Another Missed Shift! HUGE RPM in GR Yaris Caught on Video!

This miss-shift shift was even bigger than mine! Here we break down the only GR Yaris miss shift I’ve been able to locate caught on video.
00:00 Hey everybody I’m Robert
00:08 I’ve been evicted!!
00:50 Welcome to the new location!
01:07 What are we drinking?
01:24 Time Stamp 🔥
01:50 You guys are crazy! negroni.rocks
02:28 GR Yaris Engine Rebuild Costs?!
03:22 Off our rockers!
03:39 Today’s topic!!
04:43 Yaris damage really my fault?
06:13 Don’t discredit Driver error...
06:38 Here’s the miss-shift Video!!
07:24 That Stressed me out!
08:02 What happened? 11000 RPM!!!
08:36 I only hit 8500 RPM!
08:57 major impact at over rev
09:28 inspecting the damage...
09:43 What can we learn?
10:35 is this Toyota’s fault?
11:01 aggressive driving breaks cars
11:52 my advice to you... smooth is fast
12:22 use the torque!!!
12:45 Please be respectful to the driver!!!
13:21 GR Yaris bringing all car owners together!!
13:48 Thanks for watching.
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[@JamesDyer90]

Making an error was easy, putting it on the internet for all to see was not so but you do have to own your mistakes. Inspection of the top end of the engine showed no defects and was within spec to the Toyota workshop manual. The car has had a fair bit of use after this and engine performance is as per normal with no strange sounds. Thank you all for being reasonably gentle, if there is future engine issues i will post a video on my channel. It doesn't really make sense that I got away with it (so far) and Robert didn't.

[@RobertMitchell]

I’m glad you got away with it!! I was sick to my stomach when you messaged me that you missed a shift and was equally happy when the photo came of no damage!!!! Let’s keep our fingers crossed you have many care free km ahead on track. Can’t wait to see the progress vids of you driving

[@AnthonyGriz]

Thanks for taking the time to share your error Jame. Most people wont. There is definitely some good learning to be had from seeing people talk about their genuine experiences with the miss-shift, and what affect it has (or hasn't had) on the car. Hopefully out of all of this, Toyota are the ones taking the biggest notes, and perhaps looking at something they can potentially engineer into the manual transmission or ECU, that may help drivers avoid this situation happening in the future. I wish you well with the car and particularly the engine in the future with the racing you are doing.

[@terminator7514]

Hey Robert I think it be neat to have a glass display case at the studio or at the booking office of all the parts that get carnage over the time at the nurburgring. It be neat to see I know Real St performance has one of all the Supra parts they destroyed.

[@KXP70]

Respect to you for sharing man

[@aldozampatti]

#respect Also a bit jealous over here for kot being able to get a yaris un the US 😊

[@palmermonsen9098]

Props to the guy for sending it in, everyone makes mistakes and now he knows not to do that

[@RobertMitchell]

I agree! Really proud of him for sending that in. Many people would not

[@JamesDyer90]

Look. Its pretty obvious to not go to 1st instead of 3rd, but here we are.

[@heidelbergaren5054]

I’m surprised there’s no lockout, usually there is almost impossible to grab first over a certain speed

[@enriqueprslja6531]

@@RobertMitchell Oh cmon poor yaris needs a second engine swap xD

[@juancho939]

Im not kidding. I read the caption too fast and thought you had money shifted your Yaris again. Dropped my sandwich and now there´s peanut butter all over the floor of my kitchen. Thanks Robert

[@syedrehanfida]

I thought the same :D

[@miokujou]

You're not the only one. I was like "wait again?!"

[@yapira3d]

Is called ‘clickbait’ guys 😂

[@surenraj6450]

“Money shifted” 🤣🤣 Sorry bout your sandwich, Juan..tragic mate

[@mahkumification]

You Money shifted your sandwich

[@rjac001]

"Slow is smooth... Smooth is fast!!" That's how the saying goes

[@RobertMitchell]

I have to agree :-)

[@RollaKid16V]

The particular track that the car is being driven on doesn't allow for that, especially if you want to be quick there you have to throw the car around.

