Name The Next Factory Five Challenge

[KenWilkinson]

can't use godzila, How about King Kog?

[Oppenheimer]

can't use godzila, How about King Kog?

Or Super Sprocket?

[unclebigbad]

I don't know if its been said before, but how about "Five", denoting its number in the evolution of FFR, its fifth model. Spell it out, roman numeral or 5. I think it fits best.

Are the Mk's and roadsters seperate models?

[KenWilkinson]

SubiSonic
SuperSonic
Shockwave
SabreHawk
SubiHawk
shucks stuck saying sssss

[AdamAnt75]

Its just a temporary name.. So lets call it the Cube since we are trying to think outside the box ( No relation to the Nissan). The proper name should come after the final design, and it should reflect some sense of intelligence and class in the world market.

[David Hodgkins]

Its just a temporary name.. So lets call it the Cube since we are trying to think outside the box ( No relation to the Nissan). The proper name should come after the final design, and it should reflect some sense of intelligence and class in the world market.

Welcome to the forum AdamAnt75!

The "temporary name" is already determined. It it called the 818, or Project 818, after it's stated weight goal of 818 kilos (1800 lbs).

HTH,

:)

[2KWIK4U]

I don't think you can name it until it is finished because the finished look has a lot to do with it.

David is right about for now calling it the 818 I think.

[AdamAnt75]

I agree... I was under the impression "we" were looking for a new temporary name for some reason.... And thanks Dave.. I think this project is right on for the times and a great new path.

[Rockraven]

There is a record breaking kit plane that's pretty famous on the racing circuit, and it has a kick *** name that would be perfect for this car:

NEMESIS

[MDRex]

There is a record breaking kit plane that's pretty famous on the racing circuit, and it has a kick *** name that would be perfect for this car:

NEMESIS

I was liking Apex, but I love Nemesis.

[Rockraven]

Yeah, I like that one. A few other suggestions that I don't think were mentioned:

Drakken
Vitesse
Scorch
Rage
Rapture
Tango
Samba
Inferno

[Big-Foot]

There is a record breaking kit plane that's pretty famous on the racing circuit, and it has a kick *** name that would be perfect for this car:

NEMESIS

Probably wouldn't work out....
http://race-car-replicas.com/rcrnemesis.html

[KenWilkinson]

How about letters and Numbers too?

FFR 818 GTO
FFR 818 GT
FF4 811 GTO (811 call before you dig get it?

[needsans4]

I didn't look at all the posts, but I'll assume that someone came up with Seige... Since this is the 6th car that FF will sell and I'm hoping that it will resemble the Exige... got my fingers crossed but everyones designs so far have been awesome.

[Slaughter]

Well - like any good name, or title it has to MEAN something - well names like "Rapter" and "Oden" sound cool .... they do not mean anything. I recommend that we rethink our naming techniques ... for example: I will be naming the car after the completion date ... so lets say I completed the car today it would be called the "Factory Five 10.11" (April 2011)

I am not saying my idea is good ... I would like us all to focus on approaching this as a title that raises emotion that you can take pride in - not a cool sounding name.

[eronning]

Consider that Five is "V", and substituting V for W, you get:

Factory Five VRX

[bromikl]

I'm liking the FFR Siege. Seize the day, castle siege, Siege of Exige, lay waste to the Exige.

[bbjones121]

i think the final design will be the biggest factor in deciding the name. It needs a name that matches the car.

[2KWIK4U]

Consider that Five is "V", and substituting V for W, you get:

Factory Five VRX

I like that, pretty cool and short.

[Xelerator]

Makes sense, v = velocity (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velocity)


Consider that Five is "V", and substituting V for W, you get:

Factory Five VRX

[f31monkey]

ZEAL
— n
fervent or enthusiastic devotion, often extreme or fanatical in nature, as to a religious movement, political cause, ideal, or aspiration

Also can mean passionate, which I think this car and it's owners will define. In addition Factory Five seems to be extremely zealous about their products and the motorsports community. What do ya'll think?

[pbuol]

So the new car name would be Ardent or ART (AR-den-T) for short. The Factory Five Ardent, F5-ART
ar·dent
   /ˈɑrdnt/ Show Spelled
[ahr-dnt] Show IPA

–adjective
1.
having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
2.
intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic; zealous: an ardent theatergoer. an ardent student of french history.
3.
vehement; fierce: They were frightened by his ardent, burning eyes.
4.
burning, fiery, or hot: the ardent core of a star.

[Gollum]

Yea, then instead of calling it the ffr art, we can call it fart for short... :-D


EDIT: Feel the burn!!!

[Wilky]

Bring back the Spyder GT name from the short lived version from a view years ago. Maybe adjust it to Spyder GTME-4

[2KWIK4U]

Yea, then instead of calling it the ffr art, we can call it fart for short... :-D


EDIT: Feel the burn!!!

LOL That is hilarious!

[pbuol]

LOL That is hilarious!

It was when I was 10!

[Gollum]

It was when I was 10!

I really hope I didn't hurt your feelings. Obviously this is a pretty light hearted thread in general and I don't think anyone's comments online should be taken too seriously.

But really, it was just begging to be said. ;-)

[pbuol]

I really hope I didn't hurt your feelings. Obviously this is a pretty light hearted thread in general and I don't think anyone's comments online should be taken too seriously.

