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03-09-2011, 01:26 PM | #1 |
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Factory Five Subaru based kit car
Hope this isnt a repost but for those who are semi disappointed with the FT-86 constant price shifting.
What's New Based on tough Subaru WRX running gear, Factory Five's next car has been in development for almost a year. With a space frame designed and tested on SolidWorks software, this single donor car will sell for $9,900. We will use our 15 years of accumulated design and manufacturing skills to deliver a "world car" that can be COMPLETED for less than $15,000.
Automobile Magazine wrote the following: "Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stuffed a Subaru WRX motor into something that's mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive, and weighs less than 2,000 lbs.? Because that's the next Factory Five car - a two-seater built around inexpensive and indestructible Subaru running gear. The styling isn't finalized, but I'm imaging something that looks like Lancia Stratos. And if you don't break into a creepy serial-killer smile every time you imagine an affordable, WRX-based Stratos, then you are some kind of weirdo. The car's new wheelbase is locked in at 95" which is a little longer then an Exige." Ezra Dyer, Automobile Magazine The concept itself looks like the attack that was based on the accord but that's not a bad thing.. along with an ej257+1800 lbs sounds pretty awesome to me. <--may just get rid of the LS1 swap in progress.. |
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03-09-2011, 01:32 PM | #2 |
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woah nice.. I been liking factoryfive's kit cars, I want the MK4 myself * i think its a pretty good Cobra replica that you can build up that has options like IRS etc* .. and the latest GTM aint too bad either, i can see it having potential.
I want their MK4
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03-09-2011, 06:07 PM | #6 |
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Kit cars strike again.
Essentially they take a subie motor and tranny. block off the outputshaft to the rear diff. Drive subie on the FWD diff... install in back of kit car. Someone made a 962 porsche clone that used this setup for a racing series that never happened. diaso or something like that made it. The issue is LSD's for the diff's.. and I don't think anyone has ever described a WRX transmission as "indestructable". I've heard the term.. "as fragile as glass". I think it's a great idea, and factory 5 has a great rep, I don't think the average person here knows how much of a PITA they are to title and insure. On a personal note, I think something like this and make a factory "spec" drift class where all the spares are based around one "car". ie. Buy this chassis and a wrecked wrx and then compete in a spec series instead of retarded 9000hp 75 degree angle matches based around super expensive and hard to fix modern car chassis.
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03-09-2011, 06:42 PM | #7 | |
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I saw this a month ago, I guess you got the new email today? I wouldn't abandon any plans you have now. Unless they are way down the road.
Hopefully it will go better then his brothers Jetta sawzall fest. I'm looking forward to the development as I would like to build something smaller than the GTM. The low CG of a boxer engine is a nice bonus. http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/.../infotext.html Quote:
They had problems with the G50 Transmission in the GTM kit and now Mendeola makes a upgraded unit. Titling isn't that hard. DMV Registration for Custom Built Cars - DMV Guide I'm sure Insurance is only a pain because you usually have to go trough a specialty insurance company. Little more work but not a PITA.
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03-10-2011, 07:43 AM | #8 | |
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Reminds me of people using lt1's and audi 5000 transaxles.. sure it will work... for a while.. Some people think honda/dsm people are the cheapest, or nissan s13 guys are the cheapest.. no kit car guys are the cheapest by far. Give them a parts list with 20k in stuff on it and they'll pull the cheapest crappiest parts and bodge something together with 3k in real out. I'd say 20% of kit cars get built.. and only 10% would make it farther than 50 miles.. only 5% you'd want to ride in for more than 50 miles.. Thanks for the link.. been kicking around building a toyota 20v black top powered super 7...
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03-10-2011, 10:30 AM | #9 | |
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The concept drawing is amazing. They have stated they like the 918 style. If they come out with a sexy body this thing is going to be massive! They have a body design competition going on right now until June so if you guys have some skill, you should submit some stuff. Unfortunately I don't see this ready, until this time next year. They are only 60min from me too!
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03-10-2011, 08:32 AM | #10 |
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This is pretty cool and I'm glad they're doing it.
"Indestructible" my ass though. That 5MT, even in it's newest incarnations, is still made of glass.
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03-10-2011, 09:26 AM | #11 |
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Nothing a some parts from PPG can't fix.
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03-10-2011, 09:24 AM | #13 |
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We've had two GTM's come through the shop for PA's Enhanced Inspection process...certianly neet looking...but it's really tough to get over the 'kit' feel of them. They sure hauled ass, both were LS6 powered/Porsche transaxle setups.
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03-10-2011, 11:23 AM | #16 |
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any links to that contest besides being just saying it will be done by grassroots? hope they have online submissions and not requiring to buy the mag. nevermind
http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/...esigncomp.html
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03-15-2011, 12:21 PM | #19 | |
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its really easy for cobra reps, the smog reqs subaru (818) kit will probably follow the wrx so just get a catted DP and you should be good |
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03-15-2011, 12:48 PM | #20 |
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I know that with their GTM kit car, a lot of the Corvette stuff bolts right on. Which would be nice if they do the same with the Subaru based car. Just swapping the drivetrain, suspension, brakes, wheels and tires would be a lot easier than sourcing all the stuff in pieces, that crap adds up quick.
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04-04-2011, 08:17 PM | #23 |
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Those pics make me realize how much i suck at car renderings.
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04-05-2011, 06:49 AM | #25 |
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Was waiting for this thread to get bumped.
I asked Xabier (week 2 winner) to do his car in white with black wheels, and lower it, as his first colored drawing was sitting too 4x4 for my liking. Shit is perfect. I also think it's the most realistic for FF to build within it's price point for this car. Some of the concept drawing are awesome but would be far too expensive to produce. ^Loving the old school feel this car has. Some other sketches.
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04-05-2011, 03:16 PM | #28 |
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Sorry should have been more clear. They stated they liked the 918 style, but the designers are free to come up with whatever concept they like, for this contest. The only parameters they have is chassis dimensions like WB, etc. Even that they stated they may change if an unbelievable design comes up, which causes some changes to the chassis.
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04-05-2011, 01:18 PM | #29 |
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I think detachable bumpers would be cool so F5 could always release different aero packages, allow potential minor updates, or even open customers up to fiberglassing their own creations
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04-05-2011, 04:38 PM | #30 |
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I think I'd prefer this as an open-wheel car, but I like the MR/roadster layout.
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