He world would be a better place if everyone just accepted personal responsibility, rather than throw a tantrum and demand someone else to cover for their mistakes. Well done guys much respect.

Imagine a POV lap with that cam!

A very karmic attitude to the GR, It's a nice change to see nice people.

No Robert, hearing you chit-chat about everything is the whole point :) keep it up

Robert you are a true Gentleman . Your morals & standards are sadly being lost in the world today.

Thank you Robert for being so open about the Yaris incident. Every video of yours is a breath of fresh air. No other content creator goes into such detail about their experiences no matter good or bad. Truly Tier 1.

Robert, it was funny watching your rebuild video for school, my teacher was like "this guy knows what he's talking about...lol

We need a “tested by Apex” sticker available for all the Yaris owners. 👍

6K to SSD. Schmancy Tier 1 flex you got going there

integrity means doing the right thing even when nobody's watching. Well played, Robert :)

Perfect timing, I just came home after what felt like a very long day of work. Thanks for the upload and have a nice weekend Robert! Ps. Video quality is insane👍

Hey Robert- I admire your honesty and integrity in relation to the engine matter. Good on you.

I would love a Keychain made from the Yaris engine parts, but you MUST PUT "TIER ONE MEDIA" on there somewhere PLEASE!

What I love about this channel is its honesty and raw feeling. It really reminds me of the ‚old‘ KZfaq days when there was just a guy sitting in front of a tripod and was talking about stuff. This is absolutly refreshing these days, so keep up the awesome work, it‘s fantastic!

Robert's approach to business as well as not gaming the warranty and KZfaq reach just says so much about who he is and why I find him worth watching.

There needs to be a shirt with that Yaris in the background saying, MONEY SHIFT! lol

Thank you Robert for being honest and real,lots of people need to learn from you how to be truthful!

You are a real man,you fault you pay,I hope many people will learn from you,you are a man with honor.Cheers from Spain Robert.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Rob - you set a great example here, honesty and openness from the start. You shared all the details and we all learned something, especially from the tear-down. But then, you explained your outlook/philosophy on life. You felt you over-revved the car and that set you down a path. Now you’re learning maybe you didn’t (ECU logs), but what the hell, you’re down this path now. If it turns out there is a weakness in the design, you will know sooner or later and you can take it up with Toyota then. “What goes around comes around”, hopefully the surge in KZfaq interest allows your channel to continue to grow to new heights. And hopefully, people have learned a thing or two about the way you conduct yourself (and your business) - this can only bring good karma going forward. Keep up the awesome approach, on every level 😀

Thanks Robert. The way you and Misha handle yourself is the main reason I almost only watch your videos.

Gotta love your attitude to be in honest and not to ride the drama content wave, like many other youtubers would do in your case with Yaris.

thankyou for being an honest person and taking responsibility for your mistakes. we need more people like you these days

Just really glad to see you healthy, and happy. And enjoying and learning more about your new!! GT2RS MR - every day.

The new studio & camera work really well together ! It's great that you can sit comfortably and talk to us as if we're there with you ! With regard to the Yaris & paying out of your own pocket (or Apex's) i say well done to you. A lot of people would have played dumb and seen if they could have had it repaired under warrenty. It's good to know that you're this honest, it adds to the greatness that is Apex Nurburg ! Thanks.

Another honest and truthful video Robert. Great to see genuinely nice people being honest on the inter web. Seem a somewhat rare thing nowadays.

You have a good positive attitude and I find that goes a long way and can be very rewarding sooner or later. Keep up the positivity and great work.

If Apex or any of the Apex team has had any experience with Sabine Schmitz that may make for a nice video / tribute in her memory.

Yep, new subscriber here. Only recently I've discovered your channel (might have to have a talk about that to the YT algorythm, that took WAY too long for them to recommend) after watching you and Misha talk about influencer marketing on Mishas'YT. Appreciated the fact that you two made a video based on facts and put in the effort to check the story. Then the unfortunate Yaris event, that would have been clickbaited and dramatised the crap out of on other channels but you choose to bring some really good detailed content about it. I like that this is not only entertainment but also gives me more of an insight into lots of aspects. Another reason to follow is that I really dig your style of presenting. Chill and informative. Probs to you AND the whole team around you at APEX, it's a blast to see how you guys produce the content on both channels.

