Aw11 suspension tuning books

We also have media that chronicle the stars and cars that have made our sport great. Toyota mr2 aw11 jdm parts direct from japan nengun performance. Bc racing br coilovers 8689 toyota mr2 chassis aw11. Moving to the inside hole will give more camber rise, which smooths out initial turnin but adds steering through the middle and exit of the corner. Toda racing fightex damper fs fine sports coilover suspension full kit aw11. There is almost nothing to basic suspension tuning, other than a whole lot of common. Yet even at this high standard, these cars can be dramatically improved. Based on paul thedes wildly popular race tech suspension seminars, this stepbystep guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kids, handle like a pros. I know motors and everything else inside and out except suspension. The bmw 3 series set the benchmark for performance and luxury. So as not to fill the guide with repeated information, it is assumed the reader has a basic knowledge of racing and setup terms. Toyota introduced the firstgeneration mr2 in 1984, designating it the model code w10. Outside of having your suspension tuned and setup by a professional, you can fine tune your dirt bikes suspension and make it work better by improving the mechanisms that.

The rick jones chassis tuning guide, second edition. That is no surprise, since toyota recruited dan gurney to help with the final chassis tuning. Later, toyota invited the lotus chassis guru roger becker to step in and help in the development of the suspension system that would be used in the production car. Maybe youre fast, but with a good setup, youll be faster. Page 2discussion area for general topics regarding suspension tuning. 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. Mk4 vr6 with racelands coilovers and ecs tuning endlinks front two wheels violently shake when accelerating. If you do not know anything about suspension components, and what they do, this is the book for you.

How to set up your bike for handling, stability, and control on the street and track by andrew trevitt isbn. Sportbike suspension tuning is an outstanding primer on a complex subject, and trevitt leads us logically from ignorance to wisdom. Track conditions are quite forgiving and you can make some compromises like using hard suspension and lowering the car for optimum aerodynamics and a low centre of gravity. Toyota mr2 aw11 supercharged 19861989 complete article. Toyota mr2 aw11 genuine new and used jdm parts supplied direct from japan and shipped.

Automotive suspension and steering, 3e continues to strike the perfect balance between theory and practice. A longer link means the camber will change less as the suspension compresses, which will make the car turn in harder but push exiting the corner. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hes been making amains at big races since some of todays younger pro racers were in diapers. Mr2 sw20 technical information mark dormans garage. If you are looking for suggestions to help setuptune your. On the other hand the aw11 and other gen mr2 frunks front trunk have a full tub. Be sure there is no loose or bending in the suspension or in the steering components before attempting to tune your vehicle. I personally am running koni struts and ebach springs. Buy direct with global shipping to your door from osaka, japan.

Very few people even in the aw11 suspension tuning community know much about details like this. Not using full travel, feels harsh, poor traction while making turns. The toyota mr2 is a twoseat, midengined, rearwheeldrive sports car manufactured in japan. Go to, check and correct your spring rates if need be. The kind of system you choose is greatly dependent on what you can afford, what your goals are and the target environment you anticipate operating the vehicle. The first japanese midengined massproduction car, the mr2, possessed all of the traits of a midship vehicle. Good book for any mr2 owner to have and a good reference book.

For years ground control type sleeves and koni yellows were considered by most to be the best coiloverlowering option for the aw11. Use what we have learned to maintain your selling privileges and, if you receive the dreaded suspension email, use this book to guide you through the reinstatement process. High performance coilover suspension kit twos r us. Once a cover model, the firstgeneration mr2 is now a collectible. Suspension isnt always that confusing, unless you jump in in the middle and try to create some magic.

The mr2s suspension and handling were designed by toyota with the help of lotus engineer roger becker. Another factor making the aw11 a joy and a challenge to tune is its engine, the 4age that toyota introduced a year before in the ae86 corolla. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track. There is almost nothing to basic suspension tuning, other than a whole lot of common sense.

The new edition of this tightly coordinated classroomshop manual package is guaranteed to guide users to the expertise they need to diagnosis and service suspension and steering systems on todays cars, suvs, and lightduty trucks. Below will be listed some mods and suggestions so you can do your own suspension tuning to adjust your car to your personal driving tastes. Always refer to hardpack moto for the basic setup procedures. Let me know if ive messed up bad, or if ive done well for the price. Andrewt march 06, 2014 outside of having your suspension tuned and setup by a professional, you can fine tune your dirt bike. Bound is the rate at which the shock allows compression and rebound. Thank you for reading our comprehensive suspension setting guide many people just concentrate on lowering the car and assume that stiffer springs and the lower ride height will improve handling. Please contact specialized at 877 8088154 or rockshox at 800 3462928 for further information or questions, and visit. Fine tuning your suspension setup for your driving style. The information now in your hands comes from reinstating sellers around the world. The kit is complete and had everything needed to add a rear bar to a newer aw11. Genuine toyota mr2 aw11 oem parts supplied direct from japan and shipped worldwide. Suspension basics this website is to inform you about some of the basics related to suspension terminology and tuning. Fine tuning your suspension settings can dramatically increase cornering or straight line stability you wont usually improve both, there are choices to be made here.

