🏅 Rob Dahm's AWD 4-Rotor RX7 - A Deep Dive | HALTECH HEROES

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  • If you've ever watched his TH-cam channel, you'll know that @RobDahm loves a chat. Especially when it's about his DIY-built all-wheel-drive, turbo, 4-rotor RX7 FD. So we set up our cameras and let him at it. Grab yourself a cup of cocoa, slip on your snuggie, and get comfortable for this long video as Rob takes you through the fascinating journey behind his famous RX7 build.
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  • @RobDahm
    @RobDahm ปีที่แล้ว +358

    So honored to be featured! Even more thankful that you make the Nexus series ECUs. This car would have blown up a long time ago with how I rapidly prototype while traveling in uncharted territory.

    • @marzocchidj3
      @marzocchidj3 ปีที่แล้ว

      enjoyed the back story and technical detials as well :)

    • @FRENZY355
      @FRENZY355 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Been watching you for years and really enjoyed learning more about the journey and 4Rotor.
      Also love the fact you are using so many Aussie manufactured and engineered parts !

    • @RedBatRacing
      @RedBatRacing ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad to hear you mention Rod Millen. You should come do Leadfoot festival. Put the car on a boat and visit NZ and Aus

    • @ubirter
      @ubirter ปีที่แล้ว

      My hero!

    • @yspegel
      @yspegel ปีที่แล้ว

      Daaaahm that's a nice car!

  • @Smokkedandslammed
    @Smokkedandslammed ปีที่แล้ว +343

    Rob is the car nerd we all wish to be. ❤️

    • @ImKairyu
      @ImKairyu ปีที่แล้ว +6

      and its a honor to be able to follow his journey

    • @kennethporst4359
      @kennethporst4359 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why don't you GO BE

    • @amgvlogs5087
      @amgvlogs5087 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Give me a couple years, I'll catch up 😂

    • @TheMarcQ
      @TheMarcQ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With daddy's money you mean.

    • @Smokkedandslammed
      @Smokkedandslammed ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheMarcQ Hey bro heres a tissue for your issue , you have a spot of jealousy smeared on your face. 🧻

  • @haltech
    @haltech  ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Grab yourself a cup of cocoa, slip on your snuggie, and get comfortable for this long video as Rob takes you through the fascinating journey behind his famous RX7 build.

    • @matthewswords
      @matthewswords ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Did you even ask him a question or did he just talk for 5 hours?

    • @someyoungguy6990
      @someyoungguy6990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Note to self, never trust a courier company.....

    • @thebrelon
      @thebrelon ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Got a feeling you didn't find the off button to stop him. I bet he's still talking not realising you went away long time ago!!!!😂😂😂 We love you rob!😂😂

  • @bikergobrrr
    @bikergobrrr ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I love seeing Daddy Damn getting the credit he deserves

  • @andersjjensen
    @andersjjensen ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I love how unpretentious Rob is. He knows he's not gods gift to the build scene and he refuses to pretend otherwise. And yet, after all these years, and all these headaches, he has a wicket cool car and the naysayers are still angry-typing but secretly wishing they'd just accepted less than perfection in exchange for a learning experience.

    • @StanleyKubick1
      @StanleyKubick1 ปีที่แล้ว

      *wicked

    • @MrPanaramuh
      @MrPanaramuh ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes. This exactly. Rob has always been like this and I think that's why most have loved him. He knows he's not perfect. He shows his mistakes. I think of Rob as the Steve Morris of the rotor world where he should honestly steal Steve's concept of a trigger warning before the video plays that you might learn something watching his videos.

  • @2fast2nick
    @2fast2nick ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I could listen to Rob talk about this car all day. I’ve been watching this build since the beginning. So awesome seeing what it became 😎

    • @shred1894
      @shred1894 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just had the hilarious thought of Daddy Dahm making an ASMR side-channel where he does nothing but talk about apex seals.

  • @JoshuaRosaaen
    @JoshuaRosaaen ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Rob exemplifies every aspect of a car builder in one person IMO. The joy it brings him unmatched so far that I have seen on youtube so far. Someday I would love to meet in person and chat

  • @hobbitronic
    @hobbitronic ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Wasting their time helping me learn" is the most poetic way I've ever heard comment section people described

  • @71001L
    @71001L ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I like how he put emphasis on data accuracy, steady voltage, and wire insulation. Stomping on thin ice knowing how many it takes for it to break is how u set records.

