Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL: Will it Rally?

[@shannonlenz1098]

"Dont be a chicken dont be a chicken, 3rd gear. Nope, back down to 2nd" this is the only vehicle wyatt looked scared driving.

[@viperstd]

11:05 had me dying! The micro expression of fear was priceless.

[@fredygump5578]

@@viperstd I got the same vibe when he ran the SUV...but he didn't verbalize it as much in that video.

[@headcheck100]

The split second of terror here and there were great

[@MyLonewolf25]

Shannon Lenz they’re quite heavy for their size, top heavy and narrow, small ish wheel base, with decent and short gears. Oh also don’t forget live axels all around The only real saving graces are the tires and locker. Otherwise it’s ALL meant for off-roading under 10-15 mph which seriously compromises any sort of fast rally handling Most sedans of the same size are about 3500 lb compared to the probably 4500-5000 of the jeep. And don’t forget the electronic nannies which fuck everything up when you really want to get sideways and do it controlled (which they thankfully disabled) I bet this thing was TERRIFYINGLY unstable and wanted to wander EVERYWHERE I shudder at the bump steer and axel misalignment alone. due to the stock setup and shit trackbars on these things stock

[@TheLaXandro]

Summer tires, I would say it's like driving on ice if he wasn't literally driving on ice.

One idea that came to my mind: could you put a forward facing camera to the roof or the bumper, so we could get a feeling of what's actually happening while you drive around? Just put the video in a corner, so it won't take much space from the regular content.

[@robby3820]

I second this

[@OdykKayne]

Yup, could do a Picture-in-Picture of the outside view in a corner of the screen?

[@las3k91]

The more different camera views, the better

[@DarxusC]

Probably wouldn't hurt to use half the screen for each.

[@ruzzzlan]

Can also be uploaded a separate video. Just the driving with no cuts, maybe split the screen into 4 quadrants to show p.o.v. from different cameras

[@vvk]

Will it rally? Yes. Should you ever consider it for that purpose. No.

[@Teamoneilrally]

That sums it up perfectly!

[@MerlinMoorlo]

why? looks like you mad for no reason

[@jonathanstoddard7712]

This is the best series’s on KZbin, thank you Wyatt.

[@Teamoneilrally]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@busslayer4790]

Wyatt, you are usually so composed and make driving this stage look easy. This time you looked scared. Fun.

[@MitchRiedstra]

I really think it's the solid front axle, they handle awful.

I look forward to an episode when you guys test a fully built (maybe even WRC) rally car, and ask: will it rally? 😀

[@MAXQ14]

they kind of already did that with the WRX (not fully build but with proper rally tires I believe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4GngKFpgqtnhbM

[@vipe650r]

@@MAXQ14 I think that's what he's getting at. The school car is a great benchmark for normal cars, for sure, but next level would be an actual Rally car in race form. That'd be top notch.

[@jaredbennett9568]

Can't wait to see more every-day cars! Do a few more RWD and FWD cars! Mustang, Civic, RX7/8, Metro, Festiva!

[@buttercupstruelove340]

They've mentioned in the past that they're limited to vehicles in their stable but will use private vehicles submitted by their owners. The vehicles will have to have the usual basic safety equipment like seat belts, tires with usable tread, no salvage titles with structural damage, etc. Do you know anyone with one of the vehicles you've mentioned that would be able to drive it out to Team O'Neill for a day of filming?

[@jaredbennett9568]

Nah I'm in SoCal, no one I know would make that drive

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Jared Bennett rx7 vs civic would be cool

[@MerlinMoorlo]

This is the best Wrangler video i've seen. And your skills is awesome!

[@piciu256]

Wow, he looked scared driving this car fast lol

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Piotr Sulej Hahahaha I thought that

[@MultiSpencerc]

Well who wouldn't be? This isn't at all what a jeep was meant for

[@MerlinMoorlo]

this guy has a very greate skill!

[@gtafan12ify]

It takes some balls to drive a wrangler past 108 mph, i know from experience

[@AutechB12]

Dont be chicken dont be chicken 3rd gear......*shifts to third* Nooo back down to 2nd *shifts back to 2nd* Hahahah this is the best will it rally yet. I am in tears 🤣😂😂🤣😂😂

[@LastAphelion]

I'd never thought I'd like a Jeep so much, I want that one.

