https://exocet.uk/ 2026-06-29T21:26:49+00:00 https://exocet.uk/ https://exocet.uk/lib/exe/fetch.php/wiki:dokuwiki.svg 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 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 2025-02-06T12:02:41+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 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 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 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 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 2023-11-22T09:09:21+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 2023-11-22T16:23:28+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 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 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 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…