I can see the Yaris GR forums in 10 or 20 years time. "I heard a noise from my engine. Is my engine gonna drop a valve and blow up". 🤣

Fair play for being so up front and honest

Robert, I’ve praised before your transparency and honesty. If I’m allowed, I too believe that to be the right way of doing things. As someone that works for the automotive industry for the last 14 years, mostly dealing with quality assyrance, warranty claims and in general all customer centric things, one thing I can advise on is please make sure your dealer/garage reports this back to Toyota. Even admiting to be your fault they’ll be interested in getting the facts and studying it. A company like Toyota renowed by precision engineering, reliability and all goods things will want to know if their engines are failing and why. Japanese tuners are already making +400bhp on this little engine and that’s with Turbos and remaping on everything else stock, so they sure are tough little engines but companies can only evolve and improve their products through customer feedback. Best of luck and keep the good work 👍

Hi Robert. Your honesty regarding the whole Yaris "Money shift" thing is extremely refreshing. I applaud your attitude . My GR Yaris is due for collection next week, so I'm looking forward to sharing the ownership experience with you and the Apex team. Great videos; keep it coming!

Love the Yaris graphic!

Loving the Tier 1 content!!!

To me and several of viewers from Portugal, it's father's day. So to we all, happy father's day. Robert you are "killing" it again. Future KZfaqr's watch this and other's and learn how to make pure, great and honest contents. 💪👌

Love the video Rob. mad about what both of you guys do. really down to earth and thats magic.

Just subscribed love the content and the relationship you have with misha, Hoping to visit one day. I like your outlook with the Yaris problem

Thanks for the time cards.

Happy Friday. 3 Question blitz, Apex Morality is what draws me here as not a car lover as I love my MTB and the honesty is 2nd to none. :) Swift and Bold brother. 1. What other than the track are your hobbies? 2. What type of music do you guys listen to. 3. What is your aim with how you use KZfaq.

Wow We NEED MORE people like you on YT Mitchell aaand everywhere else also ...subscribing!

My son has bought a Yaris GR and showed me the wording in the warranty regarding track days. I'm literally looking for a cool, cheap track/road car so that I can join him. Here it is: *The use of the vehicle for track days or similar events does not invalidate the vehicle’s warranty. Any potential failure during a track day or similar event is not specifically excluded. A manufacturing defect within the warranty period will be supported as normal. However, as per the standard warranty policy and procedure, failure resulting from either of the following would not represent a manufacturing defect and therefore would not be supported within the terms of the warranty: - The use of non-approved performance enhancements or modifications. - Neglect, abuse or misuse.* The last bit is key, and you've been very open and honest about that. If I were your Toyota dealership, I'd take that failure on the chin (and not because you're an influencer) ((I hate that word!!)) ☮️✌️❤️🙏

Great video very humble. Just an interesting one on this. The Yaris is one of the few cars an manufacturers that says with a specific clause track days or similar will not invalidate warranty. Rare and positive considering it’s often a big hassle with m cars!

Great informative video! Expecting nothing less when I come here. I am a spoiled viewer! - Yeaaaaa - GR Yaris merchandise! That`s what I was asking for. I love the graphic in the background.

Allot of respect to you for being honest.

It is refreshing to listen to someone without the "greed for constant unstopable growth". And of course the honesty with the yaris engine! Too many people today are either trying to smuggle their own mistakes into someone elses pocket, or try to cover their own mistake by accusing or attacking others.

Enjoy your videos. Class act in owning up to missing a shift.

A lot of respect to you for saying that. Thought morals had all but disappeared. Something good is coming your way man. Keep being you and I’ll keep tuning in.

I mis shifted my GR and was only saved when imt hit the limiter trying to rev match and I kept the clutch engaged and selected the right gear. I wasn’t on a race track and was just slowing down for standing traffic. I’m really cautious now and I do think it’s easier to misshift than you would expect.

Hey Rob, me again, you know, what would make this channel sweet would be if you guys had a car that everyday folk could get their hands on on the track. A good old e30 325i e30 in stock form. A simple mk2/mk1 golf gti in stock form. I find that many of the cars on the channel might always be out of reach for me. I would love to see the route you guys would go in regular cars, even if its just one. As the channel grows, do that. A good 80s car A good 90s car Something nice from the early 00's I hope it happens. I watch every video and hope that Apex keeps growing. All of the best bud

Agreed... criticism has little use when reasonable alternatives aren’t mentioned.

