Name The Next Factory Five Challenge

[Dave Smith]

Oppenhiemer called for this and I figured I'd start a thread with the right name on it.

We have been debating the vehicle name for quite a while. The Hot Rod was always going to be a '33 Hot Rod. In-house we code named it Larry (#33 Celtics) while it was under development.

Let's start a simple name challenge (for the actual car). I think acronyms (GTM, LS3, GTO) are overdone, but maybe there's a killer one that hasnt been used. A real name would be cool, but without being a marketing genius I am afraid of ending up with a "Supe Cool Ridester" or something like that. Ha.

Any ideas on names. This would be for the vehicle name or alphanumeric configuration of the model (S3R) etc. Winner gets "Yoda" status on the forum or tag line that he invented the name, credit in the brochures and a box of FFR swag (a $9.99 value!).

Dave Smith
FFR001

[PhyrraM]

Valkyrie...

is the first thing in my head, but I'm sure there will be more to come.


Dang, just posted in the other thread....

[WhirlpoolBrewer]

How about, "Forza" - its italian for "force" (yes, I was thinking of the xbox simulator). Perhaps since we all love Star Wars, we could call it the Factory Five Racing Vader. I'd LOVE to be the one to name this amazing vehicle, so I'll keep brain storming.

[PhyrraM]

While I'm trolling waiting for my son to get out of school, I'll add the related....

Banshee

Although Pontiac already used that on 2 concept cars.

[WhirlpoolBrewer]

How about "Kraken"? I know the world's 4th fastest super computer already uses it as its name, but I don't think any cars have been named that.

[Oppenheimer]

I think a 'working' name is all we want for now. We don't even know if its going to be a retro look or something new looking (will it be more GTM or GT-40?)

The chances of picking a name that now that will suit the look that comes later seems iffy at best. I still like the idea of a name contest, and the kudos that come with it, I just think that should come after the body design is complete.

Meanwhile we need a name to call it now. You called the '33 Larry. What have you been calling this? (Ray Allen, perhaps? newer, lighter, athletic) I'm sure whatever you were calling it would be a sufficient working name for now.

[agepag]

What about the:
1. Raptor
2. xtremester (Extreme/roadster)
3. Tornado
4. Skeletor (going back to my He-man days)
5. Exofive

But until we know what the car really looks like, maybe Missy or Mistress, since everything about this car is a tease.

[agepag]

sorry please delete

[Oppenheimer]

Subasaurus Rex?

(the WRX crowd calls them 'Rex')

[keys2heaven]

Nouveau

Which is French and means new in the sense of new to the owner - a change or improvement; that is, something that is new because it's different than what came before.

I'm no marketing genius either, but it would appeal to that 'world' concept.

[Cobra Cory]

It will be the 5th car in the lineup so how about plain old "V"

Newbiesubie

Subra

S4

Going on the Star Wars theme..

Vexa

Tellera

Torq

Valhala

The Moth

Lota4 (Star name)

[WhirlpoolBrewer]

I think a 'working' name is all we want for now. We don't even know if its going to be a retro look or something new looking (will it be more GTM or GT-40?)

The chances of picking a name that now that will suit the look that comes later seems iffy at best. I still like the idea of a name contest, and the kudos that come with it, I just think that should come after the body design is complete.

Meanwhile we need a name to call it now. You called the '33 Larry. What have you been calling this? (Ray Allen, perhaps? newer, lighter, athletic) I'm sure whatever you were calling it would be a sufficient working name for now.

I see your point. The Honda Civic sounds more appropriate than the Honda Godzilla. Still I'm not sure that the final body design will weigh too heavily on what it ends up being called. Take the original ****** Cobra for example. It was a small and fast car named after a small and fast animal, but looks nothing like a cobra. We sort of know what we are getting: a small, fast, convertable with either super modern looks or a modern interpretation of an older vehicle's looks.

Back on topic: I really like the name Raptor. I was thinking about "Cell". I mean like an animal or plant cell, not a cell phone or jail cell. It seems appropriate because cells are small and diverse with different jobs and purposes, just like how this car will be. This car could either be a hard top race car or a topless day-at-the-beech car (no pun intended). And to top it off I think it sounds cool, modern, and is original.

[RedJoker]

sorry please delete

This has my vote so far! ;)

(sorry, it made me laugh)

[jcoll55]

Since it's small and mean how about "Hornet"

[jcoll55]

since it's small and mean how about "Hornet" I also like Evader,Vendetta, Savage, Firestorm, or Scorch. also like "Raptor" posted by agepag

[Kc_Shane]

Seventh is what I am thinking. It's far past the Sixth Element.

More information on the name Seventh.

I might be wrong on this. But it would also be the 7th car release by FFR

1. Roadster
2. Challenge Car
3. Type 65 Coupe
4. Sypder GT
5. GTM
6. '33 Hot Rod
7. Seventh

[PhyrraM]

H-bomb.

H for the horizontally opposed Subaru motor. H4 (H6) in shorthand.

[Hiryu]

Some of the names I use for my concepts:

-Hellion
-Demon
-Skorpio (specific spelling to avoid the old Mercur car)

...or a bunch of other zodiac signs. Then again, a lot of them have been taken (Taurus, Aries, Scorpio, Libra, etc.)...But didn't they just introduce a new one sign? --just looked it up: "Ophiuchus"...doesn't really have a great ring to it, does it?

Mike

[Oppenheimer]

FFRex?

I call dibs on custom plate in CT 'FFREX'

[Wayne Presley]

I have one- The FFRX

[Wayne Presley]

Wow Op posted while I was posting

[jmimac351]

It's called a Wroxter, Wroxor, Wroxster, Wrexster

FFR Wroxter

FFR Wroxor

FFR Wroxster

FFR Wrexster

[Oppenheimer]

OK, it only LOOKS like Wayne was cheating off my test. Great minds think alike, and apparently so do ours.

Actually I like FFRX better than mine.

[UpstateCobraGuy]

Must be powerful...off the top of my head

Warrior

Wolverine

Banshee

Shogun

Akuma (devil in Japanese)

More to come.

Pat

[NicksPapaw]

How about CASPER since we can't see it yet? :) Oh, and if I win, could you find me some wind wing brackets? Mine are nowhere to be found.

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

FFRX would be great if it had a rotary or used an RX7 or 8 donor. ;)

I wouldn't be opposed to calling it the Raptor......:D Maybe VRaptor?! Yeah...that's it! Don't know how that came to mind........

[PhyrraM]

It's called a Wroxter, Wroxor, Wroxster, Wrexster

FFR Wroxter

FFR Wroxor

FFR Wroxster

FFR Wrexster

I think I'd melt those down to:

Roxstar or WRXstar

Both pronounced "rock-star"

[WhirlpoolBrewer]

No doubt that FFRX sounds cool, but then it would simply be the "X" which is less cool. Perhaps XRaptor and FFRX for short?

I've been thinking of more big-name-car-maker themes of going with a name thats a verb, or a noun. Examples: "Ford Focus" (Verb), "Nissan Juke" (verb), "Jeep Rubicon" (Noun, place), "Chevrolet Volt" (Noun, thing). Perhaps something like "Ember" or "Diamond".

[Oppenheimer]

...I was thinking about "Cell". ...like an animal or plant cell.

So how about 'Ameba' or 'Protozoa'? (Sorry, couldn't resist...)

