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Originally Posted by FRW-86

I have a 2017 Toyota 86, and since the AutoPower roll bar is for earlier years, it required shortening the two rear braces by a few inches as the inner fender wells are taller in the newer models. I also bought the removable diagonal brace and shoulder harness bar option. It costs a bit more, but makes the rear view mirror issue better for regular driving. Greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into the documentation. Am taking my time in modifying the two plastic interior rear side panels to get the best fit. The abysmal installation paperwork from the factory is many recopies beyond useful for determining the proper trim lines. It appears that cutting along the "seam" lines where the flat portion of the panels blend into the raised portions offer the best opportunities for making the separation cuts, then making additional seams along the center lines of the tubing relief holes that will surround the tubing. Will probably use aluminum backing plates with Nutserts for fastening the split panels together for the proper flush fit. I have a 3D printer and Fusion 360 CAD/CAM if any filler plates are necessary. Having built and raced a number of road racing cars over the years, and knowing the rules for a number of race organizations. The weld-in portion of the main hoop sill plates (feet) typically require full welds around the entire perimeter of those to be fully welded to the chassis. I don't know your intended use of your FRS, and whether it is intended for anything more than parking lot autocrosses, but for road racing and other high speed events most sanctioning organizations won't allow partial welds like what you've done. I cut filler pieces of 1/8" mild steel plate to close all the gaps between the main hoop feet an the chassis tub stiffening stamping areas so there are no air gaps. Best regards, Barry

Thank Barry. Can anyone else confirm the fitment issues on the 2017's? I'm hoping to get this installed in my 2017 in the next few weeks. Thanks!