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Recommend a MX5 based project.
Barksavon - 25/1/20 at 04:10 PM

I've had a 2004 MX5 (Mk 2.5) sitting on my drive for a couple of years and the wife has given me the ultimatum....do something with it or get rid.

I know it needs at least one side front chassis rail replacing, some floor and sill work and that's before I get it in the air so probably much more than that.

Can you guys recommend any kit projects that I can use the car for, don't really want to scrap it.
I've read an article on the MK RX5 thats got me thinking about another kit car.....
Thanks
Ian

big_wasa - 25/1/20 at 05:33 PM

If i could get in one comfortably it would be the Rocketeer conversion.

[Edited on 25/1/20 by big_wasa]

jps - 25/1/20 at 06:23 PM

The MeV Replicar? Have only seen photos, and from some angles it doesn’t look as great as others, but if I was in your position I’d be looking into it...

Barkalarr - 25/1/20 at 06:27 PM

I’ve been in the MK RX-5 and it’s a smooth ride. A really nice car using LOADS of bits from the Mazda. It’s basically an MX-5 with a decent chassis. Have you seen the list of donor parts?

Barksavon - 26/1/20 at 01:20 PM

I haven't seen a list of donor parts for the RX5.....do you have one or know where I can find one, I can't see that there's one on the MK website

kitcardirect - 26/1/20 at 06:43 PM

Here you go straight from price list/build manual

Donor Parts Required For Age Related Vehicle:

Mazda MX-5 mk 2,
V5 Vehicle Registration Document
Engine & Auxiliaries, 1800 cc
Engine Mounts,
Exhaust Manifold,
Gearbox,
Gear Lever,
Propshaft,
Differential, Driveshafts,
Rear Uprights, Rear Hubs,
Rear Calipers & Disks,
Handbrake Cable, Handbrake Lever,
Upper & Lower Steering Column complete with all turn signal/wiper and column switch gear
Front Uprights, Front Hubs,
Front Calipers & Disks,
Wheels & Tyres,
Wiring Loom complete with fuse box and immobiliser,
Instrument Cluster,
Brake Master Cylinder (optional only with std pedals)Brake Bias Valve,
Ball joints & Steering Arms,
Steering Wheel,
Horn,
Air Flow Meter and Air intake pipe work,
Hazard Light Switch,
Cigarette Lighter,
Fuel pump,
Fuel filter,
Fuel Filter Bracket,
Coolant pipework,
Fog light switch and interment dimmer switch
Battery if suitable,

[Edited on 27/1/20 by kitcardirect]

andrew.carwithen - 26/1/20 at 07:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jps
The MeV Replicar? Have only seen photos, and from some angles it doesn’t look as great as others, but if I was in your position I’d be looking into it...


Now the ANC Replicar and manufactured by ANC Sportscars since 2017 having bought the project from MEV

jossey - 26/1/20 at 11:18 PM

Pains me to say it out loud but MK.

JC - 27/1/20 at 08:17 AM

MEV Exocet - uses (almost) all the MX5 except the body?

Barksavon - 27/1/20 at 08:16 PM

Thanks for all the info and the comprehensive donor parts list for the MK

richardh - 22/6/20 at 08:48 AM

Mev Exocet
MNR mx5
MK RX5
GBS Zero 2
Haynes Locost
Replicar

[Edited on 22/6/20 by richardh]