How much do they really cost
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I am an average person earning a very average wage and dream of owning a GTR. In the past I have built a Cobra replica and was told it would cost between £12,000-£15,000 but eventually cost £25,000. I have noticed that Ultima reckon on £25,000 for a standard build but I would like your opinions on what a reasonable specced car (around 425bhp, aircon and intrax susp.) would cost; I plan on doing all of the build apart from the body fitment. I realise this is similar to 'How long is a peice of string' but would be interested in your comments so I know how long I have to save for!!
. (Including VAT obviously 
).£35-40k is in the right ball park. That would give you a reasonable spec.
I priced doing a full spec Can-Am with all the trick bits and it came in at an eye watering £53,797.83
That was a very tasty spec though! I've not actually sat down and worked out the minimum I could do a car for. I will one day!
Paul
I priced doing a full spec Can-Am with all the trick bits and it came in at an eye watering £53,797.83
That was a very tasty spec though! I've not actually sat down and worked out the minimum I could do a car for. I will one day!
Paul
I am working on my build being £35-40k for a fairly decent build.
I will not however fit the rear wing initially, nor have the factory do the body fit, so these two alone save around £3800 inc VAT and I will also go for the 2nd hand G50 box, as Ted states no one has blown one up yet, again saving 1850 plus vat on the new 6 speeder, so I feel my build will be within my estimates hopefully.
Does anyone know the cost of the front splitter?
Dave
I will not however fit the rear wing initially, nor have the factory do the body fit, so these two alone save around £3800 inc VAT and I will also go for the 2nd hand G50 box, as Ted states no one has blown one up yet, again saving 1850 plus vat on the new 6 speeder, so I feel my build will be within my estimates hopefully.
Does anyone know the cost of the front splitter?
Dave
The splitter, how does it stay on and is it safe. From the comments above, I take it this is not a factory item!!
Has anyone experienced it coming loose, or in fact coming off, as it must take quite a bit wind fore against it, especially at the higher speeds.
Please advise, as would like to fit one of these.
For the guys who have fitted them, have you noticed a difference in the front end downforce and do you feel it upsets the wind under the car or not?
Dave
Has anyone experienced it coming loose, or in fact coming off, as it must take quite a bit wind fore against it, especially at the higher speeds.
Please advise, as would like to fit one of these.
For the guys who have fitted them, have you noticed a difference in the front end downforce and do you feel it upsets the wind under the car or not?
Dave
All splitter details can be found on my site as I've just fitted the factory one.
There's a bit more to it than just cutting a bit of ply to match the shape of the front if you want it to actually work aerodynamically.
There's a load of brackets, bobbins and supports to fit too to keep it stable.
Once again, you pays your money and you take your choice. For me, the factory one is worth it.
There's a bit more to it than just cutting a bit of ply to match the shape of the front if you want it to actually work aerodynamically.
There's a load of brackets, bobbins and supports to fit too to keep it stable.
Once again, you pays your money and you take your choice. For me, the factory one is worth it.
£40k - you can't be serious. I was informed that a "good spec" car was £48k excluding any labour. Stig, you can't tell me that yours is anywhere near this (if so, I am building the wrong ultima!) as mine is already well over this figure - more like 48+Vat and just keep going! I'm not unhappy (really) though as to get that performance I would almost have to add a zero!
>> Edited by Doz on Tuesday 7th January 17:28
>> Edited by Doz on Tuesday 7th January 17:28
ultimaandy said: You have to bear in mind that the people who have put these splitters on their car havn't done it in isolation to the factory.
There is a reason why the factory have started fitting the splitter, not all cars need it!
70quid isn't bad, but it all bepends on whether you are an assembler or builder.
Does it bollocks. I'm quite capable of fabricating a splitter thank you very much, but I went for the factory one because I was offered it.
Also, the factory fit the splitter upon request - not as standard. So I dunno qhat this 'reason' is all about.
Doz said: £40k - you can't be serious. I was informed that a "good spec" car was £48k excluding any labour. Stig, you can't tell me that yours is anywhere near this (if so, I am building the wrong ultima!) as mine is already well over this figure - more like 48+Vat and just keep going! I'm not unhappy (really) though as to get that performance I would almost have to add a zero!
>> Edited by Doz on Tuesday 7th January 17:28
Look, it's gonna cost what you're prepared to spend on it. I would say that to do the car justice in terms of an 'acceptable' fit and finish you're looking at the 40k mark, beyond that, it depends on how high you want to spec. it. Obviously the end result will be reflected in the resale value/desireability.
They all look stunning, it's just that some are more stunning than others!
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