@@predaR6 it all depends what you do with it 😛! If your going to do highway pulls, drag races, etc then yeah its slow, but if your main goal is to drive the car on twisty roads and on the track, then this is one if not the best modern car for that, that the average person can afford. But yeah, the car would be a lot more enjoyable if it came stock with around 30 more hp/tq. I guess thats when the ridiculous amount of mods for those cars becomes usefull 🙂!
@@xJM1993 o mean its in the price range of a subaru or honda s2000 or Hyundai genissis coupe or Porsche boxster or 350z etc there al beter cars in my opinion 😋
@@predaR6 yeah for the price i got to agree with you on that! Especialy for the S2k, i had a 06 rsx type-s prior to my brz and man do i miss that 8000+ rpm ahah!
When you said you went from a suped up GT to a Subaru BRZ I instantly knew you know what you were going to be talking about. Sacrificing power for drivability, practicality, and good MPG. People don’t understand that having a fast car isn’t what it’s all about.
My 18yr old daughter wanted a BRZ for a couple years. Surprised her with a blue 2015 BRZ with 14k on it (dad, Daughter car). It's a great car for her to learn manual on. The connection to the car when driving is perfect, the road noise is part of the experience. The BRZ is a blast revving through the gears on the country roads and handles great. She likes her Rav 4 but loves the BRZ.
@@AaronRobinProductions it does. I never want to sell my car. It has the right amount of everything you would want in a sports car. Lightweight/Low/Sharp dynamics/and Boost!
I got my 86 around the same time you put up this video, there was an option for an armrest, I chose the option, and I got it.👌 Also, there's a tube which goes from the intake and into the passenger footwell, through the firewall. This is for sound, you can plug it by using the charging port cap you get from the port in the glovebox.
I've successfully solved my chirping issues by changing gasoline brands (I think). I used to pump Shell gas exclusively for one reason or another and I also had the chirping from very early on. It was loud and embarassing. One day I decided to switch to Chevron exclusively to see if that would change things. I think from the first tank, I could already tell that the chirping was quieter, but over time it has gone away pretty much completely. I tried going back to Shell one time and the chirps immediately came back. Chirps were gone as soon as I was back on Chevron gas. In my experience, those Techron additives really do seem to make a difference.
@@goodie2shoes874 not sure. However the fuel pump is designed I'm guessing makes it prone to chirping and I suspect some additive in Chevron gas helps alleviate that by keeping things lubricated.
I know its been a year since this video but I also had the chirping sound from under the hood and it ended up being the high pressure fuel pump but some other things were swapped out also to fully fix the noise. That was worth 2k dollars worth of work from the dealership luckily my insurance covered it but so far no chirping.
86 Fun facts # 57: You can shop around Toyota/Subaru dealers see which has the cheapest exact same part. Also: You can purchase your precious armrests at any Toyota dealer in North America.
Having been raised and weaned upon American muscle, I thought my first motorcycle was the best driving experience I had ever had. I've owned my 2013 FRS since August 2012 and I have re-evaluated that opinion. My FRS is much more fun than my bikes. On a road course, in the curves, it doesn't get much better for the price. Yes, on the straight, not much fun (wasn't meant to be). Pulling away from or pushing other spendy vehicles in the curves @ BIR, priceless. Truly a drivers car. If you can't enjoy the simplicity of this car, you aren't a driver.
Awesome video man been having my frs for 2 years and half too and man its a joy . You’re right about the part when u said everybody wants to race i get that alot too lol . Keep it bro love ur videos
Got the frs 10 series, had it since 2015... love it the same today in 2021. This will be that car in the garage like many of our dads did. You know the ones that saved their own favorite cars from the 70's or 80's that's now sitting in the garage on standby... turn key ready to show out on the weekends!! 😎
I live in Japan, and my wife has a 2015 Japanese model Toyota 86 GT. Contrary to your statement (7:45), my wife's car does not have an armrest. I agree with you; it is insane. Additionally, I am surprised that her side mirrors do not automatically fold when locking and unlocking the doors; fortunately, I recently ordered a kit from Australia to remedy that issue. It is clear to me that Toyota and Subaru cut many corners with this car. Despite the numerous shortcomings, what irritates me the most is that her doors will not stay open when parked on the slightest grade. I can not tell you how many times they have slammed against my leg when exiting her car. I simply refuse to drive it. Interestingly, she enjoys the car; for the life of me, I cannot figure out how or why.
this was awesome to watch. as someone who has a heads/cam/FBO G8 GT, it feels good to hear you say what you did about this car after having a mustang with the same mods as I do on my current car. straight line fast is only fun for so long.. i'm super pumped to test drive one of these!
I just traded in my 2018 86 for the new 2020 86 Hakone Edition. Man, what a head-turner. Anyway, to get to the interior noise issue in your BRZ. If you want good noise reduction, I would suggest having the rear fender Wells, doors, the rear seat side panels and the back of the rear seat, that separate the trunk area, layered with soundproofing. Using a noise meter, as I like to call it, before and after soundproofing... It measured a 73% interior noise reduction value. I would make some calls and shop around. Some places do offer soundproofing in varying thicknesses. There are some pretty good deals out there, nowadays. I hope this helps. Good luck and have fun brother. By the way, nice BRZ. 👍❤️💯
Chirping aka "Crickets" comes from the high pressure fuel pump, there is a TSB for replacing the high pressure fuel pump. The newer fuel pump has the same part number, but is actually a completely different pump (new fuel line as well for the redesign). This is mainly due to crappy gasoline with Ethanol in it. I only run Shell (or other high quality) 93 octane fuel, and don't get the chirping. You can make the interior quieter, spray rubber under coating, and using sound deadening sheets on the interior panels. However, the reason the car is loud inside is because sound isolation is heavy, and the "Twins" are lighter cars... Most vehicles have about 100 to 200 lbs of noise deadening material added to them to make them quiet inside... Hope this information was useful for anyone who's looking to resolve these issues.