[Greg_I]

I like "Stinger", it looks like a mad wasp ready to get you!

[Imp]

The nine brightest stars of the Pleiades are named for the Seven Sisters of Greek mythology: Sterope, Merope, Electra, Maia, Taygeta, Celaeno, and Alcyone, along with their parents Atlas and Pleione. As daughters of Atlas, the Hyades were sisters of the Pleiades.

Alcyone is already taken by Subaru. Electra is another car from another marque.
I like the "FFR Taygeta" personally.
FFR Pleiades - The star cluster that makes up the stars in the Subaru logo.
FFR Nebulous - It's a nebula

--kC

[WhirlpoolBrewer]

So how about 'Ameba' or 'Protozoa'? (Sorry, couldn't resist...)

Lol, thats EXACTLY what I meant!

In the spirit of everybody likeing FFRX, I looked up words starting with X and found this site used for scrabble words (http://www.yourdictionary.com/dictionary-articles/Words-that-Start-with-X.html). Coolest word there starting with X was "Xenolith" meaning a fragment of a rock inside another rock.

[Imp]

FYI: "X" usually means AWD in marketing speak. WRX, BMW 330Xi/X1/X3/X5/X6, Infiniti M37x/M56x, Volvo XC60/XC70/XC90 etc...

X - four points.

--kC

[Oppenheimer]

FFR Pleiades - The star cluster that makes up the stars in the Subaru logo.
--kC

Pleiades is the 'seven sisters' constellation. Someone else mentioned calling it '7th', or '7th element', so this seems to fit.

[Zulu]

How about Boxter

kinda offshoot of Boxer motor

[WhirlpoolBrewer]

FYI: "X" usually means AWD in marketing speak. WRX, BMW 330Xi/X1/X3/X5/X6, Infiniti M37x/M56x, Volvo XC60/XC70/XC90 etc...

X - four points.

--kC

Very true. On the other hand there is the Ferrari FXX which I think is more or less an Enzo (I have NO clue on the specifics of that car though) and feel certain that it is a mid engine RWD. But I think your right, the FXX is the only exception I can think of.

[Oppenheimer]

FFRXfactor
FFRXtreme

[RedJoker]

Pleiades would make a great "working" name until we know what it looks like. Kinda along the lines of "Larry".

[Wayne Presley]

Working name, The Block. Dual meaning as it's a block of clay waiting to be shaped and a tip of the hat to Ken Block's Subaru days.

[UpstateCobraGuy]

Given the Japanese heritage and International Flavor:

Five in Japanese is go or 五

Ronin a samurai who had lost his master (or Subaru that has lost it's engine :D)

[Hankl]

Pegasus (ancient Greek Πήγασος / Pegasos, Latin Pegasus) is one of the best known fantastical creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, Small horse in this case......

Hank

[keys2heaven]

How about Boxter

kinda offshoot of Boxer motor

OR


Baxter (spoken in your thickest Boston accent it could pass for boxter)

[Doc_FFR]

A real name would be cool, but without being a marketing genius I am afraid of ending up with a "Supe Cool Ridester" or something like that. Ha.

The name should reflect the origins of Factory Five, but also tell us about the car. It has to say light and powerful, but also remind us of where the Smiths (and factory five) come from. It reflects the pride of the customer, who takes the pieces and assembles them into a thing of his own. It tells the future of the company, moving ahead and tapping new markets. The new name should be the Factory Five FORGE.

Other not as cool names I thought of were things like hammer, striker, Vulcan (Roman god not star trek), etc

[Someday I Suppose]

I'm stuck on the car being a corner carver so...

how about 'Arc' relating to the cars ability to hold a line through a turn.

Or... maybe something from the Surfing Lexicon...

"Glide" A spiritual place when everything seems to be in synch...the wave, the surfer and the board are one entity. When a surfer achieves this he's said to have the...glide. Of course change board for car, surfer for driver, and wave for road.

"A spiritual place when everything seems to be in synch, the road, the driver, and the car are one entitiry. When a driver acheives this he's said to have the Glide..."

-Scott

[cChrisM]

Kids said a Panther, I'm thinking KISS as in the principle, as the weight, cost and ease of the build. Although not a name you brag to your buddies. Hey I'm building a Kiss.

My wife says the Doughnut as in another hole to throw money into.

Ok, back to the cool names. Thanks for letting me play.

Edit, Kids have another one. The luch box. small, light and is about all you can get into it.:cool:

Edit #2, Since the Star Wars theme, How about Luke, son of Darth Vader, FFR could be considered by some as the Dark Side. Also my son's name.

Also since this car will bring in a whole new crowd thinking something along the lines of the Dark Knight, or Newbie, Also since we don't know what it will be we can just call it the Knife. Lets see what we carve up.

[RoadRacer18]

F5 Freedom
Factory Five Freedom

[redsharK]

FFR AXE
Could also be nicked named the Frax... as in "what the frax?" (BSG reference)

[redsharK]

F5 Refresh
- Computer reference
- what also occurs after a long day at work when you jump into a fun fast car, you are "refreshed"
- and the obvious Factory 5 Racing reference

[redsharK]

FFR Roxy - She's an evil beyotch but I cant live without her

[Scotty-2-Hottie]

My humble suggestion would be to pay homage to the Japanese heritage... FFR zEro

[Flashburn]

Factory Five Boxer special
- Direct, to the point

Factory Five Axiom
-Purpose built and self-evident. Axiomatic design.

Inertia or Axis
- Low moment of inertia
- implies fast direction and velocity changes

Primus
- first, best, supreme and yet can also denote entry level

[redsharK]

FFR Tramp - cheap, easy and always a good time

[MikeK]

Ok here you go "VELOCITY" or "T_VOL" short for terminal velocity. But I don't care what X stands for, FFRX is pretty cool too.

[Doc_FFR]

FFR Tramp - cheap, easy and always a good time But be careful or the rash you get may not be from the road. :)

[MikeK]

My humble suggestion would be to pay homage to the Japanese heritage... FFR zEro
Nice, not very PC of you though, I hate PC

[Flyinglow]

Oasis- something you thought you saw...until the gas pedal was pushed.

[JrBON79]

Velox -- latin for quick, rapid, swift, fast

[CoolCarl]

FX

Sub-X

SBX

Sub-FX

[CoolCarl]

WerX

Wixer

W-Rod or F-Rod (think ARod and KRod - since pitchers and catchers reported today)

[Steve91T]

The Factory Five Apex

Or...

The Factory Five Sidewinder


I personally like Apex the best.

Steve

[FFRWRX]

Hyperion

..............

[mrmustang]

Dave,

Don't over think it.


FFR "Nirvana" (copyright wise you are good to go as long as you do not start a heavy metal band) IE: state of being free

Marketing wise, something along the lines of "Tired of the same old same old, want a way to relive some of your youth, get back some of that missing energy, FFR proudly presents "Nirvana", the state you will be in once you are on the road". Again this is first blush, pre caffiene this morning, so some things can easily be improved on.........


Bill S.

[Arrowhead]

Personally, I don't care for the deep thinking type names. As unsophisticated as I am, I don't get the meanings most of the time. When Suzuki came out with the Vinson ATV, I had no clue and turns out it's named after a mountain in Antartica.

I like simple:

Mongoose

FFR-W

F5W

WR-5

[Arrowhead]

My wife says the Doughnut as in another hole to throw money into.

