5 days to go

[Jp ultima]

our first ultima parts are arriving on the 25th nov. its my first ever build and i think my dads first. i think ours will be the first GTR with the new kawasaki green gelcoat.anyone got anything to tell or any tips worth mentioning?

[Storer]

Take your time and enjoy the build..............oh, and take it on a track when you've finished.

Paul

[ROWDYRENAULT]

Really Really think about what the total impact of a deveation from the factory build will create. I am not suggesting that you not deviate I am sure you will and your car will be more yours for the effort. I for one think the change to stalks on the column instead of the factory switchs on the dash is a no brainer. I also like upgrading the A.C. vents the one supplied are pretty boring. I think the difference between a good build and a very good build is in the fore thought of plumbing, wiring and hardware before you tackle any of the above have a plan in mind of what you will use and were you will put it before you start. The build is a great adventure and very rewarding if you plan ahead and stick to your plan. have fun, lee

[Jp ultima]

me and my dad do want to change the dash, which will include switching the normal switches for others. i like the idea of flicking up the plastic cover and pressing a big red button

[Steve_D]

Jp ultima said:

me and my dad do want to change the dash, which will include switching the normal switches for others. i like the idea of flicking up the plastic cover and pressing a big red button

Make sure you design your layout and select your switches/instruments with IVA in mind. The flip cover switches I have seen will fail IVA.

Steve

[Jp ultima]

hmm... an IVA is a one-time test though isnt it?

[Gulf LS3]

yeh but what Steve is saying is you have to build the car with IVA in mind then make some changes post IVA.

[Jp ultima]

sound advice. i think a simple dash layout pre-SVA so it can easily me changed afterwards.