What shall I order today for 818C

[frankc5r]

Ordering my 818C later today for spring delivery and asking the group what options you
are glad you ordered and which ones you later wished you had ordered.
Thanks

[mikeb75]

Depending on how much customization you will do to the frame the power-coat may be pointless. It was a good price and I got it, but I've made several adjustment which required sanding and painting.

I'm actually really happy with the windshield wiper option. I did some extra customization to the hood to blend in the cut out and I think it can come out looking very nice.

my $.02

[lance corsi]

I wish I hadn't bought the wiper kit. Also, I wouldn't get the frame powder coated, cause you will prolly want to modify something. I wouldn't spring for seat adjusters either, cause they raise you up almost a full inch. Also, wouldn't get the harness bar, its a joke. Wouldn't get the carpet set either, cause they don't include a piece to put where the fuel tank normally goes, just in case you relocate the fuel tank. I prolly could've saved some serious $ if I had waited. But if anything I've mentioned sounds like you would want it, pm me and I'll cut you a real deal.

[Hindsight]

I wouldnt order any options except maybe powder coating the frame if you don't plan on making frame mods. Order stuff as you need it. Your plans may change mid-build. Modify one thing and suddenly 10 other things need to be done differently so many options you ordered may no longer fit or work.

[redfogo]

I vote yes to powder coating. I had to sand down a few spots for when I welded in my seat mounts and other customization. For the price i don't see why not. Its stronger then a DIY paint job in most cases. Also I rather spray paint a few spots that I sand down vs paint the whole thing. I also have no idea if anyone in my area has an oven to fit the frame in for a reasonable price that is.

Vinyl cover on dash and cards might be worth it if you don't want to do it yourself and its cheaper to order that now rather then later.

You can sub in the the R shocks and or springs for free. I got the R shocks and S springs. Cheaper to upgrade springs in the future rather then the shocks.

[Frank818]

Powder coated frame. Even with frame mods it was a huge plus for me. If you don't have an easy access to get it powder coated by yourself and if black is the color you want, for the price it's worth the quality. If you want top notch quality then do it on your end.

I had to do frame mods in the back and I used POR-15 with a brush to cover the parts and it works perfect. I also did the same on the entire door frames (no powder coat on mine) and it's great.

[wleehendrick]

One thing to consider, is shipping for any large options. If you have Stewart deliver the kit, there's no additional charge for things like aero parts, trunk kit, etc... an initial delivery. But if you do choose to order those at a later date, shipping could add up to hundreds of extra dollars.

[RDRP]

I ordered the axles and was glad that I did. It is far better than messing with used donor axles. As Frank 818 mentioned, I have also used the black POR-15 with a brush and it matched perfect with powder coat.

[AZPete]

As said above, consider saving the shipping costs by including big stuff, like wheels or aero parts. OTOH, maybe you'd rather delay some expenses. Since tires age, I like to buy them only when needed. And, I'm glad I got powder coating.

[frankc5r]

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I did order as follows: 818C, powder coat, 02-04 turbo, matte black wheels, CF splitter, CF diffuser, CF rear spoiler,
vinyl interior, wiper, billet shifter, new axles. Car has factory Momo wheel. Not sure if I should replace?
Spring delivery so got lots of time to make changes.

[flynntuna]

Check out some of the threads regarding shifter mods.

[longislandwrx]

I would NOT have got the powdercoat. sure it was a great deal, but the quality was seriously poor. so much has flaked off and I'm constantly having to epoxy paint it.

I would have paid 5x as much and just taken it to a local guy who would have actually done some prep work. axles were not an option when I ordered but would def do it if I had the option now.

the big CF stuff is smart to order now, so you don't have to double up on shipping. I would ask for an extra piece of underseat .030 to by packed as well because I needed more to make some extra parts.

[Frank818]

You've got an early kit (#30 or so if I remember), but FFR improved slightly the powder process after and on mine (#181) nothing at all flaked off, it's as good as it was when I got it, with minimal imperfections. Actually all the imperfections are not visible with the body on and I didn't need to fix any as they weren't down to bare metal. No rust either.

Might be good to investigate and make sure that the current kits have an acceptable powder coat, though, just in case mine was a "good" one that luckily came out, but I know I'm not the only one.

[Mark Reynolds]

How about some nice mandrel bent coolant tubes from Breeze?
http://www.breezeautomotive.com/details.php?prod_id=1106&cat_id=55

[frankc5r]

Check out some of the threads regarding shifter mods.

Thanks. Do you mean mods to the billet shifter? I remember mods to FFR stock shifter but not the billet one. Possibly you mean cable end?

[frankc5r]

the big CF stuff is smart to order now, so you don't have to double up on shipping. I would ask for an extra piece of underseat .030 to by packed as well because I needed more to make some extra parts.[/QUOTE]

Do you mean an extra piece of carbon or aluminum? Extra is always nice. I still have some extra flat carbon sheet I got from Corvette Racing supplier that
was not quite as flat as spec was so I got it cheap.
Thanks for reply

[longislandwrx]

aluminum. I used a bunch of it to make filler panels etc for the R.

[flynntuna]

Thanks. Do you mean mods to the billet shifter? I remember mods to FFR stock shifter but not the billet one. Possibly you mean cable end?

I'm mean that some have ditched the shifter that FFR offers in favor of either one from a mr2 or the shifter that Wayne sells.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?16142-MR2-Shifter&highlight=Mr2%20shifter

[frankc5r]

I'm mean that some have ditched the shifter that FFR offers in favor of either one from a mr2 or the shifter that Wayne sells.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?16142-MR2-Shifter&highlight=Mr2%20shifter

Thanks but I did order the FFR billet which I think is the K-tuned. Please tell me if I am mistaken.

[flynntuna]

The FFR one is a k-tuned (a different model from the one Wayne sells) but still uses the longer cables which go to the front then around the driver side to the transmission. The cables from the mr2 and the K-tuned shifter that Wayne sells go out the back over the gas tank, making a shorter run and a more positive feel in the shifting. Just something to think about.

[frankc5r]

The FFR one is a k-tuned (a different model from the one Wayne sells) but still uses the longer cables which go to the front then around the driver side to the transmission. The cables from the mr2 and the K-tuned shifter that Wayne sells go out the back over the gas tank, making a shorter run and a more positive feel in the shifting. Just something to think about.

I did not know that. I would think the rear cable would be way better. I hope I get some replies to help me decide. I still have time to cancel the FFR one.

[flynntuna]

Here's a Google serf on the subject

https://www.google.com/search?q=mr2+shifter/+factory+five+forum&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

[frankc5r]

Here's a Google serf on the subject

https://www.google.com/search?q=mr2+shifter/+factory+five+forum&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

thanks. Good info.

[Shawn818c]

I could have fit 2 818s on my trailer... oh well

Anyways, you'll be really pleased with the CF pieces they are worth the money in my opinion. I opted for a bare frame as many are recommending but it is a lot of work to prep and paint.

[Shawn818c]

Frank, when is your completion date?