[@WeirdBrick]

I hear this all the time and it suits endurance racing but every time I see a top driver going for a fast time the car is pushed to its limits in a very aggressive way! Especially 4wd and fwd cars! Anyone who watched the old best motoring videos will see cars being thrown about like this! Clearly not for us normal drivers though.

[@StormerNF3]

at 11k rpm i expected those those 3 pistons to be turned into low orbit satellites. nice video and props to the guy for sending the clip

[@RobertMitchell]

Me too!!! Take out some spy satellites w the rods

[@kyleb5518]

I’ve seen engines eat there own pistons at less than 1k over redline, and some survive near double indicated redline, interestingly all extremes of that being old VW flat 4s

[@markscully2342]

@@kyleb5518 Years ago I use to build ford kent crossflow engines I had one with stock bottom end that saw 10,000 or more rpm repeatedly and survived. If someone else told me that I wouldn't have believed them!

[@volkanayyldz889]

Satellites 🤣

[@steve5x565]

Should be called the ‘Tier 1 Studio’ 😉

[@RobertMitchell]

Good idea! I’ll let Tom know tomorrow :-)

[@49tkscott]

Nailed it Steve5x 👌

[@lightman489]

Definitely

[@surenraj6450]

Yessss 😄

[@IMOVEOVERI]

Your relaxed attitude towards mishaps like this should be an example for everybody 🙌🏼 love your videos! Grüße vom Niederrhein

[@RobertMitchell]

Thank you Sven! Hope you have a great day

[@rafaelcordoba13]

I'm poor. I cannot miss-shift. I drive auto. LOL

[@Jasta315]

LOL videos like this kill me. Some people just push it so hard when its actually slower. We do 20mph parade laps at my local track during laps and lattes and people still spin out and go off track all the time 😂

[@RobertMitchell]

Yes I’ve seen many things like that! People just need to chill out

[@kyleb5518]

Calm, quick and smooth driving is always best, I’m always slower and cock up whilst stressed and driving intensely

[@giratina_86]

Takumi vibes, final stage and the end of the legendary engine

[@seanm.collins9888]

Robert is secretly a famous techno DJ that plays Berghain every weekend. This is his secret recording studio that he records all his vinyl releases.

[@barcelonahola7911]

Could be man could be..

[@RobertMitchell]

You got me

[@SwedenBronco]

Robert for Tomorrowland!!

[@jpgmatrixgmail]

Robert is Daft Punk 🙈

[@KLOKSLAG1911]

Normally you get a money shift 🙈 you dodge the bullet there.

[@andybakr]

Total respect, Takes a brave man to admit a mistake and share it, well done.

[@JamesDyer90]

Cheers mate, some people are perfect and never make mistakes. Maybe one day I will get to that level

[@MrMatteo83]

That clip was stressful. Car was in pain the entire time. Have to drive smoothly. Slow in, fast out.

[@RollaKid16V]

You just can't do that on this particular track. You have to throw the car around to be quick and it's all done on cold tyres.

[@centralintelligenceagency9003]

With that guy's heavy breathing, it sounded like he just stole it.

[@rs-flamingo]

I appreciate how much work you put into maintaining a good discussion and a good community

[@DannyColdhill]

Doing a trackday with (or a few) with an instructor, is the absolute best investment you can do as a driver. Better than ANY car mods money can buy. 🏁

[@RobertMitchell]

Could not have said it better myself

[@palmermonsen9098]

Thanks Robert for the video, it has been crazy here in US with the ongoing trial and this is a great break from the news and school

[@RobertMitchell]

Hey Palmer I wish you some relaxation! You’ll get through it :-)

[@FaithlessEmoRacing]

thank you for sharing your views again Robert! always appreciate your down to earth approach to things. I agree that in the video he wasn't "listening" to what the car was telling him with the tyres and chassis and trying too hard! My GR Yaris arrives in the next couple of weeks and looking forward to enjoying it. hope you make something of the bits that we can get a hold of!

[@RobertMitchell]

congrats on the Incomming new car!!! Can’t wAit to hear what you think of this amazing thing.

[@ianmoone6562]

This yaris gives the "DEJAVU! I've just been in this place before. HIGHER ON THE STREET" vibes

[@W1LL936]

Thanks for putting your ego aside and submitting the video, to make yourself better and sharing knowledge to help us all get a little better.

