https://exocet.uk/ 2026-04-30T12:20:28+00:00 https://exocet.uk/ https://exocet.uk/lib/exe/fetch.php/wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2024-02-05T14:47:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/bodywork_mirrors?rev=1707144464&do=diff Bodywork & Mirrors Bonnet lock down There are various fittings on the market from bonnet pins to flush catches and Dzuz type fasteners. Fitting fasteners to the top of the bonnet with the locating pins attached to the chassis is a popular option. text/html 2022-01-18T16:03:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/brake_clutch_fuel_lines?rev=1642521814&do=diff Brake / Clutch / Fuel Lines ABS and Proportioning valve Most late donors come with ABS and it's a personal choice if you remove or keep it, most people remove it. You do not need to keep ABS to pass the IVA test even if the donor was fitted with it. text/html 2026-01-04T20:07:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/build_overview?rev=1767557229&do=diff Build Overview The launch of Exocet in 2010 created a storm in the kit car industry. Heralded as the new Lotus 7 with its true British sports car layout of front engine rear wheel drive and offering excellent value for money. One firm we can thank for keeping build costs low and less complex than anything else on the market place is Mazda who took our best of British sports cars and made them better and cheaper, now we take what they created and make it even better and cost even less! Over 1000… text/html 2024-08-23T20:46:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/engine?rev=1724445974&do=diff Engine Technically you can leave the engine very close to stock as the Exocet uses all the original wiring and sensors. However many builders will use the opportunity to refresh the engine as it's easily accessible, it makes servicing it even easier. As a minimum it's recommended to change the usual service items, timing belt, water pump, oil, spark plugs, and filters. text/html 2021-06-10T07:47:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/floors_sides?rev=1623311264&do=diff Floors & Sides Currently supplied kits already have the floor cut or welded in if chosen, you can skip the first two steps if you don't need to cut your floor from sheet aluminium. Cut the alloy floor as shown in the picture, you lay the chassis on the alloy, mark around it with a felt pen and then cut with a jig saw with a fine blade. text/html 2024-02-05T14:42:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/fuel_tank?rev=1707144169&do=diff Fuel Tank If you are looking for more information about running the fuel lines see Brake / Clutch / Fuel Lines The MX5 fuel tank fits under the rear cover. Brackets are welded to the chassis and holes need to be drilled in these to mount the tank. The filler pipe and filler cap from the MX5 can be used. (Be aware of IVA regulations that if the fuel cap is not lockable it must be tethered, if it is lockable it must not be possible to remove the key from the filler cap until it is locked back in… text/html 2024-08-23T19:54:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/handbrake?rev=1724442889&do=diff Handbrake The handbrake needs careful positioning to ensure cable tension before drilling to mount it. to set the correct tension you need to wind in the adjusters in the rear pistons until the wheel locks, then do a 1/4 turn back to allow slight movement, this will set each caliper and cable. Then set the adjuster in the handbrake lever, I would recommend winding it in just enough that it's stable and has enough threads because once you mount the lever and secure it you will then need to incre… text/html 2023-10-30T18:15:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/howto?rev=1698689700&do=diff How to edit or create pages in the wiki Here is a quick guide on how to edit or create pages on the Exocet wiki. To do any of this you must be registered. If you are new to editing a wiki I'd recommend reading the below and then editing one of the already made pages to see the text/html 2021-02-04T12:00:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/icons?rev=1612440012&do=diff Main page icons made by Smashicons from Flaticon Font used on main icon from www.fontfabric.com Extra icons from icongeek26 from Flaticon text/html 2021-02-01T20:05:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/images?rev=1612209942&do=diff A big thanks to MEV for the initial images and text used from the MEV build guide, original copy here The following people's build photos are used in this guide and have given permission for use: * Chris Shipley text/html 2023-11-11T11:18:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/iva_guide?rev=1699701511&do=diff IVA Guide Here is an Helpful hints on how to pass the IVA You are required to ensure that there are no edges (contactable with a 100mm diameter sphere - you can make your own easily with some pvc pipe, pu adhesive and a metal semi-sphere from a craft shop / ebay) that are less than 2.5mm in radius. This includes edges of wishbones and any accessible nuts and bolts. Below is an example of nut covers and edge trim. You can use rubber tube such as heater hose or petrol pipe to cover nuts. There i… text/html 2025-01-21T17:40:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/lighting_instruments?rev=1737481246&do=diff Lighting & Instruments Lighting positions are very important. The light emitting surfaces of the headlights have to be a minimum of 500mm from the ground. All lights except fog and reverse need to be within 400mm of the edge of the wings. Rear lights need to be a minimum of 350mm from the ground. The