Our Toyota GR Yaris to become... GR Yaris MR!

[@promo_elite]

I can't get over the fact how cool that car lift is. Comes straight out of the ground, almost no blockage from the pillars when it's down.

[@matgee8892]

It must be really nice working in such a well equipped shop.

[@legodude19999]

@@matgee8892 Yes you must have built up a lot of skill before getting a job there! It would be a dream to work there

[@philkensebben157]

This lift: *exists* Me: *HNNNNNNNNGG*

[@JoeAchilles1]

That is AMAZING! I can't wait for next year, moving to the ring for weeks 🙌🏼

[@superfast30]

The greatest car release of 2020 at any price point. A true homologation special that offers more than any other car dollar per dollar.

[@Tristan.R.J.M]

The moment we’ve all waited for.. BUT BETTER!!!

[@carlylekhan7007]

I feel your pain Misha. Had 6 yrs in North England. Now back in the Caribbean. 34°c today

[@stevenvandenbosch6068]

silicone spray on the window rubbers, Misha. Displaces the water so any ice there will only be stuck to itself and not the glass or rubber.

[@hristohristov8787]

When you see your tuner taking measurements on first place you know it's gonna be quality

[@CyberSamurai4Life]

My favorite content you have ever posted. Seeing the process and thinking of how a MR package is put together for a car was fascinating. Seeing the approach to the process was so interesting and even especially with this car. It was so cool to watch.

[@lucamalinin2876]

i love the professionalism and at the same time the laid back vibe. love your videos

[@batandball617]

I love that Rader Motorsport/ Manthey Racing are working on a Smart ForTwo! Truly a service for all racing enthusiasts no mater what car they may drive!

[@jrchismorie]

Any ideas for a wrap? 1) Nerd Herd (logo from the show "Chuck" on NBC used a souped up Yaris) 2) GRRRRRR (simple word on the side)

[@davidc4946]

That’s too random, their wraps look more tactical

[@Joopyter724]

Maybe a little sticker that says GRRRR somewhere

[@AnthonyGriz]

Keen to see how Raeder/Manthey upgrade the GR Yaris, and how well it performs compared to stock. Wishing you some fine weekend weather Misha - for a few stock laps!

[@jimmydousse8652]

I am really happy to see you sharing what Apex is doing with this tiny beast !

[@CCGR-2024]

I am looking forward to the next season and the warm days and seeing how the GR Yaris MR/RM performs. Thanks for the video and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@hamzasheraze]

Looking forward to the end product. Learned new things today thanks to you.

[@darjanator]

Misha: a way to combat the window being stuck in the up position when frozen is to pull back on the handle and push on the top of the window. Because the window is already angled inward, that will push it down a few mm or just enough for it to slide under the frame. Unfortunately you can't do that from the inside or if you're taking a video, cause you need both hands. Or get a friend. Now, for the rest of the video!

[@nyashakchirume6334]

These videos are so therapeutic. I enjoyed this one.

[@964tractorboy]

"The cherry on the top of frustration this year..." Tell me about it! Michael is always great btw. A lap would be the obvious next step. Looking forward to it.

[@Dyltheboy]

You and Robert are some of the best KZbinrs that I’ve ever seen. Always love the videos from you guys.

[@thomasbryce1716]

Gooood morning Misha... BRRR a freezing cold day! Driving on public roads in Winter time Germany must get abit slippery. Anyway looks like the YarisGR is gunna be a great track machine when its finished. I wish I could come over & visit u guys to try it out next year. That would be AWEsome experience!! Az always LOVE Ya Work bro💕 Godbless, hava great weekend🙂

[@Pedro5antos_]

Can't wait to see it flying gon the track with you and Robert behind the wheel

[@dsummers8191]

Fantastic to hear of this project. This car really is capturing the imagination. Big round of applause to Toyota for producing this. Thanks for the interesting content.

[@cobratoxic]

OMG THAT C6 Z06 JUST LOOKS AMAZING, I would love to see you driving a proper c6 z06 LS7 POWER !!!

[@boocho1896]

is the Smart geting a Hayabusa swap ? =))

[@hsavinon]

Man, you guys are So lucky, that you get all the Cool cars there. here at the USA 🇺🇸, we get nothing. hopefully we get it , here sooner than later.

[@user-oi1we1dp7o]

Hoping to see the stock Yaris once on the track...before the upgrades.

