Kicked out of the Drag Strip while trying to pull a wheelie

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[@Milhaus_yt]

Rob needs a private track day to test all of his cars easily

[@BaseSRKI]

+1

[@Cjbarker2]

Needs to go show Cleetus McFarland how rotaries throw down on the skid pad!

[@adriangraham9849]

Him and Emila H should do a day together

[@scottwinstone150]

Those gear shifts sounds the best of any car ever, congrats 👏

[@b3nsb3nz]

Its like a WRC car.

[@HongOuMandel44]

Thats beacuse addin more fuel to antilag at the beginnin made it drop bombs. Surely not healthy for the turbo, but damn if those where the best shifts i had ever heard ahahahah

[@ibeauf]

Rob you should talk to a trailer company as a sponsor, once you start getting back into big races you’re going to want a nice covered trailer to haul your cars in!

[@nathandean1687]

theres a that ex raod kill fella that might have a trailor for him

[@Tooobuhz18]

He doesn't have anywhere to store a trailer. That's why he rents

[@Tooobuhz18]

@@nathandean1687 which ex roadkill fella?

[@loudd]

Or just buy it lol I think he can afford a trailer

[@hansschwanzsch6458]

pls no thats real old Scholl i love it! barbecue a small trailer and a fast car😘

[@carloshernadez1971]

"I met God, he sends his regards". I fucking died laughing at that.

[@marcbuchel4873]

goddahmit!

[@quincymorris9282]

#shredittillitsdripping

[@benjiej1380]

R.I.P

[@delahayenator]

Oh haha, apparently not the only one. Had me in stitches

[@dovahboy4015]

Honestly, Rob is my hero. The crackhead mechanic energy is what I strive for. If it looks stupid and insane but works, that's all that matters.

[@apancher]

Crackhead? No way! Mad scientist? Absolutely.

[@D3AThCAl2DS]

@@rikaarose5116 no

[@leonardoramirez4678]

Patiently waiting for Dahm and the 3 rotor to make it back to a “This vs That” episode.

[@sheasamuels9320]

@Adam with the four rotor sure, but the 3 rotor isn't gonna keep up with Ken from a dig, and most likely not a roll either considering how dialed Ken's machines are.

[@leonardoramirez4678]

@Adam It would definitely be a great match up!!However Ken is riding with Audi at the moment.

[@KomodoPrazision420]

@@sheasamuels9320 idk bout that chief, the 3 rotor is becoming a meaner machine with every hour of sleep he looses working on it, and that number is already mind boggling.

[@sheasamuels9320]

@@KomodoPrazision420 I dont think so since it isn't just about power and numbers on a stat sheet. Ken's machines are practically tube frame race chassis with entire engineering teams behind them to make them as efficient and effective as possible. The 3 rotor is just an FD with mild suspension and very good/improving powertrain setup. There's just a huge engineering disparity between the two, so that's why I say the 4 rotor has a shot but not the 3 rotor. The 3 rotor can take almost anything else that has appeared on the show though.

[@bigd5899]

@@sheasamuels9320 engineering disparity doesnt mean a thing on the strip. Typically the more homemade and sh1tty a drag car looks the faster it is. Ive seen an 20 yo opel beat a demon last weekend. However more importantly rob runs drag radials whilst kens cars typically have some low sidewall race tire. Thats a very big advantage. I would guess that the 3 rotor doesnt come close in power but it will definitely have an advantage at launch. The four rotor with comparative tires might give the og hoonicorn a run for its money, if we ever see it race again that is.

[@DracoRemixer]

Daddy looking hella fresh and shaving 10 years off simply by sleeping. it's a miracle what difference sleep (or lack of) can do 😂

[@ifeelit4448]

beyond cringe comment lol

[@DracoRemixer]

that's what I'm here for 🥵

[@RobDahm]

Hahahah yes I clean up when I’m not running on 2 hours of sleep

[@danielnelson4881]

@Todd Pruett I mean, a real man could admit that Rob makes him weak in the knees (lol)... What's so gross about this? He's a good lookin son of a gun, but that's not even what this dude said... He said "daddy" (the only weird part, but everyone calls him "daddy Dahm" for some odd, unexplainable reason) looks like he shaved 10 years off just by sleeping a bit here and there. Harmless!

