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mazeroni 11-14-2018 12:32 PM

2018 BRZ tS vs. Topher's Modified 2014 BRZ - POV Track Comparison
 
If you follow TheTopher on Youtube, you know he works for Winding Road Magazine and also does POV car reviews on his channel. Its good stuff. He isn't an annoying car youtuber that spends 20 minutes with the camera pointed at themselves and only offers 1 minute of actual car stuff.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3URmBqZqJUc[/ame]

He has done a few videos and gushed about his BRZ and the mods he has done, and recently had the chance to test the tS, including this video of him comparing the two on the track.

Here is his mod list for his 2014 BRZ:

2017+ Subaru BRZ Front & Rear Spring/Shock assembly
2017+ Toyota 86 Rear Stabilizer Bar
2017+ Toyota 86 Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings
2017+ Subaru BRZ Limited Rear Differential 4.3 Ratio
FT86 Speedfactory Catted UEL Header
OpenFlash Tablet FT86 SF Header Tune (Stg 2 91 v3.0)
Corsa 2.5" Cat-Back Exhaust PN 14864
Corsa Powercore® Closed Box Air Intake PN 185206
17x7.5 SSR GT2 Wheels 225/45/17 Falken Azenis RT-615k Tires
Cosworth StreetMaster R90 Fast Road Brake Pads (Front/Rear)
DBA 4000 Front Rotors
StopTech STR-600 Brake Fluid
Whiteline Front Camber Bolts (set to -1º)
Clutch pedal helper spring removed for improved weight/feel
Engine oil: 0w20 Eneos Sustina
Differential fluid: Motul Gear 300
Transmission fluid: Redline MT-90

From previous videos he mentions that the 2017+ updates to the 86/BRZ basically make the car as good or better than his mods, so if you are in the market for a used twin, a 2017 might be a better starting place to start modding.

weederr33 11-14-2018 02:40 PM

I really enjoy this guy's work. He's subtle and not obnoxious and braggadocios. I also respect he hasn't thrown a turbo or supercharger on his kit after owning his car for a while now.

alesdrolec 11-15-2018 08:16 AM

I just cant wait any video related on the 86/brz on TheTopher youtube channel. He really knows how to tell the differences about stock prefacelifted 86, stock facelifted 86, and he really speaks about the point of the tS.

SuperTom 11-15-2018 01:58 PM

I cant watch this at work. What car won?

nikitopo 11-15-2018 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperTom (Post 3155340)
I cant watch this at work. What car won?

The tS. At least a second faster per lap ..

SuperTom 11-15-2018 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikitopo (Post 3155342)
The tS. At least a second faster per lap ..



ive tried searching but is there a link to exactly what they changed on the tS? I just thought it was some gripper wheel/tires, Big wing, extra bracing.

nikitopo 11-15-2018 02:39 PM

This is what I am aware. They said that it was more complete as a package and provided more confidence to the driver.


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