A New RED CAR [Archive] - Factory Five Forums

Bob_n_Cincy

10-22-2013, 10:07 PM

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22763&d=1382497488

This car is for SEMA

Dave's Facebook post:

The guys are working long hours getting ready for the 2013 SEMA Show. This AWESOME paint job on our 818S was done by the masters at Carl's Collision in Fall River. This year, we're bringing 12 Factory Fives. We'll have a lot more news over the next few weeks as the show starts Tuesday, November 5th

Scott J

10-22-2013, 10:41 PM

Wow!

0100

10-22-2013, 11:04 PM

Daaaayummm!

Bob_n_Cincy

10-23-2013, 12:07 AM

How do you post a large picture?
Thanks Jeff, I changed it above.

Goldwing

10-23-2013, 01:47 AM

I saw that too! The color is absolutely stunning. Very close to the color of the Goldwing I had, but sold to fund my 818.

Jeff Kleiner

10-23-2013, 05:14 AM

How do you post a large picture?

Hi Bob!
Hover your cursor over the image you posted and when you get the pop up box that says "click image for larger version" do so. With the larger version displayed right click it to get options then hit "properties" Copy the entire URL. Now type then paste the copied URL followed by

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22763&d=1382497488

You can post any photo full size by bracketing the URL with the tags. When you use the "insert image" option from the toolbar they are automatically resized to the smaller format.

Cheers,
Jeff

Mechie3

10-23-2013, 07:47 AM

I really wish people would stop painting these cars. They look too good!

WIS89

10-23-2013, 07:53 AM

Bob-

It's a great color isn't it?

I can't wait to see some get started. I also suspect that Factory Five's other colors will be just as cool!

How's your build coming?

Regards,

Steve

Bob_n_Cincy

10-23-2013, 08:49 AM

Bob-

It's a great color isn't it?
I can't wait to see some get started. I also suspect that Factory Five's other colors will be just as cool!
How's your build coming?
Regards,
Steve

I wasn't going to paint. Between this and Wayne's car I may change my mind.
My build has slowed down for the last 2 weeks while figuring out some engineering issues.
Wookie compatibility, Motor mounting and battery locations.
Bob

BubbaDuss

10-23-2013, 08:52 AM

I'm partial to Blue, but that red is gorgeous...

blueoval_bowtie_guy

10-23-2013, 09:49 AM

I can't post what the first words out of my mouth were when I saw that picture... It started like "Whoa *&^%"

David Hodgkins

10-23-2013, 09:55 AM

I'm a real traditionalist when it comes to the roadster colors for my car but it seems the 818 screams for modern paint.

I can't wait to see it. I hope they set it up for Wookies!

:)

305mouse

10-23-2013, 10:08 AM

Wow

Bob_n_Cincy

10-23-2013, 10:16 AM

I'm a real traditionalist when it comes to the roadster colors for my car but it seems the 818 screams for modern paint.

I can't wait to see it. I hope they set it up for Wookies!

:)

I see that Wookie GTM seat sitting there. I'm doing some wookie stuff to my car, I should be done this weekend.
Bob

Kalstar

10-23-2013, 12:30 PM

Wow

If you like the red one wait till you see the other 818 Factory Five is bringing/built.

Bob_n_Cincy

10-23-2013, 04:47 PM

If you like the red one wait till you see the other 818 Factory Five is bringing/built.
Give us a clue on the color, no holding out allowed.

Kalstar

10-23-2013, 04:51 PM

Two tone.

Bob_n_Cincy

10-23-2013, 07:29 PM

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22785&d=1382574457

metros

10-23-2013, 07:40 PM

I wasn't going to paint. Between this and Wayne's car I may change my mind.
My build has slowed down for the last 2 weeks while figuring out some engineering issues.
Wookie compatibility, Motor mounting and battery locations.
Bob

I'm in the same boat. Initially, yeah white with black accents will look great. After seeing these colors white seems bland.

FFR-ADV

10-23-2013, 07:46 PM

Very Very Nice! Any photos of the right hand drive 818S?

Kalstar

10-23-2013, 08:16 PM

Very Very Nice! Any photos of the right hand drive 818S?

That is the one I think is over the top. It is great to live so close to the factory. I would so take the RHD one, the colors are just so awesome. The red one is beautiful in real life, so much better then in pics. The humps are painted black on the red car and it is almost a must, really defines the look. The color matching stitching on the interiors finish off the package. F5R has outdone themselves.

riptide motorsport

10-23-2013, 09:25 PM

Stunning...............simply stunning!!

