surprised at how much MORE i like the frs dash cluster - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

pr086 · 12-03-2012, 10:47 AM

didn't realize the subaru version uses a different font and the needles are different as well. the brz version looks so plain wihtout the textured T logo in the background and no white on the tach. the font and needles make it look more "cartoony" to me for some reason too.

yes, i know there is no point to this post. just something i noticed and was surprised about.

Kimsey47 · 12-03-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pr086

didn't realize the subaru version uses a different font and the needles are different as well. the brz version looks so plain wihtout the textured T logo in the background and no white on the tach. the font and needles make it look more "cartoony" to me for some reason too.

yes, i know there is no point to this post. just something i noticed and was surprised about.

I don't mind the plain dash in the BRZ too much... I'd give anything to have a dash look my IS200's though! It was beautiful!

SixSpeed · 12-03-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pr086

didn't realize the subaru version uses a different font and the needles are different as well. the brz version looks so plain wihtout the textured T logo in the background and no white on the tach. the font and needles make it look more "cartoony" to me for some reason too.

yes, i know there is no point to this post. just something i noticed and was surprised about.

I'm just glad you acknowledged the textured T design, instead of calling it "Fake Carbon Fiber"

pr086 · 12-03-2012, 01:33 PM

maybe we can turn this into a nice dash cluster layout thread. post pics of some of the best.

DarkSunrise · 12-03-2012, 01:52 PM

I really like the white face on the tach. Almost makes up for the fake carbon fiber weave

Rayme · 12-03-2012, 01:53 PM

The fake stiching on the steering wheel is also a very nice touch on the FR-S's vs the plain subaru one. Not really the cluster but pretty much right in the same line of sight.

FRiSson · 12-03-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

I really like the white face on the tach. Almost makes up for the fake carbon fiber weave

It is not fake carbon fiber. It is designed to echo the original AE86 logo.

I like it a lot, while carbon fiber does nothing for me - neither does fiberglass.

DarkSunrise · 12-03-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FRiSson

It is not fake carbon fiber. It is designed to echo the original AE86 logo.

I like it a lot, while carbon fiber does nothing for me - neither does fiberglass.

Haha I know, I was just joking (see 2 posts above mine).

wbradley · 12-03-2012, 02:16 PM

Audi is still the best for dashboards.

Tigranakert · 12-03-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ottopilot

The fake stiching on the steering wheel is also a very nice touch on the FR-S's vs the plain subaru one. Not really the cluster but pretty much right in the same line of sight.

I wish the steering wheel was red on the sides like it was shown in the beginning...

Shagaliscious · 12-03-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigranakert

I wish the steering wheel was red on the sides like it was shown in the beginning...

You can get that steering wheel from Japan (or Europe). The steering wheel is something like $800. You can buy it from one of the vendors here.

pr086 · 12-03-2012, 02:38 PM

i think the steering wheel with the red is ugly. i love the one on the frs, and yeah, the fake stitching around the center really makes a difference. i actually didn't realize it was fake and not leather untilll like 2 days after owning the car.

Tigranakert · 12-03-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

You can get that steering wheel from Japan (or Europe). The steering wheel is something like $800. You can buy it from one of the vendors here.

Ya I've seen it but don't wanna pay 800 for the color of a steering wheel

WorldRallyBlueBRZ · 12-03-2012, 10:02 PM

Im a BRZ owner and i looooove that fr-s dash.

12-03-2012, 10:47 AM	#1
pr086 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: fast Location: US Posts: 325 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	surprised at how much MORE i like the frs dash cluster didn't realize the subaru version uses a different font and the needles are different as well. the brz version looks so plain wihtout the textured T logo in the background and no white on the tach. the font and needles make it look more "cartoony" to me for some reason too. yes, i know there is no point to this post. just something i noticed and was surprised about.

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pr086 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: fast Location: US Posts: 325 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	maybe we can turn this into a nice dash cluster layout thread. post pics of some of the best.

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DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,165 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I really like the white face on the tach. Almost makes up for the fake carbon fiber weave

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Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The fake stiching on the steering wheel is also a very nice touch on the FR-S's vs the plain subaru one. Not really the cluster but pretty much right in the same line of sight.

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pr086 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: fast Location: US Posts: 325 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i think the steering wheel with the red is ugly. i love the one on the frs, and yeah, the fake stitching around the center really makes a difference. i actually didn't realize it was fake and not leather untilll like 2 days after owning the car.

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