Looking to build a mx250

[Mikelancs]

Hi folks, after years of tinkering and restoring classics I fancy a go at one of these in vintage fezza red.
I currently have a large unit tools and trained in the automotive body shop trade for years although my career has taken a side step into sales and management I'm not lacking in skills to do this.
So I have a few questions where to get the associated bits, fuel filler, wheels trim etc, I.e where to buy from I've not googled much into this but I guess there's a large supplier base for mx5 modding?.
Already spotted a few donor cars on ebay.

Happy building

[Drummajor]

Hi and welcome .
There is loads of places to buy the stuff, you will not be short of choice .
The MX5 has a huge fan base and loads of websites are available with parts and advice . Plus of course this great forum too

[puma931]

Also have a look at the 250 kit being made for the BMW Z3.

[Mikelancs]

Originally Posted by puma931

Also have a look at the 250 kit being made for the BMW Z3.

This is from tribute as well?

[puma931]

Originally Posted by Mikelancs

This is from tribute as well?

Yes

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...t=4261&page=14

See pages 8 and 10 for work in progress pictures

It looks good IMO better than the MX5

[WorldClassAccident]

If you are going for the BMW then DO NOT buy a 1.9 unless you are just planning on plodding about.

The BMW is a better donor (in my opinion) with a better range of engines and better steel work. Costs a little more and you need to tweak it for handling if you are planning track days.

The Z300S Barchetta is another of Tributes if you like '50s Maserati's

Picture about 2/3rds the way down this thread : http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...t=4253&page=16

[landmannnn]

If you have look through the first sticky thread there is link to a post on parts suppliers if going down the mazda route.

[Tribute Automotive]

Originally Posted by Mikelancs

Hi folks, after years of tinkering and restoring classics I fancy a go at one of these in vintage fezza red.
I currently have a large unit tools and trained in the automotive body shop trade for years although my career has taken a side step into sales and management I'm not lacking in skills to do this.
So I have a few questions where to get the associated bits, fuel filler, wheels trim etc, I.e where to buy from I've not googled much into this but I guess there's a large supplier base for mx5 modding?.
Already spotted a few donor cars on ebay.

Happy building

Welcome to the forum Mike.

It sounds like you are well prepared to take on an MX250 build.

We tend to advise about the supply of parts at the lower end of the budget scale, this gives customers a reference point to start from and usually end up choosing different parts which makes all the finished cars slightly different and more personal, which is good.

We have previously used some of the following parts sourced via ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover...item35bd9cc681

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-7-Pla...item5ad832695d

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-MI...item4179bea17b

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Number...item20cdabbc43

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-CL...item58aa9acab5

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Allo...item5662a12383

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/96-00-FORD...item3f214701d3

There is some info on wheel and tyre sizes here:

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=4057

Feel free to call me on 07901 544241 when you need some more info.

[blueface]

Sorry to jump in on a thread but have been watching with great interest the mx250 and then the kobra. Now I see that there's a 250 style car on a z3? Finding it hard to work out what cars are available and what is under development. The tribute website only mentions one car and even then just the hard top version.

What is available and what else is going to be available if you don't mind me asking?

Seriously interested in the kobra but would love to see a completed one.

Regards
BF

[Paul L]

blueface - Take a look at the "Useful Info" thread at the very top of this forum.

That includes the current line up and the "work in progress".

Although I do need to move the Kobra into the available kits section.

I think Tribute are building the 2nd Kobra kit now, as the first has been collected to be finished/painted by the new owner.

Knowing how fast Chris & Dan work, I'd expect to see a Kobra in paint before the Stoneleigh kit car show.

( No pressure guys. )

Hope that helps, Paul.

[blueface]

Thats brilliant Paul.

Makes it much clearer to me as to whats available and coming up! Some nice looking cars being produced for sure!