I still intend to build another Furore F1 with a bike engine next time, it was a blast to drive but the missus wants something with side-by-side seating for the next build. Surprisingly hard to find a kit that uses donor parts readily available in the US.
I've ordered a MEV Replicar kit and have found a sad looking Mazda MX5 for the UK donor.
(http://s10.postimg.org/qmpaaaxdh/Aston_Martin_DBR1_19.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qmpaaaxdh/)
Should look something like this!
I know nothing about the Mazda but I've been following Quantum owner's MEV build and getting an idea what it's all about. Luckily getting the donor has coincided with a bit of nice weather so I'm already in to the strip, don't know how much I'm going to use.
The plan is to build as much as possible here then ship the kit to the US in September and finish the build in Arizona.
(http://s24.postimg.org/toeorseht/IMG_0781.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/toeorseht/)
The Donor - non runner, brakes rusted on etc.
(http://s16.postimg.org/qnuq6zg1d/IMG_0789.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qnuq6zg1d/)
The easy bit - stripping out the interior
(http://s22.postimg.org/r1u4dt999/IMG_0788.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/r1u4dt999/)
After removing the aftermarket alarm system it started right up, engine sounds sweet, pity I won't be using it.
Edited title to draw more traffic
The MEV Replicar looks a very interesting car with endless amounts of parts available. Keep us posted on the build 8)
Finished the teardown of the Mazda, good work out undoing lots of rusty 12mm bolts on the subframes and suspension, no impact wrench as my compressor has burned out (thought 60Hz motor would run OK on 50Hz - wrong :-[)
(http://s21.postimg.org/qb6wozrpf/Donor_Body_Lift_2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qb6wozrpf/)
(http://s24.postimg.org/vp13ipkc1/IMG_0820.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vp13ipkc1/)
(http://s10.postimg.org/ct4lw9405/IMG_2655.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ct4lw9405/)
Got rid of the old body and moved in the new chassis, need to get as much build as possible before shipping next month :o
(http://s22.postimg.org/6op1crl7x/IMG_2661.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6op1crl7x/)
Time for an update;
(http://s23.postimg.org/rbgi61vlz/IMG_2663.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/rbgi61vlz/)
Ready to get started!
(http://s22.postimg.org/o95yqyztp/IMG_2671.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/o95yqyztp/)
Most of the front firewall in place.
(http://s9.postimg.org/yhncci30r/IMG_2682.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/yhncci30r/)
Pipe work - amazing I still had rolls of cupronickel pipe from when I built cars over 30 years ago :o
(http://s14.postimg.org/5coprw871/IMG_2690.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5coprw871/)
The RHD front sub-frame and steering rack installed, rebuilt and de-powered the rack, managed to find plugs for the hydraulic fittings.
Great progress there 8)
Enjoying watching this build come together. Keep the pics coming.
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Would really like to make an authentic dash with the big rev counter etc,
(http://s12.postimg.org/dpge7nzx5/Aston_Martin_DBR1_2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/dpge7nzx5/)
but also a believer in KISS so I'm using the MX5 dash, at least to start with. Not a bad looking dash and this is an early one with a 'real' oil pressure gauge. Only just fits in the Replicar panel, a bit nervous about cutting a big hole in it;
(http://s24.postimg.org/j6ahozom9/IMG_2697_1024x684.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/j6ahozom9/)
Tile saw does a great job, should add it to the 'Things that work thread'
(http://s24.postimg.org/suszp8pr5/IMG_2702_1024x684.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/suszp8pr5/)
Didn't know the bit of Perspex I scrounged was smoked until I peeled off the backing but it doesn't look too bad, may need to wire the panel lights to the ignition.
(http://s10.postimg.org/udep1dfdh/IMG_2741_1024x684.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/udep1dfdh/)
Looks fine chap :D
If you're not happy with the perspex, maybe you could round off the edges to a 1/4 circle shape or perhaps fit some thin edge trim?
Or is it possible to fit the clocks back a little and put the perspex between the dash and the clocks and put a thin rubber seal between the perspex and the dash? Depends how you've fitted the clock unit.
