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Originally Posted by JS + MS3
Maybe it's just me, but it seems a little cheesy to put STi parts on our non-STi BRZ.  |
I can see that. The way I see it, though, there really isn't a BRZ STI, and even if there was, there isn't one for MY2013/2014. There was no alternative BRZ STI for purchase when any of us purchased our current BRZ. Therefore it's hard to be a poseur for a car that doesn't actually exist. People have been doing it for years on import cars for USDM trims.
The only time I hate is when a 2004+ WRX has a bunch of STI parts on it, because from 2004 onward there has always been an STI model available for purchase. However, there was no 2002-2003 USDM STI, so I love seeing those transformed into STI models.
As far as the BRZ is concerned, I've been modding mine to be a JDM GT-86/STI because I want my car to look like a top tier OEM trim that was never available except in dreams. I'm living the dream! hahaha
It goes the same with FR-S/Toyota/TRD. The Scion didn't come as a Toyota and the Toyota didn't come with a TRD package for USDM. The Monogram Series is the closest we've come to a Toyota GT-86 Limited up to this point, whereas at launch a BRZ Limited was the closest. Until there's a distinct purchasing choice on the lots, I don't think it's tacky or cheesy to make one model of an available car resemble or borrow parts from a non-existing model.