As an owner of a 2023 GRC im supper happy. The check engine light came on mine with a weird code involving the breaking system but later found out it was a waste gate "issue" of some sort. The dealer fixed it and updated the ecu software. When the error code popped the car didn't display any noticeable symptoms at all. Overall solid. BTW im still 100% sock*
Love watching the GR videos. Enjoy seeing the mods and the feedback you provide after adding any mods. I got my CE in October 2023 and have about 9k miles on it. I only have an AWE Track Exhaust on it, but no issues outside of a weird toyota app glitch that says I need an oil change at all times even after a reset. I also had some weird lateral play in my e-brake from the day I bought the car, it was replaced under warranty but the new one they installed is just marginally better haha. Thanks for the consistent GR content, looking forward to more.
What a lovely video! I picked up a Circuit edition last week and I’m loving this car!!! What a proper toy and such a different package compared to the norm, boring copy paste hot hatches. Will start mods after 2k mileage.
I saw in a clip that you went to ViR! I spent some time there myself, great Track. I enjoy these cars and I like how honest you are bro! Keep it up! Got A Sub from me! Jesus Loves You!
Love this video dude, love the journey you're on with the car. Wishing I had more time/money to put into mine these days. But loving every moment of it!
That car looks sick! It’s a great car out the box but I don’t like the 3 exhaust tips but you fixed the worst part of it. I love the center exhaust, I wish it had a dual center pipes stock.
I know the warning light says diff, but it's the transfer case. There is a whole host of info out there. One state side and ongoing 1+ year study and real data by Syvec's and their programmer who's worked with Savagegeese's GRC owner and their channel. I'm becoming a bit of a broken record by now, but those in North America are not the first ones seeing these issues. I'll say it again to try and get the word out the UK and Australia have full race series with the GRY and they already have gone through these issues with successful fixes littered throughout their forums. I jumped on their forums early which most of our market owners should do now if not already.
strange more Americans don't follow whats been going on with the yaris all over the world for years now. There are videos for literally every fix possible with that car which uses the same identical GR4 system. There are obviously some tiny changes such as exhaust but theyre the same
I thought that it has been determined that the rear differential doesn't actually have a temperature gauge and doesn't actually overheat. It is based on the car sensing geometric forces and it has a set threshold that will automatically put it into that limp mode. That's why people doing mods to heat shield it, etc haven't worked bc it doesn't actually have anything to do with the temperature.
So far 555 Engineering has done the most testing we've seen publicly, and the ECU's heat calculations that trigger "AWD overheat" is apparently for the transfer case, which gets HOT, like 350F hot. Adding cooling is of course a good idea but the ECU is still predicting temps based on loads, inputs, sensors, etc. so even with cooling, it still goes limp. The best a99% solution we've seen is a diff cooler on the transfer case, and a Syvecs unit to prevent limp mode. The rear diff and ITCC don't actually get very hot.
Owner of a 2018 WRX STI here. The GR has caught my eye, but I'm starting to doubt it will be a worthy contender. The price-range is fine, but I've been hearing a lot of negative reviews ... Enough to make me question whether I should even test-drive a GR or not.
I owned a fully bolt on 2019 STI, and now have a GRC. I love both of the cars, but something about the GRC feels more special than the STI to drive. I do not miss it one bit. It’s 100% worth to go drive one at least!
Yo! I’m in Buffalo and am closing the sale on my 23 CE this week. Would absolutely love if a meet in the area was available. Always heard about your company and had no idea you were in the WNY area.
I’m disappointed that Toyota still has NOT fixed the rear differential overheating issue. Even on the 2025 still have no fix for the rear differential overheating. GR Corolla also has issues with the clutch and throw out bearing. Great car if you like being uncomfortable in a daily driver, on the track it’s amazing, but it’s only for 8-10 mins before your fun is over…
Tires tires tires! We found when swapping over to a stickier tire for track use, the diff doesn’t have to work as hard, and last season we did not get any overheating warning at all. Give tires a shot!
