awesome edits guys...really enjoying the ONT 1500 driving footage, and the bits of you talking framed up with the car in the background. Looking forward to more
So happy we all found another channel to be excited about! And they're civilized and not just burnouts in someones driveway and driving unsafe cars.lol.
Couldn't wait for this video. Very good one! Thank you. And I am a cop myself so it's funny to hear you say "dodge the cops" haha. I wouldn't be giving you a ticket if I ran into you guys don't be afraid.
I was wondering when we'll see this. Now I'm off to watch all 4 episodes. :D Thanks! Your FRS is one of the best looking cars. I like the fact that you left the stock steering wheel. I'm not a huge fan of those tiny aftermarket steering wheels. That M4 bimmer looked nice too, but bimmers always look nice even stock.
+Kyle LaJoye definitely a sketchy way to start off the week. We dodged a bullet on that one. Switching back to the stock shift knob helped since it gave us the feel and weighting we were used to. We'll master shifting with the bigger/heavier Raceseng knob in the off-season :)
Regarding shifting into the wrong gear: I did that in my GT86 on track a few weeks ago - went from 5th to 2nd instead of 5th to 4th, at 90 mph. Ended with me crashing into a barrier lol video on our channel if you want to laugh at my mistake
+DedicationBlog Dang I just saw the video... Sorry about what happened, at least you were okay and you were a good sport about it. Definitely got a new subscriber!
Ouch! You handled that with a lot more dignity and maturity than most people would have. I'll have to check out your crash updates since now I'm intrigued. Well played!
That Autocross course looks nice but the location looks scary. you have a nice guard rail along one side, at the finish you could spin into a stationary van or the next competitor.
+Mike Woo definitely not an ideal lot for autocrossing. It was really tight and a bit sketchy, as our buddy Aaron from Vibrant Performance can attest (he had a bit of a run-in with a ditch, haha).
+TheReidGuy Thanks! This whole series took A LOT of time but I think it turned out pretty good considering how little time I had to put it all together.
+Joe Da Silva since Ontario-1500 is run by some of the key personnel from the Ontario Time Attack series, I would think taking the OTA driving school would be a great start. That way you get to know the people behind the event and their school will be on one of the tracks used in ON1500 so you'll gain valuable seat time that way too. Plus the OTA school is always very well run, so you will get a lot out of it, I'm sure.
+Speed Academy our friend Carl at Perry Performance in Montreal also runs an excellent school that will qualify you for a full race license and it's very well priced for a race school. Pete and I have both done that school so can say from first hand experience it's top notch. www.perryautolaval.com/ase-lapping-club/aisa-academy/
+Speed Academy the Bridgestone Racing Academy at Mosport/Canadian Tire Motorsports Park is a world-class school, but it's also more expensive than the OTA or AISA schools suggested above. But the BRA school does have the advantage of using their Formula cars instead of your own car, should you wish to avoid putting added wear and tear on your own car. Plus their Formula cars are just a hoot to drive. Hugely fun and very professionally run program.
+Scott Merrihew It's a preference. We love the grip, size and feel of it so we thought why not keep it. Although, Dave does have trouble getting in and out of the car so a quick release one would be handy. :)
Why did you guys did not enter two cars, frs and the s2000? Is it expensive. I think it would be interesting to see how the s2000 will do. May be next year when you guys have 500k subscription.
+aaguirre123 two main classes, Stock and Modified. Stock is very restricted, basically just allows tires (140 tread wear or higher), brakes, a few other very minor mods and that's it. Modified captures everything else, with both Stock and Modified subdivided based on MSRP of the vehicle and engine displacement. We were in Modified 4, which is for cars worth less than $65k and with engines under 3.5-liters of displacement. This was the most populated class in the event with 6 teams in it (both FR-S's, the Miata, both STIs, and the CRX).
+Jadon Ghereben Nope, we're running KW Clubsports on the FR-S. Same coilovers as we ran on it last year for Targa Newfoundland. These things are indestructible! We've got Fortune Auto 510's on our FD RX-7, though, and should have a track test video on that car soon-ish.
