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Just been wasting my life on ebay and came across this kit. It's based on an mx5 and looks absolutely stunning.
Now normally if someone said mx5 kit, I'd say leave it alone it's a classic in it's own right. It also summons up images off the saddo f355 replicas, but judge for yourself.
Defo going to Exeter now, even though I know it will be raining.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Retroforza-Italia-Our-superb-M
As previously discussed here in Jap Chat.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=71&t=216347
It's hardly just a new bonnet... For a start the wings are different and theres no pop up lights. Then with the rear being changed as well...
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=71&t=216347
It's hardly just a new bonnet... For a start the wings are different and theres no pop up lights. Then with the rear being changed as well...
There are always proportion issues with this approach to kits. The back end side on looks a bit too long, from the rear I think it looks great, but the front (especially that blue one with the grill) looks well smart.
In many ways it seems a lot to pay, but you end up with something looking like a new baby retro styled ferrari, with the mechanicals of mazda and well sorted handling and drivetrain. (Supercharger to finish it off)
Supercharger? I think you mean Chevy V8! Amazing conversion.... www.v8miata.com/
As the Yanks say.... AWESOME.
I don't know what he had under the bonnet, but a couple of years ago I was at Japfest and there was this guy in a red mx5 giving the EVO/Scubby boys a run for their money.
The only thing that spoils the mx5 is the hairdresser image. It shouldn't, but it does.
Saw it at Exeter.
No, sorry, still don't get it.
I'd retail the front end for around £1200. Reckon you'd get plenty of people wanting to make their MX5 look a bit different and others who have driven into a wall or something.
edited to add: This is just my opinion.
>> Edited by Black5 on Monday 21st November 12:19
No, sorry, still don't get it.
I'd retail the front end for around £1200. Reckon you'd get plenty of people wanting to make their MX5 look a bit different and others who have driven into a wall or something.
edited to add: This is just my opinion.
>> Edited by Black5 on Monday 21st November 12:19
Hi Guys,
Thought Id stick my oar in as you are chatting about my product.
It was clear at the Exeter show that the car does have a lot of support and the only reason for bringing it from the States was that it definately fills a niche and I believe that has been borne out by the interest.
One frustration of mine has been that the car just doesnt come across in photos at all, Id love a tenner for everyone who came up to me at Exeter and said it looks so much better in the flesh.
Some people in various forums have said it looks awkward in certain areas, well I can agree with that sentiment looking at some of the photographs around. For the record, in profile, the car is about 6 inches longer at the front (the lights are legal height)and only 4 inches long at the back of which all of that is the camtail.
Very soon I'll be working on a new demonstrator and hopefully a coupe rear end.Been considering a V8 or Alfa Romeo V6 too.
The demo car is for sale too if anyones interested.
Thought Id stick my oar in as you are chatting about my product.
It was clear at the Exeter show that the car does have a lot of support and the only reason for bringing it from the States was that it definately fills a niche and I believe that has been borne out by the interest.
One frustration of mine has been that the car just doesnt come across in photos at all, Id love a tenner for everyone who came up to me at Exeter and said it looks so much better in the flesh.
Some people in various forums have said it looks awkward in certain areas, well I can agree with that sentiment looking at some of the photographs around. For the record, in profile, the car is about 6 inches longer at the front (the lights are legal height)and only 4 inches long at the back of which all of that is the camtail.
Very soon I'll be working on a new demonstrator and hopefully a coupe rear end.Been considering a V8 or Alfa Romeo V6 too.
The demo car is for sale too if anyones interested.
Great pics buddy, can I use em at all????
Been giving loads of thought to an engine swap.
Guy came up to me at Exeter and was chatting about a Alfa v6 which sounds tempting and feels right, if it fits. Any other ideas for some decent grunt? The MX5 engine bay is big enough to accomodate both a Rover V8 and 302 Ford V8.
Been giving loads of thought to an engine swap.
Guy came up to me at Exeter and was chatting about a Alfa v6 which sounds tempting and feels right, if it fits. Any other ideas for some decent grunt? The MX5 engine bay is big enough to accomodate both a Rover V8 and 302 Ford V8.
Think it might be crying out for one of these.Consider it in production!
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