We Built a $10,000 Subaru that BEAT A Lamborghini

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  • Опубліковано 30 гру 2022
  • We modified this old Subaru and made it THREE SECONDS faster than a Lamborghini for LESS than £15,000. We did everything from upgrading the brakes and tyres, to completely stripping the interior and turning up the boost.
    Because we wanted to see if two normal guys, with no real mechanical experience and a small budget could really build a car that was capable of beating a supercar. We got some stuff right, we got some stuff VERY wrong - but here’s how it went.
    We’ve been modifying this Subaru over the last 6 months to try and make it faster than a Lamborghini for £15,000. Now it’s finally time to see if it can be done.
    Over the last 6 months, we’ve fitted an uprated clutch, a set of coilovers, some sticky semi slicks, stripped 136kg of weight, upgraded the brakes, fitted stiffer anti-roll bars and then finally we pushed the car from 196bhp to 304bhp. That means we’ve spent just £9065 of our budget INCLUDING the car.
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    🔴 Ep1 - Buying a $5000 Project Car to BEAT a Supercar
    • Buying a $5000 Project...
    🔴 Ep 2 - Can a $5000 Subaru BEAT a $200,000 Supercar?
    • Can a $5000 Subaru BEA...
    🔴 Ep 3 - Will $1000 Coilovers Help Beat a Supercar?
    • Will $1000 Coilovers H...
    🔴 Ep 4 - How Much Faster are Track Tyres?
    • How Much FASTER are Tr...
    🔴 Ep 5 - How Much Faster Is a Lighter Car?
    • How Much FASTER is a L...
    🔴 Ep 6 - Stock Brakes vs $1000 Track Brakes
    • Stock Brakes vs $1000 ...
    🔴 Ep 7 - Stock Power vs $2000 Engine Mods
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    🔴 Ep 8 - $20k DIY Modified Subaru VS $300K Lamborghini
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  • @toastyeeter
    @toastyeeter Рік тому +2154

    I feel like Donut Media and Driven Media have each made a series that gives a completely opposite view of Subarus lol

    • @kingo5940
      @kingo5940 Рік тому +242

      Donut Media is a joke lol

    • @warlxrd5317
      @warlxrd5317 Рік тому +29

      @@kingo5940 explain.

    • @JohnDoe-tx2ys
      @JohnDoe-tx2ys Рік тому +333

      @@warlxrd5317 What is there to explain, they blew up their car cause they ignored an engine break in period, and the way they modified lowcar was absolutely bafflingly stupid. It was embarassing to watch. They went in with absoltuely no idea as to what they wanted to archive and threw parts at both cars that didn't really make sense.

    • @kingo5940
      @kingo5940 Рік тому +10

      @@JohnDoe-tx2ys thx

    • @warlxrd5317
      @warlxrd5317 Рік тому +46

      @@JohnDoe-tx2ys but that was the whole point right? I mean Installing low cost parts.

  • @Pluckaiy
    @Pluckaiy Рік тому +24

    1:16 throwing some shade at donut love it

  • @vampalan
    @vampalan Рік тому +681

    Fortunately the engine didn't blow up like Donuts Subarus.

    • @gold3263301
      @gold3263301 Рік тому +38

      Apparently they had a beefier engine, which was the one more prone to blowing up

    • @commandergeokam2868
      @commandergeokam2868 Рік тому +69

      Not one not two but 7 engines

    • @DOOMSHADOW5517
      @DOOMSHADOW5517 Рік тому +3

      Yeah lol

    • @Vazquez12able
      @Vazquez12able Рік тому

      Donut media are just clowns making "car videos" for kids.

    • @Nbomber
      @Nbomber Рік тому +91

      @@commandergeokam2868 i know first hand that subaru engines have their issues, but i got to thinking about donut media and the problems they had and i think it comes down to 3 things:
      1. The desert heat
      2. The long sweeping corners (boxer engines without a dry sump haaaaaate these, because it causes oil starvation at the sump and pooling at the heads and valve guides)
      3. American cars are notoriously badly maintained in general, though i do think this is probably a non issue in their case.

