Ultima Kit Car build

[Rscocca]

Well the madness has begun again. I have always wanted to build another kit car that had the appearance of a Daytona prototype style body.
I compared the various companies out there that supply such a kit and decided to go with an Ultima GTR.
On January 8th, 2014 I ordered an Ultima from Ultima sports, UK.
I should take about 12-16 weeks for it to arrive in Port.

Car will be powered by an LS -7
Trans G50 Porsche
Leather interior
Sat Nav/radio
AC.

[68GT500MAN]

How do you plan to use the car when finished? This looks like a great project.
Doug

[Rscocca]

Hi Doug,
Car will be used as daily driver from roughly April thru September (or longer, weather permitting), Car shows and maybe a track event once in a while.

[bil1024]

Very nice, how will it be registered ? NY had alot of issues with the coupe I was going to build

[THE ITALIAN]

I like this car too, very impressive performance, but very costly. I did see it on the REAL Top Gear show. I would use an after market block like a DART if money was no object.
I hear the roller is over $ 90 ??, but if you are to compare what you get in the end, I would say money well spent, but be careful as hell, that thing flies.
the most impressive is it's track handling and giant tires
A ferrari could cost double and then the depreciation sets in, I think the Ultima would hold value to the right buyer

[Rscocca]

Bil1024-- I have spoken to a few Ultima owners in NY, and they said as long as you follow the process I should have no problems.
I am waiting for Albany to get back to me at this time.

The Italian-- Don't believe everything you hear-- Complete kit with all upgrade option and G50 trans (clutch and adaptors included) comes in under 75k.

[Rscocca]

The Itialian-- I tried to edit above post but no joy,

With the engine it will come in at just about 90k. It should be a fun build either way.

[Rscocca]

I just spoke with DMV-- As long as lights are DOT no issue to look out for.

[THE ITALIAN]

The Itialian-- I tried to edit above post but no joy,

With the engine it will come in at just about 90k. It should be a fun build either way.

I envy you, I would love to be there!
Good luck with it and please keep us posted on the progress (pics)

[bil1024]

I just spoke with DMV-- As long as lights are DOT no issue to look out for.

Cool! Keep us posted

[Rscocca]

11 weeks to go before delivery :)
got the new garage area all set up and ready to go.
Learned a lot form the MK 3.1 build, should make this build a little easier, I hope.

[OCCPete]

Congrats! It was a tough choice between the Ultima Can-Am and a RCR SLC for me. Good luck with the build.

[WIS89]

That car should be right at home on Long Island!

Good luck with your build.

Regards,

Steve

[Rscocca]

Here is the latest update PHOTOS, I received these today from Ted Marlow at Ultima Sports LTD along with a message saying it is ready to go to the shipping company by next week.
Then a a nice little cruise, wait at customs then to me.
enjoy,

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[Rscocca]

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[riptide motorsport]

Sweet, it'll be here before you know it.....!!!!

[carbon fiber]

awesome car. you'll never need Viagra with that around.

[MK4]

The body work look good!

[first time builder]

Completed with body work and paint , neat, a true build it yourself car. Cant wait to see it at Captree !

Kenny

[THE ITALIAN]

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Now that I see your close up images of the chassis, it seems the GTR chassis is much more stiffer/safer than the can am. That can am would be awesome here in calif with the top option. If they could just double cage the can am, I wouldn't mind the "Trans-am" T top thingy.

[Rscocca]

Just received shipping info from Richard Marlow at Ultima.
It will arrive in port here stateside on May 16th.
Yaa hoo.
Tail is starting to wag here.
From there it will be trucked directly to my garage and then the fun begins.

I have already stocked the selves with engine upgrades,
GM LS7
Fast 102mm intake
102mm fbw throttle body
LG motorsports X3 camshaft
Injector Dynamics 1000 injectors
Coil relocate kit.

Sat radio set up

[OCCPete]

Very nice! Is that gelcoat or did they paint it?

[Rscocca]

OCCPete-- it comes in gel coat , body is prefit and all holes pre-drilled ready for mounting

[longislandwrx]

Getting close, I'd love to build one of these one day.

I hear the bodies are in show ready shape, a quick polish and you are good to go... that's awesome. Wheels and all, that's truly a complete kit.


I think we met at the open house last summer... and spoke about getting caught with the roadster in the rain.

