MEV Rocket Build
Discussion
Racing8 said:
Very nice work there, how much are you expecting it to cost you being built in new parts ?
I am relitivly close to the finishing line now and have a list of final parts and all receipts to date. This link should give you a guide: http://www.smartsrus.com/mev_rocket_kit_in_a_box.h...Mabbx said:
Have had some front wings made for the car and a rear wing is currently being made. The contour is from the Mosler GT car. Mainly asthetic look but should help in handeling. Time will tell when its completed:
Brake, clutch lines all fitted. Have gone for fully braided:
Really nice build - I do like to see nice work.Brake, clutch lines all fitted. Have gone for fully braided:
Just one thing,
You have twin master cylinders, but a common feed from one of them to both brake circuits. If you had a leak upstream of the Y joint, you would lose both brake circuits. You could have completely separate circuits by commoning one brake with the clutch master cylinder.
Love that chrome paint.
You may be interested in my diy calibrated fuel gauge, as i understand the tank is a funny shape. Someone else with a mev made one.
http://www.mez.co.uk/ms13.html
You may be interested in my diy calibrated fuel gauge, as i understand the tank is a funny shape. Someone else with a mev made one.
http://www.mez.co.uk/ms13.html
Paul Drawmer said:
Really nice build - I do like to see nice work.
Just one thing,
You have twin master cylinders, but a common feed from one of them to both brake circuits. If you had a leak upstream of the Y joint, you would lose both brake circuits. You could have completely separate circuits by commoning one brake with the clutch master cylinder.
Hi Paul,Just one thing,
You have twin master cylinders, but a common feed from one of them to both brake circuits. If you had a leak upstream of the Y joint, you would lose both brake circuits. You could have completely separate circuits by commoning one brake with the clutch master cylinder.
Yes I am aware of this. This is the standard way most of the builders have fitted them and have had no issues but the risk is always their. I have looked at a three chamber unit made by Tilton, which may be the way to go. It is quite a large unit and would need to mod the caps for the switch but is a neat alternative.
Edited by Mabbx on Saturday 20th August 08:12
eliot said:
Love that chrome paint.
You may be interested in my diy calibrated fuel gauge, as i understand the tank is a funny shape. Someone else with a mev made one.
http://www.mez.co.uk/ms13.html
Many thanks, may well be in contact.You may be interested in my diy calibrated fuel gauge, as i understand the tank is a funny shape. Someone else with a mev made one.
http://www.mez.co.uk/ms13.html
chuntington101 said:
Can i ask who built that engine for you? Also how much power are you looking at making once its supercharged?
Cracking build there! Love the carbon.
The last engine built with this supercharger (i have only found 1 other) produced 310BHP and 250ft/lb torque on a rolling road. I have done a little more with mine and can go further with the head if needed but will be more than happy with 270+bhp with whats been done with a nice relaitve torque curve. The charge cooler being made should also be able to keep the power consistent throught the temperature also (hopefully).Cracking build there! Love the carbon.
More progress. Had some front splitter stays made from ST.ST and the carbon fibre bonnet arrived. Origional GRP unit weighing 6kg and this bonnet weighing 1.8kg. Still very strong.
Also had some vinal artwork made to follow contour of bonnet:
Bonnet complete with Aerocatch and hydraulic lifters.
Also had some vinal artwork made to follow contour of bonnet:
Bonnet complete with Aerocatch and hydraulic lifters.
chuntington101 said:
Bl00dy hell are you planning on bolting a Procharge F2 on there?!?! lol
lol. The bracket has been made by Rotrex, so who am I to argue !! The bracket acually does a lot. It has to hold the supercharger (obviously), altenator, 3 jocky wheels, tensioner and acts as the new engine mount (replacing old engine mount) to make a nice neat arangement - so has to be solid. As you can appreciate for it all to work correctly without continiously recking belts or loosing BHP through slipage or miss-alignment, this was the best engineered route without having somthing hideous or several brackets. 
Mabbx said:
lol. The bracket has been made by Rotrex, so who am I to argue !! The bracket acually does a lot. It has to hold the supercharger (obviously), altenator, 3 jocky wheels, tensioner and acts as the new engine mount (replacing old engine mount) to make a nice neat arangement - so has to be solid. As you can appreciate for it all to work correctly without continiously recking belts or loosing BHP through slipage or miss-alignment, this was the best engineered route without having somthing hideous or several brackets.
Oh ok then. lol Seems like a good idea. Chris.
MG CHRIS said:
That is a nice looking car you got there should fly when you get it on the road. MEV are making some very nice looking and very affordable kits, the sonic 7 and the X5 are the best of the lot i think wouldn't miind building a mev x5 that looks fantastic.
The Sonic is what got me initially interested in the MEV vehicles and still like it alot - but opted for the Rocket in the end. Stuart/RTR and the MEV team are doing wonders for the brand and are continiously moving forward with ideas and supporting MEV owners with fantastic events. My opinion obviously, but very happy that I chose the Rocket and an MEV vehicle.Gassing Station | Kit Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff