Soft Top

[WIS89]

How fast can one go with windows down or no windows?

As fast as the car can go!

Now, if you want to keep the top attached, you might have to go a little slower!!

To my friend up in Edmonton, I am sorry. I couldn't resist, and I meant no disrespect!

Regards,

Steve

[Frank818]

If you build a truck behind the engine the top can be sorted there

We read "trunk".

No heat or a/c option at this point but can be aftermarket retrofitted. Anti-fog and rainX goes a long way too.

Any ideas of which aftermarket retrofits we are talking about?
I plan on using a complete ventilation/heat/defrost from a non-Subaru, but if I have other options on my drawing board, I'll take a look first.

[Samiam1017]

Any pics with the top down

[Frank818]

I understood that there is no top down. It's either installed or removed. Am I mistaken?

[flynntuna]

That's how I understand it.

[Kalstar]

We read "trunk".




Any ideas of which aftermarket retrofits we are talking about?
I plan on using a complete ventilation/heat/defrost from a non-Subaru, but if I have other options on my drawing board, I'll take a look first.

I am looking into a few different EV heater options. These electric heaters are designed for Electric vehicles since they do not have heated water like gas engines. The output is 1800 btu, in comparison the plug in type you see at autozone puts out only about 120 btu's. 1800 will blast heat even in the coldest of temptures. They come with two dash vents and two defrost hoses. The least expensive I have found so far is 329.00 plus shipping for manual dials or up to 600.00 with touch screen controller.

[Frank818]

Oh sorry I have posted on the heater thread. Which is better than Soft Top thread, let's move this heater discussion to the other thread.

[07FIREBLADE]

Which system are you looking at kalatar?? I agree let's move this heater discussion. More pics please.

[Kalstar]

Which system are you looking at kalatar?? I agree let's move this heater discussion. More pics please.

Agreed moved, hyjack diverted. Back to the soft top.

[Silvertop]

I understood that there is no top down. It's either installed or removed. Am I mistaken?

That is the most likely situation. Although Hot Rod Tops apparently did come up with an extra-cost "boot" for the Roadster which wraps around the partially disassembled top and allows it to be stored in place on the rear deck. But due to cost considerations, it may not be likely that they will try to do this for the 818. Don't really know, though.

[Frank818]

Too early at this time to know the details, I guess. Let's wait until this is officially released and see what it comes up with.
For some reason, I expect an official soft top release at SEMA, but who knows...

[Wayne Presley]

The red car will have the top on at SEMA

[GWL]

Here are some shots of the soft top from the thread: SEMA 2013 Preparations

http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-conten...-preview-2.jpg

http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-conten...-preview-3.jpg

SEMA Preparation thread:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...3-Preparations

Post #10 & 14

An earlier post was wondering where the top would go. I've got the premium MkIV roadster top and it fully breaks down, folds up and placed into pouches that are easily stored in the trunk with lots of spare room left over.

George

[bbjones121]

Soft top looks great. Any idea on windows?

[Kalstar]

Soft top looks great. Any idea on windows?

Yes, zip in windows. I have been to the factory for the past 3 days, the top is beautifully made. The zipper for the windows are hidden.

[Harley818]

any idea on release date yet?

[Zodiac]

any idea on release date yet?

+1 also waiting for this. and maybe trunk info as well

[bbjones121]

Hello Hello. The forums have been dead for any updates. Any news on convertible? I see it listed as future on the buying page.

[Joe Scott]

well guys we just received the final version of the soft top, and it looks great! Keep your eyes out, because were down to weeks until its released!!

Joe@FFRTECH

[nkw8181]

Awesome! Maybe I can have it ordered with my kit!

[AZPete]

Joe, I'm glad FFR is taking time to get a high quality top made. I want the best.

[RM1SepEx]

well guys we just received the final version of the soft top, and it looks great! Keep your eyes out, because were down to weeks until its released!!

Joe@FFRTECH

so if we make a visit we can see it in person? I've been waiting...

[Joe Scott]

Correct Dan, it is finally back from the manufacture and is planning on staying here for quite some time now.

Joe S

[bbjones121]

Awesome!

Correct Dan, it is finally back from the manufacture and is planning on staying here for quite some time now.

Joe S

[indiana818]

look at www.northernfactory.com i found a nice 30,000 btu unit there

[Zodiac]

woohoo can't wait

[AZPete]

Dan, can you sneak a photo of the top while you're there? If they say no pictures, please slap my address on one and take it to the shipping dept.

[RM1SepEx]

I'm trying to do a wiper and top visit... I will keep everyone posted

[wleehendrick]

I'm trying to do a wiper and top visit... I will keep everyone posted

Please share! Joe recently said the wiper kit is finalized, just waiting for parts before putting it up on the website.

[Kalstar]

Please share! Joe recently said the wiper kit is finalized, just waiting for parts before putting it up on the website.

F5R is still perfecting the wiper set up. I was at the factory yesterday. What they have come up with not only looks great (oem'ish) but blends well with the 818 lines. They are/have, really done an outstanding job with this "base" kit. Really shows they care about the little guy and they don't care how much cash you have simply that they want to see a FFR in your garage. This car truly is a "back to the roots" evolution of the company.

[wleehendrick]

F5R is still perfecting the wiper set up. I was at the factory yesterday. What they have come up with not only looks great (oem'ish) but blends well with the 818 lines. They are/have, really done an outstanding job with this "base" kit.

Great to hear... thanks for the info. I recently picked up a wiper motor and linkage, since I didn't get one initially. Hope to order the set-up soon!

[Jaime]

Just got the email from FFR officially announcing the soft top. It's $2499.

They also asked if there is any interest in a hardtop. I'm not sure where to send the resonse to, but I would rather have a removable hard top than a soft top.

[RM1SepEx]

don't forget the extra $499 for the windows... so its $2998 for the soft top

@ $1999 for the hard top it looks like a good option...

[metalmaker12]

Yeah the softtop is way to much cake, hardtop looks good to me

[07FIREBLADE]

I started a new thread in the general discussion about the hardtop. Didn't know where to respond either.

[riptide motorsport]

That's thirty percent of the whole kit....too rich for me.

[AZPete]

I'll buy the soft top & windows since I planned on it from the start. But, the email says the top includes a "custom bag that fits in the trunk". Perhaps I should go out to the garage and look again at my 818S chassis, but . . . where's the trunk?

[bompus]

I'm assuming the trunk would be in the front

[RM1SepEx]

in the back, under the hinged cover

[AZPete]

Dan, the space in the rear is bigger than I imagined and the top folds up very compactly. I always assumed I'd have to store the top in my garage or on my wife's lap (I'd need ear plugs for that!). After I mount the body I'll just build a rear compartment to fit the soft top - another fun project.

I'm glad you feel well enough and it's warm enough to resume work on your 818!