Tony Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 What time are you booked in Ray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 On 24/11/2020 at 12:27, SMARTLY said: Ray I can confirm that Tony really did have said accident with a combine harvester and is currently at home responding to technical questions on here as well as posting on some of the "Fun" threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Hi Tony. Hope you are recovering well. In answer to your question. I am booked in for one o’clock tomorrow (Thursday) 26th ... hope you get my reply. I haven’t a clue where I put replies etc. I just roll down until I find a place to punch something into my iPad. If you get this reply. Can you please let me know with just a OK Best regards Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Tony said: What time are you booked in Ray? Re Your question ( above ) Tomorrow. One o’clock Thursday 26 Th Keep safe Tony, ... We will arrive a bit early Just in case you want the car in and get started on it, But quite happy with one o’clock start Keep safe Best regards from Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Great, I'll see you then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 On 25/11/2020 at 12:48, Ray collins said: Re Your question ( above ) Tomorrow. One o’clock Thursday 26 Th Keep safe Tony, ... We will arrive a bit early Just in case you want the car in and get started on it, But quite happy with one o’clock start Keep safe Best regards from Ray. On 25/11/2020 at 14:58, Tony said: Great, I'll see you then. Unfortunately I Didn’t see you But must say Joe is top class I am most impressed with the lowering of my MX5 Looks better 100% drives nicer too, What more is there to like, Top class company. Best regards from me to all of you at W.I.M So please with the work. That when I need new tyres I am driving 50 miles so as to give you the trade.. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 25/11/2020 at 09:24, Tony said: What time are you booked in Ray? Too late. For the question Tony It’s done, My MX 5 now lowered and looking much nicer . Great service ... Will be coming back soon for some appropriate spacer work too, Kind regards Ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 I must get someone to tell me how to scroll across these threads. I seem to be all over the place and completely out of sequence etc. ....Ray... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, Ray collins said: Too late. For the question Tony It’s done, My MX 5 now lowered and looking much nicer . Great service ... Will be coming back soon for some appropriate spacer work too, Kind regards Ray I should be thanking you...... how wide will the spacers be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 28/11/2020 at 11:13, Tony said: I should be thanking you...... how wide will the spacers 25mm Is what most people go for. Joe agrees that 25mm is “ spot on “. Joe recommends H&R spacers. A bit dearer but probably the best ones to buy, Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Spacers to be 25mm. Which Joe says is. “ spot on “ That’s good enough for me, H&R bit expensive But - again - recommended by Joe, That’s good enough for me... Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ray collins said: Spacers to be 25mm. Which Joe says is. “ spot on “ That’s good enough for me, H&R bit expensive But - again - recommended by Joe, That’s good enough for me... Ray Ps, can someone explain to me When my reply has been successful please ? I seem to keep re submitting my answers - or indeed my entire post - several times Because I don’t know if I have replied in the right place, Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 25mm is the limit on the front. Without blinding you with geometry reasons but the front wheels tyre contact patch needs to be under the lower pickup point. The lower ball joint focuses the tyres working contact patch within the lower ball joint's orbit. The spacers need to be bolt-on.... This type bolt onto the original studs and the wheels bolt onto the spacers studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ray collins said: Ps, can someone explain to me When my reply has been successful please ? I seem to keep re submitting my answers - or indeed my entire post - several times Because I don’t know if I have replied in the right place, Ray Don't worry Ray.... I'll ask Rich to explain but trust me it's just a learning curve.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Tony said: 25mm is the limit on the front. Without blinding you with geometry reasons but the front wheels tyre contact patch needs to be under the lower pickup point. The lower ball joint focuses the tyres working contact patch within the lower ball joint's orbit. The spacers need to be bolt-on.... This type bolt onto the original studs and the wheels bolt onto the spacers studs. Thanks Tony. I Won’t go any wider, Thanks for your expertise in these matters. 