Driving from Florida to Alaska - Episode 1

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  • @stj447602
    @stj447602 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2743

    clicking the bell for this series 👍

    • @moisesc.9134
      @moisesc.9134 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thrasher TA facts⚡️🤘🏽

    • @MJTbreww
      @MJTbreww 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Only channel I use the notifications for!

    • @santiagoestevez623
      @santiagoestevez623 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very nice series and a good idea too

    • @TheRSAngle
      @TheRSAngle 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a very good idea 😄

    • @Evenjor
      @Evenjor 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup!

  • @atenza6453
    @atenza6453 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1074

    to show the effects of flex seal i sawed this evo in half

    • @yuchungman
      @yuchungman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      That's a lotta damage

    • @shiroyasha7324
      @shiroyasha7324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That's a lot of damage.

    • @watersnortmoment3734
      @watersnortmoment3734 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That's a lot of damage.

    • @BoldOne8760
      @BoldOne8760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's a lot of damage

    • @cat-em3mj
      @cat-em3mj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@yuchungman damage of lots a that's

  • @illsuspect
    @illsuspect 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1025

    Nothing quite like having 100lbs of brake rotors youre never going to use, sliding around your trunk.

    • @carlmanio6096
      @carlmanio6096 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How is it never going to be used?
      So you can't use them after the road trip then??

    • @nickwong2525
      @nickwong2525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@carlmanio6096 It's the unnecessary weight behind your car... Like u asked, can't use them after the road trip? Than why not just leave it home and save some weight... Those parts they took with them, can last through the whole trip if its done fresh before the trip... Everyone makes some mistakes here and there on their first time...

    • @carlmanio6096
      @carlmanio6096 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nickwong2525 yeah, I get that

    • @tristancauser390
      @tristancauser390 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They keep you from falling asleep by sliding around back there.

    • @yelsinchacon124
      @yelsinchacon124 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      That’s just acted up for their sponsor 🤨🤫

  • @Iloveak123
    @Iloveak123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +981

    The brake pads, rotors and drive belts should be replaced before the trip, I have never seen anyone bring those parts with them on a long road trip. They are maintenance items not emergency items to bring on a road trip. Instead, I would put a roof rack on both cars, mount a couple spare wheels on them and take a few Jerry cans full of premium fuel, some essential tools and some first aids kits will be useful as well.

    • @samday8209
      @samday8209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      What is this a zombie apocalypse?

    • @aaronwallace4931
      @aaronwallace4931 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      I agree the parts choices were odd. Full size spares and fuel would be good. I’d take brake hoses before pads and rotors.

    • @sonyfxi
      @sonyfxi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Prevention is always better than waiting for mechanical failure. These guys have good intentions but too noob

    • @markleonidis1365
      @markleonidis1365 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      You have to remember this is to promote Advanced Auto Parts and they do not sell majority of those products. I believe they bought those items just to shout out the store.

    • @0hjaa3.06
      @0hjaa3.06 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly. Like service the cars before the road trip and then have some tools in your trunk like you should always have and spare wheel. That's it.
      And those are almost brand new cars, so they shouldn't have that many problems.

  • @rotaryrocket74
    @rotaryrocket74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2192

    IF you're worried about brakes, do them before the trip. There is no reason to carry all those brake pads for a 14k road trip...LOL

    • @leafbelly
      @leafbelly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +167

      Yeah, it's a wonder they were even getting 22 mpg with all that gear they were hauling.

    • @mikedang3613
      @mikedang3613 5 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      @@leafbelly 22mpg isn't even that bad though?? Especially for evos and foresters? My q50 gets 20.5mpg completely empty.

    • @altrdgenetics
      @altrdgenetics 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@mikedang3613 22mpg is about what I got on a stock motor FXT 5MT... so that is on point

    • @akltom
      @akltom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      they even carry all those rotors... unbelievable😄

    • @jmathiz
      @jmathiz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mike Dang I get about 26 on the hwy in my Q

  • @TAKEOVERSTUDIOS
    @TAKEOVERSTUDIOS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2196

    That's a lot of damage. Good thing u had flex seal.

    • @andyboswell3590
      @andyboswell3590 6 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      i came looking for this comment lol

    • @DJDiarrhea
      @DJDiarrhea 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      My man phil swift saving the day

    • @gangbangmidnight841
      @gangbangmidnight841 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Some Bullshit this is proof of that magnum daddy phil swift loves evos

    • @RussellTelker
      @RussellTelker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      And now when you get to Alaska and find out your rowboat has a friggin screen door in the bottom you can fix it!

    • @saturnv691
      @saturnv691 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I SAWED THIS AXEL IN HALF

  • @richardteunen2902
    @richardteunen2902 6 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    A Dutch couple named Dirk Jan Roeleven and Hester van der Vliet drove their 17 years old Subaru Forester with over 500.000 km on it (!) from the Netherlands back to the Subaru factory in Yajima, near Tokyo. During their 17 weeks, 24.000 km long journey they crossed Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, South Korea and Japan. The old car made the journey without problems. Two light bulbs had to be replaced. And the wipers after they had been stolen. In Kazakhstan the shock absorbers were replaced as a precaution because in Mongolia there are hardly any paved roads. In Japan they were welcomed as heroes.

    • @evolad2463
      @evolad2463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that never happend

    • @BerrieHJ
      @BerrieHJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@evolad2463 That surely did happen, I can confirm as a Dutch car enthousiast that this story has been published by multiple Dutch car magazines.

    • @username8644
      @username8644 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@evolad2463 It's 15,000 miles mate, it's not that insane.

    • @help_wanted
      @help_wanted 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@BerrieHoekjan they would have to go through North Korea to get to South Korea from Russia how tf did that happen also if the took say a ship from Russia to SK why didn't they just go straight to Japan???

    • @iKarmzHD
      @iKarmzHD 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I found a book written about this story, I can assure you this happened.