I am very confident in saying that these coilovers are the best available on the market. The book is structured in an easy and logical way that identifies the best steering and suspension designs. The stiffer the suspension, the more weight is transferred to a particular wheel and tire. Modified mr2s were common road racers which performed equally well as reliable daily drivers. Overly stiff spring or compression damping oil or air damping resistance felt when trying to compress a shock or fork. He has raced for some of the biggest companies in our industry, and has helped developed some of the most influential chassis, tire, and component designs in the rc world. 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 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. Whether you are considering modifying an existing suspension or constructing a new one from the ground up, these books can help by providing the concepts, the math, and the illustrations required for a thorough understanding. Each major component group of the car can be modified or upgraded for more performance, so you can build a better car thats balanced and refined. Whether you are an expert or a novice, pit stop usa has books, computer software and videos to assist you through projects with confidence from the biggest names in racing. Spring rates, weight distribution and other things automotive.

I recently installed a set of suspension techniques sway bars from twos r us, and the improvement is amazing. Suspension setup and suspension settings and fine tuning. This book, by americas premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Theres an abundance of books out there on sport bike riding technique by a lot of authoritative personages, but, up to now, not a single one that i know of thats devoted strictly to sportbike suspension set up and tuning, which is the other half of the equation for going quicker. I would love suggestions on suspension tuning books. The car starts to push or understeer upon braking and turnin, and then suddenly tries to whip the tail around. Especially anything that focusses on macpherson strut style suspension since it is used on most of the cars that i am involved with. Im laid up for a while with a broken collar bone and have a few weeks off work before school starts up so i want to learn how to understand what does what in suspension, how to determine valving etc. Chassis engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. There is no black art or magic associated with suspension tuning. Toyota mr2 aw11 genuine new and used jdm parts supplied direct from japan and shipped worldwide. Shocking and absorbing stuff on the track your priority is fast cornering and suspension plays a large part in this. Bc racing coilovers were probably considered a close second with both having pros, cons, issues and shortcomings. Suspension tuning is one of the most important way to decrease your lap time.

Suspension tuning can be used to change the way the car behave on different track and road conditions, playing to your car. The prototype was developed with the help of the formula 1 driver dan gurney who helped in the suspension setup. If you are trying to ride in the woods with a regular motocross bike, that has regular moto suspension, you will be surprized at how poorly and dangerously it will work. Toyota mr2 aw11 jdm parts direct from japan nengun.

This guide is primarily aimed at road course racing. 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 dont have the coil over conversion yet, but will be getting it from ground control soon. Genuine mr2 aw11 oem parts supplied from japan nengun. Apply settings in small steps and try to do only one or two at a time. Spring rates, weight distribution and other things spring rates, weight distribution and other things yoshimitsuspeed automotive op 7 aug 15 02. Aw11 suspension tuning i would like to hear about what suspension setups you found the most satisfaction with in your gen 1. We can reduce understeer and oversteer characteristics with the adjustments of antiroll bar sway bars, bump and rebound, ride height, spring rates, corner and static weights.

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. We at wish to supply you, the enthusiasts who drive the ser, all the correct current information on vehicle setup to enhance your driving pleasure. 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. 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. Try to find settings that make the vehicle comfortable for you. Installation should have been simple, but most of the original bolts sheared off when i tried to remove them. Spring rates, weight distribution and other things.

The book competition car suspension is an excellent, well written manual that describes the design evolution of vehicle suspension and steering systems. Even at stock height, the bump stops take a beating, and if you lower the. Avoid doing several changes andor large adjustments at one time as this may well produce an undesired result and will make it more difficult for you to fine tune your car. Suspension tuning if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The new mr2 weighed 350 to 400 pounds 26502789 pounds more than its predecessor and had smoother. Any, suspension, chassis, drivetrain, engine, accessories. I like the stiffness, but found the setup had way too much understeer. This guide will give you a procedure to follow to start optimizing the setup on virtually any car. Overly stiff spring or compression damping oil or air damping resistance felt when trying to compress a shock or fork solutions. Suspension for a more forgiving control any owner who drove the aw11 at its limit have experienced that trait of twitchiness. Readers may want to look through our racing terms glossary first. This website is to inform you about some of the basics related to suspension terminology and tuning. Super pro toyota mr2 aw11 front suspension bush kit fits.

Toda racing fightex damper fs fine sports coilover. The second generation mr2 went through a complete redesign in 1989. From years of doing tuning, ive almost always found that its best to aim towards developing a tuning plan or a consistent series of steps that ends up allowing you to derive the perfect. Stepbystep racecar setup guide paradigm shift driver.