    • @RobDahm
      @RobDahm ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Im so glad you point that out. I get very uncomfortable when i cant trust the data. Im already over my head whenever im doing something new, i need the computer to tell me exactly what happened. The worst thing you can do is beat the shit out of your car, download the logs, and realize you cant use any of the data because your sensors were failing or you didnt wire it right.

    • @71001L
      @71001L ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RobDahm may I ask what is the number one or in other words "most important" readings you check first or keep an eye on before adjusting other stuff on the ESP software? Let's say if you add/change a sensor or injectors vs. when you're simply checking up on the settings. Thanks

  • @tngtacticalmiata1219
    @tngtacticalmiata1219 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The sheer joy he gets while doing these builds is why I have been watching Rotary Jesus for years.
    I'm not even a huge rotary fan... I just like Rob Dahm.

  • @jesus_built_my_hotrod
    @jesus_built_my_hotrod ปีที่แล้ว +7

    here i was thinking i was watching rob's channel until i see the haltech logo popup at the end 😂
    great video guys!

    • @haltech
      @haltech  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! 👍

  • @Gunnutt
    @Gunnutt ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I like how (what I think he was trying to say) is there are hundreds of people who have helped build the car by giving him bits of information that aid in the car functioning to the level it does.

  • @ArKritz84
    @ArKritz84 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, a video about the 4-rotor that has an actual dahmn outro, and doesn't stop mi

  • @ShaunButterley
    @ShaunButterley ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Freaking love Rob, what a genuine guy. When I first heard him mention he had an R5 my jaw dropped. What a cool combo, Rob and the R5.

  • @TankyMcStagger
    @TankyMcStagger ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Easily top 3 favourite TH-cam cars and TH-camr. I have watched every episode of the build because I love the detail, the learning and just how real Rob is as a person ❤

  • @downundermike8889
    @downundermike8889 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Watching how you have graduated thru self taught skills on this monumental build has motivated me to attempt a similar but much simpler task. I have purchased a Nexus R5 and plan to inject and upgrade ignition on my V12 E type Jaguar. I am somewhat older than you at 72 but keen to learn more about ECUs and the computer control. If I am half as successful as you have been I will be extremely happy and will have an awesome E Type. Thanks for your vids.

  • @AdamKueflef
    @AdamKueflef ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I used his wireing harness videos to over build a harness for a motorcycle fender

  • @Xantosh82
    @Xantosh82 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    gotta love the current car youtubers, my 2 faves that bring 2 different energies to the car world
    you got Cleetus and his fun loving dgaf energy and there is Rob with his pure energy for the love of all that is cars, they both take us on different rides but love both of them equally, Rob is like the big brother trying to pass on knowledge and Cleetus is the cousin always doing crazy stuff!

  • @bigbothoee8617
    @bigbothoee8617 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My hat goes off to haltech when I need help on something I'm stuck on software wise they have such an amazing team they reply very quick and it's always something silly on my side lol

  • @JxnD
    @JxnD ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rob your perspective on comments and what you get out of them is a major reason for your success. I think I speak for us all when I say we could listen to you babble on for hours about this car. We can't wait to see what you do next!

  • @spiritlevelstudios
    @spiritlevelstudios 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice to see panels on that rig finally.
    His OCD over details and willingness to learn is really something. Inspiring in a many ways

  • @808touge
    @808touge 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seriously love this guy. His outlook on life is phenomenal. Been with his channel from when they lost then sold his engine 🤙🏽

  • @birgithavas3640
    @birgithavas3640 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you started talking about the intricacies of tuning and your personal journey as a tuner, your face lit up. Beautiful vid Rob, cheers mate.
    "This is me!" hugs the laptop. 😂.

