Review: FT-86 SpeedFactory 11 lb Battery Kit - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

sw20kosh · 12-11-2012, 01:28 PM

General Features:

19 lbs shaved off your vehicle (stocker is 30 lbs)
This battery replacement kit is elegantly simple and intended for those who track the car.
Installs in 10 minutes and fits perfectly into the stock location.
Includes all hardware necessary to install the battery securely and safely.
Quality of the materials used is top notch.

The story:

A few months ago I ran across a post that stated they were developing a light weight battery kit for the twins and I decided to email them and ask for more information. They responded immediately with answers to any questions I had and were willing to send out an early version of the kit to test out (and since I was heading to HPDE soon). The kit arrived promptly and I actually installed it at the track in the pits before the run groups started going out. It was a breeze to install (~10 mins) and boy does it look good. Some people parked next to me came over and said, it looks small but also looks stock. They gave the kit a thumbs up too.

Combined with my single exit muffler delete and all the junk in the trunk removed I shed 70-75 lbs that day for the event. Not too bad for simple, inexpensive, functional modifications. The car just felt so nimble out there. I want to shed even more weight now!

Reliability:

The battery is an 11 lb Braile. I have been driving around with it for 2 months now with no change. It runs like stock. No problems with cold mornings. No problems starting it up. Just like stock.

Conclusion:

A must-have no-brainer for those that track their car and care about making this car handle on rails.

ATL BRZ · 12-11-2012, 02:43 PM

Awesome! What a huge difference in size and weight. I gotta have one. Did you keep or sell your stock battery?

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 12-11-2012, 02:58 PM

Thanks for the review.

We got a couple other good track day / autocross items coming out as well this spring.

ironchef · 12-11-2012, 04:37 PM

Is this one of those Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries?

NeedsmoreCowbell · 12-11-2012, 05:44 PM

is it gel?

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 12-11-2012, 06:27 PM

We are using the AGM Braille Battery in this kit. It's a lead-acid.

Keeps the cost of the kit down, and reduce weight a fair amount.

Nazarite · 12-14-2012, 10:41 AM

I love this man, I'll definitely pick one up when I get the car, great price for most of the weight loss of much more expensive setups.

Ricepuddin · 12-14-2012, 11:15 AM

So this is okay for DDing? I am to lazy to swap batteries before a run.

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sw20kosh · 12-14-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

So this is okay for DDing? I am to lazy to swap batteries before a run.

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Yes. Check the "Reliability section of the OP's review". =)

feldy · 12-14-2012, 12:10 PM

what was the price on that?

Ricepuddin · 12-14-2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sw20kosh

Yes. Check the "Reliability section of the OP's review". =)

I saw it, just wanted to clarify just in case I misread his post. I sometimes have moments of illiteracy when pre coffee/monster

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FT-86 SpeedFactory · 12-14-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

I saw it, just wanted to clarify just in case I misread his post. I sometimes have moments of illiteracy when pre coffee/monster

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We tested it extensively in daily driver mode. It works just fine.

Just don't sit with the car off blasting the radio, headlights on, and etc for extended periods of time.

Ricepuddin · 12-14-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

We tested it extensively in daily driver mode. It works just fine.

Just don't sit with the car off blasting the radio, headlights on, and etc for extended periods of time.

Awesome thank you, it's added to my to do list.

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FT-86 SpeedFactory · 12-18-2012, 11:07 PM

Better photo of the kit without battery.

Got batteries due in tomorrow will photo all nice installed.

It's such a simple install, love this thing.

12-11-2012, 01:28 PM	#1
sw20kosh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Black FR-S Location: SF Posts: 3,030 Thanks: 881 Thanked 2,014 Times in 990 Posts Mentioned: 153 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Review: FT-86 SpeedFactory 11 lb Battery Kit General Features: 19 lbs shaved off your vehicle (stocker is 30 lbs) This battery replacement kit is elegantly simple and intended for those who track the car. Installs in 10 minutes and fits perfectly into the stock location. Includes all hardware necessary to install the battery securely and safely. Quality of the materials used is top notch. The story: A few months ago I ran across a post that stated they were developing a light weight battery kit for the twins and I decided to email them and ask for more information. They responded immediately with answers to any questions I had and were willing to send out an early version of the kit to test out (and since I was heading to HPDE soon). The kit arrived promptly and I actually installed it at the track in the pits before the run groups started going out. It was a breeze to install (~10 mins) and boy does it look good. Some people parked next to me came over and said, it looks small but also looks stock. They gave the kit a thumbs up too. Combined with my single exit muffler delete and all the junk in the trunk removed I shed 70-75 lbs that day for the event. Not too bad for simple, inexpensive, functional modifications. The car just felt so nimble out there. I want to shed even more weight now! Reliability: The battery is an 11 lb Braile. I have been driving around with it for 2 months now with no change. It runs like stock. No problems with cold mornings. No problems starting it up. Just like stock. Conclusion: A must-have no-brainer for those that track their car and care about making this car handle on rails. Last edited by sw20kosh; 12-11-2012 at 02:00 PM.

12-11-2012, 02:43 PM	#2
ATL BRZ Driving Coach Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	Awesome! What a huge difference in size and weight. I gotta have one. Did you keep or sell your stock battery? __________________ __________________________Pure Motorsport: JDL Turbo BRZ Track Build_______________________

12-14-2012, 12:10 PM	#10
feldy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2013 FRS Asphalt Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 309 Thanked 335 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what was the price on that? __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S AT Picked up 5/30/2012

12-18-2012, 11:07 PM	#14
FT-86 SpeedFactory Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 7,694 Thanks: 1,298 Thanked 3,578 Times in 1,253 Posts Mentioned: 341 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	Better photo of the kit without battery. Got batteries due in tomorrow will photo all nice installed. It's such a simple install, love this thing. Last edited by FT-86 SpeedFactory; 12-19-2012 at 10:37 PM.

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12-11-2012, 02:58 PM	#3
FT-86 SpeedFactory Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 7,694 Thanks: 1,298 Thanked 3,578 Times in 1,253 Posts Mentioned: 341 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	Thanks for the review. We got a couple other good track day / autocross items coming out as well this spring.

12-11-2012, 04:37 PM	#4
ironchef Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: GLI Location: Atlanta Posts: 148 Thanks: 9 Thanked 43 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is this one of those Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries?

12-11-2012, 05:44 PM	#5
NeedsmoreCowbell toyotas are practical :) Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava FRS Location: Plano, TX Posts: 119 Thanks: 62 Thanked 49 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	is it gel?

12-11-2012, 06:27 PM	#6
FT-86 SpeedFactory Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 7,694 Thanks: 1,298 Thanked 3,578 Times in 1,253 Posts Mentioned: 341 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	We are using the AGM Braille Battery in this kit. It's a lead-acid. Keeps the cost of the kit down, and reduce weight a fair amount.

12-14-2012, 10:41 AM	#7
Nazarite 0 RWHP Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 139 Thanks: 45 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love this man, I'll definitely pick one up when I get the car, great price for most of the weight loss of much more expensive setups.

12-14-2012, 11:15 AM	#8
Ricepuddin Get a Bowl Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP Location: Honolulu HI Posts: 939 Thanks: 108 Thanked 383 Times in 221 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So this is okay for DDing? I am to lazy to swap batteries before a run. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

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