Throttle House Car of the Year 2023 (+ Channel Announcement) 

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I’d just get the throttle

So carS of the year?

8 minutes into the video lol

No

That’s kind of what those mentions are for… The issue with price ranges are, that if a car starts $2k under $50k, but with some options (based solely on preference) it will go over $50k, then does that qualify it or disqualifies it? For example, in 2018, I would have said that best car overall under $40k was the Camaro SS It had some things that complicated it so I bought a Mustang GT instead. But the Camaro was better as a sports car. And I love the Miata. Basically what I’m saying is that money defined cars don’t make them the best. Some may be best for you, but not the best car generally. Oh and in 2018 if you wanted to get a Camaro 2SS and some add on’s then it would have gone above $40k…. So then that’s a problem. So if for you the best Camaro SS is over $40k, is that the best car in the $40-50k?

​@@maverickphantom005 that is really easy calculus. If the car requires options to be good, it isnt car of the year in its base price. So it doesnt belong in the 40k band...

It was just last year.

@@ruk2023-- 😉

You tube to much your on

@@catonehereok Yoda

Here I am remembering Evo COTY 2012. Time does fly.

More are on the way! On ETH

​@@jamesengelsman9369but not on RU-vid.

@JackedUpOnMTDew who are the TG boys? I know as soon as you say I'm gonna be like DUH but I'm drawing a blank at the moment

@@UnorthodoxMasterOfGames Top Gear ( Clarkson, James, & May). Throttle house is what Top gear should be today.

Second this

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You need more categories. Would like to hear what you think is best in class.

Uhhhh no, use it no matter what. Everyone should have one and use it, it’s the greatest invention, right up there with the GMA T50 Cosworth engine. It’s just a dream come true.

@@tropicthndrnah. It's good to let the people you like make money.

by watching their videos you are already helping them ........

Agreed. If it’s not communicating anything, life becomes much harder especially as you push it.

Electric steering just doesn't work. It just doesn't. You want either unassisted steering, presuming the car is fairly light, or hydraulic assisted steering. Yes, I know, nobody does this anymore, everything is electronic steering...which sucks across the board.

@@LanguagesWithAndrew Electric steering has many different forms as well. Porsche does it quite well, funnily enough I thought my Camry had hydraulic steering but I checked and it's electric. So really it depends on how it's tuned.

And that's the reason most cars have such a numb steering - most people just don't care. If it is comfortable for a daily, which most means easy to position the car, then it is OK.

@@LanguagesWithAndrewexactly. Cars are becoming more and more artificial feeling, and it sucks.

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It was kinda weird to see prius prime sandwiched between rolls royce and mclaren 😂

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real recognize real @@arian9729

That to me is a great indicator if a car is worth it. I've worked for Subaru and now Mercedes professionally. There are not many Subarus I would buy but I would recommend most Benz to anyone who has the money.

@@robertbarksdale3728Except the 4-banger disappointment of the C63S, let them eat crow on the dealership lots for making that stupid decision

@EmetYAHU oh yeah even the c43 is sitting on our lot. Terrible choice.

As a lotus owner, we learn to love the imperfections.

...or accept them as the cost for the one glorious perfection

That’s so funny

We Porsche owners will be thinking of you EVERY WEEKEND while at the track turning laps. I wouldn't trade my GT4 RS for anything except a GT3 RS. The reliability is absurd. I drive the doors off my Cayman in a way that would melt most cars.

@@michael-masi-2021 great, just watch out with the strut failure 😊

I5 is a good looking car, especially in oxide gray.

@@Bimmer_Bill LOL

Just a Bac Mono heavier than LaFerrari is not exactly "close"

The first gen R8s are more analog than the 2nd gen model. The 1st gens had Hydro steering and a manual, whereas the 2nd gen got way more soft and GT-like...

@rahulmandala4930 Yes I definitely wanted a 1st gen v10 manual R8 but the cost has been pumped up too high imo for 1 car... for my circumstances at least I'd rather have the Emira and something else for v10 manual money. 😖🤨... yeah yeah I know I'm crazy 🤣

Or you could look at it another way. They have a very high quality genuine platform that affords them the ability and credibility to do this and have acceptance/buy-in. They deserve this continued success because they earned and they are awesome. Not something that could be said for some of the other RU-vidrs.

