Learning how to drive like Ken Block. The AWD 4 Rotor was destined for Rally

[@MavricMC]

Rob is training so much he must be the main character.

[@TheTurbotez]

He is 100% main character. That engineering skill is well in the 80s to!

[@rian0xFFF]

he is like in The Crew game

[@chriswhoop]

😂😂😂

[@MintJoker9578]

He's like the wangan midnight Akio

[@paymya6130]

Boring vlogs now

[@rucarnuts13]

I saw rally and RX-7 in the title. Rob, you need a first-gen RX-7 now. Not only did they rally in Group 3 and Group B, but a privateer built an AWD first-gen for rally back in the 1980’s. Complete the fleet, let’s see an FB! 😂

[@adamtheninjasmith2985]

A rally fb is exactly what Rob needs 👍. They're light enough that power doesn't have to be high so he can overbuild the crap out of it and make it durable so he can beat the crap out of it.

[@B0F]

I might be wrong but isn't the fb the 2nd gen, not first gen?

[@adamtheninjasmith2985]

@@B0F the 1st Gen went through a refresh in 81 and became the fb, the early ones were sa apparently.

[@julianturberfield7101]

@@B0F FB is just a late-series first gen. Only in NA did we get the 'FA FB' distinction.

[@QMan1234red]

No, he needs a prototype RX-7S from the Group S rally division we never got to see

[@tobiaslenehan]

Turns out he's been building the 4 rotor to be a rally car the whole time

[@arlingo]

It was inspired by the way the hoonicorns suspension worked in its debut gymkhana

[@aserta]

I mean... that's what the Hoonicorn was. A rally car disguised as a street pushie.

[@Levibetz]

​@@asertaThe Hoonicorn is kinda its own thing. It's really unlike a rally car with its billet double wishbone suspension. But in purpose and setup, yeah very rally.

[@tateholdren66]

Would be sick and break the internet but the cage work that would need to be done to make it even somewhat safe wouldn’t be worth it

[@waves42069]

i feel like its too long of a car though

[@Guapworth]

Robs collecting the infinity stones of motorsports training

[@briandstephmoore4910]

Except he’s mid at best at everything except for being a rotard

[@terrorbird4022]

@@briandstephmoore4910we all need to start somewhere my friend. Be supportive don’t put your fellow car guy down

[@Inimigor1]

​@@briandstephmoore4910let me play you the world's smallest violin

[@sksm5798]

@@briandstephmoore4910 who are you? ahh nobody

[@mandrakejake]

​@@briandstephmoore4910'rotard' 😂😂😂

[@fighting2succeed]

I love that your sharing this journey to becoming a better driver with all of us.

[@SpartanGuy]

I am so flippin' excited to see every bit of your journey to Pikes Peak

[@Mp57navy]

As someone in ICeland, I must say: Driving without 100% traction in snow or gravel teaches you what your car is capable of, and where the limits are. As well as knowing how to respond to it quicker should you lose traction.

[@VariousVices]

Yes it does, first Rally training I had was in a Sim running the stages thru Sweden..... Running 100+ across snow and ice you learn really quick.... and then the gravel stages seem almost tame by comparison.

[@Mlc545]

I had an AWD Eagle Talon TSi and used to make it daaaaaance in the winter. I made it dance jazz, tap, ballet… you name it. Nothing is more fun than AWD in less than perfect conditions.

[@thurston383]

Problem is sliding on ice and gravel is completely different to dry tarmac

[@Ebb1337]

Joel's editing on this was top notch, well done dude!

[@wafer2582]

I did a rally school in Australia was so much fun, drove an STI, EVO and a HSV UTE and a full-pace run with the instructor was eye-opening

[@ScottOrd]

Two Utes 😂

[@eriklarson9137]

@@ScottOrd I'm sorry. The two whaaat?

[@360lateflip]

I went years ago and other than the left foot braking everything they teach is super useful in just daily driving. Also this is the first dirtfish video that mentions the school is in a gorgeous mountain vacation spot. That building above the waterfall is a hotel and the shower window faces observation deck below so anyone can see your junk if the look hard enough

[@curttaylor7841]

Nice I got junk to See

[@WhiteTeeGarage]

When i got my learners permit one of the first things my dad did was take me out in the snow and teach us how to drift because learning how to control a slide helps so much when you accidentally get into one. Love the content Rob and taking us through the journey. Cant wait to see pikes peak and all your other lap times improve

[@FatMfFrog]

"The 4 rotor was destined to be a rally car" Rob, have I ever told you that I love you lol

[@RllXeron]

I want to hear that i missed that part what minute was it 😂?