[@MADDLADO1]

I'm really glad that Rob Dahm shares all this with us mere mortals.

[@zachcollins9687]

Love the look that old guy gave him when he came around after the second run 😂

[@RobDahm]

What’s funny is he implied sandbagging it at the top end and I accidentally rolled to trigger the time at the front end. I didn’t think about it until watching the video after. I accidentally did what he recommended but the wrong way. Lol

[@qpSubZeroqp]

@@RobDahm 😂🤣

[@danielbermingrud3655]

i really wish ur new beast, when fully built would drag Ken block again, darn im so sad that drag race went as it did hehe..

[@dnukem1722]

I’m not sad it gave rob fuel 👍🏽👍🏽

[@mrdauntl3ss]

Ken is not partnered with Ford anymore so it won’t happen

[@MADDLADO1]

Yeah, the hood flying up is enough to pull your foot off the gas for most humans, lol.

[@RobDahm]

This is my baby car. Haha that was the 4 rotor. And this one makes almost half the hp tht one does. Getting this one squared away and the 4 rotor gets the same treatment. It’ll be clear who would win if I raced the hoonicorn again 😬

[@PozzaPizz]

@@RobDahm when is your onlyfans opening?

[@Hemihart]

I love how that car sounds with the latest exhaust system.

[@wompski162]

As soon as I saw the title I knew this vid was gonna be a banger

[@CLCIII]

How can you NOT LOVE that sound? Sounds violent! Really like seeing Robs excitement!

[@swampylist]

I know and love that joy mix with adrenaline

[@CLCIII]

@@swampylist 100%!

[@bradcarpenter1881]

How does Rob not have over 1 million YT subs yet?! I've been subbed for years and I feel like Rob's channel is deserving of multiple millions of subs. One of the greatest and hardest working car enthusiast channel on the platform.

[@isMeesadin]

quality content takes time to be recognize

[@RogueA.I.]

@@isMeesadin Agreed. If he were some clickbait bullshit channel he’d be well over a million.

[@AngieMeadKing]

Awesome run still!

[@It-b-Blair]

Idk why, but sometimes I’m drawn to see when a profile was created when I see a comment… 15 years? Dope! So I went to your page and 🤯 it’s full of content! Your interests and story are amazing! Instant sub 😸

[@AngieMeadKing]

@@It-b-Blair 🥳 welcome

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Wow women that like cars and dont just listen, id click her channel cuz shes verified Im more of pagani guy but ferraris are great

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

@@samilahhoahoe5125 yall are everywhere

[@havochalix277]

@@dancearoundtheworld5360 would you say... They're all around the world..?

[@Nevaloud]

So glad to be watching this journey. Thanks for taking me along with you.

[@zkipa]

looks sick. glad to see you at the strip racing. you should do it more often! just need some skinnies on the front and it might be enough to lift it

[@bryceridesbikes]

Should help it dive straighter too, rather than mixing a bias ply slick and a radial street tire.

[@roguestatus7]

He loves the build and engineering. One day he will get into actually racing it hard but he just loves the build. He should start racing more though! 👍

[@sav22rem22]

@@roguestatus7 Yeah he definitely loves the engineering side which I think is great

[@roguestatus7]

@@sav22rem22 Yup me too. I want to see more of his CNC work. 👍

[@olivialambert4124]

I loved the instant reaction. The excitement and shakes, it reminds me of my first time on a full size motorbike. Its a really, really special moment I'm glad we got to share.