Same truck and 37's. I concur... although... not exactly... what it was intended for lol. Mud -> All-terrains helped a ton. Sketchy AF on the wet. Traction control for the win though! Side note: took it out to CO and did mountain passes at 13k ft and THAT is where it shined... Side note 2: I feel like I need a Miata to continue watching this channel lol. Maybe I can convince the wife... 🤔

Grats man!

Wish Ford had some road-going model/version of the Ford GT in the same price range. Wouldn't even have to have the extravagant body styling. Supercharged Shelby GT500 engine, RWD, and some kind of sports car definition outside the Mustang lineup. Also wish Ford would take that 2.3L Ecoboost and make a Toyota GR86 competition.

The Emira has all kinds of annoying problems anyway. Bullet dodged.

No, watch mojo is better.

And it didn’t break down yet?

The drawn out launch is part of it. First drives and deliveries were in 2022, so some addressed then. But then 2023 was first drive for many. But then kind of 2024 bc that's when it'll actually launch in many markets.

Reminds me of the drawn out Supra announcements. Or the drawn out Acura Integra announcements. Or the drawn out Nissan Z announcements. The hype was greater than the manifestation.

First video I found with James in it as well is from 5 years ago. While Thomas has some ice climbing videos from 8 years ago 😀.

They kinda said it themselves, they didn't want to give it to the Porsche again lol

What are the most significant flaws and drawbacks in your experience?

As a multi-Lotus owner... I get it. The Throttle House guys and I are on the same page. I actually cheered out loud when they announced the Emira as the winner.

Do you own one? I seriously would like your take as I have one on order

@@sc705 Exige and Evora S. But the Emira is next. If it's basically a heavily updated Evora S, then I know I will love it.

2025?!? That’s crazy

Agreed

RS3 is fantastic! But its a car that we filmed last year so doesn't quite make it to this year's discussion

30-24 Go Blue!

I’ve only played Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione. How would you compare the vehicle dynamics in RFactor 2 vs iRacing? I know iRacing is more popular but also more expensive. Also what’s your rig/setup? I use the Thrustmaster T300 with the 599XX Evo steering wheel and T-LCM pedals on a Playseat Challenge fold up rig. I’d love to upgrade to direct drive, but I don’t know if I can justify switching architectures and spending more money since I’m in college right now and hardly have time to play it.

@@Toolace I think iRacing is good, while they feel different, overall it's about on Par with ACC in terms of handling (but the FFB on iRacing is the worst). But I find RFactor 2 to be LEAGUES ahead of iRacing in terms of vehicle dynamics, physics and Force Feedback. There are certain cars in RF2 that no other sim comes close to; like the Historics, open wheelers etc. Way more dynamic and connected than other sims. Drive Rf2 then iRacing back to back, and iRacing feels totally numb. I use a Moza R9 and Sim Jack Pro pedals, but I just very recently moved from a Thustmaster T500Rs and modded TLCMs. Definitely a very worthwhile upgrade, but the T300/TLCMs are enough to have fun and be competitive in all sims so don't feel like you NEED to upgrade. I enjoy sims much more since getting a DD/better pedals, but I am only marginally faster, and I was happy with my Thrustmaster setup for YEARS. If you are gonna stay with TLCMs for awhile, definitely do upgrade to polyurethane brake bushings though. Do you use single screen, Ultrawide, triples or VR? I currently race in VR with a Reverb G2 and can never go back to screens. I'd personally recommend moving to triples or VR before I upgraded my wheel/pedals from what you have. And definitely try Rfactor 2, there is NO sim that gives me the level of connection to the car that RF2 does. This was true even on my Thrustmaster setup, but how good it feels is only more pronounced since I upgraded. I post some RFactor 2 videos on my channel, nobody watches em for the most part, but if you want to see how the sim looks in VR, feel free to check it out lol

3 pedals is so yawn. What we need is dual clutch with paddles.

@@michael-masi-2021 Flappy-paddle gearbox is so yawn. What we need is a vehicle that invites engagement and control, not takes it away, replacing growth of skill and talent with computer chips.

The Acura Integra Type S. Honestly it's high praise to be honored as a runner up among other cars that are 2-5 times its $53k MSRP

Is that like... a 24-hour race with only lemon cars or... ?