Noob question - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dro · 07-02-2013, 10:30 PM

I should have searched but its much easier to get an answer this way.

Why do people debadge the fr-s and use the toyota emblem?

rxpx2012 · 07-02-2013, 10:34 PM

Insecure about driving a "Scion" and afraid of what people might think.

civdaddy · 07-02-2013, 10:35 PM

Really?

dro · 07-02-2013, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rxpx2012

Insecure about driving a "Scion" and afraid of what people might think.

That would be my reason as well.

Nevermore · 07-02-2013, 10:36 PM

My understanding of it is a lot of people are fans of Toyota. The car was dreamed up by Toyota and co-designed by them and Subaru. Since it's Toyota's baby it should have been a Toyota. Even though Scion is a Toyota brand, people don't really care for it. They want a Toyota.

FnFast · 07-02-2013, 10:36 PM

its more JDM i think...

n2oinferno · 07-02-2013, 10:37 PM

Personal preference really. There are also people that don't like the Scion badge or brand. Plenty of people think the car should've been here as a Toyota and not a Scion. And then others do it because that's just how it's badged in the rest of the world. Similar to how some people in other parts of the world are pulling off their Toyota emblem and sticking on the US/Canada Scion emblem.

mav1178 · 07-02-2013, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dro

Why do people debadge the fr-s and use the toyota emblem?

Same reason why people debadge the G35 and add Skyline badges... to be "JDM"

-alex

Tromatic · 07-02-2013, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

Same reason why people debadge the G35 and add Skyline badges... to be "JDM"

-alex

Saw one of those today. My guess is penis size. Just like "loud pipes save lives", "Toyota badges add three inches". I love the fact that it says "Scion" on mine, but then I have to put my penis into the car first, and it triggers the airbag alert in the passenger seat.

Seriously, from reading this forum, it's probably 25% wishing they could have a "real" FT86, 50% embarrassment at having a Scion, and 25% should have bought a better car.

civdaddy · 07-02-2013, 11:08 PM

Yeah I took my Hyundai badge off the trunk of my genesis coupe because Han gave Hyundai a bad name quite publically. What a jerk.

Squishy86 · 07-02-2013, 11:30 PM

TBH, the Toyota badges were shinier.

I like shiny.

BadMoon · 07-03-2013, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevermore

My understanding of it is a lot of people are fans of Toyota. The car was dreamed up by Toyota and co-designed by them and Subaru. Since it's Toyota's baby it should have been a Toyota. Even though Scion is a Toyota brand, people don't really care for it. They want a Toyota.

I would never have bought a Scion were it not for this car. I appreciate Toyota and Subaru and their logos. I also want to make a US version of the GT 86 as much as my money will allow. The badges are the cheapest thing to start with. next are fog lights and push button start.

Why does anyone care anyways? People will do what they want. Look at the bently type badges on all the Hyundai's. I don't care.

Calavera · 07-03-2013, 12:08 AM

So far friends, neighbors, and family have asked once they see the car, "taught you said you bought a Toyota?". I know what I drive so I'm cool with it but I can see how it might affect some owners.

Fluxx · 07-03-2013, 12:13 AM

The funny thing is, the DMV in Nevada had my Scion listed on the temporary tag as a Toyota. I don't feel bad driving a Scion, but I have wondered about swapping in some GT 86 fog lights onto my car.

07-02-2013, 10:30 PM	#1
dro Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Fr-S Asphalt '13 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 96 Thanks: 4 Thanked 41 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Noob question I should have searched but its much easier to get an answer this way. Why do people debadge the fr-s and use the toyota emblem?

07-02-2013, 10:36 PM	#5
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	My understanding of it is a lot of people are fans of Toyota. The car was dreamed up by Toyota and co-designed by them and Subaru. Since it's Toyota's baby it should have been a Toyota. Even though Scion is a Toyota brand, people don't really care for it. They want a Toyota. __________________

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FnFast Doctor Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Fast Location: Philadelphia Posts: 496 Thanks: 410 Thanked 203 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	its more JDM i think... __________________ Jeremy Clarkson "If you go though the Pearly Gates, backwards, in a fireball, that's a cool way to die!" 2013 White Pearl BRZ Limited 6MT - 15% Tint, Debadged, HIDPowerhouse LED Interiors and Dome

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Squishy86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Your Car Location: San Diego Posts: 439 Thanks: 461 Thanked 225 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TBH, the Toyota badges were shinier. I like shiny. __________________ http://instagram.com/squishy_86

07-03-2013, 12:08 AM	#13
Calavera Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Texas Posts: 415 Thanks: 92 Thanked 149 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So far friends, neighbors, and family have asked once they see the car, "taught you said you bought a Toyota?". I know what I drive so I'm cool with it but I can see how it might affect some owners. __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit.

07-02-2013, 10:34 PM	#2
rxpx2012 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: FR-S Manual Location: Michigan Posts: 85 Thanks: 54 Thanked 34 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Insecure about driving a "Scion" and afraid of what people might think.

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civdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Slow Location: U.S. Posts: 261 Thanks: 48 Thanked 134 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Really?

07-02-2013, 10:37 PM	#7
n2oinferno Praise Helix! Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: Accord 2.0T, Silverado Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,859 Thanks: 428 Thanked 2,208 Times in 1,072 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Personal preference really. There are also people that don't like the Scion badge or brand. Plenty of people think the car should've been here as a Toyota and not a Scion. And then others do it because that's just how it's badged in the rest of the world. Similar to how some people in other parts of the world are pulling off their Toyota emblem and sticking on the US/Canada Scion emblem.

07-02-2013, 11:08 PM	#10
civdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Slow Location: U.S. Posts: 261 Thanks: 48 Thanked 134 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah I took my Hyundai badge off the trunk of my genesis coupe because Han gave Hyundai a bad name quite publically. What a jerk.

07-03-2013, 12:13 AM	#14
Fluxx Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S in Ultramarine Location: Round Mountain Posts: 85 Thanks: 171 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The funny thing is, the DMV in Nevada had my Scion listed on the temporary tag as a Toyota. I don't feel bad driving a Scion, but I have wondered about swapping in some GT 86 fog lights onto my car.

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