[Rscocca]

Arrives in NY Port on Friday the 16th of May.
should have delivery to my place on Monday or Tuesday.
I'll be at Open House again this year, see ya all soon :).

[Rscocca]

Car has arrived at port in NY, Just waiting for everything to clear US custom, delivery should be some time this week.:D

[Garry Bopp]

Congrats on the arrival. That's going to be an awesome car!

Garry

[Rscocca]

Got a call from the import company, its been released from Customs and we are trying to get it here Friday morning. I'll post photos.

[WIS89]

Awesome! Can't wait to see the pictures of her delivery.

Looking forward to following your build.

Regards,

Steve

[David Hodgkins]

Awesome! Can't wait to see it!

[bbksv]

Looking forward to seeing it. I am prelubing the wife on either doing an SL-C or an ultima next...

[Rscocca]

Delivery Scheduled for Tuesday morning, Ill post pics as they happen.
Stay tuned folks the fun is just about to begin.

Transaxle (G50/50 Unit) is in transit from California Motor Sports, I had all the goody upgrades done to make it stronger for my spirited driving :).

[Rscocca]

Well the build officially starts on May 30th 2014.
It arrived yesterday after a few delivery delays.
For some reason I'm unable to link photos from Photobucket at this time? So here are links
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00004.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00020.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00023.jpg
Everything is neatly packaged and labeled and everything is in the box for that step.

[Rscocca]

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00018-1.jpg

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[OCCPete]

Looks great! You might want to check out the SLC forum on GT40s.com. I'm sure there will be a lot of similarities in your build with SLC builders.

[David Hodgkins]

I fixed the images for you by changing the [URL] tags to [IMG] tags.

Looks awesome!

:)

[VD2021]

Congrats on the delivery. Very cool:cool:.

I'm subscribed and eager to see your build as this was on my list prior to "ultimately":) choosing the GTM.

[Rscocca]

I fixed the images for you by changing the [URL] tags to [IMG] tags.

Looks awesome!

:)


Thanks Dave,
I can build a car but dam if I can figure out this computer thingy. :)
Bob

[THE ITALIAN]

Congrads Bob !
I have been talking with Ted and since I have a "thing" for the Can Am, but love the full cage of the GTR, they said they would accommodate me if I so choose. Seems the soft top will fit IF they do the double roll cage on the CAN AM frame, but with the forward braces instead of your rearward braces that fit under the rear clam. Kinda cool custom for me. They actually took measurements and let me know, nice guys. I figure I can get the stiffer frame this way with the CAN AM body. It's sunny Calif thingy- No rain, no snow and I can jump out if there's an earthquake! or jump in depending on the circumstances.
Oh, get a MAC, it's easier.

Mike

[Rscocca]

First day of actual work.
Got the body off with some help from friends.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00028.jpg

Got 2 of the interior panels set up for riveting.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00036.jpg
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00035.jpg

[svanlare]

Very nice looking, I'll be looking forward to the updates!

[Rscocca]

Here is a pic that should bring back a twitch in some.
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Been a little busy,
I got the interior panels riveted in place and sealed to the chassis.

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Next step is to flip the chassis to rivet in the floor pans.

[Rscocca]

Flipped the chassis upside down on Friday to rivet all the bottom panels in place.

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Laid out the panels starting from the front edge, put all my little Indians in a row,

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then knocked them down.

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There are a lot of rivets.
All total about 7-8 hours into the project already

[Rscocca]

Next I coated the bottom with Armortec bed liner to protect from stones and help a little with noise.
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Felt like a shame to cover up all the rivet lines since they cam out so nice.

Next is to flip it back over and start with steering system.

[Rscocca]

Flipped chassis back over yesterday and continued riveting.
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Installed rack and Pedal assembly.

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Today front suspension, steering system.

[Rscocca]

got the front suspension mocked up,
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[Rscocca]

then moved on to the rear suspension

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[Rscocca]

then the front brakes , these rotors are HUGE

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[Rscocca]

Got a lot done in the last few days,
installed front brakes, These things are huge,

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Installed rear brakes and parking brakes, Special note-- make sure the large hole is facing up on the parking brake bracket.

