Thanks for a great and informative video. Looking into buying a MX5 this has shown me where to look and how much work is involved to fix this issue, so I will be checking this.
Lights up Lights down perfect mate. Has not skipped a beat. I had the rear sills done at Ak automotive. Full underseal done. Cars been 100%. Took me two years to find the right one but was worth the wait. MX5 restorers are a credit to the business.
I had a 91 Mk1 uk spec mx5 that had a rotten chassis rail from the floor up to where it meets the top wishbone, I sold it straight after that Mot. Now I've got a very late mk1 on a R reg that has got some mk2 bits on it like the switch gear and interior light. However the sills and rear arches need some tlc
If you haven't already done so, email us some pictures of your sills to garath@themx5restorer.co.uk, we will then be able to give you an estimate to repair
Looking at getting one in the next day or so I guess I need to go look at it again because I have not seen this.. it is a 01 with 42,000 and I'm in Georgia is that a very common problem down here in the south? Thanks for the info but now I'm freaked out :(
phenomenal video guys, however, I would have loved to have seen the actual welding you guys did! All the small alterations and etc are the things most people fall down on! But keep them coming as this was a great video with loads of expert information!
That makes sense guys, but either way awesome video. Can't wait to see more content like this that walks us MX5 owners through the common problems all of us have in detail =)
Fucking hell I can't believe how easy the hammer went through that lol. I've worked with some rusty Rickshaws but they are typically 3-5mm steel in areas and they "look" like that crusty mess you have there, but no danger you are going through it with a hammer.
Great video. Do you think your panels would perform the same as the originals in a crash situation? They seem like they could be stronger than the original metal, so might crumple differently?
Hi Rob, there is no denying that they will perform differently to standard in a crash situation, but most of them out there are now rusty and will not perform as intended. Our panels more or less revert the design back to how the Mk1's were constructed, as in a thicker single skin as apposed to 2 thinner skins.
About how many hours would you say this takes? I'm trying to put together an estimate for someone, the £600 you have on the site, does that include the rails? I'm in the USA so the conversion is about $1000
Is it realistic to find ANY Mk2 where corrosion hasn't begun? I can't see many circumstances where one wouldn't need doing by now (except for cars that were dry stored, low mileage cars and imports?)
Hiya I have that exact problem with my 2000 NB 1.6 mx5 and I'm just wondering if you would sell those templates due to it has all the fittings for the anti roll bar mounts and how much would it cost for the templates as it would save me such a head ach time and effort if I can buy them pre made many thanks ollie
Hi, yes they can be ordered from our website via the following link www.themx5restorer.co.uk/shop/new-mx5-parts/new-mx5-panels/front-chassis-rail-repairs-panels/
Hi Lauran, Yes we do send the panels out to other countries, the best thing to do is email us at garath@themx5restorer.co.uk with your address and I will work out a price for you
We haven't done a video on them yet, but they can be ordered here themx5restorer.co.uk/shop/new-mx5-parts/mk3-new-mx5-parts/mk3-suspension/rear-subframe-braces-mazda-mx5-mk3-nc-stainless-steel/
@@lightsuplightsdown3018 There are 2 layers, so is it 2mm each or 1mm each? I've seen repair pieces for welding in. They are 2mm thick and I'm not sure if it's going to be as strong as original. These parts absorb impact if I ever hit anything with the front and I don't want them to fold like beer cans.
Where do you source your suspension bolts from? All of my lower wishbone bolts are stuck in the bushes and need to be cut out, seems to be the case on most MX5's. Great video, would be good to see one for your front sill replacement panels, I need to pick up a pair soon!
We don't tend to need to source bolt because we have so many used items in stock. Front sills, noted, we will try to get a video done of those the next time we need to do some
Well your intentions were good but.. I can't believe that you reused those retched looking Sway Bar Brackets. The brackets are the weakest link in an otherwise great suspension. They flex and are known to break when coupled with a stronger aftermarket Sway Bar. That is my experience. For all of that work you should have replaced them with stronger aftermarket (Flyin' Miata) like I did.
