Soooo honored to be doing this! And the first episode being my own obsession. I couldn’t ask for anything else. I could have given up on it when things got impossible a couple times but I had to see it through. Better than that, going on these adventures with American Tuned has already taught me so many things I can do to improve my builds!!
@stefdevs2 жыл бұрын
Mind blown! How have you been doing all this on the side??
@WhuDhat2 жыл бұрын
always kinda saw you as a tv personality, well spoken, calm demeanor, ect. and what better program to start with‽ saw some unique yet familiar builds in the teaser, I approve. this should be good.
@ayol10112 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you are doing bruv!
@Larkc-ty5sz2 жыл бұрын
cant be more happy for you, proving to the haters that they are wrong!
@PigeonLaughter012 жыл бұрын
Good shit Rob! Looking forward to the rest of the series.
@bobeyes32842 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't be a Rob Dahn 4 rotor video without it breaking. I have nothing but respect for him. Most of us would have given up a long time ago, he just keeps on rebuilding and rebuilding.
@chrisriehl63762 жыл бұрын
Yup but this time the engine broke the car
@kellineburton2 жыл бұрын
I swear. These people are the most patient and committed being when it comes to their dorito spinning passion
@interlocs2 жыл бұрын
Money plays a part as well
@interlocs2 жыл бұрын
@Automobile Addict yep lol and he has a lot more than most of us
@466rudy62 жыл бұрын
Just 2 more weeks.
@Dangineering2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea Rob was going to end up on Top Gear, but I am HERE for it. I can't wait to watch him fully unleash the RX-7 after all these years.
@It-b-Blair2 жыл бұрын
I know 🤯🥳🤌
@vrrrrrr-uwu2 жыл бұрын
why is it called top gear
@nateh132 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome when good people get what's coming to them. Similar to when Chris Harris came on the show... Great to see Top Gear is heading in the right direction.
@gavinferguson2 жыл бұрын
what no ad for keeps lol
@nofukudummy2 жыл бұрын
right!?! Hooligans yes but i want not expecting top gear. More props to him!
@bfair62842 жыл бұрын
Having moving parts exposed in the cabin is just insane. 😂
@mile_high_topher Жыл бұрын
Bro should be wearing a flak jacket. And helmet. And pants.
@ConnorHammond Жыл бұрын
Haha, maybe a fastened Kevlar blanket over that section would be somewhat ideal
@jasonclark3057 Жыл бұрын
Yep, for sure. You wouldn't catch me sitting next to a propshaft spinning at ridiculous rpm. That's just asking to be in a self destruct episode...lol
@youwantshum9860 Жыл бұрын
The vintage dragsters had the diff in front of the driver by his legs
@I_Crit_My_Pants Жыл бұрын
@@youwantshum9860 That's vintage, when it was the best they could do, we're years past that.
@sarahdell40422 жыл бұрын
No shielding around a transmission, t-case, and driveshaft is the sketchiest thing I’ve ever seen. Love this build. Really have to give it to him for not giving up on this thing.
@campman12 жыл бұрын
That was my thought the whole time.
@marmo_tv20492 жыл бұрын
same thing i was thinking the whole video that uni was scaring the heck out of me for him
@andresantana3652 жыл бұрын
I am happy he is using a T-shirt, scary.
@pupsastikras83792 жыл бұрын
its garbage
@sarahdell40422 жыл бұрын
@@pupsastikras8379 Lets see what you’ve built?
@dekmartrades2 жыл бұрын
This video isnt even about the RX7 to be honest, its displaying passion for cars which is why we all watch Top Gear in the first place! Keep crushing it Rob!
@Vasilyevich052 жыл бұрын
Except that he doesn't have any mechanical knowledge, which I would think should be a prerequisite for top gear.
@devilsadvocate25482 жыл бұрын
@@Vasilyevich05 how does that explain Top Gear 'hosts' over the years like Clarkson, Rory Read, Chris Evans, Adam Ferrara, Freddie Flintoff etc etc if mechanical knowledge was a prerequisite?
@Vasilyevich052 жыл бұрын
@Devil's Advocate good point. I don't know anyone on this list other than Jeremy Clarkson. What he lacked in mechanical knowledge he made up for in comedy I guess.
@corriegillett25362 жыл бұрын
He built this car himself with limited help from other, He has learned to machine and engineer parts, I would say he has a hell of a lot more mechanical knowledge than most on tv. He plays his own knowledge down a lot but anyone who can build, machine and tune their own rotaries has mechanical knowledge for sure.
@RewerWn2 жыл бұрын
@@Vasilyevich05 He does tho, he has whole videos of him disassemblingthen reassembling a rotary and having run straight away
@Danydaniello2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Top Gear for finally recognising a KZbinr as someone worth investing in. Rob’s commitment, enthusiasm and sense of humour guarantee a great time watching every content he creates.
@simonf35032 жыл бұрын
This rx7 is a fairy and waste of time. Nothing has changed since he brought it out to race the hoonicorn and got pantsed. It’s been a year and a half since that video and the car if still barely roadworthy.
@LiGHTA772 жыл бұрын
@@simonf3503 literally rebuilt the car from ground up since that race, you know nothing kid.
@nommchompsky2 жыл бұрын
@@simonf3503 lol, hater. The car got him a gig with Top Gear
@major_misato2 жыл бұрын
@@simonf3503 Aweeee you mad you're still borrowing the keys for mommy's civic and rob got great opportunity from top gear? Stay mad 🤡
@tiaraguy77052 жыл бұрын
@@simonf3503 Guy dipped lmao
@stirfry592 жыл бұрын
Love how he never ceases to get excited, even over the smallest thing about his car. It's amazing
@BrodyHenry962 жыл бұрын
@@JGunit Admire his mindset and his ability to deal with adversity. Don't be jealous off the lifestyle he worked so hard to create...
