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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 30, 2015 16:05:51 GMT
Hope this isn't a 'rehash', but what seat slider are you using between the 1" tubing you added and the seat? They are the Corbeau double locking universal slider. Here is a google search for them. If you are quick it looks like you can get a great deal from amazon. |
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Post by lhintze on Jan 30, 2015 16:23:25 GMT
My sliders just came in the mail today, got em from Amazon for $26.50 ea with free shipping. I'll order the tubing and do exactly like you did with the mounts. Looks good!
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Post by thestig on Jan 30, 2015 16:28:41 GMT
Sweet! Just picked up two for my exo. I was going to order the universal bracket but this makes way more sense. 53 dollars, shipped. Now to order my forza sports.
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 30, 2015 17:08:50 GMT
Just for reference this is the steel tube I ordered from Onlinemetals.com. Two 4' lengths seemed to be the most cost effective shipping wise, but if you can find it local that would be best. A bit of googling should find you a coupon code for 10%-25% off. It was covered in a very thick oil/grease coating so be ready for that if you order the same steel. |
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Post by einy on Jan 30, 2015 17:33:14 GMT
Hope this isn't a 'rehash', but what seat slider are you using between the 1" tubing you added and the seat? They are the Corbeau double locking universal slider. Here is a google search for them. If you are quick it looks like you can get a great deal from amazon. Thanks for the 'heads up'. Ordered (what are supposedly) the last two at that price.
Have a great weekend, and for goodness sake, keep posting "motivational progress pictures" please !
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Post by papabear on Jan 30, 2015 18:15:20 GMT
They are the Corbeau double locking universal slider. Here is a google search for them. If you are quick it looks like you can get a great deal from amazon. Thanks for the 'heads up'. Ordered (what are supposedly) the last two at that price.
Have a great weekend, and for goodness sake, keep posting "motivational progress pictures" please !
What price did you get them for? I just checked Amazon and only see them for 51.57 each. Did I miss out on a good deal? |
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 30, 2015 19:20:11 GMT
When I posted that link amazon had them for $26.50 each, free shipping.
I looked again and they were up to 27 something with 7 something shipping.
Looks like thestig and einy grabbed them super quick.
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Post by papabear on Jan 30, 2015 19:36:35 GMT
When I posted that link amazon had them for $26.50 each, free shipping. I looked again and they were up to 27 something with 7 something shipping. Looks like thestig and einy grabbed them super quick. Story of my life  |
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 30, 2015 22:54:10 GMT
I installed the Corbeau 5 point harnesses today.  The Corbeau harnesses come with some hardware but to install them in the Exocet you will need six 7/16-20 grade 8 nuts. The local hardware store only had ungraded fine thread nuts so I have some Grade 8 ones on order from McMaster-Carr. |
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Post by einy on Jan 31, 2015 2:07:52 GMT
Thanks for the 'heads up'. Ordered (what are supposedly) the last two at that price.
Have a great weekend, and for goodness sake, keep posting "motivational progress pictures" please !
What price did you get them for? I just checked Amazon and only see them for 51.57 each. Did I miss out on a good deal? $26.50 x 2 plus $7 shipping in my case. Not the best deal but I was ok with that price none the less. |
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 31, 2015 2:59:57 GMT
So I have been trying to figure out a good way to mount the front brake lines. I was making a new clutch line and found this bracket.  Mazda lists it as a "holder,clutch" but the part is discontinued. So I called Treasure Coast Miata and they found a couple of them for me. I mounted them to the frame like this:   One on each side and the front brake lines are done! |
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Post by BTD on Jan 31, 2015 3:44:18 GMT
Wow, that's an awesome find, I'll have to keep that in mind for my build. How much did Treasure Coast charge you?
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Post by gl21133 on Jan 31, 2015 3:45:06 GMT
Thanks for the heads up on the sliders. I didn't need a pair but bought one anyway, if I can use them, awesome, if not, I'm sure I can sell them locally for a small profit.
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 31, 2015 4:27:00 GMT
Wow, that's an awesome find, I'll have to keep that in mind for my build. How much did Treasure Coast charge you? Price was a bit steep in my estimation. They charged retail price for used parts... $25 for the pair plus shipping. I figured it was an obscure part and someone had to go pull them off of donor cars and they need to make some money so I went for it. |
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Feb 7, 2015 2:01:10 GMT
Spent a bit more time with the car today. I finally mounted the clutch, brake, and vacuum lines to the fire wall.  I also made a block to mount the proportioning valve to the transmission tunnel.  Its made of delrin and has a 81.1 degree angle cut into it to match the angle of the tunnel.  Here it is mounted to the proportioning valve and mounted in the car below.  |
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