Can-Am build US
Discussion
I have so many questions I'm not sure where to start. First off, I'm glad I found this board! I would like to build a Can-Am in the US and have loads of questions.
1) Are there any Can-Am's in the Eastern US? Any that I could perhaps take a look at?
2) How much does this thing really cost (US dollars)? I know the base is just below 30k but obviously more pieces are necessary. I would initially fit it with a Chevy small block (350ci) and a Porsche G50 transaxle. Some other stuff will be custom but I'm looking for a ballpark figure for this thing.
3) Has anyone used dual hoop rollbars instead of the single hoop? I despise the single hoop and would want to use a dual hoop (ala Boxster etc.). Not having seen the Ultima up close, I can't determine if this is feasible.
4) I'm an interior man and plan to go nuts in this arena. All of the Ultima's that I've found are pretty much empty inside. I would like to make a custom dash with center column, stereo, upholstered doors, etc. Has anyone also done this... pictures?
5) Safety... This car is just looking to get steamrolled... Has anyone fitted airbags? Is it even feasible on the driver's side? Has anyone wrecked their car? Are there any published safety tests on this car?
6) I'm not a wing man - but in the interest of safety, I will consider fitting a custom wing, not for downforce, but to hold a center tail light. Anyone done this?
7) Are the Can-am doors fly or like the GTR?
8) How good is the optional top? I would have considered the GTR but I do not like the engine cover or the backwards slope of the roof. It makes it look like the car is leaning back. I like the open top Can-Am with the full windscreen but I still want to use the car in all weather (within reason of course!)
More questions later but thanks for listening!
1) Are there any Can-Am's in the Eastern US? Any that I could perhaps take a look at?
2) How much does this thing really cost (US dollars)? I know the base is just below 30k but obviously more pieces are necessary. I would initially fit it with a Chevy small block (350ci) and a Porsche G50 transaxle. Some other stuff will be custom but I'm looking for a ballpark figure for this thing.
3) Has anyone used dual hoop rollbars instead of the single hoop? I despise the single hoop and would want to use a dual hoop (ala Boxster etc.). Not having seen the Ultima up close, I can't determine if this is feasible.
4) I'm an interior man and plan to go nuts in this arena. All of the Ultima's that I've found are pretty much empty inside. I would like to make a custom dash with center column, stereo, upholstered doors, etc. Has anyone also done this... pictures?
5) Safety... This car is just looking to get steamrolled... Has anyone fitted airbags? Is it even feasible on the driver's side? Has anyone wrecked their car? Are there any published safety tests on this car?
6) I'm not a wing man - but in the interest of safety, I will consider fitting a custom wing, not for downforce, but to hold a center tail light. Anyone done this?
7) Are the Can-am doors fly or like the GTR?
8) How good is the optional top? I would have considered the GTR but I do not like the engine cover or the backwards slope of the roof. It makes it look like the car is leaning back. I like the open top Can-Am with the full windscreen but I still want to use the car in all weather (within reason of course!)
More questions later but thanks for listening!
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