new haynes MX5 scratch build

[chris_smith]

more progress this weekend few hours done today and yesterday but it looks like a chassis now !

[vmax1974]

Looking good but check the position of the uprights that make the start of the trans tunnel

[garyt]

yes as vmax said the 2 central uprights are wrong at the bulkhead location, where you have them does not leave enough room for the pedal box
but good progress though

[chris_smith]

thanks vmax and gary, ill check in the morning, is the book incorrect for the location? pretty sure i followed it correctly?

[garyt]

hi, I lent my book to a friend so cant check the book but I know a few folks have done the same, thinking it lines up with the engine bay ones, if you want I can pop out and measure mine for you

[chris_smith]

Thanks garyt a measurement would be a great help but don't put yourself out, just the next time your near the car, I'll not be back working on it till next weekend
Much appreciated
Chris

[garyt]

hi Chris just popped out and measured mine
measuring from the outside edge of the outer upright to the trans tunnel edge of the inner one is
driver side 305mm
passenger side 245mm
hope that helps and makes sense
Gary

[vmax1974]

And right there is the benifit of a build thread and lots of photos

[garyt]

haha don't worry I don't need any excuse to go and fiddle with her and its no problem at all indeed if there is anything you need me to check just shout
I have added a picture that shows mine
point 1 your pass side may be correct and if you did that first and then mirrored it , that could be where the confusion came from
point 2 do NOT put the steering colum bracket on the bulkhead as per the photo that is for a sierra one and if using an mx5 one just follow the Saturn plans for that bit
hth Gary

[chris_smith]

thats great Garyt thanks very much, at least now I know what im doing first thing saturday lol

Vmax - you're right its great for the feedback and pointers