NEXT STAGE - Part 1: Re-Building History - Subaru Launch Control

[@JorkingPeanits]

Damn, seeing Ken just brought all the emotions back. We miss him..

[@MatthewMorse]

Yeah. Felt that one in my chest.

[@piodavid]

For real, sad we are coming to an end of seeing him in these videos. Breaks my heart.

[@sf-uc8se]

why are u praying in a yt comment? @renal-dr7st

[@oliverburgess1036]

the makers of this film deserve a raise 👌

[@youwantshum9860]

@renal-dr7ststop with the spam please, if people are interested in religion I'm sure they'd take the time to find it

[@K666_ANB]

I love this. I used to work at Ralli-Art MMSP when Mitsubishi was in the WRC, the last drivers if you will, Rovanpera/Panizzi/Galli and until you have seen what goes into building a competing car from scratch you have no idea. The research and development is astounding before even starting a build.

[@taylordunasophia4957]

Mitsubishi has an ek cross with a 4WD turbo engine

[@jwkpov734]

Much missed this platform / video style. I love interview/development videos. We need to bring back the Mr.narrator for all the rally season videos👍👍👍

[@JorkingPeanits]

I need the narrator voice. It’s too iconic.

[@WayneCarolan]

I couldn’t agree more

[@MikeySkywalker]

Same. This is actually the first episode I have watched since they got rid of him. It's nowhere near the same.

[@JorkingPeanits]

@@MikeySkywalkerWhy would they get rid of him though? Like this is a permanent thing?

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@JorkingPeanits I'm pretty sure it was a budget decision. He costed them too much money. No one has ever given me an explanation that makes any sense. If you look at the comments under every video since they got rid of him, fans hate that he is gone.

[@JorkingPeanits]

@@MikeySkywalker What an absolute bummer.

[@shaneluben]

I can't say it enough but Subaru Motorsports USA knows how to do it right everytime.

[@ArjunDharve]

KB43, gone but forever in our hearts. RIP legend.

[@jos1515]

Glad subaru is getting back to rally even though it isnt wrc, but if they do what they say hopefully it will bring other manufacturers cough toyota and one more (audi?) We will have a nice high tier rally in North America

[@octavianalexandrumelicescu9038]

you are brain dead

[@driver1140dg]

this is the best free automotive web series. I've been watching since the beginning and I love it.

[@justinturner4850]

I’ve missed launch control! Keep ‘em coming!

[@heybearproductions9473]

Rest in peace Ken, we all miss you.

[@stuartleckie]

randomly met Lance, most down to earth, nice guy. I drive a 2016 WRX, so he was super interested in how I liked the car, what I'd done to, and with it. Guys like that, and what VSC are doing, are what have me looking at the new WRX 🙂

[@coreytrevor3910]

Same I saw Subie drop the STi as a way of them throwing in the towel. They went from making some of the best STi's to come out of Subaru in a while and then just stopped the program in a way. But seeing some of the newer WRX mods and performance brands on board still supporting it and even some doing more it's given me hope that they can still put out a decent AWD turbo car.

[@jaygomesphoto]

Man, it felt so good seeing Ken Block again! I just needed to say it because I didn't think I'd ever see his face in a video since his passing

[@IamTheLocalHam]

"Yeah these cars are factory" *completely strips every piece and cuts chassis up for rebuild*

[@MD-pz3cn]

It's still "factory." A full tubular frame chassis car would not be factory.

[@IamTheLocalHam]

@@MD-pz3cn I know, its just funny how the wording is for race rules lol

[@jensen4070]

Rebuilt in another factory😭

[@louisGauto]

Just the shell is factory everything else is custom, people actually think STI parts where on the last car lol they are using the same engine from the last car and Trans which are custom race spec stuff etc

[@3drinksin273]

Nice touch on the teardown scenes with the music.

[@IanLikesVideosSometimes]

I loved that too- the hard-core stuff when they were grinding made me giggle

[@Paul777Jr]

That logo pattern at 0:35 is dope! @Subaru would you happen to have a high-res image of that?

[@mariomuacho215]

Gonna build the rocket? 🚀

[@matthewmacdougall1647]

love watching the NEFR footage from 2022. Was the last time i got to speak to Ken. amazing job with the new platform. VSC has some talented people.

[@MikeG4936]

The inside scoop and discussion regarding the new ARA rules was SO incredibly cool to see. Totally new and awesome for the Launch Control series!

[@brillantcruz625]

That Camouflage Liveries are so LIT, very well Thought ❤👉🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@RobHTech]

I think it's great with changes that will increase popularity here in the states. I'd love to see it as big as outside of the states. I'm very excited about this build. I hope we get updates soon.

[@knunez30]

Another awesome series and season. LET’S GO!!!

