ULTIMA - MY PROJECT

[Diggley]

mucho better, but , please paint that body

I agree.

I'm feelin' a retro-theme'd 70's style heavy red metalflake (like the old Cox gas powered dune buggies) to complement those rims.*

*..of course only if it were mine.....

'Looks like a 70's sand rail to me, I like it!

[Prince Steve]

Thanks guys for the comments. Yes I do agree it does need some color. Shoudl I also place the original decals or go another route??

[Mr. ED]

too much red may be overkill ; I'd stay with a simple white or silver and look for a fitting sticker set. I've seen a Pepsi set that would complement nicely.

[JetTech101]

Im going to be different and say I actually love those big rear tires on that Ultima, I think it looked sweet how it was before. But I am an Iowa boy, that might be why

[Diggley]

Im going to be different and say I actually love those big rear tires on that Ultima, I think it looked sweet how it was before. But I am an Iowa boy, that might be why

I'll second that.

It looks like a late 70's to mid 80's Berrien Buggy sand rail with that set up. The Chevron/paddle/tractor tread tires give it sort of a realistic rail style look.

Other than that, without 'em it would look like just another Ultima w/ pin spike tires. If it's a scale look you're going for, the pin spikes just don't cut it. If it's just a clean RC buggy for bombin' or shelfin', then it doesn't matter much.

I think a solid metallic paint job would contrast nice with the aluminum frame and would balance it out:

[Brandon G]

Is there a dunebuggy in that picture?

I personally like the lower profile tires on your Ultima. If you could find a set of the smaller 2.0" paddles, now that's a different story.

If you are doing the red theme, I don't think I would use the OE decals. Just dont think the yellow and brown would go well with red.

[Mr. ED]

turbo ultima decals on a white gen1 body

[Prince Steve]

OK now you goys have made me go in a totally new direction. ............................

You'll see..

Stay tuned...

[Prince Steve]

Here are some pics. Will be using nip screws on bottom of chassis.

[Prince Steve]

OK here it goes. I love this one.

Locked thorp diff for the Sand..

Let's see what you think....................

Let me know if you want more.....

[Prince Steve]

Oh yeah!!
Let me know which one you think is best!!

[RedScampi]

I would use the red rims and red shock caps with one of the aluminum wings.

[bdrmbully]

Dope a lope . thery are both 2 sweet. the platinum shock one is my fav!! you need some of brandons knock offs for them aluminum rims.
man you got some sweet stash a parts bro. we should start a thread with a pole to see who gets the most votes for their ultima lol

[Prince Steve]

Dope a lope . thery are both 2 sweet. the platinum shock one is my fav!! you need some of brandons knock offs for them aluminum rims.
man you got some sweet stash a parts bro. we should start a thread with a pole to see who gets the most votes for their ultima lol

We should start one. That would be awesome.
Lets see who else agrees.

[Diggley]

Oh yeah!!
Let me know which one you think is best!!

I vote for the second version + color, minus the wing.

The wheels look great!