Hayai

10-24-2013, 09:36 AM

I need to stop by and check out the showroom some saturday morning before SEMA!

rotarycraig

10-24-2013, 10:27 AM

Wow!!! Love this. I have been up in the air between the 818 and the ddr miami gt. If the soft top is a true option. Im in on this thing!!! Man that red and soft top are pure sexy!!

David

10-28-2013, 04:04 PM

Damn...

Bob_n_Cincy

10-28-2013, 04:27 PM

Thought I'd add the green car to this thread.
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22971&d=1382995570

0100

10-28-2013, 04:32 PM

Is the hood real CF, CF/FG or a wrap?

Would love to see a full dry CF body on the 818R super lightweight black track version or 818RSLBTV1. :)

flynntuna

10-28-2013, 04:43 PM

wow... stunning!

apexanimal

10-28-2013, 04:44 PM

Wheel/tire specs on that green car?

Bob_n_Cincy

10-28-2013, 05:09 PM

Wheel/tire specs on that green car?
TOYO R888
Front 205/40ZR17
rear 255/35ZR18

FFR-ADV

10-28-2013, 05:28 PM

Mmmmmmm.... Very Nice!!

Another 818 goes in the desktop picture rotation.

07FIREBLADE

10-28-2013, 06:56 PM

The more important question is if the car is able to be ordered with any of these cf pieces if they are truly carbon and not a wrap.

Kalstar

10-28-2013, 07:37 PM

Scott J

10-28-2013, 08:00 PM

Any pictures of the rear of the soft top?

Kalstar

10-28-2013, 08:38 PM

Any pictures of the rear of the soft top?

Here you go.

Canadian818

10-28-2013, 10:34 PM

Maybe it's the angle, but the rear view of the soft top might give me nightmares!

Bob_n_Cincy

10-29-2013, 12:28 AM

Maybe it's the angle, but the rear view of the soft top might give me nightmares!
I agree, The rear view doesn't match the car. Look like is was made to fit over the 818R roll bar. Maybe I need to see it in person.

doofoo

10-29-2013, 12:32 AM

Here you go.

Any pictures that are not miniature?

longislandwrx

10-29-2013, 06:21 AM

I agree, The rear view doesn't match the car. Look like is was made to fit over the 818R roll bar. Maybe I need to see it in person.

hah. looks like a Mercury Capri. I think its still way too narrow to fit the R. Looks like it just needed to be wide so it wasn't up against the front seats.

Kalstar

10-29-2013, 07:02 AM

hah. looks like a Mercury Capri. I think its still way too narrow to fit the R. Looks like it just needed to be wide so it wasn't up against the front seats.

The straight on from the back (in the pic) looks different then when you see it in person. 5 degrees in either direction and it looks like it should "and not a Capri". The red car looks narrow from the back, the green looks wide, color makes a big difference.

I have seen the top n person many times and regardless of price I am buying it. Really finishes off the car nicely.

Joe Scott

10-29-2013, 08:27 AM

22983 here is a better rear shot. car already left for SEMA so i couldn't snap a quickie. Joe@FFR

longislandwrx

10-29-2013, 10:24 AM

The straight on from the back (in the pic) looks different then when you see it in person. 5 degrees in either direction and it looks like it should "and not a Capri". The red car looks narrow from the back, the green looks wide, color makes a big difference.

I have seen the top n person many times and regardless of price I am buying it. Really finishes off the car nicely.

I believe it, just the proportions reminded me of this:
22986

Bob_n_Cincy

10-29-2013, 10:26 AM

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22983&d=1383053211

Rear view of the top looks great at this angle.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22984&d=1383059814

Is the whole fender carbon and they painted the green over the carbon?

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22985&d=1383059861

There are more on FFR web site.

Bob

wleehendrick

10-29-2013, 10:31 AM

They are true carbon. I mention to Tony that they should offer this as an upgrade package. It took a looooong time to make, so plan for a huge bill if they offer it (which I doubt they will). It is a master-piece in person.

The hood is gorgeous, but the standard fiberglass hood is so light, what would be the weight savings? Not that you never need any excuse for wanting carbon fiber, but the weight and business case for cf body panels isn't there. I'll be happy with my c.f. splitter, rocker panels and diffuser. The only thing a may wrap is the spoiler to keep it consistent with the other aero parts. I would have paid more for it in c.f., but it's so light, that it would be only for aesthetics.

wleehendrick

10-29-2013, 10:33 AM

Maybe it's the angle, but the rear view of the soft top might give me nightmares!

