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Subaru Attempts The Old Telegraph Track - Cape York
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2024
- The Subaru Offroad Forester has finally completed the Old Telegraph Track, Cape York!
For a channel first, the track has been made into a short film covering the highs and lows of the entire telegraph track from Bramwell Junction to the tip of Cape York as the Subaru OffRoad Forester battles the track after the wettest April in more than 20 years. Starting the track on the 12th of May 2021, we were one of the first vehicles through the track this dry season.
Perth to Cape York and back via Alice Springs in the Subaru Forester!
• 6.5 weeks
• 13,810km
• Over 5,000km of dirt roads
• 1,830L of fuel
• Solo trip with no assistance from other vehicles
• Easily more than a km of water crossings
• Stuck in water with the engine block fully submerged on 4 occasions totalling over 10 minutes
• Water in the car up to the top of lower seat cushion on the same 4 occasions
✅ Old coach road
✅ Old Telegraph Track complete - One of the first through for the season the and first to not use chicken tracks on any crossing.
✅ First through the CREB track after it was officially opened.
❌ Frenchman’s Track not complete, driven both ends to the rivers but depths not passable. The first crossing for the season was only a month later so we can’t feel too bad about this one.
• One snapped rear CV on old coach road - 15 minutes to replace
• Old crappy muffler fell apart crossing the Daintree - wired back together for the 6000km return journey and still going strong
• Wire in the alternator loom snapped - my fault for poor cable routing with insufficient slack - 20 min fix.
• Bearing under the AC pulley failed from water ingress - No AC for the return trip.
• Drive by wire throttle body decided to start sticking after the water - some cleaning and lube and she was all good
• Did a sidewall in cockatoo creek.
Apart from that she ran like a dream and survived all the abuse we gave her - still running like a dream back in Perth.
If I were to do the trip again I would probably put some heavier springs in the back but apart from that it was a great setup.
Already looking forward to heading back one day!
0:00 Into
1:40 Palm Creek
6:49 Ducie Creek
8:09 South Alice Creek
8:35 North Alice Creek
9:46 Heathlands Reserve Swamp
14:04 Dulhunty River
14:26 Bertie Creek
14:55 Cholmondeley Creek
15:03 Gunshot
20:05 Cockatoo Creek
24:27 Sailor Creek
24:55 Fruit Bat Falls
25:39 Scrubby Creek
26:59 Eliot/Twin Falls
28:14 Canal Creek
28:45 Sam Creek
31:53 Mistake Creek
34:42 Cannibal Creek
41:19 Cypress Creek Log Bridge
41:55 Logan’s Brook
42:49 Nolan’s Brook
48:08 Tip of Cape York
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the fact that your wife is willing to wade out into the swamp to film this is AWESOME! shes a keeper!
That was the best off-road video I have ever seen. You guys are living the life, awesome . Have a blessed one .
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it!
I see a lot of comments complimenting the Subaru, but let’s be sure to compliment the driver, as well! Definitely a skilled and knowledgeable wheelman who knows what he’s doing! And great work by the lady, amazing camera shots, spotting, cabling!
Must admit I was a bit sceptical and thought you were being irresponsible , but I was very impressed with your effort and how capable your Subaru was
Great effort and great video 👍
Cheers! To be fair this track is more about driver experience than vehicle but the Subaru did pretty well!
Certainly one of the best videos I've seen of the Telegraph Track. I'm a retired Cape York tour operator and I enjoy seeing young people challenge themselves and their equipment, you did both in spades. Back in the 1980s two young guys drove the track in a black HQ ute and over many years I've seen quite a variety of vehicles tackle the track but you did it superbly and notably, virtually alone. Wonderful effort and a great video.
Thanks Mate! So lucky you got to work up there! Such a great place and can only imagine how much better it was when it was less popular!
