matts88yj Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hi all! Just thought I would share my co-workers brother's video he posted up about his Ultima GTR kit car that he built. He was just wrapping up the final details last my co-worker spoke with him so it should be complete very soon! It's a neat time lapse video that I thought was well done. I would LOVE to build one of these someday. Hope everyone enjoys! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjFFKwGWKNo&feature=share]Ultima GTR 720 Build - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Very cool. Whats the power plant gonna be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Very cool. Whats the power plant gonna be? A worked over LS7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 thats pretty neat! i hope i have a son one day to build something like that or the Factory 5 GTM Supercar with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 A worked over LS7 MOTHER OF GOD! That things gonna fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 thats pretty neat! i hope i have a son one day to build something like that or the Factory 5 GTM Supercar with. I'm my own kid and I wouldn't mind building that one bit! It's like the grown up version of Legos! MOTHER OF GOD! That things gonna fly! Oh yeah it's gonna haul the mail for sure. He is going to be at a show near me next year for sure. If I don't get to his location first, then I'll get to see it in person. He wants to put a few miles on it and make sure everything is in tip top shape first before going to shows and whatnot. Best of all, his one very down to earth guy! Plus I'll have the opportunity to ride along in this beast. Oh I so can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 That was a nice car b4 he put that ricey spoiler on the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 That was a nice car b4 he put that ricey spoiler on the back! That is actually part of the kit and I believe is fully functional for his intended use of the car. Trust me those engineers wouldn't have put it on there if it didn't need to be there. Besides who's looking at the spoiler when you hear a fire breathing LS7 ready to rip up the road courses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 That was a nice car b4 he put that ricey spoiler on the back! In a car that weighs a little more than a cardboard box powered by an LS7 I'm pretty sure that spoiler becomes completely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Even a driver as good as the Stig was almost killed in a Koenigseggisseggggnignigsegigisegggg because it didn't have the proper spoiler. I'm sure a car like this would be a similar situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 PERFECT choice on the powerplant. Keep it N/A, throw a MONSTER cam in there, and hold on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcotton Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Sweet ride. Need to see some pics and video once done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 Here is some more info on the build in case anyone is interested. Frame is full FIA roll cage tubular chassis. Seats are custom made for Ultima with 6 point Willans harness. Tires front Michelin 245/35zr 18. Rears 335/30zr 18 on custom OZ rims. Gear box is a Porsche G50 transaxle out of a 930 turbo. Engine is a hand built 427 small block LS7 all aluminum dry sump producing 720 hp and 650 ft lbs of torque at 6500 rpm. Total weight fully fueled is 2100 lbs. Still Guinness book world record holder for fastest accelerating/ decelerating car of all time (0 to 100 back to 0 in 9.4 seconds). Massive AP Formula brakes on cross drilled vented rotors. So many more details visit the site here Ultima Sports Ltd - The Sensational Ultima GTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcampbe7 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Awesome build! I have already prepped my wife for the time when my sons (currently age 5.5 and 4) and I build a kit car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just thought I would update this a bit since there is some interest here. He did receive the motor! It was built by Gail Trent at American Speed. 700hp / 640ft/lbs and a 7000RPM redline. It's in and final detail items are being addressed now. Of course so Mayben isn't all over me for photos, here is one for your viewing pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 That bad bod looks right at home in there. Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 thats gunna be scary fast!!! he's gunna need a set of R-compounds for the track just to keep the rear end in check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcotton Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Sweet, need a video with that beast starting up and reving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 As of a few minutes ago, IT'S ALIVE!!!! He is triple checking everything now and will then be doing the full drivetrain brake in and then will be taking plenty of videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 did he have it painted that blue, or is that the fiberglass gel coat it comes in from Ultima? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 did he have it painted that blue, or is that the fiberglass gel coat it comes in from Ultima? Just found out it's a pre-order finished color meaning no painting needed when it's together. He has informed me that he took 1st place at a kit car show in his area this past weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 awesome! those wheels are sick! i've been looking into kit cars for my next sports car. i'm kinda in between the RCR Superlite Coupe and just buying a new Z06 or a used ZR1 if the right one comes along. but i got time to decide. no plans for anything until around Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Just a little update with video [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY-kEzqJwzw&feature=youtube_gdata_player]NHIS Make A Wish laps for charity in an Ultima GTR - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcotton Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Nice car and great event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric@thompsonracing.us Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Amazing machine, love the color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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