[@bryanru3068]

Rob I was a hard-core enthusiast for the Mazda RX7 back in the day. I had a 1981 1st gen and an 1988 Turbo II. I used to buy the Racing Beat stuff and mod the easy way back then (I was under 18 years old so, you know). You've completely rekindled my love for the rotary engine, and I completely enjoy your channel. My favorite RX7 of all time is the FD and it's amazing to watch you do these insanely cool modifications to an already amazing car. Keep it up man! I'm 30 years older now, but you keep the spirit alive in me for the rotary engine. I might start tinkering soon if I keep this up lol. I always felt like these cars were better than a piston car. I turned to Honda after my rotary years, but there was a hydrogen version of the RX8 and it really has me intrigued. I currently run CNG fueled Honda Civic Natural Gas cars that are OEM; I'm far more into environmentally friendly fuels now and can't stand using gasoline. I haven't bought gas in 15 years, actually. I wonder what your race cars could do with 130 octane CNG???? Volkswagen used to kick ass and take names racing with a few CNG fueled Scirocco models.

[@prodzektownia]

You had me in first half, but that gasoline hate... No no no 😅

[@Oliver69420___]

Last time I was this early, rob was building the four rotor on jack stands

[@TTorresmo]

Time to get in touch with Anderson from Fueltech, those runs he did prior to the 8's record were in some pretty empty places, perfect for testing, and I bet he and Luis have a lot of knowledge to share, too!

[@Garage.Philosophy]

Seeing it’s “possible” and actually running the number is the beauty of drag racing . Nailing the tree , nailing the launch, nailing the shifts and having the car do what you want it to do all in the same run!!

[@scottsmith5623]

What he said….⬆️

[@VoltCraze]

i love how he doesn’t get upset when people are working in the background and it gets loud, or that he doesn’t make the people working on cars to wait till he’s done recording, shows his tru professionalism and that the cars are as important as the channel

[@MyGoToUserName]

I've played back from 9:56 many times now. Those backfires on the shifts!

[@TheVipter]

The perfect big one bangs are clean but daaaaamn that last one was brutal

[@walirifai]

@@TheVipter Rob missed 4th gear there. Very relatable, I tend to miss 4th sometimes in my T56 Magnum F as well when I try to shift super fast at redline. I have to bang it in harder so the synchros don't kick me out of gear as soon as I let off the clutch.

[@gtray7]

Fly to Bradenton for a week, complete the Cleetus McFarland School of Drag Racing and… I mean, he’ll let anybody drive Ruby

[@UsedLegacy9]

I legit want to see this.

[@zomgz932]

Leroy would be a better trainer since none of robs cars are powerglides

[@gtray7]

@@zomgz932 it’s all part of the progression… gotta get the sensation of speed and timing first. Way easier in rubes with only a single shift to make a clean pass while feeling the force of a 7sec car. I love seeing their eyeballs through the helmets on a pass 😳

[@UsedLegacy9]

@@zomgz932 You know ol’ Cleet won’t be letting anyone drive Leroy. Be ideal to see Robs eyes on a 7sec rip though, and Ruby is perfect for that experience.

[@JDHackett]

I was going to write the same thing. Best to learn from the guys with experience. Edit: not that Rob is doing bad, he's actually ripping.

[@zfpv7211]

I think you’re using the electronic waste gate, right? So I assume it’s a PID controller to control boost? If so, that major drop in boost caused by the wastegate flying open then slowly stabilizing is due to excess P term, or not enough D term.

[@salmon131]

watching the last vid on drive by wire, the whole time I was thinking he just needs to tune the PID params lol idk if they even use that sort of control but if they don't, they should

[@zfpv7211]

@@salmon131 I was thinking about that as well. I had a 2016 WRX that stock had a crazy non linear drive by wire setup that sucked. Simply by throwing a tune on it essentially made the throttle legit 0-100% (or so it felt). Basically a 1:1 throttle feel. Although the way a throttle body blade opens, the air flow is inherently nonlinear, more of an exponential curve. So the throttle blade should be controlled by a sort of square root extraction. Really lazy on bottom and increasing more from there. Basically an inverted exponential curve, yeah? Which can be done simply with a throttle curve table, really no need for PID unless you want some other parameter to make changes to throttle blade position dynamically unbeknownst to the driver.

