Crazy question - will the FR-S/GT86 take a Lexus badge? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

egraphic · 09-01-2012, 06:49 PM

My thought - throughout the world, Toyota indiscriminately badges cars the way it sees fit for the local market. In my old Lexus SC300, all the parts under the hood were labeled "Toyota" and not Lexus, and of course, in much of Europe, Scion and Lexus automobiles are badged Toyota.

Any input? If we think "yes," which Lexus has the proper sized badge?

Or tell me I'm just nuts...

oso_25 · 09-01-2012, 07:00 PM

I believe so someone did it to their Frs I know there is a picture somewhere in one of these old topics

SkAsphalt · 09-02-2012, 05:58 AM

Fact, I would do this. I would CERTAINLY do this on a white GT86. I would remove the GT86 badging on the exterior, put on the BRZ side fendor vents and actually put the FR-S lettering on the trunk (or no lettering at all)

Why the FRS? because it is the closet to Lexus' naming system. why the GT86? Because it has the nicer headlights, along with the fog lights and bigger exhaust tips.

Why white? Because that colour makes it look like a baby LFA

egraphic · 09-02-2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

Fact, I would do this. I would CERTAINLY do this on a white GT86. I would remove the GT86 badging on the exterior, put on the BRZ side fendor vents and actually put the FR-S lettering on the trunk (or no lettering at all)

Why the FRS? because it is the closet to Lexus' naming system. why the GT86? Because it has the nicer headlights, along with the fog lights and bigger exhaust tips.

Why white? Because that colour makes it look like a baby LFA

Great idea if I could have a redo - but I've the ultramarine, and there's no matching Suburu color.

Anyone have any idea what size would work? Here's a pic that someone posted suggesting that it's been done:

tibsy92 · 09-03-2012, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egraphic

My thought - throughout the world, Toyota indiscriminately badges cars the way it sees fit for the local market. In my old Lexus SC300, all the parts under the hood were labeled "Toyota" and not Lexus

in the case of the frs however or ft-86 whichever way, most of the parts under the hood are badged subaru tho..

"Toyota indiscriminately badges cars the way it sees fit for the local market"
built by subaru..badged by toyota.. however some parts are lexus, heard the gearbox is off a lexus?

just my view, dont hate.

the lexus badge does add class tho

os86 · 09-03-2012, 09:45 AM

why would you bother, seriously

Devie · 09-03-2012, 09:45 AM

Ugh what a wank

Like driving around a Polo and putting a Bugatti badge on it.

russv · 09-03-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devie

Ugh what a wank

Like driving around a Polo and putting a Bugatti badge on it.

Never underestimate Yank bad taste.

Turbowned · 09-03-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devie

Ugh what a wank

Like driving around a Polo and putting a Bugatti badge on it.

Exactly! Like the VW guys running Bentley wheels. Just don't. It's a Toyota/Subaru/Scion, be proud of it!

RJ_203 · 01-07-2013, 03:44 AM

Sciyotaru

86BRZ · 01-07-2013, 01:04 PM

You can check out the LFA body kit somewhere on this forum, the front looks good and the rear is ok IMO. That will make your car really LFA younger bro.

tamsau · 01-07-2013, 01:25 PM

Someone is going baby lfa.

caliboy15 · 01-07-2013, 01:30 PM

LOL.. identity crisis?

be6sti · 01-07-2013, 01:43 PM

Jesus this forum is full of flame happy people who act like they've never had a thought others didn't agree with.... The guy was looking to find out what badge to use off which Lexus... Don't like the idea? Don't follow the thread....

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09-01-2012, 06:49 PM	#1
egraphic Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Blue Scion FR-S Location: Southern California Posts: 44 Thanks: 20 Thanked 16 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Crazy question - will the FR-S/GT86 take a Lexus badge? My thought - throughout the world, Toyota indiscriminately badges cars the way it sees fit for the local market. In my old Lexus SC300, all the parts under the hood were labeled "Toyota" and not Lexus, and of course, in much of Europe, Scion and Lexus automobiles are badged Toyota. Any input? If we think "yes," which Lexus has the proper sized badge? Or tell me I'm just nuts...

01-07-2013, 01:43 PM	#14
be6sti Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 scion frs Location: West Des Moines Iowa Posts: 344 Thanks: 6 Thanked 67 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Jesus this forum is full of flame happy people who act like they've never had a thought others didn't agree with.... The guy was looking to find out what badge to use off which Lexus... Don't like the idea? Don't follow the thread.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Fuck it lets go!"

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