[@Rhodon506]

That oversteer tho This looks like so much fun

[@NedTheDread]

This one was particularly entertaining with all the pretty terrified faces, loved it

[@VJF536]

The list of dash lights after killing nanny mode was awesome! That's the "These are my people, I need to hit subscribe" moment right there!

[@Zyprus]

shes no rally car in finland but still an awesome vehicle.. i own one.. love it!!!

[@StefanBacon]

I love that you aren't shy about disabling computer nannies. It's a really good way to develop skill, and doing it on the road...well that's a personal choice.

[@the1jzahn]

I have a '17 Rubicon and it surely is not fast, nope, never. But with 8" of snow on unplowed streets it is very fun and predicable to slide around corners sideways. Sparks so much joy in my heart.

[@DashnCars]

Thank you for braving the Wrangler on course! Great explanation on why a solid front axle vehicle isn't great for this kind of driving. I get a lot of questions from locals asking about running their older solid axle pickup trucks are rallycross.

[@devjyarn]

I'd love to see these laps uncut in a forward facing cam with a foot cam overlaid in the corner with Wyatt's voiceover. The production of this series, and your channel's video content overall, is fantastic, but I would watch the hell of a 3 minute narrated lap.

[@shawnruzek5378]

I'd like to see the new Ford Bronco when it comes out. Or maybe a 2019 ranger now.

[@jonathanmueller2849]

I second the 2019 Ranger! I saw some drifting in an older video on this channel and ever since I've been hoping to see one on "Will it Rally?"

[@seansutherland6270]

I wanna see the old bronco and ranger

[@alexmac7103]

Badass drift jeep. That inside view really shows off the speed and dang. Whipping

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Finally! The wait is over.

[@DailyMotivation800]

The Bronco is going to do this out of the box with no warnings 🤩😎

[@adamjensen8112]

The solid front axel point was very informative, thank you

[@LeonardoBruno54]

Looks like the scariest "lap" yet.

[@OdykKayne]

That Jeep looks like a pig, but so graceful through the snow! Wyatt's commentary on the lap is great as always, but he was not having an easy time..."3rd gear....nope, back down to 2nd", lol! Loving this series! :D Would love to see you spank some more cheap econoboxes around the stage too...maybe the cheapest car in North America, i.e. the Mitsubishi Mirage...? Would be interesting to see what the cheapest new car you can get would do! Also, as an owner of one, a 2009 Hyundai Accent hatch wouldn't go amiss :P

[@curgunner]

Kody Dagley A base model Volvo S60 would be kinda cool too. I have an R model but those base models can be found for under $3k everywhere

[@OdykKayne]

@@curgunner That would be interesting to see, yes!

[@wootwoot5032]

This was really great. Especially in the beginning when they disable stability control, etc

[@storejoshuprite]

I know this series is for street cars, but I think it would actually be hilarious to see an ultra4 truck doing this. Especially one of the stock class/4600 trucks.

[@Tanner731]

ultra 4 cherokee would be cool to see put through its paces

[@thedriveinopera8889]

"with any luck ,now we will have no stability control or antilock brakes"

[@enochmartin7190]

I'm really curious how this should go in the summer on gravel. I'm guessing a 4runner would have been better

[@Trebelhornc]

Rallying my 2001 Grand Cherokee is actually pretty sick. Feels sooooo good.

[@enochmartin7190]

@@Trebelhornc Awesome! Yeah, kinda makes sense that an older model might handle better- more control for the driver

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Enoch Martin I’m sure it would really good

[@tallll70]

should be with independent front

[@SanctumOfDreams]

4runners have independent front suspension meaning its better for stuff like rally but the Jeep is better for articulation and extreme offroad situations.

[@MerlinMoorlo]

This is best what possible to do with Jeep Wrangler. Greate rally! Greate skill! U deserve more views!

[@moslem770]

Can we see will it rally on early 2000 Suzuki GV or even XL7?

[@alexgonzo000]

Will it Rally? Absolutely not. .... wellllllllll, unless you're Wyatt, then absolutely. Lol first vehicle where you weren't completely relaxed while sliding around but you still did it. Bad ass.

[@jackrotter9434]

No it's not a WRX with studded tires... but it's still capable and definitely one of the coolest looking vehicles flying through the woods with some speed. Good driving, especially this big of a vehicle.

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

You sir have balls of steel haha. Always excited to see what you guys do. I hope some day to attend your driving school!

[@capitalseaboard9606]

This is possibly the best video I have seen in a while. Love it! New Subscriber.

