Chris's new build of an MX5 based car

[jason 82]

Just noticed the diaganol running under the master cylinder, nice touch.

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by jason 82

How is the mx5 pedal box working out for you ? It looks a little tight. Nice job , you will have the bodykit all on and buttoned up by lunch tomorrow then ?

I actually hadn't put any thought into how the pedals felt, it just feels like your using a standard cars pedals. It is tight though getting it fitted but the biggest issue was getting the steering column between the clutch and brake pedal. Basically there is a lot of titting about getting it sorted and I couldn't recommend to anyone to actually do it, as it's probably easier to make the book pedal box but, the end result works just fine and the brake bleed was dead easy. You also have to have the engine in and position it right or it could catch the master cylinder. As for pedal spacing, I've only driven it in my steel toe capped size elevens and haven't hit another pedal as yet by accident.

Body on and all be finished by by 11:30am tomorrow me thinks!

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by jason 82

Just noticed the diaganol running under the master cylinder, nice touch.

Yeah someone on the forum cnc'ed the chassis number in to it for me, I forget his forum name now, he doesn't come on here much anymore I don't think.

[TalonMotorFabrication]

You might be thinking of AdrianH for CNC chassis plates?

[CTWV50]

Oh yes that's the man, good bloke!

[CTWV50]

Finished my cycle wing mounts.

[CTWV50]

Got the car up on the ramps for the oil changes. Took some pictures while i was under there.

[skov]

Looking good Chris

If you want I'll be happy to borrow those wheels and tyres for the summer and bed them in for you

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by skov

Looking good Chris

If you want I'll be happy to borrow those wheels and tyres for the summer and bed them in for you

😁 your going to need something sticky when that turbo is finally attached!

[CTWV50]

I was under the car again this evening, tightening bolts, clearancing the handbrake cable amongst some other small jobs. While I was under there I took some more pictures of the speedo cable adapter which I got from a forum member in Australia, wish I new what it was off, works really well with my lowered floor and fluid pipe routing.