Door Panel replacement for track cars - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bmacfrs · 07-29-2020, 08:18 AM

So whats the solution for replacing the factory door panels on a track car when you have it caged? I would like to accommodate the switch cluster and some sort of pull handle. Any suggestions?

TylerLieberman · 07-29-2020, 10:04 AM

I’ve seen bare doors on most cars.

Street Faction and LRB make some panels.

TRD has some awesome carbon ones. But be prepared to have a very light wallet if you get those lol

DarkPira7e · 07-29-2020, 01:03 PM

Someone has some aluminum ones for sale here - https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139681

Dave-ROR · 07-30-2020, 11:11 AM

I just didn't bother with a panel. The plastic will come out and the rubber crap will be cleaned up after the cage gets welded in since I'll be doing some painting anyways.

I just bolted them back to existing spots. The window switches I'll secure with a second self taping screw later after the cage is in so I can make sure it clears - or I'll just remove the window switches and plug them in only when I need the windows to move (start and end of the track event) which is what I do with my ITR currently. Broke the locking clip off so it takes a few seconds to plug in, move the windows and remove the switches again.

finch1750 · 07-30-2020, 02:09 PM

Spinnywoosh sells aluminum ones. bare or with a design

https://spinnywhoosh.com/collections...12566634659918

Alan · 08-09-2020, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I just didn't bother with a panel. The plastic will come out and the rubber crap will be cleaned up after the cage gets welded in since I'll be doing some painting anyways.

I just bolted them back to existing spots. The window switches I'll secure with a second self taping screw later after the cage is in so I can make sure it clears - or I'll just remove the window switches and plug them in only when I need the windows to move (start and end of the track event) which is what I do with my ITR currently. Broke the locking clip off so it takes a few seconds to plug in, move the windows and remove the switches again.

This guy had a good idea and I suppose lengthened the harness to put the window/mirror switches on the dash.

Alan · 08-09-2020, 06:34 PM

I have been looking for a door panel solution too. Would love something like the TRD panels, but they are way to expensive for a track rat.

This guy did something similar to the LRB panels. You could probably duplicate this out of other materials too.

I wish someone would make something like this for our cars. http://www.hardmotorsport.com/hard-m...bmw-e46-coupe/

Dave-ROR · 08-09-2020, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan

This guy had a good idea and I suppose lengthened the harness to put the window/mirror switches on the dash.

That's pretty slick - I might consider moving them to my switch panel (where the radio was) if I have some time to do that someday. For now I think I'll do the install/uninstall when loading/unloading from the trailer. The car is normally traveling in an enclosed trailer so I might not even run them up all that often.

I wouldn't mind using sheet aluminum to make a panel and attach with some bolts (can easily install some rivnuts in the door sheet metal) but again.. time/money vs value is pretty limited on that mod. Looks pretty though!

07-29-2020, 08:18 AM	#1
bmacfrs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Central PA Posts: 302 Thanks: 146 Thanked 66 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Door Panel replacement for track cars So whats the solution for replacing the factory door panels on a track car when you have it caged? I would like to accommodate the switch cluster and some sort of pull handle. Any suggestions? __________________ WIFE: "How can there be anything left to buy?"

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TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,676 Thanks: 655 Thanked 3,343 Times in 1,576 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I’ve seen bare doors on most cars. Street Faction and LRB make some panels. TRD has some awesome carbon ones. But be prepared to have a very light wallet if you get those lol __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

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Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	I just didn't bother with a panel. The plastic will come out and the rubber crap will be cleaned up after the cage gets welded in since I'll be doing some painting anyways. I just bolted them back to existing spots. The window switches I'll secure with a second self taping screw later after the cage is in so I can make sure it clears - or I'll just remove the window switches and plug them in only when I need the windows to move (start and end of the track event) which is what I do with my ITR currently. Broke the locking clip off so it takes a few seconds to plug in, move the windows and remove the switches again. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,571 Thanks: 9,382 Thanked 9,397 Times in 5,261 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	Spinnywoosh sells aluminum ones. bare or with a design https://spinnywhoosh.com/collections...12566634659918 __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

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Alan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Ltd. / E60 M5 Location: DE Posts: 136 Thanks: 25 Thanked 76 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have been looking for a door panel solution too. Would love something like the TRD panels, but they are way to expensive for a track rat. This guy did something similar to the LRB panels. You could probably duplicate this out of other materials too. I wish someone would make something like this for our cars. http://www.hardmotorsport.com/hard-m...bmw-e46-coupe/ Attached Images __________________ 2013 BRZ Limited \| SWP \| Verus Ventus 1 and High-Efficiency Rear Wing \| Invidia N1 Ti \| JR Oil Cooler \| RCE T2 \| RaceSeng Cas/Cam \| SPL LCA & TA \| Wilwood/RR Racing Stage II/Sport Performance \| XP10 \| Apex ARC-8 \| Toyo R888R \| 245/40-17 \| Sparco Ergo II/Evo II \| AIM MXP \| SmartyCam GP HD 2.2

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DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 3,935 Thanks: 3,200 Thanked 4,096 Times in 2,046 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Someone has some aluminum ones for sale here - https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139681

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