2013 SEMA Show Photos and Updates

[Mad Dog]

Photos are starting to come in from the 2013 SEMA Show. Yesterday was set-up day and all the companies were busy getting everything just right in their booths. Here's a few photos and stay tuned to www.factoryfive.com, our Facebook page, and here on The Factory Five Forum for more SEMA 2013 updates.


Gary C.'s latest GTM build getting set-up in the Toyo Tires Dub display.


Wilwood gets the new right-hand-drive 818S positioned in their booth.


The crew always needs to brag that they got In-N-Out Burger while out there.

[Kalstar]

Does anyone want specific pics? Happy to get them for you.

[Jason Lavigne]

SEMA begins! Here's a peek at our newly-painted Mk4 Roadster in the Factory Five booth just prior to the show's opening. I can tell you from the past several years that there are few displays at SEMA more densely packed with people than the Factory Five booth, and this year promises to be the busiest in a long time. Stay tuned for more updates from throughout the show.

[Mad Dog]

At this year's SEMA Show, Factory Five has four 818s on display! We have an 818R and an 818S in our booth (pictured here before the start of the show), a right-hand-drive 818S in Wilwood's booth, and a customer built 818S in the Toyo Tread Pass area. We'll have more photos of all these cars soon.

[itsymbal]

Any shots of the zip in windows on the convertible top?

[818dennis]

Waynes got a picture on his threat, its a corner shot. Could we get both sides, its shows the decals. Thanks,Dennis

[Mad Dog]

We'll definitely have more images of the 818 soft top coming soon. I'll see if the crew at SEMA can grab some during the week and if not, we'll post some when it gets back.

[blueoval_bowtie_guy]

The show started almost 6 hours ago and this is all we get to see? Please send more pictures!!!

[Mad Dog]

Here's a few more photos from set-up this morning. Waiting for the crew at SEMA to send us more, but I'm sure they're very busy and will get us more pics and info ASAP.


Here's a cool shot of the Factory Five booth at SEMA this year.


The 818S is sure to attract a lot of attention this year.


Dave talking with some customers.


Nate's Hot ROd

[SixStar]

Todd and I will be there Thursday and Friday, look forward to seeing the FFR Team again!

[FFR-ADV]

Very Nice!

Thank you for posting pictures and videos for the fans at home, Well done Factory Five!

Have fun at SEMA!

[EricScottZehnder]

That yellow on grey Cobra is hot sh*t! Really great color combo!

I'm still trolling AutoBlog to make them cover the Factory Five at least once!

[Mad Dog]

The first two days of the SEMA Show saw strong booth traffic and media attention. From Power Automedia and Modified Mustangs and Fast Fords Magazine to famed Daytona Coupe designer Pete Brock and Factory Five customers stopping by the booth, it’s been an exciting show! Here are some photos from the show so far.


Factory Five President Dave Smith with members of the Ohio C-car Club.


Factory Five's Tony Zullo with Doug Evans, the EVP of the Enthusiast Automotive Group and EVP Group Publisher.


The crew from Snap-On Tools has their latest Mk4 Roadster on display in their booth.


Power Automedia’s Jessica Barton interviews Factory Fives Nate Johnson yesterday during the show.


This new RHD (!) 818S is featured in Wilwood’s booth to show off their latest brakes.


Jimbo B’s Factory Five ’33, built by H.A.C.K. Shack Inc., is on display as a Feature Vehicle.


The legendary Pete Brock visited the Factory Five booth early in the show. Pictured with FFR’s Dave Smith.

[Mad Dog]

Factory Five customer Ken E.’s ’33 is on display as a Feature Vehicle.


Factory Five President Dave Smith with customers John Morton and Karen Salvaggio.


Factory Five customer Grizzly T.’s newly built ’33 is located near the Ford Motor Company booth.


Factory Five customer Wayne Presley’s 818S is showing off the latest Toyo rubber. The car also sports a Subaru flat 6 under the rear deck.


Factory Five President caught up with customer John T. and Ira E.


Factory Five customer Gary C.’s latest GTM build is on display in the Toyo’s DUB display.

[AZPete]

Does anyone want specific pics? Happy to get them for you.

Can you take a close-up shot of how FFR finished off the inside edges of the 818 windshield? My glass guy is confused about what to do there.
Also, the 818 inside door panels and the area between the steering wheel and the dash.
Thanks.
Pete

[GWL]

All those FFR cars look great but that that red 818 looks totally awesome.

