Light the blue touchpaper and stand back.

Let the build begin

THE BITS

 

FLOOR

CUT ALUMINIUM

RIVET FLOOR

 

CHASSIS

FRONT SUSPENSION (Right)

FRONT SUSPENSION (Left)

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

FRONT UPRIGHTS

REAR SUSPENSION (Right)

REAR SUSPENSION (Left)

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

REAR UPRIGHT

 

STEERING

STEERING RACK

STEERING COLUMN

 

RADIATOR

RADIATOR

RADIATOR PIPES

BRAKES

PEDALS

MASTER CYLINDERS

DISCS

CALIPERS

RESERVOIR + PIPES

HANDBRAKE

BRAKELINES

 

CONTROLS

THROTTLE PEDAL

GEARLEVER

 

BODYWORK

RADIATOR PANELS

ENGINE SIDE PANELS

FRONT WING BRACKET

REAR WING BRACKET

FRONT WINGS

REAR WINGS

PROTECTIVE PANELS

GRILL & BONNET MESH

KICK UP SCREEN

INTERIOR

CENTRE TUNNEL

SEATS + HARNESSES

 

FUEL SYSTEM

FUEL TANK

FILLER CAP & FUEL PUMP

 

ELECTRICAL

IGNITION FUSES AND RELAYS

BATTERY

LIGHTS

DASH AND TUNNEL

SPEED SENSOR

ECU FUSES AND RELAYS

 

SUNDRIES

AIR FILTER

EXPANSION TANK

EXHAUST

 

SVA CONSIDERATIONS

 

eBay

eBayIf your budget is tight, there are some great deals and savings to be had by hunting through the eBay listings for cars and accessories.

 

The electrical components, car battery, bolts, harnesses, and dashboard for this build all came from eBay. Aaron has even invested in some "kool" wrap around sunglasses and some mirrored goggles from eBay sites, at knock down prices.

 

Rally Design

Rally DesignWithout question, Rally Design have supplied a considerable amount of the braking system for our MEV Rocket build. The components are well made and pretty good value.

 

We did get a few deals at the Exeter Show which also helped keep the wallet from spontaneously combusting.

What's more they are knowledgeable + friendly.

 

Build Tips

TOOLS

You need quite a few tools or the ability to borrow or scrounge them throughout the build. Plan ahead.

HAVE A HELPER

Doing the build on your own is ok, but having assistance lets you get a 2nd opinion when things could go wrong.

NUTS AND BOLTS

If you don't have the right bits, the build slows down, and you can get a bit fed up.

Be prepared.