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Thanks for a great and informative video. Looking into buying a MX5 this has shown me where to look and how much work is involved to fix this issue, so I will be checking this.
I'll be placing an order soon! From New York, USA
Perfect dude, I can see a large following if you keep up this kind of video!
Great video, thank you. I have a restored NA, but if ever I fancy an NB I now know what to look for
great video, I bought a very nice 10AE off you guys. Keep saving these cars.
Hi Ian, how is the 10AE?
Lights up Lights down perfect mate. Has not skipped a beat. I had the rear sills done at Ak automotive. Full underseal done. Cars been 100%. Took me two years to find the right one but was worth the wait. MX5 restorers are a credit to the business.
Just to add to this the car had its first MOT since I got it from you, passed first time, not even an advisory. Cracking car. Thank you
I had a 91 Mk1 uk spec mx5 that had a rotten chassis rail from the floor up to where it meets the top wishbone, I sold it straight after that Mot. Now I've got a very late mk1 on a R reg that has got some mk2 bits on it like the switch gear and interior light. However the sills and rear arches need some tlc
Thank you, very informative, looks like a lot of work, will have to go and check mine now, an 2004 2.5, wish me luck.
Thank you, lots of luck being wished in your direction, let us know how you get on!
Need to bring my NA to you guys, sills are knackered.
If you haven't already done so, email us some pictures of your sills to garath@themx5restorer.co.uk, we will then be able to give you an estimate to repair
Thank you for sharing this. Really informative and great video.
Wish I saw the welding but great job. Doing this very soon!
Do you sometimes have to cut forward of the front diagonal gusset? I have repair channels but have'nt started the job yet.
Looking at getting one in the next day or so I guess I need to go look at it again because I have not seen this.. it is a 01 with 42,000 and I'm in Georgia is that a very common problem down here in the south? Thanks for the info but now I'm freaked out :(
phenomenal video guys, however, I would have loved to have seen the actual welding you guys did! All the small alterations and etc are the things most people fall down on! But keep them coming as this was a great video with loads of expert information!
Hi Thomas,
Thank you, we would have loved to have had the time to show even more detail, but we were really short on time for that job really.
That makes sense guys, but either way awesome video. Can't wait to see more content like this that walks us MX5 owners through the common problems all of us have in detail =)
Love the video and gives me hope that I can get my 2002 fixed. Do you happen to ship to the States?
How do you know if the anti-roll bar mounts are straight to each other and not slightly off? that's my biggest concern
Why only cut out the outer section? Won’t the inner section rot away too as it’s still dual skin?
How is the 2 piece replacement rail more beneficial than the one piece replacement?
It has been desigined to make installation easier
Fucking hell I can't believe how easy the hammer went through that lol. I've worked with some rusty Rickshaws but they are typically 3-5mm steel in areas and they "look" like that crusty mess you have there, but no danger you are going through it with a hammer.
Brilliant video, pity about the really awful muzak!
realy nice profesional job :) thats the way how to do it right (y)
Great video. Do you think your panels would perform the same as the originals in a crash situation? They seem like they could be stronger than the original metal, so might crumple differently?
Hi Rob, there is no denying that they will perform differently to standard in a crash situation, but most of them out there are now rusty and will not perform as intended.
Our panels more or less revert the design back to how the Mk1's were constructed, as in a thicker single skin as apposed to 2 thinner skins.
About how many hours would you say this takes? I'm trying to put together an estimate for someone, the £600 you have on the site, does that include the rails? I'm in the USA so the conversion is about $1000
Is it realistic to find ANY Mk2 where corrosion hasn't begun? I can't see many circumstances where one wouldn't need doing by now (except for cars that were dry stored, low mileage cars and imports?)
It is becoming difficult to find any that don't have rut issues
@@lightsuplightsdown3018Impossible (in Germany)
How is the front end staying on?
