Oppopinions (UPDATED: Now with photoshops!)

"Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow" (chriskf) 11/20/2015 at 12:30 • Filed to: None

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What do ya think of my idea Oppo?

So part of me kind of wants to recreate the Corolla GT-S factory vinyl on my FR-S, but substitute “GT-S” with “FR-S.” The rest, “Twin Cam 16” is still accurate. I like the idea of the homage, and it would fit well with my new wheels (see below), but I also think it’s kinda ricey. Haha What say you Oppo?

(^my new wheels that are on the way from Japan, but they will be gunmetal)

UPDATE: Had my buddy do a bit of photoshop work. I’d be curious to see how it’d look IRL, since photoshop vinyls never look as good as they do in person. I do like the contour of the rectangle ends though.

BringBackTheCommodore > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 12:33

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Gotta add the little Toyota decal with it.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 12:34

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Do it. The world needs more cheesy 80s graphics on modern cars.

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 12:35

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I hate “rice” and I think stuff like this is neat. It’s not rice at all, it’s a throwback to a car most people forget is even related.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > BringBackTheCommodore 11/20/2015 at 12:35

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I thought about that but then I’d have to rebadge the whole car, which is something I used to think was cool and now I don’t care enough. haha

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 12:40

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I think that to do it right, you need to put a 4A into the 86 ;)

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 11/20/2015 at 12:43

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I’ve thought about how funny it’d be to swap a blacktop into one. Haha

HammerheadFistpunch > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 12:44

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Yeah, I’d go for it. I’m a fan of retro graphics on modern cars.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 12:44

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Nah, do it proper 86. No T-VIS 3-rib 16V.

Speed > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 12:45

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I think it’s a really cool throwback idea without being too cheesy or gaudy. You could even do it without the framing. I’ve seen it like that on some AE86’s. Alternatively, this could be modernized where the ends of the rectangle contour more with the lines of the FRS, especially in the rear.

Anyone have an idea what font that is?

BringBackTheCommodore > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 12:46

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D’oh! Good point. I’m sure you could have one of these made up:

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 12:53

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Nice. Do it.

Speed > Speed 11/20/2015 at 12:56

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Designs like these could be tweaked to where they’re just outlines like the original with text inside of it.

Speed > HammerheadFistpunch 11/20/2015 at 12:57

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WORD

HammerheadFistpunch > Speed 11/20/2015 at 13:00

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Boy that looks great.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 13:01

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I think to top it off you’d have to paint the wheels white. If the decal is white anyway,

TheNeonDriver - Now with More BMW! > Speed 11/20/2015 at 13:11

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+1000000000 for the fender mirrors

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/20/2015 at 13:24

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I think they can be had in white, but I prefer the gunmetal. Going for Intial D look.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Speed 11/20/2015 at 13:49

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I kinda wish I’d gotten white so I could have reproduced the old school TRD livery.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > TheNeonDriver - Now with More BMW! 11/20/2015 at 13:49

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I want them to make a production set. I would 100% get them.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > BringBackTheCommodore 11/20/2015 at 13:50

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I’ve got a buddy who cuts vinyl and could make the whole thing.

RallyWrench > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 13:54

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This is a good idea.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Speed 11/20/2015 at 13:55

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I wonder how that top one would look if you reversed the white and red.

Jayhawk Jake > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 14:30

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Vinyl comes off, so do it. If you change your mind, then return it to stock.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Jayhawk Jake 11/20/2015 at 14:38

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Having one buddy create a mock-up so I can get an idea of a modified version that will contour to the lines of the FR-S better. If I really like it, I will have another friend cut the vinyl.

XJDano > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/20/2015 at 15:56

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Like

pip bip - choose Corrour > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/21/2015 at 06:19

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do it.

BringBackTheCommodore > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/21/2015 at 09:40

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I like the photochop, having that small ‘SCION’ logo in place of the ‘TOYOTA’ logo would be a nice touch.

That said, I like your concept. It’s almost TOO fitting!

BringBackTheCommodore > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/30/2015 at 09:05

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Any updates on the vinyl project?

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > BringBackTheCommodore 11/30/2015 at 09:13

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None yet. If it happens it won’t be until after winter. My car looks too shitty with all this snow and salt. Haha

BringBackTheCommodore > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/30/2015 at 09:15

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Ah, the enemy of all of us car fanatics - SALT! My condolences to you, I dealt with the stuff for 8 years before I was finally able to get away from the stuff for a little while. The only thing that ever seemed to help was bundling up, going to the car wash, and spraying the vehicle down, but that’s cold, wet, and sometimes the doors end up getting stuck shut.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > BringBackTheCommodore 11/30/2015 at 09:39

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Yeah, I've got access to a few drive-thru touchless washes with underbody wash that I will visit every week or so.

BringBackTheCommodore > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 11/30/2015 at 09:48

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Nice! That certainly helps keep from getting cold and soggy.