@MLGVashLive2 жыл бұрын
@@joshlete always someone negative with nothing good in their life to say something dumb. Time to find a hobby man. Life is too short to be a bum hater
@FriENTlyFire2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a turbo era F1 car, kind of a 787B. Insanity. Love Rob's content
@rudyvk2 жыл бұрын
Not strange it sounds like a 787B. Also a 4-rotor. Mad Mike also runs a 4-rotor. Great to hear these engines revving to the moon!
@davidjones50592 жыл бұрын
but people still buy EV coffins
@davidjones50592 жыл бұрын
@kingcook there is, greenhouse effect from cars is a scam the globalists want you to believe
@jadan84342 жыл бұрын
Ey man thats a discrase saying it sounds like an f1 plane......f1 is crap this is a real actual car!!!
@Donts_blackwell2 жыл бұрын
@@davidjones5059 You will eventually
@futeditzs24822 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic sound! 10,000 rpm 😱What a great project!
@xabussas13622 жыл бұрын
Yaa bro
@mikeb37022 жыл бұрын
If you close your eyes, it almost sounds like you're watching an F1 race!
@MrTuxy2 жыл бұрын
@@mikeb3702 If you close your ears it sounds like a badger!
@buggz88892 жыл бұрын
@@mikeb3702 it sounds like if an f1 had double the displacement it's truly glorious
@Jason.cbr1000rr2 жыл бұрын
No sounds like a s1000rr or superbikes/suppersport bikes... 600cc or 1000cc with a full exhaust system on it. A nice tune and mapping and many mods done. 😃🏍
@aileronsintowind68352 жыл бұрын
So how did you lose your fingers ? “I dropped the cigarette lighter down the side of my car seat”
@josephbauer90522 жыл бұрын
The sound of Rob's 4 rotor. It's straight up F1 worthy. And Rob's passion for rotaries is awesome, rivaled only by Mad Mike's.
@erkinalp2 жыл бұрын
F1 engines are used as a structural element in the case, hence it might be difficult to design a suitable rotary engine case geometry.
@axlm.8082 жыл бұрын
Well it's almost the same engine than the legendary 787B
@nitroboy22 жыл бұрын
eh , mazzei ?
@wrighty3382 жыл бұрын
Guess you never heard of Abel Ibarra
@stevegredell11232 жыл бұрын
@@erkinalp Well he's gonna find out, since he bought a 90s-era Indy Car, which I'm sure will eventually see a 3 or 4-rotor (if not the massive 6-rotor Rob has an E-shaft for)
@squeekfrogman87872 жыл бұрын
As an avid car enthusiast I've seen a lot of people bad mouthing Rob Dahm, and for the life of me I can't figure out why. I'm not a Mazda fanboy, not a rotary guy, nor am I an import scene fanatic. But this (and other Rob builds) is down right amazing in every way. Power, custom cuts fits, fabrication, ect and the stand alone trial and error to reach this level of performance can only be "scoffed" at by those without a clue. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@halycon4042 жыл бұрын
Watching some of his videos are crazy with the lengths he went through. He's got an entire series of videos in trying to figure out what to coat the inside of the rotar housing with. Another several videos just on different types of apex seals and all the types of failures each have; how they fail and why. He gets seriously nerdy on cars. I've watched a lot of car videos, I've never seen one on what to coat the interior of a cylinder in. There's no complete series on cylinder head o-rings. It's always asides in videos, "Well this is known to do this". Rob will sit down and explain the tradeoffs in every single little component in detail, the why and how. His IT background shows to me. The way he goes into it is the type of discussions coders have when debugging code, take every little thing apart to the Nth degree and isolate every failure point. Try to figure out other options and the tradeoffs. Only he's debugging a car.
@Chilipotamus2 жыл бұрын
They're bad mouthing because he's lifting the hood on rotaries and sharing everything he learns. Rotary community has been notoriously hush hush about a lot of the technical details that he's now freely sharing on KZbin. It's all just a bunch of old heads trying to stand guard because their castle is crumbling.
@faikerdogan28022 жыл бұрын
@@Chilipotamus 😲 that sounds like a conspiracy
@ethanpeschman44582 жыл бұрын
There's a very easy answer to this. He said this car was going to be done like 4 years ago.
@Endslikecrazy2 жыл бұрын
@@Chilipotamus so its basically nothing but gatekeepers over rotaries? Thats pretty cringe if true
@Jacobbunt2 жыл бұрын
now this is a new topgear show i can get behind. rob has some real passion and i cant wait to see more episodes
@TopGear Жыл бұрын
American Tuned has been nominated for a Webby Award! TG are proud of Rob and the team at Tangent Vector - and you can vote for your favourite in the Best Content Series category here -> bit.ly/43KALHh Voting closes April 20th.
@nakarinthamkaew593610 ай бұрын
susuki
@AlanHS992 жыл бұрын
I can watch this car running, breaking, getting fixed and upgraded all day.
@vEAGLE52 жыл бұрын
Whenever it gets semi finished I need a poster on my wall ASAP
@bokiNYC2 жыл бұрын
Same here 👍
@AlanHS992 жыл бұрын
@@vEAGLE5 DUDE YES
@Avenishh2 жыл бұрын
Yup
@Chris-pt6hh2 жыл бұрын
I literally sat and watched him build an engine harness for an hour. I don't even own a car.
