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Building the Cougar MR1

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Week 1

Start with a Mini Subframe

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Get rid of most of the subframe, we only need the suspension mounts

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Create the floor pan

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Short isn't it

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Week 2

Then we create the top of the body work

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And set the width, by ensuring that the steering wheel fits inside

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Week 3

Now we need to create some suspension mounts

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And yes it is upside down for this bit, and in the background you can see the engine

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Week 4

Once the rear axle is complete I had to work out what to do with the rear suspension

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Drop down axle for a better roll angle. And the battery has to fit in there somewhere

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Week 5

The steering is now on and the front suspension has been completed, but there is still a lot to do

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Week 6

I have just fitted 1 of only 2 components I didn't make myself

The exhaust is a work of art going through the gap between the suspension and the steering column

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Week 7

The steering wheel is finaly mounted and the body is now starting to take shape

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Week 8

Some would say the most important bit, fitting the roll cage. And if you look closely you can see the gear change but it is just a screwdriver at this stage

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In order to get this ready for the first race, there were a lot of late nights

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Week 9

Finally a rolling chassis, next step is some undercoat

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This is the first photo where you get a clear view of the pedals, and there are 4. Accelerator; Front Brake; Clutch; Rear Brake

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Ready for the top coat

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Bright Red, what other colour is there for a race car

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Another late night ahead as the wiring goes in. You can see the battery under the roll cage and the gear stick is now attached

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All done and ready to show off to my family

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Mum and Dad's drive was plenty big enough for a quick spin

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I though I was ready for tomorrows race, but the water pump had other ideas. I know what I am doing tonight

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9 weeks from a rusty subframe in a field to 1st race

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Worth every minute and all nighter that it took to get it here