Come to COTA anyway-on vacation! I'm sure a lot of us locals (self included, this is totally an invite) have an open invite to hang out and go to some of the good places around town. Glad to hear you were up-front about the Yaris. It's part of the reason why my track cars are all fun beaters...unless they're broken......then send the daily, but even it isn't worth much anymore!

For all those petrolheads who are not familiar with camera gear. Its just an upgrade from a overheating shitbox to a perfect functional GT2RS but 6'K resolution instead of six cylinders😄💪🏻

Being sincere is the best mindset! Well done for that!

Spielberg eat ur heart out👍 didn't know if you guys knew that little 5 year toyota warranty also includes the race track. Keep up the excellent work

LOL.... the Ferrari question! Hey Robert, I've from the start though we have something in common when I saw you guys in the Porche! The main reason I started following you guys was because of the Porche and what else would you be driving on the 'Ring but a Porche.... It's like the old Ford vs. Chevy debate... I also know you like the Chevies and that is again is in line with my own preference. Keep up the lovely channel and the info is really lovely. You guys are living the dream but it comes with hard work, vision, and intelligent decision-making. Well done! Wishes from New Zealand

My mate put an xr3i into 2nd at 70, it sounded amazing. Didn't cause any known issues drove for years more

Any of that merch coming out should really have "THE MONEY SHIFT!" on it !!

If you could do a tech talk on the types of coilovers and the settings (rebound and compression) along with how you figure out what is right for your setup. Maybe even a general suspension video for the track. Thanks!

You could perhaps make a channel exclusively related to the mechanical part of apex, fixing the cars, changing stuff, maintenance, how to keep your cars healthy, analysis of cars that you don't have, different kinds of motors etc I would definetly love that, and it'd be a nice natural way of expanding apex that doesn't require of any extra effort (other than well, making the videos)

My Yaris is coming in middle April. I hope I will be allowed to pick it up, brake it in on my way to the Ring from Italy and spend few days lapping! Once I'll understand more about traveling chances I will call you to see if we can arrange something for wheels and tyres purchasing them in advance in Germany maybe.

As allways, inteligent and honest approach ! Well done Robert !

Hey Robert been watching your videos since I have ordered my Circuit Pack GR Yaris in flare red - long wait time but it will be worth it, the test drive blew me away and I`m coming from Impreza`s and Evo 10`s plus a few track cars along the way you are humble with your honesty - respect. Toyota in the UK confirm that track days are covered under warranty fair play Toyota. Loving the Yaris drawing.

doing the right thing is always the right thing!

Pure class Robert 🙌🙌🙌honest no bull conversation loving it 😎👌🙌😁you and mishas vid classsss

Honour and Principle very impressive Robert I think you should be a mentor for young men to teach the way to conduct oneself in life !! Hats off to you Mate cheers

First class! Honesty and integrity, just about gone these days. Classy human being!👍👍👍👍

Robert, your integrity defines you as a person. Don't let others tell you that it is okie to not admit what you did in the future. It will reflect on your corporate culture in Apex and will yield multifold benefits downstream for your business and your legacy. You are not an internet influencer but an automotive thought leader. Good move on not franchising your Apex as an international brand as you try to build your media presence. Do concentrate on your core competency and maybe create an online platform for other contributions in order to grow. Thank you for your videos as I learn new things about cars every time I view your videos and Misha's. Have a good week ahead and stay safe. Greeting from Singapore/Malaysia.

What an attitude what a man! Btw I really hope to see you runing a mini R56 on the track!

You seem to be one of the honest man in the world (video 6.30->) I respect that!!

Saturday morning, sun is shining, having a Cup of Coffee, watching your Video, couldnt be better! Now its time to get on the Bike have some fun . Have a nice weekend ....🌄☕🚵

360° POV shot to be seen in Oculus Quest 2 would be awesome to add to the list of your gear. Placing the cam in the passenger seat! Wasn't into this VR thing, but we tried it, and it's incredible, so I'd be more than interested into seeing this!

I have been thinking about the valve train failier since the last video on the engine and taking all the information given have come to the conclusion that its highly likely there was a fault with the engine not associated with the miss shift. Time will tell and I'm sure Toyota will do the right thing if this proves to be the case. The car is warranted for track use. Admire the way Robert is handling the issue. Following with interest.👌

Why would Toyota pay for your money shift? I used to be a rep for Toyota USA. We paid for money shift's on the old Celica's. I had one customer where we replaced the engine under warranty 3 times due to him missing the shit. To this day I don't understand why Toyota made the decision to cover these repairs under warranty. The first Celica to arrive at the San Francisco Regional office the engine was destroyed due to money shit. It took less than one day.