25 mm will be just about right for what I want to achieve, ((pure cosmetics)) However Your “GeometrIcal“ explanation to a 79 year old Was About as helpful as a chocolate tea pot Ha ha ha, However, Yes it did “Blind me with geometric decisions”. etc But, A fascinating subject I’m sure. But at 79 I will stick to making Horlicks at 9 o’clock .. take care Tony Keep safe ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, Tony said: Don't worry Ray.... I'll ask Rich to explain but trust me it's just a learning curve.... Well at 79 I had better be quick with a learning curve ... eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 35 minutes ago, Tony said: 25mm is the limit on the front. Without blinding you with geometry reasons but the front wheels tyre contact patch needs to be under the lower pickup point. The lower ball joint focuses the tyres working contact patch within the lower ball joint's orbit. The spacers need to be bolt-on.... This type bolt onto the original studs and the wheels bolt onto the spacers studs. I can detect that you are “buzzing” with enthusiasm on the subject of Geometrics .. Me ? I’m more interested at the moment in what ‘Underpants‘ to wear, Te he he he, I’ve heard that When you collided with the Combined Harvester You leaped out and checked it’s Geometry ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Ray, you type into the box below the last post headed Reply, type what you want and you can answer multiple replies in this thread within one reply box. Then click "Submit Reply" wait about 5 seconds and as if like magic it's all done ..... no need to hit Submit twice or go back into thread and type it again It will then show you your reply back on your screen. Also, when you go into Forum, click on Activity, then click on Unread Content and it will list posts since you were last in the forum. And if you click on the little graphic immediately to the left of the thread title ..... usually a star or similar ..... it will take you to the first unread post on that thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 The rule of thumb so to speak. Is to hang a bit of string down from the wheel arch And measure how much the spacer needs to be. In order for the tyre to sit “ out “ flush with the side of the car, (Always a nice look ) So Tony If I did this and 25mm doesn’t quite give me the perfect look. Can I ask Joe to give me slightly thicker spacers. Perhaps an extra 5mm ? Would that be too much to ask, Given your geometrics enthisiasm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, SMARTLY said: Ray, you type into the box below the last post headed Reply, type what you want and you can answer multiple replies in this thread within one reply box. Then click "Submit Reply" wait about 5 seconds and as if like magic it's all done ..... no need to hit Submit twice or go back into thread and type it again It will then show you your reply back on your screen. Also, when you go into Forum, click on Activity, then click on Unread Content and it will list posts since you were last in the forum. Right .. so let’s test the theory And watch it work. I will expect a reply to this post. By simply pressing the submit button. If it works I am going to make a cup of tea and feel quite proud of myself .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Smartly, just a little bit more to help me please ... (1) is there a delete button so that I can get rid of dozens of old posts that have become materially unnecessary ? Or can it be done from your end? , I have Sent a dozen posts that are really too repetitive And should be gone, I note that there is an edit facility What would happen If I simply erase unwanted posts by keeping my finger on the edit button. ? I’m useless at Internet parlance Phrases and jargon ho right over my head. But in the meantime. Thanks Smartly for your help .... Ray .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, Ray collins said: Smartly, just a little bit more to help me please ... (1) is there a delete button so that I can get rid of dozens of old posts that have become materially unnecessary ? Or can it be done from your end? , I have Sent a dozen posts that are really too repetitive And should be gone, I note that there is an edit facility What would happen If I simply erase unwanted posts by keeping my finger on the edit button. ? I’m useless at Internet parlance Phrases and jargon ho right over my head. But in the meantime. Thanks Smartly for your help .... Ray .... 15 minutes ago, Ray collins said: Right .. so let’s test the theory And watch it work. I will expect a reply to this post. By simply pressing the submit button. If it works I am going to make a cup of tea and feel quite proud of myself .. ps. I know I am going to do your heads in but I cannot find the word “reply”. I can see the word “quote”. And when I press it. I get a little box come up at the bottom of my screen. That says words the effect “” reply to last post”” Is that the one that allows me to reply ? .... Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 28/11/2020 at 12:53, Ray collins said: ps. I know I am going to do your heads in but I cannot find the word “reply”. I can see the word “quote”. And when I press it. I get a little box come up at the bottom of my screen. That says words the effect “” reply to last post”” Is that the one that allows me to reply ? .... Ray The little box says [ quote 1 post ] ! Is that the one that I touch to give my reply, ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 There is a box below last post in this topic saying "Reply to this topic" you type new post in there. No delete, but I guess you can edit, remove all the details in that post and for clarity put something like "*** delete by Ray **, then Rich may be along in a bit and remove them for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray collins Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 28/11/2020 at 15:19, SMARTLY said: There is a box below last post in this topic saying "Reply to this topic" you type new post in there. No delete, but I guess you can edit, remove all the details in that post and for clarity put something like "*** delete by Ray **, then Rich may be along in a bit and remove them for you. Guess what you guys ! Success is mine, !! Just been shown where I was going wrong, I hope so anyway, Does anyone know when W.I.M is closing for Christmas break, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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