Noob with a new mx5 Saturn build.

[norton]

I should have said I've used the mx5 plans which includes a bar between the lower arms inner pivots. They're a lot more substantial on the inboard side. Having thought about it I can chop out a big window from the side panel to allow for them. I don't have much choice I think. Regards to mounting I was planning to make some brackets to go between the rail and panel. Annoyingly, in hindsight I should've made the ally panelling user the engine a lot wide to bridge that gap.

[SteveH]

That's exactly how I want the back of mine to look
Was it easy enough to bend around the rear frame?

Originally Posted by norton

I've been busy today.

[norton]

It was far easier than I thought it would be. If you watch this video about caterhams somewhere in it shows a guy folding the corners. https://youtu.be/Y3EbtLoROhU
Definitely start from the middle though and work outwards and pre bend the basic corners over a tube (or welding gas bottle) first.

[SteveH]

What size sheet of aluminium did you use for the rear?

Originally Posted by norton

It was far easier than I thought it would be. If you watch this video about caterhams somewhere in it shows a guy folding the corners. https://youtu.be/Y3EbtLoROhU
Definitely start from the middle though and work outwards and pre bend the basic corners over a tube (or welding gas bottle) first.

[norton]

It started life as 2500x700mm (1.2 thick) and finished a lot smaller.

For the record I used this saw WORX WX423 85mm 400W Compact Circular Saw Worxsaw https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01AI44P..._v7Xryb0RQJ7RG with this blade https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112033399307 for chopping up all my sheet ally. Sails through it like it's not there.

[norton]

The offside side panel is nearly done. I decided to just chop a big piece our to clear my suspension arms.





I need to find a tidy way of capping the inner edges of the cockpit along these rails. The curved one might be an issue. I've been looking for trim and mouldings that can flex/stretch without buckling as it travels along this radious.

[garyt]

Nice work there as regards the top edge I used some aluminium angle with pipe lagging cut inhalf then wrapped in matching / contrasting leather cloth gives a nice finish and a bit comfier for your right elbow lol once wrapped simply attached with tiger seal can add a pic if required or I think it's in my build thread

[norton]

Thanks Gary, I like the sound of that, I'll give that a go thank you!

[norton]

Can anyone tell me how far back they've mounted their silencer? I want to get going with building my cars exhaust but don't have a wheel arch yet to guide my silencer placement.

[voucht]

Hi,

The wheel arch follows the curve of SS1/CP11, so you can have a good idea where their front tip ends up on BR5 or BR6.

Otherwise here is a drawing of the Equinox rear arch with measurements I made. If you print it or redraw it at scale 1:1 on a cardboard and cut it, you'll have a mock up of where the wheel arch will be on your chassis. Be careful to respect front and rear side, they are not the same.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-i...ew?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-i...ew?usp=sharing

Hope this will help