How to build an Ultima RS with Nigel Dean. Part 1: Specifying the beast
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Join Nigel as he spec's his next supercar build: the Ultima RS. Recognised as the world's fastest self-assembly supercar, Nigel peruses the mouth-watering option list: 6.2 or 7 litre V8, naturally aspirated or forced induction, 4 or 6 pot AP racing brakes, analogue or digital instrumentation, how much carbon fibre aero? This is the start of an amazing journey to inspire subscribers to watch, build and drive.
Phenomenal video, can't wait to watch the rest! I am looking at building one here in the next year or two! Other kids had Lambo and Ferrari posters on their walls but this one has been my dream since I was a child!
Thanks, and I hope by now you have watched the 58 other videos :-). She will be on the road in the next fee weeks
@@v8creative I chewed all 59 videos up in no time! It was relaxing watching the series and I loved listening to you describe the build, your passion, and learning from your insights. Looking forward to watching # 60!
The level of detail in this video is excellent. You touch on the questions most of us have and simplify the process a great deal.
Hi, great to hear you like the level of detail. It's always a balancing act but my vision is to take you guys through the process and share my passion for this amazing hobby.
Loved the video… it’s perfect for someone who’s looking to get one of these and love the excitement throughout the video - same excitement as when two petrolheads get together and get excited talking about all the little bits and small things when getting new cars / bikes / car parts / etc
Amazing work -enjoyed every aspect of this - keep up the great work / content
Thank you
Thank you for the support
Ultima owner here- really looking forward to watching this take shape
Thanks for your efforts
Welcome to the series 😀. Great to hear from another Ultima fan. As you know all too well these are simply unbelievable cars in every department. Cheers Nigel
@@v8creative 100%
Mines not standard- Audi rs6 twin turbo
Will check out the next one later today
@@v8creative ruclips.net/video/CR9NjrjG4U8/видео.html
Seeing this exact build in person was amazing! Absolutely phenomenal car and a genuinely great bloke! Don’t forget to bring the wheel in mate 👌👌
Thanks Jack. Glad you liked the RS. I’ll pop the wheel in later next week. Cheers Nigel
Man I'm from south Africa, that deep house in the background takes me to my homeland.. awesome video too
I can't say I'm a music expert, but the beat just caught my attention. Great you like the videos, I have fond memories of my work trips to South Africa. Cheers Nigel
Great video Nigel can't wait to see the upcoming videos of the build. I've had my eye on these cars for over 10 years and it may be time to pull the trigger with an RS
Hi Matthew, appreciate the feedback. Having built 7 cars over a period of 30 years (one being an Ultima GTR), I can say these are amazing machines. The noise, the Group C styling, and the view of the road through the curved windscreen, make this an insane ride. Visit www.v8creative,com to see some of my other builds
Excellent work Nigel. I don’t think the factory could have done a better job. Outstanding
Appreciate the comment. To be honest I have the luxury of no time pressures so I build at a snails pace, but that’s what is so relaxing about the process. I guess my biggest pressure is the wife saying no home jobs are being done :-)
Great video Nigel! I am looking forward to following this series. "I love the smell of leather in the morning"
Thanks Andrew, I like to make my videos entertaining - my kids think I'm mad but you only live once. Cheers Nigel
Excellent work putting this video together 👍👍
IF your video skills are anything to go by.
You will definitely have FUN building your dream car.
Thanks for taking the time to put this series together.
Looking forward to following along.
Thanks for the support and great to hear you like the coverage. Next episode will be posted tonight 5:30 UK time. Cheers Nigel
Stunning spec Nigel. Well considered!
Thanks, engine choice may surprise a few people
Wow, the difference in production value between this video and your others is crazy. Congrats on the views, nice video
Thank you for the positive comments. It is a lot of work and I'm learning all the time. More to come, stayed tuned and the next episode will be posted this Friday. Cheers Nigel
This is brilliant! Really looking forward to following the build.
Hi Richard, more in the editing room as we speak. By the way the editing room is my lounge. 😶
Awesome Nigel, really looking forward to this video series. Bring on the delivery date!
Yeah…when’s the expected delivery date?