@joethegreatest44912 жыл бұрын
I can still remember when Rob showed it at sema none drivable and now it’s an AWD Monster. People said he couldn’t and look where we at right now. I’m proud of Rob and respect his grind
@billballin69482 жыл бұрын
Wym?😂😂😂 he still can’t drive it. Pos broke in the video. I have yet to see a scrap of media of this pile not broken😂😂😂
@delphineum2 жыл бұрын
@@billballin6948 As mature as a 10 year old xd
@kai_4442 жыл бұрын
@@billballin6948 this footage is a few weeks old now, he fixed the issue and the car is a beast
@HandlesAreDumb_1112 жыл бұрын
@@billballin6948 have you built something that will run with the Hoonicorn?
@billballin69482 жыл бұрын
@@kai_444 which issue? I have yet to see a video without it breaking in some way.
@FID3R2 жыл бұрын
As someone who works in racing and development in super cars all my life , well done !!
@ab.14052 жыл бұрын
It was my pleasure
@KumaBean2 жыл бұрын
This dude’s tight-rope-walking that fine line between genius and madness, and I love it 🙂 🤙🏻
@Lonely_Drunk2 жыл бұрын
Rob is both, genius and mad but im all here for it
@vipe650r2 жыл бұрын
Truth and I love it.
@daynejoseph23662 жыл бұрын
Most accurate description of Rob ever. 😂
@deadmorgan2 жыл бұрын
Choosing a rotary sealed his fate as the latter. 😂
@jameskim15052 жыл бұрын
Mad genius?
@roninlaw98242 жыл бұрын
Amazing I love that scream of the 4 rotor. Never got to ride in one. honestly one of my favorite ride alongs, was a friend pulling out his RX8 to almost 11 grand . The sound was amazing. This all happened in 2004. Wish more rotor development was going on. They're amazing engines
@dantetrejo46802 жыл бұрын
The fact that rob made it to top gear after all this years watching him develop his RX-7 confirms my thoughts on how passion and effort is a necessity to reach your goals. I’m truly happy for him! And can’t wait to see him finish his RX-7
@lazylion4202 жыл бұрын
passion and effort + dumb luck... many possess the former but you can't actually plan for the latter. be ready when opportunity knocks, at least
@sqlevolicious2 жыл бұрын
More like he's a rich guy that hangs out with other rich guys. He pays people to build his cars, he doesn't actually do any of the work himself.
@sqlevolicious2 жыл бұрын
@@lazylion420 + being born rich
@cathalsurfs Жыл бұрын
He has never reached his goals because he is an ass clown.
@tokinGLX2 жыл бұрын
when reading the title when i got to "4-rotor" i was instantly like yup this is rob dahm's beast
@purwantiallan50892 жыл бұрын
RX7 Modded looked wild.
@baxwell35402 жыл бұрын
those are called youtube analytics. so sad to see people like you in the masses tied into what is a "hype" as opposed to learning the history of cars, this is not the first 4 rotor engine. i mean this in the best way possible, but please do more deeper research. life didn't start start in 2022.
@cbx012 жыл бұрын
@@baxwell3540 who tf are you and who gives a fuck if people on the internet already knew rob dahn so got recommended this vid?
@alexkirk25002 жыл бұрын
He didn’t say it was the first, he said it’s the most infamous.
@kidxo68132 жыл бұрын
@@baxwell3540 seems like you can't read
@butcht63092 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt be surprised if Rob would end up as one of the hosts of Top Gear. He's got the passion, looks, charm and over all presentation that audience seems to like to listen when he speaks.
@derthilo7872 жыл бұрын
that sounds like a great idea. Today's TG could use some likeability
@danyabsley2 жыл бұрын
I’d actually watch. I haven’t watched top gear since the boys moved over to grand tour
@adamfehr19942 жыл бұрын
@@danyabsley US top gear
@danyabsley2 жыл бұрын
@@adamfehr1994 oh, I didn’t realise there was a US top gear. I’ll check it out, cheers.
@adamfehr19942 жыл бұрын
@@danyabsley ya, it was never meant to be a replacement, it’s supposed to be more relevant to people in North America🤷🏼♂️
@Youtubeuser1aa2 жыл бұрын
This gives some appreciation for how hard it is to engineer cars which can run 300,000 miles under less than ideal conditions and maintenance. Good on him for doing it by himself.
@scottsome72702 жыл бұрын
Yeah, makes me sad when all these newer cars have brand new technology with an insane amount of sensors and computer input. It's crazy how far things have come. I miss the old simple motor on a frame, but the ability to go faster with stability and reliability is amazing. Never thought I would live to see mass produced cars driving close to 300mph from the factory.
@sqlevolicious2 жыл бұрын
lol, this rx7 can't even work long enough to get out of the driveway
@Laksujaakso2 жыл бұрын
@@sqlevolicious lol, you go do better
@vast9467 Жыл бұрын
@@sqlevolicious what color is your 4 rotor rx7?
@Martin4z Жыл бұрын
@@sqlevoliciousthis car won 9 of 10 races straight in just a day, no serious maintenance like other cars. It's
@ShutUpKabza2 жыл бұрын
This series definitely has a lot of potential, as viewers have shifted from television to Online based platforms like KZbin combined with most car based KZbinrs with the most views being from the US. With the likes of Adam LZ's builds, TJ Hunts Mustang build, Illiminates GT-Type R, Boostedboiz MR2 and that's not even scratching the surface. This is has A LOT of Potential for growth for content creators, Top Gear and exposure to different avenues of car communities. Big s/o
@Orcawhale12 жыл бұрын
Damn shame that DRIVE didn't happen this year, instead of early days of youtube.
