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I know the guide and will contact Andrew, as we removed it from off here, as it is far easier and safer to crack the drop links, the bolts that hold the anti roll bar bush brackets are getting on more so with the rears that are open to everything, the fronts bolt down to a captive nut in the front rails, so if any of these snap which i have seen a lot, you will have a lot of work on your hands drilling out and re-tapping,which for the home fettler on a drive thats playing can be out of their comfort zone, where as the drop link bolt and nut is easier to get to and if you need to cut it off, you just need to re-place the nut and bolt.
M-m
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Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .
*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***
And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.
M-m
Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .
*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***
And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.
M-m
My story so far
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
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MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
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Re: My story so far
Thanks for the advice. Now I can see what to crack and reset.
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Well I had a go at cracking the nuts as specified and cant see any difference.
Before 1
Before 2
Droplinks and Shock Bolts
After 1
After 2
Tyre top to wheel arch still approx. 4"
Silly question
Pincherrn were these std springs ??
John
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Tyre top to wheel arch still approx. 4"
Silly question
Pincherrn were these std springs ??
John
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Re: My story so far
They are not OE springs? what are they, thats where the problem is.
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
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Re: My story so far
Hi Wayne, I understand they are std Mk2 springs, bought from Pincherrn sometime ago.
Can someone take look at pictures 415 & 416 above and tell me if the springs are fitted the correct way round, is there a wrong way to fit them??
Thanks
John
Can someone take look at pictures 415 & 416 above and tell me if the springs are fitted the correct way round, is there a wrong way to fit them??
Thanks
John
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Comparing my ride height to a normal Mk1 ride height, it seems that fitting the MK2 suspension has raised the rear end by about 2-3 inches. Is it a just a case of chopping of some of the spring to drop the rear or is there more to consider ?
I guess the next question would be how do I know much to chop off ? Any help ?
I guess the next question would be how do I know much to chop off ? Any help ?
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Re: My story so far
Only just seen this. I was told when I bought them that they were standard Mk2 shocks and springs. I never saw the car they came off. They did look like standard springs. I never ever used them on a car either Exocet or S Special.
Colin
Colin
MEV Exocet.
1995 1.8 Mk1 White Roadster. S Special Type I.
Exocet build thread - http://www.mazdamenders.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1138
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1995 1.8 Mk1 White Roadster. S Special Type I.
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The springs are the issue, they are not OE springs, the tension rate on them must be high so making her sit high.
M-m
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
This post is a natural product made from recycled electrons. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects, the articles/answers/comments are provided for information purposes and they are not intended to substitute informed professional advice, I or mazdamenders.net cannot personally be hold responsible for any damage occurred from following this procedure or any injuries from it. Proceed at your own risk.
Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
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Re: My story so far
Hi Wayne, Pincherrn believes they are std springs and I bought them from him. Have you seen something different.
When I put the MK1 and MK2 units side by side they were the same length. I have been doing a bit of checking and the ride height looks the same as some others that have been converted. I will have a go at jacking up the car putting it on stands and then taking wheels off, loosening bolts jack up empty suspension and tighten under load as recommended. I did try opening and closing the bolts whilst the car was on ramps.
BTW the car feels a lot smother on the road if perhaps a bit twitchy, I have not yet had the alignment re-done, trying to resolve ride height first.
ps many thanks for the help.
When I put the MK1 and MK2 units side by side they were the same length. I have been doing a bit of checking and the ride height looks the same as some others that have been converted. I will have a go at jacking up the car putting it on stands and then taking wheels off, loosening bolts jack up empty suspension and tighten under load as recommended. I did try opening and closing the bolts whilst the car was on ramps.
BTW the car feels a lot smother on the road if perhaps a bit twitchy, I have not yet had the alignment re-done, trying to resolve ride height first.
ps many thanks for the help.
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They are defo not OE springs.
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
This post is a natural product made from recycled electrons. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects, the articles/answers/comments are provided for information purposes and they are not intended to substitute informed professional advice, I or mazdamenders.net cannot personally be hold responsible for any damage occurred from following this procedure or any injuries from it. Proceed at your own risk.
Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
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Re: My story so far
Well car gone for MOT today, if no surprises, I think I will be having some of the Meisters from the Autolink special offer.
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No problem with the MOT, so I guess time to get on the Web and order the meisters
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Re: My story so far
Meisters ordered, is there any particular settings to use for them before fitting to the car.
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Re: My story so far
Mine are fitted straight from the box because as far as I have read they are pretty well setup. after that it is up to you to adjust as the mood takes you 
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Getting there slowly
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