@@Ducky-kg8lv Interesting observation 🤔 This was my 2nd time driving it, including the day I drove it at the dealership and brought it home. I was taking it all in still, between all the aspects of a new car, getting re-acquainted to GMR, I guess my focus was on many things. Now that I think about it, normally my hand placement changes by turn, depending on the degree of turn in. I don’t like my hands crossing over so move them. Sort of like drifting but without letting the wheel slide between my fingers in between transitions. On the track, your point is valid with the thumbs. Nobody should allow their thumbs to be in the way of a wheel incase is snaps on you 👍🏽

@@johnrodriguez9720 I’ve been waiting since January 2022 for an GR86 🥲. I wanted a Premium in manual at the time and there weren’t any in the color nor price I wanted. So got on the list at Longo, later discovered the ‘23 Special Edition coming, so I switched to that. All of ‘23 passed and then heard this one was coming and I was the 1st to get it. Worth the wait! Congratulations on your find 👏🏽 which color did find?

@@shift__robinson holy hell lmao I wouldn’t have waited that long 😅 I’ve been waiting 2 months now and it’s almost here and I’m dying waiting lol. I got a 24 Premium manual in Pavement gray with the performance pack. I heard about the brakes overheating so I waited till a brembo package came in. I cannot wait to have this thing man! Hopefully I catch you on the road one day 🫡

@@johnrodriguez9720 It was long! It worked out anyway because I had time to save up for a down payment. Nice! You’ll enjoy those Brembo brakes. Night and day differences, plus the initial bite is very noticeable. The stock brakes overheat in track scenarios with repetitive abs stops, but usually pads and fluid upgrades take it away. Once you add big power then it becomes noticeably inefficient, even with track pads. That would cool to go drive! If you check out my IG, I’ve been hosting drives every 2-3 months. Hopefully I’ll see you one of these times! Keep me posted on your delivery too!

@@shift__robinson hell yeah man! I’ll go follow you on insta and tell you when I get my car. I’ll definitely have to hit up your meet 🫡👌🏻

@@jesse584 It’s always a nice mental break. Rejuvenates the soul 😃

@@luci417 ☁️ 😃

@@dfunklegendfontdawg5023 Thank you and you’re welcome 🙌🏽

@@jonahmclaughlin439 😂😂 I’ll say it just like that

@@shift__robinson badass car man im def jealous hope i can get one before its to late

@@jonahmclaughlin439 Thank you 🙏🏽 I think you have some time, start saving!

@@DKarGarage I wonder what that would be like 💰 💰 💰 🤑

@shift__robinson I think greddy makes them for the gt86 I think they might be compatible, I'm currently not a gr86 owner waiting to sell my c63 507 and hopefully I still can find a trueno

@@DKarGarage I think I might have heard of that kit. I’m not really planning on power adders, just track mods. I want to compete in time attack 😎 A C63 is a sweet ride. Just curious, why the transition?

@shift__robinson it's expansive to track the c63, brakes cost me 5.5k every track day , the car is super heavy ,can't go wider tires bcaz it's not design for wider tires 225 up front 245 in the back, without widebody from a black series can't go wider oil change costs me 500bucks , not to mention all the lil gremlins it gets to fix paid 4k to fix my headlights etc... since I got it 4 Yeats ago I spent 15k on maintenance and tires alone I could have probably bought 3 gr86 allready lol

@@DKarGarage Oof, you’ve spent a lot on that German machine! 😅 There are cheaper ways to have fun for sure haha. I know they’re maintenance is high and they do have some C63 specific problems. I think you’ll appreciate low Toyota cost maintenance haha. How soon are you looking to transition?

@@kronos-7628 See anything that stood out?

At about 1:25. Sick

@@kronos-7628 Ah yes, the M 😎

@@real_spaghetti Yup! 🎯

@@jesse584 I heard this platform is real tricky (both generations). If you can figure it out, you’ll do well :) Nah, take a guess!

@@shift__robinson we shall figure it out!! I'll do my logging in her sweet computer! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtRjZqmr17-4fmw.htmlsi=ZVqONi32kC0Mz9c8 and i guess my guess would be 199. 😋

@@shift__robinson I shall do my logging in her sweet computer, and see what can be done... always an option to replace the computer as well for more flexibility.. and i guess my guess will be... 199. 😋

@@shift__robinson kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtRjZqmr17-4fmw.htmlsi=ZVqONi32kC0Mz9c8

@@jesse584 There’s always room to learn! Also, keep the stock ecu just incase. Haha you’re spot on 🎯

@@scottfamily990 You’re literally 4 ponies away ^

@@Slowcarfastbeans Great answer 😂😂 I’m thinking more like 2 cheetahs 🐆

@@youngshot9224 Lower actually

@@jasonzhao8384 Close, but lower.

