Toyota Altezza Fan Car - Genting Hill Climb / 20 Yrs Old, but Still Strong and Fun/ YS Khong Driving

I got this call from one of our fans, Syahmey, who asked me if I would like to drive his lovely Toyota Altezza, and I said I would love to. So that is how we ended up on our favorite mountain road a few days ago, and here is the video.
The Altezza is quite rare, but it is a great car, and also a bit under-rated - and so it is still one of the few cars you can get at relatively low prices, unlike the other popular JDMs that are sky-rocketing in price.
With a 6-speed manual (auto is also available), and a base of 200 horses, the Altezza was supposed to replace the AE86, but somehow it never quite took off - perhaps they should have continued using the name AE86, but then the engine moved to the 3S-GE, so the name plate could not be used. Perhaps they could have called it the SG86 or something like that, to continue the tradition. ABUDEN, the 86 was not so popular either, until the toufoo story, so this is all water under the bridge.
Anyway, do enjoy the video - and let us know your comments below. Hope you like the foot cam too. Missed a gear too, hahaha.
Thanks all of you guys for your support, and thanks very much to Syahmey for the loan of his car, and also Rahmat, who tailed us. He did have a camera on his car shooting from the front screen - hmmm, maybe we ca do a video on that too?

[@neilieb3740]

The BEAMS engine in all it's glory. I see these Altezzas all the while here, but, never get the chance to drive in one. So honestly, this is just a treat. The grunt, and YS's excellent footwork on the pedals, its just a real symphony. I am from Jamaica, but looking at the roads, I think we have such similar roads as well. Plenty of corners to contend with. Big up to this channel!!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you for your support: glad we could make your day that little better!

[@brandonczw]

Lovely! Looks like he enjoyed it as much as you did, uncle.

[@Ravimaran2602]

One of ur youth fan is here Uncle ys. Love you Uncle ys, hope to see you soon uncle ys. I'm trying my best to c u

[@YSKhongDriving]

Sure, get in touch.

[@farhanbakri2487]

Wow love the Fan Car segment! Hope more previous gem is coming!

[@zakiasakura6481]

I love the engine grunt. Makes you want to push more and more.

[@teddies_]

Uncle know's the hill so well he even knows which turns will have sunlight...wow..

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha.

[@hassans3717]

he can drive tutup mata there...

[@syahmeyramli]

Remember 3 spot when the sun will hit u directly 😎

[@Benzer18]

One off my favourite.. Well done Uncle 👍👍👍

[@leeschdmitz116]

just love the engine rev.....can push till 9000rpm...the legendary BEAM engine...thumbs up!!

[@JackSparrow-yr8uj]

These engines are built for the touge and also to keep running on forever. Excellent handling of the car YS, I noticed the owner of the car couldn’t hold back his wide smile because of that 😆 . Would be great to see you drive other classic jdm cars, which are still in good running condition of course 😂

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hi Jack, yes, the owner was very happy to have an idea of the potential of the car. We still had a bit in reserve, but in a couple of places we were able to unleash it. Thanks for supporting our channel.

[@ongtzechiun9339]

Really enjoy ris episode. Thanks for the fan for borrowing. U had a really nice car 😍😍😍

[@syahmeyramli]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻

[@zainultanjui2665]

I love uncle's footwork

[@182kevtcs]

The engine sound is so sweet 🥹

[@jonathantan7094]

What a nice car! Thank you Syahmey for lending out your car.

[@syahmeyramli]

Tq for the kind words sir 🙏🏻

[@ewannk]

great car shahmey...the sound of the engine is music to my ears

[@indexed2232]

appreciate the multiple camera placements so goood

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you. Nice to ne appreciated. We try our best to provide entertaining content.

[@harizzulkarnain]

Amazing Footwork!

[@gfwong79]

Awesome foot work, uncle 👏👏👏

[@hassans3717]

awesome drive !!! love it

[@Duolc999]

Love the foot pedals angle

[@altezzar909]

I miss my Altezza..... 909. Great fun...on road and track.

[@AlanCWL1989]

7:12 the sun so bright until Uncle drives to the bright future 😀

[@aimanfitri0iv]

this is one of my favorite cars altezza/is300 is one of my dream cars in the game

[@thirtyonefifty3133]

very exciting video. thank you both for the great opportunity.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Most welcome.