fog light needs to be on the offside or centre line, and the reverse light on the nearside, or centre line and they have to be a minimum of 250mm from the ground. The fog light must be e marked and… text/html 2021-12-03T16:30:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/mating_the_chassis?rev=1638549033&do=diff Mating the chassis Before you proceed you might want to refresh the “skate” including the engine, clutch, bushes etc. You can read more about them from the main sections Now you can lower the chassis on to the rolling PPF (power plant frame) and bolt it up. Use washers between the sub frame and chassis on the rear 4 bolts. text/html 2023-04-07T19:25:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/members_map?rev=1680895535&do=diff Members Map <googlemaps3 lat=“54.612659064237114” lng=“-1.2923115400668135” zoom=“6”> address,TS23,Chris Shipley,,Billingham; Mk2.5 Exo address,GL19 3QS,Mev Kit Cars,,Offical Exocet Manufactuer </googlemaps3> text/html 2026-01-04T20:05:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/nanbmenu?rev=1767557103&do=diff MK1 / MK2 / MK2.5 Build Section **Stripping the donor** Start stripping that rusty MX-5 donor. **Floors & Sides** Method of installing the floor and chassis side panels. **Brake, Clutch & Fuel Lines** Routing of the main lines on the chassis. **Mating the chassis** Lowering of the chassis over the skate. **Pedals & Steering** Mounting the pedal box and steering rack. text/html 2023-11-22T17:06:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncbodywork_mirrors?rev=1700672810&do=diff Body Work and Mirrors Fixing the Mudguards This was I believe from the first Mk3 to be IVAed, put together by a garage This approach requires no welding, a tube is held on with a grub screw to the wing stay and the tube is glued to the mudguard using either Tiger Seal or Puraflex 40 PU Sealant & Adhesive text/html 2023-11-22T09:09:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncbrake_clutch_fuel_lines?rev=1700644161&do=diff Brake Clutch Fuel Lines Mounting ABS Unit Running Fuel/Brake Lines Along Beam Do you run the lines along the skate before putting the chassis? The choice is yours, probably easier to do before dropping chassis on but if you do it after you know you can get to them and remove them. text/html 2023-12-14T21:49:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncengine?rev=1702590598&do=diff Engine Removing the flywheel How to remove the flywheel spigot bearing without a special tool Other found the above tricky and purchased an Inner Bearing Puller like this changing the clutch Great video here showing how to change the clutch text/html 2023-11-22T17:10:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncfloors_sides?rev=1700673037&do=diff Floors and sides See Body Work and Mirrors text/html 2023-11-22T09:11:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncfuel_tank?rev=1700644270&do=diff Fitting the fuel tank The fuel take is bolted onto these brackets, putting the front of the taken under the frame seems a good option Ideally the one on the left needs to vent for filling. We have put a rollover valve here so that it does this, fingers crossed. Blocked the right hand one off or another rollover valve text/html 2023-11-22T16:23:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/nchandbrake?rev=1700670208&do=diff Handbrake Brake Cooling A number of people have not refitted the air cooling for the brakes as shown below Routing HandBrake Cables A couple of pictures of one option to route your handbrake cables The holes on the frame have been found to be too small, a stepped drill bit can be used to make them bigger text/html 2026-03-18T19:45:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/nclighting_instruments?rev=1773863105&do=diff Lighting & Instruments Turning off airbag light So, it was figured out how to switch off the airbag light. Just take the orange wire from the instruments to ground. No resistors needed Headlights and IVA Some people have passed IVA with the headlights, others have not. Rotating the lens may help, but it appears the discretion of the IVA tester is a factor as to whether these pass or not. text/html 2023-11-22T17:26:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncmating_the_chassis?rev=1700674012&do=diff NC Mating the Chassis Getting the kit home A long wheel base van is recommended Although it can be done with a trailer Mounting the frame It can be lifted on by a couple of people but easier if you have an engine crane, try and get the frame balanced evenly from the crane text/html 2026-01-04T20:06:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncmenu?rev=1767557196&do=diff MK3 Build Section More sections are to be added soon from the build guide. For now, this can be accessed from the website links. There is Mk3 builders WhatsApp group, to gain access tag Keith Traynor in the Facebook Group MEV Exocet Owners Group UK and then he will arrange for access. This group isn't open just to stop advertisers etc. It's very friendly and super helpful text/html 2023-11-07T16:53:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncpedals_steering?rev=1699376032&do=diff MK3 (NC) Pedals & Steering NC Adjusting Steering Column Length to Align with frame holes When attempting to fit the steering column the hole in the middle and top of the column did not align with the frame holes. I cut about 8mm off the bottom of the steering column where the splines go into the swivel joint and then everything just about lined up when bolted together. Heat applied to the swivel joint before knocking it off the steering column. text/html 