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  • čas přidán 19. 08. 2024
  • I put to the test my Subaru Forester at Big Bend National Park along with some serious Toyotas and a Land Rover. Surprisingly, the Subie did quite well and shocked some people!
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Komentáře • 72

  • @matt.rraw.
    @matt.rraw. Před 3 lety +3

    Maaan I have the same subaru but with everything stock and we brought it up to Cinammon Pass in Colorado without having to take away 1 bar of gas. Such a great vehicle!

  • @CoastalGX
    @CoastalGX Před 3 lety +13

    That Subaru performed great and the gas savings are pretty cool too! 🎥🎬👍🏽

  • @NWPencrawler
    @NWPencrawler Před rokem +3

    Color me impressed with the Forrester. Nice job on all the mixed terrain. Also nice to see a test of those Falken's. Nice vid!

  • @Amarillobymorning777
    @Amarillobymorning777 Před 3 lety +6

    My Toro AWD mower will take that trail like walking in the clouds. Just kidding. Great video Raza. Echale ganas.

  • @nicolasgross128
    @nicolasgross128 Před 3 lety +1

    Gold gold music

  • @UnkyJofus
    @UnkyJofus Před 3 lety

    We spent a week in Big Bend in October. We have a '02 Rodeo 4x4 5 speed w/ 3" lift and 33s. A Hyundai Palisade AWD was in our group and they managed Black Gap road surprisingly well. Others were in Yotas or Jeeps. The local wood we bought in Terlingua was damn difficult to burn, but we managed. Fun trip overall.

  • @sd3457
    @sd3457 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice work. I was thinking about replacing my old SG Foz with a ute but you've convinced me that an SJ is what I need.

  • @grn9209
    @grn9209 Před 3 lety

    Amazing video!!! Thanks for sharing it!! We had an amazing time hanging out! Looking forward to next adventure 😎

  • @sapclan2896
    @sapclan2896 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. I just got a 2013 forester recently. I drove a 03 tacoma but had to let it go. So nice to know the forester can tackle some trails with a 2" lift and tires.

  • @Sampsong01
    @Sampsong01 Před 3 lety +2

    I have those falkens on my crosstrek and they are surprisingly good in mud too. Uphill climb on a atv trail with all the mud from fresh snowmelt and not a problem.

  • @victorparadise5878
    @victorparadise5878 Před 3 měsíci

    Cool video! Awesome spotter.

  • @daldrete01
    @daldrete01 Před rokem +1

    A year ago I volunteered during a massive forest fire that happened near my city, I took my Forester there, it was about a 3 hour drive into the woods to reach the camp site of the firefighters and volunteers.
    Trails were not tough but it was mostly loose gravel, steep hills and the ocassional rocky section, my forester took it like a champ. Some 4x4 tacomas were having a rough time climbing up some of those hills.

  • @robertrobbins1367
    @robertrobbins1367 Před 3 lety

    man love Seeing the snow caps out there!!!! Wish I would have gotten out there when it they really got snow!

  • @LuisRivera-gp4rk
    @LuisRivera-gp4rk Před rokem

    Can’t wait to take my lr3 there, seen the Subaru doing that trail with no problem I feel more confident with my lr3

  • @hooktexas8684
    @hooktexas8684 Před 3 lety

    Very capable vehicle indeed but 14:20 on the video had me lmao...great adventure video bro and may peace be the journey as always!

  • @victorvela2223
    @victorvela2223 Před 3 lety

    Great content my guy! Not the hardest trail but def the one with the best scenery. Cant wait for the next video.

  • @CB-hr6zs
    @CB-hr6zs Před 3 lety

    Good stuff bro. The Subaru is very impressive

  • @FishermanATX
    @FishermanATX Před 3 lety

    Great video y'all! Can't wait for the next one. I might have to take there a friend that just got a new 4 runner and still learning four wheeling.

  • @franksimental527
    @franksimental527 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey there brother! Great video and I’ve been watching your channel for about a year now and I’m also from Texas I’m actually from San Antonio and I’ve been to Big Bend National Park but never been gone on those type of trails because I’ve always gone by myself and for being a green horn myself I would like to go with a group that has experience and if I get stuck the group can put me out 😁 I would like to meet up with guys one of these days and go on a trial ride if possible! This is Big Boy Frank from Texas peace out ✌️

  • @DirtyDude
    @DirtyDude Před 3 lety

    Awesome video! I was actually thinking of planning a camping trip to big bend but I didn't know about the black Gap Road thanks.