[@syahmeyramli]

Most welcome sir

[@nicholast.s4764]

legendary car, legendary uncle

[@kaptenirianto5465]

Nice video as always uncle, i watched many of ur uphill genting climbing and i think ive already memorized the track even though iam an indonesian that never even go to malaysia, long live to u sir 😁

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you for your support.

[@xiuzhanie5303]

The footwork is an arts..

[@steves4164]

Sunglasses might have been handy 😉 Such a great car, have always loved these!

[@THONGWK]

RS200 The underrated car, very rare, gentle look but powerful . Such a nice car

[@syahmeyramli]

Tq sir 😀

[@faizalmus5021]

Great driving uncle👍. I hope to see u drive in track next time. So i can see u at full throtle driving. I like this car altezza

[@syahmeyramli]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻

[@harvard_lee]

The power of Yamaha engine in Toyota 💪

[@asmaan98ify]

oh no Uncle driving and the owner's enthusiasm is making me wanting to own an Altezza if im looking for a car in the future hahahaha the market of the car right now is also temptingg!

[@YSKhongDriving]

It's a great car.

[@asmaan98ify]

@@YSKhongDrivingsurely gonna put it in the list of car i wish to own someday 😆

[@randyvillanueva1798]

That car is a legend

[@KernWei]

man those ITBs sound incredible

[@syahmeyramli]

Yes so noisy but so enjoy

[@jefchua]

love the classic speedo guage! would love to see the Lexus IS250 or even the 350 on the genting climb next.

[@6Y510]

I'm amazed that Uncle YS able to forsee the lorry at 13:45. How far away is uncle YS observing when he drives, superb 👍👍

[@YSKhongDriving]

One must always look ahead, and use your eyes to scan, not fix them on any one point. Good observation on your part.

[@haiducchu]

maybe looking through the trees

[@lukmandaniel8783]

Kereta idaman ni. Minta2 dua tiga tahun lagi boleh beli.

[@alanlow0517]

nice car，nice driving skill，almost full throttle to entry conner～goodjob

[@Crystal-bt4fc]

Uncle, i miss your foot cam. Anyway good video as always👍

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks, Crystal. Tune in a 1800 hrs, another foot cam

[@gobuktaragang]

lenjan habis uncle. super cool. syamie must be hollow braking form his passenger seat😁😁

[@syahmeyramli]

Hahaha passenger seat got no pedal 🤣

[@gallyot0707]

Wow uncle not bad. Hope one day you can test drive a nissan skyline R34

[@pemudaberani]

this car is fun for genting ride

[@254larryj]

my role model

[@dineisharvin7747]

uncle i want someone recognize u and give opportunity to cast in FAST N FURIOUS because nowdays they r using VFX without real race but u can do it ...other filmmaker also ok...rare talent u got ...it is gift from god to us

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hi Dineish.

[@dineisharvin7747]

@@YSKhongDriving hii uncle

[@izzatfauzimustafa6535]

I can tell you Syahmey is nervous because YS Khong is driving his Altezza.

[@syahmeyramli]

Haha normal la nerveous mula ² lepas tu enjoy sampi abis 😀

[@JuukaJZ]

I love this video! Would u mind telling me whats the screen that reads the speed and gears you have in the factory nav? Id love installing that in mine!

[@YSKhongDriving]

No idea - it belonged to the owner.

[@melvintay8903]

amazing driving uncle, with the borders now opened, i would love to have the opportunity, if given, for you to drive my car up to genting. fan from singapore

[@YSKhongDriving]

Sure, Melvin. Do PM me at [phone]

[@ngekseng]

My friend modded his tezza in the early 2000s. Had a bolt on turbo,, healthy 270bhp..very fun car. Dual vvti+turbo spooling sounds+external Wastegate=orgasm

[@_xw3n_]

Genuine question cause im buying one tommorow. If you know, was the engine itself stock? Bc i've heard it can be risky running a turbo on a high compression engine like the 3sge

[@ngekseng]

@@_xw3n_ he had to put forged internals..

