Exocet AUS-006R

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Exocet AUS-006R

Postby D-Train » Wed Sep 09, 2015 12:24 pm

Hi all,

Some might know me from the track or the QLD MX5 Club end of year presentations as the guy who cleans up in the race car category. However you do, or don't, you may have notice the lack of presence by myself this year around the traps. There is a valid reason for this. At the end of 2014 it was established that I could not beat the time I set earlier in the year with the car in its current state so I sought after a solution to a question I kept asking about how to make my MX5 unique a one of a kind vehicle. As I fell down the rabbit hole I discovered the exocet. Long story short paid deposit, waited a year, collected frame and 4 weeks ago officially started the build. This frame is the first engineered and constructed in Australia so in a way mine is the prototype of the new frames. As it was, I promised myself I would do a full tear down and rebuild excluding engine as I just could not deal with that kind of pressure. Anyway in short, body was removed, power plant frame was torn down, cross members powder coated, replaced all bushes and ball joints and reconstructed. In total not including stripping of body and removal I've spent 39 hours to this stage. 61 hours left to finish within the suggested time of construction for a novice.


CAR BEFORE:
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PROGRESS:
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QR Sprint: 62.1253
QR Clubman: 65.0325
QR National: 90.0925

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Re: Exocet AUS-006R

Postby project.r.racing » Wed Sep 09, 2015 1:58 pm

Dean. If you pulled apart the red car, I will turn up on your doorstep and give you a smack. I will forgive you and a smack can be prevented if you come say hi sometime after you have finished the build. Or if you need a hand with the build, gimme a bell.

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Re: Exocet AUS-006R

Postby D-Train » Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:17 pm

Yeah mate I'll come see you when I'm finished. Not really needing a hand (yet) as its been a super easy build so far. Got a few things to do that require different skill sets however and I'm attempting these with guidance.
MX5 Club of Queensland RACE CAR CLASS Winner 2011/2012/2013/2014
Lakeside: 62.4755
QR Sprint: 62.1253
QR Clubman: 65.0325
QR National: 90.0925

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Re: Exocet AUS-006R

Postby D-Train » Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:09 pm

Had to test fit the frame so I can reroute the brake and fuel lines how I want them. So here's a sneak peak at what it'll look like.

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MX5 Club of Queensland RACE CAR CLASS Winner 2011/2012/2013/2014
Lakeside: 62.4755
QR Sprint: 62.1253
QR Clubman: 65.0325
QR National: 90.0925

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Re: Exocet AUS-006R

Postby lightyear » Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:56 am

looks like an aero monster

I hope it goes well for you.
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Re: Exocet AUS-006R

Postby D-Train » Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:09 am

So after fitting the body I've already identified a few problems.

● Brake booster lines touch frame
● Pedal boxes are too close together and steering column does not mount correctly.
● Due to it not fitting on mounts hole for sterring column is too far over and won't reach rack.
● I believe I wasn't supplied enough brake or fuel line, so will be cutting and reworking the originals.

FUN TIMES AHEAD!
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QR Sprint: 62.1253
QR Clubman: 65.0325
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Re: Exocet AUS-006R

Postby corners » Wed Sep 23, 2015 2:56 pm

Subscribed! Glad to see some progress!
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Re: Exocet AUS-006R

Postby Sean » Tue Apr 26, 2016 7:03 pm

Any updates?
Have heard exocet aren't really doing business with the local guy anymore - would be cool to see another local one finished.
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Re: Exocet AUS-006R

Postby Callumgw » Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:28 pm

How'd this build get on? Had any track time yet?

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