Trunk Swap Risks? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Pegasus · 01-27-2014, 12:37 AM

I couldn't deiced for the longest time if I wanted the factory spoiler or not. But now that I find out the Monogram must come with the spoiler, it helped me realize I really don't want it. (Funny how that works)

I have a few questions though, first, the VIN numbers. I've heard that if you swap your trunk with someone the VIN numbers won't match which could lead to some kind of insurance issues or the like.

Also I'm afraid that the color's wont match up completely since the cars were painted different days, temperatures, humidity ect.

And finally, I will have my car Opti-Guarded ASAP after purchase. But the new trunk might not be depending on where I get it.

I'm a little picky because I want to have this car for a very long time and the little details drive me nuts so I'm trying to make the most informed decision possible. What do you guy's think?

993Fan · 01-27-2014, 01:01 AM

It's stuff like this that will bug you for as long as you own the car (sort of like settling for a color you don't really like because that's all they had left...).

Don't do it!

Low&Slow · 01-27-2014, 01:15 AM

Don't do it, just deal with the spoiler. No need for headaches, and worries!

DrDuquette · 01-27-2014, 01:20 AM

Carbon Fiber all the way man.

Rakshaa · 01-27-2014, 01:52 AM

I've ordered a Monogram as well and hate the factory Scion spoiler. I'm getting the spoiler removed and the holes sealed with rubber stoppers and getting the 5 axis spoiler installed over, which will cover the seals.

Turbo95eg6 · 01-27-2014, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DrDuquette

Carbon Fiber all the way man.

Maybe if he wants to rice it out.

N1rve · 01-27-2014, 02:20 AM

I think you should see the FRS Spoiler first if you haven't already. See if you like it or not in person.

If you really really hate it... I would switch it to a spoiler you'll like.... either a TRD or maybe the BRZ one.

I wouldn't swap trunks because I would want my original trunk LOL.

Mister · 01-27-2014, 08:25 AM

I did do a trunk swap with a BRZ. There is a single VIN Sticker, I could not find it actually stamped in the metal. It was pretty simple to pull the sticker off, I would have moved it over but the sticker broke in the process. There are also services for purchasing a new sticker, so you can make sure it still matches, you just need to show you have the pieces of the old one.

To me it bothered me less to swap for free, then to spend $500 on a spoiler+install. The color matches exactly, and only those who own the twins know it was not OEM equipment.
I have documentation of the swap for those who would be concerned about an accident, but 99.999% of people would not even notice this anyway.

If you really dislike the look of the OEM trunk, I think it is a good option, and I could not really find any downsides.

Anomie · 01-27-2014, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rakshaa

I've ordered a Monogram as well and hate the factory Scion spoiler. I'm getting the spoiler removed and the holes sealed with rubber stoppers and getting the 5 axis spoiler installed over, which will cover the seals.

I don't think 5axis covers the holes, TRD & Carsmo do and a few others I can't remember

Kaleb765 · 01-27-2014, 09:22 AM

Interesting post... I bought my black frs with the spoiler about 6-8 months ago and I still can't decide if I like... I have considered trading my trunk for wingless one... I'm sure the colors would match fine... But I hear there could be some alignment issues, and now the VIN... Idk I'm still thinking about it... The car looks awful sleek without the spoiler

funwheeldrive · 01-27-2014, 11:02 AM

I was wondering about this also. Since the monogram comes with the smart key package, wouldn't changing the trunks mess with the sensor in there, preventing you from easily opening it?

Mister · 01-27-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

I was wondering about this also. Since the monogram comes with the smart key package, wouldn't changing the trunks mess with the sensor in there, preventing you from easily opening it?

If it has the same module as the BRZ for the trunk (I'm not sure if it actually is) it is pretty straight forward to move those over. You need to swap out that whole assembly anyway when you do the swap or you will no longer be able to use your key in your trunk.

Trojan_SC · 01-27-2014, 12:20 PM

Don't swap trunks. Buy a TRD spoiler (best looking IMO) and be done with it. It covers all the holes and comes with the little stickers to cover them up. I don't like the Scion spoiler either, it's fugly to me and I'll be getting a TRD spoiler to cover that up. Swapping trunks is just welcoming a bunch of unnecessary headaches.

