Ultima Buildup

[mikedealer]

This is the product of a breakup of 2 parts cars, some NIP parts, some Tower Hobbies ST-15 parts, and some custom parts.

Custom Made Radio Plate
Andy's Front Wide A-Arms
Gold Option House New Universals
Tecnacraft Turnbuckles
Platinum Shocks
Kyosho Original Ball Diff
OT-76 Slipper clutch
OT-74 Alum Pinion
Clear Gear cover
Litesink Heatsink
Custom Made Parma Style Rear Sway Bars
ST-15 Servo Saver, Rear Arms, Shock Towers
HPI 5 Star Wheels (soon to be chrome if i can find a single set of chrome wheels that fit, i have 10 sets of rears lol)

If anyone comes across any of these parts, i would be appreciative, just shoot me a PM
-Body (working on getting one from marwan but its gonna be a while)
-Platinum Shock Collars (aluminum prefered, probably will look into custom maybe)
-Front Wheels (HPI Buggy Chrome Fronts)

[a01butal]

Mike, as usual your stuff is visually stunning. One questions are the shiny bits polished or other? In a couple of those pictures I thought you had dual shocks then I realized it was the reflection or at least I think it was.

[mikedealer]

thanks man. it was polished on a buffing wheel, it is a aluminum tower, polished mirror finish, i might have the stuff anodized one day.. not sure yet lol. I plan to right a buffing tutorial soon for RC parts and how to get everything for like $100 or under

it was this originally
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXWZ73&P=7

[mikedealer]

going to make a thorp/dirt burners replica wing... one of these, i like the double decker

[JetTech101]

Oh man that is looking good, yeah I agree nice work with the Aluminum polishing,bling bling, where did you find the decal sheet?

[Bormac]

Nice work Mike. Forgive me if it seems like Im hijacking your thread but I wanted to share my Ultima with you.
I had previously done mine a similar way. Infact I think these cars look stunning when done right. I was in a hurry to do mine so never got around to polishing mine - perhaps one day.
I have the same front arms,gear cover and even managed to find a MIP 48dp ball diff conversion set . These cars are just awesome! I run my Lipo down the centre of the chassis and got the Lazer ZXR front steering set up so I can use a smaller steering servo which runs side ways rather than length ways allowing room for the battery.
I gave mine a quick run at the St Ives track with RETRO and the boys recently.




I cant believe i was considering selling mine recently... Also if you ever consider selling one of those radio plates please let me know-

[mikedealer]

beautiful car, i have had it under my favorites under tamiyaclub for a while and saw it originally on this forum, awesome job.

the radio plate i made from 3mm carbon fiber. i found a guy that sells 9x12 sheets for $19.99. i used a scroll saw to cut it out, and a dremel tool to finish it off. its not perfect, but 95% perfect, i could do it better but i did it quick last night lol. if ya want one let me know.. If u wanna dremel out and cut the inside, and drill the holes, i can cut and shape the chassis perfectly inexpensively, the dremeling of the inside was the hardest part lol.

[mikedealer]

also if you have time one day, take me a picture of that steering setup, looks awesome, may need to steal it lol

[call-911]

That carbon fiber plate really sets off the build Mike. I never realized how great an Ultima can look (and realistic too)! It kind of looks like an HPI 5b.

[a01butal]

Man this is sensory overload, these cars never go out of style just keep getting better with age. Awsome!

[mikedealer]

thanks man, once i repro the bodies (hopefully tommorow) and make a wing (definetly tommorow lol), it should look sweet. Going to paint 2 bodies, one in mirror chrome, one in a "real flame" technique.

personally i think they based the HPI baja off these cars, the roll cage is exactly the same angle, and the roof plate if you look at it is DAMN close lol

[Bormac]

Hey Mike,
The steering was easier to install than I thought . Infact Im sure the ZXR parts go straight on to the Ultima alloy shafts bolted to the chassis. No need to drill more holes or anything
The reason I used it was i had a spare set up lying around and wanted to run the servo sideways to give the battery more room inside the chassis. It works great too.

[Mr. ED]

Looking good Mike,
Jason I didn't know you went down the centerline battery lane. Well done.
I'm sure you have both seen my ultima racer before, so I'm not gone post it again here.

Instead I thought I'd share this little image I stole from yahoo actions: maybe inspiring for a custom project in the future:

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PS the resemblance with the HPI is easy enough to explain: it is the same guy that did both cars design.

[Bormac]

Go on Erik,post up some more pics of your Ultima!

[Mr. ED]

Go on Erik,post up some more pics of your Ultima!

I just went out to take some pics for my 44b ultima thread, but I guess I can post the belcrank stuff here: these are tamiya hop-ups for 1 of their touringcars. Fit right on the standard shaft with 8x5mm bearings.

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Mike,

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2 mods I can recommend strongly for the standard chassis ultima: flip the front arms for a longer wheelbase, and brace the hingepins in the front.

I hope you 'll make Jason and me proud at the nationals