Albert really? Doesn’t matter what power figures the BRZ is putting out? Doesn’t matter that it’s about 600 lbs lighter? The WRX is still faster... okay. I’m assuming that maybe this fella in the video was talking about a basic supercharger kit BUT, my point was that he made a massive blanket statement (you did also) that is false more often than true. You put 300+ WHP in a 2700 lb car, and it’s quick.
Think hes just hitting on the point that its a true racers car. Its naturally created for bends sharp turns winding roads etc not going really really fast...in a straight line.
I bought a 2016 BRZ with the intention of going FI and within a month had an Edelbrock eForce supercharger installed and went through a couple of tuners untill I found DD Performance Research of Sealy (W. Houston) who did it right and it's a fabulous daily driver and awesome track car. Of course I changed out the wheels and tires for larger ones and adjusted the alignment to perform better on the track. Plus a few other mods to the SC cooling system we prototyped on my car (upgraded the Edelbrock water pump, etc). You say that even FI the car isn't great at straight line but I do quite well. I will never get rid of this car, it's too much fun to drive. Funnily enough, I've never had the crickets.
Excellent video man. I tricked my 86 out with new 18” wheels and wider tyres. Subaru free flow exhaust and decatted header. Performance dry air filter and tuned up locally.
1 Ch ch ch ch sound is the injectors 2 Crickets is the fuel pump 3 Bird tweet which sounds like a low whistle behind your dashboard is the ac compressor that will tweet every 15 seconds as long as the car is reved past 2k rpm. Common rattles are the loose glove box doors, loose rearview mirror base nut , center console frame, And center aluminum bar inside behind the back sits that will rattle at high speeds, you can stick something in between the frame and the metal so it doesnt move. All other sounds leave to prayers. (Second and third on the list) You can replace these parts, and these sounds will still continue. Still tho, i love my brz. Cheers !
This was a very helpful video....I've been torn between the BRZ and FRS for a while and now it's the BRZ for sure. The video was very honest and I can't wait to find one. Great video!!
@skoi.exe haha!! Wow! This post takes me back...lol I've had my BRZ for a minute now. The FRS doesn't have push to start. Not that that is super important, but I am sooooo happy with my purchase. I do love the FRS and 86 as well. Always subie wave for every one of us. 👋
@skoi.exe haha!! I totally get it. All of the bumpers have their own look and change the car in different ways. Part of the reason I love the car so much is that it is so customizable. 👋
Removing that tube, which is connected to the intake box will reduce the cabin noise. It’s only purpose is push air in the cabin creating the appearance of a louder Motor
Thanks man! Getting one next week and haven’t driven it yet! Going from a 350HP V8 XR8 to this is scary but mostly for storage space as I’m used to heaps lol. This was useful
I love mine. No chirping, but condensation yes, noisy yes. The racing thing....I died. Happened to me since day one. I actually told a guy that pulled up in a Camaro: "Dude, you know I'm not going to win!" And laughed my ass off. I like this car and the Miata. The cornering is awesome. No matter what anyone says: You CAN NOT drive this in snowstorms. I bought some of the best snow tires for this, and all it did was make it louder in the cabin. Get a Miata or Nissan Z next.
Finally someone who gets the point. Speed isn't everything. My mazda 2 from 2009 comes nowhere near the brz frx 86 but it handles so good in corners that I still love it as my beginner car and can keep up with the somewhat faster cars when taking corners
8:21 I’m all for having a nice sounding loud exhaust but if it’s annoying to you as the owners imagine how annoying it must be to others... I hate fart cannons and hate how loud harleys and some muscles cars sound.. great build by the way 👌 been wanting one since I was 16 and now I’m 23 about to be done paying off my daily commuter 2011 Camry le 4cyl and I think ima put a down payment on a brz/86 next year if all this covid-19 stuff clears up.. hope you’re staying safe during these times 🙌 much love from Cali
Ok, finally i have an answer about the crickets I live in Canada, I have my 86 sinc march 2015. My car only use Shell V- power 91 octanes with 0% ethanol. In 50.000 km I never experienced the crickets before Last month I did a 7110 km road trip in western US. (Calgary, Salt Lake City, Arizona, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Monterey, Highway 101, Oregon Coast, Seattle Vancouver, Calgary) During the first part of the trip Calgary to Vegas, I only use 0% ethanol gas and the car runs perfectly. Not crickets But in Vegas and California find pure gas was almost imposible and I start to use gas with Ethanol (Chevron, Shell, Sinclair, etc). After fill the first tank with non pure gas and for the first time ever, the crickets starts. That annoying chirping noise been in my car all around california. A week after I arrive to Oregon where I found Chevron pure gas, I fill my tank and MAGIC The crickets diseapered. In Seatle I fill the tank with ethanol mixed gas and the crickets starts again. After crossing the border I stick again to Canada Shell Premim and the crickets dispapears again. Now I'm 100% the cause of that annoying noise is the ethanol. If you live in CA you're almost fuck, but in other states you can find non ethanol gas (Go to www.pure-gas.org) and try to find a pure gas pump close to your home. You don't going to ear that stupid noise ANYMORE
I dont understand in europe toyota recomends sell vpower 98octanes when in usa the vpower is 91 and works ok 🤞🏻 Maybe diferent ecu or fuel map in the two continents 🤷🏻♂️
@@MElekiaZ In the manual says 93 octanes. Here in Canada the 93 octanes contains Ethanol at 10%. (Petrocanada) I prefer use 91 octanes with 0% ethanol (Shell V power) Ethanol makes this car sound like a box of crickets. I did the experiment with mine. With ethanol gas the fuel pump makes a very annoying chirping noise With pure gasoline is quiet.
too loud and a chance at a dB ticket? Loud =/= fast. I find that exhaust obnoxious, and apparently he does too. A deep rumble at idle is great, but sleeper builds are the way to go. I've had cars without cat backs when I was a kid, the drone is disgusting after a while. The loudness gets tiring. It didn't matter I was shooting 5 ft flames out of my 13B. So, 'should you get it' ... absolutely not. Loud exhausts are for tracks, not streets.
Crickets are gone as soon as you get your tank to E then fill it with 93 at BP not shell and by the time you are half way on that tank you will never hear it again. Same thing I did and years later had to get shell and heard it again until next fill up.
