Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
That is a stunning body and gorgeous colour – well worth waiting 3 months. Paul
That is a stunning body and gorgeous colour – well worth waiting 3 months. Paul
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
FINISHED
well nearly
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still waiting for the head light bowls and a few bits from the painters.
I gave it a quick try on the road and it feels very nice.Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
Looking very smart.
Do you plan on keeping the UK plates?MOC member since 05/97
1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
Can't unless you have a uk address, came across that prob with my Berly, couldn't get insurance here in france with a uk reg no, several years ago it was possible, probably grey area/market but that door was shut some time ago!Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
No it will have a French CG ( log book ) and French number plates.
When i've fitted the lights and bits it will be off for the controls and mot.
so fingers crossed.Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
Lovely car and lovely colour. Just shows what can be done.!Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
Your Roadster looks fabulous. It should make for a very nice car based on the MX5 running gear.
Do you have any shots from the front ? - it will be interesting to see how the increased width works.
From the angles shown it looks like it works really well.
MikeComment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
The car is rearly very nice on the road, handels and pulls very well.
Only done a couple of short runs so far, to get petrol and to get the control technique ( MOT).IMG_20160906_171613.jpgIMG_20160906_171627.jpgIMG_20160906_171642.jpg
every one says it looks very good from all angles.
Next the French C.G. ( log book ) then it will soon be on the market.Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
After all that work you plan to sell it?Originally posted by paul S View Post
PM or email me your price.MOC member since 05/97
1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/10...46.htm?ca=12_s
Yours for 19000 euro.
Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 1800 Fiat Twin Cam engine and 5 speed Abarth gearbox built in 1987
- I have no idea what I am talking about........ but my advice is always free! - Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
Someone somewhere might pay that for a unique vehicle, but it won't be me.Originally posted by jon_cox View Post
But if paul S thinks that is what his efforts are worth, the market will decide.MOC member since 05/97
1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
How many Marlins do you know with
Mazda MX5 running gear,
Total re-build and new paint ( well nearly every thing new ),
770 Kg and 140 hp,
and French reg ( ask all those who have tryed to get that ) ??Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
Please let us know if it is sold as we can all put up our values !!!Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
I do not mean to be offensive but, it is not a Marlin anymore, but a highly modified car. I appreciate the effort that has been put into it, and being LHD and me living in Spain, I find it attractive, but there are many other vehicles like a LHD TR7 effectively fully restored for 60% of that price.Originally posted by paul S View Post
Even then a fully legal car in France, may not meet the rules in Spain or England, and the transfer of registration may not be worth while. For instance a 2009 English registered LHD car could cost me up to €1000 to re register in Spain.MOC member since 05/97
1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.Comment
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Re: has any body tryed to fit a MX5 into a roadster?
This is what can become of your Marlin if you sell outside of the UK. Especially France if the V5 states first reg 30 years or over. Sellers choice, I know.Comment
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