  • @mikadavies660
    @mikadavies660 Рік тому +517

    Best series that I have seen all 2022.... Every single episode was entertaining... 👍👍👍

    • @AHSEN.
      @AHSEN. Рік тому

      I wholeheartedly agree. One of very few long series I have enjoyed watching in its entirety :)

  • @trevorconrad3885
    @trevorconrad3885 Рік тому +330

    I'm curious where high/low car would be on that leaderboard it would be great to see all three of those cars together on the same track.

    • @ricardoamendoeira3800
      @ricardoamendoeira3800 Рік тому +56

      The budget for this car is much lower than the low car, that would definitely be interesting.

    • @Fred_the_1996
      @Fred_the_1996 Рік тому +95

      Donut's philosophy is just "throw money at things until they work", the scooby wagon is much better built and would smoke donut's wrx's

    • @cyrilio
      @cyrilio Рік тому +4

      Think this could be a cool episode idea.

    • @dasupanova
      @dasupanova Рік тому +8

      This! It'd make a fun collab

    • @MV-ri7zu
      @MV-ri7zu Рік тому +6

      I mean youve seen their lap times... This thing would destroy donuts high and low car

  • @mihalis1010
    @mihalis1010 Рік тому +7

    Donut made a "never buy a Subaru" ad while these guys made a "buy it if you're willing to do a shit ton of work to make it worth the money" ad. Interesting dichotomy.

  • @mcglsr237
    @mcglsr237 Рік тому +6

    Despite what commentors may have said, you guys did this right. All the supporting mods (tires, brakes, suspension, etc.)...and then lastly power. Great series!

  • @samuelmould9756
    @samuelmould9756 Рік тому +61

    Duncan mapped my wrx. he is genuinely the best. ran 340 on standard block and box.
    Alsp, as a 12 year old, i helped build surrey rolling road with my old man yonks ago. charlie is a good man.

  • @racedynamix
    @racedynamix Рік тому +163

    Awesome series guys - Glad to have played a small part in it beating it. Making it a sub 8 min Nurburgring car next ? :)

    • @Atsah
      @Atsah Рік тому +4

      Someone send misha a msg

    • @drewlindsay3553
      @drewlindsay3553 Рік тому +6

      That car would definitely run a 7:50 something

    • @Ultrabenbooyah
      @Ultrabenbooyah Рік тому +2

      @@drewlindsay3553 Sounds plausible, if the engine doesn't overheat or die.

    • @b.s.7693
      @b.s.7693 Рік тому +1

      For a sub 8 minute lap time, only a SUBaru can be the right car

  • @groundedgaming
    @groundedgaming Рік тому +82

    Now make it beat everything else!
    Time Attack car!

  • @thecastawaydc
    @thecastawaydc Рік тому +11

    I got a Subaru mid-roll ad, so clearly the approve of all your aftermarket work.
    On a personal note, lloking forward to what Overdrive does in 2023! See you there.

  • @santalucia788
    @santalucia788 Рік тому +5

    Man, this is exactly the reason why modding a car is so exciting🤩 Beating a Lambo with a Subaru is definitely a magnum opus that deserves to be engraved in a car history museum!

  • @edwardfeast1697
    @edwardfeast1697 Рік тому +14

    I'd honestly be willing to wait for better weather to see a rematch on a proper circuit like Donnington. Dry, warm weather, and a full race track to really see what times can be achieved. You might even be able to find some more upgrades on the Bananru whilst you're at it??