2023-11-22T17:12:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncradiator?rev=1700673165&do=diff Radiator Examples of a radiator fitted text/html 2023-11-17T09:08:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncseats_harnesses?rev=1700212101&do=diff Seats and Harness Fixing Seats You could mount your seats to a flat plate, 5 or 6mm thick, which would be same length/pitch of the 2 box sections that are fixed in the floor, then this would be as low as you could go being without using runners. Don't mount to the floor panel even with a sheet of steel text/html 2023-11-22T16:19:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncstripping_the_donor?rev=1700669947&do=diff Stripping the donor We assume that you will take all precautions and use proper personal protective equipment, ensuring you and anyone present is not in any danger. Obvious dangers include parts snapping, flying objects, heavy weights, sharp edges, fuel and electrics, The suspension springs on MX5’s are highly preloaded, removing them with the body in place holding them down is the way to go in the absence of spring compress tools. text/html 2023-11-22T17:23:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncsuspension?rev=1700673812&do=diff Suspension Regreasing ball joints If the ball joint covers are split replacements can be bought on eBay (cheaper) but original ones are generally a better fit. The joint should be covered in grease before fitting the cover Fitting Poly Bushes All of the bushes went is easily with the supplied grease using a vice expect text/html 2023-11-22T09:38:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncwheels?rev=1700645888&do=diff Wheels and Hubs Hub Nut The hub nut is locked by bending with a hammer and hole punch Driveshaft removal Force required to remove the driveshafts from the diff. Answer being just stick a pry bar in there and give a bloody good shove! text/html 2023-11-22T09:07:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncwing_stays?rev=1700644046&do=diff Wing Stays Issues and Solutions Issues have been found with the wing stays: The rear ones are not high enough to clear the tyre The front and rear ones rub against the wheel (MEV suggest using hub centric spaces 25mm bit rubbish really) and the rear ones apparently now created using new process Bending the wing stays to stop the rubbing against the wheel is likely to crack any powder coating if already applied Some have been offered replacement wing stays originally free of charge but now not… text/html 2023-11-22T17:17:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/ncwiring?rev=1700673448&do=diff Wiring Where to Fix Earth Points Earth points, I used just about all of the mev installed earth points which are m6 threaded welded on tabs, cleaned the flat surface of the tab first. I als0 used many of the mx5 multi way earth blocks which have the mounting tab on them, to bolt to the mev earth points. They can also be attached to rivnuts text/html 2025-02-06T12:02:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/pedals_steering?rev=1738843361&do=diff Pedals & Steering The steering column is shown below. {| style=“margin: auto;” There are several points worthy of note in the above picture. * The spacers on the back of the brake pedal are left attached on the driver side of the bulkhead. Normally these are cut off and placed on the engine bay side, depending on the steering column length. This is adjustable with a hammer as shown below! text/html 2021-03-01T11:25:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/radiator?rev=1614597918&do=diff Radiator The radiator is mounted on the front of the chassis. Aluminium brackets can be made by the builder for this purpose or purchased with the kit for the MK1 radiator. {| style=“margin: auto;” The brackets need fixing to the frame and it's recommended to fit these as low as possible when using the G-type chassis, this helps bonnet clearance. It is also possible to install an aftermarket thicker alloy radiator designed for the Mk1. You may need some washers or spacers when adjusting t… text/html 2023-11-22T08:33:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/recommended_tools?rev=1700642028&do=diff Recommended Tools Most common hand tools will be used at some point during the strip down of your donor car and while building the Exocet kit car. Required: * Metric sockets, 6 point recommended. Commonly 10,12,13,14,17mm. * Metric spanners * text/html 2021-02-04T11:51:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/rust_removal_prep?rev=1612439517&do=diff Rust Removal and Preparation To keep your build cost friendly you will be reusing a lot of parts from your donor car, of which most will have seen thousands of miles in all weather and are probably not looking their best. For items such as wishbones you can of course buy new however this method gets expensive quickly, so here we will cover on the typical ways for getting those rusty parts back to a text/html 2024-02-05T14:44:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/seats_harnesses?rev=1707144299&do=diff Seats & Harnesses Seats The following seats are known to fit for the Exocet: * MEV supplied GRP * Sparco Sprints * Motordrive (please double-check sizes) * Cobra Monaco Pro * OMP TRS - Builder used solid mounts so please check if you use stock runners text/html 2024-09-21T15:22:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/serviceman?rev=1726932173&do=diff MX-5 Service Manuals Due to security updates in the plugin, the files now reside outside the webspace, if you need anything added here please get in contact with me via Facebook 1991-1993 Mazda Service Manual 1994 Mazda Service Manual 