Seeeeeema pics

[Flamshackle]

Can anyone that's going to sema please upload the pics for all those of us that can't attend for geographical reasons? Cheers :-)

[Courtnie Provencher]

Check out Mad Dog's post from a little while ago.. He shared some photos from the Factory Five booth! :)
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?19321-Updates-from-the-2015-SEMA-Show!

[bbjones121]

Need more!.!...

[bbjones121]

6:05 PM and no new photos :(

[Flamshackle]

Check out Mad Dog's post from a little while ago.. He shared some photos from the Factory Five booth! :)
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?19321-Updates-from-the-2015-SEMA-Show!

cool thanks.

[bbjones121]

Check out Mad Dog's post from a little while ago.. He shared some photos from the Factory Five booth! :)
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?19321-Updates-from-the-2015-SEMA-Show!

Nothing new on there either.

[bbjones121]

People must not be that impressed to not have posted any personal photos yet?

[flynntuna]

Patients, SEMA is a business trip with lots of things to take up the limited time that's available.

[bbjones121]

Patients, SEMA is a business trip with lots of things to take up the limited time that's available.

I guess previous years spoiled me. There were definitely lots of photos by now.

[flynntuna]

Weren't a lot of those photos taken by forum members? I haven't see that many posts of members planning on attending.

[bbjones121]

Probably right. I am still buying the top and probably front just want to see some details.

[skullandbones]

It is pretty impressive looking. The paint job is impeccable and the fitment of panels and trim is extremely well done. I only saw one little item that might lead one to think "kit". Considering all the beautiful paint at SEMA, the coupe doesn't look out of place at all.

WEK.:cool::cool::cool:

[skullandbones]

Here are a couple more that wouldn't load at first.

WEK.

[RyanWReX_NV]

Nice pics! Hopefully some good interior pics will surface.

[Flamshackle]

thanks a heap for sharing the pics. Have you got any of the interior? especially the glass between the driver and the engine?

[Mechie3]

I like the front grill better with all the pieces cutout. Still not a big fan of that horizontal bar in the middle. It looks like they were trying to maintain the same center as the original S but change the sides and the two design languages don't quite mesh (lol...mesh).

[smokinss]

I will post several on the following threads....too many to post, but here are some. A few at the end are actually from Shelby American's facility.

[smokinss]

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[smokinss]

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[skullandbones]

thanks a heap for sharing the pics. Have you got any of the interior? especially the glass between the driver and the engine?

I didn't get any shots of the interior but I will today. I, too, am interested in the way the interior panels, rocker panels inside, and glass separating the engine bay from passengers looks. I'll ask for the tour.

BTW: That Paganni in smokiness is eye candy for sure. There was a guy explaining some of the special features and mentioned that the engine bay bolts are custom made for the company from Titanium. They are supposed to have the companies logo on each one. Guess you should get something special for $2.3 mill.

Thanks,

WEK.

[AZPete]

Thanks, Bill, for the close-up photos. You said on the phone that it looks production and I agree. I can see that the window seals look really good. I can't wait to get my coupe top! Have fun at SEMA!

[smokinss]

Some more..

[smokinss]

And more

[smokinss]

Sema...

[smokinss]

And finally...

[Mechie3]

Thanks for all the pics!

[Innkeepr]

Thanks for the pics - they look great.

[bbjones121]

Thanks for the photos! The coupe looks great.

[skullandbones]

Here are some more 818 shots of top and hatch insulation. It is hard to shoot the back inside window, the seats get in the way from that side.

I think Dave, Jim, and the rest of the team are pretty happy with the SEMA unvailing.

WEK.

[AZPete]

Great shots, Bill. Thanks!

[Flamshackle]

leeeeeeegend thanks!

[Ken Allwine]

I will be visiting Factory 5 in the middle of december since I will be up in that area. I'll take plenty of pictures and some walk around video of the car is there.

[Samiam1017]

looks like no room for a harness bar in the coupe.??

[Wayne Presley]

I have tons of pics and video from SEMA that I'll upload when I get back. I went on an aerobatic flight Monday morning in an Extra 330, OMG that was fun!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB5lFNUWD1I

It really gets good after the 5:30 mark

[redfogo]

looks like no room for a harness bar in the coupe.??