[@TheWallBeyond]

From personal experience, driving that tense not only makes you drive slower and stresses your car more, but it can cause physical strain to your neck, jaw, shoulders, and back. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast!

[@49tkscott]

The guy was working so hard, he was getting breathless. Controlled fury should be a better approach. Nice to know he got away without any major mechanical issues.

[@RobertMitchell]

He needed a little chill moment before setting off

[@behindthen0thing]

@@RobertMitchell he should've had a couple beers to take the edge off

[@JamesDyer90]

@@behindthen0thing I'll try that next time!

[@RollaKid16V]

You guys don't know the circuit, it's a very intense tight and short 1 minute hill climb with huge elevation changes. Bit unfair to label the driver this way when to be quick that's what needs to be done. On cold tyres too.

[@centralintelligenceagency9003]

@@RollaKid16V Still, he needs to control his breathing. He was hyperventilating, and once you start going light headed from that, mistakes become VERY likely.

[@gafrers]

The guy was driving like if he had a "Speed (1994)" style bomb in his car.

[@RobertMitchell]

Lit up

[@JamesDyer90]

Somebody told me there was a $5 plastic trophy to fight for.

[@gafrers]

@@JamesDyer90 Kudos to You for sharing this and letting Robert use it. I hope you'll be back behind the wheel of the GR soon

[@JamesDyer90]

@@gafrers it has been on track already since the video occurred. Performing fine at this stage. The driver, well I don't think he ever performed well.

[@ILCapo-mo5jj]

Thanks for another great educational vid. We all occasionally make mistakes, no matter how experienced. Sharing our mistakes is grand 🏆

[@charleslinlinker1479]

Video Chapter: "Hey everybody, i'm Robert" Video: "Hey everybody, I'm Robert" Satisfaction: 100%

[@SixSpeedSeven]

Good thing I skipped to the main part before I commented because I was gonna yell at you for money shifting again

[@RobertMitchell]

Hahaha

[@ilforddave]

Robert : Hi Robert, I Love the videos you and Misha make. I'm a driving instructor here in the UK, today during a lesson, I had yet another pupil mis-shift in my tuition car, and yet again, explained why we don't need to hurry shifts on the road, I ended up mentioning to the pupil the potential cost of a miss shift to her, obviously along with the dangers of excessive engine braking on the roads, she was a little taken aback when I explained your miss-shift had cost 5K Euros ... I've been lucky with over revs so far in this career, the worst I've had was a pupil forcing a 116D into first gear at about 35mph, it survived but probably not by much, I think redline was around 27-28mph in 1st. Thankfully I have reasonably quick reactions, and usually hit my dual control clutch pretty quickly. Hopefully I'll get over to the ring on my motorbike soon. Keep up the great work, and try a nice Speyside Whisky, I'm a huge fan of a Glenlivet

[@RCForcesSK]

Loving the engine scraps display on your table 💯 looks expensive

[@CarvingCanyons]

Another great one Robert! But ya that seems odd that we have such a difference in damage

[@RobertMitchell]

Especially considering how much higher he went

[@shaunwhitfield112]

Another cool vid Robert 🙌🙌🙌🙌😎👍great content as ever🙌wise words and very well measured 👌

[@RobertMitchell]

Thank you Shaun!

[@equieh]

I really enjoy your content! Its just interesting.

[@RobertMitchell]

I appreciate you being on the channel!

[@pedrosousa7877]

Good advice on keeping a calm approach in track driving. 👌

[@asifrahman7557]

Tomorrow on Craigslist "sparingly used, driven by my mom for groceries"

[@rjnation5042]

Again thanks Robert for an illuminating view of somebody else's miss shift, that was really heavy, I drive hard sometimes but that wasn't nice, I'm glad he let us see the video though, I've had my GR Yaris for a few months now, I haven't had any problems so far, it's become my go to car with almost 8,000kms on it, Rj in Oz

[@davewatson3398]

Hey, I came for the Negroni. Can’t overrev those👍

[@RobertMitchell]

Precisely!!!