I also like the color on the roadster. A Silver/Grey? Whose car is it?

Jason identified it as: Here's a peek at our newly-painted Mk4 Roadster in the Factory Five booth just prior to the show's opening.

Does that mean they painted Dave's car again?

And Peter Brock just doesn't get old. Hope I have the chance to meet him someday, I've heard he is an Okay guy.

Keep the pictures and updates coming.

Thanks guys, George

[Jethrow]

SEMA begins! Here's a peek at our newly-painted Mk4 Roadster in the Factory Five booth just prior to the show's opening. I can tell you from the past several years that there are few displays at SEMA more densely packed with people than the Factory Five booth, and this year promises to be the busiest in a long time. Stay tuned for more updates from throughout the show.

I really like this new paint job. How about a mini-thread or some comments on this including colour details and some great pictures. It's a very striking look.

[Mechie3]

Can I vet a picture or two of the harness bar.in the green 818 ? Kind of funny that all the 818s have black wheels.

[07FIREBLADE]

All of the 818s have black wheels except for the 818r. Also can we get pics of the zip in windows on the red 818.

[JeromeS13]

If we don't have any by tomorrow, I'll snap some. I'm going up for the day. :-D

[esff32]

[BipDBo]

It's too bad the plan for displaying Erik's 818 EV build fell through. I think that really would show off the flexibility of this car.

Was it just not far enough along?

[Mad Dog]

Thursday, November 7th SEMA Update:
The crew has had lots of great news to report from this year’s SEMA Show. Last night, the 818R won Sony’s Gran Turismo Award for “Best Domestic Automobile”! Check out some new images from the past 24 hours and stay tuned for more.


The Factory Five crew with the Gran Turismo “Best Domestic Automobile” Award for the new 818R.


The award is on display in the cockpit of the 818R.


The Factory Five booth has been busy with show attendees taking a closer look at the demo cars and this GTM chassis.


Factory Five President Dave Smith caught up with our good friend Kevin Byrd from Two Guys Garage. Check your local listings for the upcoming episode filmed at the FFR-Mott Community College Build School later this month.


The red of the 818S really pops under the spotlights!


A few lucky attendees got the opportunity to try the car on for size.


Factory Five’s Colby Whipple and Jim Schenck have fielding a ton of inquiries throughout the show. With a day and a half remaining, they take a minute to give their voices a break.

[j.miller]

Congrats on the award! Rock On! Give Tony Z a cup check for me...da Bat

[WIS89]

Jeff-

I instinctively doubled over as soon as I read your post; you are evil!!

Sounds like SEMA is going awesome. I love the press Factory Five is getting, and there surely is a lot of excitement around the 818!

Awesome job all around!

Regards,

Steve

[Russ Thompson]

Great shots! Really miss being there, the show is always a blast being at!

[metalmaker12]

Nice!!!

[riptide motorsport]

Too cool......................all of them look Sweet. you guys must be flying a mile high!

[JJ'snakepit]

One day I am going to go to a Sema Show

[JeromeS13]

I'm about to start my drive up to Vegas. :-D

[Mad Dog]

More great news from the 2013 SEMA Show - The right-hand-drive Factory Five 818S was names one of the Top 10 Carbon Cars from The SEMA Show!


Click here for larger image.

[bil1024]

Sweet!

[Oppenheimer]

OK, I thought I liked that red car, but seeing Wayne's Orange Monster all finished, I have a new favorite. That is fantastic.

More pics of Wayne's car please!

[JL1958]

I'm loving the 818!

[WIS89]

Way to go Factory Five!

More great press for the 818! You all must be very proud that all of the hard work to get here, has been recognized with such positive recognition!

But hold your breath; I suspect that there will be a lot of phone calls and orders placed for the 818!

Congratulations and well done!

Regards,

Steve

[07FIREBLADE]

I'm hoping for the more orders and the ramp up in production to accompany the new orders.

[fact5racer]

I still have my donor available :-) Will post pics soon

[Xusia]

The more I see the carbon fiber, I SWEAR, the more I'd pay to have an all carbon fiber body...

[FFR-ADV]

Hey Gary,

Your GTM is gorgeous! I would love to see what you would do with a custom 818 build.

Wayne, and Factory Five... Super job! Great design, beautifully executed!

[JeromeS13]

Can I vet a picture or two of the harness bar.in the green 818 ? Kind of funny that all the 818s have black wheels.