@Vakushka2 жыл бұрын
Gotta drop tommyfyeah in that list and respect the JDM space 😂
@illusiveelk25582 жыл бұрын
Imagine watching top gear and hearing "hell yeah, brother" in a thick southern accent. O_O
@njhgv91922 жыл бұрын
Gears and Gasoline civic and evo anyone?
@COOTERR2 жыл бұрын
LZ is trash and doesn’t even really do builds.
@thewarlaceffect2 жыл бұрын
Only Rob would be so happy about breaking things on his car, love his energy, when everything is going wrong, he try's to find the best of the bad situation.
@davidhickey86132 жыл бұрын
i think it's something he's had to adapt to
@combativeThinker2 жыл бұрын
Just another opportunity to eliminate the issue and make his vehicle that much more perfect.
@amyrparker63132 жыл бұрын
dont forget he is an it guy= problem solving 😁
@MrGaryGG482 жыл бұрын
@@amyrparker6313 He truly is an engineer (licensed or otherwise) in search of the next weak link. Drag racers have been doing this for untold decades, they just haven't been as excited about it!!
@Ritalie2 жыл бұрын
Rob also likes cats, so obviously he's a nice, humble guy. Good honest people own cats.
@Sdpartscenter2 жыл бұрын
Great to see Top Gear actually bringing back the tuned cars segment (real old OG's will remember when they used to test tuner builds).
@realMaverickBuckley2 жыл бұрын
English Top Gear used to do that? This channel is the one for the original English Top Gear right?
@brandontrish862 жыл бұрын
This guy has literally built my dream car and it's so amazing to see. Would love to do something like this myself but I can't imagine how much time and money went into this insane build.
@Iwontreadyourreply2 жыл бұрын
Your dream car is a 2000 hp vehicle you can’t drive on the street? Sounds like a sweet dream
@brandontrish862 жыл бұрын
@@Iwontreadyourreply add some turn signals and take it to a trusty mechanic. She'll pass inspection hahaha
@dacountryone Жыл бұрын
@@Iwontreadyourreplyyeah I know what your saying...seems like a waste if you can't drive it to the mall or to any store...really kool build though.
@Brock_Landers2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I can't tell you how proud I am to see that Rob has come this far in time. He's gained so much notoriety from his Diablo 6.0 VT and his rotary work. I've seen SO many people say that this 4 rotor will never run, talk all of their crap, and Rob just overcame step by step. My name is Rob too, and although I have much lower goals, I've reached them as well. I own a 1997 Civic coupe that started as a cheap $1000 single cam with a turbo that made 250 whp, to a fully built B series turbo that now makes 709 whp...and I did it mostly on my own (with the help of tuners and some good friends). Still, Rob has really inspired me to keep reaching and keep moving. Dude's a legend as far as I am concerned.
@KNIGHTSFALLN2 жыл бұрын
A legend that still can’t beat the Hoonicorn…
@sicsam2232 жыл бұрын
Don't forget UPS stole the first 4 rotor.
@Hoovnuts20102 жыл бұрын
@@KNIGHTSFALLN very and I mean very few cars have beaten the Hoonicorn. He did get him on one run but the car was still being shaken down and he had some unforeseen things crop up during those runs.
@pk70562 жыл бұрын
LOVE the RX7 seen 3 rotors this is the first 4 ive seen. These engines are tricky but when properly tuned smooth af. And ya this was shot bad making it look slow. Also the new standard of fast is ur basic Tesla in extreme mode 172 mph in 17 secs and once the roadster comes out they say top speed 250 mph 1/4mile in 8.8sec with a 600 mile range if u drive slow for 200k
@ademite2 жыл бұрын
@@KNIGHTSFALLN so what a stock brand new tesla off the lot rips a hoonicorn who gives a fuck.
@dejdehddh2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see more of this show, Rob is such a genuine guy
@AngieMeadKing2 жыл бұрын
Rob is such a stand up guy, love his builds!
@kellylu46252 жыл бұрын
woooo, never thought you were a fan of Rob, That's nice to see
@nielsalute90692 жыл бұрын
Hi there Angie! Huge fan here!
@bjornegan64212 жыл бұрын
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@armored.44102 жыл бұрын
idol!!!!!! gawa ka rin ng ganyan please! love your videos too!!!
@purwantiallan50892 жыл бұрын
@@nielsalute9069 me too a huge fan, Niel. 👍
@obsceneremer75212 жыл бұрын
It’s been years since I heard from Rob. I used to watch him everyday when I had my Rx8 years ago, dude inspired me. Years gone by and I was drifted from the rotary world ,but I remembered Rob talking about building 4 rotor Rx7 at the time, and now that i happend to come across this video made me so happy and excited. Proud of you Rob! Great seeing you live your dream Brotha!
@scottsome72702 жыл бұрын
I'm still thinking about getting an Rx8. It was my favorite car back in the day, and would have preferred it over the Honda S2k which both came out with similar power and rev limits. I really loved the red interior with a red exterior. A family man's Rx7 and reviewers said that it had basically no body roll.
@obsceneremer75212 жыл бұрын
@@scottsome7270 you should get it, im thinking of buying an R3 very soon. This time I’m taking care of it and modding it more than my first 8
@Martin4z Жыл бұрын
@@obsceneremer7521how's it going? Rx4 is my car goal and working on it
@thomasstevie2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an old F1 car. Absolutely epic!
@MichaelD83932 жыл бұрын
I clicked by mistake, so I wasn’t looking and thought I found an old Grand Prix video.
@nathanthomson7772 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelD8393 k?
@MichaelD83932 жыл бұрын
@@nathanthomson777 Why the question?
@PozzaPizz2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelD8393 4 rotors definitely mimick those small v12s in terms of sound
@nathanthomson7772 жыл бұрын
Because who asked?