Part of the issue is that shot was obviously taken close up with a wide angle lens and the perspective distortion isn't doing it any favors. This is why portrait work is always done from further away with a longer lens... it's much more flattering.

Mechie3

10-29-2013, 10:38 AM

I see harnesses on the green car. Interested in seeing how they mounted them.

Bob_n_Cincy

10-29-2013, 10:53 AM

I see harnesses on the green car. Interested in seeing how they mounted them.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22987&d=1383061814
Looks like they mounted an adjustable lateral link to the original seat belt mounting tab.
Bob

07FIREBLADE

10-29-2013, 11:09 AM

So pretty much your saying its a bad angle. And it should be fine.

Just realized I should of refreshed my phone before posting. Looks good Joe at the other angles.

wleehendrick

10-29-2013, 12:39 PM

here is a better rear shot. car already left for SEMA so i couldn't snap a quickie. Joe@FFR

Joe, will you be selling the black decals on the side of the white and red cars? Me likey.

Joe Scott

10-29-2013, 02:21 PM

its a possibility, seems like a lot of people are interested in the decals we have been putting on the 818. seems like the staple decal for the 818 is the large FFR circle hood emblem/decal. Joe@FFR

D2W

10-29-2013, 03:26 PM

FFR said on their website that there are going to be 4 all new 818's at SEMA. I've only seen 3, does anybody know anything about the 4th? Also does anyone know what seats are in the Green Wilwood 818?

longislandwrx

10-29-2013, 03:31 PM

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22984&d=1383059814

Is the whole fender carbon and they painted the green over the carbon?

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22987&d=1383061814

Holy ())(&%$%^#$ that carbon!

Joe Scott

10-29-2013, 03:42 PM

flynntuna

10-29-2013, 04:29 PM

Will FFR be bringing any of the SEMA cars to Huntington beach in the spring?

Canadian818

10-29-2013, 06:53 PM

What wheels are on the green car?

Wayne Presley

10-29-2013, 07:13 PM

What wheels are on the green car?

XXR wheels

riptide motorsport

10-29-2013, 10:34 PM

Wow...the green is stunning also.

longislandwrx

10-30-2013, 06:22 AM

here are two of my favorite pics off there:

2300423005

I like how they wrapped the bar in carpet and the new door panels look great!

FFR-ADV

10-30-2013, 06:44 PM

Very Nice!

Sidebar Question???

Has anyone seen how the linkage to the lock and door latches are arranged inside the door? I have not seen anything in the build manual. Does it use the front or rear links What about the intermediate pivoting link?

Thanks for any insight that can be provided!

Frank818

10-30-2013, 06:58 PM

Has anyone seen how the linkage to the lock and door latches are arranged inside the door? I have not seen anything in the build manual. Does it use the front or rear links What about the intermediate pivoting ling?

Not sure what you mean by "links", but regarding door latches and stuff, FFR's website is pretty to clear to me on that: Door hinges, front, w/latches, strikes and inside door handles.

Wayne Presley

10-30-2013, 07:21 PM

blueafro

10-30-2013, 08:36 PM

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22987&d=1383061814

Holy ())(&%$%^#$ that carbon!

I love how the imperfections in the weave demonstrate it's actually laid-up carbon fiber mats and not yet another fake carbon vinyl wrap.

FFR-ADV

10-30-2013, 09:31 PM

Hi Frank818,

The latest 818-Rev F Build manual on page 18 says
"Remove the hinges, latches, strikers, and interior door handles from the REAR doors for use in the build." Emphasis was in the FFR manual not added by me.

I have saved both front and back hardware anyway.

Page 384 shows one of 3 WRX links
23016

The Latch and linkage looks like this:

23014

Thanks Wayne,

So the 818 frame has a square cutout for the plastic pivot link (shown in WRX linkage picture) to attach as it is a plastic snap fit?

FFR was finishing up the new door panels, so with all the SEMA preparation, I expect supplemental info will come down the road.

BTW any detailed pics of the big/tall gas tank option and shelf behind the passenger seat in the green RHD 818 would be appreciated. Thanks!

The 818's going to SEMA are so sharp!

Go Red Sox!

Frank818

10-31-2013, 07:32 AM

Go Red Sox!

They won! :)

Frank818

10-31-2013, 07:33 AM

The latest 818-Rev F Build manual on page 18 says
"Remove the hinges, latches, strikers, and interior door handles from the REAR doors for use in the build." Emphasis was in the FFR manual not added by me.

Ok so I believe the website is not up to date then!
Sorry about that.

