Aw11 mr2 suspension tuning books

Toyota mr2 aw11 jdm parts direct from japan nengun performance. Mr2 sw20 technical information mark dormans garage. The kit is complete and had everything needed to add a rear bar to a newer aw11. A look at the techno toy tuning diy coilover kit and the basics of installation. You may be familiar with my 1988 toyota mr2, but let me tell you what its like to live with as a daily, what i really think of it and. The toyota mr2 is a rearwheel drive sports car produced from 19842005 in north america with three distinct generations, including ferrari and porsche boxsterlike styling. Attaching a toyota mr2 suspension kit is the ultimate step towards gaining dominating ride feel. The toyota mr2 is a twoseat, midengined, rearwheeldrive sports car manufactured in japan. These are stronger than oem, rated at 425 whp but should take a good bit more on a car that isnt hammered on regularly. Techno toy tuning is a machine and fabrication shop specializing in producing performance parts for interesting sports cars. Your mr2 suspension kit will enjoy maximum ride feel gains with customdesigned components. Toyota mr2 aw11 genuine new and used jdm parts supplied direct from japan and shipped worldwide. See more ideas about toyota mr2, toyota and japanese cars.

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. Toyota mr2 mk1 brand new front wing fender left or right. I farmed out were the exhaustas im not a welderand the dyno tuning for the engine. You know names, you can cite books combined with an. Toyota mr2 mk2 sw20 revision4 rear factory mr2 mk3 spyder stock suspension working condition collect only due to size. Mki mr2 prothane urethane bushings total kit manufacturers please select act addco aem aeromotive apexi araparts arp ate ats racing autometer battery tender brady motorspor. Air suspension kits free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I probably sprayed a full can of anti slip spray on the rollers. The mr2 suspension has been developed to offer optimum feel, ride comfort, safety and stability under sports driving conditions. After this is done, ill ask the tuning company to find out how much the car makes now.

Color hard or soft with our without the right stuff. Important notes while suspension products shipped will match your vehicles specifications, photos shown only represent typical components. I would love suggestions on suspension tuning books. Toyota mr2 aw11 jdm parts direct from japan nengun. Toyota mr2 mk2 revision4 rear factory suspension l. Here you are offered a comprehensive selection of lowering, conversion, and handling kits as well as a variety of control arms, shocks and struts, and other components. Like the aw11 before it, toyota spent countless hours finetuning the.

Mr2 suspension for sale in uk 57 used mr2 suspensions. After a long wait we finally have e51 supercharged axles for the aw11. I recently installed a set of suspension techniques sway bars from twos r us, and the improvement is amazing. Suspension twos r us parts for toyotas from club mr2. These do not fit the advertised 1986 toyota mr2 aw11. The book definitely has a focus on the second generation but there is some great information for the other generations as well. Toyota mr2 project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Ive been wanting something that i can use for autocross thats light and rear wheel drive, oh, and has flip up headlights. My buddy who is a toyota master tech is going to go along with me to look at it.

Not that the aw11chassis mr2 was brandnew in april of 1986. Quick shot of what my front left suspension does while driving on one of my favorite roads. Jun 25, 2017 a look at the techno toy tuning diy coilover kit and the basics of installation. The new mr2 weighed 350 to 400 pounds 26502789 pounds more than its predecessor and had smoother. In may 1984, the first mr2 rolled off the production line, and became an instant hit. Like the aw11 before it, toyota spent countless hours finetuning the handling capabilities of the sw20, seeking. We have everything from affordable mr2 aftermarket parts to highend toyota mr2 performance parts. Genuine mr2 aw11 oem parts supplied from japan nengun. Toyota mr2 performance suspension springs, shocks, struts. Im planning on 19550 at the moment, but have an endless list of minor things to do. I like the stiffness, but found the setup had way too much understeer. Even at stock height, the bump stops take a beating, and if you lower the. The toyota mr2 is a twoseat, midengined, rearwheeldrive sports car produced by toyota from 1984 until july 2007 when production stopped in japan.

The toyota mr2 is a 2 door coupe style car with a mid positioned engine powering the rear wheels. Any, suspension, chassis, drivetrain, engine, accessories. 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. 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. Aw11 mr2 techno toy tuning rear toe links unboxing and. These came with four top mount bolts and the 1986 only has three. Genuine toyota mr2 aw11 oem parts supplied direct from japan and shipped worldwide. I personally am running koni struts and ebach springs. Aw11 brake upgrade options archive toyota mr2 message. Bc racing br coilovers 8689 toyota mr2 chassis aw11. Good book for any mr2 owner to have and a good reference book. The mr2s suspension and handling were designed by toyota with the help of lotus.

