@@iluvcakes19 it was the 992.1.6.8.8.9.0.8.665.666.7777 gt4 gt3 gt2 rs rs R 500 pro max with weisghxhaw package and 91991992 liter boxer 6 that goes 0-60 in 0.3 seconds
I always kick myself for not biying an 01 Integra type R i test drove. I had 00 Si at the time. Si got stolen in 02 so I ended up getting a Rsx type S. I always dreamed of having a type R as well and traded my Porsche Macan in on an FL5. I absolutely love it.
Love the mod and honesty in these reviews. Based on what James said, I’m getting a FL5 as a daily with a young family. Hopefully the wife and kids would love it too. Good video!
It's hilarious how as we get older we go back to basic cars for fun. I also drove very expensive cars before I ended up with a GR86 and an Integra Type S which is basically the same thing as this video. Very similar mods too! I'm on the verge of adding forced induction to the GR86. Still deciding if I should turbo the GR86 as I may "disturb" the original GR setup. I'm going to enjoy them unless I fall in love with the new MB CLE53 AMG or wait for the 63!
hahaha, that's cool. I personally don't like adding forced induction to NA engines but that's just my preference. I'm sure the GR at your local track is as fun as it would be FI!
Turbo it. For 8 or 9k you get a whole kit with injectors and everything you need and a turbo rated for 750 hp do you can run low boost and have a good quick spooling 400 hp
@Coolmaninmotion if you're running a turbo or supercharger your probably going to need to use a downpipe for good airflow. I would get a xforce valved exhaust system so it's not a obnoxious fart can and has a very good flat 4 note. It's also pretty reliable. Stock motor is bulletproof and people running low psi setups have no problems. Some have gone to 700 whp on stock motor with no problems somehow. Time will tell. You could go above and beyond and buy HKS forged pistons rods crankshaft and block. But low psi you should be fine
Great builds! I have a 22 GR86 6AT, and its my first rwd sports car. Its mainly a daily street build/weekend track car and its one of the best platforms Ive owned. Came from fwd/awd cars in the past, but this platform has been so much fun and looking forward to many more years with it. Best of luck on the builds!
@@JimmyHuynhdesign might not even know if you will make it to 65 lol life is too short to be worrying about money you can't take it with you to the grave. Life is about experiencing.
@@abcwarrior91 Your thinking assumes that experiencing life = spending money. Thats like saying those that are lower class dont experience life. You might die before 65 as you say or you might live till 85 and watch your friend continue to work till they're dead as you live life on your own terms.
@@JimmyHuynhdesign I didn't say anything about that. Stop putting words in my mouth. When did I say experiencing life=spending money? and that those who are lower class don't experience life? lol I simply stated that life is too short to be worrying about money because you can't take that with you when you leave this world and that you might not even make it to 65 you might not even be here tomorrow. Who knows? Just enjoy life and stop worrying about materialistic things.
this video popped on my feed but realizing we follow each other on IG too lol. totally agree with it. makes me feel like my GRC is a FOMO build after getting a ZN6 but now want a ZN8 lmao.
I have s2000 and FK8. If you can only have one car between GR86 or FL5....it would be the GR86....and save the rest of the money for something else better in our lifetime. New Type R's are too big, and lack the same feel as the 90's 2000's fun cars. GR86 is as good as it gets for now , despite having engine weakness.
Like @Sub2club said. GR86 is on SPL Arms, while the FL5 is on RV6 Arms. The SPL 86/gr86 rear lower arm is known for being a weak spot, The person I sold my rear lower arms to so happen to snap the arm at his first track day on them, SPL did get him new updated arms that is supposed to be stronger. The RV6 arms is used by HRC and made of steel (SPL is aluminum) so I doubt they will fail.
@AztkSmooth, nothing wrong with that. Like vacation destinations, cars are experiences for a lot of us. Nothing wrong trying new experiences. Enjoy the journey and happy motoring!
