Cool/Weird Features of the Subaru BRZ

[@WillOG98]

Holy shit that's the longest ive ever heard someone talking about a cup holder

[@NeikoGarcia]

Small things are exciting sometimes man. That’s what my gf says anyways

[@daviddavis9155]

@@NeikoGarcia oop lol

[@projectjt3149]

That cupholder makes weight reduction way too easy. #innovation

[@Kevindejavue]

69th like

[@mrnick3741]

It has a weird smile to

[@dylanharkness2690]

Homie talks about the cup holder like its the messiah himself

[@DragSlicks]

The BRZ is my dream car I love them

[@TheTroyLauExperience]

Literally every car has adjustable dash brightness

[@suredicc]

this feels like my high school essays where i would write the same sentence worded differently 15 times

[@yusky03]

You missed all the good ones. 1. The headrest is reversible so that when it is reversed it will accommodate a racing helmet. 2. It comes with tow hooks by the spare tire jack (2017 Only?). 3. Four ties fit in the back with the seats down for track days.

[@yernous3797]

ChaosBlades nope my 2014 FRS has two hooks too its neat

[@classicbass3456]

The four tires being able to sit in the back is honestly so helpful when changing out tires lol

[@lopenope]

This was kinda painful to watch

[@Wolverine05]

A lot of vehicles can adjust brightness

[@Torresmeza9]

Derek Chesney including my 1991 240sx 😆

[@5TINKYMX5]

@@Torresmeza9 including my 1991 miata and 1986 300zx

[@forc3ofxf3ar51]

My LS400 had this feature in 90💀💀😂 I remember my mom was buying a Kia Sedona and the salesman was bragging about front windows up and down automatic and the seats being hand controlled. I laughed so hard at how far some brands are behind.

[@hunteraltman4762]

I wanted a 90s Japanese car remade today, I think the frs and brz are the best choice

[@danehyer413]

Another cool Feature/fact is that all the Air Conditioner vents are 86MM in width

[@jameschristensen1658]

Dane Hyer so are the exhaust pipes and cylinder heads

[@dubya85]

the bore and stroke is 86mm and the width of the tyres are 8.6inches

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Two more features. First, the trunk has a key lockout. Open the trunk and hidden on the left near the floor is a small button. Its hard to see. Push that button and the keyless entry ceases to work and you can't even open the trunk with the dash button. You can only open the trunk with the physical key hidden inside the fob. It can be annoying if you acidentally depress that button! I had my BRZ for two years before I discovered this feature. Second, there's a 12Volt outlet behind the glove box: not an unusual feature except that it's plastic dummy plug also fits the engine sound pipe in the passenger footwell perfectly! Very useful for those times when you want interior noise a few dB lower.

[@Iconic_gt500]

That little cubby is for your key fob

[@MilkManCaravan]

You gotta respect his love for his car he went on and on about the cupholder

[@jesuscespedes8150]

bruh that small space next to the push start are for the wax pens 😂

[@TheBigDanois]

Little known fact about the Brz. 12v outlet in glovebox and it handles canadian winters quite well with (duh) proper tires. In fact, Experienced winter drivers will prefer the nannies all off. This car really gives you the "Shut up, I've got this" feeling. That's why I love my drift monkey.

[@cowbatboots282]

I'm picking up a 2014 BRZ Limited next Monday and your video had all the information i was looking for. Also you look exactly like my younger brother.

[@AlecdHawthorne]

If you push and hold the traction control button the one on the left for five seconds it will also turn it off fully instead of having to wait till the car is warm and having to do the ‘pedal dance’

[@sporkinstien6571]

"Change the brightness of your gauges". I've been able to do this with every vehicle I've owned and the youngest thing I've owned is a 98 lol

[@carlosaguirre9405]

You can really tell daddy bought him his first car. Lol. Not a bad thing. Wish I had it like that

[@andoniades]

He's now the "designated driver" friend

[@pethaa]

Keep grindin bro you got this

[@TheMightyKinkle]

There's also an 'Acoustic tube' thing in the passenger footwell. This is connected to the air intake of the engine and makes the engine sound louder in the cabin. You can also get bigger tubes for a different sound. Or you could just take foam out from it. To make it quieter, just use the plug from the glove compartment 12V socket and shove it in there