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Laid out the wiring harness,

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[THE ITALIAN]

Bob
You said that you had (assuming) Cal motorsports tricked you transmission , which box did you choose ? I remember something about a G50.
and what did you do to it?
Reason why you did not go G96/50 ??
Thanks
Mike

[Rscocca]

Went with G50/52 after a small problem with G50/02 box that was orignally sent by Ultima,(They did the right thing in refunding cost).

California Motorsports had a G50/52 box that had just come in and was available.
Upgrades included new stronger side covers, provisions for oil cooler and spray bar, LSD, conversion to cable shift.

All the adapters for the LS7 sent with the car would not work with the G96/50. I'm sure they do make them.

[Rscocca]

Look what showed up the other day.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00085.jpg



Mock up of AC

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00087.jpg

Riveted Brake, clutch lines,

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00092.jpg

[Rscocca]

Front suspension finished and aligned,

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00088.jpg

Rear suspension done and aligned,
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00095.jpg

Radiator installed

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00090.jpg

[Rscocca]

Coolant pipe mocked up

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00093.jpg

[David Hodgkins]

Wow, those are SERIOUS brakes! I don't think I've ever seen dual calipers before...

NICE PICS... ;)

:)

[OCCPete]

You're really flying on the build - looking good!


Wow, those are SERIOUS brakes! I don't think I've ever seen dual calipers before...

NICE PICS... ;)

:)

The second caliper is the emergency brake.

[THE ITALIAN]

You're really flying on the build - looking good!
Yes he is hauling a$$


The second caliper is the emergency brake.

It is a Brembo E brake
It looks to me like an incredible build, gonna be very fast and reliable.

Reply to below;

Yes, I would not try at 230MPH either, but you gotta love that 0 to 60 and that blistering 0 to 100
I've been watching several videos and even though the car has a not so great weight distribution sitting still, it makes that all up in the design when downforce is applied at speed- it is a true can am car and that is why it is so dam fast around corners, more like a Hoover Vac.
So even though a car can have a 50/50 distribution, that all changes when pushing through the wind, you are also buying a lot of R&D with the Ultima-this also explains the smooth ride other race cars don't share.
This also explains why McLaren used the Ultima's as a model for their cars, but they don't talk about that

[Rscocca]

It is a Brembo E brake
It looks to me like an incredible build, gonna be very fast and reliable.

Correct Brembo Parking brake.
I have always built a little over kill into a car for reliability. As far as how fast ????? who knows, gearing puts it at 230 but I don't have the stones or long enough straight road to try. :rolleyes:

[Rscocca]

Its been awhile since the last up date so here we go.
Finished full alignment then installed rims and tire,
Rears are to say the least HUGE.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00115.jpg

Fronts are by no means small either,


http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00116.jpg

Got the chassis a little lower to the ground to install the side luggage pods.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00118.jpg

[Rscocca]

pass side pod installed

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00119.jpg

LS7 crate motor was opened up,
Installed stage three LG cam,
Fast 102 intake,
Nick Williams 102 DBW throttle.
Coil relocation kit.
G50/50 Trans axle installed with many upgrades done by California Motor Sports.
Front pulley system installed.
ARE stage 2 oil pan,
Katech high scavage/pressure pump

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00120.jpg

[Rscocca]

Well its been a long while since an update. Here we go folks,

diet the wire a little and move things around, ( I think they gave me a Right drive harness) all the plugs ended up on the wrong side of the car.
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00119.jpg
mounted both side pods.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/DSC00156.jpg

Installed fire bottle in drivers side pod

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/DSC00168.jpg

[Rscocca]

Mounted up and plumbed the fuel system
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/DSC00165.jpg

As some may have noticed I went the route of using the Fuel Safe cells, I plumbed them to act a one tank instead of two separate ones.
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/DSC00159.jpg

Mounted oil cooler in drivers side pod above tank.
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/DSC00167.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/rscocca/media/DSC00167.jpg.html)

[Rscocca]

Mounted ac Condenser on the pass side pod above fuel tank, This is held in place with one rivet, Yes 1 rivet. Factory says they have never had a problem.
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/DSC00166.jpg

Next was to install RaceLogic traction control, everyone I spoke to about this cars stated they are a handful on Accell. Figured it cant hurt.
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/DSC00154.jpg

With al this done it was now time to slam this thing to the ground, You know what I mean, this car is loooow.
My butt sits and inch and a half below this lower edge.
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/DSC00162.jpg

[Rscocca]

Next job the factory says is a four man job. well the redneck in me says different.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/DSC00170.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/rscocca/media/DSC00170.jpg.html)

Body resting nicely in frame waiting for finish of interior and wiring.
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/DSC00173.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/rscocca/media/DSC00173.jpg.html)
That's all for now, time for a beer or two.

