Most Powerful Hurricane Ian storm surge and 150+ mph winds light up the legendary Dominator Fore!

This video shares the story of the Dominator Fore demise to Hurricane Ian on Pine Island, FL. Intense Hurricane Ian storm surge and 150+ mph winds dominated the legendary storm chasing vehicle, the Dominator Fore, on Pine Island, Florida. The salt water of a 10-15 foot storm surge destroyed the engine and electronics while projectiles within the 150+ mph winds blew out the windows and ripped the exterior. The bridge was knocked out on Pine Island, so we had to wait until a replacement bridge was built, and then we were able to extract the Dominator Fore. The extraction was far more complicated than we ever could have imaged. The vehicle was stuck on a tree stump, which made the tow difficult without damaging the front axle. The vehicle was then transported by auto transport company from Fort Myers Florida to the Grease Rabbit Garage in Upstate SC, where a long rebuilding process is planned.
STAY TUNED for updates on the rebuild of Dominator Fore, which is planned for this winter ahead of spring tornado season. The plan is the mount the old exterior (hood, doors, etc.) on a new 2018 Subaru Forester. Mark my words - the Dominator Fore will live to chase another day! Thank you Deon at the Grease Rabbit Garage.
Never stop chasing!

[@gregdavis5339]

I think we all should also give a big shout out to Chris FL Tornado and his parents house for keeping them safe during such destruction

[@davo768]

I'm amazed the power (lights on the house) stayed on for all of the video.

[@jdd6702]

@@davo768 probably a generator or something because im in port charrlotte which was a direct hit but this was hit first as its a barrier island we were without power for abt 2 weeks no wifi for about a month.

[@coletteg.4548]

Glad your keeping the Dominator 👍🏼 Never Stop Chasing ‼️

[@ShariR-NevadaPuP]

You are one crazy dude but thank you for all the chasing you do 😘😘😘

[@jimmy_yunge]

I've been waiting for this, Reed! Absolutely incredible footage and chase. Total baller move going to one of those barrier islands. Hope Dominator Fore makes a quick full recovery along with all of SWFL.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Hey Jimmy let’s talk after this next cane! I’ll be heading down there tomorrow in case you plan to chase it!

[@chickenmama4384]

Insanity as always ❤. Never stop chasing Dr. Timmer

[@jimmy_yunge]

@@ReedTimmerWx I'll be there. Let's stay in touch! :)

[@jewelsquinlan333]

Thanks for the coverage. It's devastating! 😢

[@lauriereynolds4018]

This is why I follow you. The data you collect helps so much.

[@KarynLewisBonfiglio]

Can’t wait to see the progress on the dominator. Watched this chase live. ❤

[@matw-jo6uh]

So chill in conditions like THAT

[@meticulousmichelle4653]

The satellite footage showing the flashes of lightning in Hurricane Ian is cool.

[@teedomeowgi7959]

Can't wait to see the next video of the Dominator with her new engine!

[@charmaccents6278]

The hurricane cover was absolutely stunning. The damage, horrendous. Poor Dom 4. Looking forward to the rebuild though I think I personally would have bought a new one. Hugs to you.

[@sharondrury5676]

Lot of memories in those dings on the Dom. ❤

[@jayesouthworth]

I have to say your channel is one of the best out there! Keep the videos coming!

[@williamvanhelden654]

Thanks for covering the storm man! Never thought you would be in my home town.

[@tjme]

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, so too shall the Dominator Fore rise...and live to chase again! Never Stop Chasing Reed!

[@captainjocassee]

Much Love from UPSTATE SC

[@TundeEszlari]

Amazing premier.

[@antsredhead619]

Thanks, Reed!! Something about hurricanes, I just love them! I grew up in the Caribbean and was always excited about their visits. 😂😂

[@cosmicninjaSN8]

Glad you got the vehicle out of Pine Island so quickly

[@andrewfisher7456]

Great video reed🌨🌩🌪🌈🌤🌞

[@lynnelovett8999]

So glad you and fellow chasers made it through Ian Dr. Reed. You could of not. Safe travels.