  • @wb2k
    @wb2k Рік тому +55

    by far the most enjoyable car mod series on yt in recent history, insane

  • @demarcuscousinsthe65th
    @demarcuscousinsthe65th Рік тому +100

    now make your pt cruiser beat a lambo

  • @warlxrd5317
    @warlxrd5317 Рік тому +11

    Donut media left the chat. xD

  • @i_am_terom4810
    @i_am_terom4810 Рік тому +8

    I usually really don't enjoy the 10 min of "music + timelaps" kind of video, and i can say that you made the right choice with your narrative editing, and it was a really fun video.
    Thanks!

  • @JohnnysGarage
    @JohnnysGarage 11 місяців тому +6

    would love to see a dry laptime with same conditions as the original to see how much it improved over the original lap

  • @zerooneonetwothree1872
    @zerooneonetwothree1872 Рік тому +6

    Now you have the car, try to beat that 1:16.7 when its warm and dry, it was a fair fight, but it doesnt completely translate to optimal track conditions, im sure Scott would agree 😁 And WE get to see more of the content!

  • @RobertHarridge
    @RobertHarridge Рік тому +16

    For guys that supposedly don’t know much about the mechanics, you certainly did a better job than Donut Media.

    • @SkylineLofe
      @SkylineLofe Рік тому +13

      That's because Driven Media actually did listen to the Subie community.
      Unlike Donut

    • @ignacioalanis7119
      @ignacioalanis7119 Рік тому +1

      @@SkylineLofe man, you're complaining too much... they get in to explore, and even when they blew 3 engine they keep going... stop being so critical all of you and enjoy the content, maybe they didnt knew the plattform but they show to a lot of people what is to work on these engines

    • @buss1205
      @buss1205 Рік тому +9

      @@ignacioalanis7119 average donut media enjoyer

  • @officaldjflo
    @officaldjflo Рік тому +4

    This way better than donut. I've been clinging to the edge of my seat every episode. Bravo!

    • @buss1205
      @buss1205 Рік тому +3

      thats cuz donut is made for glue eaters

  • @shutupayourface2
    @shutupayourface2 Рік тому +20

    Is there some sort of petition we can sign to have these boys be the presenters of Top Gear?

  • @scottporter2513
    @scottporter2513 Рік тому +16

    This was such a brilliant series. Can’t wait for the next modding challenge!

  • @Lobstersarefabulouz
    @Lobstersarefabulouz Рік тому +8

    It would be cool to see the bananaru do a laptime in warmer and dry conditions. You could compare it to the original Lambo time in the first video

  • @andrewderesendes4171
    @andrewderesendes4171 Рік тому +2

    Definitely one of my favourite series of last year. Super fun to watch. Keep it up guys

  • @hsingh630
    @hsingh630 Рік тому +2

    One of my favourite series on UA-cam, awesome content. 👍🏽

  • @skylerdavis1701
    @skylerdavis1701 Рік тому +3

    Great series guys. Can't wait for series two and more video in the new year.

  • @ryansparks6676
    @ryansparks6676 Рік тому +1

    More of this. Fantastic series. Watched all episodes twice!

  • @overvieweffect9034
    @overvieweffect9034 Рік тому +23

    I hope you have a chance to to do a proper lap with the subaru on this track during summer, just so we have a proper notion of how much faster it is now!

  • @bobbobkinz9958
    @bobbobkinz9958 Рік тому +8

    What a series this was. Very epic.

  • @HYPEREX
    @HYPEREX Рік тому +2

    Favorite series, very excited each time a video came out and would cook a special meal to eat while I Watched it!

  • @AbdulAhad-oq6lz
    @AbdulAhad-oq6lz Рік тому +7

    Now im finding it suspicious that Donut media blew so many engines but Driven Media (Overdrive) car ran smooth all series

    • @SkylineLofe
      @SkylineLofe Рік тому +3

      It's simple: Donut didn't want to do the proper research and didn't want to listen to the Subie community lol

    • @marioelburro1492
      @marioelburro1492 Рік тому +1

      @@SkylineLofe plus it brings them more views since people like seeing things blow up. Must be a pain for their mechanics tho😭

    • @uwu-egirl-azzy
      @uwu-egirl-azzy 2 місяці тому

      @@marioelburro1492 It also feeds the idea of the subarus being unreliable so its helps their fan base. Also bc donut media is a much larger company they have more money to throw around. Because more money is more views

  • @Halford77
    @Halford77 11 місяців тому +1

    I just discovered this channel yesterday and I binge watched the subaru series; amazing content guys!

