Side by side cosmetic differences between BRZ and FRS/86 (same dimension lights) - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Zgrinch · 12-30-2011, 12:33 PM

Nice job Spaceywilly. Thank you.

I'm liking the looks of that FRS front.... Now if Scion would just offer the upgraded interior as an option, I'd be all set.

tripjammer · 12-31-2011, 09:32 PM

I just realized that in the bottom picture of the interior of the BRZ, that might be a premium model not the limited, because it has cloth seats and not leather\alcantara. It also does not have a Navigation system too. I was always under the impression that the navigation system was standard on both BRZ models? I guess not.

The GT86 picture on top is defiantly a High-Spec loaded GT86.

GT86 with Navigation on top and BRZ with Navigation on bottom.

BeachNative · 01-03-2012, 04:13 PM

I'm BRZ bound but really like the front bumper on the FR-S.

Either way, my front bumper has to come "undrilled". I think that putting a front plate on any car, let alone this one (or check the RX-8 if you want ugly), really kills the look.

Slide · 01-05-2012, 09:56 PM

Bubble has been burst for the idea of changing out the the headlights for the BRZ ones :'(...

Quote from Subaru parts department for WRX Xeonnon head lights... 1200 each... :'(!!!

Caliban · 01-06-2012, 03:41 AM

it has to be interchangeable. its virtually the same car with different body panels, and bumpers.

StevenDavisPhoto · 01-12-2012, 12:33 AM

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum. I currently own a 2006 Scion TC and am very interested in the FRS. I prefer the body stylings of the FRS, and prefer the headlights on the BRZ, but I'm not gonna spend all that money to swap em out. The interior on the FRS also looks vastly superior to me. I hate shiny silver.

As a 29 year old now, I'm over doing any mods that don't enhance performance. Body mods ALWAYS end up getting hit or scraped up, and it lowers the value of the car. I had a 96 civic a long time ago and riced the crap outta that thing, and installed a lip kit on my TC, but even that got jacked up on parking spots, curbs, etc... :P

I'm gonna wait to get one until I know there's no major issues like when the 2003 Nissan 350Z came out with all the tire wear issues. Also, I never buy new anymore after buying my TC. Waste of money. It's worth at least 20% less as soon as you leave the dealer. I'd rather get a 2013 with a few thousand miles for 5k less.

I just wish the FRS came in that royal blue color like the BRZ.

Levi · 01-12-2012, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slide

Bubble has been burst for the idea of changing out the the headlights for the BRZ ones :'(...

Quote from Subaru parts department for WRX Xeonnon head lights... 1200 each... :'(!!!

The bumpers are interchangeable. The headlights size/fixings are exactly the same.

dhpinoy · 03-08-2012, 04:50 AM

Since the BRZ/FR-S are pretty much the same car but different tuning on the springs, I think I'm gonna go with the BRZ because the front just looks a lot meaner, then i'll just tune the springs to be the same as FR-S.

good idea? will it work?

CoryUyede · 03-08-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhpinoy

Since the BRZ/FR-S are pretty much the same car but different tuning on the springs, I think I'm gonna go with the BRZ because the front just looks a lot meaner, then i'll just tune the springs to be the same as FR-S.

good idea? will it work?

The dampers are Different too.

That being said, I'd Think ALOT of people would swap out for more aggressive spring/damper combos or Coilovers.

So getting used OEM Springs and Dampers from other owners should be easy. You'll have to wait a while though

dhpinoy · 03-09-2012, 03:43 PM

that means craigslist will be full of hachiroku parts

lol!

Egyptn · 04-08-2012, 09:16 AM

Big ups Moto-P Thank you for doing all that - You've made my choice easy.

Cheers

Lowellrenzo · 04-18-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhpinoy

Since the BRZ/FR-S are pretty much the same car but different tuning on the springs, I think I'm gonna go with the BRZ because the front just looks a lot meaner, then i'll just tune the springs to be the same as FR-S.

good idea? will it work?

