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Old 15th September 2011, 12:27 PM
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Oi - My last car was an MX5!
I'd challenge you to a fight, but my wrists are feeling a bit limp today, and I've got to cut someone's hair later
Ahaha I did think John won't like that. I'm sure you only ever drove it with the roof up!
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Old 15th September 2011, 12:50 PM
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Ahaha I did think John won't like that. I'm sure you only ever drove it with the roof up!
No, no, no - I only ever drove it with the roof DOWN.
I hated driving it with the roof up, it was really claustrophobic, and felt like I was in a small tent!
I'd get some funny looks when it was raining mind
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Old 16th September 2011, 10:35 PM
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huge thanks to andy from Saturn for reaming the my uprights out to the correct taper today. Thanks again!!
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Saturn MX5 Based Chassis, Limited Slip Diff & 2.4 Quick Rack.

Build cost.... seems to be spending more on tools than car bits at the moment! (they will be handy in the future though).
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Old 29th September 2011, 08:12 PM
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Finally got the latest revision of the build guide for the Mx-5 up on the website for download. Sent it off to be put on but the lad who deals with Saturns website was on hols and i forgot to chase it up.......

It now contains additional guidance for mounting lower rubber mount on diff and gearbox. The threads on the diff and gearbox are the same as the engine mounts so decided to reuse these. It also includes guidance for the Handbrake mounting and cabling, works similar to the sierra just with different brackets.

http://www.saturnsportscars.co.uk/mx5.php

It also includes a rudimentary cutting list for the chassis and cutting checklist if it helps.

Will be putting up the pedal box next to re-use the mx-5 master cylinder for the brakes and hydraulic clutch.

Just to try and let everyone know, it's time to have a couple of days away (make the most of this lovely sun) so the unit will be locked up tomorrow and Saturday - back to normal on Monday.

Enjoy the Sun.......AndyH
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Old 29th September 2011, 08:21 PM
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Thats great news andy

Enjoy your well earned days off
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Old 30th September 2011, 07:23 PM
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Enjoy your well earned time off Andy, I know you,ve been very busy lately , all be worth it tho

I like the latest photos you,ve put up on your flicker page , a major milestone indeed .

Might pop over on monday, put the kettle on

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Old 30th September 2011, 07:47 PM
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I like the latest photos you,ve put up on your flicker page , a major milestone indeed .
I'm liking the videos too
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Old 1st October 2011, 11:33 AM
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I'm liking the videos too
Oh wow, I didn,t realise they were video,s too

Great to see it moving under its own power

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Old 18th November 2011, 04:49 PM
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Default Mx-5 build guide version 3

Version 3 of the Mx-5 build guide is now up on the website ready for download. It includes pedal box, air box, exhaust, brake lines. Didn't get time to put the steering column arrangement in but it's quite straight forward.

http://www.saturnsportscars.co.uk/mx5.php

Have a good weekend.......AndyH

Just realised putting the front wheels on that the brake pipes i have named in the guide will not work (foul the rim of the wheel) they need matching banjo couplings on the caliper end - i'll find out which and update it
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Old 18th November 2011, 07:55 PM
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Hi Andy,
Nice job on new build guide, I was glad to see my pedal box was similar to yours . Not had time to sort brake and clutch yet but was working along similar lines as you.
Glad to know you are back on track with MX5 build will help heaps.

Thanks Johno
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