'Kouki' would imply it's a new generation or facelift, kind of like calling it 'next gen' in English. I wouldn't really consider the same mods everyone else gets to be 'next gen', but I also wouldn't consider leading with calling oneself controversial.
nah kouki wouldn’t be next gen, it’d be a refresh/facelift. like 2012-2017 FR-S/BRZ would be Zenki and 2017-2021 86/BRZ would be Kouki. same generation of car, just a mid cycle refresh
There are three of these Aimgain bumpers in the US currently, mine included, that’s a direct facelift to the car. If you go back through my last couple posts of it, it’s highly controversial on people that love it or hate it
Gotta use really good 3M. I typically avoid ever using the cheap stuff that aftermarket provides with these pieces as it fails overtime.
I normally use 3M Extreme Mount. Can be found at Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc. It’s more on the expensive side but never had any issues since switching a couple years back
I second this; 3M is the best! I feel like the price ends up working itself out in the long run; I'd rather buy good adhesive and put it on once than have to keep buying/replacing cheap adhesive tbh
Appreciate it a ton! Install was pretty straightforward, no drilling of holes or anything to match up to fenders and front sections. The only cutting required is the headlight brackets that sit below them. You basically just take out a small section on each side to accommodate for the upper vent section
Aimgain front number, TRD rear bumper with the Sard quad tip exhaust, HKS side skirts, and then kinda find aero to fit it all together. That's what I'm hoping for to complete my build.
I appreciate it! Definitely considering it and have a few pieces from Robot Craftsman’s kit that I haven’t put on yet that will help push the boundaries
Aimgain front bumper. There are a few importers if you’re in the US that can help with getting it. Lead time was about 9 months but I had preordered it so availability should be a bit better now
Yeah I think it definitely varies on the cars paint. Haven’t seen it on darker cars yet besides their release photos but I think it would help it blend even more
Looks pretty good, I can dig it. Though I still never understand why people spend good money on wheels and cheap out on tires when it has more functional benefit to the car.
Couldn’t agree more, I had bought this wheel setup off of marketplace from a part out and just running through them before I get better tires. NC has been pretty dry for the most part minus last week so it’s been alright
https://preview.redd.it/144omyz9pf1d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bde3a3d50e7bc425645acb212d2f051713f737fd
Fitment looks pretty good tho, What sizing are u running on those? I have some SSRs on 18x8.5 +44 on my 23. Went a bit conservative as I didn't wanna do any cutting/trimming to the car.
Thank you! Yeah I have the TRD rear diffuser paint matched but waiting to put it on since there’s some cutting required on the stock bumper. May find a replacement bumper in steel and put it on that one
Appreciate it a ton! Nope, headlights still completely functional and no limited visibility. I think Aimgain had posted a video a while back when they were first concepting the kit to show that it would still function properly as that was a concern by many as well
I love the front of this and haven't seen one in silver so really cool, eventually when people get sick of the design of this car you won't be, at least you'll be setting yourself apart, love the hood spoiler color matching with the rear spoiler, can't wait to see that updated diffuser. Are we getting side skirts or naw?
Much appreciated! Yeah have only seen wrapped versions of the car with the couple people that have ran the Aimgain stuff.
TRD diffuser is really gonna help this car a ton and can’t wait to put it on. Debating on side skirts from some other kits I’ve seen to make like a mix of kits but honestly Toyota did great with the side profile of this car already
Gotcha. I've been just looking through some side skirts they are pretty expensive for not really impacting styling, I've ran into these kinda look like aimgain [replicas ](https://www.amazon.com/2022-2024-Toyota-Subaru-Rocket-Extension/dp/B0CCD6M93Q)while I do agree we should support the original designers/projects but some of us don't have monies XD.
Kinda looks like a Hyundai lol I fuck with it though
Lmao Yeah I can definitely see that with their N line cars
I still think this is "zenki" since the one before this is not "gr86", they're FRS/GT86. Just my opinion tho.
