In the August 2008 issue of Kit Car magazine I continue the coverage of my RUSH CW460 build with the installation of the braking and fuel systems. 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 RUSHCW460 build....

Wilwood four pot billet alloy racing brake upgrade for the front of my Rush CW460. Complete with all fixings, pads and discs (not shown). Superb brake upgrade from Rally Design (see Supplier Section).

 

Bolting billet alloy calliper mounting brackets to Cosworth front uprights.

 

Cosworth uprated front discs being slotted onto front hub carriers. Ventilated, grooved and cross drilled.

 

Four pot calliper being bolted into position.

 

High performance pads slid into position.

 

Big power, big brakes.

 

Masking rear disc prior to painting with high temp' paint.

 

Fitting rear Cosworth two pot calliper and large rear discs.

 

Handbrake cable attached to bottom of chassis.

 

Handbrake cable routed along De Dion tube.

 

Stainless steel flexible hoses for braking system.

 

Fitting stainless steel flexible hose to rear calliper.

 

Solid brake pipe kit from D J Sportscars.

 

Routing solid brake pipe along chassis rails.

 

Front solid brake pipes formed to shape.

 

A rather time-consuming job if you want it to look right.

 

Pedal box being attached to chassis - simple job.

 

Just look at that concentration as I add the master cylinders!

 

Prior to installing the fuel tank the diff needs filling with oil.

 

In goes the gear oil.

 

Fuel pump mounted on lower chassis rail.

 

High pressure filter in situ.

 

Rivnuts put into chassis to hold fuel tank.

 

On goes the tank using steel straps.

 

Tank in situ.

 

Fuel pipe fixings being put into chassis.