@@brianpautsch2097 Sorry missed your message. The kit is actually just been delivered so my videos are a little delayed - this gives me some breathing space. Cheers Nigel
What!? A whole build series??? Instant subscribe.
Cheers Brian, enjoy the 54 episodes currently posted :-), and a few more to go
Fantastic video, Nigel! I look forward to following along with the build. I’ll be building my garage this year and will hopefully have a place to start an Ultima build soon! 👍
Appreciate the positive feedback. Making RUclips videos is definitely more challenging than building the RS 🙂
Excellent first video! I can see you put a lot of time into it and we all sincerely appreciate it. I ordered an RS in Sept with a 52 week wait…only 9 months to go :(. I love the other build series (Gabe, Dan, Rob 105, Blunicorn) and plan to do one as well. Good luck and I can’t wait to see your other videos!
Hi Brian, and great to see you have opted for the RS. You wait until you receive the kit 🙂. This RUclips stuff takes ages but as with my builds I tend to invest my heart and sole in doing the best I can.
@@v8creative " invest my heart and sole" is that jumping in feet first , chuckle :)
Love the video! Excited to watch more. I race Radical and Lambo series today but would love to build one of these. Cheers from the USA 🤙🏻
Welcome to the channel. You have a good taste in cars and one of those added to the stable would be perfect. If nothing else it’s the driving environment, you could be at Le Mans going to you local shops. Anyway, you have a kit of catching u to do, kits about to post part 60 which will be the last before the first drive.
Nigel been patiently waiting 4 ur 1st Drive of ur Ultima..
Last time l checked in u were Close !!!!!
Robert 🇦🇺 Australia 🇦🇺
My first drive is in 1 hour. :-). Keep tuned next episode planned for this Friday
Just found your channel and thoroughly enjoying it. I'm currently building a 32 Ford Highboy 3 window for my daughter, and a Hurricane Cobra in a 2 car garage. So crowded. BUT,currently building a new 30x40 garage. Cannot wait to get moved.I will spend this holiday weekend with a beer and your Ultima!
Serious respect. However, as you say when you want to kick back and pause from your projects watching someone else working at ultra speed is very satisfying - especially with beer in hand
What a fantastic video. I have a factory visit booked for a couple of weeks time and hope to put my deposit down in a few months. This is super helpful!
Hi Andrew and thanks for the comment. I have just posted part 52 so you have lots of content waiting for you :-). FYI I have bought all components from Ultima and follow the build manual so the videos should be very useful. When you go to the factory say hi to Richard, Andy, and the crew from me. They are super friendly and as for the RS - it's automotive heaven - quick as well :-)
@@v8creative thanks for the reply Nigel :) I actually emailed them after I saw your video as I wanted clarification on the extras. I maybe wrongly got the impression you only had to buy pack a, pack b and an engine (they don’t seem to offer engine packs anymore). But it sounds like I need some more things too?
great job sir..
My pleasure :-)
Subbed and looking forward to more videos, thank you! Video production is great - I'm not a huge fan of background music, but it's your vids, do as you please!
Hi Jaun, yes I'm new to all this and the background music was little too load on the first video so I'll drop it a little next time. 😉. Glad you like the content, after all this is all about sharing an amazing journey. This is such a release from the email, meeting, and PowerPoint world many of us reside.
Responding to all comments is a wonderful touch and will build this community and encourage more viewership! Looking forward to more!
Brilliant Vid Nigel, looking forward too the other installments.
Thanks Tom, still on a steep learning curve with all this video stuff 🙂
Great looking car and great engine and sound...😊
Let her roar :-)
Bring us more Nigel!! Following the show!
My pleasure, filming part 4 at the moment 🙂
Excellent breakdown @ 1.75x
My pleasure, now you have 22 episodes to get up to date 😉. Thank you for the comment. Cheers Nigel
Really happy for you! Great!
Thank you!!
Well done , however, more importantly is the version you’re building ! Love the fact your going analog with the gauges, leather wrap roll bar, red accents, and white exterior. Unfortunately, do not believe the LT5 is still available but will still be very interesting to watch your build. If all goes well I’m a year or so out from ordering mine.