[@TheGoldenGrant]

saved

[@daviddoyle2085]

The 2018 86 has that little cubby hole. Perfect size for keys. Especially as I test drove and the guy said yeah I could just keep it in my pocket but was naturally drawn to the little cubby 😂

[@rehabjunkie7758]

I know you just did the interior, but what else is cool, is our trunk being like a safe with that cool ass trunk lock button. Also, I owned my FRS for over two years, and just figured out how to visually display what gear I’m in like 2 days ago. Had to turn it off though cuz it distracts me due to the fact that is strangely fascinates me.

[@Rebecca-n8t]

The little cubby fits my hippie box/one hitter and a lighter perfectly!!

[@anselmodominguez4376]

The Adjustable headlights is just in case you have big chicks in the back seat the a** end of the car goes down👌

[@electrifyinglightningbolt]

Be nice! 😆

[@chrissmith8830]

Let’s be real, no fat chicks are going to fit back there without fucking up your interior and back seats!

[@Jakeishness]

@@chrissmith8830 maybe if they have diabetes their legs would be amputated and THEN they could fit!

[@saulespino2510]

Jakeishness behave please

[@teiermyler4926]

@@saulespino2510 wow what's going on here lol

[@chomskysfavefive]

Im getting one this week! This info was awesome, thanks brother!

[@squishyprotege8225]

I like the small storage by the start button. I have a small garage door opener and it fits perfectly in there 😋

[@SonicXD112]

is your brz stock why you have the wing?

[@chrissmith8830]

The Littel President more horse power, duh!!!! WTF is wrong with you!

[@TheTomuron1996]

the low settings for your headlight are for when you have something heavy in the back or in the trunk so you won't shine in the eyes of other drivers :) every car have it

[@joef8487]

Your opinion on daily driving a Manual brz living in NY? Still need to learn but I'm Contemplating on manual or auto

[@alextunjic]

It is really up to you. It is like any other manual car. If you are going to be driving in the city a lot or always in traffic you might want to consider the auto for convenience.

[@xFlared]

I live in NYC Brooklyn as well and have been interested in getting this vehicle for years. It might be annoying to drive manual in traffic after a while but it depends on how much of enthusiast you are. BRZ isn't a car with a lot of power and is completely focused on balance and driver oriented dynamics. Putting auto in it not only makes the vehicle slower by 2-3 seconds, there is extra weight and you as a driver become less engaged in the car. The purpose of this vehicle is to be connected to it as much as possible. I understand getting an auto WRX, golf R, or other raw turbo power AWD, but BRZ is a purist vehicle that with auto completely kills its entire point. You will not achieve anything close to what this car offers by driving auto. This car isn't made for lazy numb commuting where you want to space out and ignore any attention to driving. It was build so every time you shift or turn the wheel you obtain a joyful and rewarding experience. In addition constant clutch engagement and shifting becomes natural with time and you will stop noticing it while you do it. If none of what I said above interests you or you're unsure make some kind of arrangement with the dealer and get a manual BRZ for a few days or maybe a week if they're nice about it. However most common allowance for extended test drive is overnight.

[@Kwieczor]

let me disagree a little: difference in acceleration is less than 1 sec. (according to papers, but in real live - it is close to 0.5 sec), this extra weight is about 20kg, and this auto gearbox is made basing on lexus auto gears and it is switching gears in 0.2 sec in paddle mode. I am still waiting for mine, but took several tours with 2013 gt86 auto and I was surprised, how fat the auto works. That is why (and also broken leg issues) I've ordered the automatic.

[@andoniades]

Life's short. Get what u want (if u havent already)

[@electrifyinglightningbolt]

I have a question for you, can you get into your car if your battery dies? My aunt's car is a Ford Five Hundred and it does not have a keyhole so you have to have it towed when the battery dies which is a pain in the butt. Just curious.

[@alextunjic]

cloudstrifeification yeah there is a key for in case if the battery dies

[@electrifyinglightningbolt]

@@alextunjic Glad to hear that because keyholes are disappearing fast. These engineers are forgetting it is always good to have a mechanical backup if and when electrical items fail.