[@amymbeauty8765]

Still love that those gas cans weren't going ANYWHERE lmao, unless the car itself was. Props for the great tie-down and great footage!

[@briarrose]

Looking forward to the next Dominator.

[@pennyburns6123]

Can't wait for the rebuild videos. Poor dominator ☹️

[@Kimock7Autism]

appears as if a wind exlosion in the camera eye at 3:23. So bizarre - I know it was just the lighting, but wow.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Yes that sure does look weird

[@ReedTimmerWx]

iPad camera glitch

[@fairygodmotheremilyjean]

You are very smart to be posting these now. Reminding and showing people what may happen because we don't always know know til the last minute... Obviously you didn't think you'd lose your car. Can you make a video explaining to people how storm surge is dangerous, maybe use some clips u have? Please?

[@bt2476]

Incredible footage!! Absolutely wild. Can expect nothing but the best from Reed aka "The Extreme". Curious how high above sea level his house is, where the water is coming up, and he has no shirt.

[@firerock6026]

That floating hot tub is called a hot spot made by hot springs spas ..I sold that tub to them in early 90s ..great tub, last forever and can double as a boat 😂

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Wow! That’s awesome you know so much about them. I almost hopped in

[@firerock6026]

@@ReedTimmerWx : you should have 😂, all you needed was a paddle and you could have cruised the neighborhood

[@CalebBoender]

Hey reed! My family owns a car dealership and a service department. I just want you to know that that subie is going to need A LOT more than just a motor. Salt water literally destroys cars. I would recommend getting a new car as fixing it would cost way more than what it’s worth Edit: spelling error

[@MyYT0]

Wow Wow Wow!!!

[@BGTech1]

I can’t wait for icyclone’s video on this storm

[@xxchugchugxx420]

Sweet

[@loricrockett-owens5117]

Sorry u missed when you posted i was driving on the highway. Have a good day reed and be safe

[@ReedTimmerWx]

No worries. Thank you for always watching Lori

[@loricrockett-owens5117]

@@ReedTimmerWx you got it reed. Just wanted to say thank you for everything you do for us. You're not only a badass you're absolutely fearless. And my apologies about what happened to Dom. 4. You all do an amazing job. Never stop chasing. Dominating!

[@tomki6asp]

Dominator was dominated!

[@marvinmanson5773]

That scream sounds like Tom screaming on Tom and Jerry cartoons...🤣

[@suzieequee6220]

Chris Fogleman got ya towed out, my boy 🤑💯❗

[@sherrilee230]

How did the house fair and can't wait to see D4 back up again . Flex tape held in all that storm. Be safe

[@fairygodmotheremilyjean]

Honestly I thgt this may be too heartbreaking for you to have filmed.... Watching now

[@ericsmathe]

I can't even imagine what that was like. Charley was intemse, but this was extreme.

[@drewmusolino3032]

Might be a wacky question but I was wondering if you and Kevin have ever discussed about building an Amphibian Dominator??

[@evangeline3152]

That was insane! I was watching your live feed until you lost the connection.

[@ACWX_twistedgang]

I hope your Dominator Fore fine to this day after this monster Ian's storm surge

[@reelevan7519]

I was in a town called Arcadia Florida I lived on horse creek we had 22 foot flood from Ian I was trapped on state road 72 one of the most scariest times of my life.. I also survived hurricane charley in 03 Charley was nothing compared to Ian.

[@Williams462.]

Hi 👋 ❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@bwatts27]

Can’t wait for the STI turbo swap

[@StrikeTheRoot]

why wouldn't you just scrap it and buy a new one? the cost of the rebuild would seem more expensive.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Because I never say die

[@StrikeTheRoot]

@@ReedTimmerWx hahahaha a true Goonie indeed. Looking forward to seeing it and you back on the road.

[@kelley1721]

you need to call the folks at gothem garage... thats a job for constance!!!

[@fairygodmotheremilyjean]

Stormsurge!!!!

[@cherylsibson2529]

Just a thought Reed, would it make any difference if you used a thicker Plexiglas on the windows, to make it more hail and water proof friendly? well, hey, it's your car.