That's freaking hilarious!!! :)

[Kalstar]

Keeping with snake names (Cobra, Viper ect........)

Diamondback

Mamushi (Japanese poisonous snake or common Viper)

Sidewinder

Serpent

Yarara (type of pit Viper)

Venom

[Someday I Suppose]

If you like snake names there is a SE Asian file snake who's skin is used in hand bags and such under the name 'Karung' which has a kind of cool ring to it.

[WIS89]

OK, the in house name pre-build, before the final design is settled upon:

The Seargent Schultz; as in "I know nothing...." seems appropriate from all those who are "in the know."

I will work on some other names for after I see the design. I LOVE the rough drawing and the price point; both are very sexy!!

My $.02

Regards,

Steve

[Oppenheimer]

the Factory Five FORGE.
[/SIZE]

Well that certainly goes to the founders Blacksmithing heritage, I like it.

[Oppenheimer]

The Factory Five Apex

Steve

I like it. Someone else mentioned Arc, this is along the same lines, but I think Apex is the better of the two. Apex implies cornering prowess, also implies pinnacle of FFR achievement, etc.

[keys2heaven]

Well that certainly goes to the founders Blacksmithing heritage, I like it.

I like the name, just not for this type of car. It sounds heavy, and one of the emphasis on this design is its light weight. I do think it would fit perfect if FFR came out with a truck kit.

[Steve91T]

I like it. Someone else mentioned Arc, this is along the same lines, but I think Apex is the better of the two. Apex implies cornering prowess, also implies pinnacle of FFR achievement, etc.

Thank you...I really do like it. It really does describe what this car is all about.

Steve

[a2cpc]

How about the FFR O for opposed.

[Johnny Suede]

how about:

FFR Qwick

[keys2heaven]

Or

WR1X = Pronouced 'rix' or 'rex'.

[Todd Baumann]

If it is going to be ricer based I vote for FFR Ninja.

[Doc_FFR]

I like the name, just not for this type of car. It sounds heavy, and one of the emphasis on this design is its light weight. I do think it would fit perfect if FFR came out with a truck kit.
To each their own, I guess. Not all things that are forged are heavy, some are light and agile. Like a katana or other sword for instance.
Of all the names so far I like Forge and apex the best.

[Doc_FFR]

If it is going to be ricer based I vote for FFR Ninja.Uhhh... that name's taken by kawasaki.

[Calamity J]

Working name, The Block. Dual meaning as it's a block of clay waiting to be shaped and a tip of the hat to Ken Block's Subaru days.
I can't say I've ever seen someone tip a flatbill. Lets not start that trend either. ;)

My humble suggestion would be to pay homage to the Japanese heritage... FFR zEro
The Zero was a Mitsubishi. Subaru's parent company, FHI, used to be the Nakajima Aircraft Company.. so FFR kAte would be more appropriate.

Ignoring the potential PR backlash of naming your car after a past enemy's killing machines.. Check out the old aircraft names for the Nakajimas:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakajima_Aircraft_Company#Piston-engined_aircraft

I really like Gekko (Moonlight), Donryu (Storm Dragon), Hayate (Gale) and Karyu (Fire Dragon). FFR could call it the Ryu and then sell DonRyu and KaRyu badges depending on the engine being implanted. :D


My suggestion, though.. is FFR Orion. It's a half-step away from the Pleiades in the sky and it's a well known constellation in North America. Yeah.. Ford sullied it in Europe.. but nobody remembers that heap. If that's a problem FFR Orien / OrYan / oRYn / Oreyean would work.

[forced4]

FF1X

"Fix" .... "Fixxer"

[Bob-O]

I like simple, so how about a name based on the donor WRX, as in "Factory Five Works".

[Pharacon]

Someone already got my idea of Hornet, so I will present a bunch of tongue in cheek suggestions:

Factory Five Series 1

Factory Five Ghidorah <-- it will surely be better than a GT-R

Factory Five Subra

Factory Five X or FFX

[forced4]

FFubaru! :p

[Hotrod]

I was thinking the FFR Apex, but I see I was beaten to the punch.

[jpvandenburg]

Hey Dave how about "VORTEX" as the name for the new FFR?

[Someday I Suppose]

How about

Factory Five's Velocity

or Velocity 5


could even design a stylized emblem for it based on the formula V = Delta X / Delta t (must be a way to do the delta triangle on here, but anyhow...)

[Wayne Presley]

How about

Factory Five's Velocity

or Velocity 5


could even design a stylized emblem for it based on the formula V = Delta X / Delta t (must be a way to do the delta triangle on here, but anyhow...)

Like this??? ΔX/Δt

[puffpio]

I really like the FFRX name:

Factory Five Rx
FF Rx

1) The name sounds cool
2) The name will remind people of the cars WRX based heritage, especially since Subaru guys call the WRX a 'rex' and Rx can be pronounced that way
3) The name Rx is also used in pharmacy like when filling a medical prescription....your kit car "prescription" is a Factory Five Rx!

[Scotty-2-Hottie]

1G is cool and simple. But I have to agree FFRX is nifty as well.

[labmonkee]

I like Forge or Apex also.

Other suggestions:
Malestrom, Tempest, Inferno,

Raptor (agile and fast),

Catapult, Ballistic, (0-60 in a 350+ horsepower, 1800lb weapon),

Defy, Gauntlet (re:challenge) seeing as on paper it has the potential to exceed the driver's capabilities on a track.

or my less subtle favorite - Sledgehammer (probably more apt for a big block brute)

[Oppenheimer]

Scoobysarus Rex - with a logo that is Scooby Doo drawn to resemble a T-Rex

Seriously though, there have been several pretty decent names thrown out, at some point we should collect them all into a single list. I think seeing them all in one place might spur people to think up something even better. How to do that and still be able to update it easily when new submissions are added?

[Jon A]

I like Apex... I thought I came up with it on my own but was also beaten to the punch... Oh well, that is what you get for working instead of reading these cool threads!!

Chicane would be another racing term that might be OK but, admittedly, Apex is better.

GTSport (in keeping with the GTM heritage)
GT-S
Boxer Sport
Nimble
Agile
Riptide (a surfing term has to earn me a couple of points!!)

Forge and Apex are both really good submissions.

-Jon A.

[C.Tree]

Project name: Scooby

Name name: MkS or MkB S for Subaru / Scooby or B for Boxter

When the car updates: MkS2.0 or MkB2.0

[Todd Baumann]

Uhhh... that name's taken by kawasaki.

Yeah. and so are a number of the other suggestions, taken that is.


How about, FFR Force Did anyone post that one?

[spaceywilly]

Shinobi <- Japanese word for ninja

Also lends itself to being called "shinobi wan kenobe"

[jcoll55]

After reading every one's ideas I still like my original name "HORNET" It's Small, Fast, Nimble, Mean, and can take down things much bigger and more powerful.

[Turboguy]

I really like the FFRX name:

Factory Five Rx
FF Rx


...may be a problem as Subaru used to have a 4WD model called the "RX" in the late 1980's/early 1990's.


I see a lot of reference to Japanese names, but FFR is an American company and will be the company making this "mission" possible. Given that, even though this car is destined for an international market, I think a name that's more generic and sellable at home is in order.


"GTM" was an understated name, with a hint of international reference. Maybe more the same. And as the GTM is the FFR model which it will have the most "in common" with, perhaps a name cut from a similar mold?


