OUR NEW PROJECT CAR!

[@mightycarmods]

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[@Junkpusher77]

haven't watched a second and give a thumbs up. I've been here before

[@dabigbadwolf5081]

Please build a Subaru Justy! I had one and it was so much fun to drive, can't imagine how much fun it would be with actual power.

[@Jamaa_wetu]

would actually love to see you build a rotary

[@CurbsidePharmacist69]

RAV4 RAVE , sounds about right.

[@it-really-hurts2092]

Are you going to restore the headlights. I'd love to hear your opinions on the best way. Sand and clear coat, wipes, vapour, there's a few Options. Or is it simply easier to replace?

[@dirtyharrie]

The first step is WHAT?!?!?

[@day_for_it]

I wasnt the only one who heard it

[@ljacota]

Jack

[@b-rock4831]

It was definitely OFF not UP

[@dweezil6969]

Closed Caption can verify.

[@FlatFrank]

In the bin

[@Bellbuscus]

Out of all the KZbin car content, you guys always manage to stand out. You are not chasing the same type of build or going so crazy custom. Just finding fun projects people could actually replicate and connect with and doing them in an entertaining way. Appreciate you guys for adding some fun to my life with what you do.

[@mightycarmods]

Thanks bellbro, if you love it, share it. Always helps ❤

[@banandrew94]

To be expected from KZbin's #1 off-roading channel.

[@mrreziik]

Best 4WD channel is backkkk

[@---l---]

Absolutely.

[@點點-c1u]

hope they go have fun with 4x4 24/7

[@edwardfletcher7790]

And Moog didn't refer to it once !! 🫤

[@joelstevensz06]

😅

[@james14peterson]

I worked on that car! It came from Lithgow. Was frequently in at ford, check the log book and you’ll see my signature 🤣🤣

[@mightycarmods]

Did you guys chuck a new engine in it?

[@james14peterson]

@@mightycarmods sadly no, it was in for odd jobs and servicing

[@Iamdesignproducts]

Lol epic 😂

[@foot2thefloor64christian5]

I’m so happy and proud of MCM for FINALLY modifying Toyotas and they’re doing the BEST STUFF!! Keep it up guys!

[@jaynekk1]

As a mechanic, Toyota build quality and reliability is top tier and 2nd to none. Love em all, even all the ''boring'' stuff. They just work and keep working and keep getting the job done. And in reality that is what people truely want and need out of their car.

[@robo1000]

Because of you two goofballs I have now done both track days and autocross. Thank you so much for showing how easy it can be.

[@bman9ful]

Same here! Just did my first track day the other week because I was inspired by these guys!

[@DirtdragonRS]

Don't get too excited with that first step😅

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

He thought he snuck that one in.

[@Raymond-Gibb]

yep, snuck it into the bin, so I hear.

[@iTiWolfdusty]

I appreciate the kind of sponsorship in this video(from supercheapauto). It doesnt feel like an artifical insert like they tend to be in many other content creators videos. Feels natural and doesnt interupt the flow of the video

[@Bonguletz]

My dad had one of these, 4 door version. In Europe they came with a 2 L rated at about 150hp. The piston rings needed changing at about 600k. The oil was not changed sooner than 15k kms. Last time I saw it, I did donuts with it in the snow and it had about 1.1-1.2 milion kilometers. Not long after that it was sent to some work site in the mountains and I lost track of it 😂. It was by far the most reliable car anyone in my family ever owned.

[@TheRogueAdventurers]

2 separate very cool ways this build could go. 1: Drop it, coilovers, sick wheels, track / street style setup. 2: Jack it up, off road wheels and tyres. Make it a competitor to the Jimmny

[@lillexus5589]

Option 2.5; Dakar build, wide arches and jacked up suspension. With regard to speed as well thought when cruising through the sand dunes.

[@shaunjaensch6899]

rav4 will never be a jimmny competitor, too top heavy loves to roll. you don't get that with a jimmny the seats are strapped directly to the floor pan.