FFR-ADV

10-31-2013, 06:09 PM

NP,

There has been alot of confussion on the topic. Hopefully when SEMA is over we will get more thorough documentation on this part of the build.

The new doors in the SEMA cars are gorgeous. I was shocked how inexpensive those XXR wheels on the Green 818 are. Does anyone know the rim and tire sizes on this car?

Cheers!

Frank818

10-31-2013, 06:10 PM

I was shocked how inexpensive those XXR wheels on the Green 818 are.

Is the price posted somewhere on this forum?

FFR-ADV

10-31-2013, 06:17 PM

I have not seen XXR wheel price on this forum website but I have seen XXR 552 wheels for around $130 each in black chrome (just do a web search) in the general sizes we have seen on the 818R.

Cheers!

Canadian818

10-31-2013, 11:41 PM

Xusia

10-31-2013, 11:48 PM

That was kinda my thought when I looked into them more. The look is good, the price is very reasonable, and the weight is not bad. WIN!

flytosail

11-01-2013, 06:07 AM

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22987&d=1383061814
Looks like they mounted an adjustable lateral link to the original seat belt mounting tab.
Bob

Is this a four/five point harness set up?

Mechie3

11-01-2013, 08:08 AM

Is this a four/five point harness set up?

Yes (not sure 4/5/6, guessing 5?) It is a new harness bar that they plan to offer for sale sometime. Was told they took pictures to add to the catalog but it isn't quite yet available.

Silvertop

11-01-2013, 09:29 AM

Yes (not sure 4/5/6, guessing 5?) It is a new harness bar that they plan to offer for sale sometime. Was told they took pictures to add to the catalog but it isn't quite yet available.

Well, that tells me that it will almost certainly be available by the time I need it -- which for me would be next summer at the earliest. Excellent!:)

BipDBo

11-01-2013, 12:05 PM

Hey everybody, we are bringing our green RHD 818S, our red soft top 818S, and our trusty blue R model. Wayne's 818S is the 4th one going. our green car has our kirkey high back racing seats, with a little personal tweaks done to them! Joe@FFR

The first three that you mentioned are painted. What about Waynes? Is his painted or bare gelcoat? It seems like they should display a least one paintless build since the money saved there is one of the biggest reasons to get an 818 kit.

Mechie3

11-01-2013, 12:18 PM

Waynes is for sure painted. Check his thread. $8k SEMA level paint job. IMO, it makes sense to take all painted perfect level cars but take a hood or side body panels all polished up for show.

Oppenheimer

11-01-2013, 01:12 PM

here are two of my favorite pics off there:

2300423005

I like how they wrapped the bar in carpet and the new door panels look great!

Wow, yeah, the interior is starting to really look great. Now its getting down to more minor details. It would look less 'kit' if they could add a trim ring around the shifter boot. Also that metal door sill cover would be nice if it was a molded plastic piece or something less kit looking. These incremental improvements the car just keeps getting better abnd better.

Wayne Presley

11-01-2013, 01:25 PM

The first three that you mentioned are painted. What about Waynes? Is his painted or bare gelcoat? It seems like they should display a least one paintless build since the money saved there is one of the biggest reasons to get an 818 kit.

SEMA is where you want to get noticed by your manufacturing peers, show what you can do. A gel coat car won't get a second glance as there are hundreds of absolute best of the best painted cars every where in the show. Don't bring a butter knife to a gun fight...:cool:

Kalstar

11-01-2013, 01:32 PM

Gelcoat with colorful graphic can be done for cheap and I think it would look excellent.

flytosail

11-01-2013, 03:49 PM

Gelcoat with colorful graphic can be done for cheap and I think it would look excellent.

You could do a wrap. The red works for me.

Thanks for the harness answer.

FFR-ADV

11-01-2013, 06:15 PM

Have any of you used FLX Paint car wrap? It is supposed to be real paint applied to a vinyl wrap base with a 2 mil clear coat on top.

23067

23068

The candy green on the BMW looks very close to the RHD 818.

Cheers!

RF RIDER

04-03-2014, 11:09 AM

Could someone post the color and possibly the color code of the red 818??

Wayne Presley

04-03-2014, 11:50 AM

It's a Sherwin Williams candy apple red over silver, 4 coats of candy if I remember correctly.

Barrhavencobra

04-30-2014, 07:42 PM

We saw the red 818 on Easter long weekend as they were loading it for Huntington, it is amazing live. The soft top, from all angles looks great, the pictures do not provide it the right perspective. An amazing looking machine.

Jim