Brandon you don't need to wait that dramatically just keep filling up with the fuel he recommended and eventually you'll only have that fuel. I used Love's in Oklahoma 2013-2015 and Chevron from 2015 to present I've never had cricket noises since receiving it from the dealership when they had whatever cheap fuel they had. I'm not 100% sure if the fuel is the cause so I could be just superstitious about the whole thing haha
I've driven a 2013 brz for the last two years with a catback and uel header/oft and I feel like it's the perfect car for me in every way. For the past few months, I was thinking about trading it in and moving up to a wrx or an STI, and after test driving them both (the STI had a full exhaust and accessport), I decided to stick with the brz/86 and i'm picking up my 2019 86 GT tomorrow. I understand this car isn't for everyone, but I feel like a lot of people really don't have a real idea of how much fun the car actually is, and how amazing it feels to drive, but rather just focus on "it's slow bro". Keep up the great content dude!
1 1 I thought about it, but I’m going to wait a couple years before looking at the next gen twins, first gen will always have some issues that need to be ironed out, I was able to get a pretty good trade in on my BRZ as well, if I had waited another year the value would have dropped a lot most likely due to the next gen being released.
I bought a 14, FR-S, w/ 1100 m in 4/14. It has an automatic transmission and you can't feel the torque lasp because it comansates for it, by holding the gears longer in that range! I installed an INJEN tuned intake, INJEN cat back exhaust! Then a Uni Chip piggy back PC. It was great until I got into a severe thunderstorm, parked, then it wouldn't restart!!! I had to remove the Uni chip harness, then restart it to get home! Later i noticed the connectors were corroded. Not good but still works. I haven't used it yet! Next An AFE twisted equal length Headed, a Motive OverPipe, and a Invicta Quite Pipe! Totally legal, cat on header, cat on quite pipe w/ resionater. Cat back has resionater w/ 2 mufflers! Now, without Uni Chip. I have 2 cats, 2 resionaters, And 2 mufflers! Same as stock no check engine or other lights! But no toque lag, standard, or automatic! At least 35-40 HP, that you will feel, and an awesome sound W/ a full Stainless Steel Exhaust! The automatic transmission doesn't have any shift lag, it's instant!
The armrest was a factory option. There's a hose that runs off the intake into the cabin to create that noise on purpose that you complained about. You take that out on a serious road course you're going to want that wheel Gap back. The wider tires are a definite must.
86/BRZ here in the Philippines are road monsters, considering that we have less straight lines and more curvy highways, this car can dominate every almost cast with that 1:1.1 power to weight ratio
I had a 2013 frs for 3 years bought used in 2018. I hear you about people always wanting to race, I say that same thing. Someone on the freeway was doing that same thing last month and totaled my FRS. He didn't see me stop and slammed into the back of me. I had to haggle with insurance but then I got another 2016 frs a couple months ago and it worked out. Now I have to get this one back to were my other one was. Needless to say a month after the accident I had a retina detachment surgery which has been the worst experience. So yeah that people always wanting to race me shit killed me in the end. It's like even if you try to lose those people in traffic on the freeway they still catch up to you and tail gate etc. Guys in mini vans are the worst.
Lol. If you are like me, dont do anything. Just drive the way it is stock. Its plenty power to the point youre driving within speed limit and still having so much fun. You get used to all the noise inside the cabin, all the roughness. Because trust me its stiff and doesnt like bumps at all. The interior is so noisy that all all road noise will come into the cabin. Being stock and doing regular maintainence the car will be reliable because its a very simple architecture. If you want more buy a Cayman or something like that lol. Great car none the less. Great vid btw.
Yes it's fun as is. Supercharge and better exhaust though is even better in a big way! You don't have to speed to enjoy the difference. Everyday driving is just way too much fun and taking it into the hill is simply awesome! :)
Nice tips thanks good to know. I believe some of the 2017s have arm rests but I believe also our U.K 2012-2016 do not have arm rests as far as I can tell.
It’s definitely a fun car to drive and I got big plans for my FR-S and will be vlogging all mods I do to mine. I bought mine with some mods already done to it but soon I’ll be putting better rotors, a rear splitter and a Lamborghini door kit on mine.
Thank you bro for sharing. Very nice video. This is my first time don't want this vedio end so fast. I'm going to buy a brz or a 86. It is very helpful
Question: I have a stock 86 I bought on 2018 and I was wondering if I have to change my fuel/petrol when I change to getting UEL headers and new exhausts ?
Base tires on a Prius are 195/65/15 (2014). It was an option to go up to 215/45/17 (same size as BRZ). The car weights roughly 400 lb more than a BRZ. Not saying there isn't room for improvement, but the generic "they are Prius tires" is not completely correct either. There is another TH-camr, Justin's Pit Stop or something, and he races his BRZ and has 4 sets of wheels and tires. For flat out fun, he likes the OEM set-up best. Interesting. But that is the beauty of the aftermarket - tweak whatever you want more of. Remember that unless you go with lightweight wheels, larger wheels and tires are heavier and impact un-sprung weight and acceleration. Everything has trade-offs.
@@CamdenWayy I’ve owned it since august and I love it to death, handles better than my old wrx with some stuff done to it, and just as comfortable and daily drivable as my old Audi A4 it handles great, far better than anything I’ve driven in the price range, a little slow in the straights because of the massive torque dip between 3-4 rpm but an exhaust and tune should fix that, I’m glad I bought it, I’ve had more fun driving this than in my friends 2019 Porsche gt3
Try dynamat in the doors. I have headers and flow through exhaust on my Hemi truck, when I did a serious sound upgrade for stereo I had them put that in too. Only thing I hear the most of now is my rolling thunder tires. Should help with the insulation problem even if you just did the two doors.
I like the car the only thing that bothers me about it is that boxer engine. Idk if their reliable and I hate how the pistons are set up sideways and on the bottom of the engine. I wish they would've just put a v6.
