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29th March 2014, 10:31
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Thanks guys, I'll give it a go when I get it back. New exhaust fitted, sounds fab. Just need the welding a few other bits and I could have a road worthy car.
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30th March 2014, 21:31
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Where about's is the welding on the front end of your car? I haven't seen corrosion on the front end of an MX5.
The exhaust looks great btw. It's ages before Stoneleigh, you can do it!
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1st April 2014, 00:37
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The front chassis rails have holes you can fit your hand in. The problem was that when I bought it you couldn't get underneath to see. I think the last owner must have parked
it with the front end in the sea as the radiator needs replacing at some time.
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5th April 2014, 21:15
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Welding done, exhaust sounds really great. Need to sort out the brakes and some of the suspension bushes then I think it could be ready for an MOT. Woo Hoo!
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6th April 2014, 19:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fatbloke
Welding done, exhaust sounds really great. Need to sort out the brakes and some of the suspension bushes then I think it could be ready for an MOT. Woo Hoo!
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Good news
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6th April 2014, 22:40
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If anyone else lives in the York/Hull area I can recommend CSK Fabrications in Pocklington for an exhaust system. From the manifold through to the quad end pipes, including a decat section £370. Much less than I expected to have to pay and all in stainless steel.
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8th April 2014, 12:41
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In preparation for an MOT I want to replace the bushes on the suspension and have been looking at poly bush kits. There appears to be some bargains on eBay but I'm always nervous that they will last about 10 minutes.
Anyone else bought "budget" poly bushes?
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9th May 2014, 12:07
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Quick question for all the Spyder builders, have any of you fitted a new cover on to the soft top? Mine is looking a bit ragged and I wanted a mohair one but wondered just how difficult it is to replace, especially as my Mk2 has a glass rear screen.
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9th May 2014, 13:58
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Quick question for all the Spyder builders, have any of you fitted a new cover on to the soft top? Mine is looking a bit ragged and I wanted a mohair one but wondered just how difficult it is to replace, especially as my Mk2 has a glass rear screen.
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I replaced my entire hood complete with glass rear window. Much easier than just a re skin.
Loads on eBay mine cost £160 complete and is in great condition.
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9th June 2014, 12:06
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Why does every job create another? New brake lines, discs and pads fitted (or tried to be fitted) over the weekend and now I have to replace the front callipers as the pistons are corroded in.
I'll post some pictures soon of the metal (or lack of) cut out of the front chassis members before welding. I can only assume the previous owner used to park the front end of the car in the sea every evening.
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9th June 2014, 14:05
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Gotta laugh at that one FB!!
It does make you wonder sometimes.......
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3rd July 2014, 09:40
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After an opinion ladies and gents. Having ordered new wheels for my MX, which are on a 10 weeks lead time :-( , I then decided to look for tyres. Oh I wish I had checked before as wide tyres for 15" rims are few and far between!
The best option I can find, in matching tyres front and rear and in the sizes I need, are BF Goodrich T/A's. Is it too cheesy/Cobraesque to have white lettering on the side walls? Do I need to track down some without the lettering?
Comments welcome.
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3rd July 2014, 10:10
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Problem solved, they have white lettering on one side and black on the other.
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5th July 2014, 21:20
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Whilst I wait for the wheels to be delivered I decided to change the front end.
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5th July 2014, 21:35
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That's looking good with the revised headlight covers and the arch extensions. Shame about the dodgy letters on the numberplate! Could be worst, JS or RH
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5th July 2014, 21:58
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Which bit did ya change???
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5th July 2014, 21:59
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Well spotted Chris!
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5th July 2014, 22:00
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Yeah, we know how his mind works!!
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5th July 2014, 22:05
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Hmmm, yes, might lose the number plate.
Lost the Mondeo grill and just put mesh behind the mouth. Having fitted the Ford grill it took a bit of reworking to clear up the mess I had made.
My missus asked me today if this is the slowest build of one of these cars to which I replied yes, probably, now get back in the kitchen.
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4th August 2014, 11:55
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A little advice please ladies and gentlemen. My new wheels are due "in August" (Driftworks won't be any more specific as they are bobbing on a container ship somewhere between the Philippines and the UK at the moment). I have 8" wheels for the front and 9" for the rear but have conflicting comments from various websites and people I know in the car trade about what size tyres I can squeeze on to these rims.
The websites I have found suggest a 225 for the 8" and a 245 for the 9" but the people in the trade suggest a 205 for the 8's and a 225 for the 9's. I want to try and put as wide a piece of rubber as I can get on to these rims but obviously it needs to be safe.
Anyone got any ideas? BTW these are 15" diameter, not sure if that makes a difference.
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