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The Ultimate Starter Kit

Ok Rush fanatics...I'm on order for chassis #303, anxiously awaiting the fuel tank solve and wanted to use the time I have prepping my garage and trailer versus pouting about the delay in getting the car. The question is simple, for all of you that already have the car and have raced it, what are the essential and nice to have tools and equipment that I'll need once the car arrives. I'm coming from Spec Miata so I have the basics (jack stands, tool sets etc.) but would like to ensure that I have the right stuff for when the car arrives.

Let me have it! Thanks so much!
In addition to previous excellent answers, you will need a battery charger compatible with a Braille or other lithium batteries, swap the alligator clips for an Anderson plug (your Rush has one as a charging port in the back). Pretty much any kind of Jack works in the back, but the front is so low and the splitter extends so far forward, the only jack that works is the formula car style (flat plate levered up). B&G is a well known brand carried by Summit. The rear clip is pretty easy to get on and off, so I just put it on a stand (I am 5’7, 67 years old with no immediate assistants) but the front is more awkward with less handholds. I bolted a kayak lift(a couple pulleys, rope with hooks and long nylon straps) to the ceiling and use it to lift the front clip up and out of the way. With the clip off you can use pretty much any jack. Easily the best $50 I ever spent.

Chassis #183 for sale

I am selling Chassis #183 (drive by wire) car. I have used it for 2 HPDE events a one SVRA event (took 1st place) chassis has 14 hours on it, but the motor and transmission have 1 break in hour on them. The transmission lost a gear (Rush wasn’t sure why so they rebuilt everything for me under warranty and resealed the motor). Car is in perfect shape. Sale includes the car, about 8K in spares (was my intention to run it in SVRA but I bought a radical sr3) 2 sets of wheels, a spare set of tires, a brand new set of Hoosiers, a 9 Lives high downforce wing installed (i have the stock wing if you intend to race int he spec series) and a custom made Montrose trailer. Asking $55,000 for all of it. I will even throw in race ramps and a formula jack and a bodywork stand.
The trailer was designed to my specs specifically for the Rush. It has 3 opening walls and e-track the entire length via the Rush specs. It has underfloor storage along with a drill powered winch. The trailer, spares and Rush all together weigh in at 2900 lbs making this towable by even the smallest SUV or truck.
The car is in my enclosed storage at VIR. The trailer is in Orlando Florida. If you live closer to VIR, i will bring the trailer up, if you live closer to Orlando, i will go up and get the car and bring it here.
If interested please contact Sean Monett @ seanm7454@gmail.com
Thank you!
Price reduced to $50,000 for both car and trailer!!

The Ultimate Starter Kit

I have seen 3 main type of lifts used on the Rush.... 1) The formula style lifts that have screw jacks at both ends of the car. 2) "Universal" Quick lift - the kind with a flat plate that you leverage up and 3) Small Jack.

I have contemplated all 3 types at one point or another and each has their advantages and disadvantages. For "dealers" who may be doing setup and work on multiple cars, want something transportable then Option 1 is okay, but price can be prohibitive for a single car. Option 2 seems to be very popular as it lets you easily pick up the front of the car without taking off the front clam shell. I just thought it was too cumbersome and bulky for transport. So I went with Option #3... It was cheap (Harbor Freight) and it is easy to toss in the back of the truck for races but you do need to remove the clam shell in front to lift the nose.

MK Technologies in Canada makes some really great and high quality lifts (and other stuff) if you are so inclined. I have a set of scales and alignment plates from them. I don't use them as much as I probably should...but they are nice.
Love it. Thanks!

The Ultimate Starter Kit

I have seen 3 main type of lifts used on the Rush.... 1) The formula style lifts that have screw jacks at both ends of the car. 2) "Universal" Quick lift - the kind with a flat plate that you leverage up and 3) Small Jack.

