Chris's new build of an MX5 based car

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Oh also I forgot to mention I used this website to work out spring rates. Very useful! I worked out sprung and unsprung weight using our weight watchers glass bathroom scales! And they didn't break! Not the most accurate way to work out unsprung weight but it must be close.

http://www.hypercoils.com/spring-rat.../#.UymYXNwwgfp



I also rechecked the brake lines on full lock for clearance etc.





These mazda 323 brake lines with the brackets I've bodged together have worked out really well with the 1.8 brake carriers and the 13" wheels.

I took the car down the neighbours driveway again this morning to check out the suspension difference. It was a limited test but it's not the most level of roads and there is one big bump in the road which I went over with the drivers side wheels fairly fast and I didn't really feel anything through my seat or steering wheel which was surprising. As I say only a limited test but promising. I also tested for steering self centring and it was completely AWOL guess I've lost the negative camber at the new ride height, I'll dial that back in at the weekend.

Quick shot of the car in front of the neighbours greenhouses.



I went as fast as I could in the limited space and stamped on the brakes, slightly locking up the pass side front wheel, but no horrible sensation through the steering wheel or pulling.

I think I can now move on to the 100mm ball test and get the front finished off mechanically.

Is the 100mm ball test only with the wheels in the straight ahead position or do they do the test with full lock on as well? Anyone know?