[@RedBatRacing]

Rod Millen is a prime example for why you want rally skills to do Pikes Peak. Plus he used to do it in rotaries. Plus he's a Kiwi

[@ForTheLoveOfRally]

Also seems like a chill dude, he showed up for Southern Ohio Forest Rally last year for the 50th anniversary of rally in the US

[@danielparizeau1]

Kept leaning forward to see better out the windscreen. Can't wait to see rob at Pike's Peak!

[@whowhat4790]

the whole time

[@Lagniappeson]

Rob is living in a video game. He's steady workin on that XP and leveling up. So cool to watch. Go give em hell at Pikes Peak! But keep it safe. some wise words of David freiburger, "no race is that important." Have fun, and bring her home safe and sound! Ill be cheering for ya from Louisiana!

[@__-vb3ht]

Two of my top 5 favourite car channels crossing over? This came as a surprise, but it's amazing

[@kennethhaddock4763]

The 4Rotor as a rally car will be insane 🔥🔥

[@JohnUftring]

Wow, DirtFish is so much fun. This video brings back very fond memories of Feb/Mar 2023 when my wife and I attended a 3-day AWD class there. We learned so much, and the skills translated to road racing, too. As Nate said, it's about comfort level when things get a little crazy or the unexpected happens. We also stayed at the Salish Lodge and Spa (hotel to the left of the waterfall), and it was so nice. Final note, we even got to drive the Ken Block tribute AWD Subrau WRX STI on our final day when the DirtFish photographer was taking the hero shots of the class on course.

[@UzUmt]

That BRZ looks epic

[@hattorihanzo969]

Awesome dude! Covering all your bases! I'm glad the instructor pointed that about both your hands being on the steering wheel unless you're ready to shift because on so many of your track days videos I was like WTH is he doing with his hands?!? Anyways, great to see your driving skills improve!

[@BURN447]

Really awesome to meet you after your classes at the Brewery! Dirtfish is great and I'm regularly out there taking pictures!

[@carbonizd1417]

So awesome to see! I live 30 minutes away from dirtfish and have been interested in trying them out! Glad you had a blast and learned some great knowledge for you up coming challenge!

[@Red6er]

I really want to see an edit of all of Robs training highlights cut into a Montage 80's style with some eye of the fighter playing in the background leading up to Pikes Peak. But seriously this is great going on Robs journey into unlocking new driving skills. His skill tree is almost maxed..

[@CorpseExplosion]

Seeing all this training and self-improvement is amazing. Love it.

[@brendonbell8720]

Love seeing you improve My dad always said a person that's very good on the Gravel road will always be good on the Tar road

[@crummych.]

I’m enjoy how Rob’s videos are turning more into episodes. The quality of the videos have gotten so much better

[@joshuanutter5454]

I grew up driving on all gravel or just dirt roads. You learn how to feel the car so much better than asphalt. Great job!

[@wolfhunter2751]

Rob has been on a drivers crash course lately, love the support getting him ready for pikes peak.

[@nono-oz4gv]

dude is out here doing everything ive ever wanted bruh

[@TheJohn8765]

These two car control vids have shown me just how willing you are to learn. Good job, Rob!

[@vaerontv]

I saw that waterfall for like half a second and immediately recognized Snoqualmie Falls. Beautiful area, and fun video!

[@dhrida5518]

Awesome content! It just keeps getting better! The future is bright! I would say you are ready for pikes peak!

[@ThePlymouth37]

I live in Snoqualmie, thanks for visiting our town, hope you enjoyed it!

[@bkuker]

Holy Shit! I saw that waterfall and hotel and I KNEW I knew it 😀

[@rabbibaby]

Thank you Rob, this is the type of content i've been hoping to see on the channel for years

[@dubiousf00d]

Lovin this journey to Pikes Peak! Never thought I'd see Rob rally, this is great.

[@PositivePollutants]

Watching you and this channel grow. Had been amazing.

[@dongeiger8393]

When driving on gravel the most important steering system is your engine and differential! Using your engine and the fact that the differential always puts the power to the outside wheel pushes you around the corner and sometimes you have counter steer to get around the corner. So it’s important to use your gas petal when driving on gravel. Pikes peak goes ahead regardless of the weather so it is important to learn to drive in less than ideal conditions!

