BRZ Gets Thrashed - Is The Hype Real?

For years everyone has said that the BRZ / FRS / 86 is an incredible car - but is it? Even though some argue they are underpowered, fans of the platform say that it's all about 'spirited' driving, 'purity' and track days. But is this really true? We've decided to find out by giving our BRZ and good thrashing around Sydney Motorsport Park, and the results were surprising!
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[@mcmtv2]

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[@brandonpayne1207]

I loved my engine heart shirt but it shrunk in the wash. I need to order my next one a size larger.

[@ranga2050]

I've got a tune I built, that I run on mine. Removes the torque dip, and also removes the risk of you chewing up your HP injector seals which earlier stock ROMs do. Free of charge for you guys :P

[@Wildmarshmellow]

i have frs and let me tell you some good breaks nothing crazy tune and headers and you will find a huge difference on track! i love car its too much fun!

[@ranga2050]

@@Wildmarshmellow Headers aren't super necessary to get rid of the 'torque hole'. Can be done with a tune alone. It's all in the cam timing.

[@Wildmarshmellow]

@@ranga2050 i have done it try'd both and headers made huge difference stock ones have a cat in them

[@Gobbbbb]

6:56 He said it! Marty is here in his "STI" :)

[@denniswenn8429]

First time i heard him admit its an STI XD

[@devonstewart6100]

I think they have both got a point on camera for admitting to what to call it.

[@KalenvS]

you can see him following him for the whole beginning of the video (havent watched more than a few m inutes so far)

[@fredygump5578]

In the beginning I was focusing on a blue WRX in the rear view mirror...strangely not passing...which was weird, or normal, depending who you ask.

[@slipp3ryslop3]

I took it as a joke. Kind of how people will exaggerate their own accomplishments, if he can say he caught/passed an STI it sounds better than WRX. So he's like making fun of himself for being proud of keeping up with the WRX by calling it an STI.

[@nickallain]

"I don't like getting passed by an MX-5. I don't like it all!" - words have been spoken by many men who have been passed by MX-5's.

[@joelhuckstepp9218]

It's not often we get to just gap someone in our mx5's, but when it does happen, it's a feeling like no other

[@ichigozanghetsu]

I got a hunch that most people would feel the same when getting passed by a honda civic.

[@XenonG]

You can fit a ticked out turbo 4 cylinder in a Civic, you can fit a turbo charged V6 or NA V8 in a MX-5 (Then do chassis strengthening and suspension geometry modifications). They are just chassis configurations to me, never see the point to equate brand and model to performance levels. Yeah, I know there are limits, etc etc.

[@Thumbii]

Ah, when you're out in your tractor and a MX5 passes you.. Hate that.

[@AverageDaveVideos]

I would say the worst is getting passed by a Prius... but lets face it.. that's never going to happen

[@tworodsdownunder]

Haha Moog called it an STI.

[@davewsh8434]

Kevin Ferguson XD

[@jbu89gb]

*Tuned by STi

[@tworodsdownunder]

@@jbu89gb I meant Marty's machine, Moogs always calling it a WRX haha

[@lukap1407]

@@tworodsdownunder he even called it an STI in a previous episode of MCM1 channel, second part of putting it together :D

[@GRIPANDSLIP]

They should call Marty's car the blue waffle. Because it's blue... And an sti

[@ohcamsrazor1966]

14:46 turns off electronic aids. 14.47 almost bins it . Beautiful.

[@rareoccurance846]

He didn't match the gear haha

[@lathiat]

This was literally my experience in my Evo X at the RAC track in WA. Turned off the individual wheel braking which stops the car from rotating and end of the next main straight I immediately lost spinning 180 off into the sand. It's amazing how much it helps and you can barely tell it's doing so in the dry (in the wet it's a lot more noticable). In both cases I had the "traction control" off which limits throttle - so no throttle limiting - just disabling the ABS based stability control or not which in the Evo X you do by holding down the traction control button for 3 seconds (single press disables the Traction Throttle Limiting).