1997 Mazda Service Manual text/html 2025-07-14T08:20:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/sidebar?rev=1752481228&do=diff * How to edit or create pages in the wiki * Recommended Tools * Build Overview * Service Manuals & Wiring Diagrams * Rust Removal and Preparation * IVA Guide * Suppliers Model Specific: * MK1 / MK2 / MK2.5 Build Section * MK3 Build Section MEV: * MEV Homepage * MEV Online Shop * MEV MK1/2 Build Guide * MEV MK3 Build Guide Help: * UK FB Owners Club * USA FB Owners Club * MEV Owners Forum * Exomotive Build Guide Credits: * Images * Icons * Special Thanks text/html 2021-02-01T20:08:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/special_thanks?rev=1612210109&do=diff A special thanks to Stewart Mutch from MEV for letting us use the original build guide as a base for the wiki. A big thankyou to everyone who has or will be contributing to this build guide, it's not possible to have such a great resource without you. text/html 2026-01-04T19:35:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/start?rev=1767555331&do=diff MEV Exocet Build Guide Welcome to the community driven Exocet build guide. This is a combination of the original UK build guide and contributions from builders. As it's a wiki people are free to add information and correct any errors as needed, all you need to do is register for a free account. Everything here is exactly what it's called, a guide, each build is different and there are many variations of donor vehicles. Nobody is responsible for your build and safety other than you. This is not … text/html 2021-03-09T13:51:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/stripping_the_donor?rev=1615297870&do=diff Stripping the donor We assume that you will take all precautions and use proper personal protective equipment, ensuring you and anyone present is not in any danger. Obvious dangers include parts snapping, flying objects, heavy weights, sharp edges, fuel and electrics, The suspension springs on MX5’s are highly preloaded, removing them with the body in place holding them down is the way to go in the absence of spring compress tools. text/html 2024-05-28T13:27:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/supercharger?rev=1716902831&do=diff Supercharging the Exocet Firstly, you'll need to understand the principals of supercharging, and then (hopefully) it all makes sense which makes it easier to build – if you already know, then skip this bit! Supercharging, like turbo charging is a method of achieving forced induction, which is essentially blowing air into your inlet manifold (this is why superchargers are often called “blowers”) instead of letting the pistons suck air into the inlet manifold – this is referred to as being “na… text/html 2025-05-09T10:54:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/suppliers?rev=1746788076&do=diff Suppliers Nationwide * Car Builder Solutions - One stop shop for kit car parts and accessories * MX5 Parts - Import some original parts from direct from Mazda In Japan for less than local dealers * BOFI Racing - Suppliers of MX5 parts * Spares Hut - Mk3 Brake calipers and a few other bits, very reasonable * MarTrim - Car Upholstery * Auto Link - Suppliers of MX5 parts, discount code available via MEV Builders Facebook page * <https://freakyparts.co.uk/> - brakes, clutches & performan… text/html 2024-08-23T20:27:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/suspension?rev=1724444840&do=diff Suspension When fitting the front shock absorbers it is necessary to cut out the centre bridge of the top wishbones to gain clearance. This depends on the diameter of your chosen shock body. Banana shaped 6mm thick plates are provided to bolt to the wishbones in order to return the level of stiffness they had before you cut out the bridge. 2 bolts are required 8mm each side, flip them over if they do not clear your shocks. text/html 2021-03-01T11:39:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/wheels?rev=1614598793&do=diff Wheels This can be a confusing area. The off-set of the wheels is also known as ET, basically you are looking for around 10-0mm offset. So for example if you have a set of 15” wheels that have ET 30 stamped on them you will need 30mm spacers to achieve 0 or 20mm spacers to get to 10mm offset. Without the correct spacers the car will have a narrow track and will not handle as well or look as good. Nor will the wing stays fit. text/html 2021-03-01T11:38:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/wing_stays?rev=1614598682&do=diff Wing Stays The wing stays are supplied in a set of 4. You will see from the picture below that the rear pairs are attached by drilling an 8mm hole in the rear upright for one bolt and the other is attached to the top calliper bolt with a bolt that is 6mm longer than the donor. You can drill with the suspension assembled. Just remove the shock absorber and use an electric drill from the inside, it is forged so fairly easy to drill. Alternatively remove the top wishbone bolt to allow access by pi… text/html 2021-03-01T11:29:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://exocet.uk/doku.php/wiring?rev=1614598162&do=diff Wiring Engine bay Below is a good example of how to keep it neat. This builder made a tray to load all the wiring into including those wires that are not needed. Make sure that all connections are clean and tight and that they are secured properly ensuring no cables can contact moving or hot parts and that rubber lined P clips or plastic ones are used. If cables pass through an alloy panel then you should use a proper grommet to protect the cable. P clips should be a maximum of 200mm apart.