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 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 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 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 2023-11-22T16:19:07+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 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 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 2021-03-01T11:29:22+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 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 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 2021-03-01T11:38:02+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 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 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 2023-11-22T17:06:50+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 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 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