[@Financmajster]

thats what happens when you dont revmatch, in my bmw if i come to a roundabout and shift from 3rd to 2nd ithout a revmatch it kicks out immediately, when I revmatch it carries on straight

[@MyGoToUserName]

ESC sport isn't full off, it opens up the nannies to allow more slip angle before cutting in. There is an ESC/TC off button next to that which he never touched. If Moog did the pedal dance, he'd loose all nannies, no T/C, Stability, ABS and EBS[Electronic brake distribution]

[@GenoCideWalk]

When that miata passed, I can see Moog calculating if a header and tune is in the monthly budget XD

[@MafiaboysWorld]

In this episode of Mighty Car Mods, Moog demonstrates what it's like to be a mobile chicane for faster cars. 😁👍

[@vanguardsr368]

🤣

[@MorganTimney]

This is what MCM needs more of. The actual joy of driving! Great!

[@andrewrigg4905]

I absolutely agree. I was lucky enough to attend the MCM Nationals at Eastern Creek and it was a blast to drive around with their cars in the mix.

[@crimzikk]

Mcm has got boring

[@bearrett50kal17]

Moog is like the one B class car in an A class race on Forza, having fun in the corners but not passing anytime soon

[@TheAnalXylophone]

Dude, YES

[@romchompa6858]

Like the guy who always picks the anti armor class just because he prefers to blow everyone up, but hes not getting massive kill streaks

[@sugarbombs6884]

Love doing that but thrashing the A classes also

[@gummbyandpokey]

Moog getting the old red mist when the mx5 passed him under brakes, instantly got way more aggressive behind the wheel haha

[@Cogency]

Moog's face when trying to keep up with the MX5: NEEEEEED MOOAAAAR POWERRRRR.

[@invertedv12powerhouse77]

he was still on traction control, and you don't know what that mx5 has

[@jolmeaki]

When the MX5 passed you and the camera showed your face you were definitely visibly mad. No hiding your emotions after lol.

[@AmateurSuperFan]

as a brz owner i can feel how that traction control sounds

[@cdoggy10]

BRUUUUUPPPPPPPP

[@darkdaedriclordgaming5830]

last time i drove with that on was on the test drive, never again haha

[@jfan4reva]

"No problem keeping up with him" Turns on sport mode. Starts sliding the back end. Marty drives away.

[@DrewLSsix]

Because sport mode rarely ever has anything to do with performance. Its almost always about giving the driver the kind of experience they expect from a performance car. While in the modern car world you don't need a rough ride and barking exhaust to be quick around a track.

[@cybermike-exe]

@@DrewLSsix on toyota, it uncap the ecu to perform at least 30% more, but it does need to be tuned and supercharged to push 500hp

[@jama211]

@@cybermike-exe No.

[@snowboxesful]

@@DrewLSsix Ummm no.... Having anything modulate and restrict your throttle input will slow someone down from what actually can be done. This is where skill come's in. ABS is better off also... if you're on the road, leave them on. Modern cars are quick standard (relatively speaking). Don't really lack for much, except tires.

[@v8_sami]

@@snowboxesful dont forget lsd lol

[@dafud77]

I am telling you, I bought a Scion FR-S(American 86) and people cried about it being slow. I told them, then you aren't driving it correctly. I love that car!

[@avenged8fold1]

86 is a car that punishes poor driving, and rewards smooth driving. It will teach you to be a faster Driver, which you can take to any vehicle.

[@Delzra]

this.

[@Peachan123]

It's not straight line fast, but it is a drivers car. It doesn't need 400hp to be fun, but it'd be more fun with 400hp.

[@koffeeblack]

Ying was on her cool down lap...don't underestimate the echo!!

[@coreysmith806]

I can feel the back end coming out, and I dont know what that would be like without protection 😂😂

[@skrathos337]

Love how pissed and competitive Moog got when that MX-5 rudely overtook him

[@doctorscoot]

Skrathos it’s pretty much a thing between mx5 and brz/86 drivers as they are very similar cars!

[@skrathos337]

@@doctorscoot MX-5 The poor man's BRZ? They make decent first project cars at least, from what I hear.

[@doctorscoot]

Skrathos yeah they do, you can get old ones for pretty cheap and you can make them go pretty fast too.

[@doctorscoot]

Oscar Wilde uhhhh you can lighten a brz too dude

[@doctorscoot]

Oscar Wilde where do you get 300kg out of an mx5

[@bradleychurchill2168]

Absolutely enjoyable to watch Moog have that much fun. You just seemed so happy and in your element. Great video and hope to see some more, possibly a track day in the HondaMini?