  • @nicolasgross128
    @nicolasgross128 Před 3 lety

    Music is si good I enjoy

  • @freedom_foz_6337
    @freedom_foz_6337 Před 3 lety

    Good stuff! Not only can an Outback go through the Outback!

  • @omgcheeter
    @omgcheeter Před rokem +1

    15:20 and that right there is the difference in AWD and 4WD. In a situation like that an AWD power will always go to axle with least resistance. There didn’t look to be much articulation there either.

    • @FurkanCemTurfanda
      @FurkanCemTurfanda Před rokem +1

      That's not true at all. There are a million types of awd. Good systems can lock the power split, and have front and rear lsd's. The basic Subaru awd is actually not even a good system compared to the like of SH-AWD.

    • @omgcheeter
      @omgcheeter Před rokem

      @@FurkanCemTurfanda AWD still has its limits. It can’t send 50/50 (center locked)at all times especially with some good articulation.

    • @thewanderingpinto5979
      @thewanderingpinto5979 Před 2 měsíci

      @@omgcheeter true of most AWD systems but the Bronco Sport Badlands AWD system lets you manually lock front to back and rear diff side to side. I spent six days trail riding in Moab and it works extremely well!

    • @patmer2087
      @patmer2087 Před měsícem

      The weak link is the CVT gear ratio, not the AWD. X Mode probably stopped the spinning wheel and sent power to the non slipping wheel but the gear aint low enough. The new “Wilderness” editions addressed that issue and should perform better in such situation. Source : trust me bro!😅

  • @martinr8278
    @martinr8278 Před 3 lety +1

    That looks like a ton of fun, I have a 2016 Forester but no X mode looking back I wish I would’ve gone for that before purchasing. Impressive video. Why can’t I find any vids with crvs and rav4s on these off road trails??

  • @justinoftexas
    @justinoftexas Před 3 lety

    Right on man ✊🏻

  • @qwertyzxcv123
    @qwertyzxcv123 Před rokem

    Japanese-made 4x4s are the best!

  • @eomleom9659
    @eomleom9659 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video!! I am considering Forester at the moment and loved your detailed video!!
    I was wondering how much horsepower your subaru has? Since with XT Forester discontinued in 2018, all trims are 182 hp now!

    • @OverlandNomad
      @OverlandNomad  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks! Yeah this Forester is the naturally aspirated flat 4 with 170hp

    • @powertools2375
      @powertools2375 Před měsícem

      Cvt? Men is. 24 with cvt and I’m worried to push it.

  • @redsix2225
    @redsix2225 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome vid mate. I’ve got a 2020 Foz Sport 2” Ironman and Toyo OC III’s still on the 18 inch wheel 225 60 18. They are not the 10 ply LT’s that all the rangers recommend. Also have a full size spare (plug kit and pump too). Are these Toyo’s strong enough for the sharp rocks at 20-23 psi? Thanks!

  • @brassrootsmusic8340
    @brassrootsmusic8340 Před rokem +1

    Love it!
    What kit did you use for the 2" lift?
    Any other suspension mods to your car?

  • @danielklugman1195
    @danielklugman1195 Před rokem

    with no suspension at all?? impressive!

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot Před rokem

    Its a pity the Forester is a heavy hybrid model in the UK now.

  •  Před 3 lety +1

    ¡Muy buen video! I was at BB in late 2015 and hope to go back some time soon. I didn't do Black Gap, though, just Old Ore and River Rd.
    It's encouraging that the white stock 2014+ GX with running boards was able to do it. Do you happen to know what tire size they're running?

    • @OverlandNomad
      @OverlandNomad  Před 3 lety +1

      I don’t know the size but you can ask Mark on his Instagram👍🏼 @pilgrim_gxor

    •  Před 3 lety

      @@OverlandNomad Awesome, thanks for the prompt response!

  • @shaiklayman9872
    @shaiklayman9872 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a 2WD 3rd gen 4Runner on 32” falcon wildpeaks. Do you think that this trail would be possible?

    • @OverlandNomad
      @OverlandNomad  Před 3 lety +1

      Some skinny pedal and should be good on normal conditions

  • @Iandhay
    @Iandhay Před 3 lety +1

    tks for video, how about CVT is still well ? any issue?

