The basics

The Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86/GT86/FRS’ first Generation differs mainly in the front end. This means more than the bumper and headlights which are visible at first glance.
In theory, counting headlights, this should result in 16 different possible front end variants most of which can be interchanged.
However, differences in underlying structural components make this a little more extensive than meets the eye.
This guide shows the parts needed specifically to change the front end on the BRZ Preface to the BRZ Facelift.
For other variant conversions, this guide can help find out what parts to look for.

What to look out for

When doing this for yourself, please keep in mind some peculiarities:

-the GT86/FR-S Preface has its blinkers in the bumper. This is not the case with ANY of the available swapping options.
(You may want to swap out the headlights or find another solution to stay road law compliant)

-The BRZ preface has its daytime running lights (DRL) in the bumper. While this is may not be as serious a road law issue, it’s worth being noted that other solutions must be found.
(For example, Aftermarket DRLs are available for the BRZ Facelift bumper.
Alternately, using the Preface BRZ headlights and wiring the parking lights as DRLs is a popular modification.)

The headlight washer nozzle

If you have one of the car’s versions with headlight washers (i.e.European models) then you will have this issue.

On the left is the Preface adapter (white) and on the right you can see the Facelift Version (black).
The tiny geometric changes to the plug are far more of a problem than the obvious 90 degree angle change. The nozzles will leak heavily when transplanted to another hydraulic system.

So how to solve this? As I didn’t want to spend much time on it I modified the counterpart to the nozzle to fit.
With a power drill and dremel this is quite easy to do.
Or if you’re lucky you may be able to buy a used pair from a wrecked car, then just press the connectors into the old hose.

I discourage the purchase of the entire hydraulic assembly.
However, there seems to be a ~80€ solution I have fond for the Toyota version, I’m trying to find out if this works for Subaru, too.

BRZ Facelift part numbers

(prices are indicative and may vary)

57702CA270 Bumper – 276€

57731CA440 Front Grille – 38€

57707CA191 Holder bumper L – 21€
57707CA181 Holder Bumper R – 21€

57731CA350 Side Cover A Front L (w/fog lamp cutout, alternatives are available) – 14€

57731CA360 Side Cover A Front R (w/fog lamp cutout, alternatives are available) – 14€
57731CA470 Side Cover B Bumper Left (alternatives or DRL are available)- 14€
57731CA460 Side Cover B Bumper Right (alternatives or DRL are available) – 14€

+Daytime Running Light Solution

For models with Headlight Cleaning systems:
86636CA351 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle – 72€

86636CA341 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle – 72 €

86636CA320EN Headlight Cleaner Nozzle Cover (Caution, various colors available) – 32€
86636CA330EN Headlight Cleaner Nozzle Cover (Caution, various colors available) – 32€
2x [Adaptation from Wash Nozzle to washing hose. I made a fitting but there may be a solution, see below]

GT86 Facelift part numbers

Essentially you require the same parts as for the BRZ.

(prices are indicitative and may vary)

SU003-06826 Bumper – ~ 550€
SU003-06844 Front Grille – ~50€

SU003-07495 Holder Bumper L – 30€

SU003-07494 Holder Bumper R – 30€

SU003-06844 Side Cover Front L (w/fog lamp cutout, alternatives are available) – 15€
SU003-06843 Side Cover Front R (w/fog lamp cutout, alternatives are available)

+A Solution for the Front Blinkers

For models with Headlight Cleaning systems:
SU003-06646 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle L – 72€

SU003-06645 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle R – 72 €

SU003-06644 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle Cover (Caution, various colors available) – ~45€
SU003-06637 Headlight Cleaner Nozzle Cover (Caution, various colors available) – ~45€

SU003-06647 Headlight Cleaner Hose Assy (I found this recently, it may actually solve the problem with the washer nozzle fitment) – 80€