WRX STi Off Road Buggy Build Log - 3 Years of Buggy Building in 9 Minutes

[@crisray6789]

Every time I thought I had a question to ask about this build it was answered two seconds later, so I'll just say well done!

[@Serenelove520]

My business is in off-road racing and performance cars. I have to say this is a very nice aerodynamic build. A lot of our off-road guys should take a look at what you are doing.

[@Ckrispbacon]

That buggy is sick.

[@monono954]

consider me markedly impressed, man. what a wonderful build. I loved seeing the design and construction/fabrication of it coming together. I'm a mechanic by trade (autodidact), but I've always loved engineering. I'm actually studying engineering now and I can't properly iterate how motivational seeing this build was. thanks so much for recording and sharing it.

[@JasonToob]

This was awesome! Should have way more views

[@CydonianErazed]

Nice to see you are a Muse fan Kyle!

[@tysondeal4369]

Well done, Kyle! Love your buggy. Even better that you built it yourself.

[@MLFranklin]

Wow, that's a lot of work. It paid off. Great car.

[@slv4421]

awesome build man !!!! only thing its that it needs bigger tires some 37s T/As baja style

[@snowboyyuhui]

5:44 why not do the upper control arms with straight tubes? looks like there's room for that and it wouldn't be loaded in bending

[@PropKnucklesFPV]

My God, I've been watching a lot of your newer videos, and just watched this and remembered I've seen it before, who knew I would be back! Great car man, and I love all the videos

[@ThilinaPiumantha]

This is awesome! Enjoyed every bit of this video buddy! Thanks for uploading! 😃

[@Gohan_Fanboi]

Now that is true love and passion from start to finish.

[@h.mushmann2351]

Great build! Glad you made this log!

[@crazytestpilot9434]

Cool video, interesting content. I found the fluid video to be much more pleasant to watch than the fast pix but that's just me.Thanks.

[@slep5039]

Oof I needed a break in the middle because I was getting dizzy, but awesome build! I may have missed it, but what was the total price?

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Yeah, I figured if people want a slower video they can just use the settings to reduce the speed :) I'm keeping exact price secret for now, but it's probably a lot less than you think...

[@slep5039]

KYLE.DRIVES I usually watch things in x2 speed so it may have been a bunch worse for me... was it under 20k USD?

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Right, yeah that could be a problem! A little bit over that, but not much

[@slep5039]

KYLE.DRIVES Thank you, have a happy new year!

[@comethiburs2326]

@KYLE.DRIVES it's still far too fast.

[@darrinmerkley3333]

Very cool. Design. Impressive. Its all about trial and error but the outcome is awesome

[@GearScar]

Very nice build!

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Happy New Year Everyone! Enjoy the video!

[@nxt_sean1168]

Hey what did you get the motor out of

[@brokentrike4139]

Thats kick arse,well done

[@Shadow4s5]

Well done mate, that is outstanding work. very inspiring .

[@motomania2902]

Looks awesome man

[@n86cc]

Impressive work.

[@cameronyoung2004]

100%going to remember you in about 6 months when I start on my chassis and steering geometry. Your welds look good btw. I'm a fabricator in Charlotte, North Carolina. Any information on what you learned would be helpful videos, web sites, forums, etc...

[@colez4651]

Cameron Young he did mess up with the front a arms, as you want both identical length not curved as he has

[@tensevo]

Not my cup of tea but thumbs up for effort and enthusiasm.

[@dfpguitar]

have you got any video of racing? I never even knew these types of buggies were a real thing beyond the toys that look like them.

[@fortyozjuicebox]

Amazing. Nice work!

[@pauly1605]

This is excellent!

[@brab199]

Amazing Job!!!

[@dom-i-no2363]

I really like your videos, but how did you get the buggy registered (since it's a customized chassis not registered)

[@franciscomartinezsilvaoficial]

Hello. Excellent Job. !! One quesitos where did you get the rear end of the Gear Box? Thanks!

[@mxwizzard]

Awesome job

[@Jeremy-fy1sz]

Any race video? Great work!

[@britneyshaw8191]

I like everything about this.....other then its right hand drive 😅 anyways contests bro and happy new year!!!🎉

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Haha thanks, it feels more like a single seater as the wheelbase is so much wider than the cabin!

[@britneyshaw8191]

Hey while I have your attention being I'm relatively new to your channel (but I'm sub'd now 😅) did you look at American Baja buggies for influence? Or was it your own country that inspired?

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Our racing style is quite different to American races (Far more corners, less whoop sections, more trail than desert etc.) So I needed something to suit. Influences were from my own experiences with single seater paved track cars, as well as design hints from mini-buggies and some of the larger buggies here. I tried not to have too strong an influence from other designs though and more go with what I thought would be the best solution from scratch, you can't beat a half million dollar car on my budget if you try the same thing as them! That meant a lot of design time, but judging by some of the sector and trap times I was netting in the first race on a half power engine and untuned suspension, I'd say there is a huge amount of potential with my car!

