Ultima gtr parts

[Subslee]

I've just ordered a gtr chassis, I'm building it on a tight budget and was wondering if all parts had to be brought from ultima or whether there are alternatives you can use to keep cost down.
Many thanks people if you could help

[Steve_D]

Asked many times before.
Answer has to be yes particularly if you can find Factory bits being passed on second hand.

The main thing you have to be careful on is comparing the aftermarket part to the factory part. Anybody can go buy an oil cooler from any number of sources. If you buy it from the Factory it will come with every Bracket, hose, fitting, nut, bolt, washer, rivet, cable tie, etc. needed to fit it and it will fit with very little effort or thought on your part. The aftermarket part will be just the cooler so was it really cheaper.

Your next problem is the possible impact on the resale value if you are not careful with your choice of parts. You can fit Ford Granada brakes and they will probably work OK but they will look seriously bad through the wheel spokes.

I would suggest you accept the overall cost of a well speced car but plan to do it over a longer period.

Steve

[Subslee]

Thanks for your reply Steve. A good point about the factory having all bolts, fittings,etc

[DHGTR]

There is a 2nd hand market as guys modify their cars and perhaps replace factory bought parts.

[Subslee]

Where would be good to get some secondhand parts? I've some in the pipe line but need a lot more

[Storer]

Not sure how much of the car will need to be new parts with invoices to prove to get an age related plate rather than a "Q" plate.

SteveD will know a lot more than me but it is something you should be aware of Lee.



Paul