stupid question about brz - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

andrewmay9 · 05-13-2014, 08:11 PM

Another stupid question (asking since i couldn't seem to find it in the threads), but why did subaru put that moustache handle bar on the front bumper of the brz? I'm not really sure what purpose it serves except potentially to protect something there? Please don't flame me for the question lol

gramicci101 · 05-13-2014, 08:20 PM

It covers up the front bumper beam. Also, the uneven texture disrupts airflow as it hits the front of the car and directs vortices along the hood flares over the tires, creating corner-specific downforce.

FlamingRectumSyndrome · 05-13-2014, 08:22 PM

To give it styling that is distinctive. Note that "distinctive" doesn't necessarily mean "attractive".

andrewmay9 · 05-13-2014, 08:31 PM

lol thanks for the info! I also notice that same black handle bar on the new mazda 3s as well though a bit smaller

FRSHunter · 05-13-2014, 08:56 PM

For whatever reason its part of that trend of putting mustaches on cars. I believe Genesis, GTR's, Eclipse, Evo's, etc. all have mustaches now.

PAPI007 · 05-13-2014, 09:05 PM

I'm just happy that my FRS does NOT have one!

Figo · 05-13-2014, 09:19 PM

IMO two reasons：

1. Since Toyota planed to sell more GT86s/FR-Ses than BRZs, so they pushed Subaru to make an ugly bumper.

2. It will be boring if GT86/FR-S and BRZ are exactly the same. In order to make the twins different from each others, Toyota and Subaru design their own front bumper(and fender inserts). And as you know, Subaru body designers' taste are always ..... ..you know....anti-popularization...

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BTW I have to agree that BRZ's fender insert unexpectedly looks better.

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Annahra · 05-13-2014, 09:22 PM

Moustaches are infinitely sexier than catfish...

chas3wba0 · 05-13-2014, 09:22 PM

It's a bug catcher, duh

gramicci101 · 05-13-2014, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAPI007

I'm just happy that my FRS does NOT have one!

All the cool cars have them...

Turbo95eg6 · 05-13-2014, 10:42 PM

Similar look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAPI007

I'm just happy that my FRS does NOT have one!

Same feeling I have for not having scion badges... Maybe even better.

Panda Mao · 05-13-2014, 11:41 PM

the mustache probably is a style trend along with almost every new car having the led drls or led front fascia accents

wtrxprs007 · 05-14-2014, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAPI007

I'm just happy that my FRS does NOT have one!

Sorry to kill the fun but the FRS/86 actually does have one. It's just not as visible. Look toward the top of the grill and you'll see solid black plastic behind the "space invaders" patterns.

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DarkSunrise · 05-14-2014, 08:42 AM

I'm not a fan aesthetically, but on a positive note, it is one less painted area that will inevitably get chipped/pitted over time.

05-13-2014, 08:11 PM	#1
andrewmay9 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 scion frs asphalt Location: toronto Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	stupid question about brz Another stupid question (asking since i couldn't seem to find it in the threads), but why did subaru put that moustache handle bar on the front bumper of the brz? I'm not really sure what purpose it serves except potentially to protect something there? Please don't flame me for the question lol

05-13-2014, 09:19 PM	#7
Figo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Vortech Supercharged FR-S Location: Central Jersey Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 597 Thanked 933 Times in 428 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	IMO two reasons： 1. Since Toyota planed to sell more GT86s/FR-Ses than BRZs, so they pushed Subaru to make an ugly bumper. 2. It will be boring if GT86/FR-S and BRZ are exactly the same. In order to make the twins different from each others, Toyota and Subaru design their own front bumper(and fender inserts). And as you know, Subaru body designers' taste are always ..... ..you know....anti-popularization..... BTW I have to agree that BRZ's fender insert unexpectedly looks better. . __________________ I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book. ( White Tiger ) - FiGo's 車誌.

05-13-2014, 09:22 PM	#9
chas3wba0 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Yes Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 1,629 Thanked 813 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's a bug catcher, duh __________________ "If thy pleaſure be in Underſteere, thou art Weird." - Distraxi

05-14-2014, 08:42 AM	#14
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'm not a fan aesthetically, but on a positive note, it is one less painted area that will inevitably get chipped/pitted over time. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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05-13-2014, 08:20 PM	#2
gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	It covers up the front bumper beam. Also, the uneven texture disrupts airflow as it hits the front of the car and directs vortices along the hood flares over the tires, creating corner-specific downforce.

05-13-2014, 08:22 PM	#3
FlamingRectumSyndrome Shriveled Old Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 14 Hot Lava FR-S Location: Central California Posts: 179 Thanks: 49 Thanked 176 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To give it styling that is distinctive. Note that "distinctive" doesn't necessarily mean "attractive".

05-13-2014, 08:31 PM	#4
andrewmay9 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 scion frs asphalt Location: toronto Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	lol thanks for the info! I also notice that same black handle bar on the new mazda 3s as well though a bit smaller

05-13-2014, 08:56 PM	#5
FRSHunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Hawaii Posts: 354 Thanks: 11 Thanked 215 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For whatever reason its part of that trend of putting mustaches on cars. I believe Genesis, GTR's, Eclipse, Evo's, etc. all have mustaches now.

05-13-2014, 09:05 PM	#6
PAPI007 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: SCION FRS Location: FLORIDA Posts: 21 Thanks: 13 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm just happy that my FRS does NOT have one!

05-13-2014, 09:22 PM	#8
Annahra Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 WRB BRZ LTD Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 398 Thanks: 448 Thanked 291 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Moustaches are infinitely sexier than catfish...

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