This is really swaying me interest towards a Subaru. All my friends are Jeep guys but y’all are out there doing fun stuff with a smaller vehicle. I love it
Such a good watch, and can appreciate all the effort that went into the filming and editing of this video! Love your work. Go the fozzy!!!
Cheers!
Best damn video on Suby I’ve ever seen!! Awesome footage and congrats on making the journey. Shat myself through the steep and flooded waters. You and your wife are champions and have shown that the Suby is more capable than most think. Thank you for your efforts and sharing 🙏🏾
Cheers! Thanks for the nice feedback 🙂
I'm a Jeep guy at heart but I recently got a 02 Forester and I love that little car
So refreshing to see you having a real adventure! This proves you don't need the whole ARB catalogue to go off road.
Yep. Although I do have some of the catalogue :p
What can I say? Legends, three of you! Thanks for sharing.
I think the team 4wd 24/7 need to check this vid out!
That was suberiffic! Sorry couldnt help myself. 😂 love my fozzy, dont know if im brave enough to tackle some of the things yall did, but hopefully oneday ill have the time and money to really explore the mountains around me.
Ahh the subi. Are they graceful off road? No. Are they capable off road? Very much yes
Your gf is awesome that she just hops out and gets on with the recovery. What a fantastic partner to have on a challenging adventure like this.
Couldn't agree more!
What an epic video. Good job on getting up there before the crowds and being one of the first through it all. And kudos to your other half for being an awesome co-driver.
Well done, great work, that's a fantastic achievement for anyone making this trip in a 4x4, so this is especially well done to do it in a Subaru. And it looks like you did not have too much mechanical problems, that's miraculous!
Who would thumbs down this! So awesome
Bloody nuts mate 🤪👌
Absolutely incredible, thanks for sharing!
Amazing driving in a great machine. Did much better than many of the heavily modified big rigs I saw on the track this year. Got to love a Subaru.
Yeah we were a little surprised how poorly some of the heavily loaded larger 4wds performed, taking ages to negotiate obstacles that I would let my wife drive blindfolded.
What a video! I couldn't help thinking of Russell Coight with those voiceovers... Made me have a little chuckle 😂 well done completing everything that you did, it looks a lot harder when you're so early in the season 🤙🏻
Subaru represent 🚙💨
Haha. Wasn't the angle I was going for but perhaps I should do another release with funny voiceovers in a more Russell Coight style.
Like the bit where he said he didn't want to walk into Cannibal Creek because he'd have to take off the normal shoes he just put on and 30 seconds later he's forced to jump in shoes and all?
@@simondibella5922 Yes it was rather ironic 😂
Love it. And watching the 4WD247 guys get stuck in most of the spots you had trouble on twin lockers and 35s really tells the story of how gnarly the track is at the moment. Nice work!
Yeah I was actually surprised that they didn't make it any further up Palm Creek. All got stuck in pretty much the same spot. They didn't film anywhere else we go stuck so who knows how they went there. Gunshot had improved heaps and Cockatoo Creek was heaps lower for them!
@@SubaruOffRoad yeah that section looked pretty tricky no matter what vehicle you’re in. Do you think you were up there around the same time?
From what I could see on leaked posts on social media they went through about a month after us - its a little hard to tell are you can only see when people post not when the photos were taken. Water was heaps lower so must have been at least a couple of weeks later.
Round of applause for you two, awesome effort and awesome video. Memories to last a lifetime there!
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed the video
Hi! What a tiring video dude! I hold my breath at each hard offroad passage.. what a funny video, with awesome nature. Great job thanks
This would be the best Cape York video I have ever seen congrats
Should sell it to Subaru Japan for promotional video.
I have never seen Nolan’s with that much water and you did it with ease
There had to be a propeller there somewhere.
Thanks again best Cape York video ever
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the top comment!
👏👏👏well done, Nice work Lara
Great video and looks like a fun adventurous journey.
Great video. Well done!
That's a great vid. Love your work.
Awesome mate!
