Air Ride Suspention

[macdool]

Has anyone ever installed an air ride kit to their Mr2? I can't seem to find any pics on the interwebs.

I want to go for the stanced, low and slow look that's achieved by air-cooled VW's.

[shnazzle]

Wouldn't an MX5 be better suited for the form over function approach? The mr2 suspension doesn't lend itself to excessive camber or lowering.

[Essex2Visuvesi]

You're looking at 2K for the kit alone, then there's the fitting.



Its been done, but it doesn't suit the roadster.  Also you're ruining one of the cars best features.... the handling

[rich_p]

You're car your rules as they say!
I actually quite like the look of some of the US cars which push wheel/tyre/ suspension setups and still look purposeful. I think most are static too.

The above example I've seen before and isn't to my tast, but it's certainly different. Obviously the benefit of air ride means you could still retain some driveability when not parked on the floor.

However, I always thought a lot of room was needed for controls/ compressors/ reservoir tanks etc. Something the roadster doesnt have in abundance. Has it got the physical space to fit it all?

[Bernie]

Each to their own but the 2 is all about handling IMO it's style over function but hey your car your choice  :-) :-) :-)  


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[macdool]

You're looking at 2K for the kit alone, then there's the fitting.



Its been done, but it doesn't suit the roadster.  Also you're ruining one of the cars best features.... the handling

This guy is still going for the sporty look which doesnt marry well with a bagged setup.

I'm aiming for the smoothed out classy look achieved by this Audi TT..

Thanks for the ballpark figure. I think i can get the same look by just using air in the front with adjustable coilovers at the rear and strut braces all round to keep the handeling up to par.

[shnazzle]

If you removed the bin plastics and created a custom wood platform you might be able to fit a cylinder in. Might he very tight though. You'd  not have enough air to lower it too much. Or maybe a more round container in the cleared out frunk.

Mind. Thats's the end of any flying  about. I wouldn't trust a 2 with a setup like that on a corner.
It would purely be for tootling to shows with lots of bass and girls in short shorts  s:) s:)

[macdool]

Has anyone ever tested the air suspension against coil-overs? Is the handling really that different? I don't intend on taking mine to the track, and if I ever do it will probably be turbo'd straight line, quarter mile stuff anyways.  

I have some researching to do.....

Also, I contacted HR Autoworks and they want to know if this air kit will fit my car but I have no idea. Any of you know?

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[shnazzle]

That kit is for an earlier mr2. Totally different.

[macdool]

Wouldn't an "car with engine in wrong place" be better suited for the form over function approach? The mr2 suspension doesn't lend itself to excessive camber or lowering.

I just ended up with one of these because it was a good deal, but I'm really starting to like it, and I think if I make it my own, in my own style I might end up with a car I'd keep forever.

I just read the speedhunters article that the slammed yellow one from the picture is in and the guy even said himself that he's never seen one on air ride before...

[macdool]

That kit is for an earlier mr2. Totally different.

Yeah thats what it said in the title but I thought they would have known that.

Thanks

[shnazzle]

Well one thing you will be credited for is being unique. I'm assuming it will take a bit of custom fabrication but as long as you stick on the correct side of structural integrity (i.e. don't cut through drop links and remove roll bars and cut notches into chassis), it can only be applauded.

Looking forward to the results.

[Essex2Visuvesi]

 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221849199997 m
or
 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371408934827 m

I looked into these ones as they use the K-Sport dampers which have fairly good reviews

[macdool]

That's what I'm talking about

[macdool]

So my studies have shown that theres some serious fabrication that needs to be done to make a 2 sit on the floor.. Which will cost some serious £££. Total cost I estimate is close to 3 times the value of the car!! hahaha  s:crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: s:crazyeyes:  

So I've decided to go with coil-overs..

Thanks for the replies

[Topdownman]

I think thats probably a good move, you should be able to get them pretty low if thats your goal and just avoid routes with speed bumps!

[SuperArt]

It's not hard and not very expensive. I've seen it done like this before, frunk setup.

[secla]

yellowspeed do an ultra low version of there coilovers

 m http://www.yellowspeedeurope.com/yellow ... 00-07.html m

[macdool]

It's not hard and not very expensive. I've seen it done like this before, frunk setup.

SuperArt why didnt I see your message earier?? Damn I'm actually having Meister R coilovers installed right now.

Who does that setup and how much does it cost?