Debadging

[slickd]

I have a silver 2013 gt86 and have been trying for long to make it more individual. I thought of debadging it but theres the bonnet shape which defines the badges position. Has anyone maybe found a cool replacement badge or maybe has a photo of how their debadged car look (just for inspiration). When i removed the badge, everyone keeps saying that something looks like its missing and not as flush as i want it to be

[JD001]

Should have got yourself a BRZ...

[slickd]

Lol well they discontinued the brz in South Africa so apparently parts are abit more difficult to get, atleast the toyota parts are more common. Wish i could afford a decent supercharger though, would love atleast an additional 100 / 150 n.m of torque for the car. I put on better gripping pilot cup sport tyres which means drifting is even more difficult with std power

[Summerwolf]

Get a brz fender piece. Debadged without anything missing g.

[slickd]

Thanks, will look in to that option.

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Get a brz fender piece. Debadged without anything missing g.

He said "bonnet." He's talking about the lines in the hood that run down to the oval spot molded into the bumper cover. That's the same on both cars. Getting one from a BRZ will still leave a weird spot where it's clear something is missing.

Originally Posted by slickd

Lol well they discontinued the brz in South Africa so apparently parts are abit more difficult to get, atleast the toyota parts are more common.

They're the same car. Most "Toyota" parts will fit on a BRZ and vice versa.

As for your debadging problem, just put the nose badge back on. Problem solved.

If you simply can't stand having a normal nose badge and just want to be different, order a Scion badge. The cars were sold under the Scion name in the US until Toyota discontinued the brand and started selling them as Toyotas. People in SA probably won't know what it is.

[PetrolioBenzina]

There are decals (Toyota and Scion) that would look different, as well.

[slickd]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

He said "bonnet." He's talking about the lines in the hood that run down to the oval spot molded into the bumper cover. That's the same on both cars. Getting one from a BRZ will still leave a weird spot where it's clear something is missing.



They're the same car. Most "Toyota" parts will fit on a BRZ and vice versa.

As for your debadging problem, just put the nose badge back on. Problem solved.

If you simply can't stand having a normal nose badge and just want to be different, order a Scion badge. The cars were sold under the Scion name in the US until Toyota discontinued the brand and started selling them as Toyotas. People in SA probably won't know what it is.

Thanks for that feedback, i guess i can look into both options. Hey one last question, do any of you think the 86 will soon be discontinued cause of the new supra? I just wonder if anyone will be ok with a 200bhp toyota when theres a faster one available (i dont know the official output sorry).

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by slickd

Thanks for that feedback, i guess i can look into both options. Hey one last question, do any of you think the 86 will soon be discontinued cause of the new supra? I just wonder if anyone will be ok with a 200bhp toyota when theres a faster one available (i dont know the official output sorry).

no

[Tcoat]

How about a novel idea?

Go read the existing 100 or so threads about debadging the car. They will give you dozens and dozens of options and methods.

Then go read the 5 or 6 existing threads on the future of the car. The statements from Subaru and Toyota are pretty clear.

When did it become too much work to search for the already existing info?

[slickd]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

How about a novel idea?

Go read the existing 100 or so threads about debadging the car. They will give you dozens and dozens of options and methods.

Then go read the 5 or 6 existing threads on the future of the car. The statements from Subaru and Toyota are pretty clear.

When did it become too much work to search for the already existing info?

Well thats an interesting point,how should i respond....
1-its my thread, if you didnt want to read it...DONT...and that includes responding
2-This site is for fans of the gt86/brz, not for people who go out of their way to search for threads to critisize
3- i was just trying to engage in fun personal opinions of fellow brz/86 drivers regarding their views on the car vs the supra, not get a pre-scripted marketing statement from a manufacturer
4- (and im getting very near the end of my responses), if my thread offended you so much, feel free to complain on www.my86-isnt-the-only-small-thing-i-have.com
Thanks for your liberating comments, just brings a tear of joy to my eyes

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

How about a novel idea?

Go read the existing 100 or so threads about debadging the car. They will give you dozens and dozens of options and methods.

Then go read the 5 or 6 existing threads on the future of the car. The statements from Subaru and Toyota are pretty clear.

When did it become too much work to search for the already existing info?

Aren't you even going to list the threads for him? -


humfrz

[Summerwolf]

I misread. Thought he was meaning the fender 86 emblems. Whoops!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by slickd

Well thats an interesting point,how should i respond....
1-its my thread, if you didnt want to read it...DONT...and that includes responding
2-This site is for fans of the gt86/brz, not for people who go out of their way to search for threads to critisize
3- i was just trying to engage in fun personal opinions of fellow brz/86 drivers regarding their views on the car vs the supra, not get a pre-scripted marketing statement from a manufacturer
4- (and im getting very near the end of my responses), if my thread offended you so much, feel free to complain on www.my86-isnt-the-only-small-thing-i-have.com
Thanks for your liberating comments, just brings a tear of joy to my eyes

It is not "your" thread. It is the forum's thread and as such I will read and respond as I wish.
I do not "search" for any threads to criticize and most certainly have not gone out of my way. The question you asked is one of the most common threads here but obviously too much work for you to look.
You did not ask for fun personal views you engaged in speculation that has already been disproved.
Not offended by the tread. Sad to see somebody too lazy or dumb to seek an answer to a very basic question without being spoonfed.