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We have a Crash Program for Driver Safety!

Safety and good design is a way of life at factory Five. We have a company that is single-minded in our passion for racing and performance and so safety is our daily religion.

We race cars. That means we understand that our equipment is sometimes the only thing that stands between ourselves and serious injury. Every single FFR kit is built with the images above in mind and the knowledge that in every FFR steel tube chassis will be carried a person whom is loved by someone, and whose value exceeds all financial measure.

There are no guarantees in racing, and there are inherent risks in building and driving your own car. We’ve done everything we can to build a safe design. Compared to the original cars, these modern kits are many times safer. Here are some features we’ve added.

	3”Simpson brand, full racing H-harness for driver and passenger.
	Externally mounted and shielded fuel tank with fuel pump impact shut-off switch (from the Mustang donor).
	Side impact bars and beefy plate steel hinges with A-36 3/16” thick steel door hinge. Frame mounted doors.
	Collapsible steering column (similar to Mustang).
	6 point, 2” OD, .120” wall, mandrel bent, frame-mounted roll bar for driver. Passenger roll bar is optional.
	Front and rear energy absorbing crush zones.
	Energy absorbing tubular steel frame and aluminum chassis panels (not fiberglass).
	Manufacturing controls that maintain high degree of consistency in welding and fabrication.
	SCCA derived footbox steel tubing protection and cockpit steel surround structure.
	Vintage components that are individually FMVSS compliant (ie. lighting, carpets, seating material, safety glass etc)
	Low vehicle center of gravity and balanced 45% - 55% weight distribution.
	Acceleration, turning and stopping abilities above almost any current production vehicle.

In the world of hot rods, customs and kits we stand miles above the crowd and it’s in great part due to our steadfast commitment to racing development and safety. It’s also because all of us share a deep love and concern for all the people who may ride in a Factory Five. That includes our families, friends and customers. Drive safely!