My adventure - New Ultima
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Here we are. Hello everyone! I am Leonardo, from Italy. Unfortunately I have a weakness, I'm crazy for British car and thank God I buy (and sell) some of them, occasionally. Until now I had mostly Lotus and 7 style. Last year I was lucky to buy a Noble 3R, but I sold it (incorrectly) and she's back in the UK. Well, let's go. Thanks to a tip of a well known UK builder of Ultima, the first days of October I threw myself into a new adventure. I bought the Ultima GTR from Builder (a user of this forum) from the USA and now we'll finish it and put it on the road. The car is travelling from America these days, I can not wait to have it in my hands!
In the meantime, I hope to know you and get some good informations and tips about this legendary car..
We update soon! Bye bye
In the meantime, I hope to know you and get some good informations and tips about this legendary car..
We update soon! Bye bye
Edited by Leogasp on Thursday 4th November 21:30
Edited by Leogasp on Thursday 4th November 21:36
GTRene said:
you lucky sod 
love that car with the LS(heaven)7
good to here it come's to the EU, maybe one day I buy it when its ready ofcorse
will follow this thread.
good luck for now.
Thank you Rene. I am really mad! But i am sure i will have one of the best car on the planet. love that car with the LS(heaven)7
good to here it come's to the EU, maybe one day I buy it when its ready ofcorse
will follow this thread.
good luck for now.
I decide to take the Ultima after trying a Corvy Z06, i fall in love with the engine thrust
I'll keep you informed!
UltimaCH said:
It is a lovely car which got me thinking very seriously when it was on sale because of the very favourable exchange rate ($ to CHF), but I still want to do the build from the start.
Yes, i had the same idea but in Italy is impossible to register it and..i have no time, now, to wait too much, 'cause I sold all my other car and i need a new car for next season. GTRCLIVE said:
Why is it impossable to Register in Italy ?? My old GTR is now on the road in Italy...
Yes, you are right. It's impossible to register the car for the first time. But you car register the car (even if it's quite difficult) if the car is already registered in another EU country.
What was your Ultima? The Yellow one?
Edited by Leogasp on Tuesday 9th November 18:56
The Ultima built by Clive is this: http://www.autoscout24.it/Details.aspx?id=17503136...
A little expensive. Was painted blue , with number plate FM02JDF (Right?).
Congratulations Leo, for the new car , I'm glad it arrives another in Italy.
@ Leo, you would have written to PM, but here is more beautiful. I'm Otzi on http://www.lotus-drivers.it
Diego
A little expensive. Was painted blue , with number plate FM02JDF (Right?).
Congratulations Leo, for the new car , I'm glad it arrives another in Italy.
@ Leo, you would have written to PM, but here is more beautiful. I'm Otzi on http://www.lotus-drivers.it
Diego
Hello everyone!
It's been 2 months since my last visit to this thread and things are going on.
The man who help me with the shipping from the US was very kind and helpful (JRJ customs service) and all was sort out with very few problems.
Otherwise, i'll try to be as polite as possible saying that the car was in no way in the conditions described by the seller, ther're a lot of more works to do, but patience..i think that everyone reaps what it sows.
Now that the GTR is in good hands (Kyle) will be fully controlled (especially the wires) and finished. It will take more time than expected but I will have patience, i think it's worth waiting for! Maybe this spring i will drive my GTR!?
It's been 2 months since my last visit to this thread and things are going on.
The man who help me with the shipping from the US was very kind and helpful (JRJ customs service) and all was sort out with very few problems.
Otherwise, i'll try to be as polite as possible saying that the car was in no way in the conditions described by the seller, ther're a lot of more works to do, but patience..i think that everyone reaps what it sows.
Now that the GTR is in good hands (Kyle) will be fully controlled (especially the wires) and finished. It will take more time than expected but I will have patience, i think it's worth waiting for! Maybe this spring i will drive my GTR!?
Edited by Leogasp on Sunday 6th February 20:44
die70 said:
The Ultima built by Clive is this: http://www.autoscout24.it/Details.aspx?id=17503136...
A little expensive. Was painted blue , with number plate FM02JDF (Right?).
Congratulations Leo, for the new car , I'm glad it arrives another in Italy.
@ Leo, you would have written to PM, but here is more beautiful. I'm Otzi on http://www.lotus-drivers.it
Diego
Cant find the car here? any other links would like to see the old girl ...A little expensive. Was painted blue , with number plate FM02JDF (Right?).
Congratulations Leo, for the new car , I'm glad it arrives another in Italy.
@ Leo, you would have written to PM, but here is more beautiful. I'm Otzi on http://www.lotus-drivers.it
Diego
Here we are..5 months have passed since my last update on this thread. Lots of works, lots of time (and money ) spent, but now my car is near to be ready to the Iva test!
I hope to become one GTR owners before September!
) spent, but now my car is near to be ready to the Iva test!I hope to become one GTR owners before September!
Edited by Leogasp on Sunday 10th July 21:05
Edited by Leogasp on Sunday 10th July 21:14
Leogasp said:
Yes, all is ready for the IVA test, alredy got a date for this month. Now the Ultima only needed some road miles for the gearbox that is brand new and, when cold, is a little hard to use..
Good news, must be a fantastic ride...only when cold? hm...could also be a to thick gear-oil...
had that once with my Hartge, changed it for the "best" stuff specially for 6 speed also...
but my 6-speed BMW gearbox did not like it, yes when the oil was warm it was perfect, but when cold it was difficult to get in some gears
so after a few test days I changed it for the BMW spec gear-oil and then all was normal again even when cold or hot, some boxes are very delicate for some oils GTRene said:
Good news, must be a fantastic ride...
only when cold? hm...could also be a to thick gear-oil...
had that once with my Hartge, changed it for the "best" stuff specially for 6 speed also...
but my 6-speed BMW gearbox did not like it, yes when the oil was warm it was perfect, but when cold it was difficult to get in some gears so after a few test days I changed it for the BMW spec gear-oil and then all was normal again even when cold or hot, some boxes are very delicate for some oils
I think Kyle have already changed the oil...probabily the problem is that the gearbox is brand new and it need to run for a couple of miles to improve...only when cold? hm...could also be a to thick gear-oil...
had that once with my Hartge, changed it for the "best" stuff specially for 6 speed also...
but my 6-speed BMW gearbox did not like it, yes when the oil was warm it was perfect, but when cold it was difficult to get in some gears
so after a few test days I changed it for the BMW spec gear-oil and then all was normal again even when cold or hot, some boxes are very delicate for some oils GTRene said:
yes, I meant maybe that (new) oil for that new gearbox is to thick?
maybe ask around (if the oil is the thing...because when warm its fine)
what oil type is best for that specific gearbox? and see what type/sort oil he has in that gearbox.
Yes, i understand what you mean Rene. The mechanic (i think he know what is the oil to use in a G50/52 gearbox) alredy change it.maybe ask around (if the oil is the thing...because when warm its fine)
what oil type is best for that specific gearbox? and see what type/sort oil he has in that gearbox.
Edited by Leogasp on Thursday 1st September 12:01
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