峠 Driven - 2017 Chevrolet Impala V6 jumps 100 MPH over crest [POV Touge Canyon Run]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- On the mountain pass, a full-size American sedan wouldn’t appear to be a driver’s first pick. On this touge canyon run, we seek out the potential of a 2017 Chevrolet Impala V6, maximizing its power and grip throughout the uphill road. Oh, also we get air time on the fast crest around 3:45 if you can’t watch the whole video… but please don’t miss out =)
**For those of you who do canyon performance driving and touge, I have a footnote at the bottom of this description for you**
Featured Cars:
2017 Chevrolet Impala (Lead Car) 3.6L V6 (306 HP)
MKVI Golf
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Guest Drivers:
HABU (Chaser)
Joqui (Lead)
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Message from Ridge Chaser:
Many of us have experience with driving the ‘golden era’ touge cars (90’s civics, 240sx, Evos, STi’s, etc… I’m keeping the nomenclature ambiguous). Because of this we have built a perception of which cars are fast and which cars probably suck on a technical course. It only makes sense - there’s criteria such as a lightweight, stiff chassis and suspension geometry made specifically to utilize the grip out of our tires. But it seems like these modern family cars have caught up… my point is that if you ever get the chance, take one of these vehicles (preferably Maxima, Impala, maybe Taurus, NOT Camry) on the mountain pass and compare your overall speed with your choice of mid-tier traditional car. The results may surprise you.
you guys are brave souls to prove this Impala isn't just a big cruiser because surprisingly it looks like it can handle the twisties as well...it was also nice to see you guys survived to post this awesome video ; )
I'm happy you beat one up. Now I know what my ltz does lol
that 3.6 is very underrated
FYI, this 10th generation Impala with the 3.6L DOHC V6 is the same one used in the updated Chevrolet Impala PPV (a police car variant, which, the 9C1 is based off of the 9th generation Impala). It generates as much horsepower as the old Impala SS w/ the LS4 V8, so these guys aren't kidding when they say it's fast.
These cars are retarded fast. The reason why the speed doesn't translate to the video is because how buttery smooth the suspension geometry is. An integral reason why these modern cars don't get recognition from the touge community is because they're way beyond budget (realistically) for most of us.
Don't underestimate newer cars. A lot of work goes into making big cars handle nicely for safety reasons. A lot of sedans now come from factory with rather large wheels, and the softer suspension setup grants stability on a bumpy touge where us tunerbois get thrown about on our coilovers. These cars also have a good amount of low-end grunt for fuel efficiency, good for leaving corners. Stiff everything might be better on a track, but our roads of choice are closer to rallying than track racing at times.
+Highway Dash Yeah that's pretty much why the Impala did so well on this road. The smoothness of the body travel hides the speed when driving the car
Ridge Chaser We also need to remember that due to safety regulations, cars are now designed so the interior doesn't move in a crash, resulting in quite a stiff chassis.
I drive my '91 Miata to work and drive a modern sedan most of the time at work. Thanks to offramps, I can confirm that the Miata doesn't have that much more lateral grip, could also be down to tire choice.
for what that car is supposed to be, this is very impressive
I have a 2016 Impala V6 and I knew it handle well but I would have never tried this shit. Headed home twice I spank my brother in law in his 2016 challenger V6. 99.9% of the time a baby my impala. I just love when I need to pass a car on the interstate it does the job well. It's a nice smooth ride and great family car.
My Bestie Owns a '12 and The VVT 3.6 Is BEAST. Chevy Made a WISE Desicion When They Finally Gave It The Update It Needed!!!
Great video. Just purchased a 2018 Premier. This video helped me out with my decision. As I know this isn’t a race car, it has more than enough power to pass
I had my 2017 3.6L v6 up 136mph i let off there I was scared I might pass a cop
You guys do a great job of driving like a maniac so that I don't get the urge to! Thanks!
Thank you!
THIS WAS AMAZING!!!! Driver knew the road really well and handled the car perfectly, every corection was on point. This was awesome to watch (all 3 times).
But guys, if someone was doing the downhill run at the same time as you did the uphill, you could have been fucked on sooo many places (that would be an awesome vid tho...), just too many blind corners.
Can't wait for the downhill! :D
+BornToDrive1500E The driver and I have different viewpoints about what's a safe line in the daytime. I tend to be more conservative so I agree some areas aren't safe. And yes he knows the road very well! Thanks for joining 👏
Crazy, I know this is super old but I was hit head on, on this road by someone crossing double yellows coming down hill like 8 years ago.
*sees Ridge Chaser uploaded a new video* Guess suicide can wait.
IDK if I cringed so much in my entire life until now....He has mad skills.
Nice and fun rollercoaster ride with this car. Downhill should be more challenging. Can't wait!