[@_TwoBobBit]

You could do both if fitting airbag suspension: Low for street and high for off road. Plus a sick heavy duty roof rack to carry the set of wheels you aren't using!

[@TsunamiSephi]

OMG. A slammed, 2 door, club spec Rav 4 sounds incredible. That’s genius

[@catcaruso]

Early 2000s small SUV s slammed and boosted are always a winner!🤘

[@deevizm8035]

In like 2003ish I thought a rav4 slammed on airbags with a custom body kit would be dope. But that was when sx spec was big. I hate the thought of seeing that now.

[@Alan-cg8gx]

Like a Suzuki Vitara. Lowered on fat rubber.

[@lillexus5589]

​@@deevizm8035a Dakar build would be my choice of build in the current days. Matching speed with serious off-road capabilities.

[@_on_earth_]

I drive our same-gen Rav4 family car to work. - got 499k kilometers on it, and mods my dad put more than a decade ago. Lowered, bodykit, advan TCII's, intake and exhaust, and a 15-year-old dyno tune. The 1.8 front wheel drive spec. The car I grew up with since I was 6

[@Fuogor]

Only 430k on mine, but I love it to death. Having some difficulties with it currently sadly, stalling out of the blue and having some troubles cranking on the hottest days, that I'm still trying to pin down.

[@jzaumandajones1232]

Have you change the thrmostat? I have the 5 door 2001

[@Fuogor]

@@jzaumandajones1232 Turns out it was the dying alternator sapping enough power at idle to overload the engine. She's all good now! Except for the suspension, and the windscreen, and the slow oil burn... haha. Suspension's probably the next job.

[@jzaumandajones1232]

@@Fuogor lol I know that feeling, I'm in Ohio working on the suspension on a 01 Rav4

[@jakethedetailsnake]

So much to be said about doing these kinds of projects over high dollar, high hp, high style builds. You guys are spot on by saying even though they don’t look it, cars like this are built with high quality stuff!

[@Jakefrc]

I love that no matter how big you guys get, you're still having fun modifing shit boxes in your own garage. You guys could probably easily go out and buy a GTR and make 1000hp, but youre in a shed with a Rav and a scavenged turbo. This is the good stuff 👌

[@joblo24]

turbo SUV... maybe it's the nostalgia but it make me think about Moog Forester back in the days. Love it !!

[@BOB24502]

I was blown away a few years ago when an unassuming rav4 lined up next to me on the highway, downshifted and took off with turbo and blow off noises. It was quick! Very unexpected sleeper!

[@synthdad8828]

You need to do a 1st gen CRV build to go against this. For the love of god. PLEASE.

[@daztography1]

I have the gen 2, great cars

[@Jacobtheunwise]

Quite rare here in Aus. Unless you want a auto

[@alastairh9607]

@@Jacobtheunwisenot really

[@fredericoespinoza]

@@Jacobtheunwise no

[@bcm70]

With a early 2000s Type R engine.

[@BeefaloBart]

Only 3 Import vehicles I owned that I really miss. 70 VW Bug, 79 Subaru FE, and a 94 Isuzu Amigo. They were all memorable vehicles in my life and regret getting rid of them after they died. The bug to fire, Subaru from a wreck, and Amigo to engine failure. And as for your first step in this video, there are support groups for that type stuff mate.

[@BLaZZiNinJapan]

RAV4 = Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel-drive

[@StormHawksHD]

Well they broke the 4 part in the newer models lol

[@alexhockley9906]

In the first gen, there was a J and L model. The J stood for "Joyful", the L for "Liberty" Thank you Toyota, very cool

[@padorukurumi6572]

​@@alexhockley9906 SO THE TRIMS DO ACTUALLY MEAN SOMETHING

[@alexhockley9906]

@@padorukurumi6572 in name at least, though I genuinely have no idea if they actually change anything 😆 It kinda seems like all the options were available for both trims, though I don't know if I've ever seen a J with a leather interior

[@Emanicas]

@@alexhockley9906 what, like JAV4? very cool

[@1lledo]

I have a 2004 Rav4 here in the states. its 4 door but its 5 speed 4wd. 150k original miles. Best daily ive ever had. Mint. Thanks for showing some love for these golden nuggets.

