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Mar 21, 2014 | 02:57 AM

cyyeo

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The Factory Five 818

Subaru Go-Kart

http://www.roadandtrack.com/features/magazine/features-some-assembly-required-factory-five-818-first-drive?src=soc_fcbks

Mar 21, 2014 | 07:10 AM

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Subaru Go-Kart

http://www.roadandtrack.com/features...?src=soc_fcbks

Some assembly required is an understatement lol

Mar 21, 2014 | 07:27 AM

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Factory Five Racing 818 First Drive - Driving the Factory Five 818 Powered By Subaru - Road & Track

Mar 21, 2014 | 07:52 AM

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I've seen this car in person. Pics don't do it justice. It's an interesting product!

Mar 21, 2014 | 08:31 AM

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We've had discussions about this car more than a few times. A buddy of mine has his donor car already and is currently waiting for his kit to be produced.

Mar 21, 2014 | 08:42 AM

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Mar 21, 2014 | 09:09 AM

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Wow...just...WOW. Those pics are even better.

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Mar 21, 2014 | 10:46 AM

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yea there are a couple more on the listing. I dunno this could make an amazing track vehicle, and the engine placement is super cool.

Mar 21, 2014 | 12:08 PM

Lorry

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I thought it looked interesting when FFR put it onto their website. Those pics look awesome. It would be great fun for auto-x or track, but it also looks ok as a California daily driver.

Mar 21, 2014 | 12:17 PM

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Amazing. I daily drove/tracked a 2002 Toyota MR-2 Spyder and it was pretty amazing. This would be a lot more fun, plus would sound amazing.

Mar 21, 2014 | 12:28 PM

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There's a street and track only version. My buddy ordered the street version and I can't wait to get a ride and hopefully a drive in it. IMO, it looks funny with the top on, but not bad.