[@JesusismyAirBag0]

SUBARU sama 👏🙌🫶💫✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ LOADING Bo00OOOST🐌

[@guestguest9]

Great to see the regulations are moving closer to R5 and Rally2. If Subaru see they can be competitive against these cars, maybe they might have a little look at actually entering the WRC in that class 👀

Cool video can’t wait for the other ones!

[@bc_011]

@renal-dr7stjesus is lord

[@maxpower6730]

Pleas a 6cyl brz with the new inforainment system and you will nail it

[@metropolis10]

Great series, more of the development side please!

[@LYC_44]

Can’t believe i live only 30 minutes away from the place they build these cars

[@mattwalker529]

ARA should go to FIA rules that would allow international competitors to come in and be competitive, increase the amount of available cars for privateers, and why not Subaru going to a group N+ spec, you know a spec that privateers can buy a WRX and modify to be competitive.

[@NotSean269]

Honestly should have just gone for a full Rally2/R5 class rules so at least people all over the world can order then and see more subaru's back in rally. Hell even toyota is making a R2. Yes you won't beat the skoda's or that in the first year but at least it will be a great battle, and hell VSC you stuck with Rallycross for so long, at least a R2/R5 would grow the brand worldwide and help bring something back to the brand after killing the STi

[@griffinfaulkner3514]

Not really an option, the engine in this car is already significantly smaller than a factory WRX engine, and they'd need to lop an additional .4 liters off of it to fit regulations.

[@Teamflatfoot]

​@@griffinfaulkner3514current 2024 rules are power to weight now. Displacement limits are based on what tier they compete in now. The fa20 wrx is on the approved list of 2024 rally2 chassis

[@daveR1611]

@@griffinfaulkner3514they made a 1.6 for the levorg so that should be no problem

[@mistamaog]

It's crazy how much gets changed, they literally strip everything down to the chassis and start from there!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Man I bet engine talk is gonna be episode 6. That's what I came for 😭

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@renal-dr7st I legit thought this was targeted at me because I used to be a Muslim....then I saw it on all the other comments 🤣🤣🤣

[@blacktalonsport1262]

Great job on this video guys. I love seeing how the new car will come together. Looking forward to the next episode. Side note, it's crazy how the team has to make changes to the car to try and keep up with Ken's time...man was a true legend RIP #KB43ver

[@jonathanb1987]

Ken was also using a WRC car. With Ken's skills along with that car, it's impressive that Semenuk was able to beat him. He only beat him by 0:00.9. Damn near a tie.

[@blacktalonsport1262]

@@jonathanb1987 oh ok

[@patrickkellaher9673]

Having toured the VTSC facility, this video is just that much cooler. Sadly, you couldn't show the new car when I toured.... I'm really looking forward to the next video.

[@annoyerboka]

I like this project.. It show what new subbi can archive..

[@chrischarles9218]

Glad to see the VB WRX on the team.

[@ndlsjk]

My dad just bought a 2023 WRX....I'm currently shopping for a used WRX after driving his once. Amazing cars.

[@lzappa9109]

There is a huge difference between the platforms of the VT15 R and the current WRX from steel MPA classification and body design for rigitidy & suspension. I feel that the current WRX and there product will be totally different, only the shell will look alike. Still I suppose that what marketing requires. RIP Sti.

[@sasairsoftde]

I don't lile the new wrx design - but I am excited about your result :D Great Video again!

[@eilois]

welcome back to big league

[@IanLikesVideosSometimes]

Can't wait for more- great video, being an engineer myself I love the R&D and build side!

[@KubaSubaru]

Hmmm... You know what would be interesting? In the WRC all the cars are Hatchbacks now. And you know what car from Subaru is a Hatchback? Impreza going back to WRC would be amazing!

[@fluffytuby14]

I love watching this team

[@robschilke]

lol the music @ 10:35

[@OMGTheMuffinManOfficial]

I want to know what song it was.

[@ozzysgarage]

The build is pretty wild, cannot wait till the next episode and see the finished product!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@xxisawthug]

Always good to see Ken .

[@ks-bg5uk]

Great work Subaru! RIP Ken!

[@hallkbrdz]

How much would it cost Subaru to license and build the 2.0 and or 2.5 liter 718 engines? It's hard to imagine it would cost more overall than for Subaru to do their own development work, and I don't think Porsche would consider a WRX / STI in the same market as a Cayman. One can dream anyhow...

[@Nishimachi_Photography]

This is outstanding

[@ohitstarik]

jesus christ this doesnt feel like a level playing field at all. How many of these grassroots teams have the resources that VSC has? jesus

[@NotSean269]

its funny when they like yeah its a competitive year and you see the drone footage of the service park with VSC having two trucks and a little city, and everyone else under a wallmart gazebo.

