Chris Julian

[UltimaCH]

Found this article on Chris Julian's GTR (March 2011)
http://www.examiner.com/cars-in-san-jose/ultima-gt...

and a short video: http://www.forumeter.com/video/250769/Chris-Julian...

[356Speedster]

I really like that. A GTR made modern and more production-car-like (something I realise many here don't like!). I was a bit surpised by how muted the LS7 sounded tho'.

The pushrod suspension and chassis bracing looked really well done, would have been good to see more of it. Interior looked really well done, would like to see more of the centre console work and infotainment system.

[UltimaCH]

Found some other videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/RidgeMedical001?featur...

[srreck]

Great quality job !!
Still not agree with the "luxury" concept for the GTR but a nice job anyway.

Anybody knows how to fit that rear diffusser ?
How does he opens the rear clip with the diffusser in place??

[356Speedster]

Some good vids.

I can now see that the car doesn't actually have "normal" suspension pushrods as I was expecting, but instead the hydraulic lift system takes up the location of the std coilovers. Interesting idea, but possibly over complicated and negates the key benefit of pushrods (i.e. lowering unsprung weight). Great idea tho' and the welding work done to the chassis to accomodate it looks very well done.

Interior work (wiring, fit & finish) looks fab, even only half complete it looks tidier than some finsihed cars I've seen!

[ROWDYRENAULT]

The car is stunning in person. when you look at the mods remember Chris is a medical devices prototype engineer. That might explain what he's been able to design. The hinges for the rear clip are a thing of wonder to allow it to open with that difusser down there. The interior looks like something that you would see in a F or P car and not even question it. The car runs equal length cross over headers that has a lot to do with why its so quiet. Lee

[k wright]

Good find on the car. Really wish I could buy the kit that he made to allow the use of a front splitter and retain the hinges for the front body work.

[V8Dom]

k wright said:

Good find on the car. Really wish I could buy the kit that he made to allow the use of a front splitter and retain the hinges for the front body work.

me too... cool idea, ive seen the hinge assembly picture on here a while ago..

Dom