Good luck we’re cheering you on!
Hi John, and thanks for the feedback. I hope the series inspires you to ensure 'all goes well' so you can take the plunge next year. As for spec I didn't set out to create a car that visually looked similar to the factory demonstrator, but seeing it in person sealed the deal. Cheers Nigel
With all respect sir i will to buy one some day just to build
and you should
Cool video, I've always wanted to build one of these! Maybe someday.
Thanks for the comment, and I see you are at episode 1. Another 24 episodes on the channel for you to enjoy so fill your boots. I would imagine the whole series will hit 60 ish episodes. Thanks Nigel
Ultima RS is so gorgeous. Huge want one.
Yep, she is a stunning car. See one in real life and it looks like a space ship
@@v8creative I hope to build and own one in real life.
I’m watching this as I’m seriously considering purchasing one to sit along side my Lotus 430 Cup Fe.
Super, I would say the whole journey of building and owning an ULTIMA is amazing. Can’t get enough of it :-). Thanks for your support
Absolutely amazing build ahead, I will be following along through every step here in Australia. I have had a love of these kits for many years and will be helping me piece together my next project RS, well done Nigel 👌🏻
Great to hear from you down under David. Building an Ultima is a dream for me, having built a GTR some 20 years ago, the RS is definitely a significant advancement in multiple departments. Always happy to answer questions, watch out for part 4 - the build begins. Cheers Nigel
This is great. Mine will arrive in the States in 10 more days. I just finished remodeling my shop for this build.
Congratulations Babur, we will be building in parallel. Remember she is like a fine wine and not to be rushed 🍷
I’m sure I remember chatting to you and Dave Walker at a kit car show many years ago, and reading about your car builds in one of the magazines, definitely remember the ultima gtr build and possibly a cobra rep, glad to see you still in the business and I’m looking forward to seeing this build 👍🏻👍🏻😃
Hi, and yes we probably did chat since I have been active in the scene for longer than I care to remember. This is my 8th build, so if you go to www.V8Creative.com you will see my last 3 projects - including the GTR and Cobra you refer. Thanks for following. Cheers Nigel
So Envious, I’d love to build a beast of a car like this, the Ultima RS is incredible and has a real presence on the road and the track. I own a bit of an analogue British beast myself, a TVR Chimaera 4.5 ltr With a rotrex Supercharger. I love the spec you have chosen on this car!
Thank you and your TVR sounds amazing. I always liked the Rover V8 variants and with a super charger!! Driven a few and the exhaust note is superb. I must say the Griffith 500 was my favourite. The RS should be finished by the end of the year
Thanks for this video. I wish you every success with the construction and I am really looking forward to the further videos! Great Idea, great car. Speaking is very clear and understandable, keep it up :)
Thank you very much!
OMG subscribed looking forward to start to finsh
Hi Pablo and great to have you on board for the journey. Cheers Nigel
What a nice video!!! Coolest think I’ve seen in a long time - I enjoyed a lot. Congratulations!!!
Cheers Jone, appreciate the support. More content to follow. Nigel
Awesome video looking forward for more .
Thank you, Sir.
You are very welcome
This is like Airfix for men...but one that you can actually drive after you finish installing it..😍😍😍
Absolutely, and to top it all the performance this machine delivers leaves multi-million pound hyper cars in the dust :-)
Brilliant. What a machine this will be. Subscribed.
Thanks Anthony, appreciate the support. Tonight's episode will see the arrival of the kit. As you say these are amazing machines, Cheers Nigel
I hope you enjoy your build. I rebuilt my GTR 10 years ago (it was 12 years old then). It has many of the features of the RS as well as lots of my own modifications. These are not inexpensive cars to build. Similar in cost to a new 911 GT3. But they are a piece of theatre on the road.
Beware of the “Willy waving” big horsepower engines. 600hp will spin up the wheels in second and third in the dry. You see quite a few Ultimas for sale with very few miles. You have to be a dedicated owner and competent driver to fully enjoy the driving experience.
Get the front lift kit for road humps and steep driveways. That front splitter is easily damaged and very expensive to replace.
I look forward to your future videos.