[@fenrirthviti]

Glad to hear you guys are aware about the header/tune situation! I drove one of these as a race car with only headers/exhaust, a tune, and new tires with a suspension. It was an absolute monster around a track without that torque dip and 35~ more RWHP. I even have a video of me passing a twin-turbo lambo in it. I hope you guys give it the little extra push it needs and take it back out! It's also interesting that the torque dip is intentional to keep fuel economy and street drivability for their target market, which was 40+ businessmen. While I think it's still a silly decision, it effectively means that the car is a blank slate. It is one of the most capable chassis to come out in a very, very long time. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with for the next step in this car's journey!

[@saulespino2510]

Do you have an E-85 tune on it?

[@Boxmaker85]

Awesome footage and commentary. You capture the essence and thrill of opening cars up, on a sealed track with your mates, on a beautiful day. Thanks again boys.

[@ptykiller]

My Son and I just finished Modding and tuning his BRZ. Edelbrock Supercharger 93 Oct Tune 700cc Injectors Big Fuel Pump. Catted Headers Full Exhaust KW V3 Coilovers Wilwood Big Brake kits on all 4 corners Flywheel and Clutch 18x8 Fronts with 225/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 18x9.5 Rears with 255/35R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

[@MacroEnabled]

Love it! Excellent mod selection!

[@simonhaycocks]

Sounds fun.......

[@AustralianAxel]

Should have stayed square set up on these cars 😁

[@jibbsey]

...still gets gapped by STI's 😁

[@ptykiller]

axel fox with the amount of rake and suspension tune the car is very balanced. No understeer to speak of.

[@TurboMiniTV]

5:45 "I recon he's probably in IT like most Lotus owners are" Raises hand slowly - I'm in IT, I've owned an Esprit, an Elan and a VX220.

[@JasonSheehy]

Elise owner... in IT. Didn't realise that was a thing.

[@DOZDDMGator]

Lotus owners if young are in IT but most are very old men who may or may not be able to get in or out of them

[@TurboMiniTV]

@@DOZDDMGator to be fair it's fairly hilarious watching anyone of any age try to get out of an Elise. It's basically impossible to get out of my vx220 and maintain any sense of glory.

[@georgeparsonage3278]

Also in IT but don't have a lotus. It's my dream car though and if I had enough money it's the first and only car i'd buy

[@TurboMiniTV]

@@georgeparsonage3278 Pull your finger out, you're letting the IT Crowd down! :-D - What would you go for, on a realistic budget? modern or classic?

[@adamfreiburger7839]

Moog, idk if it was your intention to show how awesome a track day can truely be, but you did it with this video. I have never done a track day, but have always wanted to. You have inspired me to re evaluate my projects, and continue on my journey of building my track car. Great video and great commentary. I loved when the Miata passed you, that was the start of the best and most motivating part of your video. You have truly shown your audience how much fun can be had just driving a car in a closed safe environment. Thanks!

[@TN_AU]

18:45 Love this comment, "There's that STI I can see up there, about to get completely chopped by old mate and his MYOB package".

[@issackaiser]

Moog: “Having fun time” Miata: “Passes him” Moog: REEEEEEEEE!

[@alexhilberts2666]

Love the style of video guys. Simple and really captured what it must be like to do a track day.

[@zoogoober]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you for the honest commentary. I must admit this series has me looking for one.

[@miltee4953]

"a lot of the speeds you gonna get to here, you would completely loose your licence on the street" *laughs in Autobahn*

[@diegotobar6839]

Took me a min till I realized this was the second channel 🤣

[@twelvepointfour]

Took me 19 minutes... until I read this and had you figure it out for me!

[@davidhewell]

Love watching the joy on Moog's face, haha. Reminds me (and him, I think) just how much fun they have with their silly KZbin project. Good for you guys, and thanks for the content.

[@718Insomniac]

When that white Miata passed, I started to grip my phone so hard, and man did my heart start pumping. Then you got serious and started working the steering wheel, loved it!

[@patrickmacconnell4364]

Invest in a polarizing filter for the helmet cam, it'll do wonders

[@STAG162]

11:30 MX5 overtakes on the inside 11:40 Moog's not having it, red mist sets in, he shuts up and goes on the attack 😆 yeah, you know you're outgunned and underpowered...

[@TheGardeinator]

19:05 and the MX5 blew up

[@joelhuckstepp9218]

@@TheGardeinator different one, but none the less, he got his revenge haha

[@jaymckean3274]

Thanks for the proper evaluative track day experience and as always the commentary was fantastic. Stay safe. ♥️✌️😎♥️

[@brownshit1]

Relatively speaking it's slow but you had heaps of fun. I'd say that would make the BRZ 100% pure, no?

