Vodou Auto Kits VR5

Variations from book plans.

1. Lower Rails
1.1. LR13, LR14 – Additional rails to add support for the MX5 engine, fully
welded to LR8/LR9 with the square ends butting up to LR7/LR10/LR17.
1.2. LR10,LR17 – The pieces are cut separately not as a single piece as in the
book. The inner ends are angled at 45º to tie with the same angle which
has been added to UR7/UR8; this creates a closed section.
1.3. LR5, LR6, LR12 – The adjoining ends have been cut at 45º to create a
closed joint when assembled.

2. Uprights
2.1. UR7,UR8 – The ends have been cut at 45º to tie in with the changes to
LR10/LR17 (see 1.2)

3. Front Framei
3.1. F2, F3 – the profile has been changed to accommodate the differences
found between the original Ford and MX5 donors.
3.2. The suspension mounting point locations have changed to
accommodate the Mazda uprights and Vodou wishbones.
3.3. The upper suspension mounting brackets have been modified slightly to
compensate for a different lateral measurement between the pivot points
on the Ford and Mazda designs.

4. Top Rails – No changes

5. Diagonals – No changes.

6. Seat Back
6.1. SB1(x2), SB3 - are created from single lengths of 25x50 RHS
6.2. The assembly differs in the placement of it’s members; please refer to the
supplied drawing for details.

7. Transmission Tunnel
7.1. The transmission tunnel has been altered to reflect the differing shape of
the Mazda transmission; please refer to the supplied drawing for details.

8. Rear Suspension / Diff mounts

8.1. The rear frame enclosing the Mazda differential has been totally
redesigned to accommodate the Mazda parts and to improve efficiency
of the design; please refer to drawings for details.
 8.2. The suspension mounting point locations have changed to
accommodate the Mazda uprights and Vodou wishbones.

i
An alternative is offered for those wanting to adhere to the book dimensions for the front frame,
either method is valid when using Voodoo wishbones.
 993.50 mm

16°

LR1 & LR2 16°

584.00 mm

10°

LR3 & LR4 10°

813.00 mm

45°

LR5 & LR6

428.00 mm
1118.00 mm
45° 45°

LR7 LR12

793.00 mm

74°
LR8 & LR9 Project Voodoo Autokits VR5

Drawing Title VR5-001 [Lower Rails]

287.00 mm
Date 21/07/2010 Revision 1.0.1
Drawn By Matt Barrett
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
45° 230.00 mm 395.00 mm This drawing is for non commercial use only. This drawing may not be copied,
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20° way without the prior written consent of Vodou Auto Kits Ltd.
10° 20°
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LR10 & LR17 (Handed) of the drawing remain the property of Vodou Auto Kits Ltd.

1068.00 mm

LR11
 305.00 mm

330.00 mm
UR3 & UR6 45°

UR7 & UR8

305.00 mm

5°

UR4 & UR5

345.00 mm

24°
24°
UR1 & UR2

310.00 mm 304.00 mm 310.00 mm

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Drawing Title VR5-002 [Uprights]
Date 21/07/2010 Revision 1.0.1
UR6 UR7 UR8 UR3 Drawn By Matt Barrett
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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Section A-A
Section A-A shows the variation with regards to the position of UR7 and UR8
 684.00 mm 83.50 mm 192.00 mm
630.00 mm

252.00 mm

57.00 mm

28.00 mm 310.00 mm
496.00 mm

Showing the top bracket correctly aligned to suit the MX5 based wishbones on a standard
Haynes designed chassis. As can be easily seen there is insufficient metal to make a good
weld and the bracket, being that the geometry is 6mm narrower overall, needs rebating into
the frame.

A packing piece needs to be welded to the front frame to provide a stable base for the bracket
and the bracket itself needs modifying to make it 3mm shorter overall.

The lower brackets sit 3mm off the upright and will either require packing out or the bracket modifying
to take this into account.