+Peter Grooms for race events like this we run Valvoline Pro-V. It's a high zinc motorsport oil that really protects the bearings exceptionally well. However, it's not recommended for street cars since the high zinc content is hard on the catalytic converter, so for street use we switch to a high quality synthetic that's compatable with modern emissions systems, so any off-the-shelf synthetic in the correct weight for the engine.
+Speed Academy No sweat just rare to see those on road courses, usually just drag cars. But I'm glad all that hard work payed of and you guys brought home the WOOD! lol. I watched the whole build and I'm loving that FRS.
+Sebastian Sosnowski They are street tires. Most people use them for street driving with occasional track use. They're great in both the dry and wet which makes them ideal for any sports car.
+gus bisbal It certainly does, you can see Dave hits it a few times actually but when you mis-shift the rev-limiter which is controlled by fuel or spark is overcome with mechanical force hence why an engine can be over revved with a mis shift. Make sense?
damn I didn't know that. I thought it was controlled off of the ECU and actual RPM, what a terrible system not the approximation of RPM. For an engine saving system that is not great.
+gus bisbal The ECU does control the rev-limiter usually through spark or fuel, like I mentioned but there is no way to control a mis-shift, no car manufacturer can protect someone from putting a transmission into a lower gear and letting out the clutch to spin the engine too high.
Coming back to watch this again after so many years
These videos keep getting funnier. You guys have been growing on my for some time. Keep going, its so damn cool to see you competing again.
+SoulCharter There are 6 more days of videos coming so hope you can handle that much of us (and we still stay funny) for the next week :)
awesome edits guys...really enjoying the ONT 1500 driving footage, and the bits of you talking framed up with the car in the background. Looking forward to more
I like this much more, then current videos :)
So happy we all found another channel to be excited about! And they're civilized and not just burnouts in someones driveway and driving unsafe cars.lol.
+frankth3frizz Thanks Frank! We try to build cars the right way.
Finally! I was watching for more FR-S videos!
+RyMann88 There are many more to come!
Awesome video. Ontario 1500 looks like the Canadian version of one lap of America.
+Chris Graham pretty much! Just more "eh!" and more maple syrup than One Lap of America are the main differences ;)
+Speed Academy Any "sorry"s while overtaking? :p
As always, great video guys! Can't wait for the next one.
Scion looks awesome on the track
+JCE10NYC Thanks!
Your videos keep getting better and better
Couldn't wait for this video. Very good one! Thank you. And I am a cop myself so it's funny to hear you say "dodge the cops" haha. I wouldn't be giving you a ticket if I ran into you guys don't be afraid.
+lauzon73 haha, great to hear we have friends on the Force :)
I was wondering when we'll see this. Now I'm off to watch all 4 episodes. :D Thanks!
Your FRS is one of the best looking cars. I like the fact that you left the stock steering wheel. I'm not a huge fan of those tiny aftermarket steering wheels. That M4 bimmer looked nice too, but bimmers always look nice even stock.
You guys deserve so many more views for the quality of videos you produce. I love your channel and check daily for new vids :)
+Stevie Deez Thank you! We're slowly plugging away and trying to get more subs. Tell you friends, forums, and family members to subscribe haha.
Epiccc! Good start guys!
Great video you guys! Keep them coming
Great video. cant wait for the next one
Haha that mis shift was scary!! Love these videos, guys!! So sick! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
+Kyle LaJoye definitely a sketchy way to start off the week. We dodged a bullet on that one. Switching back to the stock shift knob helped since it gave us the feel and weighting we were used to. We'll master shifting with the bigger/heavier Raceseng knob in the off-season :)
looking forward to the day 2 video :)
Love the color scheme!!!!!!
+Chosen Gaming Thanks! We tried to be a bit different with the bold fluorescent coloring.
Regarding shifting into the wrong gear: I did that in my GT86 on track a few weeks ago - went from 5th to 2nd instead of 5th to 4th, at 90 mph. Ended with me crashing into a barrier lol video on our channel if you want to laugh at my mistake
+DedicationBlog Dang I just saw the video... Sorry about what happened, at least you were okay and you were a good sport about it. Definitely got a new subscriber!
i saw it on carthrottle, the brz with the rocket bunny kit is my dream car, so i cringed when you hit
Ouch! You handled that with a lot more dignity and maturity than most people would have. I'll have to check out your crash updates since now I'm intrigued. Well played!
