Stu's build thread... (mx5 based build)

[stuart.collins]

Originally Posted by skov

Mk2 Polo rads....
I believe most people get a professional to shorten the propshaft. The welding needs
I can't think of any names at the moment, but there's a handful of propshaft manufacturers that will shorten it for around £100, or make you a brand spanking new one for around double that.

thats what i thought about a polo rad... about 28 pounds on the bay of e...

i have to do a bit of research on the props....

[stew]

Originally Posted by skov

Mk2 Polo rads are probably the most popular choice, and new patern ones cost next to nothing. I tried a micra one (because I wanted a Jap rad to go with my jap engine...), and it was too tall to fit in the nose cone

I believe most people get a professional to shorten the propshaft. The welding needs to be perfect, and it really needs rebalancing too. That's one thing you really don't want to break!
I can't think of any names at the moment, but there's a handful of propshaft manufacturers that will shorten it for around £100, or make you a brand spanking new one for around double that.

I was thinking Renault Clio radiator, but now you said polo it got me thinking!

As for the propshaft, surely if the weld is totally uniform, and profile is pretty flat, it should be fine. (given that its tacked on straight!!!! lol). Whats everyone else's thoughts? (sorry for the thread hijack!)

[twinturbo]

D&F
North West Props..

And others..

can get a new prop for a sierra based setup for arround £120

TT

[Not Anumber]

Its not worth skimping on propshafts. I had one go on a Cobra replica fortunately i was in traffic at about 20 mph and the thing decided to go downwards when it broke loose just gouging a dent in the tarmac rather than in me or the passenger. As it happens this wasnt due to to welding - the cv joint went due to Pilgrim's strange design which ran the propshaft at an absurd angle to cater for the heavilly off centre Granada rear diff putting the prop under constant strain.

[mark]

Dunning and fairbank did my type 9 one for £145

It was the uprated one for 200 odd brake, ordered on a monday turned up on the wednesday

The standard power one will be a bit cheaper

[tkpm]

I had a quote from Dunning & Fairbanks yesterday,

Sierra diff to a type 9 box
£115+ VAT+Delivery as applicable
Delivery 5-7 days at the moment.

Terry

[stuart.collins]

Originally Posted by tkpm

I had a quote from Dunning & Fairbanks yesterday,

Sierra diff to a type 9 box
£115+ VAT+Delivery as applicable
Delivery 5-7 days at the moment.

Terry

terry, thanks i'll add them to my list to phone on monday..... i just need a price or two ao i can get the ball moving...

stuart

[stuart.collins]

Well, Ive ordered a chassis..... From one of the vendors on here, A vodou vr5 chassis and wishbones etc.... Phil, sounds like a top bloke... Even though my long list of questions was errr long!

I should hopefully have it in a couple of weeks.... I can't wait... Its like christmas all over again!

stuart.

[Johno]

Hi Stuart,
Welcome to the MX5 build club...
Seems to be the younger people using the MX5's...hmmm is there a pattern forming I wonder.
Post plenty of pics and keep us updated on your progress.

Good luck on your build...Johno

http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/...1/MX5%20Build/

[stuart.collins]

Originally Posted by Johno

Hi Stuart,
Welcome to the MX5 build club...
Seems to be the younger people using the MX5's...hmmm is there a pattern forming I wonder.
Post plenty of pics and keep us updated on your progress.

Good luck on your build...Johno

http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/...1/MX5%20Build/

Will do, Hopefully this will start to be a build thread soon...