How do you feel about putting TRD parts on your BRZ and vice-versa? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

gt8613 · 09-06-2013, 04:43 PM

Does having parts on the BRZ with TRD logo Or STI Logo on the Frs/GT86 look weird/funny ??

Just wondering...

I like the look of these guys on our fake vents.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/IMG_1581.jpg

I mean it seems more useful than just having random design there.

sprintertrueno86 · 09-06-2013, 04:51 PM

I would buy those in a heartbeat if someone made a CF rep with no logo. 500+ is a hefty price for those side vents.

Steve201brz · 09-06-2013, 05:34 PM

i thought the same thing, i'd probably favor STI badges if i were to put any on simply to keep more in line w/ subaru.

those vents look good but i saw a different set on here that i liked...
course i cant find the actual thread, but they were similar in design to this, not exactly these tho(i dont think)

Myv · 09-06-2013, 05:39 PM

I feel like if I put something like that on the car, I'll be walking up to an empty side vent one day.

AznBRZer · 09-06-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Myv

I feel like if I put something like that on the car, I'll be walking up to an empty side vent one day.

I think that you mean someone will actually make it functional.

Steve201brz · 09-06-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AznBRZer

I think that you mean someone will actually make it functional.

lmao

RallySport Direct · 09-06-2013, 07:21 PM

I personally love that we have 2 OEM + manufacturers to choose from. On my personal BRZ I have the TRD Steering Wheel and the Toyota frameless mirror, and recently I have been lusting after the TRD shift knob. However I am a huge fan of the STi lips, and the STi wheels. I don't think it makes the car look weird at all, in fact the people who are "in the know" will know exactly why you have TRD parts on your Subaru or STi parts on your Toyota/Scion. I've always liked the subtle parts that normal people can't spot, but a true car person will notice it instantly, and I think both TRD and STi make some really nice parts that fit in that mentality perfectly.

So basically, a Big +1 for mix and matching STi and TRD!!!

Thanks,
Rick

bestwheelbase · 09-07-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

So basically, a Big +1 for mix and matching STi and TRD!!!

Thanks,
Rick

Amen.

Suberman · 09-07-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Amen.

Even if the warranteed factory supercharger kit has a TRD logo on it, it's still going onto my BRZ.

If the factory is still going to make one.....

TheseColorsDontRun · 09-07-2013, 03:16 PM

I love the partnership with Subaru and Toyota on these cars. I love that we can choose from two factory aftermarket manufacturers.

That said, I won't put anything on my Subaru if it has a TRD logo. I think it would look out of place and I am OCD about that on my car. I also won't throw STi badges on it.

stugray · 09-09-2013, 11:28 AM

"That said, I won't put anything on my Subaru if it has a TRD logo. I think it would look out of place"

So you have no problem driving a car designed by Toyota and has a big "TOYOTA" right on the top of the engine, but you have a problem putting "Toyota Racing Development" parts on the same car?

OK- Got it!

TheseColorsDontRun · 09-09-2013, 11:32 AM

I don't like the logos. I want it to be clean. I debadged the rear, I am taking the Perrin sticker off my shifter, etc. I can't do anything about the engine cover.

I like the TRD spoiler, and I would probably put that on my car, so long as there is no TRD logo on it.

Stierzy34 · 09-09-2013, 03:00 PM

I'm with Rick, it is nice having the flexibility of choosing between two different "tuning companies." Plus who cares if it says TRD or STi? If anyone makes that big of a deal about putting a TRD part on a Subaru or vice versa needs to get a life. lol

Steve201brz · 09-09-2013, 06:02 PM

couldn't have said it better myself, i agree w/ rick.
people might not mix & match but having the option is something worth recognizing for sure. don't really have a preference over mix & matching yet...although haven't really gotten that far yet

09-06-2013, 04:43 PM	#1
gt8613 I dream of BRZ Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Prospective BRZ owner. Location: Home. Posts: 548 Thanks: 615 Thanked 84 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How do you feel about putting TRD parts on your BRZ and vice-versa? Does having parts on the BRZ with TRD logo Or STI Logo on the Frs/GT86 look weird/funny ?? Just wondering... I like the look of these guys on our fake vents. http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/IMG_1581.jpg I mean it seems more useful than just having random design there.

