FRR Open house build thread (Pre Open House 818 Pics!)

**Dave Smith** · 06-12-2013, 03:19 PM

The guys are working hard getting ready for Open House and its cool to see the 818 production start up. 24 months ago, we had sketches and a design contest. Today, after a tremendous amount of work, we are building an all-new car. Can't wait to show you guys our best work at Open House on Saturday.

Engineer Dan M. assembles the 818S for Open House.

**bnr32jason** · 06-12-2013, 05:22 PM

Amazing.

**68GT500MAN** · 06-12-2013, 05:32 PM

Wish that I could be there to meet a whole new set of friends.
Doug

**Silvertop** · 06-12-2013, 05:38 PM

Ohboy! That's going to look VERY NICE in white!! Could be I'll have to change my Avatar.

**FFR-ADV** · 06-12-2013, 06:03 PM

I really like the update to the 818 front brake vents!

Thank you for sharing these pictures Dave!

**metalmaker12** · 06-12-2013, 06:03 PM

Told you white would look killer, nice pics Dave, see you Sat

Chris M

**RM1SepEx** · 06-12-2013, 06:15 PM

What seats are those? They look like Subaru seats but they don't match my 05 WRX seats...

**metalmaker12** · 06-12-2013, 06:21 PM

Gtm seats

**FFR-ADV** · 06-12-2013, 06:24 PM

Hi RM1SepEx,

I believe those are GTM seats which is an option for the 818

http://www.factoryfive.com/galleries/gtm-supercar/

IMG_0156.jpg

Cheers!

**RM1SepEx** · 06-12-2013, 06:38 PM

I'd love to see what regular Subaru seats look like and yield for headroom etc...

Dan

**flytosail** · 06-12-2013, 07:17 PM

Top photo, back left corner...red roof?

**timmy318** · 06-12-2013, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by flytosail

Top photo, back left corner...red roof?

We would all love to see that but it's a Daytona Coupe...... Soon.... Soon....

**metalmaker12** · 06-12-2013, 07:52 PM

Lol

**joshuo** · 06-12-2013, 08:26 PM

Do I spy a set of RPF1's?

17's?
Can someone take a gazillion pictures of this thing this weekend? I'm loving the white. The production panels look great, and i like the gill update a lot. fitment around the headlights looks tidier too. It looks fantastic!

Is this a NA build?

Love the "weight is the enemy" sign... :P

**metalmaker12** · 06-12-2013, 08:39 PM

Turbo, and I will take a ton of pics

**longislandwrx** · 06-12-2013, 08:41 PM

Me too. It's going to be hard to sleep Friday night.

**AMW1011** · 06-12-2013, 09:14 PM

Wow white looks really nice. I'm surprised since I wasn't impressed with the red and felt like darker colors would work better. This whole thing is just so well done and this company is so impressive.

**AZPete** · 06-12-2013, 09:47 PM

I like! Very nice changes to the front openings, the headlight fit and no holes through the hood. I'll add hinges and a latch, somehow, to my hood.
But hey, was the "Weight is the Enemy" sign intended for my beer gut?
Wish I could be there for the Open House!!
Pete

**Bob_n_Cincy** · 06-12-2013, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by FFR-ADV

I really like the update to the 818 front brake vents!

Thank you for sharing these pictures Dave!

Here is a close up of the new NON vents. Bobnew vent.jpg

**Bob_n_Cincy** · 06-12-2013, 10:41 PM

Here is the new nose on the 818R HOFnew nose.jpg
Bob

**wallace18** · 06-13-2013, 05:13 AM

I can't believe every time I see a update of the car it gets so much better. I loved it from the begining but now it is so awesome. FFR take a bow you have done amazing work. See you in August.

**Wayne Presley** · 06-13-2013, 06:40 AM

The cars look great, I can't wait to get the GRM car home!