  • @nobodyhometodayxx
    @nobodyhometodayxx ปีที่แล้ว +6

    hearing him say he’s a massive turbo fan while having a 12 rotor makes me very excited

    • @vanqy.
      @vanqy. ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the big 12 rotor will get two turbos most likely he said

    • @Knuf024
      @Knuf024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Praying that the 12 rotor finds its way into his Lambo 🙏🏼🙌🏼

    • @vanqy.
      @vanqy. ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Knuf024 wont happen. gonna be a ol muscle if i recall correctly

  • @charleywaffles6366
    @charleywaffles6366 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The car, it’s story, and Rob himself make the build sooo cool!!! KB 43VER

  • @treewisemenllc7281
    @treewisemenllc7281 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys make phenomenal products. Thank having robs back, and doing this deep dive. I'm a long time follower of him. This was great to see. 🤘🤘🤘

  • @itsneuman
    @itsneuman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rob Dahm is the epitome of a high class rat rod builder.

  • @Greenytica
    @Greenytica ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always admire Rob's passion.

  • @makpirat
    @makpirat ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this car is pure art, loved to watch the build from the start.

  • @dongonzulman6478
    @dongonzulman6478 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best build on the internet hands down, no question.

  • @Semper_Gratis
    @Semper_Gratis ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally an in depth overview!

  • @3ttktoni778
    @3ttktoni778 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a legend, he used to annoy my ear by saying "out" now he's teaching me life lessons

  • @leelinify
    @leelinify ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob just stay true to your self I enjoy watching you figuring learning all aspects I love that about you Thank you, Rob.

  • @ashtonsodope3947
    @ashtonsodope3947 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy built my dream car, he’s my hero💯💯💯

  • @BAJATWIN
    @BAJATWIN ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob Dah Sponge.
    Absorbed knowledge the way we all dream of. Great work mate

  • @BaseSRKI
    @BaseSRKI ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you guys interviewed Rob, just let him talk, we will all learn and enjoy😎

  • @FizzaMC
    @FizzaMC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey @RobDahm so awesome to see you getting the exposure you deserve from all of the hard work and constantly putting the haters in their place. Also being an Aussie 🇦🇺 and you getting huge results from a very great Aussie brand and products make 2 of your biggest fans from down under, Jim and Eden very proud. Rob, Erica, Isaiah and the rest of the team 👏👏👏

  • @NPC-fl3gq
    @NPC-fl3gq ปีที่แล้ว

    Hollinger box, Haltech brain... saucy!!

  • @Dave-gf3kd
    @Dave-gf3kd ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch Rob’s channel, but only relatively recently, so this is a great overview of the 4 rotor. Love it!

  • @CorpseExplosion
    @CorpseExplosion ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing video, thank you.
    Have been watching Rob for a few years but an by no means an OG so this sort of overview is really interesting.

  • @knowlyf3
    @knowlyf3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love seeing Rob build dreams and give hope

  • @jacobmoses3712
    @jacobmoses3712 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope Scott aka Tuning Fork gets to see this car in the flesh one day

  • @craigbarrett2278
    @craigbarrett2278 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any Rob/4 rotor content is time well spent. ❤

  • @dougsmith4678
    @dougsmith4678 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob is amazing! Great video.

  • @quinnemery1228
    @quinnemery1228 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so cool!

  • @HK-el4xv
    @HK-el4xv ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you ❤

  • @RX7Cody
    @RX7Cody ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope to one day talk about my kids, the way Rob Dahm talks about the 4Rotor. Proud papa haha hard work and dedication

  • @AdinSLaboy
    @AdinSLaboy ปีที่แล้ว

    love everything about your 4 rotor i see the majority videos off this proyect I love this monster this its a real deal

  • @dailydriven991
    @dailydriven991 ปีที่แล้ว

    Robs passion for this car and mechanical systems could be seen from space.

  • @Makarov242424
    @Makarov242424 ปีที่แล้ว

    Passionate about cars and eager to learn and improve wtg Rob

  • @UzumakiGarage
    @UzumakiGarage ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hero me Lord Haltech

  • @zedfender9423
    @zedfender9423 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car is what we'd all love to do so fair play for Robs and the lads hard work.
    I especially like the fact he shows all the problems that come up.
    But that noise this monster makes is superb I'd like to hear it for real.
    Even the wiring loom is of the chart.
    One of the best if not the best genuine builds out there!!!
    Also isiahs fab n welding is sublime.

