DIY - Scion FR-S "Scion" to Toyota "T" Badge
 

I think an actual thread for this has been long overdue, and I wanted to bring all the collected information into a DIY article for the Toyota badge swap.

First off I'd like to give a thank you to everyone who shares passion for Toyota performance and has been with Toyota and Scion since before the FR-S/86 launch. A thanks to all the Celica, Supra, and MR2 owners, to all the pre-2012 Scion owners who supported Scion since the beginning simply because they were Toyota, even with all the static from the enthusiast community. What's up to all the slammed tC's and clean kept Celicas.

This thread is meant for the FR-S, not the BR-Z. I can't think of any logical reason to put a "T" badge on a Subaru, or to put a Lexus badge on the FR-S for that matter.

Here is a quick breakdown of important imformation.

The Scion FR-S "Scion" emblems are identical to the Toyota 86 "T'" emblems in size and shape.

The front emblem is larger than the rear.

Front Logo Size : Width - About 11cm / Heigth - About 7.5cm

Rear Logo Size :Width - About 10cm / Heigth - About 6.8cm

The emblems on the front and rear are both snapped in with two small pegs, and held on with adhesive tape.

The replacement emblems have the same method of application, peg holes and 3M adhesive, which is already applied and line up identically.

Currently there is no way to remove the front emblem badge without breaking off the ends of the pins that sit inside the bumper, (push nuts) which will fall loose inside once broken.

The front emblem is a bitch.

The Toyota badges can be currently acquired in two different ways:
A)Through Carson Toyota, one of the vendors here on the forum. These are the JDM emblems that originally come on the 86. They average about $60.00 You can also call Luis at Carson Toyota directly @ 310-522-2383.
B)Through American Toyota dealerships. For the front emblem use the USDM REAR emblem off a 2012/2013 Toyota Corolla, as it will fit the FRONT of the FR-S exactly.
Part number 90975A2003. The average price is $46.00, but it can be matched to an online price, which has averaged $23.00.
For the rear emblem use the USDM "t" emblem off of Toyota Avalon, as it will fit the REAR of the FR-S exactly.
Part number 90975-02069. The average price matched online is about $10.00.


Some other quick information regarding the boxer 86/Scion FR-S badge:

The "boxer 86" emblem can be ordered at Toyota dealerships, or online though a vendor. Part number SU003-03125. It averages about $41.00.

The rear "FR-S" badge is held on only with adhesive tape.

These are the most important points owners have gathered for the DIY:

The paint on the front bumper is very thin, use as much caution as possible and focus when around this area.

When removing the badges, it is recommended the most to use Goo Gone. Do NOT confuse this with Goof-Off. DO NOT use goof-off.
Lacquer thinner can also be used, and like goo gone, it will not harm your clear coat.

When removing the badges, it is recommended the most to use a hair dryer, although a lot of owners have used a heat gun. It's best to let the car heat up in the summer sun before attempting this DIY.
Never kept a hair dryer or heat gun in one location on the car, as it can damage the clear coat/paint. Work in circular motions.

When removing the badges, it is recommended the most to use dental floss in a swaying motion to work through the adhesive. It will take multiple pieces, as it will break. Fishing line can also be used.

When removing the excess adhesive, roll it with your finger tips and not your finger nails.

Once the badge and all the excess adhesive has been removed, clean and apply a coat of wax to the area.

Be patient.

The DIY in pictures:






This DIY was made with a collection of information from other threads and members of the forum. It's possible because of those who tried it first, and risked damage to their car. A big thank you to everyone who collected and contributed. If you can add to this information let me know.

Shout-out and thanks to:

DarrenDriven, Ahausheer, Godzilla, Bmf, Dietz, Avusblue, Carban, Rrnold, Gen, Imravenit, Krazyk, Trojan_sc, Dadhawk, Iderek, wingsofwar, nocurfew

Thank you. Definitely my next project.

Tap'd from my G-Nex

Thanks! This is great info :)

Rick

Sweetness

I thought there was someone who put the emblem from an Avalon on the back of their frs? Not sure though.

can anyone verify this?

I can. I purchased part# 90975-02069 which is from an Avalon. It fit perfectly with the pins in the correct locations and only cost $7.00.

Nice. Do you have pictures you'd like to share? Also, did you purchase from a dealership?

:thanks:

While you may be able to get away with using lacquer thinner sparingly, I would suggest this is fraught with danger if you get carried away. Lacquer thinner is a form of paint stripper! I am not saying it can't be done or hasn't been done, just I wouldn't use it if there was an alternative.


Otherwise a comprehensive how-to article.

Lacquer thinner is perfectly safe for cars as long as you use a polish after. Cars nowadays use acrylic paint from the factory not lacquer based.

I'll take some pictures and post them up tomorrow. And yes, I did purchase them at the dealership. I forget which website it was, but I had them price match the cheapest price I saw online. :)

Awesome. I'll update the the thread with your information as soon as you get the pictures.

Thank's again! :thumbsup:

Lacquer thinner is unnecessarily harsh. Just use wax on a warm day (or heat up the residue a bit before peeling it off).

Why use a machete to perform surgery when a scalpel will do?

Thanks! Waiting for my badges in the mail to do this.

Does anyone know the P/N for the "TOYOTA" badge on the lower left of the trunk? Would love to have this one too to complete the look.