  • @peterayres3122
    @peterayres3122 Рік тому

    Just binged watched the whole series. Great videos 👍

  • @AbdullahArRafi
    @AbdullahArRafi Рік тому

    Watched all the episodes of the series. And I gotta admit rarely any other series exists that made me so excited!

  • @sandersassen
    @sandersassen Рік тому

    Great content lads, enjoyed every episode!

  • @chrisholmes8197
    @chrisholmes8197 Рік тому

    Really good series this. Buzzing for the next one

  • @DasParedes
    @DasParedes Рік тому

    this was very satisfying to follow along.
    I'm excited for the new season

  • @b.s.7693
    @b.s.7693 Рік тому +2

    These shows are exactly the kind of stuff we want to see 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @joltythegamer1519
    @joltythegamer1519 Рік тому

    I want to see another series like this man. it was amazing to watch and se the Subaru grow into a fast car

  • @JohnCharb87
    @JohnCharb87 Рік тому +8

    Loved the whole series. Looking forward to the next series.

  • @BMW1M
    @BMW1M Рік тому +3

    Well done lads! This series was great start-to-finish. And not only did you beat a Lamborghini, you did it better and cheaper and less explody than Donut 😅
    And here's an Idea for the next challenge: Beat my 600+hp BMW 1M. Good luck! 🤟

  • @Snakyy1
    @Snakyy1 Рік тому

    Hope to see more of this!

  • @rowancornford6955
    @rowancornford6955 Рік тому +1

    This needs to be run again in the dry and if it loses then spend the remaining budget.
    Great series much enjoyed. Thank you

  • @EhPlusSimRacing
    @EhPlusSimRacing Рік тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed this series!

  • @ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm
    @ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm 17 днів тому +1

    yes sir all the right mods = similar to what i did to my SF5 GT forester = super great fun driving car !

  • @TheLongboarder77
    @TheLongboarder77 Рік тому +10

    Doing that on the standard TD04 turbo is great work. Staying top mounted but enlarging the top mount intercooler and mating it to the TD05 16g turbo gets you to a mapping at 340 / 350hp - for me that was the sweet spot in my Subaru journey. The 2L engine in the blob eye that you have has not really for the head gasket issues of the later 2.5. - Keep going and then take on something hotter still. Nice work. Keep going. I look forward to series 2.

    • @Pavl9k
      @Pavl9k Рік тому

      The engine is fine, the 5speed is glass :D but I still want to see Driven media with 40k usd budget, that would be awesome

  • @fredsalfa
    @fredsalfa Рік тому

    Well done amazing effort! Incredible!!!

  • @that_wagon_guy
    @that_wagon_guy Рік тому

    Super entertaining. Keep at it boys

  • @adammilikin
    @adammilikin Рік тому +1

    This series was absolute gold, banana gold.

  • @sparky4845
    @sparky4845 Рік тому

    Really looking forward to season two!!

  • @dvdemon187
    @dvdemon187 Рік тому +1

    Please send the Bananaru down that track again in the summer, so we'll see the real improvement.

  • @codylarson6842
    @codylarson6842 Рік тому

    Really excited for series two!!!

  • @pjccwest
    @pjccwest Рік тому

    Enjoyed that.
    Exited about my 02 Impreza 🙂

  • @nostrilnick
    @nostrilnick Рік тому

    That Subie looks exactly like my dearly departed '04 wagon. I miss you little Subie.

  • @noahmaskrey3497
    @noahmaskrey3497 Рік тому

    Fantastic series!

