Newbie interested in Exocet

[skidder]

Hi all,

I just signed up. I've been researching kit cars for a week or so and keep getting drawn to the Mev line. I like the fact that they are not copies of anything else and the designs are certainly bold!

I am not experienced with car mechanics at all which I guess makes this intimidating. Most of my hobbies revolve around making things and technical skills albeit at a much smaller scale - radio control helis and planes, building and modding PCs and watchmaking. I think I probably have the patience to build a kit car but there will be a big learning curve! Should I be worried?

I am drawn to the Exocet as it sounds like it will be an easy build (I apppreciate there isn't too much info yet) and I have fancied an mx5 for a while.

I am tempted to pick up an Mx5 when I can, drive it for a while (while I build up some funds) and then convert.

Does anyone have a view on what exocet performance will be like with a standard mx5 in 1.6 or 1.8 form?

Also, my biggest problem (other than total lack of experience) is I do not have a garage. I have a brick car port with proper roof so dry is no problem but security / protection from wind may be. Should I be waiting until we move somewhere with a garage / renting a garage locally to even consider this? My area is pretty good in terms of crime and I work from home / my wife is always at home, so there is someone here all the time.

So, I am pretty sure I will at some point be joining you mev builders but not sure if practically I can do it right now. I will be watching for Exocet news with interest! Cheers

Skidder

[nigel]

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............. I probably have the patience to build a kit car but there will be a big learning curve! Should I be worried?

Based on Team MEV's support network including this forum, and the Exocets simplicity of build I do not think you should be overly worried

......... I have fancied an mx5 for a while.

I am tempted to pick up an Mx5 when I can, drive it for a while (while I build up some funds) and then convert.

This is an excellent philosophy and approach to take, especially if your inexperienced in building kit-cars.

.......... my biggest problem (other than total lack of experience) is I do not have a garage. I have a brick car port with proper roof so dry is no problem but security / protection from wind may be. Should I be waiting until we move somewhere with a garage / renting a garage locally to even consider this? .......

While a garage/workshop is without doubt preferable, with the right approach and a little careful planning I can't see why the Exocet could not be completed (excluding IVA/DVLA Registration) easily withing three summer months by a first time builder.

I quite tempted to build one next year myself just to see how easy it really is

nigel

[skidder]

Thanks Nigel, that's really helpful.

Can't wait to start seeing some more pics / info on the exocet. Really interested to get a feel for how much the performance will be improved over the base mx5.

Have had a look around and there are so many suitable donors for peanuts.

[nigel]

Not to sure where your located 'skidder' but since Stuart has announced that he is going to bring the car to the 1st AMM you might want to contact him and see if you can get a guest invite/ticket for the event, you might even be able to persuade him to take you for a spin in the Exocet, to help you make your mind up about purchasing one

nigel

[skidder]

Thanks Nigel I would love to come to the AMM but my wife's due to have a baby next week and although she's a pretty good sport I think that would be pushing her too far!

Will look forward to hearing people's feedback on it though.

cheers

Mike