MX5 Donor

[Big Vern]

Originally Posted by trainer

the vlsd on the mx5 has different stub shafts than the open
lots of info here
http://www.miata.net/garage/diffguide/index.html

the vlsd was available on all cars as an option in japan most were fitted with it iv had 3 all had vlsd my current has torsen type 2 of a 97s

I refer you to my earlier post. It is in no way gaurenteed that a JDM car has an LSD as MMC official figures (via mazda uk) show around 50% of JDM cars from 1998 - 2006 as having an LSD.
Try getting an LSD from the main second hand suppliers Autolink of MX5 heaven!
I have found out the hard way it is crucial to ensure the diff you buy is an LSD by inspecting it to confirm this

BV

[Not Anumber]

How much different does a limited slip dif make on the road ? I just pressed ahead and bought a donor, more concerened about general condition of components and price.

[vmax1974]

I would just use whatever you got for now you could soon change it after its on the road

Just my opinion

[Big Vern]

Originally Posted by Not Anumber

How much different does a limited slip dif make on the road ? I just pressed ahead and bought a donor, more concerened about general condition of components and price.

Difficult to answer as driving a car with an LSD is a matter of preference.

I had a quaiffe ATB in the back of my old Dutton and it made a big difference but that car had somewhat unsofisticated suspension, by contract the VLSD in my MX5 doesn't really do a lot and I doubt i'd notice if it was an open diff.

Identify what you have and go with it 'cos you've got it for the build then decide once you've driven the car.

BV

[MoysieWRX]

Ok so started stripping parts of my MX5 donor to sell.
Looking to get the engine and running gear off soon.

Looking for advice on what you guys found the best way to go in stripping the engine etc from the MX5.
1. Use Engine crane and unbolt all running gear individualy
2. Unbolt subframes etc and lift chassis off

Was going to be purchasing an engine crane at sometime, just wondering if i need it now or can hold off a bit longer.

[TQ_uk]

Not personally done it but think I'd go for this method:

http://www.mevltd.co.uk/mev/mevexocetbuildguide.pdf

That way you can still roll things around and have better access for further disassembly

[chrisponter]

If you're going to be selling all the parts you probably don't want to be lifting the body off until its been stripped and sold, otherwise you'll have stuff everywhere! (trust me I know)

I stripped it first, then took the engine out of the top and took the subframes off the bottom. The body is just on some axlestands now waiting to be collected by a scrap dealer. You won't need the engine hoist until it's been stripped out.

[MoysieWRX]

Originally Posted by chrisponter

If you're going to be selling all the parts you probably don't want to be lifting the body off until its been stripped and sold, otherwise you'll have stuff everywhere! (trust me I know)

I stripped it first, then took the engine out of the top and took the subframes off the bottom. The body is just on some axlestands now waiting to be collected by a scrap dealer. You won't need the engine hoist until it's been stripped out.

Already took a deposit for the bare chassis. Sold alot of the body parts already, just stripping off the remaining parts just now and will have to store. Trying to get the shell fully stripped to allow the guy to pick it up (although he not in a rush to get it) we provisionaly agreed collection the start of march,
so gives me some time to sell some parts and to strip the rest. Working late long shifts just now, only got around an hour maybe two at a push each night after work.

[MoysieWRX]

Originally Posted by TQ_uk

Not personally done it but think I'd go for this method:

http://www.mevltd.co.uk/mev/mevexocetbuildguide.pdf

That way you can still roll things around and have better access for further disassembly

This was the idea that i have been thinking about doing.

was just looking for the advice of those who have already been through this process, whether they think its better to go the other way.

[MoysieWRX]

Thats me now fully stripped the Chassis which is now floating on axle stands above the running gear etc in my garage (as shown in the link above).

Took a while to strip as only had an hour or so each night after work, but finanly there. The guy that bought the chassis is proposing collection on Sunday
Once the body is away i'll be able to wheel the running gear out to the side of the garage and i'll cover it up until required.