[@CSalias]

I have miss shifted three times in my life,two of them were in a 2010 Yaris.It happened twice in a 500m spam.Miss shifted from high rev 2nd into 1st while I was obviously looking for 3rd.Happened once, and said “ok I got away with it”,actually called a friend a joked about it.At the next red light 1st into 2nd into 1st (while I was still on the phone joking about the previous miss shift),afterwards the car was miraculously turned into a 3 cylinder like your GR!It was luckily passed through warranty.Maybe it is a Yaris curse thing! Really enjoying your content,have a good one!

[@yousimtube123]

Robert seems like the track godfather with his negroni. Cheers from Brazil!

[@RobertMitchell]

Stay safe down there in Brazil!

[@andreiiordache5429]

Hello Robert, nice seeing a new video with you, especially in my favorite "setup", in what looks to be a very comfy armchair, with a nice drink on the side table :). As per the issue at hand, you did put the good disclaimer before presenting us with the video of the miss shift but I wouldn't have jumped on the guy's driving style anyways. I think it is brave for him to share it and admit his mistake and I truly believe that I will make for a good driving lesson so ... that should be enough. If on the way, this also helps others to learn ... this is literally a public service :).

[@dbullet9856]

Hey Robert! Last summer my parents bought me my first car, a 2009 Toyota Auris 1.33, a neat compact car I'm absolutely grateful to have. Switching to a hatchback after having driven an SUV ever since I got my license really changed my opinion about my dream car. And that's when it happened. In January 2021, the GR Yaris was released. I absolutely fell in love with it!!! I watched every single video about this car on KZbin and soon stumbled upon Micha and you. As soon as I got insight into the Ring life and track experience, I got obsessed with it and put it to my bucket list!!! My godfather, whose dad sold the Auris to us, moved to Germany last year, after having finished his university. As soon as I realized how close he was to the Ring (about 3h drive from Wurzburg, where he lives), I asked him if he would like us to go to the Ring once. Sadly, I doubt it's going to happen this summer because of the damn virus... :/ Anyway, long story short, I love the Ring and hopefully will experience it one day since I already started putting some cash aside for the whole trip. I love the GR Yaris and seeing it being driven the way this dude has, made me really sad because I would truly appretiate every moment of the driving experience in that car. However, I'm really happy she didn't get damaged again! :D Cheers from Croatia :)

[@ktmdukenz]

These videos just make me want a GR Yaris even more.

[@davidcupra4913]

Great video again Robert. It will be interesting too see how these engine wear over time.

[@RobertMitchell]

We shall see

[@loose_unit]

Great analysis, I have personally done something similar downshifting into Ex-Mühle in my Miata - I hit around 9 krpm, I noticed very quickly and never fully lifted off the clutch ... It can happen to anyone, and it is much more likely to happen when you are tense and pushing hard, as you said. Another great video!

[@jpdw7543]

Just home from a long working day, know where to be careful of when my wife's GR Yaris arrives, let's make a negroni. Perfect video 😉

[@RobertMitchell]

ENJOY!!!!

[@MT-eb2dx]

Damn Robert, don't do me like that lol. Lucky guy!

[@thereignofdando]

Its probably been said already, but a thing my Dad taught me when I learned to drive, is always have your palm pointed in the direction you’re headed for the next gear (if you have your hand over the top of the gear knob, like an octopus). If you grip the shifter like the grip in the mis-shift (like holding a drink), you are destined to slam it into the wrong gate. Sincere props to the driver for putting that out because I don’t know if I’d have had the stones to show that. It was fairly stressful to watch - zero mechanical sympathy that’s for sure, but at the end of the day, it’s the owner’s car and the owner’s money, so who are we to judge? So long as the video isn’t called “perfect driving technique” haha.

[@ikra]

This. I don't know why people grab the gear stick like it was a walking stick, or palming it like a ball. When I change gears I don't even wrap my fingers around the gear knob. I have an open palm and I just use the heel of my palm facing outwards (1st to 2nd for rhd) or inwards (5th & 6th) or neutral at the middle. The moment you're gripping on the gearknob you're forcing it and you're at constant tension. Try gripping onto a tennis ball hard with your free hand and driving around a twisty road compared to just putting your free hand on your knee rested, you drive so much better when you're relaxed.