[@_xw3n_]

@@ngekseng ah ok makes sense

[@ngekseng]

also did a 2.2l stroker on it@@_xw3n_

[@kenny347]

fan car is the best imho

[@kimirich6185]

3sge powerrrrrrrrrr

[@shauntan2266]

😍😍😍👍👍👍

[@m.muhaiyudin3049]

Cantik la wajalution tuuu

[@Mrhukaka88]

This car are underrated legendary,3S-GTE engine Japan spec can capable output for 210PS for a 2 liter NA engine consider very powerful at that time.

[@alcantara8680]

3S-GE

[@pec1739]

3S-GE BEAMS dual vvti yamaha head

[@syahmeyramli]

This is 3S-GE non turbo one

[@K0Y0I_sis]

Just call it the blacktop BEAMS for simple sake.

[@cheandy1264]

Bagus nya teknik memandu, teknik kaki Uncle, boleh x Uncle buat video bwk Axia E manual pulak., sy request sesuatu yg lain dr biasa.. tq

[@YSKhongDriving]

Bokih, tapi tiada kereta, mcm mana? I ada bawak auto 1.0 dahulu.

[@matbond76]

What a skill.....Mantap........ Macam tengok movie Initial day........good job Uncle.......👍👍👍

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you for your support. Love you guys!

[@syahmeyramli]

I feel like watching the drift king’s (keiichi tsuchiya) best motoring video 😍

[@matbond76]

@@syahmeyramli part camera fokus di kaki very good....real king drift....... Fun and good car Syahmey.. .....👍👍👍

[@syahmeyramli]

@@matbond76 the dancing foot tu part plg best tgk

[@matbond76]

@@syahmeyramli yeh....that's really cool.....

[@pec1739]

back in the days Toyota/Lexus challenging the German marque with LS400, IS200, Altezza RS200, GS300

[@nik_lee79]

Hi, I am curious what screen you are using on the top of the center dash area?

[@YSKhongDriving]

It's not mine.

[@yusriamry2702]

Mantap jarang x padu

[@syahmeyramli]

Tq bossku. Macam kenal 😜

[@Swagzenegger]

Uncle what's going on with the steering at 16:58 look like u gonna almost miss catching it? was worried about the car reliability,guess syahmey not stingy on keeping the car at top condition,thanks syahmey for letting the legend having a go in it.Was laughing hard,my old waja was one of the wajalution and before that wiralution 🤣

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think there was a slight oversteer, and I caught it in time, so in the video you see the car as straight, but the tail came out a little bit. This was later on, as the tyres became a little hotter, so there was less grip at the back, and of course I was more used to the car and could start throwing it into the corner, and do a power over steer. Yes, Syahmey is a great guy who let me have full control over the car: I did leave a few hundred rpm as a safety margin.

[@syahmeyramli]

Oversteer and uncle response is so quick. Im amazed in the car 💯

[@K0Y0I_sis]

Great run as always, I am curious about the length of the velocity stacks (trumpets). Are those 35mm IMEC trumpets? If so is the low to mid end torque still viable for low speed zones in some b-roads near batang kali?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not too sure.

[@syahmeyramli]

Yes 35mm IMEC trumpets. Actually i used custom intake plenum box togethet with this trumper but now plenum box was removed due to some minor fitting and adjustment

[@K0Y0I_sis]

@@syahmeyramli Wow, i didn't really expect such a speedy reply from the owner himself...are there much of a difference from the low-end torque robbed without the sealed plenum on the factory cams? I reckon this short of a trumpet are usually paired with competition spec cams with high degrees. Thank you for your input btw.

[@syahmeyramli]

@@K0Y0I_sis low torqur better with plenum box. And of course need fine tuning

[@nick_cooper]

Space is tight with TBs, it was all packaged with the stock plenum in mind. I have got 100mm trumpets on mine but it has taken some work to get them to fit with a decent air filter

[@justinnhoisaykham4216]

What did you do to the nav screen to get it that way? I would love to try that on my altezza.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Donno. Done by owner.

[@lwh118]

After seeing uncle drive so many cars, somehow feel interested in Altezza. Wanted to know the maintenance cost, spare parts availability in market, petrol usage (Is Ron95 possible?) and other hidden costs beyond that before considering buying a 2nd hand Altezza! My considerations are: 1) Petrol (Ron 95 can?) How far for full tank? How much for full tank. 2) Spare parts availability 3) Maintenance cost 4) Other hidden costs 5) Etc if u have experience any special occasions / breakdown? Thank you 😊

[@YSKhongDriving]

We dont have any data. The stock engine can run RON95. No known problems.

