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11-07-12, 23:42
Kruizer

Something to pass the time...

... while I wait for the RX8 to come back. Kieran a mate of mine wanted a hand with his MK2 MX5 so I said why not, started off with simple plans so here are the pic's :

The base, 14" alloys, coilovers and splitter :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0001.jpg
Decided to clean up the headlights :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0002.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0003.jpg
And get her into the garage to roll the arches at the rear :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0004.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0005.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0006.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0007.jpg
Next up was flush out the reflectors, boot lock using fibreglass matting, 50/50 mix of filler / fibreglass and then filler for the final coat :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0008.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0009.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0010.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0011.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0012.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0013.jpg
And the licence plate holder :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0014.jpg
Then decided to fit electric leather RX8 seats to the car :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0015.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0016.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0017.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0018.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0019.jpg
11-07-12, 23:49
galway joey

them seats look way nicer then the standard ones for when the roof is down....

whats the end result for this going to be?
11-07-12, 23:56
Kruizer

Got bored with that so finished off the bumper and primed it :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0020.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0021.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0022.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0023.jpg
And got a pic of the wheels off Kieran :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0024.jpg
Cool centre cap :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0025.jpg
Adapters on to fit the 4x114.3 :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0026.jpg
This will be tight :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0027.jpg
Yep, too tight on crap tires, time for new tires before I roll teh arch anymore :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0028.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0029.jpg
Car has got fangs but looking cool all the same :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0030.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0031.jpg
Time to wire the seats, balls :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0032.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0033.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0034.jpg
Time to do a little more bodywork, flush the wings, prime them and the boot lock flush :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0035.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0036.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0037.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0038.jpg
Repair the splitter :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0039.jpg
Paint the fangs red outta boredom LoL
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0040.jpg
12-07-12, 00:06
Kruizer

Cleaned up the front panel to see how good the paint was under the grit :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0041.jpg
So while I was waiting on tires I decided to piss about with the centres :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0042.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0043.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0044.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0045.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0046.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0047.jpg
Even Romeo had an auld gander :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0048.jpg
So a quick text to Kieran and it was decided to expand the build a little :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0049.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0050.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0051.jpg
Some MK1 arches that will need to be modified to fit properly :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0052.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0053.jpg
And out with the grinder to give another 3" of clearance :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0054.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0055.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0056.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0057.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0058.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0059.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0060.jpg

Well thats all for now, cut down on the pic's, more on the fb page if anyone is interested, will update the thread for Kieran next week...
12-07-12, 00:18
skinnynphats200

Cool little project! Will look good when finished no doubt
12-07-12, 06:51
Kruizer

Quote:

Originally Posted by galway joey

them seats look way nicer then the standard ones for when the roof is down....

whats the end result for this going to be?

They are a very tight fit, if I was to do it again I'd use the cloth version...

Dunno about the end result as plans keep changing everytime he sees the car LoL

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnynphats200

Cool little project! Will look good when finished no doubt

Ah ya he has some good ideas and I needed something to do otherwise I would have both another bloody project and the RX8 wouldn't be finished until next year...:rolleyes:
12-07-12, 08:10
Greg

Good to see you expanding your skill set trying new stuff. I'll drop down my Chaser sometime. :)
12-07-12, 08:40
Williek

she going to look like a go kart on steroids!
12-07-12, 10:21
Kruizer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Good to see you expanding your skill set trying new stuff. I'll drop down my Chaser sometime. :)

Cheers Greg, ah just something a bit different, since I had the garage all painted up it'd be a shame not to use it :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Williek

she going to look like a go kart on steroids!