Hi Paul, thanks for the message and as you say the Ultima is a serious car and needs respect. However, a car is only as safe as the driver. My daily smoke is a 2006 Fiat Panda (after selling my C63 to fund the project). Great little car, 80bhp ish, but serious fun on the limit😉.
Great video Nigel! I believe we have a date in the diary for Monaco F1 Friday night party. Me, you and the Ultima in the tunnel. I might let you drive!
Hi Salisbury Yid, thanks for the generous offer. 😎
This car is my dream car 🚘❤
Mine also, I'm in heaven :-). Happy Christmas and New Year
Im so excited about this build, i think this is one of the most underrated cars in the industry. It deserves more visibility. Thanks for the content Nigel!
Morning Federico, and you make a very valid point. For decades Ultima have (and still do), created world class super cars and have smashed multiple world records, not to forget the Top Gear track record. I'm in a fortunate position to be building my second Ultima and the experience is amazing. As for driving these cars, there is nothing like it. As a motoring journalist I have also been fortunate to have driven Ferraris, Lamborghinis, AMGs, Porsche, Cobras, EVOs, Audi RS, Lotus, (you get the picture), and the Ultima unquestionably sits at the top of my list for many reasons. Sorry to ramble :-). The content will keep coming and thank you for your support. Nigel
This video caught my eye… following this.
Love the “virtual study” certainly got me thinking…. 🤔
Hi, trust Indy sales are going strong? Piloted a view in my time and great performing machine. Glad you like the virtual study, gave me an excuse to raid my parents loft - just found a bowler hat which is being added for part 4 📹
@@v8creative - yes we are very very busy, it looks very “gents club”. Just need a smoking jacket and cravat.
Lots of changes on the car probably since you’ve driven one. Once this project is over fancy building another one?
@@MKSportscarsofficial haha, just wait until you see the intro to part 4 :-)
I'm pretty sure I watched you build a Westfield years ago and it was perfection! Hope you don't keep us too long putting these videos out.
HI, and yes I did build a Westfield - in fact I have built 3. This will be my 8th component car build and I am little fastidious - hence I'm known as Detail Dean, but rest assured I will keep regular updates coming. Have a look at www.v8creative.com and you will see my last 3 builds - all V8 powered of course 🔧. Cheers Nigel
Au Québec y a t'il un dealer ou fabricant de cette super voiture
Xcellent News Nigel . Looking 4ward 2 Ur Celebrating 🍾 Ur 1st Drive . Hoping down the track u might consider an Engine with a whole lot more Grunt .
I have mentioned the Mercury Racing LS 7 Quad Cam engine
750 hp of Screaming Harmony.
Best wishes Robert Australia 🇦🇺 😅
HaHa, well let's see what an LS3 can deliver - a lot I think :-)
@v8creative
Your LS 3 has approx 450 hp ? Is that correct ? Nigel .
Mercury Racing own a Ultima & they originally put in there 1650 hp twin turbo off shore Racing 🏁 Engine in it ( marine )
Then they designed there LS7 quad cam Engine & dropped it in .
If u Google Mercury Racing LS 7 SB4 quad cam u can view this guy screaming around a track in it . Enjoy
@@Robert-mn8gc yep there is lots more power out there but it’s all about the sweet spot. Having driven 1,000bhp super cars it can be a complete pain to get power to the tarmac. In fact it can ruin the driving experience. Tractable, reliable power in a super light car hits the spot for me, but everyone to their own.
I love your thought process
You said a 20 year dream, I go to sleep every night and as I drift off I imagine myself building one, it's how I have gotten to sleep for years.
In my dreams mine is white with the full carbon kit but my carbon is tinted blue, wheels are grey with blue accents, the interior is full swede with blue accents and digital dials.
If the lottery comes my way it's my first purchase, until then it stays in my dreams
Hi Mike, yes it's been a long time coming for me and I have scratched together the funds in a few creative ways. My C63 AMG has gone to a new home, my daily driver is now a £1,000 Fiat Panda :-). So never say never, and your spec sounds very impressive. Cheers Nigel
Fantastic introduction to the Ultima Nigel, I can’t imagine our specs will be far apart, standard Ultima bits all the way, main one being the gauges I suppose as I’ll be going down the AIM route. The carbon fibre options, well, what is there to be said other than they’re a stunning addition that only the bank manager would disapprove of. Really looking forward to your build commencing. It will be interesting to see your impressions on how the RS compares to your previous GTR when it’s completed.
