Another NOMAD hits the road...

[russty_james]

After a long, seemingly never ending and sometimes painful wait it's finally collection day for me tomorrow... So excited, the last two weeks have really dragged.

It's a busy morning with dog walks/school runs to complete before we head South to Crewkerne. I'll be the happiest Dad in the playground and walking around the park tomorrow!  Looking forward to the drive back home, not even worried if I get wet or if it's -5c tomorrow. I can't wait to have it parked up the garage. Let's see if I can get any sleep tonight...

Plenty of pictures to follow tomorrow of course but in the meantime here are some teasing pictures of her in build.

[Peter255]

Lovely!

Looking forward to complete pics tomorrow.

Enjoy your collection day!

[Gyro_Craig]

Enjoy

My Nomad is due August. Be great to see what spec you have gone for.

[russty_james]

Enjoy

My Nomad is due August. Be great to see what spec you have gone for.

Thanks, Welcome to the club as well!

[russty_james]

Well I'm back after collection, what an amazing day and car.

Couldn't have got much worse weather if I'd tried, 2 1/2 hours of torrential rain on the way home and traffic jams. Just what you want in an unfamiliar powerfull RWD car... Never less I enjoyed all 130 of the miles coming back, got slightly wet and cold but was I still smiling like a big kid. I just about made it back to complete the school run and surprise Zack, in his words the car was 'Epic'. We are going McDonalds for breakfast tomorrow, should be a laugh.

I had a very gentle drive back but some initial thoughts,

1- The pedals seem small and slightly offset, I need some smaller trainers and to get used to the placement.
2 - I love how you can smell the burger vans on the A303 as you drive past
3 - Handling seems very progressive but not tested in the slightest lol
4- You get very wet in the rain!
5 - I can't wait to drive it again...

Enough rambling from me, here are a few pics...

[russty_james]

More pics

[Andrew300]

Looking good Russ,post your spec up if you get time

[russty_james]

Its wet out there... 

[russty_james]

The school run...

[Gyro_Craig]

Wow stunning.....what a day to pick up. Looks great in red.

[Peter255]

Looks good! Nice colour combo!

s/c?

[russty_james]

Looking good Russ,post your spec up if you get time

Thanks, Henry blew the initial budget... This is what I ended up going with,

Red Chassis, MPH, White Body Panels with Big Red Sticker
235BHP 6 Speed
Supercharger System for K24
Heavy Duty Clutch including K20 Flywheel
Oil Cooler System (In Engine Bay)
Cat Bypass Pipe
Exhaust Guard Polished
Alcon 4 Pot Caliper/290 Disc Front
Alcon 4 Pot Caliper/290 Disc Rear
Ohlins Multi Adjustable Hydraulic Bumpstop Dampers with 2 piece springs
Quick Release Steering Wheel
15" Wheel Package/All Terrain Sport 50% Road 50% Off Road Tyres
Stainless Steel Fixings
Full Heated Front Windscreen including Washers and Wipers
12v. Auxillary feed with Cigarette Lighter Type Socket
Passenger + clutch footrest
High-Level Brake Light
Alternative Colour Powder Coat Wheels
Alternative Colour Powder Coat Chassis Red
Red Ariel Logo on Bonnet

Anything that I can bolt on later I tried to leave for a later date!

[John Scherrer]

Anything that I can bolt on later I tried to leave for a later date!

Yeah, right - Like that Supercharger 

Liking the number plate too 

[GraemeW]

Russ.  I know the feeling having also just picked up my car, but I had better weather  . Glad u posted a picture of your car with the registration because the DVLA included your registration documentation with mine.  I will forward them on.

[phil4]

Looks brilliant!!! Love the colour choice.