[@zfpv7211]

@@salmon131 oh my bad, read that wrong. Yes boost should (and likely is) controlled by PID with an eGate. Throttle position, however, I don’t think needs to be.

[@zfpv7211]

@anonymous it’s a control algorithm. Proportional, Integral, Derivative.

[@suryaraghavendran3627]

@anonymous i don't belibe air fuel is controlled through PID but rather through lookup tables for either maf or speed dense. PID usually refers to closed/open loop actuators. @zFPV correct me If I am wrong

[@toctuning]

That thing is pure violence on wheels. Having it setup and proper is going to leave scratches on the rear bumper cover! The fact it tried to lift the front end already, without having it dialed in the way you want it to be, is incredibly promising. Following the entire saga of learning, building, tuning, and subsequently driving the wheels off these projects has been a wild ride. Congrats on all you've accomplished, there is nobody before, and likely won't be anyone after, that gets as in depth with the entire process that you've documented so far.

[@Hman9876]

Youve gotta take the 40 hour road trip to visit the Cleetus crew in Florida for a private track rental! All the KZbinr records seem to be made there.

[@pwolz91]

I think that would be an awesome collab. He could really learn something from ol'cleeter

[@ziggyj3009]

Just don’t let him drive it! He breaks everything….

[@normanguzman417]

The only thing is that Cleetus has a circle track. I believe they are right next to Bradenton Motorsports, which is a 1/4 mile track. The trip can be worthwhile if he can go to both tracks on one weekend to make some good KZbin content.

[@Cent51]

@@normanguzman417 He is talking about the drag strip, Rob needs a straight track to test and tune and he needs it almost to himself -

[@normanguzman417]

@@Cent51 Cleetus track is a circle track, not a drag strip.

[@bountyrunsit]

Sounds so good! I love the pop after every shift I bet it sounds insane in person

[@bomberracing2823]

I love your vids Rob, you inspire me so much and push me to always do my best!!

[@jyanikjy]

You’re knowledge has come so far Rob, been watching since the beginning and I love seeing people progress like you have!

[@David-gm3xh]

Every time Rob visits the track it feels like i'm having a sick birthday party I'm so happy

[@gardawg]

8:08 bruh that edit feels leaving him hanging his high five 😂

[@MotorizedKiwi]

This car should of had at least a simple cage put in it long ago considering what your trying to do

[@dedpix3l]

Loving this journey. Thank you Rob for delivering this content to us!

[@TheRealTomLauda]

To be able to run those numbers is a MASSIVE accomplishment, congrats Rob !

[@j1mmys4ndusky]

I'm from Kentucky and my local track has the same issue every time. The most passes I got in one night was 4 because it was a Wednesday and not many people showed. Just the nature of the beast but still frustrating nonetheless.

[@ericdewig3381]

That’s wild. Watching it launch the second time reminded me of Bacon’s fd 1320 filmed a few years back. Just violent good stuff.

[@S1aYeR98]

I love how you show your genuine reaction as well no matter how (childish) you look still sends that energy to the viewers at least me.

[@pasidudissanayaka1843]

Wow this is amazing. Especially hearing those gear shifts so perfectly is crazy. Great work Rob!! Keep it up.

[@vailosquiet8678]

Yooo, love the vids rob! Keep it up cant wait to see what comes!

[@Bendejo-lm8wo]

☝🏻will make u come apparently

[@archeraero4613]

"repeating of course" Thanks Abdul!

[@F3Ibane]

Rob definitely earned his chicken on this one

[@sunyun4425]

cool how this channel teaches shows everything every detail so real and sincere

[@averystrydhorst1623]

That thing is a absolute BEAST!! Can't wait to see more of it, and its bigger brother. you have taught me soooo much about rotaries. Thank you for doing what you're doing. And keep up the amazing work!

[@dundrialbuels1941]

Just wanted to say this ahura hoodie I got from you Rob is dope af and of good quality.

