In the July 2008 issue of Kit Car magazine I continue the coverage of my RUSH CW460 build with the installation of the final drive and suspension components. These steps are relevant for most kit car builds and are an invaluable source of information if you are currently sourcing or assembling your own supercar.

To complement the entertaining and informative magazine features, this page contains a large selection of additional images following my progress to date.

Remember, if you have any questions or comments just use the 'Contact Us' button above. I always endeavour to reply to all mails within 48 hours, but back to the RUSH CW460 build....

All bolts ready-to-go for fitting the rear suspension. Great exploded diagrams in the DAX build manual.

 

De Dion 'A' frame location joint being bolted to the chassis.

 

Removing 16mm from the rear of my differential to allow clearance for De Dion tube.

 

Rare 3.36:1 differential in situ. Get Kit Car magazine to read how I fabricated spacers to ensure a perfect fit.

 

Fitting the De Dion tube - a simple, yet extremely capable suspension system.

 

Bolting the 'A' arm to the De Dion tube. No dramas, just straightforward spanner work.

 

Bolting the Cosworth bearing carriers to the De Dion tube with high tensile fasteners. These carriers can accomodate the larger rear brake discs advisable for my CW460.

 

Slotting the Cosworth Group 'A' rally rear hub through the bearing carrier and into the stub axle.

 

Cosworth rear driveshaft being slotted home.

 

Rear suspension arms connect the De Dion tube to the chassis and become the mounting points for the coil over shock absorbers.

 

This lot should cope with 350bhp without breaking a sweat.

 

High performance SPAX coil over shock absorbers. Perfect alignement is critical.

 

Chromium plated upper and lower front wishbones being attached to the chassis.

 

Shims adjust front suspension geometry.

 

Front coil over shock absorbers in situ.

 

Cosworth front upright located on lower wishbone. Brand new items from Rally Design.

 

Front mudguard bracket connects upright to top wishbone. Obviously I went for the chromium plated option.

 

The results of my efforts to date... don't miss next month's update and remember to get Kit Car magazine for an in-depth account of the work so far.