Like perhaps the "Factory Five GT", "Factory Five GTS", or a derrivative like GT-1 or GT-One, ?

[Benji]

Hey Dave how about "VORTEX" as the name for the new FFR?

Maybe a problem as there is a kit car in the UK (a rather lovely one at that) by a company/named the Vortex.

[labmonkee]

"GTM" was an understated name, with a hint of international reference. Maybe more the same. And as the GTM is the FFR model which it will have the most "in common" with, perhaps a name cut from a similar mold?


Like perhaps the "Factory Five GT", "Factory Five GTS", or a derrivative like GT-1 or GT-One, ?

I was agreeing with your post until I remembered what GT stood for (Grand Tourer) which might not fit this car's design brief.

Maybe SL or SLX (sports light/ extreme), RS (race special) or just call it the Extreme.
Another idea would be Factory Five Sports, but that shortens to FFS! :o

Maybe we should have a voting system or a poll? (can the Mod set one up? maybe)

so far:
Apex
Raptor
Forge
FF? (some letter/number designation)
Agile

[Warlock]

Keeping with the snake, but still simple...

How about Fang?

[Kalstar]

How about F5-X take off of F5R (Factory Five Racing)

[keys2heaven]

O.K. another blacksmith reference.

FFR HEAT

HE = Horizontal Engine
AT = Agile Track/Touring

[Big-Foot]

RAZOR (cutting it close with that one)

FFliver (As in the Flying Fliver)

OCEXO or OCX (Opposed Cylinder EXoskeletal)

[s_martin]

It is a combination of a WRX and factory 5 so call it the WR5.

[Turboguy]

Interesting ideas, Labmonkee.


I was going to suggest RS-X, but there might be problems with Acura.


How about RS-One, RS-1, or RS-T (T is for Targa?)

[spaceywilly]

If we're sticking with the alphabet soup names...

F4-R - Factory Five Flat Four Roadster

[blueoval_bowtie_guy]

Since I'm in IT and spend almost all my time in Linux land (rather than cough Windows), I think you should just rearrange the letters - WRX should be rwx (in lower case). (for those that aren't unix/linux savvy, rwx stands for the file permissions Read Write Execute).

So the name would be FFR rwx.

Steve

[Geoff H]

Here's my suggestion. You wrote a great opening letter for this forum speaking highly of your family - and naming your Great Grandfather, John Smith, the Blacksmith. It would be awesome to remember your family's occupational heritage in the name. As your Dad said you and Mark were carrying on the tradition in your own way. Its not as sexy as some of the names, but how about:

FFR Herrero (blacksmith)
FFR Herrero Forjado (blacksmith forged)
FFR Forjado (forged)

Geoff

[PhyrraM]

After looking at the current suggestions, not becoming a fan of the Alpha-numeric ones.

Of the ones that have been 'seconded', I like Apex. There are a few that have only been mentioned once I like too.

[samiam44]

Subaru Slasher

[keys2heaven]

For all you Apex fans....saw this symbol and thought it was perfect, so I put together this emblem. The 'F' is a reverse mirror image and can mean FF for Factory Five. Of course, the shape goes without saying with regards to an apex. The more I see it, the more I like it.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z275/keys2heaven/logo1.png

[Flyinglow]

Cone Dodger

[HealeyRick]

"Scorch" or "Slice", but "Apex" is very cool as well.

[Hondaslayer]

If all you are looking for is a simple working name, go with what is known about the project.

FFREJX

Factory Five Racing EJ (engine code for all Subaru 4 cylinders from the 90's to near present) X works for many things (X could be 20 or 25 for the 2 and 2.5 litres, eXperimental, WRX etc..)


Anyway, I don't care what it's called or to an extent what it looks like. If the project comes in at the expected price point (or close) I'm in.

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

FFREJX.....

I don't know if anyone else sees the humor in that.....but I has to grin a little.

[Tuco]

Yama. It means "mountain" in Japanese and looks like this in Kanji: 山. It is also not too serious sounding or over-thought. Takers?

Cheers,
Tuco

[labmonkee]

Interesting ideas, Labmonkee.


I was going to suggest RS-X, but there might be problems with Acura.


How about RS-One, RS-1, or RS-T (T is for Targa?)

Yeah i like RS-1

[Scott J]

Factory Five Chicane, although I like APEX as well.

[Jon A]

Let me officially withdraw Agile... it works well enough alone, but when you combine it with FFR, well, not so much.... FFR Agile = FRAGILE:(

-Jon A.

[Sultan]

I am guessing the name Factory Five Carol is off the table......:-)

[Someday I Suppose]

I really shouldn't think about this stuff before having coffie, right now as a working name I propose calling the car "Ricky Carmichael" as in the GOAT as this could be the greatest factory five sports car offering yet.

As a long term name though, there was a thread on rice vs. tuner, someone called it a Super Tuner. If we like letters and such, ST5 is kind of cool.

Though I have to say I still like Apex a lot.

-Scott

[Wayne Presley]

I am guessing the name Factory Five Carol is off the table......:-)


Now that was funny!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gollum]

Best I've got so far is Mamba. It's a snake, relative to the cobra and has a similar strike pose with a similar but smaller hood around the head. ;-)

Also being an african snake I think is brings a bit of the "World Platform" feeling to the car.

[riptide motorsport]

Raptor..............Why , i dont know, it just popped into my head...........Where do I pick up my winnings!!!:)

[4Harps]

How about:

Asiavik = killer whale
Iqniq = fire (name give to bright meteors)
Issumatar = superior
Suka = fast

All Eskimo/Inuit words. Why? I just like them... Plus they're from Alaska which is as close to Japan as you can get but still be in America ;-)

[riptide motorsport]

Hey can JonA win with Riptide? Its my name!!!!!!!!!! I should get something!!
:)

[Kc_Shane]

FFR KOUROS

This is for KOUROS.. I like the start of his design.

[Wayne Presley]

Raptor..............Why , i dont know, it just popped into my head...........Where do I pick up my winnings!!!:)

at Ford's lawyers office since they have a SVT truck named Raptor....

[ChopperJustin]

"Katana" or "Samurai" It's Japanese. it has classic warrior throwback written all over it. Edgy, sharp...

[THE ITALIAN]

wasabe gt

[Wayne Presley]

"Katana" or "Samurai" It's Japanese. it has classic warrior throwback written all over it. Edgy, sharp...

Both belong to Suzuki...

[redsharK]

FFR - X-51A
- Kinetic
- Orbiter

[Big-Foot]

RAZOR (cutting it close with that one)

FFliver (As in the Flying Fliver)

OCEXO or OCX (Opposed Cylinder EXoskeletal)

Did not realize that RCR had already chosen the name Razor for one of their cars.. 'Scuze please...

How about FFOX ??? Factory Five Opposed cylinder eXoskeletal ???

[Someday I Suppose]

I think our friends in Hawaii and Guam might disagree with you on being as close to Japan as you can get and still be in America.


How about:

Asiavik = killer whale
Iqniq = fire (name give to bright meteors)
Issumatar = superior
Suka = fast

All Eskimo/Inuit words. Why? I just like them... Plus they're from Alaska which is as close to Japan as you can get but still be in America ;-)

[WhirlpoolBrewer]

"Firefly". And it could be shotened to something ridiculous like FFR FF or even FFR FRF. It even seems semi appropriate. Both are small, fast, darty, and grab your attention.

