Nürburgring FWD hot hatch battle - Toyota GR Yaris [FWD] vs Mini R56 JCW GP2

[@SPINAPHOTOGRAPH-iw7ud]

imo, the mini (any mini) is the very most underrated sportcar for everyone who want to buy a cheap car with a nice chassis and a nice engine

[@AspiredLemur22]

I was so entranced by the utter skills you displayed. Well done.

[@vittorio_nichetti]

Amazing driving skills! After how many laps did the AWD overheating problem show up?

[@GreatMotors]

This is the 4th lap. The one before was with the 911 GTS that I also post here where the system overheats at the end of the lap.

[@JustinKarashani]

It's always amazing looking at how you push the GR whilst still looking smooth while you're at it

[@jamesbayton4893]

How is the yaris 2wd please

[@twizzyrichii]

Very nice video and good driving of both! The Mini Driver is one of my best friends and he did a lap with a friends wife so he said it was a slow one normaly he drives around 8min his big is 7:52 :)

[@resnonverba137]

You're braver than me on a damp circuit. Well driven.

[@d33pNacho]

Pays a lot more for an AWD sports car - can't use it because it overheats

[@DjNikGnashers]

'Sports car' ?

[@Iusniqa]

@@DjNikGnashers gr yaris is a sports car.

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@Iusniqa LOL No it's not, it's a hatchback.

[@luecie674]

@@DjNikGnashers So your 1.40i is hatchback too

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@luecie674 Yes. You're starting to understand now right ? Sports car = Porsche 911.

[@coldvaper]

In the US we just started getting the GR Corolla hopefully I can pick one up. I am hopping the rear diff over heating won’t be an issue….

[@hoomee7605]

I think it will. There is a corolla gr utube clip.. they had overheating.

[@coldvaper]

@@hoomee7605 You are probably right

[@Modmaann]

Gp1 and gp2 are amazing hot hatches Wish we got a mk2 ford focus RS in the States though

[@shreddysc]

say no more! volvo c30 r design/ polestar :)

[@ThunderBob_racing]

you mean mk3

[@P3DROCARNITAS]

I'm a die hard mini fan but goddamn if we had a GR Yaris in the States I'd be all over it

[@markos8400]

After two years, you should treat your GRY with a rear diff vent :) Hrnshn racing has a cheap one.

[@GreatMotors]

I wrapped the exhaust in thermal isolation band this winter. I will see if that fixes it. Otherwise that will be my next step :)

[@RodrigoRodrigues-wy6td]

@@GreatMotors Miguel este video é antes ou depois de forrares o escape na zona do diferencial?

[@GreatMotors]

@@RodrigoRodrigues-wy6td antes. Isto foi em Julho do ano passado. Eu forrei o escape agora em Dezembro. A nova época começa em Março, dia 19. Eu vou lá estar 🖖

[@alfo40]

If you want get rid of the 4wd heating cutout go for the Syvecs AWD Module for the Yaris

[@GreatMotors]

Well if it overheats you need to prevent that. Disabling this safety mechanisms doesn't sound wise :/

[@alfo40]

@@GreatMotors Of course, but the factory setup is very very conservative. The system has been vastly tested on race environment and it can handle higher working temp without any issue. Then there are few more advantages: the syvecs module is fully programmable and you not only can increase the cutoff temperature as you wish but it will run through a strategy reducing the pressure of the clutches when it detects you're getting closed to safety cutoff. You basically won't run into the sudden 4wd to 2wd mode but, if it is the case, there will be a smooth transition. I have the module on my car as well as all the cars running in the italian rally trophy and everything is fine. I would go and have a look on the Syvecs website where they explain everything.

[@alvinvinzz18]

that "BRAKE" warning got me AHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@sparkplug964]

Nice driving, quick Q, the AWD overheated message, does that happen allot with the Yaris on Track?

[@GreatMotors]

In my first season I never had it appear. Unfortunately it was kind off recurrent in this second track season with the GR Yaris. After 3 hard laps it would show somewhen on the 4th lap.

[@CDM33333]

@@GreatMotors what tires you were running 1st and 2nd season. On mine, no issues on standard 225 ps4s, then switched to 255 ar1 and then overheating after a few laps on track…

[@agondokusumo-111]

According to Best Motoring video interviewing a respected tuner in Japan (title: 1050kg GR Yaris with 65kgm torque " Tsukuba Attack"【Hot-Version】2022), the Toyota GR Yaris will switch to FWD once you reach a certain torque threshold with stock awd controller (something like 45kg/m).

[@CDM33333]

@@agondokusumo-111 I think non-stock torque is another limiting factor. But on standard ecu, map and engine its due to the type of driving you do (track use), the way or how much you push, and tires and its grip. Outside temperature it’s also a big factor, of course.

[@heermanns]

Love to see you drinving. Nice skills accurate driving...

[@Swisshost]

vroom vroom 🚘

[@GreatMotors]

🚀

[@mandobeho7821]

EXCELLENT DRIVING NICE & CALM!

[@sparkplug964]

Am I right in thinking you have an M2 now, if so can I ask what you think of it as I'm thinking about getting one?