[@owixomen]

time stamp 24 mins, that was it he nailed it yes yes yes. great work rob, looking great my dude, keep up the great work

[@rodblod9526]

Thats some dahm good driving! Lol cant wait to see you do this in the 4 rotor! Are we getting more videos on the build of that for pikes peak soon? Got that sneak peak on hertz channel and I’ve been itching to see what else you’ve done to it!

[@mangosteak]

U need patreon to see the build videos :/

[@paulo..ferreira]

Dirtfish covering of WRC is superb. Great dudes, nice to see you teamed up with them.

[@mattrich680]

Bo and Luke conquer the Pacific Northwest! Roscoe on your tail would get those lap times down. Where's Daisy? All in fun - you're awesome Rob, keep up the great videos!

[@jameshatton4211]

Rob, good to see you lovin the dirt. In my opinion the AWD RX7 is so bespoke and unique to trash off-road, just because it drives all 4 wheels like a rally car. Get a turbo Mazda 323 Famila GT-X 4WD? Maybe something that is already equipped for rally from Japan? They sell for very cheap because they can't be used for commuting or any kind of road use so they are only selling to people that want the cars for a similar race only purpose 👍 Then when you've got your factory Mazda 4WD vehicle you can convert it to a fullybuilt semi PP 13B REW motor. Almost factory rotary swap all wheel drive. Then you have the greatest potential t for "off the shelf" ready to go after market parts, performance parts or even factory parts from wreckers or new? That way when you break it you don't cry yourself to sleep 😫 It could be as simple as going back to the pits, swap out the broken bit then go take it for another thrash! alternative to that and highly likely with the 4 rotar if you break anything you will probablyneed to pack everything up and take it back to the workshop because there is no "off the shelf" part in existence with the 4 rotar AWD RX7. Rather than your viewers (and yourself) just curled up on the ground wincing, cringing, crying and begging for you to stop at horrendous sounds all the rocks flicking up and just destroying prized creation. Getting a 323 from Japan there won't be any compliance and very low import duties because the car is never intended to be registered for road use? You could go with a GTiR pulsar as well, but keeping it in the family and

[@UncleManuel]

"No problem, I've got this!" -Ken Block, while hanging out the ass of the Hoonicorn in THAT famous Climbkhana Pikes Peak scene. 😁🤟

[@MrNilOrange]

Tried this years ago. It is super hard. You did a great job.

[@MrBoomer513]

If everyone worked as hard as Rob does the world would be a much better place

[@bongosock]

So pumped to see you training and growing as a driver :)

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Killing it rob Can’t wait to see an update on the car now

[@Buck_Plankchest]

I was at Pikes Peak Hill Climb the last year they allowed spectators on the sides of the course. Damn insurance now forces everyone in designated spectator spots. Good luck Rob!

[@TheDdahc]

Great driving Rob, you were having a blast🎉🎉🎉

[@SeishukuS12]

Awesome work as usual, sir! Milwaukee region rally cross starts up in less than 2 weeks here, I can't wait to get back on the dirt.

[@KevinUrie]

Nate is the best. Everyone should see his old videos in his Volvo

[@bluegigawrx]

I really want to go there this winter

[@jenibond]

There reason Carlos' Dady' Sainz, Sebastian Loeb are still battling out at 62 and 50 they are still some of the worlds fast drivers ! After the dust settles on your peak run (mega respect for your effort) , Pop to saudi arabia in Jan to see the Dakar and the big boys !!!!

[@praticle]

Nothing would make me happier than the 4 rotor becoming a rally car!

[@itsavlife]

That view at Snoqualmie is epic…I go there a few times per year. Amazing!

[@crosbyworx7284]

Well done mate, I definitely need to give this a go!

[@Ecconia]

Dahm, what a cocktail of driving lessons recently - noice!

[@generallyobnoxious2722]

Grew up driving gravel roads, good ol boys call that throttle control! Cool stuff my good sir.

[@Wryvin]

Up here in the PNW we have a Hill Climb series also! It's not as big as the rally scene but still very fun.

[@RDSAlphard]

What Rob need, is a Trophy Truck, and then swap in 4-rotor. 😂

[@5963jake]

When you used to do track days on a bike and you find yourself leaning into the curves while watching this and trying to look through the turns. Lmao!!!!😂😂❤❤ Great job learning to try to control out of control and make time!!

