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Superhatch · 04-16-2014, 09:42 PM

I actually think that it's one of two things:

The Japanese manufacturers think the JDM look doesn't appeal to the US market (which is possible), or they just want to keep some of the really cool stuff for their home market. It's been this way for decades. JDM cars always got the coolest kit.

Boxer486 · 04-16-2014, 10:01 PM

I don't see the big deal myself. I see a GT86 TRD (Japan) edition and I see a Scion RS 1.0 TRD (USA) edition. Never thought somehow they were connected in any way.

The spoiler on the RS1.0 actually seems considerably better to me.

They probably changed the diffuser because they know ricers in the US are gonna scrape and probably drive too slow anyway.

Panda Mao · 04-16-2014, 10:10 PM

I like the TRD JP front and rear but I like the TRD US side skirts better

Fett4Real · 04-16-2014, 10:18 PM

manufactures sometimes re-design kits like this after only two years...just to change the flavor up...it may be more aerodynamic in the end, or it may not be...guess you can wait and find out...

OICU812 · 04-16-2014, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hattrickey

I think the TRD U.S kit looks better than the TRD Japan kit personally.

Agree

FiRStsc10n · 04-16-2014, 11:35 PM

You can still see yellow below the foglights, to me it looks like it doesn't fit properly. Maybe it's just the prototype, but looks like a cheapo knockoff IMO.

connor_lol · 04-16-2014, 11:44 PM

All these TRD parts, even Toyota is rebadging their own Scion haha

projek_01 · 04-16-2014, 11:44 PM

TRD in Japan probably didn't want to see their kit sell with a $30k vehicle.

ichitaka05 · 04-17-2014, 10:13 AM

Major issue with me on this isn't that they didn't bring TRD JP kit, but more of TRD US was lazy & stupid enough that they didn't create their own style body kit.

IDK about you guys, but I kind like Scion optional spoiler. They were creative enough to make their own design. They should of done the same. They should of thrown away TRD JP kit idea and design their own style body kit. Hell, if they needed help developing, just contact me or admin to make event here. We as a forum could of helped a ton and cheaper. Only thing they needed to do is give the winner free kit or ticket to one of Toyota event & pretty sure good amount of member here would of been satisfied... at least I would of been happy with that.

...but what do I know about political & marketing stuff.

CBR600RR · 04-17-2014, 10:45 AM

Well, I think TRD/Toyota simply wanted it to be different from from the Jap version.

Personally I like different variations. I am happy it is different.

jamomatt · 04-17-2014, 11:05 AM

We get Japan ones over here but I like your American one.

charged86 · 04-17-2014, 11:06 AM

I think they both look good. Dang i really want those headlights Good to see they are making changes.

zenki_levin · 04-17-2014, 03:37 PM

That TRD US duckbill is nice, the way it fully extends over the rear. Me likey.

Neza21 · 04-20-2014, 04:42 PM

Hi guys,
I have the TRD bodykit (Japan). Just share it with you to see the différence of the GT86 before and after the bodykit. The pictures are taken the same day

Stock springs. Coilovers are coming next week

04-16-2014, 09:42 PM	#15
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I actually think that it's one of two things: The Japanese manufacturers think the JDM look doesn't appeal to the US market (which is possible), or they just want to keep some of the really cool stuff for their home market. It's been this way for decades. JDM cars always got the coolest kit. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

04-16-2014, 11:44 PM	#21
connor_lol Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: GT86 / Rebadged Firestorm FRS Location: Wayne, IL Posts: 280 Thanks: 122 Thanked 172 Times in 87 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	All these TRD parts, even Toyota is rebadging their own Scion haha __________________ Member Car Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14084 Turbo Build Thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72204

04-16-2014, 11:44 PM	#22
projek_01 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 1996 ST204, Series 10 FR-S Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 247 Thanks: 88 Thanked 200 Times in 85 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TRD in Japan probably didn't want to see their kit sell with a $30k vehicle. __________________

04-17-2014, 10:13 AM	#23
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 20,966 Thanks: 7,664 Thanked 19,052 Times in 8,327 Posts Mentioned: 677 Post(s) Tagged: 27 Thread(s)	Major issue with me on this isn't that they didn't bring TRD JP kit, but more of TRD US was lazy & stupid enough that they didn't create their own style body kit. IDK about you guys, but I kind like Scion optional spoiler. They were creative enough to make their own design. They should of done the same. They should of thrown away TRD JP kit idea and design their own style body kit. Hell, if they needed help developing, just contact me or admin to make event here. We as a forum could of helped a ton and cheaper. Only thing they needed to do is give the winner free kit or ticket to one of Toyota event & pretty sure good amount of member here would of been satisfied... at least I would of been happy with that. ...but what do I know about political & marketing stuff. __________________

04-17-2014, 11:06 AM	#26
charged86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: whiteout gt86 2015 IS350fsport Location: northern kentucky. cincy Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 2,154 Thanked 697 Times in 437 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think they both look good. Dang i really want those headlights Good to see they are making changes. __________________ INSTAGRAM @Rcf_700 www.youtube.com/boostindub

04-16-2014, 10:01 PM	#16
Boxer486 Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: small Location: here Posts: 697 Thanks: 195 Thanked 262 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't see the big deal myself. I see a GT86 TRD (Japan) edition and I see a Scion RS 1.0 TRD (USA) edition. Never thought somehow they were connected in any way. The spoiler on the RS1.0 actually seems considerably better to me. They probably changed the diffuser because they know ricers in the US are gonna scrape and probably drive too slow anyway.

04-16-2014, 10:18 PM	#18
Fett4Real AKA Mugen Dom Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2007 FJ Voodoo Blue Location: Hill AFB UT Posts: 957 Thanks: 125 Thanked 337 Times in 239 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	manufactures sometimes re-design kits like this after only two years...just to change the flavor up...it may be more aerodynamic in the end, or it may not be...guess you can wait and find out...

04-16-2014, 11:35 PM	#20
FiRStsc10n Canadian FR-S Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S '10 Series' Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 341 Thanked 695 Times in 413 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You can still see yellow below the foglights, to me it looks like it doesn't fit properly. Maybe it's just the prototype, but looks like a cheapo knockoff IMO.

04-17-2014, 10:45 AM	#24
CBR600RR Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Black Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 451 Thanked 563 Times in 276 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, I think TRD/Toyota simply wanted it to be different from from the Jap version. Personally I like different variations. I am happy it is different.

04-17-2014, 11:05 AM	#25
jamomatt Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Singapore Posts: 31 Thanks: 47 Thanked 22 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We get Japan ones over here but I like your American one.

04-17-2014, 03:37 PM	#27
zenki_levin Road Warrior Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: AE86 Levin Location: Belgium Posts: 786 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 522 Times in 279 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That TRD US duckbill is nice, the way it fully extends over the rear. Me likey. __________________

04-20-2014, 04:42 PM	#28
Neza21 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: White GT86 Location: Switzerland Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi guys, I have the TRD bodykit (Japan). Just share it with you to see the différence of the GT86 before and after the bodykit. The pictures are taken the same day Stock springs. Coilovers are coming next week Attached Images

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