Well, maybe.

I am looking into building an ultima GTR, dropping in an LS7, and pretending I'm a badass.

Such a cool car that is faster than the Enzo, carrera GT, etc.
0-60 in 2.7 seconds, quarter in the mid 9s, handles like an elise.

Luxury- pfff, who needs it?
http://www.vmax15000bhp.com/images/vmax9/Ultima_GTR_LZ0T3702-01.jpg

picture (http://www.vmax15000bhp.com/images/vmax9/Ultima_GTR_LZ0T3702-01.jpg)

Please do it.

Please do it.

Hey bro! Thought you were in a nasty wreck. Glad to see it wasn't you.

...was it?

you can do eeet!

It was most definitely not me. Apparently some look alike mini. :dunno

that shit is hott

Nice.

This might work for those on a budget ... :)

i think WANT2RACE has built some kind of kit car....it think it has a v-12 in it though

This might work for those on a budget ... :)

except that is homosexual. I think shaq drives one.

o you definately MUST DO THIS!!!!

niiiiice....or the Ariel Atom?

niiiiice....or the Ariel Atom?

I think I'd enjoy building a car more than just writing a check. Granted the ariel is cool, in the configuration I'd want, it'd end up around 60 grand.

The ultima is much more a wrenchers car. I have already been researching how to drop a new Z06 LS7 engine in this car, making it a reliable, semi-roadtripable (is that a word?), and insane performing machine.

Total cost of this project will probably be around 110K, ouch.

Better start saving, or maybe start a Charitable fund? Who wants to contribute?

i got 5 on it

I think I'd enjoy building a car more than just writing a check. Granted the ariel is cool, in the configuration I'd want, it'd end up around 60 grand.

The ultima is much more a wrenchers car. I have already been researching how to drop a new Z06 LS7 engine in this car, making it a reliable, semi-roadtripable (is that a word?), and insane performing machine.

Total cost of this project will probably be around 110K, ouch.

Better start saving, or maybe start a Charitable fund? Who wants to contribute?

Then you have to insure it.;)

I'd rather have a bike that'll do all that stuff, showroom stock, for $10k.

:eyecrazy

I'd rather have a bike that'll do all that stuff, showroom stock, for $10k.

I'd rather live past 25.

I'd rather have a bike that'll do all that stuff, showroom stock, for $10k.


you do realize this is faster than a bike, in both straight line acceleration and in the twisties.

And I won't have to look like maverick from top gun by riding a bike.

When do I get a ride in the STi?

I'd rather live past 25.
Meh.
you do realize this is faster than a bike, in both straight line acceleration and in the twisties.

And I won't have to look like maverick from top gun by riding a bike.

Not in a straight line... 9s are stock 1L (R1, Gixxer1000, 999 and so on) superbike territory. Hell, there's a BMW that'll pull a 10.5! :rofl

I won't argue with the car being faster in the twisties, but the bike will be more fun... and what really counts in the end?

As for looking like Maverick... I would be OK with that. :devillook

As for looking like Maverick... I would be OK with that. :devillook

:awink

eh, miata still handles better.

Sure it would make a great trackcar. Beyond that, it would suck driving on the roads.

if you need a driver... im your man :)

I have been building a car for about a year and half now.. I would recommend against it!

I have been building a car for about a year and half now.. I would recommend against it!


Care to elaborate? What are you building?

I helped a friend awhile back build an airplane, a lancair IV-P. It was daunting, but I found it rewarding even though I was not the owner :)

Build a Cobra replica instead. ;)

No, build one of these:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v376/dinanm7/DSC001921_jpg.jpg

Or if you have lots of money get a Donkervoort

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v376/dinanm7/3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v376/dinanm7/07.jpg

My project is basically the same

http://www.want2race.net/lotus7/140909_ph.jpg
Thats the desired end roughly.

http://want2race.net/lotus7/building/images/PICT4874.JPG
http://want2race.net/lotus7/building/images/PICT2933.JPG

Everythings been home made besides the fuel cell.

I have a 2002 Miata engine waiting to go in once its all said and done!

But honestly its a pain in the ass.. PM me if you want to swing by and see/talk!

Miatas had a V12 option in 02? :ponder

Miatas had a V12 option in 02? :ponder

Snicker, snicker.

The v12 thing is sssssso not old now. :rolleyes

Btw, I would love to swing by and check it out. Where do u live?

I'm in Marietta

I'm in Marietta
You never cease to amaze me.. not neccessarily in a good way.
First reaction: "Jeebus tapdancing crizzle, what the function doesn't this guy do?" Seriously, if a post went up about turning a Merc SLR into a speed boat.. I wouldn't be surprised to see that you already did it.

I would however like to see your caterham knockoff, the integrated roll cage is different.. like to see the pros and cons you went through.

You never cease to amaze me.. not neccessarily in a good way.
First reaction: "Jeebus tapdancing crizzle, what the function doesn't this guy do?" Seriously, if a post went up about turning a Merc SLR into a speed boat.. I wouldn't be surprised to see that you already did it.

I would however like to see your caterham knockoff, the integrated roll cage is different.. like to see the pros and cons you went through.

haha prettty funny stuff!

Its more a birkin knock off but its really all the same at the end. I liked the style and got some FARo'd numbers for its dimensions.

There are many cage options out there but I think this has the best visability and doesnt look top heavy. It has one draw back in that it lacks anti intrution from the front but I have life insurance for that possibility.

If you want a HELLA fast car get a Stalker! Stalkerv6.com
Theres an option for the 3.8 liter supercharged v6 from the Pontiac.

I have ridden in 1 of them and its soo fucking fast you cant imagine. I think the one I rode in dynoed @ 330hp and the driver never uses first gear, its SICK fast!

http://want2race.net/lotus7/stalker/small/images/PICT2034.JPG

Any new info you have on the Ultima GTR, please send it my way (PM). Thanks!

Dang this is an old thread...

Dude, just straight up doooooeeeettt! If you need any design work done you just let me know, or any custom fab/machine work I can put you in touch with the right people.

Those things are frikkin HAWT! Doesn't one of those still hold the track record for the Nurburgring? And I do believe a properly built one of these is faster than 9's... I mean I love bikes and all but seriously, it's a different variety of fun.

edit- BTW, it looks like you'll be on about the same timeline as my mini project so when it's all said and done we'll have to have a heads-up grudge match ;)