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splatspeed

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7,491 posts

258 months

Wednesday 10th May 2006
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Hi building an ultima on the south coast

near chichester

anyone looking to build a car fancys helping???

thanks Sean

cuzza

2,042 posts

260 months

Wednesday 10th May 2006
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Not exactly what you're after but Steve_D has built one and he lives in Waterlooville if you need advice.

Matthew C

4,028 posts

244 months

Wednesday 10th May 2006
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I'd certainly be interested in helping, I rather like the Ultimas.

NJW 77

17,064 posts

245 months

Friday 12th May 2006
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splatspeed said:
Hi building an ultima on the south coast

near chichester

anyone looking to build a car fancys helping???

thanks Sean


Good move.

BTW, my name's Nick and I have a Cerb, anyone fancy helping me fuel him?

Good luck with your build, when its further along maybe I'll drive down from Horsham, have a poke around your car and let you buy me a pint? Deal?

diddyman

3,646 posts

248 months

Friday 12th May 2006
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Him??? Your car's yellow, you big

normalbloke

7,703 posts

226 months

Sunday 14th May 2006
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Sean,
I'd be happy to pop down for a brew/progress report sometime.
I have a Caterham as my toy.

splatspeed

Original Poster:

7,491 posts

258 months

Tuesday 16th May 2006
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ok guys

i try to do all the loud work in weekdays before 6 pm but i am nearly finished with stage 2 ie all the metal fab

so the fun will start soon

everything is up in the air at the moment as i am spending most of my time sorting out the new monaro as some idiot in a nissan patrol decided to park in my boot

5 months old and now the boot don't shut

oh and he thinks its my fault

but assembly will start soon after the floor has been dropped to fit me in the car

Sean

Xaero

4,060 posts

222 months

Monday 29th May 2006
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You still need a hand? I'd be interested in helping, not experienced or anything but want to give it a go!
I'll be best at electrics probably.

Paul.B

3,942 posts

271 months

Tuesday 30th May 2006
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Sean

I live down the coast near Hedge End. I finished my GTR (Now sadly sold) in 2002. I'd be happy to help out with any advice/technical help as and when needed. I'm sure as mentioned above, Steve D would be happy to help. Try sticking a post in the Ultima section if you need any support.

Paul.B

splatspeed

Original Poster:

7,491 posts

258 months

Wednesday 31st May 2006
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hi guys

its upside down on hold at the moment after going to stonleigh

i sat in the demo ultima with the lowered floor and i dont fit

so i am looking at ways to modify the floor so i can fit

so waiting on a welder to come round and have a look

Sean

steve_d

13,795 posts

265 months

Wednesday 31st May 2006
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Sean

What thoughts have you on producing the required head room?
Some have looked at an even deeper drop floor and raising the ride height to compensate. Others have used a seat with more rake so you are sitting in a more horizontal position.
Did you just sit in the car at the show or actually discuss the problem with a 'Factory' person? I seem to remember another post where this was discussed and the factory were working with someone on resolving their issues.

Steve

splatspeed

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7,491 posts

258 months

Thursday 1st June 2006
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i sat in it and discussed it with them

it had the dropped floor

and i was in the bars at the top

so i may convert to a convertable can am

so looking at the changes needed to change the chassis to the can am

going to newark to have another look

sean

steve_d

13,795 posts

265 months

Thursday 1st June 2006
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Are the factory going to be at Newark or are you hoping someone will turn up in a CanAm?

Steve

splatspeed

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7,491 posts

258 months

Friday 2nd June 2006
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just found out the factory arnt going