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Excitement Builds!
As the year comes to an end, a few things have happened. Most of us received official responses that our orders have been accepted, and I am one of the first in line! I want to thank Dave Smith and his team, including Jim Schenk, Jason Lavigne, and Dave Lindsey for believing in Team Atlanta and the FFR crew that will be heavily involved in this build.
Since I received this letter, I figured I should start working on acquiring a donor vehicle. I am currently limiting my focus on a 2006 Impreza WRX. The 2006 has aluminum control arms, which are desired, as well as what is rumored a beefier transmission. I have a bid in on a WRX that has rear end damage. I should know the first of January if I won the bid or not. If not I will keep searching.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
I will leave you with the Factory Five 818 introduction video from Dave Smith:
Nothing much to report
Factory five has gone back into work mode. The Performance Racing Industry(PRI) Trade Show is this weekend, November 29th through December 1st. It is rumored that the 818R will be in a booth at the show, so if you live in the Southeast, you may want to attend this show. Of course this is an industry show, so you have to prove you work in the industry. Check the PRI website for details, http://www.performanceracing.com/tradeshow/
818R Rear view
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Interview with Dave and Jim.
Rumor is SEMA was a huge success. I have heard so many positive comments about the build, fit, finish, and options from many different people.
Video courtesy Circuit MotorSports
A few shots of the suspension.
818R front view
Carbon fiber front and side skirts.
Photo courtesy of “Grant”
818R Side view
Side view of the 818 showing the carbon fiber side skirts.
Photo courtesy of “Grant”
Power TV interviews FFR Owner Dave Smith at SEMA
Low center of gravity
This shot gives you an idea of the low CG of this care. Not to mention the Subaru 2.5L flat four cylinder engine that is highly modifiable and can be modified to produce well over 300 reliable horsepower
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