But really, it was just begging to be said. ;-)

No hurt Feelings, Just dont hear many fart jokes these days.

[BrandonDrums]

So, it looks like Apex has been taken by Suzuki now. It's just a concept but lookey
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/20/suzuki-kizashi-ecocharge-apex-concept-revealed/

818 it is...

[DREAMGTM]

How about, Silhouette
Shadow

[AC Life]

An Animal .....................

" GUANACO "

Its attributes will reflects the car !

[readymix]

An Animal .....................

" GUANACO "

Its attributes will reflects the car !

A llama? Why don't you just cut to the chase and call it what you really want to call it. The "EcoBoost" with an EcoBoost engine. A Ford EcoBoost 3.5L engine.

EcoBoost.

[AC Life]

[QUOTE=readymix;16811]A llama? Why don't you just cut to the chase and call it what you really want to call it. The "EcoBoost" with an EcoBoost engine. A Ford EcoBoost 3.5L engine.

EcoBoost.[/QUOTE ]

readymix:

" GUANACO " is what I suggested as a name.

And " EcoBoost " is your proposition entirely

[Mechazawa]

I like "firefly" too, because it's a good name for this type of vehicle, in addition to a reference to a great TV show.

A few possibilities I don't think we have yet.

Shuriken or Kunai (Ninja weapons)

Speed Star (references Subaru logo and "Initial D")

You can also play with the words "centralization of mass" (or any phrase you think applies to the car).

I came up with "Cenos" and "Zomas"

That said, I think the best idea is to stick with just "818", I don't buy that it's a bad name because only car geeks will "get" it. Only car geeks will get this car!

[myjones]

I suggest SFR
As in Sub-5-racer
It's a nod to the donor the heritage and if it won't do 0-60 in sub 5 seconds it's broke.

[picaman]

I'm Liking BXR or some variant of boxter
I also like 555 but then again I think the Porsche 550 is the epitome of the form.

[unclebigbad]

I like "firefly" too, because it's a good name for this type of vehicle, in addition to a reference to a great TV show.

A few possibilities I don't think we have yet.

Shuriken or Kunai (Ninja weapons)

Speed Star (references Subaru logo and "Initial D")

You can also play with the words "centralization of mass" (or any phrase you think applies to the car).

I came up with "Cenos" and "Zomas"

That said, I think the best idea is to stick with just "818", I don't buy that it's a bad name because only car geeks will "get" it. Only car geeks will get this car!

How true.

[StatGSR]

I like "firefly" too, because it's a good name for this type of vehicle, in addition to a reference to a great TV show.


This! then i can put M. Reynolds on the glass but instead of a flag being in front of it i can put a brown coat.... /nerd...

in all honestly i can't decide if firefly would be a good name or not, part of me likes it, another part of me would not like to say, "what is my car? um, yea its a firefly....." :(

but then again "factory five firefly" is kinda fun to say...

[readymix]

Just stick with "818" or "818-R" the "R" is for "Roadster"

Numbers sound more exotic.

[PhyrraM]

Numbers sound like a cop-out, like we took the easy path.

[Hilltopper]

Ladies & Gentlemen. Why not call it what it is: a small creation from the Northeast Woods that, if provoked, will bite the A...ss of larger species. "Wolverine"

[Colvindesign]

My design is proposed to be mostly dark, with dark hues making up the inner body structure. I envision my own as having matte black inner structure with gloss black exterior panels over flat black racing wheels......

With some mild modifications, this new FFR car will be rather intimidating to any "challenges" on track or off. I would call it Nezerra, which in Italian means "Darkness"

[bromikl]

Wanna be sure these get on the list. Sorry, as I'm sure there are duplicates:

Invader

Intruder

Fugitive

Fury

Savage

Cleaver

Knife

Sage

Savant (one of my favorites)

Hooligan

Rumpus

Rampage +1

Force +1

Jedi

Rave +2

Storm

Djinn (If you had three wishes, first would be to drive this car.)

Agile

Inferno

Asylum +1

Apex

[Mechazawa]

Fury is already a car. http://www.fishersportscars.co.uk/

Also A lot of people seem to like Apex, but Toyota used to use it as in "Sprinter Trueno GT Apex"

[bromikl]

I stopped Googling potential names after the first ten. There's something car-related for nearly every one of them.

[PhyrraM]

I stopped Googling potential names after the first ten. There's something car-related for nearly every one of them.

True.

As long as FFR doesn't try to use "Camero", "Taurus", or "335i" it will all work out.

[Oppenheimer]

Team 6

[Mechazawa]

I would seriously stay away from Fury, it's a kit car that is available in the US, and is way to similar in construction and purpose to the 818.

As a side note, Jeremy Phillips (original designer of the Fury) has been making some nice mid engine kit cars for quite a while now. http://www.sylva.co.uk/

[Rockraven]

Mosport.

[Mechazawa]

^that's pretty good if Mosport allows it.

Edit: if not Massport.

[daly_c]

I'd go for a weight class like Bantamweight, Flyweight or Featherweight, since it's a boxer.

[wjfawb0]

Factory Five Flicker (if you like alliteration) or Snapdragon.

I work with a lot of cable trade names and sneeze at most flowers.

[jimgood]

But then, if you say, "I have an F-F-Flicker", people will think you have a stutter.