Looking good, great progress as usual with your builds 8)
All the alloy panels fitted, inner ones bonded and riveted, outer ones screwed on as they need to be shaped to fit the body;
(http://s22.postimg.org/incfgh36l/IMG_2732_1024x684.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/incfgh36l/)
The chassis leaves Mid-Wales on it's journey to Arizona via MEV to pick up the body;
(http://s11.postimg.org/dyew02v2n/IMG_0866.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/dyew02v2n/)
Nice finish on the body but it is a big item to handle, the shipper has a fork lift but it will be a challenge when it gets to California ???;
(http://s7.postimg.org/lp10oothz/IMG_0869.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/lp10oothz/)
It should show up at the Port of Los Angeles, in a really big box, in about a month, fingers crossed;
(http://s9.postimg.org/tpcjz5zor/IMG_0870.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/tpcjz5zor/)
To be continued.....
looking nice in BRG 8)
This is a great thread. Lots of good photos. Excellent progress on the build. 8)
I can only repeat what robp just said. :D
Looking excellent - keen to see the progress!
After 4 weeks at sea and 10 days to clear customs >:( - I was able to pickup my crated MEV.
(http://s11.postimg.org/3le63dcsv/IMG_0923.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3le63dcsv/)
Haven't opened it yet but it's at our daughter's place in the Hi Desert, plenty of room there.
(http://s21.postimg.org/3lvj8ijjn/IMG_0926.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3lvj8ijjn/)
Also found a US donor car, a 1994 Miata 'M', a lot of miles but it drove well, beat up body, ratty top, interior and a cracked windscreen so I didn't feel bad about scrapping it.
(http://s18.postimg.org/mfdhef3rp/IMG_0914.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/mfdhef3rp/)
Easy teardown - no rust! the stripped out body is light enough to lift with an engine crane on full extension, balances when lifted by the seat mounts but I only had a short length of chain, no problem except when I had it high enough to clear the engine it suddenly flipped on its side. Luckily the crane stopped it ending upside down and no one was around to see what happened, realized I had suspended it below it's center of mass - it was top heavy :-[
(http://s22.postimg.org/o8kpd7c6l/IMG_0919.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/o8kpd7c6l/)
Worked out OK - made it easy to remove the fuel tank, filter and lines.
Heading back to CA this week, plan is to get it to the rolling chassis stage than bring it to AZ where I only have a regular garage.
You must be pleased with the progress :D
Adrian
All going very well, and fast 8)
As I thought, the crate weighed more than the kit, major work dismantling it, the packers go crazy with the nail guns.
(http://s18.postimg.org/3q3vgo751/IMG_0929.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3q3vgo751/)
Still it did the job, everything came through in good shape!
Got Dunlop tyres mounted on the wire wheels, seemed appropriate even if they are made in Japan, also changed the front sub-frame and steering rack to RHD and fitted the fuel tank.
(http://s11.postimg.org/9bup6c4jz/IMG_0932.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9bup6c4jz/)
Now to get the body strapped on load it on the trailer and take it to AZ where I have time but not space!
(http://s18.postimg.org/o2yunvg2t/IMG_0934.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/o2yunvg2t/)
Looking really good :D
Looking good! Won't be long now :D
I reckon he will have it built in another 10 minutes :o
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 16, November, 2013, 02:33:39 PM
I reckon he will have it built in another 10 minutes :o
May take a little longer than that, I'm just getting it rolling so I can trailer it to Arizona. Got the body in place last night but it was too dark to take pictures, put a strap round it as the wind is blowing hard enough for it to take off!
(http://s24.postimg.org/667itrbg1/IMG_0937.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/667itrbg1/)
(http://s14.postimg.org/ar0n4tgjx/IMG_0938.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ar0n4tgjx/)
That's not rain on the body but the morning dew.
Ok, half an hour max ;)
Looking great. Looks a straight forward build :P
One question... What was the first MX5 for??? you stripped one down when in Wales.. then a second one in TX! ???
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QuoteOne question... What was the first MX5 for??? you stripped one down when in Wales.. then a second one in TX! ???
