Gauging Interest in underhood dress up. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BeyondFactoryPerformance · 07-03-2012, 09:08 PM

Hey Everyone,

I had the chance to meet up with a local FT86 member today and got a good feel for the BRZ/FRS platform. I think it goes without saying that these wonderful little cars are going to be a huge hit and i want to gauge interest in a few parts that i have in the works so far.

Underhood fuse box cover - either polished stainless or brushed aluminum finish to tightly cover the factory plastic cover.

Billet Radiator fill - billet aluminum replacement for radiator fill neck, instead of the fragile factory plastic one.

Billet Factory battery hold down and billet small battery conversion kits

I would like to see what people think about these options so far and if anyone has any ideas or comments either post up or PM me.

Thanks!

Seamus@BFP

DIE1000DEATHS · 07-03-2012, 11:42 PM

I may be wrong, but i think is more the ANODIZED kinda crowd...

Asterisked Accolade · 07-03-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DIE1000DEATHS

I may be wrong, but i think is more the ANODIZED kinda crowd...

Indeed. I personally buy a lot of anodized bits for my under-hood.

BeyondFactoryPerformance · 07-04-2012, 12:14 AM

Your NOT wrong! There are alot of colors out there these days, and anodizing is certainly in. Like i said I'm open to suggestions and maybe color choices, please keep the feedback coming. I'm open to everything and i want to hear what people have to say!

Thanks for the input, keep it coming

Seamus@BFP

ImAwesome · 07-04-2012, 01:53 AM

Id be up for anything that serves some sort of purpose to, such as the billet fill neck or the small battery kit

FrX · 07-04-2012, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BeyondFactoryPerformance

Billet Radiator fill - billet aluminum replacement for radiator fill neck, instead of the fragile factory plastic one.

This is definitely something I would be interested in. I noticed it was plastic when inspecting everything under the hood. Never have had good luck with plastic + heat + vibration.

86_ZN6 · 07-04-2012, 02:33 AM

hood damper!

BeyondFactoryPerformance · 07-04-2012, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by FrX

This is definitely something I would be interested in. I noticed it was plastic when inspecting everything under the hood. Never have had good luck with plastic + heat + vibration.

My thoughts exactly. My original intent was for function, but delivering that function with a little form never hurts!

- Seamus

FRSGT86 · 07-04-2012, 03:18 AM

What 86_ZN6 said: Hood Damper!!!

BeyondFactoryPerformance · 07-04-2012, 03:26 AM

I was actually in conversation with my machinist earlier today, i will be meeting with him tomorrow on some of these items.Hood damper is a great idea, and should be pretty straight forward with such a light hood. Thanks again for the input, and stay tuned!

-Seamus

Lonewolf · 07-04-2012, 03:52 AM

Just to give you guys the heads up, a hood damper from redline tuning is already being developed, so I don't know if you want to go after that market.

Either way, the more choices the better!

*** I would also be interested in something to replace the radiator fill...

BeyondFactoryPerformance · 07-04-2012, 04:06 AM

Thanks for the heads up Jason, I don't mind producing my own kit, I'm looking to produce a less invasive and removable kit, something bolt in. I'd be interested to see their results!

Also I am liking the feedback so far on the radiator fill. It will definitely be part of tomorrows get together!

-Seamus

07-03-2012, 09:08 PM	#1
BeyondFactoryPerformance Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Of Honda Variety Location: CT Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Gauging Interest in underhood dress up. Hey Everyone, I had the chance to meet up with a local FT86 member today and got a good feel for the BRZ/FRS platform. I think it goes without saying that these wonderful little cars are going to be a huge hit and i want to gauge interest in a few parts that i have in the works so far. Underhood fuse box cover - either polished stainless or brushed aluminum finish to tightly cover the factory plastic cover. Billet Radiator fill - billet aluminum replacement for radiator fill neck, instead of the fragile factory plastic one. Billet Factory battery hold down and billet small battery conversion kits I would like to see what people think about these options so far and if anyone has any ideas or comments either post up or PM me. Thanks! Seamus@BFP

07-04-2012, 03:18 AM	#9
FRSGT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S, 2005 Dodge Ram Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 379 Thanks: 60 Thanked 97 Times in 76 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	What 86_ZN6 said: Hood Damper!!! __________________ 2013 FRS 6AT in Raven!

07-04-2012, 03:26 AM	#10
BeyondFactoryPerformance Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Of Honda Variety Location: CT Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was actually in conversation with my machinist earlier today, i will be meeting with him tomorrow on some of these items.Hood damper is a great idea, and should be pretty straight forward with such a light hood. Thanks again for the input, and stay tuned! -Seamus __________________ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

07-04-2012, 04:06 AM	#12
BeyondFactoryPerformance Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Of Honda Variety Location: CT Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the heads up Jason, I don't mind producing my own kit, I'm looking to produce a less invasive and removable kit, something bolt in. I'd be interested to see their results! Also I am liking the feedback so far on the radiator fill. It will definitely be part of tomorrows get together! -Seamus __________________ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

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BeyondFactoryPerformance Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Of Honda Variety Location: CT Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Your NOT wrong! There are alot of colors out there these days, and anodizing is certainly in. Like i said I'm open to suggestions and maybe color choices, please keep the feedback coming. I'm open to everything and i want to hear what people have to say! Thanks for the input, keep it coming Seamus@BFP

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