[@britneyshaw8191]

First off thank you for responding and being obtainable to your fans 🙏👏 second I was just curious because I have both rzr 1000 and 3 months ago my x3 xrs and thought your project was pretty low almost suspension to body straight with each other profile..with that said I'm working on my own from scratch buggy but not sure yet if I want to lean it to rock bouncer or desert trophy as in my location Midwest I have access to both principals for fun

[@britneyshaw8191]

+KYLE.DRIVES a lil back story I'm a engineer so I can work out the majority myself im not rich lol but well enough wealthy as I make just under 6 figures but with that said I can't throw money like candy at a parade neither so just looking for guidance from experienced people iv talked to about 6 people now with good back grounds in desert and muddy mountain skill sets that also build regularly and I'm taking notes from all sources thanks again for Taking any time to chat with me

[@reedmelicher8658]

Curious about the transmission.. Do you simply not have anything connected to the driveshaft that would have gone to the rear wheels in the subaru? Would that cause problems long term with wear?

[@Electobat]

Doesn't that diagonal across you POV drive you nuts. How about stronger tubes and corner braces or just corner braces I don't have your specs to make a good recommendation. Just good to have a less interrupted view. Really like the build.

[@D-DAY]

Do you have any videos of racing it

[@thesal308]

You are the man!

[@michaelrocker9300]

Outstanding

[@devendramahajan6147]

7:38 what's cam certification

[@metagliabuck8697]

cool build but i have to ask why not awd using a sti drivetrain and all

[@blkicemike4857]

I am in process of building my own buggy but dimensions and so on are bit intimidating for me trying to layout my design. Did you use a particular program to design blueprint or mockup ??? Similar to what you showed at the beginning of this clip.. I kind of want to build something like ATOM,.. similar to that with 1000cc street bike motor or a turbo 4 cylinder sorts.. really haven't decided on engine yet due to still in early stages of framework and cage.. I did like your design also but for myself I want the rollcage to be more rounded at top and low profile. For rear end I figured CV type or maybe find a suburu, civic, etc,.. at salvage yard and cut parts that I need.. Still in planning stages so I have a long way to go, but I enjoy doing something with my sons so it should be fine. Any pointers i'd really appreciate. Nice video btw..👍🏼

[@jasonzecchin4539]

I'm intrigued as to why you used box section for the front A-Arms rather than tubes like the rear?

[@rogermitoaquarista4303]

Do you have the video of how did you do this front of your sports car?

[@carsonmiller9658]

Hey Kyle, amazing build! It was done so well it looked like a kit! I was looking to do a build like this not for racing but more for just having fun with my friends, anyway could you give an estimate on how much all this costed from something as small as mig wire to something as big as the motor. I would love to know thanks!

[@michaeldruyan1506]

What kind of welding did you do? Mig or Stick?

[@tristanmcreynolds999]

You inspired me to build a buggy.

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Wow! Glad to be of assistance!

[@stephaniemihajlowitsch1570]

What did you end up doing with the Subaru gearbox and the problem with the gears in reverse

[@mrfootball9739]

What material did you use on the side panels, and if steel what gauge

[@ze_german2921]

Hey, I'm a AWS CWI, there is nothing wrong with your welds. As a Former Pipe Welder I can tell you that many Custom Fabshops don't even weld that good. Most of their stuff doesn't get any NDT so it is all about just looking pretty. But the One thing I noticed is that your steering wheel is on the wrong side :)

[@texaselite1355]

ZGERMAN smh

[@finlay230]

awsome buggy, loved the vid!

[@fynnmurray9421]

were did you get the plans from or did you make them

[@gunnarstahl2741]

What's that air system your using to feed your helmet

[@isaiahandersen3395]

How did you get all the proper measurements for you suspension?

[@tooflessproductions.8296]

what 3d software did you use if you dont mind me asking

[@Binks-nv5qx]

What trans did you use?

[@vincentbaelde-millar670]

What's that motor on the steering assembly? Is it electric power steering?

[@DeviantCanuck]

very well done!

[@nickedits1498]

I gotta say.... this is honestly the best video I have ever seen. Great job keep it up. Btw, how much did the engine cost and where did you get it?

[@dascenter6364]

Did you calibrate the haltech ECU yourself? I'm currently doing a course under HPacademy and learning about ECU's so my ears pricked up when I heard haltech :D Must've been really cool to see all the hard work pay off and whole project come together. Looks amazing to drive. Thank you for the brilliant video.

[@ddmoto5578]

What material you use?

[@rexxbare9255]

No sway bars?

[@nadaalemdenada9076]

Hi friend you have the design of this chassis of this buggy

[@mxrider2strokebraaap54]

Really good👍

[@thisguy153]

Was this before or after you went to university? (I'm assuming after)

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Yep, decidedly after!

[@Engbader]

nice work,Cost?

[@koitorob]

Have you watched this back? Did the sixty different pictures a second piss you off to the point of switching off too?

[@VasilyYt]

What's the suspension all around??