[@thereignofdando]

@@ikra Totally. It's very hard to explain without having a visual cue, but essentially that's what I'm trying to get across.

[@zz-.-]

Appreciate the time stamps brah 🤙

[@stefanschopf8408]

Great insights and well advice.

[@hamzasherazi9334]

For a second I thought oh no not again. It was interesting to see that no damage was caused to the engine in this instance. Maybe luck was a factor. I hope the driver learns from your advice and drives the car with a level of respect. That way he will get much more out of the car and will probably enjoy the car a lot more. Btw love the area you are sat in. It's pretty lit.

[@RobertMitchell]

Thank you, I’m glad you like the new studio! We threw it together really quick and it’s quite comfortable. Should be able to make some fun videos there. My understanding is the driver has pretty good access to that track so hopefully he can take some time and really get comfortable with the car

[@seanhershey3390]

Actually, back. Into the studio this week..(?band rehearsals)...so cool..I never knew you guys had that.

[@josemorenoporras7506]

Time whould tell if those cars fall apart easy. Very nice video Robert!

[@codemy666]

It's like one of those reenactments in the news, alot of screenshake and heavy breathing

[@JamesDyer90]

My life has constant heavy breathing and shaky video, maybe I should be going to the doctor not the race track.

[@fredrikharaldsson2489]

Kudos for owning up to the mistake, I've misshifted, and being a bit paranoid about it since.

[@UlquiorraBE]

Your video's are so easy to watch + soo much good info , thanks man ! Stupid question maybe but where was this guy driving. The video was to bright but that looked like a crazy track.

[@RobertMitchell]

In Australia a small hill climb:-). Happy to have you on the channel Kevin!

[@gerasimoskardaras1319]

Thanks for sharing with us, indeed sometimes we should be careful

[@RobertMitchell]

Absolutely!

[@Epiphonech]

Oh no. Oh no. Oh no no no no no. Thanks for your effort and sharing! Appreciate time stamps and saving our time! Watched whole vid though

[@lobjames3247]

new sub, this is a really good video. i mainly watched this cuz i wanted to see the yaris scream but your commentary is really good, and i like the way you talk about this stuff, also i thought the GR Yaris is only available in Europe so where are you at?

[@unal3266]

Have nice time in new studio ✌️

[@improcrastinating8063]

Can't get an allocation for the 992 GT3 but LOVE high revs? You won't believe this one guy's trick!

[@Emil_Bucholc]

Cool video 👍🏻

[@robertriddell-hillspropert9310]

Hi Robert, Love the content your channel is producing and thanks for the entertainment. Was wondering if you could maybe give your thoughts on a paddle shifters as compared to a manual gearbox from a racing perspective please? Our flagship racing category in Australia still uses a set up that still requires a clutch pedal and manual blipping, but there’s been a lot of talk about moving to paddle shift in the next generation of cars. Would love to see your opinion on how either can impact how you drive/race a car? Thanks :)

[@jnjsse]

Thanks for another good video, the driving clip did make me cringe but your thoughts and the guy being so open about it is great, your's Misha's channels really are good, will be Interesting to see what other projects you have in the pipeline and hope to visit at some point. Thanks again

[@iandonkin6762]

Good to see the cocktails back - I was wondering...

[@RobertMitchell]

I’m glad tooo;-)

[@Gautonwheels]

And..... cocktails are back !! I started to get a bit tired of the Chelsea Sidecar and was wondering when a new one to try over the week end would come ;) Here it is, thanks Robert !

[@RobertMitchell]

Hey man, glad to be bringing the cocktails back to the videos. Which cocktail would you like to see next? Tom and Sid hit up the alcohol store this afternoon so we have a lot in stock to make loads of different drinks :-)

[@Gautonwheels]

@@RobertMitchell :D Anything with Gin, Rhum or Whishy (in that order) works ! But I know nothing about cocktails so any with one of those 3 in the ingedrient list will do the trick ! It will be a new step in my cocktail learning experience !

[@SROC276]

You found a future factory recall...agree with your misshift input.