I, too, wanted white 😂 but the black is so good. As for the 2nd gear. I installed the Sxth pitch stop engine mount, and that resolved the issue. After it breaks in, the NVH is almost the same as stock. I'm curious how a 275/35R18 would fit. I was entertaining that size, but the load rating on them seems to be lower than a 265/35. Specifically for the continental DWS06.
Beautiful build! I race with BMWCCA and have been coaching/instructing the last 10 years. Im always at WGI....If you ever need a hand let me know. Now im looking at the GR Corolla myself as a fun daily as my Subaru Forester is beyond boring for me. Have you tested the new 2025 in Automatic?
I would get a GR if they had the boot upgrade option that the XSE has. Not to say that it's a bad car but idk if I'd be comfortable with the lack of space. If I didn't need it for daily use then 100%. It's a great car and executes the GR Yaris DNA well
If you don’t mind me asking what are the biggest differences and why did you choose this over your 22’ WRX? Also, have you seen the new wrx ts? What do you think on that !
I want that car so bad. I have no plans to go to the track with mine if I ever bought one, but I would be highly interested in your wheel, tire, and exhaust mods for purely aesthetical, listening and driving pleasure just for daily life. I like mods you can reasonably live with, so I would be interested in what specific set you would recomend for a guy who just likes to drive his daily for home life and driver enjoyment. Plus I'd imagine it would be cheaper over all than having your current set up equipped. I'd also be interested in you packaging these mods and additions together as a sort of "softboy" looks, sound, and feel package of parts for retail. I think it would be really cool and you might well alot of them, but what do I know right?
@ I think it’s just the steering column making the steering more stiff people who have comfort steering probably notice it, but I run the type R steering so it’s already stiff
I got a 24 premium and just hit 22k! Literally 0 problems other than something whistling I still need to check it out. Not sure what it is but it’s intermittent. Could just be with age.
I’m in northern Ny. Around 3 hours north of cuse. My car is arriving late December, but I’d love to get something together to see what other people have done with theirs.
I've had a GR Yaris for almost a year and at the moment I didnt have any problems with it. But at a trackday on the nordschelife when I shifted into second gear it "scratched" a little bit (Im from spain and I dont really know how do you guys say when the gear doesnt fully enter and it makes a weird sound)
Thinking of getting one and test drove one yesterday. After I test drove the GRC, i noticed a weird burning smell coming from the engine bay. Is that normal?
Would like to hear your thoughts on weather you think something like the Cusco high capacity rear differential cover. Does it make a difference on the overheating? Thanks
Thanks for all of the videos you guys do on this car, def my fav channel! One question I have is about the red stripe on your hood, is that just basic vinyl or did you find one pre-cut? I'd love to do a similar black one on my white gr!
I am in nyc getting a 24 core next week your presentation and knowledge is most intelligent and useful. will put all seasons on probably the Michelins pilot sport AS. could I safely rub a 245-40-18 on the factory wheel?
DO VALVE SPRINGS! If you are going to push the car further I cant stress this enough because you WILL eventually hang a valve like I did. The valve train on this car is well underdeveloped especially with the upgrades you mentioned.
as someone that has spent alot in the vb wrx and some time in the gr i can say if you have kids then the wrx is wayyyyyy better. more room no doubt and yes the gr is a little faster stock for stock but the vb once modded is way cheaper and easier to make more power and you arent as limited as this gr is. not saying the gr isnt an awesome car but its most definitly not better in anything other than stock rated power. im going to go on a limb here and say this review is heavily going off that.
Under 10k subs and your production quality is this good? I see a gold play button in your near future, sir. Subbed!
Appreciate it! We just try our best!
As an owner of a 2023 GRC im supper happy. The check engine light came on mine with a weird code involving the breaking system but later found out it was a waste gate "issue" of some sort. The dealer fixed it and updated the ecu software. When the error code popped the car didn't display any noticeable symptoms at all. Overall solid. BTW im still 100% sock*
Love watching the GR videos. Enjoy seeing the mods and the feedback you provide after adding any mods. I got my CE in October 2023 and have about 9k miles on it. I only have an AWE Track Exhaust on it, but no issues outside of a weird toyota app glitch that says I need an oil change at all times even after a reset. I also had some weird lateral play in my e-brake from the day I bought the car, it was replaced under warranty but the new one they installed is just marginally better haha. Thanks for the consistent GR content, looking forward to more.