You can see the harness bar in the pictures. Looks like tight fit but its there.

[Samiam1017]

You can see the harness bar in the pictures. Looks like tight fit but its there.

don't know how I missed that pic thx

[C.Plavan]

The C looked great in person. I looked it over really well. The paint looks much better in person. I talked with Jim for some time. Ecoboost, 818R and all.

I really hope I'm wrong, but I really think the "C" in the 818C might stand for "Convection Oven" after looking at the coupe in person. I guess time will tell, but it does look really good.

[Flamshackle]

The C looked great in person. I looked it over really well. The paint looks much better in person. I talked with Jim for some time. Ecoboost, 818R and all.

Any news of interest regarding the R and the ecoboost?


I really hope I'm wrong, but I really think the "C" in the 818C might stand for "Convection Oven" after looking at the coupe in person. I guess time will tell, but it does look really good.

It will be very interesting to see how we get the fresh air flowing in that bay. I hope the roof scoop catches a good amount of air. We may need to mod the air intakes on the roof and side to get the needed flow. Time will tell

[redfogo]

The C looked great in person. I looked it over really well. The paint looks much better in person. I talked with Jim for some time. Ecoboost, 818R and all.

I really hope I'm wrong, but I really think the "C" in the 818C might stand for "Convection Oven" after looking at the coupe in person. I guess time will tell, but it does look really good.

Having owned and tracked(track days/fun days, maybe im not as hard core as what most are doing?) a 91 turbo mr2 I'm still having trouble understanding all the heat/intercooler issues. Don't get me wrong I get that there is a good chance for heat soak issues, however, I also don't get what makes the 818 heat up any worse then any other mid engine turbo car. Is it just EJ motors heat up more?

[Mechie3]

It could simply be the difference between the development process/dollars/testing of a billion dollar OEM vs a low production volume inexpensive kit car. Toyota probably spent as much money on thermal design, analysis, and testing of the MR2 as FFR spent developing the entire 818.

C. Plavan might just be referring to the cabin getting hot too when he says convection oven.

[redfogo]

It could simply be the difference between the development process/dollars/testing of a billion dollar OEM vs a low production volume inexpensive kit car. Toyota probably spent as much money on thermal design, analysis, and testing of the MR2 as FFR spent developing the entire 818.

C. Plavan might just be referring to the cabin getting hot too when he says convection oven.

I guess I assumed that it would be kinda like the GTM as far as interior getting hot. Is it common issue with the GTMs?

[07FIREBLADE]

GTMs already have a full interior designed with ac being available from ffr I believe.

[metros]

More...

I've watched the ultimate factories episode with that pagani probably 20x. Such craftsmanship goes into that car.

[K3LAG]

I have tons of pics and video from SEMA that I'll upload when I get back. I went on an aerobatic flight Monday morning in an Extra 330, OMG that was fun!

It really gets good after the 5:30 mark

I'm jealous!

Larry

[Hiryu]

Some more pictures:
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[Hiryu]

And the rest:
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[Wayne Presley]

Best SEMA ever!
Got in Sunday mid day, picked up the rentacar and went straight to In N Out for a double double. So good! Got up early Monday to go tear some holes in the sky in an Extra 330 at skycombatace.com .
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SkyAce/IMG_8465_zps0rxfidta.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SkyAce/IMG_8465_zps0rxfidta.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SkyAce/IMG_8464_zpslyudur2b.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SkyAce/IMG_8464_zpslyudur2b.jpg.html)

We did loops, spins, rolls, tumbles and finished with a low level run (<30 ft of the deck) back to the airport. Pulled 8.6 G (came close to going to sleep) and had a blast!

