I Bought A Toyota GR Yaris & Immediately Modified It!

[@burgerpeach]

"one of the beauties of this car is how well it drives", then you lower it and put spacers on just for looks, always baffles me 😐

[@v9photoworks700]

As standard there’s far too much body roll and the wheels look lost in the arches.

[@ronald4011]

​@@v9photoworks700 buy bigger wheels

[@georgel3657]

​@@v9photoworks700 imagine saying "there's too much bodyroll" about a car that's been designed by experts and engineered for pure performance lol

[@Robiruu]

​@georgel3657 imagine toyota getting complaint to kazoo, bc the suspension was "too sport oriented for a track" 😂

[@Black-OpsHR]

@@georgel3657 It is not engineered for pure performance, if it was it would have 400hp, a sequential or auto box, etc. These cars need to meet regulations, have to fit into budgets and need to be made so it would be bought by as many people as possible, that also means a compliant and somewhat comfy suspension and an engine tuned for reliability. If you have ever had a car made to go fast you would know that this is just a good platform to build on and not a finished product to go fast.

[@stanislas4990]

Great choice. Congratulations! The sound of the exhaust is much better.

[@StefABtv]

Defo sounds so much better now!

[@seansavage954]

Need more content on the Yaris

[@garynesbitt5078]

Hi Stef. I sold my 595 turismo (stage 1 and usual mods) 2 weeks ago for the GR Yaris in pure white. My first 3 mods were the string theory spacers, the milltek gpf back exhaust (I had the same agony as you but went resonated with carbon effect tips) and a yet to be installed eventuri cold air intake. The beauty of the milltek system is its adaptability and you can switch in and out a resonated section if you fancy a change. Initial impressions I still say the 595 has more character and is more fun more of the time. The GR is way more fun when you are hooning it and it’s just a much superior car. I still have so much love for the Abarth tho. Brilliant little cars. I am looking forward to following your ownership journey. I have a feeling you will end up costing me a lot of money lol. 👍

[@StefABtv]

Haha cheers man. Yeah I think I may cost myself a lot of money too 😂

[@ivocolombo6917]

Hi Gary! I just sold my GR a few month ago. I completely regret it, but can't find a new one. So I was taking a look at a 2016 595 turismo, almost new for 20 kusd. Could you tell me what mods you did to your Abarth and how it ended feeling compared to the GR? Cheers

[@garynesbitt5078]

@ hi Ivo, sure. I installed a magnetti marelli bombardone R2 exhaust. This is a rear silencer delete so it’s pretty loud but sounds great in my opinion. I also installed wheel spacers and lowering springs which really improves the look and stance of the car. Also a BMC air filter which is a replacement for stock one and fits in the stock air box. Then an sforza front splitter. It is very subtle but makes the car look more aggressive at the front. Also changed all the yellow coloured bulbs in exterior lights and inside lighting to white which makes car look much better and more modern. Lastly I got a stage 1 remap which made a huge performance difference. The turismo is factory fitted with the bigger garrett turbo same as the competizione. So the remap and air filter alone takes the car from 165 bhp to about 205 bhp. It really is very quick with this. All work and parts from Abarth Tuning based in Northern Ireland but ship worldwide. They are specialists in abarth and very helpful. The GR is a significantly faster car on road, but the Abarth is much less expensive and I have to say full of character and fun. I really enjoyed mine. 👍

[@ivocolombo6917]

@@garynesbitt5078 HI Gary, thank you so much! Great answer. I didn't knew that there was such a big space for tuning performance with the stock turbo. And if it is of any help for you, II had my GR with Venturi intake and GPF non resonated Milltek exhaust. It was loud, I loved it, in my office not so much.

[@FuelwithDave]

Wow love it 😎 I think the red GR looks so much nicer than the usual white / black you see. Enjoy

[@StefABtv]

Thanks!

[@danthemaninfierno]

Beautiful! Will be great to drive in the Autumn on wet roads with fallen leaves...

[@stevenbrownsea5677]

So pleased for you matey , exhaust sound amazing , and it sits beautifully now 🙌🙌

[@StefABtv]

Thanks mate. Well chuffed!!

[@richardhargrave6082]

The spiritual successor to a 595, nice one More content please

[@StefABtv]

If you know you know ;) 🙌

[@Cernunn0s90]

I'm never selling mine. I have a yellow wrapped one with Milltek exhaust, MST intake, TRD splitter and side skirts, TOMs wing. Stiffer lower gearbox mount makes a big difference too, makes the shifts crisper. The stock one is very soft.