Great video, you could talk about the oil leak who bring an awesome burn everytime the exaust is hot. Your car is tastefully done, the paint is the original one ?
lol i guess this is good for people who dont know about this car but if you are drift fanatic you should already know that this car is basically the modern of ver. AE86 trueno which is a super popular drift car in japan
Im glad to know that the chirping is normal I just got my BRZ on March 27th so hearing it do that did make me nervous but it is such a fun car I'm not a person that needs a lot of HRPS to have fun for me its fast coming from a 99 Lexus RX300 with 224,000 miles and a hardly function engine lol
saving for a 86, I have a 8 gen v6 6-speed accord coupe rn, fun in a straight line but torque steers like a mf and handles corners like a brick on wheels
Careful my mechanic said to stay away from 2012-2014 used models...sorry I don't know more...since am planning to get a 2017-2020 version in the spring.Check Alex Rodriguez post in here...
Manuals are 100x better and if you don't know how to drive one, it's a great platform to learn on!! If you want to buy an automatic go ahead but, I'd definitely recommend a manual.
It really does need taking one of these cars onto the track to understand how good they are. I had a quick 20min blast around Silverstone and its the most fun I've ever had on 4 wheels. There was a scooby on that must have had 100hp+ on me and when I came to the corners hes back end was everywhere and after about 2 laps he let me passed haha. Worth noting my car was fully stock other than some 18" d9rs with P zero tyres. I actually had a bust rear damper to D:
What you need to know when buying a BRZ:
You need one.
me
U need to know that its slow😅
@@predaR6 it all depends what you do with it 😛! If your going to do highway pulls, drag races, etc then yeah its slow, but if your main goal is to drive the car on twisty roads and on the track, then this is one if not the best modern car for that, that the average person can afford.
But yeah, the car would be a lot more enjoyable if it came stock with around 30 more hp/tq. I guess thats when the ridiculous amount of mods for those cars becomes usefull 🙂!
@@xJM1993 o mean its in the price range of a subaru or honda s2000 or Hyundai genissis coupe or Porsche boxster or 350z etc there al beter cars in my opinion 😋
@@predaR6 yeah for the price i got to agree with you on that! Especialy for the S2k, i had a 06 rsx type-s prior to my brz and man do i miss that 8000+ rpm ahah!
“one thing i did to stop the chirping is i made my exhaust louder so i don’t notice it” 💀
Shitboxalations 3:16- there isn’t a rouge noise if I can’t hear it.
Lool
Gonna be everyone’s fix
💀💀this fr abt to be me
Same xD
I don't know why I'm watching this. I already own an 86 lol
what gas station brands do you go to, to fill up?
Same lol
Jealous
Same
Can u giv it to me :)
When you said you went from a suped up GT to a Subaru BRZ I instantly knew you know what you were going to be talking about.
Sacrificing power for drivability, practicality, and good MPG.
People don’t understand that having a fast car isn’t what it’s all about.
You can compete in a straight line race with others and stand a chance by adding and ls3 V8 with a twin screw supercharger
You can have more fun in those cars without losing your liscence
@@roccob.silver3228 you can have more fun in a car with 1/5th the power and speed?
>BRZ
>practicality
Best joke I heard all day.
I couldn't agree anymore I legit have a 99 mustang gt with a turbo and my fwd 2008 honda civic with a catback&intake is so much more fun
God i can't wait until i can afford one, until then, i'm stuck in my broke college student mobile
It'll be worth the wait. Good thing is the more you wait you can get a newer one for cheap!
Like Aaron said, hang in there and finish your school......these cars will be around and maybe 2nd gen will be out by the time you are ready.....
Good luck on your journey to getting your BRZ86! Enjoy whatever car you have currently as they all have their ups and downs.
ILikeFryz me too brother. every penny I’m saving right now is for an frs I’ll buy before my first semester of college lmao
Same bro. Hopefully one day we can get one
My 18yr old daughter wanted a BRZ for a couple years. Surprised her with a blue 2015 BRZ with 14k on it (dad, Daughter car). It's a great car for her to learn manual on. The connection to the car when driving is perfect, the road noise is part of the experience. The BRZ is a blast revving through the gears on the country roads and handles great. She likes her Rav 4 but loves the BRZ.
Thats such a sweet story, almost made me cry
Can you adopt me
Best mama ever
Hey are you adopting?
can i date her
I've had my 86 for 4+ years and boosted for 2+ of that. It's perfection now
I bet! The cars are awesome. I bet the boost makes the driving experience even better
@@AaronRobinProductions it does. I never want to sell my car. It has the right amount of everything you would want in a sports car. Lightweight/Low/Sharp dynamics/and Boost!
How much you buy your boost
Andre Patatanyan - $1.50/pound if it’s thinly sliced.
Jesse L stfu Lmaooo
You can fix insulation. Just buy insulation and take the door apart, add it inside then close it. Scotty kilmer has a video about it
Sound deadening is an after market modification in some cases👀
@@Gatorcat1 if in correct they made holes going into the engine bay so u can hear the engine sounds better from the cab. Its intentional
very tastefully modified. love the simple yet clean look you did to it.
11:49 oh...yeah...I hear the crickets.
Same
Thought it’s a Bird or something
Thats the car?? 😭
5:40 you all up on somebody else car filming lol you bold 😆
I mean they own a prius, its not like they'll do anything
@@miguelgutierrez8694 true lmao
U step in a priest in my hood,they'll whoop your butt ,but in an eco- friendly way🙃
Very! 😂😂
I got my 86 around the same time you put up this video, there was an option for an armrest, I chose the option, and I got it.👌
Also, there's a tube which goes from the intake and into the passenger footwell, through the firewall. This is for sound, you can plug it by using the charging port cap you get from the port in the glovebox.
important tip, never park it next to an old vehicle.. they will plow into your car and drive off
For realZ
*Talks about car stuff*:
*me not knowing anything about cars*: Haha, brz go brrr
Cringe
@@alejandroegana7489 you’re mad weird bro, go somewhere
@@hexify. go where
@@alejandroegana7489 Go to the back seat of your mom's Honda Odyssey
@@triliner254 bro you have over 30 videos uploaded and have 26 subscribers shut the fuck up
I've successfully solved my chirping issues by changing gasoline brands (I think). I used to pump Shell gas exclusively for one reason or another and I also had the chirping from very early on. It was loud and embarassing. One day I decided to switch to Chevron exclusively to see if that would change things. I think from the first tank, I could already tell that the chirping was quieter, but over time it has gone away pretty much completely. I tried going back to Shell one time and the chirps immediately came back. Chirps were gone as soon as I was back on Chevron gas. In my experience, those Techron additives really do seem to make a difference.
