New TRD parts for 86 / FR-S

[jedichimp]

Seats look pretty nice and not too expensive for a bucket/racing seat like that

[DarkCard]

Meh nothing that really wows me

[ZC6BRZ]

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

But my question is - How do you know? Do you have all of the STi and TRD accessories? Are you an employee of STi/TRD?

I could just about guarantee that the "new" TRD Lateral Link Set is the STi part rebadged as well as all of the bushing kits.

These aren't really questions that I wanted you to answer so much as to have people start thinking/looking at the accessories that they are receiving.

Edit: Did you happen to notice what was stamped on your Knee Pad Sets?

I don't have all STI and TRD accessories.
I am not an employee of STI or TRD.
STI doesn't have bushing kits for the BRZ yet, and in the past it was not as extensive as the TRD list, and TRD made their own bushing kits.

I have however, owned/own both Subarus and Toyotas.

The knee pads are OEM parts, we're talking about aftermarket TRD/STI parts. Confusingly enough STI doesn't make the STI shift knobs. Those are made/sold by Subaru, not through STI.

Finally, the STI lateral links use Pillowball Bushings, while TRD lateral links use hardened rubber bushings.

[Beyer Subaru]

Originally Posted by ZC6BRZ

I don't have all STI and TRD accessories.
I am not an employee of STI or TRD.
STI doesn't have bushing kits for the BRZ yet, and in the past it was not as extensive as the TRD list, and TRD made their own bushing kits.

I have however, owned/own both Subarus and Toyotas.

The knee pads are OEM parts, we're talking about aftermarket TRD/STI parts. Confusingly enough STI doesn't make the STI shift knobs. Those are made/sold by Subaru, not through STI.

Finally, the STI lateral links use Pillowball Bushings, while TRD lateral links use hardened rubber bushings.

I can dig it.

But STi has always had an extensive offering of the exact same bushings that TRD will be offering for all other Subaru models - http://japanparts.com/images/ImageFr...ase=1&no=20796

I will still want to see the future of the STi/TRD offerings to see if there is any cooperation/rebadging.

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by MeatForBrains

Nice parts, but WAY too expensive. 88 JPY=1 USD

For instance the first item on the list. The carbon fiber garnishes = 48000JPY, thats $544. Insane.

edit: My mistake, that for ONE garnish.

Typical TRD. Super pricey.

[jedichimp]

TRD Japan pricy (conversion + import). TRD USA pricing not really that inflated.

[HunterGreene]

I'm surprised nobody is bitching that there aren't any aftermarket headlights being sold.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

I'm surprised nobody is bitching that there aren't any aftermarket headlights being sold.

Cuz most ppl like the headlights

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Cuz most ppl like the headlights

Based on numerous threads on this forum, it certainly doesn't seem like it. Vocal minority, right?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Based on numerous threads on this forum, it certainly doesn't seem like it. Vocal minority, right?

FR-S maybe... BRZ & GT86 owners, I haven't heard any complains

[Sinapsis]

Originally Posted by lantsalot

I love a lot of the stuff TRD is pushing out for this car.
But I love not being financially raped more.

LOL! My Thoughts Xzackily!

[bucket]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Remember Toyota sells this as a package. Cover, disk (maybe flywheel). All together, part package is with just the cover and the clutch disk works out to $803, not adding labor. With labor and taxes, you are probably looking at least a $1500-1800 job, if not more (if you want to keep your warranty)

I'd do it if it improves response and clutch feel as much as I think it will. That is probably my largest drivability complaint for my car.

[fenixv8]

found a pic of the steering wheel posted it on the first page

[switchlanez]

Originally Posted by bunny86

Hardly a 'direct influence', carbon fibre strut tower bars are manufactured for a lot of cars apart from the LFA.

Originally Posted by SubieNate

It looks like a pretty common twill weave to me. There's only so many ways to weave carbon tows into tubes. It also depends on how many of those machines they built. There's no way they're making all of these on one machine if it's the only one.

STi has been doing carbon braces for years as has been pointed out. FHI does have an aerospace division and carbon has been a huge force in aerospace for many years now.

Originally Posted by ZC6BRZ

Not joint venture for the accessories. STI has their own (different) strut tie bar, battery holder (which also matches the STI Bar) amongst other things. None of the TRD parts or STI parts are rebranded from the other manufacturer, even though they totally could be.

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

Yes and no. The carbon fiber bits could come from either side of the family. Subaru has been using it for generations now from their aerospace division and continues to make offerings that interest us. The first bar I remember is the version 2 STi Impreza.

"Body rigidity is boosted thanks to TRD’s dry carbon strut tower base, made in the same place where the Lexus LFA’s carbon parts were constructed."



http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/01/...he-80s-trd-86/