Side by side cosmetic differences between BRZ and FRS/86 (same dimension lights) - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ahausheer · 12-22-2011, 12:44 AM

If true, the variance in ride height is interesting. Also, I believe there is a different muffler or exhaust for N.America. The N. America versions will have 3 more HP.

Jokerz · 12-22-2011, 12:49 AM

I still can't seem to figure out which one I like more! Tho I think I'm leaning slightly more towards FR-S since it seems to fit me a little bit better, kinda aggressive but not over the top imo. Good to know a lot of the parts will be interchangeable tho

Repyt · 12-22-2011, 01:05 AM

Other differences on the exterior would be the lack of a spoiler on the FRS while I haven't seen the BRZ captured without one yet. The actual fog lights in the bumpers do seem to be the same (physical size), however the ones in the BRZ are encased in plastic so who knows if they will actually fit into the FRS bumper (mounting points anyway). Mufflers seem to be somewhat different in those pictures with the FRS looking overall a tiny bit smaller (this may be due to camera angle/lighting).

Dark · 12-22-2011, 03:26 AM

Headlight interchangeable? Every other part also seems interchangeable. Subieyota BRS, Here I come.

Mr.Jay · 12-22-2011, 03:31 AM

Moto you made my day with these tibits of info thxs

BRZ headlight

TheRoadWarrior · 12-22-2011, 05:28 AM

I think the ride height difference is due to the inclusion of the antenna base in the BRZ measurement where as on the 86 they don't count it.

Regarding the rear spoiler I think it could be available on the 86 as well, I'm sure one of the motorshow or early press images showed it. (Can't stand it personally! Duckbill FTW)

sirus · 12-22-2011, 07:01 AM

I'm +1 for an 86 with BRZ headlights
Looks like this will be a popular swap/conversion

70NYD · 12-22-2011, 08:05 AM

Like I said what, year and a half ago? Badge engineering, most be the same. I was wrong tho, I thought they would have different shaped lights at least, if only slightly

JDLM · 12-22-2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70NYD

Like I said what, year and a half ago? Badge engineering, most be the same. I was wrong tho, I thought they would have different shaped lights at least, if only slightly

This is pretty close to badge engineering where they both sat down and did what they wanted to their cars within the confines of the given "body/chassis/Interior" so they can make it their own. There isn't anything wrong with that.

I don't see a point to different headlamp (sizes/shapes) for the 2 companies that would require work and supply issues I am sure they didn't want to deal with.

Koji_Online · 12-22-2011, 08:47 AM

Good post

JDLM · 12-22-2011, 08:49 AM

Yeah this isn't a "hey lets be that guy to drag another model down thread"

It was a simple side by side post

Koji_Online · 12-22-2011, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDLM

Yeah this isn't a "hey lets be that guy to drag another model down thread"

It was a simple side by side post

True that; agree

Ryephile · 12-22-2011, 09:19 AM

Thanks Moto-P for the side-by side visual comparison.

Let me see if I have this right:

Exterior Differences:
*Headlight guts [same exterior dims and mounting points
*front bumper cover [adds turn signals for FR-S, black plastic mustache on BRZ]
*front fender vent garnish
*emblems [front, rear, name badge, wheel caps]
*Trunk spoiler [optional anyway?]

Interior Differences:
*Dash trim [silver vs. faux CF]
*steering wheel badge
*gauge cluster bezel [all black BRZ, silver/white tach on FR-S]
*Upholstery [black cloth w/red shoulder patches FR-S, cloth/leather all black BRZ, both with red stitching]
*Auto HVAC, push-button start, optional heated seats, audio head-unit

ryude · 12-22-2011, 11:07 AM

Don't forget the color choices, doesn't subaru offer different colors?

12-22-2011, 12:44 AM	#15
ahausheer Re-member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Toyota camry Location: S. Cali Posts: 1,001 Thanks: 98 Thanked 292 Times in 152 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If true, the variance in ride height is interesting. Also, I believe there is a different muffler or exhaust for N.America. The N. America versions will have 3 more HP. __________________ Nothing decays like progress, and nothing preserves like neglect.

12-22-2011, 12:49 AM	#16
Jokerz Sleeper Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Maxima Location: United States Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I still can't seem to figure out which one I like more! Tho I think I'm leaning slightly more towards FR-S since it seems to fit me a little bit better, kinda aggressive but not over the top imo. Good to know a lot of the parts will be interchangeable tho __________________ <-Me in FR-S or BRZ

12-22-2011, 03:26 AM	#18
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12-22-2011, 07:01 AM	#21
sirus 86 Owner Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: White GTS 86 Location: Perth,Oz Posts: 279 Thanks: 223 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm +1 for an 86 with BRZ headlights Looks like this will be a popular swap/conversion __________________ On the road. Check your mirrors!

12-22-2011, 01:05 AM	#17
Repyt Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Empty spot waiting to be filled... Location: AR for the moment... Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Other differences on the exterior would be the lack of a spoiler on the FRS while I haven't seen the BRZ captured without one yet. The actual fog lights in the bumpers do seem to be the same (physical size), however the ones in the BRZ are encased in plastic so who knows if they will actually fit into the FRS bumper (mounting points anyway). Mufflers seem to be somewhat different in those pictures with the FRS looking overall a tiny bit smaller (this may be due to camera angle/lighting).

12-22-2011, 05:28 AM	#20
TheRoadWarrior Much damage? Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: Renaultsport Clio200 Location: UK Posts: 68 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the ride height difference is due to the inclusion of the antenna base in the BRZ measurement where as on the 86 they don't count it. Regarding the rear spoiler I think it could be available on the 86 as well, I'm sure one of the motorshow or early press images showed it. (Can't stand it personally! Duckbill FTW)

12-22-2011, 08:05 AM	#22
70NYD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Drives: RX8 S1 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 1,396 Thanks: 49 Thanked 50 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Like I said what, year and a half ago? Badge engineering, most be the same. I was wrong tho, I thought they would have different shaped lights at least, if only slightly __________________

12-22-2011, 08:47 AM	#24
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12-22-2011, 08:49 AM	#25
JDLM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Location: Olathe, Kansas, United States Posts: 718 Thanks: 0 Thanked 42 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah this isn't a "hey lets be that guy to drag another model down thread" It was a simple side by side post __________________ AWE90/ZSP/ZPP/2XA/NAV/HID/DPE////M/EAS/Disma

12-22-2011, 09:19 AM	#27
Ryephile Hot Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: quicker than arghx7 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 103 Thanked 173 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks Moto-P for the side-by side visual comparison. Let me see if I have this right: Exterior Differences: Headlight guts [same exterior dims and mounting points front bumper cover [adds turn signals for FR-S, black plastic mustache on BRZ] front fender vent garnish emblems [front, rear, name badge, wheel caps] Trunk spoiler [optional anyway?] Interior Differences: Dash trim [silver vs. faux CF] steering wheel badge gauge cluster bezel [all black BRZ, silver/white tach on FR-S] Upholstery [black cloth w/red shoulder patches FR-S, cloth/leather all black BRZ, both with red stitching] Auto HVAC, push-button start, optional heated seats, audio head-unit __________________ "Wisdom is a not a function of age, but a function of experience." Just Say No to unqualified aftermarket products.

12-22-2011, 11:07 AM	#28
ryude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Drives: Volkswagen GTI Location: Louisiana Posts: 466 Thanks: 6 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't forget the color choices, doesn't subaru offer different colors?

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