[@TomsWhip]

Enjoying a negroni right now. thanks for the suggestion ;)

[@marcnobel3938]

Happy to see a proper drink in a proper glass again! My resume: Better miss the missed shift! - Great Video! Perfect to come down after work. - Have a great evening! Cheers!

[@RobertMitchell]

Bette to be missing shifts vs sitting on the couch hehe

[@marcnobel3938]

@@RobertMitchell Ha Ha Ha! True exchange of wisdom here I see. Almost like the Sun Tzu of the sportscar world. - Sitting here with my friend Johnnie W. and enjoying the show.

[@RobertMitchell]

@@marcnobel3938 enjoy the visit w JW!!!

[@marcnobel3938]

@@RobertMitchell Today he came dressed in blue and that`s why I really go slow now and enjoy it.

[@RobertMitchell]

@@marcnobel3938 have a wonderful night Marc!!!!

[@fran6c]

Every time you say time stamp, I ear Tom Stamp.😂

[@Corsa15DT]

reliving the day ah Robert? :)

[@andrewdavis2325]

I think at some point in our lives a lot of us have got excited behind the wheel. As you get older you understand about setting the car up for Benz get in the way where you need it for the grip. I think there is maybe the short shift of the gearlever that is causing an issue with the Yaris. Great video, keep doing what you’re doing.

[@mitkrov31]

Cool video once again, good conversation. I still think if your Yaris engine had some more break in km's on it, it would have taken the slight over rev you had. (Couple thousand kms' and an oil change) Although the engine is ready to run from the factory, all the parts still needs to. "find there place" by wearing in for lack of a better word. Looking forward to the next video and sign me up for a rocker arm keyring if you end up making them ;)

[@TwopintTilbs]

Looks as though the driver selected 1st gear on that shift as a result of his hand placement on the gear stick .. maybe the gloves weren't helping 😂

[@dehaviland7645]

Yeah, I was going to comment something similar. His hand movements were all over the place and I certainly believe it contributed.

[@KerneyAutomotive]

I almost did it in my sprint/hillclimb Clio 182 last year, miss shifted from 4th to 1st but luckily as soon as i started to let the clutch out i felt it wasnt right and pushed the clutch back in before it over revved.

[@rodneyyy95]

You scared me with the title Robert! Thought something happened to your car again! Maybe I was a bit too quick on reading the title though... have been busy taking an engine apart for a project and didn't have time to watch earlier

[@Propulus]

Kudos for the driver to put himself out there, and giving us a perfect example video. Not just what not to do, but just showing people, who think we're all doing it right, that no, maybe look into it, and maybe see something you do that looks wrong and fix it. If everyone looked at this video to learn at least 1 thing from it, the road would be a much better place.

[@RobertMitchell]

Such a great way to see his approach. Thank you for the positive feedback here!!!!

[@oscarzt1652]

7:26 holy shit that chucked me forward in my seat

[@nightoftune]

Great Video Robert. One question, do you plan to switch the gt86 to the new one?

[@RobertMitchell]

I don’t plan to switch it however I would expect to have it sitting next to it. I’ve already told my dealer to get me one ASAP

[@it_is_just_a_volvo]

Try some new drinks every video Robert! Belgian beers for example. 😁 Great how you point out an aggressive driving style isn't particularly better. I really feel you on the torque driving and fluently going through corners and stressing the car less. I already stopped going through the carroussels at TF full speed since the driveline gets smacked so damn hard. And what time do I lose as an enthousiast? Maybe 2-3 seconds for not scraping it and putting unnecessary stress on the axles / gearbox. 👍 Great content.

[@thexpression27]

I saw the thumbnail and i thought damn he did it again😂

[@briansteele2723]

Nice video Robert. Random question, have you had Lasik?

[@RobertMitchell]

No I didn’t qualify. Trying to go another route... we shall see

[@gryaristaiwandrive]

Totally agree with you on Smooth & Fast❤️‍🔥Maybe using double clutching could avoid missing shifts🙌

[@Bluebird209]

I also went once from 5th to 2nd, but my badluck was that I have a rear wheel drive, so I spun and slightly hit the wall. I stopped shifting down at this part (exit foxhole).

[@Joolz1982]

Enjoyed listening and hats off to the guy that sent the video. Maybe the engine does not like to be revved too high in GR Yaris possibly.

