Would we be able to get away with this? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Skorov · 05-22-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nafe

I am with the "who cares, it doesn't add performance" way of thinking. Stock position is fine.
Rates as highly as calling debadging a "mod" IMO

I personally dislike having the number plate on the side. I like the symmetry of it being in the middle

st162celica · 05-22-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Skorov

I personally dislike having the number plate on the side. I like the symmetry of it being in the middle

symmetry is the best. Except if the number plate was in front of an intercooler.

All aust 86's will be drilled already. I will be surprised if anyone can get their car without the drill holes anyway.

Staticfrost · 05-22-2012, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by st162celica

symmetry is the best. Except if the number plate was in front of an intercooler.

All aust 86's will be drilled already. I will be surprised if anyone can get their car without the drill holes anyway.

Dealer has confirmed that there is a number plate bracket on the front of the car!?!?! :S I asked can I have it without that!?!?! He said it's standard and attached during build process :S

Nardi330 · 05-22-2012, 02:01 AM

the first pic showed the plate holder:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6698

sho · 05-22-2012, 02:32 AM

i thought it would of been done here by either the dealer or patrick auto care?
I can't recall if it was done by the dealer or PAC when I got my golf R but you could of advise the dealer/salesman not to install the bracket that makes 2 oversized holes out of the bumper

Nardi330 · 05-22-2012, 02:49 AM

it looks like the plate holder is same as the one for Japanese market so i'd think they were fitted on the production line.

sho · 05-22-2012, 02:53 AM

owells.. at least its not one of those big chunky ones i guess

Jeff Lange · 05-22-2012, 02:56 AM

Toyotas for the Japanese market have the holes drilled/plate holder installed at the factory, while for other markets the bracket is installed at the dealer. I've noticed this when ordering Japanese-market bumpers for people and they come pre-drilled versus USA/Canada market bumpers that do not come drilled.

Sounds like Australia-destination cars may be getting it done at the factory.

Jeff

Staticfrost · 05-22-2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nardi330

the first pic showed the plate holder:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6698

Thanks I noticed that right away too

05-22-2012, 02:56 AM	#22
Jeff Lange Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 1986 AE86 GT-S, 2011 Lexus IS250 6M Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 661 Thanks: 136 Thanked 362 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Toyotas for the Japanese market have the holes drilled/plate holder installed at the factory, while for other markets the bracket is installed at the dealer. I've noticed this when ordering Japanese-market bumpers for people and they come pre-drilled versus USA/Canada market bumpers that do not come drilled. Sounds like Australia-destination cars may be getting it done at the factory. Jeff __________________ 2011 Lexus IS350 F-Sport 6MT with LSD 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S Supercharged

05-22-2012, 02:01 AM	#18
Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	the first pic showed the plate holder: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6698

05-22-2012, 02:32 AM	#19
sho Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: s2000 Location: Sydney Posts: 159 Thanks: 7 Thanked 57 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	i thought it would of been done here by either the dealer or patrick auto care? I can't recall if it was done by the dealer or PAC when I got my golf R but you could of advise the dealer/salesman not to install the bracket that makes 2 oversized holes out of the bumper

05-22-2012, 02:49 AM	#20
Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	it looks like the plate holder is same as the one for Japanese market so i'd think they were fitted on the production line.

05-22-2012, 02:53 AM	#21
sho Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: s2000 Location: Sydney Posts: 159 Thanks: 7 Thanked 57 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	owells.. at least its not one of those big chunky ones i guess

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