  • @cooperwolfe1731
    @cooperwolfe1731 6 ปีที่แล้ว +732

    They went on a 11hr road trip just to start their road trip.

  • @MrAledro84
    @MrAledro84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    11:08 "meanwhile in the Evo, the AC has been working perfectly"
    *windows down*

  • @yuchungman
    @yuchungman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +903

    Short Ben: This is a trip about hitting every friendly shop in my phonebook because my car is made of glass
    Tall Ben: This is a trip about my Evo getting destroyed by the elements and peasants without Brembos

    • @trevorwalsh2474
      @trevorwalsh2474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      chungman Yu nailed it!

    • @lifegoeson1007
      @lifegoeson1007 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      chungman Yu lol

    • @gwot
      @gwot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      so a miss aligned drive shaft from a non bolt-on powertrain swap a week ago means the car's made of glass... got it.

    • @FreddyFunderbunz
      @FreddyFunderbunz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @chungman Yu those goddamn peasants and poor people. Don't get me started on the pheasants

  • @cqu3250
    @cqu3250 6 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    Might as well change the title to " garage visits across the country "

    • @ungwungboozia8797
      @ungwungboozia8797 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @CrazyAboutVinylRecords
      @CrazyAboutVinylRecords 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or "Why you shouldn't buy a Subaru."

    • @GreatValueJohnnySins
      @GreatValueJohnnySins 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Immortal They are reliable if you properly maintain them just like any vehicle. Rotary engines are even reliable if you properly maintain them. I put 130k on an FC RX7 and never experienced a single problem that I couldn't avoid. Its all about taking care of the vehicle and not taking that it drives for granted.

  • @lavapix
    @lavapix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    I did this solo on a whim from Allentown, PA to Mnt Mickinly via Fairbanks in 1989 with my 79 Mustang hatchback 302, 4sp that had over 250k miles on it. No support. Only carried extra wipers and essential tools. Took 5 days to reach Tok, AK (lost a day to the trans failing in BC). The entire Alcan hwy was dirt back then. Returned via Hanes, AK ferry to Prince Rupert Canada then drove straight through to the Bay area. Two days later drove 41 hours straight back to PA. Lots of exploring along the way in Alaska and the Yukon. All done in 3.5 weeks. Lost all 4 headlights and one wiper one night as a semi coming from the opposite direction peppered me with rocks in the Yukon. Got replacements in Tok, AK. It was an amazing trip. Wish there were cameras like today's back then. Hid under an overpass on I-80 in NE as a tornado roared over just after 8"s of hail had fallen. My first rest was Cheyenne, WY. Had to get a new trans in Dawson Creek, BC. Ford dealer had one in stock and had me back on the road the next day for $500. Limped over 150 miles and an mnt pass stuck in 3 gear to get to Dawson Creek. That car got lots of stares along the way. No flat tires and never ran out of gas. Often gas stations were spaced nearly at my cars range limit. Picked up one hitchhiker in the Yukon. The worse thing about the trip was the horrible 55 mph speed limit in those days. With all the roads being paved these days and way more populated areas, there's no need for all those extra parts. Start the trip with new brakes and a belt. If needed pick up the extra parts cheaper in Canada with the exchange rate. Camped and car camped the entire trip except for the last night in San Jose, CA. I really wanted to drive up to the arctic circle from Fairbanks but, the locals talked me out of it due to the permafrost and marsh-like conditions back then saying the Stang would get stuck quite easily. A/C? I rolled my windows down :-) Yes, rolled. No power windows or door locks. A cool sunroof was nice. I chuckle when they say the middle of nowhere in TX when your on an interstate Hwy and you have mobile phones and back up. Still, good to see others doing road trips like this. Trips like these are so much fun. Next time take an old Ford so not so many stops for repairs :-) Total mileage was 18k+ miles.

    • @littlegoobie
      @littlegoobie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know a guy who does that trip every summer with his wife in a pickup pulling a 15000lb 5th wheel. PA to AK around July/Aug. It's a different trip now with paved roads, rest stops, and pretty heavy traffic during the summer season. It's no longer the crazy trip it was when you did it but it's still an adventure.

    • @lavapix
      @lavapix 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Quite an adventure pulling that load.

    • @lavapix
      @lavapix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks... I wish I could remember everything from that trip. I drove that Mustang to all 49 continental states and all of Canada. Multiple cross-country trips. 278k miles worth. Just do a trip like it. Don't wait until you're too old to take full advantage of where you go. All you really need is a vehicle you're both comfortable and familair with. It doesn't have to be new.

    • @HankeyMountainGarage
      @HankeyMountainGarage 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Man, I've got the same engine and transmission in my 79 mustang. Don't see many of them around today.

    • @lavapix
      @lavapix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HankeyMountainGarage They paired up nicely. Not a fast car by today's standards but, good back then. I also got 25 - 31 mpg on the hwy. I would coast in neutral on downhills. Do you still own yours? I never see any old ones driving around. Probably all rusted away. The factory turbo flow exhaust had a nice rumble to it on those V8's.

  • @justryan5697
    @justryan5697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Came from the Civic/Miata road trip because I loved it so much.

    • @SenuahS
      @SenuahS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly!

    • @kyrinky
      @kyrinky 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same haha. Looking forward to this a little bit more, since both care have better performance numbers. Also that Subie rumble.

    • @justryan5697
      @justryan5697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kyrinky agreed but I love a clean civic 😉

    • @nummeroslol6586
      @nummeroslol6586 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too

  • @derpdudedatboi7455
    @derpdudedatboi7455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    The reason you guys had problems on this trip is because you forgot to say "that's going nowhere" when you installed the parts.

  • @glutenfreebear976
    @glutenfreebear976 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    "My car was an automatic a week ago." Perfect time to take it across a continent to find a Forester XT with a factory manual.

  • @noahthenomad
    @noahthenomad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    *This is on my bucket list,* The freedom, open roads, scenery, the challenge, yes. No plans, just do it.

