MR2 Electric Conversion: Owner's Impressive DIY Project

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  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2025

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  • @jumuworks
    @jumuworks Рік тому +7

    Epic! Love the 80s vibes with "future" technology !

  • @phoenixmistertwo8815
    @phoenixmistertwo8815 Рік тому +10

    Finally, I see a conversion that outdoes the performance of the N/A 4age stock setup. This is something I could consider, seeing that i have two AW11s floating around.

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому +3

      Hopefully as they get more popular conversion costs get cheaper.

    • @phoenixmistertwo8815
      @phoenixmistertwo8815 Рік тому

      I saw one before that didn't have half the power you got, and half the range....and that was only a few years back so, this conversion is now something I think many in the twin cam 16 world could consider as an option since parts are fast becoming rare with these older models.
      I have boxes of parts myself for the AW11 from the many I've owned. What many called junk parts in the past are actively seeking them out now. Lol

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому +1

      Smart, parts always get harder to come by as time goes by. I do love a good 4age but tech improvements over time will mean electric motors and batteries will only get more efficient.

  • @alexvella5785
    @alexvella5785 Рік тому +1

    Great effort Seb. Such a unique build. Well done.

  • @paraglideworldwide2643
    @paraglideworldwide2643 6 місяців тому

    I loved my '85 MR2 back in the day. This would be a dream to own a EV version!

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  6 місяців тому

      @@paraglideworldwide2643 Nice. This particular car was for sale a little while ago….

  • @roger_roger777
    @roger_roger777 Рік тому +3

    Ive had my aw11 for 14 years and always thought converting my mr2 to electric would be badass. Well this confirms it.

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Roger! Hoping you get another 14 years out of the little beast!

  • @nicksmith8557
    @nicksmith8557 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic work.

  • @P5YCHO1192
    @P5YCHO1192 9 місяців тому

    Saw an MR2 up for sale locally, it looks so great. Had the same idea to convert it to an EV! I might have to seriously consider this

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! You should definitely give it a go!

  • @wiegraf9009
    @wiegraf9009 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic! I want one so bad! Nothing against electric cars I just want one that can handle well.

  • @8008iess
    @8008iess Рік тому +3

    This crazy and I love it

  • @jdpls
    @jdpls Рік тому

    Seen a bunch of AW11 EV conversions but this one is the only one that doesn't shove batteries in the trunk and frunk carelessly, very nice

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому

      Was very well thought out by the owner.

  • @mrcrtking
    @mrcrtking Рік тому +3

    The mr2 is a perfect setup for electric, I want to do my blue 92 turbo into electric as it ows me nothing as I paid £275 for the thing, its a Cool car the aw11 I'd like one too 👍🏻

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому

      Yes it’s actually drives really well! Good luck with your project!

  • @shiftn2gear
    @shiftn2gear Рік тому +4

    The real EV sport coupe we needed

  • @DruggedBunny
    @DruggedBunny Рік тому +1

    Love it.

  • @neiljones5780
    @neiljones5780 Рік тому

    Well done 👏

  • @dieselkiki5081
    @dieselkiki5081 Рік тому

    👌nice build.... which inverter did you use? I bought my MR2 because I want a 4age 🤭😂

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому

      Believe it’s a HyPer-Drive X1. 4AGE is still a great motor imo.

  • @ericbritton8146
    @ericbritton8146 Рік тому

    This is very well done. I previously owned an 88' MR2 in white with the t-top, a/c and power everything when I was single. I upgraded the exterior by having the mirrors painted white, purchasing the 89' supercharged MR2 smooth door handles (having them painted white) and purchasing the 89' MR2 supercharged rear spoiler with the LEDs (having it painted white with the factory silver stripe), because I'm my opinion, they looked better than the black door handles and the single light under the rear spoiler when I was single. I really enjoyed it the time I had it. Everything changed after I married my wife and had daughters. I went from driving awesome 3 pedal 5 speed manual transmission sports cars to driving a 2 pedal 8 passenger minivan. I did not see that coming.

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому

      Thanks for the comment Eric! Yes, how life changes as we get older!

  • @JC-ve4zm
    @JC-ve4zm Рік тому

    Any kind of build log?

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому

      Check out Electric Toyota Celica and MR2 on Facebook 👍

  • @Toyota_lover-o1c
    @Toyota_lover-o1c Рік тому

    Can you still get snap oversteer

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому

      Less likely with the weight distribution now.

    • @Toyota_lover-o1c
      @Toyota_lover-o1c Рік тому

      @MattDutton how hard would you say it is to hit snap oversteer

    • @concinnus
      @concinnus Рік тому

      It was the second gen that was notorious for snap oversteer iirc. The first gen (at least with the right tire and ARB setup) is supposed to be more similar to 3rd gen, which oversteers very forgivably ime.

  • @Tractionev1
    @Tractionev1 Рік тому +1

    🤘⚡

  • @sakarimacrae2637
    @sakarimacrae2637 Рік тому

    So the gears don't work?

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому

      Has the oem mr2 5 speed, although doesn’t run a clutch.

    • @sakarimacrae2637
      @sakarimacrae2637 Рік тому

      @Matt Dutton so the gear box Is for show

    • @MattDutton
      @MattDutton  Рік тому +2

      @@sakarimacrae2637 Its fully functional, not for show