@@keithb1424 It’s a huge difference. The caliper and rotor sizes and brake pedal feel is like night and day for performance.

With all the fees included, out the door was about 40k

I paid ~$42k for mine OTD but it had all of the GR optional add ons.

@@maddox_southard I learned after purchasing mine that there was a GR exhaust and a trueno in red 🥲 I’m still happy with my decision though!

@@maddox_southard Which GR options did you get?

Glad you enjoyed it! The torque increase and the widened range is really what makes it feel much quicker than the previous generation. Torque = acceleration, Horsepower = top speed 🙂

It’s a solid amount of horsepower and torque, but the power band is where it shows how it feels quicker in this generation. All dyno’s vary, some fluff the numbers a bit. This one is at the hub reading a little more accurate.

Damn how does a bolt on Honda k20 with 250k from 20 years ago make the same power 🫢

@@jonathanramirez878 if you’re even half a car guy you should know GR86s aren’t meant to be fast in straight lines. Moreover, you can mod a Honda to make it beat a Ferrari but it’s still just a Honda and it’s a modded Honda. That would make our conversation a different argument. Also, your Honda doesn’t have 4 piston Brembo Brakes in front and 2 in the back, doesn’t have Torsen limited slip differential and Sachs damper from the factory, not limited to 860 units produced and most likely isn’t worth 40k.

@@jonathanramirez878 Why does a Honda generator make 1-3 hp? Your answer is in the application.

Indeed it is 😃

I forgot because I think of them as the same 😂

It must add to the cool points 😅😎

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My bad 😂 you do?? I had it for a good few weeks and In finally decided to remove it haha

@@shift__robinson MY PEDAL WRAPS REMOVED THEMSELVES AFTER A MONTH OF DRIVING. 🤣

@@kickdreaming Naturally 😂 Are you going to keep the rest until they fall off?

@@shift__robinson YEA. I MEAN I TOOK THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT STICKER OFF MYSELF. BUT THE REST STAYING THERE UNTIL THEY EXPIRE.

@@kickdreaming I get it! 😂 wanting it to feel “new” for as LONG as possible!

Thank you! Great choice by the way. Originally my color of choice was what you have. They made some cool colors for the GR’s. The Brembo’s are a night and day difference! You’ll appreciate them so much 😃

I can say with confidence that it doesn’t need it. The Sachs struts on this car is tuned so well. Feels like a proper set of coilovers that are oem.

@@shift__robinson Id agree, if they didn't make such a huge difference in my car... 👀

@@jesse584 Do you have a base or premium? I’ve never driven one but from what I’ve read, it’s a much more comfortable ride. I’m sure the bracing helps it quite a bit.

@@shift__robinson I have a custom ordered Hakone edition... I went for bracing first, as i may just supercharge it... either that or going for a high revver... 😋 every piece of bracing i have put in, has done more then i thought it would, as it is a pretty tough car to start.

@@jesse584 Many tend to underestimate the benefits of rigidity. The Hakone is a first gen right? Fun fact, the GR chassis is about 50% more rigid than the previous generation. That in itself is a substantial difference, similar to the mods you’ve done already.

Exactly! 🙌🏽

Haha it does 🏎️💨

Thank you! You’re right, I didn’t know it until it arrived 😃

I eventually did get tired of it and found it on youtube haha. I also discovered how to silence that annoying seat belt chime that gets louder over time. Cool trick! I bet the GR exhaust sounds even better with the fake noise off!

@@shift__robinson ITS LOUD ENOUGH TO MAKE SOME ALARMS GO OFF IF I WANT IT TOO. 😂 YEA I FOUND THAT SEAT BELT TRICK TOO. I JUST TURNED MY ALARM ON. FOR SOME REASON THEY COME WITH THEM OFF FROM THE FACTORY.

That’s loud enough haha Right on 👍🏽 Oh saw that also. I might keep mine off since its always in a garage 🙃

@@shift__robinson I WISH I HAD A GARAGE. NYC LIFE. I’M WORKING HARD TO FIND ONE TO RENT. BUT PRICES OUT HERE WAY TOO EXPENSIVE.

Oh dang, are you in the city? I remember being out there for work and there’s no where to park 😅 I hope you find something soon! I think NY is one of the few places more expensive than CA 🥲

That’s the next stage to level up too 😃

Good question! Unfortunately with this edition, Toyota didn’t distinguish the difference between the number off the line 🥲

@@shift__robinson it would have much more special if each car had serialized badges

@@BuRnChilD I agree! The release series FRS came with a numbered badge. I don’t know why Toyota didn’t do it this time around.