[@motojojo_]

At least the driver is aware of the issue, hopefully it’s lesson learned. As the Navy SEALS say - slow is smooth, smooth is fast. With regards to the engine trouble itself... maybe it wasn’t the missed shift, maybe you were just unlucky with that particular set of rockers, trouble is there’s too many unknowns (such as the temperature fluctuations) so no point worrying about it. You’ve taken the hit, hopefully it doesn’t happen again, but if it does you’re a bit wiser.

[@RobertMitchell]

I could have been unlucky and just exposed the issue. Who knows!

[@matthewr8502]

Ah, joys of the Negroni, the E30 M3 of cocktails.

[@RobertMitchell]

I have to agree :-)

[@andreasstahlgren.6755]

Relevant question regarding Gr Yaris : Have Toyota actually sampled sound up to above 11.000 rpm for the interior synthetic sound ? 🤷‍♂️😏😂

[@RobertMitchell]

:-) haha

[@tooclaws]

Is this guy running from a bear or just having a panic attack, no offense? Lol Thanks Robert bro. and atleast he will evolve as a driver. :)

[@kickdoc2427]

Great video. Reminds me when I used to ride the ring many years ago (motorbike), we used to do minimum breaking laps where we only break 3 times, taught me how to be very smooth and balanced in my riding with less stress and angst. Eventually 9 min BTG laps only breaking 3 times became relaxed and comfortable, of course not as much traffic back then (~1998) his translated into faster laps with more breaking but still smooth and stress free (mostly lol)

[@JamesDyer90]

I've done the same type of thing at Phillip Island a few years ago when I was on bikes. Certainly helped then.

[@alainveenman6571]

What a clean explanation of things and everybody makes mistakes thats why we are humans Respect ✌👍👍👍

[@joaoluistavares6046]

From what I see, it could be called the "High-Class Studio", "Relaxing Studio", "Business Studio", "Premium Studio"... You know? I wasn't going to judge him. First I've never been to any track before. Even if I was, I don't think it helps to criticize a person for committed mistakes. He admitted. That means he's humble and wants to evolve. After watching the video, the best is to remember that nothing happened to him, he is ok. Since he really looked nervous. It sounds like he just went to the track by himself and wanted to enjoy a timed lap at the first attempt. Things didn't go well with him. Therefore I thank him for sharing his experience. Now, as for the missed shift. Just from a perspective point of view. Well from what I know, we should never go back into first gear like this, because it's the quickest way to blow up the engine. Of course, we are in 2021, technology evolved a lot, so did the engines. Besides, I only know information about this engine from the press and your experience on the Green Hell. So I'm not the right person to say why he was luckier than you. Calling out for defects is also really hard when it's the driver's mistake. But it is something really strange. This is where I love mechanics. If there's really a problem, soon or later it will be discovered. To me, the missed shift was a piece of bad luck due to his high level of stress. I think that the way he was breathing may be a serious problem for a person's health (if it becomes often). It should be relaxing and taking enough time to understand how the engine works, how the differential works if those are the best tires, or maybe for him another set of tires may be a better fit. If the suspension is working well, etc...After all the necessary knowledge about the car and the track, then yes, time to attack it really hard. But again, what if he already did all of this? Then we would go in this thing like "He's not good enough. He didn't do his homework correctly. Was he dancing?". But it's always easy to talk when it's a person from the outside. That's why we can't judge him. The more people we have like him, with different mistakes or not, the better for the sports and driving enjoyment. I'm always a fan of smooth turns. Slowing down to the right speed and making that turn with a lower gear. Or doing the trail-braking as you explained. I remember two examples. One, I think I already mentioned. That great race Ayrton Senna did back in 1993 when he overtook all the other right at the first lap. In the end, a Brazilian journalist asked him if he made a turn at third gear (since all the others did at second). He answered "sometimes at third, some other times at fourth gear. Why pushing the engine? Just let the vehicle go and..." The other example (I hope I didn't write this yet) is me. Back at the end of the 90s, from my Avenue (Av. do Bocage) to another (Av. da Liberdade) there was this 90 degrees turn. It was wide enough for a good speed. Since I saw the bus drivers turning the O305 at 40Km/h (on last gear), I decided to do the same with my bicycle. And I did many times. I rolled up to 55Km/h in 350 meters and then reducing to make that turn. It was always great, the filling, the precision. Not more than 40. I did it two times more than that and I could only use the rear brakes (the cantillever ones 1995) with maximum precision in order to reduce the speed. All of this while I was pedaling. Naturally, it wasn't at first. In the beginning, I didn't even make the turn. I always stopped before. Then I started to become faster and faster. Then I first achieved that 55Km / h until it became a routine. Then, by coincidence, I saw those bus drivers doing what they did and the rest is history. It was perfect. I even call it linear turns, like a compass drawing the perfect circle. So that's it. Nothing like experience and learning from the wrong choices we commit sometimes.

