I personally love when FFR introduces new and innovative stuff - it all combines to make them the great company they are and ensure their longevity.
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I personally love when FFR introduces new and innovative stuff - it all combines to make them the great company they are and ensure their longevity.
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
Front and backseat car for all of us old dudes with grandkids..... OR, a Aerial atom type car with a 4 cylinder Honda car motor, the Chevy cobalt ecotech
motor or a jap bike motor
Thanks,
Al Adkins
Certified "Kool Aid" drinker
My guess is...with the 2015 changes to the Motor Vehicle Act for small production manufacturers, FFR will start offering turnkey models with powertrain installed with a legal VIN. Companies are limited to 325 units per year. A perfect segway for FFR.
I think that the coupe is going to get a major overhaul, complete foot box redesign narrower tranny tunnel and narrower door sills and bigger doors,
The new foot boxes will be optimized for the coyote and variants and the motor and forward frame tube will be pushed forward a bunch to improve balance and cockpit space. I remember Dave at the open house a few years ago(same year they unveiled the 818) saying the coupe chassis is way under utilized. And I also have heard him say several time's that the coupe is his favorite car to drive.
All things that could have or should have been done when they did the gen2.
The coupe over haul will likely include more engine options like an ls and maybe eco boost v6/i4
And we will see a eco boost i4 or v6 version of the 818 maybe even be an exo skeletal version.
If a totally new Type-65 really is on the way, then I'd suggest waiting to place my order.
I dragged my feet and the MK-4 came out and then had some nice changes prior to my car being ordered.
I can only imagine that if a new Type-65 is about to come out, it is likely light years ahead of what is being produced today.
Good Luck & Hope They Build Exactly What You Want For Your Dream Car!
Last edited by GoDadGo; 10-20-2016 at 03:41 PM.
I smell a "bow tie" offering of some sort.
Garry
I sure miss my coupe!
F5R1004503SP 2004 Challenge Car, 331 Stroker
Coupe # 031, 422" Windsor stroker by Southern Automotive (Dash autographed by Peter Brock)***SOLD***
Unique 427 Roadster, 482" Aluminum FE by Southern Automotive***SOLD***
Maybe an LS for the MK-4/FIA and the Type-65, but I doubt any other dark side power plants will be offered, but you are far more in the know that this Black Sheep Builder.
I'm still voting for a Type-65 with functional windows or a 33 Hot-Rod Truck and/or Woodie.
Anything they offer I'm sure will be cool.
I thing that it will be a 33 with electrique removable top
I was going to spill the beans until that black helicopter started hovering over the house.....
"Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it".
Mark Twain
Okay, here's my ultimate wish list item:
A C-3 Corvette Grand Sport, Factory Five Style & Engineering Of Course!
I commented on one and will just say this about the other..bring a magnet with you and amuse yourself
Jeff
Jeff, someone else hinted about that on facebook almost 9 months ago. Exciting stuff, wondering what the premium price will be?
I was thinking it might be a turnkey sale of the 818E. FFR did get licensing to build complete cars. They have roof top solar. Mass. is going carbon neutral. Never know...
In a week, we will show our all-steel '33 Hot Rod at SEMA 2016. I'll have tons of details, prices, and more released on our site at the same time as the show opens on Tuesday, November 1st.
Dave Smith, FFR 001
President
Factory Five Racing
You just couldn't wait could you Dave. Remember who to call if you need some beta builders
stack
FFR MKI Roadster FFR2202K Built in 2000 sold
FFR Hot Rod #39 under construction
Didn't See That One Coming!
How Cool, How Cool, How Cool!
See you in Panama City!
Last edited by GoDadGo; 10-24-2016 at 02:00 PM.
Life is good for a Hot Rodder!
Very cool Dave! She looks great!
Feel free to now spill any details about the rumored Type 65 I'm anxiously awaiting SEMA to hear confirmation and then be ready to order my dream project.
FFR 5369 Pin Drive, IRS, Trigos, Torsen, Wilwoods, FMS BOSS 302 "B" cam , Mass-flo. CA SB100 (SPCN) Registered
Delivered 4/23/06. "Finished" 4/2012 (still not done!)
Just posted
In a week, we will show our all-steel '33 Hot Rod at SEMA 2016. I'll have tons of details, prices, and more released on our site at the same time as the show opens on Tuesday, November 1st.
Coupe #531
http://homeschoolcoupe.blogspot.com/
All steel 33?? Guess I'll have to get the blown 492 parts to the shop. Let's see...it will have to be all iron, no billet, dual Carter wcfb's, iron torqueflite or hydro stick, some whitewall slicks, hmmm.
WOW.... Just add some shorty exhausts, whitewalls, a ragtop, a sweet blower just peeking out of the the hood, and a wicked,wicked paint job... I'm drooling, imagining a slicked up and drop dead gorgeous '33 Bonneville flats racer. Great job FFR....I can't wait to find out the cost and availability.. WOW!
"Honey, remember that trip to Europe we talked about next spring? Well, we may have to wait a couple of years.....!"
Da Bear
Telescopes are instruments of hope and faith. Hope that a better, clearer and brighter universe can be observed. Faith that we can bring these discoveries back to our small planet and create positive changes for all of it's inhabitants.
Wow - the new Gen 3 coupe is beautiful!!!!!!
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
@Gumball ^so very true. It looks better than ever and fixes some areas I had already contemplated changing the fiberglass on the Gen 2 kit. The new chassis design looks much improved too so I'm sure the handling is as great as they say. Now that will let me focus on the mechanical aspects that I love to do.
I agree with their statement that the $1000 price increase is worth it, but now I really need (ok, just really want) @Dave Smith to extend the 50/50 sale to the Gen 3 to get the options like the IRS, A/C, and gauges I want. Granted, I will send him a check today with the full purchase dollar amount of my order if he'd go for it just to prove I'm ready to back up my words
I was looking toward to seeing the 33 and Coupe in Vegas after finding out this past spring. But life got in the way. It's really a smart move to draw in the Rodders that won't build a "plastic" bodied car even though their Ford has a Chevy engine under the hood.
Smart move FFR!
FFR 5136 Started as a donor...donor guages, engine, trans,etc. Now...TFS street intake,stage 1 cam, GT40p's,24# injectors and 80mm MAF,70mm TB,Z-spec t-5, and PSE Halibrand wrapped with Nitto 555 G2’s. My ever evolving dream car!!
Just got confirmation from Dave Lindsey via email: Sadly the Gen 3 Coupe does not have any offers at the moment.
I just can't justify to myself the cost difference between half off a lot of options vs. no discount and an additional $1000 for the new kit. While I'm a little disappointed, I totally understand their position and wish well to anyone who's able to get a Gen 3 in the near future! They've got a winner on their hands and I'll keep working hard and saving to make sure I can join the FFR family
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Where will you source the engine? I have also wondered about this option, but no mention since the Power Block build. My research indicates that subarugears.com has a Subaru to engine adapter.
~ Mark
Good choice. My same reaction after finding out about their pricing.
~ Mark