Good question! (BTW we are in AZ/CA). Mainly I needed the RHD bits but also I had no experience with the MX5 and taking one apart is a good way to learn. The UK car was cheap and very rusty, I just used the steering rack and front sub frame and some of the wiring. The engine ran well once I disconnected the aftermarket alarm so I should be able to sell the drive train. I could have got a rack and front frame off E-bay the they would have cost nearly what I paid for the car.
Having dismantled 2 MX5/Miatas I is now an expert ::).
The Replicar has finally made it to Arizona, no excuses now, I need to get to work!
(http://s15.postimg.org/xzh7bmc13/IMG_0942.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/xzh7bmc13/)
(http://s16.postimg.org/e9x4gzfo1/IMG_0943.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/e9x4gzfo1/)
The next journey should be under it's own power ;D
All good :D
Very nice 8)
I do like that :P
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Looking good, and so does your weather :(
A bit of progress to report, it has been unusually cold and windy in the valley this month, I've been working with the garage door closed and not much light (I know – excuses excuses!). I've been working on the wiring; the car now has a RHD body and dash harness plus a NAS engine harness. A couple of kilos of stripped out wiring:
(http://s22.postimg.org/d0twhrqst/IMG_1011.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/d0twhrqst/)
Also removed wiring for an aftermarket audio system, don't quite understand the theory behind using monster cable for wires carrying small currents but can probably use them to make ground straps!
(http://s10.postimg.org/d7gtzqe79/Audio_Harness.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/d7gtzqe79/)
Still looking a positioning of components, fuse boxes, relays, solenoids etc. Trying body position – I want it to sit as low as possible but need room for the dash so may have to lower the steering column. That means I need to get the seats so I can check knee clearance, I'm looking at a pair of Kirkey Vintage Class bucket seats.
The car is looking beautiful but I am getting very confused - it reminds me of Breakfast in London, Lunch in New York, Luggage in Bancock! :D ??? :-\ ;)
Quote from: Iancider on 17, January, 2014, 11:04:33 PM
The car is looking beautiful but I am getting very confused - it reminds me of Breakfast in London, Lunch in New York, Luggage in Bancock! :D ??? :-\ ;)
That reminds me of what ALITALIA stands for - Aircraft Landed In Turin. All Luggage In Amsterdam
Quote from: Iancider on 17, January, 2014, 11:04:33 PM
The car is looking beautiful but I am getting very confused - it reminds me of Breakfast in London, Lunch in New York, Luggage in Bancock! :D ??? :-\ ;)
I hadn't thought about it but the Replicar has traveled a bit;
The kit started life in Mansfield England, traveled to Montgomery Wales where the basic chassis work was completed and bits from the UK RHD MX5 donor fitted. Then to Ripley for packing and shipping via Felixstowe to Manzanillo Panama to transship for the trip through the canal and north to Port of Los Angeles. From LA to California High Desert where I have room to unpack the crate, strip the US Miata donor and assemble to the rolling chassis stage, then to my garage in the Arizona Mohave Valley for final assembly.
Work is going well; Got the seats, I think they look the part, we'll see how comfortable they are.
(http://s27.postimg.org/9xra9s7wv/IMG_1035.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9xra9s7wv/)
Brakes are all overhauled;
(http://s18.postimg.org/4u7dozsmd/IMG_1032.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4u7dozsmd/)
(http://s22.postimg.org/q1tl1b1jh/IMG_1034.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q1tl1b1jh/)
I've mounted the battery behind the LH rear firewall, no room under the bonnet and I didn't really want it in the cockpit.
(http://s4.postimg.org/f3a075989/IMG_1038.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/f3a075989/)
Lowered position;
(http://s2.postimg.org/wjrqnez6t/IMG_1048.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/wjrqnez6t/)
Raised position.
This is a temporary setup, I'll fit a proper 'drop down' battery carrier later.
Found a vintage style master switch;
(http://s27.postimg.org/ph2yvi1an/IMG_1039.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ph2yvi1an/)
(http://s27.postimg.org/43q4i54wf/IMG_1041.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/43q4i54wf/)
Pretty much finished the RHD dash and body with the NAS engine harness hybrid. The '91 dash does not have a VSS or MIL but as far as I can tell the speed sensor is only used on JDM cars for top speed limiting although it could be used for cooling fan control, haven't been able to find much documentation for the Miata ECU. The MIL/Check Engine light is useful and needed for emission test, I'll add an extra bulb somewhere.