[Steve91T]

Anybody else think they are just going to stay with 818? There are some great names on here, but "818" has really grown on me. Kinda stuck now.

Steve

[readymix]

Anybody else think they are just going to stay with 818? There are some great names on here, but "818" has really grown on me. Kinda stuck now.

Steve

Yep, and that's what I figured was going to start happening. Regardless of if they hit the 818kg mark, I'm so used to calling it the 818 that whatever name they DO come up with for it, it will likely not roll off the tongue like "eight one eight" does.

[Oppenheimer]

yeah, like in the motorcycle world when they call the bike a whatever 900, when the engine is really 896 cc. If the final weight isn't exactly 818 they can still call it the 818.

[Silvertop]

yeah, like in the motorcycle world when they call the bike a whatever 900, when the engine is really 896 cc. If the final weight isn't exactly 818 they can still call it the 818.

And they can call the 818 Roadster the 818R (or maybe 818S, for sport), the targa version the 818GT, and the track model the 818C (Challenge).........

[Oppenheimer]

And they can call the 818 Roadster the 818R (or maybe 818S, for sport), the targa version the 818GT, and the track model the 818C (Challenge).........

Me like.

[Chris Canning]

If it was good enough for Ferrari to have an Enzo we should have a "Dave.........O". ???

The Dav'O..... where Im from everyones got a mate called Davo!!

Just kiddn Dave...

[Snowy68]

It should be called Shadow. You can't get away from it!

[05xtsy]

^^ that is catchy, however I think the best name for it would be "Barack Obama" and have this as the badge

http://barackobamapins.com/files/Barack_Obama_bust_pin.jpg

[crackedcornish]

It should be called Shadow. You can't get away from it!

the shadow was a POS from Dodge
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/Dodge-Shadow-Coupe.jpg/250px-Dodge-Shadow-Coupe.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Shadow

[unclebigbad]

Just stick with "818" or "818-R" the "R" is for "Roadster"

Numbers sound more exotic.

Or race

[kach22i]

If the list is still going, I'll add one more.

Boxer

Half the people with a Boxster call it a Boxer (or at least typo it), and the Ferrari with a Boxer engine was pretty cool too. Subaru uses a Boxer engine layout, so it's only natural.

This name may have been listed already by someone else. If so, then great minds think alike.:cool:

From yesterday:


New car name.................the Changeling, yep could be another Star Trek reference by me.:cool:

[keys2heaven]

I hate to say it, but since calling it the 818 (or 818R) for so long, I don't know if I could call it anything else now. :)

[Steve91T]

I hate to say it, but since calling it the 818 (or 818R) for so long, I don't know if I could call it anything else now. :)

Yeah, I really liked Apex, but that just doesn't sound right anymore.

I'd be surprised if it's anything other than 818 (818R). Not a bad thing at all, still a cool name.

[blueafro]

Save the "R" for a race version (Challenge series or otherwise). Unless the final weight of a base car ends up significantly over 1,800 lbs., 818 is a good name. As many have pointed out, it's what we've all been calling it anyway.

Several other points:

- As to numbers vs. names, most of the names suggested really sound like they're trying too hard to sound cool or edgy, which is not something that will age well, even in the unlikely event it escapes sounding ridiculous from the start.

- Almost every name so far suggested has been used already by some other car manufacturer. In fact - going back to silly, edgy names - a startling number of the suggestions have already been used by other kits. As far as I know, the only trademark on numeric car names is Peugeot's trademark on N0N numbers, which is the reason Porsche had to rename the 901 to 911.

- FF's other cars have simple, straightforward names (Roaster, Coupe, Spyder, 33 Hot Hod, GTM). Why should this car be the odd one out?

[blueafro]

I got curious and killed an hour picking my memory and that of Google and Wikipedia. Working from KC_Shane's spreadsheet and the subsequent posts to this thread, I identify 597 unique suggestions (including many variations).

I am not a lawyer and do not present this as any sort of legal advice, but even without researching very many of the Japanese words, I readily see 110 suggestions which I suspect could present potential trademark-related IP problems, some of them probably not grave, but some which I think could be quite serious. There are probably many which I have missed in my haste.

I have to retract my previous statement that "almost every name so far suggested" had been used by another manufacturer, but 80+ of the suggestions have been used by other cars, trucks, motorcycles, kit cars, or show cars or else are obvious takeoffs of established names. I also see several which are taken from the frequently litigious entertainment industry. There are, for instance, no fewer than six terms from George Lucas' oeuvre, which would likely require licensing in order to use.

A great many of the remaining 480+ entries are simple variations of one another, acronyms, numbers, or very generic terms.

The above is not meant as a critique, merely as observations. Naming things is hard. :)

[ScottKoschwitz]

"Type 818" is a great working name, and I also like it as a model name. This car will have a Japanese engine, but it will be a world car from an American company. If it will have a name, as opposed to a model designation (ex., WRQX-7), I think it should be an English word, or at least a word incorporated well into the English language. I think some of the Japanese-oriented names go a little too far afield. I also think you don't want the name to be over-the-top (ex, "Dominator" or "Conquest").