[@RESTLESSWISH]

love watching you guys been watching since day one when I was just as kid. your vids have helped me with so many of my own projects and learning how to work on cars. love how you all still post great content years down the line

[@SergiosKolios]

Hell yeah!!! Put a 3S-GTE in it!! These 2.4s had weak head bolts, it's a known issue even for NA.

[@StormBladerProductions]

They also burn oil in excess, I've seen tons with rods through the block, I've have so many issues with 2azfe that I void working on them.

[@GTX3584XE]

@@StormBladerProductions happens when punjis dont service them

[@OmniMan_Racing]

The auto transmissions are also trash

[@devonswindell9735]

2gr would be WAY better

[@Pivotmasterblackbird]

This. Grab a nice 5th gen motor from a Caldina and you'll be golden. 190kw. Basically bulletproof.

[@Scott1sh]

i actually really like the Rav4. Served my time on them 20yrs ago for Toyota main dealer and worked on hundreds of them. Always wanted to slam one, big turbo etc for towing a motorbike. Super keen to see how this little gem turns out.

[@clobberbusters]

dang what was step one again? i hear that right? 🤣

[@DrivingMatterMedia]

I don't know all different versions but the 2.0 VVT short wheelbase sold here in Europe shared a lot of components with the Celica GT-FOUR. It can be an all-toyota parts turbo swap that way.

[@a_Fax_Machine]

👀 the 240 in Super Garage. Hope to see some of it again soon.

[@thunderjeep08]

These kinds of builds are why I fell in love with this channel. Taking everyday cars everybody has and making them fun in a realistic way.

[@jsleeio]

Papadakis built a great little rav4 too, worth checking out their channel

[@mightycarmods]

Earlier model I think

[@andersjjensen]

Papadakis is generally just absolutely ace. Too bad he uploads so rarely.

[@joealex65]

@@mightycarmods Yeah, with a 3S swap.

[@jasonthoolen1405]

Pretty sure the old ones come factory with the 3s​@@joealex65

[@kevincross9206]

Those wheels make a massive aesthetic improvement, looking forward to seeing the end result 👏🏼

[@tally5k339]

Well I was wrong...thumbnail had me expecting a Pajero Evo

[@vocalthrower448]

would have loved that

[@Kevbot73]

Same man, same

[@mattfisher4256]

Pajero Mini build to rival Benny’s

[@Vitegro]

That would have been sick! And only 10 times more expensive, bargain!

[@MadmanJnr]

A Paj could make for a great competition vehicle for the Rav

[@target4rage86]

Ex Toyota mech here. The 2AZ was well known for burning oil, snapping head studs also early versions were built with the wrong size valve springs. We saw them on hoists getting fixed most weeks 😅

[@schubertadam]

I watch for Dave-O cameos. I leave this video satisfied.

[@mightycarmods]

So do we

[@ArKritz84]

Dave-O *and* Benny. We're being spoiled.

[@SheenylHassan]

Dave is such a staple at MCM he just needs to become a host lol. Haltec homie for life.

[@Ronanelm]

Just in time for smoko too!

[@mightycarmods]

We could sense it, so we sent it

[@tonyfenech5808]

Just came in for lunch, opened youtube and the boys has dropped a video...YESSS!!! thanks boys....love your videos....cheers from Fiji 🇫🇯

[@Coxscars]

I’ve got a 1st gen so it’s neat to see a 2nd gen 2 door get modified since we didn’t get get them in America.

[@shantellzhou4519]

i absolutely love my rav4 2 door and am so glad more attention is being brought to these mighty little cars

[@booost420]

The number one four-wheel drive show in the world❤

[@Bigngreen]

Looking good boys! Can't wait. Also just so you know up until about the time they closed Toyota Manufacturing in Australia, they still made Manual Camry's, so that old one that got scrapped, you could actually still buy in Manual, check it out when you can.