The Mazda BP-4 engine has quite a vintage look to it, a friend who actually makes stainless steel oil tank caps for the modern racing Aston's made me an oil cap;
(http://s29.postimg.org/4kjltb9k3/IMG_1028.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4kjltb9k3/)
Working on the body mounts now.
Hopefully last time on - off with the body;
(http://s30.postimg.org/41k161erh/IMG_1019.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/41k161erh/)
Body mounting brackets all made up;
(http://s1.postimg.org/gfuqkcs3v/IMG_1063.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/gfuqkcs3v/)
Now need to concentrate on getting the chassis finished, brakes and clutch are bled, fuel system all connected but haven't put fuel in it yet, I'm mounting the fuel filler under the aero hump, so the EVAPS system is intact, not needed here in AZ but if the car goes to CA they test the fuel cap as part of the emission test.
(http://s4.postimg.org/p7oonun0p/IMG_1065.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/p7oonun0p/)
Powered up the electrical system - smelled smoke, spent 5 minutes sniffing round like an airport dog before realizing that the farmers were burning stubble! Everything seems to work but the smoked Perspex over the IP will have to go.
Have to work on the exhaust, basically stock without the rear muffler, when I bought the donor the guy said it had a new cat for the last smog test, didn't tell me it was installed by the worlds worst welder;
(http://s22.postimg.org/n76ru3g31/IMG_1058.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/n76ru3g31/)
Mallard Injected Guano! Also out of line and hitting the PPF so a bit of work there.
Love the oil cap, not too keen on the exhaust welding :o
Great to see you breaking the mould - you are doing a excellent job. The opposite of one of those kit cars that gets built and only goes out on sunny days - this one did 7,000 miles before it was even built! 8)
Build has been progressing, albeit slowly, too many distractions! Chassis is now drivable;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTUU8hhzozA
Goes, stops and steers, it seems pretty lively and nothing fell off! I realized it's been a while since I drove a front engine rear drive car, with the Torsen diff it needs to be pointing straight when you boot it, fun to steer with the throttle.
Now need to get the body mounted, lights wired and down to the MVD for inspection.
Lookin' Good & Soundin' Great :P
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Looking good. Nice to see you it coming on mate. :)
Always good to get to that stage. Well done on progress
Cheers Adrian
I've been a bit slow updating, but things have moved along, starting with the final assembly and changing all the plain nuts to nylocks. The final (hopefully) fitting of the body:
(http://s30.postimg.org/7kgkc2zy5/IMG_1165.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/7kgkc2zy5/)
Four front upper mounts, the frame extension supports the tail and sills are bolted to the floor panels:
(http://s29.postimg.org/60wd4vc4j/IMG_1138.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/60wd4vc4j/)
Adjustable supports under the rear wheel arches:
(http://s30.postimg.org/g4wkhemwt/IMG_1145.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/g4wkhemwt/)
All feels pretty solid. Arizona requires a safety glass windshield and wiper on a 4 wheel car, I fitted the windshield that 'fell off' the Furore after it was inspected, hopefully be OK if the car has only one seat. Also need DOT spec lights and reflectors, a set of trailer lights should meet the requirements:
(http://s28.postimg.org/9u7e7bsih/IMG_1156.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9u7e7bsih/)
(http://s27.postimg.org/9ofc2l567/IMG_1157.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9ofc2l567/)
Not pretty but they may not last long ;).
Inspection scheduled for the day before we head back to sunny Wales:
(http://s22.postimg.org/j6cfgzcq5/IMG_1168.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/j6cfgzcq5/)
'Inspection' consisted of looking at the paperwork and checking engine numbers. Took about 15 minutes and cost $25, didn't even put it over the pit, a bit disappointed as I was hoping to get some pictures of the underside! Arizona identification number is affixed:
(http://s16.postimg.org/bsim7joi9/IMG_1172.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bsim7joi9/)
Round to the MVD office, present receipts etc. and the car is registered as a '59 Aston Martin:
(http://s15.postimg.org/qii28vbhz/IMG_1170.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qii28vbhz/)
I love AZ!! Car is now street legal and seems to run fine but plenty of work to do when we get back in October.