    • @ThatBustedVQ
      @ThatBustedVQ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Noah S 🔥yeah my bucket list is to road trip through every state..... well except Hawaii of course 😂

  • @treverse_
    @treverse_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    The shot at 11:50 is absolutely breathtaking. I haven't seen this level of high quality filming on youtube.

    • @ernestogonzalez032
      @ernestogonzalez032 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Treverse if you like that I recommend off the ranch.He takes hella nice pan shoot shots of sun rises and sun sets

    • @amonGustavo07
      @amonGustavo07 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ernesto Gonzalez bruh

  • @kevinnguyen8612
    @kevinnguyen8612 6 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Serpentine belt service interval is 60-100K, brakes 20-60K depending on driving conditions. Since you're mostly doing highway miles, I doubt you'll wear out much of your brake pads. You're just doing a promo for advanced auto parts. Many of these things can be purchased anywhere. The only thing I'd make sure to have is AAA, a large tool kit, a spare tire, a tire repair kit, an air pump, fluids, and lots of alcohol. And also a reminder to myself, don't buy a Subaru or a Mitsubitshi and buy a Prius.

    • @jordanputnam6973
      @jordanputnam6973 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I love how they just expect to snap a belt like it’s a regular occurrence.

    • @thomasellis7625
      @thomasellis7625 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My thoughts exactly, for the most part the only stuff that goes wrong is crap you can’t just fix on the side of the road, I drove the coquihalla highway in BC, and my timing belt snapped on my 04 forester (and subsequently destroyed the engine), but nothing else went wrong

    • @kevinnguyen8612
      @kevinnguyen8612 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My buddy and I did a 3K road trip around the Pacific Northwest across 5-6 states on his crappy late 80's or early 90's Mitsubishi Montero. We just had to fill a quart of oil at every fill up. LOL.

    • @PixeletSushi
      @PixeletSushi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's hard to have anything else go wrong when your car can't move anymore haha thanks for the laugh!

    • @kevinnguyen8612
      @kevinnguyen8612 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I forgot to mention that he called me the night before and we left the next morning. I had to do all the last minute planning and we couldn't reserve tent sites because it was all booked up (Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion, Yellow Stone). Worst of all, we had to take a 6 hr detour to Yosemite because the west entrance was closed. It couldn't go over 80 MPH on an 80 MPH highway at WOT. I offered to take my Mini Cooper S but he wanted to take his POS gas guzzler while I get 34mpg on the highway with a 21 cu.ft. Yakima roof cargo carrier and his gets....10-13.

  • @chaseontwowheels
    @chaseontwowheels 6 ปีที่แล้ว +519

    You guys do such phenomenal work. Great job on this series. I'll make sure to watch every episode.

  • @rijadheco
    @rijadheco 6 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    You guys are not having the road trip , you are having service trip , those cars break so often .

    • @grimmdaddycool
      @grimmdaddycool 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      maybe not all.....I've owned a 2008 and 2015 STi and traveled a lot. no problems :)

    • @Komputar
      @Komputar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Yeah, they needed an 8 year old Honda and a 10 year old Toyota instead.

    • @Twinturboripper
      @Twinturboripper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Subaru is broken from the factory, Evo is reliable as hell!

    • @grimmdaddycool
      @grimmdaddycool 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      lol dude any car is reliable if you take care of it properly. If a vehicle is broken from the factory.....then warranty will take care of it. lol most people are broken.....but thats neither here or there lol both Evo's and Sti's are baddass vehicles. I've owned 2 Sti's 2008 and 2015 but I would love to have an Evo in my collection. Super dope rides!

    • @Twinturboripper
      @Twinturboripper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol, not a single subaru is reliable. I work for Subaru and every one knows how shitty their engines are. Mitsubishi is just pure badass and reliable as hell! I have owned both and will take Mitsubishi every day of the week. Also warramties are good and all but if a car is going back in within 1000 miles for a new motor than something is severely wrong with it cough cough SUBARU!

  • @MIAHDINHO786
    @MIAHDINHO786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4 years in. I Still re-watch these.

  • @darius2640
    @darius2640 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Reminds me of those oldschool top gear specials just not as funny and whacky but more realistic tho

    • @M471K
      @M471K 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dariune I was thinking the same

    • @user-os8sq3uh4n
      @user-os8sq3uh4n 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      On paper maybe

  • @ChallengerDood
    @ChallengerDood 6 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    "The person behind us didn't have brembos." LOL

    • @ewoods7753
      @ewoods7753 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Brembos are only useful if you have good tires

    • @ewoods7753
      @ewoods7753 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The person behind had Woodward big brake kit lol

    • @AutoContentus
      @AutoContentus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      funny thing is. its a good chance the person behind did have Brembos, as they are the oem supplier for GM, Ford and a bunch of other manufacturers. they did not have big brembos though!✌

    • @user-os8sq3uh4n
      @user-os8sq3uh4n 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Brake upgrades great for track...not all that useful in real life except going down huge mountains... If you can lock up your wheels (or trigger anti-lock) at a given speed, you don't need a brake upgrade. If you want to stop faster with wheels that aren't turning, you need better grip...aka tires (or less mass).

  • @Htm
    @Htm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    that evo 9 is perfect. makes me miss my white evo 7..

    • @FrezzyYT
      @FrezzyYT 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Htm281 - why did you get rid of it?

    • @Htm
      @Htm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hard to drive that car where I am, I tense heat and couldn't afford to keep it at the time

    • @paulfoo7397
      @paulfoo7397 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Htm281 - that really sucks man.. wish you all the best.

    • @Htm
      @Htm 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paul Foo thanks man, currently driving my 08 350z. You can check out some videos on my channel on both of you want to!

    • @awwimsorry9129
      @awwimsorry9129 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Psst. Evo..... Nothing compared to my 3000 gt with AWD swap for drifting. Runs like a 6 second 1/4 mile. But I don't have it anyone the car goes to a different school

  • @matd8958
    @matd8958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive done the trip i moved from sarasota fl to juneau alaska back in the 2006, bought a f150 lariat supercab, got full inspection and dragged a uhaul, all the way . Just gas and oil change on the drive .

