SootySport Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 If you have the money for an S2000 kit then you should go straight for that. Building an MX5 kit and getting the 200bhp you want will cost dearly, not to mention the months of extra work. You could also offset some of the cost by selling your MX5 parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 I don't have the money for a full kit but I do for a starter kit plus a few extras to get going. I'm hoping the sale of my mx5 bits will go some of the way to fund an engine and box. I'm pretty much set on a mega s2000 now. One question for the s2000 lot. If you have bought a donor car, how much can you expect to make back on selling the rest? An engine and box is looking like £2500+ on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 A few people that bought well and really went to town parting the cars out effectively got most of their money back and ended up with very cheap engines and gearboxes - I'm sure one builder got so much back for the rest of the car, they ended up with a "free" engine and box! Admitedly, that was before the cars values climbed a bit. But with care, if you've got the time, space and enthusiasm, you should be able to seriously reduce what the drivetrain owes you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy (Sycho) Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 As Dave said that is just what I did, I only brought a starter kit & a s2000 Wright off from a salvage auction without seeing it in the flesh. Cost me at the time £1850 but by the time it was delivered etc it was £2300, but as said I've more or less got my money back still got few few bits left so might even make a profit! That said it is a bit of a ball ache stripping it & labour intensive, plus I had a pile of scrap on the drive for 12 mouths. But if you have got the room/time it's the way to go but you may need to search for a car plus they are fetching top money now! Also if you search for the best prices for all the other parts you can save money on a full kit from WF. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigHew Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 you wont be disappointed by the S2000 tho....! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Time and space isn't the issue really. I have access to a unit away from the house. It's like you guys say it's either take pot luck with a salvage car or stump up 5k for a decent ish car with reasonable miles. I think to be honest if I could find a decent lump for 2000-2500 I'd take it. Is there a list of parts/suppliers anywhere on the site? I've drawn up a list to order from Simon on Tues. I'm going for a starter kit with a few added bits to get the engine and box in and get it able to sit on wheels and steer. FW rear and widetrack front. I've currently got the front uprights and hubs on the list but they seem a bit pricey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTR2Turbo Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 You say Tuesday ... why not go to Stoneleigh this weekend and try to negotiate a show special. They certainly used to offer 10% off at shows and sometimes a little bit more. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Cheers, I've wangled the Stoneleigh discount providing I get my finger out! Sadly can't make it down to Stoneleigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy (Sycho) Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 They are WF front uprights so you haven't got much choice there, but it's all the bits & pieces like ball joints, CV joints etc. Plus I also took advantage of all the special offers they had on during my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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