[@sp15419]

Uncle Khong, usually what time do you go up? Also, to all the fans, can we contribute a little bit to buy Uncle Khong a sunglass as a gift hahaha... He needs it when the sun is up during his run... 😅

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha

[@fahmimohamad9223]

The sound is so similar to Takumi 86.😅😅

[@germaineliew2012]

One of my friends would like to get his car featured on the channel. How does he get in contact with you?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Msg me 0163350609

[@bag2963]

are these ITB?

[@miorsallehuddin3010]

Seram matt

[@usop7227]

Uncle.. try MPS oso..

[@haziqhashim2618]

Woww Altezza. My targeted car. I pray to god these wont skyrocket in price.

[@ect8565]

Asking prices already has gone up :(

[@haziqhashim2618]

@@ect8565 no, no this can't be happening. Altezza are so underrated, keep it that way. Sad that all is left for the younger gens are soulless CVTs

[@ect8565]

@@haziqhashim2618 before 2019 around 30k to 35k. Nowadays sellers asking 45k to 55k, some engine swapped one are asking even higher.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Sorry,....

[@haziqhashim2618]

@@YSKhongDriving one can only dream on these cars😭

[@AndrewLogas]

Manual gears.... that's the right way to do them corners. Miss it

[@syahmeyramli]

Yeah save the manual car guys 🚗💨

[@SPTV101]

Love it! 16:59

[@rhubarbpie2027]

ALTEZZA, BEAMS TO DA MOOOOOOOOON! Turn off that air conditioning for a little more power ;)

[@syahmeyramli]

Haha u mean the secret R button for every car

[@rhubarbpie2027]

@@syahmeyramli facts!

[@Druze_Tito]

Mr @YSKhongDriving can you please help me get in touch with the owner of the car? I need to find out what unit is used as a Satnav replacement. Thanks in advance

[@capitalismnfreedom3084]

Cabin NVH is so noisy? Is it from the exhaust? Sounds like something is rattling. Suspension use poly bush is it?

[@YSKhongDriving]

This is a modified car that includes an intake and exhaust system, stiffer suspension, so what type of nvh do you expect?

[@capitalismnfreedom3084]

@@YSKhongDriving don’t need to get offended it was just a genuine question. I have a modified lexus is200 with a turboed 1gfe engine pushing close to 300 hp with full poly bushing, tein flex z coilovers and a catback exhaust and lower profile tyres and it sounds a lot more refined. Thats why i was wondering what’s all the clunking about.

[@edwinchoo5986]

The central panel what you instal ?- ecu mgmt system reading ?

[@syahmeyramli]

Android car head unit with apps linked to my Links ecu

[@edwinchoo5986]

@@syahmeyramli mind to share some pic the full function ?

[@syahmeyramli]

Visit my ig @syahmey

[@dynaway]

Have you tried Genting run with the 07 Accord Euro R?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not yet.

[@kalauakukaye6124]

Sempat lg wajalution tu ajak race..tapi tgk kaki x mcm warge emas bwk..hahahahaha

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, I sangka wajalution tu keadaan tidak berapa baik, so dia selamba aje

[@shahrfitr9335]

May I ask, how's the fuel consumption

[@YSKhongDriving]

We did not test fc, so cannot tell you.

[@sfk2179b]

Waja-lution FTW

[@sidekrosli71]

how about this car compare to FD2R...

[@fredsimbine803]

I can have Syahmey's contact. I need his help to be able to make the same changes to my Altezza

[@YSKhongDriving]

I am sure he is monitoring this. Maybe you can put your number here?

[@bag2963]

Hello I wonder who drives better YS Khong or Gan San?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Must be Gan San

[@bag2963]

@@YSKhongDriving I'm not into driving so much that I could judge but I'll trust you on that, you are a great man too, I just recently found your channel. ❤

[@jianhua8]

a lot of steering work in this drive

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, yes, very busy indeed.

[@hilminudin4084]

The power of SXE10.. hahahaha.. 1998 production but full of advance system.. i got an auto, but still can use shift gear and the power deliver to rwd so smooth for 20 years old car.. hahahaahaha...

