Performance mods

[Steveohim]

Anyone know of any easy performance mods for someone new to mr2's?


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[Jrichards20]

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[jvanzyl]

Have a look at what he's created here:

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The simple fact of the matter is that bhp performance gains of any real significance will cost £'000's.

Once you're settled with the fact that you're not going to get more BHP unless you spend the significant cash there are a lot of mods/maintenance that you can do to help:
Braking
 - check your discs and pads, well maintained standard ones are very good, even for track (so I'm told)
 - Put in braided brake lines (see shnazzle's group buy) - this makes a big difference to the car squirm when braking hard.
Handling
 - A front strut brace will do wonders for the sharpness of handling, reduction of cabin shake and performance over potholes
 - A mid under brace (e.g. Matt's TTE brace) will make the car even better all round.
 - have a look at Corkys bracing (US based) the full package is costly but apparently very good
 - Poly bushes (meh...) personally I'd rather I hadn't put them in the front.. rather spend the cash and replace with standard rubber etc.
-  Coilovers (megabucks) - dont have them but I'm told they are good...
Power accessiblity:
 -  CAPS MAF mod. This does not create any additional power, but makes the power more accessible. Torque is more readily available.
 - Clean your MAF - you will be surprised at the difference (usually)
 - Markiii intake pipe  - again, not more power but you do seem to climb the revs better
 - Paper filters vs aftermarkets.... someone made a good point that the 2zz engine has the same paper filtering housing... and that engine's at 190... so there's not much point in changing ours!
 - Exhaust, no more power but nicer sound/appearance.
 - exhaust manifold - be sure to remove your pre-cats if you haven't done so already

ok, someone else take over...

[Jrichards20]

Have a look at what he's created here:

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Thanks for the reminder  s:) s:)  Need to do some more work on that this afternoon!

[Steveohim]

Thanks for the info, I've had a look and the pre cats are still in there but they look to be in good condition from what I can see

Would you still advise to remove them?


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[jvanzyl]

Totally. They are of no value to you, and you can't tell what's corroding out of sight

[jvanzyl]

Have a look at what he's created here:

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Thanks for the reminder  s:) s:)  Need to do some more work on that this afternoon!

What better way to spend a Friday afternoon!!!!? Looking forward to the updates!

[Steveohim]

Ok I will go for it as long as it will pass mot


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[jvanzyl]

Mine are gutted and they pass fine.
If any thing just get them to ensure the engine is warm pre-test.

[Steveohim]

Ok I think I will give it a go this weekend, did u gut them yourself?


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[mikek]

I thought I was doing quite well but I haven't even scratched the surface according to that list!

[1979scotte]

Driver training
Maybe not the answer people want to hear but whats the point in more bhp or higher cornering speeds when you dont know how to use it?

[Ardent]

Beat me to it.

Best mod, driver training. Best bit. It is transferable between any car. Win Win.

[M.R.]

Lose some weight. From driver or car, preferably from both. Weigh reduction is mostly easy, some cases even free, but generally needs more or less £$€.

[Jrichards20]

Driver training
Maybe not the answer people want to hear but whats the point in more bhp or higher cornering speeds when you dont know how to use it?

100%!!!

Oh the irony from us  s;) s;)

[jeffsimply]

Thanks for the info, I've had a look and the pre cats are still in there but they look to be in good condition from what I can see

Would you still advise to remove them?


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No.

[1979scotte]

Driver training
Maybe not the answer people want to hear but whats the point in more bhp or higher cornering speeds when you dont know how to use it?

100%!!!

Oh the irony from us  s;) s;)

Its not until you go on a training day and guys in stock cars are just as fast that you realise how little difference an extra 80 bhp make.when you know f all about how to use it.