@norakallabat47522 жыл бұрын
Loving this new host. You can hear the enthusiasm in Rob’s voice and he actually knows the engineering behind the car. Looking forward to the next episode!
@cam_e61952 жыл бұрын
You should check his KZbin videos he goes much more in depth about the engineering of how the whole awd system comes together and how it was designed in cad
@Freegameinc2 жыл бұрын
As an IT guy who also loves cars, this is an incredible inspiration. I'm young and I've got far to go, but one day I'll make it to the point where I can pursue my car dreams like you Rob. So psyched to see the build coming along incredibly.
@Anon-ft1yb2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same walk of life. It's been awesome following his incredible journey of figuring things out literally solving one issue at a time with the engineering mindset. Not to mention having to learn like 8 different professions as he's gone through one of the most impressive to learn how to machine parts 😂
@Aaron-os8qi2 жыл бұрын
I'm a car guy and working auto mechanic. Just know that these kinds of projects start off fun, but fast become bottomless money pits and a source of constant headaches. Been there, done that. I should have put that money into a house or investments that appreciate in value. In the end you spend $50k+ only to realize you could have gotten the same thrill by just buying a tesla or a $6000 used GSXR1000.
@Freegameinc2 жыл бұрын
@@Aaron-os8qi I see your point, but hopefully my investments will pay off early enough so that I have the aforementioned loads of cash to throw into builds. The headaches I'll deal with when I get there lol
@BrodyHenry962 жыл бұрын
Never give up man! Keep pushing no matter how hard it gets
@Freegameinc2 жыл бұрын
@@BrodyHenry96 'preciate it bro. Best wishes for you too!
@reanetsemoleleki82192 жыл бұрын
Cool, an American version of Top Gear that isn't garbage.
@Armaniche2 жыл бұрын
Isaiah with the spare belt on his neck. Breaking major components in the first episode. Yep. Some Rob Dahm lore right there
@l3d-3dmaker582 жыл бұрын
broke off completely one of the hardest and beefiest splines out there, yup that's the kind of power that I like😍 I remember when it was hovering around 1000-1300hp, to think this beast is snapping splines in half now is ridiculous!
@Armaniche2 жыл бұрын
@@l3d-3dmaker58 ikr. I remember the car before it had a chassis. Crazy to think how far he's come. Literally one of the best project cars out there and the fact that Rob is so transparent about tye whole thing shows he really is an enthusiast by heart
@riley_roach2 жыл бұрын
Rob Dahm really provides the content that real car guys want. We love the technical stuff. We don't want to see you just give a shop 150k to twin turbo your lambo.
@renaultracer37392 жыл бұрын
Twin Turbo lambos are a blast though
@Theoneandonly6132 жыл бұрын
What’s wrong with twin turbo lambos there quite fun to drive 😂
@zqzj2 жыл бұрын
I agree. The TT Lambos have been done hundreds of times. Rob is venturing deep into uncharted territory with his RX-7.
@sepg50842 жыл бұрын
@@Theoneandonly613 nothing is wrong about twin turbo lambos. Read the comment again, then maybe you'd get it lol
@superspeeders2 жыл бұрын
Excited to see the series! Is it fair to assume the last episode will feature the 4 rotor complete?
@RobDahm2 жыл бұрын
If they give me 4 years 😂😂
@justinrobertson54932 жыл бұрын
@@RobDahm Earth years or Pluto years? I'm betting on Pluto.
@andersjjensen2 жыл бұрын
It will never be complete. It will eventually reach a state of reasonable reliability, but I know Rob well enough by now that he can't help tinkering. And every time he starts tinkering things go wrong. And then him and his buddies has something to fix again, while hanging out, eating pizza, drinking beers, talking shop and having a good time..... And that is, it seems, the ultimate goal of this car.
@MafiaboysWorld2 жыл бұрын
@@andersjjensen Oh yes, you know Rob so well from watching ONLY KZbin videos that he puts out. 🤣🤦🤦🤦 You only know what we as content creators want you to know. 😎
Nice to see someone who didn't underestimate the early prius. So advanced for it's time. That beast is pure engineering indulgence. I haven't decided if I want to hear it blasting down the freeway at 3am. It would make every biker twist their neck for miles. That's the angriest bee I've heard in a long time.
@scottsome72702 жыл бұрын
What does this have to do with the Prius ? Did Rob Dahm have a modified Prius at one point? I don't see the relevance, not trying to be rude.
@annoyingpos2 жыл бұрын
The amount of exposed rotating parts in the interior is terrifying lol, as is the ability to see his feet from outside the car. Freaking crazy machine lol.
@reubenmorris4872 жыл бұрын
It's like he hasn't finished building the car yet!!
@tkorocky2 жыл бұрын
What a personable, likable guy. Hope he gets his own TV show or something. PS - the car is cool as well.
@nsbrunner2 жыл бұрын
i agree. he should have a youtube channel or something ;)
@ddarab64212 жыл бұрын
@@nsbrunner Rob Dahm his yt channel
@NatedoGP2 жыл бұрын
@@ddarab6421 that was the joke I believe
@ddarab64212 жыл бұрын
@@NatedoGP yes😂😂😂
@taylorvousden2 жыл бұрын
@@ddarab6421 r/woooosh
@dazzlernator2 жыл бұрын
This passion, enthusiasm and excitement are things that should never be extinguished. Thanks for sharing this, guys!
@ianlacour39472 жыл бұрын
Been following Rob's build for a long time so glad to see him on top gear He's going to kill it and that RX7 sings like nothing else I've ever heard
@tcjay1192 жыл бұрын
Watching rob for about 7 years and now seeing him on my favourite childhood tv show is insane. I really want to see more of this on Top Gear, good to see the proper side of tuning and engineering on tv.
