Turning the Scion FR-S into an authentic GT86 TRD
 

Alright so im planning to get the Scion FR-S in a few months and I would really like to modify it with OEM GT86 TRD Exterior and Internal components...now im totally new to modifying a vehicle and would like to do this right so I thought id post here to get some help. My first question is how would I be able to obtain these parts, and not only the TRD but the OEM premium head lights. So once I get the parts will the dealership be willing to install these parts or would I have to get someone to do this?


:barf: I thought that was cool lol.. im new to posting on a forum :iono:

That'll be at least 10 15k just parts alone just FYI. Carson Toyota on this forum seems to be the best source for these right now.

I'll be doing the same minus the TRD, going Axis 5. And I believe most of it is easily done yourself as long as you find out how, otherwise I'm pretty sure a dealer will do it for a hefty price.

You might want to be a little selective about which TRD parts you'll want on your FR-S. As I'm fairly certain you might want to think twice about the BBK when you see the price tag.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5463

Hello and welcome to the forums.

It's a big waste of money, if you ask me.

That aside, I'm sure the dealership could install it for you, but you'd get charged a bit. You'd be better off just doing it yourself.

One thing about body kits though is how they're actually installed. You can buy the kit fully painted and install it yourself. But the fit and finish wont be as good as a professional body shop.

A pro would be starting with an unpainted body kit. When they do the paint, they will also complete the install and bake the car at the same time. The baking process not only harden's the paint, it also helps the installation of the body kit.

Someone once showed me 2 cars side by side, one baked and one not. The baked one had a way better fit and finish to the body kit. You could really notice the difference in the panel gaps.

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hmmm... I see what you mean... thanks for the link this is good.

At first glance at the title of the thread, I thought it said "automatic" instead of "authentic" haha good luck with all that you do! hope your wallet is filled with paper!

Thank you all for all the support and opinions so far..I appreciate it. lol..budget just shifted a bit..

yep, you better personalyse it with aftermarket than the oem trd stuff, its just way too expensive man.

I added every TRD parts Carson Toyota offered and it came out to be almost as much as a brand new FR-S, came in around $23k...If you have that much to spend why not just import a true TRD GT86

Buy a BRZ and slowly turn it into a 86. Should be easy after people start slamming their 86's/frs's rear ends into walls.

How about getting the OEM GT86 headlights?

...So you are making it a EUDM? (GT 86 being European...) It would be easier i would think to get parts from JDM... just saying.