  • @DarylMT
    @DarylMT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I've watched Top Gear episodes where they drive clapped out old cares across the worst conditions known to man and they have less breakdowns! All that parts shopping for belts, brake pads etc. Just change them before you go. Give the car a proper once over and all should have been fine. Spare tyres, oil and coolant should have been all you'd need for a road trip! I wonder who sponsored this!

    • @draimen3371
      @draimen3371 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      DARYL MT probably because they don’t have barely any miles on them and are new and they could’ve put on new parts behind the camera.... edit: talking about the top gear part

  • @danielsepulveda912
    @danielsepulveda912 6 ปีที่แล้ว +576

    How to prepare for a drive from Florida to Alaska:
    Scotty Kilmer told me to drive a Toyota, those run forever

    • @derpdudedatboi7455
      @derpdudedatboi7455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Do you want a sporty car? Try a 1994 Toyota Celica! It's got 235,000 miles on the clock and it still runs fine.

    • @thc7865
      @thc7865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Rev up your toyotas !

    • @Eratiik
      @Eratiik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      derpdude dat boi I learnt on a 96 Celica a 2.2L one too was fast and had a 5 speed great acceleration handled the corners like a boss, felt planted and the gear changing was satisfying.
      my older sister and younger sister also learnt on it. My mother still owns it and it’s gone to hell and back so many times. It’s sitting on a cool 370k kms on the clock. Hardly looked after I’ve jumped it raced it almost flipped it multiple times.
      Celicas are fucking awesome cars.
      I own a 92 hilux with over 430k on the clock too and it’s still has plenty life in it.

    • @derpdudedatboi7455
      @derpdudedatboi7455 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Eratiik Just like Scotty Kilmer would say!

    • @derpdudedatboi7455
      @derpdudedatboi7455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@thc7865 Rev up your Corollas!

  • @giff74
    @giff74 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I really enjoyed this episode and can't wait for the next one. I followed your trip on Insta and know there are more awesome sights to come.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @jameseee6511
    @jameseee6511 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched this series 5 years ago when I drove a broken down mk.4 GTI in high school. I Remember the excitement it brought when I first watched it. Here I am 5 years later, with an Evo X and the same enthusiasm for this as I had 5 years ago. brings me back and makes me happy to visit this again.

  • @RikusHenning
    @RikusHenning 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    9:40
    Tall Ben scraped the front lip on the Evo. Look closely as the car goes down to curb

  • @nickgale4216
    @nickgale4216 6 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    I feel like you guys werent well prepared for a roadtrip

    • @danidumk
      @danidumk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's the thing, rigth

    • @arabiantxn
      @arabiantxn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No munchies ?

    • @MiguelRPD
      @MiguelRPD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably their first road trip. You know what to do after that.

    • @arabiantxn
      @arabiantxn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MiguelRPD Noo, any car guy knows better and as a car guy I'll tell you I take better care of my car then myself.
      As car guys we are obsessed with tinkering tweaking and maintenance

  • @trefod
    @trefod 6 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Why are you so ill prepared? No duct tape, but a boot full brake pads and brake discs that you're never going to need.

    • @lsun9932
      @lsun9932 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      trefod can not agree with you more

    • @oasisgalaxy4301
      @oasisgalaxy4301 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What a great insight of realism

    • @zzig4447
      @zzig4447 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Uh cuz that’s what advance auto parts gave them for free?! 😂

    • @dstein111
      @dstein111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Cause they’re sponsored

    • @oasisgalaxy4301
      @oasisgalaxy4301 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zzig4447 gay

  • @Still-Sitting
    @Still-Sitting 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Glad I found this! Nothing like a sunrise in the desert. Southwest is like no place else. Much love you guys 🙏

  • @randomdancer9606
    @randomdancer9606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Holy shit guys....
    Amazing work
    Can't wait for the rest of the series
    Wish to to this some day with my friends

  • @HALCYONphoto
    @HALCYONphoto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    So sick guys! Can’t wait for the next one!

  • @mmmmcheese4850
    @mmmmcheese4850 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    You Bens are ballsy. Good luck and safe driving guys.

  • @scrumtrellecent
    @scrumtrellecent 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Around winter1994, drove from Calgary to Florida in a 93 Cavalier Z24 with a manual transmission...
    Drove through all kinds of conditions....from extreme cold and snow to torrential rainstorms...
    My friend at the time who I accompanied made a rule stating we would pay for our own fines, speeding tickets etc...
    She got four tickets, I got none...and I was just as flagrant at driving over the posted speed limits....I got lucky and she was pissed but rules are rules...
    No vehicle issues...

  • @Zain_Ali_.
    @Zain_Ali_. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Not only are u driving this long distance, it’s even longer because you are having to take those cinematic/drone shots too, to make the videos of the journey interesting

    • @argonauth
      @argonauth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      pity is that until now, the trip is about the cars an not the places.

  • @MartialMind
    @MartialMind 6 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    I am on a side of TH-cam i rarely find myself in, watching something I have zero interest in.... but shockingly, this is so far the best video i've watched all day and i'll be subscribing. Very very very interesting stuff here.

    • @tmistro5768
      @tmistro5768 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Martial Mind this is my side of TH-cam and your ufc videos of course 😍👌🏾

    • @vali69
      @vali69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's not like you're on the weird side or anything...

    • @darthsoros787
      @darthsoros787 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Martial Mind welcome to the yuppie white side of youtube

    • @killobot2388
      @killobot2388 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thumbs up to that!