[@MittenpunKt]

Bush doofs are still a thing and Rav 4s or Outbacks are king there

[@craigdawson7632]

Bush doof is still a thing in NZ. They go off, epic light shows and sounds that rattle the whole valley. Pinging for 5 days straight, then the after parties. A week or two to recover then the next one for 3 months. Very hard on the body, all the water and forcing feeds down is a must

[@indyspud]

You guys have way much more self control than I have. To be in my own workshop with all that stuff available on top, and be that close proximity to an FD and still be like "nah I'm gonna work on the Rav4 today"

[@user-hf3ym7lh4d]

Haven't watched your vids for a few years. Glad ya'll are doing well! Fun to watch how far you've come from stripping a car's paint and relieving yourselves to now. Hardcore, way to grow. Seems like you already know everything you're doing now, though. Hope you find ways to push yourselves outside the box again, like Mod Max!!!

[@AyrtonMcNamee-zq1ot]

Put the bbs style wheels on!!!!! Also Dave is such a kind and nice man

[@MntlMajorkozmo]

Finally you guys are doing a build on the best car ever made. I wanted to turbo, lift and rally cross one of these. But money never came for it. I drove a 2006 5 door one. Best fun i had. The centre diff lock was good for awd launches at the traffic lights.

[@ryanhoffmann9341]

This has instantly become my new favorite build!

[@b1g1lz]

There's heaps of dairy farms around me here in the south of NZ. Winter is very wet on the farm and lots of farmers have these with 13" tractor grip tyres on them for kicking around in the mud. Back is filled with fencing gear etc. Neighbour says he has never had his stuck yet.

[@TBIRD0625]

I'd love a whole series of turbocharging cars that were never turbo from the factory, would be a lot of fun. Can't wait to see where this one goes!

[@zethjugos1250]

Love this model of the rav4. Drove and handled like a sedan and with the correct mods is plenty fast

[@CobnutVTS]

Was just about to go to sleep but mightycarmods uploaded so now it's time to watch this and THEN sleep 😂😂 can't wait

[@SynicalBeats]

Sleep? It's only 8pm

[@CobnutVTS]

​@@SynicalBeatsI'm in the UK hahaha

[@svdk1506]

Me too in Canada 😂

[@adamdaley8090]

You know you're going to rewatch this when you wake up. Sweet turbo dreams.

[@tylertheotaku9270]

Yay, a Rav4 similar to mine. Mine is the XT3 2L vvti 3door. In the same blue. I call mine Tachikoma because it's blue, Japanese and an agile tank. It's the trusty daily to the PS13 Silvia project car. (my Rav4 produces around 150hp & 150ft pounds of torque.) I also put self-refurbished R32 Skyline GTS alloys on my Rav.

[@Justin-gm3ze]

Almost expected a patrol. But rav 4 and CR-V are both awesome vehicles

[@nathanglynn7443]

Ive been messing with a very low km 2nd gen crv lately. Its only auto but i was attracted to the 170,000kms on the clock, awd, one owner vehicle with original sale reciept plus full service history to now. Immaculate inside and out, it even has those plastic labels that go around the brake fluid resivoir etc that says use genuine honda fluids etc. i have my first child on the way and i wanted to get a suv to have mad adventures in, my wife drives a 2017 kluger awd that has quite a bit of sleeper power at the wheels so i figure i might try and mod the crv to gain a similar power level to hers. Ive always been a sports car kinda guy so suvs are a different ballgame but im honestly impressed. Mine cost me $9k its a late 2005 build and has the k24 engine.

[@MrTemplarViking]

Liking the Rave ;) My sister had a 2nd gen with 500,000km on it, she only get rid of it after an accident. That AWD system can handle just about anything northern Canada can throw at it.

[@earlyre]

RAV 4 - Recreational Activity Vehicle 4WD - at least that was my understanding...

[@mpwr321bhp]

I used to work for Toyota in 94 and had these for company cars, and we used to take them in the fields through snow drifts when the UK weather gave us some, we also may have snow surfed out of the back door with the rear seat belts lol

[@Omeshan]

Yesss... From the title i thought this was the spiritual successor to the TRD LAZER

[@luigiquinto995]

I have the Diesel version in Italy, changed the suspension components and the Rav4 it's like new. Greetings from across the pone! I follow you since the beginning. Love you guys ❤

[@Takatakyong]

20 seconds in, and I'm in love!

