FT-86 SpeedFactory Front Splitter - Pics + Data

[Wonderbar]

I told ya why I like this material. After my road kill incident, and hitting driveways and curbs on purpose, it's a solid material. Scrapes away when it needs to, flexes or stays rigid when it needs to.

I thought about using aluminum or a plexi, but not gonna happen after I've been torture testing this stuff.

[Rocket.BRZ]

Will a carbon fiber version be in the works?

[Gunman]

Originally Posted by Rocket.BRZ

Will a carbon fiber version be in the works?

Carbon won't be as durable. Carbon splitters on race cars, have Jabroc replaceable pieces on the underside, because they scrape and wear away. Carbon, when hit, shatters, and doesn't break nice, or wear well. You'd want a kevlar, or carbon/kevlar weave to keep it together after an impact.

[glamcem]

I've hit triple digits multiple times at track events and it's been ok but it's definitely worth to upgrade to race version I think ..

Below is my post from my "Functional aero" thread

I had a chance to test the front splitter and @Wonderbar Driveway Labs T1 diffuser yesterday, woot!

ambient temps were about 92 F+ degrees (a more robust oil cooler is a must at this point) and I had to deal with the traffic all day.. I should be able to cut another 4-5 seconds with the current setup easily..
Important things to note, car feels a bit more planted after combining the Hancha/FT86SF front splitter with the Driveway Labs T1 rear diffuser (especially at high speed corners/sweepers) ..braking down feels a bit more improved as well ..either that or it's a placebo effect

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[eric6]

Originally Posted by Rocket.BRZ

Will a carbon fiber version be in the works?

We will never stop improving the products we create and are always on the hunt for a better material. The main issue is cost as we want to keep this as an affordable option for nearly everyone, that can then be replaced when/if needed without hurting your wallet.

[Gunman]

Originally Posted by eric6

We will never stop improving the products we create and are always on the hunt for a better material. The main issue is cost as we want to keep this as an affordable option for nearly everyone, that can then be replaced when/if needed without hurting your wallet.

@Rocket.BRZ could have a layer of carbon put on the exposed top, if it's just for looks.

[eric6]

Originally Posted by Gunman

@Rocket.BRZ could have a layer of carbon put on the exposed top, if it's just for looks.

He definitely could. And that would make this splitter ridiculously rigid.

[Rocket.BRZ]

Originally Posted by eric6

He definitely could. And that would make this splitter ridiculously rigid.

Any chance you could give me your opinion on my apr splitter thread please.

[troek]

My friend had a carbon splitter on his r32 attached without any ties to actual structure, we warned him against it multiple times. then doing about 250kph i saw a cloud a mist come out the back of his car, us in the the car behind thouhgt it was an oil line or maybe a charge pipe. when we flagged him to pull over we found out it was his splitter. That thing just dissapeared.

[Kwaziekeller]

Hey its no problem, don't mind being the guinea pig lol. The way I see it, it was bound to happen to someone eventually. Did I mention I miss it... car doesn't look the same/right without it, and the steering feel is all wrong again. Can definitely feel the shift of aero balance rearward (driveway labs type 1) since the splitter is off for now.

[kster1]

Originally Posted by eric6

Each kit will include a (8) 1" OD washer that can be used to install on the top side of the bumper with the rivet-nut. This should dissipate the load and reduce the likelihood of the rivet being pulled through in high force applications.

Eric,

I just received the splitter today (the etching looks great BTW). I don't see these eight washers that go into the ten rivets. The kit included maybe 14 washers but these don't fit in the rivets. Or have I misunderstood something?

I'm assuming the washers will go between the "x" of the rivet and the plastic bumper (on the inside).

Also planning on waiting for the splitter ties before I install this.

[eric6]

I sent these to ft86sf, I'm guessing he started sending out the splitters before he received this package. I'll talk to Jeremy and ask him to forward those bags.

[kster1]

Originally Posted by eric6

I sent these to ft86sf, I'm guessing he started sending out the splitters before he received this package. I'll talk to Jeremy and ask him to forward those bags.

FT-86 SpeedFactory has already shipped out the washers to me. Great customer service all around.

[eric6]

Originally Posted by kster1

FT-86 SpeedFactory has already shipped out the washers to me. Great customer service all around.

That's great to hear. And to expand on your other question.... Yes, the washers go on the top side of the bumper, where the "x" of the rivet nut will be.