiat 600 toyota mr2 pretty cars japan cars mini trucks best classic cars car and driver car images. You can freely select all parts and make your own crazy machine.
Boltin, no drilling, camber and caster adjustable upper mounts for the early mr2. Formula drift rules allow unlimited horsepower, but putting that power down while maintaining control as the cars slide around the course puts a premium on suspension setup. The mr2 australia forum is made possible by ad revenue. The second generation mr2 went through a complete redesign in 1989. Mx5s might have them beaten in some areas, in particularly availability of tuning parts, but if its out and out handling as a priority, the w30 is a strong contender. Toyota mr2 1986 find out the correct alloy wheel fitment, pcd, offset and such specs as bolt pattern, thread sizethd, center borecb for toyota mr2 1986. Next the rear suspension needs to be adjusted to make what you did in the front come to life. Spring rates, weight distribution and other things automotive. Huxracing is an industry leader in mr2 specialty parts and swap kits for the aw11 and sw20 chassis. On the other hand the aw11 mr2 has the strut towers inbetween the rear passenger. Now i remember because a few months ago someone linked me to their site saying they had mk1 suspension but the photo was a generic one definitely not for the aw11. With the mr2, toyota proved it could rearrange offtheshelf components into an. Toyota mr2 1989, kontrol pro front and rear lowering coilover kit by ksport. So its finally time to dig back into the suspension of my toyota mr2 mk1 aw11.
Since the aw11 you are starting will most likely be a wellused car, here are some things you will need to take care of before doing any modification. The supercharged models are rare, only offered in 88 and 89 in the us. Jul 18, 2012 quick shot of what my front left suspension does while driving on one of my favorite roads. Air suspension kits free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
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