[@AFFMotorsport]

Been waiting for this one, after the post in a Facebook group a few months ago. I'm still driving my 3 door 1st Gen RAV4 I bought new back in 2000.

[@RubyRoks]

Not the car i expected, which is usually a good sign from you two lol. This is gonna be interesting for sure

[@estewar03]

Nice start, looks like the headlamps could use a bit of urine. Marketplace is good for some things. I scored a matching set of 5 gold Enkie RPF01's new condition 17x8 with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tires with under 7K miles for $950 USD. Guy even gave me the original purchase receipts.

[@JFTM_]

I hate that I saw the thumbnail and said ‘it’s gonna be a shorty rav4 isn’t it’. DAMN IT MCM

[@JonathanViljevac]

Nice work guys I turboed the first generation rav4 with the 3sfe15 years ago it was one of the most fun cars I ever owned with 290awkw was a hoot to drive let me know if you want some pics

[@shannonspear8751]

RAV 4s have put on weight now days compared to what they used to be lol

[@munday]

Every cars from every manufacturer did lol

[@mrgw98]

​@@munday Indeed. Crash safety standards have caused all vehicles to grow.

[@TheGamingNorwegian]

@@mrgw98 And complete laziness from car manufacturers... Most cars do not need to weigh what they weigh. Especially Mercedes have just stopped caring. New C63 weighs 2.2 tons and its not because of the hybrid system, new AMG GT weighs 2 tons ETC

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

It's because most people now want a rolling living room or guest entertaining room, not a car.

[@mrflyingcow8874]

I have the 2001 1.8L fwd version. And im always amazed at how powerfull yet fuel efficient it is. It is just over 150.000km so i hope to get many more years out of it

[@abc56735]

In 2013 Moog gave me permission to use one of his songs for the first test video I ever did, of my old car. A RAV4. 11 years later I feel like we've made full circle. The RAV is underrated. A machine that can go to hell and back. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@boulaibrahim3755]

I absolutely love the 2 door Rav-4s, they're absolutely amazing cars, glad they're getting some recognition

[@WayneRandall]

Boy, that first step took a big leap.

[@Grimorth670]

Holly molly, what a difference just by changing wheels!!! Now I need to find one for myself, although RAV-4 are expensive in Poland thanks to their versatility

[@8888k]

I’ve always had such a love for SWB RAV4s. Exactly like you said - cheap, strong, reliable and everywhere.

[@jarlnieminen4307]

Opposite

[@Bupalooga1]

Pretty sure I still have this car saved in my Carsales! Ended up buying the Suzuki Grand vitara version because 6yrs newer & proper 4x4.

[@Izzy-good]

Nice skyline bro

[@mightycarmods]

Thanks ✌

[@bricegraham8256]

Geeze I love these man. Ive owned a second gen Rav4 but only for a week. I loved it while I had it but she was sold back to the seller casue it had issues that werent spoken of.

[@skutchBlobaum]

The dyno was louder than the vehicle. 😆

[@TheAnchorNamedLatch]

Yesssss modifying a RAV4. I was tossing up between this and a SF Forester when I was in the Outback, ended up with a Forester (which after 460,000km did NOT survive the return trip).

[@KeeperXerath]

The old boys are back!

[@PattyintheWoods]

I got a 2009 RAV4, 3.5 V6 AWD! Could not be any happier, very quick and capable, yet so much space!

[@nosnhoj99]

My favourite part of the camry is that video of the hit and run where you said "we apent a lot of time and money on it and its our pride and joy etc" and then preceded to crush it like a month later

[@mishimposble]

1st gen Honda CRV, Manual, AWD, k24 swap, Turbo, Coil springs, in Black! Let's GO !!!

[@KurisuBonsai]

All the talk of Raves I was expecting another appearance of DJ Rod Knock...