I have never had chirping. Usually use non ethanol fuel wherever I can find it
What causes the chirping?
@@goodie2shoes874 not sure. However the fuel pump is designed I'm guessing makes it prone to chirping and I suspect some additive in Chevron gas helps alleviate that by keeping things lubricated.
I know its been a year since this video but I also had the chirping sound from under the hood and it ended up being the high pressure fuel pump but some other things were swapped out also to fully fix the noise. That was worth 2k dollars worth of work from the dealership luckily my insurance covered it but so far no chirping.
86 Fun facts # 57:
You can shop around Toyota/Subaru dealers see which has the cheapest exact same part.
Also:
You can purchase your precious armrests at any Toyota dealer in North America.
Having been raised and weaned upon American muscle, I thought my first motorcycle was the best driving experience I had ever had. I've owned my 2013 FRS since August 2012 and I have re-evaluated that opinion. My FRS is much more fun than my bikes. On a road course, in the curves, it doesn't get much better for the price. Yes, on the straight, not much fun (wasn't meant to be). Pulling away from or pushing other spendy vehicles in the curves @ BIR, priceless. Truly a drivers car. If you can't enjoy the simplicity of this car, you aren't a driver.
Awesome video man been having my frs for 2 years and half too and man its a joy . You’re right about the part when u said everybody wants to race i get that alot too lol . Keep it bro love ur videos
Baby LFA Thank you for the support! ! It really is a fun car. And ya happens all the time literally almost everyday driving tia be from work!
You loose most races tho
Marco Antonio mine has an ederbrock supercharger im always winning races .
@@AaronRobinProductions Your car looks so good. I'm getting a 2022 when they get here......I hope.
Got the frs 10 series, had it since 2015... love it the same today in 2021. This will be that car in the garage like many of our dads did. You know the ones that saved their own favorite cars from the 70's or 80's that's now sitting in the garage on standby... turn key ready to show out on the weekends!! 😎
I live in Japan, and my wife has a 2015 Japanese model Toyota 86 GT. Contrary to your statement (7:45), my wife's car does not have an armrest. I agree with you; it is insane. Additionally, I am surprised that her side mirrors do not automatically fold when locking and unlocking the doors; fortunately, I recently ordered a kit from Australia to remedy that issue. It is clear to me that Toyota and Subaru cut many corners with this car. Despite the numerous shortcomings, what irritates me the most is that her doors will not stay open when parked on the slightest grade. I can not tell you how many times they have slammed against my leg when exiting her car. I simply refuse to drive it. Interestingly, she enjoys the car; for the life of me, I cannot figure out how or why.
the main thing to remember about this car is that you will make friends. And that is amazing
this was awesome to watch. as someone who has a heads/cam/FBO G8 GT, it feels good to hear you say what you did about this car after having a mustang with the same mods as I do on my current car. straight line fast is only fun for so long.. i'm super pumped to test drive one of these!
this guy makes me want be a more moral and overall better human being. Such a soothing guy and wholesome
I started to hear the crickets at 11:50
Been looking at this car for years, gonna try to get it after I finish my degree =)
I'm really glad you focused on everything else first besides how fast it goes!
Joel Vanegas yes! Because I’ve been having trouble finding a video that touches on other things besides the speed( which I do love tho ) lol
Thanks bro
Because of your video I recently purchased a 86 with 5000 miles and I love it.
I love my 86. I just got my OFT and it makes a huge difference. I have some Cosmis wheels and the way too.
I just bought the 2020 BRZ tS. It’s my first time owning a BRZ, and so far it’s great!
I guess I just found another one of the 300 owners, I have a 2020 TS too and I love it. not a fast car but it is fun.
I just traded in my 2018 86 for the new 2020 86 Hakone Edition. Man, what a head-turner.
Anyway, to get to the interior noise issue in your BRZ. If you want good noise reduction, I would suggest having the rear fender Wells, doors, the rear seat side panels and the back of the rear seat, that separate the trunk area, layered with soundproofing.
Using a noise meter, as I like to call it, before and after soundproofing... It measured a 73% interior noise reduction value.
I would make some calls and shop around. Some places do offer soundproofing in varying thicknesses. There are some pretty good deals out there, nowadays. I hope this helps. Good luck and have fun brother.
By the way, nice BRZ. 👍❤️💯
Chirping aka "Crickets" comes from the high pressure fuel pump, there is a TSB for replacing the high pressure fuel pump. The newer fuel pump has the same part number, but is actually a completely different pump (new fuel line as well for the redesign). This is mainly due to crappy gasoline with Ethanol in it. I only run Shell (or other high quality) 93 octane fuel, and don't get the chirping.
You can make the interior quieter, spray rubber under coating, and using sound deadening sheets on the interior panels. However, the reason the car is loud inside is because sound isolation is heavy, and the "Twins" are lighter cars... Most vehicles have about 100 to 200 lbs of noise deadening material added to them to make them quiet inside...
Hope this information was useful for anyone who's looking to resolve these issues.
Good info. Especially since I'm looking into getting a TRD 86...
Recommend it...it comes with brembo brakes, 18 inch wheels, trd suspension from factory,
Honestly the exterior of yours is fire. I’m just not sold on the low power.
Not about the power my man
7:25 "Every car I ever had had an arm rest where I can rest my arm..."
No shit.
You nailed it...every frs, brz, 86 owners should agree...it's a driver oriented car and you will enjoy it on the track
"Even if you have forced induction, these cars are not fast in a straight line!"... Okay, bet on it?
yeah a wrx still beats it
Albert really? Doesn’t matter what power figures the BRZ is putting out? Doesn’t matter that it’s about 600 lbs lighter? The WRX is still faster... okay.
