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racecaresuaceb · 03-19-2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

wish we had these inserts

HOLY COW

that looks hot as hell! Hella-functional too.

Is it a body kit?

Captain_Awesome_Pants · 03-19-2013, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racecaresuaceb

HOLY COW

that looks hot as hell! Hella-functional too.

Is it a body kit?

Its the FT-86 II concept

racecaresuaceb · 03-19-2013, 11:21 PM

Hope the aftermarket can make it into a part.

boredom.is.me · 03-20-2013, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racecaresuaceb

HOLY COW

that looks hot as hell! Hella-functional too.

Is it a body kit?

Functional? Funny. It's not functional until you cut some of the engine bay sheet metal.

Gaiakai · 03-20-2013, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russv

Just wish those "vents" were functional.

This.

fistpoint · 03-20-2013, 03:03 AM

That amount of chrome is OK. That does look good.

bdbx18 · 03-21-2013, 11:09 AM

NE1 know how to remove the gas cap chrome piece? Someone told me about using a heat gun. But would the paint beneath it be still ok?

idreamofdrifting · 03-21-2013, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dun3

each individual has their own perception of things. Something you like, I might hate. It's just how it is.

+1

dssence · 02-02-2014, 09:06 PM

damn where can you buy those ones off .. I got an argento Toyota 86 Ft. Would like to swap mines for the subaru kind of chromed fenders.. don't know if with a carbon background .. any ideas? I've seen on ebay from japan but QUITE EXPENSIVE.
IDEAS?

gily25 · 02-03-2014, 09:11 AM

"Chrome" can have it's benefits when it's actually metal...SUVs & trucks that have side steps, wheels and bumpers made of "chrome" are done so with purpose...stands up to rock, sand, gravel pitting (better than plastic or powder) and any marks it does get can be polished out. Vent guards sucking in air also get abuse, anyone tracking, look around the track edges at the end of the race, you'll see the lightweight plastic pieces that broke off the car's vents.

For plastic stick on chrome the tacky level is pretty high...if the finish isn't good the opaque plastic beneath starts to show and if they weren't attached good they can collect sand underneath that scratches up the paint as the edge moves.

*2cents*

21_nola_05 · 02-03-2014, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fistpoint

Chrome is for the elderly and minorities.

Im puerto rican and i hate chrome always did . But its true alot of my spanish and blk friends love to chome the hell out of a car . teach each there own thou

TM · 02-03-2014, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdbx18

NE1 know how to remove the gas cap chrome piece? Someone told me about using a heat gun. But would the paint beneath it be still ok?

I want to know this, too.

adprokid · 02-03-2014, 10:25 AM

I wish if the fenders were plain.

SpeedyJay · 02-03-2014, 10:29 AM

I sprayed those chrome 'blades' with matt clear to give them a brushed aluminum look, I love it. Also Canadian cars don't come with those chrome blades from the factory, so it makes my car a bit different at least.

02-03-2014, 10:29 AM	#28
SpeedyJay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: '13 WRB BRZ Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 156 Thanks: 24 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I sprayed those chrome 'blades' with matt clear to give them a brushed aluminum look, I love it. Also Canadian cars don't come with those chrome blades from the factory, so it makes my car a bit different at least. __________________ In God We Trust - Hold No Faith That Violates Reason

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gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	"Chrome" can have it's benefits when it's actually metal...SUVs & trucks that have side steps, wheels and bumpers made of "chrome" are done so with purpose...stands up to rock, sand, gravel pitting (better than plastic or powder) and any marks it does get can be polished out. Vent guards sucking in air also get abuse, anyone tracking, look around the track edges at the end of the race, you'll see the lightweight plastic pieces that broke off the car's vents. For plastic stick on chrome the tacky level is pretty high...if the finish isn't good the opaque plastic beneath starts to show and if they weren't attached good they can collect sand underneath that scratches up the paint as the edge moves. 2cents

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