"Despite being a GM product"
Dude, GM makes some the best handling cars
+Husspower enthusiast Haha it was kind of a sarcastic thing to say, I'm actually planning to get a C5 in the future. They've had a fair share of bad handling sedans in the past, but they're making huge improvements with the exception of the Cruze
It comes from the days of the Cavalier with MacPherson struts up front and a beam axle and semi-independent in the rear vs cars like the Honda Civic which from 1988 had a double wishbone suspension up front and multi-link independent in the back... borrowed from the Prelude and Accord in part because their engine bays were not large enough to accept a large transverse 4 cylinder with intruding strut towers. Also lots of cars like the Mustang and Camaro that had solid rear axles (the Mustang all the way to 2014)
But the Civic had MacPherson struts from 2001 and devolved to semi-independent until the 10th gen.. and most American cars including the Impala now have four wheel fully independent suspension. Also.. a car like the Viper was a track monster.. not just a one-trick pony on the 1/4 mile strip.
I thought I was good driver. I'm safe compared to this guy. Nice driving. My butt never puckered so much in my life
Safe is good!! 👍
Yep. I own a 2018 Civic hatch and a 2019 Impala. The Civic has the edge on the corners but only just and the Impala is definitely faster on the straights.
Went canyon carving on the drive home after picking it up and nobody passed or was riding my tail.
I have the V6 and I love it. Has some get-up.
I agree with the very first thing you said though: The car needs paddles. It would be 10x more fun to drive that way. The little buttons on the gear selector aren't very satisfying.
edit: I also don't like how little range the computer gives you on the tach.
Awesome. I own a new V6 Impala. I love it. Really decent power for a large sedan.
I have one of these as well. But you have to admit that this car probably fits in the trunk of one of the Impalas from the 70s, now that was a big car!
are you driving rentals?
I don't know if the rental would have the top engine option
Nice material Like this channel true racing shit.
+Julian Verniere Welcome, glad you like it!!
Wrong place to race
I had to go in the garage and make sure mine was still there.
Hope it still is!
Got a 2019 Impala with the 18 inch wheels, but it's about the same, if you know what this car can handle in curves, you're always faster than the other guys. Because they don't know what their cars can handle. If you're driving on Oregon's 101 and you're on that curvy road faster than a Porsche, it's not because the Porsche sucks, it's because the Porsche driver sucks really badly.
Went airborne a few times...love it
i wonder how this V6 impala compares to the V6 Taurus and V6 camry, it would be nice to see a 2015 2.5 Camry on this uphill to see how it handles itself
Never driven the Taurus but I'll be on the lookout 👍 I've tested the Camry and the Impala has much better handling dynamics for what we're doing. Will still find time to film it nonetheless
Need a speedometer view.
You guys are flying!
thank you so much for this awesome video!
Holy shit, that driver got some balls 😳💯
@4:15 just wow lol over the line on oncoming traffic and busting that right over a motorcyclist. 10/10
Only safe since there were no cars in the line!
Still the best Channel on TH-cam. I just bought an 07 Crown Vic p71 and for a novice driver it it handles great. Would love to see one on the channel. But make sure it's the police interceptor p71
+ThatCarGuy Samuel Thanks for joining!! I was looking into the mercury grand marquis but I am certainly hunt for the P71 or Marauder as well
Ridge Chaser do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You should do one with a 9th gen corolla. was my first car, absolute tank, but it was a gotdamn boat even lowered and shit
This looks like a closed road in Nebraska? Is it? Since it is 100% legal because it is closed except for experienced drivers?
Jesus Christ.. Even my stomach dropped lmao. Will we ever see any new touge battles any time soon?
+Rodrigo Esparza I have at least three battles filmed at the moment so that's gonna happen for sure. Which one would you want to see first: 300 vs NB, or Mk6 Golf vs 350Z (but filmed with a chinese dashcam instead of gopro)?
Ridge Chaser Hmm... Would definitely love to see both, but for now I would like to see the the 350z vs the Golf first. I'm pretty sure quality wont be that bad since your content never disappoints.
upload the golf vs 350z
Ridge Chaser 300 vs NB would be badass
I just love how the Impala pulls away at the start! Idk why but that really reminds me of Initial D lol. If my CC didn't have 92k miles and shitty eco tires I would come up and ask you to film a video with it lol. How badly do you think a FWD CC would understeer under these conditions if it had your standard old tires?
+Connor Plaksin I dont know much specifically about the CC's dynamics, but we test mid/full size sedans and the understeer is manageable as long as the shitty tires don't oveeheat. The understeer might be a little bit worse than the camera car in this video
Ridge Chaser Than it can't be that bad then. The CC isn't built for this anyways so I can't be mad. Thanks for the response!
I drive a Malibu and I wish it was this fast out of corners
Whats the difference between a 2012 chevrolet Impala LTZ V6 3.6 to a 2017 Chevrolet Impala LTZ V6 3.6?
Wtf are y’all doing that on a open road? You really should have a lead car
welp, now i know i can beat the shit out of my 2018...lol
Hëck yeah, get some of that car abuse seat time in!
@@RidgeChaser i plan on it! while i still have warranty..
Where do you think you are, in Forza Horizon? I would never drive my Impala like that. I would be too scared.😱😁
that fuking nissan truck fuked up the whole flex
What state do you guys stay in this course is beautiful
Hell yeah!!!
