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Bonzo 19th November 2011 05:22 PM

Good work Andy
 
Pleased to read that you have found some time to add to the MX5 build guide Andy :cool:

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

spud69 21st November 2011 11:33 AM

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 21st November 2011 12:22 PM

Great work Andy
 
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 :o:o

spud69 21st November 2011 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo (Post 68104)
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 :o:o

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 21st November 2011 06:22 PM

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

spud69 21st November 2011 06:42 PM

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

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

Bonzo 21st November 2011 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by spud69 (Post 68121)

driving the Citroen doing the towing.


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

Sorry Andy, couldn't resist :o

Johno 21st November 2011 08:25 PM

Dodgy geezer in glasses.....
 
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. :D
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.::cool:
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...:eek:

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

Davidbolam 22nd November 2011 08:45 AM

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 22nd November 2011 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidbolam (Post 68151)
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


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