[@Ammageddon89]

01:25 AM at a week day. Gotta watch MCM. Priorities! 👌

[@wknalbc]

Random BRZ facts from a 2017 brz owner: -The BRZ stock tires are the same ones that are put on the prius "Michilin Primacy" -The 2017 brz has a updated traction control. They call it "track mode". The way it interferes isn't as sudden and feels a lot smoother and natural vs the VSC off.

[@niclime172]

You can also swap the VDC control module of a 2017+ car in a 2012-2016 and have the updated traction control. All it takes is a connector pin swap on the 2012 to 2014, plug and play on 2015+

[@Jdmjunkie001]

@@niclime172 I am planning on doing this soon! I am glad they finally posted a concise DIY on the forums.

[@matthewsmith3218]

Old school MCM - not edited to hell and yet such a great ride, would love more track day content like this :D

[@5UPRAH]

Great video - so good to see you enjoying a car that isn't just a 300kw straight line warrior.

[@JxH]

@6m55s: "Marty is also here; in his STI." I beg your pardon? In his what?

[@HJZ75driver]

Everyone’ll record that now

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, Sexually Transmitted Infection... Technically squeaking. Such is Life. ;-p Ciao !

[@murph7421]

00:41 "There's some very fast cars out here, there's also some nuggets." *Glances in the mirror at Marty's WRX.*

[@ericunderwing]

STI

[@murph7421]

@@ericunderwing hmmm, nah.

[@dallasmellsop5488]

@@murph7421 6:58 sti

[@murph7421]

@@dallasmellsop5488 Yeah, he was probably kicking himself editing this video.

[@Torashin1]

@@ericunderwing Type R

[@thelonemoomin]

If i remember the manufacturer launch hype for the car correctly. The Prius tyres were used specifically for their low grip. The low power-even lower grip combo allowed drivers to push the car on the roads, have a bit of tail happy action without going too criminally fast. Caterham did exactly the same with their 600cc suzuki engined car. I dont think it was ever designed as a track warrior, more a budget drifter.

[@HAMISHMCC300]

Really enjoyed a large chill track day video! Would be happy to see (and hear!) more

[@ra7en114]

I love how after the mx-5 was a prick moog really smashed the brz to keep up haha.

[@abattlescar]

It was a boat too, that he absolutely could not keep up with. BRZ is not the track day legend ideal.

[@ice44567]

@@abattlescar I don't think anyone thinks it's a track day "legend", but it's fun and it has cheap tire and brake costs which is important since fast cars cost ridiculous amounts of money to put on a track.

[@UberSpartanVG]

@@abattlescar With proper track prep that most track cars should have (200tw or lower tires, brake pads and fluid, an oil cooler, and good cornering suspension not what moog has) they are damn fast and fun. I have one and I was shitting on much faster cars' times with all of that prep except my kw clubsports I just put on, now with them and a track alignment the car corners stupid fast!

[@UberSpartanVG]

@no no he didn't need to overtake that close to his traction limit on the inside of a corner, one slip up could total both cars. Its a track day not a race, but Im also not sure why they arent doing point bys to minimize that risk.

[@JohnSmith-ro8hk]

It was at that moment that the BRZ earned a turbo

[@Loebane]

Just started watching and I'm excited by the Subaru behind it.

[@axeman3d]

I've had mine exactly 2 years today and still love it for rallying around the back roads.

[@Nathan0056]

The look on Moogs face when the hairdresser in the mx5 pulls away is priceless.

[@stephen3164]

No one likes getting passed by a Miata - that’s why everyone hates them, bc they are so good. 😉 I have had 3 Miatas, and owned a BRZ. The BRZ was great. Sport mode on or all nannies off is the way to go. The issue though is no low end torque. It’s much slower than it looks. Passing cars on a 1 lane each direction road wasn’t easy - the other car gets upset you are passing them (while they are on their cell phone doing 10 under the speed limit), and they hit the gas. Then you are side by side. Just not enough power when you really need it - but plenty of power 95% of the time. Moog - that shift light is programmable. You can set it for the rpm you want it to come on. Nothing to do with the car itself warning you - the previous owner just chose that rpm. The manual shifter in that car is so good. Awesome feel. The seats are great. The low seating position and low COG just help the car corner so nicely. What’s even better is the “center point” of rotation of the car feels like it’s right in front of your body (or at your body if you have the seat more forward), so the car rotates around you. So amazing - no way to describe how much a part of the car you feel driving one at the limits. Hoping the next gen doesn’t lose that charm but gets more power to match its abilities!

