818 Upgrade Parts Now Available!

[Mad Dog]

We are excited to announce the production release of the new Factory Five 818 nose and removable hard top! All 818 kits are currently shipping with this new design nose, and 818C models are in production and shipping as well.
We’ve put together some upgrade packages with special prices for customers who would like to upgrade their first gen 818.

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The revised nose upgrade package includes fenders, nose insert, headlamp buckets and lighting, mounting hardware and fasteners. It is at a special introductory price of $799 through December 31, 2015. On January 1, 2016, the price will increase to $1,199. Click here to order your new 818 front nose now. (http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/818-front-nose-retro-fit-lhd/)

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Fog lamps are not included.

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The Factory Five 818 hard top package priced at an introductory cost of $2,499 until December 31, 2015. Starting January 1st, 2016, the hard top will be priced at $2,999. The package includes composite hard top with ducted liner, hinged rear hatch with glass, power window mechanisms, windshield glass, side window glass, rear quarter glass, and aluminum bulk head with glass window. Upgrade includes revised door steel and interior molded door liners.

Click here to order your hard top now. (http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/818-hard-top/) If you have placed a pre-order, you will be contacted for a ship date.

If you have any questions, please call our tech support team at 508-291-3443.

[billjr212]

Any idea what shipping on the nose would be (ballpark?). Trying to decide if the wife might want to get me a nice Christmas present.

[Quiny]

Can we get it in white?

[07FIREBLADE]

It says free so I'm taking it.... It wont matter for me though since Im getting the top so it will just go inside the crate.

[Mechie3]

Few questions to add to the mix:

Can we order the center grill separately? (ie: I want to order a full kit + 1 spare center grill)
The coupe radiator subframe has some brackets welded to the frame that the nose supports bolt to. Are these the "lower fender mounts" in the parts list? I assume retrofits would bolt these onto the subframe (or weld, if they wanted to)?

[Courtnie Provencher]

Shipping will depend on where we are shipping these pieces to, and which pieces you are receiving. The nose retrofit kit will not fit inside the crate with the hardtop, but they can be shipped together. White gel-coat is an available option upon request, but the order has to be paid for in full before the pieces can be made. You can order the "center grill" separately. When ordering it is called the Nose Insert and it costs $420.00.

[matteo92065]

Can we get it in white?

X2!

I think I want to keep my car paintless.

[STiPWRD]

X2!

I think I want to keep my car paintless.
X3, count me in

[Mechie3]

You can order the "center grill" separately. When ordering it is called the Nose Insert and it costs $420.00.

Thanks. Doubt I'll be getting a second one then. It'd be more cost effective to order a complete second kit at that price.

[Mad Dog]

We're happy to do the panels in white as a special order.

Mechie - if you're already buying the retro-fit kit, we can include a second grill for about half that ($210).

[AZPete]

Would the nose package ship inside the coupe top, thus saving shipping costs? Will the coupe top and nose package ship via FedEx or is a trucking company, like Stewart, required?

[taco20]

X3, count me in

X4, with white for me to

[Mad Dog]

AZPete - Right now, we've made it into production and finalized pricing. We're working on several shipping crates to see how we may be able to accommodate customers who order both the new nose and hard top and wish to consolidate shipping. More on that as soon as possible.

[Mechie3]

We're happy to do the panels in white as a special order.

Mechie - if you're already buying the retro-fit kit, we can include a second grill for about half that ($210).

Sweet. In for white as well.

[Zodiac]

So does this mean those of us with white 818S models that pre-ordered white hard tops will be getting calls soon?

[07FIREBLADE]

Yes. I just got off the phone and forked over all my shiney pennies. In for the front and top in white.

[Frank818]

Sorry for all the question, but in case someone knows:

1- We can special order in white, but is there an added cost?
2- What are the foreseen shipping options to Canada (Fedex, UPS, etc. or do we need to go through an importer like Withby and Al Beix)?
3- I haven't seen the estimated lead time, is it something like 2 weeks or 2 months? It does not matter much yet for me, but over 2 months it will force me to halt my build and wait for the kit to arrive, I just want to manage that (and manage my expectations) as early as possible.

tnx!

