BRZ with TRD kit? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

chamisool · 10-12-2012, 05:18 PM

Hey guys,

I’ve been doing some serious research between a BRZ and FR-S and I am leaning towards the BRZ solely based on the blacking housing headlights, HID, and navigation. But one thing I really like about the FR-S is the variety of lip kits available. I only see Chargespeed and Ings+ for the BRZ. I really like the full TRD lip kit and I was thinking if you guys consider it blasphemy to see a BRZ with an FR-S front bumper + full TRD lip kit minus the quad TRD exhaust.

I’m hoping there will be more kits available for the BRZ trim to choose from but only the TRD caught my interest.

Cudgel · 10-12-2012, 05:32 PM

Yeah, all the nice looking front bumper kits seem to be only for the FR-S. None of the BRZ kits are doing anything for me either. Hopefully a nice one will be made available soon.

I don't see anything wrong with putting the TRD kit on a BRZ. You'll need to get the FR-S front bumper first and you won't be able to use the BRZ's fog lights or front LED though.

I say do it! Make sure you post up pics!

DIM · 10-12-2012, 05:38 PM

Why not just get an FR-S and black out the headlights, then upgrade the HU?

Seems alot easier. Cause you even wanna change the front bumper.

Beyer Subaru · 10-12-2012, 05:53 PM

it's really to early to say. The aftermarket is just getting the ball rolling on the twins. There will be plenty of kits available for the BRZ soon enough. We should see a good assortment when the SEMA coverage drops.

I was considering the TRD sides and rear. But I didn't like that you have to cut the rear bumper for the rear to fit right.

I ended up going with the STi bits. Waiting for the release of the STi rears now.

jkonquer · 10-12-2012, 09:17 PM

Im defintely getting trd lip wing for my brz. Since it covers the limited wing holes and nothinglike factory fitment and quality. Also it looks good

whitefrs · 10-12-2012, 09:40 PM

TRD BRZ lol

finch1750 · 10-12-2012, 09:41 PM

I want the sti kit (from what I've seen) for my frs. So go for it.

chamisool · 10-12-2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIM

Why not just get an FR-S and black out the headlights, then upgrade the HU?

Seems alot easier. Cause you even wanna change the front bumper.

i want the stock HID and after market HID for headlights that do not have stock HID projectors arent that great. i weighed in my options by swapping out the stock headlights for the jdm black housing but i dont want to blind oncoming traffic and spend 2k for just the headlight swap.

i can go the custom route and bake the headlights but i was afraid of moisture buildup and the difficulty in resealing the headlights.

i thought perhaps there are some FR-S drivers who would prefer a straight front bumper trade which would be ideal.

anyway yeah, at first i thought it was kinda weird to get a BRZ with a TRD kit but i keep reading "toyobaru" and since the car is collaborated together, mixing parts doesnt seem too bad...

finch1750 · 10-12-2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chamisool

i want the stock HID and after market HID for headlights that do not have stock HID projectors arent that great. i weighed in my options by swapping out the stock headlights for the jdm black housing but i dont want to blind oncoming traffic and spend 2k for just the headlight swap.

i can go the custom route and bake the headlights but i was afraid of moisture buildup and the difficulty in resealing the headlights.

i thought perhaps there are some FR-S drivers who would prefer a straight front bumper trade which would be ideal.

anyway yeah, at first i thought it was kinda weird to get a BRZ with a TRD kit but i keep reading "toyobaru" and since the car is collaborated together, mixing parts doesnt seem too bad...

Hell no. I can't wait for an sti lip kit and Ted supercharger. Gonna debadge everything and slap and sti and trd emblem on the trunk. Lol

Turbowned · 10-13-2012, 12:13 PM

There are kits coming out for the BRZ, you just need to be patient. Personally, most of the kits coming out make me queasy looking at them; I'd rather just keep the natural lines of the car and add a front splitter, rear and side diffuser panels like the Chargespeed or STi aero.