[@ItsMeRifan41]

using AWD is still good, but if you use FWD maybe fuel consumption will be a little more efficient

[@david_atsoc]

Tuga do aço!

[@isak97f]

How does it feel i 2wd? You could try to heat wrap the exhaust, that's probably why the diff overheats. They are right next to each other

[@GreatMotors]

It feels like a nice balanced FWD car. Honestly you only notice when exiting the corners. I have just wrapped the exhaust in my prep for the next season ✌️! I am hoping for improvements .

[@isak97f]

Cool! I might try putting mine i 2wd mode just for the fun of it

[@GreatMotors]

@@isak97f if you want to force it, it's super easy. Just following this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5LTqpKklrukmLc

[@jonahmarsden]

Was the GP2 holding you back round corners? Seemed like it!

[@minorsalaam]

Is your Yaris modified at all or is it stock?

[@sfisosg7904]

Check his description

[@minorsalaam]

@@sfisosg7904 oh

[@onlyoneromeo]

What's with the system overheating ?

[@billg26]

Sempre a espremer esse Yaris GR ao máximo! :) O condutor do Mini também é muito bom e os carros são muito equiparados se bem que o Yaris não está em Modo 4WD senão acredito que tivesse a vantagem a sair das curvas... :p

[@kxSPORTING76]

aparece "track"

[@billg26]

@@kxSPORTING76 ?!? Não percebi...

[@kxSPORTING76]

@@billg26 no modo de condução aparece "track" esse modo a tração é 50/50

[@mynameisesteves]

@@kxSPORTING76 também diz AWD system overheat, Switching to 2wd mode 🤣

[@awangsabah6512]

look like the awd system got overheating problem

[@GreatMotors]

Yup. After 3.5 fast laps it will complain.

[@highsiderider]

You need to race the jcw gp3 see how you do

[@GreatMotors]

They are seldom on track.

[@jdeg6229]

Did you disable fake engine sounds, or changed mic?

[@agondokusumo-111]

Should probably take a look at this video, the tuner seemed to be able to prevent it going to FWD mode. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2SvYqtrbLqbo9E)

[@BarbecuedPossum]

Very good driver

[@pugsley2249]

Not bad for the gp2

[@njasicko]

For sure, that N18 with roots back to 2007 doing well.

[@cristianodeca]

how much camber in the front and how much camber in the back?

[@GreatMotors]

I am running negative 3.2° in the front, and negative 2.5° in the back.

[@onlyoneromeo]

What year mini was this ?

[@SuperDoruk]

2013

[@cristianodeca]

how many seconds do you lose in 2wd ?

[@GreatMotors]

It's not easy to say. Corner exit is where it's the most noticeable.

[@hoomee7605]

That bmw was quick. I could be in the wrong hot hatch.

[@wildfishingadventures]

What engine Mini?

[@GreatMotors]

N18. 1.6L turbocharged with 220hp. This one very likely had more, looking at straight line pace.

[@ramzen1976]

@@GreatMotorsthe car maybe slows down due to overheated engine after high speed driving.

[@kitakitakita5820]

@@ramzen1976...yes

[@patrickbateman7122]

Car with more bhp wins on a straight 🥱

[@marcndrewez9000]

Almost all Asian Car & Bike now has beaten european/US on world motorsport, how can do this?

[@FERGX12]

No way this is stock power lol

[@GreatMotors]

The Yaris? It's absolutely stock.

[@tinhinnh]

mouthful mini name

[@GreatMotors]

Long name, small car

[@tinhinnh]

@@GreatMotors I guess long name makes it more special 😉 but still can’t beat the yaris 😆

[@GreatMotors]

@@tinhinnh it's a nice iconic car, though this engine from this generation was quite problematic.

[@ΓιωργοςΣκαμαντζουρας-ψ5θ]

Jcw r56 is faster than yiaris gr if they have the same hp power

[@GreatMotors]

I doubt it. The mechanical grip of the GRY is likely superior. Also better drive out of turns.

[@조리모-Jp]

토요타도 최고지만 이 형 운전 존나 잘하네ㅋ

[@alessandrogallus8082]

nein

[@Walter_White66]

Si la mini avait autant de chevaux que la Yaris elle serai déjà loin devant. Parce que avec seulement 218ch elle est vraiment pas mal comparée à la Yaris bien plus puissante de 261ch.

[@chrocs5132]

Le Différentiel de la Yaris a surchauffé, pas de 4 roues motrices dans ce cas-ci. Mais oui, la Mini est une voiture très rapide pour la puissance qu'elle a.

[@320wrx]

Dans le cas de 220-260 chevaux, ce n'est pas la puissance qui compte, mais surtout les pneus, le châssis et le pilote. La mini n'était pas d'usine. Cela aurait pu être 240 chevaux.

[@mariobotti1952]

No way that Mini ha 218 hp

[@luke_y_444]

Si la Yaris était en 4 roues, la Mini n'aurait pas pu suivre en sorti de virage.

[@jmf9230]

Yaris the best

[@alridd7038]

Typical rubbish Toyota wipers lol