[metros]

I'm also interested to see what the lead time will be on the white nose upgrade.

Any potential shipping savings for shipping multiple nose kits together to one location if members live close?

My Christmas wish list is now done.

[Canadian818]

Sorry for all the question, but in case someone knows:

1- We can special order in white, but is there an added cost?
2- What are the foreseen shipping options to Canada (Fedex, UPS, etc. or do we need to go through an importer like Withby and Al Beix)?
3- I haven't seen the estimate lead time, is it something like 2 weeks or 2 months? It does not matter much yet for me, but over 2 months it will force me to halt my build and wait for the kit to arrive, I just want to manage that (and manage my expectations) as early as possible.

tnx!

I too am wondering about shipping to Canada.

[Aero STI]

Will shipping for the nose be sorted out before the January 1 price bump?

[Frank818]

My Christmas wish list is now done.

Before or after including the new nose in?

[insurance guy]

I was going to order the hardtop and in fact pre-ordered it. I am having second thoughts as I work my way throrough the S kit I have. The forum has been a blessing for me and I feel the install Manual for the new hard top and front end will be less than forthcoming in a timely manner. I have not received an update on the manual since may when I purchased the "S"
I love the kit but wish the install information was there. I just spent 2 hours looking for the non existent location and install instructions for the body aluminum parts.

[07FIREBLADE]

Just read people's threads normally works for me. There is also a diagram of all the panels install in the appendix at the back of the manual. You can find the layout and install accordingly. I think they will do a major revision for the cope manual but it's most likely very similar to the S.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I just spent 2 hours looking for the non existent location and install instructions for the body aluminum parts.

You probably gave up before you got to page 504.

47936 47937

[gwarden]

Will the separate pieces fit in a short bed pickup any chance we could fit three kits into one pickup?

[RM1SepEx]

Will the new nose fit the Narrow front subframe that very few of us received?

[STiPWRD]

Any potential shipping savings for shipping multiple nose kits together to one location if members live close?
I like the way you think! Let's see if they can ship both of our noses in one box.

[Courtnie Provencher]

Hey guys! The white gel coat is an option. We just need to know when you make the payment which color you're ordering. If it's easier you guys can email me at courtnie@factoryfive.com and I can directly answer any questions you have!

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Hey guys! The white gel coat is an option. We just need to know when you make the payment which color you're ordering. If it's easier you guys can email me at courtnie@factoryfive.com and I can directly answer any questions you have!

Hi Courtnie,
You really don't want 100 emails of the same questions. If you answer them here, everyone gets the same answer. Even the shy ones that are afraid to ask questions.
Dave is very good when he post on here about new products. The guys on here dissect every word he writes.
Bob

[Greg Hoy]

Hello,

-White gel coat is the same cost as red.

-White gel coat will be ready in 2 weeks. White gel coat orders will ship with a gel coat kit. The new panels do have seams that will require body work.

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View the parts catalog page for larger images. (http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/818-front-nose-retro-fit-lhd/)

-We are working on shipping cost they have yet to be determined.

-The hardtop and fenders will fit in a 6’ pickup if you choose to pick them up at Factory Five. Hardtop measurements are 122” x 58” x 24”

-Fender kits will ship over-sized ground in boxes. If you order both the hardtop and front nose retro kit the front nose boxes will ship on top of the crate. Again shipping cost in the works.

Front Nose Retro kit Shipping in 3-5 weeks.

Hard tops start shipping without glass on November 30, 2015. They will start shipping with glass on January 20, 2016.

Thanks
Greg Hoy
Factory Five Marketing

[07FIREBLADE]

I'm with you Matteo we are both in the same boat as you. I'm seeing this upgrade if you do the nose and top being close to 4-5k with shipping. Good thing I got in at the lower price but still it's going to hurt.