[Karlo]

Since I'm in IT and spend almost all my time in Linux land (rather than cough Windows), I think you should just rearrange the letters - WRX should be rwx (in lower case). (for those that aren't unix/linux savvy, rwx stands for the file permissions Read Write Execute).

So the name would be FFR rwx.

Steve

I 2nd RWX!!!

[Doc_FFR]

Ignore me because I've thrown my hat into the ring and I'm desperate to win $10 of free stuff ( :) ) but...

It seems like every small car maker uses either the name of a predator or some EXTREME racing term. Japanese names seem to be all about fighting and are all pretty much taken by motorcycle companies.

Dare to be different Dave!

[Brian Z]

The X-Wing... or the Ti Fighter. I'm a nerd.

[Piston Head]

Medusa ... one look and you'll be frozen with fear/awestruck/hooked/etc. ... you fill-in the blank.

[PhyrraM]

I like Firefly too. Hell, I'll even throw out Serenity.

So my list is:

Apex
Firefly
Serenity
Valkyrie

[THE ITALIAN]

yankee
Warham Wombat
Avantgarde
Goblin
Machete
Nemesis
HOT WIRE

[Magnus]

Keeping it simple. Any more than two syllables and you will inevitably abbreviate it anyway.

Too many suggestions so far are hung up on the Subaru or japanese connection, which are irrelevant. Or worse, they are not original to this vehicle.

The essense of the car is what FFR has done with the components. The car is small and nimble and so should the name be.

"XO" pronounced "ex-oh" for exosceletal.
"XOOM" pronounced "zoom" if you want a bit more
"Moe", since the last car was "Larry" and the next car being "Curly"

[ChopperJustin]

yankee
Warham Wombat
Avantgarde
Goblin
Machete
Nemesis
HOT WIRE

The "Warham Wombat" is actually pretty cool! ;)

[redsharK]

I still like the "FFR AXE"
the track version could be called the "Battle AXE"

[NicksPapaw]

I still think Casper is appropriate for the shop name. The trade name should be Alpha Centauri.

[riptide motorsport]

Sabre as in large sword, like you see ob the Buffalo sabres jerseys. 2 crossed swords/sabres

[DaveM]

'ep'ee---18th century french dueling weapon-very thin, feather weight, lighting fast, extraordinarily sharp and and absolutely deadly!!!!!

Factory Five 'Ep'ee pronounced "apay". Has a nice ring to it, plain, simple and very descriptive-----and I can't find any similar automotive or motorcycle use.

Dave

[Kalstar]

'ep'ee---18th century french dueling weapon-very thin, feather weight, lighting fast, extraordinarily sharp and and absolutely deadly!!!!!

Factory Five 'Ep'ee pronounced "apay". Has a nice ring to it, plain, simple and very descriptive-----and I can't find any similar automotive or motorcycle use.

Dave

For some reason I think of Speedy Gonzalas, when I think Apay.????

I say it should be called SIC..............as in Sleeping In Car, which is where my wife will have me if I start one more car project.

[MPTech]

Nothing French, please!

How about "Ba Dass"?

[Sergio]

Here are a few:

FFR Punch(what a Boxer does)

FFR KnockOut

FFR Flash

FFR WR-R (World Rally - Racer)

FFR Paradox

FFR Enigma

FFR Prodigy

FFR Fandango

FFR Fast

FFR Blitz short, fun and easy to remember

FFR Psychosis

FFR Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

[Enrage]

GTS Prima

GTS to tie the new car to the GTM supercar. It makes sense as GTS means a convertible GT car, which the new car will be with the targa roof. It could also mean GT - Superlight, which the new car will be.

Prima is Italian for before, which is when you'll be at the finish line compared to your opponents. It can also be a pun on before, (before = B4 = boxer four).

[toadd]

FFR Slingshot

[Big-Foot]

I hereby copyright all of the below (used in any combination) on this thread - so I automatically WIN!!! :p

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ (c) 0123456789 (c)

[Kalstar]

Not if Prince enters the naming contest.........

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)

[LuckyWinner]

I would go with a Japanese name of some sort like....
KAMA----a japanese weapon
SAIS----a japanese weapon
SABURA----a samurai
SASORI----scorpion
KUMO---spider
ARASHI----storm
SHOSHA----winner
GOJIRA----a dragon attack

[keys2heaven]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z275/keys2heaven/logo1.png

[Roadster]

Phantom Because people will be saying... "what was that, where did it go?"

Plus it has a good ring! F F Phantom!

;-)

Rgds

Rob

[GUNS]

I vote for Apex.

[Jo3sh]

From Ezra Dyer's quote in the teaser email / web page:
"I'm imagining something that looks like Lancia Stratos"

The Stratos has always been one of my favorites, and I deeply hope that the final car ends up looking similar. Therefore, how about:

Ionos
Exos
Chromos / Kromos (derived from that, Chronos / Kronos, signifying low lap times)

[THE ITALIAN]

FFR EX
As in .........so many guys will want to build one , EX wife EX husband EXtra mortgage
EXtra payments


WHAT MOTOR ARE THEY USING? the 4 or 6 cyl ? or both?

FFR 4 FFR 6
How about "CHAINSAW"

[Bill Shaw]

SST - for obvious reasons.

[redsharK]

DROID -- when you get pulled over, you wave your hand and say "this isnt the droid you are looking for... move along"

[Marty Prario]

Md5

XProject

ProjectX

[subyrod]

Some ideas are "Kaizen" (pronounced Kiezen or Kyzen, whatever helps you best). It is japanese for process improvements in small, fast bursts. It is a well known improvement technique in manufacturing, deriving from Lean and Six Sigma processes.

Or to go off of that name, maybe:

MR-K (mid eng, rear drive Kaizen)
or
MR-Kai
Kai-R
Kyzen
FFR-K

Subaru is japanese for Pleiades, the star cluster, that you can see in the Subaru logo. Maybe there is something there? Something with stars, i don't know. Just thinking out loud.

[Cobra Cory]

Badger,
Piranaha,
Leopard,
Velocity
Wraith
Hawk
Rogue (Factory Five' world car is about being different....)

[dv/dt]

If it's going to be a corner carver how about Autox?

[subyrod]

Or take the subaru rally history and the number "555" into the name somehow. Maybe MR555 or MR5? Triple5?

[subyrod]

Touge (pronounced Toe gay) means mountain pass in japanese.

"Touge5" for Touge and 5 (factory 5)
"TT5" (Turbo Touge 5)
"TMR" or MRT (Mr. T, I piddy the fooo who goes up against this suby powered FFR kit).

"T24" (turbocharged 2 seat, 4 cylinder)
"F4R" for Flat four Racing (too close to Factory 4 Racing? haha)
"MR7" for Mideng, rear drive 7th kit
"WR7" for world racing/world rally origins and 7th kit

[Cobradavid]

The FFR 57
Can be pronounced "fifty seven" or just "five seven"
The five comes from Factory Five. The seven is tribute to the 7th car by FFR, and a reference to the Pleiades/Seven Sisters (Suburu's logo).