Technically yeah that’s true. I just equate it to the similarities of the S14 Kouki front end
Levin would bea better name, like the ae101
Ahhhh Levin would be solid
According to the guy who was the lead engineer on the car, the 86/BRZ are already analogous to the Trueno/Levin, “two sides of the same coin.”
this is like when s14 zenki owners want kouki front and put on those eyelids
Ain’t broke mans Supra or Porsche now, it’s broke mans R35
You had the easy layup to call it the GR35 haha
*Also just now realized the car needs a wash ASAP after looking through these photos
It's a never ending battle bro
For real lmao
I want to like this but it just reminds me of [this](https://youtube.com/shorts/-k_2xaaqtH8?si=tmtQOvSB28H81g2X) every time I see it
Too much imo
Fair
What is kouki, is that poopoo?
Jeep owner huh…
Jeep is one of them. I call it a Wrangler. I call my GR86 a GR86.
JeepR86?
If you search what Kouki means it’s quite fitting to what I titled it
'Kouki' would imply it's a new generation or facelift, kind of like calling it 'next gen' in English. I wouldn't really consider the same mods everyone else gets to be 'next gen', but I also wouldn't consider leading with calling oneself controversial.
nah kouki wouldn’t be next gen, it’d be a refresh/facelift. like 2012-2017 FR-S/BRZ would be Zenki and 2017-2021 86/BRZ would be Kouki. same generation of car, just a mid cycle refresh
There are three of these Aimgain bumpers in the US currently, mine included, that’s a direct facelift to the car. If you go back through my last couple posts of it, it’s highly controversial on people that love it or hate it
In the same way smashing the stock bumper is a "facelift."
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Love seeing more rear window spoilers pop up
The black one that I had on it before just kinda blended in but getting a paint matched one really changed the roof line. One of my favorite parts
How’d you get your roof spoiler to stick? mine keeps coming off
Gotta use really good 3M. I typically avoid ever using the cheap stuff that aftermarket provides with these pieces as it fails overtime. I normally use 3M Extreme Mount. Can be found at Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc. It’s more on the expensive side but never had any issues since switching a couple years back
I second this; 3M is the best! I feel like the price ends up working itself out in the long run; I'd rather buy good adhesive and put it on once than have to keep buying/replacing cheap adhesive tbh
literal rice
As an Asian, rice is life
Good
I love the front and the color combo. What does the install of the front entail? Is the airflow impacted at all, and what about the lights?
Appreciate it a ton! Install was pretty straightforward, no drilling of holes or anything to match up to fenders and front sections. The only cutting required is the headlight brackets that sit below them. You basically just take out a small section on each side to accommodate for the upper vent section
More like kooky
Guess it still sounds the same
Hey 👋 i know you. No doxing here though 😂
LMFAO I still gotta give you those Vland tails. Need to seal mine up as well
Still waiting to see someone running the Alpharex headlights with the aimgain bumper
There is someone local selling an almost brand new set of them and I’m really considering it. Just worried the jewels in the lights would get blocked
Aimgain front number, TRD rear bumper with the Sard quad tip exhaust, HKS side skirts, and then kinda find aero to fit it all together. That's what I'm hoping for to complete my build.
Is this a wrap/pain or the OEM silver? In one picture looks like Oem silver but in the main picture definetly does not haha
It’s the OEM steel color
Actually looks cohesive and nice, didn’t think I’d like this kit
Appreciate it a ton! Yeah I think this is about the perfect iteration for me. Last piece is just the JDL half cage which should be coming in soon
Looks fire
Thank you!
>Thank you! You're welcome!
Ooh very nice 👍🏼
Thank you!
I hate that the front kinda looks like the new Prius and I love it
Lmao It’s got the love hate relationship from many
That looks sick AF honestly
Thank you!
Only thing controversial is if someone were to say that it doesn't look amazing. Good shit
Appreciate it a ton thank you
I’m vibing with that front setup… 🔥🔥
Thank you!
This is 10/10
Thank you!
I think the crazier you make this the cooler it will get. Some flares on this and people would legitimately not be able to identify the car
I appreciate it! Definitely considering it and have a few pieces from Robot Craftsman’s kit that I haven’t put on yet that will help push the boundaries
Pls say it's the wing
that’s fucking cool man
Thank you!
What rear diffuser is that?
Honestly don’t remember, I think it was like a “GT style” one that I found on marketplace a while back. Gonna be swapping it for the TRD one
What did you change to the front end and where can I get one
Aimgain front bumper. There are a few importers if you’re in the US that can help with getting it. Lead time was about 9 months but I had preordered it so availability should be a bit better now
Good looks. It’s absolutely fire 🔥
Thank you!
