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    Something different, I have gone out and got a mx5 to play with in the winter, it is a 1.8 mk2.5 limited edition Angels built to launch the film Charlie's angels. Now before the hair dresser jokes wing them selves over I have got this car to learn about them as I think this would form a great base vehicle for a roadster conversion...........using not only the engine and box but the whole running gear, and interior.

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    Re: Something different

    Originally posted by CosworthCabrioLee View Post
    Something different, I have gone out and got a mx5 to play with in the winter, it is a 1.8 mk2.5 limited edition Angels built to launch the film Charlie's angels. Now before the hair dresser jokes wing them selves over I have got this car to learn about them as I think this would form a great base vehicle for a roadster conversion...........using not only the engine and box but the whole running gear, and interior.
    Hi Lee

    I think it would make an excellent donor. Independent wish bone suspension, and its adjustable. Has the makings of a very good donor.

    Mike

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      Re: Something different

      Lee
      I couldn't possibly comment could I !!! Best wishes Alan

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        Re: Something different

        Hi Lee,

        I think one kit manufacturere already uses the MX5 for a roadster type kit.
        The MX5 mechanicals are very good and the Zetec-ish engine can be well tuned too. Maybe Marlin could resurrect a twenty first century roadster based on this nice little Mazda ???
        Marlin Berlinetta 2.1 Efi

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          Re: Something different

          Hi I think that is a great idea, I am sure a Cabrio with mx5 running gear would sell and looking at my mx5 the front and rear subframes could be grafted in as a unit.
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            Re: Something different

            What's the track dimensions Lee - will it need fettling to fit or is it about right as is?
            (MX5 is 1410mm front and 1427mm rear)

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