[Olli]

Looking good. I'm sure that I will see it one day.

Olli

[THE ITALIAN]

Thanks for the updates…
The T/C sensor is on the front , not the drive wheels ??

[Rscocca]

Thanks for the updates…
The T/C sensor is on the front , not the drive wheels ??

The sensors are on all four wheels, as long as both fronts are the same count side to side and both rears are the same count side to side. you can run different sensor rings.
Rear sensors will count from two rings mounted to the transaxle.

[Rscocca]

Hello everyone, its been a very productive summer so far.
I got the gauges all from Intellitronics, Digital blue lights.
Excuse the wire mess. all neaten up as of today.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00188.jpg

Wired in the switch panels.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00186.jpg

And steering wheel all wired up, Its a quick disconnect with wires running down center of column.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00180.jpg

[Rscocca]

All the interior stuff was done with the center section on rolling chassis dollies.

Had to find a convenient way to hide three sat antenna (Radio, Navigation and Speedo)
Luckily Ford aftermarket came to the rescue.
For the mustangs they have this.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00189.jpg

I removed the antenna from there original plastic bases and mounted them inside this cover.

I then set about mounting the body for the last time, not too bad only had it off tree times.
Finished the firewall with al the extra stuff, Oil tank, Expansion tank, swirl tank for coolant, ac evaporator.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00190.jpg

very close to dropping engine in, just need to neaten up a few things that will not be easily gotten to once engine is in..

Ran gas thru then entire system for about an hour to get all the little bad things trapped in the filters.
Not real happy with the primer pump (noisy).

[longislandwrx]

fantastic build, hope to see it in person soon.

[Rscocca]

Some engine porn to wet the whistle.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00200.jpg


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[THE ITALIAN]

All that C F is really nice ! Never thought white would be a good color, but if there was an oil leak or to tighten/check header bolts, that's the program

[onelastproject]

Great progress and quality of build so far congrats on that. Where in the world did that intake box come from, that is realy nice not seen it before.

I've been wanting to build an Ultima for somewhere near 13 years now and this summer I may start but been eyeing the SL-C as well, somehow part of me likes the Ultima better. Many folks are not a fan of the front end, but I did see this guys front end and the head change altered the character of the car, look more contemporary, not sure if you saw it, I linked the build below.

http://thumbsnap.com/s/89HNsyFE.jpg

[David Hodgkins]

That motor is SICK!!

Wow.

:)

[Rscocca]

Thanks Dave thought you would appreciate the art of technology I was going for.
Mike covers and scoop both have 4 bolts holding everything in place.
One last project--ill send you link once I get home to maker of snorkel, on the road right now.

[Rscocca]

All that C F is really nice ! Never thought white would be a good color, but if there was an oil leak or to tighten/check header bolts, that's the program

The white is White Lightning from Swain Coatings, It lowers under hood temps significantly.
I used it on the Roadster and you can grab side pipes with in three minutes of turning off car.

I'm going to Gold foil the lower half of the air box as well to control air temps.

[onelastproject]

GM crate motor or from American speed, Is that Ultima factory exhaust?

Wiring, are you using the Chevrolet Performance LS7 Engine Controller Kit for wiring and sensors or something else?

[Rscocca]

GM crate motor or from American speed, Is that Ultima factory exhaust?

Wiring, are you using the Chevrolet Performance LS7 Engine Controller Kit for wiring and sensors or something else?

GM Crate LS7 and controller kit ecu and throttle pedal, wiring harness from American speed (longer length), GM's harness was way too short, based on front engine car.
Factory Exhaust with Swane white lightning coating. Much thicker then most coatings and really keeps the temps down under hood. I used it on my cobra.

I reversed intake used fast 102 intake with Nick Williams 102dbw tb.

[onelastproject]

Ok that makes sense, makes it easier for me to visualize how it all pulgs toghether. So A.S. does sell a harness kit stand alone then thats good to hear. I was wondering about that, wondered if they sold thier harness and engine assessory kit stand alone, I assume accessory kit for alternator and AC too.

