400 HP Factory Five 818C - One Take

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The Factory Five 818 is a mid-engined, rear-drive kit car with a unique chassis and floorplan, and a 400-horsepower, 2.5L powertrain from a 2006 Subaru WRX. The 818 can be customized in a variety of ways, and, as you will see, in this trim, is exceptionally fast and thrilling to drive.

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[johnthompson]

My $.02 on the ads:

I'd much rather listen to Matt describe a product he cares about /has a hand in producing, than a canned youtube advertisement.

Love the content!

[RobPTK]

Matt - *car question*
"Well, you see our c---

[hunterpiper]

No traction control and no abs, sounds like what makes me love my 89 mustang for being a bare bones performance car. This car is super dope, and I’d love to build one someday

[인기티브이댄스커버]

*i always wanted a cappuccino with a hyabusa engine*

[ImYoutubing]

Matt that was the most uncomfortable you've ever looked driving a car lol. glad you still had fun

[SailingGoonies]

Matt, please consider doing more detailed shots of the engine bays, suspension setups, etc.

[jrbuch]

Really don't get why some people are getting so worked up about the ads. If you're not into what Matt's selling just ignore it, or jump forward, what's the big deal? Chill out people, ffs! I enjoy watching his videos, and if I have to watch the occasional ad, then who am I to complain.
For what it's worth, I bought one of the Vincero watches, it's nice to have a few different watches to mix things up.

[MrSantihomer]

I love how people complain about a couple of seconds long ad but then they refuse to pay for content.

[davidmusil]

I love the way they scream at each other

[gutterpunktarzan]

Matt always mentions heel toeing. I always laughed at the heel toe until I got a manual and started practicing heal toeing every day before/after work merging onto the highway.

[Sully]

So people may give me cap for this, but watching these one-takes and seeing all the unique and odd builds people have done have made me decide I want to build my HHR. And when I do, I want to bring it out for Matt to drive

[jonathansparrow]

Congrats to the owner on this build. I’ve got nothing but respect for car owners like this who take a massive goal and then actually turn it into a finished product.

[falagarius]

Got some nice shades, a belt, dry balls, a resting spot for my balls, a vintage rolex, an affordable watch and now coffee.

What else do i need in life?

[vench]

Thanks Matt. You saved me from buying the kit thinking I'd get a decent car for under $20, 000. If I am going to spend between $40-60k it won't be on a car that doesn't even have defrost. Keep the videos coming!

[VirusTornado]

Okay this is something I can consider. If it's good coffee why the hell not. I don't mind supporting Matt. One day he's gonna get recruited to a big show with a fat salary and we'll miss his amazing FREE YouTube channel.

[jordan]

I'm in love with the direct sound of the turbo. You just know the powers coming when you hear it.

[lesmurray]

I've been wanting to do one of these with a EZ-30 6-cyl engine. It's been done.

[Dolby]

I really loved the way the 818 hardtop looked from the first time I saw the kit more than a year ago, and I'm glad to finally see a real review of one.
As for the gas pedal in this...I wonder if it's drive by wire. I had to modify the gas pedal placement in my Fiesta ST so that I could heel-to-toe downshift it, but now it's great (just went to Hocking Hills this weekend and did a bunch of driving and hiking).

[garf]

petal and steering wheel placement is on of those things you don't think to much of till it's off, then it's all you notice.

[TheRuffusMD]

FACTORY FIVE HAS A REAL WINNER HERE... this should keep them i n business so they can keep making all the other cars that may in the future loose some popularity...but they should always be available great job FF