What a lovely video! I picked up a Circuit edition last week and I’m loving this car!!!
What a proper toy and such a different package compared to the norm, boring copy paste hot hatches.
Will start mods after 2k mileage.
Congrats! If you need any parts we would love to be your go-to guys!
I’m only about 7 months into mine tuned on 91 and e50 it’s a very fun car I’m happy with my purchase 💯
I saw in a clip that you went to ViR!
I spent some time there myself, great Track.
I enjoy these cars and I like how honest you are bro! Keep it up! Got A Sub from me!
Jesus Loves You!
Thanks for watching! We will be back at VIR for Hyperfest this coming year, hope to see ya there!
Hey so you should have a million subs. This was awesome
Nice recap Jeff, thanks!
❤
Love this video dude, love the journey you're on with the car. Wishing I had more time/money to put into mine these days. But loving every moment of it!
Subbed. Looking to get into a GRC in the next year or two in Rochester. I’ll definitely look you up when it happens
Great recap and very insightful. Thanks for making the video
We made it just for you ❤😂
Great video. He needs more subs
Great video! I’m so close to getting a GRC. It’s my dream hatch.
why not supra?
@@GOLD_FEVER bro clearly wants a toyota not a "supra"
@@brandonr2188 Is that code for " i couldn't afford it " ?
@@GOLD_FEVERI would get it but it looks ugly to me so I’m waiting for the celica
@@HaiRune To each their own. I like the over the top unique styling of the Supra.
Great Video and I agree, I changed the bushings in my GRC and was VERY happy with such a cheap mod.
This car is super awesome!
555 Engineering for coolers and AWD track box. Pagid RS29 for brake pads. Yes, Motul front to rear. Nice review.
That’s awesome your from western New York. That’s where I’m from. (I moved now) but I swear it’s hard to find other UA-camrs in that area.
Love the video! I just took home a 2025 GRC, had to go with the 6spd manual.
Congrats! If you need any parts or tuning we would love to help out!
That car looks sick! It’s a great car out the box but I don’t like the 3 exhaust tips but you fixed the worst part of it. I love the center exhaust, I wish it had a dual center pipes stock.
Exactly how we feel after seeing a clean center exit!
Thanks for informative video
I think The 2 exhaust tips looks way better in my opinion
Love the wheels! Just ordered mine in titanium gold
Sick! Next time get them through us 🎉
Black GR looks Sweet to me !
Did you install both shifter cable and base bushings?
Super nice wheels 👍
Why thank you!
I know the warning light says diff, but it's the transfer case. There is a whole host of info out there. One state side and ongoing 1+ year study and real data by Syvec's and their programmer who's worked with Savagegeese's GRC owner and their channel. I'm becoming a bit of a broken record by now, but those in North America are not the first ones seeing these issues. I'll say it again to try and get the word out the UK and Australia have full race series with the GRY and they already have gone through these issues with successful fixes littered throughout their forums. I jumped on their forums early which most of our market owners should do now if not already.
strange more Americans don't follow whats been going on with the yaris all over the world for years now. There are videos for literally every fix possible with that car which uses the same identical GR4 system. There are obviously some tiny changes such as exhaust but theyre the same
I thought that it has been determined that the rear differential doesn't actually have a temperature gauge and doesn't actually overheat. It is based on the car sensing geometric forces and it has a set threshold that will automatically put it into that limp mode. That's why people doing mods to heat shield it, etc haven't worked bc it doesn't actually have anything to do with the temperature.
Based off our experience we’re definitely beating on it more this year, and no overheating since the tire change. Not too sure
So far 555 Engineering has done the most testing we've seen publicly, and the ECU's heat calculations that trigger "AWD overheat" is apparently for the transfer case, which gets HOT, like 350F hot. Adding cooling is of course a good idea but the ECU is still predicting temps based on loads, inputs, sensors, etc. so even with cooling, it still goes limp. The best a99% solution we've seen is a diff cooler on the transfer case, and a Syvecs unit to prevent limp mode. The rear diff and ITCC don't actually get very hot.
