I Bought my First Rally Car - And its INSANE!

[@25thAnnv]

@AdamLZ I hope you see this comment so freaking badly. The engine oil pressure can also be low due to a small plate on the back of the block under the flywheel. On the driver's side of the engine is an oil crossover that is basically flat and has O-ring/gaskets that route the oil. As they wear down they DO flatten and you can blow an engine because the oil is not actually going through the proper channel. It still gets oil, but it will not go above a certain pressure because it starts to push past the O-rings.

[@SkylineTwinSpoolysnail]

@AdamLZ

[@TailoredChassisSolutions]

I'm glad this car went to a good home! Sad its been changed so much from the original build but it bounced between support crews over the years with mixed results. Im confident you guys will get it looking proper again 🤝 -Seamus

[@AngySumo]

The work you guys put into it looks insane, but man, I can't wait to see it ripping on course. It looks like a blast

[@alexmanitiu21]

Man I’ve been dreaming of the day Adam buys a Subaru. Never did I imagine it would be a full blown rally car. My dad rally’s and hillclimbs a Hawkeye as well, so this is right up my alley! I may be biased, but I think this thing needs to be resprayed in the iconic world rally blue! Stoked to see the journey this car will take you on, I’ll be following every step with great interest!

[@bespincustompropsbombarta8300]

Adam already has a better Subaru in Japan, he uses it when he visits for drift week.

[@alexmanitiu21]

@@bespincustompropsbombarta8300 I’m aware, but this is the first Subaru that is properly featured in depth and will be worked on.

[@r7kelley553]

He also has the Subaru that is behind Jimmy's shop in Connecticut

[@grey-god]

@@bespincustompropsbombarta8300 tbf adam has like a dozen cars in japan lol but he rarely gets his hands on them.

[@Bruce1Parsons]

I agree wrb is the only choice for color.

[@Aerocarene]

Yessssss!!! Please bring more popularity to rally here in the USA we all gotta work together to show oem manufacturers we are interested in fun awd sports cars.

[@AngySumo]

I SECOND THIS!

[@tylermalm8943]

Jimmy testing everything out has to be the funniest part of the video lmfao

[@320jamie]

Didn't tell Adam about the anti lag at all🤣🤣

[@dannybosse8367]

Jimmy was right blob eye is best

[@craigdoughty8803]

“What kind of gas is in this thing? Smells exotic”

[@BlakesGarage]

Yeah, testing everything but the fans 😂 clip right before make sure to turn on the fans.

[@huntertate5607]

As a former turbo Subaru owner I was cringing the entire time.....please turn on the fans don't let it get too hot omg I was sweating

[@jbales8990]

There's just something that feels right about a rally video coming out on 43 Day

[@fredericoespinoza]

[@Chase_Schrader]

FINALLY! A proper Subaru build on the channel, you should bring it up to Canada sometime!

[@ewrepz]

my exact thought. he will build the greatest subaru we've ever seen.

[@23forevez]

been waiting for this day for a while

[@420Patriot]

Big subaru guy ... 😅 but really it's about time.

[@aydenwilliams347]

been waiting for years, i was so surprised when he bought the japan subi. FINALLY got a compound subi

[@JB-sv5pr]

I was just in Toronto there were so many sti and wrxz

[@jaredanderson88]

One of the first thing any experienced Subaru engine builder does when assembling an engine is red Loctite the screws on the back of the oil pump.

[@mk2escort138]

So excited for this - as a massive rally fan from England I’m so happy to see you get into this. And the horn is for when you catch someone on stage so the driver can focus on driving and the co driver is responsible for letting the car ahead know to move Some rally cars like my old one also have the washer jets and windscreen wipers controlled by the co driver

[@spoollgarage]

😂❤😅😮😂

[@spoollgarage]

5:49

[@sunriserallysport]

Fellow competitor from ARA here (HQ'd in New England) -- welcome to the club! I tested at Dylan's rally school and can confirm that this car is super legit. Best of luck, Adam!

