jeffbob
02-12-2025, 10:13 PM
We are excited to have taken delivery of our MK5 on 5th February 2025 – our journey started with a long road-trip (NY to LA) and an idea to build our own MK4. We were about to press go and the MK5 video link was tagged on the FF Forum. We called FFR and enquired about the MK5, placed our order on 26th November 24. Stewart delivered – their driver Kelly was amazing, helped us get everything unloaded and set up – thank you Kelly.
Jeff, from sunny California, Bob, from the rainy UK now living in SoCal! We have no experience in building cars, attended the FFR MK5 reveal day in Wareham which was an amazing experience, learnt a good deal and had the pleasure to meet Ron E, Jeff K, some of the FFR team and viewed our MK5 awaiting transport to SoCal.
Our build is focused on touring and will take the more modern approach with a black theme – wheels & color undecided but leaning towards an Aston Martin Green, matt black wheels, roll bars and exhaust, interior by Intertrim UK.
We will be joined by Sarge, an Aussy Sheep dog in charge of all thing's security and Boomer, an Aussy Cattle dog overly fond of demolishing cardboard boxes....
So here we are excited & apprehensive……the journey begins…
Short MK5 Build Specification:
MK5 Roadster – Full Kit – Delivered to SoCal 5 Feb 2025 – FFR
Engine – 347 + Rear Sump Configuration (Coupe 65) - Blueprint
Gearbox – TKX 5 Speed 0.68 5th Ratio + Mid-Shift (Coupe 65) - Blueprint
Frame – New Mk5 – Powder Coated - FFR
Air Conditioning & Heating - FFR
Brakes – Willwood Red + Power Booster - FFR
Power Steering – FFR
IRS, Touring Shocks, Sway Bars – Front & Rear – FFR
Hard Top – when released later this year – FFR
Driver & Passenger Roll Bars – Black – FFR
Touring Exhaust - Black – FFR
Wheels – Forgestar CF5V 18" Matte Black
Turn Signal Switch Controls – FFR
Seats, Dashboard & Interior – Intertrim UK
LED Lights, Drop Trunk, Tunnel Parking Brake – FFR
Thank you to everyone on this blog for your inspiration this far…appreciate all your support going forward. All comments and feedback welcome.
Jeff, from sunny California, Bob, from the rainy UK now living in SoCal! We have no experience in building cars, attended the FFR MK5 reveal day in Wareham which was an amazing experience, learnt a good deal and had the pleasure to meet Ron E, Jeff K, some of the FFR team and viewed our MK5 awaiting transport to SoCal.
Our build is focused on touring and will take the more modern approach with a black theme – wheels & color undecided but leaning towards an Aston Martin Green, matt black wheels, roll bars and exhaust, interior by Intertrim UK.
We will be joined by Sarge, an Aussy Sheep dog in charge of all thing's security and Boomer, an Aussy Cattle dog overly fond of demolishing cardboard boxes....
So here we are excited & apprehensive……the journey begins…
Short MK5 Build Specification:
MK5 Roadster – Full Kit – Delivered to SoCal 5 Feb 2025 – FFR
Engine – 347 + Rear Sump Configuration (Coupe 65) - Blueprint
Gearbox – TKX 5 Speed 0.68 5th Ratio + Mid-Shift (Coupe 65) - Blueprint
Frame – New Mk5 – Powder Coated - FFR
Air Conditioning & Heating - FFR
Brakes – Willwood Red + Power Booster - FFR
Power Steering – FFR
IRS, Touring Shocks, Sway Bars – Front & Rear – FFR
Hard Top – when released later this year – FFR
Driver & Passenger Roll Bars – Black – FFR
Touring Exhaust - Black – FFR
Wheels – Forgestar CF5V 18" Matte Black
Turn Signal Switch Controls – FFR
Seats, Dashboard & Interior – Intertrim UK
LED Lights, Drop Trunk, Tunnel Parking Brake – FFR
Thank you to everyone on this blog for your inspiration this far…appreciate all your support going forward. All comments and feedback welcome.