This Hardcore JDM Fan Drives The Perfect 270hp GT86

[@EminentLine]

"If the GT86 standard isn't fast enough, then the roads you are driving on are too straight." Probably the coolest phrase I've heard in a while.

[@Twig2250]

EminentLine this phrase became legend for gt86 owners now I know where it came from

[@kennymorris7226]

Vegas roads 😢

[@arcanevoid9199]

@@user-ci2se2lj1t i mean not many modern 4 cyl sound good from factory because of emissions now, and why does it matter if it gets chopped by a gti? thats a fwd hatchback with a 2L turbo lol

[@arcanevoid9199]

@@user-ci2se2lj1t only care about straight line speed? cant say im surprised

[@ichosethishandle]

The only recurring criticism I hear of the GT86 is along the lines of "You won't win any drag races with it" So what? A drag race is the most boring thing you can do in a car and barely counts as driving.

[@haumichbreit]

"Everybody else doesn't matter anymore. It's just me, the car and the piece of road in front of me." Story of my life.

[@SMOAKEYave]

i read that right when he said that...

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

SMOAKEYave it's a sign

[@els4006]

"If the GT86 standard isn't fast enough, then the roads you're driving on are too straight."

[@Dankarlpang]

Straight roads are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers. Colin Mcrae It's a drivers car, it's made for corners and the drivers that can actually drive, unlike people that only can drive in straight lines.

[@boboy671]

+Dankarlpang That's my dad! He always looks at the GT86 and says "Look at that rice rocket! It looks fast but it's not... Ha! I bet I can beat it." But hey! my dad doesn't understand the type of car culture i'm into so... yeah

[@Dankarlpang]

+Explorer James technically i think the Aero version of the GT86 is very ricey but it has a unique character to it. The GT86 is a very unique car not many cars is like it for the price, you have to drive one to fully understand it the steering is very sharp , direct and the car just dances on country roads. i quote: warning driving on country roads in this car makes you have so much fun you won't actually know you're going very fast and you'll leave your cruising buddy in dust. well i hope your type of car culture doesn't involve stancing! stancing this car is such a waste, i tell you you're basically taking away... how can i put this.... the chocolate center from a eclairs sweet haha (The Best Parts). and now you understand that not many American's like this car, as most roads in america are straight. (Insert hate comment here)

[@lukeinthehouse]

Sure It's not about power, but the car is numb.. all brand new cars are numb.

[@farhan007]

Nope.. and that's what makes the gt86 special because it doesn't feel numb... oh god it doesn't. I mean if you want to compare it to a Lotus Elise I guess it's more 'numb'.

[@brendandyson7748]

Only true car lovers understand why the gt86 is so special

[@kiyoponnn]

It's nowhere near as special as the celica

[@ShreN_]

@@kiyoponnn lmao I own a Celica and you've lost the plot

[@MrDaveinAB]

A guy who's actually enjoying a car and not building for ego and numbers...Awesome!

[@lobniklukas]

"Maybe that's the times where I enjoy cars the most - the times where I'm dreaming about what to do next" - Masaya Yumeda

[@KXP70]

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[@MatthewDiesFirst]

Kurt Phillips Hmmm, shouldn't be in 'meme font' or whatever. Needs to be fancy, curly shit ;)

[@dionysus122]

Very well done GT86. All go and no show upgrades. I normally am not a fan of these cars, but this speaks to me. "Just enjoy the drive."

[@boostedmedia]

Our build was very similar to this. 280whp with a Kraftwerks kit and supporting mods. Definitely agree that this is the right amount of power for a balanced and driveable 86/BRZ.

[@MrTremaine182]

Real top bloke, probably my favourite Readers Rides yet.

[@lobniklukas]

yeah, almost definitely :)

[@SevGamingYT]

Same here

[@VisualCarReviews]

I feel the passion, awesome!

[@647killa]

By far my favourite video from Readers Rides. This should not be titles hardcore jdm fan, but hardcore purist and car enthusiast. Good for him and his GT86. The car is honestly better to drive than twice its price and performance counterparts. I'll take a boosted one like this over any LaFerrari, 918, P1, and GTR.

