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Still no stock front camber adjustment, huh?

Can confirm Xida coilovers transform this car. I run touring spring rates on my ND2 club and RE71RS on stock wheels. It is FAST for how soft it is. Alignment, tires and suspension get the steering feel back.

Are you running 0W-20 oil still?

Steering is supposed to be better on the EN than the VN. There are improvements made to the front control arm bushings and in the chassis to improve steering. I dont think steering can be compared unless the two are on the same wheel and tire setup. If the VN was on a more stretched tire setup, that could definitely make the difference.

Im still satisfied with my 23 brz...brembos would look nice and the performance no real difference then pad/fluid swap with standard caliper. TS are Over priced for what you get.

Did you get another go?

Nice review! It looks like you upset the ABS by hitting both curbs hard on each side during the chicane. Just looks like you went in a lil too hot IMO.

Regarding the rev hang, I have read that this can be fixed by installing a "throttle controller", a digital device that changes the car's throttle response including rev hang on shifts. Not sure whether one of these would put you in a higher mod bracket in the racing rules.

Also gen2 owner here, and for me, rev hang the number 1 gripe no doubt. Thank god the issue is less bad at higher revs tho. When you say power steering won’t keep up when you load up the wheels, can you elaborate bit more of that please?

How’s your feeling compared the brz to 718? Especially handling. Currently I own a zd8, I left a deposit for a 2.5t 718 gts, but I am concerned I may regret it.

Where did you get the car from?

Yeah stock suspension was pretty tough. I’m installing the camber plates for the next track day, mine is no aero. Yeah it’s a lot of trail braking to get the front to grip up but it’s got loads of power so idk, fun to drive for sure

I can see how a lot of this can be subjective too. I love my gen2's stock setup, but it's sensitivity to trail braking isn't everyone's cup of tea. I think you hit the nail on the head with the non-ts being setup to be fast rather than sporty.

Thanks for the insightful video! Please lose the music though.

saw the reddit post. I'm glad I checked it out. what would you add to the daily driver though? 🤔💭

Funny how all the other reviewers of the BRZ pretty much say it's the same but you're able to not only feel the differences but demonstrate it and explain it clearly... Nothing like this channel on youtube.... keep up the good work

Great video and looking forward to part 2.

What on earth does "power steering can't handle the corners" mean? On a _new car???_ Whatever the problem is, it's unacceptable in a car explicitly intended for this kind of use. I hope there's a fix, and would expect it to be done for free if I owned one

Have you tried the STI Flexible V-bars? If so, do they make a difference in steering and handling or are they a gimmick?

Love this. Keep up the great, informative work!

Amazing in depth breakdown of the Hitachi dampers and handling comparison between the TS and standard model. Thanks!

great stuff. looking forward to GT350R part 2.

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Great video. Can’t get info like this anywhere else. What do you think you’ll do about the suspension here? Coilovers or leave stock as a daily?

Thoughts on CAE vs IRP for the shifter? EDIT: I wonder if the change to steel knuckles was to make the Brembos fit without changes from first gen. I know Essex had to revise their kits to work on 2nd gen. On the plus side, the whiteline roll center kit works with steel knuckles, but not alu. I "had to" get SPL LCAs and tie rods to get roll center correction on my 23 BRZ.

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wow! i love your content!!!

I didn't know laptimers were able to read that high of a time.🔫🔫🔫

Finally, someone who knows what they're talking about and can actually tell us and show us the difference between TS and non TS

I think you're doing the best driving dynamics analysis on these cars, great job! Is there a performance based reason why you chose the BRZ rather than GR86? As a BRZ owner it's nice to see it being featrured, seems there's so much content favors GR86 over BRZ. Also, the black color on the BRZ is fire - I want to trade in my silver 2022!

I change the rims on my G87 M2 and the car feels more lighter it worth it for the track performance

Update to me initial comment; I was going to get a tune on my 2021 Cayman T, but I met some factory Porsche guys at Laguna Seca, who gave me some tips. The factory ECU mapping is dynamic and will adjust in near real-time. If you want max excitement from Cayman/Boxter T manual, you need to do a few simple things and I promise, you will get the fizz! First, put it in Sports +, deactivate Traction Control completely by holding down the button past PASM Sport setting (about 6 seconds). Second, use only a 1/4 tank of fuel. You don’t want to be pushing unnecessary extra weight around up front. For max pull and faster engine response (spool up) use 100 octane. Forced induction engines love octane and the Porsche H4T isn’t happy until the ECU maps for 98 octane or above. I’m running 35 PSI (hot) in Michelin Pilot Super Sports in the rear and P4S up front. Try this out for your self. I suggest a hill climb road, so you can really feel the increased torque this cheat-code delivers. You will also love the increased communication from the chassis with TC deactivated. You’re welcome! 🤪

very good driving, good content, but you need 4k for more subs.

you taking the corners to tight with the manual, its not a drift car ;) Always outside to inside ;) and who drives in ice mode? :D

I'm curious about that cage, is it custom?

Not really sure why anyone would choose M2 over Supra for track hotlaps, especially now that its proven B58 is basically on par with S58

Full send boi! What seats are those btw?

After owning one for two years, I can say there are shortcuts to turn off those functions. Additionally you shouldn't have to turn the assist braking functions more than once. You just put it into sport mode, then press on the globe in the top left corner while the menu for drive mode is still up and access the ESC from there. Its a three click process that I can do easily while driving even.

Its a Pocket Battleship. I'd love one (If I could afford one!) ❤

Weren't you supposed to do a new video with new tires?

My UK car came with LSD & ABS as standard 👍🏻. Looking to add front cross strut at some point. Such fun to drive.

You got balls man LOL... crazy

That noise is intense!

🔥🔥Sizzling fast times!!

You didn't have it in track mode, that makes a big difference.

how about mr2 vs 986? I always wanna know

Hey nice and cool video by the way! I just want to ask did you change/upgrade your crankhub? and did you change/upgrade your air to water intercooler/charger?