Factory Five Forums - General Discussions https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/ en Sat, 02 May 2026 12:47:09 GMT vBulletin 10 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/images/misc/rss.png Factory Five Forums - General Discussions https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/ Mind blown… Twice https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53562-Mind-blown…-Twice&goto=newpost Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:38:56 GMT Yesterday I was out for a motorcycle ride and stopped by a bicycle shop that newly opened in the town where my shop used to be. Went in, introduced... Yesterday I was out for a motorcycle ride and stopped by a bicycle shop that newly opened in the town where my shop used to be. Went in, introduced myself and the owner knew who I was. We started chatting and he mentioned that on the previous Sunday he’d been out for a spin in his Cobra!?? It’s a street legal Factory Five Racing challenge car. I told him to hold that thought and then showed him a photo of the garage with my roadster kit on jackstands. He was blown away. Then he showed me his brothe’s garage with two completed Factory Five Racing roadsters parked in there and my mind was blown. We of course bonded beyond our common background as bike shop owners. He has promised to drive his car over to our shop and check our progress. Small world… ]]> General Discussions Slideways https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53562-Mind-blown…-Twice One-Off Coupe Prototype https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53555-One-Off-Coupe-Prototype&goto=newpost Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:11:37 GMT I just came across this and thought it was pretty cool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o13dYwYwVUo I just came across this and thought it was pretty cool!

]]> General Discussions Papa https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53555-One-Off-Coupe-Prototype Mobile app for the forum? https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53529-Mobile-app-for-the-forum&goto=newpost Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:50:07 GMT I'm traveling at the moment and finding it challenging to read the forum on my Samsung phone, just wondering if anyone knows of a mobile app for the forum? ]]> General Discussions RobHartley https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53529-Mobile-app-for-the-forum ReplicaParts.com Still Operating? https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53526-ReplicaParts-com-Still-Operating&goto=newpost Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:08:15 GMT Does anyone know if ReplicaParts.com is still operating? I've sent a couple emails to Mike at this email address on website but crickets. ]]> General Discussions MichaelD_MK5 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53526-ReplicaParts-com-Still-Operating Gen 4 Coyote Wiring Questions https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53521-Gen-4-Coyote-Wiring-Questions&goto=newpost Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:43:07 GMT I still don't have my engine in the shop but continue to plan out the wiring connections while I wait. Most of what I'm seeing is very straight forward and I've created a document for what I have planned:



I have two questions that I am still unclear on. Anyone that has installed a Gen 4 Coyote have any details on the following that they can share:

1. Fan wiring? I see a control wire in the Coyote harness that I assume I can run directly to the fan or to the RF relay to allow the Coyote PCM to control the fan. My question is whether there is a preferred method and a secondary question is what to do with the A/C fan wire in the FFR A/C wiring harness? I see that one of the RF Fan Thermo Control wires goes to the trinary switch, so that leads me to believe I should be controlling the fan through the RF fan relay. What is the purpose of the fan wire in the A/C harness where the power and ground wires are?

2. The MIL for the Gen 4 looks like a light that is provided alongside the OBDII connector. There is no ground wire in the IP pigtail for the MIL like I see in some on-line references. Can anyone explain the MIL setup with the Gen 4 control pack that FFR ships with the engine? I'm looking for a MIL (-) wire that I can connect to my Dakota Digital gauges to light the check engine lamp in the gauge when the Coyote signals the MIL.

