MX5 mk1 to widow SPR1 conversion

[wayneb1408]

Still lots to do. Wheels are just for build purpose. Arches need to be rebuilt lower as I don't want it lowered anymore than I have done. Body lines need correcting and side skirts completing. List is endless. Kits available end of year as a targa.

[micrat]

Looks interesting, would like to see more angles...

Reminds me of a mini -tvr, from the side the front lights look a bit speed-12-y!

Also...side pipes in that sill gap?! go - on!

[RetroWarwicK]

need more pics......looks to have some nice & well proportioned lines

[Rusted Pistons]

Moar pics!

[joem83]

Have a lookse here:
www.facebook.com/widowsportscars?fref=nf

[wayneb1408]

First panel set. Black car is in primer

[qwerty]

Now for an LS V8

[RetroWarwicK]

Yeah, that works but think the multi hole headlamps are overly fussy and don't balance the rear. The rear end coupled with the bubble roof line is lovely.

[alx]

That makes the mx5 finally look like a proper sports car that it always wanted to be.

Top work that man!

[euroshark]

Never really wanted an MX5 until I saw this thread. Amazing work!

[ChrisT]

Really like how that's turned out, first pic didn't look too promising but finished kit is spot on - excellent work.

How does it fit to the mx5 body, is it just a fibre glass cover over the back end or do you remove the steelwork?

[Deleted]

Looks like it bolts to a stripped down to the chassis.
Nice lines

[Corbs]

I like it, it reminds me of cars in GTA that look like a blend of 2 different cars

[g40jon]

Aug 20, 2014 9:39:41 GMT micrat said:

Looks interesting, would like to see more angles...

Reminds me of a mini -tvr, from the side the front lights look a bit speed-12-y!

Also...side pipes in that sill gap?! go - on!

I read this guys build thread some time ago, I forget where, probably one of the many mx5 forums. But most of those panels were originally genuine TVR panels chopped down and made to fit.
Great to see the man has managed to finish it, car looks great. Got to be one of the best proportioned mx5 bodykits ever made.

[MiataMark]

Sept 14, 2015 9:02:00 GMT g40jon said:

Aug 20, 2014 9:39:41 GMT micrat said:

Looks interesting, would like to see more angles...

Reminds me of a mini -tvr, from the side the front lights look a bit speed-12-y!

Also...side pipes in that sill gap?! go - on!

I read this guys build thread some time ago, I forget where, probably one of the many mx5 forums. But most of those panels were originally genuine TVR panels chopped down and made to fit.
Great to see the man has managed to finish it, car looks great. Got to be one of the best proportioned mx5 bodykits ever made.

I think there's a long thread on pistonheads about this. Looks good, particularly with the lifting 'hatch'.

[dikkehemaworst]

It has some lines of the Opel GT in it. But i do not know if you ever had that car in the UK. Loving this btw.
wasn't particular fond of the mx5 but this made me trawling the bay of E...... :-)

[wayneb1408]

Thanks for the comments guys. Been hard work but hopefully it all pays off. The kit fits as follows. Front end remove wings bumper bonnet etc. Remove rad support panel. Cut front inner wing corners and drop the new front on. Use the original bolt holes which are marked in the panel. Bonnet uses original hinges. Door skins bond on. Rear section. Need to take the arches up a few inches for wheel clearance and remove a few inches of quarter panel rear corner. Then drop the back end on. It self locates as fits inside the door shuts. Side sills self locate as they also go into the door edge and the fix to the undrained of the kit and car floor. Lights are plug and play no cutting of vehicke wiring although you need to make the jumper looms. Kit comes with every panel required Inc inner fillet panels boot lock panel and rear screen and side windows. Rear screen uses modified mx5 boot hinges and original lock and striker. Roof both targa and coupe use all original catches and seals. We are also fitting fiat grande punto door handles to ours. It's true a sagaris she'll was cut about to get the basics but then we changed the entire design to make it our own and not a replica. Hope you agree the results are amazing. Just need to sell some now to please the boss (wife lol)

[wayneb1408]

[MaxN]

I've been watching this for a while.

Not because I need a project, but because I like the idea.

A few things that I really want you to take as constructive feedback.....

- Finish the first one.
- Get the paint sparkly. black looks like it will suite it, but not flat black, deep, lustrous, expensive black.
- Install the glass (all of it) and finish it all off.
- Trim the inner roof panel - suede would probably look awesome
- Paint the underside of the bonnet and any other areas that show the gel coat.
- Do something with the boot area - it looks terrible in the video

- Find a better location for the photos and the video.
- An overgrown lawn is not the best place
- Edit the photos and the videos
- think about the background more (animals, junk etc)
- Get some really good shots of the car from many angles in a scenic location.
- Think about finding a super keen amateur photographer / videographer to help out.

- Fix the website
- There are numerous typo's
- At least one section is repeated
- Get rid of all of the development photos, you are in production now, show the fantastic finished article.
- Put prices on the various additional items

The car has huge promise, I really like the looks.

But you are commanding a premium price for the kit, therefore in my opinion you need to polish up the presentation to at least the level that the buyers would expect.

[joem83]

Sept 15, 2015 9:53:07 GMT MaxN said:

Spoke a lot of sense

Love this, one of the best looking conversions ive seen.

Cant help but think a soft top option would be worth proto-typing once the demo car is finished.