@sub2club love your choices! I watched to hear about your story and your rides. I literally had planned to buy those exact cars including the color. I was considering updating my 2017 BRZ with a new 86 (gen 2 looks better than the BRZ). So I’m in between FT-86s after selling my dual purpose setup like yours to get into an Emira FE. I do miss my BRZ such a great driving experience that is under appreciated. Best steering and feel this side of Porsche.
Um what? Not sure about his comment on heel toe where he doesn't think you have to match the RPMs and having the car's "momentum pull RPM where it needs to be...". That's not correct.
maybe if you're just driving around like normal to avoid lurching, but the fastest drivers on tsukuba in these cars, including nobuteru taniguchi, allow a bit of clutch drag on each downshift.
lol. ok god tier racer. there's a reason why "slip" clutch is pro and why people upgrade clutches to withstand abuse. go watch any pro manual drivers in motorsports. they drag the clutch a bit.
@@apex_gr lol what. LMAO. I've seen plenty of footwell footage during pro races in manual cars. Every one of them properly blip the throttle. GTFO with your bullshit.
@@Cichlid_Visuals If you're "driving around like normal", there's no real need to heel and toe. It makes more sense when you're decelerating from high speed to do heel toe.
@@apex_gr if you're drag the clutch while trying to decelerate fast, you're gonna jerk the car and disrupt balance. There's a reason why you're supposed to rev match...to match the revs for the next gear down. I don't need to be a god tier racer to understand this. Go watch more in car footage of race drivers. You'll see how they all blip enough to not cause that lurching. It's a smooth heel toe - rev match - downshift as they approach a corner. And they upgrade clutches because they're racing with high horsepower cars. Clutches just simply wear out faster, not because they're purposely dragging the clutch. SMH.
I did something similar, sold my 911 last year and bought 2 cars, modded them and still had a lot of money left over.
hahaha 💪
Why did you sell the 911?
@@SparklingWalrus Its a sellers market, bought it new in 2018, drove it for 4 years and made 20K.
Which 911? What generation and trim/model?
@@iluvcakes19 it was the 992.1.6.8.8.9.0.8.665.666.7777 gt4 gt3 gt2 rs rs R 500 pro max with weisghxhaw package and 91991992 liter boxer 6 that goes 0-60 in 0.3 seconds
The way he closed the trunk on the GR, shows how much he loves his cars...
Haha 💯
I sold my GT3 and am now building a track rat GR86, such amazing cars for the money!
For sure! Best wishes on your build! 🍀
For the 86 with simple mods to be just as fast as the fl5 with 100hp less shows how good it is as a track car.
❤️
way more aero and aftermarket goodies on the gr86
I always kick myself for not biying an 01 Integra type R i test drove. I had 00 Si at the time. Si got stolen in 02 so I ended up getting a Rsx type S. I always dreamed of having a type R as well and traded my Porsche Macan in on an FL5. I absolutely love it.
nice! I'm sure it can carry as much luggage as Macan!
Love the mod and honesty in these reviews. Based on what James said, I’m getting a FL5 as a daily with a young family. Hopefully the wife and kids would love it too. Good video!
Awesome! Thank you 🙏
It's hilarious how as we get older we go back to basic cars for fun. I also drove very expensive cars before I ended up with a GR86 and an Integra Type S which is basically the same thing as this video. Very similar mods too! I'm on the verge of adding forced induction to the GR86. Still deciding if I should turbo the GR86 as I may "disturb" the original GR setup.
I'm going to enjoy them unless I fall in love with the new MB CLE53 AMG or wait for the 63!
hahaha, that's cool. I personally don't like adding forced induction to NA engines but that's just my preference. I'm sure the GR at your local track is as fun as it would be FI!
Turbo it. For 8 or 9k you get a whole kit with injectors and everything you need and a turbo rated for 750 hp do you can run low boost and have a good quick spooling 400 hp
@DudeThedudesky
This sounds great. Only problem I have is that I am in California so my options are limited to CARB approved turbos/superchargers.
