want2race
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| posted on 3/1/05 at 03:51 PM |
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Mazda Miata Donor car- What to take ?
I found one that was run over by a garbage truck (SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!) and I can get it cheaply.. What works ? What can i scrap ?
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fastenuff
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| posted on 3/1/05 at 06:49 PM |
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scrap the body and aircon and such. ben something link have a look. the
site seems to stop in 2002
Ingmar
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Findlay234
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| posted on 3/1/05 at 08:35 PM |
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Great jokes tho 
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JAG
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| posted on 14/1/05 at 12:45 PM |
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What you want/need depends upon the spec of the car you will build.
I have built a Stuart Taylor car with the Miata/MX5 engine and manual gearbox. I have then joined this to a Ford Escort live axle. Have a look in my
photo archive. Send me email/U2U if you want any other info/pictures.
Ben Chapman (the Aussie in the link above) used the whole rear end of the car, including the diff' and rear suspension - I didn't 
I am hoping to have my car finished and on the road by the end of March this year - hopefully!
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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Bob C
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| posted on 14/1/05 at 01:09 PM |
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I did the opposit to JAG - used the suspension uprights, driveshafts & wheels.
We should have done a deal...........
cheers
Bob
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chrisf
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| posted on 14/1/05 at 01:51 PM |
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One step further
I took it one step further than BobC. I yanked the master cylinder and calipers as well.
You should probably take the steering rack, column, u joints and the entire drivetrain, including the PPF.
Wheels and seats are probably a good idea as well.
--hope this helps, Chris
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