Can you please Drive A 2016 or 17 Chevy SS V8 RWD
Difficult car to find, but I will definitely look for it.
Yo, I'm dying to see if I can show up in a video of yours' man! I've recently taken care of my machine and I'd love to meet with you somewhere.
Like legit, I can send you some of my runs as an "audition"
It's difficult for me to plan a meet like this for safety reasons, but I would be interested as well. Give me some time to think about how it will happen and I'll get back to you on that
Ridge Chaser Alright. I can give you my email too if you'd like
This just made me decide my new car to pick
An Impala?
@@RidgeChaser yes I believe this car has everything
I drove on this road before. Santa Ynez ? Right?
Hey bro, im not sure if you've addressed this in the comments earlier or not, but what camera do you use? I love the clear content and pov driving style.
+Bootleg Garage Thanks! I used a GoPro Hero 4 Black for this video and the previous one. Most other videos use the Hero 3+ Silver for the POV angle
0:53 wait for it lol. A pickup is going slow as hell lol 😂.
What road is this?!
Sounds like the older NSX engines
Can I meet the driver? I would love to his autograph! Also, I would like to race him. Can we arrange something? I have credentials.
@ Ridge Chaser-- I like what you do but here is .. but some advice.. research your cars more before you drive them. That Impala-- I own a 2015 model. Re-do this run with the traction control off... push the TC button and hold.. it will flash TC off on dash ... keep holding the button for another 15 seconds-- now you have shut stability track off as well. Redo the run just in automatic - that manual driving mode you used is a joke you are holding gears way to long on your up and downshifts. The trans will recalibrate to a entire different upshift- downshift- hold gear all on it's own you will see that the car performs way way better in that configuration
I have done driving like you guys but I would never film it or post it online. You got more balls then me in that regard. Thumbs up!
Thank you Mike for thie insight! If we get the chance to drive this car again then we use these settings.
We try to do as much research beforehand if possible, but most of the time even we do not know what car we will be driving until the last minute
@@RidgeChaser Let's up the game __ get your hands on a 2014- 2018 Chevy SS -AKA Holden SS- Auto trans- 8 speed auto model! And destroy this road-track !
Try a Peugeot 3008 gt line my cousin has one in London and we went racing on small roads at 2am goin 100 on the smallest roads but the car is really stable
They don't have Peugeot in the US
the fuckin rental hahaha
wut r yahh doinnnn
Crossing solid yellows in broad day light is wild almost smacked 2 times nice car Shitty driver to be completely fair yea he’s close to 100 but ma boi don’t got it
They dont kno wat power is that's a naturally aspirated v6 which is slow
Good point, what do you consider fast?
It does 140 (240kmh) it's good for what it really is
Lol... you wouldn’t drive any faster on those roads without winding up as a red stain on a tree.
I’ve embarrassed 600cc sport bikes in the twisties because of how fast I’m willing to take corners... never mind a “slow” booster V6.
What about a V6 accord
Solid choice ⍟
Good job guys can you please repost with no music and enhance the car sound audio. Thanks my wifes 14 impala hauls fucking ass with a tunner installed
Still waiting on the Impala drive with no music edit id love to hear just the engine and driving experience
My local road😂
Everytime I do stuff like that I seem to glow to rotors. Do you ever run into that?
+ThePuffin77 With the exception of uphill runs it happens almost all the time. We need to replace our pads with ones that have a better heat rating (which is expensive as shit, I know)
Stoptech sport pads are like $50 and hold up to the touge. Paired with blank rotors is all you need.
Ridge Chaser blank rotors and hawk hp plus is all you need with some decent brake fluid. 👍🏼
kelvinballer23 I actually run hp+ on my personal vehicle, but I am talking about when he drives stuff like the rental car. My personal car is perfectly capable of track days.
Is this in Africa?
United States
I've seen some stupid youtube videos involving on-road non-sense.... This takes the cake, if you ever fuck up and hurt someone I hope they show these videos at your trial and charge you extensively.
That's not a closed road! You should not be doing any of this.
Local people could get killed by your crazy stunt.
If you wanna race, go to a closed track. Or DONT
My Kia Optima 2015 SX turbo will beat this chevy impala
No it wouldn't unless you got your car tuned.
No it won’t. Even with a tune it’s still a high 14 second car which is what the Impala is out of the box. Get too deep into boost.. and now your reliability is out the window.
Driver mod I've already race a v6 from a 40 dig in 60dig I beat it now I got a tune so it's dead now lol
I don't know which car is faster, but I can guarantee that driver mod does not come into play during a straight-line roll race
Idk who needed to tell you guys this but this car isn’t a sports car nor a track/ race car
Dang, didn't realize. Thanks for letting me know
Not the point of the video. It shows you what today cars can do. People highly underestimate some of today's sedans... There is a video on here of a 14' Impala with bolt-ons and a tune gapping two IS Lexus in India. They get down
@@R3AL-AIM did u just say they get down😂 my daily g37 is faster than that boat, and if you wanna talk about underestimating, it’s not cause it’s slow , happy I upgraded to a RS Q50
wew dont crash.
These cars is not to play with