  • @JParkes43
    @JParkes43 Рік тому

    Very well done
    Now how about using the rest if the budget to see how fast it can go! And what supercar that is comparable too

  • @danielsgrunge
    @danielsgrunge Рік тому

    So much fun! Looks killer too!

  • @raychelllawless3808
    @raychelllawless3808 Рік тому

    This series gives me inspiration to build a supercar killer of my own... but im also skeptical, I'd love to see an outside pro driver's lap times with both cars in good conditions!

    • @gagd7351
      @gagd7351 Рік тому

      Ahah definitely, it'd be my dream, and they're inspiring me a lot too. Although I have the budget, i definitely don't have the time, patience, skills and motivation to accomplish such a thing q.q

  • @Adi-cn3uc
    @Adi-cn3uc Рік тому +2

    Why this is not on TV it's gold

  • @Andyah
    @Andyah Рік тому +2

    would be nice to see the subaru in the summer and dry road, see if it can come down to 1,16 ;)

  • @duncachinoahimiha3889
    @duncachinoahimiha3889 Рік тому

    I love my Subaru. Glad y’all gave this one some love!

  • @fattofitforeigner6329
    @fattofitforeigner6329 Рік тому

    I would love to see if you guys could do the same with and old hot hatch vs it newer models

  • @stevengrizzle
    @stevengrizzle Рік тому

    Very much enjoyed the vids guys! Would be cool to see what you can do with a larger turbo

    • @tomredman
      @tomredman Рік тому +3

      blow up the engine on the dyno

    • @stevengrizzle
      @stevengrizzle Рік тому

      @@tomredman pop a hg and build a motor, sound like a good way to get a bunch of views ;)

  • @minjukim0205
    @minjukim0205 Рік тому

    best way to end the year. thx boys

  • @JS-tb5lh
    @JS-tb5lh Рік тому

    Great series! Please do a track day in this car

  • @bigjoes.1545
    @bigjoes.1545 Рік тому +2

    11:12 “just don’t pick something with a boxer engine”

  • @aaravnair9044
    @aaravnair9044 Рік тому

    Happy New Year

  • @scullyvisionofficial
    @scullyvisionofficial Рік тому

    So, I've owned my WRX 04 Wagon for a couple of years now and it's not my first Subaru. I've uprated the brakes to 8 pot D2s on the front and got braided and new hardlines all round. New Exedy racing clutch and an ultra light fly wheel. I need a new exhaust next and I'm about to strip the interior but I've had doubts. Now I have no doubts. I'm going for it. I'm excited but also on a budget so... this time next year...

  • @melenaus
    @melenaus Рік тому

    This Series was a banger

  • @bryceridesbikes
    @bryceridesbikes Рік тому

    I'd love to see the rest of the 15k budget get used to make it even faster. and test again once some dry and warm weather comes around again.

  • @rustyrnds
    @rustyrnds Рік тому

    All these subaru builds on my feed making me want one lol

  • @RH-hz9ly
    @RH-hz9ly Рік тому +2

    Kinda curious, if you keep the interior can it stay faster? That should be great

  • @veneratedmortal4369
    @veneratedmortal4369 Рік тому +2

    The 4wheel drive probably helped significantly. And being turbo you can wind up the power easily.

  • @slatery1
    @slatery1 Рік тому

    would still love to see what the WRX could do on a dry day come Spring. How much more could it be pushed? If the Lambo lost 8 seconds between dry and damp, could you think that the WRX could push for a sub 1:15?

