New User / Questions for a new Ultima
New User / Questions for a new Ultima
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ralphbru

Original Poster:

6 posts

272 months

Saturday 3rd January 2004
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Dear Forumsuser

First I would like to welcome everyone here. Unfortunately is my English not so good. I hope forgive you that.

I am new in this forum. I would be interested very in an Ultima GTR or Sport. Unfortunately I am a few largely 189 and would venture so around the 105kg. Can one so mount sit can the seats and the pedals that I well in the vehicle?

Where do I find best a complete vehicle? Which motor is suitable best for the Ultima. Which one have the most horsepower and torque.

Would thank in advance for your aids.

Best regards
Ralph

Steve_D

13,801 posts

287 months

Saturday 3rd January 2004
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Ralph
Welcome to the forum.
Try the links below for used cars.

www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?p=1&s=188

www.ultimaclub.com/Ultimas_for_sale.htm

The normal engine used in the latest cars is the Chevrolet Small Block V8. The gearbox is Porsche.
Earlier cars may have Rover V8 And Renault gearbox.

The Chevy V8 will be from 350HP to 600+ depending on how much you want to pay.

I am 1.8 meters tall and weigh 102Kg and fit in the GTR. A tight fit.
Steve

ralphbru

Original Poster:

6 posts

272 months

Saturday 3rd January 2004
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Thank you Steve for the infos.

Regards
Ralph

BigAl1

166 posts

281 months

Saturday 3rd January 2004
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Hi Ralph,
I am 203cm tall, 103kg and can just squeeze into a factory GTR. Currently building a GTR with small changes to fit my height more comfortably.

Allan

ralphbru

Original Poster:

6 posts

272 months

Sunday 4th January 2004
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Thanks for yours type.

Now I must find only an Ultima or must construct one.

What are actual the differences between a GTR and a sport.

I would like to have made is gladly an Ultima which very like a Race-Car. Therefore very good brakes, strong motor, good load work and optically with Carbonparts in Cockpit and outside. If your someone which knows would be the vehicles also modified I for the statements grateful.

Best regards
Ralph

Stig

11,823 posts

313 months

Sunday 4th January 2004
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Ralph, do you want the car to be 'like' a race car or to actually be able to race?

Depending on the race series you are thinking of competing in, this will certainly affect the type of rollcage you have fitted (FIA or RAC/MSA spec). You'll also need to have electrical cutoff and fire extinguisher systems fitted.

All these are fitted to my car. See www.ultima-gtr.info for more details.

ralphbru

Original Poster:

6 posts

272 months

Sunday 4th January 2004
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Hi Stig

I will not use the vehicle for a Race-Serie. The vehicle should on the street and occasionally on the race track gone become. I challenge FIA Historic Challenge with an Alfa GTA and an E-Type. I would like an Ultima Just for fun. It should be simply if possible competitiv.

Which the best and most powerful engine (Peak and Torque), transmission and brakes for the Ultima. Can one later simply modify an existing Ultima with another engine and brakes etc.? Is there perhaps a sequenziell transmission?

Would thank for the information.

Regards
Ralph

ralphbru

Original Poster:

6 posts

272 months

Monday 12th January 2004
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Dear Forums User

I was on Friday in Birmingham on the fair and then in the Ultima factory. Therefore can sit I in the vehicle in spite of my 189cm. After I both vehicles seen would have me interested the GTR more. I will seek now therefore a GTR.

If someone a needed GTR sell wants to report please. Best would be natural one with the steering wheel on the left side.

Would thank for your help until now here in the forum.

Best regards
Ralph