Toyota GR Yaris Circuit Pack
Discussion
I'm into all the technical and mechanical changes of these, I'm not sure about the looks or the price.. but the reviews would suggest that my mind would be put at ease after a drive of one.
I would love all the other manufacturers to start knocking 'bespoke' stuff like this out for the enthusiast, but I can't see it happening unfortunately... which means if the options are so limited then I expect that longer term values of the Yaris should stay fairly solid because of it.
A friends dad who has a pretty serious collection of cars just bought one and plans to track it.. so I'm looking forward to seeing what it can really do.
I would love all the other manufacturers to start knocking 'bespoke' stuff like this out for the enthusiast, but I can't see it happening unfortunately... which means if the options are so limited then I expect that longer term values of the Yaris should stay fairly solid because of it.
A friends dad who has a pretty serious collection of cars just bought one and plans to track it.. so I'm looking forward to seeing what it can really do.
RS Grant said:
I'm into all the technical and mechanical changes of these, I'm not sure about the looks or the price.. but the reviews would suggest that my mind would be put at ease after a drive of one.
I would love all the other manufacturers to start knocking 'bespoke' stuff like this out for the enthusiast, but I can't see it happening unfortunately... which means if the options are so limited then I expect that longer term values of the Yaris should stay fairly solid because of it.
A friends dad who has a pretty serious collection of cars just bought one and plans to track it.. so I'm looking forward to seeing what it can really do.
The price reflects the technical and mechanics changes. I think you get a lot of car for the money but it’s also very clear where compromises have been made to save money vs saving weight. I would love all the other manufacturers to start knocking 'bespoke' stuff like this out for the enthusiast, but I can't see it happening unfortunately... which means if the options are so limited then I expect that longer term values of the Yaris should stay fairly solid because of it.
A friends dad who has a pretty serious collection of cars just bought one and plans to track it.. so I'm looking forward to seeing what it can really do.
Manufacturers not only need to have the want to produce something like this for the UK market given that our government are pushing for 2030 going electric, they need it to fit within their emissions targets something I believe Toyota have been good at managing due to Hybrid sales and then they’ve got 9 years to design and produce a car as bespoke as this for no real purpose.
Some manufacturers may do it but sadly I think it will be slim to nil.
Not much of an update really but have run the car until the fuel light came on which was 14-15 miles left to run on the trip computer. I fuelled up at 9-10 miles and the app showing 2% fuel.
I filled the car up with 40.88 litres to full and it’s a 50litre tank so 9 litres to play with once the trip computer reads zero. Not that I ever intend to do that I don’t even like the light coming on!
And a slight annoyance. I’m so used to puts closing gently under their own weight but I’m guessing being aluminium and light weight I’m constantly closing the boot too softly. I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
I filled the car up with 40.88 litres to full and it’s a 50litre tank so 9 litres to play with once the trip computer reads zero. Not that I ever intend to do that I don’t even like the light coming on!
And a slight annoyance. I’m so used to puts closing gently under their own weight but I’m guessing being aluminium and light weight I’m constantly closing the boot too softly. I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
ecsrobin said:
Not much of an update really but have run the car until the fuel light came on which was 14-15 miles left to run on the trip computer. I fuelled up at 9-10 miles and the app showing 2% fuel.
I filled the car up with 40.88 litres to full and it’s a 50litre tank so 9 litres to play with once the trip computer reads zero. Not that I ever intend to do that I don’t even like the light coming on!
And a slight annoyance. I’m so used to puts closing gently under their own weight but I’m guessing being aluminium and light weight I’m constantly closing the boot too softly. I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
Thank you, very useful fuel information.I filled the car up with 40.88 litres to full and it’s a 50litre tank so 9 litres to play with once the trip computer reads zero. Not that I ever intend to do that I don’t even like the light coming on!
And a slight annoyance. I’m so used to puts closing gently under their own weight but I’m guessing being aluminium and light weight I’m constantly closing the boot too softly. I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
Looks great, and enjoying your updates.
I have a 2 year old M4CP and have pretty much convinced myself that my next car should be a Lexus LC500 (with an honorable mention for the Stinger GTS, I just love the they they look), but, but....
I am seriously tempted by one of these, how much longer will we able to enjoy something so 'fun'?
