I have ordered my Ultima GTR

[pilbeam_mp62]

I have just placed my order for stages 1 to 14 and I hope to get going towards the end of November.

My CD build-manual is on it's way..

Is there anyone else who is also building one in Hampshire/Dorset ?

Regards
Kelvin

[dutchess]

Hey - welcome to the club. I'm building now, but not your way I'm afraid - I'm in Kent. Hope you do it quicker than me; I'm at 5 years and counting (but still enjoying it!).

AJ.

[LS7TANGO]

Hi Kelvin!

Congrats!!! Have a virtual beer on me!

Like you I've recently taken the plunge and finally ordered my build beginning of August.......timing wise I should see the workshop full around mid October.........be good to have someone to race....opps I mean compare notes with starting around the same time

Any thoughts on final spec or engine? I'm going down the LS7 route......

ATB, Simon

[bluesatin]

Paulb is down in Southampton and building his second Ultima. Where do you live?

[pilbeam_mp62]

bluesatin said:

Paulb is down in Southampton and building his second Ultima. Where do you live?

Well I live in Beaconsfield, but the garage where I will be building the car is at our holiday home near Lymington in Hampshire.

As far as engine, LS7Tango - I too am considering the LS7, but I am a little confused as to what I will need in the engine bay for that motor, so I will continue to think about that - I won't need to make that decision for a while as I expect to be at least a year to get to rolling chassis, due to time constraints.

I appreciate all the info folks,
Best Regards

Kelvin

Edited by pilbeam_mp62 on Saturday 1st September 21:03

[Builder]

Hey Kevin,

Congratulations! With a little luck, my LS7 GTR will be on the road in a few months. Here's a picture after the work today. I am in Reno, Nevada, USA.

Nice Gould! Do you mind if I ask, what those cost? Feel free to PM me, if you don't want to go down that path in this post. Click the small image to see the larger...

[pilbeam_mp62]

Regarding the Gould :- It's no secret...I am actually in the process of advertising it for sale on www.top12runoff.co.uk , and at the "UphillRacers" forum at £39k.

I have been hillclimbing for many years in various single-seaters.... I have moved up from a bike-engined Jedi, to a 2-litre Pilbeam , and about 3 years ago, to the big V8 engined Gould, which is the ultimate thrill !! 580 hp in a car weighing 530kg....

However, I am not as quick as I once was - I don't get enough seat time to really improve - so my interests have changed - that is why I am moving on to build the Ultima, as I am giving up hillclimbing (at least for the time being)

Regards
Kelvin

[GTWayne]

Hello Kelvin and welcome to the mad house.
Tell us more about the intended spec of your car, ie. Motor, colour, dry sump or Acusump? etc.

[pilbeam_mp62]

I have not yet decided on the engine, although I am leaning towards an LS7....as to colour, again not decided - I had a look at Ben's part-built car near where I live and his is black - I do like the look of that, but will think a bit more.

Actually, what I like about this process is that you don't seem to have to make too many decisions in the early stages - I will certainly keep the forum informed as I go along, and I am sure to be on here asking for advice !!

Regards to all

Edited by pilbeam_mp62 on Monday 3rd September 07:17