With the stripped car and the backbone of the future shooting brake model in place the construction work may begin. This includes making aluminium body panels for the extended hips, the new c-pillar, the shape of the roof at the back and the modified window seals. While developing the tailgate with all its parts and the attached spoiler we also pay attention to the intigration of a concealed windshield wiper and a specially redesigned 3rd brake light. Furthermore, the lines for the new window surfaces are being defined. Based on these lines we make a construction mold which helps us to build the vehicle parts around the new windows and which can later be used to manufacture them.

It's a building process that starts rough and gradually becomes more refined, all done by hand using traditional methods. The body is build in multiple stages until the desired result is being achieved and we're completely satisfied about the final shape. Besides the shape of the new parts also function and ergonomics are taken into account. And to monitor the way our modifications affect the aerodynamics of the vehicle, we test it extensivly by using computer simulations.

Other adjustments that are nessecary, for example to the electronical wiring, interior parts, trim strips and headlining, follow hereafter. The shape of these parts are determined so later they will come together with the other parts. When the outer bodywork is ready, further surface preperation is next. The body passes through a rigorous inspection process and gets prepared for its new custom paint color, which we created together with the owner of the car.

After the Shooting Brake is scanned and surface prepped completely and we're fully satisfied about the lines in the bodywork, the car will be painted in its new colour. This moment is still after years of experience very exciting. Curious for the outcome. This is the moment that shows how the new shape of the car will stand out. The true transformation is set in motion.

The process of building up the car has began. At first all untouched parts like doors and door panels, front and rear bumper and all interior parts are placed back. The modified interior parts will be fitted again for examination, after which they're being upholstered and finished up.

In the meantime also the new windows are ready and the panoramic sunroof can be placed back in position and adjusted properly. The chrome mouldings finish off the roof part. The construction of the new tailgate with its spoiler and integrated window wiper and 3rd brakelight, also includes mounting the tail lights, the inner lining, reversing camera, wiring and all electronics. During this building process all parts that are custom made separately from one another come together again and form one whole. The placement of the specially designed back window rounds off the completely new tailgate.

One of the last few tasks to do is applying and polishing off the large chrome mouldings on each side of the car. During this stage it's also all about the details, like placing RemetzCar logos and door sills and doing the finishing touch that makes the transformation complete. After a final thorough inspection of every single part and the car as a whole, it's time to do test drives and a full cleanup and polishing job. Only when we've approved every single part of it and the car stands glowing in our workshop it will be released to the customer.