Showing the bracket shortened by 3mm and a packing peice welded

in situ providing a more stable base for the bracket. Such a piece can
easily be fabricated from and offcut of the 25mm RHS used for the Project Voodoo Autokits VR5
frame.
Drawing Title VR5-003-B [Front Frame Mod, std frame]
Date 21/07/2010 Revision 1.0.1
Drawn By Matt Barrett
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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 392.00 mm

F1

630.00 mm 630.00 mm

F4

350.0 mm 355.00 mm
250.0 mm

14°
14°
100.00 mm
28°
75.00 mm 392.00 mm
26°
F2 & F3 (Handed)

122.00 mm

41.00 mm

23.00 mm 23.00 mm

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Drawing Title VR5-003 [Front Frame]

ø 12.50 mm Date 21/07/2010 Revision 1.0.1

Drawn By Matt Barrett
44.00 mm 20.00 mm
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
R 20.00 mm
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96.00 mm

Showing details for shortened brackes. Please note that only the two front upper brackets are shortened. Not to scale.
 1472.00 mm

10°
10°
U1 & U2
647.00 mm Project Voodoo Autokits VR5
372.00 mm
59° Drawing Title VR5-004 [Upper Rails]
40° Date 21/07/2010 Revision 1.0.1
5° 45°
Drawn By Matt Barrett
U3 & U4 U6 & U7
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10°
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U8

956.00 mm

10°
10°
U9
 763.00 mm

66°

9°

D1 and D2 (Handed) (19 x 19 RHS) 9°

626.00 mm

59°

D3 & D4 (19 x 19 RHS) 59°

423.00 mm

46°

41°
D5 & D6 (19 x 19 RHS)

809.00 mm

40°
50°
D7 & D8

285.00 mm Voodoo Autokits VR5

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15° 25° Drawing Title VR5-005 [Diagonal Rails]

D9 & D10 Date 21/07/2010 Revision 1.0.1
Drawn By Matt Barrett
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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 528.00 mm 409.00 mm

17°

17° 26°

52°
SB1 (50x25 RHS) (2x) 52°
SB7 & 8 (2x) (Handed)

1118.00 mm

SB2

1018.00 mm

220.50 mm 245.50 mm
SB3 (50x25 RHS) 252.00 mm

17° 17°
SB5 SB6
SB4 (2x)

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Drawing Title VR5-006 [Seat Back]

Date 21/07/2010 Revision 1.0.1
194.00 mm 194.00 mm
Drawn By Matt Barrett
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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245.00 mm
204.00 mm
 830.00 mm

17° TT1 & TT2

763.00 mm

TT3 & TT4

195.00 mm 115.00 mm

TT5 & TT6 TT7

220.00 mm 165.00 mm
45°

TT8 & TT9 45° 45°

TT10

560.00 mm

10°

10°

TT11 & TT12

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Drawing Title VR5-007 [Transmission Tunnel]

361.50 mm 202.00 mm Date 04/07/2011 Revision 2.0.1

10° Drawn By Matt Barrett
10°
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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18°
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TT13 & TT14 (Opposite hands)
 U8

U9

304.00 mm 165.00 mm
10°

18°

Tunnel Assembly - top section

LR17

LR11 LR12

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304.00 mm 165.00 mm
Drawing Title VR5-008 Transmission Tunnel Assembly
10° Date 04/07/2011 Revision 2.0.1
Drawn By Matt Barrett
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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LR10 way without the prior written consent of Vodou Auto Kits Ltd.

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Tunnel assembly - lower section

 438.00 mm
304.00 mm

37° 53°

RA1 RA4 (2 Off)

432.00 mm

45°
270.00 mm
17° 17° 37°
RA2 (2x) (Handed)

RA5 (50x25 RHS) (2x)

438.00 mm

45° 45° 87.00 mm

25°
R 16.80 mm

RA3 RA6 (2x)

166.00 mm
598.50 mm
159.00 mm
576.00 mm

R 16.85 mm R 16.85 mm
59° 15.00 mm R 16.85 mm 12.50 mm
RA8
14°
RA7 (2x) Project Voodoo Autokits VR5

