MK2 MX5 Running Gear mounting advice

[AntonZdz]

Thanks for that Andy, I am following his with interest!

Still no joy on getting this blasted search to work!!!!

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by AntonZdz

Thanks for that Andy, I am following his with interest!

Still no joy on getting this blasted search to work!!!!

Maybe send Airhead a PM (private message), I,m sure he,d help you out with info.
The search facility takes a little getting used to, or mainly look thru the chassis section for all the threads regarding chassis work.

Also may I suggest you put your approx location into your profile, might be a builder close by that you could have a look at their chassis to get idea,s from.

cheers
andy

[AntonZdz]

Thanks Andy, have posted on his LB thread, will see what his thoughts are

[Airhead]

Hi Anton - I have replied on LB, depending on which chassis you plan to use you might find this forum better suited as everyone is building to the Haynes plan which is wider, taller and longer than the book one.

Matt

[AntonZdz]

Matt

Replied on both so your choice as to which you visit more often

[Airhead]

More often on here TBH as the guys know the roadster

With regards to the engine and transmission mounting some things to bear in mind:

The MX5 has an alloy girder running down it's length onto which the rear gearbox mount and the front diff mount are bolted. This holds the whole thing in check. After reading a lot on the american sites (the MX5 or Miata is the main Lotus 7 replica donor over there) the nosecone on the diff tends to lift with impressive force under acceleration so bolt it to a mounting bracket without any rubber bushing. This will stop this torsional twist. The same concept applies for the rear mount on the gearbox. For the engine mounts I found that Landrover Defender 300TDi gearbox mounts (two of the same hand) are spot on dimensionally and adequately strong to do the job. Details on mounting are due to be posted on my build thread soon.

M

[AntonZdz]

Perfect!

Thanks a lot for that. In terms of dimensions and difference for the chassis I have bought that Keith Tanner book to see how much useful info it has. If you don't have it and want to know anything it says just let me know!