[@Barry.ONeill]

The Navigators Horn is for if yous catch a Slower competitor on a stage so they let you past somtime thers a windscreen washers button down there too. Forestry Tyres over heat on tar or concrete thags why it was pushing,You can buy kevar floor guards, they cover the whole floor on each side underneath and they are moulded to the shape of the floor. We can get them here in Ireland but some bou d to import them to Usa .Put A WRC blob eye front on it 👌 Seamus the Irish spelling of Shamus 😂

[@ProbablyShouldntDailyThis]

Nothing but solid points, info and facts. A wrc blob eye front would be sick

[@TailoredChassisSolutions]

Thanks for the name correction Barry, Ive been hearing it said see-muss my whole damn life 😅😅 -Seamus

[@Noobish588]

Slow down Sea-Moose, we dont need sass from you 😂 @@TailoredChassisSolutions

[@TailoredChassisSolutions]

@@Noobish588 😂 See-A-moose was a 2015-2016 classic. The list goes on

[@azdrippin5432]

Yohan is the perfect man to have in a shop love his energy and vibe he brings so calming yet very smart

[@garrettheynig8027]

as a previous blob eye owner, now a VB owner, it would mean the world to see this thing blob eye. a good OE paint color (in my preference) is 35J Regal Blue Pearl. was the color of my old 2.5rs i had and as far as i am aware, it was a rather rarer color. enjoyed the video, would be cool to see you possibly pursue a season of ara. i live in marquette and we actually have ara stages up here for LSPR in the fall time

[@TwistedWrx]

white all day 🤘🏼if this thing is painted a blue its gonna get ruined by rock chips n such shows less in white

[@HoffHorn]

No way they have a fence post exhaust... That's gotta be the coolest part now because I used to buy the 2-3/8" fence posts from home depot and used them to fab my first exhausts back in high school. First car was a 98 Legacy GT and man that car was a shit box but so much fun. So happy to see Adam taking this path!!!

[@nightkil13r]

Had an 02 Legacy GT Limited, loved that car, was so much fun to drive.

[@HoffHorn]

@@nightkil13r I had an 01 Legacy as well! First manual car and for sure fun. Cant beat driving slow cars fast lol

[@scuffedgravyboat]

Johan doing the rally stage callouts was the best part of this video

[@Spooks95]

I feel like everyone has been waiting for this honestly. Rally always seemed like something you'd be great at. I think Ol Cleeter would be good at it too.

[@AngySumo]

I'd kill for some Adam x cleetus rally content lol, that would be a blast for sure

[@Barry.ONeill]

Congratulations lad 🎉 Welcome to the World of Rallying 💯🤙👌 Wait till we get you on some Irish Tarmac Stages rallying some time in the next few years 💯🤙 I actually build mostly Tarmac Rally cars its more popular here the Forestry/dirt, Forestry rallys are very rough and hard on a car but we'll get you to do Five mile town Forestry rally its smooth and lovley stages 👌 the owners of Samsonas come over and do it every year 💯 We need to get you in a Rwd rally car they are so much fun like a mk2 escort or twin cam or rwd starlet or a datsun 😊😂

[@helplmchoking]

Ireland has some awesome rallying! Reminds me of some of the stages here in NZ (but much closer to Adam). Great rallycross tracks too

[@Seb_2412]

Same here in France, tarmac rally is way more popular. I think they don't have the roads for tarmac rally as well have in Europe, but I would love to see Adam test tarmac rally.

[@curtisevans6873]

Now we’re talking, Irish closed road rallying is the Bees knees 👌🏽

[@fat_biker]

He HAS a little Datsun RWD car with a rotary engine, it would make a truly _epic_ tarmac rally car!

[@Mac_Skriller]

Mk2 escort with a BDA🥵

[@gailyoung9911]

9 year SR.Master subaru tech here. That car is a gold mine. Great find, Great buy.

[@rallylifemotorsport150]

Definitely needs some more underbody protection like ploy sheets also good idea to cover the rear arms too cause they get sparyed am sure you will work it all out so stoked for you

[@M3LKS]

strange, looks like it has been driven without it looking how beat the underbody is, maybe its an american rallying thing. 100% should add protection.

