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Hi Bob, so pleased you like the series. 2.5 years in the making :-). The RS has gone to an amazing new home, so having a little rest for now but the next project is on it's way

@@UltimaRSfan I would 100 percent go for the LS3 again. The power suits the car perfectly and is very usable, and if you want more it is a very simple tune. As for colour, yep I would go different just for a change - orange :-)

@@darrenr67 thank you.

@@anto11b yes the RS has sold

@@v8creative thank you. I’m sure they will enjoy it for many, many years to come.

@@comicsman30 thanks for the comment. I need to down tools for a while to recover. This RUclips content generation is very time consuming

Thanks for the comment, and as regards the compressor I decided it was not required since the power was more than enough. Also the LS3 is such a superb engine, it seemed a shame to mess with the V8. Cheers Nigel

Hi Jason, yes I do. It's fitted above the drivers side fuel tank but I can't remember which episode. It is post final body fit since it connects to the side pod. Sorry not to give you an exact episode but there are so many I would be searching for a while :-)

Hi George, and thanks for the support. Electric cars don't rock my boat I'm afraid, but keep tuned another project will be on its way soon

@@v8creative Can’t wait 😜

I don't know if he will agree with you on the electric build cos as a petrolhead myself the thought of going all electric kinda leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Compare the sound coming out of 8 chambers and all those moving parts working in unison to produce a symphony out of the pipes to a sound of an EV😖😖😖 ,that alone is a no from me

@@Robert-mn8gc the reason for selling is I prefer to build cars over driving them. If I had the funds and space this would be a keeper, but alas I’m a mere working mortal :-). A new project will be coming, it depends how quickly the beast finds a new home. Cheers Nigel

Great to hear. Enjoy your upcoming build :-)

My pleasure

You are clearing a very good wife :-).

Life moves on. Thanks for tuning in.

Thanks

Hope you enjoyed the beers watching the final episode? :-)

Thanks for the comment Peter, and so pleased you enjoyed the spannering. Cheers Nigel and Rufus

Good question, and the answer is no. However, I would say the options I have fitted are not heavy at all. The carbon fibre is a light as a feather, and as for the trim options these again are next to nothing. I would say even with a passenger in the car I don't notice a change in performance which I guess is telling me she is so light and there is so much power it's probably negligible. Thanks for the comment and keep tuned.

Hi Mike, sorry to hear that but if I had the resources I would keep all my cars but since building is what I enjoy most this is how I roll. It is the passion for building I wanted to share with my audience to hopefully inspire others to try something new themselves. Thanks for the comment. Cheers Nigel and Rufus

Yep, a little

My pleasure, and thank you for following my journey. Positive comments such as yours makes me want to continue.

@@iankirwan8156 thank you Ian, always appreciate positive comments. I have a smaller project planned, completely different but my usual approach and humour :-)

My pleasure

Firstly, sorry for your loss. I'm so pleased the series has helped you focus on something positive. I lost both my parents during the build, so totally understand what you are going through. Something I found very useful was every time you find yourself thinking about the loss and feeling upset, just remember the reason you feel so upset is that person meant so much to you and added so much to your life. It's good medicine and can change sadness into positive memories. Cheers Nigel

@@v8creative thank you Nigel. It means a lot. Most important thing is being there for my wife, but sometimes you gotta put time in for yourself. And your series has helped tremendously. You seem like a cool person to hang out with and have a beer. I look forward to seeing your next build. But when I build mine I'd love to give a shout out to you. Ultima's have always been my favorite supercar, and being able to build one by hand I think would be even sweeter. I don't think I'd be able to sell it lol. Once again thank you.

Appreciated Eric. Yep it's been a journey and the end result is very impressive. Next project yet to be decided to be honest, but I need a rest first and some room in the Dean Den

Let me think...... :-). Sorry, I'll have to pass. Thanks for the comment

I did consider slowing the videos down since driving the beast is like being in the star ship Enterprise on warp speed. But that is what she feels like in real life :-)

As am I, but glad to hear you enjoyed the series

Sorry to hear your experience but it sounds like your RS is close to the finish line. Paying for a third party to build a car of any type or make can be extremely expensive and often overruns so you are not alone. However, once you get behind the wheel all that will fade away I promise :-)

If she does not sell I will in due course, but I want to give channel viewers the option first since you guys have supported me through this journey

Hi David, understand the wife thing since building a car is all-encompassing and can reduce DIY time in the home :-). A GT40 build is indeed a big project compared to a Cobra. Anyway, thanks for the support and maybe one day you will spanner again

@@v8creative thanks for the reply , appreciate that. Have you ever considered building an aircraft, there are some beautiful planes out there to build. I know a guy here in New Zealand that built a Spitfire replica, it is beautiful. Cheers Dave

Thanks for the comment, and yep planning the next adventure ;-)

My pleasure. Appreciate the message

Thanks for the comment and permission to put my feet up for a couple of weeks ;-). Keep tuned

He loved it :-)

The videos do not do the car justice to be honest. The driving experience is off the scale

Of course :-). Washed the treads, applied silicon to make her shine. After all they call me Detail Dean

Thanks John, my pleasure

Thank you for the kind words. Its been an amazing journey. Yep, selling the beast may sound a little too early but keeping momentum is important. Yep if I had the funds, the RS would be a keeper since it's the best driving experience I have ever had.