+DedicationBlog Hey, we all make mistakes. Nothing to laugh at. Still fun to see if no one got hurt. :P
you tube crashes when i try to go to your account
Enjoying every video since I suscribed, good job and keep like that guys
+Marcos Ruiz Thank you!
Hope you luck until the end!!
Really nice built car. Love your vids. Keep it up!
+FireplayerDB Awesome thanks!
Such a good start and good job man ....
Thanks!
great video again!!
Scion looks beast
+Oliver Rivett-Carnac We tend to think so too :)
awesome videos btw!!
Intro song: Missing you by Dejan S.
great series!
+Royal350z Thanks!
love the video's guys. keep it up! o and your car evnt # 86 is nice!
+Willem Moonen Glad you noticed the minor detail. :)
awesome guys!
What wheel size and tire setup does the FR-S run? looks great btw.
That Autocross course looks nice but the location looks scary. you have a nice guard rail along one side, at the finish you could spin into a stationary van or the next competitor.
+Mike Woo definitely not an ideal lot for autocrossing. It was really tight and a bit sketchy, as our buddy Aaron from Vibrant Performance can attest (he had a bit of a run-in with a ditch, haha).
Great Videos awesome
Who ever gave a 1 thumb down is a Complete DOUCHE! Speed Academy is Awesome!!! Keep it up guys!
+DriftmanX Thanks for the reassurance. Haters always going to hate!
great editing pt!
+TheReidGuy Thanks! This whole series took A LOT of time but I think it turned out pretty good considering how little time I had to put it all together.
+Speed Academy this is going to be a great series!
YESSSS!
4:45 dat daniel wellington watch doe #Classy
+Diogo DaCunha I see you quite like my Timex LOL Hey, gotta look classy with all my race gear on. ;)
what driving schools do you recommend? cause it says that time attack drivers must have training.
+Joe Da Silva since Ontario-1500 is run by some of the key personnel from the Ontario Time Attack series, I would think taking the OTA driving school would be a great start. That way you get to know the people behind the event and their school will be on one of the tracks used in ON1500 so you'll gain valuable seat time that way too. Plus the OTA school is always very well run, so you will get a lot out of it, I'm sure.
+Speed Academy our friend Carl at Perry Performance in Montreal also runs an excellent school that will qualify you for a full race license and it's very well priced for a race school. Pete and I have both done that school so can say from first hand experience it's top notch. www.perryautolaval.com/ase-lapping-club/aisa-academy/
+Speed Academy the Bridgestone Racing Academy at Mosport/Canadian Tire Motorsports Park is a world-class school, but it's also more expensive than the OTA or AISA schools suggested above. But the BRA school does have the advantage of using their Formula cars instead of your own car, should you wish to avoid putting added wear and tear on your own car. Plus their Formula cars are just a hoot to drive. Hugely fun and very professionally run program.
+Speed Academy thank you for your responses!
very cool !!
Just curious.. Is the stock steering wheel a preference or a requirement?
+Scott Merrihew It's a preference. We love the grip, size and feel of it so we thought why not keep it. Although, Dave does have trouble getting in and out of the car so a quick release one would be handy. :)
Why did you guys did not enter two cars, frs and the s2000? Is it expensive. I think it would be interesting to see how the s2000 will do. May be next year when you guys have 500k subscription.
+aaguirre123 We would need double the drivers! And it's an expensive event to run too. We don't have that kinda loot right now haha.
If you have time can you tell us the different classes of cars racing in the Ontario 1500 and its requirements for its class?
+aaguirre123 two main classes, Stock and Modified. Stock is very restricted, basically just allows tires (140 tread wear or higher), brakes, a few other very minor mods and that's it. Modified captures everything else, with both Stock and Modified subdivided based on MSRP of the vehicle and engine displacement. We were in Modified 4, which is for cars worth less than $65k and with engines under 3.5-liters of displacement. This was the most populated class in the event with 6 teams in it (both FR-S's, the Miata, both STIs, and the CRX).