I’m assuming that maybe this fella in the video was talking about a basic supercharger kit BUT, my point was that he made a massive blanket statement (you did also) that is false more often than true.
You put 300+ WHP in a 2700 lb car, and it’s quick.
@@Code325 300WHP on a BRZ keeps up with a Hellcat lol
Think hes just hitting on the point that its a true racers car. Its naturally created for bends sharp turns winding roads etc not going really really fast...in a straight line.
I saw a video where a 400 horsepower gt86 kept up with a Z06 Vette drag racing.
I bought a 2016 BRZ with the intention of going FI and within a month had an Edelbrock eForce supercharger installed and went through a couple of tuners untill I found DD Performance Research of Sealy (W. Houston) who did it right and it's a fabulous daily driver and awesome track car. Of course I changed out the wheels and tires for larger ones and adjusted the alignment to perform better on the track. Plus a few other mods to the SC cooling system we prototyped on my car (upgraded the Edelbrock water pump, etc).
You say that even FI the car isn't great at straight line but I do quite well. I will never get rid of this car, it's too much fun to drive.
Funnily enough, I've never had the crickets.
Excellent video man. I tricked my 86 out with new 18” wheels and wider tyres. Subaru free flow exhaust and decatted header. Performance dry air filter and tuned up locally.
1 Ch ch ch ch sound is the injectors
2 Crickets is the fuel pump
3 Bird tweet which sounds like a low whistle behind your dashboard is the ac compressor that will tweet every 15 seconds as long as the car is reved past 2k rpm.
Common rattles are the loose glove box doors, loose rearview mirror base nut
, center console frame, And center aluminum bar inside behind the back sits that will rattle at high speeds, you can stick something in between the frame and the metal so it doesnt move. All other sounds leave to prayers.
(Second and third on the list) You can replace these parts, and these sounds will still continue. Still tho, i love my brz. Cheers !
This was a very helpful video....I've been torn between the BRZ and FRS for a while and now it's the BRZ for sure. The video was very honest and I can't wait to find one. Great video!!
Lol wait they r the same wym
@skoi.exe haha!! Wow! This post takes me back...lol I've had my BRZ for a minute now. The FRS doesn't have push to start. Not that that is super important, but I am sooooo happy with my purchase. I do love the FRS and 86 as well. Always subie wave for every one of us. 👋
@Kevin Baker yay! Tbh I'm so on the fence lol I know I'll be happy with either but maybe I can just put an frs front bumper on a brz and be happy
@skoi.exe haha!! I totally get it. All of the bumpers have their own look and change the car in different ways. Part of the reason I love the car so much is that it is so customizable. 👋
Removing that tube, which is connected to the intake box will reduce the cabin noise. It’s only purpose is push air in the cabin creating the appearance of a louder Motor
Thanks man! Getting one next week and haven’t driven it yet! Going from a 350HP V8 XR8 to this is scary but mostly for storage space as I’m used to heaps lol. This was useful
I love mine. No chirping, but condensation yes, noisy yes. The racing thing....I died. Happened to me since day one. I actually told a guy that pulled up in a Camaro: "Dude, you know I'm not going to win!" And laughed my ass off. I like this car and the Miata. The cornering is awesome. No matter what anyone says: You CAN NOT drive this in snowstorms. I bought some of the best snow tires for this, and all it did was make it louder in the cabin. Get a Miata or Nissan Z next.
just bought my second one after my last one was totalled. these cars are great
Finally someone who gets the point. Speed isn't everything.
My mazda 2 from 2009 comes nowhere near the brz frx 86 but it handles so good in corners that I still love it as my beginner car and can keep up with the somewhat faster cars when taking corners
"This car is very analag... analog... analog."
(push button start)
Lol it's as analog as it's going to get for modern cars
great video, your genuine enthusiasm towards the car has pushed me over the edge. I'm officially on the hunt!
Duuuude me tooo lol
theVRpilot don’t buy the one I’m getting dammit! I have to save up for another month! :P
8:21 I’m all for having a nice sounding loud exhaust but if it’s annoying to you as the owners imagine how annoying it must be to others... I hate fart cannons and hate how loud harleys and some muscles cars sound.. great build by the way 👌 been wanting one since I was 16 and now I’m 23 about to be done paying off my daily commuter 2011 Camry le 4cyl and I think ima put a down payment on a brz/86 next year if all this covid-19 stuff clears up.. hope you’re staying safe during these times 🙌 much love from Cali
Gl bro
@@adarshajit8033 if this covid stuff clears up, monkaS
ive been on the fence about getting one but this video probably push me over the edge to get one.
Ok, finally i have an answer about the crickets
I live in Canada, I have my 86 sinc march 2015. My car only use Shell V- power 91 octanes with 0% ethanol. In 50.000 km I never experienced the crickets before
Last month I did a 7110 km road trip in western US. (Calgary, Salt Lake City, Arizona, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Monterey, Highway 101, Oregon Coast, Seattle Vancouver, Calgary)
During the first part of the trip Calgary to Vegas, I only use 0% ethanol gas and the car runs perfectly. Not crickets
But in Vegas and California find pure gas was almost imposible and I start to use gas with Ethanol (Chevron, Shell, Sinclair, etc). After fill the first tank with non pure gas and for the first time ever, the crickets starts. That annoying chirping noise been in my car all around california.
A week after I arrive to Oregon where I found Chevron pure gas, I fill my tank and MAGIC
The crickets diseapered. In Seatle I fill the tank with ethanol mixed gas and the crickets starts again.
After crossing the border I stick again to Canada Shell Premim and the crickets dispapears again.
Now I'm 100% the cause of that annoying noise is the ethanol. If you live in CA you're almost fuck, but in other states you can find non ethanol gas (Go to www.pure-gas.org) and try to find a pure gas pump close to your home.
