FT-86 SpeedFactory Front Splitter - Pics + Data

[BDotG]

Anyone run one of these through a Pacific North West winter? Was gonna wait til spring to order mine but like most car mods, I want it now.

[VerusEric]

Originally Posted by BDotG

Anyone run one of these through a Pacific North West winter? Was gonna wait til spring to order mine but like most car mods, I want it now.

I do not personally know of anyone; however, given the construction I would not hesitate to run it through a winter. With the splitter itself being a hard plastic, it should fair well with all elements, including salt and snow. The aluminum is all hard anodized which actually penetrates into the aluminum, increasing the surface strength significantly and reducing any corrosive effects. All hardware is stainless steel, so it should not rust.

Hope this helps you some and hopefully someone will chime in on how it did through winter. I know some people that had them on in NY/Midwest but a lot of people do not drive these cars year round.

[BDotG]

Originally Posted by NotEric6

I do not personally know of anyone; however, given the construction I would not hesitate to run it through a winter. With the splitter itself being a hard plastic, it should fair well with all elements, including salt and snow. The aluminum is all hard anodized which actually penetrates into the aluminum, increasing the surface strength significantly and reducing any corrosive effects. All hardware is stainless steel, so it should not rust.

Hope this helps you some and hopefully someone will chime in on how it did through winter. I know some people that had them on in NY/Midwest but a lot of people do not drive these cars year round.

Thanks! I figured as much that it was probably alright. Pretty mild winters here anyways, just more concerned about the rocks and salt on the roads.

[VerusEric]

Originally Posted by BDotG

Thanks! I figured as much that it was probably alright. Pretty mild winters here anyways, just more concerned about the rocks and salt on the roads.

Just like any part on the front of the car, the leading edge starts to take a small beating over time. However, with the race upgrade, the aluminum component takes the brute force of it and being hard anodized, the coating doesn't chip away. I've hit some curbs (by being careless) pretty hard and it still looks fine . Haha, definitely scares the passengers when you come to an abrupt stop.

[BDotG]

So are these in stock then? Gonna order today or tomorrow if so

[VerusEric]

Originally Posted by BDotG

So are these in stock then? Gonna order today or tomorrow if so

Yes, to my knowledge they are in stock.

[BDotG]

Ordered. Soooooooo stoked.

[BDotG]

Received my front splitter and race upgrade today after a week of anticipation and... no hardware included to actually mount the splitter Nowhere to be found at all. Super let down.

[johan]

Originally Posted by BDotG

Received my front splitter and race upgrade today after a week of anticipation and... no hardware included to actually mount the splitter Nowhere to be found at all. Super let down.

Dig around inside the box. When I got my rear diffuser I thought I was missing half the hardware too, I dug around in the bottom of the box and it was stuck in part of the packing material.

[BDotG]

Originally Posted by johan

Dig around inside the box. When I got my rear diffuser I thought I was missing half the hardware too, I dug around in the bottom of the box and it was stuck in part of the packing material.

I did just that. There was a separate box that the race upgrade came in which had all the hardware for that portion. I am staring at the box the splitter came in and there is nothing. Was literally just the box. Much sad. Hopefully they can overnight me the hardware.

[VerusEric]

Originally Posted by BDotG

I did just that. There was a separate box that the race upgrade came in which had all the hardware for that portion. I am staring at the box the splitter came in and there is nothing. Was literally just the box. Much sad. Hopefully they can overnight me the hardware.

Everyone is human and we all make mistakes from time to time, sounds like they just missed the hardware bag. Should be a simple and swift fix .

Sorry for your troubles though, this will be the first time I've heard of this happening so it is not common.

[BDotG]

Originally Posted by NotEric6

Everyone is human and we all make mistakes from time to time, sounds like they just missed the hardware bag. Should be a simple and swift fix .

Sorry for your troubles though, this will be the first time I've heard of this happening so it is not common.

Yup I know, I am not blaming anyone there. Just expressing my sadness as I have no one else to express it to haha. Waited a week, guess I can wait a few days more.

[FT-86 SpeedFactory]

Originally Posted by BDotG

Yup I know, I am not blaming anyone there. Just expressing my sadness as I have no one else to express it to haha. Waited a week, guess I can wait a few days more.

Make sure to send us an email if you have not already. sales@ft86speedfactory.com We'll get it out USPS Priority. I'll kick a warehouse guy in the shin for you as well. Sorry.

-Jeremy

[BDotG]

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

Make sure to send us an email if you have not already. sales@ft86speedfactory.com We'll get it out USPS Priority. I'll kick a warehouse guy in the shin for you as well. Sorry.

-Jeremy

Thanks! Sent an email yesterday!