[@rallylifemotorsport150]

@M3LKS yeah it's odd aye , the car had been prepped to be leased out but yet has none, maybe it is just a American thing 🤔

[@Pullen.rallysport909]

@@rallylifemotorsport150 Not an American thing, we cover the entire underside with hdpe sheets. This was just something not done by the previous owner.

[@lazyboxfish7113]

Also an american can confirm it's not an american thing. We literally have no asphalt rallies (except for maybe targa newfoundland). Almost wondering if it wore out too much and they just got rid of it before sale. But yeah first thing I thought when I looked at the under body was just like "why tf is there no rear suspension/floor protection?"

[@PahiTaingahue-ud6fx]

Nah bro

[@eckobot_d-.-b]

Soooooo stoked that this is finally coming to light with this channel. Deep down I had a feeling this was a possibility, especially since watching for soooo many years and seeing the great progression of driving and of course the team . Keep on keeping on LZMFG!! Be safe and still have a blast!! Major 🍻y’all!!

[@poolking36]

That Subaru rally car is set up for forestry rally stages.thats why so much roll. If it is setup for tarmac stage rally it would be setup more stiffer and less body roll

[@rceps4999]

yh they wouldn't change setups unfortunately

[@poolking36]

@@rceps4999 pity I'm sure Adam and co can do that

[@rceps4999]

@@poolking36 they sure can but won't do it how actual rally teams do it

[@aaronsteele7585]

Ran my 02 bugeye for years on the same engine in ralley and auto cross...never had a single issue! Trans was another story. Blew 3 before going to a sti type ra which wasnt cheap. The old subie was was one of the first shipped into the US and was only supposed to be 1 of 250. Took delivery in march 2001.

[@Thorniepanda]

Jimmy is right blobeye is definitely best

[@Justinhomii]

100% Blobeye is kit-low

[@the_slow_subies]

if the 255 (or 257) blows go ej207. sure it doesnt make as much power but its a lot more reliable. make sure u replace the pickup if it hasnt been bc theyre known for dropping into the sump. i know u probably know all this adam but thought id let you know

[@SeventhCircle77]

Even better get one of the old close deck blocks off a legacy from like 1997. 2.2L throw sti rods and crank with custom pistons you got a 2.35l stroker

[@alfredorodriguez4539]

Tip: Feet go first then uper body when entering the vehicle 9:16

[@Nick210]

I have some friends that participate in Rally Barbados yearly and I’ve been on the team a few times helping out. Don’t even think about making this thing nice, rally cars get beat up like you wouldnt believe. Most of them get a full ground up rebuild every year. Buy as many spares as you can. In fact Rally Barbados would be a good event for you.

[@bespincustompropsbombarta8300]

Now put on tarmac stage tyres, drop the ride height to tarmac stage and do the lap by yourself and you'll see how good it really is 😉

[@lazyboxfish7113]

Probably inadvisable because there are no tarmac rallies in the US but also it's adam lz so i could see him spending money on worthless components only to find out that he can't legally use them in any event.

[@bespincustompropsbombarta8300]

@@lazyboxfish7113 yeah but my point is if it was set up for tarmac it would put in a way better lap than on the squishy lift springs and gravel tyres which are pretty crap on tarmac. Also really no tarmac stages anywhere? Wow those are some of the best ones in world rally and around the UK and Ireland championships

[@lazyboxfish7113]

@@bespincustompropsbombarta8300 There are limited tarmac stages at some events. You have to use gravel tires and to my knowledge no one really changes their setup much since the events that do have them only have a couple. Targa Newfoundland is the closest thing we have to a tarmac rally in north america and it's not a part of the north american or canadian rally championship.

[@lazyboxfish7113]

@bespincystompropsbombarta8300 It's a shame b/c there are some pretty good asphalt roads on the west coast and in appalachia.

[@bespincustompropsbombarta8300]

@@lazyboxfish7113 the road Adams Porche got hit would e perfect for a tarmac stage, was that the Dragon?

[@ubuntuEmo]

Never thought I'd see a VL Commodore at the compound. 🎉

[@iTAKEthemTOtheKNEE]

I had to double take lmao

[@Rucky_420]

Hell yeah, that's psi60 from KEEPITREET🤙

[@ravenyt8218]

Hahaha same spin out

[@SCR4PYRD]

Been waiting for this moment since you and Jimmy got Subarus to rip up north! GD chassis best chassis!🔥

[@Radcon3195]

THIS IS GOLD!!! THANK YOU BRO!! I am very excited for your rally journey this is going to be awesome man!!!