[@speedhunter7156]

Jeezus Christ your gonna be knocking on the door of some of cleetus's cars soon with that RX-7

[@mikeymasi]

Take it easy he hasn't even run it to the quarter yet

[@BFlynn-tl9pg]

Congrats Rob and crew. Awesome it see out and running.

[@Cyrashe]

Loving how this has come along. It sounds so nice and can only get better

[@AngryMonkeyza]

It's so crazy how a couple of months ago the car was spinning all the time and was uncontrollable and now it's hooking and keeping insane power. Can't wait to see this car in its final form.... If it will even have a final form🤣

[@Dense147]

Irwindale is a pain in the ass to race at. That sums up drag racing perfectly “4 hrs to make one run” Time attack is a lot more fun

[@MrDinospike]

Congrats Rob! Love to see the results.

[@shaundavis8522]

you and Isiah are my hero's the work the passion and the proof, i love it!

[@amropanmotorsport6417]

Holy shit that second launch was intense. Hey Rob, when are you guys going to experiment with the renesis in Isiah's RX-8 *wink wink*?

[@dooby1445]

Please Rob, make the Renesis great. They’re dirty cheap to get online and I just want it to be a good engine. Everyone says they’re shit for boost and power and I want someone to come along and prove them wrong. Wishful thinking I’m sure

[@amropanmotorsport6417]

@@dooby1445 I really want to see the full potential too, and not just hear shit in forums because we all know how forums are...

[@vargasaidan7366]

i hope he does but i assume it wouldnt be until he feels like his current projects are completed enough.

[@RogueA.I.]

I would love this

[@smokeynagata647]

Nobody bothers with them because they are a shit engine and a shit design. Why spend money on something that's not going to give a good return?

[@spoobspoob2270]

The car sounds absolutely phenomenal

[@lucluc5976]

First time back in a while. So happy to see she is still a manual. See ya in the next one

[@guyonthecouch136]

Very entertaining Rob and the team thank you

[@i-_-am-_-g1467]

This video: Rob doesn't agree with the slow turnaround time for his test and tune at Irwindale Next video: So i bought my own dragstrip...

[@wrifraff]

It would have been cool to see him buy Milan Dragway when it was up for sale. Who doesn't want to buy their hometown track?! Although, the logistics of being on the other end of the country kinda sucks lol

[@matiasveracabrera7436]

Ngl I just want to see the 4 Rotor’s carbon fiber widebody kit finished

[@TheSixStringGuy]

This is the best thing to watch while dealing with an infected Wisdom tooth/jaw bone..... Thanks Dahm!

[@SoundBoy808]

Bro i feel you. I just had my back tooth out cos it was bare agony......

[@bboydrummer1]

Thoroughly enjoyed that!! Nice work Rob!

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

Ive been saying it for years... The 3 rotor needs its DAHM sticker put back on the rear quarter.

[@simplynick6077]

I can’t wait for the Ken Block rematch 😍

[@RobDahm]

Crazy part is this isn’t the 4 rotor it’s the 3. I’ll have the 4 out soon and that one is going for double the power this one has 🤯😍

[@simplynick6077]

@@RobDahm 2x pwr + 2x drive wheels = 4x speed? Someone check my backyard mechanic math on this.

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

Ken Block and Ford parted ways so he no longer has access to The Hoonicorn. The 3 Rotor only needs a simple and non intrusive 8 point roll bar and not a cage through the dash to return.

[@sanzvlogs5157]

The best rotary content one can find on youtube !!

[@TheUncommonKIBBLES]

wow nice to see you back Rob.

[@admkbldwn]

"you need a metal one, those plastic ones break" Dahm: "did you say... _B I L L E T_ "

[@RobDahm]

SAY LESS

[@Crisheight]

@@RobDahm Use your CNC to engrave Dahm or something in it !

[@scyclone23]

Go pull on the Hoonigan crew again! Keep up the wonderful work Dahm! Your living your dream and it shows m8

[@evve4166]

the joke about your handshaking after the run got you a new sub

[@georgerodriguez8373]

this thing is getting so much better!