Bravo from the States ,You Two are a Wacky Bunch,Got some BIG Stones Too Both of You! Your Subie just made me Glad I Bought my First Subaru Forester XT 2009 w/60,000 mi.! Thank You!
EPIC best UA-cam Subaru adventure ever. Good job guy's 👍
That was incredible. Made me cringe with those high water crossings and at palm creek. Don’t know how you did it. Fantastic scenery there on the coast of you two. Nicely done
Amazing video, you've just added one thing to my bucket list!
Cheers
just amazing what this subie and driver combo are capable of
Also all you guys that take their Subies to the extreme are the best advertisement Subaru could possibly ask for. Well done you two
Yes I am sure they appreciate the free advertising. Sponsorship would be nice haha
Great video guys. I’m going in august in a JK Jeep with no lockers. You’ve inspired me.
I'm astonished mate hahah, what an adventure!
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it!
5:23 Alex never smoked, and drive a Subaru before he could walk. Love the Video - you did good
Awesome….thanks so much for sharing
Perfect, thank you! ❤️🤗
It's amazing what a Subaru can do, love it
That poor little Subaru well done I was cherring for it quite alot in this video and u crossed Nolan's WELLDONE
so awesome been hanging for this. Thank you for doing it such an awesome vid :)
Glad you liked it. So much work went into putting this video together!
@@SubaruOffRoad I dont doubt that for a second :) more fun than watching 4WD 24/7
Thats insane guys!!! Wow. It removes all doubt about Subarus durability.
What is even more insane is that the first wheel bearing on the car has only just started to get noisy after almost two years of daily driving since this trip. I was expecting them all to need replacement straight after the trip!
What. A. TRIP! Such a good watch!
Cheers!
Amazing job guys!!!!!
Outstanding effort! Always love your videos and this is the best one yet. What an adventure!!
Looks like you have everything - Never say die Subaru and your Lura, she is bloody great - no hesitation and boots and all type gal. I did think it was a little irresponsible doing it alone (assuming you had a sat phone). This aside really enjoyed your video - I have a fleet of those Subaru's and they have never let me down and while I have never pointed them at tracks like you did (usually have a trailer), I have found if you commit and faith they will always bring you home. Looking forward to your next adventure.
Epic! Subscribed.
Breath taking. We all watched it on the big screen together with Uncle Paul after Christmas Eve supper.
Glad you guys enjoyed it!
Just fantastic Guys
Best video I have seen
Legends
I was pleasantly surprised. Enjoyed Vid. Steve 🇦🇺
Cheers!
This is one of the Best videos I've seen in quite awhile. For being almost an hour long it sure did fly by fast. So many suspenseful butt clinching moment's with just the right amount of music.
Nice to see what being prepared, patient & planning can accomplish. Your Forester has put suv's to shame with how it made it through Everything you put it through. Not sure what type of wench you're using butt that thing saved your hyde as did your Wife Lara as well. What a champ she was throughout the whole vid. Jumping right out to get the wench line all set when so many others wouldn't know what to do or just whine or moan doing it.
Instead of wrapping the line on the front have you thought about putting the line in a bag for easier access?
Looking forward to seeing what else you two get into next. Just wish all your other vids were at least 10-15 minutes long though.
Glad you enjoyed it. Its a Carbon 9500lbs winch and it certainly give you a lot more confidence. Realistically I may have been able to get out of most of using Maxtrax we had but the winch is more reliable and doesn't result in muddy bits of plastic you have to store somewhere. I hadn't thought of a winch rope bag. Might have to give it a look. The two poles are pretty easy to use, just need to fine tune the technique a bit. So much work goes into these longer videos! But I'm planning to hopefully do a few longer/more interactive videos in the future.
Such a great vid & going to watch it a few more times @@SubaruOffRoad. Funny how some spots I could hear water sloshing around inside the Forester.
