What did you do to your MX5 today ?

[lenny_mc]

fit an ipod adaptor for my head unit, fit new speakers to the headrests, fit a front bottom (hahaha) brace.

[mx5ash]

Fitted the other chassis rail this evening and went for a quick spin in the car, WOW, what a difference...
Car is far more controlled over bad surfaces, is more stable on good roads, feels tighter round corners, a lot of rattles etc have gone,
Fantastic is all i can say. Get yourself some!!!!

[aquarian5]

Excellent news Ash,

Glad to hear that they make an significant improvement.


Was that the 3mm gauge ones you had at the Galway run??
I know Steve is looking into 2mm, but not sure if he was successful as yet.?
I have an order in with Steve ok....

Hassles getting them fitted?

John.

[mx5ash]

Glad to hear that they make an significant improvement.


Was that the 3mm gauge ones you had at the Galway run??
Yep
I know Steve is looking into 2mm, but not sure if he was successful as yet.?
you'll have to talk to steve/john about that, 2mm would be fine and lighter.

I have an order in with Steve ok....
DO IT
Hassles getting them fitted?
Not the easiest job I've done on the 5 but not the worst (fitting the diff still wins that one!)
Moving the petrol lines is a bit of a pain, and if your scared of drilling your car then these ain't for you.
Fitting guide here
http://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t29395/

[fabfiveferg]

Nice one Ash.

Do you have acces to a ramp or were was the car just up on stands?

I'd imagine it would be handy enough if you had the car well up.

Were the holes tough to drill?

[Steve]

Did mine on jack stands, holes aren't difficult to drill (if you start with small bit).

JohnM was just waiting for feedback/confirmation on fit.

[leamyj]

Is there likey to be an issue with the NCT guys if you have these rails fitted??
Do they not need to be able to visually inspect the chassis??

[Steve]

doubt it.. no more than other bracing.. you could argue that they are part of the chassis now I guess
local mechanic thought they were "the bomb" lol

[galwaytt]

Ho Hum, glad to see some Galway technology there

Anyhoo, 3mm fab was a (insert technical term: fubar..) 'deviation', and I did think they were a bit OTT, tbh.

So if someone wants them as 2mm sets, not a prob. If you've any feedback on hole positions, etc, let me know. If we use the 3mm, we can drill and tap the rails for those fuel clamps.

I see the comments about water retention on the miata site, which I'd not disagree with -so can punch, plasma cut slots, holes, shapes to beat bad - just let me know where........

For simplicity' sake, it's better to run off a few rails together, so funnel ye're energy (€€ ) via Steve.

[Stig]

to make them pay for themselves, these could be marketed over on Nutz. If ye got a decent courier cost for delivery anywhere in the uk, you'd potential get orders from nutzers too.
I'd be interested in hear about costs for my 5!
Thanks,

O.

[Geese]

Anyone got a drawing of these rails ? I need dimensions.

[mx5ash]

Ho Hum, glad to see some Galway technology there

Anyhoo, 3mm fab was a (insert technical term: fubar..) 'deviation', and I did think they were a bit OTT, tbh.

So if someone wants them as 2mm sets, not a prob. If you've any feedback on hole positions, etc, let me know. If we use the 3mm, we can drill and tap the rails for those fuel clamps.

I see the comments about water retention on the miata site, which I'd not disagree with -so can punch, plasma cut slots, holes, shapes to beat bad - just let me know where........

For simplicity' sake, it's better to run off a few rails together, so funnel ye're energy (€€ ) via Steve.

Well if you could drill a hole for the fuel clamps it would be great. I can try to get some measurements of where i put mine or you could get them off steve as not sure mine are mounted in the best place.
I would think 2mm would be loads as they are quite heavy in 3mm.
The mounting holes are fine no issues with the position of any of them,
As for the holes for water, I guess you don't want to cut to much away
as it would only weaken them. Did you see the flyin miata ones

Not for a minute that i would suggest copying some one elses design but......
I must send steve on some money to pass on to ya, can you let me know how much?
Also can i get a free upgrade to the ones with holes if you go ahead with them
Especially considering all the work i''ve done with the trial fitment etc.

[Steve]

New topic for this here :
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=1869

[Stig]

fitted my tonneau cover for the first time ever safe in the knowledge that it'll not be raining today!

[CashelMX5]

Lookin good Ollie.

Where might I get one, there wasn't one with the car.

Tom