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What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!

braaap Posted a lot Posts: 2,765	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!braaap @braaap
	Feb 19, 2023 8:14:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	MX-5s have become the new volkswagen bug as a basecar for something different, it seems. edit: Let's have a link list of RR users' threads: Body swaps / alterations first: Mx5 Morris Minor body swap project by passthegrinder 1973 Volvo P1800ES on MX5 chassis with Ford 5L V8 conversion by bjornagn 60 style MX5 body E-type inspired by theomk2 mx5 powered mini clubman estate by digler Components like engine/box or axles have been used here: 🚀 REZIN ROCKIT 🚀 1992 Eagle RV with Mazda MX5 motor & trans by grizz 1974 Turbocharged MGB GT (MX5 Swap) by Nathan 1975 Lada 2106 ITB'd Mx5 vvt swap. Bulkhead and Gearbox tnl! by thommass to be continued ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chandlergti just posted these two pics of a MX-5 with some added saab sonett content. Feb 18, 2023 23:43:42 GMT chandlergti said: Not so long ago, I think it must have been in the DoUlikePickUpTrucks thread, this remix appeared: Not to forget all those nose jobs, making them look even more (or less) like old elan or some italian job! Or something completely different! And it was parts donor for several cars, some listed above already, but also a planned volvo amazon that I never saw the finished result of, and much more. Please show/share what springs to Your mind, when You think of the eunos/miata/mx-5 as a basecar or a donor!
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!grizz @grizz
	Feb 19, 2023 8:25:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Another a dream (nightmare?) build. forum.retro-rides.org/thread/224087/numbers-add-mx7cv-meet-lunatic
	Last Edit: Feb 19, 2023 8:31:44 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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braaap Posted a lot Posts: 2,765	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!braaap @braaap
	Feb 19, 2023 8:31:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A lil more progress would be nice, grizz.


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ajprice Part of things Posts: 184	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!ajprice @ajprice
	Feb 19, 2023 8:51:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The close to finished Retropower Morris Minor. MX5 drive and gearbox but the engine is swapped to a Ford Zetec I'm too big for an MX5, I've sat in all shapes of them and I can get in, but it's so tight I'm just wedged in there, no chance of moving the wheel or pedals to drive it. So my ideal MX5 would be something with more room inside (I'm 6'6")


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braaap Posted a lot Posts: 2,765	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!braaap @braaap
	Feb 19, 2023 9:16:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 19, 2023 8:51:33 GMT ajprice said: I'm too big for an MX5, I've sat in all shapes of them and I can get in, but it's so tight I'm just wedged in there, no chance of moving the wheel or pedals to drive it. So my ideal MX5 would be something with more room inside (I'm 6'6") I feel with You. I am "only" 6'3" and I know I can't drive a classic mini properly, but mainly because of my shoe size. Never been in any mx-5, as I don't like roadsters or sport cars in general, they are just pointless TO ME. I sat in a Z3 Coupe once and something like that would be more my choice - although it's smaller than any golf inside I guess. I like the Miatsun pickup above, but have no use for a roofless pickup either. So if it had to be a mx-5 as a base car, some added wagon r+ rear end would be my way. Cheap remix attempt:
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Del South East Posts: 1,452	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!Del @silvermac
	Feb 19, 2023 9:27:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mazda SciMXitar-5!
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braaap Posted a lot Posts: 2,765	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!braaap @braaap
	Feb 19, 2023 9:33:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Or SciMiataR(+)


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welshpug Posted a lot Posts: 4,379	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!welshpug @welshpug
	Feb 19, 2023 10:02:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 19, 2023 9:16:43 GMT braaap said: I feel with You. I am "only" 6'3" and I know I can't drive a classic mini properly, but mainly because of my shoe size. must ask my 6'8" friend with size 15"s how he fitted in a mini and MX5 at "only" 6 foot I have sat briefly in an MX5 and pondered the same, just didnt feel comfortable, loved my AX first car though!
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chandlergti Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 1,255	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!chandlergti @chandlergti
	Feb 19, 2023 14:05:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Crinkles
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braaap Posted a lot Posts: 2,765	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!braaap @braaap
	Mar 29, 2023 14:15:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 29, 2023 10:51:09 GMT passthegrinder said: I found this pic online looks like he went with front wheels central in the front arches, you can just make out seat placement and see rear wheels moved back 3 inches. With new rear arches fitted you probably would not notice. I don't have any other info but it does look like MX5 wheels, the seat and rear wheel location must make it a body swap? and some google finds by grizz:


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adam73bgt Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 5,014 Club RR Member Number: 58	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!adam73bgt @adam73bgt Club Retro Rides Member 58
	Mar 29, 2023 14:37:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I can't find it but I'm 99% sure there was a full build thread for that grey/now green mini clubman on here
	1973 MG BGT - First car, Long Term Project 2003 Chrysler Crossfire - "Daily Driver" 1979 Kawasaki KZ400 - Bike Resto Project 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 - Also Daily Driver

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braaap Posted a lot Posts: 2,765	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!braaap @braaap
	Mar 29, 2023 14:51:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Will happily add it to the list if someone supplies a link.


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jimi Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,261	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!jimi @jimil
	Mar 29, 2023 15:33:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like the nod to Jimmy Ruffin in the title
	Black is not a colour ! .... Its the absence of colour

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braaap Posted a lot Posts: 2,765	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!braaap @braaap
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zeberdee Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 1,049 Club RR Member Number: 2	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!zeberdee @zeberdee Club Retro Rides Member 2
	Mar 29, 2023 16:17:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 29, 2023 14:37:39 GMT adam73bgt said: I can't find it but I'm 99% sure there was a full build thread for that grey/now green mini clubman on here Mar 29, 2023 14:51:51 GMT braaap said: Will happily add it to the list if someone supplies a link. This is it forum.retro-rides.org/thread/144316/mx5-powered-mini-clubman-estate
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bjornagn Posted a lot Posts: 1,534	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!bjornagn @bjornagn
	Mar 31, 2023 3:07:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice car! eh?


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Nathan Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 5,650 Club RR Member Number: 1	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!Nathan @bgtmidget7476 Club Retro Rides Member 1
	Mar 31, 2023 9:30:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Not sure is this counts as only the Engine/Box were used ;-) retrorides.proboards.com/thread/35121?page=17
	1976 MG Midget Sprint - 1974 Turbo MX5 powered BGT retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=35121&page=3 www.gfbdevelopments.co.uk/

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norm75 Part of things Posts: 668	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!norm75 @norm75
	Mar 31, 2023 12:00:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I am 6’2” and a bit. Never had any problem getting in and getting comfortable in our nb. My mum has an nd that she and my late dad bought to replace his motorcycles. Dad had size 13 boots and wasn’t a problem but saying that he only drove it a handful of times before he passed. I fit in that fine too. It’s getting out of it I started to struggle with. I’m not ancient but do suffer the odd bout of sciatica. Always thought our nb had a hint of mini dodge viper styling from certain angles. I’m pretty sure you could get a body kit that made them look like a viper.


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MiataMark Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,971 Club RR Member Number: 29	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!MiataMark @garra Club Retro Rides Member 29
	Mar 31, 2023 13:11:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I quite like the idea of an off-road MX5
	1990 Mazda MX-5 2012 BMW 118i (170bhp) - white appliance 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 ~~2003 Land Rover Discovery II TD5~~ ~~2007 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon JTDm~~

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chandlergti Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 1,255	What becomes of a broken Miata! ... or Eunos or simply MX5!chandlergti @chandlergti
	Mar 31, 2023 13:40:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	He just noticed he has a series 1 nose and series 2 rear.


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