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.
CLASS OF 2009 # 79 FFR MK 3.1, # 6898, Complete kit arrived 02/07/09, roller 03/30/09, first start 07/14/09, Registered 10/14/09, PPG Orange Glow over Sterling silver,427W Kieth Kraft (561hp)
"Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary… that's what gets you." -Jeremy Clarkson
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.
CLASS OF 2009 # 79 FFR MK 3.1, # 6898, Complete kit arrived 02/07/09, roller 03/30/09, first start 07/14/09, Registered 10/14/09, PPG Orange Glow over Sterling silver,427W Kieth Kraft (561hp)
"Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary… that's what gets you." -Jeremy Clarkson
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
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.
CLASS OF 2009 # 79 FFR MK 3.1, # 6898, Complete kit arrived 02/07/09, roller 03/30/09, first start 07/14/09, Registered 10/14/09, PPG Orange Glow over Sterling silver,427W Kieth Kraft (561hp)
"Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary… that's what gets you." -Jeremy Clarkson
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.
CLASS OF 2009 # 79 FFR MK 3.1, # 6898, Complete kit arrived 02/07/09, roller 03/30/09, first start 07/14/09, Registered 10/14/09, PPG Orange Glow over Sterling silver,427W Kieth Kraft (561hp)
"Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary… that's what gets you." -Jeremy Clarkson
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,
canam>r chassis.jpg
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.
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
CLASS OF 2009 # 79 FFR MK 3.1, # 6898, Complete kit arrived 02/07/09, roller 03/30/09, first start 07/14/09, Registered 10/14/09, PPG Orange Glow over Sterling silver,427W Kieth Kraft (561hp)
"Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary… that's what gets you." -Jeremy Clarkson
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 .
CLASS OF 2009 # 79 FFR MK 3.1, # 6898, Complete kit arrived 02/07/09, roller 03/30/09, first start 07/14/09, Registered 10/14/09, PPG Orange Glow over Sterling silver,427W Kieth Kraft (561hp)
"Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary… that's what gets you." -Jeremy Clarkson
Congrats on the arrival. That's going to be an awesome car!
Garry
I sure miss my coupe!
F5R1004503SP 2004 Challenge Car, 331 Stroker
Coupe # 031, 422" Windsor stroker by Southern Automotive (Dash autographed by Peter Brock)***SOLD***
Unique 427 Roadster, 482" Aluminum FE by Southern Automotive***SOLD***
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
Everything is neatly packaged and labeled and everything is in the box for that step.
CLASS OF 2009 # 79 FFR MK 3.1, # 6898, Complete kit arrived 02/07/09, roller 03/30/09, first start 07/14/09, Registered 10/14/09, PPG Orange Glow over Sterling silver,427W Kieth Kraft (561hp)
"Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary… that's what gets you." -Jeremy Clarkson