[@truthseeker8483]

Nope they want to ruin it first....

[@sharg0]

More snow and winter at Apex then here on the Swedish west coast :-)

[@robertcrowson7865]

Never thought a Toyota would bring me to Germany but here we are.

[@proper013]

Can't wait for the unveil of this car! And may i suggest doing a head to head comparison between the GT86 and the GR Yaris... Toyota Track toys comparison..

[@velvetjones1856]

That Smart car on the lift looked odd, like it was missing half the car. But that's normal. Looking to see what gets done to the GR Yaris and how well it works when the weather improves in the spring.

[@Richard_Turner]

Cant wait to see what they Raeder guys come up with !

[@Buzz_15900]

This will be the most desirable car on the internet when it is finished! Can't wait!

[@ismaelmarrero8377]

I can't wait to see what you do to the GR Yaris it looks like a fun car to drive.

[@lambrosstamos4494]

I think Toyota in WRC uses BOS Suspension. Anyway, Raeder knows best. Look forward for the outcome.

[@Blackthump]

I'll be the first to buy seats granting a lower seating position. Can't wait to see your solution.

[@lhxn5242]

I just can’t believe that there actually is a smart "MR"

[@MrE30]

Evening Misha, it’ll be interesting to see what they come up with.

[@HondaExige1]

Should be Mister GR Yaris surely? 😁

[@falten4538]

Awsome! And awsome to see you with Houdini, a brand from my country, they are great! cheers from sweden 😊

[@etiennewagner9168]

So I guess Norbert is getting some Upgrades for his Smart in the Background 🏎 Looking forward to the Smart MR with a screaming Metzger powertrain 😂

[@thoho]

Important question! Are there any 17" wheels that will fit over the brakes? 🤔 Keep up with the good GR Yaris content 🙌 Currently adding the numbers to buying one myself, starts at around €54k for a circuit pack here in Norway 🤞

[@kenengrie]

I'll be in Zolder tomorrow, weather should be about 7°C and chance of rain 40%.

[@Freshiemaster]

Great ethos, start with suspension, brakes and wheels. Power isn't something to worry about!

[@TheFranpire]

Epic!🤘 I really want this car.. And I really hate my country's tax rules.. (the Netherlands).. This little track weapon costs €53k here... A lot more than in our neighbouring countries.. 😑

[@nyftn]

inderdaad :)

[@Blasterxp]

Is gewoon oneerlijk.

[@TheFranpire]

@@Blasterxp Inderdaad! 😑

[@shaunwhitfield112]

👍👍👌👌👌👌nice vid misha 😎good to clear up the M R and the sister company dilemma been wondering 👍👍

[@johnevans6474]

What a lovely workshop.

[@wackyrc1394]

Awesome purchase, excellent progress, such a good decision, Magic Ride 👍

[@joemcgowan8621]

Enjoyed the clip. Hope you get the chance to do a before & after. Have a great weekend 👍

[@DanSallis]

Umm... Manthey Racing Smart car in the background at 1:59 and 8:12!?! 😆 (or should I say Raeder Motorsports Smart car)

[@Blasterxp]

They can touch my Smart every day of the week!

[@HansBrodiAutomotive]

Imagine beeing overtaken by that on the Ring. 😅

[@Joopyter724]

That must be a terrifying car to drive agressively with the short wheelbase Especially on the ring

[@davidhunternyc1]

Misha, I just found your channel. This is awesome. Between you and Robert there is so much to learn. My only question about the GR Yaris is... can Raeder Motorsport disconnect the fake engine sounds from the speaker system? Ugh, this decision by Toyota drives me nuts. It's like scratching on a chalkboard. Serves no purpose whatsoever.

[@rodneyyy95]

Looking forward how it will come out with the Raeder upgrades! It's unfortunate you weren't able to do a lap with the Yaris yet, but fingers crossed that it might clear up this weekend. Or is the forecast still cold/snowy for this weekend?

[@mgcharoudin]

Not too good so far.

[@huzefaraja6638]

GRRM Yaris sounds good

[@FabianRemke]

Love the yaris, nothing hetter for content and fun you could have done🙏

[@CONSPIRACY2THINK]

You look cold bro...... sweet content as normal cheers misha

[@byTozR]

I still have hope that the track will be open tomorrow, i’ll be there at 9am 🙏🏻

[@-igg1-912]

Oehlins is working on a special suspensionkit for the GR Yaris, it will be available soon.