[@TiênNguyễn-n4z]

So pleased for you matey , exhaust sound amazing , and it sits beautifully now

[@PetrolPed]

WRC roof spoiler next 🔥

[@DonsShed]

agreed!!!! It must be done!!! 😁

[@mugenmark]

Best colour. The triple coat pearlescent really pops in the sun. I have a HKS Legamax, Eventuri intake and Litchfield remap and it’s made the car how it should’ve come from factory. Not a fan of the Milltek tbh but personal choice and all that and some nice mods.

[@MrHCars]

Short snappy video!! Love the new look and congrats On the weapon mate!! 🎉

[@grantmail4112]

The most fun hot hatch to be released in the past 20yrs 😎

[@matthiasgehringer8120]

The GR is such a fun car

[@StefABtv]

It is

[@cephasmakuzva]

Cult following this car has and i love it. Good choice

[@StefABtv]

Thanks 🙏

[@stuartsinclair6269]

Standard air filter or performance filter, you can gain between 3 to 8bhp more, I’ve seen this years ago….

[@StefABtv]

Standard at the moment but will change eventually

[@MarkThornber]

What’s next on your list? Tom’s rear bumper vents? TRD front splitter? SW Motorsport seat lowering kit? My Milltek exhaust arrives in around 2-3 weeks…..can’t wait!

[@DjNikGnashers]

I'm not even a big fan of the Yaris GR, but I did enjoy the video. I like your no nonsense style, no filler, just good content. I can see why this car is loved here in the UK, it's got enough power for the road, it handles really well, and it does have a road presence. It doesn't fit with my lifestyle as I needed something a bit bigger, and I love RWD, so am still rocking my OG M2. But great car, and great video. I think on a twisty undulating B road, I would have real trouble trying to stay with you, although I think I'd be having a bit more fun 🙂 as the Yaris is almost too good around the bends !

[@RagicaltheUnhallowedKnight]

"I'm lowering it" I was about to punch the screen for the suggestion to lower a bloody GRY of all things, but you did done it as it should be, not too low. Looks and sounds terrific! Also more modifications to add to the list for when my GRY-24 arrives, damn you Stef😁

[@StefABtv]

Haha yeah made sure not to go too low

[@RagicaltheUnhallowedKnight]

@@StefABtv Love how the tires now follows the rim of the wheel arch. That is TBH my favourite look, original was too high and then we've got the how low can you go limbo look as well hehe

[@Shdgy]

Enjoy! What made you choose swift over string theory? Personally, I think whifbitz or hks are the best exhaust setups for minimal drone.

[@stevewhite9653]

Looks great Steph, but I would want the Res pipe.

[@StefABtv]

Yep I was indecisive to be honest but can get a res pipe added if it’s too loud for me

[@GRPLiningServices]

Stiffer suspension putting all manner of stress on the rest of the OEM parts will cause you problems. Never vanity modify a car unless your intention is to ruin it. Are these mods approved by Toyota and their terms of warranty?

[@brycebrown1]

I really enjoy your content, mate. So understated. Great vid, fun car!

[@StefABtv]

Much appreciated!

[@brettsmith7073]

you guys are crazy being able to drive 70mph on them skinny country roads :)

[@mackie1001]

Funnily enough the GR86 with a 24/28 R/F drop and wider wheels by about 22mm also make it bang on

[@simonwhitlock9189]

That exhaust sound reminds me of an old fishing boat I used to own.

[@marcov88]

😂😂😂😂

[@JRGRAY-33]

Absolutely gorjuss 👍🏾

[@StefABtv]

🙌🙌

[@markholley27]

Have you quit KZbin? No new content for ages..

[@StefABtv]

Hey, taking time away from social media. New video coming this week 🙌

[@markholley27]

Understandable mate, been missing your content 🙂👍

[@gaycha6589]

Miltek non res is a mistake on the GR. as are the lowering springs without damper change. Great car, had mine 3 years, but waited to really get to know car before any mods. black tips loos good

[@wesleykirby300]

Great video. Hope to see more like this

[@kevinparker461]

You have "Always" loved the GR Yaris, how long has it been around? ...

