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Rscocca

Original Poster:

127 posts

146 months

Friday 24th January 2014
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Hello my name is Bob Scocca,
Currently ordered an Ultima for delivery some time around end of March 2014.
Live on Long Island.

So the question begs "Is there anyone out there" smile

barriejames

902 posts

201 months

Friday 24th January 2014
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Hi Bob and welcome. Other side of the pond but my chassis due around the same time. Great crowd on here and really helpful bunch

Rscocca said:
Hello my name is Bob Scocca,
Currently ordered an Ultima for delivery some time around end of March 2014.
Live on Long Island.

So the question begs "Is there anyone out there" smile

ROWDYRENAULT

1,294 posts

236 months

Friday 24th January 2014
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Bob there are several of us out here in California. Welcome to the Ultima community. We will be having a Ultima get together in April contact me by PM for details . Lee

Storer

5,024 posts

237 months

Friday 24th January 2014
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Welcome Bob

I will bet you can't wait for that big box to arrive from our side of the pond!

Remember, you are not building a car but enjoying a great hobby.............and you get a car to drive at the end of it (it never ends though...lots of upgrades possible!).

If we can help, we will, and no question is too simple (most of us are simple too).


Paul

JoulesCanAm

330 posts

208 months

Sunday 26th January 2014
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ROWDYRENAULT said:
Bob there are several of us out here in California. Welcome to the Ultima community. We will be having a Ultima get together in April contact me by PM for details . Lee
Lee, put me on your e-mail circular for the get together. Work has habit of getting in the way, but you never know.

Julian

crossram

291 posts

146 months

Sunday 26th January 2014
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TIP Purchase a good selection of files

skidiiii

57 posts

171 months

Wednesday 19th February 2014
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I live in southern Maine and have 2 GTR builds under my belt Feel free to PM me with any questions that may arise!

2001ultima

234 posts

177 months

Wednesday 19th February 2014
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Bob, Welcome! I'm in the Atlanta area. Have you sourced an engine or transaxle? Jim

Rscocca

Original Poster:

127 posts

146 months

Friday 21st February 2014
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Hi Jim,
I' getting the trans axle from Ultima directly, then I'm sending it to a well know Porsche trans guy to do all the fixin up (oil pump, diff, side bearing support covers)
As for the engine still up in the air as to whom to buy from Texas speed or American Speed. definitely going to be an LS7
Any feed back will be greatly appreciated

Rscocca

Original Poster:

127 posts

146 months

Friday 21st February 2014
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Skidiiii-- thanks, I might take you up on the offer once i get started,

Rscocca

Original Poster:

127 posts

146 months

Friday 21st February 2014
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finally figures out how to reply to multiples while looking at the names.
Crossram-- done been building cars of some sort for 20+ years very sound advise.

Storer-- so very true about the journey building and never finishing a car, Still updating and perfecting a FFR Cobra 4 years after completion.

Rowdyrenault- Would love to join you guys out there one year but I think April it to soon smile, Maybe next year. Lived in San Jose in mid 80's man has the area changed, still have family there.

BarrieJames-- I've come to realize that this is a great community with alot of insight and experience. I've been lurking in the shadows for a while but only recently registered.

And finally, i'm down to approx 8 weeks before arrival of the new addition.

crossram

291 posts

146 months

Saturday 22nd February 2014
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It's a big box, I painted mine and turned it into a storage shed :-)



Olivero

2,155 posts

231 months

Saturday 22nd February 2014
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I am over in Manhattan and will be following your build with interest.

Good luck,
Olivero

The Italian

136 posts

144 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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Hi Bob
Mike from The "other" forum, thanks for the heads up.
So far I am impressed with this car. Looking for a retirement build
I know I am a Factory Five owner (and fan), but this is so up my alley (Can-AM)

I need a ride in one of these to put me over the top, I want to feel what I may get into here
Have you thought of how far (HP) you will go ??
This is the big question for me as I have friends with Cobra's with way too much HP and the drivability is just stupid, I swear my 300+ HP roadster
is faster in the twists than cars with twice the power (I have a modified frame)

Good luck, All the best, I will be watching
Mike

Rscocca

Original Poster:

127 posts

146 months

Thursday 13th March 2014
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The Italian-- I too am a Factory five owner, Orange Cobra about 455hp at the rear wheels.
Right now the plan is for a bone stock LS7 505hp crate motor.
I'm in Lido beach, have we meet at any cruises? Columbus Circle?
Cheers,
Bob

The Italian

136 posts

144 months

Friday 14th March 2014
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No, although my family is from the East coast I couldn't be more opposite.
So calif coastal, we do have a LIDO ISLAND, not beach.

I will be cheering you on for sure. Best of luck & enjoy your build.
Mike