[@jonathanb1987]

It's going to be better than previous years. By how much, I guess we will see.

[@AJ_Irving]

Yep and it will still not even be fair to compare it to a R5/Rally2 car as they have smaller engines and less aero, so no changes basically sounds like they just told them what they want to do still..

[@ohitstarik]

@@jonathanb1987 How? The ARA rules are supposedly tighter but VSC just made a faster car while still complying with those rules lmfao

[@msgofast]

Like taking Olympic runner to school carnival...

[@kentbeitel9966]

Man I miss the hatchback! I thought it looked amazing. 👌🔥

[@BryceChristopherHodge]

+1 Vote for bringing back Brian Haymond, the narrator. He is "the voice" of Launch Control. Still a great video and I'm looking forward to seeing what the VB WRX will do!

[@KarlKristianMoeng]

Looking forward to this!

[@mishagrischenko6478]

So much for this program if the STI is no longer in production...

[@laurendnb5481]

yooooo lets goooo

[@ranjitsian5481]

Good work 👍

[@Jt7166]

So happy the rally program with VSC is continuing into the STI less generation. Really curious to see if they go with an FA engine or if they continue with the ol EJ

[@hhhydeee]

Engine confirmed is 2.0L, not FA platform. It’s ej20 again don’t worry

[@bobbob6472]

"...New chassis, new platform, new everything..."* *engines not included.

[@WillJacksonNW]

Very cool look into the process! Much appreciated showing us these secrets

[@tipilot3791]

this looks amazing but i do hope they eventually revive the STI

[@stephenschenider4007]

EJ25 is a underpowered dinosaur. Thay called it quits instead of building something new from the ground up.

[@tipilot3791]

@@stephenschenider4007 yeah its understandable but the company is definitely still growing so an STI revival with an EJ30 in 2030 would be pretty awesome and generate a lot of hype

[@hhhydeee]

@@stephenschenider4007this rally car still uses ej20 bro

[@jsquared1013]

@@stephenschenider4007 the EJ25 isn't what makes the car an STI vs a WRX, it's primarily the differentials, especially the center diff. They could easily have made an STI of the current new WRX while using the FA engine.

[@hhhydeee]

@@jsquared1013 Sti is about ej and DCCD it’s means a lot for subaru in WRC history.

[@Kuinsenpai]

stoked would be an understatement, super excited to watch this series!

[@andrewm5840]

Working on a project that has no set parameters. Oh man. Every1 at VSC must have been so frustrated with all the redesigns that have probably happened b/c the rules weren’t confirmed XD

[@BjornFSE]

where's the rest of this video, need MORE!!!! Plz Tanks 🥺

[@Dappersworth]

The editing of this video was all over the damn place, couldn't tell what the hell was going on. Quit the crazy editing and give clear and concise narration in steps. Kept going back and forth between quick cuts of tearing down the new car, tearing down the old car, building the old car, and rally footage. I don't have ADHD but you're gonna give me it.

[@SuzukiKid400]

2:00 it’s not a ‘23 model, it was a ‘22 model unless this was filmed a year late and they screwed it up?

[@utpolchakma3606]

Wow, very nice design car

[@dankcincy]

Why won't Subaru deliver you guys a raw/naked chassis? Sure would make things way easier wouldn't it?

[@SuzukiKid400]

Not that easy to custom ship a naked chassis across the ocean. Easier to just strip it down here.

[@louisGauto]

For those of you complaining... Yall do know they only use the shell and everything else is custom made and not a sti part to begin with? even the previous car didnt have a sti drivetrain so this new car is using the same custom setup they used on the previous with some tweeks

[@ghost21501]

It's quite sad what Subaru is doing to the STI brand. They are reserving it because they're probably gonna make it an electric car.

[@wvusmc]

They lost their way when it comes to their quirky enthusiast cars. They killed the Forester XT and are working on doing the same to the WRX now.

[@mrj0hnster]

Honest question, Why Vermont Sports Cars and not Prodrive? Prodrive has a long legacy of winning WRC?

[@reallifekaizen]

Lovely video! But will it be easier to just let Subaru send a BIW from JP?

[@jgotdawheel]

I love Subaru ❤

[@chrisg3461]

I hope the commentary guy is back.

[@jackjayduenas2194]

Me three

[@ravenandthestranger]

SAME

[@Nekonaut_aka_Jebus]

ditto

[@이준일-s5r]

City Racer, which has been serving as an online racing game in Korea for 20 years, hopes that many City Racer users will see the Subaru WRX STI model.

[@K03sport]

Subaru, I want to see the body camo print as a shirt, sweatshirt, beanie, or even as socks. Very clever how you worked in the logo and built the swirlies around it. so, when is the Crosstrek rally car getting put together? Any plans for a Legacy rally car? Pump some blood into the dull sedan and introduce the next gen Legacy Spec-B, or in this case, a Spec-R (R is for rally if you didn't catch it at first...)

