Newbie - Newcastle under Lyme

[gts1985]

Hi All,

Extreme novice newbie from Newcastle under Lyme. I have wanted to do an exocet build since I first saw one, I was hoping go the Stoneleigh convention before jumping in but obviously that didnt happen.

Anyway I have just taken ownership of a 2000 mk2 1.6 mx5 as the donor. Admittedly it was a bit of an impulse eBay purchase, so my first question is...was this a mistake, should I have waited and got a 1.8? Has anyone done a build with the 1.6 mk2 and is the engine/gearbox any good for the exocet or is it a bit disappointing power wise?

Anyways, I'll start a build project just so hopefully the more experienced on here can guide me through and suggest possible alternatives.

Anyone building around me?

Grant

[Stewart]

mscott is in Stafford, not a million miles away.

[sidpotters]

Sidpotters in Uttoxeter, Replicar not Exocet - good luck with the build

[phaeton]

Very little difference in the two, both have hater & detractors, both have lovers & fanboys, get it on the road with what you have then update whatever you want later.