@saburoyeezy2 жыл бұрын
Just wow, the way he expressed his feelings bro... pure motivation. If I just had the money to build something like that I would start right freaking now.
@b2lamborgini2 жыл бұрын
Rob's enthusiasm is contagious. He's one of few KZbin personalities that you can truly see his passion when he's talking about cars. His eyes bug out like a kid at Christmas, you love to see it
@tedsmith30612 жыл бұрын
Your enthusiasm is infectious. I used to tune the old Rx's. Man that little RX was a blast to test drive after I tuned it. Lady kept bringing her RX's to me because a previous mechanic screwed them up. Two different timings to set. He set only one. Made it run like crap. Fresh plugs, correct timing on both timings voila Lady thought I put a new engine in. So funny. Shit happens. But yeah I understand, respect, appreciate and, share your enthusiasm. Nice to see in such a younger generation. You really apply yourself. Well done indeed.
@elidaw23222 жыл бұрын
I love the juxtaposition of the 2000bhp rotary that literally eats fuel, and the honda insight, a car designed to hyper-mile on one tank.
@The.Gavin.T2 жыл бұрын
It's great to see Rob and Issiah getting the screen time they deserve! Love the MCM t shirt too!
@Underpantsniper2 жыл бұрын
Will this episode of top gear fit in my honda???
@iTzHuGzz2 жыл бұрын
At first I was like “that looks like Rob!?”. Amazing to see how far Rob has come. He is perfect for this! Great to see his success!
@JMJR072 жыл бұрын
I love Rob Dahm and I’m very excited that TGUK picked him to host this series highlighting crazy builds of America
@nisithananayakkara98442 жыл бұрын
Rob dahm is one of my favourite people in the car community, and I'm soooo happy to see him get the platform to share his passion and knowledge about cars
@MixedGoku2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful piece of engineering. With the things he's doing he's going to make a difference in the world especially in the automotive industry. Rob has such an amazing personality and a great hunger for knowledge.
@thesprawl23612 жыл бұрын
It's an amazing piece of engineering...but it's definitely not beautiful ;)
@justinsmith18062 жыл бұрын
@@thesprawl2361 it’s a good thing beauty is all based on opinion
@dcskate10222 жыл бұрын
He didn’t engineer any of it, it literally copied and stole specs from ken blocks hoonicorn.
@pillowrex8112 жыл бұрын
@@dcskate1022 Hoonicorn isn't a rotary lol
@pillowrex8112 жыл бұрын
@@genegade lol you can't even build one, why so salty?
@Lretrotech2 жыл бұрын
the amount of custom machining rob had to have figured out to get that car working is insane 😭
@carsonaswell2809 Жыл бұрын
@jonathoncook8367that’s what makes the car so cool. Just an “average joe” project car
@hal900x2 жыл бұрын
Poor Rob. I've watched this build throughout, what a trooper. He keeps breaking stuff because he's going insaneo mode with this car, and he just keeps going. No quit.
@BigUriel2 жыл бұрын
I think by the time he's done with this and has something with a body and something resembling an interior and it's reliable enough for a track day he'll realize he could have built a turbo Lamborghini for a fraction of the cost.
@diyrenewableenergyelectron49962 жыл бұрын
@@BigUriel I’m guessing he knew that from the beginning. Going fast is easy, being unique is more interesting to him.
@NamesNicco2 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy seeing all the bits work
@randoawesomemix95012 жыл бұрын
Rob. Please drive all your cars more. We would ALL love to see you drive the cars more. This includes the Corvette.
@gtrfan137kereere62 жыл бұрын
It took Rob and his guys a lot of time but in the end it was worth it
@billklement24922 жыл бұрын
Rob's a great choice for this! He's the right personality! The fact that he figured out how to put 2 Mazda rotary engines together and gat 2000 HP is amazing! I've always had a love for rotaries! Rob was very fortunate to find Isaiah. He's a master welder and fabricator. They compliment each other so well! It's very much a team effort! Very well done video!
@fatherof26742 жыл бұрын
He has not been even been close to 2000hp, its just what he has been hoping for..
@billklement24922 жыл бұрын
@@fatherof2674 Agreed, but he's still getting amazing power out of a rotary. He still does cool stuff. You can watch people building LS engines all ay long.
@MS-mr4zm2 жыл бұрын
@@billklement2492 they’re simply better. That’s why. This thing would be awesome w/ any other power plant, the rotary literally killls it- they suck, inefficient, guzzle oil, fall apart, sound like shit
@ImKairyu2 жыл бұрын
@@MS-mr4zm You could not be more wrong. A rotary engine has the unarguable fact that they are lighter and simpler than a piston engine. Yeah, old rotaries may burn oil, but people now run premix and ethanol. With that in mind, since Rob is running really high ethanol amounts, his car is probably better for the environment than most piston cars. (Per horsepower) yeah, it guzzels fuel, but so does a 2000hp piston engine. And have you heard of the Mazda 787b? The car that literally won the 24 hours of Lemans just because it was the most reliable?