[@harrycummings6501]

So what did you do with the geo, new bolts/adjusters? Shame the exhaust note is a bit chav……you need to do something with the front number plate mount.

[@StefABtv]

Won’t pretend I know what they did at Swift but I just let them do what they thought was best. Also yeah think the plate is on slightly wonkey so will likely need to sort that soon

[@NickG24]

Nice 1 Stef. We’re still debating what to get when the wife’s Abarth Comp lease ends. I’ve been on the waiting list for GR Yaris since the first ones ran out. Had an email from Toyota the other day to go into ballot for a new one … took me a while to find the price, they now want £45k 😂 I’m alright thanks, give the chance of a slot to some other mug! Decent buy 2nd hand though.

[@MGAdrive]

Yes 🙌 love it

[@StefABtv]

Me too 🙌🙌

[@MGAdrive]

Yep, I love my GR too 😜

[@josemeza5086]

Congrats new 🚗.. Yaris Gr.. we can’t get Yaris in U.S.. sad but I least the Corolla.. beautiful color

[@nepaleseman1010]

I am thinking of buying one myself, I am 61 years old and have had quite a few cars. I love your mods. The only thing I wanted to ask you is are you having it mapped to 300bhp to 320 bhp?.

[@bestcrazyboy8487]

Go for it, long time dead . Best of luck 🙏

[@gaycha6589]

Pay attention to cooling if you remap - GRs are tough but sensitive to heat build

[@StefABtv]

I will do eventually yep!

[@damienhowell3727]

Can feel a name change to the channel being called stef grtv lol

[@StefABtv]

😂 prob not after I release a video soon

[@damienhowell3727]

@StefABtv haha I hear ya mate, good times ahead with that machine trust👌🏾

[@gr4ror138]

The only thing is that you can do so much with this car and I can’t stop myself from getting something else for it lol

[@StefABtv]

Haha yeah, already see myself heading down a rabbit hole 🕳️ 😂

[@gr4ror138]

I also agree that I instantly drove this car and knew I had to get one. I will never sell my car

[@gr4ror138]

I have the precious black metallic but I got talked out of the scarlet flare you have and I still regret not getting it. Think it’s the best one

[@Lou_Kyr]

Great video and amazing GR. LOve your content especially your abarth vids as looking to get one soon. Keep the content coming 😊

[@StefABtv]

Thank you!

[@danielcobb8886]

By the looks the first mod would be to get a lower drivers seat.

[@stuartsinclair6269]

How’s the motor going mate, you stuck a performance panel air filter in it yet, but will there be a difference apparently can give you between 3 to 10 bhp extra👍🏻

[@simonupex2628]

Hi Stef like the car especially in red and the mods that you've done but there's something missing from the driveway where's the Porsche gone 😕 guessing it made way for the GR Yaris.

[@snakefireblast]

Hi Stef, what was your reason for selling your 911 that car looked great?

[@robertlloyd7493]

Good choice 😊

[@StefABtv]

Thanks 🙏

[@mariniam]

Hi Stef can you pls let me know what mudflaps your GR Yaris has?

[@jermainen7846]

Happy for you. But more sad to see the 997 go.

[@tebita81]

Inside, just a rearview mirror riser and a seat lowering kit, and thats all!

[@StefABtv]

Passenger seat has already got the DNA lowering kit. Need to do the driver side now

[@jonfoz1379]

@@StefABtvyou need my VBD seat lowering kit on the driver side now 👌

[@callamrain4372]

Just road driving, do you think the spacers change the handling of the car? I’m not going to be tracking mine but wouldn’t mind improving the stance slightly

[@simonupex2628]

Hey Stef how are you doing haven't heard from you for ages are you doing a vlog soon 🤔

[@StefABtv]

Hey, all good just taking some time away from social media. New video coming this week :)

[@gummbyandpokey]

you can turn off the in cabin fake engine sounds and ANC. Toyota or the carista app can do it

[@BullyBoxer]

I liked my GR Yaris ,easy car to drive fast .

[@henryhol8538]

Looks and sounds brilliant! What happens in this case? Do you store the original components in case they are needed later?

[@StefABtv]

I guess you can but not sure why would you need them later unless you sell it stock form. I would see it as is with the mods on when the times comes

[@Birmingham_racing]

Nice upgrades

[@StefABtv]

Thanks 👍

[@snakefireblast]

Hi Stef, great car the Yaris, have you sold the 911?