Just checked out that intake and TB, that is nice parts. Your gonna throw up a big number on the dyno and I bet the response will be telepathic.

[Rscocca]

Well, Its ALIVE.

Had a hard time as a 5th grader must have made the engine harness (five wires in wrong locations of the ECU plug)
3 hours of pin by pin and it finally started.
I had a tuner down south reprogram ECU for all the modifications and it purrs.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00215.jpg


http://vid995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/00070_mpeg2video.mp4
Link is to engine running TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS, sound angry at idle

[Rscocca]

Best part no leaks on first start.
Since then Body front and rear clam shells are back on, Photos to follow.

[carbon fiber]

What kind of steering wheel/electronics are you running there? Is the display in the center lcd?

[Rscocca]

Steering wheel is an AIM GT 320 Wheel.
LCD display for almost all engine parameters, Speedo, tach, laptimes etc.

[kabacj]

Love the build. We should go for a cruise in the spring.

Keep up the good work.

John

[THE ITALIAN]

I have to get your parts list ! That is just perfect ! All your info is just in your face & clearly readable. Waiting for your reaction on first drive
Rev lights inside the top of steering wheel ! !
Blinker relays?? or infinity box
Thank You
Mike

[Rscocca]

The Italian-- all self contained in wheel with one data link that plugs into OBDII port.
You program shift lights with laptop. Directionals, I used a motorcycle directional box that is all low current.
Horns are built into grips of wheel.

John-- Sounds like a plan once I get past DMV, sending paper work next two weeks hopefully.

[TrickyPete]

That car is absolutely insane. Looks like its been a while since you posted about it, have you gotten it on the road yet?

[Rscocca]

Hi Pete,
The car is not on the road yet, I'm about to install windshield then submit paper work to DMV.
Should be a couple of weeks after that.
Just in time for the better weather.

Been too busy shoveling and digging out up here.
I'll post more pics when I have the chance.

[Rscocca]

It ALIVE and Well.

http://vid995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/00070_mpeg2video.mp4

[Rscocca]

http://s995.photobucket.com/user/rscocca/library/Ultima%20GTR?sort=3&page=1
Above is a link to the PhotoBucket page for the Ultima.

[Rscocca]

Wow 9953 views. Hopefully it lives up to the Hype.
All in all it has been an uneventful build. Only hic cups were self made mistakes.
Factory support is top shelf, emails are answered overnight and if you call a human answers.
All paper work for NY DMV will be going out next week, hopefully I will have a short wait for Auto crime inspection and they should issue VIN during inspection.
Next day go to DMV and start driving.:cool:

[first time builder]

Very nice hope to see it around Long Island. What made you pick this over the GTM ?

Kenny

[Rscocca]

I just a matter of the body lines, I was looking for something that resembles a Daytona Prototype that was street legal.
Don't get me wrong the GTM is a great looking car.

[first time builder]

I think if I was going for the "super car" I would have a tough time choosing.

Kenny

[Rscocca]

Past visual inspection for DMV, that's the easy part, just send them four photos. Next is the more stressful part (auto crime inspection).
Once Auto crime finishes their inspection, they issue the VIN right there.
Next day I can register this beast.

[David Hodgkins]

Man that thing is SICK! I'll be out for the FFR open house in June. Do you live close by? I'd love to see that in person!

EDIT: OIC, Long Island... Bummer!

:)

[Rscocca]

Come on Dave,
Its only a three hour ride, Heck I do it in the cobra. :cool:
See ya the open house.
Cheers,
Bob

[Rscocca]

I have a date with DMV Auto Crime division on May 11 at 10:30am.
If all goes good I can register the car on the 12th.
Yahoo

[Rscocca]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Its Official the car has plates AEROTIC.
Now for some shake downs and up ;)

[David Hodgkins]

Come on man! No pics?? Waddup wit dat?

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28224&d=1398200974

NO PICS, DIDN'T HAPPEN!

:)

[Rscocca]

Some people are so picky,
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00246.jpg

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[Rscocca]

Those little black bumperettes are coming off today.

