Getting Your MR2 Right - A Look at AW11 Coilovers

If you're looking to sharpen up your first-gen MR2, a set of aw11 coilovers is probably the single biggest upgrade you can make to change how the car actually feels on the road. Let's be real for a second—the AW11 is a legend, but most of these cars are pushing forty years old now. Unless the previous owner was a perfectionist, your current suspension is likely tired, bouncy, or just plain worn out. Swapping to coilovers isn't just about slamming the car to the ground; it's about modernizing a classic mid-engine chassis so it handles the way Toyota intended—only better. ...

February 8, 2026 · 6 min · Shapiro Journalist