My MR2

[v1xz]

just thought id share a few pics of the mr2 i just bought from Berkshire.
if you know the old owner, let me know
have you seen this around, let me know
if youve ever worked on it, let me know

i need to know....

a few bits id like to change... will update later...

[RikH77]

Looks good. Veilside skirts and back bumper

[matt-mr2]

Looks tidy , el glow rear mr2 badge too

[v1xz]

drove back on sunday from London to Manchester.

The most scariest ride i have ever done ever....

is there anyone who would know why the back end wiggles about at 70mph while trying to switch lanes???

is it the bushes or arms that need changing?

[Donato]

Get it checked out by a specialist. It could be something as easy as needing alignment.

[v1xz]

i think i didnt describe it properly.

when you tow a caravan and you go too fast and it starts to move side to side so you ease off the throttle and it settles down. well thats what it was like, like the mr2 was the caravan. the back end was all over the place.

[Donato]

i think i didnt describe it properly.

when you tow a caravan and you go too fast and it starts to move side to side so you ease off the throttle and it settles down. well thats what it was like, like the mr2 was the caravan. the back end was all over the place.

Sounds like worn bushes or possibly tram lining? In which case you may find that your tyres are quite wide or again, may need aligning.

[danjama]

Check if the rear wheels are more wide than the fronts. Mine used to act like this when i had the same width/tyres all round.

[v1xz]

my fronts are 215/40/17 and rear 235/40/17

ive been advised to go see pete in barnsley... which i will do once i get some time off from work. but the terrifying journey there i dont want to think about.

[Peter Gidden]

my fronts are 215/40/17 and rear 235/40/17

ive been advised to go see pete in barnsley... which i will do once i get some time off from work. but the terrifying journey there i dont want to think about.

Hi

Sounds like a suspension bolt or mounting is not right, or alignment is all upside-backdown.

Come down anytime that's good for you. PM or call me to discuss.

[v1xz]

roger tht sir... speak to you soon.

[synXero]

Check the alloys are tight before you set off. Also nip one off and check if the centre bore on them is enormous, if the bolt holes look good and not in any way elliptical/oval, and if they do/don't have spigots.

I had rotas with no spigots once which were much too large centre bore, and it was wavy at the rear at motorway speed too. Spigots and carefully properly tightened wheel nuts fixed it

It's by no means a certain cause and do go and see a specialist, but it's worth doing a five minute check before you set off that might save you some fear!

[v1xz]

spigot rings, wheel nuts and big holes... check

my to do list has started...

[v1xz]

If I was to remove the side veil side skirts, what would be behind it?????

[MR2 Rich]

The original sills.

[v1xz]

thanks, if these are original veilside skirts. how much do they go for?
i am fond of the rear bumper but the side skirt is just too much for me...

[Libertine]

I know this sounds stupid.. but could it not just be the downforce of the spoiler ? I can definately feel the car being pressed into the ground when im on the motorway

[KarlBristol]

I know this sounds stupid.. but could it not just be the downforce of the spoiler ? I can definately feel the car being pressed into the ground when im on the motorway

Aerodynamic downforce effects don't come into play until well above motorway speeds (and I do mean well above)... So no it won't be the rear spoiler as this doesn't do anything for your car at road legal speeds


It sounds like a geometry issue to me

[v1xz]

its defintley gotta be a bush, tie bar or ball joint that is off.

[v1xz]

As my mechanic friend is not too far away from me i thought id take it to him to get his opinion...
He said both rear wheel bearings are out and the circled bushes have play in them.





What are the circled bushes called???