Subaru BRZ vs Mazda RX-8 Track Battle at VIR Hyperfest 2018

[@OvertakeVideo]

Good driving man -that looked like a fun session. I loved the last lap side by side. Neither of you guys were backing off!

[@rx8matt]

Overtake for sure. It's fun to switch it up between clean TT laps and then some traffic laps. Both are fun skills to practice.

[@ramensospicy2992]

nice driving as always! 🔥 do you think a similarly prepped nc miata can keep up with the rx8 and brz?

[@rx8matt]

Yes I do. In fact there's an NC here that also runs tuner 4 and is close to my times.

[@Clint_Moto34]

Damn you outbreak everyone !

[@Clint_Moto34]

Super intense battle :D

[@rx8matt]

Urban POV thanks man! Rx8 brakes are crazy good. Love this car.

[@Clint_Moto34]

Yes its a beautifull car.

[@ricesupremacy7206]

I cringed watching you barrel into turn 1 like life wasn't worth it anymore. Great wheeling!

[@DanMarcelino]

Fun video and nice driving 👌🏼 I still think an Rx8 with 450-500hp would be the perfect combination ❤️

[@rx8matt]

It would sure be a little more entertaining at steep hillclimbs!

[@richardtango1104]

Would you consider a 4.77 final drive upgrade to your rx8? Edit: EXCELLENT DRIVING

[@rx8matt]

RICHARD TANGO yeah I've been thinking about it. Waiting for a series 2 differential to show up at a good price.

[@Shinn_S]

Hi there, what`s the difference between S1 and S2 diff?

[@richardtango1104]

Yuanxin Song s2 diff has better acceleration than s1 diff

[@rx8matt]

4.44 vs 4.77. slightly better acceleration but potentially more shifting

[@Shinn_S]

Wow, thanks for the info! I will do some research about that. :D

[@arrivendrive6831]

Wow 2700 in a rx8 is good i should be around that in my FD. Add full exhaust, aem cai and cobb with tunning. That should help stay with him coming out the turns

[@dothem.e.d.s4899]

Take out the back seats if you haven't they are 28 lb and that's pretty good weight reduction

[@rx8matt]

Do The M.E.D.S yeah that's a quick-and-easy I've done in the past. However, the car is now at minimum weight with the seats in. I'm restricted on how light I can go by racing rules.

[@aragon22155]

a few things. is the brz running some sort of FI setup? I never expected it to be faster on the straightaway how do u feel about getting the s2 over the s1 rx8? i know the gearing on the transmission is taller but im really thinking about the longevity with the extra squirter also how did u feel about that bmw driver. Ithought he was a bit all over on a few turns. it kinda ticked me just watching but im new to this type of stuff.

[@rx8matt]

neverfeed no FI, but the brz has a little more engine tuning and a little more weight reduction. The series 2 is nice, maybe a bit more reliable, but they're also much more rare and expensive and a little heavier than s1. Traffic can be annoying but it's also part of the fun and challenge. I get clean, flat out laps during time trials and I get to work my way through traffic in HPDE. they are both fun.

[@arrivendrive6831]

How Is he pulling on you in the straights? Rx8 about 3100 lbs with 238hp and the brz not sure on wieght but hp is only about 200

[@rx8matt]

Spinningtriangles brap brap he's lighter to start and has more weight reduction (removed interior). He also has better engine mods and tuning. My rx8 is down close to 2700# now with full interior, AC, radio intact

[@trapjokes1282]

@@rx8matt Wow thats very impressive what did you remove to save near 300lbs if you dont mind me asking?

[@rx8matt]

@@trapjokes1282 the base model Rx8 is much closer to 2900 pounds fully wet. Lighter parts and less fuel gets it pretty light.

[@warrenstroud3772]

Did he flatfoot shift you @714? Good stuff

[@rx8matt]

Warren Stroud never noticed it before, but it almost sounds like it! Guess he really wanted the lead

[@Berry29tm]

Matt, why did you disconnected the rear sway bar?

[@rx8matt]

Berry29tm 1. With 10/7k spring rates, the car is a little loose with the factory swaybar setup. I could use a bigger front bar to balance it, but that adds weight and I'm a fan of "letting the suspension work". 2. Disconnecting the rear bar allows full rear droop, so when I'm on the power and drive over curbing, I get less inside wheel spin and the car is upset less. Again, the suspension is allowed to move more freely.