TONYpepperon1 · 01-27-2014, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rakshaa

I've ordered a Monogram as well and hate the factory Scion spoiler. I'm getting the spoiler removed and the holes sealed with rubber stoppers and getting the 5 axis spoiler installed over, which will cover the seals.

Pretty sure the 5 axis doesn't cover the holes

01-27-2014, 12:37 AM	#1
Pegasus Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2014 Whiteout Monogram FR-S M/T Location: Houston Posts: 93 Thanks: 5 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Trunk Swap Risks? I couldn't deiced for the longest time if I wanted the factory spoiler or not. But now that I find out the Monogram must come with the spoiler, it helped me realize I really don't want it. (Funny how that works) I have a few questions though, first, the VIN numbers. I've heard that if you swap your trunk with someone the VIN numbers won't match which could lead to some kind of insurance issues or the like. Also I'm afraid that the color's wont match up completely since the cars were painted different days, temperatures, humidity ect. And finally, I will have my car Opti-Guarded ASAP after purchase. But the new trunk might not be depending on where I get it. I'm a little picky because I want to have this car for a very long time and the little details drive me nuts so I'm trying to make the most informed decision possible. What do you guy's think?

01-27-2014, 01:15 AM	#3
Low&Slow Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 10 Series #845 Location: Stockton Posts: 218 Thanks: 21 Thanked 44 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't do it, just deal with the spoiler. No need for headaches, and worries! __________________ What Vtec? \| My build thread : http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48493 \|

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01-27-2014, 01:01 AM	#2
993Fan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 DGM BRZ MT Location: SoCal Posts: 188 Thanks: 1 Thanked 120 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's stuff like this that will bug you for as long as you own the car (sort of like settling for a color you don't really like because that's all they had left...). Don't do it!

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01-27-2014, 02:20 AM	#7
N1rve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2019 BMW ///M4 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 102 Thanked 1,167 Times in 714 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think you should see the FRS Spoiler first if you haven't already. See if you like it or not in person. If you really really hate it... I would switch it to a spoiler you'll like.... either a TRD or maybe the BRZ one. I wouldn't swap trunks because I would want my original trunk LOL.

01-27-2014, 08:25 AM	#8
Mister Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: NH Posts: 180 Thanks: 141 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I did do a trunk swap with a BRZ. There is a single VIN Sticker, I could not find it actually stamped in the metal. It was pretty simple to pull the sticker off, I would have moved it over but the sticker broke in the process. There are also services for purchasing a new sticker, so you can make sure it still matches, you just need to show you have the pieces of the old one. To me it bothered me less to swap for free, then to spend $500 on a spoiler+install. The color matches exactly, and only those who own the twins know it was not OEM equipment. I have documentation of the swap for those who would be concerned about an accident, but 99.999% of people would not even notice this anyway. If you really dislike the look of the OEM trunk, I think it is a good option, and I could not really find any downsides.

01-27-2014, 09:22 AM	#10
Kaleb765 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S Raven Black Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 76 Thanks: 21 Thanked 30 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Interesting post... I bought my black frs with the spoiler about 6-8 months ago and I still can't decide if I like... I have considered trading my trunk for wingless one... I'm sure the colors would match fine... But I hear there could be some alignment issues, and now the VIN... Idk I'm still thinking about it... The car looks awful sleek without the spoiler

01-27-2014, 11:02 AM	#11
funwheeldrive Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP Posts: 3,447 Thanks: 7,830 Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I was wondering about this also. Since the monogram comes with the smart key package, wouldn't changing the trunks mess with the sensor in there, preventing you from easily opening it?

01-27-2014, 12:20 PM	#13
Trojan_SC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '14 Monogram FR-S(RIP) Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 909 Thanks: 258 Thanked 417 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't swap trunks. Buy a TRD spoiler (best looking IMO) and be done with it. It covers all the holes and comes with the little stickers to cover them up. I don't like the Scion spoiler either, it's fugly to me and I'll be getting a TRD spoiler to cover that up. Swapping trunks is just welcoming a bunch of unnecessary headaches.

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