@MS-mr4zm2 жыл бұрын
@@ImKairyu nobody gives a shit about rotary engines bro, they’re junk, if they were any good……ummm maybe a single production car would use one eh? Maybe they’d be popular in the hotrod scene instead? Nope. They blow- & you know it. I’d take a billet V8 over this crap, let’s see the hydrogen V8 ICE Yamaha is making. This is just crap. You can make 2k HP on an LS/LTx & not break everything, you can make more than that on a Viper & also not break shit- rotary engine nonsense
@michaelstriegel47032 жыл бұрын
30 years as a car enthusiasts I've learned that the stories of people are the most amazing thing. I love engineering and science especially. One fascinating thing about people, we're all artistic in our own ways. Thanks for displaying your artwork for all to enjoy ✌️❤️🙋♂️
@fabulousprofound2 жыл бұрын
7:18 “I will be safe” he says… as he sits next to an open transmission tunnel with a spinning prop shaft next to his elbow?!? 😳
@Rico_712 жыл бұрын
yea to me that does look just a *lil* sketchy
@mcnuggetapple2 жыл бұрын
He’s trying his best lol, he didn’t even have loops before
@fighterx41332 жыл бұрын
Super sketchy.
@justanotherguy11102 жыл бұрын
That's Rob Dahm for ya....
@fabulousprofound2 жыл бұрын
@@mcnuggetapple don’t get me wrong I support him 100% but this is “safety third” to the max 😱
@edcar87132 жыл бұрын
I am so proud of Rob. I've. I've been following him since he started his KZbin journey. How amazing to see his growth a d his influence in the rotors community.
@GraemeHank012 жыл бұрын
Rob's been one of my favourite KZbinrs for the longest time, and to see him involved with something like this is simply epic. Well bloody done man, you're a natural at this, your raw enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge makes for thoroughly engaging viewing. I hope to see many, MANY more episodes of this - USA is a treasure trove of some truly mind-boggling builds. Also... well done to Top Gear for venturing down this route, the internet appreciates you!! 🥳
@JJ_ExMachina2 жыл бұрын
Been watching Rob's content for years now. This is so awesome to see him on Top Gear!
@ethanjghoward2 жыл бұрын
I love this car so much! Rob is an absolute genius
@billballin69482 жыл бұрын
If he was such a “genius”, you’d think it would be somewhat complete by now…
@THESLlCK2 жыл бұрын
no he is definitely not. The car is STILL on the verge of destroying itself after a decade of failure
@handsolo62412 жыл бұрын
First of all I really like Rob. Everybody is an appoligist for him though. If you were going to build a car this is not the way to do it. Course 99% of all the comments in all of youtube is oh your the best. What a great journey blah blah. Get a life. Course now I'm commenting. Dammit!
@mikesoria34182 жыл бұрын
@@handsolo6241 "not the way to do it" then how else would you say would be the "better" way to do it? Watch youtube about someone properly making a four rotor awd rx7? I think while he isn't a "genius", some people like you, discourage the amazing attempt that is being made to surpass the limits.
@handsolo62412 жыл бұрын
@@mikesoria3418 Easy guy, I'm not "discouraging" anybody. I don't think anybody could do that with Dahm. what I mean is the only parameters he had for this car is 4 rotors and all wheel drive. No interior, fine. Its not a racecar that will pass tech at any racetrack, its not a streetcar that can ever be road legal. It's rad, but it serves no purpose other than to kill him. I admire Rob and love rx-7s. That's why I have been watching him since he bought his 3 rotor a long time ago. I feel like he's in over his head on this one, don't know if it can make a descent quarter mile time, or hold a skid pad worth a crap. Its a 10 thousand rpm S.E.M.A queen built to showcase products. Makes for good content though. Super glad your so defensive for him, but come on man.
@ariansyahm5952 жыл бұрын
I’m always down for more Rob Dahm and Isaiah content, especially with Ahura! Thank you Top Gear for giving Rob the chance.
@augl27022 жыл бұрын
Rob's own show on Top Gear? That's amazing. this is going to be awesome.
@drrightwing44352 жыл бұрын
This could possibly be the best street race car ever built
@franciscohernandezjr30572 жыл бұрын
Rob was the perfect person to host this. He’s very knowledgeable and in depth when he explains stuff to his subscribers
@copternutFPV2 жыл бұрын
Been following Rob for years now and it's great to see him get some recognition. He is a humble, honest, dork that makes amazing content.
@supraman.912 жыл бұрын
Rob was the perfect choice for this show his love for engineering and everything automotive is so genuine
@anonymousstout47592 жыл бұрын
Holy cow your story in building this car is literally a journey from zero. Thought the car was just made by some kind of professional team or something, the car is manifestation of everything you've just learned so far. Sick af
@H8er-Maker2 жыл бұрын
The ability to turn off the AWD is awesome. Especially when Rob does his drifting thing. I had 72 RX2 w/1990 turbo 13b & drivetrain. I loved the flames that used to come out of the exhaust of that car.
@byonemcfittaboi85872 жыл бұрын
still remember when rob was showing what a walmart subwoofer would do in a car. crazy to see how far he’s come 💚
@majmarkmiranda2 жыл бұрын
Or tint lol
@Mawson64922 жыл бұрын
shoot that wasn't even that long ago. Remember the first UPS incident?
@bartronicsecurity2 жыл бұрын
That scream is so heavenly. Reminds me of my go karting days. Twin piston 2 stroke screaming at 16K. Zero to 100km in under 3 seconds. Totally mind blowing and something you don't forget.
@scottsome72702 жыл бұрын
That's what motorcycles are for :)
@ChrisRaynorMD2 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic story Rob. You have truly created something special! Loved watching this culmination of your work!
@sqlevolicious2 жыл бұрын
You mean the people he paid to build it created something ordinary that most rich people building 4 rotor cars do.
@Double_A-Ron2 жыл бұрын
Please consider "shielding" the output shaft union spinning at (well you would know) speed. If that part were to fail, schrapnel will be entering your right side abdominal / chest / shoulder areas. I love your videos Rob! Keep up the great work!
@boysetsfire39662 жыл бұрын
yeah man very dangerous he is very lucky
@brandonmusick772 жыл бұрын
Schrapnel? Is that German shrapnel?
