Lightweight MX5

[TheJimi]

Have any of you put your 5's on a strict diet?

What kind of weight is achievable?

Edit: Ref Mk1 & Mk2

Edited by TheJimi on Wednesday 19th June 14:50

[MX-5 Lazza]

Unless you are prepared to really strip it down like a track car, which makes it a pretty nasty place to spend any time, then the weight savings are barely worth while.

[Gilhooligan]

http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4...

This guy turned his '5 into a dedicated track car and put it on a pretty strict diet. Should give you a few ideas.

[TheJimi]

Hmm

After doing a bit of digging, I'm inclined to agree with Lazza - more hassle than it's worth.

Ah well.

[Sad Weevil]

For reference, my basic uk 1.8 with manual steering and no a/c weighs 965kg with fluids and a few litres of fuel. I've binned the baby teeth, radio and speakers, carbon canister and spare wheel, and have a lightened flywheel, and 14" Wats. Everything else is stock. Here's a list of weights of various bits:
http://www.lightweightmiata.com/beast/lightness/