(http://s12.postimg.org/sp9e6z0mh/IMG_1171.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/sp9e6z0mh/)
Is that it to get a car registered over there?!?! No fair. probably cheaper to export my Locost over get the paperwork done then bring it back ;D
Great progress not long till it's finished then.
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How good is that? Wish it was that simple in QLD
Keep up the good work
Cheers Adrian
Glad it all went well. Your also right about those rear lights. Don't forget to show us the new lights now it's road legal. 8)
Can you not get a more subtle number plate or at least one more period looking?
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Green is the colour of ENVY! 8) 8) 8)
Quote from: Bulldog Bri on 09, May, 2014, 08:56:53 PM
Can you not get a more subtle number plate or at least one more period looking?
8)
On my list of things to take back in October are UK number plates, not sure what to put on them - 59 ASTON? Also will get a better AZ licence number - DBR1?
Great video and swift progress as usual. Amazed at how easy it was to register.
Looks great! :)
Heading back October 5th, hopefully it will be starting to cool down a bit and I can get back to work on the car.
In the meantime I've been playing around with the engine that I left here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pyg6cWNwbg
Interesting vid. The engine sounds in good nick, shame we could not hear you over the exhaust.
Looking great! Well done on all your hard work. Keep us updated with pics ;)
Back in Arizona, just starting to cool down a bit here (38deg), nice to get back to work on the car and try to remember where I left everything!
First job – remove the temporary parts and start final assembly. Plenty of work to do.
(http://s14.postimg.org/rw3mz3tl9/IMG_1355.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/rw3mz3tl9/)
(http://s15.postimg.org/9qumt693r/IMG_1359.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9qumt693r/)
Drove it round a bit, no oil or coolant leaks and engine temperature looks stable. Suspension is surprisingly compliant but the rear shocks are 'topped out' so I need to get some rebound travel into them. The car doesn't look bad at the current ride height but I do want to lower it a bit.
Looks great, its going to be quite a car when it's finished.
PS, post us a few of those 38 degrees when you get the chance :P
Progress on the car has been a bit slow, other stuff going on. Got an upholstery shop to make a headrest/fuel filler cover and a cover for the center tunnel, turned out pretty well:
(http://s18.postimg.org/6s3fs0ol1/IMG_1388.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6s3fs0ol1/)
Started applying some decals:
(http://s23.postimg.org/d3a8y9gif/IMG_1386.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/d3a8y9gif/)
Still plenty of jobs to do, side vents, mirrors - they need to be mounted high to get good sighting over the rear wheel arches. Still thinking about the suspension, would like to keep the stock Mazda springs and shocks but lower the rear by about 40mm, might try a set of adjustable spring seats, they are cheap enough but I'm not sure how they fit to the stock shocks. Has anyone had experience with these?
(http://s22.postimg.org/cjc7sd4jh/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/cjc7sd4jh/)
looking good. You can't be that far off now finishing it now? :D
Looking utterly gorgeous!
Tell me is that a fire extinguisher or Nitrous Oxide Injection!
Ian
If the suspension is topped out you need shorter (or softer) springs. These adjusters will only raise it. I think they sit on existing spring perches.
The 'o' rings shown look like they space the black adjuster bits away from the damper body. The pic is upside down, see the alloy top seats at the bottom of the pic.
To lower my car I cut 1.5 coils off the spring. I then ground both end of the coils tapered (full wire dia to zero in ½ a coil rotation) giving a flat face to the seats (this should also prevents the common coil breakage problem – the normal coil end puts a point load on the next coil!)
I have welding gas so was also able close the coils at the ends.
This lowed the car (too much; but it is an MX 5 not your glass fibre body.) It also raises the rate of the spring by 25%. (106 to 134Lb/in)
I have now changed these to conventional coilovers so my springs are available but postage to Arizona is more than they're worth.
