Möbius build 3.0 : Crash testing Miatas like he works for the NHTSA
06-05-2017, 10:02 PM
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Machine shop at Napa Auto Parts had a better m10x1.5 die than I did, and chased it for me free of charge.
Exhaust is on and car was started this evening.
Remaining
Cabin reassembly
Hood
Hitch wiring
Axle nut tightening
Exhaust is on and car was started this evening.
Remaining
Cabin reassembly
Hood
Hitch wiring
Axle nut tightening
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06-06-2017, 08:47 PM
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Car is assembled and was on the ground, briefly, but came right back up to properly torque axle nuts.
So it's sitting on the small jackstands until after we get back from dinner. Then I'll use a child to hold the brakes and torque everything, and go around the block.
So it's sitting on the small jackstands until after we get back from dinner. Then I'll use a child to hold the brakes and torque everything, and go around the block.
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06-06-2017, 11:14 PM
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NOPE. Set it on the ground even once and you risk blowing out front or rear wheel bearings if they're not torqued above ~100ft/lbs. This is directly from the mouth of Eddie.
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06-07-2017, 02:46 PM
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Test drive this morning ended about a quarter mile. From the house.
First problem: abs is no longer reading the brake switch. It was yesterday. Sad.
Second problem, brakes were mushy and weak.
Third problem, leaving a light in first, let out the clutch and BANG there was no more drive. No rattling or grinding noises. Clutch pedal felt fine. Shifter shifted normally. Fortunately I was able to turn right and immediately park at the curb next to a Starbucks. At least I got coffee. I've walked back to the house with the laptop, and am going to go get the tools out of the car with the van.
First problem: abs is no longer reading the brake switch. It was yesterday. Sad.
Second problem, brakes were mushy and weak.
Third problem, leaving a light in first, let out the clutch and BANG there was no more drive. No rattling or grinding noises. Clutch pedal felt fine. Shifter shifted normally. Fortunately I was able to turn right and immediately park at the curb next to a Starbucks. At least I got coffee. I've walked back to the house with the laptop, and am going to go get the tools out of the car with the van.
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