[@eighteeens]

Haha c'mon man let's be real there's not one person that would take a GT86 over any of the cars you listed.

[@647killa]

You'd be suprised as to how many purists exist and will take a boosted GT86 over any of those for a sheer pure driving experience. A regular GT86 would be a different ball game though.

[@NOTTODAY0009]

eighteeens Um yes there are people like that. That includes me. I'd take this over any super car. In the long run, I want something that is reliable, economic, and not a hassle to maintain.

[@Zinsian]

Don't even mention reliable or economic. I'd rather drive a car because of the culture that I'm in love with. Not drive a car down the road as it screams "look at me, i have money".

[@deano501st]

This video hits so hard! I'd totally forgotten about it. I originally had a 2000 Honda Civic Ek Hatch as my first car which I'd always thought I'd keep until I first laid eyes on the GT86 in 2013 on a trip to Japan and it was love at first sight. I then worked and saved for just over 2 years and brought an Orange 2013 GTS in 2016. I would watch this video all the time and dream about what my 86 would be like before I brought it. I have recently added a turbo kit to mine in October 2018 and absolutely love it. I have also added wider wheels, tires, coil-overs and various other performance and aesthetic mods to the car. Seeing this video again makes me smile.

[@FreeRsGuides]

I like this guy

[@ihaveacoolhat1]

I can't drive yet, but I really enjoy listening to people who have this kind of passion about cars. I've been into cars since I was very young, mostly Japanese and Italian marques. I've seen a couple GT86s in the UK and they look stunning in person. 270HP is what the car should have had, but I think that Toyota (And Subaru maybe) maybe intended the car to be a good, simple platform for mods. Perhaps they designed the chassis with those tolerances in mind. Awesome car, great video.

[@IamTheRealDeliCinq]

It's perfect as is. Coming from an owner of 2-3 months. More than quick enough for me with 200HP. Hard to get in trouble too!

[@DirtDude117]

I think the car is a little to slow...I was hoping for it to have Lotus like handling & speed being a lightweight car. This slightly modified version is much better than I expected to see. The car doesn't need to be made for speed, but having a bit never hurts ;)

[@paulkeeley1905]

How can you say the car should of had 270bhp if you can't drive yet. Surely until you have driven it yourself you have no idea how the power is now and how much more you think it would need? All of these people shouting out for more power and for what reason? You hear someone say it's not enough and assume they must be right whereas a few years back 200bhp would be fine. I think people need to actually drive the car before commenting on it!

[@DirtDude117]

Paul Keeley I've driven the GT86 twins before, and they are very underwhelming stock. It felt like a Miata handling wise, but even the Miata felt faster & could take turns much easier. It's an amazing platform car, but stock it's not anything special.

[@ryancoopersnissan240sx8]

Aiden Cameron me too but I’m mostly into classic American or European

[@TheJuggernauter]

@3:18 makes so much sense! unless you own a car that can do 200-250mph i just really dont understand the "thrill" of going fast in a straight line. IMO going 70 around a turn with the wheels about to lose grip and then exiting the turn just as they finally give out to give you that little slide will always and everyday be more exciting than going fast in a straight line.

[@Mejevoli]

Japanese with a british accent... My brain.

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

A Brit of Japanese heritage, or born in Japan and raised in GB.

[@PennStylez]

This really hit home! It's always a joy seeing people enjoy their passion for cars like I do. Great piece!

[@boooost98]

What a real car guy he is!

[@jonnyspeed]

I like his attitude. Don't give a flip what anyone else thinks/says... Does what he likes. o/\o

[@theeeMitchi]

"If the GT86 as standard isn't fast enough, then the roads you're driving on are too straight." OH YES!

[@ayrtonatif047]

I really liked he said that and its true.

[@chimpzahoy]

Thanks again for a fantastic video,car throttle. Yumeda hit the nail on the head for me, with the bit about dreaming about whats next for his car, and also early on with the culture being a large part of the pull into the gear-head's world.