Hi Garreth, thanks for the message. in the Dean Den right now panelling 🙂. I can already see loads of detailed upgrades compared to my GTR, even though to the untrained eye the car looks similar you can loads of R&D investment to make the product event better. Must get back to the 1,000+ pop rivet extravaganza but loving every minute of it. Next video will be posted next Friday
I hope you’ve had a truly riveting day Nigel, I bet you’ll be counting little rivers in your sleep tonight…..
Awesome cars and good detail. Got one of these on my list. I did cringe a bit on the component commentary, 6 pots and 330mm discs are not gargantuan, not by any stretch, really no need to big up any component selection..
Hi ACE 8 and thanks for the comments. As regards the brakes they are huge when you consider the car weighs less than as a Fiat Panda but I get your drift :-)
Friday nights just won't be the same when its complete 😪..🤣
Don't worry there will be a lot of Friday evenings before this car is finished :-). As I say it's like a fine wine, I'm not rushing but enjoying every moment.
You are awesome!
Hi Ashley, I see you are just starting watching my RUclips series. I must say I get a bit more polished in later episodes but appreciate the comment. Keep tuned and enjoy the journey. Cheers Nigel
I honestly don't think I've ever heard of or seen any other car with 6 pot calipers ON THE FRONT AND REAR. Even the most expensive supercars will only have 10 pot up front and maybe 2 or 4 in the rear but 6 on both is staggering. I'm of t'shops to get me lottery tickets and I'll be back
Yes that's a good point since very few productions cars have this rear end braking capability. I must say these cars have staggering braking ability, so just as happy on the track or the road
Hey Nigel, I can't remember if you've said in any of the previous videos, but I was wondering if you'd say how much you paid for the kit with the options you chose?
Can't wait to see the next episode
Hi, and thanks for the message. I'm purposely avoiding the topic of price since I foresee these videos being used by builders in the future and including pricing would age the content. If you are interested in building an Ultima contact the factory and they will be more than happy to share the current cost of pack A, B and the extras I have opted for. Next episode on the way. Cheers Nigel
I just set up my Ultima purchasing one here I mean it's it's going through the process right now I'm so stoked I've waited 15 years for this and my engine I was having a problem on choosing the proper one you know and I was thinking maybe an LS4 or maybe an ls5 but an LS4 would probably work yeah I am so excited I can't believe I'm going to have to wait 18 months but still this would be awesome when I get it done and I'm going for all all of the upgrades the only thing is the I'm not a real carbon black carbon fiber fan I mean it looks good on some of it but I would rather have the opened vents on the side and everything done in gel coat the same color as a car but all the other upgrades on the inside and the analog gauges and on the inside I was figuring maybe a 500 570 horsepower LS motor would be just plenty enough for this I'm going to go to the American speed and get my engine from them yeah I can't wait and that this was the best video I've seen on somebody showing you exactly what you get and how it's kind of basically set up thanks again man happy build
Hi Larry, you are going to one of the lucky few to experience an Ultima RS build. The LS4 is an astonishing power plant providing you can find one. Apart from the difference with the engine install my series will be pretty much exactly the journey you will follow and I hope it is useful. You are the first person to raise the topic regarding the carbon fibre. Now the vents on top of the wings can be purchased in gel coat - as I have. You can skip the side scoops since they are an option, as you will know. As for the other carbon items I see no reason why they could not be painted to match the gel coat. Anyway, by the time you get your kit I will be blasting around the countryside so you wall at least you can watch the entire process from start to finish prior to starting the build. Cheers Nigel
I want to do everything I can weld and definitely do everything myself just that I'm deciding whether to go with the Recommended LS/LT engine or go crazy and fit it The Busso V6 2.5L 24V
Hi Bryan, my channel name would suggest I'm a V8 man 🙂. LS/LT for me all day. I would say going away from the standard engine options impact a huge number of systems - chassis mounts, electrics, fueling, cooling, air intake, exhaust, air conditioning, engine ancillary kit, ECU, (plus more I'm sure), basically a lot. Not impossible but just sooooooo much work. Also support with issues from the factory will be challenging since you will have modified so many systems. Anyway, the garage calls and thanks again for reaching out
@@v8creative no thank you for reaching out and yeah it would be tough but i say I'll take the challenge because I'm a young mechanic has big dreams to do a lot of things differently and if a guy did it with his Ultima GTR that was also was based on the LS/LT engine and did it anyway and made quite a magnificent machine and sounded so good of course he did change Many things that was supposed to be fitted for the LS/LT engine for example the Hood scoop on his Busso powered Ultima GTR was much bigger and the wing is changed in a way where it's Centralized instead of dual support for the spoiler all in all sounds amazing and mean here I'll put the Link so you can see it yourself
ruclips.net/video/wtfn40F_jDk/видео.html
Been considering ordering one of these for a while now. Absolutely top notch car in every way! Curious what the total cost of yours was with you building it yourself vs what it would cost if you had them build it for you?