[@AudioAdvisory38]

Really enjoy these videos. Poor conditions met with pushing limits in a new vehicle always make for harsh realities. Jeeps are the Pumpkin Spice of Astro Vans in winter rally.

[@ChavaYang]

Awesome driving! That was fun to watch.

[@mrad4234]

Sweet! Thanks for running the jeep platform! Great video and good points about power to weight and just weight in general of what some would misleadingly think is a “light” vehicle- especially how once it starts turning it takes more effort to change direction

[@SSMJ]

The best things to do with Jeep Wranglers is to wire a kill switch that disconnects the gyro sensors which then disables the ABS and the traction control or to pay for something like a taser JL which allows you to lock the diffs and turn off stability control completely whenever you want.

[@sauce729]

You can disable both stability and traction control by holding the traction control button for 5 seconds (aka "full off"). Although it will automatically go to "partial off" if you take the vehicle over a threshold speed (which isn't specified in the manual). If the vehicle has off-road+ button this will disable threshold speed, but off-road+ is only available in 4WD Hi and Lo. Off-road+ mode work differently for 4WD Hi and 4WD Lo.

[@utklawyer]

love the GMM inspired video! couldn't help but hear the voices of Rhett and Link when you said "Will it rally??"

[@Keldren.]

i drive like this every day i can.. had no idea people can do it for a living, where do i sign up!

[@williamcooper1023]

I would like to see how a Ford ranger would do. been thinking about building one with ttb front suspension for rallycross. loving these videos.

[@MyLonewolf25]

William Cooper they build them for pre runners all the time I bet itd do pretty well if not for the weight I’d definitely 4 link with a wats link in the rear and keep it at stock height or of lifted no more than 2” and DEFINITELY long arm the front with modified twisted arms so the camber change and bump steer isn’t nearly as terrible Not much you can really do about the scrubbing tho A late model ranger with A arms up front would be much more suited Not even getting into fragility concerns and driveline bind with TTB :source: used to own an 87 4x4 RCSB 5 speed

[@rjr1227]

Now....put the fuses back in and do it again....that looks like a blast...

[@terciomoniz7328]

I love all you explantions, i learn a lot with your Channel. Big Hug from Azores-Portugal ;)

[@armink.2411]

This is such an awesome series! 😁👍 Its so fun to see you sliding around in those vehicles. I hope it snows soon 😫

[@brandonnhol]

I want to see more cars that are either regular or unorthodox ones like a bus or something

[@julio7861]

Such a great series. Keep it up!

[@anthonymanz9355]

So ABS, traction control and stability control… is there a point? My 95 Subaru doesn’t have them but it does have 50/50 awd. Are these electronic stability programs useful? Is it just for repair costs or is it helpful. Maybe it’s helpful if a vehicle isn’t awd.

[@chris1293]

On a JK you could shut off traction control by pressing and holding the ESC button for something like 6 seconds in 4hi. The dash should then flash “ESC Off”. Maybe works the same on the JL?

[@chaseedgren3097]

Great channel! Always good info 👍

[@Teamoneilrally]

Thanks Chase! This one was a lot of fun.

[@tougeyume]

I think this is the most wide eyed I’ve seen him drive

[@Rolo_McFlurry]

Most entertaining one yet!!

[@MerlinMoorlo]

I like this tests very much. Really interesting.

[@GreenJeep1998]

Any chance of seeing an XJ Cherokee running this course?

[@AudioAdvisory38]

You guys are getting good snow out there.

[@kidjstourn1]

@Team O’Neill Rally School, for one of your future videos, would you try to rally an 2009-2016 Audi A4/S4 B8 chassis? This is the last American manual transmission Audi. The electric hand brake and sport diff have me curious of your thoughts.

[@butch93105]

Great video! How about testing an AEV equipped Hemi JK Wrangler.

[@onebackzach]

Y'all should rally a smaller crossover, a V6 RAV4 would be so interesting to see

[@Tanner731]

how did you feel about the BFG a/t tires performance? Its one of the few i can get in a 33x10.5r15 and I dont live on the ice coast so I dont need a full on snow/ice tire

[@Teamoneilrally]

For an AT tire, they're great, especially when they're pretty new and in good condition. Are they as good as a studded winter tire? Obviously not, but they're definitely "good enough" to get around just fine unless it's really icy, or once they're half-worn they can be a little sketchy.