I think the name should reflect the essence or key characteristics of the car. This car will be light and nimble, so I like names that convey that, like "Apex." For some reason, names relating knives or swords popped into my head, like"Blade," "Scythe," and "Rapier." A huge factor into what name seems right for a car is what the car looks like. Unfortunately, we don't know that yet, so names that sound good now may not fit so well after you see which body the judges choose. After looking at some of the clean, simple designs here, "Essence" may be a good name.

I also agree with a lot of other posters that any "R" designation should be reserved for any track-prepared or race-prepared model. WAY too many manufacturers overuse "S" (for "sport" or "super") and "R" designations on their models. This car is a sports car from the start, and any additional designation should should really represent a different specification.

[jimgood]

I think it should be called the Schenck.

[willy]

I know FF makes the roadster, but how about "Mongoose" that fast little animal that kills cobras.

[PhyrraM]

I too have gotten comfortable with the term 818. However, I still feel like alphanumeric names are a cop-out.

The 818 will deserve a real name. Of the ones listed I still think "Apex" fits best. I might be persuaded to go with "818 Apex". ;)

[Steve91T]

I too have gotten comfortable with the term 818. However, I still feel like alphanumeric names are a cop-out.

The 818 will deserve a real name. Of the ones listed I still think "Apex" fits best. I might be persuaded to go with "818 Apex". ;)

Good point. I guess in a few days we'll know what FFR decides.

[StatGSR]

I know FF makes the roadster, but how about "Mongoose" that fast little animal that kills cobras.


how bout chupacabra! :cool:

then i can have my very own chupathingy!

[Rockraven]

Boomslang. It's a type of Viper.

[Dave Smith]

The Schenck! I love it. I was watching this post evolve (WOW!) and I think when the body designs come out it will help the process along. I too am getting used to the 818 and I have to admit to liking the 818R for a track version, simple and clear extension. Stilll, no hurry or rush and the designs may make one path more obvious.

[sub322]

Here is one AIBA it is Japanese for favorite horse.

[UpstateCobraGuy]

I still think Thunderhill would be perfect....

[castleguard]

My apologies if it's already been suggested ( I'll admit to not reading the entire thread ), but I'd like to submit Icarus. If you'll remember from greek mythology, Icarus was able to briefly fly with wings made of feathers and wax, until he flew too close to the sun, and the wax melted. While I'm not suggesting the 818 is going to self destruct, I'm sure it will fly. I also kind of liked breaking down the spelling into I Car Us, which could have a couple different meanings depending on your point of view.

Jason

[kach22i]

It should be called Shadow. You can't get away from it!
My wife had one when I met her. She could not wait to get away from it.

POS is right, it died on the road several times and was only a few years old at the time.

[kyle stewart]

My apologies if it's already been suggested ( I'll admit to not reading the entire thread ), but I'd like to submit Icarus. If you'll remember from greek mythology, Icarus was able to briefly fly with wings made of feathers and wax, until he flew too close to the sun, and the wax melted. While I'm not suggesting the 818 is going to self destruct, I'm sure it will fly. I also kind of liked breaking down the spelling into I Car Us, which could have a couple different meanings depending on your point of view.

Jason

I like your thinking on this....maybe "Oedipus", because it is a King killer and one bad Mother F...... ;) Maybe the track version could be the Oedipus Rex.

[Jim O.]

I like 818r and Ax (Ax for auto-cross). Guess what I would do with my project 818 car.

[Pharacon]

How about the GLH? It is like the GTM so that is nice but it will stand for Goes like hell! Maybe an issue with the dodge omni GLH but still cool. For the challenge car it could be the GLH-R. :D

[multihulls]

Subaru, Pleiades, Melotte 22 and Seven Sister are different names for the same celestial object. It has one other name that I like: M45.

[YimRS13]

I was thinking GR8. It's kind of a play on acronyms, as it can be pronounced G-R-eight or great, which I'm positive that it will end up to be. Plus, if there's a track model, it could be easily made into GR8-R or greater (or GR8-ST). It's a bit goofy, but it does cut to the chase without sounding like some kind of rehash moniker for insects or bacteria.

I'm kind of hoping that all of these modern designs get eschewed for something that looks like a bit 70's Bertone, with a proper chin splitter and the hoop design similar to an X1-9, but I wouldn't be upset to see voluptuous curves from 60's Britain. I'm glad that the focus on the project was a Lancia Delta style setup, but hopefully not so spooky in the handling dept.

Of course, the primary focus should be to give this critter a big scare.
http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/164204-4/211-05b.jpg

[Flamshackle]

My money stays with calling it the 818... iv already looked into personal plates with different options

1) 818
2) 818R
3) FFR818
4) 8one8
5) ate18
6) 81ate
6) 8won8
7) 8win8
8) 8one8R

So when do peeps think the name will come out?

I only discovered this car the other day but now know all there is to know after 8+hours trawling the web hahaha. I was about to buy a murtaya but now im saving my coin for this bad boy! will get a personal plate while i wait ;~)

[Oppenheimer]

OK, so on your plates, if 8's can look a bit like B's like they sometimes do here, then your last one, at a glance, could be taken the wrong way.

[Texan_GTM]

OK, so on your plates, if 8's can look a bit like B's like they sometimes do here, then your last one, at a glance, could be taken the wrong way.

... Lol, FTW :o

[Rockraven]

Has anyone suggested FORZA?

[ehansen007]

Cilf

[Flamshackle]

Guys what about naming it using the numbers and a name?

