New owner!!

[AlanN]

Hi everybody...

Just thought I'd say hello...collected my CanAm today from the factory who have checked it over and SVA'd it, I can't take credit for building it, that goes to Griffin Motorsport and an excellent job they have done too!

Drove the 90-odd miles from the factory to my home with no problems other than jaw-ache from the constant wide grin

Got stuck in a bit of traffic on the M1 and there was a couple of blokes in a MPV leaning out of their windows taking pictures with their phones!

Will be checking everything over in the daylight tomorrow before with a bit of luck putting a further 200-300 miles of the running in under my belt!

Be prepared for some stoopid questions from me although I promise to search first!!

Of course any newbie-type-tips from any of you seasoned campaigners will be most welcome!

Alan.

PS: I should've done this years ago

[Steve_D]

Welcome to this little corner of Pistonheads. Although I see you have been around the rest of Pistonheads for a while.
Ask all the questions you like.
Steve

[Crazy of Cookham]

Alan Congrats mate. I have been on the road for 3 months with Canam and still havn't stopped smiling even during a slight sideways moment at the weekend.
Did the factory bock the airintake to the engine. After a month of driving I did mine and it made a hell of a difference to comfort and no effect to engine.By the way what engine have you hidden in the back.
Happy motoring

[AlanN]

Thanks guys!

My car's spec is:
383Ci American Speed 400bhp (carbs)
Accusump and oil cooler
Intrax adjustable suspension
Carbon fibre rear wing
AP brake upgrade kit
Twin foam filled fuel tanks
Ultima billet alloys
Ultima Alcantara seats with lumbar support
Momo removable steering wheel
Passenger footrest
Double skin kit
Lowered floor pan

YELLOW gel coat

Did over 300 miles today (well you've got to get the running in out of the way haven't you ) to make the most of the weather and even though the last hour was in the dark and the rain I'm still grinning now, 5 hours later!

Alan.

[TimW]

any piccies?

[AlanN]

Oh and block the air intake?
Do you mean to cut down noise?
The one behind the cockpit that is?

And I've already noticed that if I brake moderately hard the engine cuts, I've seen messages on this and am now going to read them all again

Alan.

[AlanN]

Of course how rude of me...I'll get some pictures up in the next couuple of days

Alan.

[Crazy of Cookham]

Alan On airtake yes cutting noise is a bonus but mainly to reduce heat wash. When the posibility of a fuel flash-back was mentioned I thought it was a good idea. I have made a sandwich plate made of foam, alu and insulation which attaches over the inside of the grill and can be removed (also cannot be sean).

Great choice on colour. I suspected you might be on the road I had a call from a friend who had spotted you and thought it may be me.

Happy Driving

[bluesatin]

Crazy

The Holden was on the drive. Did you take the Ultima to work in the rain?

[Crazy of Cookham]

Thanks Blue No. Holden off road awaiting MOT could not get soxxing brake pads. How the mighty have fallen driving daughters 1ltr polo. Tried to outrun a Farrari spyder past your house earlier in week. I lost, should have been in the Ultima that would have been fun.

[doc_fudge]

Crazy,

Brake pads for what type of Holden? (Im assuming HSV?)
If you cant get any let me know... Ill get them for sure...seeing as how Im in Australia

Andy

[Crazy of Cookham]

Thanks Andy. There should be a set arriving this week if not your help will be much appreciated. PS yes its a HSV

[AlanN]

Thanks Crazy I'll look into doing this then...have precious little hair as it is don't want it fried off by a flash through the grill

Are you in Berks or Sussex?
Was it the M25 I was spotted on yesterday then?

Some pictures now up here: www.pbase.com/algape/ultima
more to follow when I can get my hands off the steering wheel (mate took these) and pick up my camera

Alan.

[Crazy of Cookham]

Hi Alan It was a mate who spooted you not sure where. He is a true pistonhead does car auctions and the such.
I am on Bucks / Berks border. Went today to Wellingborough to get HSV bits wanted to take Ultima glad I didn't rained both ways.
I will get a roof in December so may brave the occasional winter road.
Pitty its getting late in year for car meets.

[TimW]

mm i really do like them in yellow!