    • @OverlandNomad
      @OverlandNomad  Před 3 lety +4

      No issues 👍🏼

    • @martinr8278
      @martinr8278 Před 3 lety

      Not many have cvt issues. Misinformation just like Subarus are still burning oil in 2021. Take car of the car with recommended services and you won’t have any issues

  • @jordanyang3066
    @jordanyang3066 Před 10 měsíci

    Any skid plates? Stock suspension?

  • @tongyang1631
    @tongyang1631 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a 15' forester premium with no X-mode. Do you think a tire upgrade would of done the job?
    Wondering because I really want to overland but don't want another vehicle or payment. Thanks.

    • @OverlandNomad
      @OverlandNomad  Před 3 lety +3

      Proper tires and you should be good 👍🏼

    • @tongyang1631
      @tongyang1631 Před 3 lety

      @@OverlandNomad do I need a lift if I'm not really rock crawling. The car is going to be packed though so wondering if I need it too

    • @OverlandNomad
      @OverlandNomad  Před 3 lety +1

      @@tongyang1631 for the type of trail you see in the video, clearance was essential but if you’re not gonna be going through small obstacles then you’re good 👍🏼

  • @jtwu8931
    @jtwu8931 Před 2 lety

    What’ are the mod to your subie? And what size of wheel and tire combo?

  • @echols2010
    @echols2010 Před rokem

    On the subie, did you disconnect swaybar? Also which lift did u go with?

    • @OverlandNomad
      @OverlandNomad  Před rokem

      Yes I did. Rough country 1.5

    • @echols2010
      @echols2010 Před rokem

      @@OverlandNomad So discontinued sway bar has no effect on X-Mode? Also did you fully remove just the rear or front as well or just one end and zip tied it up?

    • @OverlandNomad
      @OverlandNomad  Před rokem

      @@echols2010 zip tied

    • @echols2010
      @echols2010 Před rokem

      @@OverlandNomad nice do you have photos or a video of this by chance?

    • @OverlandNomad
      @OverlandNomad  Před rokem +1

      @@echols2010 sorry sold that car about a year ago

  • @bernardodehoyos3762
    @bernardodehoyos3762 Před 2 lety

    is the subaru lifted ? .

  • @jessmathis8811
    @jessmathis8811 Před 2 lety

    I'm an off road newbie. I have a 2017 OB. Do you think standard tires would work for any of these trails?
    Also, have you ever tried River Road trail in BBNP?

    • @OverlandNomad
      @OverlandNomad  Před 2 lety

      Yes I’ve done River Road. I think you should be fine on stock tires, traction wise, but the rocks out there eat up street tires so make sure you have a spare if you do it. I’ve seen my friend get a flat and my friends and I helped a lady in a Crosstrek change her flat tire.

  • @itsruf1
    @itsruf1 Před 3 lety +1

    observation: What is it with Subaru owners? Thinking it is an H1 Hummer or UNIMOG.
    Always posting lame-a$$ videos of how tough it is . . crossing 3” water or not-really challenging-proves-nothing-off-road groomed trails. Or worse “we got 3” snow”. “Gotta make a Subaru video!”
    I’ve noticed Subaru owners seem to be the first to stock up groceries if the weatherman calls for 3” snow. Which is good really cause the rest of us don’t have to see them for 3-4 days hunkered in. Or stuck in a snow bank like any other passenger car . . because that’s all they really are. Same ground clearance and 4WD drive like hundreds of other common cars.
    I think the next time I see a shopping cart with a 40ct toilet paper I’ll ask if they drive a Subaru and if bad weather is predicted.

    • @newmason5572
      @newmason5572 Před 2 lety +7

      It’s always amusing reading this level of offense towards something that literally has no effect towards the offended. Lol pretty intense. You may have forgotten about this comment, but I’m here to remind you how insane you sound 😂

    • @itsruf1
      @itsruf1 Před 2 lety

      @@newmason5572 The truth hurts? I heard the Subaru dealership in Nashville is closed currently until it thaws. (ref the unusual snow fall).

    • @newmason5572
      @newmason5572 Před 2 lety +4

      @@itsruf1 and? I could care less if a location closes in nashville lmao

    • @desabat
      @desabat Před 10 dny

      tough truck with a soft ego lol