[@keon5779]

He didn't like getting passed by the Miata because the driver dangerously overtook on the inside line because he thought he was racing in F1. Miatas are great, but the driver of that white one was a dick.

[@thunderbirdizations]

Keon R. Not necessarily dangerous, only dangerous if moog didn’t act accordingly. I’d say it’s more bullying and lack of courtesy for other drivers’ fun

[@MacroEnabled]

@Bob Dole WRX? Might want to do some research. There are so many reasons to pick up an MX-5/BRZ/86 instead. RWD coupe is just the way to go if you enjoy driving.

[@stephen3164]

Bob Dole - I sold my BRZ after 4 years. I have an STi hatch now. I had a WRX wagon for 14 years, 4 of which were alongside the BRZ. My STi has the JDM Spec C suspension and bushings. Handles great, enough power to keep me happy and out of trouble, and amazing in all weather. Still, when you got in a BRZ, it felt like putting on a suit. The car was an extension of you. The STi is better in every way except that connection.

[@stephen3164]

Marco V - I have an S197 Mustang GT as a second car. It’s fun but big and heavy and spins the tires too easily. Bumps upset the rear and it tries to pass the front. Would rather have my BRZ back many times - EXCEPT when dealing with some traffic around LA where people don’t let you over, etc, and you have to do a quick 60-90mph pull in a small window to escape your “box”. The BRZ couldn’t do those. But my STi handles slightly better than my Mustang. Both modified for handling. They’re close - but feel completely different. Honestly, had Subaru given the BRZ the turbo engine from the WRX, it would have been amazing.

[@tomwilliams6401]

6:36 I had a dream Marty had an Evo like that but another colour Was only a dream though

[@tuffracingaus9639]

He has a blue one

[@issackaiser]

We all had that dream.

[@darwonboyful]

Great driving mate and great vid. Thanks for sharing

[@timmyc.3191]

RAGE mode on when MX5 cut in... Great video !! I totally enjoyed it !!!

[@dylanking1895]

10:04 voice squeak like a champ 👌🏼

[@justintoeverything]

used to call that a testi-pop when i was a kid

[@richardrodriguez6689]

Is that Marty right behind you?

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

I was just thinking the same 😆I saw the Subaru and thought "thats probably Marty"

[@adamp8523]

Its there the entire session....... You know the wrx is faster

[@eumoria]

He called it an STI so I dunno

[@flingo1192]

he literally says that the sti is marty in the video

[@Sauron969]

Soon as the video started I was like that's gotta be Marty!

[@steveking3583]

This is my new favorite episode! Looks so fun I wish there was a place like that here.

[@titanialupafae]

When you gained on the nugget I got a physical wave of happiness haha So much fun!

[@sheshd]

IT/Accountant stereotype is so true for the lotus. 😂😂😂

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Na bro we are all plumbers.

[@olivercullen1737]

kinda true, guess the IT bois got good taste

[@sheshd]

@@ImBarryScottCSS I work in IT. At least 7 colleagues over the years owned a lotus 😂😂

[@sheshd]

@@olivercullen1737 fkn oath they do. Except I've always been about them RBs 😂

[@ischafer567]

Didn't know this is so typical 😄 Well, guilty Evora owner here 😎 but a friend has an Elise, and she's not in IT 😉

[@tommygiusa6974]

Hahaha I love it " I'm just a d*ckhead with a KZbin channel " lmaoo hilarious

[@guillermomonroy7319]

Lots of fun watching this. Cam angles make me feel like i was there! Wish i could join you next time

[@AtrociousNightmare]

Glued to the screen. I loved this so much. Please more like this with all your cars if you can!

[@chrisbear562chris9]

6:58 finally called it an STI

[@stephenbrown571]

That’s only because Marty. Wasn’t in the car with him. LOL 😂

[@geirkselim2697]

He's been trolling subaru nuts since the blue subaru series started

[@1980jessicarose]

I really admire the honesty on keeping the safety stuff on it saved my ass on more than once. JX

[@jacobnemcic8147]

Once again great video boys! hope we get 21 minutes from Marty's POV.

[@robm805]

Well done Moog. Top effort on track. I'd recommend the traction grip mod for the rear suspension

[@mungbean84]

Every time he says "in his STi" instead of "with his STi" is a missed opportunity in my book. Hi Cheryl...

