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Just realized the autocross clip is at Delta SCCA in NOLA. I've only done two Autocross events and both have been there! Small world lol. How do you like the V601s for dual duty autocross/street use compared to the stock primacies? Obviously they're suboptimal relative to a dedicated 200tw autocross tire, but is there a noticeable improvement around the cones vs the primacies? Thanks.

I'm planning on getting these for my mildly modded G35 coupe for track days and general use. Are they super sensitive to pressure changes?

what size rim and tires you running on the car i buy a set waiting on it and how it riding and what spring rate you get with yours

Nothing beats PS4 however, when it came to corning these tires feel like they are on a rail. My steering wheel felt a bit lighter than the PS4 and the PS4 are super light.

Im strongly considering getting a 2015 model with only 66k km on the clock but I get mixed reviews about reliability of the engine... a lot of people complain about them blowing up... but also a lot of people claim they are very reliable... who do I believe🤣🤷‍♂️... I am aware of the valve spring recall, maybe all the complaints are about that? As far as I know this was only an issue with some 2012-2013 models...

Are you on stock suspension? Also, have you used these through the winter, i'm in south texas so probably not an issue since we only have 3 days of winter but still curious. thanks!

Trying to decide between these and kumbo ps91s... thoughts?

My brother took his brz on a road trip from NY all the way to Texas. He said the same thing, sure the seats can make you feel like you’re not going to slip. But on a road trip you’re going mostly straight for many hours rather and you’re not going to be taking corners at much or at all. Since they have you sitting all tucked in, there’s barely any where to wiggle around because of the side bolsters not allowing you. Did the car over heat on that trip? Nope and it was hours of nonstop driving. If it can stand a long drive like that mostly at 70mph, you know it’s a good engine.

My '13 BRZ has something fail every now and again but it's always small stuff or the parts that failed lasted way longer than it they were supposed to (165K miles). I love this car and can't wait to get the money one day to really go crazy on it and make it look and feel so new that the odometer doesn't matter anymore.

Omg how small is this guy? He makes the car look big 😂 says he was exhausted after a long drive lol

How I feel about my 2013 scion fr-s kept on all my maintenance times and so far everything is great at 104,000 miles.

Automatic 😬

What year do you have?

You look exactly how i’d expect a brz owner to look like

Great Video bro, maybe turn the music down a bit and turn the mic up a bit more

Purchased my 2013 FRS in Aug 2012 and the only thing that you said which I can not agree with, is the long haul. I daily her in the summer and she hibernates in the garage during the winter. We have gone on many road cruises thru the years, most around 1200/2000 mile range and few around 3000 miles. This year, we are planning the big one at a bit over 4200 miles including a day on the "Tail of the Dragon".

If you lose a stoplight race to a camry, you are doing something wrong. I have gapped them, Mazda 3's, and a few other's. My brz is 100% oem factory spec. Granted it is underpowered for what it is.

2016 FRS with 45k! Love ripping it!

How many miles did you get out of them? I just ordered some for my civic 👌🏼

Great video! Very informative, you seem like a nice guy, soothing. I want you to know it was easy to do my homework while watching this video. Thanks!

Prior to the BRZ I drove a 2017 2dr wrangler with 35's. This is miles easier to road trip. Ive gone back and forth from the bay to SoCal several times and even halfway across the country in it. Comfort may not have been a priority but its plenty for me. That being said, its no luxury.

Nice review - thanks for posting! If you are planning on making more videos, I suggest getting a lapel mic. Literally any, even if super cheap, will make your voice easier to hear. The audio quality drags down the quality of your video.

It's a corner carver

bullish

I had mine for 2 years, owned it for 37 000 miles and it broke down xD Engine failure. And YES, i did maintenance even at Toyota.

You need a better microphone

from what im getting at from the vid and comments, only thing that should be taken into consideration is the seats, possibly the suspension and tires, all stuff i was gonna upgrade anyways lol

Why’d you buy an auto if you’re going to trac or auto cross the car or did you just start doing it?

thx for the great video, it helped me a lot on my decision to buy this car

Head mount?

great video helped me make up my mind

One of the important things for me is that the steering wheel on there cars is directly in the centre of your body, not to one side slightly like other cars.

Good vid, but I'll have to correct something he said about this car not being a 'good commuter car'. Actually it is a good, fun commuter car IF your commutes are road trips of 2 hours or less. I have a 2016 BRZ LImited in a manual, and he's right on the other part, though. Anything more than 2 hours will really exhaust you because of it's somewhat firm suspension. It's manageable....but had it been slightly stiffer, it wouldn't be drivable in the real world. So again, any commute or road trip of less than 2 hours will do fine. Any longer road trips, you might be better off with a WRX, or something like an Acura TLX. Or just do what I do. Rent a car for your long trips! :-)

Any reason you got the automatic instead of manual?

Smart man good coilovers

Thanks for this. I have hated the BRZ for a long time. But recently, I discovered an appreciation for it, for it's exterior style, it's handling, and it's price. It's a "poor man's sports car", and I am not exactly poor, but I am looking at a second vehicle. And with the new engine in the 2022 model correcting the torque dip issues, the BRZ looks like an ideal second car, one that can be used as a primary if things go wrong. Hearing honest reviews from owners like you is very helpful in deciding if one is right for me. I don't plan on too many mods, as I need reliability and functionality from my vehicles, even if they are just to sooth my ego in my midlife crisis. Wish I knew how tall you were, as my wife is very tall, and some cars are too cramped for her to enjoy riding in. She's 6'1'', with long legs. I got her into a WRX and it was almost painful for her, yet the Honda Civic was good... as long as we didn't hit bumps.

2014 limited brz for 17,995 good price ? 57,700 miles

It's my daily. And until I ever decide to get another vehicle. I don't plan on adding anything to it to decrease it's reliability. I always wanted one because of th AE86 and so got the brz for the blue. I hate to be a poser cause I know nothing about performance. I just like th idea of drift. I want to get good at it for the track. the plan is it make it a drift car after I do get they second vehicle

Awesome cars , if you love a powerful car you will be disapointed, if you like a fun car to drive and throw round corners or setup as a drift car or modify the way you like then the 86/brz is for you , i had mine for 2 years i put headers a , cat back exhaust system and a tune it woke up the, the power was noticeable .

Had mine for almost a year now put on 12k miles (60k now) running flawless, first spark plug change incoming! - 2013 frs owner

I love my 2016 BRZ! 100,000 miles and it still kicks ass.

Is the 86 actually slower than a Camry??

I live in the UK, so we don't get all that weirdo competition revving on traffic lights.

i've taken my BRZ tS on 500 mile long drives at nights on the country back roads just for the sheer hypnotical fun this car can be... on the last turn-out towards home i'll feel like a little kid on the "last ride", like, "Oh Noooo the ride is coming to an end... why can't the ride keep on going? i don't wanna get off the ride!"

5'50" - The concept and engineering and thought behind the BRZ-FRS is true genius. Cornering on a stock tS on windy roads and becoming one with this car while taking car and driver to the limits creates an hypnotical dream state for those that can handle the speed on the curves.

I have a 2018 86, daily driver no issues

When my speed 6 was stock I got gapped by a v6 camry😅

What’s the mileage?

Really nice video man! I’m thinking of getting a brz/86. Trying to get a manual though!

I’ve had one for 9 years 143,000 miles. It’s still going strong. I have replaced the clutch did the recall stuff and 3 wheel bearings. I also have had to replace cam shaft seals. Overall not expensive given the miles. It’s still a blast to drive. I will probably replace it with a 2021.