[@ben4190]

"...Really really fast and really really expensive..." ... And Really really cool to watch! =D

[@youtuber3677]

こっちも新型でとうとう行くのか！スバル最高！

[@Lazycat7854]

I’m looking forward to this sad thing it’s at 12:00 Am in Australia

[@matthewwain9958]

Had to keep pausing the video or going back just to be able to read things, as it was so fast paced a video.

[@anshya-cardoza9304]

Another point that made the old videos with a narrator a more fluid experience

[@matthewwain9958]

@@anshya-cardoza9304 older ones are outstanding, and full of info. My eyes are tired today, but I found it visually hard to follow with a scene change every few seconds.

[@russellbanfield8608]

Inchcape Barbados limited, agents for Subaru present Subaru launch control.

[@inactivemogul403]

Here’s an idea Subaru…use your current platforms that you promote so religiously to use in Rally stages, to go hand in hand with your word! Like the brand new SPT transmission? Don’t you think you should have used the GT model for this years rally events, and utilize your new performance transmission!?

[@topzki47]

Lol those will explode in seconds. Factory parts aren’t meant for these extreme races, not just subaru but all brands too.

[@khyrox1]

The SPT is meant for regular driving. These cars have had their own specially built transmissions for ages to take the kind of beating expected, but also in spec with whatever rules they need to follow and also to be replaceable/serviceable as needed in the field. They are extremely expensive.

[@gra4g63]

Is it comparable performance with rally2 ?

[@1anre]

You guys should design the current WRX in a pleasant way and bring the STI back

[@louisGauto]

They only used the shell of the sti so doesn't really matter what shell they use cause there ain't no sti parts in last car or the current car, the engine and Trans are custom or race spec parts adapted for these shells

[@GNARGNAR]

Can't wait for more and to see what this new car can do!!!

[@MilkMan8404]

Just not the same without that STI badge!!

[@SuzukiKid400]

Makes 0 difference. It’s just a name.

[@diegocervantes9103]

​@@SuzukiKid400said the wrx driver lol

[@SuzukiKid400]

@@diegocervantes9103I own a ‘22 WRX and it’s far better than my old VA STi in every respect except for the brakes. It’s just a name!!

[@Destructoglitch]

@@SuzukiKid400 Granted, I've already bought my car and it was the styling of the VB that made me not get it over a GR86, but it would be nice if the DCCD transmission was offered in it. To me, when you get an STi, it's the transmission that makes the biggest difference. Suspension is easier to upgrade than it is to swap a transmission. That, and the VB already has enough power with much more on the table.

[@SuzukiKid400]

Agreed the tranny could be upgraded. But in stock form, the VB is a great car. I have no interest in modifying the suspension as OEM suspension is just so good these days.

[@CARLOS62B]

Good luck to Everyone concerned with this project ... you have big boots to fill.

[@DT41059]

You want to make a point and regain credit, beat the opposition in WRC! Unfortunately for Subaru the WRX has put on so much weight to suit a certain market the current gen would get smoked by the latest WRC cars. I love my VA STI but still wish it was more of a beast and more nimble to drive from factory.

[@blankspace998]

WRC is a micro car championship now. My bet is that they can use Impreza RS and make it work against Fiestas, Polo, I20s etc.

[@svtwrc]

It is interesting that ARA wants a privateer like myself would be meaning I build my rally car out of $300 shell with my friends and may be able to compete with the Vermont Sports Car is a tall task. In the end if I can beat you guys and girls with a thousand dollar total car do I get extra points😂😂😂😂. Seriously though I love this level of competition from VSC!

[@CaptainBlitz]

5:07 I'm not crying you're crying... 😭💔

[@azurerider812]

Yay, they're a sedan again!

[@WOOF95]

Fabulous video!

[@YouTubeCensorsAndSuppresses]

Yes bring back the glory! But please Subaru, change those Civic taillights.

[@44actual]

When will there be a return to WRC?

[@Barry.ONeill]

Areo is the best loads of aero should be alowed, rules kill the spectical

[@cridery1055]

So WRX will add STI stuff on top or what that meant at 9:36?

[@Johnnythebest777]

I think they might be talking about the new electrified STI coming

[@faisaldarojatun3908]

Just hope subaru back to WRC😊

[@bcsa]

Not anytime soon...

[@GhostX3MC]

omg cant wait!

[@lemieuxjoshua3]

Looks awesome really want to see another mint 400 build

[@christophermisiano5769]

Hell yeah..let's go

[@xenofalcon]

I still think the old video format was better. The narrator really added to the documentary.