AE86 Blacktop - test drive and review
#1
AE86 Blacktop - test drive and review
Hi all,
I recently had the opportunity to drive my buddy's tastefully modded AE86, and did a POV test drive video on it. I wanted to share with S2000 owners since the car feels a lot like an older, less powerful S2000 that's just as fun to drive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHmESV6i0GM
This video is part of a series of test drives I'm doing for Youtube. You can find the others on my channel.
List of mods:
4AGE 20-valve "Blacktop"
Individual throttle bodies
OBX 4-1 header
HKS Hi-Power catback
Megan Racing coilovers
Drag DR20 15x7" with Direzza ZII 195/50
Sparco wheel and TRD leather shift knob
Let me know what you think! Also, if anyone is interested in featuring their car on my channel, let me know.
I recently had the opportunity to drive my buddy's tastefully modded AE86, and did a POV test drive video on it. I wanted to share with S2000 owners since the car feels a lot like an older, less powerful S2000 that's just as fun to drive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHmESV6i0GM
This video is part of a series of test drives I'm doing for Youtube. You can find the others on my channel.
List of mods:
4AGE 20-valve "Blacktop"
Individual throttle bodies
OBX 4-1 header
HKS Hi-Power catback
Megan Racing coilovers
Drag DR20 15x7" with Direzza ZII 195/50
Sparco wheel and TRD leather shift knob
Let me know what you think! Also, if anyone is interested in featuring their car on my channel, let me know.
#2
Community Organizer
ITBs aren't a mod on a BT 4AGE; they come with them from the factory. He would make more power with the stock surge tank installed over the open air filters. It is almost completely different engine than the stock 4AGE. (I have an AW11 with a Blacktop) The BT is worlds different than the stock 4AGE in performance.
Turn on spot metering with your camera to prevent that washout with the outside scenery.
Turn on spot metering with your camera to prevent that washout with the outside scenery.
#3
I shudder to think about how the S2000 would feel with less power than stock. Because I imagine it would be like a BRZ, which I hated.
Which leads me to a question for you (if you've driven a BRZ/FRS): how did its predecessor feel in comparison?
Which leads me to a question for you (if you've driven a BRZ/FRS): how did its predecessor feel in comparison?
#4
ITBs aren't a mod on a BT 4AGE. They come with them from the factory. He'd make more power with the stock surge tank installed over the open ITB. It is almost completely different engine than the stock 4AGE. I have an AW11 with a Blacktop and it's worlds different than the stock 4AGE in performance.
Turn on spot metering with your camera to prevent that washout with the outside scenery.
Turn on spot metering with your camera to prevent that washout with the outside scenery.
Spot metering was on. I just had too much of the dark interior in the frame of my GoPro.
#5
I prefer the raw character of the AE86 with 20v over a stock BRZ. A BRZ with full bolt-ons might be a different story, but I don't think those would mask the weight difference. The BRZ is already a very light car, but the AE86 is a full ~400-500 pounds lighter. Also, I've never been a big fan of the FA20.
#6
Community Organizer
What is this power steering you speak of? AW11 needs not this witchcraft. I still need to install the AC in mine, but haven't gotten the motivation to do so.
#7
Haha, I drove an AW11 SC once. Had never experienced manual steering before, but it felt awesome. However, driving the AE86 with stock power steering was great! As I explained in my video, the hydraulic assistance doesn't seem to take anything away from the steering feedback. It just makes it lighter and easier to operate while retaining the great sense of connection to the front axle. Perhaps the best steering I've used. NSX steering is great but is honestly a bit too heavy in low speed corners.
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#8
I wouldn't compare it to an S2000. More of an even older S13.
This car is painfully easy to drive, has slow reactions and weight transfer and is great for beginners. I won't lend it any more credit than that, and yes you can call me a hater. Just my take on it.
This car is painfully easy to drive, has slow reactions and weight transfer and is great for beginners. I won't lend it any more credit than that, and yes you can call me a hater. Just my take on it.
#9
Registered User
Holy crap that road looks scary
#10
Yeah, the drop off can be quite steep. Especially during the one-lane, two-way sections. There are only a few sections where I can drive a bit harder, but those sections are really fun!