Thanks tranzformer. Specifically, Post #15 in that thread is where I mentioned my findings.

I stand corrected then...I could have sworn that they were two different pieces and not just because of the diff in texture...:iono:
Just may have to dremel the freakin' thing out of there then!... :)
we'll see....

I also thought it was two pieces also...but I didn't look that close, it just felt like a different material, a much softer plastic then the rest of the bumper.

i can see how the middle portions are integrated, but the fog light shrouds as well?

people getting the fog light kit as an option on their limited needs to replace the whole bumper then???

idts...

lol;) I can see it now. "Fog light Kit for WRB - $1200"

I bet they are 2 pieces not one whole piece.

Don't we have a member that saw it in person and confirmed it was one piece? He also metioned the hole behind the side fender....

It was a Lightning red BRZ... Lemme see if I cn find it...

Edit: Found it

from: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3992

Why don't we just look into the parts catalog. There is a member (not sure who) that was posting part schematics, I'm sure if it is two pieces it will be shown on these schematics.

I think that red car was repainted. Check the engine bay pics. There is no way a piece will be masked for factory line production. Ill bet one of these guys :bow: if I'm wrong. How are other Subaru bumpers, manufactures usually keep things pretty similar.

Lol, i thought you were being sarcastic until you did the edit, that link you just posted is literally on the first page of this thread :D

But yes, let's get a parts diagram to end this! Even if it is one piece, I guarantee, there'll be options for aftermarket carbon fiber and color matched overlays to go over it.

If you just don't like it being there..go buy a dremel and lay off the caffeine..lol

That's entirely possible. Cars that have been pilot run through the production line sometimes get repainted due to paint defects. I've seen this firsthand. It's possible that red BRZ on display was an example of that. Members on here have also seen other BRZs with orange peel that would normally fail QA inspection production standards.

Yea agreed, the trapezoid thing is just too big in proportion to the rest of the car. I like how the FRS has a slightly smaller trapezoid.

I think it looks acceptable though, it's a good license plate mounting spot.

For what it's worth my, '06sti, and '11 WRX Both have had a "Masked" section of the bumper that clearly are one mold with the Rest of the bumper. I've had the bumper off of BOTH my subaru's multiple times, and i made a point of checking the inside of the bumper when they were off to look for that.

http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/shop/p...626_detail.jpg
http://www.wrxparts.com.au/Oil%20coo...%20cooler2.jpg

I'm gonna lean toward it Being ONE piece...my old doubts stem from the fact that the "black" section is so large on the brz

i recall it being one piece as well on my 06, so the brz is most likely similar...