I appreciate the feedback! As much as I don’t like hearing my own voice, I will be doing more talking in settings that require explanations. So more to come! I think that would be the best birthday present to yourself and I feel that you will have fun driving it. If you are at intrigued by sports cars and spirited driving, you’re in for a treat 🤙🏽

@@shift__robinson can’t wait for more content thanks

Thank you 🙏🏽

Its hanging in there surprisingly. I already have some chips in the front bumper 🥲 I’m planning the ppf the car hopefully during the summer, especially before my first track day. I’m not a fan of the water based paints used now. I’d recommend at least protecting the front of the car (bumper, hood, mirror, fenders) of you can.

Heck yeah 🙌🏽

Usually disappointment comes from expectations that are not met. What were you comparing this to? If you’re comparing it to the Lexus RC, that’s like comparing apples to bell peppers. The RC is a touring car, not a sports car. Lexus is a luxury brand, not a performance brand. There are many variations of drivers cars, and its okay that the 86 isn’t your cup of tea. It however definitely isn’t overpriced considering new sports cars in today’s market. With today’s safety regulations and technological advances, it’s really difficult for any manufacturer to keep prices at 30k or below starting msrp. Sports cars are toys, age isn’t a factor in how a car makes you feel, its the best bang for your buck in today’s new car market, and the target audience may not care about gas mileage however the mpg’s might be terrible compared to a hybrid. If you look back in history, what makes a car a great drivers car, is beyond all of those things you mentioned. Costs have to be cut somewhere, but what Toyota didn’t fall short on, was delivering a enjoyable, affordable, and practical drivers car that the masses could attain. Ask any driver from any decade, and they’ll tell you that it isn’t about how fast a car goes to be considered a drivers car, but the journey and the way it makes you feel along the way.

I'm glad you enjoyed viewing it 😅 I definitely want to go back during a time and day with less people 💕

Indeed it is! I met up with a buddy in Hemet, so this is the western side heading into Idyllwild. We did go down to Banning and back down the southern most side of San Jacinto. It was a FULL day 😁

Agreed! 🙌🏽 Hope yours is treating you well in the east coast!

@@shift__robinson LOVING EVERY MILE TOGETHER BROTHER. HOWS YOURS TREATING YOU SO FAR?

Glad to hear it! Same here man. I’m falling for this car more each time I drive it 😃 I now realize I’d like to have a GR exhaust like you! Its too quiet in low revs and idle lol

@@shift__robinson YEA THE GR PERFORMANCE EXHAUST FEELS AND SOUNDS GREAT! YOU WON’T REGRET IT IF YOU GO THROUGH WITH IT.

I’ll definitely get one. The price is a bit on the high side so I’ll have to wait a bit. I’m excited for it!

🙂

Hopefully good vibes 😃

I agree! If you’re willing to wait a bit, it’s worth it. That’s awesome 👏🏽 did they give you an eta?

@@shift__robinsonI gotta wait three months😞

@@user-tw2un7pq8e Those months will pass by a lot sooner than a few years 🥲

Originally I put a deposit down in January of 2022, but that was for a Premium in manual. I changed my order later that fall to the '23 Special Edition. All of 2023 passed until December, when the dealership contacted me about this Trueno Edition coming from Japan. Once I agreed to that, it arrived this passed April.

@@shift__robinson Wow you got some patience man

I tried but it was hard 😅

Oh man that's a long wait for a GR86 I'm probably getting a BRZ cuz 2 years is quite a bit lol

I wouldn’t blame you lol Honestly, they are essentially the same car. Very small differences in between the two but if you’re set on one, get the BRZ 😃

Not true actually.

I hope you get one 👍🏽 Correct, Longo sells at msrp only, which is great. I haven’t visited that cafe yet, been meaning to go. How is it?

@@shift__robinson it’s pretty good. The drinks are soy milk based so it takes a little getting used to if you’re not used to it. The fried tofu is pretty delicious. Well, it looks like I’ll be going to Longo, then.

I’ll have to check it out, I like trying now milk tea spots. You won’t regret it!

It definitely is. That’s actually on my “to do” list 😃

@@shift__robinson This is Graham BTW. How've you been man?

Yooo! I didn’t know it was you haha. I’ve been good! How’ve you been?

@@shift__robinson Livin the life! Still out in the Joshua Tree area making dreams come true.

I remember you moved way out there! I get the appeal of being away from people. How’s the family?

I’m glad you enjoyed it! There will be more to come with some cool roads and scenery. This car gives me butterflies 😃

GMR never disappoints. You already know 😎

Thank you 🙏🏽 Its a fun road. The notorious cyclist are my least favorite part of driving there, however during the mid day you see a lot less. Great question! No fade what so ever. I also didn’t ride the brakes too hard but the Brembo’s slow it down real quick which in turn keeps me from using them as much. I’m curious to see how well it does on track.

Malibu is fun. There are plenty of connecting roads to keep you going on a loop. I think you’d like GMR if you’re into technical turns and elevation changes. I came back down this time around but next time I’ll continue onwards and connect to Azusa.