Ultima

albanycobra · #1 (**permalink**) 05-18-2010, 05:51 PM

Anyone here got an Ultima?

I have been looking at them for awhile now and may take the plunge while the dollar is good against the pound. Ultima's are a proven performer and I like the LS / G50 combo. Their pricing is good aswell.

Rebel1 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-18-2010, 06:45 PM

Nope, but I'd have an RCR SL-C in a hearbeat:
http://www.superlitecars.com.au/coupe_images.html

Similar concept.

albanycobra · #3 (**permalink**) 05-18-2010, 08:42 PM

Can't afford an SLC.

sambo · #4 (**permalink**) 05-18-2010, 08:52 PM

Quite an impressive track record if you read all the way to the bottom.

http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/Content.aspx?f=history5

I wonder how you'd go with torsion and beam testing? I've heard that various US-sourced Cobra kits have problems in this area.

Beejay · #5 (**permalink**) 05-18-2010, 11:25 PM

There was definately someone that popped up here a while back who was building an Ultima - I think he might have been down Canberra way.

Awesome car, but I would go for the RCR over one. Surely there is not much difference in overall price, and it would be good to have Aussie support.

Ben

David Hodgson · #6 (**permalink**) 05-18-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Beejay

There was definately someone that popped up here a while back who was building an Ultima - I think he might have been down Canberra way.

Awesome car, but I would go for the RCR over one. Surely there is not much difference in overall price, and it would be good to have Aussie support.

Ben

There was, or maybe still is one in Canberra. He is mates with a Caltex proprieter I know.

I can try and track him down if you like.

CoupedUp · #7 (**permalink**) 05-18-2010, 11:40 PM

A friend of mine has one and I LOVE it! Would really like to have one set up as a track car! Great fit and finish and drives incredible!

Doug

KevinW · #8 (**permalink**) 05-19-2010, 12:05 AM

the engineering on the ultima is second to none, and it does ofcourse hold a number of world speed records.

the gelcoat is the best I have ever seen - not a blemish, looks like paint. they also have a healthy export wing. id suggest you give them a call to discuss.

albanycobra · #9 (**permalink**) 05-19-2010, 12:39 AM

That's what attracted me to the Ultima. It's proven and when I have an 'Off' I want a steel chassis. Ultima have been around a long time. I've found one locally so will go and see it. I have a few friends that are also interested so we may do a bulk buy.

The other thing I like about Ultima is you can buy any stage of the kit you like. I'll get the basics first then buy more as I can afford it. 20k Australian buys you a basic roller. I source most of my own parts as kit supplier stuff is never really what you want.

I can't see any rego issues with the Ultima and I'll torsion test it if required ( I have the equipement available to test any chassis). The Brits build the best kitcars in the world IMHO and the best fibreglass. Hopefully I fit in one.

Mrs flatchat · #10 (**permalink**) 05-19-2010, 12:41 AM

Definitly a go fast car -- talk to PR at DRB sports cars, as he used to build them including the one that Dick Johnson drove at the targa Tas. about 10 years ago

albanycobra · #11 (**permalink**) 05-19-2010, 02:46 AM

That's good news...Thank you. Will send him an email.

OZCOBRA · #12 (**permalink**) 05-19-2010, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs flatchat

Definitly a go fast car -- talk to PR at DRB sports cars, as he used to build them including the one that Dick Johnson drove at the targa Tas. about 10 years ago

You mean...."the one Dick tried to drive but had trouble keeping it out off the roadside bushland"...
Apparently he was trying to avoid a large rock in the middle of the road..

..FLASHBACK DICKY???

albanycobra · #13 (**permalink**) 05-19-2010, 03:59 AM

That's the yellow car that back flipped open because he forgot to do up the clips??

I don't think he had any success with it.

Beejay · #14 (**permalink**) 05-19-2010, 04:57 AM

http://www.ultima-gtr.info/

KevinW · #15 (**permalink**) 05-20-2010, 01:32 PM

Ultima GTR 640 - kit-to-car build in six minutes....enjoy....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh0NXzITtg4&feature=fvw

Merv and Sharon · #16 (**permalink**) 05-20-2010, 02:56 PM

Looks very good Dave, but I reckon the RCR SLC is a safer bet in our highly regulated market maybe. That linkage to the gearbox on the Ultima looks a bit 'cack-handed', as my grand dad used to say. The finish of the 'glass looks exceptional.

stephen low · #17 (**permalink**) 05-20-2010, 05:12 PM

If I'm silly enough to launch into a 2nd car build the Ultima has been my choice for a long time.

But I'll continue to finish off the first build first. One thing at a time.

SWMBO would strangle me if all these expensive boxes started to turn up at home from the UK.

Good luck in your hunt.

albanycobra · #18 (**permalink**) 05-20-2010, 09:54 PM

RCR looks nice, but I want a proven track day car. Apart from that I'm guessing with the dollar slide that the SLC just went up by 20-30%.
It's out of my price range.

I think the Ultima is going to be an Easy car to register ( I hear there are few on the road already) and with the steel chassis any mods I want to make can be easily done at home.

My biggest problem I have now is deciding bewteen Spyder or Coupe???

Aussie Mike · #19 (**permalink**) 05-20-2010, 10:09 PM

Love the Ultima. I would seriously consider building one of them.

LSx motor and G50 box in the back and it would be seriously quick. Add a pair of turbos later when you want to really scare yourself.

If you get some details on how much it would cost to import a kit I'd be keen to know.

Cheers

albanycobra · #20 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 12:13 AM

Mike there is a Guy in Vic that is the agent, he sent me a spread sheet with some costings. Send me a PM with your email addy and I'll forward it to you.