FFR trunk kit

[wallace18]

Just wanted to give FFR a pat on the back. I installed their trunk kit on the Chippyhawkeye build I am doing for my customer Chip. Installed very easy and really tightened up the rear of the car. Not only is it a nice addition but well worth adding to any 818 IMO. I wish it was available when I built mine a while back. And yes the soft top fits in it, barely, LOL. :cool:

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[Flamshackle]

Just wanted to give FFR a pat on the back. I installed their trunk kit on the Chippyhawkeye build I am doing for my customer Chip. Installed very easy and really tightened up the rear of the car. Not only is it a nice addition but well worth adding to any 818 IMO. I wish it was available when I built mine a while back. And yes the soft top fits in it, barely, LOL. :cool:

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I saw this in January and really liked it. My only wondering is how HOT the stuff in the trunk would get as the engine bay seems to be a real smokin hot area of this car?

[wallace18]

Since the build I am doing is an electric car that won't be a problem. IMO if you vent the rear properly and add reflective shielding on the trunk you would be OK.

[Flamshackle]

Since the build I am doing is an electric car that won't be a problem. IMO if you vent the rear properly and add reflective shielding on the trunk you would be OK.


Well that solves that problem! Yea some heat shielding would sure help.

Nice to have some functionl space.

[Junty]

Hey team, I've significantly reduced heat in and around entire engine. Ive wrapped entire extractors, turbo blanket and then wrapped all exhaust to exit of rear bumper. Finally Ive now added shroud around intercooler (air/air) and cut whole in rear lid to vent.
I cannot believe the reduction in temperature - I'm keen to now collect a trunk kit and add to my 818, previously I thought bay was way too hot!
On a side note... I have air temp sensors before and after intercooler - Post intercooler is now 5 degrees celsius cooler than ambient temp - way better than the heat sink I had prior....

[AZPete]

Anyone know if the trunk kit will work with the hard top upgrade? I have preordered the top and I don't see how there is a hinged opening to the trunk so I'll wait until I install the top, then decide.

[Zodiac]

Anyone know if the trunk kit will work with the hard top upgrade? I have preordered the top and I don't see how there is a hinged opening to the trunk so I'll wait until I install the top, then decide.

I've wondered this myself but from the pics I've seen posted it doesn't seem to work. The hatch that opens barely gives you access to the engine to refil oil if need be :/

I'm still getting the hard top myself but I never planned on having a trunk. If I do I might make something small work in the front rather than the back.

[Mechie3]

I have air temp sensors before and after intercooler - Post intercooler is now 5 degrees celsius cooler than ambient temp

How is that possible?

[longislandwrx]

How is that possible?

LMFAO... unless IC temp started lower than ambient... IE pull the car out of a cold garage

[Mechie3]

I was thinking more that the sensors weren't calibrated the same/tolerance or the ambient sensor was measuring high due to something else. It could get close to ambient, but shouldn't get lower unless it's compressed, cooled, then uncompressed.

[Junty]

Opps -my bad... I was reversing into garage - so ambient sensor was high (drawing exhaust gases). I went for short drive today - with water spray onto intercooler I now have even temps (equal to actual) ambient. Ranges +/- 1 degree C depending upon speed and side wind etc...
Overall very happy however - Air to Air intercooler is definitely working well.

[flynntuna]

Must be due to the Coriolis effect. :rolleyes:

[Mechie3]

Do you show in your build thread your AAIC setup?

[Ken Allwine]

I hope FFR comes up with a way in future revisions to have a trunk in the Coupe. What if you wanted to take some fold up chairs with you to a car show?

[Coolspot]

I hope FFR comes up with a way in future revisions to have a trunk in the Coupe. What if you wanted to take some fold up chairs with you to a car show?

I was wondering the same, any chances it would fit the Coupe?...

[tmoretta]

I can't imagine this would ever work as the rear cover does not open. A bigger problem for me (why I don't want the coupe) is the very limited access that the opening rear window affords to the engine compartment. My track experience has taught me that you always want complete and easy access to the powerplant.