Hope you don’t mind if I ask if this corrosion occurs on the MkIII MX5’s
Hi, Mk3's don't seem to be rusting in the same area, but we are seeing rust problems on the rear arches and in the rear sill areas
Lights up Lights down. Thanks👍🏻
Hiya I have that exact problem with my 2000 NB 1.6 mx5 and I'm just wondering if you would sell those templates due to it has all the fittings for the anti roll bar mounts and how much would it cost for the templates as it would save me such a head ach time and effort if I can buy them pre made many thanks ollie
Hi, yes they can be ordered from our website via the following link
www.themx5restorer.co.uk/shop/new-mx5-parts/new-mx5-panels/front-chassis-rail-repairs-panels/
Thanks so much saves me alot of time and effort once again thanks so much
Hi, how much on average is this repair?
How much are your weld in kits chap and where can I get them from?! Great video, too
themx5restorer.co.uk/shop/new-mx5-parts/new-mx5-panels/front-chassis-rail-repairs-panels/
Nice video. I’m having the same problem here. Are you selling those panels? Shipping to The Netherlands. Please let me know.
Lauran.
Hi Lauran,
Yes we do send the panels out to other countries, the best thing to do is email us at garath@themx5restorer.co.uk with your address and I will work out a price for you
God knows if this will be seen but what would you roughly charge for a job like this?
Please send an email through the website, we will then be happy to give you estimates
Where those new bits stainless?
We haven't done a video on them yet, but they can be ordered here
themx5restorer.co.uk/shop/new-mx5-parts/mk3-new-mx5-parts/mk3-suspension/rear-subframe-braces-mazda-mx5-mk3-nc-stainless-steel/
The front chassis rail replacement set is "Out of Stock".. when will a re-stock happen? :(
We are expecting them to be back in stock in about 2 weeks
How thick are those panels? Thanks for the great video! I think I'll be ordering a set soon :-)
Hi Tom, they are 2mm thick
@@lightsuplightsdown3018 Sounds perfect, not too stiff for crash safety :-)
@@lightsuplightsdown3018 There are 2 layers, so is it 2mm each or 1mm each?
I've seen repair pieces for welding in. They are 2mm thick and I'm not sure if it's going to be as strong as original. These parts absorb impact if I ever hit anything with the front and I don't want them to fold like beer cans.
Does it happen same on NA?
No
Not really, we have repaired a few MK1 but there has usually been a reason for them to have rust there, such as previous accident damage.
Where do you source your suspension bolts from? All of my lower wishbone bolts are stuck in the bushes and need to be cut out, seems to be the case on most MX5's. Great video, would be good to see one for your front sill replacement panels, I need to pick up a pair soon!
We don't tend to need to source bolt because we have so many used items in stock.
Front sills, noted, we will try to get a video done of those the next time we need to do some
How much would it cost for the work?
Hi, Have a look at this link to our website www.themx5restorer.co.uk/services/welding-repairs/front-chassis-rail-repairs/
Just out of interest, how much would a repair like this cost?
Front chassis rail repairs are normally £600 plus vat
@@lightsuplightsdown3018 thanks. thats less than I thought. thanks
@@TheJVCMan because they are not done properly on a bench. 2000€+ is a professional price.
Hey I emailed you and still haven’t gotten a response I want to buy those brackets
I replied to your email yesterday, maybe check your junk folder
I sent you an email. I’m in the states and I have a mx5 with almost the exact same problem.
How do I purchase your plates? I can do the labor.
Hi Craig, I have replied to your email today
@@lightsuplightsdown3018 Thank you! looking forward to reading your reply
Yes how do we order parts?
thats not how you do it. has to be welded on a bench else the whole car is not straight.
Well your intentions were good but..
I can't believe that you reused those retched looking Sway Bar Brackets. The brackets are the weakest link in an otherwise great suspension. They flex and are known to break when coupled with a stronger aftermarket Sway Bar. That is my experience.
For all of that work you should have replaced them with stronger aftermarket (Flyin' Miata) like I did.
why you went through this trouble repairing it. Just spend another 300 bucks and buy a new body
Not in the UK, ALL the cheap ones are rusty.