[@skitzvitz]

Moog , the smile you are wearing tells us all we need to know.

[@TechIOwn]

Drove SMSP at 2016 MCM Nationals, most fun I've had in my car and a great day all round, cheers.

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

The smile on Moogs face says it all. The little Subie is fun to drive !

[@MathLifeYo]

Notice Moog said “Marty is here... in his STI” He finally acknowledged it’s an STI 😂

[@toddmccarter45]

You know i've heard about a guy on the sunshine coast that makes a turbo kit for these cars

[@fissschy]

Does that guy happen to also run a KZbin channel? :P

[@toddmccarter45]

@@fissschy yea

[@WtfAreYouGonnaDo]

Todd McCarter could share it

[@toddmccarter45]

@@WtfAreYouGonnaDo its turbo yoda, go check out his KZbin 'the skid factory'

[@WtfAreYouGonnaDo]

Todd McCarter oh nvm I already know😂😂

[@TimeToPolka]

Nice to see someone on a race track who admits that the car is not the limiting factor, driver skill is, while saying they were glad to have the abs/tc aids. What a great way to get on the track safely while putting a major grin on your face. Lucky person.

[@taifoid]

I love you guys, and that was a pretty good video. If you want it to be great, maybe you could look at getting a polarising lens for your go-pro. We will be able to see out the front window then :-)

[@JensonWongKS]

6:29 Blown evo engine... At the same spot as Marty's 2SEXY. 😆

[@LogieT2K]

The evo graveyard😂

[@dedasdude]

probably coz people hammer it down the straight hitting the redline... and then it blows.

[@4bidn1]

The cursed corner :o

[@NotSean269]

All the people going on about more power are the kind who's driving extent goes to Hard parks and flexing numbers, Never touched a track at the most they done "Cruise Sessions" Just look how much this man is enjoying the Car, THat is all that matters. Thats it. End of story.

[@Cry_theonly]

Yes. 100% of people who say 86s are slow peices of shit are only hard parkers and never done any track time. Or maybe they have done track time and realise why the fuck youd buy that car. And its the hard parkers who think their 86s are qUiCK ThRouGh tHe CorNeRs. An mx5 or s2k is quicker through the corners and puts up better times 😂 Let alone something with actual power, you still have to set an 86 up for track work. Why not buy a real car and, get this, set it up for track work... mind blown right?

[@babylizards2309]

Correct. If you enjoy it as it is then great. I enjoyed mine NA for several years before putting in an SC. I would only say from personal experience though, that for me putting in an SC really improved my enjoyment of the car. In a big way! 😁 I don't do track, it's my daily drive and I just love it with the SC. Easy to do and for me well worth the money. That and the upgraded exhaust.... oh... and those truly terrible tail lights. They were the first to go! 😁

[@thedaddy193]

Exellent vid guys really enjoyed it keep up the good work

[@DougGreen1987]

I love the enthusiasm for the driving experience more than anything. I have an FR-S version in America. Absolutely love it!

[@B00h44]

While I’m early I’ll just start shouting: “HEADER AND A TUNE”

[@doctorscoot]

Havnar ttttuuurrrrbbboooo

[@robertszigyarto7400]

Uel header+tune can't go wrong

[@RocketmanXO]

And a turbo.

[@B00h44]

Please no turbo ... that won’t do the car any justice, if FI is on the table, I hope they go SC. Also, a 4 2 1 EL header will give the best results

[@doctorscoot]

Havnar nope. Turbo is the way they should be.

[@brendanscott2564]

anyone else feeling a super charger coming on??

[@jamesmcivor340]

Supercharger would keep more purity than a turbocharger

[@tuffracingaus9639]

F no

[@babylizards2309]

H yes. 😁 Put a Sprintex in there for more low down power without changing the character of the car (other than power 😁). Would be great to see the difference in times and any difference in overall fun factor.

[@demonspawnedangel]

He did say when he first introduced no turbo. if almost felt like he avoided saying supercharger or FI. I hope for an edelbrock or Sprintex and maybe catless header.

[@daveverdonschot7956]

6 cylinder swap... with some "conventional" tuning. That would keep it pure ;-) And adding some lightness, maybe...

[@Spagettiization]

mate don't put yourself down, you have done so much for so many people over the years. You have a good heart

[@methodikz]

I love how at every trackday they tell you it's not a race. But it totally becomes a race.

