https://exocet.uk/ 2026-06-29T23:52:05+00:00 https://exocet.uk/ https://exocet.uk/lib/exe/fetch.php/wiki:dokuwiki.svg 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 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 2023-11-22T17:23:32+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 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 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 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 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 2021-03-01T11:38:02+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 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 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 2023-11-22T09:11:10+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 2023-11-22T17:17:28+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 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 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 2024-08-23T20:27:20+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 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 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 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 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 2023-11-22T16:19:07+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 2023-11-22T09:07:26+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…