WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY? - Page 257 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ChandlerSwyng · 09-13-2013, 11:57 AM

Can't decide between going with white wheels on my red brz, or going with gunmetal wheels and doing carbon fiber mirrors and spoiler...

mush · 09-13-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wdcpharmd

A package came from Japan today! I'll add installed pics once it's all done!Attachment 51300 Attachment 51301

Is that the base model parts? How much if u dont mind? U can pm me if u want

s0sl0w · 09-13-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Seraph

which side markers did you go with? Looks good

Have been eyeing cleasr for a while now...

Helix clears from Amazon and LED's from MENG Motorsports.

DoctorNick · 09-13-2013, 06:10 PM

Installed TOM's USDM tail-lights while at APM in Elmhurst Illinois.

mush · 09-13-2013, 06:42 PM

Looks good. Cant wait to get mine!

enwave · 09-13-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wdcpharmd

A package came from Japan today! I'll add installed pics once it's all done!Attachment 51300 Attachment 51301

Very interested in this as well. Did you find this prepackaged/gathered from somewhere specific? A PM or a post here with more info would be awesome.

KelvinBRZ · 09-13-2013, 07:30 PM

Installed my clear side markers on my GBS.. it was a pain in the ass, took about 1 hr and 45 minutes in 95 degree weather. A lot of people posted pictures so I'm not going to just because some of my fingers are bruised. Worth it? Yes. Still the Helix side markers have bent "A" Clips. I had to use a pryer to open them up for them to click into the housing.

Frstorm · 09-13-2013, 07:32 PM

Kelvin- what made you decide on the helix? Did they fix their condensation problems?

m.wood0213 · 09-13-2013, 07:33 PM

washed it after the nasty random shower yesterday.

KelvinBRZ · 09-13-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Frstorm

Kelvin- what made you decide on the helix? Did they fix their condensation problems?

I just installed it so I'm not sure if they are going to have condensation problems, however I am a bit cautious just because the fender liner you unscrew before you remove the OEM housing does not stretch back to cover parts of the housing. This could lead to condensation..

I chose Helix cause it was the only alternative that a lot of people bought. I was not down to buy OEM Japan STI clear side markers at $100+ a pair.

TheseColorsDontRun · 09-13-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KelvinBRZ

I just installed it so I'm not sure if they are going to have condensation problems, however I am a bit cautious just because the fender liner you unscrew before you remove the OEM housing does not stretch back to cover parts of the housing. This could lead to condensation..

I chose Helix cause it was the only alternative that a lot of people bought. I was not down to buy OEM Japan STI clear side markers at $100+ a pair.

My busted knuckles were from trying to get the stockers out. My Helix ones went in without a fuss and the fender lining fits over them just like the factory ones. Interesting you had an issue.

KelvinBRZ · 09-13-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheseColorsDontRun

My busted knuckles were from trying to get the stockers out. My Helix ones went in without a fuss and the fender lining fits over them just like the factory ones. Interesting you had an issue.

Yep.. the two hardest parts were definitely getting the stock housing out, and fitting the Helix markers in. I don't know why it was so hard. In the end, both sides went in, although the passenger side is sticking out a bit even though the clips are in place

TheseColorsDontRun · 09-13-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KelvinBRZ

Yep.. the two hardest parts were definitely getting the stock housing out, and fitting the Helix markers in. I don't know why it was so hard. In the end, both sides went in, although the passenger side is sticking out a bit even though the clips are in place

I'm guessing the bad fitment is from bending the tabs in the bumper trying to get the stock ones out. I saw that my attempts at getting them out were resulting in bending the mounting tabs off the bumper so I changed my tactic to make sure I didn't bend them. I have seen some posts on here about even OEM markers being out of alignment as a result of bending the bumper.

Stierzy34 · 09-13-2013, 09:31 PM

I know when installing mine, getting them out wasn't too bad but getting the new ones to completely fasten in was a PITA. You think it would be in and then, nope, falls out.

09-13-2013, 07:30 PM	#3591
KelvinBRZ GBS Mafia Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: with Snow mode on Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 541 Thanks: 338 Thanked 312 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	Installed my clear side markers on my GBS.. it was a pain in the ass, took about 1 hr and 45 minutes in 95 degree weather. A lot of people posted pictures so I'm not going to just because some of my fingers are bruised. Worth it? Yes. Still the Helix side markers have bent "A" Clips. I had to use a pryer to open them up for them to click into the housing. __________________ GBS Mafia

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