Hi I have an early jap import mk1 mx5. I would like to use it as a locost donor. I have bought the book How to build a sports car on a budget. I need to find out about the chasis alterations needed to fit the bits required. Many thanks to anyone who can point me in the right direction. arfabee

Hi

Good choice.

I have a build thread on here that outlines the changes I had to make. There is also a new kit available from Saturn if you want to do it the easy way.

matt

Ta I will look into this. arfabee

Thread here:

http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=5753

Have you looked at the MEV Exocet? A marmite look, but an economical use of an MX5!! Could use the same idea and adapt?

There is an American book called 'How to build a cheap sports car' (I think) which covers building a Locost 7 from an MX5 (Miata) donor car.

Basically the American version of the Haynes roadster book.

ETA: here it is:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Build-Cheap-Sports-Motorbooks-Workshop/dp/0760322872/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300292088&sr=8-1

I didn't pay £64 though, think I got it off ebay for about £5

[Edited on 16/3/11 by Doctor Derek Doctors]

Check on Locostbuildersusa and you'll get all the info you need.

The Williams book is IMO just a build diary on using a MX5 in a Champion build.
Less actual info than the original Champion book.
Borrow the book, don't buy it :-)
I find this forum has Loads more useful information... just less that's mx5 specific.

[Edited on 25/3/11 by Bare]

the road runner racing sr2 looks nice as well

http://www.roadrunnerracing.net/the-roadrunner-sr2.html

Give chris a ring at MNR. They do a budget kit for the mazda mx5. The chassis they produce is by far the best on the market. I know first hand as i used to weld them.

If your adter the book how to buils a cheap sports car (Keith Tanner)
go on the waterstones website its on there for £18.99 new