Mx-5 Donor - SSC

[Bonzo]

Pleased to read that you have found some time to add to the MX5 build guide Andy

I am sure it will help a lot of builders using the MX5 as a donor

[spud69]

Cheers Ronnie, just received word that K4Kev has the fuel tank ready so should have it's first test drive under its own power come the weekend - time to get the cones out again.......

Had to have some more fun again yesterday though, took out the rolling chassis for the Mx5 build for a tour round the estate and, considering it was being towed, was most pleased with the way the car felt - plenty of front end grip, steering felt good and well balanced, good in sharp changes of direction. Got upto 50mph and everything felt smooth. Ride height a bit high, need to get the correct damper and spring lengths. Had to put a video up on youtube again......

http://youtu.be/wN0iU-vn5CQ

AndyH

[Bonzo]

Just had a view of that video Andy, cracking stuff mate

I am no expert but it looks as if you have nailed that front steering geometry, those front wheels look as if they are well planted

Very much looking forward to seeing the Saturn MX5 Roadster driving under its own power.

All of that hard graft is coming together very nicely.

Not too late for me to have a change of build plan yet, I am very much liking what I see

[spud69]

Originally Posted by Bonzo

Just had a view of that video Andy, cracking stuff mate

I am no expert but it looks as if you have nailed that front steering geometry, those front wheels look as if they are well planted

Very much looking forward to seeing the Saturn MX5 Roadster driving under its own power.

All of that hard graft is coming together very nicely.

Not too late for me to have a change of build plan yet, I am very much liking what I see

Thanks Ronnie, that's always nice to hear. I know the fact that it is being towed will help the front to change direction, we were even coming off the throttle in the car and letting the tow roper slacken and it felt the same, but for its first proper go in anger it felt right. It was even self centering enough for IVA man.

I'm pleased......AndyH

[shh120m]

thats a good looking guy driving it
Cones arived in the post this morning andy

[spud69]

Let's go for it this weekend for its first proper blast then.......

Which guy, must mean the one driving the Citroen doing the towing.

[Bonzo]

Originally Posted by spud69

driving the Citroen doing the towing.

Ahhhhh, that will explain the smoke & there was me thinking it was a foggy day

Sorry Andy, couldn't resist

[Johno]

Looks like fun there Andy,
So who was driving then?.....reminds me of that film something errrrrr ........Miss Daisy...ONLY 50mph come on man whats up with yer.
I can only say "Dam glad to be building one of those" Come on Bonzo cross over and step into the light its not too late.:
Well its looking good and guess we lost the race in the end to a better man....Well done....
Sorry but you do know I am going to keep pestering you for info don't you till the end...LOL...

Keep up the good work and thanks for all your help......Johno, Tony, Simon, Luke, Martin.

[Davidbolam]

that looks like fun!!

Spud, is there any chance you can pop a photo or 2 of the sterring column onto flickr

thanks - good luck for getting it moving under its own power at the weekend

David

[spud69]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

that looks like fun!!

Spud, is there any chance you can pop a photo or 2 of the sterring column onto flickr

thanks - good luck for getting it moving under its own power at the weekend

David

Hi David,

I've added 5 pics David:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/saturns...57625932340212

AndyH