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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th September 2017, 19:23
Replies: 70
Views: 19,395
Posted By nick
Have only got the car on the road last weekend...

Have only got the car on the road last weekend and have never drove a MX5 before so can't really comment.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th September 2017, 19:11
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Thanks Paul Only got the car on the road...

Thanks Paul

Only got the car on the road last weekend and it didn't make it out of the MOT centre before passers by where stopping to photograph it.

That picture was the best I got at the...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 10th September 2017, 20:34
Replies: 70
Views: 19,395
Posted By nick
I like the wheels. Mine is on 17" 7.5j and...

I like the wheels.

Mine is on 17" 7.5j and think about 35 offset but I have made the back end narrower so needed 35mm spacers on back and 15mm on front.
...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th March 2017, 19:35
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Hi All Thought I best give an update on the...

Hi All

Thought I best give an update on the build of the MX250, as I can see you are all getting on with your builds in the last couple of months after the winter hibernation.

I have been doing...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th November 2016, 15:54
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Here's latest pics of the build with wheels and...

Here's latest pics of the build with wheels and lights on. Just got to fit the new exhaust and window screen then early next year off for the MOT fingers crossed.

Appreciate all the good comments...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 18th October 2016, 19:04
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
It did make me think if to leave it as it does...

It did make me think if to leave it as it does look good it the colour but I think it will look even better in gulf, and not really followed the replica route with the fuel filler and other bits.
...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 17th October 2016, 20:21
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Thanks mazdarazmataz, it's been a lot of problem...

Thanks mazdarazmataz, it's been a lot of problem solving to get things to work and making them look right but finally getting there just need to get everything fitting again with the paint on, here's...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th October 2016, 20:07
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Finally ready for Paint

Well its been a while since I last posted anything, but all I have been doing is sanding sanding and more sanding so pictures of dust not that interesting. But finally got it ready for paint.
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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 6th July 2016, 20:33
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Results from the weekend progress, engine timing...

Results from the weekend progress, engine timing belt changed, engine cleaned and painted, new stainless header fitted and the front body and suspension underneath all shulzt/waxoiled.
Just need...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 26th June 2016, 11:39
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Thanks Paul for the help. Have got it working by...

Thanks Paul for the help. Have got it working by adding the code to the photos that I have download to forum can't seem to get it to work from photo bucket.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th June 2016, 12:38
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
I sanded all the flashing back, because didn't...

I sanded all the flashing back, because didn't want the filler to be any thickness in case it shrank and caused cracks or stars in the paint work latter on.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th June 2016, 11:18
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Did try and use photo bucket to post photos but...

Did try and use photo bucket to post photos but guess I didn’t get it right.

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3712&d=1466853461...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th June 2016, 11:10
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Back end nearly filled and shaped, on with the...

Back end nearly filled and shaped, on with the final fit of the front to give my self a break from all the dust.

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3714&d=1466853461
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th June 2016, 19:39
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Using 90mm round LED with inner one's fog &...

Using 90mm round LED with inner one's fog & reverse and outer Light, Break& indicator.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th June 2016, 19:10
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Well first day of many of noting but, arm ache,...

Well first day of many of noting but, arm ache, dust,and more dust.

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3701&d=1466363050...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th June 2016, 12:14
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Have got my mate trying to convince me to do gulf...

Have got my mate trying to convince me to do gulf racing colours or burnt orange. But I can't make y mind up.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 11th June 2016, 21:02
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Well that was a productive day finally the back...

Well that was a productive day finally the back end is bonded on with all the head lining in place and just a bit of trimming to finish off. I am glad that I put the head lining in first, can quite...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 10th June 2016, 21:24
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Getting ready for the back end to be bonded on...

Getting ready for the back end to be bonded on over the weekend hopefully. Carpet bonded to parcel-shelf and soundproofing and head liner all bonded in.
...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 5th June 2016, 16:12
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
High Craig Don't know if this is too late...

High Craig

Don't know if this is too late but have been on holiday for the past week.

The spacers are 12mm thick and I have used pvc plastic for the rings, this bring it just enough to give you...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 29th May 2016, 08:51
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Thanks for the comments, the indicators are off a...

Thanks for the comments, the indicators are off a mini cooper S was thinking of using the fog lights as well as one of the build threads mentions using them but are a bit expensive looking around for...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 28th May 2016, 18:45
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Another good few days with good progress on the...

Another good few days with good progress on the car, have got the side indicators and vents on side of wing cut out and the indicator just positioned in.
Have also got all the flanges in for...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 24th May 2016, 19:54
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
That is a possible option but not sure though if...

That is a possible option but not sure though if the bolt would go in far enough to be confident that it will lock properly. Probably a bit of experimenting to be done.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 24th May 2016, 19:44
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Thinking it will have to have a taper of some...

Thinking it will have to have a taper of some sort on the catch so that as you close the bonnet the bolt slides up the taper then into a hole and locks.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 24th May 2016, 18:55
Replies: 81
Views: 24,740
Posted By nick
Here's another update from the weekends push on...

Here's another update from the weekends push on the build, have now got the front hinges fixed and bonded in, and the bonnet in correct position so that the gaps are as close as they can be and the...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd May 2016, 22:21
Replies: 221
Views: 71,597
Posted By nick
Hi Craig I am building my MX250 at the...

Hi Craig

I am building my MX250 at the moment as well and come across the same problem of the front end sitting to high. I have based mine on a MK2 body and ended up cutting the corner supports...
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