Build: exocet #30Installing the Fuel Door and Brake LightsFiguring out how to route the fuel port was a little tricky but we eventually decided on using a fuel door originally designed for a Jeep.
Build: exocet #30Wiring up Brake Lights and HeadlightsFor our brake lights, we got a pair of Maxxima Round 21 LED Lights which are controlled with a Hopkins Electronic Power Tailight Converter.
Build: exocet #30Wiring HellWe’ve been at with the wiring for a long while now and we are definitely in wiring hell. We are sorting through what feels like miles of wiring and we are trying to
Build: exocet #30Installing Exocet FendersThe Exocet comes with fender brackets that are known to break relatively easily so we welded on some thicker pieces of steel at known failure points. We also found that we needed to
Build: exocet #30Installing Sparco EVO Seats and RaceQuip 6-point HarnessWe chose the relatively lightweight and slim Sparco EVO racing seats along with a set of RaceQuip 6-point camlock harnesses for our Exocet. To hold the seats in place, we are using the
Build: exocet #30It's Alive!Today is the day we try to start the car. After going over the wiring multiple times, and double checking all the connections, it is time to hydrate the beast with all the
Build: exocet #30Installing the Tires and WheelsWe got a set of inexpensive JNC Wheels right off of Exomotive’s online store which has the right offset to match the Exocet’s dimensions and we paired it with a set of Nitto
Build: exocet #30Installing the Coolant Reservoir, Charcoal Canister, and ThermostatAfter deciding on a good spot on the Exocet frame to mount the coolant reservoir and the charcoal canister, we fabricated several mounting brackets out of aluminum strips and mounted them into place.
Build: exocet #30Installing Slotted Brake RotorsWe decided on installing the StopTech Slotted Sport brake rotors on the Exocet. We like the idea of the slotted design for a great balance of performance, price, and aesthetics.
Build: exocet #30Installing the Cold Air Intake SystemWe are keeping the factory cold air intake system for now since we are planning on forced induction later on. The stock routing position however, would not work for us though since the