Did you do anything special under the carpets to prevent rusting?
absolutely inspiring stuff guys a credit to you both for the preparation and skills and of course the car.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
I've built a couple of off road foresters
They go great only weakness is open diffs and no way to lock
Best base to build from is XT auto
Extra torque makes big difference and no clutch or stall issues
Great vid
Cheers. This car actually has an ARB air locker in a Subaru R180 diff and a pretty aggressive front LSD. I tried an NA auto before this car but it hit stall way too easily so went back to the modified manual box. XT autos go hard but I think doing really hard stuff may total the trans eventually.
@@SubaruOffRoad yea saw your modified vid after I posted
That's unreal I've never seen a locked forester
Awesome
Memories for life.
Greetings from Romania! Awsome..
Awesome 😊 i really enjoyed that.
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it!
I had an 03 forester, it was a beast
Awesome video! Thank you for the extended effort! I've been skimming the tip of subaru overlanding. But still looking at toyota sequoia. Huge difference I know. But pros and cons.. you guys have really made it more difficult for me to choose! Happy touring!
Haha. Glad you enjoyed it. The only thing I will say about the Subaru is weight is a killer. So if you can't pack light the Toyota could be the better choice.
She said I almost shat myself! 🤣🤣
Brilliant!
Awesome video me thanks. Makes me wish I still had my subie sort of
Guys, I echo what Emansbucket said. Also she is definitely a keeper. The action girl every man would love. Keep up with your amazing content videos. Great work guys
Cheers! Yes she is a keeper for sure!
Nice one guys 👍
Impressive… especially so early in the season with those water levels.
…..almost embarrassed to admit to owning a Hilux with 1/2 the ARB catalogue bolted to it, that I reckon would have struggled to keep up with you guys
Cheers
Cheers. Bit of it comes down to the driver, but the light and nimble little Subaru's are often underrated.
Amazing mate what an adventure love the car
Cheers!
I'm from the Netherlands. And was really surprised to see you driving a manual. I thought that most of them where auto.
You've got an awesome build.
I drive a SH myself, also a manual, with a 50mm lift, skidplate and at tires, but would never dare to make those deep watercrossings.
Well done!
Loads of manuals in Australia. They are popular off-road as they have the dual range boxes here. Autos are also popular though, particularly in the turbo models.
Fuck that's a good effort with that water crossing 👌 if only you got footage from the outside that would've looked epic asf
Yeah pity I missed it. Was not expecting it to be that deep... Perhaps if I had known I would have tried to go around it. Probably not though...
Awesome video, thanks for sharing. Go the Subie.
Cheers!
Very nice off road.
My first modification to my Subaru after changing all of the dry training fluids is a front belly pan skid plate and a reese hitch
What amazing video
Thanks!
As a somewhat new Subie enthusiast, this is the coolest fucking shit I've ever seen. I honestly can't believe what I'm seeing at points. Nice job bro
Cheers!
The camera doesn't do justice on those angles you drove. Very impressive
"I nearly shat myself." 😅🤣😂 +1 sub
love from Oman, enjoyed video.....s foz owner/fan
Dude you have bigger balls than you think :D I have a 100series and I scared to even watch! Love it!
Cheers 😂
You will probably enjoy the commentary from this random bloke I asked to film for me years ago =D
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Amazing
You guys should think about contacting Subaru with some of your footage. Its really unreal.
Great stuff
Cheers mate. I suspect they wouldn't be overly interested as it's an older model. Could be wrong though!...
Inspired to do the OTT in my lifted Subie XV.
That's pretty epic, but you'd never catch me doing that to my new trek, lol! I can't afford a new motor :p
Chuck a sealed snorkel on and it will love it... No probably a good call!
Thanks!
I am absolutely in awe about both your skills and the Subaru. Amazing what this car can do. How do you keep it running under water? What engine is it? Suspension is raised i see but i love this off-roading. Brilliant video.
