Chris's new build of an MX5 based car

[CTWV50]

You need to remove the bracket and bend it a little more in a vice, then shorten the bracket and redrill the mounting hole to bolt it to the calipers. Hope that makes sense. Oh and when you go for your IVA wind the spring collors up on the dampers to make sure they don't touch on the day, skovs, and stots thread have more details.

[norton]

Ah fantastic, thank you!

[CTWV50]

Not done much of late, had the car out a few times but have been distracted by the purchase of my holiday hire bike (cheap, comfy and fast) and the weather. Doing more miles on that than in the car, training for my first Audax event (long distance cycling).

I have been collecting parts for the 1.8 engine fitment. I currently have the new alloy 3 core rad and alloy header tank, need some waterless coolant, some plumbing bits, and a few other bits n bobs but probably going to be a winter project.

[norton]

I think pictures of engine and radiator porn are required...

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by norton

I think pictures of engine and radiator porn are required...

LOL, Voyeur like tendencies will be satisfied in due course.

[norton]

Hi Chris, did you have any issues with your back wheels touching the upper arm at all?

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by norton

Hi Chris, did you have any issues with your back wheels touching the upper arm at all?

Mmm no, unless I just didn't notice have you any pictures? My wheels are 13" but ET38 iirc. edit: make that ET15 doh! They are 20mm further out than stock mx5 wheels offset.