You don't going to ear that stupid noise ANYMORE
I dont understand in europe toyota recomends sell vpower 98octanes when in usa the vpower is 91 and works ok 🤞🏻
Maybe diferent ecu or fuel map in the two continents 🤷🏻♂️
@@MElekiaZ
In the manual says 93 octanes.
Here in Canada the 93 octanes contains Ethanol at 10%. (Petrocanada)
I prefer use 91 octanes with 0% ethanol (Shell V power)
Ethanol makes this car sound like a box of crickets. I did the experiment with mine. With ethanol gas the fuel pump makes a very annoying chirping noise
With pure gasoline is quiet.
Yeah Dudes! I agree!!! I live/drive in the same region as you.
V is the only fuel I use
It has no equals
Considering getting a used one for my first car. Honestly in love with this car.
you ever do it?
@@ee1ydyes
Damn that cold start was sexy! That's how they should sound from the factory :D
too loud and a chance at a dB ticket? Loud =/= fast. I find that exhaust obnoxious, and apparently he does too. A deep rumble at idle is great, but sleeper builds are the way to go. I've had cars without cat backs when I was a kid, the drone is disgusting after a while. The loudness gets tiring. It didn't matter I was shooting 5 ft flames out of my 13B. So, 'should you get it' ... absolutely not. Loud exhausts are for tracks, not streets.
@@kuromurasakizero9515 Agreed. Sounds like an idiot kid's car.
Looking at a 2020 BRZ tomorrow. Currently have Scion TC that I adore!!! Not getting rid of it byw. I think you just sold me . Thank you.
Thanks for the wheel and Tire Details, and the good angles along with the info! Nice to see how the +38 Offset Looks👍🏼
Crickets are gone as soon as you get your tank to E then fill it with 93 at BP not shell and by the time you are half way on that tank you will never hear it again. Same thing I did and years later had to get shell and heard it again until next fill up.
Brandon you don't need to wait that dramatically just keep filling up with the fuel he recommended and eventually you'll only have that fuel. I used Love's in Oklahoma 2013-2015 and Chevron from 2015 to present I've never had cricket noises since receiving it from the dealership when they had whatever cheap fuel they had. I'm not 100% sure if the fuel is the cause so I could be just superstitious about the whole thing haha
Nice video mate. I'm a proud owner of a new Brz, can't wait to fully break it in and have some fun!
Idk why but watching this makes me so excited to mod my brz !
I've driven a 2013 brz for the last two years with a catback and uel header/oft and I feel like it's the perfect car for me in every way.
For the past few months, I was thinking about trading it in and moving up to a wrx or an STI, and after test driving them both (the STI had a full exhaust and accessport), I decided to stick with the brz/86 and i'm picking up my 2019 86 GT tomorrow.
I understand this car isn't for everyone, but I feel like a lot of people really don't have a real idea of how much fun the car actually is, and how amazing it feels to drive, but rather just focus on "it's slow bro".
Keep up the great content dude!
why not wait for the next gen brz/86?
1 1 I thought about it, but I’m going to wait a couple years before looking at the next gen twins, first gen will always have some issues that need to be ironed out, I was able to get a pretty good trade in on my BRZ as well, if I had waited another year the value would have dropped a lot most likely due to the next gen being released.
I bought a 14, FR-S, w/ 1100 m in 4/14. It has an automatic transmission and you can't feel the torque lasp because it comansates for it, by holding the gears longer in that range!
I installed an INJEN tuned intake, INJEN cat back exhaust! Then a Uni Chip piggy back PC. It was great until I got into a severe thunderstorm, parked, then it wouldn't restart!!! I had to remove the Uni chip harness, then restart it to get home! Later i noticed the connectors were corroded. Not good but still works. I haven't used it yet!
Next An AFE twisted equal length Headed, a Motive OverPipe, and a Invicta Quite Pipe! Totally legal, cat on header, cat on quite pipe w/ resionater. Cat back has resionater w/ 2 mufflers!
Now, without Uni Chip. I have 2 cats, 2 resionaters, And 2 mufflers! Same as stock no check engine or other lights!
But no toque lag, standard, or automatic!
At least 35-40 HP, that you will feel, and an awesome sound W/ a full Stainless Steel Exhaust!
The automatic transmission doesn't have any shift lag, it's instant!
Yooo I finally learned that I learned that nothing is wrong with the car i thought that the crickets where something with the car lmfaooo 😅
The armrest was a factory option. There's a hose that runs off the intake into the cabin to create that noise on purpose that you complained about. You take that out on a serious road course you're going to want that wheel Gap back. The wider tires are a definite must.
Ay bro, it looks nice now, without the mud guards. I wasnt feeling the mud guards.
86/BRZ here in the Philippines are road monsters, considering that we have less straight lines and more curvy highways, this car can dominate every almost cast with that 1:1.1 power to weight ratio
Haha that's epic
My first car a 2016 FRs 😍 love it
same 2013 tho
I had a 2013 frs for 3 years bought used in 2018. I hear you about people always wanting to race, I say that same thing. Someone on the freeway was doing that same thing last month and totaled my FRS. He didn't see me stop and slammed into the back of me. I had to haggle with insurance but then I got another 2016 frs a couple months ago and it worked out. Now I have to get this one back to were my other one was. Needless to say a month after the accident I had a retina detachment surgery which has been the worst experience. So yeah that people always wanting to race me shit killed me in the end. It's like even if you try to lose those people in traffic on the freeway they still catch up to you and tail gate etc. Guys in mini vans are the worst.
How is the car stock as a daily driver?
Adding sound Gardner in the doors and under the carpet will take care of that noise make it a lot easier to deal with
Lol. If you are like me, dont do anything. Just drive the way it is stock. Its plenty power to the point youre driving within speed limit and still having so much fun. You get used to all the noise inside the cabin, all the roughness. Because trust me its stiff and doesnt like bumps at all. The interior is so noisy that all all road noise will come into the cabin. Being stock and doing regular maintainence the car will be reliable because its a very simple architecture. If you want more buy a Cayman or something like that lol. Great car none the less. Great vid btw.