I have a 2 year old M4CP and have pretty much convinced myself that my next car should be a Lexus LC500 (with an honorable mention for the Stinger GTS, I just love the they they look), but, but....
I am seriously tempted by one of these, how much longer will we able to enjoy something so 'fun'?
had ham said:
I am seriously tempted by one of these, how much longer will we able to enjoy something so 'fun'?
A long time. It's 9 years until you can't buy an ICE car and they will be around for a long time after that but if you are trying to justify buying one along these lines of reasoning I'd say, probably 1-2 years! 
Frimley111R said:
had ham said:
I am seriously tempted by one of these, how much longer will we able to enjoy something so 'fun'?
A long time. It's 9 years until you can't buy an ICE car and they will be around for a long time after that but if you are trying to justify buying one along these lines of reasoning I'd say, probably 1-2 years! And please be quiet, we don't need the wife to know now, do we?
A bit of an update as there’s a bit of chat on here. I’m still sadly like most only commuting so not getting to stretch it’s legs or truly get used to the car but hopefully lockdown ends soon.
Because I’m only commuting I’ll share some economy which I think I’ve touched on before. I’m now at 1,600 miles and I’ve averaged 27.7mpg over that period (around 12miles each way mix of city and motorway)
I’ve had the car sideways a few times and finding its limits I’m starting to actually prefer sport mode (rear bias) over track mode although poor weather I’ve been switching to track mode.
An odd thing with the car, the manual states auto start stop only with normal mode but it’s kicking in with track mode also (sport it doesn’t) although commuting I’m not against having it on.
The gearbox has loosened up and my concerns with finding 2nd gear (I think I mentioned this) have almost completely gone.
I get 4 random beeps at different times whilst driving (not every journey), they’re different to lane departure beeps and hazard detection and nothing comes up on the display so will need a chat with the dealer when it’s in for a service which at this current rate will be early summer.
Because I’m only commuting I’ll share some economy which I think I’ve touched on before. I’m now at 1,600 miles and I’ve averaged 27.7mpg over that period (around 12miles each way mix of city and motorway)
I’ve had the car sideways a few times and finding its limits I’m starting to actually prefer sport mode (rear bias) over track mode although poor weather I’ve been switching to track mode.
An odd thing with the car, the manual states auto start stop only with normal mode but it’s kicking in with track mode also (sport it doesn’t) although commuting I’m not against having it on.
The gearbox has loosened up and my concerns with finding 2nd gear (I think I mentioned this) have almost completely gone.
I get 4 random beeps at different times whilst driving (not every journey), they’re different to lane departure beeps and hazard detection and nothing comes up on the display so will need a chat with the dealer when it’s in for a service which at this current rate will be early summer.
ecsrobin said:
A bit of an update as there’s a bit of chat on here. I’m still sadly like most only commuting so not getting to stretch it’s legs or truly get used to the car but hopefully lockdown ends soon.
Because I’m only commuting I’ll share some economy which I think I’ve touched on before. I’m now at 1,600 miles and I’ve averaged 27.7mpg over that period (around 12miles each way mix of city and motorway)
I’ve had the car sideways a few times and finding its limits I’m starting to actually prefer sport mode (rear bias) over track mode although poor weather I’ve been switching to track mode.
An odd thing with the car, the manual states auto start stop only with normal mode but it’s kicking in with track mode also (sport it doesn’t) although commuting I’m not against having it on.
The gearbox has loosened up and my concerns with finding 2nd gear (I think I mentioned this) have almost completely gone.
I get 4 random beeps at different times whilst driving (not every journey), they’re different to lane departure beeps and hazard detection and nothing comes up on the display so will need a chat with the dealer when it’s in for a service which at this current rate will be early summer.
My grmn does the random bleep thing. On mine it's alerting you there's a speed camera in the area! Handy but annoying Because I’m only commuting I’ll share some economy which I think I’ve touched on before. I’m now at 1,600 miles and I’ve averaged 27.7mpg over that period (around 12miles each way mix of city and motorway)
I’ve had the car sideways a few times and finding its limits I’m starting to actually prefer sport mode (rear bias) over track mode although poor weather I’ve been switching to track mode.
An odd thing with the car, the manual states auto start stop only with normal mode but it’s kicking in with track mode also (sport it doesn’t) although commuting I’m not against having it on.
