black buttons????

[chanomatik]

STI tS black parts were just released.

(Japanparts.com):

STI Shift Lever Cover (Trim)


STI Handle Cover


STI Panel Center


STI Vent Grille


All roughly $30 each piece.

[Andrew025]

So other than the shift cover, aren't those the same as what comes in the premium trim?

[nalc]

Are the tS parts any different from the ordinary black ones? They look the same to me.

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

So other than the shift cover, aren't those the same as what comes in the premium trim?

Originally Posted by nalc

Are the tS parts any different from the ordinary black ones? They look the same to me.

They look exactly the same to me as the Premium and lowest trim pieces that we've been looking at, although the pictures look better to reveal more of a gloss finish? I only glanced at a Premium interior and they seemed flatter/matte, but I'm not 100% anymore.

Looking at the pics posted in this thread, the other pieces are definitely less "black". These pieces are the finish that I was aiming to get by spraying a high gloss coat on the matte finish trim pieces.

This would pretty much just leave the main dash trim pieces and door lock handles, I believe, as non-black glass finish pieces.

[slicktop]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

STI tS black parts were just released.

(Japanparts.com):

(images deleted)


All roughly $30 each piece.

I paid:

Toyota SU00303190 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 6.40 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00301915 COVER, PLASTIC (BJ JP) - 3.79 USD, 2 items
Toyota SU00301910 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 17.29 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00301932 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 25.45 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00304253 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 13.87 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00301562 HANDLE, INDOOR (JS JS) - 12.54 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00301563 HANDLE, INDOOR (JS JS) - 12.54 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00303270 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 16.01 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00303271 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 15.96 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00302486 SWITCH (JS JS) - 32.38 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00302967 CLIP (JS JS) - 0.68 USD, 10 items
Toyota SU00301927 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 5.73 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00301928 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 5.73 USD, 1 items

$212.81 shipped from Japan for every silver trim piece in my interior. $30 a pop is... ouch...

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by slicktop

I paid:

Toyota SU00303190 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 6.40 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00301915 COVER, PLASTIC (BJ JP) - 3.79 USD, 2 items
Toyota SU00301910 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 17.29 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00301932 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 25.45 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00304253 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 13.87 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00301562 HANDLE, INDOOR (JS JS) - 12.54 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00301563 HANDLE, INDOOR (JS JS) - 12.54 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00303270 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 16.01 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00303271 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 15.96 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00302486 SWITCH (JS JS) - 32.38 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00302967 CLIP (JS JS) - 0.68 USD, 10 items
Toyota SU00301927 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 5.73 USD, 1 items
Toyota SU00301928 COVER, PLASTIC (JS JS) - 5.73 USD, 1 items

$212.81 shipped from Japan for every silver trim piece in my interior. $30 a pop is... ouch...

I'm aware of that. Still, I don't think these are the EXACT same pieces because they have a finer finish. I couldn't imagine Subaru putting the cheapy looking flat black matte pieces on their STI model. These tS parts actually look desirable beyond the fact that they're just "not silver".

Plus you always pay more for exclusivity. I'm pretty sure I'll get the tS parts separately. Hopefully soon. I will let you know how that goes and actually use a nice camera to compare the finishes.

[slicktop]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

I'm aware of that. Still, I don't think these are the EXACT same pieces because they have a finer finish. I couldn't imagine Subaru putting the cheapy looking flat black matte pieces on their STI model. These tS parts actually look desirable beyond the fact that they're just "not silver".

Plus you always pay more for exclusivity. I'm pretty sure I'll get the tS parts separately. Hopefully soon. I will let you know how that goes and actually use a nice camera to compare the finishes.

Exclusivity? Sigh.... Whatever makes you sleep at night.

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by slicktop

Exclusivity? Sigh.... Whatever makes you sleep at night.

Apparently you're new to this whole thing. Yes, people pay more for exclusivity, not sure why that's a surprise. Been a societal standard since the dawn of man. STI loves their exclusivity.

Trust me, if I was 100% convinced they WERE exactly the same, then sure, I don't mind saving some money. However, I don't think they are exactly the same.

I'm sure in your mind it doesn't make sense why anyone would buy a Limited trim of any car. I could make assumptions as to why you might choose the FR-S, but that's narrow-minded and gets nowhere. I would prefer to think that it just boils down to preference and not assume that someone is just cheap.

[nyfries]

Originally Posted by Tye300

I got mine from TRD hongkong.

do they have a store front in HK? can you just walk in and get the piece? going to hk in a few month would be nice to know

[nalc]

I've got the JDM base model ones and they are just unpainted, not black. So there's some slight variation from part to part - my door handles are fairly glossy, for instance, but the dash panels are pretty matte. If the tS stuff is separate parts, I'd hope that they were actually painted a consistent shade.

[Tye300]

Originally Posted by nyfries

do they have a store front in HK? can you just walk in and get the piece? going to hk in a few month would be nice to know

Yes they do. It depends if they have the item on stock. You can email them before your trip so they can get it for you. info@tomsracing.com.hk

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

I'm aware of that. Still, I don't think these are the EXACT same pieces because they have a finer finish. I couldn't imagine Subaru putting the cheapy looking flat black matte pieces on their STI model. These tS parts actually look desirable beyond the fact that they're just "not silver".

Plus you always pay more for exclusivity. I'm pretty sure I'll get the tS parts separately. Hopefully soon. I will let you know how that goes and actually use a nice camera to compare the finishes.

I'll probably order the shift trim for sure, maybe the other pieces. I'm moving in ~a month so I'm waiting until then. Don't want it to get caught in limbo with how long it could possibly take to arrive.

[greenguy101]

Got my black buttons in today. What a difference, they blend so nicely with my CF shifter surround.

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[greenguy101]

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