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Levi · 12-20-2011, 04:55 PM

I prefere the BRZ in terms of looks, and I would leave the side vent as it is. I would like to put STI badge, if it had STI rims, suspension, steering wheel and other STI parts, but to say the truth I would not like this as I know it will not be a true STI, and what I want is a true STI, not for the badge but for what it is. For me it just feels wrong to stick STI, AMG and ///M badges on a car that isn't really one of those. Back on my choice, I think I am still going to get the GT86, as I feel in some way more connection to my dreamcar, the LFA. The surprising part concerning the 86 badge is that I may take it away and maybe put a TRD decale instead, note it will be a true TRD. Why get rid of the 86 badge? Because if I get an engine kit it will no more be 86x86.
And finally to those of the US, who would like the FR-S but don't lke the Scion badge, just get this car. You will have no problem swap the front and rear, four rim caps and steering wheel badge for a Toyota, if I am not mistaken, they have exactly the same shape and size. At the end everybody knows it is a Toyota with a Scion badge, so just convert it to what it is. If you want even more put a Lexus badge which has also the same shape and dimension. I am sure we'll see a "Lexus FR-L".

no_name · 12-21-2011, 10:55 AM

That gill vent plate thing looks totally interchangeable. Aftermarket companies are going to be releasing them in droves. I'm sure you'll be able to get one that you can attach the 86 badge onto. I say do it. Same car, same boxer engine. It's no different from the people that re-badge their North American Corolla GT-S to 'Trueno'. Some people think it's tacky, but screw those guys.

chulooz · 12-21-2011, 11:04 AM

GT-S + JDM = Trueno but BRZ + JDM = BRZ

JDLM · 12-21-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by chulooz

GT-S + JDM = Trueno but BRZ + JDM = BRZ

sounds like a very confused car

RRnold · 12-21-2011, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chulooz

GT-S + JDM = Trueno but BRZ + JDM = BRZ

... BRZ + 86 badge = FR-S

JDLM · 12-21-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RRnold

... BRZ + 86 badge = FR-S

with better options ....

cc700 · 12-22-2011, 04:54 AM

three pages about what badges you'll put on it.

i may just put a big "fatlace" sticker over the whole side grill, then i'll be cool, right?

4agze · 12-22-2011, 06:01 AM

I think its ok, besides its your car do what ever you want with it! For me I'm planning to debadge the FRS to a Japanes 86, front bumper modelista, center controls & other bits as long as they are oem Japan but not the steering wheel. I feel like I do not need to show heritage or pay homage to my old AE86 why cuz haveing a AE86 is not about badges fat lace hella flush or 1000 BHP, its about haven' fun track day, revving the f**k of it to the sky high let it sing for you & pushing it to its limits isn't that what tada advertise this car will be.

chulooz · 12-22-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cc700

three pages about what badges you'll put on it.

i may just put a big "fatlace" sticker over the whole side grill, then i'll be cool, right?

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cc700 · 12-22-2011, 06:27 PM

oh, you got me.

carbon fiber slats would be cool. just straight up carbon fiber, no vents or holes or badges or anything.

tripjammer · 12-22-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cc700

oh, you got me.

carbon fiber slats would be cool. just straight up carbon fiber, no vents or holes or badges or anything.

Y'all on to some thing there....

Jokerz · 12-23-2011, 12:53 AM

If I get the BRZ I'ma just debadge everything off it and get the 86 logo on for the steering wheel if possible. Clean look is a must!

JDLM · 12-23-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jokerz

If I get the BRZ I'ma just debadge everything off it and get the 86 logo on for the steering wheel if possible. Clean look is a must!

shouldn't have an issue with that

Dave-ROR · 12-23-2011, 01:45 AM

I intend to switch it. I think the Subaru one looks like crap, and think the GT86 one looks great.

It's rice, but it still feeds into the car with the obvious Boxer layout and 86 which matches the bore and stroke. Now if it said "Toyota" above it, I wouldn't swap it. But with just the pistons/86 logo I think it looks a TON better than the BRZs.. especially if the BRZ Limited turns out to have the crappy chrome one (as seen on subaru.com) instead of the body color ones we've seen on the JDM cars.

12-21-2011, 10:55 AM	#30
no_name Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2005 Hyundai Accent Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 306 Thanks: 27 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That gill vent plate thing looks totally interchangeable. Aftermarket companies are going to be releasing them in droves. I'm sure you'll be able to get one that you can attach the 86 badge onto. I say do it. Same car, same boxer engine. It's no different from the people that re-badge their North American Corolla GT-S to 'Trueno'. Some people think it's tacky, but screw those guys. __________________ GT86: "This car has two steering wheels: one is circular, the other is operated with the right foot."

12-23-2011, 12:53 AM	#40
Jokerz Sleeper Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Maxima Location: United States Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If I get the BRZ I'ma just debadge everything off it and get the 86 logo on for the steering wheel if possible. Clean look is a must! __________________ <-Me in FR-S or BRZ

12-23-2011, 01:45 AM	#42
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	I intend to switch it. I think the Subaru one looks like crap, and think the GT86 one looks great. It's rice, but it still feeds into the car with the obvious Boxer layout and 86 which matches the bore and stroke. Now if it said "Toyota" above it, I wouldn't swap it. But with just the pistons/86 logo I think it looks a TON better than the BRZs.. especially if the BRZ Limited turns out to have the crappy chrome one (as seen on subaru.com) instead of the body color ones we've seen on the JDM cars. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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