biggerbigben 0 Posted March 7, 2008 My Ultima chassis has just arrived :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy665 0 Posted March 7, 2008 Nice one, my first car was a Caterham Seven built at home with my dad, went on the road the day after my 18th birthday - it was hard work but great fun - a good five nights a week spent in the garage, even if it was only for 30 minutes. The feeling of satisfaction driving something that you have built is unbelievable - sure this will be stunning when its finished Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted March 7, 2008 Think your going to need to use the garage at work to build that mate lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted March 7, 2008 Ben have you measured Body vs Garage! ;) I give you ooh 3 weeks to start "fiddling" with the factory spec! 4WD & 1 turbo/cylinder Ultima! Yeah BABY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue95 0 Posted March 7, 2008 Awsome!! Looks great as barechassis!!! Whats in the boxes??? Must be like Christmas morning?? LOL Enjoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted March 7, 2008 That tiny frame looks lost in that big truck :lol: Ultimas are wicked cars, good luck with the build 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted March 7, 2008 do you have to supply your own engine with it? just looking at this list what doesn't that include? http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/gtr/prices.html seems cheap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 7, 2008 Nice one, my first car was a Caterham Seven built at home with my dad, went on the road the day after my 18th birthday - it was hard work but great fun - a good five nights a week spent in the garage, even if it was only for 30 minutes. The feeling of satisfaction driving something that you have built is unbelievable - sure this will be stunning when its finished Andy, That sounds great. As you the mentioned the buzz of drivnig something you have built is great. Very much looking forward to it! Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 7, 2008 Think your going to need to use the garage at work to build that mate lol I wish... wouldn't mind using the 'Maybach' service area! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 7, 2008 Ben have you measured Body vs Garage! ;) I give you ooh 3 weeks to start "fiddling" with the factory spec! 4WD & 1 turbo/cylinder Ultima! Yeah BABY! Chassis fits, just.. not a lot of room to work on it but I will survive! After all I did a 4wd conversion using only axle stands once upon a time :lol: The body will not fit! in fact the car when finished will be about 20cm wider than the garage! lol haha... I will figure out something when I get to fitting the wheels and body, in the meantime I can get quite a lot of stuff done as it is. Engine wise... loving a NA LS7 with some mild tuning.. 560-600bhp, but there is alway the option of a LS1 with twin turbo ;-) haha.. not sure as off yet - will keep you posted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 7, 2008 Awsome!! Looks great as barechassis!!! Whats in the boxes??? Must be like Christmas morning?? LOL Enjoy It is like Christmas, but having to wait 3-4 months before opening the presents! I have an engine conversion to finish and I have a new corrado project to build first, before I make a start on the Ultima - although I bet I will have a tinker in the evenings after work! lol The boxes are stages 1-6... basically, hubs, m/cyl's, pedal box, wishbones etc etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 7, 2008 That tiny frame looks lost in that big truck :lol: Ultimas are wicked cars, good luck with the build 8) lol... Thanks mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 7, 2008 do you have to supply your own engine with it? just looking at this list what doesn't that include? http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/gtr/prices.html seems cheap You have to source your own engine basically. Its your choice as to the spec you go for. The basic kit consists of stages 1-17. This gets you about 2/3's of the way through the build but a lot of the parts are in the optional list, the 17 stages won't get you a running car! Far from it infact... Look at the extra's at the bottom of that page and you'll see the wheels are there, gearbox, wing mirrors etc etc.. Its a bit cheeky really but then again each owner can choose their own spec. Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfication 0 Posted March 7, 2008 I think you'll have some fun building that mate, never mind driving it when it's done. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 8, 2008 I think you'll have some fun building that mate, never mind driving it when it's done. :lol: :D :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted March 12, 2008 you not fancy using that as a template and knocking a few copies of the chassis out lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 A w e s o m e!! You gonna keep this thread going for the build or start an Ultima one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 15, 2008 you not fancy using that as a template and knocking a few copies of the chassis out lol haha.. :norty: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 15, 2008 A w e s o m e!! You gonna keep this thread going for the build or start an Ultima one? Not sure yet. Think I will be doing a step by step write up on coupehaus.co.uk though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEL VR6 0 Posted March 15, 2008 you're building an Ultima! :salute: Thats seriously cool! Keep us updated on the build! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LowG 0 Posted April 21, 2008 Ben doing what he does best 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted April 24, 2008 crazy thats gonna be an awesome motor! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted July 30, 2008 Hi all.. its been a while!! I still read this forum but just don't post that often.. so I thought it was time for an update! I don't really know why I did it but I sold the Ultima project on a few months ago. I think its cause I couldn't be bothered to go through another long build. So I got my thinking hat on and instead of investing the money ready to buy a house when they market hits rock bottom, I decided to buy another car!! :clap: I present you with the new toy... not sure what I'm going to do with it (I'm thinking 1.8T and big turbo lads!!) but for the time being I'm just enjoying it.. handling is AMAZING.. although its not as quick as my old corrado its damn good fun!! and quick enough to get you into trouble, especially painted in orange! Will be updating the website soon (coupehaus.co.uk). I haven't tinkered with it yet but just watch the site in coming weeks ;-) Ben :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted July 30, 2008 Oh cracking stuff! I'd love one of those things... they're awesome little track weapons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted July 30, 2008 Very nice but i would have stuck with the Ultima dude, and how the hell do you fit in it :shrug: :scratch: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