  • @canchume
    @canchume Рік тому +2

    Driven media did a way better modify Subaru that all the budged of donut media, congrats

  • @josephangelodelosreyes4206
    @josephangelodelosreyes4206 Рік тому +3

    Meanwhile Donut…

  • @Assertiveman
    @Assertiveman Рік тому

    Bro dope content

  • @PeterGriffin-kb2hf
    @PeterGriffin-kb2hf Рік тому

    I daily a 08 base model mustang but I want to get something else so I can throw it around a track. If I do some good weight reduction and upgrades I think it’s gonna be a fun project like this

  • @vipersbladeify
    @vipersbladeify Рік тому

    Should install a proper cage & Harness for safety and do some more track days! See if it can beat a supercar around a track like Silverstone or something bigger

  • @chandlerbraaten847
    @chandlerbraaten847 Рік тому

    You guys did a better job than Donut media. Those knobs just set out to drag Subaru through the mud. Hats off to you guys for showing how to do it right.

  • @PraetorAirsoft
    @PraetorAirsoft Рік тому

    Keep going! Budget time attack car?

  • @silvenshadow
    @silvenshadow Рік тому

    I loved this series. Next up, '23 brz?

  • @DeqzNW
    @DeqzNW Рік тому

    +104bhp on a 140k miles Sub from a remap alone is impressive. This series is sick

  • @TimV1987
    @TimV1987 Рік тому

    I saw the title and thought... They spend 10k to make it brake down faster than a lambo? I was wrong... Still cool :) Greet from Holland!

  • @cyrilio
    @cyrilio Рік тому

    Over the moon with the Bananaro!

  • @boristheblade0954
    @boristheblade0954 Рік тому

    @drivenmedia can you please specify whether your HP figures were adjusted to calculate crank HP rather than WHP?

  • @No_Way_NO_WAY
    @No_Way_NO_WAY Рік тому

    Something similar was crossing my mind. Stripping my Audi A6 quatro and going full send on the compressor pully. Then drive it with hearing protection *lol

  • @alexm8406
    @alexm8406 Рік тому

    This makes me want to track the progress on my RSX

  • @renchesandsords
    @renchesandsords 10 місяців тому +1

    you guys should go back with similar track conditions and see if you can beat the 1:16

  • @Alexander-cg1ey
    @Alexander-cg1ey Рік тому

    No real experience, guts an entire vehicle

  • @alexjose4944
    @alexjose4944 10 місяців тому +1

    need more episodes of using the full budget. verse a better supercar

  • @4BillC
    @4BillC Рік тому +2

    New it made 221 horsepower AT THE CRANK so 196 at the wheels isn't bad!
    All vehicles have a crank hp rating, but there is losses throughout the driveline. So all that power does not actually make it to the wheels.
    The 300ish you made at the wheels would put the engine's actual output closer to 330. Unfortunately there no set "this is what you lose" number and all cars are different. Some may lose 20hp some may lose 120hp.

    • @ian7617
      @ian7617 Рік тому +1

      196bhp at the wheels would make more sense as a before figure but there is no way it made over 300bhp at the wheels on the standard TD04.
      Conversely if 196bhp was the crank figure to begin with (which would suggest the car was somewhat unhealthy!) I don't understand how it then made such incredible power with the mods/mapping. The TD04 is usually only good for 280bhp with all supporting mods.
      My JDM WRX of same era made 273bhp at the crank with the standard downpipe still in place.

  • @aaravnair9044
    @aaravnair9044 Рік тому

    Happy 2023

  • @pepegya5168
    @pepegya5168 Рік тому

    The power of two guys and a richard

  • @johanbarnard3435
    @johanbarnard3435 Рік тому

    Some more time and that remaining 5grand and it could be improved still quite a bit!

  • @andrewcurtis4568
    @andrewcurtis4568 Рік тому

    New engine, brakes, gears, wheels, tyres - this is Trigger's broomstick.

  • @Mattsretiring
    @Mattsretiring Рік тому +1

    I never saw y'all do a video on the sway bars. Is that some tasty hidden content?

  • @Aron34698
    @Aron34698 Рік тому +1

    finally i found it the new top gear

  • @ragingraven7915
    @ragingraven7915 Рік тому

    I think they should run the two cars again in the spring/summer and see what the outcome would be