Get the stang. It looks really really mean

dhpinoy · 04-28-2012, 08:25 AM

can someone please show me the interior difference between the FR-S and BRZ? Which one do you like better? FR-S/BRZ interior? What's with the different dash/AC controls, etc between the FR-S and GT86 and the BRZ?

Sport-Tech · 04-28-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhpinoy

can someone please show me the interior difference between the FR-S and BRZ? Which one do you like better? FR-S/BRZ interior? What's with the different dash/AC controls, etc between the FR-S and GT86 and the BRZ?

It's all there already - just dig through the photo threads in the 2 subforums.

Most feel the BRZ limited's dual-zone climate controls look best. Feelings are split on whether the faux metal (BRZ) or the faux carbon fibre (FR-S) look better on the dash. Base HU in the FR-S is an abomination. IP: some prefer all-black of Subie, others the white tach of the FR-S.

12-30-2011, 12:33 PM	#99
Zgrinch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2013 Limited DGM BRZ Location: FL Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 286 Thanked 450 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice job Spaceywilly. Thank you. I'm liking the looks of that FRS front.... Now if Scion would just offer the upgraded interior as an option, I'd be all set. __________________ BRZGrincherhood

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BeachNative Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 04 G35/6MT Location: SoCal Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm BRZ bound but really like the front bumper on the FR-S. Either way, my front bumper has to come "undrilled". I think that putting a front plate on any car, let alone this one (or check the RX-8 if you want ugly), really kills the look.

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Caliban Terrorist of Chat Rooms Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 05 E46M3, 06 CT9ARS, FR-S? Location: Oakland Smokin' Posts: 205 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it has to be interchangeable. its virtually the same car with different body panels, and bumpers.

01-12-2012, 12:33 AM	#104
StevenDavisPhoto Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2006 Scion TC Location: United States Posts: 45 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey guys, I'm new to this forum. I currently own a 2006 Scion TC and am very interested in the FRS. I prefer the body stylings of the FRS, and prefer the headlights on the BRZ, but I'm not gonna spend all that money to swap em out. The interior on the FRS also looks vastly superior to me. I hate shiny silver. As a 29 year old now, I'm over doing any mods that don't enhance performance. Body mods ALWAYS end up getting hit or scraped up, and it lowers the value of the car. I had a 96 civic a long time ago and riced the crap outta that thing, and installed a lip kit on my TC, but even that got jacked up on parking spots, curbs, etc... :P I'm gonna wait to get one until I know there's no major issues like when the 2003 Nissan 350Z came out with all the tire wear issues. Also, I never buy new anymore after buying my TC. Waste of money. It's worth at least 20% less as soon as you leave the dealer. I'd rather get a 2013 with a few thousand miles for 5k less. I just wish the FRS came in that royal blue color like the BRZ.

03-08-2012, 04:50 AM	#106
dhpinoy Undecided Color for FR-S Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Jeep Liberty, Scion xA Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 118 Thanks: 46 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Since the BRZ/FR-S are pretty much the same car but different tuning on the springs, I think I'm gonna go with the BRZ because the front just looks a lot meaner, then i'll just tune the springs to be the same as FR-S. good idea? will it work?

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dhpinoy Undecided Color for FR-S Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Jeep Liberty, Scion xA Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 118 Thanks: 46 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	that means craigslist will be full of hachiroku parts lol!

04-08-2012, 09:16 AM	#109
Egyptn GEEEEEEE T Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: White 86GT Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 94 Thanks: 271 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Big ups Moto-P Thank you for doing all that - You've made my choice easy. Cheers

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dhpinoy Undecided Color for FR-S Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Jeep Liberty, Scion xA Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 118 Thanks: 46 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	can someone please show me the interior difference between the FR-S and BRZ? Which one do you like better? FR-S/BRZ interior? What's with the different dash/AC controls, etc between the FR-S and GT86 and the BRZ?

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