[@JimCarreyyyy]

Finally you do a feature on someone who actually knows what they're talking about! Love it

[@porroapp]

Really, one of the best readers rides you've ever done. Congrats guys, this is top stuff!

[@012_ljk]

This car is so perfect with more power and grip! HKS V2 supercharger and Bola B1 18” rims, front and rear strut braces, tein lowering springs, the car now is sweeeeeeeeet!!

[@xXChaz9849Xx]

It always starts with a Honda Civic.

[@StraightUpHippo]

Watched this so many time since it first went up. Still the best CT upload imo.

[@JohnL9013]

Excellent video - I love these interviews, very cool to get into people's heads and see them enjoying their pursuit.

[@KrunalRindani]

He's the first guy I've seen who pronounces Countach as "Countac" and not "Coontaash"... Not hating on him or anything...

[@DomV123]

Is it pronuced with a sh or k

[@KrunalRindani]

Most people pronounce it with an sh. The same thing is with the Gallardo. Some people call it a "Gayardo" and some call it the "Gallardo".

[@TheSaikou96]

Krunal Rindani well that one truly is "gayardo" itsba simple rule in Spanish, Italian and so on

[@KrunalRindani]

Oh. Thanks for the information :D

[@MWood95]

I've always said Countac but I'm not sure how it's meant to be pronounced! :-/

[@DriverGuy23]

See Masaya's GT86 See how Masaya has installed the proper suspension See how Masaya hasn't stanced the crap out of his Drivers/Performance car Be more like Masaya!

[@thaik56]

Wut? 15k views and first comment? :O Anyway, 270HP might just be the perfect amount of power for a balanced GT86.

[@Kaisuke971]

This car is pretty much what the GT86 should have been.

[@PatchDispatch]

Kaisuke971 Yes, but for the price, one can't complain. It would've gone into the $35k+ range if it'd have that power, I'd think. Average consumers wouldn't even know what to do with it.

[@Creed28]

Patch Rogan True, but a like turbo verison would be nice, to be able to if u have the cash go and get one straight from the dealer without having to worry bout any warranty problems :) for me atleast

[@FungusLabel]

***** GT86/BRZ are more expensive to produce. WRX is just a regular Impreza tweaked to handle more power, like GTI, Megane RS or Focus RS.

[@censorshipisbookburning3235]

***** WRX is also between 600 to 800lbs heavier.

[@MrCheesedogim]

Overnight parts from Japan

[@Dankarlpang]

+Gumri HKS logic Like: think we overnight a human from japan, to overnight parts from Japan using human overnighted from Japan. :S

[@DB-gv6oi]

I like his attitude to tuning... make it more enjoyable to drive and don't worry (unless you're racing) about the "peak numbers" etc.

[@Nebjaminn]

Nice guy, great feature :)

[@gryphon123456]

So in tune with everything this guy said. I do’t care about being faster or slower than the next guy, just me, the road and the scenery and I’m at peace.

[@Trades46]

Clean as heck, and 270hp might as well the basic car when it leaves the factory. I love the choice of wheels too.

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

"The standard isnt fast enough the roads your driving on are too straight." YES!! 😂😂 please school these people on what the 86 is made for. Hella classy.

[@Kaisuke971]

Nice car, nice guy. This guy is almost the twin of his car that's incredible ! Thanks for the vid, we always enjoy the history of a true car guy ;)

[@Hon_cb1kr]

just awesome. 270hp is a sweet setup for an 86

[@jonas-ml4gy]

Well every younger person like me in Lithuania dreams of bmw or audis. And me since childhood i really really liked japanese cars. Evos gtrs rxs. And when i got my driving license the gt86 got announced and since then it became my dream car... i was only 18then.. And after almost 7 years of saving money i got it. Used, not new but still my dream car which i really really enjoy and love. Yes it would be fun to tune it and get that turbo whistling which was like music to me as a kid. But its waaaay too expensive for me right now and as stock this car is giving me much joy. A

[@symmetry08]

Happiness comes from within. Chasing after appearances cannot end up good ever.

