Chris's new build of an MX5 based car

[skov]

I'm guessing dead battery if it's the same one I used.
Mine died around this time last year

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by skov

I'm guessing dead battery if it's the same one I used.
Mine died around this time last year

Better not be! Rudy expensive that was!

[twinturbo]

was it cranking?

TT

[norton]

Here's a good solution to diagnosing a faulty mx5 drivetrain.

http://https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172471128885

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by twinturbo

was it cranking?

TT

Just but I managed to flatten the Van battery last week and so finally got round to getting a new battery charger. Charged up the van overnight then charged up the Super7 the next day. Started first time! So just a flat battery from lack of use. Phew!

Originally Posted by norton

Here's a good solution to diagnosing a faulty mx5 drivetrain.

http://https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172471128885

Brilliant Thanks! One day Mr. Norton. lol

[CTWV50]

Still think nitro is the way for me to go! Just for a laugh and some cheap thrills. I'll let the kids hit the button!

[norton]

I had nitrous on my v8 capri. I'd hate to think what its like on a light car like ours. Please do get a progressive controller otherwise you'll quickly overwhelm what grip we have.

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by norton

you'll quickly overwhelm what grip we have.

That's the plan!

I'll start with a 50 shot and fit the lsd diff I have!

[norton]

Does a turbo not sound more appealing? The power your engine will make with 50+ will feel good, probably like the right amount of power and I can imagine that once used to it you'll want it there all the time. You can tune it to behave in a more consistent and controllable way as well thus giving better drivability. A bottle of gas is not cheap either!

[CTWV50]

26 degrees in the shade and no wind so just been out in the little red lunatic. Wow! Need to get it to a hillclimb soon.