[@billycat574]

Oh snap! You're next door in NH, might have to visit you

[@dylantheshotgunner5136]

Will it rally Chevy k5blazer or any blazer except the new one

[@MerlinMoorlo]

U have greate skills!

[@joselugo-pacheco4389]

You should try the 2 door I want to see how different it handles

[@electriclly]

Can confirm, my jku will rally!

[@trorsus6627]

9:57 that was badass

[@StefanBacon]

Lóving the series, please do a current gen 3 cylinder Mirage!

[@PunkRockDad85]

It was great to meet you guys at Barrett Jackson in CT this past summer! How about a winter beater.... Kia Soul...will it rally?

[@entombedentity7059]

2:34 I’d like to see you try the 2 door at some point. It’s a bit faster with the weight savings and turning off road in it would be interesting to see since its radius is so small.

[@white92LXnotch]

I really enjoyed the Dodge Charger video. I would like to see a Crown Victoria Police Interceptor on here. Seriously underpowered for the weight but would make for some good video. Make sure the limited slip diff is still good lol.

[@coolcamtv4923]

cool thx for the vid

[@wantsanewvehicle]

I don't know how you did it.. those wranglers (although those new ones are slightly better) are scary when it's dry and 70 degrees out.

[@dirtrider88]

please do more of these

[@teddymeredith2565]

Why not try one of the xjs they have?

[@michaelnewman89]

Would locking both diffs do anything? Just curious if it would help pull the front end around corners.

[@Teamoneilrally]

We tried that, they only work in 4 low.

[@Drake5153]

Would love to see a tacoma on the winter course too, I remember my extended cab 6ft bed being AMAZING in a skid in the winter, here's hoping you'll get the opportunity.

[@heckyes]

Love your videos. Please upload in 60fps.

[@Trebelhornc]

Ah yes, the one we've been waiting for.

[@DaWalkDude]

Is there a chance you could rally test say, a pickup truck?

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

100% it will

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

I rented these so want to have a blast in a new Rubicon, go rent one at southern Utah adventure Center and pull the fuses, take it to the sand dunes close by. 200 buck for all day. Be sorta careful they will break. And make sure to put the fuse back. Also if you break anything expect to pay for it. Includes ruining a tire or scuffing the wheels

[@confettihunterminus1]

Jeep renegade soon?

[@a.h.9663]

That was fun!

[@adamjensen8112]

How does this compare to the Tacoma?

[@billforceone9808]

Y'all need to either set a time that the vehicles have to beat in order to say that they WILL rally. Or, change the name of the segment to "HOW does It Rally?".

[@benanderson4639]

On a 2014 Toyota tundra, does anyone know if pulling the stability control will also mess up the traction control? Traction control can be nice while off road but stability control not so much

[@luukasovaska6075]

Will a cube van rally?

[@aryaahmadi4029]

You should do an FJ cruiser just for comparison sake That one's got independent front end

[@TheFranzoneNetwork]

cool I love the series!

[@EvanMoon]

11:40 Look at his face. He is fighting that vehicle for control

[@kwil77]

would the stability control not turn off by holding the button for 10 seconds most cars I know turn off completely.

[@Teamoneilrally]

Nope, we thought the same thing and tried that first, apparently it doesn't work in these.

[@ChannelZeroOne]

My chief complaint with my fake jeep is the suspension is way too soft. Maybe tighten the rebound and compression way up, but that option is not available unless you go for fox.

[@MrKushinator420]

Please do a p2 volvo R style AWD model. Would love to see that or an XC70 model try a rally.

[@joelou]

I love this channel!

[@Dave-ek2jx]

I'd love to see you do a first gen Tundra. I have an 06 sitting on Duratracs and it's pretty sweet in the winter.

[@AndrewBrowner]

RCV makes a CVT front axle shaft thatll eliminate that chopping and binding when the wheel is cut in 4wd

[@jameswohler985]

Looks like scary fun.

[@jalisurr]

Very informative! Any chance we can see a somewhat similar SUV with IFS to get a comparison? Cherokee? 4Runner? Maybe go older and get an FJ Cruiser, XTerra, or Montero? I'd also like to see how a Raptor does at this. I feel like it might be too big for the course though!

[@agoogleuser1188]

I wanna see the older first gen xterra

[@Luka-ox4qk]

Would be really nice if they found gen 2 montero to test. IFS front and solid axle rear shouldn't be to bad.

[@vanguardsr368]

can you guys do a will it rally on a 2007 toyota rav4 2.0 liter? i want to see how it fairs haha