Our Recommended Installation Network Explained:

Two of the most common questions we receive from customers purchasing a Rocket Bunny or Pandem body kit are:

“Do you fit the body kits?” and "Can I install this myself"

The short answer for both is: yes - but like any high-quality widebody conversion, installation plays a critical role. The finish you'll end up with depends on not only competence, but expertise...

Rocket Bunny and Pandem kits are designed with smooth installation in mind; from simple bolt-on accessories that can be installed in an afternoon with basic tools, to full-blown bodykits and conversion kits that change the entire look, feel and style of your build. These are genuine TRA Kyoto products, developed in Japan for use by both professional motorsports athletes and enthusiasts worldwide, who each want to create a complete vehicle transformation in their own way. Achieving the intended fitment, finish and overall appearance requires skill, and experience with wide body conversions, fibreglass preparation, panel work, wheel fitment and custom fabrication are what our recommended workshops can offer.

We developed our Recommended Workshop Network for a variety of reason - a collection of trusted businesses and specialists we have personally met, inspected, worked with and invited to be part of our build services programme - for when you either don't want to complete installation yourself, you don't know have the required experience or equipment, or you'd simply prefer to have the work completed to the best possible standard available in the shortest timeframe, and close to where you live.

View and partner with our Recommended Workshop Network here:
https://www.rocketbunnypandem.com/pages/recommended-workshops

Why We Recommend Professional Installation

Our bodykit components are supplied unfinished and require preparation before paint and final installation. Fibreglass (FRP) kits require preparation work, alignment, trimming, and finishing before they are ready for paint. Even carbon fibre (CFRP) parts require careful handling and professional installation to achieve the best possible result.

A quality installation involves much more than simply attaching panels. Depending on the vehicle and the desired outcome, the process may include:

• Test fitting all components before paint

• Correct panel alignment and preparation

• Fender modifications where required

• Professional repairs and finishing to existing body panels

• Custom mounting solutions

• Wheel and suspension clearance checks

• Final paint preparation and refinishing

• Attention to detail throughout assembly

The difference between an average installation and a show-quality build is almost always found in the preparation.

How We Select Our Recommended Workshops

We're often asked:

“Do you have a list of authorised installers?”

We don't simply provide a list of random panel shops or businesses that advertise body kit installations, we have carefully built a network of specialists who we trust.

Our recommended workshops are businesses and individuals that we have:

✓ Met personally
✓ Seen working in the industry at the highest levels
✓ Inspected their previous builds and workmanship
✓ Discussed their approach to quality and customer service
✓ Invited to participate in our build services programme

This gives our customers confidence that they are not just purchasing a premium body kit, but they also have access to experienced professionals who understand the level of workmanship expected from a genuine Rocket Bunny or Pandem widebody build.

Our Installation Partners

Our vast network includes specialists across the nation who can assist with different stages of your build, including:

• Full body kit installation

• Panel fabrication

• Paint and refinishing

• Mechanical preparation

• Wheel and suspension setup

• Complete show-quality builds that include interior trimming upgrades, quality vehicle protection and even graphics and sponsorship advertising.

Each provider brings their own expertise and experience, and each workshop has already worked alongside us on builds.

Why We Don’t Recommend “The Cheapest Installer”

Widebody conversions are not the type of project where the lowest quote is always the best value.

Theres a major difference between "cheap" versus "inexpensive"...

A cheaper installation can often lead to additional costs later through:

• Poor panel alignment

• Cracked fibreglass repairs

• Incorrect wheel clearance

• Paint issues

• Rework and additional labour

An inexpensive professional installation is where you obtain the best possible outcome:

• Quality workmanship

• Experience and expertise

• Faster results with reduced overall longterm costs
  
  

A genuine Rocket Bunny or Pandem conversion is about creating something special. The installation should reflect the quality and reputation of the product itself.

Wheel Fitment and Suspension Setup

Another question we regularly receive is:

“What wheels should I run with my kit?” or "What wheels do you recommend"

The answer depends heavily on the individual build, as what works for someone else may be completely inadequate or even a dangerous or illegal modification for your build.

Wheel width, offset, tyre choice, suspension height, brake clearance and intended use all influence the final setup. There is no single universal wheel specification that works for every vehicle build.

This is why we recommend working with experienced wheel specialists who can inspect your vehicle in person and provide recommendations based on the exact build direction you have chosen.

From Buying a Kit to Building a Complete Car

For many customers, purchasing a Rocket Bunny Pandem kit is only the beginning of the project.

Some customers complete their own installations, while others prefer a full build approach where everything from bodywork through to mechanical upgrades, wheels, suspension and finishing is coordinated.

Our recommended workshop network exists to help customers bridge that gap - connecting enthusiasts with experienced professionals who understand what it takes to create a properly executed widebody build.

Genuine Parts Deserve Genuine Workmanship

A genuine Rocket Bunny or Pandem kit represents years of development, design and engineering from our designer and chief Kei Miura, at TRA Kyoto. The installation should absolutely receive the same level of care.

Whether you're building a weekend show car, a street-driven enthusiast vehicle, or a full custom project, choosing the right installer is one of the most important decisions you will make.

That is why we continue to build relationships with trusted specialists throughout the industry - so that you, our customers, have access to people who share the same commitment to quality that we've built into our kits, from the start.

View and partner with our Recommended Workshop Network here:
https://www.rocketbunnypandem.com/pages/recommended-workshops