[@berzerkrobot]

Lets be real, Manthey didnt want to dilute their brand image for Porsche owners so they picked another name :) Awesome content on your channel!

[@Kiwjtastic]

these are some cool looking lifts i have to say! awesome design

[@ynot7262]

Wow... That's full on... I've never lived in a climate like that...

[@Sophie-and-Ken]

Cool it’s a GT4 GR Yaris MR/RM Cup Pro/AM.

[@shanescarlife]

Gooood morning, Misha! (Yes, it's morning here)

[@iwolfdk]

I SAID SO🤜🏼🔥🤛🏼🚗🔥🔥🔥🔥 congrats Apex

[@tedfromconnecticut9480]

waiting patiently for my new wrap to arrive...the Apex softshell....

[@ManBearPig1968]

Love the lift, very cool 👍🏻💯

[@chriskelvin248]

While R-P is experiencing frosty weather, could you not drive the GRY on a little roadtrip to a guest track somewhere balmier in EU to test it out? We can't wait until next season...

[@mgcharoudin]

I could, but it still wouldn't be the same :(

[@v4skunk739]

I'm tempted to get a GR Yaris but they sold out. Could also get a Type-R for a few grand less than GR Yaris.

[@bartekb5074]

I hope I can try this car next year 🤩

[@rotorblade9508]

Toyota has reliable low power naturally aspirated, port injection engines (saved by the hybrid configurations) We’ll see how the turbocharged, high power/low capacity, direct injection will hold up after more miles Anyway on paper it’s a very nice job

[@king_br0k]

I wonder what kind of lap times that smart car will put town

[@basithph8958]

This is so exciting!

[@basithph8958]

Oh man this car is a beast!

[@itisjustacomment]

The whole youtube car community is talking about the Yaris gr. Well done Toyota

[@Lo_natilo_massages]

Hello Misha, Hello Carmrades :)

[@miljanivanko2312]

Misha Comrad,did you measure Nurburgring lap time with a stock gr yaris?

[@mgcharoudin]

Didn't do a single lap yet

[@miljanivanko2312]

@@mgcharoudin But we are waiting impassionately....:) Tnx Comrad....Big hello from Balkan

[@David-my6gu]

What are the wheels on the car? Exact designation please?

[@dmitrykireev3607]

Where should Skoda Cayenne owners go if they need to upgrade their car? Raeder Motorsport?

[@Serj1903]

Like this car! Which color is it?

[@boolybrown4456]

Waiting for a loud exhaust for the yaris gr 😍

[@MT-eb2dx]

I am considering buying the GR Yaris, is there a cheap way to get the stock seat a bit lower, or what's the alternativ bucket seat cost? Is 188cm alteady too tall ?

[@mgcharoudin]

Fabrications

[@thoho]

There's a 196cm tall Swede on here that fits in it with 2cm head room, stock seats. Check out the latest uploads on his channel "Rejsa / Magnus Thomé". Has a few interesting videos on the GR Yaris, probably more to come 👌

[@MT-eb2dx]

@@thoho Thanks alot! I thought the roof was lower than the standard yaris (i sat in one and had enough room). I guess the roof is similarly high at the drivers prosition and gets lower in the back. Or maybe the seat is lower than a standard yaris as well, who knows.

[@MT-eb2dx]

@@thoho kzbin.info/www/bejne/r56mYotmibFopM0 god damnit, this video just sold me on it. he shows the SC/TC steps

[@MT-eb2dx]

@@mgcharoudin Short press SC/TC off button for expert mode and long press SC/TC button for pro mode (all full off) !!!!

[@martinwgnr]

Had the same struggle every winter with my car. Thats the downside of frameless windows.

[@1911indi]

Misha: is it me or that everytime you put the gr video out its frozen on the track or so is the car ?? ;-)) You put out the best gr video last time...now lemme continue watchin this video-- dnd- do not disturb !!! BTW- CAN YOU GET THE CAR TO AUTOSTART AND WARM UP ?

[@mgcharoudin]

Maybe haha

[@1911indi]

@@mgcharoudin i am serious that you made the best gr video, as I checked most all other videos out there !!! Thanks for that but no thanks as YOU just got the weather frozen- talk about torturing your fans !!! LEMME NOT FIND OUT THAT YOU CLOUD SEED TOO >:- (( I saw a video on autostarting a stick shift some years back...well that's your job to find out and entertain us with that feature. Now DND as I am trying to finish watchin this video- hopefully there is sun in the next few hours on the green hell.