[@38psiGoodbye]

The small cubby next too start button is for key fob/ keys.

[@robertevans3604]

What to put in the cubby you mentioned earlier? How about extra "key" batteries? LOL

[@winglessang31]

My 2018 brz has navigation and a backup camera. Not sure what he’s talking about with Subaru missing that in newer models.

[@KaitouKaiju]

This was made before the 2018 came out

[@jpev94b]

I have the new subaru Brz too (one week ago). with 2019 touchscreen, etc... but with no camera here in europe.. :(

[@bigmandad2974]

Just for future reference the final step is called pedal dancing incase anyone wants to look it up.

[@optionalentry4352]

my frs 2016 rs release has push to start?

[@dantesmith3664]

My car doesnt have that Light leveling control. Did they change it for the new ones?

[@APlusBOP]

Might is auto on the headlights

[@dantesmith3664]

well all are auto, though do the 17+ still have the manual adjustment?

[@chandy4ever]

Dante Smith my 2018 doesn't have then either

[@kaivanderbijl4272]

Most cars allow you to adjust the brightness of your instrument cluster. as for the headlight setting: You're supposed to have it on the highest setting and then adjust the headlights to manufacturers specs. If you add weight to the back of your car the rear drops and the nose rises as a result, which causes you to blind oncoming traffic. This setting allows you to lower your headlights to counter this effect. Most Xenon and LED cars have automated sensors, since they tend to blind oncoming traffic a lot more than Halogens

[@TheMightyKinkle]

I have noticed that with Xenons. They are so bright that sometimes I think they have their full beam on. Also when they go over a bump, it looks like they are flashing you

[@dantesmith3664]

I'm curious about that cause my BRZ doesn't have that switch. I would actually use it at car shows and stuff. I can't find anything about it online so they must have got rid of it early. Do you know anything

[@TheBrooch]

Thanks!

[@kaivanderbijl4272]

The ESP thing is known as the Subaru Dance. They all have it. Also all cars with a second row of seats have baby seat mounts.

[@alextunjic]

Kai van der Bijl not all cars. I have been in plenty without them. I just wanted to point it out because it is a sports car and it really isn’t the first thing you’d think of when wanted to get a family friendly car.

[@DanishAjanee]

Did u make a video of your battle aero wing?

[@alextunjic]

Danish Ajanee yes i have a few on my channel

[@theloftz6]

removable cup holder adds 7hp, almost as much as his mustache.

[@deevswrld8797]

My 2013 86 has radio and navigation?

[@ilovecabbagges]

what is the song he use

[@tagmaster5854]

Dash panel dimmers come on most every car. The reason for them is to reduce glare. Darker it is on the inside the better you can see out. I wish cars would allow you to completely black out the dash lights - but it only goes down to a certain point.

[@Wes_Log]

LOOK At THE CAMERA LENS NOT THE SCREEN!!!!!!!

[@teiermyler4926]

Wait why is a removable cupholder good?

[@gbarton800]

The “little cubby” is for the key fob.

[@Wendy-dk1wu]

They sell switches for that cubby that fit perfectly looks like it came with the car and you can wire them to turn on different things

[@Breaker197]

Pretty much every car, regardless of how much of a sports car it may be, will have the baby seat anchors. Some people buy sports cars and then have a baby after the fact, before they are able to get another car. Also, most newer cars have the self locking feature.

[@BlueRidgeBears12]

Though super useless for most, I use the cubbie hole for my mailbox key and a garage clicker.

[@andreiarca3024]

The baby harness mounts and back seats were put in there for insurance purposes.

[@TheTroyLauExperience]

‘Side break’ What???? Do you not know what thats called????

[@Kmurrproductions]

Great video I like your personality keep making videos

[@sabrinamaldonado9533]

right when you said "cup holders" I thought of Miata lmao, now those are some "cup holders"

[@TheSpaniard]

Lemme know if you're in the market for a "cup holder"

[@herbertsungahid]

Sirius XM radio? Why pay that when you can have internet radio on your phone.

[@BlackFireWolf13]

This guy has never owned a modern car. Most of those "exclusive" features are normal for most cars these day. Adjustable brightness, LATCH system for child seats, auto-relock if you don't open the door, removable cup holders, just to name a few. Also the lack of NAV on the newer models was probably the difference between the Premium and Limited models, Limited has always had NAV.

