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Post by rocca on Mar 29, 2011 22:44:36 GMT
Hi there,
Having owned an MX5 and enjoying driving it.
but not enjoying my mates callin it a hairdressers car.
I fancy building an exocet,
Tho I have a few questions::
1) Is it really that easy to build?
2) what are the hidden costs?
3) can it be done with 2 left hands
4) how long does an IVA test take to set up?
5) are these stupid questions?
would like to know if it's a goer
let me know
ta
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Post by tlight on Apr 1, 2011 7:33:31 GMT
1) Is it really that easy to build?
Very easy (so far).
2) what are the hidden costs?
I recon the hidden costs are;
Van Hire & Fuel to collect Kit
Wheel Spacers & Wing Mirrors
Consumables (WD-40, PU Adhesive, Thinners, Grease, Silicon Selant, etc)
Paint
Additional Brake Pipe, P Clips, Rivets & Self Tapper Screws (but I know they have increase the kit qty on some of these items - so check first)
Postage of E-Bay sold parts
E-Bay Sellling Costs
Packaging Materials for E-Bay sold parts
Nut Caps & additional Edging Trim
DVLA & IVA Test
Tax Disc Holder
Number Plates
The rest is choice, I personally have added optional items such as;
Copper Fuel Pipe (for the transmission tunnel)
Fuel Tank Isolation Bobbins (to lift the tank)
Riv Nuts, Brake Unions, Stainless Bolts, Washers & Nuts
Tie Track Rod End & Anti Roll Bar Stabiliser Links
Rear Lower Wishbone Bolt (refurb)
Front & Rear Pads & Rear Disc
Red Poly Bushes (refurb)
Red Braided Brake & Clutch Hose (looks)
Red Samco Hoses (looks)
Aluminuim Oil Filler Cap (looks)
Aeroquip White Lockable Bonnet Catch (looks)
Wheel Red Air Valve Caps (looks)
Steering Wheel & Boss (looks)
Norma Jubilee Clips
Red Hose 7mm & 10mm
Red Short & Long Cable Ties
Red Typhoon K&N Air Filter
Steering Rack Blanking Plugs
White PVC Foamex Sides
Seats
Allloy Gear Stick Gaiter & Knob
Steering Wheel Two Button
3) can it be done with 2 left hands
Yes, I am doing it with my 13yr old. I've not done any mechanics since I was a teenager.
4) how long does an IVA test take to set up?
Not there yet, so no comments.
5) are these stupid questions?
Nope
Tim
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Post by paultyre on Apr 4, 2011 7:21:23 GMT
Hi The finnished car is absolutely awsome to drive however its not the most comfortable especialy above 40 mph due to high winds in youre face i took mine up to 95mph at the weekend and it feels as though its going to blow apart ( i am sure it wont though ). This car is not built open road but lots of corners. What i am trying to say is that you need to remember that you will have a kit car and not an mx5 so if you are using youre car a lot at the moment you won't get as much use due to the weather . BUT if you have patients and the room to build and you want a fantastic TOY then go for it .
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Post by nigel on Apr 4, 2011 7:44:28 GMT
Hi The finnished car is absolutely awsome to drive however its not the most comfortable especialy above 40 mph due to high winds in youre face i took mine up to 95mph at the weekend and it feels as though its going to blow apart ( i am sure it wont though ). This car is not built open road but lots of corners. What i am trying to say is that you need to remember that you will have a kit car and not an mx5 so if you are using youre car a lot at the moment you won't get as much use due to the weather . BUT if you have patients and the room to build and you want a fantastic TOY then go for it . Hi Paul, Please post some pictures of your car  nigel |
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Post by Stiggy on Apr 4, 2011 7:50:35 GMT
I suggest all open top car drivers do it with a helmet on, or adopt a tallish fly screen
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Post by paultyre on Apr 4, 2011 10:13:26 GMT
Problem whiyh helmets is the police think youre racing on the road . a good pair of goggles is the answer.
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Post by nigel on Apr 4, 2011 11:09:15 GMT
Never had a problem with the police, just bumble bees and bugs ;D For long journeys / motorways its a full face crash helmet for me fitted with the full hands free comms / music system, and a pair of shatter prof goggles for short journeys like going down the supermarket to get a pint of milk (any excuse for a drive)  nigel |
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Post by paultyre on Apr 4, 2011 11:58:22 GMT
Hi nigel i shal post some pics as soon as i work out how to >
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Post by nigel on Apr 4, 2011 12:09:19 GMT
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Post by andybaird on Apr 4, 2011 18:06:08 GMT
I agree with Nigel. I spent 6 months thinking about how to do it  but when my nephew showed me how to do it I felt a bit of a dip-stick  as it is that simple. Andy |
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but when my nephew showed me how to do it I felt a bit of a dip-stick 
as it is that simple.