[@ericschmidt1987]

Anyone's reaction like mine? "Wtffffffffff he has a British accent ?"

[@660adv]

no. it's not 1950

[@HesteBremse]

It certainly looks right too, thumps up - 270hp with better grip, tires etc sounds just absolutely right for this car as a fast affordable daily drivers car.

[@twobrotherscycleanda]

"The best part is when I'm dreaming of what I'm going to do next." Couldn't agree more.

[@daniyaalmaneveld3779]

I'm actually going home now to drop off my daily commute while I was already on my way to work to get into my 86. My daily is a 2015 GM6 Honda Grace.

[@ombladon00]

Wow, he seems like a really cool guy to talk about cars and car related stuff and I totally feel what he is saying.

[@alizonda3891]

Really hope those videos come back

[@rubiselmarquez6007]

Agree with u I don't really care about what people say if they like it or not it's what I like and enjoy driving peace

[@WhyDidYoutubeDoThis]

"If the GT86 as standard isn't fast enough, then the roads you're driving on are too straight.." Truth, MX5 here.

[@vhlemos1]

This car is so beautiful! It's clean, the lines are perfect and well, with 270hp i bet it is a little beast xD

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

270HP sounds just about perfect for a GT86. nothing over the top but still very very quick.

[@phillipmaster7708]

Not being ignorant, but hearing someone speaking British English yet looking at a super Japanese face just totally trips me out. That's awesome! lol I've only met a few people with that combination. And for such a young guy to be in charge of all of EU he's done pretty good for himself.

[@PT111111]

There's a video of a Chinese guy with a full on Glasgow Scottish accent. Now THAT tripped me out about as much as a white guy KZbinr who was adopted by Japanese parents and grew up in Japan and speaks English with a thick Japanese accent. If you didn't know, you'd think he's taking the piss. lol

[@ronchalker9227]

Yes, it's weird isn't it? Some black people speak with an American accent.

[@PT111111]

Ron Chalker Don't be stupid Captain Obvious. How often do you see a white guy with an Asian accent that isn't making fun of Asians?

[@ronchalker9227]

PT111111 I was being ironic. It depends where you are from doesn't it?

[@PT111111]

Ron Chalker No, not really. A white guy with a thick Asian accent or an Asian with a thick Scottish accent is a novelty no matter where you're from.

[@TheJusticeCross]

So we watch a video of 5 minuts and 35 seconds of a man speaking of cars, without having any engine noise, that's nice.

[@doubletapproductions]

Love the Car guy mind set! I always get Hated on for driving because it wastes gas and it's a waste of time. And it's just not! It's a way of living! A way to just feel amazing...

[@konic40]

which company is the first to do a serious NA tune of this engine

[@c19rc]

TODA?!

[@Ultra80s]

I thought I was looking at matching white wheels when the car rolled out @ 2:42. Looks sharp now, but a white set would have looked great as well.

[@DailyDotaTV]

a wise german dude said about this car: it's not about how fast that car can go, it#s about how the car behaives when it's going fast. and i think that's exactly what the gt86 is about. this balance between power and control might be one of the best cars currently. i mean when you go to bmw or something like this you might have to pay half of an gt86 for a locked differential :D

[@aaronp9835]

Power is not everything. Its the balance of handling and power you can actually put to the ground.

[@MatthewDiesFirst]

Awesome video. My favourite Reader's Rides yet.

[@loz995182]

love this! agree with you on so many levels

[@bryandoherty9399]

I've been into cars since I said my first word which was car. I like mostly Euros and Japanese cars, then when I started driving my dad had a 1998 Subaru outback with almost bald Michelin hydroedges on it. Ever since the first time I drove fast on a back road I've gone crazy over wanting a Subaru. He got a new car since then, but someday I'm going to find a 98 Outback with a body in good shape. Once I have it I am going to lower it to just under Legacy ride hight. Then I'm going to get an STI engine and transmission, diffs and a driveshaft that will fit. Get STI brakes suspension. From what I could tell the chassis was just begging for more then 175hp so I would get an aftermarket turbo and intercooler and remap the ecu, and make custom exhaust for the car. Then I would paint it green and grey just like the one I learned to drive in. Hopefully I could get around 400-450hp out of the engine.