[@PugNaq]

i use my little cubby for my airlift remote :D

[@dreamadidas5371]

cubby for fob or your car key.. js many uses acc

[@electrifyinglightningbolt]

You can put your change in that small cubby hole if you have have a small change pouch!

[@SinnerGeee]

I put my phone charger cord in that little cubby near the push to start button lol

[@aredherrera151]

What happen to your hand bro?

[@kaivanderbijl4272]

Ok, this one is just face palm... nearly all modern cars lock themselves after a minute or so of inactivity. Some might have it disabled, but they are all capable of this feature.

[@jasonwright6198]

Other trick to turn the traction off and everything is u hold your traction off for 10 seconds then everything will be off and after u want it all back u just press traction off

[@markzimmer8375]

on the FRS all u have to do to turn traction completely off is hold the traction button (not the vsc button) but traction button for 10 to 30 seconds & it turns ur traction control completely off so u can do them smokers!! I own a 15 FRS been daily driven for 3yrs have 75,000 miles on it & have enjoyed every single mile I've put on even with commuting back n forth to work every day

[@classicbass3456]

Mark Zimmer I only hold down traction control for 3 seconds and it turns everything off you can also have sport mode on at the same time while everything is off.

[@uralsmol6262]

i wish i could ass a picture on my screen on my 2018 86, mine doesn’t have a sd card slot and also i use my tiny cubby for airpods

[@gavinspeak7163]

Idk why everyone says this about the traction control all u have to do is hold the traction off button down

[@aredherrera151]

you don't need the pedal dance to completely turn off traction control bro... just hold the traction control button for a while and it turns off completely.

[@lonlipinoy]

If you hold down the lock button and the panic button simultaneously while the car is off and the driver door is open, both doors will now unlock when you touch the inside of the drivers side door

[@thatorangesti8864]

Tfsjer seriously!? Cause I’ve always wondered about that. I wanna get a BRZ but that was kinda keeping me away from it along with minor other things

[@classicbass3456]

David M seriously that’s what would stop you from getting the car lmao you shouldn’t be buying this car just to have keyless entry.

[@TheMightyKinkle]

The panic button? Do you mean the unlock button?

[@Star_Taro]

Dude. All cars have a way to adjust the dash brightness. Its not just the brz

[@eklypss19]

I have a 2016. It does have both satellite radio and navigation. You just have to pay for it.

[@phoenixking4165]

I can't wait to test your flat key phob battery theory

[@fenna454]

You sure u have 2017 Subaru brz ? Your inside of the car is so different from my 2017 brz lol

[@alextunjic]

chole ly I have the 2013, I state in video that it’s a 2013

[@proffpuff]

Of you are really tight like me the iPhone 5 fits in the slot

[@kaivanderbijl4272]

All in all, I've shat on you quite a bit, but honestly it's a good video with decent content. I guess some of the things you didn't know because you're not a professional or spend too much time around modern cars (atleast european cars, which have most of these features in a similar or the same way), so all is forgiven.This is the first video I've seen by you, and it seems like you've got potential. Gain a bit more confidence, I'm sure it's scary as hell. You're getting my thumbs up and sub.

[@Breaker197]

Kai van der Bijl not just euro cars.

[@kaivanderbijl4272]

Shotgun Zombie I just wasn't sure about other cars, because I mostly work on European cars, which is why I said "...modern, or atleast European cars."

[@Breaker197]

Kai van der Bijl right on. Now you know. :)

[@CODGTAPLAYA227]

My frs has push start and keyless entry 2013btw

[@mamoruokinawa]

10th series

[@CODGTAPLAYA227]

mamoruokinawa yes sir

[@mamoruokinawa]

Got the same car....

[@biotox0118]

My 25 year old truck has adjustable gauge and radio light

[@Drbudweiser]

Cupholder. Guys we forget the cupholder... No worries stick this plastic one in.