[@sanjayparmar-tj5xi]

Hi excellent video. Can you please tell me what springs you put on?

[@przemeknowak2905]

Like it ,still prefer my jdm sti . Time to give GR syvecs ,map and sequential gearbox🤑

[@hoomee7605]

Stock is best. 😊

[@GRPLiningServices]

Absolutely. Mods like these devalue the car.

[@EnricOon]

This is cruel. Just sold my GR Yaris today after two years. Same red with same Miltek exhaust. Now im questioning my decision.

[@StefABtv]

Haha sorry!!

[@jessetodd6039]

Picked up mine last week, also red, the noise definitely needs addressing but I'm worried about drone from an aftermarket exhaust on the motorway. How are you finding it? Congrats on the new car!

[@StefABtv]

Thank you!! Will be honest haven’t had it in a motorway yet so not going comment yet but driving it back home yesterday it was great and not droney under normal driving but then haven’t held it at revs on the motorway yet

[@Mlippy]

Cold air intake would sound insane on this

[@StefABtv]

It’s on the list lol

[@Mick.Taylor]

@@StefABtv I recommend the intake from Pipercross, it sounds amazing and is far less expensive compared to Eventuri.

[@stuartsinclair6269]

Any updates on this bad boy???

[@simaomarques99]

Hello, amazing sound!! Does the car have opf with the exhaust mod?

[@StefABtv]

Yep opf back exhaust

[@simaomarques99]

@@StefABtv I would love to use something like that in my GTI 7.5. It has opf too

[@davebloodstone3922]

Could I check whats been done to the roof finish, its sooo much better than my cheapo looking vinyl wrap it comes with from the factory?

[@StefABtv]

Just the vynal wrap has been removed to expose the forged carbon

[@alanwayte432]

Spacers looks good but looks far to low

[@babylon5mh]

Mine is up for sale..... sort of, at the moment, but when I see video's like this...... it makes me wonder if I'm doing the right thing. We will see !!

[@burgerpeach]

even if you merely consider selling then its not the car for you.

[@tonyfarrant1095]

Next step is get the sound generation turned off so much better to hear the actually engine

[@Jamie7ee]

Oh now this I love! Looking forward to the content, supercar scene wasn't for me.

[@popsbubbles1242]

Congratulations enjoy

[@ronald4011]

Why lowering a rallycar? I never understand.

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Love it Stef, very nice indeed. Would Swift performance be able to turn my stock Toyota Aygo auto into a GR Yaris? 😂😂🤣 please, it would make me a very happy 66 year old.😊

[@StefABtv]

Haha give Russ a call 😂

[@Statimtek]

They are cool little cars but I just can’t get my head around the wide hips in back of both the GR Yaris or GR Corolla, it just looks odd and ungainly.

[@StefABtv]

Wide track short wheel base for good grip and less body role I guess?

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

The GRY’s chassis and body were designed as a homologated WRC car. Styling of course subjective but as the saying goes “looks don’t win rallys” and I imagine a reasonable % of people who buy these are WRC followers (that’s certainly why I bought mine).

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

These are almost at a tempting price now…

[@StefABtv]

Yep they defo are. Lots of car for the money with what they are going for now

[@74amills]

Switch off the engine sounds and noise cancelling.

[@Coutinho024]

Roadtrip video coming?

[@StefABtv]

Prob not too soon but yes!

[@AbsoluteNOPE]

"Stock form, it was riding a bit too high". Stock form = Rally Car Homologation... Erm?

[@peterd5496]

Sold mine a month ago, not sure if I'm regretting it yet :D

[@patrickbateman7122]

Can i ask why you parted ways?

[@peterd5496]

@@patrickbateman7122 I can tell you how I justified it at the time, lol... I had it 18 months and done 5k in it and because of the low miles couldn't justify modding it. This meant after 6 months or so it lost its appeal when you weren't going fast. It is probably one of the single most boring cars I have driven when just bumbling around town or on motorways. Absolute monster when ripping back roads or scaring the shit out of people around roundabouts because of its insane handling and speed in corners though haha

[@patrickbateman7122]

@@peterd5496 thanks for reply Peter. I had test drive when it came out but only for 20 mins and didn't get to stretch its legs. I was in a GT86 at the time and felt exactly like you mention when just driving round town..i didn't feel anything apart from the turbo thrust when flooring it on a dual carriage way. Got back in the 86 and that car felt lot more alive at pedestrian speeds. Currently in an i20N and that too feels pretty ordinary around town but then becomes quite the little terrier when pushing on. Thinking an M2 next as i want more of a challenge..