@Coolmaninmotion if you're running a turbo or supercharger your probably going to need to use a downpipe for good airflow. I would get a xforce valved exhaust system so it's not a obnoxious fart can and has a very good flat 4 note. It's also pretty reliable. Stock motor is bulletproof and people running low psi setups have no problems. Some have gone to 700 whp on stock motor with no problems somehow. Time will tell. You could go above and beyond and buy HKS forged pistons rods crankshaft and block. But low psi you should be fine
Great builds! I have a 22 GR86 6AT, and its my first rwd sports car. Its mainly a daily street build/weekend track car and its one of the best platforms Ive owned. Came from fwd/awd cars in the past, but this platform has been so much fun and looking forward to many more years with it. Best of luck on the builds!
That's great! Enjoy the build!
Two beautiful cars type r will be mine one day
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thats what i want my drive way to look like 😮💨
Two very clean cars!! Similar but different!
Sold my Porsche…have two cars, new Golf R manual MK8 for commute and a rebuilt title BRZ for mods!
🙌
What Porsche?
I got the same Titan7 wheels on my e92 M3... they look great on both his cars as well!
Awesome!
great setup, clean as
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Thats a nice mod in the CTR, rear air vents 18:48
didn't know that was a mod, but I did see another comment about the rear vent.
Stock type r doesn't have the rear air vents and rear USB ports. Did the car already come with these when you bought it new?
Left the link on description for rear vent kit
2 is better than 1! Always nice to have 2 great cars to pick from. I have a BB Fl5 to offset my s2000.
Nice combo! Two is definitely better!
Very well thought of build!
indeed!
I have a gr86 rn and I’m 20 years old planning on getting an fl5 as a daily one day.
💪
1 dollar invested in your 20s results in 88 dollars when you're 65. Just wanted to share this piece of advice!
@@JimmyHuynhdesign might not even know if you will make it to 65 lol life is too short to be worrying about money you can't take it with you to the grave. Life is about experiencing.
@@abcwarrior91 Your thinking assumes that experiencing life = spending money. Thats like saying those that are lower class dont experience life. You might die before 65 as you say or you might live till 85 and watch your friend continue to work till they're dead as you live life on your own terms.
@@JimmyHuynhdesign I didn't say anything about that. Stop putting words in my mouth. When did I say experiencing life=spending money? and that those who are lower class don't experience life? lol I simply stated that life is too short to be worrying about money because you can't take that with you when you leave this world and that you might not even make it to 65 you might not even be here tomorrow. Who knows? Just enjoy life and stop worrying about materialistic things.
Appreciate showing off the wing mounts/engineering. I was thinking about the exact thing.
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this video popped on my feed but realizing we follow each other on IG too lol. totally agree with it. makes me feel like my GRC is a FOMO build after getting a ZN6 but now want a ZN8 lmao.
ZN8 seems to be a capable platform!
Subscribe, you might see someone you know
@@basic.sportscar fancy seeing you here LOL
20:56 "Front wheel drive done right can be just as fast"
Thats like saying something nice about the fat girl
Both great looking cars. I'd probably go with an FRS though
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I’ve never heard sub 2 being used generally to refer to a lap time at a specific track
It’s at Buttonwillow and Chuckwalla valley raceway in California!
@@Sub2club
the aero kit of GR86 looks so great!! especially the front splitter, what's the brand name of it pls?
Its called “racebred”
I have s2000 and FK8. If you can only have one car between GR86 or FL5....it would be the GR86....and save the rest of the money for something else better in our lifetime. New Type R's are too big, and lack the same feel as the 90's 2000's fun cars. GR86 is as good as it gets for now , despite having engine weakness.
yeah, definitely agree with "lack the same feel as the 90's". Cars are getting bigger and stronger but losing some of the agile fun!
Always keep the s2000
Thinking of getting the racebred splitter for my 86 as well, what length did he go with?
Hoping James sees this but i think it’s 2-3”
it is the 3in
how did he get rear air vents and usb ports in the fl5?as far as i know, the type r do not come with it. I have one, and i dont have them.
I did see another comment about it being a good modification. I will ask James and report back!
Holy shit lol could be a replaced ppl have have done these in the 11th gen civics so he probably has it done himself or professionally done
Left the link on description for rear vent kit
His civic has back ac vent I see 👀 18:58
Yeah if you scroll through, there is another comment where he leaves the link to where that could be purchased! 🫡 good eyes!