Thank you, comments like yours are appreciated and makes the hundreds of hours editing worth while. As regards the 2 weeks, there may be a slightly bigger gap since I need a rest. Cheers Nigel

Hi Ian, and thank you for your kind words. I may have a mini project which will be oily. Keep tuned

Yet to be decided :-)

@@v8creative Factory Five and SuperLite have some good choices.

​@@dougdorrer4622 I agree with you on recommending Factory Five. I built two Type 65 Coupe's and they are amazing cars.

Superformance GT 40 would be great

Hi Gary, no I decided not to show the build cost since it would be out of date if viewed after subsequent price rises. If you are interested in build an RS of my spec then contact the factory and they can provide a break down of the cost.

​@@v8creativeWhy not just give an asking price?

Thanks for the great comment and yes that transaxle was bl**dy heavy. Well for a pen-pusher lie me. Great you enjoyed the series.

Lowest spec? Thats a relative term. It was a brand new engine

Hi Mike, thanks for your comment :-). When building an Ultima RS you have two options. LS of LT. I went the LS route since you can get the same power from an LS compared to an LT with a much lower centre of gravity. Yes it is a lower engine cost, but in my eyes it was, and still is the right decision. The LT4 comes in at 650bhp, the LS3 can easily get to that level with minimal tuning - hence my comment in the middle of the episode. The vast majority of options/upgrades I have selected are not cosmetic, but cooling, braking, fuelling, transmission, engine breathing, chassis, suspension, aero, electrics, exhaust, instrumentation etc. So not sure where you get cosmetic from? So my words are accurate, which can be verified by the Ultima factory. Anyway, where's that beer ;-)

@@v8creative I have been on an Ultima journey. I snubbed an RS with LS3 engine as I really wanted one with an LT5. None were for sale so I bought an older GTR720 with race tuned 406 SBC running 720bhp, hence the GTR720. In my time owning the GTR, I met RS owners with both LT5 and LS3 engines. The LT5 owners advised that the engine was too torquey for the RS, tall centre of gravity due to the super charger, and not much of a revy engine. Owners of the LS3 said that it was perfect choise for the RS becasue the engine is revy, light and readily tunable. I now own an RS with forged LS3 engine 6.2 to 6.7 (like the 406 720bhp SBC) with the option of twin turbos. I believe Nigel made the best choice, and the pristine car is ready for the new owner to leave as is or tune how they want. Nothing low spec at all, especially with the way that engine bay turned out 👌

I'm not sure how you call a 500bhp low spec? Coupled to a Car which weighs under a Ton will be faster than a lot of Supercars with a Superior Power to Weight. The Rest of the Car is Top Spec and will hands down beat Most Supercars with Superior Downforce and Handling. If you want to Slap a Supercharger on or a Couple of Turbos it'll be a Higher Spec but to Fast for the Road! Perhaps you should build you Own so you can Prove you can make a Higher Spec!!

Thanks for the logical words Jason :-). Great to meet you at Gasoline Juice and one of the few people who have seen my car in person.

Thanks Craig, it's all part of the journey and so pleased you have watched from the start

Nope, still undecided and that will come in due course

Of course I would spend 2.5 years, 1,000+ hours, and posting 66 episodes making a car add. :-) No, as explained in the episode, my true passion is building cars. It's now time to move onto my next challenge.

​@@v8creative sure thing that sounds totally not retconned

Why on earth would he do that? It would sell anyway using normal channels as Nigel is well known in the kit car world.

​@@trading-university. Because the price RUclips normies are prepared to pay is higher than the price that experienced kit car owners are willing to pay. The market for the former is also about 100x the size of the latter.

@@JohnStowers Lol, you goose. Think. Consider the thousands of hours he spent and years of work vs the potential payoff. If it is still not immediately obvious that the channel was about the passion of building the car, then I encourage you to spend multiple years and thousands of hours on a channel next time you sell a car. If you consider it from your own perspective then you may be able to comprehend that it is not an appealing option.

Yep, she sounds amazing. You can't beat a V8 on full song

Thanks James, however, I must say driving the beast is amazing

Morning, and of course you can ask questions. What episode are you referring regarding the music and I can find the artists name for you. Cheers Nigel