David

[subyrod]

MR-5S (Mid Eng "5S" the Lean technique to have a place for everything and everything in its place, plus it could be MR "factory 5" sports car.) I was just watching the shop tour video that "2 Guys Garage" did and saw those interior aluminum panels in their locations on that wall. Made me think of "5S"

[jsdp]

WSC as in "World Sports Car", "World Super Car", "World Smith Car"
WRC as in "World Race Car"
SH4 as in "Subaru H4"(engine configuration)
WRS as in "World Race Subaru"
WSR as in "World Subaru Roadster", "World Smith Roadster"

possible variations:
WSC, WSC Boxer, WSC Roadster, WSC Turbo
WRC, WRC Boxer, WRC Roadster, WRC Turbo
SH4 , SH4 Boxer, SH4 Roadster, SH4 Turbo
WRS, WRS Boxer, WRS Roadster, WRS Turbo
WSR, WSR Boxer, WSR Turbo

[Bill Shaw]

Hey, I like WRS!!

William R Shaw

[MikeK]

DROID -- when you get pulled over, you wave your hand and say "this isnt the droid you are looking for... move along"
Now that is funny, careful your nerd is showing

Some ideas are "Kaizen" (pronounced Kiezen or Kyzen, whatever helps you best). It is japanese for process improvements in small, fast bursts. It is a well known improvement technique in manufacturing, deriving from Lean and Six Sigma processes.

Or to go off of that name, maybe:

MR-K (mid eng, rear drive Kaizen)
or
MR-Kai
Kai-R
Kyzen
FFR-K

Subaru is japanese for Pleiades, the star cluster, that you can see in the Subaru logo. Maybe there is something there? Something with stars, i don't know. Just thinking out loud.

I like MR-K thats what all my daughters friends call me, at least to my face anyway.

[centerpunch]

I'm not surprised that I'm not the first to suggest RWX (or RW-X).

Here's why that name makes sense:

Starting with a WRX, you take the thing in the front and move it to the middle.

In the car, move the front engine to the middle.
In the name, move the front letter ("W") to the middle.

RWX

("RW" is also shorthand for "rear wheel," as in "rear wheel drive.")

[subyrod]

I think MR-X (or MRX) would be cool too, a different take on centerpunch's idea above. Its WRX but with the M in front, which is an upside down W. Turn a WRX into a MRX by taking its guts out, or turning its "life" upside down. :)

[KOUROS]

FFR KOUROS

This is for KOUROS.. I like the start of his design.

I'm very flattered. Much thanks ;-)

[TopGear]

This thread is getting long to read in detail - don't think this has been posted yet.

A high hp/ton car with a short wheel base and good suspension will have great handling - how about:

Factory Five "Carver"

It's a car you build that carves corners. Nice to have an attribute in the name for the image of what the car can do.

[dv/dt]

Badger,
Piranaha,
Leopard,
Velocity
Wraith
Hawk
Rogue (Factory Five' world car is about being different....)

LOL:

Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
Donner (originally Dunder, then Donder)
Blitzen (originally Blixem, then Blixen)
Rudolph

;)

[NicksPapaw]

Rudolph!!!!!! Now I have to go and clean my monitor. Just spewed coffee all over it!!! ha ha ha I think you need some warm weather up in the great white north to clear your head.

[quicksand]

the Griffen

[FFRWRX]

the Griffen

Seem to recall a kitcar from way back with this name. Maybe plans for a frame for one you build yourself? I'm sure someone else will remember better.

[vnmsss]

Dave...PM sent. ;.)

Love the idea of the new car, and can't wait to see where this goes!

K

[dhungerf]

The FFR Mondo = FFR World in Italian

[redsharK]

with all the talk about inspiration...
FFR Muse

[John Dol]

First of I think it's a great to pair the Subi to a FFR concept. However it reminds me of the K-1 Attack (google it it's pretty cool) that was based on a Honda V-6 engine. The working design also kinda looks like it.

That said how about:

FFRXtacy

John

[mjpeters]

I like the Apex.

Matt

[redsharK]

I like the Apex.

Matt

apex would get nicknamed the "ape", I don't care for it

[MikeK]

the Griffen

Saxon Motorcycle has a model by that name

[jim1729]

There are several names here that could be perfectly viable, if we knew more about the car. If we stick to what we know about the car and the FFR brand, I think I can make a very strong argument for the FFR Spyder. It may not be a evocative or bold as some of the others, but I think those facts list among its strengths.

First, the car itself is said to be a Subaru WRX-based two-seat hard-top convertible. I would caution against the use of a name that has ties to the WRX, since it seems likely that some will find a way to build it with alternatively sourced components. We've seen this with some of the more enterprising Roadster builds, and a non-donor package shouldn't be ruled out for the future.
Next, each builder has a different vision of the end result, giving each car a different personality. Some will set up their car as a competitive corner burning track day tool, and others will be looking for a spirited drive on a sunny afternoon. Choosing a name that evokes certain characteristics may actually turn off potential buyers, if they think the name somehow predetermines the end result. The FFR brand seems to recognize this as evidenced by their name choices thus far. FFR has typically chosen names that reflect vehicle type (i.e., Roadster, Coupe, Hot Rod, Supercar, etc.) rather than some of the more subjective names chosen by complete car manufacturers. For all the things this car will and will not be, in the interpretive hands of each builder, it will always be a two-seat convertible -- a Spyder.
Finally, Spyder is a name that has history, immediate recognition, and will not feel dated or gimmicky in the long run. It is sporty, simple, and classic, yet also contemporary and even sophisticated. It is the blank canvass that each builder can make into their own vision, continuing the traditions and core competency of Factory Five.

Now, as a working title like Larry was to the '33 Hot Rod, feel free to use Jim. :cool:

[labmonkee]

Something sharp?
Edge
Razor
Blade
I liked Sabre (i think someone mentioned that)

Bonecrusher
Sledgehammer
someone mentioned battle axe ( or just Battle - has a street fighter feel to it) - like the Buell bikes

World flavour?
FFZ (Factory Five Zen)
Assassin ( after the Hash-ash-un)
Ronin
someone mentioned that this is Factory five's seventh car - SHICHIRO (japanese for seventh sun)

Something to do with spirit/evil?
FFR Attitude/Intent
Wraith/Banshee
Chimera (dream/fantasy)
Monster!

I'm outta ideas now! Good luck Dave and the team...

[keys2heaven]

There are several names here that could be perfectly viable, if we knew more about the car. If we stick to what we know about the car and the FFR brand, I think I can make a very strong argument for the FFR Spyder. It may not be a evocative or bold as some of the others, but I think those facts list among its strengths.


FF had a Spyder GT at one time and this name would be confusing.

[jim1729]

FF had a Spyder GT at one time and this name would be confusing.

There's nothing wrong with re-using a name from a previous model, especially when there was a gap in production. Car companies do it a lot, and they don't always limit themselves to the same type of car. The Dodge Charger was a coupe and now a sedan, and the Ford Thunderbird was 2-seat convertible and became a 4-seat coupe.
If needed, and I'm not convinced it is, solving the confusion problem could be as simple as adding a "II". The lack of the "GT" extension might be enough to draw a distinction. A lot of it comes down to how it's communicated.
Jim

[keys2heaven]

There's nothing wrong with re-using a name from a previous model, especially when there was a gap in production. Car companies do it a lot, and they don't always limit themselves to the same type of car. The Dodge Charger was a coupe and now a sedan, and the Ford Thunderbird was 2-seat convertible and became a 4-seat coupe.
If needed, and I'm not convinced it is, solving the confusion problem could be as simple as adding a "II". The lack of the "GT" extension might be enough to draw a distinction. A lot of it comes down to how it's communicated.
Jim

I disagree. The feeling in the air with the project is something new, not a rehash of an existing kit/production car and that goes for the name of this project as well.