Think "458 italia"

Im thinking "818 Apex"

Just a thought? numbers do have an exotic sound to them but also in most cases (818 not excluded) a clear reason for them.

My top pics...

818 Apex
818 Mongoose
818 Chameleon
818 Thunderhill

obviously there will be different names for the different shells. But maybe its just a matter of throwing that on the end to?

The "818 Apex coupe"
The "818 Mongoose roaster" ect?

[scartaan]

As I posted on another thread, hachi roku is the Japanese slang for the FT 86, the new Subaru-Toyota sports car and also for a previous Toyota Celica and means "86". 818 would be hachi ichi hachi in Japanese which would be awkward. 85, however would be Hachi-Go.

[NorCal_JP]

How about for a working name Kelevra? Its hebru for "Bad Dog". It became popular in that movie Lucky Number Sleven. It kind of plays into the whole Subaru thing since they also call Subaru's Scoobys.

[Ironhydroxide]

i've always thought a cool name for a sporty quick little car would be Eidechse (german for Lizzard) maybe like EidXa, IdXa. or the sort.

[AZJoker]

Ares God of War

[Bob D]

To be honest APex reminds me of a Mini Van. I have to agree on the blade idea, something along the lines of stiletto or Falchion
Would be fitting.

[mattster03]

...

[mattster03]

fortissimo
def - to be played loudly
symbolized by:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Music-fortissimo.png

I hope no one missed this one because it is really catchy and has lots of symbolism:

Factory Five 818 Fortissimo

1. the musical symol above the 'ff' doubles for 'Factory Five'
2. the definition "to be played loudly" ties in nicely "play" as in toy and "loudly" as in stand out in both styling and performance

[Oppenheimer]

But try to say 'Fortissimo' without a fake Italian accent or making that silly 'manja, manja' hand gesture. Can't be done.

[NICK C]

How about VISION. There's already been alot of thought and community effort from everybody on this thread, and like any of the FFR cars everybody has there own Vision of the end result. Just a thought.

[Wrenchette]

Boron

(The 5th element on the periodic table).

[Inthenameofweez]

3840

Factory Five 818 Fortissimo.

Mine will have an EWG. Please make this name stick.

[bromikl]

Boron

(The 5th element on the periodic table).

No. Absolutely not. Rhymes with too many undesirable words.
And the 5th element? Who would get it besides FFR fans?



HOWEVER... if you're talking about this Fifth Element, we'll just call her Leeloo - which I think is a fine name.

3841

[Silvertop]

Another possibility would be to use the numeric name PLUS the name of the particular model's designer. For instance, you could have the 818 Xabier, the 818 Olmos, the 818 Schenck, the 818 Nouphone..........

Just an idea..................

[Inthenameofweez]

Leeloo is also a fantastic name. Any ideas on copyright infringement or trademarks associated with her name? That thought process taken to arrive at the name is a bit far fetched but still unique and beautiful.

Silvertop, I'm sure Xabier would love to have a car named after him. If they choose his 818-R track version for the body of the race car, I WILL be calling it Xabier whether the rest of you do or not. :P

[bromikl]

Leeloo is also a fantastic name. Any ideas on copyright infringement or trademarks associated with her name? That thought process taken to arrive at the name is a bit far fetched but still unique and beautiful.

After I posted, I was thinking exactly the same thing. Any fan of The Fifth Element would describe Leeloo as we would the 818. Beautiful, sexy, lean, powerful, capable...




Silvertop, I'm sure Xabier would love to have a car named after him. If they choose his 818-R track version for the body of the race car, I WILL be calling it Xabier whether the rest of you do or not. :P

That's a fine idea. Though I'm glad Gollum didn't win - not sure how I'd feel about telling people what to call it. :P

[Silvertop]

Leeloo is also a fantastic name. Any ideas on copyright infringement or trademarks associated with her name? That thought process taken to arrive at the name is a bit far fetched but still unique and beautiful.

Silvertop, I'm sure Xabier would love to have a car named after him. If they choose his 818-R track version for the body of the race car, I WILL be calling it Xabier whether the rest of you do or not. :P

And if I wind up building a Street version of the Xabier design, I will almost certainly do the same, regardless of the official name. I would probably afford the same honor to one of the other designers if I wind up building theirs............

Not so sure about the Leeloo idea -- a little too whimsical-sounding for me..........

[SnowDust]

Not to rain on anyone's parade, but naming can have unforeseen consequences. Case in point: Mitsubishi calls their SUV a Montero in the US market. In South America its called the Pajero. However, it simply wasn't selling in Argentina. Upon further investigation, Mitsubishi found out the word Pajero is a slang term used only in Argentina. It means 'beat off'. Not surprisingly there weren't many takers for the Mitsubishi Masterbator...

While I'm not a huge fan of the numerical names (and I loved all of my previous BMWs), it is harder to mistake a numerical name for something unintended.

[Oppenheimer]

Chevy No-Va

[BipDBo]

In roman numerals 818 is "DCCCXVIII."
Although catchy, it may be mistaken for a Cadillac.

[Join]

Because of the high MPG approach, and a "green" approach. Also, it's popular now to name cars with names that point at the cars benefits towards the Earth's health, I really like the name Enviro.

Enviro R
Enviro GT
Enviro RR

Something like that, that make people think, it's that environmental friendly racer..

