Awe Touring exhaust on a Toyota GR86

[@Ryu.86]

This is so far the best exhaust for the new gr86 in my opinion~ I would want something a little bit more silent especially for cold starts but that might just be me~

[@TheShaddix]

No not just you, I agree with you 100% on the cold starts. This exhaust is perfect except for those cold starts...

[@CarsOverPeople]

@@TheShaddix All aftermarket exhausts will have a loud start on these cars because of the D4S system (which is designed to warm up the cats fast hence the louder cold starts).

[@TheShaddix]

@@CarsOverPeople Can't wait for a D4S system bypass module or something :P

[@tone3560]

map performance catback is quieter on starts and almost as loud on full acceleration

[@donaldwiggins7740]

At cruise, does it sound quiet or loud? Like highway 70-75mph cruising, bother music or anything?

[@Tlxmiami305]

I dont like how it sounds during cold start but man when that thing takes off sounds amazing!!!!! Those revs also!!

[@TheShaddix]

I hear you on that

[@Tlxmiami305]

Ended up buying it lol

[@Not-a-bot222]

@@Tlxmiami305 much easier to hear in the cabin for shifting without ASC?

[@deej628]

Music to my ears! Car is coming along great, keep it up!

[@TheShaddix]

Thanks, will do!

[@hatteras33]

I can't wait to get mine in a mail. This video has some of the best audio of it!

[@TheShaddix]

You will like driving with it for sure. But be ready for it to be LOUD. This thing shakes up the neighborhood on every cold start.

[@hatteras33]

That’s the only part im worried about, at least I’m not the only loud car in the neighborhood..

[@TheShaddix]

@@hatteras33 It will hands down be the loudest car in your neighborhood! When I start mine it rattles the entire house. Other than that, it is an awesome exhaust. One trick I do is press and hold the throttle at around 2-2.5k rpm right from the startup. After about 20 seconds it'll calm down.

[@hatteras33]

@@TheShaddix I can’t wait, I’ll fill you in when it comes in a month.. I’ve got the automatic, I could also put it gear right away and that kills the initial 30 seconds of noise. Idk if that’s a good idea though.

[@TheShaddix]

@@hatteras33 Probably not a good idea as in that high rpm the car really wants to move. If this is not your daily driver, you should be ok with the noise. But if you plan to start it up early in the morning, your neighbors will hate you big time.

[@azmainabrar697]

it pops on demand on revmatch downshifts..its perfectt

[@midnightquest9758]

Fuck yeah . Sounds great . That parking lot has been getting used lately , tons of tire marks . Nice

[@nigelblanca1014]

Just bought mine monday for my ‘17 , super excited.

[@ak2112]

Man, that cold start is brutal

[@TheShaddix]

It is for sure

[@jkmanguerra3236]

Love it. My favorite exhaust to come out for the new gen so far. How loud is it exactly and what are your thoughts for daily driving with it?

[@TheShaddix]

I like it so far. The cold starts are loud, but other than that it's nearly perfect. And I don't daily drive this car.

[@ak740_]

Will be getting this exact exhaust when I’ve broken in my engine a bit more. Sounds really good

[@ak740_]

@Lily Crawford I installed my exhaust with 500 miles on the odometer. It’s perfectly safe

[@williambarrineau7153]

Sounds great man! This car is sick!

[@flattpankaket7945]

My Gawd this is the one! I was in the market, great timing on this vid! Start up is great, cruising is drone free and under full throttle, well..... take my money. So sick. Getting.

[@TheShaddix]

Right on!

[@parispierre10]

Love the interior shots. Do more in different situations. After all we do spend more time inside lol😅

[@MateiaBracic]

Please bro get rid of the fake engine noise (there are plenty of tutorials out.) It took me 5 minutes and was so worth it

[@TheShaddix]

Car is sold

[@MateiaBracic]

@@TheShaddix oh man my bad

[@Jbargnani94]

How much would it cost if I took it somewhere to be installed?

[@andrewnguyen4382]

Do you have headers on or any other exhaust components as well? Sounds Great!

[@TheShaddix]

Nothing besides the exhaust

[@al3x14]

Hey man I know this video is from way back but is the startup very loud. I live in a quiet neighborhood but I don’t want to be extremely loud at startup… I usually park outside on my driveway, ofc it will be louder in a garage but would like to know! If you can-respond to this it will be much appreciated!

[@TheShaddix]

yes it is ridiculously loud. I would avoid getting it if noise is a concern. It will shake the entire neighborhood.

[@mastersxint9213]

tomei or this?

[@haha1680]

Was there an annoying whistle to the exhaust at first?

[@TheShaddix]

Yes for sure, it was a leak in one of the gaskets. I had to tighten it up some more and then it went away.

[@haha1680]

@@TheShaddix which gasket did you find it leaking from?

[@TheShaddix]

@@haha1680 It was the one closest to the muffler connecting the muffler pipe to the mid pipe. You really gotta tighten those more than you think they need! Same goes for the clamps that tighten the tip pipes, those need to be super tight.

[@Bolognasandwhich34]

Would this exhaust void warranties?

[@TheShaddix]

If they can prove it was the cause of whatever issue, then yes. But exhaust is the last thing I would worry about, especially on a reliable stock motor like this.

[@Bolognasandwhich34]

@ thank you! Much appreciated reaching out and great video

[@MrAnonymule]

Man that sounds good! How's the drone?

[@TheShaddix]

No drone whatsoever on this one!

[@CarsOverPeople]

@@TheShaddix Whatsoever? Even at higher RPMs? I heard it’s only no drone at cruising RPMs/speeds…

[@s13n7ki11l3r]

Just put this on my 86 no drone at all

[@TheShaddix]

@@CarsOverPeople this is definitely not a drony exhaust, that's all I can tell you.

