First group buy info can be found here:
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... 6a6682e3fe
Benefits of these reinforcement plates as compared to versions from various US offerings.
Manufactured from Grade 304 Stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Weigh 30% less, a significant weight saving same thickness and strength but redesigned and improved profile.
All MR2's have a unitary front end as opposed to a separate sub frame structure.
As such the front suspension & sway bar mounting points are incorporated into the chassis. But a failing is the relatively weak structure where the front sway bar mounts with the body. This leads to potential cracking of the mounting points with age & use, very common with revision 1 cars, especially in Aus & NZ with our relatively rough roads. Pic far below are of corrective welding on a rev 1 SW20 of sway bar mounting points as a result of cracking.Although the sway bar mounting points were redesigned in revision 2 onward cars with a stud mounted each side, deep into the body, they are still susceptible to cracking from increased loads such as stiffer front anti sway bars
(whiteline et al) and frequent race/track/hard driving). The reinforcement plates on offer provide a form of insurance against cracking and premature failure.
However they do not correct the damage in already compromised cars which require welding & corrective work to rectify.
I expect these to be manufactured within the next fortnight, and from our last experience allow at least 2 weeks for air freight
(but this was excessive and I would not think 'normal').Please post here for orders.
Price is 62 pounds per pair plus postage from Germany.
