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Old 02-05-2013, 08:22 PM   #1151
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Here's a VERY short clip from FFR's performance and durability testing.
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Old 02-14-2013, 11:09 PM   #1152
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Have you guys checked out 818forums yet? its a new site just for the 818 project.
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Old 02-14-2013, 11:15 PM   #1153
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I'm going to try to talk Jim into bringing the 818R Prototype to VIR in March.
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Old 02-15-2013, 10:14 AM   #1154
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Have you guys checked out 818forums yet? its a new site just for the 818 project.
You've posted this a number of times, is it your forum? It has four member and about as many posts. Why would we go there instead of the real FFR forum that is very active and full of knowledgeable people? :|
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Old 02-15-2013, 05:14 PM   #1155
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You've posted this a number of times, is it your forum? It has four member and about as many posts. Why would we go there instead of the real FFR forum that is very active and full of knowledgeable people? :|
sick burn...
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Old 02-15-2013, 05:55 PM   #1156
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Moochfest is this weekend (FFR winter open house). Should be more info available soon.

Also, the 818R pulled 1.5 continuous lateral G's with Hoosier R6's. Here's a list of other exotics (no tire info known though except as listed).

1.65 - Donkervoort D8 RS06 +
1.6 - Radical SR3 1300 +
1.6 - Porsche 996 Carrera Cup (Slick tyres)
1.4 - BMW M3 CSL
1.4 - Pagani Zonda F
1.4 - Caterham CS200 05 +
1.35 - Porsche Carrera GT
1.35 - Porsche 996 GT2 MK1 (Pirelli Tyres)
1.35 - Donkervoort D8 Widetrack +
1.35 - Gemballa GT550 +
1.35 - TVR Tuscan MK2 (Dunlop Super Sport Tyres) +
1.35 - Koenigsegg CCR
1.35 - Porsche 996 GT3RS
1.35 - Ferrari F430
1.35 - Porsche 997 Carrera S
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Old 02-15-2013, 06:15 PM   #1157
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That's absolutely insane
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Old 02-15-2013, 07:26 PM   #1158
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I'm gonna say the Hoosiers made a HUGE difference... probably at least a .25
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Old 02-15-2013, 08:00 PM   #1159
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Moochfest is this weekend (FFR winter open house). Should be more info available soon.

Also, the 818R pulled 1.5 continuous lateral G's with Hoosier R6's. Here's a list of other exotics (no tire info known though except as listed).

1.65 - Donkervoort D8 RS06 +
1.6 – Radical SR3 1300 +
1.6 – Porsche 996 Carrera Cup (Slick tyres)
1.4 – BMW M3 CSL
1.4 – Pagani Zonda F
1.4 – Caterham CS200 05 +
1.35 – Porsche Carrera GT
1.35 – Porsche 996 GT2 MK1 (Pirelli Tyres)
1.35 – Donkervoort D8 Widetrack +
1.35 - Gemballa GT550 +
1.35 – TVR Tuscan MK2 (Dunlop Super Sport Tyres) +
1.35 – Koenigsegg CCR
1.35 – Porsche 996 GT3RS
1.35 – Ferrari F430
1.35 – Porsche 997 Carrera S
Where is this data coming from?
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Old 02-16-2013, 09:21 AM   #1160
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Old 02-16-2013, 10:15 AM   #1161
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So those numbers appear to be highest lateral force achieved (however briefly) on a few tracks in Europe. They are massively inflated when compared to skidpad numbers. And it's safe to say the 818 wasn't tested on any of the tracks or corners used for that list.
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Old 02-16-2013, 12:26 PM   #1162
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Given that the challenge cars can do a sustained1.5 on RA1s I suspect the 818r will see 1.8 or even better.
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Old 02-16-2013, 01:20 PM   #1163
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Old 02-16-2013, 05:06 PM   #1164
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well, that explains the call/email I got yesterday.
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Old 02-18-2013, 02:09 PM   #1165
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nice video. that thing is FLAT through the corners- almost no roll.

Is that frame rail on the 818R going to block the use of a passenger seat? I guess I had assumed the R would still be a 2-seater.
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Old 02-18-2013, 02:13 PM   #1166
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The 818R is indeed a single seat car.
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Old 02-18-2013, 02:18 PM   #1167
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So here is a bit of reference to understand how quick of a lap that is. The last part of the video when John is driving, the car did a 1:27 and some change. Compare that to the 1:36.4 of the challenge car record at the same track, and the 1:26.8 of the Sportsracer record in a Tiga 2.0 driven by none other than THE Peter Krause.

I think John emailed me just to gloat on decimating my only track record.
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Old 02-18-2013, 02:22 PM   #1168
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I guess I had assumed the R would still be a 2-seater.
Same.

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The 818R is indeed a single seat car.
Bummer.


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Old 02-18-2013, 02:32 PM   #1169
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Have you guys checked out 818FORUMS yet? its a new site just for the 818 project.
You've posted this a number of times, is it your forum? It has four member and about as many posts. Why would we go there instead of the real FFR forum that is very active and full of knowledgeable people? :|
I didnt even see this before. I dont own the forum, but i am moderating it. Every forum has to start somewhere.

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Same.


Bummer.


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lol a cutting torch will fix a lot of problems
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Old 02-18-2013, 02:54 PM   #1170
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I didnt even see this before. I dont own the forum, but i am moderating it. Every forum has to start somewhere.
With the existing popularity of the long running FFCars.com and the fairly new FFR official forum, an 818 dedicated forum seems to be facing quite an uphill battle. It would probably need some very compelling features or content to gather much of a following.
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Old 03-07-2013, 10:07 PM   #1171
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Has this video been posted? It's the president of Factory Five presenting the 818 with the two cars next to him:

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Old 03-08-2013, 01:41 AM   #1172
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Disappointed is doesn't use STi parts. Or least a 6spd option. Do they know about subaru 5 spds? Hate for them to get a bad rep over using a 5 over a 6spd.

1800lbs and my cosworth set up and fullrace ts35r would scream!
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Old 03-08-2013, 03:49 AM   #1173
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Disappointed is doesn't use STi parts. Or least a 6spd option. Do they know about subaru 5 spds? Hate for them to get a bad rep over using a 5 over a 6spd.

1800lbs and my cosworth set up and fullrace ts35r would scream!
Why bother with the expensive and heavy 6-speed in a light weight 2WD vehicle? It's just overkill. The 5-speed is good enough.
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Old 03-08-2013, 08:30 AM   #1174
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Hopefully, if you're assembling a kit car in your own garage, you're going to develop a bit of mechanical sympathy. Combine that with a lightweight car and 2WD and you're unlikely to see many broken 5 speeds.
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Old 03-08-2013, 09:35 AM   #1175
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Why bother with the expensive and heavy 6-speed in a light weight 2WD vehicle? It's just overkill. The 5-speed is good enough.
Is only 70lbs... it may aid traction. If someone want to make tons of power 5-speed suck.
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