Okay, it's because the coilovers probably won't go low enough 
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MX5 Number 2.
- Thread starter JoeyD
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They haven't changed since taking them off Sebs car, but there's about 2 or 3 inches left to go down - not enough for stupid low I don't think.
If I fit decently sized tyres and big spacers it will still look cool.
BTW Well done on becoming area rep. At last!
If I fit decently sized tyres and big spacers it will still look cool.
BTW Well done on becoming area rep. At last!
Don't think so, no... Although he had 15's with pretty chunky tyres and i've got 14's with OEM sized tyres...
We'll work it out, don't worry!
We'll work it out, don't worry!
I'll see if I can get some money together, and if we've finished doing the front coilovers... Hopefully though, yeah!
Actually, it'll be too late then for the spring compressors thinking about it
Actually, it'll be too late then for the spring compressors thinking about it
I'm not bothered about chopping the springs tbh. Don't want to put you out of your way etc either!
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Seems legit.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
I think it could caption any picture where the NW lot are involved in any sort of mechanical activity.
They just hit the top of the arch before compressing anything worth a try though!
worth a try though!Probably the wrong way up! Lol.
So the loose one is on the bottom and you tighten it from the bottom... Yeah probably upside down!
They're on anyway. It's not low, but we haven't adjusted anything yet. The hardest part is out of the way now anyway...
So the loose one is on the bottom and you tighten it from the bottom... Yeah probably upside down!
They're on anyway. It's not low, but we haven't adjusted anything yet. The hardest part is out of the way now anyway...
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
at least you were using adequate eye protection :approve:
lol at the pikey DA eddie!
lol at the pikey DA eddie!
Yeah, Seb didn't fancy using 3D cinema glasses again... LOL
I DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS CAR.
Fitted the front HiperD coilovers the other week, thought I'd give it chance to settle (They're about 15 years old, they aren't settling anymore, who am I kidding?!) a bit on them before admitting that IT WILL NOT GO LOW.
There's about 2 or maybe 3 inches left on the adjusters to go a bit lower, but it's still going to be a f**king 4x4.
I tried on a 15" TSW to see if it was the small wheels making it look a bit higher, but Jesus Christ it looks even higher with bigger wheels!
Little comparison.
Before:
MX5 by j0eyD, on Flickr
After:
Dafuq by j0eyD, on Flickr
Before:
Buy British Pork by j0eyD, on Flickr
After:
Not low by j0eyD, on Flickr
With a 15" TSW:
Gimp by j0eyD, on Flickr
I give up. I've tried driving it fast, I've tried not washing it, I've tried drawing penises on it and it STILL won't go low.
I'll try and acquire the correct C-spanners and see if the remaining amount of adjustment makes any difference. It won't. But I'll try.
FML.
Fitted the front HiperD coilovers the other week, thought I'd give it chance to settle (They're about 15 years old, they aren't settling anymore, who am I kidding?!) a bit on them before admitting that IT WILL NOT GO LOW.
There's about 2 or maybe 3 inches left on the adjusters to go a bit lower, but it's still going to be a f**king 4x4.
I tried on a 15" TSW to see if it was the small wheels making it look a bit higher, but Jesus Christ it looks even higher with bigger wheels!
Little comparison.
Before:
MX5 by j0eyD, on Flickr
After:
Dafuq by j0eyD, on Flickr
Before:
Buy British Pork by j0eyD, on Flickr
After:
Not low by j0eyD, on Flickr
With a 15" TSW:
Gimp by j0eyD, on Flickr
I give up. I've tried driving it fast, I've tried not washing it, I've tried drawing penises on it and it STILL won't go low.
I'll try and acquire the correct C-spanners and see if the remaining amount of adjustment makes any difference. It won't. But I'll try.
FML.
I've not got a f**king clue. The heights on the coilovers haven't changed since they were on Sebs white car, and it's a good inch or two higher than his was. Even factoring in smaller wheels etc.
I just don't know. Might be something to do with the wishbones/subframes being set wrong... but I doubt it - there's no way any of that has been changed since it was built! It's just so weird! Tempted to refit the front dampers without any springs in just to prove that it is physically possible for it to go lower than standard tbh.
I just don't know. Might be something to do with the wishbones/subframes being set wrong... but I doubt it - there's no way any of that has been changed since it was built! It's just so weird! Tempted to refit the front dampers without any springs in just to prove that it is physically possible for it to go lower than standard tbh.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
If there is 3" left then that is a LOT!
I don't know... I'll be surprised if it moves at all. It's just hovering at constant height. F**king thing.
<3
You should see the state of the sill after I jacked it up (Which I wouldn't have done, but I couldn't fit the jack under anywhere else and I know what's going to happen to the shell soon enough). It reminded me of damp cardboard or paper mache. There really isn't a sill anymore tbh...
Already got the MOT side of things covered. Had a fresh one just after I bought it... It's what I'm going to do that might not be so.. sensible? Lol
I'm going to suggest hammers.
I dont know in what context, but definately the use of hammers.
I dont know in what context, but definately the use of hammers.
Many many hammers have been used in creating this abortion. Along with two angle grinders and plenty of discs.
It's such a shed and it's better for it IMO.
It's such a shed and it's better for it IMO.
I agree, but it's getting them low that's the issue now. Need a pair of C-spanners the right sizes. Tried with Sebs HSD spanners, but they're far too big!
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
I might have a set from my 182 mate. Want me to bring them to Seb's later?
It's worth a try, yeah! Thanks
I'd better get some sleep anyway. Going to be f**king useless otherwise!
I'd better get some sleep anyway. Going to be f**king useless otherwise!
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
I'm going remember. You won't be the most useless there.
It's a good night for me if I don't break something.
It's a good night for me if I don't break something.
The trick is to go in clothes that are already dirty. Everyone thinks you've been working away, but you know you're just there for the tea.
I found with the RX7 coilovers, 10mm on the coil body provided nearly 20mm of drop. So 3", should be enough to make Goodj weep like a child.
