dubzter
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| posted on 17/2/15 at 11:00 PM |
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My TMXR MX5 Haynes Roadster build
Well I thought it was about time I started a build thread. I'm going to get the disclaimer in now and say that this will probably be a long
project, I've given myself 18 months but think even that is a bit ambitious considering I have my second child on the way (due 31st March).
My decision to build a kit car came about 5 minutes after I sat in the drivers seat of a titanium grey Caterham CSR200. Me and the missus rented one
for our 10th Anniversary from the folk at http://www.highlandcaterhamhire.co.uk/ We drove the west coast of Scotland over 4 days. From that point I
was sold and knew I had to have that style of car. The reality was though that I'd never be able to build (afford) something as good as it.
So I took the plunge in October last year when Talon Motorsport was offering the chassis for a good deal and placed my order. The missus said it could
be my 40th Birthday present (which is also in March). All going well I should be receiving the chassis this weekend and can't wait to see it in
the flesh.
I have to say a big thanks to GaryT for the heads up on a donor car which I picked up on Sunday (15/02/2015). A 600 mile round trip with my old man to
pick it up from just south of Glasgow (more info on that in the next post).
Anyway things are slowly falling into place and hopefully I can build something to be proud of.
I plan on keeping this first post up to date with costs so it will be an easy reference for anyone wanting that sort of info.
Donor Car £255
So wish me luck as I start my journey.
(This is also posted on the Haynes forum)
[Edited on 17/2/15 by dubzter]
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dubzter
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| posted on 17/2/15 at 11:02 PM |
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So I picked up my donor car on Sunday (15/02/2015) again thanks go to GaryT for giving me the heads up. I signed up to MX5Scotland so I could get in
touch with the guy and eventually came to a deal.
The car is a 2003 Mazda MX5 Nevada 1.8 with approx 88k on the clock. She had failed her MOT due to rotten chassis rails and the cost to repair made it
uneconomical so it was being broken up. As you can see from the pics she has been well stripped but importantly the engine runs and she moves under
her own steam.
There have been a few parts stripped that I need but they can be sourced as and when. So I'll be looking out for brakes front and rear and some
form of instrument panel whether that be mazda clocks or something aftermarket.
Me and my old man managed to borrow a car transporter trailer and set off at 8am for the 600 mile round trip to pick her up. Bob (the seller) was a
nice chap and the deal was done swiftly.
Here are the pics.
Rotten chassis rails :eek:
In all her gory
Loaded ready to go
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prawnabie
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| posted on 18/2/15 at 12:22 PM |
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Bear in mind that IIRC the mx5 front wishbones are a different geometry to the MK1 - make sure talon are suppling you the right wishbones!
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dubzter
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| posted on 18/2/15 at 01:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by prawnabie
Bear in mind that IIRC the mx5 front wishbones are a different geometry to the MK1 - make sure talon are suppling you the right wishbones!
Phil(Talon) has assured me that the wishbones he is suppling are suitable for mk1/2/2.5 uprights. I am having mine modified slightly so that they have
rose joints at the uprights, will give me a bit more flexibility when it comes to geometry setup.
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johnnybizzle1986
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| posted on 18/2/15 at 01:08 PM |
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Good Luck
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dubzter
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| posted on 18/2/15 at 01:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by johnnybizzle1986
Good Luck
Cheers, think I'll need it
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garyt
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| posted on 18/2/15 at 07:03 PM |
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great to see you starting out, as on most sites plenty of picture are required,
seriously its good to see you starting out and if I can be of any help give me a shout even if you just want a cuppa and blether
all the best Gary
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dubzter
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| posted on 18/2/15 at 07:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by garyt
great to see you starting out, as on most sites plenty of picture are required,
seriously its good to see you starting out and if I can be of any help give me a shout even if you just want a cuppa and blether
all the best Gary
Cheers mate, thanks to you I've got a decent donor as far as I can tell so will see how it goes. Got the email today that my chassis has been
loaded up and is on it's way 
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big_wasa
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| posted on 18/2/15 at 08:19 PM |
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From the searching ive done so far the mk2 front uprights have a slightly higher steering arm so the track rod end is 7mm higher than the mk1. The
rears give an ever so slight wider track.
Sat side by side I cant see a difference. I want to get them measured when I get a chance.
