Does The Toyota Mrs Have Snap Oversteer

From Wikipedia: "The 1989-1999 Toyota MR2 (SW20) is notorious for snap oversteer characteristics, after initial liftoff oversteer, when improper steering inputs were made attempting to correct this non-power-on oversteer, the rear of the MR2 would swing one way, then wildly (and quickly) the other."". The biggest reason people believe the Toyota MR2 is dangerous is based on snap oversteer. Early 2nd gen models were known to spin out easily due to their mid.

I think newcomers to the MR2 community often get the wrong impression about the handling of the 91-92 models. Discussions of "snap oversteer problems" conjure images of cars randomly spinning out in corners, or a qualified driver losing control. There is no snap oversteer problem.

Under hard cornering, the 91-92 rear wheels have a tendency to toe out. If the vehicle begins oversteering, SEVERE. MR2s and the mythology of "snap oversteer" By Jeff Fazio a.k.a.

JekylandHyde In the MR2 community, from time to time, discussions pop up about "snap oversteer." What follows is an opinion piece, based on my experiences with (or dare I say without?) the mysterious phenomenon of snap oversteer. As far as I can tell, MR2s and snap oversteer go together about as well as sleighs and Santa Claus. Cars with both their engines and driven wheels in the back are famously prone to snap oversteer.

Especially, as you can see from this video, the Toyota MR2. The affordable yet beloved mid. Snap oversteer just doesn't happen unless you make it happen.

It's a product of overcorrection not the car. Almost all the times I've spun have been straight out spins from coming in too hot. Heytheremr2 09-07-2011, 07:57 PM What everone else says Bbbuuuutttttt if you wanna be a ferg about it get a 93+ or at least upgrade the rear suspension to.

Failure to do so results in, you guessed it, snap oversteer. Toyota made changes to the MR2's suspension after hearing too many complaints from automotive journalists regarding snap oversteer. In a sense, they "dulled" the handling down a bit to make the car more predictable and easier to manage.

You can get any car to snap oversteer if you ham it up enough, some wonky suspension settings may be required. It is more common with MR setups thanks to the weight balance. You can tune out snap oversteer but it makes the car worse at cornering.

I'm contemplating purchasing an MR2 as a project car but all this talk about snap oversteer has got me hesitant. Is it really as bad as they say? And if so, is there a way to correct or lessen it? Mind you, I drive a G37 Sedan, so I'm used to great handling. Snap oversteer is the often-given name for the conclusion of fishtailing, an oversteer condition which is exacerbated by excessive counter-steering input.

The point I suspect the title is getting at, and is very true is the MR2 is not unique in its relationship with physics.