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MX-5 Donor What did everyone else keep?
Hey all,
Just before i start stripping the MX5 just wondered what everyone else kept? Been offered a quick removal by an MX5 breaker for the car, but i want to make sure I've got everything before giving him the thumbs up. Sven ;o)
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Cost So Far = £376.62 I LISTEN TO THE VOICES IN MY TOOLBOX |
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Engine and sensors/ancilliaries (except for power steering and aircon pumps)
Exhaust manifold and first section of exhaust Gearbox Propshaft Diff Driveshafts Front and rear uprights front and rear calipers Clutch and brake master cylinders Handbrake lever and cables Loom + ECU Cluster steering wheel, column, and linkages Airbox and intake pipes Wheels Lots of nuts and bolts Probably some other stuff I've forgotton about too! It's worth stripping off as much extra stuff as you can, as what you don't use you can flog on ebay/forums. |
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I kept the pedal assembly too, hoping to reuse but may not be able to. As John says take off as much as you can. If your on a budget you can make a lot back selling bits.
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Cheers Guys excatly what I needed!
Oh btw Skov.... It was you build post that got me into this.....so either feel proud or when the wife comes after you with a rolling pin I'm sorry! lol Sven
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Blimey, I don't think I've ever inspired anyone before! I do feel quite proud, lol
Just don't blame me if it all goes tits up! |
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Well the MX-5 is on Ebay with a few bits sold already, roof, mirrors etc. Bringing down the buying cost already! Hopefully will break even on buying it or make a profit!
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You'll easily get back the £375 you paid for the donor.
If you don't buy anything else for a while you might even go into negative build cost, albeit very briefly |
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as of today sub £300 mark!
If I break even or go into profit I'm buying a new welder! Dare I ask what anyone else would recommend? I've currently got a Clarke 110E but its getting a bit tired now bless it.....
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I'm assuming we dont need to keep the wishbones either as we have to fabricate new ones?
Did anyone keep the plastic cowling around the steering column?
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Building an MX5 based Haynes Roadster using a free donor! Build Cost - £10.79 (the 'Book') Build Sales - £170.78 (unwanted donor parts on ebay) |
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Yep IVA man doesn't want any sharp edges even behind the steering wheel.
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