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Ok done my first trackday event in the MR2 roadster and realised what a fun car it is but also that a couple of tweeks could be made.
On std road pressures the front end was understeering quite badly while any attempt at gentle lift off provoked the rear out into fairly decent lift off oversteer. It's on mundane Dunlop road tyres and the track was cold and greasy. Dropping the front pressures eventually got it turning in nicely and well balanced and I really enjoyed the day. The balance isn't far off as it is. The front body roll was noticeable so I'm thinking -30 mm tte springs as I quote like the damping levels.
The steering wheel is too large and is coming off asap for a momo.
Brakes were fine, abused and held up (dot 4 high boiling point plus new oe pads)
It was similar in speed and handling to the usual elises and mx5s but you could envisage a few minor tweaks making it turn in harder and a bit less roll.
I can get a decent set of shocks n lowered springs fitted for 130 quid 2nd hand so that's an obvious next step.
Anyone else done much to theirs for trackday use while retaining the road capabilities? I have a TRD copy chassis brace already.
On std road pressures the front end was understeering quite badly while any attempt at gentle lift off provoked the rear out into fairly decent lift off oversteer. It's on mundane Dunlop road tyres and the track was cold and greasy. Dropping the front pressures eventually got it turning in nicely and well balanced and I really enjoyed the day. The balance isn't far off as it is. The front body roll was noticeable so I'm thinking -30 mm tte springs as I quote like the damping levels.
The steering wheel is too large and is coming off asap for a momo.
Brakes were fine, abused and held up (dot 4 high boiling point plus new oe pads)
It was similar in speed and handling to the usual elises and mx5s but you could envisage a few minor tweaks making it turn in harder and a bit less roll.
I can get a decent set of shocks n lowered springs fitted for 130 quid 2nd hand so that's an obvious next step.
Anyone else done much to theirs for trackday use while retaining the road capabilities? I have a TRD copy chassis brace already.
Just what I wanted to hear. Which brace did you fit and did you have to butcher the plastic liner jobby?
I'm getting a set of second hand but mint shocks and lowered springs in 2 weeks for a very bargain price. Absolute hoot on track once I'd dropped the front tyres pressure to make it work better.
Perfect track car with turbo kit?
I'm getting a set of second hand but mint shocks and lowered springs in 2 weeks for a very bargain price. Absolute hoot on track once I'd dropped the front tyres pressure to make it work better.
Perfect track car with turbo kit?
That mr2 must be close to perfect for trackdays.
It's tempting to chuck money at mine but equally I've seen a few converted cars coming up for sale that look bargains.
Been out in mine today with momo wheel fitted and it's a massive improvement over stock. I can now get legs under and heel n toe if needed.
It's tempting to chuck money at mine but equally I've seen a few converted cars coming up for sale that look bargains.
Been out in mine today with momo wheel fitted and it's a massive improvement over stock. I can now get legs under and heel n toe if needed.
Front strut brace sounds interesting, a few varieties around. Ideally want one you can retain trunk liner without cutting.
Getting some shocks and -30 mm springs on the 13th hopefully them another trackday shortly after.
Longer term maybe a 190 conversion or buy a car done well (when you are ready to sell :-)
Getting some shocks and -30 mm springs on the 13th hopefully them another trackday shortly after.
Longer term maybe a 190 conversion or buy a car done well (when you are ready to sell :-)
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