I found a car ~150 miles away, but it comes with All-Seasons and rear bumper applique - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

KevinR · 08-10-2012, 02:17 PM

So I have a car on order at a local dealership that I haven't heard anything about. I placed the order 2-3 weeks ago, and they said that it would be 2 weeks before I hear anything else about the car (build date, delivery date, VIN etc). I found the same car I ordered ~150 miles away that comes in next week. However, when I called he said that this one is coming with All-Season tires and some Scion rear bumper applique.

My questions are:

1. Can I remove the rear bumper Applique? http://www.scion.com/cars/FR-S/acces...wAll&view=grid

2. All-seasons? This is the first I've heard about the car coming with all seasons. I know the stock summers are crap but I'd still rather have them than all-seasons. I was planning on getting winter wheels/tires anyways but now I'll need to figure $800 for new summer tires.

3. The salesman said the car is coming with all-seasons since it's so late in the year, does that mean the one I ordered is going to come with all-season tires?

4. Should I buy it?

Justin.b · 08-10-2012, 02:21 PM

The tires are pretty poor on mine. I had assumed they were all-seasons. Are they not?

Darn. I guess this is a summer tire? I'm pretty sure I've had grippier all-seasons.

-Justin

Nevermore · 08-10-2012, 02:25 PM

The way I ordered mine came with all-season tires, which I'm actually happy about because I'm cheap and tempted to try and get away without buying winter tires since winter in my area is pretty calm. As far the applique, I actually had it applied just to add something to the car, but I guess most people wouldn't care for it.

I'd say go for it though, if it's the right color/transmission for you and you're willing to drive out there to get it.

KevinR · 08-10-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevermore

The way I ordered mine came with all-season tires, which I'm actually happy about because I'm cheap and tempted to try and get away without buying winter tires since winter in my area is pretty calm. As far the applique, I actually had it applied just to add something to the car, but I guess most people wouldn't care for it.

I'd say go for it though, if it's the right color/transmission for you and you're willing to drive out there to get it.

Is the scion logo white? Or does it blend in with the color of the car. I'm all for extra bumper protection, but I don't want it to be white on an asphalt car.

Justin.b · 08-10-2012, 02:29 PM

I think it's white, but it's not as solid white as you may think. It doesn't seem to contrast much on my hot lava's bumper.

It was already on the car when I got it. Figured if I removed it I was sure to scratch the paint there.

-Justin

Nevermore · 08-10-2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinR

Is the scion logo white? Or does it blend in with the color of the car. I'm all for extra bumper protection, but I don't want it to be white on an asphalt car.

I saw it on an Ultramarine and it's white with a bit of opacity. It blends with the color, but remains visible.

dnL · 08-10-2012, 02:56 PM

When I first read about the rear bumper applique, I was thinking about removing it when I got the car. But after seeing it on my Ultramarine, it's not really that noticeable. It's not white on Ultramarine. It looks more like a dark gray, which I opted to just live with than go through the trouble of taking it off.

midenginebias · 08-10-2012, 02:58 PM

Don't settle. Get what you want.

terrypm · 08-10-2012, 03:11 PM

This is the first time I have heard anyone say there were tire options for the FR-S. All I have heard discussed was the Toyota Prius Michelin tires that come standard on the FR-S and BRZ.

ill86 · 08-10-2012, 03:15 PM

Never heard of a tire option. If the car is available I'd grab it. Hard to be picky right now unless you don't mind waiting.

KevinR · 08-10-2012, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midenginebias

Don't settle. Get what you want.

After reading it seems the bumper applique will come off easily. Also, If the factory switched to all-seasons I'm sure to get all-season tires on my car that's yet to be built.

KlafKoon · 08-10-2012, 03:21 PM

The rear bumper applique comes off relatively easily if you want to remove it. I took mine off just with a plastic squeegee and my hands. The day I took it off, the car had been outside in ~80F heat, and it wasn't even in direct sunlight. Although if it is cold, a quick warmup with a hair dryer should help. All i did was use the squeegee to carefully push the edge a little at a time until I was able to grab the applique itself with my nail. After that it was just hand over hand pulling along the base of the applique until it came off. There was no excessive residue left behind, a quick wash and once over with a cleaner wax cleaned it right up.

Justin.b · 08-10-2012, 03:22 PM

Yup. If they are making the switch, then it'll be on all the cars (at least in cold-weather locations).