[jcoll55]

So Dave when do you think you will pick a name????

[GUNS]

the Griffen

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs43/f/2009/130/4/e/Peter_Griffin_Bird_Dance_by_deviousbeats.gif

[BrandonDrums]

Haha, someone wanted to name the car "Seventh", with racing in mind it's probably not the best idea. Reminds me of a Seinfeld episode though...

Apex is the best sounding name. I'll give it a vote. I also love the FFR RWX and I think it's inevitable that the car will be known as the Factory Fubaru internally. Every Subaru+other make combo ends up with a similar hybrid name ending in 'baru', Fubaru works even better as at the track people will think it's FUBAR that a $15k kit-car can kick so much supercar tail.

That being said, here are a couple I came up with

Global 7 (for world platform, 7th FFR model and also lightly referencing Lotus-7 namesake)
NonHeavy 7 or NH7 (also referencing "lightness" but using "heavy" to reference Fuji Heavy Industries: Subaru's parent company and of course the 7 mentioned above)

Apex and Global 7 probably roll of the tongue for me the most though. Too bad Apex sounds too much like a rip off of the Attack....not to mention Ariel Atom. Too many "A" names.

[Oppenheimer]

There are several names here that could be perfectly viable, if we knew more about the car.

First, the car itself is said to be a Subaru WRX-based two-seat hard-top convertible. I would caution against the use of a name that has ties to the WRX, since it seems likely that some will find a way to build it with alternatively sourced components. We've seen this with some of the more enterprising Roadster builds, and a non-donor package shouldn't be ruled out for the future.
Next, each builder has a different vision of the end result, giving each car a different personality. Some will set up their car as a competitive corner burning track day tool, and others will be looking for a spirited drive on a sunny afternoon. Choosing a name that evokes certain characteristics may actually turn off potential buyers, if they think the name somehow predetermines the end result. The FFR brand seems to recognize this as evidenced by their name choices thus far. FFR has typically chosen names that reflect vehicle type (i.e., Roadster, Coupe, Hot Rod, Supercar, etc.) rather than some of the more subjective names chosen by complete car manufacturers. For all the things this car will and will not be, in the interpretive hands of each builder, it will always be a two-seat convertible -- a Spyder.


I think you bring up some good arguments. Agree on all points save 1. Has it been determined that the car will only be available as a convertable? (with or without a hardtop option) Perhaps they will offer 2 models, hardtop coupe & convertable? Perhaps there will be an option where the hardtop can be permanently afixed, allowing both options. So I guess I'm just agreeing with your point that we don't know enough about it yet to choose an ideal name. I'm all for an 'interim' name until the final design is announced.

[Jim Wehr]

Samurai

[lee4him]

Apply the KISS principle, please. BMW, Porsche, and Ferrari have all done well with numbers (M3, M6, 993, 911, F430, F360, etc). Seems the number system is easy for folks to remember and has with stood the test of time. Plain and simple, it works.

[subyrod]

I like G7 or 7G.

MR7 for mideng/rwd 7

[keys2heaven]

One of Dave's initial statements regarding his vision for naming was this:


Let's start a simple name challenge (for the actual car). I think acronyms (GTM, LS3, GTO) are overdone, but maybe there's a killer one that hasnt been used.

He then goes on to state model (aphanumberic) is something separate.

For example:

Apex is to Roadster as
??? is to Mk 4

[Rocketman]

FXFR

Four X Four Racer..... Roadster..... Ricer.....:confused:

[Dirk]

FFRcc

Factory Five Racing canyon carver

[Oppenheimer]

FFR Lightning (the car is LIGHT-weight, is fast as Lightning, etc)

[keys2heaven]

If, and that's a BIG if, there were ever 2 versions of this (single-seat and 2-seat), I was thinking:

Apex SS (enclosed single-seat F1 cockpit style for track)
Apex 2SR (two seat roadster)

[keys2heaven]

apex would get nicknamed the "ape", I don't care for it

Most of the time it is the last part of the name that is truncated into a nickname.

For example:

Mustang = Stang
Corvette = Vette

In this case, it would be more inclined to be referred to as 'pex' for Pure Excitement!

[sonicrex]

FFR Elite. :confused:
XRM
XRW

[ddorrer]

How about:

FFR Alpine GT
FFR Xtreme
FFR Quicken

[Sergio]

How about:

FFR Alpine GT
FFR Xtreme
FFR Quicken

Alpine is already been used by Renault and by Sunbeam

[Pierre-Alexandre]

Boomerang
You can try everythings, you will always come back to it.

Unicorn
We all eard of it, we never saw one, and it can't be caught.

[Seagondollar]

I like the Katana suggested earlier, being a bit of a nut that way. Also the Gen 1 MR2 (85-88) had a fender line that was supposed to follow the line of the blade.
Also, it could be the short Samurai sword: Wakizashi.
Or the knife: Tanto
or: Sushi (?)

[slopoke]

How about Scorpion or Mystic RST? ... RS because it's probably going to be relatively spartan ( light weight not a lot of "BLING" ) and T for Turbo

[WhirlpoolBrewer]

Factory Five Racing Onyx,
Factory Five Racing Fission,
Factory Five Racing Super Model - lol, light weight, eye catching, and you want one SO bad :)
Factory Five Racing Lightning Lap

[Sergio]

Katana = Suzuki Katana

Scorpion: Ronn Scorpion (http://www.worldcarfans.com/10806061059/scorpion-the-450-hp-sports-car-by-ronn-motor-company/lowphotos#6)

[redsharK]

Barchetta - gleaming red Barchetta

[Bill_H]

How about "Interceptor"? That seems like a good fit for something light and quick.

I like "Raptor" too, but Ford already uses it for one of their trucks.

[subyrod]

Kamikaze? A japanese fighter pilot and his fighter plane giving itself up for the greater good of the empire... like a WRX giving itself up for the greater good of an FFR kit?

MR-K (K for Kamikaze)

Bonzai?

[DougR]

I'll offer a couple in Japanese (it is based on a Subaru):

Kurin - Clean... as in clean break for anything else FFR has done.

Akuma - Diablo... The devil made Dave do it.

[BOOGIE]

Scratch 5

[Someday I Suppose]

How about F150 ???? Oh wait... didn't Ford just sue Ferarri over that one?

[Oppenheimer]

FFR Phoenix - The wrecked Subaru donor rises from its own ashes and takes flight...

[Dave Smith]

Holy cow! Anyone want to earn a t-shirt and run all the names into a spreadsheet or text list? that's a huge number of names. I like FRX, but there are several others that really work well and better than acronyms. Jim says he has a favorite but wont talk...

Dave

[subyrod]

I'll take a shot at putting a list together. :) I want me that FFR shirt!!!

[subyrod]

Wow, 274 different names!! Dave, you want me to email this list to you? Its in excel, sorted alphabetically...