[@pin9r]

Would be awesome to see this car against a stock Yaris gr at the lasise:)

[@stevecole1984]

Forget the Yaris..... I want to know how they were tuning that SMART car......

[@UAE1VTC]

Needs an exhaust , makes it a bit more quirky I guess 👌🏼

[@lapspeed4746]

Gefahren wird in der Regel 255/35/18 auf 9,5 protrack. Weiß aber nicht welche ET, aber ihr habt ja eh die besten Beziehungen zu Protrack. Mich würde interessieren, ob bei einem Serienfahrwerk diese Konfiguration schleift. Oder halt eben auch wie es sich mit einem Gewindefahrwerk verhält.

[@glenndavid8725]

Wouldn't you establish a baseline first? How will you know by how much better the brakes, suspension etc will be?

[@mgcharoudin]

We know 😬

[@FETTSpence]

Looking forward to this project :) Foodshot 0/10 General question: So I can bring basically my 200k km civic to Manthey so they can have a look and give me an advise what can be done or are they refusing some kind of cars because of the age, the mileage etc?

[@mgcharoudin]

Yes

[@flylower]

Let us know which will be the parts to modify it 😄 By the way, are you planning to install the CAE short shifter (which has just been released)?

[@mgcharoudin]

No, it's a great part, but it would make the operation for the majority of our customers more difficult.

[@mytwocoins]

This could be most amazing

[@bedalha]

Shmee must be happy about this

[@Mateusz_Szalajda]

I think i have question, do they do alignment set up for regular car's? Like with no upgraded suspension as example regular bmw e92 335i. Whenever i drive to make an alignment set up on my car in Netherlands the mechanics are pain in ass whenever i ask them to put maximum camber in my case 1.5% for them "it's not normal" but car handles better 🤦

[@Blasterxp]

Are the seats for sale? They look awesome!!

[@mgcharoudin]

Maybe eventually! We'll mention it!

[@romka_ind]

Mihail is it possible for you to get Yaris seats weighted? I'm realy interested of the weight reduction if yo choose to change stock seats with some light seats. Thank you.

[@DannyColdhill]

Good stuff 🤩

[@LITE_BLOX]

Guess what Misha? We know a smart way to save >20kg in

[@lambrosstamos4494]

When on a budget, how do you approach it? KW and BBS, definitely are high end. Do you consider something like BC Racing and BC Forged? Great value for the available adjustability and customisation. Does it have to be a german manufacturer?

[@mgcharoudin]

It needs to be street-legal in our case. We only work with premium brands, but BC Racing offers great solutions too!

[@lambrosstamos4494]

@@mgcharoudin Fair point. Very, very interesting project. Enjoy it.

[@lambrosstamos4494]

If you can oblige I have one question for Manthey Racing and car maintenance. What is their opinion on Evans waterless coolant?

[@kingcarrot6355]

We specialize in EVERYTHING :D

[@kelseymafia]

Are all german garages this clean or just the fancy tuner shops? I'm not sure I've ever seen so many garages that look as spotless as this in USA

[@mgcharoudin]

Most of them

[@martinchapman2168]

Good video

[@Tristan.R.J.M]

Good comment

[@MacheteK]

Good comment

[@pablovr6269]

What makes a better track-FUN car, an MX5 or a GRyaris? Both stock and mildly improved.

[@mgcharoudin]

Apples and pears!

[@romka_ind]

4wd turbo hatchback or rwd n/a roadster. There is so much difference to choose between them that it's hard to compare.

[@car-enthusiast3141]

Could a 310 hp and 150 kg reduction be added aswell ? I know the car might have some ups and downs to what I have just said now lol.

[@mgcharoudin]

We're confident that stock hp is more than enough for people:D

[@car-enthusiast3141]

@@mgcharoudin OK Misha :) But one question... Does it roll and bend over while turning like a miata ? Is it balanced even with that carbon roof ?

[@mgcharoudin]

@@car-enthusiast3141 haven't driven it on track yet.

[@car-enthusiast3141]

@@mgcharoudin ok :).

[@sulcik94]

@@car-enthusiast3141 that carbon roof would be much siffer than a steel one :D