JDM "conversion" ideas
 

Not sure if this is going to be considered lame or not, but is anyone planning on, or seeing if it's possible to do some JDM conversions with the Scion? Of course this would be super limited and hopefully cheap as in Badging?

Replace the Scion exterior badging with Toyota, or if there's a similar sized badge for TRD (assuming you have TRD parts, as not to "Type R" it up, like Hondas)

I'm loving the ducktail spoiler, but since it's a TRD JDM accessory, I imagine we'd need to import it, or find a tuner shop that would be importing them?

If the responses are "oh god why" then I'll shut up :D

There may not be a need to find 3rd party importers for JDM conversions for North American FRS. From my understanding most of the 86 TRD parts will be available to NA through TRD USA. Also badging might likely to be available via Toyota as well.

The only "JDM" item that I can see will be of interest for FRS users/community is the High-spec LED headlamp assembly. Which is likely you would need a importer to get that part.

Badging shouldn't be too costly, but the interior is going to cost a pretty penny along with the duckbill spoiler. Tbh, among the first modifications I'll be attempting to do are the 86 headlights. The question of whether the electrical harnesses and HIDs will be easy to install is still unknown.

I'd be so happy to make my car look exactly like the TRD model :burnrubber:

i will use Google Translate to translate the following phrase:

"JDM GOODNESS YO"

from english into russian, into chinese, into german, and then into japanase

whatever i get back is what i'm going to get a decal of and put that shit on both sides of my car.

Done (all in the order specified): JDM は YO、良さです。
Translation according to Google: The JDM YO, is good.

Unfortunately boring.

disappointing

:(

Just build it phonetically using katakana: http://www.learnjapanesefree.com/katakana.html

The only thing I may consider is swapping out the badges. It would should be simple. Odds are they are the same toyota badges as on some of the other vehicles meaning you could get them at your local parts counter. You would have to order the GT86 badge though. Im wondering if the badge on the steering wheel is glued on.

Depending on the pricing, I'd shop between Europe and Japan specs.

-Swap out the Scion steering wheel for an 86 steering wheel
-Swap out the orange front reflector for a clear reflector
-Swap out all of the exterior Scion badges for Toyota badges
-If possible/wait for the HVAC swap with a Toyota GT86

I wouldn't touch the steering wheel myself, there was a thread on one of the Mazda3 forums I frequent where one of the guys tried to pry off the Mazda emblem from his steering wheel, and the horn kept going off as he was working away on it, annoying his neighbours. I think he eventually disconnected the airbag sensor as well - it was an utter nightmare that led to everyone mocking him and the end result was just miserable.

He wound up using some sort of plaster or putty on the wheel to make it look nice again - yet if the airbag were to ever deploy... well... yea.

^^That sucks. Kinda funny though. Id wait for someone else to do it first. I won't be the Guinea pig lol.

I would do the steering wheel if it was worth it, probably be a pretty penny though. His horn shouldnt have went off if he disconnected the battery which when dealing with the SRS system is probably a good idea ;)

The badging is something I would do for sure I wish the FRS was selling through Toyota instead of scion to be honest (just never really cared for the scion brand). In addition to the side markers the amber is nasty (with the exception on maybe the red and orange models)

I don't know about "JDM"ing the car but I would definitely get that TRD duckbill and debadge the car whether it was a Scion or a Subaru. Other than that and a 1 inch drop or so I think I could be happy with the car as it is.


Well, I would be happy with it if it was priced at 23K or less.

I have a friend already working on TRD badges for front and rear for those who are interested let me know

how is TRDing any different than type Ring?

I want some of that "Mad JDM yo" action.

I mentioned this in another thread, but I think it would be kinda cool if there was a TRD FR-S with Scion badges.

JDM is RHD. Will you go to the extend of converting it to RHD? No RHD, no JDM yo !

this pretty much sums up everything.

Amusingly the cool thing over here is left hand drive because a lot of the expensive european cars like BMW, Porsche and Audi are LHD. Toll booths and stuff cater to both LHD and RHD though, I'd imagine driving RHD in america would just be a huge and unnecessary hassle. I've been driving here for about two years and I still occasionally mix up the headlight and blinker stalks.

I wouldn't count on it... Different companies, and different countries with different regulations and requirements.

I've seen a Japanese TRD catalogue and nearly ruined my pants at all the cool shtuff available there... None of which is available here. TRD USA is developing their own accessories.

Ey, I'm right wit you. :thumbsup: I want mine to be a JDM LHD version of the of T86, although, I'm still debating between the two.

But you what's kind ironic/comical is that Japanese tuners want their cars to look like USDM. :bonk: I guess its the just the phenomena of rarity; but for me, when it comes down to it the JDM versions just seem better made especially from the inside. :iono:

Certain dealerships can get it for you. Buddy has a TRD LSD on order for a Supra. My old wheels were also 'JDM' TRD.

Go here: http://trdparts.jp/english/

Find what you want (if it's still in production, won't be an issue with the 86 thankfully). Get the part number and see if your Toyota dealer get them in for you.

Not going to be cheap, though.

It's human nature; to want something that they can't have.

We are very fortunate to have a euro spec which will make translations and transactions that much more easier. Those are the small upgrades I plan to do for now since I'm leaning more towards the FR-S.

Not sure about it now but back then, Low Riders were big in Japan. They had the entire culture down to the tee, even rocking the Mexican flag! :bellyroll:

^Yup, grass is greener on other side of fence

^ Read an article about some Japanese street racers. Guy had an EF Civic with a US CRX bumper on it...

Personally, if it's an FR-S without the HID option, I'd go straight for the headlights; those chrome-housed halogen projectors have to go. Even then I wouldn't be converting to FT-86 lights, but BRZ lights. Ballasts can be had from the Lexus family (or generic) for cheap and I'd do the wiring myself if it's not plug and play (I'm assuming it won't be). Worst case scenario, non of the BRZ parts are interchangeable and I'd have to swap the halogen projectors with a set of HID ones and go from there.

As for TRD parts, experience tells me they're just going to rebadge aftermarket parts and add the TRD tax to it *cough*K&N/TRD intake, Borla/TRD exhaust*cough**hack*. They're still quality parts, but kind of loses some of it's "charm" when you learn that truth. Also, while JDM TRD parts are almost legitimate, race-ready parts, USDM TRD parts are more toned down and cosmetic in nature.

for the steering wheel, can we just buy a cover like this

http://hz01.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/493/...995493_648.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Emble...08a431&vxp=mtr

I'd imagine its a catalog part?

what seems better about it? as far as i know they are made in the same place by the same people/machines