FIVE reasons to LOVE the GT86 / BRZs

[@S_Dsilvia]

I absolutely love mines, had it for 3 years now. They handle better than anything I have ever driven and haven’t even done anything to the suspension. It’s definitely for drivers who just like to drive hard. People complain about the power but to me it’s enough to have loads of fun and don’t even have plans to modify it for more power atm. It’s perfect just the way it is and they look awesome

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@S_Dsilvia couldn't agree more

[@sk1p3r]

These are exactly the same reasons I fell in love in GT86. I'll be honest I didn't know about they even existed 5 years ago until my mate told me about them. I always wanted a Supra, R34 or 3000GT and somehow I've missed out on the GT86. I do admire your passion for this car, you create a really good content. Keep it up!

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@sk1p3r thank you so much 😁 glad you're enjoying the content! 😁

[@javachopTV]

ive had one for 3 months. the amount of times ive almost died in it already truly is a testament to the car. it is SO FUN, you just cant help push it to the limit. or at least i cant.

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@javachopTV couldn't agree more, they're so fun!

[@javachopTV]

@@ConnerRhysuk oh man, you'd love mine. its white with black wheels on coilovers and i just installed new control arms, gonna get a partial wrap to make it look like Takumi's 86 from Initial D

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@javachopTV oooo that sounds cool!

[@chrismoungle2721]

I think the gt86 is the perfect example of an old school sports car in the modern era, especially when theirs a own market missing out on sports cars (18-26) unless you buy a cash car can can have multiple problems

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@chrismoungle2721 very true as you say it's like an old school sports car with modern designing

[@chrismoungle2721]

@@ConnerRhysuk just wish they had a different motor, running into the same problem you had with rebuilding it, hopefully I can keep the price low like you did

[@kerm281]

Throw a turbo kit on it you have yourself a beast

[@chrismoungle2721]

@@kerm281 went supercharged instead, same shit tho

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@kerm281 pretty much yeah 😂

[@paulj8803]

I own a gt86 and I had no idea it was styled after the 2000gt. Looking at pictures of it makes me feel like an orphan seeing photos of my father for the first time. The resemblance!

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@paulj8803 I didn't know it for ages until I looked it up! It's quite an honour if u ask me !

[@maikerukazukii]

I recently got a 2015, and i have a evo,butbi always enjoy driving the 86

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@maikerukazukii they are, great cars! And they're always fun to drive

[@JonFX1]

What wheels/specs are those? Looks really clean!

[@ConnerRhysuk]

At the time of filming this I had the good old reps - Bola B1 wheels which are 8x18 ( don't know offset or anything ) with no spacer on the back and a 20mm spacer on the front

[@JonFX1]

@@ConnerRhysuk Awesome. As an 86 owner myself everything you said in this video was the reason I bought this car. Love every bit of it

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@JonFX1 glad it's helped 🙏🏻 that's the whole purpose of this video 😁

[@apj.-.-.-.-.-.-.-119]

i just wish they were a bit less expensive on insurance

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@apj.-.-.-.-.-.-.-119 tbh mines not bad at all, think I got lucky 😬

[@maikerukazukii]

Really? Mines pretty cheap

[@Aearonjer]

I have the 2013 GTS 86 (You can see it on my channel). The only thing I don't like, is my engine blowing up in May because of the valve issue (122,000 KM). Toyota won't honour the recall as I'd had the UEL headers and ECUTEK tune on three weeks before. About $10,000 to fix. :(

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@Aearonjer jeeesus that's pricey! It'd be a lot cheaper to just buy a brand new second hand engine

[@Aearonjer]

@@ConnerRhysuk Second hand engines are around $4-5,000 in Australia. The one-make 86 racing series here in Australia gobbled up a lot of the engines. Another $4-5,000 for labour and sundries (From private mechanics). Toyota quoted me $12,000 for a second hand engine with around 112,000 km. They quoted me $20,000 for a new engine (including fitment on all quotes). Bear in mind this is in all AUD. I love my 86 so I have to grin and bear it.

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@ I've just done some conversion rates and honestly, those prices aren't bad! I mean second hand engines over here in the uk - in good condition you're looking at about £6-7k GBP then fitting on top which would be around £1500. Going directly to Toyota will always be more expensive. Have you tried Subaru to see if they're any cheaper? As both the Brz and 86 have the same engine. I wonder if there's a price difference between the companies. I doubt it. But it's worth a try?

[@Aearonjer]

@@ConnerRhysuk A lot of the ancillaries need to be swapped from other engines depending on year (i was hoping to get a newer engine). I'm lucky we have two 86 specialists here in Adelaide (Very popular car here). Just saving the money, hopefully by April next year I'll be up and running again. A lot of costs like towing and re-registration to factor in too. My car was outside the valve recall list (I checked before purchase). I just got unlucky, I drove it like a baby. I'm obsessed with this car. :)

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@ best piece of advice I can give is, if u rebuild the engine use the oem valve springs from Toyota. Uprated ones cause a bit of headache if not correctly installed

[@willthebeastyt5508]

what exhaust is that?

[@ConnerRhysuk]

MXP comp rs 👌🏻

[@stevenmurphy9225]

Can wè see the car instead of your face.

[@ConnerRhysuk]

@@stevenmurphy9225 fair point