86 Airbag installed!

[Trojan_SC]

So I've gotten rid of all the Scion emblems outside of my car and replaced them with Toyota badges, BUT that big ass SCION in staring at me everyday from my steering wheel just kept annoying me. lol. So I ordered the 86 Airbag from Luis at Carson Toyota and picked it up 2 days ago.




Was ready to take it off, had iPad handy to see Synack's DIY of how to take off the airbag and the 86 airbag next to me and found out one problem...



Spot the difference?

The JDM airbag is a single-stage airbag while the USDM FR-S is wired up for a Dual-Stage airbag. So after an extensive google search researching airbags and seeing if a swap was even possible without interrupting the functionality of the dual-stage system, I came across a Lexus forum where someone actually just switched out the "bomb" that goes in the center. So I, with all my wisdom to risk ruining my car's airbag and the new one I spent $800+ on, decided to go forward and change them out. I just used a 5/16 socket and socket wrench and swapped them out.







Tightened everything back up, connected all the wire harnesses back in and ground wire, lined up the airbag with the holes and pushed in and heard it click into place in all 3 slots.

Here it is...

[quik1987]

+10 hp

Someone should just fabricate the outside piece and save everyone money

Your stereo still says scion

[Trojan_SC]

Originally Posted by quik1987

+10 hp

Someone should just fabricate the outside piece and save everyone money

Your stereo still says scion

I agree, but the problem is that there is no outside piece. The whole thing is the airbag assembly. The only part you could take apart without screwing up the whole thing was the "bomb".

And my stereo doesn't say anything thank you very much.


Anyway it's only there until someone makes a unit that fits in the slot perfectly without fit kits.

[Mari0]

Originally Posted by quik1987

Someone should just fabricate the outside piece and save everyone money

+1 on the fabrication part

[Neekowahhhh]

Originally Posted by quik1987

+10 hp

Someone should just fabricate the outside piece and save everyone money

Your stereo still says scion

****kkkkk hahahahahahah

[titusdrake]

800 dollars for a logo change is absolutely absurd.

Sent from my DROID RAZR

[MemphisR]

I doubt they will. There are so many different size and shaped stereo unit holes any they won't try to make ones to fit them all. If you do end up finding one then let me know. But unless you are planning on buying an upgraded stock model you will more than likely have to buy the fillers.

Originally Posted by Trojan_SC

I agree, but the problem is that there is no outside piece. The whole thing is the airbag assembly. The only part you could take apart without screwing up the whole thing was the "bomb".

And my stereo doesn't say anything thank you very much.


Anyway it's only there until someone makes a unit that fits in the slot perfectly without fit kits.

[Trojan_SC]

Originally Posted by MemphisR

I doubt they will. There are so many different size and shaped stereo unit holes any they won't try to make ones to fit them all. If you do end up finding one then let me know. But unless you are planning on buying an upgraded stock model you will more than likely have to buy the fillers.

Yeah I'm already prepared for that, but I'm not in a rush. I am already eyeing a Kenwood GPS/DVD HU. I like how they have the Garmin integrated into it, since I have a garmin in my FJ, makes life easier.

[quik1987]

Originally Posted by Trojan_SC

I agree, but the problem is that there is no outside piece. The whole thing is the airbag assembly. The only part you could take apart without screwing up the whole thing was the "bomb".

Oh I see.

Well then sell it without the bomb since we can't use it anyway.

Should save us a little.

[TSLRich]

Nice...

[Trojan_SC]

Originally Posted by titusdrake

800 dollars for a logo change is absolutely absurd.

Sent from my DROID RAZR

Eh, absurd? Depends who's opinion it is. Looks kinda stupid when you got Toyota everywhere but Scion on the steering wheel. Plus, the money isn't much of an issue for my on gratification. If money was my biggest concern, I wouldn't have even bought this car. I already have an FJ Cruiser and a motorcycle for the curvy stuff.

[Trojan_SC]

Originally Posted by quik1987

Oh I see.

Well then sell it without the bomb since we can't use it anyway.

Should save us a little.

Totally agree with you there man!

[Mari0]

Originally Posted by Trojan_SC

Eh, absurd? Depends who's opinion it is. Looks kinda stupid when you got Toyota everywhere but Scion on the steering wheel. Plus, the money isn't much of an issue for my on gratification. If money was my biggest concern, I wouldn't have even bought this car. I already have an FJ Cruiser and a motorcycle for the curvy stuff.

The 1% is here? Grab the pitchforks and torches




Haha jokes aside, titusdrake has a point and I personally agree with him. I would never pay $800 for that either, even if I wasn't a poor college student, but that's just me. To each their own.

As long as you are happy with the purchase, good for you! There are plenty of other things people "waste" their money on.

[mattles]

looks good. Not quite 800$ good, but your car is now unique. That uniqueness to some people is worth everything.