It's just the stock EJ253 non turbo petrol motor. Most modern well designed petrol motors run fine submerged now they do not have distributors. If you tried to drive through salt water you would have issues as it is way more conductive but fresh water is fine.
insanity
Dang! would have llked to have had a look at your beast when you were going through Cairns..
Didn't spend long in Cairns, just long enough to replace a tyre. The guys at Bob Jane were pretty impressed though!
you've got a hell of a good co pilot there if i dont say so myself.
And I have a tire carrier fold down goes in the grease hitch for a '97 ZJ going to modify that for the soubie
Wow thats super impressive! Do you happen to have a video showing your winch mount setup?
Unfortunately I don't. The mounting is very well hidden when its on the car. If I take it off to service the winch in the future I will take a video showing the mounting.
@9:40 i could hear the air pump . whats this about pressurizing the bellhousing and timing cover? brilliant! can you point me to some pics of your system? mercedes did that with the unimog!
😳😳😳😳😳🤣 speechless 🤘👍 me bloody sphincter was tight as watching that....
Go the little Subi!
Nice. Would like to have seen some of your camping set up
There was a tiny bit in there at Sam Creek with the tent setup. I have a little bit of footage on the vehicle I will be posting at some point.
Looking forward to it ;)
Awesome effort - you are keen. I am planning a trip up that way in June /July 2022, but I wont be taking the 2018 Outback over that track even after a lift and some mods - too much technology that can go wrong... Might have to invest in an older Subaru for the fun stuff.
By June/July the water levels are a lot lower so you would have less risk. Still probably not the best idea for the new vehicle though!
I'm wondering what the point of Gunshot creek is. Go ass over hood and your drowned and it doesn't really appear to test either the driver or rig. That said, what a great video! I'm starting a build on my '21 Forester and binge watching for ideas. My suspension should be here next week, tires will be right after that! Thanks for the time and effort you put into these very helpful videos!!
Yeah there isn't a lot of point to gunshot. Tests out approach angle and not that much else. Later in the season after a few cars have cleared the mud it can be driven by some vehicles. Good luck with the build!
Great video you guys, making memories. Early in the season is the best time to go despite the deep water, before all the "earthmoving" crowds make everything pretty impassable. The best trips we've had up the OTT was in a little Suzuki Jimny, four times, five other times in a LandRover, (lived in Cooktown, so local), but the light vehicles make easier work of it.
What mods have you done to make the Subie Forrester run underwater? It performs beautifully. Again great work.
Cheers! Yes we were actually surprised how easy the track was. If you ignore floating I can count the times we broke traction at all on one hand. Will have to go back later in the season and see how different it is. The stock engine setup actually runs perfectly fine underwater, its well designed and no distributor helps heaps. I have waterproofed quite a few sensors and moved the ECU up higher to make it more reliable when constantly being submerged as eventually some of the sensors can start to play up from water ingress. The only time I have some issues with water is over here in WA where the rivers have a much higher salt content which can sometimes cause a miss. The fresh Cape York water was no problems at all though!
@@SubaruOffRoad yes it was something I thought I'd never see from a Subaru, good on you, just goes to show you don't need a fully tricked out $100k monster to have great fun doing something so significant. It's a "nature's wonderland" up here just after the "wet" season, so beautiful. I'm impressed that the standard set up is that good. Well done you guys...
Amazing video to watch. Adventure of a lifetime! What camera gear did you use? The drone follow me shots look awesome. Also how did you do the tracking at Nolans on the tripod?
The drone is a DJI mavic 2 air. Most of the other filming was done using a DJI pocket 2 which gives the nice smooth gimbal footage in a hand held camera. The "tracking" on the tripod was just filming in 4k and then zooming in when editing as the final video is only 1080p. Have yet to find a camera that will automatically frame a vehicle reliably and zoom/follow.
Bro between that Subaru and ur wife WOW AMAZING
Cheers!
epic！