You should see it in person, camber is way to aggressive on the rear, will definitely need something changed there...
12-07-12, 11:18
Hachi

Good decision to arch me thinks :cool: Nice going so far, look forward to seeing the finished product as I always thought the mk2's were a bit ugly, so it would be nice to see one come out looking good
12-07-12, 12:19
Kruizer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hachi

Good decision to arch me thinks :cool: Nice going so far, look forward to seeing the finished product as I always thought the mk2's were a bit ugly, so it would be nice to see one come out looking good

I reckon I'll have to do something with the front lights, they are a bit pants, might fibreglass up some one off lightbrows or something and split the lenses painting the inside black...
12-07-12, 13:07
scallan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kruizer

I reckon I'll have to do something with the front lights, they are a bit pants, might fibreglass up some one off lightbrows or something and split the lenses painting the inside black...

have seen that done before makes them look alot better with the inside black:afro:
12-07-12, 19:32
Kruizer

Quote:

Originally Posted by scallan

have seen that done before makes them look alot better with the inside black:afro:

They just need to be meanier I think :o

Had a couple of hours to kill so got to fitting the arches :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0061.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0062.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0063.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0064.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0065.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0066.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0067.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0068.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0069.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0070.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0071.jpg
12-07-12, 19:39
peterhouze

love it
12-07-12, 20:29
mx5ideways

Really like how this is turning out Brendan, great work, thanks :cool:
12-07-12, 20:33
K series steve

thats sweet,love the arches!
12-07-12, 22:25
Daraghs14a

You got some great ideas there lad . And seem to have the know how to put them into action . Fair play to you.
12-07-12, 22:40
haydomiata

do ya wana take my mx5 for a week haha
fair play you sure are good when it somes to bodywork
13-07-12, 07:11
Kruizer

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterhouze

love it

Ya its starting to grow on me now too dude, just won't be happy until the front looks a bit pissed off instead of so happy LoL

Quote:

Originally Posted by mx5ideways

Really like how this is turning out Brendan, great work, thanks :cool:

Glad you like it Kieran, you must drop up and have a look dude...

Quote:

Originally Posted by K series steve

thats sweet,love the arches!

MK1 arches, they need some work as the quality is piss poor and they don't fit properly but I'll fix all that next week when I've time...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daraghs14a

You got some great ideas there lad . And seem to have the know how to put them into action . Fair play to you.

Just lucky to have some good mates who can help out...

Quote:

Originally Posted by haydomiata

do ya wana take my mx5 for a week haha
fair play you sure are good when it somes to bodywork

Ya no problem once this one goes for paint dude :p Cheers mate but anyone can do it, just a case of getting stuck in and learning...
13-07-12, 08:54
1-JAY-Z

Love it!
13-07-12, 09:58
rhysmate

Christ shes looking different to when i last saw it!! looks mint :D
13-07-12, 11:51
Kruizer

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-JAY-Z

Love it!

I'm sure Kieran will be delighted with the feedback, he has kinda let me run a muc with this one, thankfully its only a quick txt, "U like this ?" get a yes and crack on...

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhysmate

Christ shes looking different to when i last saw it!! looks mint :D

Should look even better by this time next week, only getting to do an hour or two after work so thats what its taking so long but I'm happy enough with what I've done in 23hrs.
13-07-12, 12:40
mx5ideways

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kruizer

I'm sure Kieran will be delighted with the feedback, he has kinda let me run a muc with this one, thankfully its only a quick txt, "U like this ?" get a yes and crack on...

Should look even better by this time next week, only getting to do an hour or two after work so thats what its taking so long but I'm happy enough with what I've done in 23hrs.

Ya it's nice to get all the feedback thanks, ya I think your flying through it Brendan, started my turbo mx5 build about a year and a half ago and this will probably still be finished before it and you've only had it a few weeks.
13-07-12, 12:46
rhysmate

Quote:

Originally Posted by mx5ideways

Ya it's nice to get all the feedback thanks, ya I think your flying through it Brendan, started my turbo mx5 build about a year and a half ago and this will probably still be finished before it and you've only had it a few weeks.

+1 on it not taking forever haha... :)
13-07-12, 17:44
Prodrifter86

so cool lad! seriously
26-07-12, 20:24
Kruizer

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhysmate

+1 on it not taking forever haha... :)

Should be finished soon budget permitting :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prodrifter86

so cool lad! seriously

I know dude, I'd nearly buy one myself, look well with the dogs :afro:

So the passenger real wheel was way off, soon figured out why :

Right :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0076.jpg

Very Wrong :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0077.jpg

So all set up correctly decided to get a few quick pics in the sun as the clearance issues were not sorted, bumpers trimmed, splah guards removed and chassis rail modified to suit...
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0078.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0079.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0080.jpg
03-08-12, 09:12
Kruizer

