Discussion
Is it my imagination or is this forum getting a bit stale and boring.
It used to be a lively and invigoration discussion forum for all things Ultima related.
Has it all been done? Have we tried everything? Have we all the answers?
Is it the economy that is dragging us down!
Maybe we need to push the boundaries a little more or try different things to enliven the forum.
I have mentioned this before but I am planning to fit an iPad that will run an OBDII reader with as much info as I can get from the LS7. I have an SPA dash but this is an extra and I hope to use the camera and get a 3G sat nav.
Anybody know what wiring I need and how to link it to the Ultima.
I will try to sort out some photo's of my rebuild to spark discussion/criticism over the weekend.
Off to Autosport Show tomorrow for a few more ideas.
Paul
It used to be a lively and invigoration discussion forum for all things Ultima related.
Has it all been done? Have we tried everything? Have we all the answers?
Is it the economy that is dragging us down!
Maybe we need to push the boundaries a little more or try different things to enliven the forum.
I have mentioned this before but I am planning to fit an iPad that will run an OBDII reader with as much info as I can get from the LS7. I have an SPA dash but this is an extra and I hope to use the camera and get a 3G sat nav.
Anybody know what wiring I need and how to link it to the Ultima.
I will try to sort out some photo's of my rebuild to spark discussion/criticism over the weekend.
Off to Autosport Show tomorrow for a few more ideas.
Paul
RANT ON!
To be Brutally honest, I think the fact that the way that the Financial institutions have totally screwed the economy and then grossly profiteered on every ones pain at every turn, with no interest or regard to what happens to the rest of the population - then the Govt apparently totally powerless (or have vested indiviual interests) to do anything about it - means that many of us have had to focus on surviving, or 'damage limitation', thus the much reduced activity on here!
It is a great shame, and shows many indiviuals that continue to get fat bonuses and institutions promoting such, depite the watered-down, very weak disengenuous rhetoric of the posturing politicians..in their true colours!
Rant Off!
OH! I am such a HAPPY soul!
To be Brutally honest, I think the fact that the way that the Financial institutions have totally screwed the economy and then grossly profiteered on every ones pain at every turn, with no interest or regard to what happens to the rest of the population - then the Govt apparently totally powerless (or have vested indiviual interests) to do anything about it - means that many of us have had to focus on surviving, or 'damage limitation', thus the much reduced activity on here!
It is a great shame, and shows many indiviuals that continue to get fat bonuses and institutions promoting such, depite the watered-down, very weak disengenuous rhetoric of the posturing politicians..in their true colours!
Rant Off!
OH! I am such a HAPPY soul!
Having 3 of us locally with Ultimas(2 building, 1 complete), we have plenty of emails flying between us trying to sort out build / repairs / mods on our cars. Suppose I personally don't post up most of my queries, as I expect most of you have seen them plenty of times before, so resort to emails between mates / factory / specialists, or as per last night popped round to see 1st mate trying to fit his new air intake & then on 2nd mate for advice on electrics for DASH2 and engine. Last week the 3 of us were in my garage trying to see if DASH2 could be seen through a 320mm steering wheel. It couldn't, so good excuse to buy a new Momo Nero at 350mm 
Makes mental note to post more !
Cheers Dave
Makes mental note to post more !
Cheers Dave
Edited by TangoGTR on Thursday 12th January 20:17
V8 Vum said:
RANT ON!
To be Brutally honest, I think the fact that the way that the Financial institutions have totally screwed the economy and then grossly profiteered on every ones pain at every turn, with no interest or regard to what happens to the rest of the population - then the Govt apparently totally powerless (or have vested individual interests) to do anything about it - means that many of us have had to focus on surviving, or 'damage limitation', thus the much reduced activity on here!
It is a great shame, and shows many individuals that continue to get fat bonuses and institutions promoting such, despite the watered-down, very weak disingenuous rhetoric of the posturing politicians..in their true colours!
Rant Off!
OH! I am such a HAPPY soul!
I know this is a difficult time for many. Less money around and costs still rising. The banks being a**holes and not lending (god knows how they are making money at the moment) but still overpaying themselves. All the more reason for posting ideas/thoughts/purchases so that others may benefit.To be Brutally honest, I think the fact that the way that the Financial institutions have totally screwed the economy and then grossly profiteered on every ones pain at every turn, with no interest or regard to what happens to the rest of the population - then the Govt apparently totally powerless (or have vested individual interests) to do anything about it - means that many of us have had to focus on surviving, or 'damage limitation', thus the much reduced activity on here!
It is a great shame, and shows many individuals that continue to get fat bonuses and institutions promoting such, despite the watered-down, very weak disingenuous rhetoric of the posturing politicians..in their true colours!
Rant Off!
OH! I am such a HAPPY soul!
These are not cheap cars. It never was easy to build one on a budget and even less so now. It is important that we pass on any cost savings we find
even if we didn't do something for the saving.
One thing I can tell you is that it is cheaper to build from new than rebuild!!!!!!!!!!! All these nice shiny new parts make old bits look........well, old. So you replace. Bu**er!
Paul
GTRCLIVE said:
Alegro Square Steering wheels are the best.... (Ps if you not old enough to know what an Alegro is ask an Adult, or your grandad Like Steve_D)
Not a grandad yet but I remember when the Allegro was new. Cornering in one as a passenger and thinking it would roll over at any moment. It did a few days later (not with me in, thankfully).Many after market wheel companies think square is a good idea. It never was and never will be (a great sweeping statement).
Paul
Steve_D said:
Joystick or better still a side stick. Perhaps we could combine a joystick with the gear lever.
Steve
How about steering with your feet like an old home made push go-kart!Steve
Alternatively, handlebars with throttle, clutch and brake would be another way. Change gear with a foot pedal.
Paul
still lerk everyday on this forum but yep make you right its been a bit quiet latley , and a lot of the posts have stayed up for quite a long time , may be coz its winter ?? mine is pugged up safe and sound in its carcoon ( stop it going rusty lol ) or maybe it is the economy ?? but that surley wouldnt stop current owners talking about there cars ?? must be a winter thing than 
I'm Lurking and watching as since travelling to 'Caring with Cars' in a mate's Maclaren F1 GTR and seeing some Ultimas there I have an interest in building one.
I have only seen a couple on the road, the first was about 10+ years ago, it was a Spyder driven up the A1 one lunchtime in a guy wearing a suit and Crash Helmet!
Unfortunately my earnings have gone down around 45% over the past year as I have had to go back to paid employment so Mortgage and School fees have to come first, but hopefully this time next year I can start looking into it seriously.
I have outline Senior Management approval, although she is not sure whether me driving an Ultima will be more or less stressful for her than my Private Flying.....
Of course the perennial question at this stage is: GTR or Can Am?
I have only seen a couple on the road, the first was about 10+ years ago, it was a Spyder driven up the A1 one lunchtime in a guy wearing a suit and Crash Helmet!
Unfortunately my earnings have gone down around 45% over the past year as I have had to go back to paid employment so Mortgage and School fees have to come first, but hopefully this time next year I can start looking into it seriously.
I have outline Senior Management approval, although she is not sure whether me driving an Ultima will be more or less stressful for her than my Private Flying.....
Of course the perennial question at this stage is: GTR or Can Am?
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