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12-11-2012, 12:07 PM | #26 |
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Did they make you wear that stupid white plastic armor?
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12-11-2012, 12:16 PM | #27 |
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Jack is right. Do some searches on FFCars as he said. Everything now calls out all emissions equipment, including stickers, be transferred from the donor and approved by the new MAC centers (but you can't go to the MAC until the state police give you some grief of their own ).
You can always call the factory and see if they have any updates, but they will probably send you to the forums. There was a huge push by everyone that has a kit car to get all the paperwork straightened out prior to cutoff date in 2011, because now we're set for life or until they change the laws again |
12-15-2012, 10:08 PM | #28 |
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the 818 is why I'm here... pretty excited about it.
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12-25-2012, 10:46 PM | #29 |
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Vehicle:2014 FactoryFive818R Black or White |
818R nov 9 2013
I'm starting to look for parts now my kit has been confirmed for nov 9 2013 I live in portland oregon. Mine is 818R version so smaller list of doner parts needed.
still learning to speak subbie. I'm fluent in VW & very competent in Miata. |
12-29-2012, 03:23 PM | #30 |
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I just saw this car on factory five also. I wasn't sure how long it had been out. I'm definitely planning on building one of these. May not be soon, but it's going down eventually.
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01-16-2013, 04:59 PM | #31 |
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Very interested as well...
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02-13-2013, 07:01 PM | #32 |
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Vehicle:2013 818 White |
818 in progress
I have a FFR 818S on pre-order and my date is Aug 2013. I am in touch with the awesome Wicked crew and they have been helping me mold my build. It is coming out good and I have all the needed parts rebuilt and painted/powdercoated etc. Some interesting stuff, a low mile EJ207 with a twin scroll matted to a 5spd. Rebuilt/powdercoated 4Pots/2pots, New Sti front lower control arms and rear links,Usdm Sti cluster, Act clutch kit,Sti BBS 5x100 with Hankook RS3, Koyo, Gates timing kit, Depowered 02 Rack, all new centric disc's, OEM bearings and hubs 02 Donor for harness, seats, column, spindles etc etc.
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02-15-2013, 06:47 AM | #34 |
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^ You link, it doesn't go anywhere. :|
FFR5 has its own active forums, with a well established 818 section. Why go anywhere else? http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/forum...ctory-Five-818 |
02-15-2013, 10:16 AM | #35 | |
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just fixed the link. Thats like saying, why go to a BRZ, Sti, RS, Corvette, Viper or Evo forum. they all have general forums for their manufacturer, but sometimes its nice to have a forum where its just the car you want. |
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02-15-2013, 10:26 AM | #36 |
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As if FFR isn't specialized enough? People go where the knowledge and activity is, that is the FFR forum. You know, the place where the people designing the kits and owning the company actively post.
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02-15-2013, 11:34 AM | #37 |
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Going to check it out tomorrow morning
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02-15-2013, 04:39 PM | #38 |
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Yah......tomorrow is their Moochfest. This is open factory, lots of tours, staff there, cars inside, people driving like nut heads in their Cobras in the cold (I did it one year) and of course some food. It's a good way to get close and personal with the actual cars and see their whole facility, philosophy behind the kits and the people who have built various kits.
All the FFR stuff is meant for the guy with a garage and some tools who can follow directions and really wants to just give it a try. I had no special automotive training when I built my Cobra. |
02-19-2013, 08:21 PM | #39 |
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02-22-2013, 02:56 AM | #40 |
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I got my order in a little late so my delivery date is estimated at April 2014.
I'm living in Japan but moving back to Seattle in a few months. Bringing back a V4 STI RA transmission with the front LSD. Trying to hunt down a quick ratio steering rack before I leave too. |
04-13-2013, 08:27 AM | #41 |
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Picked up some a complete but disassembled engine along with some other parts today. Can't wait to get this thing started, just need help identifying some of these parts.
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04-13-2013, 09:10 AM | #42 |
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Well, the big piece with 4 big holes, a bunch of medium holes, and a bunch of small holes is the block.
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05-26-2013, 10:57 PM | #43 |
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The car is a blast to drive and looks great.
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05-27-2013, 10:19 AM | #44 |
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05-28-2013, 04:51 PM | #45 | ||
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There's a review in this month's road & track
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05-28-2013, 08:17 PM | #46 |
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22# of paint? 210# over target, it will be interesting to see the street car that they put on display next month and what parts it has to meet that weight. Stretching the truth a bit if it has a go kart battery, composite seats and forged wheels.
Regardless, if I can comfortably fit in it and get below the broomstick with a helmet I will probably throw in a deposit. |
06-12-2013, 09:00 PM | #47 |
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open house is this weekend, they will be showing the first completed 818S and shipping the first customer kit.
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06-13-2013, 07:32 PM | #48 |
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How safe is this car in case you get into a accident? What are the safety features besides the seatbelt and brakes?!?
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06-13-2013, 10:15 PM | #49 |
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Probably as safe as any motorcycle. Personally if I build one I would put in a harness and wear a helmet while driving it. It's not meant to be a daily driver, just a street legal track toy. The 818R has a more substantial roll cage and fire extinguisher system.
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06-14-2013, 09:55 AM | #50 |
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I'm curious as to what prevents the track version from being registered as a kit car? I hope this build takes off for them but wonder how many people who would have considered purchase of the road version will instead opt for a BRZ...especially if they release the turbo version.
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