dann2707 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 47 minutes ago, MadManMike said: Wanna do my rear sills mate? lol I've never touched a welder in my life, but I now have inner sills - once I've found some cheap outers, it's chop and weld time! Remember to disconnect your battery and ecu if you do start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, dann2707 said: Remember to disconnect your battery and ecu if you do start Doesn't it depend on the type of welder I'm using? There will be people on standby with fire extinguishers, just in case anything decides to catch fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Just take your time Mike. Agree with Dan disconnect your battery regardless. Don't bother buying outer sills for a MX5, ford KA sills will do the job and they're peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 1 hour ago, MadManMike said: Doesn't it depend on the type of welder I'm using? There will be people on standby with fire extinguishers, just in case anything decides to catch fire. Not sure but for the sake of one bolt and a slide connector it's not worth risking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 So that sill repair has set me off, pair of MK1 transit rear arches ordered to try and fab with, they look a very similar shape so will hopefully be able to do something with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Are we saying that these are pretty much a direct fit?? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-KA-1996-TO-2008-NEW-FULL-SILL-BOTH-SIDES-LEFT-RIGHT-PAIR-007-006-/121985200950?epid=915367950&hash=item1c66e27336:g:3L8AAOSwezVWv0S5 If so, just over £40 for the pair is a bargain. I may end up playing it safe and getting someone who knows what they're doing to weld them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I wouldn't necessarily say a direct fit, but I know when I worked at my dad's autofactors we sold no end of them for MX5 owners. They might take abit of fettling but get a competent metal man on the job and you'll be sorted. Do you have a autofactors locally that might stock them to have a look at and compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Mixin' it up. Someone painted the grey center a pile of turd so I'm gonna swap it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Being reminded of my uni days when I'd be walking around the room revising notes. Never thought that at age 30 I'd be cramming in as much as possible about these 3 cars for work. Actually finding out some cool stuff about them, like why the ignition is always on the left. Never took any interest in Porsches. Started off by learning that these are 3 subsequent generations labeled 996, 997 and - quite logically - 991 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Lunch time at Cadwell. AD08R haven't been as hoped, after a few flying laps they're going off quickly, constant hot pressure of 29psi. Put the R888 on the front and it's a different car. Lovely combination with the AD08R on the rear. Having a reyt good time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Does anyone know where you can buy printed heat shrink tubing? I.e. to label wiring? I can't seem to find anywhere that does them. I'm tempted to buy a machine to do it ~£150 and flog them on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 I have a Dymo printer at work that will do it. We never got the heat shrink tubing for it though, as it is quite expensive. £15 per metre rings a bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Yeah it aint cheap. I just found a machine for £60 though. https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Stationery-Office-Supplies/Dymo-18051-RhinoPRO-Heat-Shrink-Cassette/B000AN9I7I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 What exactly are you labelling? Is heat shrink worth the high cost to you? Have you seen these before? http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/cable-markers/0554478/ They can be put on the cables themselves, or be put on cable ties and wrapped around multiple cables or a loom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 I've also seen labels printed on paper then placed under clear, adhesive heatshrink, which seems an easier DIY to a similar result, although you'd want to print on something flexible ideally I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Nothing in particular really. Ive just seen looms you can buy with it done and it looks really pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Struggling to get quotes for less than £1000 for both sills and one arch... That does include paint, but still, ouch I appreciate the amount of work involved, but I can't justify spending more than I paid for the car in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Given up trying to find a better one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 No, but I discovered my engine isn't as bad as first thought, so I'd rather stick with this one - I've put a lot of effort in, so it would be a shame to give up on it. That said, £1k for rust repairs might change my plan back to searching for another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Just do it yourself Mike, it's pretty easy to use a melty stick after a few minutes practice. I've been working on the van some more, it has had an EML come on that was bugging me and putting into limp mode occasionally. Out came a skanky EGR, rotated the body 180 degrees and refitted, free blanking Then onto the next common issue, injector wiring. funnily enough somebody has been there before and made a hash of it so i sorted those out and added some conduit to protect I fitted a proper bonnet stay clip rather than that wire bodgef**kery I also gave it a full service, added some Forte to the fuel and it was still flashing an EML. I stole a MAP sensor off the spares van and the problem was solved! Next to fit are some new plates, reverse camera, reverse sensors, screen, headunit, sub, ply lining and shelving for all my tools and other shite. I'm loving driving a van! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Oh and the Astra decided it didn't like its clutch whilst my girlfriend was driving to the midlands, not sure what the issue is as I fitted a new clutch, slave, hose and flywheel under 3 years ago so hopefully none of those are at fault! Recovery collected her but as they unloaded the car it started to roll off the back as the guy hadn't put the handbrake on... resulting in the car the rolling backwards and and the front end getting taken out as it dropped. Not quite sure where we stand with insurance, I said to wait until the garage have had a chance to see what the issue is with the clutch and if it's easy to fix then get it sorted (presumably insurance will want it to be a fully working car when assessing?) and claim as it'll likely be a write off as there is apparently damage to the rad pack. Kind of hoping thats the case as I really dislike that car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Underground carpark + v8 + stainless headers and side pipes = savage noise 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 10 hours ago, CurtisRider said: Recovery collected her but as they unloaded the car it started to roll off the back as the guy hadn't put the handbrake on... resulting in the car the rolling backwards and and the front end getting taken out as it dropped. Surely the recovery company should pay for any damage they caused not your insurance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Yeah if agree, it's for the recovery to pay unless you've signed a responsibility waiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Got a new daily for the next 4 days What I like most about it is that I can stream audio from Youtube to a Bose sound system. And it's an automatic. That's pretty much where my interest in road cars ends Thrashed a 991 996 and 997 around the track today. Will be doing the same tomorrow. Love this job so much 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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