Noob with a new mx5 Saturn build.

[norton]

Hi Mick and thank you, yes I got carried away. It's gone now though.

So, first question, will 13" wheels fit the mx5 running gear?

I intend to use the 1.6 brakes but if anything bigger will fit I'm all ears.

[Stot]

Originally Posted by norton

Hi Mick and thank you, yes I got carried away. It's gone now though.

So, first question, will 13" wheels fit the mx5 running gear?

I intend to use the 1.6 brakes but if anything bigger will fit I'm all ears.

Hi,

It depends on the wheels. Mine has 13" steelies on it, 1.6 running gear and brakes.



Not sure 13" alloys would fit as they tend to have a thicker rim material. Heres the clearances on my steelies.





Cheers
Stot

[norton]

Thanks Stot,

Hmm that's promising then. I thought the rear lower arm would get in the way so I'm glad to see it might not.

[norton]

I made a start on the steering column however it's become very clear I need to do this with the seat in place.







Is it looking about right so far?

I'll get the rack fitted tomorrow to help the process.

[twinturbo]

Speedy progress, well done!

Have you got a plan for the body work?

TT

[garyt]

Welcome, that's good progress so far like everyone said don't be afraid to ask if you have any questions
Gary

[SeriesLandy]

Looking great so far, you've really cracked on with the build.
Take a look at the faq in my sig, if you haven't already as there are some really useful tips and answered questions in there

[Ianr]

Originally Posted by norton

I made a start on the steering column however it's become very clear I need to do this with the seat in place.


Is it looking about right so far?

I'll get the rack fitted tomorrow to help the process.

I've just gone through this process and found it important to have the pedals and rack in to get everything to fit (and the seats). That said I have retained all the pedals, brake & clutch cylinders and the servo all top hung as in the MX5, this may not be the same if you are mounting the book pedal arrangement mounted on the floor level
Ian

[norton]

Thanks for the feedback guys and the links, much appreciated.

I'm pushing to do as much as poss atm as we're due our first in September. I'm sure everything will grind to a halt then.

A couple of hours spent today.





I found this quite stressful due to wanting to achieve perfect dimensions. As it turned out it was bang on in all but one which was out by a mm. Using enough amps generated a ridiculous amount of heat however it's penetrated well.

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by norton

Hi Mick and thank you, yes I got carried away. It's gone now though.

So, first question, will 13" wheels fit the mx5 running gear?

I intend to use the 1.6 brakes but if anything bigger will fit I'm all ears.

Yes they will I run pro 1.2 alloys with 1.8 brakes, the offset I can't remember off hand. Quick build so far!