So the rear looked a bit naked, had an RX8 spoiler left over from my own car so I will be cutting it up to reshape and fit to the MX5, hopefully works out according to plan :)
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0081.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0082.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0083.jpg

Go onto Brian for another bonnet skin, should look well with the standard hump in the middle once finished :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0084.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0085.jpg
Will more than likely loose the frame underneath...
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0086.jpg
More cutting to do but you get the idea...
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0087.jpg
03-08-12, 12:44
Prodrifter86

dam i nearly want one of these now haah
03-08-12, 12:54
Kruizer

Now all I have to do is convince Kieran to fit the RX8 Engine to this instead of the track car and we'll be sorted :)
03-08-12, 13:22
LarZ

Nice work :)
03-08-12, 19:19
mx5ideways

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kruizer

Now all I have to do is convince Kieran to fit the RX8 Engine to this instead of the track car and we'll be sorted :)

I'd love to and if it was any other mx5 other than an rs I probably would but it would be a shame to take out a perfect rs engine like the one that's in it, plus il probably be keeping this mx5 as an everyday car and the rs will be cheaper/easier to run than the rx8, I do short trips to work which wouldn't be practical for the rx8 and I won't be afraid of putting high mileage on it traveling between cork and limerick. I don't know, would really finish off the car alright, make some job of it but don't think il be able to do it/afford it :(
04-08-12, 18:51
Kruizer

Quick update :

Chopped the bonnet, got the vents bonded and pop riveted on... Its ground down now and ready for filler / fibreglass :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0088.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0089.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0090.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0091.jpg

Chopped up the RX8 spoiler and now have it flush with the lines of the car :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0092.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0093.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0094.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0095.jpg
04-08-12, 19:29
Dori_Rory

Been following this on beckbook. Its coming along great and i love wverything you's have done with it so far!
07-08-12, 01:18
180sxbreaker

comin on well brendan....shed looks tidy now, i must call next time i out ur end of town
08-08-12, 07:22
Kruizer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dori_Rory

Been following this on beckbook. Its coming along great and i love wverything you's have done with it so far!

Just need to get the bodywork outta the way so we can get to work on the fun stuff, eh Kieran :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 180sxbreaker

comin on well brendan....shed looks tidy now, i must call next time i out ur end of town

Welcome anytime dude :)

Pulled the car out to have a quick look at the overall presence :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0096.jpg

RX8 spoiler is now a three piece jobbie and has been fibreglassed back together, will be reinforced from underneath and finished off by the weekend.
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0097.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0098.jpg
12-08-12, 21:14
Kruizer

Quick update, haven't had a chance to do much, put a few hours into the spoiler and bonnet so here ya go, spoiler not finished completely but almost there :

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0099.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0100.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0101.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0102.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0103.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0104.jpg
01-09-12, 17:37
Kruizer

Repaired all the rough spots on the rear bumper last night and primed them up, also primed the front splitter :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0105.jpg

She is all happy again, big smiles :)
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0106.jpg

Got a dacant set of honda alloys bud to hold her off the ground while I start into the refurb of the Dori's :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0107.jpg

Decided to clean up the lines on the overfenders and fill in the gaps, threw a bit of primer on just to make sure they look right :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0108.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0109.jpg

Wt sanded the bonnet and gave it a shot of primer also :
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0110.jpg

Next up drivers side overfenders and the last bit of fibreglassing on the rear bumper :)
01-09-12, 18:03
rmc

Love the effort with all the one off custom stuff!!

Savage skills Brendan !!
01-09-12, 19:05
1-JAY-Z

You dont do things by half Bren thats for sure!
01-09-12, 19:58
Kruizer

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmc

Love the effort with all the one off custom stuff!!

Savage skills Brendan !!

Thanks mate, looking forward to getting stuck into my new project now...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-JAY-Z

You dont do things by half Bren thats for sure!

Cheers Jay :)

Used some acid primer to cover up any bare metal that was cut for the over fenders :)
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0111.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0112.jpg

This is like a bloody jigsaw with all the bits LoL
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0113.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/u...20MX5/0114.jpg

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