[CNC_Geek]

Opps -my bad... I was reversing into garage - so ambient sensor was high (drawing exhaust gases). I went for short drive today - with water spray onto intercooler I now have even temps (equal to actual) ambient. Ranges +/- 1 degree C depending upon speed and side wind etc...
Overall very happy however - Air to Air intercooler is definitely working well.
Because of all the bad air flow experiences I have read about I am wanting to measure my in/out intercooler temps. Can you share with us what you used? Sensors? Installation location? and how did you handle the air flow into your intercooler? Thanks.

[DSR-3]

Can someone please comment on the relationship/fit of the FFR Trunk and transmission (area)? How far above the trans does it fit? Pic's from "inside"?
'Thinking about exhaust system designs.
Thanks!

[wallace18]

Can someone please comment on the relationship/fit of the FFR Trunk and transmission (area)? How far above the trans does it fit? Pic's from "inside"?
'Thinking about exhaust system designs.
Thanks!
IMO no room for a top center mount exhaust. Lower passenger side would work best, IMO. It would best to cover the side facing the exhaust with some sort of reflective heat material.

[07FIREBLADE]

I have one for sale. If anyone wants. I bought it then started to install but changed exhaust ideas and can't use it with my wing mount too.

[DSR-3]

I may take you up on the sale offer if I can figure out how to use it...
I'm using an N/A H6 engine and thinking dual exhaust at the moment, maybe a with cross-over pipe (under the trunk?).

[07FIREBLADE]

Well the trunk hits on the bottom portion of mechies rear awic mount. So if you do your cross pipe before this area your golden. Right at the bottom 2" where it mounts to the trans.

[Buzz Skyline]

Well the trunk hits on the bottom portion of mechies rear awic mount. So if you do your cross pipe before this area your golden. Right at the bottom 2" where it mounts to the trans.

But you CAN install the trunk with Mechie's AWIC mount in place?

[07FIREBLADE]

Going with vraptor wing mount/ trans protector kit. So my plans have changed. When I was trying to install it it wouldn't fit but I didn't trim the trunk kit down yet at that point. I just installed rivnuts and bolted it together.

[iblackwe]

I like the trunk factory five designed however I don't know why they didn't utilize the "pockets" of potential cargo space on either side of the transmission. They may be small but I think we need as much space as we can get!

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I have room in the back for a trunk. But because of my personality, I just had to be different. I left room in the front for a large storage box. I will take it out at the track for better airflow through the radiator.
You can't see it in this picture, but I do have a fan between the awic exchanger and the engine radiator.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=55589&d=1467346181

[07FIREBLADE]

Bob what radiator is that from. I like it and might copy it. Just create a new hard and box in a "trunk" at least I can have some tools or throw a bag up front.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Bob what radiator is that from. I like it and might copy it. Just create a new hard and box in a "trunk" at least I can have some tools or throw a bag up front.

this was off topic, so I responded on my thread.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12534-MRG-MotorSports-818S-Build&p=242447&viewfull=1#post242447

[CU9DZ]

07FIREBLADE. Do you still have the trunk for sale? Where are you located and what is the price with shipping? I am in Mass.
Dave

[07FIREBLADE]

I still have the trunk insert for sale. Im in socal so shipping is going to cost a lot. But I want $150 plus shipping.

[wleehendrick]

I still have the trunk insert for sale. Im in socal so shipping is going to cost a lot. But I want $150 plus shipping.

I haven't seen the trunk kit, but do you think it would fit with Craig's AWIC, turbo heatshield and allow adequate clearance with my side exhaust:

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If so, I'll take it, if you don't mind holding on to it until the next time I get up to OC/LA.

(I should have checked the forum earlier; my wife and I drove up to Newport Beach this weekend)

[Samiam1017]

i would be interested if you would ship to pa 18704

[THE FURNACE]

I ordered a trunk kit, along with my 818 C, not knowing that it would be almost useless. I'd be willing to part with it if anyone with an S is interested in it. I'm in Ontario, Canada.

[07FIREBLADE]

Mines for sale. I would prefer local due to shipping reasons. It's almost impossible to ship economically. awkward sizing and all. So it's all yours lee if you want it. Just message me. I have the same exhaust setup and awic setup. It clears I just have a C now and I'm making a wing mount so I have no use for it.