Convertible MX250 - Page 5

tonyt · #81 10th January 2013, 21:22

Thanks Chris it looks stunning, you may have swayed me to old english white, needs the gold wheels though.

Tribute Automotive · #82 10th January 2013, 21:26

Thanks guys

Yes, the wheels will be gold shortly.

Martini · #83 10th January 2013, 23:06

[Mode=seanick]Does the rear end have to be that long or is it imaginable to make it shorter?[/Mode]

Tribute Automotive · #84 24th February 2013, 10:32

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Originally Posted by Martini

Does the rear end have to be that long or is it imaginable to make it shorter?[/Mode]

We can shorten the rear end as a one-off if required, please send me a PM for a quote.

Fuoriserie · #85 18th April 2013, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

Progress on the soft-top rear end. The boot lid needed "deconstructing" to reduce the height at the rear to follow the line of the rear wings.

The top of the rear wings needed sectioning and lowering to work with the soft top. Interesting to see the width and length the kit adds to the car whilst the top of the wing is missing.

Rear works much better with the top of the wings lowered.

Removable hardtop anyone?

Very nice, but I agree with others that the rear overhang does look a little too long in my opinion and maybe with a shorter rear and front overhang the proportions would improve greatly.

Just an idea...

Hammy · #86 18th April 2013, 12:13

I agree too, I'd have preferred a sft top but didnt like the proportions. Still grrrreat though

landmannnn · #87 18th April 2013, 14:15

Not sure, lots of cars have angles that look wrong, this jag doesn't look arse heavy in real life.

seanick · #88 18th April 2013, 14:35

I was suprised how different the 250, 250Convertible and the A352 looked in the flesh. The problem with pictures is you just stare at one angle. In real life the image is constantly changing. I suppose thats why they invented movies!!

tonyt · #89 18th April 2013, 14:42

Having been working on one in the flesh, I think the proportions are fine.

TomSXM · #90 11th September 2013, 04:06

These convertibles look fantastic! So the kit is available now? I'm not quite sure since it isn't listed on the website at all.

Browsing for donors as we speak.

redratbike · #91 11th September 2013, 11:06

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Originally Posted by TomSXM

These convertibles look fantastic! So the kit is available now? I'm not quite sure since it isn't listed on the website at all.

Browsing for donors as we speak.

Just contact Chris at automotive.

Yes he is so busy building/making kits he doesn't list all of his goodies on the website

landmannnn · #92 11th September 2013, 15:20

As above your best bet is to ring him on the number on his website.

If you worked on 2 months from order to having the kit in your hand it will give you a chance to tidy up your donor. It is a good time to buy a convertible donor, their prices are a good 20% less in the autumn and you might even find a suitable one in the right colour which saves work.

TomSXM · #93 11th September 2013, 16:26

I've found some suitable donors. Inspected (similar to MOT) and overall in great shape, low mileage. Problem is, I'm waiting for my garage to be finished first

The convertible will be perfect for cruising our famous mountain passes in the summer. Patience isn't strong with this one.

Drummajor · #94 11th September 2013, 17:47

My convertible kit got delivered in April, I finished 1st week in July . It gets loads of looks and attention . Check out my thread if you need more info or even message me if you prefere .

TomSXM · #95 11th September 2013, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Drummajor

My convertible kit got delivered in April, I finished 1st week in July . It gets loads of looks and attention . Check out my thread if you need more info or even message me if you prefere .

Had a look and the results of your labour speak for themselves. Very nice indeed! It seems to be a relatively novice-friendly kit that still transforms the car greatly without restricting any topless motoring fun. It's perfect. I don't know yet whether or not I'll be able to do all the fitting myself, the painting will definitely be outsourced. Have you had much experience prior to tackling this project?
I do feel confident, however, that taking the Mazda apart and getting it ready for its facelift is something I can accomplish myself.
It'd make a fantastic wedding present to myself (fiancée isn't too keen on manual gearboxes yet - American) next summer really

WorldClassAccident · #96 11th September 2013, 22:45

Doesn't like a stick shift.

Want a simple unbolt and reboot project.

Likes a bit of oomph

Consider this perhaps?
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=4253

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TomSXM · #97 12th September 2013, 01:12

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Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

Doesn't like a stick shift.

Want a simple unbolt and reboot project.

Likes a bit of oomph

Consider this perhaps?
http://www.totalkitcarlive.com/

She isn't keen on manuals. I quite enjoy them, hence the car being a present for myself.

Other than that, the difficulty of assembly seems rather reasonable but being a novice, I find it to be nothing but proper planning to inquire what to expect and how "easy" it is to accomplish the conversion.

Not sure what to make of the link...

Drummajor · #98 12th September 2013, 05:47

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Originally Posted by TomSXM

Had a look and the results of your labour speak for themselves. Very nice indeed! It seems to be a relatively novice-friendly kit that still transforms the car greatly without restricting any topless motoring fun. It's perfect. I don't know yet whether or not I'll be able to do all the fitting myself, the painting will definitely be outsourced. Have you had much experience prior to tackling this project?
I do feel confident, however, that taking the Mazda apart and getting it ready for its facelift is something I can accomplish myself.
It'd make a fantastic wedding present to myself (fiancée isn't too keen on manual gearboxes yet - American) next summer really

There was nothing really difficult, just need to take your time. I did everything myself , even paint!
I built a cobra about 10 years ago and this was much easier . Just make sure you get a decent donor, I did a lot of work to mine such as welding, and updated all the brakes, tuned the engine and changed the exhaust. It was lowered but I didn't like it so I put it back to standard.
Sanding and filling will take up most of your time but it will all be worth it in the end.
Just do it

landmannnn · #99 12th September 2013, 08:28

Agreeing with Drummajor, a good conversion for a novice, the soft top being a bit easier than the hard top (less bodywork).

Getting the kit installed, wiring the lights, wipers and fixing the boot and bonnet are well within the capabilities of a keen diy'er.

Sanding and filling will take ages, if you track some of the people on this forum they seem to take 6 months from posting pictures of the kit arriving to posting pictures of the finished article ready for painting.

A lot of that depends on the amount of free time you have or how much you want to contract out.

Have a read of this blog posted by Seanick, starting 2/3 of the way down to get an idea of the effort required for a first class finish.
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=148000

fatbloke · #**100** 12th September 2013, 17:55

I've never done anything like this before and complicated things for myself by buying a Mk2. As Drummajor says, just take your time and it will happen.