JDM "conversion" ideas

[fatoni]

how is TRDing any different than type Ring?

[quik1987]

I want some of that "Mad JDM yo" action.

I mentioned this in another thread, but I think it would be kinda cool if there was a TRD FR-S with Scion badges.

[sazu]

Originally Posted by jcutner

Not sure if this is going to be considered lame or not, but is anyone planning on, or seeing if it's possible to do some JDM conversions with the Scion? Of course this would be super limited and hopefully cheap as in Badging?

Replace the Scion exterior badging with Toyota, or if there's a similar sized badge for TRD (assuming you have TRD parts, as not to "Type R" it up, like Hondas)

I'm loving the ducktail spoiler, but since it's a TRD JDM accessory, I imagine we'd need to import it, or find a tuner shop that would be importing them?

If the responses are "oh god why" then I'll shut up

JDM is RHD. Will you go to the extend of converting it to RHD? No RHD, no JDM yo !

[Saibot]

Originally Posted by sazu

JDM is RHD. Will you go to the extend of converting it to RHD? No RHD, no JDM yo !

this pretty much sums up everything.

[Corey]

Amusingly the cool thing over here is left hand drive because a lot of the expensive european cars like BMW, Porsche and Audi are LHD. Toll booths and stuff cater to both LHD and RHD though, I'd imagine driving RHD in america would just be a huge and unnecessary hassle. I've been driving here for about two years and I still occasionally mix up the headlight and blinker stalks.

[colHolm]

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

From my understanding most of the 86 TRD parts will be available to NA through TRD USA.

I wouldn't count on it... Different companies, and different countries with different regulations and requirements.

I've seen a Japanese TRD catalogue and nearly ruined my pants at all the cool shtuff available there... None of which is available here. TRD USA is developing their own accessories.

[Yaardy316]

Originally Posted by RRnold

Depending on the pricing, I'd shop between Europe and Japan specs.

-Swap out the Scion steering wheel for an 86 steering wheel
-Swap out the orange front reflector for a clear reflector
-Swap out all of the exterior Scion badges for Toyota badges
-If possible/wait for the HVAC swap with a Toyota GT86

Ey, I'm right wit you. I want mine to be a JDM LHD version of the of T86, although, I'm still debating between the two.

But you what's kind ironic/comical is that Japanese tuners want their cars to look like USDM. I guess its the just the phenomena of rarity; but for me, when it comes down to it the JDM versions just seem better made especially from the inside.

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by colHolm

I wouldn't count on it... Different companies, and different countries with different regulations and requirements.

I've seen a Japanese TRD catalogue and nearly ruined my pants at all the cool shtuff available there... None of which is available here. TRD USA is developing their own accessories.

Certain dealerships can get it for you. Buddy has a TRD LSD on order for a Supra. My old wheels were also 'JDM' TRD.

Go here: http://trdparts.jp/english/

Find what you want (if it's still in production, won't be an issue with the 86 thankfully). Get the part number and see if your Toyota dealer get them in for you.

Not going to be cheap, though.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Yaardy316

Ey, I'm right wit you. I want mine to be a JDM LHD version of the of T86, although, I'm still debating between the two.

But you what's kind ironic/comical is that Japanese tuners want their cars to look like USDM. I guess its the just the phenomena of rarity; but for me, when it comes down to it the JDM versions just seem better made especially from the inside.

It's human nature; to want something that they can't have.

We are very fortunate to have a euro spec which will make translations and transactions that much more easier. Those are the small upgrades I plan to do for now since I'm leaning more towards the FR-S.

Not sure about it now but back then, Low Riders were big in Japan. They had the entire culture down to the tee, even rocking the Mexican flag!

[ichitaka05]

^Yup, grass is greener on other side of fence

[Dimman]

^ Read an article about some Japanese street racers. Guy had an EF Civic with a US CRX bumper on it...

[(K)]

Personally, if it's an FR-S without the HID option, I'd go straight for the headlights; those chrome-housed halogen projectors have to go. Even then I wouldn't be converting to FT-86 lights, but BRZ lights. Ballasts can be had from the Lexus family (or generic) for cheap and I'd do the wiring myself if it's not plug and play (I'm assuming it won't be). Worst case scenario, non of the BRZ parts are interchangeable and I'd have to swap the halogen projectors with a set of HID ones and go from there.

As for TRD parts, experience tells me they're just going to rebadge aftermarket parts and add the TRD tax to it *cough*K&N/TRD intake, Borla/TRD exhaust*cough**hack*. They're still quality parts, but kind of loses some of it's "charm" when you learn that truth. Also, while JDM TRD parts are almost legitimate, race-ready parts, USDM TRD parts are more toned down and cosmetic in nature.

[chate]

for the steering wheel, can we just buy a cover like this



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Emble...08a431&vxp=mtr

I'd imagine its a catalog part?

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by Yaardy316

Ey, I'm right wit you. I want mine to be a JDM LHD version of the of T86, although, I'm still debating between the two.

But you what's kind ironic/comical is that Japanese tuners want their cars to look like USDM. I guess its the just the phenomena of rarity; but for me, when it comes down to it the JDM versions just seem better made especially from the inside.

what seems better about it? as far as i know they are made in the same place by the same people/machines