[@camaraderie6]

Beautiful speech! Thanks

[@julianlee2]

love people who tune their cars without ignoring grip and don't go all horsepower crazy.

[@Tha_Zhuk]

JDM for life. I love my 08 G35.

[@svedka00]

best job ever

[@JustTahmid]

really want a gt86

[@levii66]

the fact 2 manufacturers used this body said it all really. I suggest a 2001 impreza sti.

[@Paulodealgumacoisa]

Car Throttle , I hope you guys can find a way to make a video about the 86 Gazoo Racing Masters of Nürburgring , which is built by the same team and , at the same place the LFA was manufactured , the parts are all put together by hand , and for that reason , the car price it's a crazy 61k(around)USD , 6.5 million yen in Japan. Only 100 will be built and sadly , to be sold only in Japan ... but nobody said a reach guy can't import ?:) Anyone?

[@ScottZ370]

Loved that analogy that if you don't find the GT86 fast enough then your driving on a road too straight

[@Necrodoxious]

Spoken like a true enthusiast, it's getting irritating dealing with the younger scene because all it's about is "moar powah, moar powah" without any consideration to the finer extremities that make up a wonderful car. Top notch video, kudos.

[@660adv]

damn son, this is some high level philosophical shit!

[@FutureSEAL23]

I thought it said 270hp AE86. I was about to get very jealous.

[@bravotangocharlie6460]

He reminds me of Wataru Akiyama in Initial D, who had an 86 levin that was turbo charged. so cool

[@victoryspirit]

Go Initial D!

[@codfan122]

Wish i worked at HKS so i could get all my parts cheaper for my 86 :'( Whys everything got to be so dear!!

[@toopyandbinoy8893]

Has the Japanese roots in him that Mighty Car Mods always talks about in their trips to Japan. The doing what I want to MY car than what YOU want to MY car.

[@MotoErgoSum]

Which head unit is that at 4:11? Really cool that they're running F-CON on the HU display. I assume that's just an AUX video input.

[@sasajungic89]

It's the touch and go. It's standard in gt86.. I got the same in mine, but not the telemetry :)

[@MotoErgoSum]

Must be euro spec. The US BRZ head unit is different.

[@sasajungic89]

Yes its euro spec. its similar to the new radio in the frs

[@13984980]

I test drove this car and the balance on curvy roads is just perfect! 270HP is perfect but I'd personally like at least 300 HP. Anyways great car!

[@DailyDotaTV]

+Skyline Lover just take a impreza wrx turbo and there we go. it's not that expensive and hard to upgrade this car since it's made for this purpose.

[@SuperSuccessfulTroll]

"at the end of it i enjoy that drive" yeah i bet you do buddy

[@JB-F10-M5]

That’s the car that should of come from the factory 🤷🏽‍♂️😎

[@Andychengg]

if the gt86 aint fast enough for you, the road youre driving on is too straight LOL I LIKE HIM

[@ThEtEcHnOsAm]

Dream of owning one of these one day, dream car, that and the AE86, don't think I'll ever be able to afford one though!

[@carbonbonds3019]

get a job then. the car is only around 22k.

[@ThEtEcHnOsAm]

I do, 22k is a lot of money..... also factor in insurance for under 21's

[@hyperlogos]

Sam Corson They'll come down, especially ones that have been driven hard and need new suspension bits. A press is cheap, so's a torque wrench. Start pricing polyurethane now. That Boxer will probably run forever.

[@Dankarlpang]

Sam Corson I have a GT86 and im 22, insurance is cheaper then an MX5 for some odd reason.

[@heytasker]

Dankarlpang it's the rear seat. Technically, a 4 passenger vehicle is no longer a sports car. I defy you to get anyone other than a double amputee back there AND comfortable, though.

