marlin

Very pleased with picking this up today. Not "KAR120C" (already taken) but happy nonetheless. 

My first try at wrap. Sides and rear panel are easy once you remove everything attached. Front suspension and steering was a pain to remove but doable. Will let you know how the bonnet goes once I make a blister to cover the VVT assembly sticking through right now. If I can do it anyone can, with a bit of patience.

It's a wrap. And much to my pleasure and surprise fender (wings) GRP (fiberglass) color (colour) is a superb match. So those parts did not need wrapping. Good thing we both speak English :)

before;

during;

Closer to done;

Corners weight is always last.

Remember to include weights in driver seat minimally and passenger if frequently used.

"We make plans to know EXACTLY what will not happen."

Congratulations on the change!

3 hours ago, brumster said:

Hmmm, doesn't work for me. It just asks for my browser to allow location searching, and wants to add my current location (which is too spot on for me, security-wise). There doesn't seem a way to drop a pin or reference a place name or postcode. Maybe it's me/my browser though, I dunno. Never mind, not critical, just a bit of feedback that's all

I had problems with this too. I used 'find my present location', which was way off, then was able to push the pointer around to get it to the proper place using update now. Hope this helps but the software fix would be better.

Marlin

Cheers. Now to just get some visitors for some fun rides. 
:)

Don't see MEMBER MAP under PORTAL?

Looks great from over here but no way to reply or start new topic in INFORMATION / EVENTS area?

spreadsheets sent. Let me know if any problems with them coming across the pond.

Hi,

Hopefully attached are 3 spread sheets I've gathered during my 2 car builds. No experience with them and they are a bit anal but internet information is "you get what you pay for". If someone needs these to be forwarded direct feel free to contact me. Hope they are some help.

Marlin

oops; Error You aren't permitted to upload this kind of file

I guess no Excel spreadsheets allowed? If anyone would like them let me know.

Too much is just enough, to quote; "Carroll Shelby"

They are ridiculously cheap but it maybe a issue of you get what you pay for. NO, I don't have one yet but is high on my priority list. You want to have one or access to 1 via a friend before you need it. Interested to hear what you see in there.

Better to look first and break in ignorance than just to break in anger. Patience has its virtues, said someone much wiser than me.

Well just for some humor. The fall back saying may apply?

"Force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway."

Can you get an inspection scope up into the pan to see what is the holdup?

Just a thought, make sure not to wrap the threads in Teflon tape or you will not have ground (earth).

Yes. 3/4" conduit saddles, known as EMT (electrical metal tubing) straps over here.

Here is a link to my supplier for the mounting studs; part # https://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/124/3267/=1dadc63 , hopefully someone local has them. Used 1/4-20 x 1/2" and smaller ones also to mount the stone guards on to the front of the rear wings.

Marlin

This is how I mounted the front wings to ensure removal ability. So far up to 70 mph they have held. Note rivet in center of EMT strap to ensure no side-wards movement. Will need to drill out to remove wing.

Bottom of wing is coated with truck bed liner to try and prevent 'starring' of GRP. I live 1 mile up a gravel road. Sport style wings used.

Marlin

The more expensive the hat, the lower the speed needed for it to fly away!!

Hi all,

Can use some help. Had a 2001 alternator that is controlled by the stock ecu. This does not work with the new ecu so want to put in a 1997 alternator which has an internal regulator. I know that 2 wires need 12v, 1 with a lamp and resistor the other just 12v + the line to the battery of course. Questions, what is the size of the resistor needed to go with the incandesant bulb and which wire goes to which terminal of the plug? Oh, it's a MX-5 by the way.

Thanks for any assistance

Marlin

We do know how to read and collect information over here too

Actually it is even more important here since there is so little resources available.

Thank goodness for forums in both directions

Even though I have to pay on your side of the pond. Very unusual here but a lot more adverts to have to deal with here also.

+/-, pay your nickle, take yer chances.

Marlin

Is this what you need? AUX pin out is at the bottom.

Marlin

GBS_harness 051516.pdf

Check this thread out, http://talk.cobraregistry.com/showthread.php?797-Cheap-O-Lift I seriously considered it but ended up going with this, https://www.kwik-lift.com/ . Shipping will kill ya but maybe someone local has something similar. I can get under the cobra for oil changes and small checks in the down position. The up position is a joy to work under and safety is never a question.

Marlin

First full cut of grass here too, or perhaps I should say lawn? People do have the wrong idea of us Californian's anyway.

Then wine on the porch overlooking the pond.

Tomorrow car work 100% rain anyway.

750

Thanks