[PhyrraM]

.... it's popular now to name cars with names that point at the cars benefits .....

Hmmmm....

Kinda like Apex?


See what I did there?

[305mouse]

For a name, I still like Apex the best. However, 818 is just what I think it should be named.

[kitcarj]

How about 8-1-8pex;)

For a name, I still like Apex the best. However, 818 is just what I think it should be named.

[Twinspool]

The "Suck it, Prius" has a nice ring to it.

818 is a development name, just like Ford's name for the GT was "Petunia", I just don't see it.

What about the Factory Five Flux (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flux)?

Smart, dynamic, creative and a little nerdy.

[bromikl]

The "Suck it, Prius" has a nice ring to it.

This made me laugh out loud. I'm sure my wife won't mind that I woke her when she finds out why. :D

[Oppenheimer]

The "Suck it, Prius" has a nice ring to it.

Especially since that was the gist of a VW Jetta TDi commercial from a little while back. Two guys in their driveways looking over fence at each others cars. Pruis guy bragging, then when TDi guy says his mpg's causes Prius guy (drinking from garden hose) to spit his water out.

[vozproto]

Forgive the noob here-

In the naming scheme, if you look at all the existing FFR kits, they are named related to the pedigree of car.

Type 65 after the 1965 year when that car rocked the FIA world champ.
The GTM after its inspiration, the GT40 the like.
The Mk4 simply because it is THE quintessential kit that started it all. So the Mk4 is just the 4th gen right?
'33 Roadster; pretty obvious.

But the 818 doesnt really have a pedigree per se.
Sure it will be a bad *** car in any form and will likely tromp the elise (bang for buck at the very least) and tell the prius to "suck it."

However, It's pedigree is the the lack thereof infact.
The most identifiable concept that resounds throughout the entire project was that the design was crowd sourced and created collaboratively. So why not pay homage to THAT?

So my suggestions are straight out of the thesaurus:
Crowd: Swarm, Crush (a bit of a stretch maybe), Clique

[Justen]

Forgive the noob here-

In the naming scheme, if you look at all the existing FFR kits, they are named related to the pedigree of car.

Type 65 after the 1965 year when that car rocked the FIA world champ.
The GTM after its inspiration, the GT40 the like.
The Mk4 simply because it is THE quintessential kit that started it all. So the Mk4 is just the 4th gen right?
'33 Roadster; pretty obvious.

But the 818 doesnt really have a pedigree per se.
Sure it will be a bad *** car in any form and will likely tromp the elise (bang for buck at the very least) and tell the prius to "suck it."

However, It's pedigree is the the lack thereof infact.
The most identifiable concept that resounds throughout the entire project was that the design was crowd sourced and created collaboratively. So why not pay homage to THAT?

So my suggestions are straight out of the thesaurus:
Crowd: Swarm, Crush (a bit of a stretch maybe), Clique

like esprit de corps?

[vozproto]

like esprit de corps?

Yeah. On that kinda track. But that's a less fluid name than one might want to "roll off their tongue"
And there already was a Lotus Esprit.

For instance I saw "inspire" suggested. And thats very much on the right track as this was a challenge that inspired LOTS of people to come together as one to produce a pretty bad *** product.

The car is almost a reminder of what we CAN do vs. what we HAVE BEEN doing as a country with regard to invention, creation and manufacturing on a very real and intimate scale.

And although a name like Esperanza (hope in spanish) would be cool... I think on the note I addressed prior that we need to make it in english.
Although I would say Latin is also an option.

[apexanimal]

For a name, I still like Apex the best. However, 818 is just what I think it should be named.

i wouldnt mind that ;)

[vozproto]

Along the lines of the "spirit" of the collaboration and making something better together.

Wraith

pretty awesome 80's movie to boot. ;)

[Silvertop]

Along the lines of the "spirit" of the collaboration and making something better together.

Wraith......... ;)

I kinda like that one too........ I wonder if any maker has used that one before.

[crackedcornish]

I kinda like that one too........ I wonder if any maker has used that one before.

so I would guess you never saw "The Wraith". It featured this mid engined Dodge concept car...don't know the official name, but it's known as the wraith car now
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/9043/TheWraith.jpg
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092240/

[vozproto]

Hey... at least I didnt suggest Superhawk, Airwolf, or KIT. :P

In all honesty, the car was never actually named Wraith so I think it could be still an option.
But I'm sure there may be other better names anyway.

[crackedcornish]

Hey... at least I didnt suggest Superhawk, Airwolf, or KIT. :P

In all honesty, the car was never actually named Wraith so I think it could be still an option.
But I'm sure there may be other better names anyway.

found this:

The Turbo Interceptor driven by Charlie Sheen in the movie The Wraith was the Dodge M4S concept car, which cost an estimated $1,500,000.
* The Dodge M4S was powered by a Mopar 2.2 Inline "Trans" four cylinder engine (also used in the Dodge Daytona, Dodge Aries, etc.), with a Cosworth 16-valve, twin-cam cylinder head that produced over 400 horsepower thanks to twin Garrett T25 turbochargers.
* The abbreviation M4S stood for Midengine, 4 cylinder, Sport. The original car was built by Dodge and PPG industries to be used as a Pace Car for sprint racing venues.
* 6 prop cars were built, 4 of which were dummies and destroyed during filming. The other two were the stunt cars. One is currently being restored at http://www.thewraithcar.com.

it was a pretty cool looking car and the movie was half ways decent....I wouldn't mind if the car was named wraith ;)

[vozproto]

* The Dodge M4S was powered by a Mopar 2.2 Inline "Trans" four cylinder engine (also used in the Dodge Daytona, Dodge Aries, etc.)

it was a pretty cool looking car and the movie was half ways decent....I wouldn't mind if the car was named wraith ;)

Really?
Go figure. American muscle, known for window licking motors that swallow an oil-field at every stop light... built a 4-banger "supercar" that cost more than a Vector.