Owner of a 2018 WRX STI here. The GR has caught my eye, but I'm starting to doubt it will be a worthy contender. The price-range is fine, but I've been hearing a lot of negative reviews ... Enough to make me question whether I should even test-drive a GR or not.
I owned a fully bolt on 2019 STI, and now have a GRC. I love both of the cars, but something about the GRC feels more special than the STI to drive. I do not miss it one bit. It’s 100% worth to go drive one at least!
@@safarim340iin what way?
here before this dude blows up
Yo! I’m in Buffalo and am closing the sale on my 23 CE this week. Would absolutely love if a meet in the area was available. Always heard about your company and had no idea you were in the WNY area.
That’s awesome! Congrats! Stay tuned, we can’t wait to host something for the Corolla peoples!
I met James too. I met him at brake n brisket, around NJ.. u should come next year I have a red grc
That is a very cool car. I have the GR Yaris and love it but I prefer the looks of this.
can you give the details of the rims and tire setup and what sizes you are using for the front and back ?
I’m disappointed that Toyota still has NOT fixed the rear differential overheating issue. Even on the 2025 still have no fix for the rear differential overheating. GR Corolla also has issues with the clutch and throw out bearing. Great car if you like being uncomfortable in a daily driver, on the track it’s amazing, but it’s only for 8-10 mins before your fun is over…
Tires tires tires! We found when swapping over to a stickier tire for track use, the diff doesn’t have to work as hard, and last season we did not get any overheating warning at all. Give tires a shot!
@@circuitdemon_ I did Michelin pilot sport cup 2s. Off a GR Corolla Morizo, sticker tire had no effect, same result…
I, too, wanted white 😂 but the black is so good. As for the 2nd gear. I installed the Sxth pitch stop engine mount, and that resolved the issue. After it breaks in, the NVH is almost the same as stock. I'm curious how a 275/35R18 would fit. I was entertaining that size, but the load rating on them seems to be lower than a 265/35. Specifically for the continental DWS06.
275 is the size we will be trying out next year!
Beautiful build! I race with BMWCCA and have been coaching/instructing the last 10 years. Im always at WGI....If you ever need a hand let me know. Now im looking at the GR Corolla myself as a fun daily as my Subaru Forester is beyond boring for me. Have you tested the new 2025 in Automatic?
I would get a GR if they had the boot upgrade option that the XSE has. Not to say that it's a bad car but idk if I'd be comfortable with the lack of space. If I didn't need it for daily use then 100%. It's a great car and executes the GR Yaris DNA well
If you don’t mind me asking what are the biggest differences and why did you choose this over your 22’ WRX? Also, have you seen the new wrx ts? What do you think on that !
one is reliable and the other is a subaru
I want that car so bad. I have no plans to go to the track with mine if I ever bought one, but I would be highly interested in your wheel, tire, and exhaust mods for purely aesthetical, listening and driving pleasure just for daily life. I like mods you can reasonably live with, so I would be interested in what specific set you would recomend for a guy who just likes to drive his daily for home life and driver enjoyment. Plus I'd imagine it would be cheaper over all than having your current set up equipped. I'd also be interested in you packaging these mods and additions together as a sort of "softboy" looks, sound, and feel package of parts for retail. I think it would be really cool and you might well alot of them, but what do I know right?
Oh shit, I saw you out at Hyperfest this year. Thought the car looked familiar!
See ya next year if you’re going again!
I think with the rear diff not having to work as hard with the stickier tires might be why you're no longer getting the error code
Idk id be sketched out if i got all those codes so soon , maybe type r would be sick content and huge aftermarket for it
type r just got a recalled a lot ppl selling theirs and no markups
@ I think it’s just the steering column making the steering more stiff people who have comfort steering probably notice it, but I run the type R steering so it’s already stiff
I got a 24 premium and just hit 22k! Literally 0 problems other than something whistling I still need to check it out. Not sure what it is but it’s intermittent. Could just be with age.
Congrats on the pickup!
