StoplightAssassin Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/nextcar/818intro.html Pretty cool stuff. The price is awesome. I just need them to build something that I can fit in. lol This is what you would need from your donor WRX: • Front spindles with full brakes and front lower control arms • Rear spindles with brakes and e-brake handle/cables • Steering rack, tie rod ends, and upper steering column assembly • Pedal box and throttle • Master cylinder and brake booster, and clutch master cylinder • Engine with turbo and intercooler (if WRX model) • Exhaust manifolds, O2 sensors, and down tube • Transmission • Rear lower control arms, toe links, and CV joints • Front seats, rear seat belts, and gauge pod • Fuel pump • Radiator • Wheels and tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Sounds fun. Any chance any of these are street legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 The design goal behind this car is very straightforward, the car must be simple, lightweight, affordable, and easy to build in countries around the world. The emphasis will be on handling and driving fun rather than on the 200 mph exotic or the everyday commuter. The majority of the cars we sell are street cars and this will not be an exception, so full lighting, covered wheels, and safety items will all be incorporated but not much beyond that in terms of luxury type stuff. To keep things simple this will be an elemental performance based street car first but with a roll bar/structure sufficient for track days. The suspension is a double A-arm/multilink with Koni coil-overs on all corners (we will not use the Subaru struts). In terms of what we will use from the Subaru, the goal is everything possible that doesn't compromise the design goal. We won't utilize the unibody but at this point every other piece is fair game (ok, probably not the headliner either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Sounds fun. Any chance any of these are street legal? Yes. See them all the time, most of the Cobras you see on the road are probably Factory Fives. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Nice. How does one insure them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I want one of their Cobra kits so freaking bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Nice. How does one insure them? As a kit car, I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 haha wow, i never would have thought factory five would go in that direction. i toured their facilities and they have some awesome cars. i'd love to get the daytona / type 65 coupe kit from them. can't wait to see how this design turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I've been daydreaming about the GTM and the "Ford" Coupe for years. Those would end up in the $30k range though. $40k+ if you want nice paint and a nice motor. But this, at $15k, sounds a lot more possible. $20k with a bunch of extra power. Very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 the only reason i'm thinking for the low price point is due to having to provide your own donor wrx for it. that saves them the cost of getting the drivetrain and motor. and i would think building the shell isn't that expensive once you get the panel mold and jigs setup for mass production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 They said "COMPLETED for less than $15k" (their caps!) so I'm guessing that includes the kit and the donor parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 See also: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2093090 I have no idea on pricing but I'm guessing the chassis will look similar, at least from a long distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB34 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 This is the perfect application for the H-4. I'll be keeping tabs on this one. I've always wanted an MR2 with a turbo Subaru engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtrdlncN281 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 They should definitely make it naked ala Ariel Atom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcoonley Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Dont know if this is the correct thread or not. I am thinking about making an 818. But instead of using the older WRX I was thinking about using my 2005 LGT when I have finished wearing it out. My questions to you guys are. 1. The 818 is designed for the 2005 WRX generation. What are the suspension differences between that and my 2005 Legacy GT? Does ours have the same mounting holes for the rack as the WRX? How about the suspension to frame mounting point? 2. Is anyone here thinking about making an 818 as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 FTMFW [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN_jVWlSPmk]Project 818 Test Day - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 i saw this in person, interesting little car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Neat, I haven't checked in on this project in a long time. Glad to see it's still moving along.... Though it's slightly less relevant with the BRZ running around (at quite a bit higher cost, more weight and less mid-engine, I know, but the novelty of a RWD Subaru boxer no longer exists). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 1800lbs FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted August 10, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted August 10, 2012 none of you guys are factoring in paint, brakes, driveline, transmission, and all the other shit you need to make one of these happen. its a 30k at LEAST, all said and done. Probably much more depending on the preferences of certain individuals. at that rate, unless you really are keen on being unique, I would just get the BRZ or the new scion/toyota and throw a turbo motor in there. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I believe they're counting the cost of a donor car in the overall price. The whole point is to use running gear from a wrx. I would hope the body is part of the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 none of you guys are factoring in paint, brakes, driveline, transmission, and all the other shit you need to make one of these happen. its a 30k at LEAST, all said and done. Probably much more depending on the preferences of certain individuals. at that rate, unless you really are keen on being unique, I would just get the BRZ or the new scion/toyota and throw a turbo motor in there. I do not believe you took the time to read the link. The only "shit" you would need from your list would be paint. You start with their kit and a donor WRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted August 10, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted August 10, 2012 I believe they're counting the cost of a donor car in the overall price. The whole point is to use running gear from a wrx. I would hope the body is part of the kit. I do not believe you took the time to read the link. The only "shit" you would need from your list would be paint. You start with their kit and a donor WRX. true, you need the donor car from what I originally mentioned. 30k might be a high estimate, but this is not a 15k kit car. Period. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 15k. Kit under 10k. Donor under 4k. Anything you want beyond that is superfluous. I spent more than this building my LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted August 10, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted August 10, 2012 15k. Kit under 10k. Donor under 4k. Anything you want beyond that is superfluous. I spent more than this building my LGT. really? a 4k donor car with ALL the parts in functioning condition? you need a shit ton of parts from the donor car. whoever is selling that car is getting robbed. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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