2018 BRZ tS - The Thread for Potential Owners - Page 42 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dok Henz · 03-17-2018, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nikitopo

I did once the trunk swap, but I don't think it is easy to do it often. You'll need to remove all the wiring (for lock mechanism, lights etc.) and re-install to the new trunk. The easiest that you can do is to remove the wing and find some (black) rubber that will fill the holes. When you need the wing, just remove the rubber and re-install the wing.

Thanks for the info re: trunk swapping. I Youtubed it, and yes, seems a bit lengthier than I'd hoped, though not impossible for a non-gearhead like me.

As for removing the spoiler altogether, which definitely seems like the easiest/most convenient option: My goal would be to have the standard spoiler for daily driving, rather than no spoiler, as I've never really liked the 86 profile sans spoiler. I suppose I could take off the wing, install the standard spoiler, and swap the rubber plugs and wing/spoiler for HDPE days.

Another thought I had was to consider adding a wiring harness so that it'd be more "plug-n-play," but that seems like too much work, too...

Dok Henz · 03-17-2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yurikaze

They have markups too, they just don't list them.

I've gotten a couple of MSRP offers from dealers in LA...
I'd hate to show up to the lot and have them up the price by several grand!

durtdonthurt · 03-17-2018, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Aluma007

Is it just me or wouldn't that spot for the DRLs be perfect for a brake duct intake?

You would have to hack a ton of the inner fender shroud and the spots on the bumper too cause it's not just a hole like you think.

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yurikaze · 03-19-2018, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dok Henz

I've gotten a couple of MSRP offers from dealers in LA...
I'd hate to show up to the lot and have them up the price by several grand!

If you have it in writing, you should generally be ok. Dealerships are probably realizing there’s not that many people willing to pay markup at this point.

nemga7 · 03-19-2018, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Side

If you don't mind sharing, why did you back out?

I got a great deal on a 95 RX7 which I just couldn't refuse. I would have loved to have the tS though.

Viper224 · 03-21-2018, 09:24 AM

Well my check engine light came on today and I'm at around 750 miles. Has anyone else had issues?

8RZ · 03-21-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper224

Well my check engine light came on today and I'm at around 750 miles. Has anyone else had issues?

What code?

Back to the stealership, it goes.

Viper224 · 03-21-2018, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 8RZ

What code?

Back to the stealership, it goes.

Not sure I don't have a reader. Guess I'll be spending my Saturday at the stealership...

Veloist · 03-21-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper224

Not sure I don't have a reader. Guess I'll be spending my Saturday at the stealership...

Please keep us updated! Hopefully something minor.

yurikaze · 03-21-2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper224

Well my check engine light came on today and I'm at around 750 miles. Has anyone else had issues?

I've just had the v-bars clunking. I don't know if the loud valve noise while idling is just an 86 thing or if my car is just noisy, it's made the noise since I picked it up with 6 miles.
It currently has 2,780.

spike021 · 03-21-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yurikaze

I've just had the v-bars clunking. I don't know if the loud valve noise while idling is just an 86 thing or if my car is just noisy, it's made the noise since I picked it up with 6 miles.
It currently has 2,780.

Are you talking about the crickets?

yurikaze · 03-21-2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by spike021

Are you talking about the crickets?

No chirps or squeaks, just valve clatter from the engine bay.

nikitopo · 03-21-2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by yurikaze

I've just had the v-bars clunking.

The sti v-bars are not the best of their designs. They are known to give sometimes a clunking noise and the rubber was changed to black , because the white was getting a brownish burned color and it didn't look nice. Some members preferred to buy instead of these bars the flexible tower bar.

Clutch · 03-21-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper224

Well my check engine light came on today and I'm at around 750 miles. Has anyone else had issues?

Yep.

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