[@bryceridesbikes]

You should probably have a handbrake for staging a manual car like that

[@RobDahm]

Definitely adding some functionality with the Fueltech to control my line lock and help wiht consistent launches. Learning so much.

[@bryceridesbikes]

@@RobDahm I look forward to seeing what the future holds.

[@eddiev795]

Transbrake!!!!

[@bryceridesbikes]

@@eddiev795 not in a manual car. This thing would definitely be faster on an auto with a transbrake, but so would every car.

[@eddiev795]

@@bryceridesbikes ah that’s right he has a sequential!

[@OnTheFence_]

Can someone explain what happen with his attempted shift into 3rd on the second run? Like what caused that Chattering sound? I'm assuming it's because he is using a dog box but im not 100% certain

[@IStratz]

Think you mean 4th, but he either just missed a gear or it wouldn’t go into gear. The chattering sound is his ignition cut so he can shift into each gear without load on the powertrain. That’s why it pops and shoots flames every time he shifts. It gets triggered by his strain gauge on his shift knob I think.

[@roguestatus7]

Awesome! Love to see you racing! Get after it man!

[@krejzi_ajsmed]

The only reason why I would love to move from Europe to Amerika is because of you Rob, to meat you and even though i am not a mechanic, i would mop the Floors in your shop just to be there when this stuff happens! I am so much in love witth the stuff you do!!!

[@chacehahn6556]

First again

[@alex_8025]

Close second

[@xploration1437]

Ask your boyfriend Chace.

[@HolyFuzzyM.G]

Awesome job!! Great Runs!! 🇨🇦

[@traviswilson3447]

4 hour wait for a 1/8 mile track?!? Props on you for waiting and making content for people to enjoy!

[@technicallyeco.2751]

I love seeing rob racing his lengthy built projects cars 👍👍

[@marvinwicaksono5591]

so amazing build

[@eedesign878]

I have been waiting proper driving and excitement from the channel. Great to see them up to speed! :)

[@dash0173]

sick. im glad the pop up up and down headlights work

[@seanshelley3878]

Love this car’s journey… way to go Rob

[@youarescum24]

Nothing beats that rotary sound on the drag strip.

[@R_Sappl]

Awesome video rob 👍

[@gardo2492]

Dude this is an awesome video. Really exciting seing this at the track

[@codithheretic110]

love seein this girl at the track! three rotor rocks!

[@hunterstroup3261]

I cant wait for the day when i have to rewatch these while building my own 🥺 so thanks in advancr rob!

[@robs7446]

100% need more drag strip footage!

[@badboymorales]

ROB THAT GUY WITH THE CANE HAS BEEN IN IRWINDALE FOR OVER 10 YEARS IVE SEEN HIM DO SOME BAD ASS STAGING. IVE NEVER SEEN HIM RACE. BUT HES ALWAYS IN THE STARTING LINE HELPING EVERYONE. HES A GOOD DUDE ALWAYS HELPS WITH TECH STUFF

[@DJRevial]

You make me smile Rob!

[@The_Redkween]

Sounds so good!!

[@YTCensorshipFindTheCure]

Best Dr. Pepper ad I've seen 😄

[@paysonknight4575]

Great pulls!!!!!!!

[@Clay_kn4nil]

Damn Rob, that thing is a monster! You have legit become the rotary master. Keep it up!

[@mjdeluxe]

just casualy dropping a leeroy jenkins reference...nice

[@AMLxalex]

Is it just me or was the quality of this video on point and through the roof, great music 👌🏻

[@AlexDeGruven]

LOVE that you still have a Michigan plate for it, BTW. Represent.

[@astu46]

Almost at the million subs mark. Respect to you sir.

[@zDraGzBallz]

Hell ya nice runs for a untested car nice to see you on the strip enjoying what you’ve worked so hard building!

[@janih777]

Amazing. Crazy. Congrats!!

[@FoXHaloMaster]

Awesome Rob!