Noob with a new mx5 Saturn build.

[SeriesLandy]

I personally think you are making the right decision. You will always look at it and think that it got me through the toughest times.
Good luck with the rest of the build. The Iva at Southampton wasn't as bad as you think and the guys were really good

[Bonzo]

Originally Posted by norton

I think it needs to stay. It's tearing me up thinking about someone taking it away and seeing an empty space after. It's helped me through some horribly painful times and it's clear to me now I'm very attached to it. It's a keeper, it's going nowhere.

I hope you do decide keep your build.
Sounds like you will be gutted to see it go, as Steve said, you'll probably end up with many regrets.

My builds have not seen the light of day for over 3 years due to health issues.
Yes, makes me sad that they are abandoned but I know I would regret parting with them.

[norton]

I will regret it for sure. I've sold two valve amplifiers I built and regret those, time to learn from multiple mistakes. I will wrap it up and tuck it away though soon. It'd be nice to complete the available work though with the parts I have. I have a week of in a month. I'd like to get some rear arches fitted, complete the tonneau cover and fit all the lights. I'd feel good about that.

[norton]

I have some rear arches on the way next week courtesy of vmax. I need to order some riv nuts or collapsible type nuts along with piping. I'd like it here ready for their arrival. Can anyone link me to what you get used so I can get ordering please?

[SteveH1]

I havnt fitted my arches yet but i have used m6 aluminium rivnuts for the stuff i have fitted as i already had them
Where do u want the piping for

[norton]

Thanks dude. I wanted 'P' profile piping to go between the arch and side panel like caterham do.

[SteveH1]

Oh right dont plan on doing that.
But what i am going to do is cut some ali the shape of the lip that the bolts go through and put it on the inside to make it stronger so the bolts dont pull through the fibreglass if that makes sense

[norton]

I was going to use penny washers with rubber washers to dissipate the load as best as possible.

[norton]

Here's my most recent pics of the car so far.

[norton]

I'm assured to have some rear arches by next weekend so I'm looking forward to getting those on.

I have some carbon front arches arrive Tuesday as well and I've planned my wing stays that should be both minimal whilst a bit interesting to look at too.