O.K. As I am hoping to retire in the spring ;D ;D I will need something to do with all my leisure time ::)..
So I have started with one of these..
(http://s2.postimg.org/cbg6wnfmt/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/cbg6wnfmt/)
Gonna add one of these...
(http://s3.postimg.org/xypcg7gsf/MX250_Kit_Package.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/xypcg7gsf/)
Aiming to end up with one of these
(http://s7.postimg.org/x0qapd3jr/MX250mainlarge.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/x0qapd3jr/)
Tribute Automotive Ferrari 250 copy, as I can't afford the millions the real ones cost.
Then we think about the engine ??? Leaning towards 2.8 M3 as used in the Z3 if I have enough room for the extra 2 Pots but we will worry about that after the body etc is done... anyone know how long the Z3 engine is ??
By the way it's an age thing, I need a roof and a heater for the winter.. :P
Pete
Looks good mate. Shame we didn't have a chance to chat that much about it. Sorry about that. :)
WOW :o Good luck with the build Pete. And no IVA at the end either. :P
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Pete,
Nice project.
Had a good browse around but only found that it an E36 series engine so there is plenty of those in 3 series that you could measure up.
Then I got to thinking that the Mazda engines are pretty decent anyway. How about just pushing the performance - even the 1.6 will push to 250bhp and of course you have the 1.8 and the more recent 2.0. Instant power is available from a simple turbo upgrade or maybe a supercharger?
If you want a growl how about throttle bodies? (ECU required)
Worth a thought.
Ian
From one old bloke to another...
The MX 5 heater is fantastic
I only use 1/4 of the heat with the roof closed
On a cold winters day with the roof down it will keep feet and hands warm
Dave
Interesting project and an M3 lump should give more than enough power.
Quote from: peterw on 05, November, 2015, 10:05:35 PM
By the way it's an age thing, I need a roof and a heater for the winter.. :P
You and me both mate :-[
O.K. The time has come, I have spent the winter gaining brownie points doing the house and conservatory, so it's build time :D.
Got the body ,ordered full set of suspension bushes and coilovers but got to do the boring stuff first before body fitting.
Both outer sills have a bit of rot in and have been badly patched so they have got to go and be replaced first.
(http://s8.postimg.org/uf1m7xf9t/DSC_1501.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/uf1m7xf9t/)
Nice clean floor and no rust there at all
(http://s9.postimg.org/w43q2l6kr/DSC_1503.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/w43q2l6kr/)
Off side sill off and getting there
(http://s11.postimg.org/3wkw9ymqn/DSC_1502.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3wkw9ymqn/)
Looks good and I like the car. :D
Keep us posted, waiting with interest.
Doesn't look as bad as some mgb's I've done.
I like the idea of this project being an old man :'( :(. Keep the posts going Pete ;)
Peter,
If you need any MX5 spares we have a bunch of leftovers from the Go Inspire donor cars. Good luck with it.
Good luck with it, don't forget the build pics 8)
(http://s28.postimg.org/q2zyon9qh/DSC_1504.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q2zyon9qh/)
Offside done, Nearside next
Good progress. With a couple of bank holidays coming up hopefully you'll have time for some more :)
O.k. Had a break and walked up Snowdon and down again as you do. While I'm on the offside might as well start the suspension
(http://s13.postimg.org/axvl2671f/DSC_1672.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/axvl2671f/)
A bit of work needed here me thinks, so after two hours one F1 Grand prix an Air Gun and copious amounts of WD 40,
(http://s28.postimg.org/5b1kmyazd/DSC_1673.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5b1kmyazd/)
Back to work tomorrow so another break in proceedings
Always enjoy the dismantling stage. Though worry I'd lose bits as well. ;D So Lots of bags and labels required. :P
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Got the front off
(http://s23.postimg.org/6y8dhnfyv/DSC_1676.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6y8dhnfyv/)
Just for fun, a first trial fit of the nose, first of many
(http://s22.postimg.org/gmw40wlvx/DSC_1681.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/gmw40wlvx/)
And the cage
(http://s22.postimg.org/5sj9cps5p/DSC_1680.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5sj9cps5p/)
Back to front suspension :(
I do like that :P
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One corner nearly complete, 3 more to go
(http://s24.postimg.org/px3mqvf01/DSC_1683.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/px3mqvf01/)
Had to modify the front to take the headlamp bowls,
Original nearside
(http://s3.postimg.org/biqptjanz/DSC_1684.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/biqptjanz/)
Modified offside
(http://s3.postimg.org/hrz0jtr5r/DSC_1685.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/hrz0jtr5r/)
More to come.......
Rear off side back in, just got to do it all again on the other side !!!
(http://s32.postimg.org/o6yuwobap/DSC_2193.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/o6yuwobap/)
Feels like I spend all my time pressing in suspension bushes, there's dozens of them.
Couldn't resist a first fit of the new back end....
(http://s33.postimg.org/d3x4q8ce3/DSC_2195_Copy.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/d3x4q8ce3/)
(http://s33.postimg.org/rpo5eh96j/DSC_2196_Copy.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/rpo5eh96j/)
(http://s33.postimg.org/42ilcmegr/DSC_2199.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/42ilcmegr/)
OOh nice arse :-* :-*
Time to cut the rear off the car to allow more access to the boot...
(http://s33.postimg.org/ksy5k4l1n/DSC_2200.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ksy5k4l1n/)
Now gone
(http://s33.postimg.org/gv25mm0ej/DSC_2201.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/gv25mm0ej/)
(http://s33.postimg.org/gppo4tv9n/DSC_2202.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/gppo4tv9n/)
(http://s33.postimg.org/j37lvu9or/DSC_2204.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/j37lvu9or/)
Got to put some box section in yet to replace what i took out, but the main strength is the section right behind the seats