Customer Phil Beadnell from Arizona Graduates FFR Mk4 Roadster Build!
Congratulations to Phil Beadnell from Arizona on graduating his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster. Build started September 2020, completed and registered January 2022. An advocate for the Factory Five Forum, he gives thanks to those on the forum and says, “it is a really great source of knowledge. I always found it reassuring to know that whenever I ran into a roadblock, there were always others out there who had the solutions.” Phil built his Mk4 with BluePrint Engines 306CI Crate Engine, 15” Halibrand wheels, heater, power steering, 3-link suspension, front sway bar, a fully sound and heat insulated interior, and much more. The paint is Ford Viking Blue and Stripes are Toyota White. More details on his build specs below.
Base kit:
Powder coated chassis
3 link suspension
Body cut outs
FFR seats
15” Halibrand style wheels
Power steering
Heater
Stainless steel side pipes
Drive Train:
Blueprint Engines 306 ci efi 391hp crate engine
Transmission TKO 600 5 speed
Holley fuel injection
Moser 8.8 diff
MSD distributor/ignition
Hydraulic clutch
Interior:
Center rear view mirror
FFR carbon fiber dash with glove box
Russ Thompson turn signals
Relocated emergency brake
Thermo Tec insulation in interior and trunk
Footbox fans
Driver’s seat adjuster
Seat heaters
Stainless steel dead pedal with headlight hi/lo foot switch
Cruise control
Oil pressure warning light
Fuel pump anti theft kill switch
Passenger grab bar
USB and accessory power points
Wiper / washer switch
Volkswagen hazard switch
Memphis Bluetooth radio
Waterproof Rockville slimline speakers
Rear fuse panel
Trunk courtesy light and door operated switch
Storage cubby
Trunk lid 60lb gas springs
Upholstered door panels
Exterior:
Side wing mirrors
1 3/4″ roll bars
Roll bar trim rings and grommets
Factory Five wind wings
Factory Five sun visors
Factory Five carpet kit
Paint Ford Viking Blue; Stripes Toyota White
Truck bed liner on underside of body and outward facing aluminum panels
Engine Compartment:
Firewall brought forward 1”, upgraded to 1/8” thick aluminum
Fan shroud
Radiator adjustable mounts
Battery forward box
Pegasus Racing radiator stainless steel mesh protection
Mechanical throttle linkage
Windshield washer reservoir and pump
3/8” fuel supply and return lines
Breeze offset bump steer kit
