Of course, mods are just the seasoning. The main course of My Summer Car has always been the grueling manual labor of the build itself. While mods added modern comforts, the process of wrenching remained gloriously analog. Here is the core methodology for tackling the build:
Wiring harness corrosion found. Resolution: Replaced sections 4–7 with new wiring and shrink tubing.
: Reduced corruption risks when saving the game at the toilet while physics objects are actively moving in the game world. Step-by-Step Satsuma Assembly Guide for Build 12922607
for a specific part of the Satsuma build, like the engine or wiring? My Summer Car update for 10 December 2023 - SteamDB
: Place the head gasket first, then the head. Secure it with the 7mm wrench .
Assembling the engine demands meticulous attention to bolt sizes and torquing sequences.
: If the car cranks but won't start, verify there is gasoline in the tank and that the fuel pump is bolted securely. Major December 2023 Mechanics
Bolt the gearbox to the engine using a 7 mm spanner . Once connected, hoist the entire assembly into the engine bay and bolt it to the chassis.
You will need cash for performance parts from the Amistech catalog and fuel.
[Subframe] ---> [Wishbones (10mm)] ---> [Spindles (12mm)] ---> [Struts (10mm top / 9mm bottom)]