Small parts I should consider getting from Japan?

[EndlessAzure]

Originally Posted by JesseG

Ok gotcha, and it makes perfect sense to tap into the front fogs then. Maybe I could go with an LED triangle light, and not do the rear fog. I just want it to match ok to my tail lights.


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I'm not sure what you mean. The "rear triangle" in the reverse light housing is called the rear fog light. Many people call it by other names like "4th brake light."


In all USDM cars and cars optioned without rear fog lights, the triangle is just a reflector and the bulb socket is never drilled out.



However, if the car comes optioned with rear fog lights (like some JDM trims), the housing will have the socket drilled out, a bulb installed into it, and an appropriate harness with power for the extra light.

[sukumizu]

Originally Posted by JesseG

Yeah the 2017+ has a Track button instead of Sport. And it’s a different ECU program. For someone looking for black buttons I guess the FR-S ones could work? Which models had silver buttons?

I know the 2013-2016 tails aren’t everyone’s favorite, I just like the more stock look. And you’re right, Tom’s lights look awesome and near OEM.

How do you like the Valenti triangle light? Would it stand out too much from the stock tails?


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Bought my base model ("premium" lol) '15 brz new from the dealership and the interior is sorta weird. Silver steering wheel trim, silver shifter trim, silver TC buttons, fake carbon fiber dash panels (that gray checkered pattern instead of silver like everyone elses), black air vent trim, black door handle trim...


I actually really like the reverse lights. The flashing light is bright enough for daytime, the reverse lights seem brighter, the light bar is pretty sick, and it matches stock pretty well. I need to spend some time wiring the bar to turn on and off with the running lights at night though... Rushed it since I noticed my lights were blown out at my friend's shop and he happened to have one on hand lol.

[JesseG]

Originally Posted by sukumizu

Bought my base model ("premium" lol) '15 brz new from the dealership and the interior is sorta weird. Silver steering wheel trim, silver shifter trim, silver TC buttons, fake carbon fiber dash panels (that gray checkered pattern instead of silver like everyone elses), black air vent trim, black door handle trim...


I actually really like the reverse lights. The flashing light is bright enough for daytime, the reverse lights seem brighter, the light bar is pretty sick, and it matches stock pretty well. I need to spend some time wiring the bar to turn on and off with the running lights at night though... Rushed it since I noticed my lights were blown out at my friend's shop and he happened to have one on hand lol.

Oooooh I like the Valenti reverse light! I like to call it the triangle light. I’m going to search for one, especially if it matches ok to stock tails. Having a flashing 4th brake light would be nice, my car is practically invisible to people in their SUV’s.
Subaru really wanted the BRZ to have nicer features from the get go. It took Toyota a while to catch up. I can understand if you might want to switch out some of the silver painted stuff. There are some little details in my FR-S that I wondered if the BRZ has. Like the little “waves” pattern in the gauges and other trim pieces, like around the radio and AC controls. Or is that the checkered pattern? Is the carbon fiber dash piece the same? (It’s fake I know) My car has standard AC controls, no heated seats, etc. It’s a 2016.



Oh the wave pattern is on the floor mats also Lol
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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by JesseG

Like the little “waves” pattern in the gauges and other trim pieces, like around the radio and AC controls. Or is that the checkered pattern? Is the carbon fiber dash piece the same? (It’s fake I know) My car has standard AC controls, no heated seats, etc. It’s a 2016.

Oh the wave pattern is on the floor mats also Lol
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You mean the Space Invaders pattern?
It is only on the Toyotas.


Also the grill.

[JesseG]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You mean the Space Invaders pattern?
It is only on the Toyotas.


Also the grill.

Yes the Space Invaders pattern
I wasn’t sure if the Subie’s had it also. I actually like it, and it’s cool some of the little places they put it.


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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by JesseG

Yes the Space Invaders pattern
I wasn’t sure if the Subie’s had it also. I actually like it, and it’s cool some of the little places they put it.


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Look closely and you can see it is sort of an angular, stylized, version of the T in the Toyota logo.

[vintagemxer]

Originally Posted by sukumizu

I would, except I'm already running light smoke clears






Yeah, left that out by mistake. Including the traction control stuff as well, would look kinda weird leaving that part silver. Maybe I'll see if he could find some cheap duracon/delrin shift knobs at upgarage or something so I don't have to burn my hands on hot days anymore lol.

Delrin still gets hot. I use my gaiter until the A/C cools down the interior

[sukumizu]

Originally Posted by JesseG

Is the carbon fiber dash piece the same? (It’s fake I know) My car has standard AC controls, no heated seats, etc. It’s a 2016.

Yeah, same fake carbon fiber looking thing. I didn't get the limited brz so I have the standard hvac knobs as well.

Originally Posted by vintagemxer

Delrin still gets hot. I use my gaiter until the A/C cools down the interior

I thought Delrin would have been way more resistant to heat. I'm currently using a metal knob and I had to stack a couple of backup face masks so I can actually touch it without burning myself lmao.

[LancePower]

I have a COBB shift knob in my other car, which I'm pretty sure is Delrin, and I don't ever remember it getting too hot to touch.

[JesseG]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Look closely and you can see it is sort of an angular, stylized, version of the T in the Toyota logo.

Does your Hakone have that pattern in it? I know the dash pad is alcantara instead of the carbon fiber


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[JesseG]

Originally Posted by sukumizu

Yeah, same fake carbon fiber looking thing. I didn't get the limited brz so I have the standard hvac knobs as well.






I thought Delrin would have been way more resistant to heat. I'm currently using a metal knob and I had to stack a couple of backup face masks so I can actually touch it without burning myself lmao.

Oh ok cool, I see it as less things to break Not that much ever breaks on these cars.


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[Lantanafrs2]

Since it's your money being vaporized why not just buy what makes you happy?

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by JesseG

... Like the little “waves” pattern in the gauges and other trim pieces, like around the radio and AC controls.

it's space invaders all the way up and down the line!

[dpfarr]

Are there any really cool shift boots available over there?