09-07-2013, 03:16 PM	#10
TheseColorsDontRun Keep calm and drive on Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited 6M Location: Mt. Airy, MD Posts: 404 Thanks: 56 Thanked 169 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love the partnership with Subaru and Toyota on these cars. I love that we can choose from two factory aftermarket manufacturers. That said, I won't put anything on my Subaru if it has a TRD logo. I think it would look out of place and I am OCD about that on my car. I also won't throw STi badges on it. __________________ Build thread

09-09-2013, 11:32 AM	#12
TheseColorsDontRun Keep calm and drive on Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited 6M Location: Mt. Airy, MD Posts: 404 Thanks: 56 Thanked 169 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't like the logos. I want it to be clean. I debadged the rear, I am taking the Perrin sticker off my shifter, etc. I can't do anything about the engine cover. I like the TRD spoiler, and I would probably put that on my car, so long as there is no TRD logo on it. __________________ Build thread

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09-06-2013, 04:51 PM	#2
sprintertrueno86 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Location: United States Posts: 729 Thanks: 1,851 Thanked 474 Times in 203 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would buy those in a heartbeat if someone made a CF rep with no logo. 500+ is a hefty price for those side vents.

09-06-2013, 05:34 PM	#3
Steve201brz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: . Posts: 467 Thanks: 307 Thanked 324 Times in 162 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i thought the same thing, i'd probably favor STI badges if i were to put any on simply to keep more in line w/ subaru. those vents look good but i saw a different set on here that i liked... course i cant find the actual thread, but they were similar in design to this, not exactly these tho(i dont think)

09-06-2013, 05:39 PM	#4
Myv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: Thornhill, Ont, Canada Posts: 531 Thanks: 124 Thanked 113 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I feel like if I put something like that on the car, I'll be walking up to an empty side vent one day.

09-06-2013, 07:21 PM	#7
RallySport Direct Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2014 Widebody Cosworth FR-S Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 4,542 Thanks: 205 Thanked 1,199 Times in 554 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I personally love that we have 2 OEM + manufacturers to choose from. On my personal BRZ I have the TRD Steering Wheel and the Toyota frameless mirror, and recently I have been lusting after the TRD shift knob. However I am a huge fan of the STi lips, and the STi wheels. I don't think it makes the car look weird at all, in fact the people who are "in the know" will know exactly why you have TRD parts on your Subaru or STi parts on your Toyota/Scion. I've always liked the subtle parts that normal people can't spot, but a true car person will notice it instantly, and I think both TRD and STi make some really nice parts that fit in that mentality perfectly. So basically, a Big +1 for mix and matching STi and TRD!!! Thanks, Rick

09-09-2013, 11:28 AM	#11
stugray Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Colorado Posts: 1,925 Thanks: 627 Thanked 1,445 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"That said, I won't put anything on my Subaru if it has a TRD logo. I think it would look out of place" So you have no problem driving a car designed by Toyota and has a big "TOYOTA" right on the top of the engine, but you have a problem putting "Toyota Racing Development" parts on the same car? OK- Got it!

09-09-2013, 03:00 PM	#13
Stierzy34 :unamused: Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2005 WRB STi "Edna" Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 227 Thanks: 144 Thanked 88 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm with Rick, it is nice having the flexibility of choosing between two different "tuning companies." Plus who cares if it says TRD or STi? If anyone makes that big of a deal about putting a TRD part on a Subaru or vice versa needs to get a life. lol

09-09-2013, 06:02 PM	#14
Steve201brz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: . Posts: 467 Thanks: 307 Thanked 324 Times in 162 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	couldn't have said it better myself, i agree w/ rick. people might not mix & match but having the option is something worth recognizing for sure. don't really have a preference over mix & matching yet...although haven't really gotten that far yet

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