    • @mazda_miata_
      @mazda_miata_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Martial Mind Welcome to the car side of TH-cam. I don’t really remember how I got here or started watching car videos but for the past couple years TH-cam has really enjoyable for me. Cars have been my life for a number of years and to find a whole side of TH-cam dedicated to it is a blessing in disguise

  • @gener7MCpro
    @gener7MCpro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I SAW YOU GUYS! like a month or so ago in illinois i thought it was so odd that a subaru and mitsubishi were traveling together cause yall had plates from the same state

  • @qweryuiasdf
    @qweryuiasdf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I feel like I was just watching a bunch of car malfunctions and auto shop scenery. Hope the next episodes will actually show some landscape

  • @elijahjohnson215
    @elijahjohnson215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I revisit this road trip every couple of months. Still one of my favorite videos ever made.

  • @cat-em3mj
    @cat-em3mj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    These things brake down faster than a house of cards on a windy day

  • @featdock5582
    @featdock5582 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You guys inspire me so much you don’t even understand. Your vids are so amazing and attention to detail is outstanding. You guys inspire me to the point that when I graduate high school I want to make a channel just like yours. This series is going to be amazing. Keep up the amazing work guys and hope one day I can have a TH-cam channel that can come close you your.

    • @ryanm3797
      @ryanm3797 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro you better start now. Time gets real sparse after school. And society’s monetary driven life grinds away at your soul until your ambitions seem like a distant fantasy. More and more unobtainable each day as you begin to question if there’s any reason to get up in the morning anymore when all of your dreams have died.

    • @featdock5582
      @featdock5582 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ryan M Don’t remind me Ryan😰. Your specking the truth too.

  • @adenaukland195
    @adenaukland195 5 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    This is how many car problems they had
    ⬇️

  • @diegomaldonado8509
    @diegomaldonado8509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m watching this after watching the Tesla and evo road trip and they are so much better now but still really good video and a joy to watch 🦾

    • @jockey101
      @jockey101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      whatt same

  • @Apoindeed
    @Apoindeed 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    This is the first time i see someone do this. I did a similar thing a while ago. I drove my Cl63 AMG from Germany Hamburg to Bengaluru India. Which is almost the same distance, if not more. I replaced my brakes, got myself new tires, got a complete fluid replacement(engine oil, servo fluid, transmission fluid, all kinds of coolants,) and new sparkplugs. Well in all the 7900 kilometers, i had to get new tires in iran after i had two flats. And i had to get a rim replaced after it broke hitting a pothole. Well it was no good idea and i had to ship my car back to Germany from India.

    • @oneplus113T
      @oneplus113T 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Man that would have been fun I would love to go on a trip to Germany from India

    • @Donax695
      @Donax695 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hey man that sounds like a helluwa trip, do you have kind of trip diary/ photos to provide? I am seriously interested to hear more

    • @Donax695
      @Donax695 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      just watched it! great work!

    • @Magyar9Andras
      @Magyar9Andras 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      epic what drone u used from dji?!

    • @Apoindeed
      @Apoindeed 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @marshall hodge thats amazing man! Just watched it

  • @austinvibes2887
    @austinvibes2887 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is still one of the best road trip driving series on TH-cam. The music overlay and the quality video just made this series so fucking enjoyable to watch. It makes me wanna do a road trip like this aswell

  • @WisconsinEric
    @WisconsinEric 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    14yrs ago I ordered a brand new 0mi Honda B18c5 direct from Honda because I wanted my '92 GSR to be reliable enough to do this sort of trip. That motor was safe to 9500rpm and had zero scheduled tune ups for 110,000mi. Gas mileage was great too as I had removed the AC and power steering to make it more like my old CRXs.

  • @EndeImGelaende
    @EndeImGelaende 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Wow, taking all the tools possible but no duct tape? what the hell, guys?

    • @GearsandGasoline
      @GearsandGasoline  6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Roberto Arkenburg I mean, we had zipties. Did you want me to drift stitch the boot back together lol? Should have had duct tape though

    • @theclutch19
      @theclutch19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Because they are young and didn't know any better. That's why they didn't have duct tape. But yes, they brought new rotors and brake pads, really? If you were worried about them you should have changed them before the trip. Regardless, great videos guys!

  • @LoveLikeaHurricane
    @LoveLikeaHurricane 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I’m wondering who is filming them from the side of the road. And how many times they have to drive back to pick that guy up for the scenes

    • @scott-wright
      @scott-wright 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I reckon they might've had a beater car following them with the videographer/intern driving it.

    • @brennasparks4032
      @brennasparks4032 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Beater car was, of course, the one that didn't break down at all through the entire trip.

    • @carmaster_2jz729
      @carmaster_2jz729 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Beater cars are the most reliable cars.

    • @AndreChristianRVA
      @AndreChristianRVA 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drone

    • @Barthoization
      @Barthoization 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My money is that it's a prius.

  • @george-ng5gj
    @george-ng5gj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    rewatching this whole series for the 100th time, thanks for this, it's getting us through tough times.

  • @briand.5321
    @briand.5321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    maybe a Toyota would be ideal for the next trip, great video. enjoyed it

    • @asshole0465027451
      @asshole0465027451 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brian Delacruz why?

    • @pallyibub
      @pallyibub 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      @@asshole0465027451 Because Toyotas dont stop running, theyre absolute tanks

    • @Josh-lz3xo
      @Josh-lz3xo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@pallyibub that would be a very boring video

    • @600man7
      @600man7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Subies are pretty trash aye

    • @chronks6494
      @chronks6494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      600 Man that subie was literally just swapped, at that point

  • @geoffnepo
    @geoffnepo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This is more about car breakdown road trip rather than a great road trip, to have made many long road trips myself driving most of the states and including Alaska, I’ve been very lucky not to have a breakdown, but at the same time took precautions making sure mechanically tip-top shape before starting out on each trip. My preferred mode of transport has been and still is quick imports but taking a low clearance car like Evo on the Alcan Highway is a really clueless decision. Perhaps these miss steps will be the main focal point of the whole series to come ??

  • @antdo
    @antdo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Looks like you guys were in Houston near my shop. We could have taken care of the A/C issue no problem.

    • @brentyates530
      @brentyates530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love your channel Do Boy!!!