Thanks,
Dave ]]> General Discussions Papa https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53521-Gen-4-Coyote-Wiring-Questions Need help ASAP https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53514-Need-help-ASAP&goto=newpost Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:31:13 GMT So our two kits are were due last Friday through to tomorrow which is Sunday. We haven’t heard from the driver so making plans is tough because he might not be able to deliver to our shop. If he can’t then the kits will have to be dropped off on my buddy’s driveway which is fine for a day or two. My questions are:
Can the chassis and body be lifted with an engine hoist and put on a trailer?
Or…
Can the chassis and body be lifted with several humans?
Thanks for any words of wisdom.
PS - the kits are the MK5 roadsters ]]> General Discussions Slideways https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53514-Need-help-ASAP Thought this was funny... https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53503-Thought-this-was-funny&goto=newpost Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:39:41 GMT Don't let anyone talk you out of spending $30k on a Factory Five kit. That $50k will be the best $70k you ever spent...
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]]> General Discussions CW_MI https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53503-Thought-this-was-funny TheFactoryFiveForum.com Version 2.0 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53490-TheFactoryFiveForum-com-Version-2-0&goto=newpost Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:38:36 GMT

The time has come. Or I should say, is coming soon.

Twenty years ago on April 23rd 2006, I took delivery of my beautiful MKIII, ol' 5369. In honor of that auspicious occasion, I am shooting for that day to be the launch of public testing of The Factory Five Forum, version 2.0.

The Factory Five Forum version 2.0 is a reimagining of what can be the most impactful tool for our unique community. This is not just "Forum Software", this is completely new, modern experience designed from the ground up for Factory Five builders and dreamers. It uses the latest tech and will feel very familiar the both the traditional forum crowd, as well as newer user experiences like Facebook and Instagram.

I've been a member of this community for 20+ years. I built and have run this forum for 15+ years. Moreover, I am a software developer with over 30 years with everything from startups to very large public entities. I've never been as proud to present something new as I am this new "thing" to our community.

I hope you LOVE it, and I'm ready for the comments. I'll be posting more teasers soon. All the features I post will be working code, not a mockup.

:) ]]> General Discussions David Hodgkins https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53490-TheFactoryFiveForum-com-Version-2-0 Two things I need help with https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53451-Two-things-I-need-help-with&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:39:39 GMT The kits and the motors are on the way. A buddy and I will be building two roadsters in one oversized three car garage. Also on the property is... The kits and the motors are on the way. A buddy and I will be building two roadsters in one oversized three car garage. Also on the property is another building with three storage type lifts in it. This building is down a hill in back of the home and garage and wouldn’t be as convenient to work out of in many ways. Because of this we decided the garage is where we’d build. Now for the questions:
1- Are we nuts not to use the building with the lifts. They are technically just for storage but certainly could get a car off the ground and even overhead.
2- How tall should jackstands be able to get a car off the floor to make work easier?
Thanks all… ]]> General Discussions Slideways https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53451-Two-things-I-need-help-with First Window Rock Chip-Dang!!! https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53438-First-Window-Rock-Chip-Dang!!!&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:47:40 GMT So I got my first rock chip, looks like it could be a crack in short order. Any experience with repairing using Rain-X type kit or professional? ... So I got my first rock chip, looks like it could be a crack in short order. Any experience with repairing using Rain-X type kit or professional? chances of success or plan for a new Window? I have a new window from when I thought I messed up the first window frame, so I can replace it but it has only been 2,000 miles. ]]> General Discussions F500guy https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53438-First-Window-Rock-Chip-Dang!!! San Clemente Cars and Coffee May 16, 2026 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53420-San-Clemente-Cars-and-Coffee-May-16-2026&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:47:21 GMT Hello everyone. Saturday May 16th we will be having a casual FFR cruise-in at the OC Cars and Coffee at the San Clemente Outlets. Dave Smith will... Hello everyone. Saturday May 16th we will be having a casual FFR cruise-in at the OC Cars and Coffee at the San Clemente Outlets. Dave Smith will be in attendance and we will most likely have the XTF there as well. I have spoken to the event owner so that we can all park together. There is no cost to attend and while we will stage together sometime around 8am, you can leave whenever you want. Yes it's that casual. We may also do a run up Ortega Hwy and back and grab lunch as well after! You never know.

Please let us know if you will attend in the Poll below so we may have an expected count so we may park together at the show. ]]> General Discussions David Hodgkins https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53420-San-Clemente-Cars-and-Coffee-May-16-2026