[@dominickschultz3479]

So much respect to oaks going blob eye vs hawk eye. Both gorgeous cars but the blob eye has so much better after market sexinest vs the hawk eye.

[@dbldwn3842]

Great video! The cast was ridiculous but my favorite part was watching Yohan have all the fun, every clip he was smiling.

[@Jasta315]

"You want it to be your own destruction, not the last guys"..... solid dating advice 😂😂

[@G_Ozare]

😂😂😂

[@bigdfitness5020]

Glad I'm not the only one who thought that

[@iyanmanzano]

I was like "👀" 😅

[@mark7_nate]

+1 for Jimmy; Blob eye is the best. My favorite started as blob eye, then I really liked the hawk eye, then the bug eye started to grow on me. But in the end, i fell in love with the blob eye

[@MattParoli]

#1 the OG bug eye #2 blob eye. I’m a blob eye fan since I have a 04 WRB one

[@bartofficial8614]

THIS IS WHAT IVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!! Rally Adam boutta go CRAZY

[@zerberus2525]

Yeah really rally....

[@Joshpearce93]

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF RALLY!!!!! hopefully with your channel you can bring some new fans to rally , Im in australia and this beloved sport is under constant struggles to stay alive with less and less major sponsors every year, and we even struggle with our government to keep a world championship round great to see the massive smile it put on your face!

[@Subiemane]

Hawkeye prices just went up. Stonks. Great purchase, brother! Hope she treats you well!!

[@Afraz_9n3]

Apparently it's actually a blobeye that's had a Hawkeye front end swap

[@cezelipatrick]

Horn on the codriver side can be used to get peoples attention on the stage - also when/if you catch another competitor on a stage the codriver can blow the horn and allow the driver to stay concentrated

[@alexbatista1119]

When doing laps on the compound course you should put the previous times up real quick so we can compare to other cars before you do the lap

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

I was huge into scoobies back 10-15 years ago and had built a few different gen sti’s over that time. They CAN be reliable to a point. I’ve found that gaining another 100hp is about the max you really want before having to really crack the motor open and start doing things like piston and rod combos, higher quality head gaskets and I always did cooling mods before I even messed with adding more boost. The brakes are fine for 400hp in the sti. Fueling is always just added safety as you already know. Cheap insurance no matter what. But getting it to breath better with intake and head putting goes a LOOOOONG way.

[@RhamerVaroMusic]

My favorite LZ episode ever. Finally.

[@shadotracker2155]

When you want to launch your Subaru, hold the revs at 4k-5k rpm. That is the sweet spot range for launching and you vary the RPM based on the surface (ex: Ashpalt - 4.5k rpm, Dragstrip 5k rpm)

[@acherontiaatropos1]

It has launch controll 😂 he just never used it

[@ChrisConnat]

Agree with Austin Hawkeyes are the best body Subarus

[@christianbugsch3452]

Honestly, selling a car to Adam must feel really good. The knowing that something you owned and loved will go to someone who will make it its best is rad

[@thesigmaenigma9102]

New tee design for this car: "Sorry grass, it's a rally car" - also was getting Samir vibes watching Johan and Adam driving together haha just remember the picture of the turn coming up doesn't appear in the real world

[@Powershift]

As an STI owner I'm stoked to see you get this thing. If you paint/wrap it go with a Ken Block throwback theme.... like his original video. Black, with some decals.

[@fjpadilla1920]

Hand the keys to Collette, let her show you how to properly drive a Rally Car.

[@THE_MAAAAAD_LIFE]

This has to be one of the best videos in yonks. Adam you look so naturally happy and enjoying yourself. In know i had a smile from ear to ear! I definitely agree with Jimmy the blob eye needs to go on!

[@braydonjensen6280]

i agree with jimmy blob eye is the way to go

[@daltoncampbell7579]

Adam probably can't just go to an ARA event but I highly suggest doing so! I live in Missouri so we are lucky enough to get our own event, the 100 acre wood. Just spectating an event like that is such a blast and really gives you an idea of what rally is all about.

