JDM Knee Pad Install - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

chanomatik · 02-28-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Ricer.

Excuse me, do I know you?

OrbitalEllipses · 02-28-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

Excuse me, do I know you?

Sorry, I confused you for another ricer, ricer.

chanomatik · 02-28-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Sorry, I confused you for another ricer, ricer.

That cuts emo-deep.

MTCRX · 02-28-2013, 04:07 PM

RE: Speaker panels. OK, don't anyone have a heart attack. But I have purchased the padded door speaker panels but not the trim ring or speaker covers. Since these parts alone are another $130, has anyone thought about cutting the speaker covers out of the FRS panels and fitting them in to the padded panels? I think with a hot knife or some sort of fine-hobby saw they could be cut out easily. Then some plastic epoxy on the backside and Wham-O some cheaper speaker cover conversions.

chanomatik · 02-28-2013, 07:59 PM

I did the EXACT same thing. I just found this thread after I received my parts yesterday. Was very disappointed to find out the stock cover is one piece. I'm gong to bite the bullet and just order the cover and bracket. $130 is cray, though...

Chillz · 03-11-2013, 12:58 PM

Does anyone know the part numbers for the silver trim around the door speaker grill?

chanomatik · 03-11-2013, 01:07 PM

Ask Nigel-JDMParts: http://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/japan-...6-speaker-door

My install was mostly successful!

I don't know if this has been noted already, but the GT-86 pieces require ONE extra screw for each panel than what the USDM requires. Kind of annoying, but the doors are easily taken apart, so I'll go in and add the last screws again. My passenger side was my first attempt and it came out REALLY good. Perfect, even. My driver's side wound up with a gap at the very top for the door panel piece. I didn't notice it until later in the day. I'll try examining it in my work's warehouse during the day sometime.

ayau · 03-11-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

Ask Nigel-JDMParts: http://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/japan-...6-speaker-door

My install was mostly successful!

I don't know if this has been noted already, but the GT-86 pieces require ONE extra screw for each panel than what the USDM requires. Kind of annoying, but the doors are easily taken apart, so I'll go in and add the last screws again. My passenger side was my first attempt and it came out REALLY good. Perfect, even. My driver's side wound up with a gap at the very top for the door panel piece. I didn't notice it until later in the day. I'll try examining it in my work's warehouse during the day sometime.

What do you mean by one screw? Is the fit not plug and play? Do you think the pads provide enough cushion, or is it more for looks?

chanomatik · 03-11-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ayau

What do you mean by one screw? Is the fit not plug and play? Do you think the pads provide enough cushion, or is it more for looks?

When you go to reuse the screws for the speaker guard and bracket, you will be left with one extra hole. The USDM stock plastic cover has one less screw than the GT-86 kit. It's not a deal-breaker, but just be aware. The fit is VERY much plug and play. Super easy stuff to match and screw down.

Yes, the cushion is essentially for looks, but the stock plastic is so harsh that I'd rather have these parts anyways. I can justify my purchase in many different ways, but essentially if you want something that you can ram your knee against that feels like a pillow, these aren't it. I've never had a car that's offered knee protection, so I find these to be sufficient. I just need to be less clumsy, I figure! hahaha

djdnz · 03-11-2013, 02:46 PM

Yeah I'm not too pleased with the amount of padding. I think they could have done a better job.

chanomatik · 03-11-2013, 03:49 PM

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Yeah I'm not too pleased with the amount of padding. I think they could have done a better job.

Well, for an aftermarket part, I would agree, but for a part that comes with certain non-USDM models from the factory, I do think it's sufficient. This is probably why we didn't get it in the first place! "Those Yankees won't appreciate it and we're not willing to increase the padding just for them! Nix it from their production line!"

ayau · 03-11-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

When you go to reuse the screws for the speaker guard and bracket, you will be left with one extra hole. The USDM stock plastic cover has one less screw than the GT-86 kit. It's not a deal-breaker, but just be aware. The fit is VERY much plug and play. Super easy stuff to match and screw down.

Yes, the cushion is essentially for looks, but the stock plastic is so harsh that I'd rather have these parts anyways. I can justify my purchase in many different ways, but essentially if you want something that you can ram your knee against that feels like a pillow, these aren't it. I've never had a car that's offered knee protection, so I find these to be sufficient. I just need to be less clumsy, I figure! hahaha

Can you just go to the local hardware store and get a matching screw, or is there no hole on the usdm panel?

Trojan_SC · 03-11-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ayau

Can you just go to the local hardware store and get a matching screw, or is there no hole on the usdm panel?

The extra screw needed is for the grill to the knee pad. I would suggest just buying the screw for like $1 from Toyota. I went to harbor freight and bought similar sized screws but they never fit properly. Save yourself the time and headache and do it right the first time.

OrbitalEllipses · 03-11-2013, 04:35 PM

Gotta get that JDM screw yo!

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02-28-2013, 04:07 PM	#102
MTCRX Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Whiteout FRS- autocross ready Location: Montana Posts: 283 Thanks: 136 Thanked 109 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	RE: Speaker panels. OK, don't anyone have a heart attack. But I have purchased the padded door speaker panels but not the trim ring or speaker covers. Since these parts alone are another $130, has anyone thought about cutting the speaker covers out of the FRS panels and fitting them in to the padded panels? I think with a hot knife or some sort of fine-hobby saw they could be cut out easily. Then some plastic epoxy on the backside and Wham-O some cheaper speaker cover conversions.

02-28-2013, 07:59 PM	#103
chanomatik Snow Don't Hurt! Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT CBS Location: Anchorage, Alaska, USA Posts: 2,538 Thanks: 6,416 Thanked 1,497 Times in 902 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did the EXACT same thing. I just found this thread after I received my parts yesterday. Was very disappointed to find out the stock cover is one piece. I'm gong to bite the bullet and just order the cover and bracket. $130 is cray, though...

03-11-2013, 12:58 PM	#104
Chillz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Asphalt FR-S & S14 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 171 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does anyone know the part numbers for the silver trim around the door speaker grill?

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