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Post by Stiggy on Jul 25, 2016 17:52:04 GMT
Hi, the tank brackets are welded on vertical but they will need tweaking to match the angle of the sides of the grp, you will see the sides of the grp are not vertical. Bending the brackets in slightly will position them correctly for the tank holes but only if the filler is behind the driver. No welding is required. The MKII tank is larger capacity than the MKI Seat runners need the 4 large pins cutting off the bottom and the ends bending flat. Hole centres are 400mm for MKI MX5 runners. Radiator brackets need to be offered up and clamped in conjunction with fitting the MKI radiator. Those of us with MK2 donors have to weld on extra bits to to the seat runner bars then to allow for the extra length and move the brackets for the MK2 tank? not to my knoledge |
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Post by sparkyman403 on Jul 25, 2016 18:51:45 GMT
Hi guys ref the rad bracket , I to have a mk1 rad and the MEV rad bracket. I found if you bolt bracket on without rad fitted the bonnet will foul on bracket but if you fit brackets to the rad there is a 10mm gap between brackets and uprights . I offset rad to the drivers side and that seemed to allow bonet to clear bracket but still sit evenly on side bars. I packed the gap with washers so I could adjust the packing until I got the offset right
Hope this helps
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Post by Shane on Jul 25, 2016 18:58:29 GMT
So the consensus is i need to buy a MK1 rad as my MK2 rad wont fit the bracket is that right? And is that ok to do?
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Post by Stiggy on Jul 25, 2016 19:01:28 GMT
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Post by Shane on Jul 25, 2016 19:05:19 GMT
Thats the one im watching  Would you suggest I buy that rad Stuart to use with the rad mount ive brought? |
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Post by Stiggy on Jul 25, 2016 19:56:16 GMT
yes
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Post by hutchey on Jul 25, 2016 21:39:55 GMT
I read on here somewhere that you want an automatic version rad |
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Post by hutchey on Jul 26, 2016 10:19:22 GMT
Battery query:
Is it possible or prudent to get a smaller battery? Maybe a motorcycle one or similar?
Just thinking of weight and space/mounting options.
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Post by miket on Jul 26, 2016 15:53:51 GMT
I'm sure it must be possible - the racing peeps won't want to lug a full size Halfords-special around - give your local battery specialist a call with the spec?
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Post by Shane on Jul 26, 2016 16:02:45 GMT
I read on here somewhere that you want an automatic version rad Sorry to hijack your threqad Rich I just looked at the MK1 Auto rad and it is completely different to the manual MK1 and MK2 (extra hoses). Anyway its order i will keep you posted |
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Post by hutchey on Jul 26, 2016 16:22:45 GMT
I read on here somewhere that you want an automatic version rad Sorry to hijack your threqad Rich I just looked at the MK1 Auto rad and it is completely different to the manual MK1 and MK2 (extra hoses). Anyway its order i will keep you posted No Probs, it's all good info. So it's not going to be a bolt together job at all. A little annoying as the MK1 and MK2 are different frames but at least I think my welder will work on this now so hopefully easy to sort out. |
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Post by hutchey on Aug 3, 2016 9:49:56 GMT
Thinking of looking for a trailer but wondered what the new width of the MEV would be front and rear with the wheel spacers?
Assuming 35mm wheel spacers?
I'm looking at aftermarket standard sized tyres that the MK2 came with.
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Post by jsmith on Aug 4, 2016 15:21:32 GMT
Battery query: Is it possible or prudent to get a smaller battery? Maybe a motorcycle one or similar? Just thinking of weight and space/mounting options. This works well. Small Battery |
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Post by hutchey on Aug 5, 2016 10:27:01 GMT
Thanks
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Post by hutchey on Aug 23, 2016 17:13:40 GMT
Hi, anyone else had problems with the centre tunnel and getting the panels to fit? what a nightmare! ![]()   |
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