-Justin

Propaganda · 08-10-2012, 03:26 PM

I don't really like the logo applique, but I would say it's a nice addition... It definitely helps to protect with scratches on the top part of the bumper when loading/unloading the trunk. The past 2 cars I've driven have been hatches and the top part of the bumper has been beaten up from cargo and whatnot. Nothing that couldn't be taken care of with some compound, but as far as functionality goes, the applique should help, I believe. Something to take into consideration

08-10-2012, 02:17 PM	#1
KevinR Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 1993 Turbo Miata, 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Chicagoland Posts: 43 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I found a car ~150 miles away, but it comes with All-Seasons and rear bumper applique So I have a car on order at a local dealership that I haven't heard anything about. I placed the order 2-3 weeks ago, and they said that it would be 2 weeks before I hear anything else about the car (build date, delivery date, VIN etc). I found the same car I ordered ~150 miles away that comes in next week. However, when I called he said that this one is coming with All-Season tires and some Scion rear bumper applique. My questions are: 1. Can I remove the rear bumper Applique? http://www.scion.com/cars/FR-S/acces...wAll&view=grid 2. All-seasons? This is the first I've heard about the car coming with all seasons. I know the stock summers are crap but I'd still rather have them than all-seasons. I was planning on getting winter wheels/tires anyways but now I'll need to figure $800 for new summer tires. 3. The salesman said the car is coming with all-seasons since it's so late in the year, does that mean the one I ordered is going to come with all-season tires? 4. Should I buy it?

08-10-2012, 02:21 PM	#2
Justin.b Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 Hot Lava, 01 Miata, 09 Outback Location: Boston Posts: 674 Thanks: 42 Thanked 377 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The tires are pretty poor on mine. I had assumed they were all-seasons. Are they not? Darn. I guess this is a summer tire? I'm pretty sure I've had grippier all-seasons. -Justin __________________

08-10-2012, 02:25 PM	#3
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	The way I ordered mine came with all-season tires, which I'm actually happy about because I'm cheap and tempted to try and get away without buying winter tires since winter in my area is pretty calm. As far the applique, I actually had it applied just to add something to the car, but I guess most people wouldn't care for it. I'd say go for it though, if it's the right color/transmission for you and you're willing to drive out there to get it. __________________

08-10-2012, 02:29 PM	#5
Justin.b Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 Hot Lava, 01 Miata, 09 Outback Location: Boston Posts: 674 Thanks: 42 Thanked 377 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think it's white, but it's not as solid white as you may think. It doesn't seem to contrast much on my hot lava's bumper. It was already on the car when I got it. Figured if I removed it I was sure to scratch the paint there. -Justin __________________

08-10-2012, 02:58 PM	#8
midenginebias Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2001 Mr2 Spyder Location: OC Posts: 127 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't settle. Get what you want. __________________ Member of Heya Project for Fr-S/BrZ. Tire choice, Dash, Options list, Engine, Chassis, Suggestions; My fault Owned N/A '93 Mr2, N/A '91 Mr2, '98 Corolla, Mazdaspeed Mx-5, '07 Legacy Wagon, E90 328i well maintained and lit up on fire while driving on the freeway in traffic.

08-10-2012, 02:56 PM	#7
dnL Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Bay Area Posts: 154 Thanks: 29 Thanked 89 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When I first read about the rear bumper applique, I was thinking about removing it when I got the car. But after seeing it on my Ultramarine, it's not really that noticeable. It's not white on Ultramarine. It looks more like a dark gray, which I opted to just live with than go through the trouble of taking it off.

08-10-2012, 03:11 PM	#9
terrypm First86 & burning gas!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Asphalt 2013 Scion FR-S Location: SEC country Posts: 392 Thanks: 112 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is the first time I have heard anyone say there were tire options for the FR-S. All I have heard discussed was the Toyota Prius Michelin tires that come standard on the FR-S and BRZ.

08-10-2012, 03:15 PM	#10
ill86 VehicleDynamicsSpecialist Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: iG FR-S Location: illtuned / PittRace Posts: 750 Thanks: 1,185 Thanked 203 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Never heard of a tire option. If the car is available I'd grab it. Hard to be picky right now unless you don't mind waiting.

08-10-2012, 03:21 PM	#12
KlafKoon Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 H8R FRS, 03 Miata (Sold) Location: SoCal Posts: 79 Thanks: 16 Thanked 43 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The rear bumper applique comes off relatively easily if you want to remove it. I took mine off just with a plastic squeegee and my hands. The day I took it off, the car had been outside in ~80F heat, and it wasn't even in direct sunlight. Although if it is cold, a quick warmup with a hair dryer should help. All i did was use the squeegee to carefully push the edge a little at a time until I was able to grab the applique itself with my nail. After that it was just hand over hand pulling along the base of the applique until it came off. There was no excessive residue left behind, a quick wash and once over with a cleaner wax cleaned it right up.

08-10-2012, 03:22 PM	#13
Justin.b Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 Hot Lava, 01 Miata, 09 Outback Location: Boston Posts: 674 Thanks: 42 Thanked 377 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup. If they are making the switch, then it'll be on all the cars (at least in cold-weather locations). -Justin __________________

08-10-2012, 03:26 PM	#14
Propaganda Diamonds & Cadillacs Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '13 fr-s, 1974 911s Location: Internet Posts: 392 Thanks: 162 Thanked 157 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't really like the logo applique, but I would say it's a nice addition... It definitely helps to protect with scratches on the top part of the bumper when loading/unloading the trunk. The past 2 cars I've driven have been hatches and the top part of the bumper has been beaten up from cargo and whatnot. Nothing that couldn't be taken care of with some compound, but as far as functionality goes, the applique should help, I believe. Something to take into consideration

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