When is it ok to put STi badges on a BRZ? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

HaXx · 06-16-2019, 10:37 AM

I was looking at STi badges before i even got my car, but then i was watching the Grand Tour and Jeremy said something along the lines of "its a sin against humanity to put M badges and grill stripes on a non-M BMW". i said you know what, hes right, he totally changed my mind. its pretty shameful to put a GT badge on a v6 mustang, hellcat logo on a base challenger, STi badges on a WRX, M badge on a 330, the list goes on.
what do you guys think of this?
im thinking maybe after you do BBK, boost, and coilovers its ok to call yourself STi BRZ? what else does a tS have that a BRZ doesnt?
what do you guys and gals think?

JD001 · 06-16-2019, 11:22 AM

I am having STI engine and transmission mounts installed this coming week, therefore, by default I'll have STI labels on my car but hidden from view!! Ole Jeremy can't beat me up!!

Spuds · 06-16-2019, 11:23 AM

My opinion, never. However, if you do those things to it and want a fancy badge you could take a play out of the Nissan book. I understand there are folks that modified non-GTR Skylines into something that might look or perform like a GTR, then rebadge it a GT Kai. Of course some just rebadged it to GTR anyway, but you already know my opinion on that.

Spuds · 06-16-2019, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD001

I am having STI engine and transmission mounts installed this coming week, therefore, by default I'll have STI labels on my car but hidden from view!! Ole Jeremy can't beat me up!!

There's a difference between installing parts with the badge printed on them and saying the car as a whole is an STi.

Leonardo · 06-16-2019, 11:48 AM

IMO, If they make you happy, get them. I would also expect to get some kidding arround about them... Unless under your hood is an Sti engine.

TommyW · 06-16-2019, 12:11 PM

I'd say if you installed all the parts that actually make it an STI then it's ok. Either they install or you have it installed so not seeing a difference however when selling, an explanation would be in order

soundman98 · 06-16-2019, 12:39 PM

badges are overrated. my subaru srt hellcat ranger says so.

nikitopo · 06-16-2019, 12:41 PM

If you install even the STi Performance parts, then you'll have many badges either you like it or not. I believe the tS has 20 or even more STi badges. For my tastes there are too many, but this doesn't mean that it is not right or that only WRX STI should have them. Our cars are focusing on handling and it is fine to have the badges even if the engine is not tuned by the factory. Different cars, different priorities ...

Leonardo · 06-16-2019, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

badges are overrated.

Awesome!

TommyW · 06-16-2019, 12:54 PM

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqomZQMZQCQ[/ame]

humfrz · 06-16-2019, 02:24 PM

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

86MLR · 06-16-2019, 05:50 PM

LOL, wheels and lip were tuned by STI.

If you have a WRX STI then you have the badges anyway, if you don't, you don't.

Marketing at it's best.

Summerwolf · 06-16-2019, 07:04 PM

I'd say if you have a couple true STI parts you could run that little sti badge in the bumper without being an asshole. You're not saying you have a brz sti because
.. that doesn't even exist. Even the "ts" wasn't considered a true sti.

Mr.ac · 06-16-2019, 07:44 PM

Do that ever you want to your car.

Butt... just know that me, and others will point and laugh right to your face when ever you drive by. Or.. you'll be on instagram as a meme.

06-16-2019, 10:37 AM	#1
HaXx Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Drives: jrsc_brz Location: boston Posts: 966 Thanks: 726 Thanked 675 Times in 336 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When is it ok to put STi badges on a BRZ? I was looking at STi badges before i even got my car, but then i was watching the Grand Tour and Jeremy said something along the lines of "its a sin against humanity to put M badges and grill stripes on a non-M BMW". i said you know what, hes right, he totally changed my mind. its pretty shameful to put a GT badge on a v6 mustang, hellcat logo on a base challenger, STi badges on a WRX, M badge on a 330, the list goes on. what do you guys think of this? im thinking maybe after you do BBK, boost, and coilovers its ok to call yourself STi BRZ? what else does a tS have that a BRZ doesnt? what do you guys and gals think?

06-16-2019, 11:48 AM	#5
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86MLR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: 2002 VX Commodore SS LS1 Auto Location: Sydney Posts: 2,203 Thanks: 500 Thanked 2,185 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	LOL, wheels and lip were tuned by STI. If you have a WRX STI then you have the badges anyway, if you don't, you don't. Marketing at it's best. __________________ Disclaimer: This post represents the official views of the voices in my head at the time of posting. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133311 I'm only here for the biscuits

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06-16-2019, 11:22 AM	#2
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,028 Thanks: 7,652 Thanked 6,187 Times in 3,474 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I am having STI engine and transmission mounts installed this coming week, therefore, by default I'll have STI labels on my car but hidden from view!! Ole Jeremy can't beat me up!!

06-16-2019, 11:23 AM	#3
Spuds The Dictater Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: '13 Red Scion FRS Location: MD, USA Posts: 9,432 Thanks: 26,115 Thanked 12,433 Times in 6,148 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My opinion, never. However, if you do those things to it and want a fancy badge you could take a play out of the Nissan book. I understand there are folks that modified non-GTR Skylines into something that might look or perform like a GTR, then rebadge it a GT Kai. Of course some just rebadged it to GTR anyway, but you already know my opinion on that.

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TommyW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: '13 Whiteout Location: San Clemente Posts: 1,491 Thanks: 496 Thanked 1,242 Times in 673 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd say if you installed all the parts that actually make it an STI then it's ok. Either they install or you have it installed so not seeing a difference however when selling, an explanation would be in order

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nikitopo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '15 BRZ RA Location: Greece Posts: 3,787 Thanks: 2,416 Thanked 1,944 Times in 1,261 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you install even the STi Performance parts, then you'll have many badges either you like it or not. I believe the tS has 20 or even more STi badges. For my tastes there are too many, but this doesn't mean that it is not right or that only WRX STI should have them. Our cars are focusing on handling and it is fine to have the badges even if the engine is not tuned by the factory. Different cars, different priorities ...

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