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I have been liking the Cusco rear bar so far. The bar is maybe 1mm larger, so not much more in terms of diameter, but the Cusco bar is much more solid and stiffer. I will say as well, that I wouldn't mind having a better front sway bar to go along with the rear bar. I think having both will optimize the platform exceptionally well. All that being said, in my personal opinion, I think the rear bar gives the car a good amount of needed rotation where you can keep your rear tire pressures lower than you would need to do with a front bar.

Also, I do plan on making a video in the near future showcasing the differences between the car with stock bars, only rear bar, only front bar, and then also with both bars. Mostly to see the visible differences in body roll from the outside.

@@happyhills_garage Looking forward to it. Which front sway bar are you getting, Cusco?

@michaelxie4563 not sure yet tbh. I know Eibach has been working on an adjustable version of both the front and rear bars, so I am probably towards them (if they come out with them soon)

I think Eibach is selling the front one already

I agree, if the fog lights were still there, it would make it meld better imo.

I did this on the ground, but my truck was leveled as well, so it may depend on your circumstances.

Hope that helps! The FiST is prone to overheating, and a radiator is a MUST if you plan to push the car.

@scotturich it was crazy tight comparatively! It was a good course, but people definitely weren't too fond of the hairpin turn 😅 I went to first gear on that lol

@mikeydude750 The free dealer service is nice, but it's only up to 20/25k miles iirc. Not being able to do your own work at an apt is a pain for sure...I've been there. If you have a friend nearby or a place that may okay to prop up a car for that type of work, then I think that'll be your best option.

@@Mqxwell from what I have seen since doing the centering procedure, the rotor seems to be wearing better now than before! I'll probably post an update video soon on this and the oil catch can

@@happyhills_garage Sick, I need to replace a rotor (rock got stuck between the pads :/) and not sure if I was pay labor or do it myself Pad replacement is super easy, but I wasn't sure about the rotor. Seeing as it's just a single bracket and if the shop doesn't follow procedure and uses the wrong bolts, might just do it myself

@Mqxwell unfortunate about the rock getting caught in the rotor 😥 the rotor is wayyy easier than you think tbh. I do have a GRC brake and rotor install video if you do decide to do it by yourself and want a point of reference 🤙

@justint5387 I honestly am leaning towards STU...I mean, BT... next year lol. Unless the GR goes back to DS somehow

@@happyhills_garage what size wheels can the GR fit?

@@justint5387 I think as wide as 9.5/10? I need to look into it more, but that's what I've seen

@@happyhills_garage Mack got some 17x10 for sale

It does, but I actually swapped to the touring exhaust and don't regret it whatsoever! The touring also has the natural burbles and has no drone, so I highly recommend the touring over track

@@bluestreak.gp7 I could see that.

These are part of my thoughts about the upgrades as well. Although the comfort features, increased stability, and certain drivetrain aspects seem a bit interesting

I agree, a lot of surveys SHOULD also come from regions rather than just from national levels, but, like you mentioned, the national level is what truly matters for things like this.

There was a bit of time where EV's had their own classes while the board figured out what to do with EVs for the future as far as including them in competition with every other car. That is evident with them placing them in AS and DS now

@@happyhills_garage I had read about the AS addition in one of the fastracks, but nothing on XA. Since I have an S280 I'm pretty much locked into XA, which is fine since I can just have fun and do what I want. Just didn't expect to be going up against wide body Teslas with loads of aero mods and carbon fiber body panels out the gate.

@AthenaAutocross lol that does sound like a not so fun time when you have a fully kitted tesla like that to up against. How are you liking the s280 FiST?

@@happyhills_garage it's an absolute blast. I'm ready for this cooler weather to come in as the one event I got to do hit 106F. And everything that could overheat did.

It's hard to make a decision on which car is better than the other tbh, mostly cause they are completely different cars. They are both incredibly fun and engaging to drive and throw around, but the GR definitely has the much needed power bump that the FiST didn't need to have fun, but that you want to have if you had the urge to use it lol. The AWD is also a huge plus with the GR. I'd buy another FiST as a second car in a heartbeat, though, if it was feasible for me. I will have to make a video about comparing the two sometime 👍

@@happyhills_garage great. I think lot of FIST owners think bout jumping over to elantra N or the corolla.. it would be a great video someone who is coming from fist.

@kihun the N would be a fantastic option as well imo

I do change the gaskets at every oil change, but I just forgot to mention it in the video. That's why I included it as a note in the description with a link to the ones I bought. I may have to look into oil comparisons again and check out Penzoil, but Mobil 1 has been good to me with this car so far.

@AnythingGoesJoJo is that how long it is lol?? I knew there was one, didn't care to look into the time frame, though.

@ricastar2931 I definitely do replace them at every oil change, but I totally forgot to mention that in the video! Thanks for pointing that out, and I will keep your profile name in my notes if I ever need some help with something Toyota related 🤙

Thanks! I explained why in the video, but to elaborate further, I usually buy 5 quarts, but had two 1 quarts so bought 3 others cause there was no need for a big 5 quart.

I'll put that on my list

Can't give you tips on a brake or clutch line install on the GR at the moment, BUT I do have a how for the brake fluid flush in my GR brake replacement video

That is an awesome thing to have them do for you, especially being out of warranty like that, and I completely agree with your sentiment! Because big Toyota helped me through this process, I honestly have become an even bigger Toyota fan-boy now lol. The dealerships doing what they do shouldn't impact our thoughts on the companies themselves, and Toyota does seemingly care for their customers.