Do SPL parts for FL5 and GR86 fail at the track like they do on BMW applications?
I did hear about gr86 rear lower arm being weak, but have not heard about anything else.
Like @Sub2club said. GR86 is on SPL Arms, while the FL5 is on RV6 Arms. The SPL 86/gr86 rear lower arm is known for being a weak spot, The person I sold my rear lower arms to so happen to snap the arm at his first track day on them, SPL did get him new updated arms that is supposed to be stronger. The RV6 arms is used by HRC and made of steel (SPL is aluminum) so I doubt they will fail.
Such a tasteful dude (pause)
🤣
I sold my 991.2 for an FL5. Im probablu gonna get a GT4 down the road, but not to replave the FL5, but to go alongside it.
Awesome! Roots
Base model Carrera?
@@iluvcakes19 Nah, it was a manual S
@@Giant_Wonton dope.
Gr86 wing brand?
5:55
Why not just get a manual Cayman?
To experience newer chassis !
What wheels are on gr86?
Titan7 td6 I believe
Does he have an Instagram handle. I'd love to more about his epsilon wing.
It was on the video but hard to miss. @iewsemaj james wei spelled backward
I’m over here trying to sell my two cars for a cayman 🤣
hahaha Cayman is a great car obviously!
@AztkSmooth, nothing wrong with that. Like vacation destinations, cars are experiences for a lot of us. Nothing wrong trying new experiences. Enjoy the journey and happy motoring!
@@gbarton800 💯
@sub2club love your choices! I watched to hear about your story and your rides. I literally had planned to buy those exact cars including the color. I was considering updating my 2017 BRZ with a new 86 (gen 2 looks better than the BRZ).
So I’m in between FT-86s after selling my dual purpose setup like yours to get into an Emira FE.
I do miss my BRZ such a great driving experience that is under appreciated. Best steering and feel this side of Porsche.
@@gbarton800 I’ll forward the message to James. Thank you 🙏
Gotta delete the price column of the spreadsheet
LOL! 😂
Does he have an Instagram?
@0:39
@@Sub2club Idk how I missed that.
Thanks!
@@patriksidiangco3692 no problem! maybe I need to make it easier to see!
I think james needs to google what "stock" means....
Haha stock compared to many others on/off track 😉
@@Sub2club haha my brz is stock
.. tinted windows. Ceramic coating. And painted callipers
Um what? Not sure about his comment on heel toe where he doesn't think you have to match the RPMs and having the car's "momentum pull RPM where it needs to be...". That's not correct.
maybe if you're just driving around like normal to avoid lurching, but the fastest drivers on tsukuba in these cars, including nobuteru taniguchi, allow a bit of clutch drag on each downshift.
lol. ok god tier racer. there's a reason why "slip" clutch is pro and why people upgrade clutches to withstand abuse. go watch any pro manual drivers in motorsports. they drag the clutch a bit.
@@apex_gr lol what. LMAO. I've seen plenty of footwell footage during pro races in manual cars. Every one of them properly blip the throttle. GTFO with your bullshit.
@@Cichlid_Visuals If you're "driving around like normal", there's no real need to heel and toe. It makes more sense when you're decelerating from high speed to do heel toe.
@@apex_gr if you're drag the clutch while trying to decelerate fast, you're gonna jerk the car and disrupt balance. There's a reason why you're supposed to rev match...to match the revs for the next gear down. I don't need to be a god tier racer to understand this. Go watch more in car footage of race drivers. You'll see how they all blip enough to not cause that lurching. It's a smooth heel toe - rev match - downshift as they approach a corner. And they upgrade clutches because they're racing with high horsepower cars. Clutches just simply wear out faster, not because they're purposely dragging the clutch. SMH.
cayman s and c8 to a 86 and fl5
huge L
Which depends on the owner.
C8 trash and maybe if the cayman was a manual. But big W in fun and driving experience with the r and 86
It depends on what you do.
Idk, he seems pretty happy
@@1Solace damn right!