Tuesday opened up the show, the booth looked great and packed most of the day.
There was an original coupe there
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3695_zpsoixpetd5.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3695_zpsoixpetd5.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3698_zpszl4ona35.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3698_zpszl4ona35.jpg.html)

Alan Grant was in the booth talking to the customers and taking pics with them.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3667_zps8jaqqsdb.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3667_zps8jaqqsdb.jpg.html)

Peter Brock and Jim discussing the areo on the 818C
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3651_zpsj8a2h6jg.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3651_zpsj8a2h6jg.jpg.html)

[Wayne Presley]

Wednesday night was the meet and greet with the FFR customers

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3585_zpsljipq5qd.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3585_zpsljipq5qd.jpg.html)
Alan, Jesper enjoying the time with the customers

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3595_zpscmjerm5j.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3595_zpscmjerm5j.jpg.html)
Doris from the Mott Collage build school and Brian from Iwire having a great time.

The FFR crew
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3616_zpssvnbghbu.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3616_zpssvnbghbu.jpg.html)

Then I was lucky enough to get invited to a party at Peter Brock's house after the FFR get together. Peter is a great guy, very personable and nice guy.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3633_zpsfxvlf8fw.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3633_zpsfxvlf8fw.jpg.html)

Alan was there
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3633_zpsfxvlf8fw.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3633_zpsfxvlf8fw.jpg.html)

and Craig Breedlove was there too
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3624_zpsubgk1zo3.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3624_zpsubgk1zo3.jpg.html)

[Wayne Presley]

A few of the cars around...
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3686_zps6ca6i3fq.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3686_zps6ca6i3fq.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3682_zpsxcz6ktff.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3682_zpsxcz6ktff.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3727_zpsumtyldvc.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3727_zpsumtyldvc.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3684_zps6htovkae.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3684_zps6htovkae.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3679_zpstvqlgfx0.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3679_zpstvqlgfx0.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/SEMA2015/IMG_3683_zpszu7g4zvg.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/SEMA2015/IMG_3683_zpszu7g4zvg.jpg.html)

[Wayne Presley]

And of course the girls

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/TransAm/SEMA2015b/IMG_3681_zpsytqzyqgu.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/TransAm/SEMA2015b/IMG_3681_zpsytqzyqgu.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/TransAm/SEMA2015b/IMG_3680_zpsnrk93rxy.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/TransAm/SEMA2015b/IMG_3680_zpsnrk93rxy.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/TransAm/SEMA2015b/IMG_3673_zpscvxnzy4g.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/TransAm/SEMA2015b/IMG_3673_zpscvxnzy4g.jpg.html)

[skullandbones]

Used to go to lots of big car shows (World of Wheels in the Southeast). It numbs you about what you want to see anymore. So going to SEMA is so over the top, you don't have to look hard to find something interesting. That's why I was surprised to be so impressed with the 818 Coupe. It held it's own in that very discriminating environment. Anyway here are some of my favorite non FFR pics.

WEK.

[skullandbones]

More!

[skullandbones]

More. Can only load ten at a time in fine mode.:eek::eek::mad:

[skullandbones]

Last group. BTW: pics of personality and drifting car. I got to weld at the welding stations of ESAB with the host of Extreme 4x4. He is really funny and talented at TIG welding. There were two other very talented professionals there. I got to MIG and TIG and MIG weld aluminum which I had not done before. One more Xmas list item. If that thing makes me weld that well, got to have it!

Hope you enjoyed. I sure did.

WEK.

[DrunkenSailor]

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[DrunkenSailor]

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Had a little fun too.

[metros]

Love the additional Pagani pictures. If you haven't seen the ultimate factories episode of that car - it's worth your time. They hand build that exhaust starting with sheets of titanium that they roll into tubing.

[Wayne Presley]

FFR booth time lapse


https://youtu.be/zCb8WD1zyPE

[smokinss]

I took a ton of photos and posted some but did no videos. Here are some really good videos that almost capture the scale and scope of SEMA. For those that have not been it is such a sensory overload!
2015 SEMA Show Coverage - Day 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnq0x-P8mZA
2015 SEMA Show Coverage - Day 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFcH4vFhDsM
2015 SEMA Show Coverage - Day 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtnJj2jQLDs
SEMA Ignited 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoiAfxfDH7Q

[Wayne Presley]

https://youtu.be/Uh9a2PbRC3E

[Wayne Presley]

https://youtu.be/3FIMmXM9kzA

[Wayne Presley]

https://youtu.be/gac4kFvVtog