Thumbs up for the time stamps !

Yap, money shift subscriber, loving listening to you guys while I work

Bravo for being honest, it is honor for you

Respect for that attitude with Yaris case.

TBH that's honourable about the Yaris, but that's what you've been saying since day1. Hope that Toyota show you the same if they realise that the parts are potentially faulty in the future, or with other Manufacturing work that is done. Enjoy the weekend. :-)

Okay, I have a suggestion : an open garage where people can do minor repairs, like swap out brake pads or wheels, before and/or after tf or trackday. Some of us come from far away, and might not want to drive the full trip on road slicks and squealing race pads, but bring a set in the trunk, and it kinda sucks to sit in the gravel at Lindner and change wheels or pads. I dunno how many people would use that option, or what it would cost, but I would love it😂

I would have my GR merch pre-order in ....but I have my own drama! Love the Black Magic cameras ... they have always made my wishlists!!! Look forward to Tom Stamp trial n erroring (I mean “researching”) media servers for me... thanks in advance! Cheers!!

wise words about honesty and franchising... Why trying to be greed and try to max profit. Better to keep it relaxed and fun ... also to customers.

Totally agree with you, man up and tell it as it is. Put me down for one of those t shirts please.

It actually took it very well. I still think it is going to be a problem though, mainly due to how long and thin the valve springs are and being single.

ThiloX misses gears in his videos. Do you think there's a minor design problem with the Yaris' "H" gear gate? Perhaps needs a design tweak? PS. Mad respect to Sabine and everything she did for The Nurburgring and racing. I'll miss her dearly.

Definitely joining the Yaris rocker arm key Ring gang 😎

You sir are a gentleman in a world where the concept is alien. Stand up to your responsibilities. Toyota will appreciate it.

Nice, Robert on a Friday.

sane answers as usual For the next next round : where does the new mclaren tracktoy sit in the line-up of road and non-roadgoing mclaren tracktoys ps: still wating for that micra cc and the multipla comparison ;)

APEX where quality is more important than quantity. Keeping it special! 🏁🏁🏁

Only in Germany can the nurburgring be a "very fast back road" 😅 legends

The image is sharper, nice purchase!!

More people should take responsibility, it would be better world for all as nowadays more and more people think that everything is someone else's problem. So thank U for it.

Enjoyed the TQB 🤓 Tier 1 Tan FTW 👍🏻

A follow up on that expansion to other tracks question, since that is not on the cards (which makes sense), would you do a similar partnership like you do for taxi for organizing rentals at Spa? The next time I head to the ring I'd love to also spent a day at Spa, I regret not doing that when I did a Euro-delivery back in 2017.

I definitely like the design for the tee may end up buying one 😄

I like to think I know a bit about cars but can honestly say not a massive amount but I thought all modern cars have Rev limiters and no matter if you miss a gear ( we have all done that ) or sit and put your foot to the floor it will only rev to a certain amount consequently not allowing such damage - because if this is not the case surely this is going to happen many times in a manual hot hatch - I have just doublechecked and Toyota are making a minimum of 25,000 and if there is demand (which that is looking like the case) they will make more !! It is very honest of you to tell Toyota but I honestly believe that in this case you have been too honest and the millions that Toyota make ( 285 billion dollars last year) they should applaud your honesty and insist on fixing your car for free using yours as a possible issue going forward. 👍great content - appreciated here in the UK.

RE: Yaris Approach: very good approach. Shows the authenticity and ethics of you as a person and will pay you back 10x

Evening Robert thanks for the three question blitz video

Robert, one more thing. Toyota won’t listen to me but you are a “Tier-1-Influencer!” Would you please call Toyota and convince them to sell the GR Yaris in the U.S.? You’ll be the Mac Daddy of Influencers if you can get Toyota to listen. We need you, Robert Mitchell! 🙏🏻

I’m of your view on Apex’s expansion. I think what people love is exactly what your aware of. People love the accessibility of you, and because your all genuine and very likeable it makes what you do very desirable, interesting and fun to watch and feel like you can be a part of. Like you said once you spread yourself to thin, or just become to big and less unique you could very easily lose that closeness that people feel to Apex and all of you that make it what it is.