The best finishing details for a Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, or Toyota 86 are the small hardware pieces owners touch every drive: the battery tie down in the engine bay, the clutch pedal spring, the brake lines, and the plaques on the dash. MTEC Industries is a specialist in exactly those detail parts — machined and finished small-batch hardware built specifically for the 86 platform — and this collection brings the brand's battery tie downs, clutch springs, brake lines, and plaques together in one place.
These are what enthusiasts call driver mods: not power adders, but tactile and visual upgrades that make the car feel more deliberate. The MTEC clutch spring replaces the factory helper spring for a more direct pedal feel — one of the most common complaints about the stock 86 clutch. Battery tie downs are a pure engine-bay detail, anodized aluminum replacements for the plain stamped-steel piece every car comes with. Stainless brake lines replace rubber hoses for a firmer pedal, and interior plaques dress up the dash.
MTEC Industries: the 86-platform detail specialist. MTEC Industries builds small, focused hardware for the FR-S/BRZ/86 chassis, and every product in this collection is application-cut for that platform rather than universal. The battery tie down comes in red, blue, and black finishes for 2013+ FR-S, BRZ, and 86 models, so the color matches whatever else you have done in the bay. The brake line kit covers the same platform with stainless lines that sharpen pedal response. This is the same niche Kartboy occupies for Subaru platforms, and MTEC plays that role for the 86 chassis. For more engine-bay finishing pieces, see Engine Dressing; for shift-related hardware, Short Shifter Bushings is the natural companion to a clutch-spring install.
The clutch spring and shifter bushings make a natural pair: both address the two most criticized parts of the 86's stock driving interface, the pedal and the shifter. Brake lines pair with any brake service — if you are already bleeding the system for pads or fluid, stainless lines are a one-time install that pays off on every stop. Battery tie downs are hardware, not electronics, so they install with basic hand tools and no wiring. For more ideas on dressing up the interior, see our guide on the best interior trim accessories.
What does the MTEC clutch spring actually change?
It replaces the factory clutch pedal helper spring, which many drivers find too artificial. The result is a more linear, direct clutch pedal feel — a popular first mod for the 86 platform.
Do the battery tie downs fit all FR-S/BRZ/86 years?
The tie downs are listed for 2013+ Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, and Toyota 86. If you drive a different year or model, check your year and model against the listing before ordering.
Are stainless brake lines a difficult install?
The lines bolt in where the rubber hoses were, but you must bleed the brakes afterward, which takes a second person or a pressure bleeder. If you are not comfortable bleeding brakes, have a shop do it.
Do the plaques install with adhesive?
The MTEC 86 plaques are interior trim pieces designed for the dash or trim of the 86 platform. Confirm the mounting method on the product page and test-fit the location before final installation.