I have contemplated all 3 types at one point or another and each has their advantages and disadvantages. For "dealers" who may be doing setup and work on multiple cars, want something transportable then Option 1 is okay, but price can be prohibitive for a single car. Option 2 seems to be very popular as it lets you easily pick up the front of the car without taking off the front clam shell. I just thought it was too cumbersome and bulky for transport. So I went with Option #3... It was cheap (Harbor Freight) and it is easy to toss in the back of the truck for races but you do need to remove the clam shell in front to lift the nose.

MK Technologies in Canada makes some really great and high quality lifts (and other stuff) if you are so inclined. I have a set of scales and alignment plates from them. I don't use them as much as I probably should...but they are nice.

The Ultimate Starter Kit

For Tools... GOOD Hex keys (I'm partial to Proto Advanced Hex, as they don't roll like regular hex keys and some of the hex used on the Rush are nearly at their torque limits), Torque wrench, chain break tool, Nitrogen tank for shocks (or air pump), Chain lube & Cleaner, Loctite (red and blue), all other normal fluids, small jack (makes it super easy to lube chain), plus all of the "regular" stuff

For Spares... I have a ton of stuff. Bolts/Nuts, full body panels, shocks, tires (Wet & dry), chain, oil pressure sensor, throttle and clutch cable (mine is drive by cable), brake pads, rotors (not really needed), half shafts. Some racers have spare A-Arms, and uprights.

I'm sure I'm forgetting stuff, but this is a start.

The Ultimate Starter Kit

Ok Rush fanatics...I'm on order for chassis #303, anxiously awaiting the fuel tank solve and wanted to use the time I have prepping my garage and trailer versus pouting about the delay in getting the car. The question is simple, for all of you that already have the car and have raced it, what are the essential and nice to have tools and equipment that I'll need once the car arrives. I'm coming from Spec Miata so I have the basics (jack stands, tool sets etc.) but would like to ensure that I have the right stuff for when the car arrives.

Let me have it! Thanks so much!

Rush Auto Works Status

Hey everyone. Posting this for those of you not in the FB group.

It’s been a week. The family here at RAW is still recovering from the shock of losing our leader and mentor.

We continue on. New motors are arriving shortly and the assembly line continues.

The team is as committed as ever and will be placing full focus on SR orders and parts. The SRX GridLife series will be suspended until next year to focus on the SR. SRXs will continue to be built and tested, and I will be personally ensuring that they are a product RAW can be proud to deliver.

Please reach out to me directly for matters in the future that would typically go to Dave. sreed@rushautoworks.com.

See you all at Gingerman. We will have a greatly reduced presence as the team in the shop focuses on getting cars and parts out. Please come see me or email me if you want to talk.



Thanks!

List for Track Days(?)

The Rush is a blast to drive and generally maintenance free at the track if you take care of it. You can start with a few basics and expand based on your experience. Absolutely essential are lubricating your chain and pressurizing your shocks.

I keep the majority of tools I use on the Rush in my trailer so I take a lot more than typically needed. Difficult to separate down to essentials but maintenance I've had to do, or seen fellow drivers do on race weekends provides a guide. How much work you're willing to do at the track and how aggressively you drive influence what you'll want with you.

Track work includes adjusting tire inflation, shock pressurization, lubricating the chain, bleeding brakes, cleaning the car after offs, topping off the radiator, changing brake pads and replacing rear camber bolts. I've also seen a starter motor replaced but don't remember the tools required for that. I haven't had to replace mine, even after many spins. I've replaced a chain but chose not to do that at the track. Others had to replace their front bumper after an off. I remember the splitter surviving.

Basic consumable include chain lube, chain cleaner, distilled water, brake fluid, brake pads, car and hand cleaner and lots of shop towels, rear camber bolts and chain with master link. I carry more spares but that's what I consider minimum.

Tools to do the work include a tire inflator, tire pressure gauge, shock pump, radiator fill kit, metric hex wrench set, metric wrench set, brake piston compressor, vacuum, brake bleeding kit and chain breaker kit. I like needle nose pliers to remove hairpins when changing brake pads.

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