BLiNK Motorsport Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Firstly - not sure if this is the correct area to post this thread so please feel free to move it :-) Secondly: we have a new project in mind at BLiNK Towers but before we decide if the project is feasible I need the help of WSCC Members. Now, without partners looking over your shoulders - how much did it really cost you to build a Mazda SDV kit? I know specs vary widely but this really interests me as we need to know what people are prepared to spend on these kits. Could you please give: (1) Brief Specs (2) car usage (track or road or both) (3) Why you chose a Lotus 7 inspired kit/build - Very important! (4) Total cost Thanks for all your help in advance, :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Ooooo... Is this for the sponsorship deal you're about to offer me, providing without cost a high spec Mazda based BLiNKsprint weapon for the Speed Series in 2016 Perhaps owners may prefer to PM top secret budget in confidence - just in case of SWMBOs finding out the reality! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 In short, I bought a donor for £400, sold £200 worth of parts from it. In total my build will cost near £14.5k including IVA, which sounds a lot for a Mazda SDV but my spec over standard or added costs are: Detachable arches New pads and discs all round, one new caliper New gen Mazda water pump, cambelt, oil seals everywhere, tensioner etc New gen Mazda front ball joints (£80!) Rebuilt diff with Kaaz LSD (£600ish total) Megasquirt PNP ECU + innovate wideband from yourselves Protechs from yourselves Escort 2.4 quick rack GSXR750 throttle bodies and DanST inlet manifold Tiller B6's, one runner Westfield non-cat carbon silencer TTV Racing flywheel, new clutch Westfield upgrade manifold Playskool MSA bar And I plan to buy a set of Pro Race 1.2 in 13" with R888R or similar but I've factored that in my budget. I plan to use the car for road, sprinting and track days and I chose a 7 type kit (ZK) because I love the look of them and Westfield because I like that you build nearly all of the car but without any welding (can MIG ok but don't want to) after coming from years of quite heavily modifying performance hatchbacks and that the finished product if done well can be of great quality. Also, it may seem a touch backwards but I wanted ITB's first as coming from turbocharged cars I've never had them before so it was on the "must have" list for me. Same reason its orange lol. The plan is to upgrade to your head and cam package after I've got some sprints under my belt and eventually to build a 1600 screamer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darve Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Too much!!! Probably about £13k excluding the engine rebuild and head work but including tools etc. I did install my omex/custom loom during the build so that's probably a £1k worth of "upgrades" at the build stage. Spec is as you saw Fraser Road and track. I'm "hearing" of more mazda cars being used on track these days Interested to hear what the project is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooch Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I built the kit pretty much as Westfield standard using the completion kit and used the donor dash etc. Bought some nicer wheels and that was about it. Built for road use, gentle cruise to the pub for lunch with SWMBO etc....then I met Smokey, Dommo and Gary - bad people who led me astray. Still a fair bit of road use, but airfield track days are now the main use and where I have the most fun. Which is also why I'll be giving you a call and waiting for a nice day to drive from Wiltshire to Cheshire.... Always wanted to build my own car, loved the 7 in the titles of 'The Prisoner' and got the idea for building a Westfield from 'A Race Car is Born'. On checking out options and realising my brother had an early Mk1 MX5 1600 that had been loved to death but was about to fail its MoT on bodywork, the Mazda SDV became the obvious option. Including IVA, cost of donor, sale of recovered spares from the donor, some tools and registration, I got mine on the road for around £11,300. Since upgraded with MSA chrome roll bar, Westfield 4-1 Manifold, Odyssey battery, Toyo R1R tyres and an AA Composites Boot box. Next up...optimised head... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLiNK Motorsport Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Guys, those replies are great with just the info we need - thank you so much for taking the time to Post for us. I was expecting the budgets people are mentioning as in 2005 I built a Westfield from all new parts and I reckoned (never added up!) it cost Circa £17-18,000. David (onliestSmeg) - we can't afford sponsorship but I really do think a suitably spec. Westfield SDV would do really well in the speed series :-). Well done on your season as well - great results. The project will be a Kit Car of some description :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Mine was a 2009 build so prices may have changed slightly since then but my total build cost up to SVA and excluding test fees was £14,500. That included £1200 for an MX5 heaven pallet donor, the 10% premium for the chrome pack and a full set of weather gear. I also built using new OEM brake calipers rather than refurbishing and with smiths Telemetrix gauges and prosport F1 tacho as oposed to the MX5 instruments. Spec is as you know bias towards touring with fully carpeted interior sport seats and a heated screen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dommo Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I budgeted a fair 12.2k... and spent 14.7k all in Kit costs: £9193.86 Service Items: £1,342.10 (clutch, HT leads etc) Tools: £687.29 Garage preparation: £398.05 (includes ‘fixed’ tools) Registration plate: £255.00 Consumables: £690.64 (includes paint for the engine, bolts etc) Kit extras: £2,112.31 Van hire: £147.90 IVA testing: £540 Costs total: £15,392.15 Parts sold from donor: £655 Running total: £14,737.15 And significantly more since. Oops! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I'm currently at £13,400 for mine. Engine and management is stock. Have a full cage and carbon dash with a Race Tech Dash2Pro digital dash. Mine is used on the roads but the track is now taking priority. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.