The gearbox has loosened up and my concerns with finding 2nd gear (I think I mentioned this) have almost completely gone.
I get 4 random beeps at different times whilst driving (not every journey), they’re different to lane departure beeps and hazard detection and nothing comes up on the display so will need a chat with the dealer when it’s in for a service which at this current rate will be early summer.
Not much to add other than 4,500 miles in and still having great fun.
I’ve taken part in 2 autosolos at Goodwood the first event I hadn’t participated in an event for about 4 years so was not competitive until the end of the day where I managed to get the 2nd quickest time of the day on the course but it’s all about consistency. The handbrake works well though: https://youtu.be/3r2n-XOqkUo
The 2nd event was raining and despite only 2 cars in the class Goodwood decided to keep us separate for our perceived advantage in the conditions, my competition was a 740bhp R35 but the smaller size no doubt helped and I got a class win. The handbrake still works: https://youtu.be/2gmxMgVN6IM
Saturday I had a drive around Dorset with perfect weather and surprisingly little traffic the morning I spent with a group of Porsche's including a GT4 and singer! Then the afternoon decided to travel at a slightly quicker pace.
I’m still amazed how many people want to talk about the car or who have one on order ready to add to some very nice collections.
I also figured out the random beeping, it appears to be when cruise control can’t break in a downhill scenario.
I’ve taken part in 2 autosolos at Goodwood the first event I hadn’t participated in an event for about 4 years so was not competitive until the end of the day where I managed to get the 2nd quickest time of the day on the course but it’s all about consistency. The handbrake works well though: https://youtu.be/3r2n-XOqkUo
The 2nd event was raining and despite only 2 cars in the class Goodwood decided to keep us separate for our perceived advantage in the conditions, my competition was a 740bhp R35 but the smaller size no doubt helped and I got a class win. The handbrake still works: https://youtu.be/2gmxMgVN6IM
Saturday I had a drive around Dorset with perfect weather and surprisingly little traffic the morning I spent with a group of Porsche's including a GT4 and singer! Then the afternoon decided to travel at a slightly quicker pace.
I’m still amazed how many people want to talk about the car or who have one on order ready to add to some very nice collections.
I also figured out the random beeping, it appears to be when cruise control can’t break in a downhill scenario.
ecsrobin said:
Saturday I had a drive around Dorset with perfect weather and surprisingly little traffic the morning I spent with a group of Porsche's including a GT4 and singer! Then the afternoon decided to travel at a slightly quicker pace.
Hey, that's my manor! 
Question: how wide does it feel?
It looks narrow, but on paper it's quite wide.
So a bit of an update, I had my 6,000miles service about 2 weeks ago with no issues it’s nothing more than an oil change really but it keeps the warranty going and adds another year on up to 10 years now so worth paying for the privilege.
Today I went over to wheel alignment solutions in Southampton to get OEM camber bolts fitted to give the front end 3deg camber. From the GR forum and Toyotas parts list it was suggested 4 bolts needed to be swapped but I had seen some people getting away with 2 and I was one of them. The steering has been transformed so looking forward to some proper miles on B roads to confirm the initial feeling.
Today I went over to wheel alignment solutions in Southampton to get OEM camber bolts fitted to give the front end 3deg camber. From the GR forum and Toyotas parts list it was suggested 4 bolts needed to be swapped but I had seen some people getting away with 2 and I was one of them. The steering has been transformed so looking forward to some proper miles on B roads to confirm the initial feeling.
So a bit of an update, had a run out to cheddar gorge with some other PHers the other day which was a good run despite some hill fog slowing us down.
I felt a knock of a rock and the next day had a flat tyre due to it being on the sidewall I couldn’t get a repair. Trying to find Michelin PS4S tyres is impossible and was looking around £180 per tyre. Goodyear seem to be on a hard push on the Eagle F1 super sports and I managed to get all 4 swapped for £355.
I felt a knock of a rock and the next day had a flat tyre due to it being on the sidewall I couldn’t get a repair. Trying to find Michelin PS4S tyres is impossible and was looking around £180 per tyre. Goodyear seem to be on a hard push on the Eagle F1 super sports and I managed to get all 4 swapped for £355.
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