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dubzter
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| posted on 18/2/15 at 08:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
From the searching ive done so far the mk2 front uprights have a slightly higher steering arm so the track rod end is 7mm higher than the mk1. The
rears give an ever so slight wider track.
Sat side by side I cant see a difference. I want to get them measured when I get a chance.
What impact do you see that having on the build? The rears I can't see causing any issues but the front steering arm do you think it will cause
a problem? I've been thinking about using a mk2 escort quick rack with extensions. Haven't looked into details yet but will suck it and
see I guess.
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dubzter
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| posted on 19/2/15 at 10:49 PM |
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Got my chassis today, thanks Phil.
So I guess it as easy as this
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garyt
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| posted on 20/2/15 at 09:03 PM |
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Hi escort rack is fine and speak to phil re. the extensions just tell him escort to mx5 and he'll do his thing 
looking forward to the progress reports
Gary
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dubzter
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quote:
Originally posted by garyt
Hi escort rack is fine and speak to phil re. the extensions just tell him escort to mx5 and he'll do his thing
looking forward to the progress reports
Gary
Cheers Gary
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Slimy38
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| posted on 20/2/15 at 10:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dubzter
quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
From the searching ive done so far the mk2 front uprights have a slightly higher steering arm so the track rod end is 7mm higher than the mk1. The
rears give an ever so slight wider track.
Sat side by side I cant see a difference. I want to get them measured when I get a chance.
What impact do you see that having on the build? The rears I can't see causing any issues but the front steering arm do you think it will cause
a problem? I've been thinking about using a mk2 escort quick rack with extensions. Haven't looked into details yet but will suck it and
see I guess.
I believe the mk2 front upright is actually favoured because the higher TRE keeps the track rod itself away from the lower wishbone. With mk1 front
uprights and some wishbone designs it's possible for the rod to touch the wishbone.
Hopefully I've remembered that rightly...
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dubzter
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| posted on 20/2/15 at 10:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Slimy38
quote:
Originally posted by dubzter
quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
From the searching ive done so far the mk2 front uprights have a slightly higher steering arm so the track rod end is 7mm higher than the mk1. The
rears give an ever so slight wider track.
Sat side by side I cant see a difference. I want to get them measured when I get a chance.
What impact do you see that having on the build? The rears I can't see causing any issues but the front steering arm do you think it will cause
a problem? I've been thinking about using a mk2 escort quick rack with extensions. Haven't looked into details yet but will suck it and
see I guess.
I believe the mk2 front upright is actually favoured because the higher TRE keeps the track rod itself away from the lower wishbone. With mk1 front
uprights and some wishbone designs it's possible for the rod to touch the wishbone.
Hopefully I've remembered that rightly...
Fingers crossed you have remembered correctly and that means good news for me. Love the knowledge on this forum
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dubzter
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| posted on 1/3/15 at 05:20 PM |
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Started a build blog
https://hayneskitcar.wordpress.com/2015/03/01/the-chassis-2/
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dubzter
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| posted on 7/3/15 at 01:56 PM |
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Giving the chassis a lick of paint
https://hayneskitcar.wordpress.com/2015/03/07/a-lick-of-paint/
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Rosco86
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| posted on 13/4/15 at 06:57 PM |
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Looking good, wish I had of done a blog to! Your picture quality is awesome!
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dubzter
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| posted on 14/4/15 at 05:56 PM |
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Originally posted by Rosco86
Looking good, wish I had of done a blog to! Your picture quality is awesome!
Cheers Rosco, I've dabbled a bit with photography, did a bit of landscape stuff etc.
Loving your build though, such attention to detail.
[Edited on 14/4/15 by dubzter]
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dubzter
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| posted on 1/5/15 at 07:31 PM |
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Damn I should have SORNed the donor car as soon as I got the paperwork through............oops that'll be £45 I owe the DVLA then.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 1/5/15 at 07:44 PM |
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Yep did that once as well.
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JSArmstrong
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| posted on 29/10/16 at 05:13 AM |
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any updates regarding the build? Would love to know where you have got to in the build
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Mike-B
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| posted on 29/10/16 at 11:47 AM |
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Originally posted by JSArmstrong
any updates regarding the build? Would love to know where you have got to in the build
Me too - Just read through the blog and looking forward to the next install....
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