I was recently browsing through the BORDER RACING website looking for a bumper, and I came across a veritable treasure trove of SW20 MR2 upgrades The best part about it is that Border are still making and selling SW20 upgrades, so you if you can't find what you want second hand then it is possible to order it through Nengun, MadPSI or direct from Border Japan.

Border make a whole load of stuff for many different Japanese marques, that combined with the site being written in Japanese makes it a little tricky to navigate so I thought I would put together this reference thread to:

A - make it easier to find stuff
B - inspire some creative ideas amongst our own community
c - have a bit of craic talking about the cool JDM stuff

The english translation has been done courtesy of Google Translate, so you get a rough idea of what they are talking about, however some of the translation has been skewed due to the difficulty at hand of some probably very specific 'JDM racing words'

So without further a due, I give you the BORDER RACING Toyota MR2 SW20 reference thread, let the drooling begin....


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POWER TRAIN
Radiator - wow impressive! looks cool, Spidey told me once that they are especially functional

with the Border Vented Carbon Fibre Bonnet also.

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20turbo_na.html


Oil cooler
Nice bit of kit, don't whack a curb when you're parking though :lol:

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20_5.html


Air cleaner box
Hmm, I prefer my Blitz filter, but each to their own

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20box.html


Turbo replacement Gt2835
These max out at about 400hp, not bad for a basic 'replacement' eh?

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20.html


High Performance GT3037 Kit
When that basic replacement is not quite enough, then drop in the 3037 and shoot for 500!

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http://mr2.ie/mr2/bordersw20/sw20-gt_turbo.pdf
http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20gt30372835_pros.html


Power FC
Seems that even though Border don't make it, they will sell it to be a 'one stop shop'

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Can be found at: http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20_fc.html


2.2l kit
Tasty, tasty, stroke your 3S to 2,200cc for extra torque/bhp

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/3sgte_ohegoh.html


Engine fan

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_sw20_3.html


Border intercooler Kit
Love the look of this kit, interesting placement, would love to see some test data

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20_3.html


Intercooler pipes
Tricky Aluminium pipes, looks nice!

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20_4.html



SUSPENSION

Tie Rods

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_sw20_2.html


Arms

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_sw20_assy.html


Rear camber adjustment plate

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_sw20_1.html


Front camber adjustment plate

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_sw20.html


Type S coil overs

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/types.html


Type R coil overs

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/typer.html


Rear brake upgrade

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/post_14.html


Front brake upgrade

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/post_13.html


Suspension bushings

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20_1.html




INTERIOR

Recaro racing seats

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/recaro.html


Harness adaptor

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20_2.html


Roll cage

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/sw20_6.html



BODY WORK
Pressure cowl

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_7.html


Side garnish

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_4.html


Vented bonnet

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_3.html


Aero Fender

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_2.html


Aero Mirror

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_1.html


Rear Spats

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_lr_1.html


Skirts

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_lr.html


Bumper

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2.html


5 Piece Aero Kit

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http://mr2.ie/mr2/bordersw20/aero_3-5set_SW20.pdf
http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_5.html


3 Piece Aero Kit

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http://mr2.ie/mr2/bordersw20/aero_3-5set_SW20.pdf
http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/post_7.htm


Number plate bracket

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/post_15.html


Bumper single flap

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/gt_single_flap.html


Front bumper dual flap

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/mr2_6.html


GT Wing Type II

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/gtwing_typeii.html


GT Wing Type IV

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/gtwing_typeii_1.html


GT Wing Type V

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http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/gtwing_typev.html


GT Wing Type VI http://www.border-racing.com/2007/09/gtwing_typevi.html

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Here's a video of some Border stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_KE8atINb0

These online shops are agents for Border:
http://www.nengun.com
http://www.madpsi.net

Here's some misc pics of Border hybrid kits in action, I think they're stuff looks pretty good even mixed in with other makes (Tom's etc):

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1 karma click for u!i have to hand it to ya u root out all the best stuff.so can all this stuff still be bought?im sure i have the same aluminium intercooler pipes here at home.i was told they were cusco when i bought them but they look identical.some savage stuff there..

The intercooler looks badboy. Try and find out the stats, don't thinknill be that effective, would it not get really hot being intop of the engine?

I tried to order the 2.2 stroker kit made by HKS from a retailer in Japan. I was told that it had been discontinued, so I went for the 2.2 JUN stroker kit instead.

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The intercooler looks badboy. Try and find out the stats, don't thinknill be that effective, would it not get really hot being intop of the engine?

I think it would heatsoak pretty bad at idle, but who knows? maybe there is a high pressure area above the engine lid and it just sucks the air straight up. Not too sure, it does look pretty impressive though. I've also seen some hardcore charge coolers plumbed in to that location so maybe there is something to it...

mr.2 wrote:
1 karma click for u!

thanks!

mr.2 wrote:
so can all this stuff still be bought?

They have things there that were made by Apexi and HKS, that may or may not be available but I think the Border home brew stuff is. I emailed a guy I know in Japan who is mad in to SW20 and he said he thinks it's all still available. He's also exhibiting at Tokyo Auto Salon so I guess he would know