Drawing Title VR5-009 [Rear Assembly]-1

Date 12/07/2011 Revision 2.0.1
218.00 mm
Drawn By Matt Barrett
R 16.85 mm R 15.50 mm
R 6.25 mm © Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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Bucket Bush (2x)

RA9 (2x Handed)
 1118.00 mm

RA10

475.50 mm

20.50°
65.50°

RA11 (2x)

539.50 mm

32.50° 53.50°

RA12 (2x)

106.00 mm

36.50° 57.50°

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RA13 (2x)
Drawing Title VR5-009 [Rear Assembly]-2
Date 21/07/2010 Revision 1.0.1

789.00 mm Drawn By Matt Barrett

© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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RA14 Neither title nor intellectual property rights are transferred to you by the use of or
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 160.00 mm
70.00 mm 20.00 mm

70.00 mm 150.00 mm
ø 12.00 mm

45.00 mm

RA-Plate-1 (3mm Plate, 2 off, Handed)

125.00 mm 157.00 mm

29.00 mm
60.00 mm 60.00 mm
72°

135.00 mm RA-Plate-3 (3mm Plate, 2 off)

RA-PLATE-2 (3mm Plate, 2off)

125.00 mm

53° 122.00 mm

168.00 mm RA16 (25x25 RHS, 2 off) Project Voodoo Autokits VR5

Drawing Title VR5-009 [Rear Assembly]-Plates

Date 21/07/2010 Revision 1.0.1
37°
Drawn By Matt Barrett
RA-PLATE-4 (3mm Plate, 2 off) © Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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 8.50 mm 7.50 mm

1118.00 mm

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Drawing Title VR5-009 [Rear Assembly]
Date 13/07/2011 Revision 1.0.1
600.00 mm
Drawn By Matt Barrett
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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226.50 mm
4°

267.00 mm
219.00 mm 219.00 mm

498.00 mm
559.00 mm 559.00 mm
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Drawing Title VR5-010 [Rear Bracket Location]
Date 08/08/2011 Revision 1.0.1
770.00 mm
Drawn By Matt Barrett
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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184.00 mm 100.00 mm
221.50 mm

37.50 mm
73.00 mm
268.00 mm

498.00 mm
368.00 mm
 *NB. The insert is tapped for a BMW 7 Series tie rod end
which has a perfect taper to match that of the upper point
of the MX5 uprights. The builder must make a decision as
to whether the M14 fine thread is sufficiently robust for their
application.
A
A
The insert can be tapped with an M18 fine thread to suit
the more commonly used Transit drag link end but if this is
the case the MX5 upright will require machining to suit.

Upper Wishbones - front 2 off

Section A-A

Lower Wishbones - Front (2 off)

1 per side - 19mm ERW (3/4") 1 per side - 19mm ERW (3/4")

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2 per side - 3mm mild steel 2 per side - 3mm mild steel
1 per side - 3mm mild steel Drawing Title VR5-011 - Front Wishbones
Date 22/08/2011 Revision 1.0.1
Drawn By Matt Barrett
35.00 mm © Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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33.7x2.6 ERW Tube - Common to both upper and lower wisbones. (4 off)
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 4.00 mm

137.00 mm

125.00 mm

150.00 mm

Rear Lower Wishbone (x2 Handed)

150.00 mm

Rear Upper Wishbone (x2)

212.00 mm 132.00 mm

372.5 mm
R 117.00 mm

R 329.00 mm

15° 35.00 mm
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3mm Mild Steel ø 33.70 mm
Drawing Title VR5-012 - Rear Wishbones
25x1.6 ERW (2 0ff)
15°
Date 22/08/2011 Revision 1.0.0
33.7x2.6 ERW Tube - Common to both upper and lower wisbones. (6 off)
Drawn By Matt Barrett
© Vodou Auto Kits Ltd - 2011
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72°

34°
25 (1") x1.5 ERW

Parts for lower rear wishbones - 2 required (handed)

19.1 (3/4") x1.5 ERW

Parts for upper rear wishbones - 4 required