BRZ Front Grille Picture DIY - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

xn7485 · 11-17-2012, 05:30 PM

On-car comparison of before/after:

Definitely paint black! It'll look 100x better.

Afterthoughts from running this setup for 3 years: Might try bending back the edges of the gutter guard or leaving as is instead of using automotive trimming - it all fell off anyways. However, this grille itself is still perfectly functional, and I still recommend this to anyone w/ a stock BRZ front bumper.

Outlined process below was done without bumper removal, but definitely easier to test fit with bumper off.

Apologize for crappy camera quality, uploaded pics directly to ft86club.com to prevent broken links.

2point0 · 11-20-2012, 06:53 PM

I swear they made all the trim pieces match the gutter guard pattern! The Scion has even more of it all over the interior.

Looks well-done, although I'd be all about painting it black and maybe mounting in front of the factory grille.

I've never tried those plastic screws, that looks like a good idea.

ProjectD · 01-09-2013, 01:52 AM

PMed!

Cameronghanson · 01-09-2013, 12:01 PM

Do you have a shot of the car farther away?

JPxM0Dz · 01-09-2013, 12:24 PM

Looks great! I think I would go will black mesh though

gmookher · 01-09-2013, 12:26 PM

thats gonna reduce air flow witha weave that tight look at the weave size on the FRS...

Razing · 01-09-2013, 03:51 PM

BRZ is gangsta now with his platinum grillz. Also looks like it has more of a mustache now haha

srtblake · 01-09-2013, 10:14 PM

ew

Lonewolf · 01-09-2013, 11:00 PM

As others have said, this will diminish airflow and just doesn't match the rest of the front of the car. The craftsmanship looks pretty decent though...

Perihelion · 01-27-2013, 11:07 AM

Would you happen to have the measurements for the cut? It doesn't have to be exact, I just want to know how big a sheet I need to buy.

BunnyRZed · 01-27-2013, 02:31 PM

If it was painted black then it would be awesome-er.

mezdup · 01-27-2013, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razing

BRZ is gangsta now with his platinum grillz. Also looks like it has more of a mustache now haha

haha that's what i was thinking with that first pic. looks like a mustache with teeth underneath. i'd probably paint it black as well.

xn7485 · 02-14-2013, 12:23 AM

Woah, didnt check this thread after I made it, sorry for delayed response but better late than never!

I gotta say I don't really like having the car with the shiny grille either, I plan on painting it black once it gets warmer.

As for airflow, having anything in front of the condenser/radiator would restrict airflow. Personally I do not believe this mod to be bad, though I do not have any evidence backing my claim up.
A Subaru mechanic also pointed out to me that this opening was one of his concerns, especially with the car sitting low, that a flying rock may damage the aluminum condenser as it was.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

Do you have a shot of the car farther away?

Only one I got (Original picture lost)

(Update: Actually it seemed I had this far shot as well with the silver grille.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perihelion

Would you happen to have the measurements for the cut? It doesn't have to be exact, I just want to know how big a sheet I need to buy.

ProjectD actually PM'd me about this too, it took just one segment of the precut pieces at home depot. I just had to trim off about 4 inches on the length. I have the photo of the label of the exact one I got in OP.

xn7485 · 03-15-2013, 01:29 PM

Update: Painted black!
Looks more oem aka better.

One thing I'm adding is to add a little glue to the door trim guards. The bottom one fell off as I discovered.

Tagging: @Marcoscrdo

11-17-2012, 05:30 PM	#1
xn7485 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 1995 Acura Integra GS-R Location: VA Posts: 340 Thanks: 46 Thanked 96 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	BRZ Front Grille Picture DIY On-car comparison of before/after: Definitely paint black! It'll look 100x better. Afterthoughts from running this setup for 3 years: Might try bending back the edges of the gutter guard or leaving as is instead of using automotive trimming - it all fell off anyways. However, this grille itself is still perfectly functional, and I still recommend this to anyone w/ a stock BRZ front bumper. Outlined process below was done without bumper removal, but definitely easier to test fit with bumper off. Apologize for crappy camera quality, uploaded pics directly to ft86club.com to prevent broken links. Attached Images Last edited by xn7485; 02-04-2016 at 11:17 PM. Reason: updates

01-09-2013, 10:14 PM	#8
srtblake Chrysler/jeep/dodge tech Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: FR-S driver Location: southside chicago Posts: 154 Thanks: 14 Thanked 73 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ew __________________ False start member

01-27-2013, 11:07 AM	#10
Perihelion Unemployed DIY Ninja Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ, 1983 MB SD300 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 672 Thanks: 200 Thanked 178 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Measurements Would you happen to have the measurements for the cut? It doesn't have to be exact, I just want to know how big a sheet I need to buy.

03-15-2013, 01:29 PM	#14
xn7485 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 1995 Acura Integra GS-R Location: VA Posts: 340 Thanks: 46 Thanked 96 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Update: Painted black! Looks more oem aka better. One thing I'm adding is to add a little glue to the door trim guards. The bottom one fell off as I discovered. Tagging: @Marcoscrdo Last edited by xn7485; 04-27-2013 at 10:24 PM.

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