Chris's new build of an MX5 based car

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All the suspension bits arrived today...



Not as pretty as the protechs but I'm happy with them for the money.

Plenty of adjustment there and if the suspension is set with the wishbones level there's about an inch of body thread still available but if you lowered it that much there wouldn't be much shock movement available before the bump stop so you'd be firming up the damping to the max. Which as far as I can tell would give you very little suspension. Plus my arse and engine sump would be about 2 inches from the tarmac.

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The back shocks and springs went on so easy and I can adjust the damping from the drivers seat! Made me laugh!



Bit high atm.



Looking a little more car like.

[Johno]

I bet you had a big grin on yer face when you put them bad boys on...

Cars really taking shape now Chris, so what's next?
I guess by the look of it you plan to mount your harness to the top of the seat rail is that what the extra box is for? I believe there is a certain measurement from the base of the seat to the mounting point for the top harness fixings. Also if you go that route are you planning to ommit the rear diagonal braces to the roll bar as they are no longer required.
Well by the looks of it you have a couple of extra hands to help out...LOL
or are they quality control?.....

Well Chris keep coming up with new Ideas and don't waste anything ...

Johno

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Originally Posted by Johno

I bet you had a big grin on yer face when you put them bad boys on...

Yes I did, whilst jumping up and down on the chassis like a crazy baffoon or is that babboon .

Originally Posted by Johno

Cars really taking shape now Chris, so what's next?

Well your guess is as good as mine, I tend to just wonder out to the garage and randomly start working on something. Seems to work well, certainly keeps things interesting.

Originally Posted by Johno

I guess by the look of it you plan to mount your harness to the top of the seat rail is that what the extra box is for? I believe there is a certain measurement from the base of the seat to the mounting point for the top harness fixings.

Got it covered, lowered floor and modified mx5 seats have allowed the lower mounting points. (see a few thread pages ago.)

Originally Posted by Johno

Also if you go that route are you planning to ommit the rear diagonal braces to the roll bar as they are no longer required.

Well I'm going to put in an 'X' brace just to be sure I think. I don't mind going bald but I'd like to keep the skin.

Originally Posted by Johno

Well by the looks of it you have a couple of extra hands to help out...LOL or are they quality control?.....

Mmmm I'm pretty sure this car would be finished if it weren't for the 'quality control department'. Eldest son spent the first year looking at me like I was mad and saying things like "Is this car actually going to work?"!! He was won over when the seat, steering and harness went in, finally.

Originally Posted by Johno

Well Chris keep coming up with new Ideas and don't waste anything ...

Johno you're going to love this next post!!

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Ever wondered what to do with knackered caliper pistons and an office chair?



LOL!!!





I think I'm enjoying myself too much with this reuse, reduce, recycle thing.

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Horns and indicators mounted...










Oh the indicators are from my dad's old mobility scooter! I just can't help myself. lol

[Johno]

Chris your'e a bad bad man...lol
Hope the scooter was SORNed..lol
Which vehicle are you using as the donor vehicle...
Seriously good work there buddy looking forward to your next recycling project... I bet you got "The Good Life on DVD"...

Epic build (my son taught me that) Chris

Keep up the good work,

Johno