Note to US FR-S rebadgers..... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

PetrolioBenzina · 04-05-2017, 07:48 PM

The only thing on the back of an 86 is the "T".

Tcoat · 04-05-2017, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

The only thing on the back of an 86 is the "T".

And even if it did have an 86 (which they don't) it isn't a GT 86!

Clipdat · 04-05-2017, 07:53 PM

PetrolioBenzina · 04-05-2017, 08:20 PM

How long until Scion becomes cool and they have to revert or be uncool?

Impureclient · 04-05-2017, 08:25 PM

Wait, Scions aren't cool now?! Were we ever cool or is it only the 86s that are cool? I'm trading in, I'm not driving no lame car.

PetrolioBenzina · 04-05-2017, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Impureclient

Wait, Scions aren't cool now?! Were we ever cool or is it only the 86s that are cool? I'm trading in, I'm not driving no lame car.

Not cool to rebadgers, I guess. At least get the badges and location correct if you want a GT86.

Tcoat · 04-05-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

Not cool to rebadgers, I guess. At least get the badges and location correct if you want a GT86.

If you want a GT86 you have to add a bunch of extras as well. I suppose the Monogram guys could claim to have GTs though.

PetrolioBenzina · 04-05-2017, 08:41 PM

Just yelling at clouds over something I dont understand I guess.

wulfstan · 04-05-2017, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

If you want a GT86 you have to add a bunch of extras as well. I suppose the Monogram guys could claim to have GTs though.

Yup, that's what I was going to claim when I have my GT86 badges on there...

PetrolioBenzina · 04-05-2017, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wulfstan

Yup, that's what I was going to claim when I have my GT86 badges on there...

Other than "because" and "why not", why?

Tcoat · 04-05-2017, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

Just yelling at clouds over something I dont understand I guess.

Meh. It is the same as changing wheels, exhausts or even front bumpers. Some people just have preferences.

wulfstan · 04-05-2017, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

Other than "because" and "why not", why?

My goal with my build is to create a TRD vehicle that could have been imported to the US. I started with the Monogram but if I waited a few years, I could have started with the Banana Release. I could badge it as TRD but wanted to have a US version of the GT86. So that's the because and why not...

My build page: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56168

~wulfstan

extrashaky · 04-05-2017, 10:13 PM

The Scion brand will forever be painted in the color of douche, despite how good a car the FRS was. In 50 years the very few xBs, iQs and other goofy shit models sold under the Scion name that will have escaped the crusher will be a novelty. The drivers will take them to swap meets and car gatherings where people will laugh and marvel, "Can you believe people actually drove around in cars that stupid-looking?" Kind of like AMC Pacers today, where it's so ugly it's cool.

At that point having your 86 badged as a Scion might score some geek points, but most people won't care.

humfrz · 04-05-2017, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Meh. It is the same as changing wheels, exhausts or even front bumpers. Some people just have preferences.

One of Tcoats nicer posts .....

humfrz

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