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Post by James on Jan 21, 2015 19:05:26 GMT
Hi R2S. In answer to your earlier question we went to the test with standard MX5 185/60 tyres on the 14 inch rims. This kept our speedo readings super accurate. Others have passed with 15 inch rims like you have but if I were you I wouldn't test with massive tyres on top of that. Have you kept your donor wheels and tyres?
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Post by spudman on Jan 21, 2015 20:38:14 GMT
Great news guys, congratulations. My rear lights are hovering just about the mark as well so I may need to do the same. Did you get spacers cut with a water jet or similar?
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Post by R2S on Jan 22, 2015 12:19:12 GMT
James
Changed my post as I found the tyre size earlier in your thread (photo of wheel and tyre) and established the tyres I planned to use would raise the ride height circa 63mm (relative to your car) the dilemma is if I keep original speedo (Dash) then I need to use wheels that came on MX5 and resolve the ht issue, or if i go for the full 205 80 15s I will need a new speedo (modern adjustable) or some way of changing the gearing to the speedo (discussed elsewhere in another thread).
This may all become academic as I'm still not happy with the rear end look and am considering reshaping it totally (but this is clearly some way off) with net result that lights will be higher.
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Post by James on Jan 22, 2015 17:34:04 GMT
Hi Spudman. Water jet would be the best way for a permanent solution. We are now going to put bigger tyres on which will solve the problem so we will take out our temporary spacers and the lights will still be at 350mm. If we need to adjust the speedo then so be it.
Hi R2S. Mmm it's that trade off isn't it. Do you test with big wheels that bring up the rear end but maybe fail on speedo accuracy. Adjustable shocks might help. Thanks for the congrats guys. Good luck.
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Post by James on Feb 7, 2015 12:48:42 GMT
Please could someone help with Registration? I can't work out whether to apply using a V55/4 or a V55/5. Also bit scared of making a mistake on 'Manufacturer' is that me - with Make being MEV and Model being Replicar? Is it a 'Petrol Car' or a Private Light Goods. Should I send £230 for 12 months tax or try and work out something from the emissions? Sorry guys - any help VERY welcome.
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Post by marmot0 on Feb 7, 2015 14:39:14 GMT
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Post by James on Feb 7, 2015 17:29:21 GMT
No, thank you, sir.
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Post by James on Feb 8, 2015 8:57:42 GMT
Has something happened to your last post Marmot0? It was brilliant advice about registration. I hope you didn't misunderstand my reply. You said 'thanks' at the end and I wanted to say that no, all thanks should go to you. All your advice has been brilliant on all the threads you've participated in.
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Post by James on Mar 25, 2015 8:55:59 GMT
Side Grille in place and graphics applied.
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Post by James on Mar 25, 2015 8:57:47 GMT
Starting to look something like.
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Post by James on Mar 25, 2015 8:59:28 GMT
Oh Yes.
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Post by James on Mar 25, 2015 9:01:24 GMT
A session with plenty of abrasives and polishing compound gets the edge of the screen lovely and smooth on the edges with a nice radius.
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Post by James on Mar 25, 2015 9:04:23 GMT
Steering wheel badge made out of a Le Mans Winner lapel badge.
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Post by James on Mar 25, 2015 9:06:55 GMT
Smiths wind up clock (perfect 8 day time) off Ebay. Triple stop watch rally timer and interior light.
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Post by James on Mar 25, 2015 9:08:21 GMT
They're Russian actually, but they're fun.
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