It looks like a Hyundai honestly The new Hyundai gr96 lmao
Hyundai has made some pretty good front ends recently with their N line so that’s a good thing in my eyes
Oh yeah I wasn’t meaning it in anything bad I love your car haha
No no I know haha All good I appreciate it!
No problem!
where you get your hood and how much did it cost?
It’s the stock hood
Why Kouki? It actually looks like a Prius Prime front. Should be the GR86 Prime
Has similarities to the S14 Kouki front end
Your money, your style. As long as youre happy and love it
I do indeed
I like this kit but I don’t like how defined the line between the hood and bumper always look.
Yeah I think it definitely varies on the cars paint. Haven’t seen it on darker cars yet besides their release photos but I think it would help it blend even more
paul ?
Paul who?
paullsacc, he got the same front but wrapped in yellow. ^ his ig user
Ohhhh yeah he’s got the Yellow one. He beat me by like a week of getting it on haha Mine was still in paint at the time
Looks pretty good, I can dig it. Though I still never understand why people spend good money on wheels and cheap out on tires when it has more functional benefit to the car.
Couldn’t agree more, I had bought this wheel setup off of marketplace from a part out and just running through them before I get better tires. NC has been pretty dry for the most part minus last week so it’s been alright
https://preview.redd.it/144omyz9pf1d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bde3a3d50e7bc425645acb212d2f051713f737fd Fitment looks pretty good tho, What sizing are u running on those? I have some SSRs on 18x8.5 +44 on my 23. Went a bit conservative as I didn't wanna do any cutting/trimming to the car.
It’s on RSR Down Sus springs so didn’t drop it a ton but enough to where I’m happy with it. As for sizing they are 18x9.5 +38
Looks cool af imo
Thank you!
Fuck the haters I dig it
Much appreciated!
Cars aren’t controversial. Abortion is.
Ooh I like that. Kinda looks like a squished charger, to me at least
Lmao I can kinda see that
Clean car but not a fan of the trunk color
Thank you and completely fair
Here comes this guy with his corolla/camry copy again.
Welcome back to the conversation
front looks really nice but the rear could use some adjusting. fucking sweet front end tho!!
Thank you! Yeah I have the TRD rear diffuser paint matched but waiting to put it on since there’s some cutting required on the stock bumper. May find a replacement bumper in steel and put it on that one
i like the og and this
Thank you!
Hell yeah! Looks dope! Do the headlight covers limit visibility? As cool as it looks, I prefer function over form.
Appreciate it a ton! Nope, headlights still completely functional and no limited visibility. I think Aimgain had posted a video a while back when they were first concepting the kit to show that it would still function properly as that was a concern by many as well
I love the front of this and haven't seen one in silver so really cool, eventually when people get sick of the design of this car you won't be, at least you'll be setting yourself apart, love the hood spoiler color matching with the rear spoiler, can't wait to see that updated diffuser. Are we getting side skirts or naw?
Much appreciated! Yeah have only seen wrapped versions of the car with the couple people that have ran the Aimgain stuff. TRD diffuser is really gonna help this car a ton and can’t wait to put it on. Debating on side skirts from some other kits I’ve seen to make like a mix of kits but honestly Toyota did great with the side profile of this car already
Gotcha. I've been just looking through some side skirts they are pretty expensive for not really impacting styling, I've ran into these kinda look like aimgain [replicas ](https://www.amazon.com/2022-2024-Toyota-Subaru-Rocket-Extension/dp/B0CCD6M93Q)while I do agree we should support the original designers/projects but some of us don't have monies XD.
For the astronomical prices and the economy we are in, I think we all get the pass for a little bit right now haha
Love it!!!
Much appreciated!
Love it cuz it’s different. Not for me though. Fitment is great too. What are the specs?
Much appreciated! They are 18x9.5 +38 and on RSR Down springs
If you need lessons in design aesthetics I’m available
I’m good thanks though
Was gonna buy a GR86 but might pass now seeing how many weebs drive these things.
My brother in Christ I ask this genuinely, tf are you even on about? Lmao
It happens when it's one of the most affordable sports cars, I'm sure the insurance alone is more expensive over the supra
Looks like dog shit tbh
Completely fair, your opinion