    • @MartiBrawghghgh
      @MartiBrawghghgh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      What shop do you work in Houston?

  • @justinhatton8963
    @justinhatton8963 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not even a minute in and your words combined with y’alls talent of videography creates such an inspiration, reigniting my passion for automobiles I lost a while ago. Missing those warm summer days with the top down, cruising with no real destination in mind with just the thought of the drive. Thank you for rekindling that fire. May your work inspires others as well!

  • @zachkenny4489
    @zachkenny4489 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    great video. i am damn proud to support this channel

  • @LoveLikeaHurricane
    @LoveLikeaHurricane 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This has got to be excessive. Do these car consume serpentine belts 5x faster than a typical car? I would think changing the belt once would last the trip more than once

    • @ependergrass
      @ependergrass 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well, if you are going to have a bunch of random parts for the sponsorship it's kind of hard to guess what you are going to need.. so they probably picked parts that most people would need at some point. More of a marketing thing than anything else.

    • @Fixin-To
      @Fixin-To 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Never overestimate the knowledge level of people who have no knowledge.

  • @salimtalib8894
    @salimtalib8894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Can we appreciate the videographers massive skills

  • @benniecastellano5377
    @benniecastellano5377 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2016 Impreza. Gone through 9 states, tons of road tripping. I live in Colorado and its gone over many mountains, never had issues. Just the routine, wipers, oil changes etc.

  • @BasEerdenKeuning
    @BasEerdenKeuning 6 ปีที่แล้ว +548

    The skii box on the evo 9 looks so sexy

    • @trisatnwashere
      @trisatnwashere 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      jimmy you just called it a rice mod cuz he didn't jam luggage into his back seat. Smh you either don't know what rice means or your a troll. On top of that why mess up the interior if you have a skii box. Lol.

    • @somedudeinatunnel3102
      @somedudeinatunnel3102 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Jimmy's just jealous because he drives a beat up Camry.

    • @JakeAndrews7
      @JakeAndrews7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      jimmy maybe he’s got tools in it and doesn’t want to mess up his backseat

    • @BasEerdenKeuning
      @BasEerdenKeuning 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      jimmy no just no never EVO 7, 8 and 9 are really expensive

    • @trisatnwashere
      @trisatnwashere 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      jimmy you do know he has an iconic car that is worth more than most new cars even thou they can have 120k+ milage lol. Most ppl would grab a evo 9 before your g35 shit most would just get a 350z. Evo 9 will always be worth more than your for decades to come.

  • @john-danielmartin8753
    @john-danielmartin8753 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I legit just love that subaru 🤗

    • @ghosttjam
      @ghosttjam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      John-Daniel Martin same here. Oh what a beauty

    • @ghosttjam
      @ghosttjam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John-Daniel Martin that Subaru is BOSS!

    • @john-danielmartin8753
      @john-danielmartin8753 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ghosttjam i couldnt agree anymore 😎

  • @BillBlast7372
    @BillBlast7372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    12:23 *BIG BALLS!!!!!* For taking your daily drivers on this road trip w/o any backup. WHO DOESN'T LOAD DUCT TAPE ON A ROAD TRIP?? lol MAD RESPECT

    • @SilvaDreams
      @SilvaDreams 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I took my mother's Mercury Tracer from Rhoade Island to Florida and back and these morons are just ignorant with how many issues they have. I've done that trip over eight times and the worst that happened was a flat from some idiots who had a box of screws fall off their work truck.

    • @BillBlast7372
      @BillBlast7372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SilvaDreams it was definitely over kill by loading up on brake pads, all 4 rotors & belts, ck over your vehicle completely, replace anything that might be almost worn out(brakes, etc), change all fluids & then your normally good to go. Take some tools just in case, as well as plenty of fluids, especially oil, water, antifreeze. Ck your spare tire over, get a can or two of fix a flat as a backup......then drive. I think these guys did a segment for advance to get free parts, even thou they weren't needed for the trip. Who really takes rotors & brake pads on a road trip, lol.

  • @FordTough2013
    @FordTough2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video's guys. Came here from the Rx-7 Video and also watched the Racer v Tesla video. Good content. I will say I drove, in a 2004 Jeep Cherokee with over 140,000 miles from Colorado to Montana, down South to AZ (going through Idaho and Utah) and I then went west to California. To return, I went back through AZ, up into Nevada, and back through Utah to get back to Denver. It was a fun trip, but the Jeep definitely had it's issues. You push a car for that hard and that long, you've got to be prepared to work on it, and I'm glad you show this. It was ultimately a year after this trip that the Jeep died. Long winters and road salt rusted the frame, brakes, and even axle to no return. Fun vehicle while I had it though.

  • @SaveTheManuals
    @SaveTheManuals 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    *BUILT SUBARU FORESTER?!?* Welcome to the club!! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️👏👏👏💖💖💖

    • @SaveTheManuals
      @SaveTheManuals 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also, the a/c issue is common on SG Foresters. Just fixed mine 1 month ago. Only costs $4 and 40min of time. There are removable shims inside the clutch assembly. Removing them brings clutch closer, allows engagement after years of wear. Check subaruforester.org for detailed instructions. Good luck! 👍👍👍👍

    • @SaveTheManuals
      @SaveTheManuals 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/KAO8UAkASgo/w-d-xo.html

    • @rileyclark5572
      @rileyclark5572 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      #SaveTheManuals WAS ABOUT TO SAY THIS, my fxt is soon gonna need them

    • @csechrist1
      @csechrist1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is good to hear, mine is starting to have this issue, mostly on really hot days when I'm really working the AC.

    • @Fantaman900
      @Fantaman900 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm using al the good stuff of my GC8 in my SF5. Rebuild motor, sti 6 speed, coilovers, bracing, seat. even a haltech ecu. I love the forester, more fun then the impreza

  • @STIGRS
    @STIGRS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love your EVO9!!!!!!!! love it love it love it!