[@CrusinVK]

Moog. Push & hold the left hand traction button for about 5 seconds. That will 'mostly' turn off the VSC & traction control

[@autohans540]

holding the traction button (not the flag button) until the dash lights up is definitely all aids off. can confirm doing full drift sessions without doing the silly dance.

[@matthewvanzyl6158]

@@autohans540 it's easy and pretty usable, but if you're going to spend a lot of time sideways like on a skidpan you definitely need to do the pedal dance. Just holding the TC buttons, it will turn off most of the aids but after a while you'll notice ABS behaving weirdly and braking some of your wheels while you try mess around. Pedal dance is the way and easy once you've done it a few times

[@Vracer111]

@@matthewvanzyl6158 Long hold press of button (even though not fully off like with pedal dance) is still way better than using sport mode on track. Sport mode interferes too much when it doesn't need to on sticky tires. If you are going to track one of these, at minimum do full hold after starting the car before going out of paddock/pits (since can't be done at speed unlike sport mode). Full hold still has EBD active...if you want that off go all the way and do pedal dance.

[@matthewvanzyl6158]

@@Vracer111 yup 100% agreed. Hence why I mentioned nothing about sport mode in my reply.

[@marcopolo9565]

The fact he didn't beeped "d***head" gives you a hint on what he said to that mx-5 owner 😂👌

[@stuartharvey7677]

Good job moog plus you have good track manners letting the much quicker cars pass you when its safe and leaving lots of room

[@TheRobphobos]

Great vids from both chaps. Worth trying a little less pressure on rear left tyre, see if that smooths it out for you.

[@timothyhodge14]

"I am on you like a hemorrhoid" - Moog 2020 13:53

[@droy333]

11:20 is where this video starts hahahaha

[@reemeruxd]

I'm glad you finally came around to enjoying the car for what it is :)

[@MichaelDFPV]

Never driven on a track but I really want to now. Excellent editing between the cam on you and the POV cam 👍

[@garystinten9339]

Better than Bathurst even

[@AutoBat1]

5:44 "What is that, an Evora?" No, it's an Exige

[@Jonas-ul9co]

G’day mate

[@dixienormous8683]

Morning love

[@greenmanr33]

Hey bud

[@aspergerio]

Morning bröthër

[@Ammageddon89]

God Morgon from Sweden

[@MotoCat91]

Those music sections were giving me real nostalgic Gran Turismo vibes, love it

[@Diguz91]

that Yaris at the end tho..... i know, it's called an echo in asia, but here in europe that was the 1st gen yaris.... great little car...

[@DrugsforNancy]

"AcceLeRAtiNg out of the corner" - Blair, circa 2020.

[@FlyingNDriving]

Passed by a Miata on a long straight away... And for that reason I'm out

[@TheMashedFM]

That mx5 was either the factory turbo one or it's had a turbo slapped on it.

[@xperia5295]

@@TheMashedFM NCs don't come factory turbo. But they do have a bit more power than the OG NA/NB's. -MiatazGoneWild ;P

[@TheMashedFM]

@@xperia5295 at 4:27, that was an NB

[@UberSpartanVG]

@@TheMashedFM definetly has a turbo or supercharger if not a swap concidering how fast it shot by, cause the brz is slow but it is faster than every stock N/A miata or on par with it in the case of the nd.

[@microbuilder]

Imagine how the driver of that little blue nugget felt getting passed by a BRZ lol

[@damfadd]

bloody ace thanks for the vid great to see you have a thrash and didn't blow your engine as well

[@noshunnumber1]

My BRZ is a 2016 in Canada, I press and hold the TCS Off button for about 5 seconds and it turns most of it off unless you are getting wheels off the road. I've done full donuts in this mode and the traction control doesn't cut in. Once I've got the car up to temp and got a feel for the grip level at the track I switch to this mode. I'm pretty smooth with my inputs so I don't have any issues in this mode. It's only when you try to Chuck it about too much that you hear the abs grabbing brakes

[@tnmoe-]

Totally agree with track days. I had an old friend come out with a completely stock Camry and has been addicted ever since. I try to persuade people to give it a go, as long as your brakes aren't too worn and same with whatever all-seasons you have. It's the most fun you can have with your pants on

[@evenbraut1495]

This content was really enjoyable, you should do this more often :D

[@tommyq374]

Weird this channel is getting more content now love it

[@wilbert-oppegard]

Great episode for sure guys! Loved it