[@michaelkohl3694]

Mine was stolen I bought it used don't have a cup holder

[@KaitouKaiju]

I stick my keys in that cubby but they fall out sometimes

[@hhh3501]

same thing as my moms corolla ascent 12:02

[@ismaelsantiago2194]

Somebody feel stupid watching this video 🤷🏻‍♂️😢

[@nathanhood2415]

Maybe keys in the cubby?

[@Kwieczor]

my personal comments, no offence This little hole near start button can carry a pack of cigarettes, parking card, garage remote and it is really not hard to get. Light brightness control - it is really handy, if you are driving out of the city during dark, cloudy night - factory dashboard lights can be too bright. Light level control - can sound strange, but if you pot something heavy to your trunk (50-70 kg is enough) - your headlight goes up, and then you should lower them to not disturb other drivers. Infotainment - I do not know Subaru, but GT86 audio&nav is a crap - better to order car without this unit and buy some aftermarket solution. Shiftlight is not a best way to people learning to drive manual, maybe if you change it to 3500-4500 rpm. If you give a rookie BRZ/GT86 with shiftlight set at 6500 and tell him - change gear if lights - the best way to kill a manual beginner. Switching off VSC&TRC - have you tried to press button for more than 5 sec? Friend of mine siaz, that in GT86 it works. In 2017 model there is new mode; “TRACK” with 90% off trc&vsc.

[@AlexTheInfinity]

I own the BRZ 2017 modle now and almost everything you said makes more sens then inn the video, even the small hole can fit the keyless entry key as well if you have nothing attached to it, but the shifting light is something NO ONE uses, not even beginners :/ it's there if you want to save fuel or doing the brake in, but in the end you shoudl check your speedo every few sec tbh so the light imo is useless but in the newest modle you can order NAV and btw don't bother... it's crap....

[@xSILENToSTRIKEx]

My 2018 brz has satellite radio and the navigation and the oem head unit is actually a lot nicer

[@weeeeee831]

I put my keys in the little cubby

[@K03sport]

must have been his first car, which is the best explanation I can think of for some of his "thoughts/revelations" ...the LATCH system is a federal regulation and just because it's a 2-door sports coupe, doesn't mean it can't haul other people - children or adults; granted it's not a Suburban, but it can still hold people. Plus, there are things such as single parents or those who resist the urge to buy a minivan/cuv, etc, so why can't the BRZ/86/FRS be a "family" car? My 2-door GTI (golf) is tight w/4 people, but I can, and have, put a child seat in the back and hauled my kid around. You can't do that in a Miata. Europeans survive just fine w/o minivans/cuvs/suvs/trucks and live w/small cars and also tow campers w/said car. [stopped watching after the LATCH segment]

[@marcz9482]

That wing is weird

[@billinns7676]

2020 has nav and sat radio....

[@josephmora706]

My frs is push to start

[@NightmareCrab]

top cupholder joke bro

[@buffonthebest101]

The arm rest is OE

[@chophoro123]

That small "cubby" is for the FOB Key. kind a kul but not that special..

[@chophoro123]

I have a BRZ 2019 and it has satellite and Navi. Most of that is all digital. The only thing I haven't been able to do is change the display. Have you found any info on that?

[@chophoro123]

I take me 4 yeah old drifting and she loves it!!!

[@theprivyninja]

Cubby is for your fob

[@xsv-]

There was nothing cool or weird about these. Way to drag out 1 min of content into 13 :/

[@BrdlyJnes]

I have many comments for this video but I'll stick with this.... why would Subaru make the radio worst you ask? Well first of all the navigation is terrible so theres no loss there and removing satellite radio was a no brainer since satellite radio has been the lamest thing since the cassette tape and anyone who willingly pays money to SiriusXM is the biggest sucker...... end rant

[@FurioFiloseta]

Two whole minutes babbling about the cupholder... fuck... only in 'murica...

[@younothing236]

do you mean cool quirks and features?

[@aperturemichelle]

See the interiors just look rather cheep and I love my coffee so although i want a BRZ mostly because of gran turismo and initial d, i dont think ill buy one. the 05 ML350 I drove once had a pop out cup holder under the vent between the A pillar and steering wheel, after an hr of icy highway i reached for my coffee and it was still warm! its little things like that and the ability to take a hit that I have become fond of, they are such cool cars for the price tho XD.