Buddy Club Spec II - FT-86 SpeedFactory Review - Photos and Videos - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 01-15-2013, 07:06 AM

Well we had lots and lots of people ask us to review the Buddy Club Spec II exhaust system for the Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ. So we found the time and got a break in the weather to get that done. The Dyno we use in town is currently being moved so that will have to wait but I can tell you right now my "butt dyno" felt gains over the Q300 I had on the car which should be expected due to the lack of any restriction really.

( VIDEO REVIEW AT BOTTOM OF THREAD )

*Installed with Invidia Catless front pipe. I wouldn't expect to much of a sound change with a catted front pipe but it would probably be a tad quieter.

Review:
My initial impression was, "Holy cow take that back off the car right now." But I'm old and cranky, so we left it and I spent two days with the system on the car. After having some spirited fun with the car I turned out to really love the way this thing SCREAMS when un-silenced. Letting the car roar to 8000RPM is almost primal in nature and I liked every second of it. This exhaust on a track car would really come alive.

It does come with a silencer ( pictured below ) that actually does a decent job of making the cabin somewhat livable. It's still pretty loud outside the car so be warned. Our exterior video shows both modes.

Weight of this system can't be more than 15lbs tops. ( Forgot to weigh it ) and install was easy.

Overall, this exhaust IS intended for a track car. Can it be used on a daily driver? Sure depending on your personal taste. With the silencer it isn't half bad. I'd say a few notches above the Invidia N1 sound level. Personally I wouldn't DD this exhaust, but again that's personal taste and everyone is different. The videos at the bottom should answer any questions you may have about sound. If not post them up!

If your car is a weekend, track, autocross, or fun car only this thing rocks. I'd definitely have it on the car.

Picture time!

Video Time

Exterior:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0acMnucuuU"]Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ Buddy Club Spec II - YouTube[/ame]

Interior Review:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hos0UQhgJP8"]Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ Buddy Club Spec II - In Car - YouTube[/ame]

srtblake · 01-15-2013, 07:12 AM

All for the damn near straight pipe without the silencer! Not diggin the single exit though

Foobar · 01-15-2013, 08:57 AM

Sounds pretty badass. Any drone on this beast?

Alhammadi · 01-15-2013, 10:42 AM

What is the size? 2.5?

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 01-15-2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alhammadi

What is the size? 2.5?

It's pretty close. I'll get a measurement. It's in MM if I remember right.

number1Tango · 01-15-2013, 04:35 PM

damn, thats pretty intense!

FreshFRS · 01-15-2013, 06:58 PM

whats the drone like?

whitejdm · 01-15-2013, 07:08 PM

So you guys feel the weight reduction isn't as significant as the design suggests? That's pretty dissapointing.

PS Thanks for another great product video!

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 01-15-2013, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitejdm

So you guys feel the weight reduction isn't as significant as the design suggests? That's pretty dissapointing.

PS Thanks for another great product video!

Not sure where we said that it wasn't significant?

I would say it is very significant, but thought of it more of a given. The stock system is heavy and dropping 30-40lbs with this if not more is huge in the overall planning of building a track orientated car.

be6sti · 01-15-2013, 07:27 PM

I'm guessing Karl's new dyno is more expensive then the one you guys use?

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YoKeutla · 01-15-2013, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar

Sounds pretty badass. Any drone on this beast?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreshFRS

whats the drone like?

Guys, this system is practically a straight pipe...there is a significant amount of drone. Not much you can really do about it.

If you are a hardass and like the attention on the street, this is the exhaust for you

whitejdm · 01-15-2013, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

Not sure where we said that it wasn't significant?

I would say it is very significant, but thought of it more of a given. The stock system is heavy and dropping 30-40lbs with this if not more is huge in the overall planning of building a track orientated car.

Whoops! Apologies, I miss read the review and took it as meaning it weighs 15lbs LESS than stock, not 15lbs total haha. Yes that is significant weight savings, close to what the titanium systems are weighing!

Subie · 01-15-2013, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar

Sounds pretty badass. Any drone on this beast?

If you have to ask....

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoKeutla

Guys, this system is practically a straight pipe...there is a significant amount of drone. Not much you can really do about it.

If you are a hardass and like the attention on the street, this is the exhaust for you

...or if you think being able to hear anything when you get to age 65 is for ninnies.

Khánh · 01-15-2013, 10:33 PM

sounds nice! i wish theres a system that sounds stock and punch and sounds like this haha

01-15-2013, 07:06 AM	#1
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)	Buddy Club Spec II - FT-86 SpeedFactory Review - Photos and Videos Well we had lots and lots of people ask us to review the Buddy Club Spec II exhaust system for the Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ. So we found the time and got a break in the weather to get that done. The Dyno we use in town is currently being moved so that will have to wait but I can tell you right now my "butt dyno" felt gains over the Q300 I had on the car which should be expected due to the lack of any restriction really. ( VIDEO REVIEW AT BOTTOM OF THREAD ) Installed with Invidia Catless front pipe. I wouldn't expect to much of a sound change with a catted front pipe but it would probably be a tad quieter. Review:* My initial impression was, "Holy cow take that back off the car right now." But I'm old and cranky, so we left it and I spent two days with the system on the car. After having some spirited fun with the car I turned out to really love the way this thing SCREAMS when un-silenced. Letting the car roar to 8000RPM is almost primal in nature and I liked every second of it. This exhaust on a track car would really come alive. It does come with a silencer ( pictured below ) that actually does a decent job of making the cabin somewhat livable. It's still pretty loud outside the car so be warned. Our exterior video shows both modes. Weight of this system can't be more than 15lbs tops. ( Forgot to weigh it ) and install was easy. Overall, this exhaust IS intended for a track car. Can it be used on a daily driver? Sure depending on your personal taste. With the silencer it isn't half bad. I'd say a few notches above the Invidia N1 sound level. Personally I wouldn't DD this exhaust, but again that's personal taste and everyone is different. The videos at the bottom should answer any questions you may have about sound. If not post them up! If your car is a weekend, track, autocross, or fun car only this thing rocks. I'd definitely have it on the car. Picture time! Video Time Exterior: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0acMnucuuU"]Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ Buddy Club Spec II - YouTube[/ame] Interior Review: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hos0UQhgJP8"]Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ Buddy Club Spec II - In Car - YouTube[/ame] Last edited by FT-86 SpeedFactory; 01-15-2013 at 12:46 PM.

01-15-2013, 07:12 AM	#2
srtblake Chrysler/jeep/dodge tech Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: FR-S driver Location: southside chicago Posts: 154 Thanks: 14 Thanked 73 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All for the damn near straight pipe without the silencer! Not diggin the single exit though __________________ False start member

01-15-2013, 04:35 PM	#6
number1Tango Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silver FRS Location: Malibu Posts: 160 Thanks: 424 Thanked 48 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	damn, thats pretty intense! __________________

01-15-2013, 07:27 PM	#10
be6sti Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 scion frs Location: West Des Moines Iowa Posts: 344 Thanks: 6 Thanked 67 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm guessing Karl's new dyno is more expensive then the one you guys use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Fuck it lets go!"

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