[@syahmeyramli]

Enjoy driving yours too

[@mohdalimohdzain4241]

The engine is Very loud sir, even i can hear it from Seri Kembangan🤣

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha. Yes, very nice exhaust.

[@syahmeyramli]

Hahahaha

[@alxdacrow]

Very short gear ratio. Seems like it is holding back the potentials of the engine/car.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Like Syahmey said, there isn't much power, so the short gears allow you to use the revs

[@syahmeyramli]

No choice for this heavy 4door sedan 😅

[@alxdacrow]

@@YSKhongDriving Syahmey, time for a tune...

[@syahmeyramli]

@@alxdacrow tune done by RNR Autosport

[@rcast3763]

@@syahmeyramli thanks for lending us your car! Have you tried the 4.3 or 4.5 final drive?

[@logaut]

miss my ex-tezza.. wondering how's she doing now..

[@YSKhongDriving]

Go look for it. I always wanted one but couldn't get one. And Syahmey is so lucky to have a manual.

[@syahmeyramli]

Beli balik janda tezza u bossku

[@aliffnajmie4542]

Must sub this channel🔥

[@nlbb373]

What's the rattling sound?😅

[@YSKhongDriving]

Gear lever bush, a bit worn.

[@syahmeyramli]

Sorry my cheapo short shifter 🙏🏻

[@benwong9339]

if the best if you can show your speedometer

[@YSKhongDriving]

Speedo? What speedo? We dont show speedi, so we can speed up the video for dramatic effect.

[@ep073132]

owner tak muntah keluar apa yang dia makan waktu sahur pagi tadi ke?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, dah lepas 3 jam

[@syahmeyramli]

So far ok balik maghrib berbuka 🤣

[@sleamshady5723]

Why does this man sound so much like a Nigerian?😄😄😄

[@YSKhongDriving]

Maybe I am that rich Nigerian uncle with USD40 million for you.

[@jaredhor9614]

The sound is good but look abit like Japanese car

[@thisisfine_5420]

It is a Japanese car

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, it is a Japanese car

[@syahmeyramli]

Its a pure jdm bring back from Japan

[@jacobhaussmann90]

Slowest car ever I see about 10 a day here in New Zealand

[@ep073132]

that old school rwd altezza is a very dangerous car to drive in corners.. my fren crashed his car , i was sitting beside, and we almost died in this car

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think perhaps your friend may be the problem, not the car.

[@ep073132]

@@YSKhongDriving partly yes.. maybe the tyres are worn out..it was little bit raining that day. its a highspeed corner , plus highway , near ipoh. hit puddle of water at corner at 80mph.. then immediately spin out of control and hit barrier left side of the road.. it was terrifying

[@hoomee7605]

@@YSKhongDriving 😄 straight to the point. 👍

[@akaunwayang]

Short circuit application maybe.. not appealing for day to day drive.. too noisy, too short, too hard.. segan nak bawak mak/awek..

[@YSKhongDriving]

Like we said, grossly underrated. I really wouldn't mind having one.

[@syahmeyramli]

But im used to it bcos this is my family car n daily drive car since 2007 🤟🏻

[@Edward-kv8re]

I am sorry but your altezza is not fast enough. Some old saga/iswara are faster

[@YSKhongDriving]

No worries. We never said it was fast, just fun. And you dont have to apologise, it's not your fault. We know who to blame.

[@agahusop3590]

@@YSKhongDriving sori YS nak tergelak bace commt dia....series funy dis boy...

[@jcvun]

Car not fast enough but it has it own beauty and fun. One for sure is... Body builds(internal /external) is much more solid than saga/iswara.

[@K0Y0I_sis]

I bet you heard too much fudd lores from your peer group, the second traffic and other variables get in your way you can throw "fast" out of the window because it's only valid within a controlled environment. Practicing on public road is already not desirable to be began with, even if one were forced to train this way out of financial constraints, reserving an error margin for other motorists out of mutual respect would be the bottomline, and this is why driver development and engagement matters more than one time statistics that inflate EGOs. Leave the times for the curcuit where it matters, Big Balls wont win you any medals on the public roads, but you could certainly score yourself a Darwin Award out of overconfidence. You've got a really unhealthy mindset as an automotive enthusiast.

[@syahmeyramli]

Dont worry one day u will be famous