Dax Rush:CKC Guide 2009
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Dax Rush
DJ SPORTSCARS (BETTER known as Dax) was formed in 1968 and, with its Dax 427, was the first company to offer a productionised Cobra 427 replica in the UK. In 1991 the Dax 427 was joined by the Rush, and since then the product has been constantly developed into a top quality, lightweight roadster. Characterised by its ‘trademark’ rectangular headlights and lower, wider, more purposeful stance, the Rush is instantly recognisable in a marketplace otherwise flooded with Lotus Seven lookalikes. Every Rush is based around Dax’s impressive spaceframe chassis which is available in either standard or long wheelbase form. The latter caters for drivers well over 6ft tall (one customer being 6ft 8in!). Customers can also choose between three different suspension packages – De Dion, IRS or DJ’s unique 4x4 Quadra set-up. The Rush offers more interior space and more engine and wheel options than any of its competitors, while the Ford Sierra donor makes this one of the most economical cars to build, own and maintain. Fibreglass body panels are supplied in a high quality coloured gelcoat finish and the company can provide as much or as little as the customer wants, while a rolling chassis option gets the project well advanced for those wanting to avoid the grubby bits. Engine options on the Rush are prodigious, from the Ford Pinto/DOHC that came with the donor Sierra, to Zetec, Cosworth and Vauxhall units and even Rover V8 options (see Rush MC guide entry for bike-engined kits).
SPECIFICATION CHASSIS: Fully triangulated spaceframe chassis in high strength, low carbon steel. Bonded and riveted aluminium floor and bulkhead panels for even greater rigidity. BODYWORK: Fibreglass nosecone, bonnet, wings, scuttle, side panels and rear bodywork in a high quality, pre-coloured gelcoat finish. DONOR CAR: Predominantly Ford Sierra. ENGINE OPTIONS: Ford Pinto, CVH, DOHC, V6 and Zeta/Zetec. Vauxhall 16-valve, Rover V8 and others. SUSPENSION: Front – Double unequal length wishbones with neutral scrub, anti-dive geometry and shim adjustable camber. Adjustable coil-over dampers. Rear – Dax De Dion tube, upper A-frame and lower radius arms, adjustable coil-over dampers. (optional IRS Rear – Unequal length double wishbones adjustable for camber, toe and alignment. Adjustable coil-overs). STEERING: Rack and pinion (with quick rack option) and Ford Sierra column. BRAKES: Dual circuit, balance bar braking system with vented front discs and solid rears. KIT PRICE: Body/chassis kit £1885 plus VAT. BUDGET BUILD COST: Home built from around £9200.
SUMMARY – Designed for minimum weight and maximum agility, the individually styled Dax Rush provides truly exhilarating performance at very modest cost.
DJ Sportscars, 2 Edinburgh Place, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2DJ T: 01279 442661 E: post@daxcars.co.uk W: www.daxcars.co.uk
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