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel ปีที่แล้ว

    And that's the amazing thing about Rob Dahm: an IT engineer that tought everything you see on his TH-cam channel himself. Systematic learning, step by step, see what works and what not, if something blows up understand the why. And learn how to do precise CNC machining out of necessity. And casually evolving the rotary engine. Aaaaaand taking the time & effort running a TH-cam channel to let other people learn about this stuff as well... 😎👍
    And if that wasn't enough: in March 2023 he was trusted by Tyson Garvin to make his unique 12-rotor raceboat engine run - because Tyson never saw the full potential due to the limits of the fuelling system. Rob and Tyson are mad scientists with crazy ideas - and we love that! 😁🤟

  • @G_Ozare
    @G_Ozare ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob is the man!

  • @43Disciple
    @43Disciple ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rob Dahm is the people’s champ TH-cam car guy. Self-taught and genuine to the community. We see how hard some of these problems are for him and he inspires us when he uses brain power and passion to overcome all of it. This car shouldn’t be, if it were easy AT ALL, there would be tons of AWD/sequential/4RTR FD’s out there.

  • @mtech1961
    @mtech1961 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video, I am a Big Fan

  • @bradpittman5075
    @bradpittman5075 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on your achievement Rob. I am also a diy with severe mechanical ocd. So an engine swap turns into a complete build and rewire. At any rate I am almost ready to set the tdc offset in my elite2500 in my single turbo fox. You’ll be happy to hear, oem dash. All gauges work. All functions work except ac. No good spot for it in this rendition. Anyways keep it up!

  • @FizzaMC
    @FizzaMC ปีที่แล้ว

    @haltech great vid with one of my very few heros, Rob Dahm, in this car scene when it comes to building a custom performance vehicle from the ground up. The only real important thing i thought was missing from this video was probably Scotty "Tuning fork" to conduct the interview for a more immersive and in depth look into the technology, plus Scott is one of the nicest guys on TH-cam and I believe wouldve been able to help Rob really dive deep into some more of the info that I, myself, was wanting so sure there would be more. Great video though, not here hating, just sharing my opinion with you all. Saving up right now for an R3 to run my classic Aussie Torana with all the good bits. Cheers 🇦🇺👏👏🤙😊

  • @godtoHrD
    @godtoHrD ปีที่แล้ว

    It's been said before
    And will be said again
    But this is ultimate

  • @scottcureton6055
    @scottcureton6055 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just Upgrading the old S5 T2 from EK6 to NSP 1500....Haltech rocks. Love what u have done with your FD. Always wanted to do AWD too. U remind me of a a guy in local Idaho Rotary Club years ago....this is not the same Robby is it?

  • @floodo1
    @floodo1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow nice edit

  • @lukewaring2832
    @lukewaring2832 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Rx7 build.....
    Built it or bought it, haltech let's you build it...anyone can pay someone to build it, nothing beats building it yourself...
    Haltech come with you on your journeys...😎

  • @GrigorisPet
    @GrigorisPet ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo Rob Dahm.!!!

  • @oscargalvan6176
    @oscargalvan6176 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doritos making brrr sound makes me happy

  • @Tigrisshark
    @Tigrisshark ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Rob, but dear Haltech, I still need Scotty to get over there to geek out over this in person. And of course going for a coffee/kebab in it!

  • @MikeHunt-eb4kr
    @MikeHunt-eb4kr ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s an amazing machine… it’s beautiful and sounds insane… sooo impressive

    • @haltech
      @haltech  ปีที่แล้ว

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @KARR
    @KARR ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob is great! My favorite video is when they did the area 51 alien skit, of them getting his 4 rotor in a crate.

  • @DoNE021
    @DoNE021 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:30 Its like an Artwork under the car.