22k miles ?! Holy moly 😮 😊
lucky man, mine blew right at 22k 🤣
@@john-b1d6w blew? What happened?
@@garagemonkey526 piston go kaboom inside motor and rod make big window in block
I’m in northern Ny. Around 3 hours north of cuse. My car is arriving late December, but I’d love to get something together to see what other people have done with theirs.
Congrats! It’ll be a blast
I've had a GR Yaris for almost a year and at the moment I didnt have any problems with it. But at a trackday on the nordschelife when I shifted into second gear it "scratched" a little bit (Im from spain and I dont really know how do you guys say when the gear doesnt fully enter and it makes a weird sound)
Thinking of getting one and test drove one yesterday. After I test drove the GRC, i noticed a weird burning smell coming from the engine bay. Is that normal?
Would like to hear your thoughts on weather you think something like the Cusco high capacity rear differential cover. Does it make a difference on the overheating? Thanks
how about the engine fire issue?
Been loving mine. Just about a year in, and just started mods
If you need any parts at a discount let us know 😏
Thanks for all of the videos you guys do on this car, def my fav channel! One question I have is about the red stripe on your hood, is that just basic vinyl or did you find one pre-cut? I'd love to do a similar black one on my white gr!
Appreciate the kind words! It’s just an orange piece of vinyl we had laying around, hand cut! Thanks for watching 😎
@@circuitdemon_ Sweet, thanks dude! Keep up the great works :D
How are you like the racerX mount? Also, it be awesome If yall could do a video on the invidia pipe with the stock muffler/exhaust.
Any reason you guys don't run your own special headlights on this car?
But great breakdown, loved this!
What tire size are you using??? 265/35r18 how about the wheels, are they staggered or just the offsets are different, but the width the same?
do you have an aftermarket clutch? or is it stock?
'knock on wood" funnier with head taps.
I am in nyc getting a 24 core next week your presentation and knowledge is most intelligent and useful. will put all seasons on probably the Michelins pilot sport AS. could I safely rub a 245-40-18 on the factory wheel?
When you track your car do you keep the diff setting at “track” or do you prefer to use the 30/70 rear bias?
We use the “track” setting 👍🏽
Could we get more exhaust noise on the intro? It was great but the music was a bit overpowering
What front splitter is that. Follows the stock bumper lip really well
Should try out our amplifier!
In Ithaca, NY! Set up a meet and I’m there!
Can you do a Mosport track day?
DO VALVE SPRINGS! If you are going to push the car further I cant stress this enough because you WILL eventually hang a valve like I did. The valve train on this car is well underdeveloped especially with the upgrades you mentioned.
This is awesome! Thanks for the info 👊🏼👊🏼
Looks damn good
What kind of rims are those
If you arent happy id suggest a focus RS. 6 year owner and still very happy
I thought staggered setups on an AWD car is no bueno?
Great car
STI or GR???
You should wrap it white!
Your car has seen eco mode? I dont think I will ever use that, just automatically get in and toggle sport mode lol
1 hour commute a day and it’ll change you 😂
If anyone near st louis wants a new black gr corolla, I have one for sale at the toyota I sell for 🤷♂️
as someone that has spent alot in the vb wrx and some time in the gr i can say if you have kids then the wrx is wayyyyyy better. more room no doubt and yes the gr is a little faster stock for stock but the vb once modded is way cheaper and easier to make more power and you arent as limited as this gr is. not saying the gr isnt an awesome car but its most definitly not better in anything other than stock rated power. im going to go on a limb here and say this review is heavily going off that.
Can’t say I agree
Easy to make power on a Subaru said no one ever
Catching on fire wtf!
Toyota > Subaru any day of the week. Good move
That fucking hat lol
What’s up with the hat hmmm??
Sounds like your issues are probably lspi
Mods i want to see for the GR Corolla is a quad exhaust setup (2 on each side) to get rid of that ridiculous 3 separate exhaust setup.
The community is toxic im not
Sure what you’re talking about
Where did you get that decal? 🥲
Those wheels are so close to the originals, why bother.
Wider and more concave = more cool
And lighter weight 😁
Because they are nice. 💁♂️