  • @angelomanlapaz2958
    @angelomanlapaz2958 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Man that evo looks perfect

  • @Clesarie
    @Clesarie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I drove my Evo IX from Texas back to North Carolina straight and did it completely starting at around 6 in the afternoon to the next afternoon. No issues at all. A nicely built evo is a very reliable car. Mine has 150k on it.

  • @leogetz31ify
    @leogetz31ify 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I drove from florida to California and back with my 2003 toyota Corolla it had 150k miles on it before trip started . no issues 😜

    • @mrnakulbhaii
      @mrnakulbhaii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I have drove from Toronto to Chicago back and forth thrice , no issues with my Corolla also 🙏

    • @shiroyasha7324
      @shiroyasha7324 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice. :)

    • @lcarter194
      @lcarter194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chevy 2004 Cavlier 347 K miles. one fuel pump one alternator ignition module 4 spark plugs.2 sets of brake pads. You guys break a lot stuff in less than one month.

    • @alexander1485
      @alexander1485 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i drove from mobile alabama to birmingham alabama and back on one tank of gas with a 270hp 3.5L V6 and 75 miles to spare, no issues lol

    • @emin86
      @emin86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I drove my freshly serviced Corolla to a 400 miles road trip and it blew a motor.

  • @stratis722
    @stratis722 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    An STi swapped Forester is the best road trip car in my opinion, it has the STi engine and the practically of the Forester

    • @opmike343
      @opmike343 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      And the reliability of an AMC Gremlin.

    • @stratis722
      @stratis722 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      opmike343 yeah true

    • @shadowwolfmandan
      @shadowwolfmandan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I loved my sports cars, but something about the quiet smoothness and reliability of a modern truck or SUV (none of the crossover crap).

  • @speedacademy
    @speedacademy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Fantastic start to a series that will no doubt be epic!

  • @Cosigner22
    @Cosigner22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would have wrapped the hood, bumper, and maybe side skirts with clear vinyl before starting this trip... Not to mention changing brake parts and belts rather than carrying literal dead weight. I wouldn't hesitate to drive my Impreza cross country as it sits now, and it's set up for rallycross.

  • @平和-v1z
    @平和-v1z 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Why is there even a dislike button under this perfect channel...?

    • @GearsandGasoline
      @GearsandGasoline  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dennis Reimer sometimes I like to dislike ironically

    • @平和-v1z
      @平和-v1z 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Gears and Gasoline😅

  • @Dashport-ih7ww
    @Dashport-ih7ww 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It doesn't matter what problems did they face during the road trip !
    Because I'm enjoying watching these series !

    • @USARoadtrip364
      @USARoadtrip364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow~ hehe.. like what I do

  • @KinuGrove
    @KinuGrove 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Looks like a fun project so far but I think are the repairs look like ads for shops :)

    • @ghoul7622
      @ghoul7622 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      He killed a frog 😢

  • @jgt6008
    @jgt6008 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I came across this video. I've taken my 2009 Corolla S on many long road trips from Washington state to Key West, Florida one year which was a 8600-mile round trip. The next year I drove from Vancouver, WA to Nova Scotia, Canada on an epic 9400 mile round trip. I'm looking forward to seeing the series as I have also driven from my home in Vancouver, WA to Alaska 6 years ago on a shorter 6800 mile trip! Good luck guys!!!

  • @CarsSimplified
    @CarsSimplified 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Quite eventful already! Sounds like this series is going to be a fun one!

  • @PerchEagle
    @PerchEagle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just watched the first 6 minutes! What a beautiful country, I've always dreamed to visit USA, but didn't know how it's really beautiful until I've discovered this video :) It's still one of my most dreams. Now I know what to do when I have some free time in USA >> fill your tank, take the road and enjoy the landscape.

  • @frode4416
    @frode4416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    What is up with these cars, breaking like they are made of the cheapest parts ever.

    • @murasamest1845
      @murasamest1845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      late but one was just manual swapped before the trip and the other is a salvage title

  • @carlife6529
    @carlife6529 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m always back here. Enjoying the scene. Enjoying the guys. Enjoying the cars. Mostly, enjoying the time.

  • @northamericanauto43
    @northamericanauto43 6 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    Next time you guys should take a Toyota for reliability purposes

  • @yassp.3589
    @yassp.3589 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This actually sounds like a good idea. Roadtrip with your own built car and with a bunch of good friends. Perfect. One of my goals in life. And will 100% try to achieve. Keep it up! You've inspired me and the other viewers to do what we want to do. 💯

  • @NChambernator
    @NChambernator 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Just casually picks up a full brake set as backup...

  • @Kayk_kay
    @Kayk_kay หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Watching the road trip series AGAIN 😎 who else is here in 2024

  • @Techdino17
    @Techdino17 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "The person behind us did not have Brembos" 10:37

    • @MidnughtMerauders
      @MidnughtMerauders 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They're probably excited they don't have to change their breaks pads every bathroom stop

  • @johnmichaelvera1544
    @johnmichaelvera1544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rewatching this for the 3rd time! My favorite roadtrip series of my favorite youtube channel! :) Cant wait to see another roadtrip series from you guys! With the STi and MR2 this time maybe haha.

    • @Emil-sh6sq
      @Emil-sh6sq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roadtrip in a track-built MR2 sounds like hell hahahaha

  • @ChallengerDood
    @ChallengerDood 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Is the Forester STI new to the channel? Will we get to see more detail on that build someday?

  • @keegan2353
    @keegan2353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    April 2018, my dad and I took my 97 Tacoma from 2.5 hours south of Anchorage where I'm from, to Richmond, Va.. took us 4 days, driving 24 hours that really sucked lol.. I'm sure we passed each other! Looking forward to watching this series!!

  • @VictorLiew
    @VictorLiew 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    morale of the story car manufactures should make make Brembo brakes come stock with every vehicle, that would also improve safety

    • @ThierryTheuns
      @ThierryTheuns 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They do with a lot of vehicles, my Miata has OEM replacement Brembo disks. It's the Performance Brembos that make the difference. And the calipers.

