I didn't even think to look if there was a project section duuuuurrrrrr
the link below is in the mx5 section and an update of where i am to date. Would it be possible to move all of it together in this thread? Just seems right to have it in a build diary section.

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/59/viewthread.php?tid=201006

Nice update as things are really coming together now. Its nice to put it back together and not have to take it out again

Having said that ive had to re do the rear brake lines due to a leak in one of the fitting. I kind of cobbled it together from Aeroquip hose i already had which meant the rear section before and after the the handbrake had a join in. I bought another 3 m of hose and now it only has a fitting at the master cylinder and handbrake and handbrake to the rear tee.

The battery is also being moved to the passenger side low down.

I fitted the carbon fibre cans i had fitted on old Stella as well, the jag stuff was just way too heavy.

I've ditched the COP until i turbo it and gone back to a coil pack with ignition drivers. This means i have a bit more wiring to do. Hopefully i will be able to keep the COP stuff in the loom.

Cooling and wiring will be done during the week and next weekend























Paul

Please tell me there is going to be a diff NOSE MOUNT and your not just going to rely on the main plate of the diff cover??? It was not intended to work on it's own the main plate only stops the diff twisting it DOES NOT stop the diff from bucking when you put torque through it!!!

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Originally posted by Talon Motorsport
Please tell me there is going to be a diff NOSE MOUNT and your not just going to rely on the main plate of the diff cover??? It was not intended to work on it's own the main plate only stops the diff twisting it DOES NOT stop the diff from bucking when you put torque through it!!!

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http://www.talonmotorfabrication.co.uk/shop/4581381144/mx5-diff-mount-kit/9670968

Just seen this, didn't even see it when i ordered, anyway i guess i'm not using one at the minute.

Paul

Bloody google images does it again......
You don't need to use mine as it only works when you have a seat back/tunnel to mount the other end to hence the 17deg plate on the end. When this diff was in the mx5 it had an ali beam connecting it to the back of the gearbox which was around 5ft long, it's all a matter of leverage so the longer you can make it the better. I make them from 50x5mm and 100x5mm flat with the gap taken up by the top hat spacers with M12 bolts. If you have a light box section chassis then you need to either find or make a point strong enough to take the abuse. If I had seen your build before now I would have pointed this out a long time ago.

Have you got one in stock? I see what you mean. It's a massive over sight on my part to be honest. Your not to know what everyone is going to do with each individual build
And it's not a Locost is it.

I need to have a look at where I can attach a brace.

Paul

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Originally posted by Talon Motorsport
Please tell me there is going to be a diff NOSE MOUNT and your not just going to rely on the main plate of the diff cover??? It was not intended to work on it's own the main plate only stops the diff twisting it DOES NOT stop the diff from bucking when you put torque through it!!!

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Originally posted by chillis

So what exactly does this diff housing do? The stock MX5 casing breaks at the diff 'arms' when the nose is not located, as the diff arms are only to resist the twisting force about the prop-shaft centreline. The diff nose is constrained by the power-plant frame to prevent twisting about the driveshaft centreline and it is this twisting force that snaps the diff arms as they were never designed to take any load in that direction. Why they are often found broken on MX5's that have had a front or rear shunt.

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Jesus that looks mental.

I have started mocking up a CAD template (cardboard) I should be able to get one sorted with very little trouble. Finding the plate will probably prove more difficult.

Paul

Crikey Paul, that is one hell of a project!

Keep up the good work.

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Originally posted by mini-sprite
I have started mocking up a CAD template (cardboard) I should be able to get one sorted with very little trouble. Finding the plate will probably prove more difficult.

Paul

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