woodsy144
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| posted on 30/3/19 at 11:40 AM |
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MX5 NA Questions
Hello Brains trust,
I am working on a concept and I have some questions regarding Mazda MX5 suspension
- Front upper ball joint, the vehicle uses a push in ball joint, is there a ball joint (that fits) that has some adjustment, link this one
(https://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=11838) or a bolt in unit, or something similar.
- Control arm weight
I am looking at using the MX5 control arms (front and rear), does anyone know the weight of these components??
- MX5 Steering Column & i shaft spline - does anyone know the details??
- Escort Mk2 steering rack - what is the spline detail?
My thinking is to utilise MX5 suspension components, if people have ideas on arms, mounting, adjustment, etc it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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TQ_uk
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| posted on 5/4/19 at 07:57 AM |
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On the standard setup camber (and I believe caster) are altered by turning the cam-like lower inner bolts, which I guess will give you similar
adjustment to a top joint as you describe.
I'm not an expert, just happen to have had a front subframe (impulse purchase!) sitting in my garage for longer than I car to remember!
This may be useful to explain in better:
https://www.miata.net/garage/alignment/index.html
Not sure how heavy the arms themselves are, don't imagine too bad being hollow pressed steel, but the whole subframe assembly is a struggle to
move about single handed!
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TQ_uk
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| posted on 5/4/19 at 08:02 AM |
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Pic here:
https://tpiwwp.com/out.php/i11031_img-20170624-111829.jpg
These seem quite reasonable, no mention of weight though...
https://www.japspeed.co.uk/mazda-mx-5-na-nb-mk1-mk2-1-6-front-upper-camber-control-rod-suspension-arms.html
[Edited on 5/4/19 by TQ_uk]
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