Shoud I go with the chrome/polished fender trim? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tez2013 · 11-05-2012, 07:42 PM

Hey guys, I'm about to place an order for the car... in literally like 2 hours. I'm going with dark grey metallic. Should I go for the chrome/polished fender trim? Can't decide from looking at the pictures and have never seen this option in person. What would you recommend?

that_one_guy · 11-05-2012, 07:48 PM

no! I think it looks horrible, but even if you like the look, it's only a sticker so you can probably get it cheaper from a shop that does full body wraps.

Norkoastal · 11-05-2012, 07:56 PM

I would avoid... This color doesnt mesh all that great with chrome accents imho.

MrBodyMassage · 11-05-2012, 08:00 PM

I honestly love it. It reminds me very much of Aston Martin fender vents. They have a polished metal piece in the middle. But whatever your decision, go ahead and order without it. You can get it after the fact for ~$80, which is less than the dealer will charge since they charge labor to install it. To install you just peel and stick. Seriously. So take your time deciding, but if you like it order it after the fact.

chanomatik · 11-05-2012, 08:09 PM

It depends. The headlights and tail lights already have chrome in them. Dark Gray has metallic flakes. I like it on my Crystal Black Silica, but that's because it breaks up the look a bit on the sides. It looks terrible on Galaxy Blue and Red, in my opinion.

Because it comes right off, I say go for it and challenge yourself to enjoy it for at least 4 weeks.

Kimsey47 · 11-05-2012, 08:09 PM

I didn't get it because it would have been the only chrome... If there was more then yeah, but without any other chrome it looks out of place.

clzzical · 11-05-2012, 08:17 PM

I think the chrome fender trim looks better on the dark colored cars than it does on the lighter colors like white and silver.

Much more noticeable, which is the whole point.

Pete156 · 11-05-2012, 08:22 PM

You'd better hurry! This thread just started

Not taking orders for anymore?
Anyone else heard this from the dealers? I was told by two dealers that they are not taking anymore orders and that even if they could you can not pick the color. You can only get what is already in the pipeline. The guy I was working with even said he wants a white one and works for Subaru and could not order one. The $500 down only saves your price.

BRZfan · 11-05-2012, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete156

You'd better hurry! This thread just started

Not taking orders for anymore?
Anyone else heard this from the dealers? I was told by two dealers that they are not taking anymore orders and that even if they could you can not pick the color. You can only get what is already in the pipeline. The guy I was working with even said he wants a white one and works for Subaru and could not order one. The $500 down only saves your price.

GO TO thread : 'Not taking orders anymore...'

tez2013 · 11-05-2012, 10:35 PM

Thanks for all the input. BTW, I ended up going with the chrome trim.

The dealer took the order without a problem. However, another dealer I talked to did say I may have to wait until May for delivery.

Subie · 11-05-2012, 10:35 PM

The chrome fender trim looks great IMO; the body colored trim doesn't look like it really belongs. I say go for it.

Pete156 · 11-06-2012, 12:11 AM

I ordered the chrome fender trim for my SWP. Think it's a classy touch.

86BRZ · 11-06-2012, 12:15 AM

I bought my trim afterwards and stick them on. I have the same "looks good" question before but not any more after look around. If you check out all other car manufacturers and their models has this similar fender design, most of them come with chrome. From BMW to KIA, including a Chevy dont know what model little car i spot this morning, all chrome trim. The moment I stick that on I immediate noticed the car is "completed", my only question is why Subaru leave that out? To save $20 cost?

switchlanez · 11-06-2012, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subie

The chrome fender trim looks great IMO; the body colored trim doesn't look like it really belongs. I say go for it.

+1

11-05-2012, 07:42 PM	#1
tez2013 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 44 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Shoud I go with the chrome/polished fender trim? Hey guys, I'm about to place an order for the car... in literally like 2 hours. I'm going with dark grey metallic. Should I go for the chrome/polished fender trim? Can't decide from looking at the pictures and have never seen this option in person. What would you recommend?

11-05-2012, 08:09 PM	#6
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I didn't get it because it would have been the only chrome... If there was more then yeah, but without any other chrome it looks out of place. __________________ Subaru STI :

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11-05-2012, 07:48 PM	#2
that_one_guy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: none Location: CA Posts: 437 Thanks: 46 Thanked 368 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	no! I think it looks horrible, but even if you like the look, it's only a sticker so you can probably get it cheaper from a shop that does full body wraps.

11-05-2012, 08:00 PM	#4
MrBodyMassage Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, WRB BRZ Lim Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 60 Thanks: 17 Thanked 44 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I honestly love it. It reminds me very much of Aston Martin fender vents. They have a polished metal piece in the middle. But whatever your decision, go ahead and order without it. You can get it after the fact for ~$80, which is less than the dealer will charge since they charge labor to install it. To install you just peel and stick. Seriously. So take your time deciding, but if you like it order it after the fact.

11-05-2012, 08:09 PM	#5
chanomatik Snow Don't Hurt! Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT CBS Location: Anchorage, Alaska, USA Posts: 2,538 Thanks: 6,416 Thanked 1,497 Times in 902 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It depends. The headlights and tail lights already have chrome in them. Dark Gray has metallic flakes. I like it on my Crystal Black Silica, but that's because it breaks up the look a bit on the sides. It looks terrible on Galaxy Blue and Red, in my opinion. Because it comes right off, I say go for it and challenge yourself to enjoy it for at least 4 weeks.

11-05-2012, 08:17 PM	#7
clzzical Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited 6MT SWP Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 173 Thanks: 244 Thanked 65 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the chrome fender trim looks better on the dark colored cars than it does on the lighter colors like white and silver. Much more noticeable, which is the whole point.

11-05-2012, 10:35 PM	#10
tez2013 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 44 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for all the input. BTW, I ended up going with the chrome trim. The dealer took the order without a problem. However, another dealer I talked to did say I may have to wait until May for delivery.

11-05-2012, 10:35 PM	#11
Subie Señor Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 SSM DZE BRZ Location: SC Posts: 947 Thanks: 728 Thanked 405 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The chrome fender trim looks great IMO; the body colored trim doesn't look like it really belongs. I say go for it.

11-06-2012, 12:15 AM	#13
86BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited arrived on 9/1/2012 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 563 Thanks: 312 Thanked 145 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I bought my trim afterwards and stick them on. I have the same "looks good" question before but not any more after look around. If you check out all other car manufacturers and their models has this similar fender design, most of them come with chrome. From BMW to KIA, including a Chevy dont know what model little car i spot this morning, all chrome trim. The moment I stick that on I immediate noticed the car is "completed", my only question is why Subaru leave that out? To save $20 cost?

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