+Speed Academy in the modified class can you have a swapped engine within the 3.5L limit?
+aaguirre123 Yup!
MOOAAARRRRR!!!
oh and 1st
Are you running fortune auto 510? What brakes do you have on it?
+Jadon Ghereben Nope, we're running KW Clubsports on the FR-S. Same coilovers as we ran on it last year for Targa Newfoundland. These things are indestructible! We've got Fortune Auto 510's on our FD RX-7, though, and should have a track test video on that car soon-ish.
Lol the Miata has very good handling. I drive my Miata everyday and I'm just like hmmm 100 degree corner, Come at me bro lol.
+boosted 2j we want to build a Miata with a Honda K20 engine. Come at us, bro!
+Speed Academy The K20 is the perfect N/A motor for the mx5.
+Speed Academy please please please do it. I plan the same for my Miata
word lol
+Speed Academy allot of people do k20 swaps with lotus elises. the gen2 Elise are cheap as he'll used too. much cooler than another miata
What engine oil are y'all running in the BRZ?
+Peter Grooms for race events like this we run Valvoline Pro-V. It's a high zinc motorsport oil that really protects the bearings exceptionally well. However, it's not recommended for street cars since the high zinc content is hard on the catalytic converter, so for street use we switch to a high quality synthetic that's compatable with modern emissions systems, so any off-the-shelf synthetic in the correct weight for the engine.
What's the name of the song? Btw, great video.
+Peter Void Its from the audio pack here: audiojungle.net/item/dance-electro-pack-2/2429266?
Swapped out the Raceng shift knob for OEM one
+Derick Wong It was too big for Dave to handle. He's used to smaller knobs ;)
how many cars compete in this event?
+Frany 14 cars were entered.
man can you show us more of that trans am build?
+biggboysouth Sadly, we didn't have enough time to shoot any competitor car videos otherwise we'd totally show you them all.
+Speed Academy No sweat just rare to see those on road courses, usually just drag cars. But I'm glad all that hard work payed of and you guys brought home the WOOD! lol. I watched the whole build and I'm loving that FRS.
ONTARIO!!!!!!!!!
Does toyo r1r fit the street or only race tires?
+Sebastian Sosnowski They are street tires. Most people use them for street driving with occasional track use. They're great in both the dry and wet which makes them ideal for any sports car.
+Speed Academy thanks guys. I have the toyo t1r and need to change them. I consider toyo r1r or yokohama advan neova from your vid.
+Sebastian Sosnowski Both are excellent street tires, you won't be disappointed. :)
+Speed Academy thanks guys. 1st on the finish line.
I just realized you guys got the number 86 for a toyota 86! Lol
+Sang Nguyen Smart man!
Oh by the way, Are you guys Might Car Mods fans? You are the Canadian equivalent of Marty and Moog
+gus bisbal Of course we are! We love MCM and have been following their stuff for a long time now.
I am Australian and they are so much appreciated over seas than they are here. A prophet in his own village I guess :-)
Could it be, you didn’t place in the agility course due to our driving skills
I have never driven an 86, I would have thought that it had a rev limiter
+gus bisbal It certainly does, you can see Dave hits it a few times actually but when you mis-shift the rev-limiter which is controlled by fuel or spark is overcome with mechanical force hence why an engine can be over revved with a mis shift. Make sense?
damn I didn't know that. I thought it was controlled off of the ECU and actual RPM, what a terrible system not the approximation of RPM. For an engine saving system that is not great.
+gus bisbal The ECU does control the rev-limiter usually through spark or fuel, like I mentioned but there is no way to control a mis-shift, no car manufacturer can protect someone from putting a transmission into a lower gear and letting out the clutch to spin the engine too high.
Speed Academy Ahh of course, driven by the wheels not the crank. I get you
sounds like a tin can. You have not.enough back pressure.
+oaccessasia1 We dont need back pressure for our super charger. Our exhaust is WAY too loud though hence why the car sounds awful.
Need to stop pistol gripping while shifting
+gooey41 pew pew!? Dave's too old to learn new tricks.
Fart car