SiCaln 6 Report post Posted April 27, 2020 Hey guys, Been a fan of this forum and especially the car since release, currently saving up for one of them...the TRD 14R to be precise, gotta few kinks to figure out - namely the 10 year registration issue and having the money saved for the car. But just wanted to make my presence known as i have a stupid amount of parts stored up waiting for it, even if it is 2025/6! Not gonna go the finance way, just saving and stashing but just wanted to show my face as it were and enjoy the journey. Thanks for reading if you did and hope the post is ok! 1 Angelina reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted April 27, 2020 Welcome from the shadows! What is this 10 year registration issue just out of interest? I'm not sure why an IVA test would be an issue? Sure a mph speedo and rear foglight will be needed, but other than that you should be okay. I guess it will time to find a 14R given how rare they are and will be interesting to see for what kind of price in 10 years time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinT 514 Report post Posted April 27, 2020 Good luck with the saving!Sent from my LG-G7 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln 6 Report post Posted April 27, 2020 Oh i have found a few, even found a wrecker that i was gonna rebuild! But couldn't justify the cost. They are currently around the 19-20k mark, so time will tell - the saving is going ok, its just car cost plus tax etc. Hi Lauren, the prob is because it is made for one market ie Japan, they remove the international validation, that compassed with changing the exhaust means that when de-registered it leaves a few boxes unticked for the import sheet, so work has to be done to get it back to spec then to have an IVA, the spoiler would need to be removed/new bootlid etc. Have a matching rear fog ready to go, also have a UK cluster to pop in, so that should be easy enough to work out. Its ok, the time is making them cheaper and getting me a good knowledge of mods I want to do, plus have sooo many parts stock piled already, can add if interested! 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted April 27, 2020 I guess you could take the wing and exhaust off, IVA then put it back on again? Just a thought. Though I guess only six years to go, to make bit easier! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln 6 Report post Posted April 28, 2020 Yeah, going to try that, revert it to UK spec if necessary. I should have really added hoarder to the title, this is what i have in storage. Exterior TRD Side decal TRD Bonnet decal TRD Rear side spoiler TRD Canards TRD Aero stabilising cover TRD Door handle protectors Subaru BRZ 2017+ rear arch fin Matt Black Toyota badges TOM’s Rear lights Tap-Turn light relay Interior TRD Shift knob TRD Boot set TRD Steering wheel TRD Interior panel set Toyota OEM Armrest Subaru Auto-dimming mirror Subaru Auto-fold door mirror module Subaru Stereo surround 2017+ Black traction control buttons Subaru 2017+ Alcantara gauge hood P3 Vent gauge Grazio & Co. USB Charger GCS Door Hinge Covers Door Bolt covers Perrin boot handle Misc TRD Keyring TRD Emblem Subaru 400-500Hz horns Toyota oil filter removal tool JDM flare replacement Private plate - TRD 14R Engine TRD Radiator cap TRD Petrol cap TRD Oil cap TRD Battery clamp TRD Cold air intake TRD Oil filter x3 TRD Oil filter change sticker TRD Engine mounts Trans TRD Quick-shift kit TRD Gearbox mounts MTEC Shift & Clutch springs MTEC Clutch line Handling TRD Front strut brace Laile BMCS SuperPro steering bushes UK Conversion UK indicator stalk UK mph/kph switch UK gauge cluster Rear fog light Ordered: Suzuki Jimny JB23W rear fog light - 36250-74F0 (bumper light for 14r, so I can match a rear fog and reverse light in there) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted April 28, 2020 That is a lot of parts. I'm not sure the Subaru mirror if it is a BRZ one is auto dimming and the frameless Toyota one is much nicer looking. Please take this with a pinch of salt but given these cars are so rare, I'd love to see one that is just as it came out of the factory. No additional bits, only the TRD bits that it comes with, as it already comes with the TRD seats and steering wheel and all that. Adding things like an armrest when the stitching colour won't match may look out of place. I'm just fascinated to see a rare car as it is without any other additions. I would just add rear fog for the MOT then remove it afterwards, used to do this with my old AE86 to keep it more authentic. I love to check out all the specification differences and not muddy it with owner added extras. This car has a lot already after all. Obviously your car when you get and your choice of course. 1 Test Drives Unlimited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln 6 Report post Posted April 29, 2020 Having come from an mx5 and loving the auto-dimming mirror I am trying to make this the car that I want. No you are thinking of the 14r60, that is too much of an animal, you would never get that through an IVA, well not before 10 years, i am talking about the 14r street version this is the 14r60 this is the 14r Far more like the UK version but with some nice touches, the brakes and wings are optional on the 14r. 1 Addymk2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln 6 Report post Posted September 22, 2021 Still saving, still lurking, managed to track down one of these finally - the Canadian trunk liner that goes up the back of the seats 1 Shad reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln 6 Report post Posted June 7, 2023 The car has arrived, now i just have to wait until 2026 to register it - will try and get some updates here as I do them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