Firstly, thanks for tuning into the channel. As regards pricing I'm tending to avoid the topic since prices do, and have, changed over time which means anything I state here or on the channel could be inaccurate as time passes. However, Ultima are more than happy to share costs with you. Just call up the sales office (number on their website) and ask to speak to either Andy or Richard. Clearly specification can vary but they hold my build on record so you could just ask for the cost of the Nigel Dean build and they can share at the current prices. I would say my car is relatively high spec with a lot of upgrades, so cost can be trimmed if you don't want to be as lavish as me :-). Cheers Nigel
This is the opposite to project Binky!
Lovely toy to have… but I like designing and creating stuff in the shed after a long hard day at work!
Hi Mike, yep everyone to their own and that's what makes these RUclips channels so interesting. Cheers Nigel
Fantastic. You have put a lot of effort into this and it comes off as very polished. Your RUclips channel will undoubtedly be a big success. I am very interested to follow your build as I sold my last kit car and am planning to order an RS this year to fill the gap as I love a good kit build and the Ultima GTR was always a dream. I may need to tone down some of the options as the XLS tallies got a bit scary when I added every item I wanted, but time (and bank balance) will tell. The carbon front splitter I heard can get cracked easily on uk roads so I was going to go for the plain one, but that looks amazing. Are you fitting the lift kit?
Two questions you must be hooked 😎. Feel free to ask the factory for my build spec, I too don't have bottomless pockets but have decided to opt for the upgrades that add true value to the car. The carbon front splitter is tempting since it is a piece of art. As regards the lift kit, nope I decided it was a no since I preferred to use the budget to get the latest Nitro shocks. Fire over any questions on the comments moving forward. Cheers Nigel
"You can buy that car as a turn-key car" - Car has a push button start.
Seriously thou Nige, great video! Just a quick question, is there a technical reason why one wouldn't spec the 'est' of everything? E.g. biggest engine, biggest brakes, best aero etc...
Hi Pete, now that;s funny 😂. As regards spec, naturally why wouldn't anyone want the top spec in every department but it's all about budget. So I am going all out on certain aspects of the car, and making informed decisions on other parts. Problem is temptation is getting the better of me as the project gets under way. Cheers Nigel
The engine and the transaxle aren't included in the order by ultima right? Great video by the way lots of effort
When I ordered the kit Ultima listed both engines and gearboxes. I purchase both from the factory. However, Ultima no longer supply the engine since it makes more sense to go directly to GM. As for the engine ancillaries, gearbox, adaptor plate, and the flywheel/clutch assembly these can still be sourced from the factory
@@v8creative Oh that's good, thanks for the answer. I'm planning to build one with my friend but it's probably difficult to make them actually legal in switzerland.
im in csr2 playing with colors on this exact car
Enjoy :-)
Hey Nigel , haven't seen a new video regarding 1st start & drive . Come'on .