[Zodiac]

that would be great to combine shipping somehow. I'm in Southern California so I'm willing to wait for a combined shipping if it saves a good chunk of money cause I'm seeing the crate is already adding $400 to the cost already :/

[07FIREBLADE]

I feel you Zodiac, I just dont want to wait any longer to make any real progress on the body. I've been spinning my wheels for months waiting for this to come out. We should figure out one big crate with 3 tops in it for the socal guys or something along those lines. I wonder how much shipping would cost doing it this way. Half of what stewart charged to deliver the car

[Flamshackle]

Hard tops start shipping without glass on November 30, 2015. They will start shipping with glass on January 20, 2016.

So does that mean 818C orders shipped prior to Jan 20 will be without glass???

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Just a note:
the new nose above and on FFR parts catalog is shown with the hood.
The parts list does not list the hood.
I suspect you have to use your old hood.
Bob

[gwarden]

Just a note:
the new nose above and on FFR parts catalog is shown with the hood.
The parts list does not list the hood.
I suspect you have to use your old hood.
Bob
Yes the hoods are the same you use the one you already have

[ewingate]

How well do the new projectors work? Any pictures at night?

[redfogo]

How well do the new projectors work? Any pictures at night?
They are nice projectors is about all I can say since I am currently building the C. They are hella projectors nice quality and they look like they will provide plenty of light.

[Speedy G]

I'd love it if FFR could supply a power windows kit for soft top versions.

Speedy G

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I'd love it if FFR could supply a power windows kit for soft top versions.

Speedy G

The soft top would have to be redesigned with a window seal.
Suggest it to FFR, If there is enough interest, I sure the soft top manufacture would do it.
Bob

[Quiny]

Does anyone know if the aluminum in and around the wheel wells needs to be modified?

[Mechie3]

My guess is the aluminum in front of the wheel might be different? The rear aluminum is definitely the same, don't know why the middle aluminum would change as the subframe didn't change but you might need to clearance it for the bumper supports.

[Frank818]

I hope that the side markers (part# 26248) are DOT/SAE approved.

[07FIREBLADE]

Just got my top and front end. Nose aluminum does not change. It's all the same unless they left it off my pack list. Brackets are all bolt on. So no new front radiator subframe. Don't know if I'm happy or not about that. The manual or revision for the new retrofits is not available for a few weeks. Engineers are working on the power nation coupe right now and are out of town in Tennessee right now. I will post more details of the front and top in my thread in the next few days. Just unpacked it and did a quick inventory.

[AZPete]

Robert, I'll be watching carefully since I have a hard top and front on order. Is yours white or red? I've paid up front for white and hope it arrives that way.

[Newkitguy]

I'm a bit confused how it's removable. the windshield gets mounted to the top, so when you removed the top you would have no windshield unless i'm missing something obvious (always a possibility) also you would have to swap body panels in the rear to cover engine and such.

[matteo92065]

I'm a bit confused how it's removable. the windshield gets mounted to the top, so when you removed the top you would have no windshield unless i'm missing something obvious (always a possibility) also you would have to swap body panels in the rear to cover engine and such.

You would have to have all (three pieces) of the convertible parts to do the conversion. Windshield w/frame, trunk lid, & engine cover.

[Newkitguy]

Hmm wonder if they will sell a reverse setup for us coupe guys lol

[redfogo]

You would have to have all (three pieces) of the convertible parts to do the conversion. Windshield w/frame, trunk lid, & engine cover.

Yeah they really sold it with the idea that you could. I really think that should have made that more clear. I'm not a convertible kind of person, but I could see someone very disappointed if they didn't notice this.

I'm still wondering when I get my 818c manual!

[Mechie3]

Yeah, it's more removable in the sense that the GTM and Daytona Coupe have the tops built into the body and can never be removed.

[07FIREBLADE]

You can take mine. I'll post details in my thread soon. No manual for another few weeks or so.

[Frank818]

Lucky you got your parts. FFR did not contact me yet for shipping on the nose. I admit my order was placed on 12/12, though.

[Blwalker105]

During initial inventory, I found that the aluminum panels in front of the wheel wells were definitely different than the pictures shown in the S/T manual.

[Kalstar]

Factory Five now offering the donor boat kit :-)

[wallace18]

Factory Five now offering the donor boat kit :-)

You have too much time on your hands. LOL!

[Frank818]

That just sounds like a Top Gear episode. :)