The new gen Golf R?

For real. Felt like it tbh 😅

Lmao, yeah, I'm really hoping that they move the 23/24s back to DS and put the 25s and onward in BS. Would make the most sense

I think since toyota nowadays is selling packages. "4000 dollars more, and you can stop by your local dealership to upgrade to GR super super plus package."😢😮

I believe there are some options available as far as an "update" pack or something like that.

It's definitely something worth knowing for the future lol

That amount sounds about right if the flywheel was included in the cost. At least you were able to get to over 50k miles before that happened, but still an unfortunate occurrence for sure.

Interesting idea for sure 🤙

Thanks! I honestly hadn't thought about that reason at the time 🤣

Would be hard to walk you through that process, unfortunately

Nice! Let me know how you like the Giro rotors as those are looking to be my number 1 option at the moment once I need to replace my pads again.

@happyhills_garage Yeah, I do a lot of highway driving, so my pad still have lots of life in them. But yeah, giro discs , Paragon floating rotors, or ebc rotors. I will get one of the 3 for the front and rear with Endless low dust pads. Did you get the Endless low dust pads? How are they so far as break dust and overall performance. My Corolla GR had upgraded Sxth Intercooler and full custom charge pipes and makes 303whp and 310tq on a mustang dyno very happy with the power. Btw how did you resurface the rotors?

@bohbot4930 thanks! The pads from Blackhawk took about 3 weeks or so from order to delivery. For me, they didn't have any in stock at the time, so they were waiting for the manufacturing. So if they have them available when you order, it may be quicker.

@happyhills_garage Thank You ! Update on any dust built compared to the OEM pads.

@@bohbot4930 so far not anywhere near as much as stock, but when I go to wash my car here soon I will check. At that point it will have been about two months since I installed the pads.

No plans for swapping those right now, but I am leaning towards doing more modification type stuff with the car next year 👀 so we will see if those plans stick around lol

@@ricastar2931 yup, I showed that being done with the rear rotors in the video (Method 2)! That can be done with both the front rotors and the rears. Just need the right bolt.

@TheAphtar fortunately, no issues! I was also a bit skeptical/concerned at first as I had also heard from a number of sources online that the two-piece and/or slotted rotors are not typically resurfaceable, and mainly for the reasons you just laid out. I changed my brakes at just before 20k, and realllly didn't want to spend a couple thousand, just like you, on new rotors lol. I had a local O'Reilley's do the resurfacing, and they turned out great! They took them in with no problems. Now, it may come down to how bad the rotors are to begin with, but unless there is a bunch of deeper grooves or something, I'd say one resurface should be good. The brakes feel more than fine with the rotors resurfaced, and they are looking fine from my inspections after I have been running them in autocross, etc, the past couple of months as well 👍 Regardless, I'd say it's worth it to take them in and see what a shop says before paying big money lol.

@irj8998 awesome to hear that you're interested in autocross! Typically, one day (Saturday or Sunday) will run you $70-$80 depending on what club it is with at the time. If you run both days with SFR, you will get a $10 discount! There are two main clubs that run at Crow's, San Francisco Region SCCA, and American Autocross Series. You can find both of these clubs online to see their event schedules, how to register, and beginner info as well! I'll post the links to those in a separate reply here as well. There are specific classing rules, but as a novice I wouldn't worry too much about that to start. We will help class your car in the beginning based on what info you tell us 👍 As far as requirements go, make sure your car is in good enough shape. You'll want to make sure you have enough tread on the tires, pad left on your brake pads, brake fluid has a good pressure, and your battery is properly secured (doesn't move at all). Other than that, if you have a helmet, cool, but if not, there are rental helmets available! If you are on Facebook as well, then feel more than welcome to join the FB groups as well; which I'll post in the following comment as well 🤙

Links: SFR SCCA Autocross - www.sfrautox.com/ American Autocross Series - americanautox.com/ FB Groups: SFR - facebook.com/groups/SFRSCCASOLOgroup/?mibextid=NSMWBT AAS - facebook.com/groups/109158692451069/?mibextid=NSMWBT

@ricastar2931 if you ever run into the issue, send me a DM on my Instagram and I'll send it that way.

@@happyhills_garagejust followed just in case

@@ricastar2931 seems to be hit or miss for 2023 models

I wish I was able to go this year! 😭

Thanks! Glad I was able to have this situation figured out and help anyone out that may be in a similar situation.

@@pyrorenegade4983 tighten the flange bolts down as tight as possible; make sure the pipes are inserted as far as they will go before fulling tightening the clamps. Also, if you are saying this cause of the smell, then that is normal and will go away after a little bit of driving

@@happyhills_garage alright gotcha. i'd tightened the clamps to around 110nm of torque, still leaks a tiny bit but it'll do. Don't wanna break the clamps haha!

@pyrorenegade4983 the clamps do not need to be near that tight! Neither do the flange bolts tbh. The clamps should be tightened with a ratchet and socket up to the point that they basically stop

@dragonorths it's probably just a placebo effect tbh. I'd just drive it around a bit to break it in. My car has been feeling just as good as, if not slightly better than, the OE exhaust.