Hi Robert, it will come. In the UK I have to get the RS inspected by an offices government body after which I can register for the road. The test is in April after which she will be on the road, keep tuned
love your video Nigel....Cant wait to follow along with your build. What chassis number are you building?
My chassis number is 0116. Thanks for the support. Nigel
@@v8creative Im 0118 cant wait to be building along with you . We will have to stay in touch. Ill be posting progress on instagram
@@NsearchOFsunrise Wow, just 2 chassis numbers behind me. Depends how fast you build your projectile, but I will be putting hints and tips for each build stage at the end of each video. Cheers Nigel
Hello love the work your doing in the RS. I’m restoring an ultima GTR and have so many questions. I understand from your video you also built a GTR and was wondering if maybe I could ask you a few questions?
Hi Austin, and thanks for the comment. The GTR is a great machine and I drove it for a year before it was sold to fund another project. Feel free to fire over some questions, not sure if my memory will be that good after 20 years but I will try :-)
Do you recon it would be hard to fit a Buick 455 engine into one? I'd love one of these on carbs in it
Of course anything is possible, but so many systems on the car and engine specific - wiring, induction, exhaust, suspension (weight of block), cooling, gearbox interface, and also the factory will not support any other engines than they recommend. You can fir quad downdrafts on the LS3, I have send it done and they look incredible. Cheers Nigel
@@v8creative Cheers. Yeah maybe Ls3 or Ls7 is the way to go then. Cant beat the lowdown torque of a big capacity V8!
Is it possible to get the spreadsheets?
Hi, if you are interested in building an Ultima RS and wish to get the component lists I suggest you contact the factory at www.ultimasports.co.uk. Ask to speak to Andy or Richard and they will explain the process. They have the Nigel Dean build spec on file so if my approach appeals to you they will be more than happy to share. Cheers Nigel
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Thank you
Nigel what’s you opinion as a buy as you build approach, for those of us that don’t want to spend time saving to buy the whole kits as a one off?
Hi Stu, and thanks for the question. In my case I'm getting delivery of pack A, then I will build to a rolling chassis (minus engine and box), and then get pack B. Engine and box will probably be delivered at the same time as Pack B, This allows me to spread the cost and also means I don't have to store body panels etc, for months. Overseas customers tend to opt for everything in one go to save on shipping. Hope that helps, but I'm sure if you give the factory a call they will explain the options available for customers far better than me. Cheers Nigel
What was the total price then at the end coz I must have missed it
I am not referring to pricing in the videos since it changes over time and will make the content out of date pretty soon. If interested in building the exact same car you can contact the Ultima factory and ask for a Nigel Dean build spec and current pricing. Cheers Nigel
This will be my next build only if I can get an LT5 motor! Can you make this happen?
Morning Jonnie, if you are lucky you may find an LT5 nestled in a crate somewhere but they are getting hard to find. However, pop in an LT4 and you will only be losing 0.1 to 0.2 seconds 0 to 60mph which is about the time it takes to blink so still a worthy alternative. Thanks for the comment, cheers Nigel :-)
Is this legal to drive this on Canadian roads
@@erwinjacinto7292 now that’s a good question and I don’t know the answer to be honest. I would suggest calling the factory and asking the question. I know these cars are in 50 countries worldwide so hopefully it’s a yes. Cheers Nigel
Im thinking a twin turbo coyote would be the best option for this car.
I've always thought a Voodoo or Predator would be fun. Or drop 50-60k on a 4 rotor.
Anything is possible, but the engine installation is very tight in the Ultima. Going away from standard installations would add tens of thousands of dollars to the install since so many one-off items would need fabricating. Having said that, spooling turbos make me smile
Why does the RS not have sway bars?
A very good question. The reason the Ultima does not have sway bars is because the vehicles ultra-low COG and refined suspension geometry makes roll minimal. In fact the addition of sway bars would probably just impact ride quality rather than deliver significantly improved handling. In fact the Ultima has held World records for lateral load under set-conditions so it's capabilities have been officially recorded. I for one have not experienced a road car with such jaw-dropping adhesion combined with a subtle ride. Thanks for the question. Cheers Nigel
So the 1000 and 1200hp engines are not factory options?