[@dmacpher]

Here’s to hoping they do the timing chain 😂

[@witchcraftauto]

These builds are why I keep watching the show! So much more relatable than lambo builds and dare I say it, way more entertaining.

[@coebinator]

When did Camry get crushed?? Did I miss it in a recent video :(

[@PHJamesL]

When I was in Oz & NZ on my WHV I was so impressed with supercheap auto, both in Oz and NZ. They kept our 3 sheds on the road for over 50k Km! Now I'm back in the UK I'm ready for you to take over Halfords, which is the closest thing here to supercheap, but not quite as good imo.

[@ianfairbanks1318]

Welp, there goes the rav4 prices....

[@SmileyTom666]

snd here i was concidering one for a bit of a cheap project... dammit haha

[@mysticgreg]

Oh that ship sailed long ago around here.

[@bytchslappa]

YESS... about to sell my XA30 :)

[@Natsirt666]

I'd love to see you boys do up a Ford Laser TX3 from ~1986. They used to roar down the F3 back in the days. A family friend had one, and she'd be walking down the freeway doing 160km/h. Was insane.

[@Turbovanilli]

😆Im still waiting for a vl turbo. Whatever happend to that blue GC8 that was a teaser at the end of one of your videos ages ago?

[@mightycarmods]

Engine in bits, it’s happening though!

[@Turbovanilli]

@mightycarmods 🙂that's Awesome. Now off I go to market place to look for a Toyota Rav 4

[@krummyskill8202]

I can't believe I've been watching these videos for over 10 years haha. Love it.

[@JDMKIV]

10 psi is where they like to be. You need to be careful with the head studs pulling their threads out. It’s common to have to timecert them. I used to have a 550whp scion if you guys want to pick my brain about it I’d be glad to.

[@mightycarmods]

Yep same with Camry, good engine for how cheap they are

[@JDMKIV]

@@mightycarmods they are great motors. In 8psi it wasn’t uncommon to see them make 300whp.

[@zubiddydoodoopop]

If you want to save some money on one of these cars if you ever come back again in the future try going a couple model years older next time. The 2.0L engine variants had this weird ECU brain rot issue where it'd cause a decrease in power/fuel economy as well as poor shifting in the autos. Can't stress this enough you have to catch them early before it starts causing actual mechanical issues needing to be addressed. I bought one destined for the scrap heap, sent the ECU off to a specialist to fix the issue and then the car was running just as it should again once I got it back and then I flipped the car for a couple grand in profit. Easy way to tell them apart from the outside is that the rear turn signals are still amber on those and the steering wheel still has that flat plain 90s look on the inside despite not being a 1st gen RAV4

[@rashadrali]

You guys should get a territory and convert it into what the best thing Ford Australia never made, a 4x4, barra powered, dual cab ute!!!

[@chrisschlis9440]

Love these cars I can afford!! There's one of these on a lot just down the street. Now I just need a Dave and I'll be all good. Really interested to see how this turns out!!!

[@benjaminrogoff4195]

Pretty sure that is the second step. The first step is to ask; "Hey daddy, you looking for a date?"

[@ryaneccles1237]

You guys are killing it lately with the projects! Keep it up!

[@curtisjones1904]

This channel has well and truly jumped the shark. Big time.

[@LeShiznit]

You guys just keep surprising! Always had a dream of doing a sleeper-esque build of a soft-roader. Legends!!

[@ashmendchand325]

Hey guys.. I love your show and been keeping up with every episode since i came across you guys from Super gramps era.. Making budget cars into race cars and taking them to the tracks is something getting common recently.. i do love the whole process.. Just a suggestion for a future episode, how about taking these cars for a trip lets say from Sydney to Melbourne and capture the adventure along the way..❤

[@trub420]

Thanks for bringing me back you guys. Nothing like seeing a Nissan Corolla Pathfinder getting upgrades.

[@Bohemiahotrodandcustom]

Afew years ago there was a black RAV4 2 door driving around Darwin, lowered with 20 inche rims, turbo and it looked awesome. Some girl owned it.