beagley
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 12:42 PM |
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What does the collective think of this kit?
Was being very "productive" at work yesterday and stumbled across
this little gem.
For those that have a discerning and cautious eye (like myself) that like to see the domain before they click on a link, here it is in plain
english:
http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818
They have an expected COMPLETED VEHICLE cost of under 10,000 gbp... which is phenomenal. SWMBO seemed to be pleased that it was a good bit
less than the current target of my affection, but unfortunately this kit isn't released just yet. They're hoping for later this year or
early 2013........ so...... It also appears that this company wants to go world wide, so if anyone is interested drop them a line. (NTDWM, just like
to see small businesses succeed)
Beags
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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jossey
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 12:58 PM |
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I like it. Wonder if the body will fit a moddified locost chassis.
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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Rod Ends
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:01 PM |
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Doesn't it say kit for under $10K, complete car for $15K?
Can you get a Subaru for $5K?
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iank
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:04 PM |
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Like 
Though I wouldn't order one until I saw more than a couple of cad renderings.
10k for the kit sounds reasonable, 15k on the road sounds cheap (but the kit is very comprehensive so it might be ok)
[Edited on 5/4/12 by iank]
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Rod Ends
Doesn't it say kit for under $10K, complete car for $15K?
Can you get a Subaru for $5K?
Early Impreza turbo's start at £500, so yes.
Kit looks realy cool, will be nice to see the production bodywork rather than the CAD rendering. I would definately consider building one if it can be
done on the budget they are suggesting.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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beagley
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:15 PM |
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I was very surprised by their target prices.
Did some shopping on the Bay of Flea and some other classifieds and there are quite a few early Subies that can be had for $1,000. Not to mention the
breaker's yard wrecks I've found for 150 gbp, my head is running way too fast at the moment. Those subaru lumps like to take boost so I
don't see much of a problem of getting 250is hp out of them with little to no modification.
I really like the concept rendering thats just below the main cad rendered picture of the body. If my new job pans out lets organize a group buy!!
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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bonzoronnie
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Cool
Quite like it. 
The Subaru donor part brings a nice warm feeling to my loins.
If the production parts look as good as the concept drawings I can see plenty of interest.
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RK
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:18 PM |
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ff is what all kit companies can only hope to be. they are first class by all accounts and even have a weekend at their factory so you can put a
roadster together in a team prior to delivery of your own kit.
this new kit is race only so dont know about your iva etc. adds to the cost obviously
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scootz
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:28 PM |
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Very nice... but then most things they do fall into that category!
I also like the RCR lineup... linky
It's Evolution Baby!
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eddie99
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:35 PM |
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I want one!
http://www.elitemotorsporteng.co.uk/
Twitter: @Elitemotoreng
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Chippy
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:38 PM |
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Body looks very nice. Chassis not so good IMHO, don't like the way they have done the triangulation on the sides. Cheers Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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beagley
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:51 PM |
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Any of you gents know any tailors??? I need somebody to make me some deeper pockets for all these toys.
I was hoping to get some work done today, but thanks to the RCR link posted above and some of these others all hope is lost on productivity.
Cheers
Beags
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:52 PM |
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I can't see any reference to GBP, am I missing something?
It's a very nice car, I just wonder how much it would cost to import on top of their base price. And as RK says, the IVA restrictions may result
in a bit more work needed.
I will be keeping an eye on it though...
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beagley
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 01:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Slimy38
I can't see any reference to GBP, am I missing something?
It's a very nice car, I just wonder how much it would cost to import on top of their base price. And as RK says, the IVA restrictions may result
in a bit more work needed.
I will be keeping an eye on it though...
I used google to find the conversion for you lot. Not to stray off topic, but its irritating when other Americans use the "We use $ here in
AMERICA so that means the rest of the world should too!!!" line. I believe the UK word for that is "daft" right? Anyway, I took
the 15k dollar value and converted to pounds for you. Just trying to be as helpful as I can.
Beags
[Edited on 4/5/2012 by beagley]
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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Paul_C
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| posted on 5/4/12 at 02:03 PM |
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It does look good but appears to be mainly CAD generated pictures with some part finished components.
Have they enginered all the changes to the Subura parts? Stuff like the gear change and the cooling system. The chassis doesn't look all that
sophisticated either but it is quite reasonably priced. I'd like to see a running demonstrator.
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