Hi Mike, as you say 1,000+ bhp is not delivered from a standard crate engine. But modest tuning of the higher end LT engines can deliver 4 digit bhp figures. Cheers Nigel
Imagine that car with an lt6,do you think it Will be possible If they make an lt6 crate engine?
Hi Marco, sorry for the delay in responding I missed your message. A quick call to the factory will see if they are planning to support more engines. The implications can be considerable with a change in power plant - chassis, exhaust, cooling, ECU, loom..., to name but a few components. But as you say just imagine 🤔
Are you going to be including prices?
Hi Mark, I'm not planning to include pricing since I'm sure with my approach these videos may be used for a while when people are building Ultimas and prices will change over time. As such I don't want to reference pricing since it will age the content. By all means talk to the factory since they hold my specification on file if you are tempted. Engine choice not made yet by the way
Cost ?
You will notice I have not referred to cost in the build since it makes the content out dated after any price increases. My advice is to contact the factory and they will provide you with a build cost of a Nigel Dean car. In the hand built world these cars are at the top of the tree so are not inexpensive, but compared to super cars they are incredible value for money.
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Bonjour Gilles et merci pour votre commentaire. Mon français est médiocre, pouvez-vous préciser votre question, s'il vous plaît ?
Ha ha.. your the nigela lawson of ultima
Hi Ayo, I'm not sure how to respond :-), but your comment has brought many smiles to the Dean household
Great car but absurd price for a kit car. Old timers that can actually afford it dont want something so harsh and race oriented. Ultima would've been way more successful if they did like factory five racing and made something affordably priced.
Thanks for the comment and on my opinion the value of something is all about supply and demand. Also what market you are appealing to. Having been one of the few allowed in the Aston Martin 711 facility I can see no difference in the components or the build process when compared to an ULTIMA. A four year waiting list for a fully built RS from the factory shows ULTIMA have engaged with a market segment that understands this type of proven performance is inexpensive and extremely desirable when compared to other low volume production cars. Thanks for the comment and thanks for support. Nigel
@@v8creative Maybe they have a slow inefficient mfg process...
Just because something is difficult to get doesnt mean its good.
@@beachboardfan9544 Having built 8 component cars, one of which was an ULTIMA GTR 20 years ago, and have been a motoring journalist for 30 years. Trust me this is the top of the pile when it comes to quality, ease of build and performance. Anyway, let’s agree to disagree :-). Thanks for the comments. Cheers Nigel
I am so sorry but I cannot subscribe. I loved the vid but I have a MASSIVE eversion to lip smacking noises. If it's not something you can train yourself to stop doing, then you MUST edit those noises out in post production. It's absolutely maddening.
No problem Scott. I'm aware I lip smack, but please count how many ums I have said in my 46 episodes? Everyone is different and I do this for fun so number of subscribers is interesting but nor what drives me. Appreciate you taking the time to comment. Cheers Nigel
Having a V8 instead of a V12 makes this car a little boring.
That’s a matter of opinion and everyone has that right. V12s have their place, but are extremely complex pieces of kit and would be extremely expensive to install in a low volume production car. This is why V8s are soooo popular in this sector. I have driven many V12 super cars, they scream, they rev, but they don’t deliver power like a V8. I guess the V8 is a sledge hammer and a V12 a tuning fork, but of course both have their place :-) Thanks fir the comment, cheers Nigel
$150k is not exactly "accessible" for us, "petrol heads".
Hi Greg and thank you for your comment. You are right in saying budget is a consideration when building a component car, but the sentiment in my introduction to this series is the hobby is accessible to petrol heads. Maybe I didn’t make myself clear, so apologies for any confusion. The Ultima RS is indeed at the pinnacle of the industry and budget reflects this, but my first kit car cost me $4,000, my second $15,000, my third $24,000 etc. During this journey I have reinvested to climb to the next level and now I am building my dream car. You will see in later episodes, I explain how the techniques I use to build the RS are applicable to all component cars. Once again thanks for your support and always great to hear from fellow petrol heads. Best regards Nigel
depends on what you want I think pretty sure you can build it between 80-200k might be wrong at least that's how the slc superlight is