[@sarahdell4042]

Please do NASA sandblast rally in South Carolina next year. Your massive following would really grow the event!!

[@upurkilt7246]

Few things.... the antilag makes a huge difference to the car when you have it engaged keeps everything in the power band... also The bags in the rear are helmet bags for storing your helmets and gear for scrutineering or as you guys say tech.

[@samuelhoward8504]

Yall are both wrong on the front end, the prodrive bugeye front clip is superior.

[@G_Ozare]

This. Bugeye was it for me.

[@MattParoli]

Yep the OG is the best

[@nathansik6019]

Yes! Finally a subaru build! Exited for this one

[@Jon64scale]

Jimmy trying to crawl into the Rally car priceless 👌 😂

[@Doogleraia]

There's plenty of time to cut it down with, it can be in the 30s or lower with better shifting points and having different gears in some of the corners. Like you don't want to have to shift early in a straight, you want to shift exiting the corner, and the end can be a gear lower with full throttle etc. Adam can at LEAST get a 30 sec pass on the rally STI

[@aiwoor]

and the car is set up for loose surface, so that doesnt help... tarmac tyres and tarmac setup and it can go 29 for sure.

[@christhomasen7407]

The wix cabin air filter is real important on a rally car 😂

[@dhyatt2403]

I've been waiting for this day for years. I got excited when Adam got is STi in Japan but this is on another level. I know he's going to spice it up so I am excited to see the journey!

[@MotorVelocity]

Congrats on the new build!

[@GDanzBanz]

Jimmy going to his core root with the blob eye and I don’t disagree and to see Adam in a proper Subie I’ve been waiting for this for a longgggg time it’s about time Adam !! Would also love to see you build a time attack one too for the compound !! 🎉🥳

[@TheRar1ty]

The horn at the Co-Drivers feet is so that they can honk at spectators to get them excited when you go by! Also, you gotta come up and do the Overmountain Rally in the Bristol Tennessee area, it’s a blast!

[@AmirPomen]

the oil pressure issue.. i think damage have been done when u bogs down on multiple starting launch... use the antilag and do full launch with half clutch on paved surface... tha rpm dip bogs down kills conrod bearing...

[@grantbeason2253]

ogs know this is NOT his first subaru 💀

[@tinyrakau4781]

He said his first rally car not Subaru. But yeah he’s owned a few Subies, and I think he recently bought a gc8 from Japan.

[@Keegan_Co]

I'm with Jimmy on the blobeye 😂

[@Solixir]

He needs to put a WRC kit on it

[@Wabeeninc]

Next car should be an s12 wrc

[@kasper_429]

This. There's a company that sells full WRC-style body kits for pretty much every generation of WRX, and they look amazing. I forgot the name but I think they're based somewhere in the UK. The same company that Bucky Lasek got the body kit for his GC8 "Buckit" from.

[@glorentzen]

Drifting and rally are two of my favorite things. Seeing both on Adam's channel is awesome.

[@laghettoracing7781]

The horn is for the codriver to beep at the spectators while on stage!

[@plegit75]

I'm loving the community I've seen building organically over the last few years. It's pretty cool

[@1080superman]

Blobeye > Hawkeye button

[@Doink_Lord]

Jimmy is right

[@colem.4887]

Can I start a petition to keep the pearl white!? I have an 07 STI and this is awesome to see come to the channel! I am not going to miss a second of the build videos!!

[@ngrin3209]

I am with you Jimmy, Blob Eye all day!

[@tomasimmonen716]

Saw this car at LSPR 2021 and 2022. Glad to see Adam got it👍🏽

[@DernaldTrump]

Can someone make a compilation of Adam saying “It’s one of those things where-“

[@Jumany2]

Those bags behind seats are for halmets. And put the wrc body kit please on it. Wide and unique

[@Jumany2]

Regards from Zagreb, Croatia!!!

[@777MAV]

Car has MapDCCD central diff controller - thats a nice tool! You can tune lock ratio vs various inputs. You definitely want to check what's mapped in there to inderstand car better. And its better to connect that handvrake input to the device as well.

