Painted front mustache BRZ - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

EarlQHan · 05-01-2013, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by StormTrooper

Has anyone thought about just removing the mustache and going mesh grill for the whole opening? would that mess with the aerodynamics?

It covers the bumper beam. You'd probably want to remove it to keep it looking clean.

Gunman · 05-01-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by StormTrooper

Has anyone thought about just removing the mustache and going mesh grill for the whole opening? would that mess with the aerodynamics?

"Cooling" drag would probably go up.

AR35 · 05-01-2013, 12:53 PM

You cant take it off. It is all one piece, theirs already a thread on trying to take it off. As far as that concept drawing goes, that looks amazing! Why didnt anyone think of this before!?

Kwisak · 05-01-2013, 01:31 PM

Has anyone done this in GBS / Ultra Marine ?

DNAPoPo · 05-01-2013, 03:12 PM

I think it goes well with my lip kit.... I thought about a whole mustache delete and fill in with more grill, until I saw what was behind it... LOL Back to the drawing board when I swap out my lip kit for a different set of aero though

killerkid08 · 05-01-2013, 05:49 PM

to avoid making the car look weak in the front, smaller opening is less agressive, they painted the bumper cover panel black to give it a more open look. Painting it is a bad idea.

StormTrooper · 05-01-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by killerkid08

to avoid making the car look weak in the front, smaller opening is less agressive, they painted the bumper cover panel black to give it a more open look. Painting it is a bad idea.

i disagree.... painting doesn't look good but a smaller opening if done right will look better and more aggressive imho.

MidnightRunner · 05-02-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by StormTrooper

i disagree.... painting doesn't look good but a smaller opening if done right will look better and more aggressive imho.

I agree that the smaller opening can have an aggressive look similar to the old monsters of the 90's...

...But at the same time the styling cues of most modern cars follow the same open front style front fascia, and Subaru and Toyota did a good job imo on creating a beautiful car that fits in with today's style while adding a little flare to the mix (The stache). Now while some people may hate it, I actually don't mind it.

killerkid08 · 05-02-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MidnightRunner

I agree that the smaller opening can have an aggressive look similar to the old monsters of the 90's...

...But at the same time the styling cues of most modern cars follow the same open front style front fascia, and Subaru and Toyota did a good job imo on creating a beautiful car that fits in with today's style while adding a little flare to the mix (The stache). Now while some people may hate it, I actually don't mind it.

the front opening on an FD isn't aggressive. its sexy and subtle, and the reason why my ex-GF and even my wife liked the way it looked. My parent's even gave me props on the rocket of a car based solely on its looks.

The small opening only looks good if its built into the bumper, not a awkward break like the BRZ has.

my case and point, the Genesis, the GT-R, and even the EVO X. All have painted bumper crash beam covers in black, which keep the front opening looking large and in charge.

MidnightRunner · 05-03-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by killerkid08

the front opening on an FD isn't aggressive. its sexy and subtle

Sexy and subtle is a good way to put it. I get riled up everytime I see that car. My lack of knowledge on rotary engines kept me away, but I would have loved to owned one of those beauties. Congrats on living out one of my fantasies.

NYCsubaruBRZ · 09-07-2013, 04:13 PM

any one have a pic with the front bumper off?

BrokenNocturne · 10-19-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by abutterman

or this

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MrMarinakos · 10-20-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DNAPoPo

I think it goes well with my lip kit.... I thought about a whole mustache delete and fill in with more grill, until I saw what was behind it... LOL Back to the drawing board when I swap out my lip kit for a different set of aero though

Do you have stock headlights?

DNAPoPo · 10-21-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMarinakos

Do you have stock headlights?

I do.

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