[@nigelblanca1014]

From what ive read in the description when i bought mine earlier this week, the touring edition has a new design to eliminate drone noise, The track edition one however will have drone i believe.

[@jaredp19]

Thanks for the video! What wheels are those, and did you turn off the pumped in audio or leave it on?

[@TheShaddix]

See my other videos. I left the thing on

[@javidecardenas8205]

Does it really sound this nice and this crisp without even taking off the cat? And is the mileage any less efficient once you changed the exhaust?

[@TheShaddix]

Yes it does. I would not know about the mileage as that's a very difficult thing to calculate accurately. Not that I would even care to do that.

[@javidecardenas8205]

@@TheShaddix I mean you don’t really need to calculate the mileage, if it changes it’ll show when you drive. And I care a little more cause this would be my daily, but I wanna sound nice

[@javidecardenas8205]

@@TheShaddix but if you’re still getting 25-27 on the highway then the exhaust isn’t really affecting the mpg

[@TheShaddix]

@@javidecardenas8205 I understand what you mean, but I have no answer for you on this one

[@spadecheck8874]

Can't wait to buy one!

[@pnzr]

I just worried about the pops. I'm considering getting this exhaust but don't want to shot gun every 5 min. Is it avoidable?

[@TheShaddix]

It pops only if you drive and rev aggressively. It is not like a shotgun pop, it is much quieter.

[@keithedisonmarquez4271]

Hows the drone? I tried n2 its was droney when cruising in highway and removed it after a day lol.

[@TheShaddix]

Zero drone

[@sfGiantsboi03]

What’s the wheel set up??

[@TheShaddix]

Check my other video on that!

[@gwynbleidd7177]

AWE Makes an amazing exhaust. I thought about putting on on my WRX.

[@rodforthought]

I have it on mine. Perfect blend of exhaust performance with very minimal drone 👌🏾 Fun fact awe touring exhaust will allow you to switch up between the track (muffler delete) and touring set up (mufflers).

[@jasonyee6533]

Any drone while cruising?

[@TheShaddix]

None at all. That's what Awe exhausts are known for, no drone.

[@jasonyee6533]

@@TheShaddix thanks! Looking forward to more gr86 content!

[@Lakeshoww123]

Hi does it fit a 2013 Scion Fr-s?

[@TheShaddix]

yes it should fit

[@87sbennett]

Just ordered mine… sounds really tame when in low RPMs. Is it mostly aggressive when getting on it? I’m super worried about pulling into my neighborhood lol

[@TheShaddix]

It is loud at high rpm that's for sure. Won't have any problem at low rpm at all though.

[@tylerc904]

What’s the wheel and suspension setup?

[@TheShaddix]

See my other videos

[@mohrs9165]

How long did it take to ship to you??

[@TheShaddix]

A bit over a week

[@mohrs9165]

@@TheShaddix okay cool, you ordered directly from awe as well?

[@TheShaddix]

@@mohrs9165 yes

[@mohrs9165]

@@TheShaddix thanks for the promptly responses! I plan on ordering mine tomorrow!

[@PBrooksSawyer]

It sounds insanely loud in the video on start up. Is this truly super loud?

[@TheShaddix]

Yes, it's very loud on cold starts (not loud on warm starts at all). I made some 3d-printed silencers to reduce it a bit which helped, but overall, this is a bit too loud for a quiet neighborhood like mine, so now I barely even start/drive the car. I reached out to AWE about this, they said they'd give this a thought. However, since the exhaust sounds really good overall and most people dig it, I highly doubt they'll mess with it at all. Also, the loud cold starts are not the fault of this exhaust system directly. It's just tuned that it kicks it into high rpm on cold starts to prime the cats or something. But nevertheless, it's frustrating. Will most likely be switching to a quiet-ish exhaust soon, just don't know what to get.

[@SirChubblesSteen]

Did you sell your WRX?

[@TheShaddix]

I still have it but it is for sale

[@SirChubblesSteen]

@@TheShaddix Are you enjoying the GR86 more or are they too different to compare?

[@TheShaddix]

@@SirChubblesSteen I like it more yes, it is a superior car in every way to the wrx (other than space).

[@ebanksl]

Great video

[@taylorrobbins24]

Great Video👍👍

[@bfife22]

Stock other than the exhaust?

[@TheShaddix]

Yes

[@bfife22]

@@TheShaddix Thanks!

[@thatgvb]

Have you lost your YT password!?

[@TheShaddix]

No, just not into making videos anymore. But I am still doing car stuff.

[@thatgvb]

@ I get it

[@larryguo6644]

any cabine drone?

[@TheShaddix]

zero

[@george4u1960]

I love the car. I would go look at one but I cannot give up my 2019 mustang GT premium. And the Toyota 86 use premium gasoline. It's kind of hard to go for Mom muscle sound to a ricer kind of sound. But it still sounds good don't get me wrong.

[@TheShaddix]

Sounds like a personal issue!

[@MG3R]

sound just like my car, which is straightpiped

[@TheShaddix]

It's technically a straight piped exhaust, their mufflers don't have any packing material in them.

[@MG3R]

@@TheShaddix yea, saw the 180tech explanation video, legit R&D there

[@Sinancan93]

too loud. Sound type is awesome tho

[@TheShaddix]

Perfect for those who want that!

[@Soul_Flow_]

kind of raspy....I like my friend's Hyundai Elantra N exhaust sounds better, it pop and crackles, and has a deep tone...

[@TheShaddix]

Cool!