[@spankydoodledo]

the guy was like: V-tec kicked in yo

[@stephenpeacock2627]

Fair play to the driver for sending it in. Agreed, he needs to calm down. Feels like aggressive panic driving. Sometimes slower is faster. Hard on straights, slower into corner, hold it on the bend and hard out of the corner. He is fast in straight, fast into corner, holding onto dear life in the corner, and slow out of the corner. But then who am I to educate, lol.

[@aminedahimene5722]

Good point, I got GR Yaris, but it’s my daily drive. However I think the gear shift are together, narrow in between and short range, so sometimes you don’t know what gear, worth to check you are at before changing...

[@stevebmw69]

Seen two on a Trackday yesterday at Oulton Park, UK. Wish I had spoke to the drivers now to see if they had any problems.

[@RobertMitchell]

I’m sure they were fine. This here is a clean drivers mistake. No question.

[@jassi_ahluwalia]

Hey Robert, what are your thoughts on the new GR 86?? Are you gonna replace the GT86 with it’s successor?? Loving your content at the moment.

[@RobertMitchell]

I don’t suspect I will replace the old Gt86 However I will probably park it next to it :-). In fact I told my Toyota dealer to go ahead and get me one coming :-)

[@jassi_ahluwalia]

@@RobertMitchell Woww. Amazing. It’s cool to have a GR collection with the M3 collection. Shows your love for these cars.

[@darth_spicef1]

I'm not good with puns, but a great rickroll with the negroni link. By the way, I've recently tried my first negroni. It's quite a challenging drink at first but in the end I enjoyed it.

[@RobertMitchell]

Yes you do need to warm up to the negroni!!!!

[@ericvermeulen9853]

I own a GR Yaris, and I must say coming from a manual BMW , the gearshifting is a bit tricky especially when not familiar with the car , but I became accustomed to the feel of it👌🏻👌🏻 , but like you said “ take it easy “

[@otlotl009]

As an owner, I think that the gearbox shift pattern is quite unforgiving. You have to be really precise with your gear entry or you will slip out into other gears easily. 2nd to 3rd is tricky to shift fast and smoothly. Also, the tightness of a new shifter/gearbox proably did not help.

[@rc51bigdaddy]

At first I thought you had missed a shift! Glad it was someone else. For me, the jury is still out on whether GR Yaris engine issues are Toyota or driver based. Seems a disconnect that you could have an issue and he did not. Best advice I could give to that driver is to do a driving skills school if he hasn't already. I did that with sport bikes and it probably saved me some bad crashes and taught me the principles that apply equally well to driving cars. Smooth is fast. I wonder if Toyota is having meeting about this back in Japan......!

[@madridista703usa3]

Great job Robert true car boss

[@tienenaar2295]

Might there be a problem with vague shift linkages so misshifts might be a design problem? I haven't driven a Yaris GR yet so don't know, just asking with your experience with other cars, how does the gear change feel compared to them? I have driven both cable and rod linkages gear shifts and they sometimes feel completely different.

[@ianmoone6562]

Respect for the driver to let it go for internet scrutiny and I had similar opinion, from the POV'S that i've been seeing I think way more episodes are yet to come for how confidence inspiring the car is.. People are really throwing the car everywhere lol

[@DarkstarDarth]

Is the tinsel strength on the replacement parts hardened above oem or same exact parts that failed? Did toyota explain or address this concern?