[@SpineShank7]

Awesome to see you at Dirtfish! I was there last year and it was an absolute blast! I own a regular, street 86, so getting to blast around a rally course with one on proper tires and Reiger suspension was a dream come true. Cannot say enough positive about the crew that runs the place either. Learned a ton even in a one day course

[@AlteredCarbons]

cant wait to see ya on pikes man, hopefully all this experience is working out well

[@michaeld_aus_b]

nice school. Worth visiting for the 1984 R5 Turbo2 alone ( 1:35 ). A dream car but the value is six-figures.

[@peterkoch3777]

When Walter Röhrl climbed Pikes Peak, Rallye knowledge and proficiency was highly needed. In the following year, they put asphalt on the road, so Walters record stands😂

[@toddbrown4185]

Rally probably covers most of the basics, but you should go to Englishtown and do Chris Naps east coast drift school. Even if it’s not so much for training, I think everyone would enjoy seeing you continue going to Motorsport training schools

[@JosephNguyen-oq9yf]

Asian guy from Carl’s Jr you know what store. You’ve got a really nice car.. engine sounded very badass. Good luck to you see you next time with different cars..

[@VariousVices]

I jumped on the Rally bandwagon too and am completely hooked....that shit is F U N

[@rjswas]

That end, smart ass teaser. 🤣

[@friskydingo5370]

Dirt fish. What an awesome bisnuess name for rally training 😁

[@mikenope5294]

I think your engineering passions would really shine in rally....so much more than just making power.

[@BasicPremium]

I'd love to see someone like you do a rally car build

[@xRockee]

love that they use an 86 to train rally

[@Levibetz]

A rotary swapped Subaru would be a damn good rally car I think. Two rotor should fit well. 1st gen Imprezas are well proven and pretty cheap. I personally race a GL Hatch and it's incredibly light, an NA rotary could make one quick, a turbo rotary would be insane. But the AWD trans doesn't fit nicely in those. The 3rd gen L series like the Loyale, XT, and RX are also reasonably light and will fit a 5 or 6 speed AWD trans bolt-in.

[@rallyadventure4321]

Oh man, if you loved that, wait till you run a rally. The challenge, the comradory, doing any crazy fix to finish. It's a blast.

[@ecua-el_pinguo2164]

I love to see women in motorsport 😊

[@timmyreeves9170]

After seeing you look at the R5 really want you to do a R5 rotary engine in the boot job

[@SlowSTEN]

You know rob's getting confident when he takes his hand off the wheel to explain something lol

[@firedustman]

should be a beautiful day for a car guy 😍 great vid !

[@phenomanII]

Never expected you at DirtFish! Love it.

[@HulluJanne]

Just the other day I was thinking about rally and the suspension travel on the 3 and 4 rotors. Then thought to myself maybe he should try out some rally stuff. And what happens then? :D This video pops out.

[@devianjones2539]

Man if I knew you were in my neck of the woods I would have loved to meet you in person come back another time when we have import face off in Kent with drag racing and track racing you should look into it!🎉

[@seanharrison6162]

Drifting next rob

[@smallbutdeadly931]

I wish I could someday take some courses at Dirtfish, or even possibly work there.

[@teaddict-]

The 4 rotor going rally car would be wild. Would be a massive pain to get it certified to meet safety spec I'd imagine, but damn if it wouldn't be the coolest thing ever

[@jjonesx86]

Great video, thanks for sharing it!

[@WildEngineering]

rob be like: "hands on the wheel, uhh, fuck that"

[@aserta]

PIKES PEAK training arc, baby!

[@avmelidor]

I dig this. I need to sign up for thie

[@overkill1994]

Really happy to see more women in motorsports

[@gustavobarbosa5658]

Time for drifting baby 😁

[@razordasquad]

i want to see Rob at d1gp series! its a drifter occult inside hahah😁

[@elduck3281]

It's simply amazing

[@mojeimja]

thats how F1 drove through the turns in 60ies before downforce, with perfect 4wheel slide on exit. And no opposite steering.

[@subaruperformance5985]

WA baby

[@ForTheLoveOfRally]

Oh, more Dirtfish content?! Dopeeee. Keep it up!

[@jackoconnell2204]

Went from a BMW with 150hp that I would kick and flick to even try and go sideways to a 1ton civic on 165 tires. You learn a lot about easing onto brakes around corners and digging into the brakes will induce oversteer like your James dean

[@klean_upguyza6461]

Rob makes motorsports so fun,damit i need a rally car now

[@WallyWachell]

Still waiting for the 12 rotor video