Craig Gillingham
Banned because I can't follow the forum rules.
cross post from ph)
Report from Detroit after visiting RCRs workshop.
After a 24hour door to door mission I must admit I had major chunks of time on the plane when I was thinking what the fook was I doing.
A couple of days ago I had visited the Ultima factory got prices but owed it to myself to see what the competition was up to.
From the moment I met Fran it was clear what a committed, knowledgably and highly hospitable chap he is and for that I thank you.
From the moment I saw the SL-C I was hit with goosebumps and my heart raced which hasn’t happed for quite a long while.
The car is not only in a different league looks wise to the ultima it is maybe the best looking car I have ever seen on the road. Forget the pictures scattered around the internet, this thing in the flesh is a stealth monster and will get the looks over nearly every high end supercar that I know.
I must admit I was sceptical about the looks of the rear but wouldn’t change a thing. You really need to see it to appreciate it.
With the added wing plates that fran knocked out on the CNC cutter it just suits its look.
Forget Kitcar that the Ultima image may still be associated with the SL-C is simply a supercar and a stunning one at that.
As for the engineering and build quality well that just speaks for itself and wont go into detail here as that could take a book to compliment.
RCRs facility is highly advanced with CNC machines and would think nearly self sufficient. It was a shock on the scale of the company and the skilled lads that clearly love what they do.
From the moment this thing fires into life it’s a race car on the road. Fookin awesome. People pop out from everywhere like a wake up call to come and investigate.
Inside it has great visibility all around, production feel cockpit with minimalist characteristics. 6point harness, push button start.
Fran took me up the road and this thing flies, and again comparable to the thrill of the ultima (minus the corners around the Detroit grid system). Cant tell what is quicker but maybe that will be settled one day around a race track? Pro ALMS driver is due to test and set this car around a circuit shortly
The coupe could be responsible for the odd road mishap as everyone bar none gawps at this car on a 3 lane Detroit highway. Don’t buy this if you wanna blend in. Did I mention the sound.?
On the plane a mate who came with me spent 6 hours telling me that I should play it cool and from the second he saw it, crumbled himself and blurted out fooking ell “av it mate….fooking buy it”
So much for a negotiating stance eh? hehehehe
Frans in the final trimming stage on the car and if the few items remaining are the same quality as the rest of his massive investment it will be a clear winner in my opinion.
Thanks again Fran for your hospitality over the last 2 days, for putting up with my silly questions and hopefully we weren’t in your way too much during what is obviously a busy time for you
Well did I order the first car for UK and Europe? …..well what do you think?
Craig Gillingham SL-C023
Report from Detroit after visiting RCRs workshop.
After a 24hour door to door mission I must admit I had major chunks of time on the plane when I was thinking what the fook was I doing.
A couple of days ago I had visited the Ultima factory got prices but owed it to myself to see what the competition was up to.
From the moment I met Fran it was clear what a committed, knowledgably and highly hospitable chap he is and for that I thank you.
From the moment I saw the SL-C I was hit with goosebumps and my heart raced which hasn’t happed for quite a long while.
The car is not only in a different league looks wise to the ultima it is maybe the best looking car I have ever seen on the road. Forget the pictures scattered around the internet, this thing in the flesh is a stealth monster and will get the looks over nearly every high end supercar that I know.
I must admit I was sceptical about the looks of the rear but wouldn’t change a thing. You really need to see it to appreciate it.
With the added wing plates that fran knocked out on the CNC cutter it just suits its look.
Forget Kitcar that the Ultima image may still be associated with the SL-C is simply a supercar and a stunning one at that.
As for the engineering and build quality well that just speaks for itself and wont go into detail here as that could take a book to compliment.
RCRs facility is highly advanced with CNC machines and would think nearly self sufficient. It was a shock on the scale of the company and the skilled lads that clearly love what they do.
From the moment this thing fires into life it’s a race car on the road. Fookin awesome. People pop out from everywhere like a wake up call to come and investigate.
Inside it has great visibility all around, production feel cockpit with minimalist characteristics. 6point harness, push button start.
Fran took me up the road and this thing flies, and again comparable to the thrill of the ultima (minus the corners around the Detroit grid system). Cant tell what is quicker but maybe that will be settled one day around a race track? Pro ALMS driver is due to test and set this car around a circuit shortly
The coupe could be responsible for the odd road mishap as everyone bar none gawps at this car on a 3 lane Detroit highway. Don’t buy this if you wanna blend in. Did I mention the sound.?
On the plane a mate who came with me spent 6 hours telling me that I should play it cool and from the second he saw it, crumbled himself and blurted out fooking ell “av it mate….fooking buy it”
So much for a negotiating stance eh? hehehehe
Frans in the final trimming stage on the car and if the few items remaining are the same quality as the rest of his massive investment it will be a clear winner in my opinion.
Thanks again Fran for your hospitality over the last 2 days, for putting up with my silly questions and hopefully we weren’t in your way too much during what is obviously a busy time for you
Well did I order the first car for UK and Europe? …..well what do you think?
Craig Gillingham SL-C023
. I know the GTR is a superb car but the looks have never done it for me. That just shows how truely great the SL-C is shaping up to be.