Buy bc racing br coilovers 8689 toyota mr2 chassis aw11. From mr2 sway bars to lowering kits, we sell everything required to enhance your sport compacts ride feel. When the car was first released in 1984 it was a pretty big deal an affordable midengined toyota sports car with a high revving twin cam motor, but in modern times the aw11 has taken a backseat to. The car is roughly based on an real mr2 aw11 that my mate used to own back in my college days. In fact, i talked to my dealership last week about this for my 1988, and they are still available according to them, and this is the outer tie rod, the inner tie rod, and the adjustment tube.

Dyno days tuning the car to meet legal restrictions. If you have modifications to your powertrain that give you more hp or something like an lsd, it would be helpful to include that. The car starts to push or understeer upon braking and turnin, and then suddenly tries to whip the tail around. Installation should have been simple, but most of the original bolts sheared off when i tried to remove them. Bc racing coilovers were probably considered a close second with both having pros, cons, issues and shortcomings. A practical owners guide for everyday maintenance, upgrades and performance modifications. Feb 15, 2010 technical information of mr2 sw20 models.

We are dedicated to manufacturing parts at affordable prices and exceptional quality for cars such as the ae86 corolla, datsun 510, datsun 240280z and sw20 mr2. 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. The aw11 with the supercharger was now able to overcome handicaps of the heavy body structure and shine on tracks. I thought this would provide an interesting comparison of two japanese sports cars. The technical discussions cover broad concepts and generally dont get down to specifics but rather emphasize the many factors involved in tuning a performance vehicle. So im planning on taking a look at a 1986 toyota mr2 na tomorrow. Best coilovers are archive toyota mr2 message board. Kyb excelg strut insert front toyota mr2 mk2 19892000. Holy grail direct fit gen5 3sgte full throttle cable. Jul 18, 2012 quick shot of what my front left suspension does while driving on one of my favorite roads. The first japanese midengined massproduction car, the mr2, possessed all of the traits of a midship vehicle.

Toyota mr2 aw11 supercharged 19861989 complete article. In a perfect world, the 85 is the one to have as it was the only year with a rear sway bar. Would you agree with me when i say that the first generation toyota mr2 is one of the more underappreciated japanese sports cars of the 1980s. What its like to live with a 27yearold toyota aw11 mr2. Suspension for a more forgiving control any owner who drove the aw11 at its limit have experienced that trait of twitchiness. Color hard or soft with our without the right stuff adhesive mk1a or mk1b. Aw11 suspension tuning i would like to hear about what suspension setups you found the most satisfaction with in your gen 1. Bgb is the factory service manual for the toyota mr2 aw11. My only complaint is that the book s focus is on the mkii turbo at the expense of the mki.

Visit our online shop for a large choice of toyota mr2 performance suspension systems to tune your iconic sports car to your needs and taste. Front anti roll bar bush bracket toyota mr2 mk2 1989121991. Shot with a gopro hd hero2 car is a 1988 toyota mr2 supercharged koni yellow shocks, jdm trd springs, h. Powering the toyota mr2 is a double overhead camshaft, 1.

Toyota introduced the firstgeneration mr2 in 1984, designating it the model code w10. D2 racing rs coilover 8789 toyota mr2 suspension set ebay item 190467048360 end time oct0611 17. Front spring top cup rubber insulator toyota mr2 mk2 19892000. Modified mr2s were common road racers which performed equally well as reliable daily drivers. On the other hand the aw11 and other gen mr2 frunks front trunk have a full tub.

Very healthy orange glow from the exhaust manifold. Buy toyota mr2 coilovers in car performance suspension kits and get the best deals. Spring rates, weight distribution and other things automotive. Front manufacturers please select act addco aem aeromotive apexi araparts arp ate ats racing autometer battery tender brady motorspor. I dont have the coil over conversion yet, but will be getting it from ground control soon. At andys auto sport, we carry a huge selection of toyota mr2 parts. Reproduction jdm mr2 led glow emblem available in oem blue or red holy grail direct fit gen5 3sgte full throttle cable. Alignment products are highly recommended with springs, suspension kits or coilover kits. 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. Aw11 brake upgrade options archive toyota mr2 message board. Toyota mr2 coilovers in car performance suspension kits for sale. That is no surprise, since toyota recruited dan gurney to help with the final chassis tuning. Techno toy tuning performance parts for interesting.

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. Covers 19852005, all makes and models heick, terrell on. 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. Also known as the mark 1 toyota mr2 the aw11 is arguably the finest sports car produced by toyota. Why put a rear sway bar on aw11 mr2 owners club forum. The second generation mr2 went through a complete redesign in 1989. The mr2s suspension and handling were designed by toyota with the help of lotus engineer roger becker.

Yellowspeed racing advanced pro plus series is a 2way and 3way coilover system with inverted monotube. Shot with a gopro hd hero2 car is a 1988 toyota mr2. In addition to talking about modifications there is some interesting information about the backgrounds of each car. 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. 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. We have an excellent selection of mr2 custom parts, like body kits, carbon hoods, custom seats, and rims, to name a few. Complete suspension package toyota mr2 mk2 choice of springs. This book has been great for me as a second generation mr2 owner.