Hello everyone!
Wanted to offer this on the forums for future 818 owners. We are running a beta donor kit program, of up to 10 participants. Let me know if you have any questions!
Donor Beta Program
When: Applications and deposits will be accepted immediately and remain open until our beta count is full, or until the end of July 2012. We will be accepting 10-12 beta participants based on demand.
Name WRX or N/A Impreza Donor Stage Type
1. Matthew Kohler /WRX/ Stage 3
2. Derek Ferguson /WRX/ TBD
3. Ethan Huwe / WRX/ Stage 2 or 3
4. "Silvertop" / N/A / TBD
5. Tim Hazelwood /WRX / TBD
6. Fred Struve / WRX/ Stage 2 or 3
7. Factory Five Racing /WRX/ TBD
8. Craig Gill/WRX/Stage 3
9. Joshua Riaille/ WRX/ Stage 1
10.
Note* You do not have to choose which staged package you may want until you pick your donor when we release them (you can decide once you choose your donor and make a decision on what route you want to take with it). If you have trouble deciding let us know your needs and we will be happy to help.
Time frames:
We will be closing the beta program for additional participants July 31 2012.
July 31 Update- The beta donor kit program will remain open to new and additional participants past July 31 (today) until the list is filled. Any questions or concerns; let us know! Shipping of the kits is still on target for October. Thanks, Andrew
September 21 Update- As we expect donor spot number 10 to be filled over the next 48 hours or so we have almost reached our goal of 10 participants for the donor beta kit run. This means that we now can move to the next step of finalizing incoming donors, and preparing them for all participants. Due to the time frame it took for the donor program to fill up, we will officially be releasing the kits for your choosing by November 15 2012, as opposed to the recent goal of mid October. This is because of the amount of time it took for us to reach 10 participants, and also because we will be at SEMA for a week in October, so that also pushes things back as well. Thanks, Andrew
Beta donor options will be exposed for participants to choose their donor about 2-4 weeks prior to them shipping
Some of what is included:
818 Donors is to provide everything needed (hardware related, not labor) in the beta donor kit that the customer needs to “plug and play” into a Factory Five 818 kit car.
http://818donors.com/what-is-included/
* Subject to change as 818 enters production*
Purpose: The purpose of this beta project is to allow us to do a small quantity production run of our donor kits in order to assess our business model and means of production /assembly. In exchange the beta participants will be able to get a head start on their future 818 by having a 818donors made kit ready for plug and play installation, as well as a discount on the purchase.
How it works: Prior to the finalizing and shipping of the donors (Date TBD) we will present the beta team with 10 to 15 donor packages to choose from. The available 10-15 donors will be claimed by the beta team members in which the order that their order/deposit was received. Simply meaning; beta team member #1 on the list will have first choice to choose the donor package they want to use for their 818 platform, etc. After the donor platforms are chosen we then will modify according to your needs by implementing any of our staged donor packages (7 to choose from in total) such as Stage 1, 2, or 3; as well as the “Go Green” N/A kit, the Base Donor Economy Kit (WRX), the “Make Your Own” kit, or the “We Design” kit.
The appropriate modifications will then be made to the donor you end up claiming as your own, and they will ship to their new homes once they are finished.
Pricing: The exact pricing will vary slightly based on what staged kit (of the 7 ) you choose, as well as what donor you choose. Below is some information in regards to variations in pricing on a unit to unit basis:
Why do the donor kits not have standardized pricing?
Just like all used cars sell for different prices, our 818 donor packages sell for different prices as well. There are many different factors which contribute to price fluctuations with our kits. You are basically buying a car from us, but one that is modified to a specific purpose of meeting your goals and bolting right up to a FFR 818 chassis.
Like buying a used car, prices are different based on certain conditions (see below). Because of this we are unable to offer a standardized set of prices to our customers:
Mileage of donor- key factor to determine pricing; just like buying a car
Condition of donor- how much work did we need to do to it?
Initial cost of goods to be sold- prices vary based on who is selling them
Labor involved with producing the donor for you
Demand and market values
Deposit Amount: The deposit amount is $5,000.00 USD for this short production beta run. remaining balance due when donors are ready to ship.
For the N/A “Go Green” kit this is about 80% to 100% of the total cost associated with this donor project. The remaining balance is to be paid when the donor is complete and ready for shipment.
For the WRX donor participants pricing will vary based on what kit is chosen, and what donor you choose (year and mileage of donor contribute to price differences). The anticipated estimated range is from $6,000.00 – $8,000.00+ for WRX donor platforms based on what donor you choose, and what staged kit you want. We will not have exact pricing until the donors are sourced and prepped for beta team release. From that point on once you choose your donor you have complete control over pricing depending on what route you decide to take, we will work with you every step of the way. The staged packages will also be discounted.
We will have a diverse group of beta team members, as well as a diverse group of donors to choose from so we are confident that you will have access to the right donor to meet your needs. We will publicly announce the donor choices for participants to choose their donors
Note* You do not have to choose which staged package you may want until you pick your donor when we release them.
Payment Methods:
Paypal ([email protected])
Certified Bank Check
Credit Card
Shipping:
These will be shipping via freight on wrapped pallets
Questions you may be asking yourself:
How does 818donors know what to include in the donor kits when the 818 is not even in production yet?
We work very closely with Factory Five and follow the 818 every step of the way as it gets closer and closer to production. We are very fortunate to have this opportunity and relationship with them in the development of the 818, and in return allow us the ability to offer this service for you, especially this early on.
What happens if Factory Five makes a last minute change and a certain part becomes needed that I did not get with my 818donors beta kit?
If this discovery is made, you will have any last minute parts mailed to you free of charge.
When will the beta donors be shipping?
We are aiming for September-October 2012 ship all beta donor kits.
Will the beta donor kits be covered under warranty like the “production” kits will be?
Yes, this first run will be fully covered by our warranty, with full customer and technical support from a 818donors representative.
What else is expected of me?
Feedback is the most important aspect of this run. You will be asked to submit a document consisting on 818donors questions, but also a place to submit any journal entries or walkthroughs which were created as you build your 818.
We look forward to working with you on your build. Please do not hesitate to ask any additional questions!
Click on the wording below to fill out an order form, then email it to us; [email protected]