mini-sprite
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| posted on 10/7/16 at 08:16 PM |
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Project Stella MX (in the build section)
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
When i buy car parts i go on the premise that 'it is easier to beg for forgiveness than ask permission'
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Talon Motorsport
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| posted on 10/7/16 at 08:54 PM |
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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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mini-sprite
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| posted on 10/7/16 at 09:30 PM |
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quote:
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!!!
What does a diff nose mount look like?
Is there one in this Photo?
Paul
When i buy car parts i go on the premise that 'it is easier to beg for forgiveness than ask permission'
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mini-sprite
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| posted on 10/7/16 at 09:34 PM |
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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
When i buy car parts i go on the premise that 'it is easier to beg for forgiveness than ask permission'
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Talon Motorsport
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| posted on 11/7/16 at 06:18 AM |
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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.
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mini-sprite
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| posted on 11/7/16 at 08:10 AM |
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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
When i buy car parts i go on the premise that 'it is easier to beg for forgiveness than ask permission'
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chillis
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| posted on 11/7/16 at 02:16 PM |
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quote:
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!!!
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.
Never under estimate the ingenuity of an idiot!
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Talon Motorsport
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| posted on 11/7/16 at 05:10 PM |
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quote:
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.
The cover is intended to reduce the size of the mx5 diff by replacing the arms with 4x 5mm thick triangle mounting lugs (corners of the main plate) so
that it fits in the rear suspension cage of the Haynes Roadster, although it could be used with other cars where a Sierra unit would normally be
found.
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 11/7/16 at 08:42 PM |
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Jesus that looks mental.
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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mini-sprite
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| posted on 11/7/16 at 09:27 PM |
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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
When i buy car parts i go on the premise that 'it is easier to beg for forgiveness than ask permission'
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obr_technology
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| posted on 13/7/16 at 09:12 PM |
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Crikey Paul, that is one hell of a project!
Keep up the good work.
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mini-sprite
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| posted on 13/7/16 at 09:54 PM |
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quote:
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
As i thought, the plate is probably the same price as the one that Talon sells..........did you get my u2u Talon Motorsport?
Paul
When i buy car parts i go on the premise that 'it is easier to beg for forgiveness than ask permission'
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