[@Clungehammer]

whats the digital dash display you have?

[@Edward55221]

Do you have the total cost?

[@doglovertv.9187]

Hey how did you come by your frame layout..I really want the blueprint

[@InvalidUsername725]

One badass build man. Anyone know the background song?

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Thanks for the compliments! Background playlist is all Flume; Like Water, 3, and The Greatest View

[@InvalidUsername725]

Awesome, I knew it sounded familiar. Thanks!

[@AgentFour]

Isn't an actual car engine too much power for a small vehicle? Oh, and how fast does it go?

[@Wheelsinthesky80]

LOVE IT

[@dethkon2284]

yay! cool badass buggy

[@nzexplorer876]

i like this build engineering wise , the fiberglass kit looks ugly .. i dont personally know how u could have shaped it better but i think its mostly the dash forward middle piece that stood out to me the most, also whats up with the huge bits on the side? is that required to pass tech or something? lemme know.

[@fatchrisfbm]

What horn is that?

[@BenjaminsAxolotls]

What brand seats are those?

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

They are PRP if memory serves me correctly, if I was doing it again though I'd go for something different, the tolerances on the frames were terrible, and I had to make different base cushions as the standard ones were lousy. Seatbelt passthroughs were really annoying too. If I did it again, I'd make my own I think.

[@BenjaminsAxolotls]

So they weren't very good and wouldn't recommend them to anyone?

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Well, they are comfy and hold you well as far as a suspension seat goes, so if you want something that's 80% right and works well once you fix it up I can recommend them... But if you're starting from scratch I reckon go with something different.

[@BenjaminsAxolotls]

Oh okay so what do you think they would be like for a road application like in a street car?

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Oh definitely not! Would not even consider using those seats outside of off-road.

[@floorit3669]

wow! what engineering course did you take? and what welder did you use? grate video btw

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

When I started building the buggy I had a degree in Aerospace engineering, welder is a CigWeld TransMIG 175i Thanks for the compliments!

[@Smittel]

Approximate cost?

[@kinglouiesshed8995]

How did you calculate the steering geometry with such long A arms ? and what effect do you have on steering would love the help on how to work it all out 👌🏼👍🏻👍🏻 love the video btw 👌🏼

[@MowerMan-gb7sh]

That is sick

[@andytommykeddy3224]

why did you make it so wide?

[@raheemrussell5346]

How much hp?

[@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq]

Hey man wont judge bout playing with ur shifter when i built my car I spent probably 10 mins just chopping through gears even though it wasn't running

[@LetoDeWirre]

What is workhours estimation on this build? I have no experience with manufacturing outside of classroom, but I always feel shocked when this builds take years to complete.

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

Well, I calculate it was 2500 man hours to rolling chassis, so probably about 4000 all up? Pretty much every weekend for 3 years, plus most of my holidays.

[@LetoDeWirre]

Wow. Like, WOW. Modern cars don't give me that special feeling that i get with old cars, and old cars are, well, old, so i always wanted to build my own car, but 4000 hours is shocking. What swallowed so much time? Making things with tools you have instead of tools you need? Sansara of hand-fitting?

[@tanker9987]

Being an engineer and not a fabricator probably chewed a lot of time. He probably spent a day measuring every cut. That and probably remade parts that didn't fit instead of making them fit.

[@barje.waffles5461]

Dankus Memus I spotted the Fabi.

[@rexxbare9255]

Im considering a similar build

[@miatarf4676]

Put some bigger tires on it and take her to the King Of The Hammers

[@tedstyle3798]

It's great and all but you put the steering wheel on the wrong side

[@jhitt79]

Damnit! I thought I’d be the clever one first.

[@AlexA-yj9ft]

Why not bigger wheels?

[@sufysprojects2689]

how many pics are there?

[@KYLEENGINEERS]

943 To be precise ;)

[@abuobaidalshamrani7810]

Bravo.

[@terrytumultyjr]

So Kyle, if your listening. I came across your videos while binge watching aero videos. I also built a wrx powered buggy. But it's for street use. (Google Exotruck). If you get a chance to check it out, I'd love to know what you think about reducing drag and increasing downforce. Current focus is in flat bottom panels, splitter and diffuser. Thanks

[@stiantiger]

Why not 4wd..?

[@Ben-lo7cy]

You should put spidertrax 9” and 40’s lol

[@thomasthijs962]

The peron who disliked this video is high on crack. What a amazing video!

[@parkerbirch1635]

Thank you!! I agree 100% LMFAO stick to welding!!!

[@johnb.3022]

My dream buggy build n aint seen the video..

[@theirishaxe9405]

Your steering wheel is on the wrong side. 😁

[@astatauri]

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or just an absolute idiot...

[@astatauri]

Jesus...

[@timmytoe32]

John Smith actually thats the right side lol

[@pradeepbabu9955]

Can I know how much money do we need to build a 800cc off-road buggy in Indian rupees.

[@randomprojectsusa5196]

You should take it to a dyno