Ultima Greenhorn

[DennisM]

Plastic Fantastic

[GoMachV]

wow that has some kick to it!

[Phin]

[yellowdatsun]

What generation (year) is that? I can't say that I've seen it before.

[j0pp3]

Pure awesomeness! Looks like the closest model is the Outlaw Ultima as it has the Kelron chassis and the longer shock towers.

[DennisM]

Thanks for the kind words -

Joel is right about the front shock tower, originating from an Outlaw Ultima.

The chassis is an Ultima II chassis (same as Outlaw Ultima)
Shocks are kyosho Sport Shocks L & M in green
Rims are SandMaster.
Battery straps - GPM.
Rod ends - T2M
ARP rear tires for bedlock
Academy RoadRunner front tires (fits like a glove with the inner ring mounted)

I was actually planing to have natural G10 shock towers on it, but Jeff´s mind reading skills seems to be fading

[Mr. ED]

I vote for a white body!
Which body do you plan to use? Considering the wheel and tire combination I think it'd look best with something older than the second generation ultima body.

[GoMachV]

I was actually planing to have natural G10 shock towers on it, but Jeff´s mind reading skills seems to be fading

I can do natural but I think it's begging for black!

[Mr. ED]

I was actually planing to have natural G10 shock towers on it, but Jeff´s mind reading skills seems to be fading

I can do natural but I think it's begging for black!

X2 and maybe a shorter tower and shocks... Sorry, i must start to sound like an S

[DennisM]

Jeff - Yup exactly my thoughts Black it is.

Mr.ED - I was thinking about a SandMaster body, if it´s long enough.
Any suggestions?

Front shocks are only medium which is fully allowed according to VKR.
There´s a chance the strut might survive a crash if it was G10 and supported by a brace.

[GoMachV]

We can definitely go custom. Aren't the mediums about 1/2" shorter than the longs that it was made for? Shorten it, brace it at the top and we could even make it 1/8" material too. Lots of options

[DennisM]

Yes, they´re at least 1/2" shorter than the Long.
As it sits now, they´re mounted with long rod ends, making them app. 1/4" longer than with short rod ends.
So if it was 3/4" lower it should fit well.

If You go down a notch from 1/8, what would be the next std. thickness.

[GoMachV]

I usually use 3/32 and that's the next step down in standard sizes

Short shocks should be 3'
Medium shocks should be 3.5"
Long shocks should be 4"

I'm just scared taking 3/4 off might bind up at full travel...but I can do whatever you wish

[rccars4sal]

That is actually, plastic fantastic! Im a fan of neon green for sure!

[DennisM]

I usually use 3/32 and that's the next step down in standard sizes

Short shocks should be 3'
Medium shocks should be 3.5"
Long shocks should be 4"

I'm just scared taking 3/4 off might bind up at full travel...but I can do whatever you wish

I´ll try and do a mock up 3/4" shorter and see what happens.