[Kc_Shane]

Valkyrie
Forza
Banshee
Kraken
Raptor
xtremester
Tornado
Skeletor
Exofive
Subasaurus Rex
Nouveau
Newbiesubie
Subra
S4
Vexa
Tellera
Torq
Valhala
The Moth
Lota4
Hornet
Seventh
H-bomb
Hellion
Demon
Skorpio
FFRex
FFRX
FFR Wroxter
FFR Wroxor
FFR Wroxster
FFR Wrexster
Warrior
Wolverine
Banshee
Shogun
Akuma
CASPER
Vraptor
Roxstar
WRXstar
Diamond
Ameba
Protozoa
Stinger
FFR Taygeta
FFR Pleiades
FFR Nebulous
Boxter
FFRXfactor
FFRXtreme
Ronin
Pegasus
Baxter
Factory Five FORGE
Arc
Glide
Panther
Luke
Doughnut
The luch box
F5 Freedom
Factory Five Freedom
FFR AXE
F5 Refresh
FFR Roxy
FFR zEro
Factory Five Boxer special
Factory Five Axiom
Inertia
Axis
Primus
FFR Tramp
VELOCITY
T_VOL
Oasis
Velox
FX
Sub-X
SBX
Sub-FX
WerX
Wixer
W-Rod
F-Rod
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[Kc_Shane]

Wow, 274 different names!! Dave, you want me to email this list to you? Its in excel, sorted alphabetically...

Sorry I must have been doing mine at the same time as you. I have it in Excel and have 321 names. You are the first to post so you get the shirt.

[subyrod]

Well, yours is more complete. :) I did do some editing for joke names and close copies.

[Dirk]

More to add :)
F5R-V7 (version 7)
F5R-M7 (model 7 )
F5R-Ferocity
FFR-Ferocity

[Kc_Shane]

More to add :)
F5R-V7 (version 7)
F5R-M7 (model 7 )
F5R-Ferocity
FFR-Ferocity

Done

[Dave Smith]

Shirts for SubyRod and Kc_Shane... tell me sizes and where to mail guys!

Dave

Can we keep it going and find a way to keep adding them to the master list?

[Kc_Shane]

Can we keep it going and find a way to keep adding them to the master list?

Not a problem. People can send me the names in a PM or I will keep up with what I see here.

Guys if I have missed one. Please send me a PM and I will add it to the list.

[Magnus]

Could you make a notation on the names that are already associated with other cars? Just thinking that it might become an issue.
For example:
"Phantom" and "Wraith" are used by Rolls-Royce,
"Interceptor" by Jensen,
"Barchetta" by Ferrari (if you thought the Texan was difficult to deal with, don't get Maranello riled up)
"Mongoose" (Mangusta) by DeTomaso,
"Raptor" by Ford
"Chimera" by TVR
"Venom" by Dodge
"Banshee" by Pontiac ("Banshee" is also an omen of death in Irish mythology) I would avoid.

[BrandonDrums]

Add Nonheavy 7 or NH7

Thanks!

[keys2heaven]

Not a problem. People can send me the names in a PM or I will keep up with what I see here.

Guys if I have missed one. Please send me a PM and I will add it to the list.

Also, maybe start a tally sheet? How many votes for a particular name at this point (minus duplicates).

[BrandonDrums]

Hey guys, I made a shared google spreadsheet with all of the names KC added

Anyone can add,edit view etc so it's truly an "Open" document. If you've added a name, find it and put your "thefactoryfiveforum.com" screenname next to the name and perhaps we can hold voting later with a simple script.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?hl=en&key=t9X9AJfDg1v4tk78h5VtjxA&hl=en#gid=0

Contact me with any questions at brandondrums at gmail dot com

Thanks!!

[Kc_Shane]

Could you make a notation on the names that are already associated with other cars? Just thinking that it might become an issue.
For example:
"Phantom" and "Wraith" are used by Rolls-Royce,
"Interceptor" by Jensen,
"Barchetta" by Ferrari (if you thought the Texan was difficult to deal with, don't get Maranello riled up)
"Mongoose" (Mangusta) by DeTomaso,
"Raptor" by Ford
"Chimera" by TVR
"Venom" by Dodge
"Banshee" by Pontiac ("Banshee" is also an omen of death in Irish mythology) I would avoid.


Also, maybe start a tally sheet? How many votes for a particular name at this point (minus duplicates).

Guys I am only going to keep track of the names POSTED. I would think that Dave and crew will bring the list down to a top ten or so and start a voting process.

[Kc_Shane]

Add Nonheavy 7 or NH7

Thanks!

Added

[BrandonDrums]

Added


Unless you're making something on your end, I can make you an admin to this google spreadsheet https://spreadsheets1.google.com/ccc?hl=en&key=t9X9AJfDg1v4tk78h5VtjxA&hl=en#gid=0

[Kc_Shane]

I have the spreadsheet in excel on my PC. But I am still adding it to the list above.

[BrandonDrums]

Roger that!

[lee4him]

F511 Recluse Spyder

F5 = Factory Five
11 = Birth Year of the Car (guess it could be 10 or 12)
Recluse = After the deadly and aggressive Brown Recluse Spider
Spyder = type of car, roadster

[Kc_Shane]

F511 Recluse Spyder

F5 = Factory Five
11 = Birth Year of the Car (guess it could be 10 or 12)
Recluse = After the deadly and aggressive Brown Recluse Spider
Spyder = type of car, roadster

Added

[Seagondollar]

Guys - my suggestions aren't on the spreadsheet. Wakizashi, Tanto, Sushi. (Somebody else added Ronin, which I like)

[Magnus]

Guys I am only going to keep track of the names POSTED. I would think that Dave and crew will bring the list down to a top ten or so and start a voting process.

Fair enough. Keep up the good work.

[Kc_Shane]

Guys - my suggestions aren't on the spreadsheet. Wakizashi, Tanto, Sushi. (Somebody else added Ronin, which I like)

You have been added.

[Magnus]

I just had a flash of the bleeding obvious!

Naturally, the car should be called "Magnus", which latin for "great" or norse for "house of might/power"; alternately, "Magnu5" to work in the "5". Plus it is easy to remember.

[Kc_Shane]

I just had a flash of the bleeding obvious!

Naturally, the car should be called "Magnus", which latin for "great" or norse for "house of might/power"; alternately, "Magnu5" to work in the "5". Plus it is easy to remember.

Added

[redsharK]

Could you make a notation on the names that are already associated with other cars? Just thinking that it might become an issue.
For example:
"Barchetta" by Ferrari (if you thought the Texan was difficult to deal with, don't get Maranello riled up)
.

Actually you are wrong on "Barchetta".

It is Italian for "small boat" and has been "assigned" to many small sports cars over the years
Aston Martin, OSCA, Maserati, Lamborghini, Moretti, and Fiat have all used it.
It is similar to calling the car a spyder or a roadster. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barchetta

[Magnus]

Actually you are wrong on "Barchetta".

It is Italian for "small boat" and has been "assigned" to many small sports cars over the years
Aston Martin, OSCA, Maserati, Lamborghini, Moretti, and Fiat have all used it.
It is similar to calling the car a spyder or a roadster. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barchetta

Good point--I stand corrected.

[TimC]

Widget.
Then sue anyone that uses the name.

[Magnus]

Whoever is keeping the spreadsheet: the suggestion was "Magnu5" not "Magnus5", which you entered into the spreadsheet at https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?hl=en&key=t9X9AJfDg1v4tk78h5VtjxA&hl=en#gid=0