@scottwurm15722 жыл бұрын
right? very cool build but damn thats scary
@boysetsfire39662 жыл бұрын
@Jeremy yeah and imagine something similar actually happend in the video
@absitinvidia39482 жыл бұрын
Imagine his shirt or jacket get caught in damn... That thing needs to be closed as soon as posible...
@TopGear2 жыл бұрын
Who's taking the Honda Insight and who's taking the 4-Rotor?
@7_7_52 жыл бұрын
i mean that insight is pretty nice XD
@MichaelD83932 жыл бұрын
I'll take both; need something to tow the 4-Rotor after all.
@Dangineering2 жыл бұрын
Lets see the insight vs 4-Rotor launch
@It-b-Blair2 жыл бұрын
4-rotor, daily
@wheatana2 жыл бұрын
that Honda Insight clean 🥶
@onesikm32 жыл бұрын
E36 diff holding it down !! Has to be the 210mm euro diff lol 😅👍🏼👊🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@TheShawVMedia2 жыл бұрын
This man's outlook to problems is epic! Top Gear, keep content like this coming. Super cars are cool but this.... THIS... this is what car enthusiasts love.
@griffengardner2 жыл бұрын
Gosh you guys couldn’t have picked a better person for this show, Rob is the freaking man, one of the most inspiring individuals in the automotive industry there is. Completely self taught in almost every discipline you can imagine in building cars. Thank you guys for this show!!
@bilboswaggins56472 жыл бұрын
looks like rob actually slept in preparation for this show
@R3IMU2 жыл бұрын
He probably just found some good skin moisterizer he is going to advertise to us soon 😂We all know Rob doesn't sleep!
@zg2964 Жыл бұрын
Been following robs 4 rotor project for years, its awesome to see him make it to this point
@AhsanU2 жыл бұрын
Rob on Top Gear - amazing. No words can describe how this must feel, you deserve it Rob.
@akisalmenaho84732 жыл бұрын
This thing sounds more F1 than the current gen of F1 ever does! I could listen to that banshee scream any day.
@rhyswilliams48932 жыл бұрын
Sound better than any gen f1 engine I.m.o sound like the mazda 767b which is the best sounding engine ever!
@randallmacdonald48512 жыл бұрын
The greatest thing of interest about this project is that Rob started out just as inexperienced as I currently am. I have trouble putting nuts on bolts, let alone crafting a high-performance instrument of ground speed.
@KutWrite2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing work, Bro! I owned one the year they came out. I saw it coming off the truck and said "I want that one." They made me a decent deal, though I needed to use the warranty a few times, they gave me a loaner car when mine was down. After a few months, bugs were out and I had so much fun. Took it up to 150 mph on a Texas freeway. The car could go faster, but I couldn't. I did feel safe at that speed, though. Great date car, too.
@infiniterift2 жыл бұрын
Rob: "Hi, I'm Rob Dahm" Me: Yes! He did it!
@andybowes51632 жыл бұрын
Been watching Rob's Rotary beasts for years.... glad to see that Top Gear finally noticed his "hobby car". Epic show!
@quadrapodacone2 жыл бұрын
Rob Dahm is a National Tresure! Thank you so much for bringing him on Top Gear! So Awesome!
@Milkdud_422 жыл бұрын
The greatest choice from top gear was picking Rob he’s the best and just awesome to listen to
@TheOfficialFloridaMan2 жыл бұрын
Been following this build since the start, love the progress. Although that exposed ubolt to the driveshaft is just asking for a destroyed elbow
@shanestewart44272 жыл бұрын
was thinking the same thing goes to rest his arm like it has a full interior just gets caught up in the driveshaft😭
@shanestewart44272 жыл бұрын
bro gotta fab up a tunnel for everything there
@iroc3412 жыл бұрын
Yeah, just the u joint coming apart, shrapnel every where.
@AthenaTheSlayer2 жыл бұрын
Seriously, put some more bars around that. Made me anxious just watching
@bubbacomputer2 жыл бұрын
No doubt, seriously, put at least a shroud over that so you don't lose a body part.
@AcuraGreaseMonky2 жыл бұрын
The amount of genuine joy Rob has talking about the car and the process is so wonderful to see. I wish him nothing but the best!
@TheRowdyRudy2 жыл бұрын
Bro i've been watching Rob since like the start of this build, & to see his flourishment & how far he & the car have came is almost unfathomable, HUGE props to you Rob, keep making your dreams come true one day at a time! Also For the ones who didn't know, here's his youtube channel & all the videos of his progress throughout the years of building the car! kzbin.info
@AdvancedMechanics2 жыл бұрын
I've been following Rob for years, he's a genius. Well Deserved!
@animal79792 жыл бұрын
No wonder Rob has been so coy on his own channel. This should be a great series.
@Blind_52 жыл бұрын
Love seeing the 4 rotor, but damn Rob, you're finally getting the attention you deserve. It's awesome to see you on Top Gear, and the video was awesome.
@danbobdickson2 жыл бұрын
And, in perfect Rob Dahm fashion, it broke in the intro.
@MishraArtificer2 жыл бұрын
Yep: sounds about right.
@Rufusdos2 жыл бұрын
Hard not to pick up the guy's enthusiasm. Had the pleasure of driving a tuned RX7 on a trip to Japan, what a beast. Most beautiful sports car ever in my opinion.
@robertlopez15202 жыл бұрын
I need more of this series ASAP! Gotta love Rob’s enthusiasm and excitement
@ethanjones46782 жыл бұрын
I'm so stoked to see Top Gear and Rob Dahm doing things together!