Beyer Subaru · 10-13-2012, 12:34 PM

You'd prolly be pretty surprised when you actually get the TRD or Toyota parts. Most will come in a Toyota box but have been produced by Subaru and will have stampings showing this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chamisool

i want the stock HID and after market HID for headlights that do not have stock HID projectors arent that great. i weighed in my options by swapping out the stock headlights for the jdm black housing but i dont want to blind oncoming traffic and spend 2k for just the headlight swap.

i can go the custom route and bake the headlights but i was afraid of moisture buildup and the difficulty in resealing the headlights.

i thought perhaps there are some FR-S drivers who would prefer a straight front bumper trade which would be ideal.

anyway yeah, at first i thought it was kinda weird to get a BRZ with a TRD kit but i keep reading "toyobaru" and since the car is collaborated together, mixing parts doesnt seem too bad...

TOMIMOTO · 10-13-2012, 01:06 PM

When I get my BRZ I'm planning on putting the FRS front bumper with the full Nur kit on it.

And yes, it will be keeping the Subaru badges.

10-12-2012, 05:18 PM	#1
chamisool Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: RX330 Location: CA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ with TRD kit? Hey guys, I’ve been doing some serious research between a BRZ and FR-S and I am leaning towards the BRZ solely based on the blacking housing headlights, HID, and navigation. But one thing I really like about the FR-S is the variety of lip kits available. I only see Chargespeed and Ings+ for the BRZ. I really like the full TRD lip kit and I was thinking if you guys consider it blasphemy to see a BRZ with an FR-S front bumper + full TRD lip kit minus the quad TRD exhaust. I’m hoping there will be more kits available for the BRZ trim to choose from but only the TRD caught my interest.

10-12-2012, 05:38 PM	#3
DIM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: San Antonio TX / Dyess AFB Posts: 948 Thanks: 26 Thanked 451 Times in 242 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Why not just get an FR-S and black out the headlights, then upgrade the HU? Seems alot easier. Cause you even wanna change the front bumper. __________________

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jkonquer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2005 Subaru STI Location: Socal Posts: 418 Thanks: 4 Thanked 73 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im defintely getting trd lip wing for my brz. Since it covers the limited wing holes and nothinglike factory fitment and quality. Also it looks good __________________

10-12-2012, 09:40 PM	#6
whitefrs Love Boost!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Whiteout Scion FR-S Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,612 Thanks: 429 Thanked 902 Times in 606 Posts Mentioned: 87 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	TRD BRZ lol __________________ ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ I LOVE BOOST ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

10-12-2012, 09:41 PM	#7
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,593 Thanks: 9,403 Thanked 9,411 Times in 5,270 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	I want the sti kit (from what I've seen) for my frs. So go for it. __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

10-12-2012, 05:32 PM	#2
Cudgel Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2008 Mazda3 GT Hatchback Location: Toronto Posts: 137 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, all the nice looking front bumper kits seem to be only for the FR-S. None of the BRZ kits are doing anything for me either. Hopefully a nice one will be made available soon. I don't see anything wrong with putting the TRD kit on a BRZ. You'll need to get the FR-S front bumper first and you won't be able to use the BRZ's fog lights or front LED though. I say do it! Make sure you post up pics!

10-12-2012, 05:53 PM	#4
Beyer Subaru Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ SWP 6AT Ltd Location: Alexandria, VA. Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 859 Thanked 776 Times in 485 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	it's really to early to say. The aftermarket is just getting the ball rolling on the twins. There will be plenty of kits available for the BRZ soon enough. We should see a good assortment when the SEMA coverage drops. I was considering the TRD sides and rear. But I didn't like that you have to cut the rear bumper for the rear to fit right. I ended up going with the STi bits. Waiting for the release of the STi rears now.

10-13-2012, 01:06 PM	#12
TOMIMOTO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: MY00 Impreza 2.5RS Location: NH Posts: 258 Thanks: 5 Thanked 115 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When I get my BRZ I'm planning on putting the FRS front bumper with the full Nur kit on it. And yes, it will be keeping the Subaru badges.

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