Tips for noobies? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

PylonTheWins · 11-09-2014, 02:36 PM

I'm still really new to cars basically, so any tips on easy cosmetic stuff I could do to my BRZ?

NWFRS · 11-09-2014, 03:59 PM

Oh!

Me!

I did the easy stuff!

2" Perrin antenna.
Clear JDM side markers.
Tinted plastic license plate covers.
Optima sealed red top battery.
Trunk lid de-badge.
OE mud guards.

And welcome to the forum. :-)

ZOMFGAARON · 11-09-2014, 04:11 PM

Well what's the look you're going for and how much money did you want to spend?

ScorpionOzzy · 11-09-2014, 05:58 PM

best rule you can follow is don't be cheap.
If you're going to do it, do it right.

woode · 11-09-2014, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorpionOzzy

best rule you can follow is don't be cheap.
If you're going to do it, do it right.

This x1000.

Don't fall for all the dumb wraps and stickers.. they look as cheap as they are.

Some musts IMO are Tom's Tail Lights, Shark Fin antenna, WeatherTech floor mats, clear side markers, chrome-amber or led turn signal bulbs, LED interior/license plate/reverse bulbs, EUDM armrest.

Shindig · 11-09-2014, 11:17 PM

window tint will make any car look a little nicer and it is functional to a degree

Knshro13 · 11-09-2014, 11:20 PM

Coilovers and wheels. Drop and wheels. Springs and wheels. Just lower it and get wheels.

Biggest difference in cosmetic appearance.

slicktop · 11-10-2014, 02:26 AM

Cosmetic is all subjective. Do the research and find what you like.

But those weathertech mats @woode suggested are freaking awesome.

艾洛 · 11-10-2014, 02:29 AM

Keep the rice on the dinner table.

Honestly, a set of rims and a good drop can really separate your car from the crowd more than anything.

cdrazic93 · 11-10-2014, 02:47 AM

lowering springs and some enkeis. Done deal.

robot · 11-11-2014, 01:53 AM

Show us what you like...

Do you like subtle or flashy or dark and sinister. Maybe you like a cheery throwback look?

Post pictures and we could go from there.

I will echo those that said to go with quality. Don't cheap you because you can buy more, it will, I. The long run fit poorly, and fall apart easier. That said there are some things you can cheap out on because they break and are expected to be replaced every few years...like front lips.

11-09-2014, 03:59 PM	#2
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11-10-2014, 02:29 AM	#9
艾洛 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: Raven Location: Canada Posts: 123 Thanks: 13 Thanked 39 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Keep the rice on the dinner table. Honestly, a set of rims and a good drop can really separate your car from the crowd more than anything. __________________ Adventures of Iroh

11-10-2014, 02:47 AM	#10
cdrazic93 Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: a car Location: Probably at school Posts: 4,341 Thanks: 3,184 Thanked 2,512 Times in 1,502 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	lowering springs and some enkeis. Done deal. __________________ "Ah! What music! They could have never imagined, those pioneers who invented the automobile, that it would posses us like this, our imaginations, our dreams. Men love women, but even more than that, men love CARS!"-Lord Hesketh

11-11-2014, 01:53 AM	#11
robot There are now 2 carseats! Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Location: The Emerald City Posts: 434 Thanks: 21 Thanked 166 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Show us what you like... Do you like subtle or flashy or dark and sinister. Maybe you like a cheery throwback look? Post pictures and we could go from there. I will echo those that said to go with quality. Don't cheap you because you can buy more, it will, I. The long run fit poorly, and fall apart easier. That said there are some things you can cheap out on because they break and are expected to be replaced every few years...like front lips. __________________ I'm selling my car my NEW NEW custom gauge project...it replaces the clock [play external video on your headunit (gauges on your stereo)...hidden menus DIY...removing your headunit without scratching everything up DIY

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