What you need to know when buying a BRZ: You need one.

“one thing i did to stop the chirping is i made my exhaust louder so i don’t notice it” 💀

I don't know why I'm watching this. I already own an 86 lol

God i can't wait until i can afford one, until then, i'm stuck in my broke college student mobile

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.

5:40 you all up on somebody else car filming lol you bold 😆

very tastefully modified. love the simple yet clean look you did to it.

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!

*Talks about car stuff*: *me not knowing anything about cars*: Haha, brz go brrr

I've had my 86 for 4+ years and boosted for 2+ of that. It's perfection now

Thanks for the wheel and Tire Details, and the good angles along with the info! Nice to see how the +38 Offset Looks👍🏼

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.

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

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!! 😎

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

11:49 oh...yeah...I hear the crickets.

Nice video mate. I'm a proud owner of a new Brz, can't wait to fully break it in and have some fun!

Got mines because I fell in love with it on your channel, no regrets.! Love the channel bro ✊🏼

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

important tip, never park it next to an old vehicle.. they will plow into your car and drive off

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.

You nailed it...every frs, brz, 86 owners should agree...it's a driver oriented car and you will enjoy it on the track

Thanks bro Because of your video I recently purchased a 86 with 5000 miles and I love it.

I'm really glad you focused on everything else first besides how fast it goes!

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.

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!!

ive been on the fence about getting one but this video probably push me over the edge to get one.

I love my 86. I just got my OFT and it makes a huge difference. I have some Cosmis wheels and the way too.

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

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

just bought my second one after my last one was totalled. these cars are great

Been looking at this car for years, gonna try to get it after I finish my degree =)

the main thing to remember about this car is that you will make friends. And that is amazing

great video, your genuine enthusiasm towards the car has pushed me over the edge. I'm officially on the hunt!

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 vid, i feel much more confident in getting this car now 👌

The best review I’ve seen, thank you!!

this guy makes me want be a more moral and overall better human being. Such a soothing guy and wholesome

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. 👍❤️💯

Good info. Especially since I'm looking into getting a TRD 86...

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.

Best info as of yet that I’ve found on the internets.

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 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!!

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

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.

Ay bro, it looks nice now, without the mud guards. I wasnt feeling the mud guards.

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.

Amazing video. Great content. You executed this video perfectly. I’m gonna subscribe

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!

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.

Can’t wait to get one this year!! 😁

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.

Getting my 86 next week. Can’t wait

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.

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

Awsome car you got there man! I cant wait to get my 86

That car is tastefully done. It's bad azz!!! Are you going to video a track day w it? Love to see that. Good video thanks!!!!

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.

My first car a 2016 FRs 😍 love it

I just bought the 2020 BRZ tS. It’s my first time owning a BRZ, and so far it’s great!

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 started to hear the crickets at 11:50

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!

Idk why but watching this makes me so excited to mod my 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.

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.

"Even if you have forced induction, these cars are not fast in a straight line!"... Okay, bet on it?

Considering getting a used one for my first car. Honestly in love with this car.

Thanks for the video! Well done with your car Brother!!!!

"This car is very analag... analog... analog." (push button start)

Damn that cold start was sexy! That's how they should sound from the factory :D

thanks for sharing! btw: nice looking mods!

Great video like always! Funnies part is at 4:25 “the wheel gap is ridiculous” 😂😂😂

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 😅

How is the car stock as a daily driver?

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

Great vid ,balanced and informative ,seriously thinking about the new one that’s coming out this year ,you said you went with the unequal length header ,was that for the “ boxer burble” ? CheersD👍

7:25 "Every car I ever had had an arm rest where I can rest my arm..." No shit.

i wanna know what you do for a living to be able to buy all these cars

Been seeing you post more in the chitown group keep up good content man hopefully I’ll see you at one of the meets this year!!

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

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 ?

Hey Aaron, hope you're doing well! I'm looking to buy my first sports car. Would you recommend getting something more like the Ford GT or more balanced and analog like the BRZ for a first time buyer?

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.

Super sick set up

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

Is this a 2013 model? I heard that they had the engine problems and chirping noises.

You can insulate your cabin with sound deadening mats usually used when subwoofers are installed.

Hey bro! Love your content! Just wanted to let you know to make sure to blur other people liscence plates! Keep up the good work!! 🤟🏾🤟🏾

I've been lookin' at BRZs again....

I own a 2014 monogram series frs with 17” wheels what all season tires do you recommend

Good review! Thanks

Your brz is dope 🤙🏻 thinking of purchasing one in the future. Definitely stuck between getting an FRS, BRZ or GT86! Good thing i don't use my armrest so that won't be much of a bother! Haha

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.

Cant wait till I get one hopefully!, till then I'm stuck with a 1.0l yaris😂😂🤣🤣

Wow this really concretesmy decision!! Thx man

Adding sound Gardner in the doors and under the carpet will take care of that noise make it a lot easier to deal with