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[Johno]

Some cracking progress there
Are the wishbones roughly based on the Saturn design? If so you may have a problem with the steering arm extension hitting the lower wishbone. You can get round it by limiting the amount of steering lock as it only just hits on full lock.
I know Phil made some lower wishbones with a slight bend in them to get over this as well I believe for the Voodou design I think.
Any thoughts on how you are going to mount your diff yet? It's been a topic of much debate in the past on which way to mount it.

Looking forward to more photos...

[Stot]

Originally Posted by Johno

Some cracking progress there
Are the wishbones roughly based on the Saturn design? If so you may have a problem with the steering arm extension hitting the lower wishbone. You can get round it by limiting the amount of steering lock as it only just hits on full lock.

They are based on Saturn design, Phil made them for me, I'm a little concerned with how far it looks like I may have to have the drag links wound out to get to 1-2 degrees camber at the moment. Looks like there may only be 3/4"-1" of thread in the wishbone. Wont know properly till next weekend. I may shorten my rack as the book suggests which may limit the lock to lock enough that I dont need to put any stops on it. If not, Ill knock up some stops.

Originally Posted by Johno

Any thoughts on how you are going to mount your diff yet? It's been a topic of much debate in the past on which way to mount it.

Hanging it from the arms but not sure on supporting the nose at the moment.

The next goal is to get it rolling so that I can wheel it to and from my detached garage so steering uprights and maybe handbrake next.

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Stot

[Stot]

Made a start on my pedal box tonight.



I note on the MX5 setup the furthest left lower bolt hole is covered by the pedal so needs to be repositioned.

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Stot

[Davidbolam]

Both skov and myself noticed on he mx5 the accelerator pedal moves a long way. It might be an idea before its installed to see if it can be modified in some way.

[Stot]

Hmmm. Difficult to change the pivot points at this end, may be easier to change it at the throttle body.

How much would you say it is out? Is there say twice as much travel as you would expect?

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Stot

[Davidbolam]

I would say twice as much. It may be ok if you don't put any grip tape on the peddle as you can slide your foot forwards and let it slip under your foot. I've got grip tape on mine and it feels really awkward. (If that makes sense).

[Stot]

I cant really change the pivot distances at the pedal theres just not the space, so I guess there are 2 options

Turn a smaller pulley for the throttle body.
Put a pulley on the bottom of the pedal and loop the cable back to the backplate. This will create twice the cable pull for the same pedal travel. I would need to use a longer cable but they are cheap enough.



I think option 1 is easier.

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Stot

[Johno]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

Both skov and myself noticed on he mx5 the accelerator pedal moves a long way. It might be an idea before its installed to see if it can be modified in some way.

Hi,
Didn't Skov say that Nathan supplied him with the wrong pedal and this is what caused the long travel? Not quite sure now....

[Stot]

Got something delivered today. One of the only things I will be doing to the engine other than a lick of paint on the block!



Cam cover from America - $$$
Shipping to UK - $$$$
Customs costs - $$$$$$
Unique look and no Mazda Logo - Priceless

[skov]

Very nice Looks far too clean!

Is it off a 323 gtx?