Build has now started

[j.brownster79]

Hi guys
I have finally started my build so here goes the next 3 ish years!!!!
I think I have done the photo bucket correctly aswell.

So first question with the welds on the Sva how do they like to see them ground down or left??????

http://s830.photobucket.com/user/brownster79/library/Roadster

:) :) :) :)

[alga]

I've never heard about IVA examiners paying any attention to the welds, except the ones for the seat belt anchor points. The accepted wisdom on here is to flatten the welds where ali or GRP panels will sit and leave the rest as they are.

[Talonmotorsport]

As I general rule I only 'reduce' the welds where the panels will touch them. Do not grind the weld completely flush with the surface of the tube leave it about 0.5mm proud otherwise you might just have not bothered to weld it. If your going to be using stickaflex to bond your body panels on you should end up with a layer 0.5-1mm thick any way so the reduced welds should not cause a problem.

[j.brownster79]

After having a productive Sunday it's starting to look something!!!
Through out my build if anyone sees something that doesn't look right please comment all advise would be appreciated!!!

[Talonmotorsport]

These things just fall together over a few weekends just add some welding sparks and your away.

[TheArf]

Looks like a cracking start good luck with your build

Arfon

[j.brownster79]

Not done an update for a while but I'm still building and will update the photos very soon once I'm out of the garage!! So the chassis is complete now making the wishbones, so far I have not brought anything other then the metal to make the parts. Progress has been a little slow but I have rebuilt my mates vxr after he blew it up and the gearbox plus moving soon so packing boxes! Good to see all the progress on your cars and I must say I do keep looking at the forum for advice with certain bits!! Must go parts to source and buy flebay is my next best friend for cutting discs.

[j.brownster79]

Uploaded some new photos

[K4KEV]

ba gum lad that teks me back a bit:) lathes are bluddy handy to have around, at least you aint got any mushies to turn up

[j.brownster79]

ba gum lad that teks me back a bit:) lathes are bluddy handy to have around, at least you aint got any mushies to turn up



They certainly are just bloody expensive but the money it saves in the long run and just having it to hand!!:D

[Dualist]

Comin along nicely. Which reminds me, I must get my finger out.

[j.brownster79]

after contemplating for a while and looking at the options for the rear diff on the mx5 I really liked the idea of talons diff cover!! thinking about heat transfer I studied the diff and thought could I bolt it in my lathe and shave 5mm and make a plate to sandwich in between so I gave it a go seems to of worked and you still use the old ali cover so correct oil level and breather are in place

[Stot]

Nice that's pretty much what I was talking about a while ago but my diff is already mounted so didn't bother with it. Ill know what to do if my diff gives up now though!

Cheers
Stot

[Dualist]

Thats a nice version of Phils idea. Do you know if there is enough meat to shave 10mm off instead for a thicker plate.?

[j.brownster79]

Thats a nice version of Phils idea. Do you know if there is enough meat to shave 10mm off instead for a thicker plate.?

10mm should be ok if you look at my build pics there is a pic on there of the cover before i removed the arms and put it on the lathe the lip it started with was 5mm, the reason why i kept it to 5mm as phils plate is 5mm and it took six hours to make a bracket to hold in the lathe and take the 5mm off!!!:mad:

[j.brownster79]

Thats a nice version of Phils idea. Do you know if there is enough meat to shave 10mm off instead for a thicker plate.?

Got to apologise Dualist I had a look at the diff cover tonight and 5mm is the limit to shave it down by otherwise you would hit into the driveshaft seals

[j.brownster79]

Engine mounts made
Steering shaft made
Pedal box made
Half way through the roll bar
Can't wait to get this all powder coated feel like I'm getting somewhere then!!!