[@ufohunterful]

Beautiful engine!

[@daveprobert2168]

This guy is great, he has put into words exactly how I feel about cars and modifying them. If I tried saying what he was I would just come across as idiotic weirdo.

[@nickamarit]

S/C for life!!!

[@TomGuitarMedia]

Well said sir!

[@JC-ot2ov]

Respect.

[@vortexflier]

i agreed with EVERYTHING that he said.

[@RommieBoy]

Is this a 54 plate of 12 plate? Since 2:56 shows 12 and the rest of the shots show predominantly 54

[@69killingfrenzy69]

good eye, i think they used 2 cars for the shoot for some reason

[@RommieBoy]

Yeah, just caught my eye, like you said. Not sure when the GT86 was produced but didnt think it was 54

[@nazmohammed7828]

the 54 plate is a private number plate. his name is MASAYA - MA54YA'S

[@georgemorley1029]

According to an estimate by the British office of national statistics, there were around 34,000 people of Japanese descent living in the UK in 2009. I was surprised to find the number was so small, but some people in the comments section seem amazed that even ONE person fits into this category, instead of slotting neatly in their stereotyped pigeonhole. Well, prepare to be utterly ASTOUNDED, as there are at least 33,999 other chances for you to have your tiny little minds blown.

[@GmoLargey]

I believe I seen this tucked away at castle combe action day/ japfest. Took a few pictures and would have loved to talk to the owner about it.

[@ethangee96]

its so annoying how the links at the end of the videos only go to the car throttle youtube page and not the actual video itself!

[@ethangee96]

oh, thanks :)

[@dedasdude]

this guy really knows his shit!

[@delboy2596]

Great advert for HKS

[@ChunkyChipz]

All those parts...

[@integraf40]

Great vid. Different number plates or different cars?

[@stevenolson95]

Well said!

[@louisc8020]

Boss of HKS europe, still drives a 25k car

[@boooost98]

+Huey Camus What a real car guy isn't he?

[@Cabover_Kid]

A 25k dollar car that delivers more fun than you can get out of most cars now days but then again, people like you look at price tags as a means to enjoyment... You're saying if they overpriced the car it would be more acceptable for him to own? That just seems ignorant

[@JeffreyOsb]

I test drove both a GT86 and the Mustang Ecoboost recently when thinking about buying a new car. They both come in pretty much around the same price point but I enjoyed the overall feel of the Ecoboost more so... that's where I put my monies.

[@Musicizmyremedy]

Meaning he’s a true car enthusiast. If I had that much money I wouldn’t buy an expensive super car either. I’d rather buy a reasonably priced car and build it up

[@ReeceJCurtis1212]

You’d probably class the R34 as better, and that is almost a classic now

[@DKSON1337]

I didn't know the GT86 was with a boxer engine..

[@MElekiaZ]

+DKSON1337 is a stupid idea...a boxer engine only is more expensive to fix and rebuild. this car is good but is not the poket rocket toyota promise. its too expensive and not very fast...and i dont like the engines sound. its really pretty car but...nothing more.

[@jW-kr5xn]

+MElekiaZ no 86 isn't expensive,it's not mean to be high power,it's mean the be good handling,if u want more power just add a turbo or supercharger. I bet u have never driven it before

[@jW-kr5xn]

+Jason wong *meant

[@stijndenouden3931]

+MElekiaZ its not meant to be "powerful" or "fast" but it's about the cornering and driving fun. That's why this car is so damn awesome for its price, and if you don't like the sound, get a TRD exhaust, those sound awesome

[@els4006]

+MElekiaZ Mmm get facts first, then get them straight, my boxer engine has been the most inexpensive to fix and build on than any of my other vehicles... Youre funny

[@MrNicrocks24]

How do we submit our rides? and can it be racecar?

[@Michael_Michaels]

This car deserves a turbocharger, NOT a supercharger!

[@SK8antonio99]

Where abouts is HKS in the UK? I've gotta get down there n get me a ton of parts.