https://exocet.uk/ 2026-06-29T23:53:40+00:00 https://exocet.uk/ https://exocet.uk/lib/exe/fetch.php/wiki:dokuwiki.svg 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2021-03-01T11:29:22+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. 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 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 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 2023-11-22T09:07:26+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 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.