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Old 12th July 2011, 10:23 PM
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Hey All!

Noobie from Chester embarking on an MX5 based project.

Been having a good nosey round at some of your build threads for info and insperation and come to the conclusion that I would like an MX5 based car which I can modify progressively as the build progresses.

As it as forum this thread will be pic heavy (but dont we all love pics!)

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Old 13th July 2011, 09:00 AM
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Welcome to the forum, looks like you have started your way on the path to stress, frustraition, sleepless nights , painfull lows and even minor highs at times oh the joys of a self build car! I would get that stripped down to a bare shell ASAP as scrap steel prices are currently at £180 per 1000kg and increasing. What are your plans for improvements would these be along the lines of a turbo, super charger or both
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Old 13th July 2011, 09:38 AM
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Wow you live in Chester, that's not too far from me in Formby, I'm building an MX-5 car myself. Well done on getting a donor looks idea, is it a 1.6 or 1.8?Thanks for the tip off Talon, I didn't know "light Iron" was on it's way up again! Been stock piling for some months now.
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Old 13th July 2011, 09:49 AM
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Welcome Sven

I'm in chester too but my build is in work, Portsmouth (not much longer)

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Old 13th July 2011, 01:02 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Nice choice of donor
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Old 13th July 2011, 01:59 PM
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welcome Sven....that donor looks fair tidy from the photo's it looks like you will get some good dollar off the likes of the roof, doors etc.....enjoy your build and keep us posted.
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Welcome Sven

I'm in chester too but my build is in work, Portsmouth (not much longer)

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I didnt know ur in Portsmouth, twin. I'm only in rowlands castle.
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Old 14th July 2011, 10:22 AM
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I didnt know ur in Portsmouth, twin. I'm only in rowlands castle.
I pass there on my way home every weekend, I'm in Gosport for my sins!
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