818 Upgrade Parts Now Available!

We are excited to announce the production release of the new Factory Five 818 nose and removable hard top! All 818 kits are currently shipping with this new design nose, and 818C models are in production and shipping as well.

We’ve put together some upgrade packages with special prices for customers who would like to upgrade their first gen 818.

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The revised nose upgrade package includes fenders, nose insert, headlamp buckets and lighting, mounting hardware and fasteners.  It is at a special introductory price of $799 through December 31, 2015.  On January 1, 2016, the price will increase to $1,199.  Click here to order your new 818 front nose now.

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Fog lamps are not included.

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The Factory Five 818 hard top package priced at an introductory cost of $2,499 until December 31, 2015.  Starting January 1st, 2016, the hard top will be priced at $2,999.  The package includes composite hard top with ducted liner, hinged rear hatch with glass, power window mechanisms, windshield glass, side window glass, rear quarter glass, and aluminum bulk head with glass window.  Upgrade includes revised door steel and interior molded door liners.

Click here to order  your hard top now.  If you have placed a pre-order, you will be contacted for a ship date.

If you have any questions, please call our tech support team at 508-291-3443.

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