[@kymkauffman5000]

At least the gas cans were still strapped down!

[@AgentSpockAgentSpock]

A friend of mine with tracking the hurricane he found wind speeds of 160 mph meaning that was a category 5

[@470SS5DRIVER]

Reed,Where did u decide to go,Y I u gonna cover hurricane Nicole or the tor outbreak

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

This is your 2,500th video.

[@medickate]

Dominator Fore will ride again! BOOMER

[@Thedude897]

I bet your insurance company loves you lol

[@melissafoster8226]

Wow. I’d say that beats some guy standing In front of a big fan pretending to get blown over lol. Even sacrificing the car. I think I’d just hang the hood and doors on my walls as decorations and get a whole new car at that point 😅

[@encompassthyeclipse7278]

As you can see the dominator fore has been surged.

[@Steve-tn5ru]

It's sad to see that happen to your vehicle it would be nice if there was a safer place to park them but that's not always an option

[@ReedTimmerWx]

No worries it was worth it

[@johnathangonzales4133]

Timmer we just has had an ef 3 tornado

[@crazyinajar]

Reed holy shit the dominator is rip?

[@hello-sz2kj]

Reed when are you going drive the forester again i miss that car

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Soon by next spring

[@coachtim6188]

Most reliable windshield wipers in the history of wipers.

[@pennyburns6123]

Dag it. This is when I was so worried about you. I was so stressed. I bet your family grits their teeth 😬 poor dominator☹️ new engine.. 👍 here we go again in florida. .sad.

[@ethanbaker9905]

3:23 i thought Ian dropped a nuke right here.

[@gingerb.pendleton222]

Hopefully you will not experience anything like this with Nicole. 🙏🏻

[@excitedpatsfanwx681]

Dominator 5 until Dominator Fore is repaired

[@RubberDucky8734]

Pretty sure that Subies gonna need more than a new engine 😂

[@RacermanXtreme]

Soooo why is the Dominator Fore not a real Dominator like the old days?

[@Noahvis4]

He sold it off I believe

[@RacermanXtreme]

@@Noahvis4 Idk but Reed's just so passionate about weather- there's gotta be another reason unless that's actually true. Even then, wouldn't the new owner(s) talk about the Dominator(s)? Even with Sean Casey selling TIV2, we at least heard about the sale once.

[@Noahvis4]

@@dopeman420 he has the Dominator 1/2 in storage located outside of Oklahoma City due to having mechanical issues and he is saving up money so he can repair them in order to be reused. Dominator 3 is still used in rare occasions.

[@wowfriend2250]

Yeah, that damage will just buff right out Reed! Lol.

[@Lostamundo]

Poor dominator. :(

[@thewarwagon5649]

Add a 392 Hemi & Tremec 6 spd. in the rebuild so you can actually outrun bad weather when needed - I'd buy a hail-totaled Challenger or Charger on the cheap to make a new chase vehicle out of. Tim's crew all died in a 4-banger - MOPAR Hemi for the win against "Mutha nature!" 👍

[@thelifeafter5011]

hi

[@adamzurawski1]

Who else would donate to Reed so Dominator 4 could be back on the road sooner rather than later?

[@chickenmama4384]

Dr. Reed Timmer the hottest chaser out there!!! Boomer Sooner

[@ianharrison633]

You know my they used my name after me

[@MeesterJ]

I dont understand why you are always chasing with normal cars nowadays when the old Dominators would be way more robust 🤔

[@Joelittle_]

Salt water damage she’s a goner that car will be right again.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

No she will be back! Writing this down

[@thelifeafter5011]

First

[@tonym5627]

You could be sporting a Cybertruck if you show Elon that CO2 does get funneled and concentrated by vortexes. Tornadoes and hurricanes

[@buddahluvaz8]

Thirst trap much, Reed? Lol

[@ReedTimmerWx]

What

[@iamburl2667]

How stupid putting sand in bags, floridians don't get it, do you know how many sand bags are at the bottom of the ocean? Leave

[@pepscalibra4x4]

Hmmm I think the parts its no no due too the saltwater… work with cars and live by the coast of swe , bad ide.