Factory Five: Project 818
 

Just came across this:

http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/

I love the idea. Anyone have experience with FF?

-Dave

The design looks sweet, probably gonna be extremely popular. I would guess that Subaru components may a little harder to find and possibly more expensive in the long run versus the Cobra and Mustang parts. Either way, I like it.:thumbsup:

I think it's a great idea! I drive a Scooby as my daily so I can attest to their durability. I think you would be surprised at the reasonable prices for parts.
FactoryFive has the rep of a top notch company. They've been doing these types of projects for a while.

RCR is doing something similar using a Talon/Eclipse base car.
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/rcr-forum...rlite-gta.html

I have a wrx as my DD also....I guess I'll have a use for it in a few more years after all!

The design of both cars looks great, but i definitely prefer the subaru platform vs. talon/eclipse.

FF is a great company. Id love to build a 33 roadster one day.

I would not have an Eclipse base kit. Had one years ago and probably the biggest POS I have ever owned.

The FF kit looks like it will be scary fast, and excellent donor car choice with plenty of aftermarket support.

Wish it could be configured for AWD, I really like the body lines.

That Eclipse based car just sounds funny to me too. However, I know Fran, and I don't think he will be capable of building a slow car. I'm curious how kit car(ish) it is going to feel when it is done though, both are aiming for pretty low price points, and I still think it will be hard to make some really solid and fast at that price point.

Matt