[@geoffreytodd]

That Rally Car Lap was the best lap we've seen yet! You guys were having so much fun.

[@cocomo2479]

Happy to see you giving the Rallying a go finally. Good car to learn in. Need to switch the anti lag on next time, see how car performs and sounds then.

[@brycegoddamnit]

Jimmy is exactly who all my friends are. I love that guy!

[@capillarysystem]

Nice to see a big usa ytber showing off rally, hope this inspires many americans

[@roadracer46]

Congrats, I use to rallycross a focus back in the day at European Rally School, now know as the Firm. …great times You should link the off-road loop and the paved loop to make a rallycross course.

[@JDMz]

Johan you're suppose to use numbers with left or right. So for instance. 2 left. 5 right. The numbers are how tight the corner is. 😅

[@NinjaWithaSpoon]

100% on board with this, just from the amount of joy on your faces!

[@She4rer]

For being such an accomplished businessman, it's hilarious how childlike Adam is sometimes, especially when he's getting a new toy :))

[@MrArnssss]

In Europe there is guys from MVsport that builds cool double wishbone suspencion for subaru and evo that bolts right up, look it up!

[@Levibetz]

Yeah check that oil pump, but also if it doesn't already have an upgraded pickup tube that's another thing to check out as they're famous for cracking and sucking air. I personally think that the pickup side of the oil system is lacking, IAG shows that the 11mm gains flow after being ported, which indicates to me that it's cavitating on the inlet side from factory. On my shitbox project I ported a used 11mm oil pump, but also ported the block where it transitions into the pump inlet as it had sharp edges where it's just drilled through. I have solid 60+psi oil pressure to redline with that setup, stock pressure spring. Looks like a really nice car otherwise! Love that it has a good equal length header and not the stupid cast iron thing.

[@seanchurchman5785]

I saw the keep it reet trailer and the VL! Tell me the Barra wags had a run around the compound!

[@liamcollister]

That's on forest / gravel setup. Your lap would be considerably faster with tarmac tyres and suspension settings!!

[@Jack-jw3rd]

14:00 - I don't think 'transmission mounts' are technically 'mounts'. more or less thats what it does, but you install it after and it supports the trans that way, thus serves more as a bracket/stabilizer "Transmission mount" would prolly be more like the actual rear face of the engine/flywheel area (my b I forget the word)

[@michaelhattingh285]

I have to agree with Jimmy. Blob eye is the best looking Subaru.

[@mrfinski87gaming14]

Hi, this car would be awesome to do like WRC Ken Block Gymkhana 1 Subaru car style, but with your preferences, maybe you can be on your journey to LZ gymkhana 😉 it's a good starting point with that car

[@kasper_429]

4:45 I agree with Jimmy. Blob-eye master race!

[@africanempiretech]

Much love from south africa, watching Adam's new 4ally car ,and I'm like why do I hear my OAK,it's jimmmmmmy

[@ChavaYang]

Adam! Thank you for taking us along your journey! It's so cool to see you rip these cars!

[@nathanr0912]

Glad to see you’re in the cult. One of us, one of us.

[@dtroum]

If you need help with the engine, Alan from TST Auto has been rallying Subarus longer than I've known him. Known him since 2005. Most knowledgeable tech and driver I know. Located in Orlando Florida

[@jakeblack8300]

Adam i would look at changing that sump to iag or killer b with the pickup and baffle windage tray. Helps prevent the oil sloshing when hard braking and fast corners keep rodney away

[@josephsotelo6668]

Forget jimmy running it without fans. Adam never mentioned turning them on, hopefully he was running it with the fans.

[@PawelKowal-x3e]

PRS QUICK STEERING RACK is a must for a rally Subaru ! Great video !

[@justinnekos3123]

This is funny to see - I designed the “Dirty Shepherd Rally School” stickers that were on the side of the car & I’m friends with the previous owner - did some videos for his rally school. Cool to see something I recognize!

[@Jon64scale]

LZ started a chain reaction now all the drifting guys are gonna start buying Rally cars I feel Jimmy Oakes will be next 👍