  • @deanwaring6100
    @deanwaring6100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Car art 👍🏻👍🏻❤️

  • @randoawesomemix9501
    @randoawesomemix9501 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤ wasting their time helping me learn

  • @WPGN
    @WPGN ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would love to see this car with interior finished. It's far cry from what it once was but I wanna see it completely dialed in

  • @MoltenKing992
    @MoltenKing992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I swear I knew he would start with how long he’s had it lol

  • @tdlaustralia7791
    @tdlaustralia7791 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @Op1zilla
    @Op1zilla ปีที่แล้ว

    Let's Gooooo 🚲💥💨💨💨👽👍🏻

  • @michealarburn9861
    @michealarburn9861 ปีที่แล้ว

    If any TH-camr succeeds I hope it's Rob!!

  • @dandiaz4052
    @dandiaz4052 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am not disrespecting in anyway, I love rotaries and i love this car so much. the only thing that makes me nuts is all of the undercarriage rat nest wiring and lines etc. For a car of this caliber it can all be routed way cleaner imo, and i understand like the whole getting it to work process. I dont want to come off as a know it all or a hole but, i feel all of that can be cleaned up alot. love the content and love the build as a whole.

  • @CapnFlappyJaw42
    @CapnFlappyJaw42 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to Rob talk for hours and hours man

  • @CommerciaLand101
    @CommerciaLand101 ปีที่แล้ว

    can't wait for rob to get into aircraft and build one from scratch.

  • @Kaiajn
    @Kaiajn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This.... is my ASMR

  • @AlexDresko
    @AlexDresko ปีที่แล้ว

    Great thumbnail

  • @maegenyoungs2591
    @maegenyoungs2591 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the reason he can do 200 videos of the same car is because he actually finished it.. most pump for views then move on, never becoming master of any one thing..
    he has taught us more than he knows. And isn’t afraid to show his mess ups..

  • @nunabizness
    @nunabizness ปีที่แล้ว

    Rumor has it Rob is still talking about his car.

  • @frankwhite2072
    @frankwhite2072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, he doesn't capture how monstrous his engine bay looks in his own videos.
    He almost went giggity giggity when describing the torque curve, lol.

  • @koolken34
    @koolken34 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope

  • @kenecchi
    @kenecchi ปีที่แล้ว

    The car nerd every car nerd should aspire to be.

  • @lastboyscoutNZ
    @lastboyscoutNZ ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob saying he is a huge turbo fan, I just imagined his head turning in to a huge turbo fan haha

  • @mikkellund1876
    @mikkellund1876 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to the 12 Rotor 😅can a single haltech even handle the braap Beast

  • @jeancharlesrabaux5658
    @jeancharlesrabaux5658 ปีที่แล้ว

    oui elle est dingues cette voitures tour en décapant

  • @ToxicMrSmith
    @ToxicMrSmith ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to see tuning fork get out to see this in person one day.

  • @mitto4504
    @mitto4504 ปีที่แล้ว

    An Elite build by an Elite nerd.

  • @ubirter
    @ubirter ปีที่แล้ว

    🐐

  • @lightfoot.2000
    @lightfoot.2000 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥 Mad genius! 🤘😎

  • @easydayez
    @easydayez ปีที่แล้ว

    Mazda neeeds Rob on board when making the next RX-X vehicle

  • @datdudeinred
    @datdudeinred ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The fact that 2 guys made this just makes it that much special ❤️👏
    Thank you Haltech for giving us half an hour of this insanity 🤌
    Ken Block was the true car guy! RIP Ken🙌

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome guy and build for sure. As my mate says experience is costly and if you learn from that you can succeed and also about getting the right people to teach you the basics cause without foundation end up like me good range of skills but look over basic shit at time as never in the trade just a hobby

  • @MrPopsicle3000
    @MrPopsicle3000 ปีที่แล้ว

    💪💪💪

  • @petertimowreef9085
    @petertimowreef9085 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    11:45 I'd be cool to cut out that large dorito shape in the hood and replace it with plexi-glass.

  • @Slickrick8g
    @Slickrick8g ปีที่แล้ว

    🥇🦈💎

  • @scottmaclennan2376
    @scottmaclennan2376 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I'm Rob "Hi, I'm Rob Dahm" Dahm.

  • @NovaRedHead
    @NovaRedHead ปีที่แล้ว

    I could listen to Rob talk about Ahura and his journey for days. Seeing this beast develop has been surreal, and now it's turn-key