[Rscocca]

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/20150511_131423_resized.jpg


http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/20150511_131430_resized.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/20150511_130407_resized.jpg

[Rscocca]

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/20150511_131451_resized.jpg

[Rscocca]

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/20150511_131438_resized.jpg

[David Hodgkins]

Gorgeous!

[Rscocca]

Took it out for a quick 10 mile ride, holy **** this thing accelerates without even trying.:o
No major problems, just a few little rattles to chase down.
Going for laser align in the morning.

[Corsair]

Yess Rscocca, people are picky, but that beast you have now finished looks amazing... just curious why you swapped out all the digital guages for the blue dial ones?

[Rscocca]

Ultimately did not like the way the digital blues looked. Plus had a hard time getting tach calibrated and seemed like a lot of lag when I reved engine for tach to catch up.

New gauges are Speedhut, everything works as they should.

[Plebeian]

Update, driving impressions, video?

[Rscocca]

Unfortunaly only able to put about 100 miles on it before I damaged the nose.
Backing car off trailer and a D ring flipped up and caught the nose. Been about a month since then and body shop is having a real hard time matching paint. Need British standard Oxford blue. Only maker is this paint is Praragon in England and they cannot ship to US do to EPA rules.


BUT, those first 100 miles were a lot of fun. Car is not a heavy as one would think for the steering or braking. No PS or PB but is stops real fast and turns are crisp.

You really have to learn to control the right pedal and clutch when accelerating it will spin the tires real quick if you don't pay attention.


Good news is the body shop may have a match (just got a call) a minute ago.

We'll see in a day or two.

[first time builder]

Has the body shop tried having Albert Kemperle use the "gun" to get a paint formula ?

[Rscocca]

Yes and I came out about 2 shades lighter, just enough to notice

[6t8dart]

On a scale of baddass of 1 to 10, this car is a thirteen!

[Rscocca]

Little up date for ya,
Had some wrap work done by a local guy in Island Park,
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00258.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00257.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/DSC00256.jpg

Still no luck matching paint.
Call PPG, Shirwin Williams, Kerpearle, next step is tint mix test, repeat.

[Dragonfire]

WOW!! That is soooooo beautiful.

[Rscocca]

took a nice drive to the beach yesterday.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/IMG_20150803_135703.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/IMG_20150803_135654.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af80/rscocca/Ultima%20GTR/IMG_20150803_135644.jpg

were going to finish wrapping the noise next week, ran out of material. OOPS

[Rscocca]

Finished Wrapping front.
46460

Next is a roof mounted snorkel and Evolution upgrades.
Damm, your never finished no matter what car it is. :)

[David Hodgkins]

SO Beautiful!!

:)

[Rscocca]

Hi Dave, I received this week the new upgrades to covert this car to the new Evolution model.
Rims,LED headlamps, Aero package and some interior treats.
I'll post as they are done,
Cheers,
Bob

[dallas_]

Really nice!
That build didn't take long. :)

[first time builder]

OBI Parking lot?

Kenny

[290AutoBody]

Good to see that it comes partially assembled. Cutting out a bit of the more grueling work.

[cgundermann]

Absolutely stunning!

[longislandwrx]

Can't wait to see this thing cruising around this year.

[Dragonfire]

Has it been updated to the Evolution level yet? I really want one in Yellow.

[Rscocca]

All upgrades have been completed. I'll post pics when I get a chance, day or two

[Plebeian]

Any update on your car, would love to hear about your impressions driving it.

[Rscocca]

Timing is uncanny,
I just got back from a day of spirited driving at NJMP in Miller NJ. we were on the Lightning course all day, car handled like a dream.
Here is a link to the video of the last run of the day, one instructor said that if I didn't have a g meter on camera you would think the car was barely moving.


https://youtu.be/nKvBUu39-5s

[Mike N]

one instructor said that if I didn't have a g meter on camera you would think the car was barely moving.

Very impressive, peaking at 1.1 lateral G and accelerating very rapidly and all while looking incredibly composed. Bet it was hard keeping to the speed limits on the drive home ;)

[longislandwrx]

That steering wheel though... :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Crossram]

Can Am Spyder for those who enjoy the fresh air

[dallas_]

I just got back from a day of spirited driving at NJMP in Miller NJ. we were on the Lightning course all day,

Nice track! Looks like a video game. Wish we has some smooth asphalt like that nearby. :)
Very cool.