Can you swap the fender piece? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

StevenDavisPhoto · 02-02-2012, 02:28 PM

So, I like the FRS, but I prefer the BRZ's insert at the top of the fender in front of the side mirror. Is that OEM swappable?

zoomzoomers · 02-02-2012, 02:49 PM

Since these cars pretty much share parts, I'm sure you'll be able to do a simple swap of the inserts. The aftermarket field will probably offer something for the insert as well. So sit back and relax with the popularity of these cars I'm sure you'll see something you like.

StevenDavisPhoto · 02-02-2012, 02:56 PM

Just having a REALLY hard time deciding between the 2 cars....

Things I like....

FRS
- Better front bumper (it looks more aggressive and i like the fog light enclosure a lot more)

BRZ
- Headlights
- Leather/Alcantara Package
- Fender insert
- Push button start
- Dash (i prefer the silver in the BRZ over the CF on the FRS)

I'm guessing it would be best to just get the BRZ limited and then swap out the front bumper if I wanted to. Probably gonna get white with black wheels, then add the duck bill spoiler from the TRD.

Guess we'll see what June brings. Hopefully I can check both out in person and choose from there.

SilentMike · 02-02-2012, 03:26 PM

White with black wheels is going to look tight. Do you think black wheels will be an option? If not, I guess you could have the stock alloys powder coated black.

zoomzoomers · 02-02-2012, 03:52 PM

I too like the FRS front end better, but only the EU and JDM versions. IMHO, I think the USDM version looks cheap. That plus all the positives you stated above, the BRZ Limited is it for me. Although that TRD version makes me want to punch a baby in the face, because I want it so bad. LOL

StevenDavisPhoto · 02-02-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentMike

White with black wheels is going to look tight. Do you think black wheels will be an option? If not, I guess you could have the stock alloys powder coated black.

i doubt it'll be an option. powder coating them black IS an option, but depends on cost of a new set of black rims vs powder coating.

StevenDavisPhoto · 02-02-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

I too like the FRS front end better, but only the EU and JDM versions. IMHO, I think the USDM version looks cheap. That plus all the positives you stated above, the BRZ Limited is it for me. Although that TRD version makes me want to punch a baby in the face, because I want it so bad. LOL

true, that cheap plastic grill does look kinda lame. i just love the harder lines and corners. i'll probably get the BRZ limited too, since it has more pros. white with black rims!

Hanzo · 02-02-2012, 04:17 PM

Steven, nice photos btw.

StevenDavisPhoto · 02-02-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanzo

Steven, nice photos btw.

thanks. just something i do on the side.

Tainen · 02-02-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenDavisPhoto

true, that cheap plastic grill does look kinda lame. i just love the harder lines and corners. i'll probably get the BRZ limited too, since it has more pros. white with black rims!

+1

White BRZ limited with black wheels. Specifically, Enkei NT03+m in hyper black:

http://www.enkei.com/nt03m.html
(hover over the pic for hyper black)

Potentially an STI lip, if they become available, and TRD sideskirts/rear bumper?

edit: anyone know what offsets will be needed for the BRZ? I wonder if the enkei's will fit correctly right away.
edit2: answered my question by looking in the wheel forum. looks like +30 thru +45 would be fine... should be fine for the sizing I'm looking at.

StevenDavisPhoto · 02-02-2012, 05:51 PM

very nice. but doesnt look very "black" maybe its just the lighting?

StevenDavisPhoto · 02-02-2012, 05:54 PM

i want black like this

http://www.enkei.com/fujin.html

not necessarily that design though

Tainen · 02-02-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenDavisPhoto

very nice. but doesnt look very "black" maybe its just the lighting?

yep- that pic has tons of lights shining right on it. in person, it's a lot more black.
pic:
http://www.modified.com/events/modp-.../photo_12.html

RRnold · 02-02-2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

I too like the FRS front end better, but only the EU and JDM versions. IMHO, I think the USDM version looks cheap.

Isn't the front bumper of the FR-S and the 86 exactly the just minus the fog light and LED headlight on the FR-S?

02-02-2012, 02:28 PM	#1
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)	Can you swap the fender piece? So, I like the FRS, but I prefer the BRZ's insert at the top of the fender in front of the side mirror. Is that OEM swappable? __________________ Steven Davis Photography

02-02-2012, 02:49 PM	#2
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Since these cars pretty much share parts, I'm sure you'll be able to do a simple swap of the inserts. The aftermarket field will probably offer something for the insert as well. So sit back and relax with the popularity of these cars I'm sure you'll see something you like. __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

02-02-2012, 02:56 PM	#3
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)	Just having a REALLY hard time deciding between the 2 cars.... Things I like.... FRS - Better front bumper (it looks more aggressive and i like the fog light enclosure a lot more) BRZ - Headlights - Leather/Alcantara Package - Fender insert - Push button start - Dash (i prefer the silver in the BRZ over the CF on the FRS) I'm guessing it would be best to just get the BRZ limited and then swap out the front bumper if I wanted to. Probably gonna get white with black wheels, then add the duck bill spoiler from the TRD. Guess we'll see what June brings. Hopefully I can check both out in person and choose from there. __________________ Steven Davis Photography

02-02-2012, 03:52 PM	#5
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I too like the FRS front end better, but only the EU and JDM versions. IMHO, I think the USDM version looks cheap. That plus all the positives you stated above, the BRZ Limited is it for me. Although that TRD version makes me want to punch a baby in the face, because I want it so bad. LOL __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

02-02-2012, 05:51 PM	#11
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)	very nice. but doesnt look very "black" maybe its just the lighting? __________________ Steven Davis Photography

02-02-2012, 03:26 PM	#4
SilentMike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S 6MT Asphalt Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 115 Thanks: 9 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	White with black wheels is going to look tight. Do you think black wheels will be an option? If not, I guess you could have the stock alloys powder coated black.

02-02-2012, 04:17 PM	#8
Hanzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Waiting for the ND Miata Location: VA Posts: 963 Thanks: 182 Thanked 656 Times in 194 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 12 Thread(s)	Steven, nice photos btw.

02-02-2012, 05:54 PM	#12
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)	i want black like this http://www.enkei.com/fujin.html not necessarily that design though __________________ Steven Davis Photography

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