**Mechie3** · 06-13-2013, 07:50 AM

Open FFR forum
See 8 updated/new threads
See Dave Smith started one of them
No question which one to open first!

It does look quite good in white. Ahh! I can't wait! Someone should get a tripod and take pics of the car from 2' off the ground all the way around, then link the photos in a flash player so you can click and drag left/right to spin the car.

**blueoval_bowtie_guy** · 06-13-2013, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Mechie3

Open FFR forum
See 8 updated/new threads
See Dave Smith started one of them
No question which one to open first!

Exactly what I did too!

**K3LAG** · 06-13-2013, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by metalmaker12

Turbo, and I will take a ton of pics

I will too. Including me sitting in it. We got to New Bedford last night. The excitement is building already.

Larry

**ursa5000** · 06-13-2013, 08:51 AM

I'm looking forward to some great 818 video clips from the Open House. Thanks in advance, guys.

Da Bear

**Silvertop** · 06-13-2013, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by ursa5000

I'm looking forward to some great 818 video clips from the Open House. Thanks in advance, guys.

Da Bear

Let me add my encouragement and advance appreciation as well. Dang, I wish I could be there!!

**David Hodgkins** · 06-13-2013, 09:47 AM

The Canon DSLR is going in the bag for the trip, and I'll get some HDR tips from my son before heading out. It shoots video too so I'll get some of that as well.

I'll overload you guys with car porn when I get back.

As Usual.

**David Hodgkins** · 06-13-2013, 02:45 PM

Here are more pics!

The production nose:

FFR's new laser making block off plates:

The Team, Gittin' 'er 'dun!!

**timmy318** · 06-13-2013, 03:03 PM

Amazing... Just simply amzing!!!

!

**Wayne Presley** · 06-13-2013, 03:07 PM

There seems to be a loud ticking sound motivating the crew....

Also looks like are a few or soon to be skin yamaka's present

**Silvertop** · 06-13-2013, 03:12 PM

Skin yamaka? Whuzzat?

**Silvertop** · 06-13-2013, 03:31 PM

I really like the look of the faux brake cooling vents this car is now displaying. I'm assuming that the smaller functional vent slots are still hiding under the spiffy plastic covers. Will somebody get down close and have a peek during the open house? Of course, it could be that cutting out the vent slot will be something that is builder-optional.....

**joshuo** · 06-13-2013, 03:31 PM

IMG-20130613-022042.jpg

I love this line on the car (highlighted).
It reminds me of the BMW Z4, except instead of clumsily ending in the door handle, it integrates perfectly with the vent! One of my favorite design cues on the car!

**Wayne Presley** · 06-13-2013, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Silvertop

Skin yamaka? Whuzzat?

Bald spots...caused by age or too many u turns under a wool blanket

**Mechie3** · 06-13-2013, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Wayne Presley

There seems to be a loud ticking sound motivating the crew....

Also looks like are a few or soon to be skin yamaka's present

Do whips make ticking sounds? I thought they went more "snap, crack".

**Darkpiggy's dad** · 06-13-2013, 06:34 PM

Please Dave, post a million pics, I can't justify the trip with my two kids and my Godson in college. Also, please find a 6'3" 255 lb guy to put in the driver's seat. Long torso and ape long arms if possible. Thanks.

.

**07FIREBLADE** · 06-13-2013, 06:55 PM

The laser cutter needs a little reprograming. It needs to add FFR or 818 to the covers

**Bob_n_Cincy** · 06-13-2013, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by 07FIREBLADE

The laser cutter needs a little reprograming. It needs to add FFR or 818 to the covers

Your looking at the inside view. I agree it would be a nice place for the FFR logo.

**Bob_n_Cincy** · 06-13-2013, 07:27 PM

Is that a trunk liner to potect my clubs?IMG-20130613-02204s.jpg
oh I forgot, I don't have any time to golf, I'm to busy driving my new car!!!
Looks great FFR team.
Bob Gruenwald

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