[@peterd5496]

@@patrickbateman7122 My son had an i20n with a few mods it was pretty fast and sounded good(I quite liked it as well), he just changed it for a 3.0 mk5 Supra. Much more of an occasion and once he sorts the exhaust it'll be lovely. The GR86 tempted me but too much money imo, another reason leaving the yaris was I thought to upgrade to the new one... not paying 45k sorry Toyota

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

@@peterd5496 I think you hit the nail on the head re: driving the Yaris around town vs. B road blasting. If you live in a town/surrounded by A roads/Dual carriageways this car doesn’t come alive (but is still a competent way to get from A to B). If however you live where I do (rural Lincolnshire) where we have a lot of tight/twisty & bumpy B roads, there isn’t much that can live with this car in the dry and in the wet, I can’t think of anything that can match its mechanical grip. In short it is what it is, a homologated WRC car and as such its DNA shows its limitations but IMO, its benefits far outweigh those and for me, the car is a keeper.

[@Mlippy]

What are all the cars you have now?

[@StefABtv]

The GR Yaris and the BMW 1 series. Just sold the Porsche recently

[@Mlippy]

@@StefABtv Sure is a nice garage

[@roystinho]

Gloss black roof wrap? 🤔

[@samuelhall2397]

Has the Porsche gone?

[@StefABtv]

Just recently sold the Porsche yep

[@Earlofdavetona]

Have you sold the Porsche??

[@StefABtv]

Just recently sold the Porsche yep

[@Earlofdavetona]

You change your cars like I change my underpants!!! Fair play mate, GR is a banging motor. One day you’ll really go nuts and get a QV!! Does this mean that now you’re a boy racer again you will start the C&M run again??? 🤔🤔

[@andygtv]

That what Alfa should have made instead of SUVs

[@calvinyang7501]

It sounds like 500 Abarth.

[@andysteggals2745]

Exhaust sounds like an old tractor!

[@StefABtv]

lol

[@benny_mc]

Keeping the Porsche?

[@StefABtv]

I’ve just sold the Porsche so no lol

[@benny_mc]

@@StefABtv I very nearly got the GR when they were first released. Had my name down on the waiting list. They were £270 a month PCP at the time with a £2.5k deposit on 0% finance for two years. Decided to back out and keep my Audi SQ5. Biggest car regret ever!!!

[@RBcymru]

You know what they say about loud exhausts ? Original better.

[@danielwoodland9576]

10:42 tbh u was on his side lol

[@StefABtv]

lol

[@mercywing2]

Just wait till you can switch off the fake engine noise 🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@BrodeyDoverosx]

You didn’t dyno it?

[@StefABtv]

No point, backbox only wouldn’t gain much from that. Would need downpipes intake and a map to get more power

[@stuartsinclair6269]

Just seen fresh pictures of the revamped 2025 model, only noticeable thing is better noise dampening and a sun roof👍🏻

[@GBFeb72]

Nice 😎😎

[@stuartsinclair6269]

That poor 3 cylinder engine you always cain, with all the mods done has your 0-60 changed, and May I ask what more you planning to do on this little pocket rocket…. Is this car still around £25k, me personally prefer an auto….

[@StefABtv]

lol I don’t cain it all the time. You can get some for 25k/26k but higher Millage. Need to do the research on what I’m going to do next to be honest.

[@96mivec]

🚗💨👌🏻

[@godcore223]

Should of gotten a i30n

[@billx4266]

youtubing must be lucrative

[@StefABtv]

Not when you post a video every 2 months 😂

[@henryhol8538]

​@@StefABtv Don't change anything. Your channel has to suit your lifestyle. Look forward to future videos!👍🏽

[@GRPLiningServices]

You people thinking you can do a better job than Toyota. Well done devaluing your car with these mods.

[@MrAndrewChung]

noob

[@CarswithBrad]

NEEDS a wing! Looks and sounds great tho… but needs a wing. 🤌

[@StefABtv]

lol you and wings 😂

[@FB-gq7ns]

What kind of mud flaps are those?