Yeah it did look cool. And it was one of many great 70s/80s B-movies about cars.

[LuckyWinner]

I know its me just being Military but I like the Factory Five Q.R.F. It stands for Quick Reaction Force. They are our best, quickist, fastest to react and ready to move at any time Soldiers. Once again just me being Military.

[vozproto]

Just realized something with the "Wraith" name suggestion that I hadn't even intended.

Wraith... WRX...

Could even call it the:
"Wraith X" if ya really wanted to.

[Justen]

MRT (Mid Rear Turbo)

[Twinspool]

MRT (Mid Rear Turbo)

Approves:4204

[charles roybal]

S/P 33.. Street Predator 33
Charles
DRIVE WITH YOUR LIGHTS ON!!!!!

[crackedcornish]

MRT (Mid Rear Turbo)

problem is since some people are going to use cheaper to obtain models than the WRX as donors, I don't think they will all have turbo's...if you want to use initials as the name, how about SMR (Subaru powered Mid Rear). Then if you want to really get into it, you could follow that up with an engine displacement/aspiration suffix such as SMR 2.5t, SMR 2.0, or SMR 3.0 (if they'll fit:p)

Then later as different power plants/bodies are used we can just change the first letter to signify if it has a Ford (FMR), or Volkswagon (VMR), or whatever for power

[Justen]

problem is since some people are going to use cheaper to obtain models than the WRX as donors, I don't think they will all have turbo's...if you want to use initials as the name, how about SMR (Subaru powered Mid Rear). Then if you want to really get into it, you could follow that up with an engine displacement/aspiration suffix such as SMR 2.5t, SMR 2.0, or SMR 3.0 (if they'll fit:p)

Then later as different power plants/bodies are used we can just change the first letter to signify if it has a Ford (FMR), or Volkswagon (VMR), or whatever for power

I like this idea, then the ones with the turbo could be SMRT (I am so smart) hah, gotta love Simpsons references
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcGQpjCztgA

[Gollum]

Or it could just be MR, and call it Mister. :-D

[vozproto]

Or it could just be MR, and call it Mister. :-D

Why not just go all the way and go with the Mr. Mister / Broken Wings name?
:P

[Draco-REX]

I like 818 (pronounced eight-one-eight) personally, and will probably call it that anyways. So I like the 818-R, 818-GT, and 818-E/H/whatever idea.

But if it can't have that for a name then...

WRX stands for "World Rally eXperimental." So we have that to work with.

Subaru also had a sports car that really was an attention-getter called the SVX. No real acronym there, but it was Pininfarina-designed and just cool looking.

Nowadays, a "Sportscar" can describe anything that has more oomph than an anemic hamster and a spoiler on the decklid. But the classic "Sportscar" is a small 2-seater without a permanent top.

As mentioned before, FFR likes to have some meaning behind their names. Even 818 has one.

So maybe:

FSX: Factory five racing, Sportscar, eXperimental

We have a nod to FFR, the type of car it is, and a tip of the hat to the Subarus that gave up their parts to make it. It also isn't a word that can be misconstrued in other languages, nor is it just a number.

So we'd have the FSX-R, FSX-GT, and FSX-E/H/whatever.

[Oppenheimer]

So if you try to speak the FSX acronym as a word, what do you say? Physics?

[Draco-REX]

So if you try to speak the FSX acronym as a word, what do you say? Physics?
Not a bad thing. It'll certainly be a good lesson in physics. :D

[305mouse]

I say we call it the HoF :p

[Draco-REX]

I say we call it the HoF :p
lol.. An in-joke name. :)

[onyx_riddle]

Omni
Alpha
Reno
Kitera ;)
Reflex
KBT-R
Hyflex
Miohn -(not the sportiest.. but I like the idea)

I had some good ones as i tried to fall asleep last night. But I just can't think of them. There is one thing I really want it to be called.
Mine.

[onyx_riddle]

I hope no one missed this one because it is really catchy and has lots of symbolism:

Factory Five 818 Fortissimo

1. the musical symol above the 'ff' doubles for 'Factory Five'
2. the definition "to be played loudly" ties in nicely "play" as in toy and "loudly" as in stand out in both styling and performance

This is by far the best, imho.

[bromikl]

Originally Posted by mattster03
I hope no one missed this one because it is really catchy and has lots of symbolism:
Factory Five 818 Fortissimo
1. the musical symol above the 'ff' doubles for 'Factory Five'
2. the definition "to be played loudly" ties in nicely "play" as in toy and "loudly" as in stand out in both styling and performance.

This is by far the best, imho.


I like the reasons for this name. The artful nature of driving coincides well with playing music. The word also suggests 'fortified' or 'strong'. Not too difficult to pronounce, and it sounds refined and expensive. Only downside, not a musician myself, I think I'd have a hard time remembering it.

