Turning the Scion FR-S into an authentic GT86 TRD - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kotaku91x · 05-25-2012, 08:21 PM

Alright so im planning to get the Scion FR-S in a few months and I would really like to modify it with OEM GT86 TRD Exterior and Internal components...now im totally new to modifying a vehicle and would like to do this right so I thought id post here to get some help. My first question is how would I be able to obtain these parts, and not only the TRD but the OEM premium head lights. So once I get the parts will the dealership be willing to install these parts or would I have to get someone to do this?

I thought that was cool lol.. im new to posting on a forum

luxmn · 05-25-2012, 08:25 PM

That'll be at least 10 15k just parts alone just FYI. Carson Toyota on this forum seems to be the best source for these right now.

Shin · 05-25-2012, 08:25 PM

I'll be doing the same minus the TRD, going Axis 5. And I believe most of it is easily done yourself as long as you find out how, otherwise I'm pretty sure a dealer will do it for a hefty price.

(K) · 05-25-2012, 08:29 PM

You might want to be a little selective about which TRD parts you'll want on your FR-S. As I'm fairly certain you might want to think twice about the BBK when you see the price tag.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5463

Hello and welcome to the forums.

DeeezNuuuts83 · 05-25-2012, 08:30 PM

It's a big waste of money, if you ask me.

That aside, I'm sure the dealership could install it for you, but you'd get charged a bit. You'd be better off just doing it yourself.

bneale · 05-25-2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin

I'll be doing the same minus the TRD, going Axis 5. And I believe most of it is easily done yourself as long as you find out how, otherwise I'm pretty sure a dealer will do it for a hefty price.

One thing about body kits though is how they're actually installed. You can buy the kit fully painted and install it yourself. But the fit and finish wont be as good as a professional body shop.

A pro would be starting with an unpainted body kit. When they do the paint, they will also complete the install and bake the car at the same time. The baking process not only harden's the paint, it also helps the installation of the body kit.

Someone once showed me 2 cars side by side, one baked and one not. The baked one had a way better fit and finish to the body kit. You could really notice the difference in the panel gaps.

bneale

Kotaku91x · 05-25-2012, 08:49 PM

hmmm... I see what you mean... thanks for the link this is good.

Prava · 05-25-2012, 08:52 PM

At first glance at the title of the thread, I thought it said "automatic" instead of "authentic" haha good luck with all that you do! hope your wallet is filled with paper!

Kotaku91x · 05-25-2012, 08:59 PM

Thank you all for all the support and opinions so far..I appreciate it. lol..budget just shifted a bit..

YinYang1980 · 05-25-2012, 09:01 PM

yep, you better personalyse it with aftermarket than the oem trd stuff, its just way too expensive man.

LivingLegend · 05-25-2012, 09:22 PM

I added every TRD parts Carson Toyota offered and it came out to be almost as much as a brand new FR-S, came in around $23k...If you have that much to spend why not just import a true TRD GT86

rcm47 · 05-25-2012, 09:29 PM

Buy a BRZ and slowly turn it into a 86. Should be easy after people start slamming their 86's/frs's rear ends into walls.

Kotaku91x · 05-25-2012, 09:52 PM

How about getting the OEM GT86 headlights?

Staticfrost · 05-25-2012, 10:14 PM

...So you are making it a EUDM? (GT 86 being European...) It would be easier i would think to get parts from JDM... just saying.

05-25-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
Kotaku91x Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Getting Scion FR-S Location: Groton, CT Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Turning the Scion FR-S into an authentic GT86 TRD Alright so im planning to get the Scion FR-S in a few months and I would really like to modify it with OEM GT86 TRD Exterior and Internal components...now im totally new to modifying a vehicle and would like to do this right so I thought id post here to get some help. My first question is how would I be able to obtain these parts, and not only the TRD but the OEM premium head lights. So once I get the parts will the dealership be willing to install these parts or would I have to get someone to do this? I thought that was cool lol.. im new to posting on a forum

05-25-2012, 09:01 PM	#10
YinYang1980 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Jeep Patriot 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 115 Thanks: 166 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yep, you better personalyse it with aftermarket than the oem trd stuff, its just way too expensive man. __________________

05-25-2012, 09:52 PM	#13
Kotaku91x Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Getting Scion FR-S Location: Groton, CT Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How about getting the OEM GT86 headlights? Last edited by Kotaku91x; 05-25-2012 at 09:52 PM. Reason: forgot... ?

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Shin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Highlander, Corolla, Asphalt FR-S Location: Houston, TX Posts: 100 Thanks: 98 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll be doing the same minus the TRD, going Axis 5. And I believe most of it is easily done yourself as long as you find out how, otherwise I'm pretty sure a dealer will do it for a hefty price.

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(K) They call me..."Ken"... Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '04 Accord V6 MT Location: Massachusetts Posts: 260 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You might want to be a little selective about which TRD parts you'll want on your FR-S. As I'm fairly certain you might want to think twice about the BBK when you see the price tag. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5463 Hello and welcome to the forums.

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DeeezNuuuts83 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2006 Evo IX SE Location: Southern California Posts: 997 Thanks: 115 Thanked 254 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's a big waste of money, if you ask me. That aside, I'm sure the dealership could install it for you, but you'd get charged a bit. You'd be better off just doing it yourself.

05-25-2012, 08:49 PM	#7
Kotaku91x Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Getting Scion FR-S Location: Groton, CT Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hmmm... I see what you mean... thanks for the link this is good.

05-25-2012, 08:59 PM	#9
Kotaku91x Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Getting Scion FR-S Location: Groton, CT Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you all for all the support and opinions so far..I appreciate it. lol..budget just shifted a bit..

05-25-2012, 09:22 PM	#11
LivingLegend Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: 1994 Toyota Tercel Location: Hillsboro Posts: 279 Thanks: 331 Thanked 98 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I added every TRD parts Carson Toyota offered and it came out to be almost as much as a brand new FR-S, came in around $23k...If you have that much to spend why not just import a true TRD GT86

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rcm47 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Drives: 13’ FRS (traded), 18’ CWP BRZ tS Location: California Posts: 605 Thanks: 589 Thanked 300 Times in 147 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Buy a BRZ and slowly turn it into a 86. Should be easy after people start slamming their 86's/frs's rear ends into walls.

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