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r/ft86•
complex_reduction

I don't really like the 2018 BRZ or 86 front end. What are my options?

The 2018 86, obvious, it's an angry, angry fish. Ironically I actually think I prefer it to the 2018 BRZ?

The BRZ, I dunno, I'm just not a fan of non-functional "aero" accessorizing. Looks like somebody cut and pasted the wrong shape.

The older styles with more "solid" front ends really appeal to me. Do I have any realistic options other than waiting for somebody to crash a 2013 Scion? "Realistic" meaning that it won't cost me $10,000 for a body kit.

Posted Apr 29, 2018, 2:40 PM UTC

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thetafour•

u/kouki-86 swapped to a pre 17 front bumper. Wasn't too expensive right?

Edit: it cost about $500

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Wrxloser1215•

99% sure you can swap them right out. Someone put an 18 wrx face on their 17 with I think zero modifications. It's the same frame the bumper cover just looks different. I've been thinking of changing my 17wrx up to 18 cause 🤤🤤

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Kouki-86•

About $450 CAD for a new bumper and paint, that was a buddy deal though :)

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CaptainAmerricka•

If you don't want to buy a pre 17 bumper, join every 86 group in the area your from on Facebook and post that you're trying to trade and fine somebody that would do a trade. I'm sure someone out there would love to swap and you can probably find one in the right color already.

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netmagi•

I have a lot more history with Toyota (Celica's, Corolla's, Camry's Tacoma, etc.) but I can't stand the front end of the 17+ 86. The BRZ is a lot nicer. The only colors it (17+ 86)kinda works in are Halo and Asphalt IMO.

I didn't realize I actually liked the BRZ front-end until I saw an 18 in person. Killer looking car in the Heritage Blue in person. Front-end looks much more grown-up and refined vs. the poorly-executed racy look of the 17+ 86. Again, personal preference, don't attack me :)

Then, there's the BRZ with all the STI bits and 7' tall wing. Not my style, but it does a better job looking racy as a factory option vs. the 86.

Toyota also just makes weird choices in colors to release. I had a 10-series FR-S and never fully warmed up to the blueish tint silver. Depending on the light, it either look great, or it looked like a kid's toy. Don't even get me started on the orange color they chose for the 860's. Every dealer around me has a 17 still for sale. Nobody wants that color. Then, there's the "Thunder" color for the 18 86's. Looks great on the website, but in person, total let down. Shade just doesn't pop. Looks very flat, and it's just too bright for a non metallic.

I know what's going on . . . They have a meeting where 3 ppl pick random numbers, then they use those as numerical RGB values for the new color :P :P

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ImmortalF•

Buy used....?

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complex_reductionOP•

Sorry I should have clarified, aside from the front end, I want all the improvements inherent to the 2017+ twins.

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Vtakkin•

You could do the varis front and rear bumper, but I'm not sure if its significantly more expensive than the oem front and rear bumpers.

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Netfearr•

can we import gt86s?

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