Thanks Dave,
I have to admit suspension is not my area of expertise! From experience I know that when you lighten a car the springing is usually too stiff, so I was pleased to discover that the stock springs give a compliant ride on the MEV. It turns out Mazda set up the MX5 with soft primary steel springs and use the bump stops as secondary elastomer springs, essentially the car corners on the bump stops. There seem to be a range of aftermarket bump stops of different lengths and densities.
According to the information I have the yellow dot rear springs are nearly the softest that Mazda use - 96.94 lb/in.
There is a softer rear spring listed - 93.53 lb/in for auto trans MX5s, would my car sit much lower on these?
(http://s7.postimg.org/aglgqooyf/IMG_1364.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/aglgqooyf/)
It looks fairly easy to shorten the springs but this raises the rate?
The later NB MX5 spring top mounts are about 20mm higher, not sure if they will fit the earlier strut though.
(http://s27.postimg.org/6j2s962sv/Front_shock_mount_NA_vs_NB.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6j2s962sv/)
I had imagined that the treaded collars are designed to fit over the shock after the original spring mounts are ground off but not sure how this would work.
From the bottom - Your last post first.
Those mounts look worth a try. My mounts are rock hard so the improved ones would transmit less road noise. They will place the damper closer to the middle of the damper and raise the spring a little.
" It looks fairly easy to shorten the springs but this raises the rate?"
Imagine the spring unwound like a torsion bar – if you shorten it the rate will be stiffer.
The formula for spring rate is Gd4 over 8nD3
Where G is the modulus of the wire (use 11000000), d is the wire dia (say 0.405")
Divide this by 8 x n = number of working coils (7) and D is the mean Dia of the coil (3.68")
Crunch these numbers and you get 106 Lb/in (see previous post)
Cut off 1.5 coils and the rate goes to 135 Lb/in
Now in my car the spring is compressed by 540 - 85 Lb (corner weight – unsprung weight) multiplied by the suspension leverage MX5 Rear 1.258. So 572Lb
This is supported by a 106 lb spring, So 572 / 106 = 5.4" This is how much the coil is compressed by the weight on the rear of my car.
After I cut the spring the coil crush was 572/134 = 4.3 " BUT the spring was about 3" shorter. So Lower and stiffer.
Your earlier point, if the adjusters are supported by the top of the damper after removing the steel perch – go for it problem solved.
And I fully agree with the first two para's.
Dave, great information, thanks for taking the time to explain!
I'm trying to find some green dot springs then use your formula to optimise ride height.
Went for a bit of a drive today, got some pics on old Route 66:
(http://s29.postimg.org/3n9wb1hgj/IMG_1422.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3n9wb1hgj/)
(http://s4.postimg.org/r1w0155e1/IMG_1423.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/r1w0155e1/)
Seems appropriate.
(http://s11.postimg.org/g2gim1rof/IMG_1425.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/g2gim1rof/)
Old gold mining area.
(http://s11.postimg.org/44jjlwdb3/IMG_1427.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/44jjlwdb3/)
Car looks fantastic - great back drop too :D
Cheers Adrian
Great car and pics 8)
Not a patch on Blighty in December though ;D
Its the nice blue skies that I like ..... and naturally the nice car.
Absolutely beautiful 8) 8) 8)
Wow, what great pics. Great car too, you should be very proud about how quick and well you are building it 8)
A real rarity, we got snow in the Mohave Valley yesterday, no one can ever remember seeing this before:
(http://s28.postimg.org/iwtbaas8p/IMG_1463.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/iwtbaas8p/)
Great fun and very pretty, all gone now and temps back up to 20deg C this weekend!
Great pic. Did you go for a drive in it? :P
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Santa Claus on his way home?
Quote from: Quarrycars on 01, January, 2015, 06:33:05 PM
A real rarity, we got snow in the Mohave Valley yesterday, no one can ever remember seeing this before:
(http://s28.postimg.org/iwtbaas8p/IMG_1463.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/iwtbaas8p/)
Great fun and very pretty, all gone now and temps back up to 20deg C this weekend!
Wow, how strange, snow in the Mohave Valley!!