[mattster03]

I am glad to hear I'm not the only one that really liked the name 'fortissimo'. of course '818' is what most people will call it, similar to the way Mazda Miata and MX-5 are totally interchangable (best example I can think of right now, but there are lots more). Think about how badass this would look as a badge along with the '818'... maybe in a similar configration to this: 'ff' goes where mazda emblem is (stands for Fortissimo AND Factory Five) and 818 goes where "MX-5" is...

http://typophile.com/files/Music-fortissimo.png

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/reviews/editors_notebook/0911_2010_mazda_mx5_miata_grand_touring/26966311+w440/0911_06_z+2010_mazda_mX-5_miata_grand_touring+rear_view.jpg

Presenting the Factory Five 818 Fortissimo: "Play Loudly"

[Oppenheimer]

Yeah, but try to say 'fortissimo' without using a fake Italian accent. I know I can't.

[mattster03]

Yeah, but try to say 'fortissimo' without using a fake Italian accent. I know I can't.

Mama Mia, bupity bah bah! Now that's a spicy Meat-a-ball! I agree that is pretty much the biggest downfall with using an italian word for a U.S. manufactured car :(

[BipDBo]

For the roadster, I propose, "Ventus," which is latin for "Wind."

[vozproto]

For the roadster, I propose, "Ventus," which is latin for "Wind."

Just don't break it.

[bbatts]

I like it simple and to make an obvious reference to its origin.

My suggestion is; F5 and F5/R

Thanks,

BB

[Xusia]

It's probably already been said (17 pages worth of posts, and no, I didn't read them all), but I like 818 for the name. It's simple, and Factory Five doesn't already have a car with just numbers for the model name.

[kach22i]

I say we call it the HoF :p
Reminds me a little of HO scale trains but I like it.

HOF-818

The Hoff!:D

http://www.thehoff.us/
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[Silversmith]

Simple, & keeps the term now used by the wrx gang in play "FFR-REXUS":cool:

[bidaci]

CASSIUS (as in Cassius Clay the boxer)

[Oppenheimer]

The Hoff!:D

http://www.thehoff.us/
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OK, my coworkers are wondering what made me bust out laughing just now. Can we get THAT on the T-shirt?

[MuddyRoverRob]

Chi Chi
Animate
Swagger
Exhibition
Raffish

[FFR-ADV]

Foxy
FFoxy
Foxer
FFoxer
Inheritance (as in spending my kid's .....)
Wife#2 :D

[DrieStone]

I think we should call it "steve"

[LuckyWinner]

The 818 is known by many names......but you may call it.....TIM. Any Monty Python fans out there?

[LuckyWinner]

I still like "SASORI" (Sa-Sory)----Means scorpion

[mxcobra]

BIG4

Code name for Bostons best... Patiots Bruins Red Soxs Celtics

http://www.boston.com/sports/touching_all_the_bases/COVERNOTAG.jpg

[vozproto]

Could name it after a small, unassuming but fearsome animal.

like a badger, wolverine or mongoose.

Might need to be in a different language though.

[NICK C]

Vision!

[FFR-ADV]

How about "Monster" (I like the mental image of a Duc on four wheels :cool::cool:)
On the Near Boston it would commonly be pronounced "Monsta"

I am shamelessly rooting for Vman's striking design!!! :)

[FFR-ADV]

or perhaps "Vendette" or "Dragon"

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I am shamelessly rooting for Vman's striking design!!! :)

[wittmer25]

How about the honey badger...I'm just saying. Because on the track, its nasty and it takes what it wants; it don't care. It specifically eats cobra's for lunch...on the track of course. See link below...R-rated for language only.

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/e858312f83/the-crazy-nastyass-honey-badger

[vozproto]

FFR Skree.

Not a real word. Just the name alone makes you think it is small nimble and goes like stink!

Edit: Not to mention that there is no need to translate for the "world car" customers.

[kach22i]

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Lists/state_mammals.html

Unlike many other states, Massachusetts (FFR home) does not have a state mammal, nothing on the list grabs me.

It was just an idea based on someone's animal comment.

[Niburu]

Could name it after a small, unassuming but fearsome animal.

like a badger, wolverine or mongoose.

Might need to be in a different language though.

maybe not the name but definitely the spirit

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yNgeIr7-eBM/TB7NtiovDrI/AAAAAAAAAC4/U6O9m1JPdGI/s1600/An+Angry+Badger.jpg

[vozproto]

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Lists/state_mammals.html
Unlike many other states, Massachusetts (FFR home) does not have a state mammal, nothing on the list grabs me.
It was just an idea based on someone's animal comment.

Haha.

But they will have a state mammal once the 818 is out.
At least that what I think according to Urban Dictionary...

M@$$H0LE
1. For residents of Massachusetts, it is an achieved title for driving faster, being wreckless, cutting other drivers off often, and having no patience for other drivers on the road.

[Niburu]

as indicated by the sheer amount of dents you see in Massachusets cars, particularly in the Boston area

[vozproto]

maybe not the name but definitely the spirit



Badger = (according to google translator)

Irish -> Broc (Liking this one)
Catalan -> Teixó
Italian -> Tasso
Latin -> Meles (I like this one too)