    • @elevation5979
      @elevation5979 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      lol and increase production costs tenfold

    • @evilspoons
      @evilspoons 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's less the brake calipers and more the tires and ding dong sitting behind the wheel.

    • @reedc7817
      @reedc7817 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      or don't suddenly slam your brakes like a dumbass

    • @fatmat1701
      @fatmat1701 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats what they get for driving a built car in alabama these people here cant drive

  • @opmike343
    @opmike343 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Do you guys really plan on going through that many rotors and pads? Service life on those parts, especially when you're going to be doing mainly highway, should far exceed the total length of the trip assuming you're not setting out on completely shot components...in which case you'd just change them beforehand. You'd be better off with tire repair kits/pumps, and doing some basic service prior to setting out.

    • @carzybacon47
      @carzybacon47 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you get sponsored why not stock up on free parts

    • @Guarddog83
      @Guarddog83 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Easy, weight. Rotors and pads are a lot of dead weight to be carrying around. The heavier your vehicle, the worse fuel economy you get.

    • @opmike343
      @opmike343 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why not haul around a bunch of unnecessary crap on an across the country road trip? Have you taken any extended trips before?

    • @Guarddog83
      @Guarddog83 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I have. I have been to almost all lower 48 states and 6 countries including Afghanistan. And I did the traveling in much older vehicles then those they used. Do your preventive maintenance, save the weight and fuel and hassle.

  • @PerformanceAutoGallery
    @PerformanceAutoGallery 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    awesome, can't wait to see the next one! Great job guys

  • @haymantaylor7583
    @haymantaylor7583 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I drove from Washington to Indiana to South Carolina to Louisiana to Austin Texas to LA and back to Washington in 10 days.
    Then drove back up to Alaska.
    Your little "road trip" is adorable.

    • @Debbie52S
      @Debbie52S 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I drove from Massachusettes to South Florida in an '05 Acura RSX Type-S, 1300 miles, 19 hours. And I plan on driving it back up.
      I also want to buy a Scion FRS later this year and I want to take it to Houston, TX and on a trip up to Mass.
      Any motivation for your trip? That sounds awesome. Some day I want to go cross country, from Massachusettes to Washington.

  • @LinuxRacr
    @LinuxRacr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    PIAA Super Silicone wipers are the best for rain.... Every wipe is like applying RainX.

  • @soapa4279
    @soapa4279 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    *sets up radar detector* “Not that we’re gonna speed. 😂😈

    • @tmanepic
      @tmanepic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sophana Aik to be fair later the guy says his gear ratios are set so he's too slow for Texas roads 😂

  • @Macias1000000
    @Macias1000000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Do you really need to fix your car within every 6-7k miles..? 🤦‍♂️

    • @emin86
      @emin86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If its not a Toyota, yes.

    • @USARoadtrip364
      @USARoadtrip364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Engine oil change for every 4K miles as well...

    • @kenolsen1845
      @kenolsen1845 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      These cars

    • @emiliesmith9917
      @emiliesmith9917 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re car guys. They want to.

  • @DreamInColorYoutube
    @DreamInColorYoutube 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think some people are missing the point here. Its not about the gas milage or the reliability of their cars. It's about a love for driving these cars and for seeing the country. This is a real adventure, setting out onto the road with all the unknowns along the way and making the best out of it. I wish I could do a fraction of what they did. Truly inspiring. They knew this would not be easy, but that's what makes it worth it in the end. "True adventure begins when everything goes wrong." -Yvon Chouinard

  • @xavifran948
    @xavifran948 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Never seen so many breakdowns in a 24hr period.. lol. How many miles did these cars have to begin with? A little silly to take such cars in such a long trip, considering it's not just 1 way.. it's TWO ways.. nuts!

    • @robheckman3773
      @robheckman3773 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. Plus you have the Subaru just swapped the transmission and was having problems with it immediately. Might have been installed wrong?

    • @redactedrider7606
      @redactedrider7606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rob Heckman Did you not watch the video past that part? They then immediately said is wasn't the trans but the drive shaft, which they fixed

    • @tommygeary1931
      @tommygeary1931 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      except that it then started leaking... did YOU watch the video?

    • @tommygeary1931
      @tommygeary1931 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean clearly it wasn't just the drive shaft if it started leaking fluid everywhere a few hundred miles later. I'm just saying the transmission is having issues, probably wasn't the best idea to road trip in a car with an untested trans

    • @UIMcocodog
      @UIMcocodog 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      its simply not interesting to watch a stock do a road trip like this. "Xthousands of miles" any half ok newish car will do that without any prep. the only reason this kind of trip is interesting is junk cars or modded cars, where the expectation of failure is much higher........ EG: the evos axle boot. any normal car would drive on that bad boot for years, it simply wouldnt be an issue. if it became loud you chuck some grease up the split and put duct tape..... most people wouldnt even care about the noise and still drive it for years without a problem....... its only interesting because they try to do it with nice cars............... same with the drive shaft leak, unless the car is special to you you just carry on until the tranny blows up and then replace the whole car, thats usually the cheaper way to go........

  • @gasolinecheatcode8528
    @gasolinecheatcode8528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    who is watching this in 2019😍😍😍...i love this forester.🇰🇪🇰🇪

    • @AkiraShyFox
      @AkiraShyFox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same x3

    • @AkiraShyFox
      @AkiraShyFox 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      just a random question do you know the song at the very beginning of this video? i'm searching for it since this came ot but i couldn't find it yet

  • @renzconlon6736
    @renzconlon6736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    “Not fuel efficient”
    Im over here sitting in my 8mpg sierra

  • @madewirya6
    @madewirya6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never get bored seing this video, great cars and the view on the road is BEAUTIFUL!!

    • @denmaspanjul
      @denmaspanjul 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Setujuh... ngambil scenery-ny cakep2 👍