Yes it's fun as is. Supercharge and better exhaust though is even better in a big way! You don't have to speed to enjoy the difference. Everyday driving is just way too much fun and taking it into the hill is simply awesome! :)
They make thicker gaskets that will take care of that condensation problem so you don't have to get new tail lights.
Nice tips thanks good to know. I believe some of the 2017s have arm rests but I believe also our U.K 2012-2016 do not have arm rests as far as I can tell.
arm rests were an optional extra or came with the higher spec models as standard
I've never heard the crickets in mine. Even before I installed an exhaust system
It’s definitely a fun car to drive and I got big plans for my FR-S and will be vlogging all mods I do to mine. I bought mine with some mods already done to it but soon I’ll be putting better rotors, a rear splitter and a Lamborghini door kit on mine.
Best info as of yet that I’ve found on the internets.
i wanna know what you do for a living to be able to buy all these cars
You can insulate your cabin with sound deadening mats usually used when subwoofers are installed.
congrats for having this amazing car and thx for the review! good stuff man
Thank you bro for sharing. Very nice video. This is my first time don't want this vedio end so fast. I'm going to buy a brz or a 86. It is very helpful
Question: I have a stock 86 I bought on 2018 and I was wondering if I have to change my fuel/petrol when I change to getting UEL headers and new exhausts ?
ZykeBlaze no you do not
No but you will need a tune to get the most outta your header tho
no but if theyre catless youll need to tune it to get the hp gain and so you dont get a check engine light
Base tires on a Prius are 195/65/15 (2014). It was an option to go up to 215/45/17 (same size as BRZ). The car weights roughly 400 lb more than a BRZ. Not saying there isn't room for improvement, but the generic "they are Prius tires" is not completely correct either. There is another TH-camr, Justin's Pit Stop or something, and he races his BRZ and has 4 sets of wheels and tires. For flat out fun, he likes the OEM set-up best. Interesting. But that is the beauty of the aftermarket - tweak whatever you want more of. Remember that unless you go with lightweight wheels, larger wheels and tires are heavier and impact un-sprung weight and acceleration. Everything has trade-offs.
I've been lookin' at BRZs again....
About to buy an frs in a few days and I remember watching this video when it was a few months old and I’m so excited
How’d you end up liking it ? I’m looking into a brz
@@CamdenWayy I’ve owned it since august and I love it to death, handles better than my old wrx with some stuff done to it, and just as comfortable and daily drivable as my old Audi A4 it handles great, far better than anything I’ve driven in the price range, a little slow in the straights because of the massive torque dip between 3-4 rpm but an exhaust and tune should fix that, I’m glad I bought it, I’ve had more fun driving this than in my friends 2019 Porsche gt3
Can’t wait to get one this year!! 😁
How is it?
Try dynamat in the doors. I have headers and flow through exhaust on my Hemi truck, when I did a serious sound upgrade for stereo I had them put that in too.
Only thing I hear the most of now is my rolling thunder tires. Should help with the insulation problem even if you just did the two doors.
Awesome vid, i feel much more confident in getting this car now 👌
11:30 you can really hear those crickets while you’re talking
Is this a 2013 model? I heard that they had the engine problems and chirping noises.
The 13 frs has the bad valve spring recall
I like the car the only thing that bothers me about it is that boxer engine. Idk if their reliable and I hate how the pistons are set up sideways and on the bottom of the engine. I wish they would've just put a v6.
Great video, you could talk about the oil leak who bring an awesome burn everytime the exaust is hot.
Your car is tastefully done, the paint is the original one ?
This video is great! I just got a job at subaru so I'll be getting a 2020 brz around this time next year super excited!!
I think you do regret trading in your mustang since you mentioned it like 4 times 😂😂
Well once he sees the cheaper insurance, less gas, and less maintenance costs I’m sure he comes to his senses
towels towels Yeah because you need to be going 0-60 in .5 seconds everywhere you go
lol i guess this is good for people who dont know about this car but if you are drift fanatic you should already know that this car is basically the modern of ver. AE86 trueno which is a super popular drift car in japan
370z or the gt86. Having a hard time deciding
Performance go for 370z. Fun to drive/daily car go for gt86
65 to fill up 370 45 to fill up brz
So in Australia $100 for the z and $85 for the brz.
Im glad to know that the chirping is normal I just got my BRZ on March 27th so hearing it do that did make me nervous but it is such a fun car I'm not a person that needs a lot of HRPS to have fun for me its fast coming from a 99 Lexus RX300 with 224,000 miles and a hardly function engine lol
saving for a 86, I have a 8 gen v6 6-speed accord coupe rn, fun in a straight line but torque steers like a mf and handles corners like a brick on wheels
Do it bro I went from a g35 full bolt on to a 17 86 rn I’m just headers catback stage 1 tune saving up for turbo kit 👍
12:30 Yea man those engine cricket chirps I can hear with the hood open lol
What you think of the automatic brz 2013?
Im about to buy it in 15 days! It has a invidia n1 exhaust. Greetings from norway.
Careful my mechanic said to stay away from 2012-2014 used models...sorry I don't know more...since am planning to get a 2017-2020 version in the spring.Check Alex Rodriguez post in here...
Manuals are 100x better and if you don't know how to drive one, it's a great platform to learn on!! If you want to buy an automatic go ahead but, I'd definitely recommend a manual.
SappisboyV3 DIRTY DABS It’ll be great. You’ll have a lot of fun with it.
I would avoid a 2013 or 2014. They have recall problems lol
@@ylis7423 Wrong!
My brother is about to get one and it seems like I’m more excited than he is and doing so much research on my brothers car lmao
i own a auto brz and it is a blast to drive every time
Really is a fun car. It's been 2 and a half years and I still enjoy driving it every day I won't be getting rid of it any time soon!
It really does need taking one of these cars onto the track to understand how good they are. I had a quick 20min blast around Silverstone and its the most fun I've ever had on 4 wheels. There was a scooby on that must have had 100hp+ on me and when I came to the corners hes back end was everywhere and after about 2 laps he let me passed haha. Worth noting my car was fully stock other than some 18" d9rs with P zero tyres. I actually had a bust rear damper to D: