Lookie Lookie..opened my email today and.....

[Erik W. Treves]

In the subject line: Your Official 818 Order from Factory Five

Sweet !

Sure enough....attached is my Bill Of Sale....next week can't come soon enough!

[longislandwrx]

So you got your call already? Care to share the details of the process?

[Erik W. Treves]

yes, got the call day before yesterday...they just want to verify my delivery date and asked what year my donor was.. asked if I wanted the powder coated frame...since there are no other options yet since we are SO early in the delivery process, that was about it. This afternoon, got the Bill Of Sale and payment instructions. Wire Transfer or Cahier's Check....Pretty much low stress... Dealing with Jason at FFR was as I expected....FANTASTIC service! Again Factory Five using the right tool for the right job...or in this case the right person!. Thanks Jason!!! and SEE ya NEXT WEEK!

[philly15]

yes, got the call day before yesterday...they just want to verify my delivery date and asked what year my donor was.. asked if I wanted the powder coated frame...since there are no other options yet since we are SO early in the delivery process, that was about it. This afternoon, got the Bill Of Sale and payment instructions. Wire Transfer or Cahier's Check....Pretty much low stress... Dealing with Jason at FFR was as I expected....FANTASTIC service! Again Factory Five using the right tool for the right job...or in this case the right person!. Thanks Jason!!! and SEE ya NEXT WEEK!

out of curiosity, how much is said poweder coating of frame?

[Mechie3]

So we can't use credit cards? :(

Hoping to leverage that 1% cashback.

[jkrueger]

So we can't use credit cards? :(

Hoping to leverage that 1% cashback.

You can but when I bought my coupe last year they said they charged a fee for the large CC purchase which negated the 1% on my card so I did the wire transfer.

JC

[David Hodgkins]

That's awesome Eric! Congrats man, you're the envy of a lot of future builders!

[Benji]

http://img.izismile.com/img/img5/20120224/640/soon_meme_collection_640_07.jpg

[Samiam1017]

Wow benji Wouldn't want to be your neighbor. Pushed the poor lady's car into the woods cuz she took your spot!

[longislandwrx]

So we can't use credit cards? :(

Hoping to leverage that 1% cashback.

You can buy 40x$250 gift cards on the website. and only pay $18 in shipping... That will net you $82

[RM1SepEx]

pick them up in person, save the $18 shipping... hand em over LOL

[FFR-ADV]

Noticed that 818 options and pricing are on the Factory Five website:

https://www.factoryfive.com/order-a-kit/818-order-form/

A. Select a chassis coating type:*
80040 - Uncoated 818 Chassis (requires paint or other coating) (No Charge)
80502 - Powder Coated Chassis – Gloss Black ($399)
B. Select the model year and induction type (turbocharged or naturally aspirated) that match your donor vehicle:*
80513 - 2006-2007 Turbocharged (No Charge)
80516 - 2006-2007 Naturally Aspirated (No Charge)
80514 - 2005 Turbocharged (No Charge)
80517 - 2005 Naturally Aspirated
80515 - 2002-2004 Turbocharged (No Charge)
80518 - 2002-2004 Naturally Aspirated (No Charge)
Popular options that can be added to your 818:
80494 - Carbon Fiber Front Splitter ($399)
80495 - Carbon Fiber Rocker Panel Extension (2 req’d) ($198 ea)
80496 - Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser ($275)
26095 - Large Road Race Wing, Carbon Fiber ($1,499 + S/H)
15304 - Kirkey Aluminum Racing Seats, with Covers (pair) ($835)
26131 - GTM Lightweight Sport Seat, Upholstered (pair) ($1,198)
26239 - 330mm Black Leather Steering Wheel (requires appropriate hub) ($169)
80006 - Polished Aluminum Shifter Knob ($49)

Cheers!

[longislandwrx]

Yes!

Looks like the R went away for the time being? Prices seem reasonable. That APR wing is pricey but that's par for the course.

[C.Plavan]

Anyone know why they need this? What parts are changed?

B. Select the model year and induction type (turbocharged or naturally aspirated) that match your donor vehicle:*
80513 - 2006-2007 Turbocharged (No Charge)
80516 - 2006-2007 Naturally Aspirated (No Charge)
80514 - 2005 Turbocharged (No Charge)
80517 - 2005 Naturally Aspirated
80515 - 2002-2004 Turbocharged (No Charge)
80518 - 2002-2004 Naturally Aspirated (No Charge)

[longislandwrx]

Steering rack mounts are different between the years for one thing.

Turbo/NA would require different exhaust.

[wleehendrick]

Awesome... but I want to see some wheel options!

[PhyrraM]

Early cars are cable throttle with fly-by-wire throttle being phased in starting 2006.

[Mechie3]

Looks like only $1500 in options to get all the bits and powdercoating (minus the wing). Not bad.

[Silvertop]

Steering rack mounts are different between the years for one thing.

Turbo/NA would require different exhaust.

Also, the exhaust manifolds change by year class as well as by Turbo vs. NA. -- 2006+ Oil Pans have a different shape, and the headers wrap differently, independently of type of aspiration.

[JAubin]

The price on the GTM seats seems pretty reasonable also...I wonder if those include hardware to mount them in addition, that would make that a really good option for those of us not using the subaru seats.

[Jason Lavigne]

Hey guys,

We changed the order form over this morning for the 818S, and the R should have its own form very soon. There will be more options to come (Wilwood brakes, wheel options, etc.), but we posted everything we have available at this moment.

In the coming days and weeks, we'll be calling everyone with pre-orders to finalize production dates and complete the full $1,000 deposit. From there, payment terms will be the same as the other kits, so we'd want to finalize the configuration and arrange for full payment by 10 days prior to the production date.

In the meantime......

Thought you might enjoy a look at the disassembly section of the 818 build manual:

818 Disassembly Instructions - http://bit.ly/13qchz4

(Just keep in mind this is still a Beta version that hasn't been completely finalized for publishing)

Stay tuned for more developments!

Jason @ FFR

[FFR-ADV]

Thank you Jason! The disassembly manual is great!

Looking forward to the call!:D

Cheers!

Steve

[JAubin]

Thought you might enjoy a look at the disassembly section of the 818 build manual:

818 Disassembly Instructions - http://bit.ly/13qchz4

Stay tuned for more developments!

Jason @ FFR

Wow, just starting to flip through that, really awesome, thanks for sharing!

[Mechie3]

The price on the GTM seats seems pretty reasonable also...I wonder if those include hardware to mount them in addition, that would make that a really good option for those of us not using the subaru seats.

Not bad if it includes hardware. I'm looking at sourcing different seats myself, and teh seats themselves can be had for $800/pair, brackets add another couple hundred.


Thought you might enjoy a look at the disassembly section of the 818 build manual:

Why would I possibly want to see that when I'm "supposed" to be doing work. ;)

[RM1SepEx]

Great read, ID's more prep work that I can get done, I've started prepping component sections for the build. I can add the swaybar parts, rear seat belts, modify the brake pivot position etc... I was assembling the brakes and adding my stainless braided lines just this AM.

June 15th and then August 10 can't come soon enough.

[Wayne Presley]

Anyone know why they need this? What parts are changed?

B. Select the model year and induction type (turbocharged or naturally aspirated) that match your donor vehicle:*
80513 - 2006-2007 Turbocharged (No Charge)
80516 - 2006-2007 Naturally Aspirated (No Charge)
80514 - 2005 Turbocharged (No Charge)
80517 - 2005 Naturally Aspirated
80515 - 2002-2004 Turbocharged (No Charge)
80518 - 2002-2004 Naturally Aspirated (No Charge)

Seat mounts positions, half shaft center section, exhaust ... vary between years

[longislandwrx]

The rear sway bar was also thicker in 2002 (20mm) not that it will affect fitment... just good to know.

[C.Plavan]

Since I'm not using a donor for the 818R- Can anyone spill the beans on the "Over 400 Fasteners". Will guys like me have to source hardware? Or is that part of the "400 fasteners"?

[flynntuna]

with this list of donor parts, will any other donor be usable for the majority of parts needed? A list of parts with the years and models that they can be sourced from, could be useful

[Wayne Presley]

Since I'm not using a donor for the 818R- Can anyone spill the beans on the "Over 400 Fasteners". Will guys like me have to source hardware? Or is that part of the "400 fasteners"?

I've got 4 donors taken apart and can attest to the multitude of bolts that come off the cars...

[metalmaker12]

They mention some donor spindle hardware you need, but they are supplying 400 fasteners

[riptide motorsport]

Sweet ...congrats!!!

[Xusia]

with this list of donor parts, will any other donor be usable for the majority of parts needed? A list of parts with the years and models that they can be sourced from, could be useful

I plan to go through the manual and update this:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?8209-Donor-Parts-Guide

[flynntuna]

Xusia, YOUR THE MAN!!! :D

[Xusia]

Thanks, but I can't take much credit. That info came from countless others; I merely organized it!

[bstuke]

I had a conversation with Jason Friday, and the very first 818R to roll out the door is COMING TO MY HOUSE!!!

Super Excited! Thank you Dave, Jim, Jason, Mad Dog, and all the crew at FFR for trusting me with the very first 818R.

[Xusia]

Congrats man! I both excited for you and jealous at the same time! LOL :)

[Silvertop]

I envy you for that. You'll have bragging rights on that forever! Congratulations! Of course, that means you will have to be the first one finished, too!! :rolleyes:

[longislandwrx]

I had a conversation with Jason Friday, and the very first 818R to roll out the door is COMING TO MY HOUSE!!!

Super Excited! Thank you Dave, Jim, Jason, Mad Dog, and all the crew at FFR for trusting me with the very first 818R.


I hope that means I'm getting number 2! Going to call Jason this week.


edit:

Just spoke to Sally, who said nothing really has changed, she didn't want to take any more money either.

Jason must have just confirmed that you were the first to preorder. Very cool.

I am still down in their system as August 17th. It would be awesome If they hit the R and the S dates.

Finished cleaning the garage this weekend. I am ready.