https://www.gnarpowpow.com/sites/engineering-explained/ Tue 05 May 2026 08:54:07 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/292/is-the-subaru-wrx-sti-really-a-rally-car/
What modifications are needed to turn a stock STI into a rally car? Big thanks to DirtFish for inviting me out! https://drive.dirtfish.com/ Subscribe for new videos every Wednesday! - https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products - http://amzn.to/2BrekJm EE Shirts! - http://bit.ly/2BHsiuo Is the Subaru STI really a rally car? Whether it’s the big auto magazines, the marketing advertisements, or the Subaru forums, there’s certainly a rally aura surrounding the WRX. That appeal is part of why the Subaru STI was the first new car I ever bought, a 2014 Hatch in World Rally Blue. But the first time I took my Subaru on anything other than smooth pavement, it didn’t exactly feel at home. The suspension is very stiff, and there’s not much ground clearance. Sure, the AWD system is fantastic, but there are plenty of vehicles with great AWD systems. DirtFish Rally School, based in Snoqualmie, Washington, invited me to their three day rally program. Here, I was able to chat with their instructors and technicians, many of whom participate in rally racing across the country. Over the three days, on top of dialing in driving techniques, I was curious to learn about what physical changes they make to these cars in order to have them properly set up as rally cars, ready to thrash their courses, keep the occupants safe, and maybe even remain comfortable. And it’s not nearly as simple as you might think - throw on some rally tires and call it a day. There’s extensive work done to get these things to safely and reliably perform on a multitude of surfaces. Check out the video for all the details! Engineering Explained is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program. Don't forget to check out my other pages below! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engineeringexplained Official Website: http://www.howdoesacarwork.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jasonfenske13 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engineeringexplained Car Throttle: https://www.carthrottle.com/user/engineeringexplained Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/engineeringexplained EE Extra: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrY4q8xGPJQbQ8HPQZn6iA NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY! ]]> Wed 31 Mar 2021 00:53:31 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/292/is-the-subaru-wrx-sti-really-a-rally-car/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/341/rally-car-racing-subaru-sti-rally-car-explained/
The 2015 Subaru STI rally car build for Rally America features some unique engineering to optimize the car for rally racing. In this video we’ll be checking out rally cars and the engineering behind them, as I was invited by Subaru to check out the Oregon Trail Rally, where David Higgins and Craig Drew participated in their brand new 2015 Subaru STI rally car. I had the opportunity to speak with team engineer Jonathan Carey, who provided insight on this year’s vehicle. The vehicle is built by Vermont SportsCar. Related Videos: 2014 Subaru WRX STI - https://youtu.be/X2uUW3r8YHM 2015 Subaru WRX - https://youtu.be/dVruWDgtTPg Please feel free to rate, comment, and subscribe! And don't forget to check out my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/engineeringexplained To help create more videos, check out my Patreon page! http://www.patreon.com/engineeringexplained Also check out my official website: Make suggestions, learn through logically ordered lessons, read FAQs, and plan your future! http://www.howdoesacarwork.com Also on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jasonfenske13 NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY! ]]> Sun 24 May 2015 00:57:28 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/341/rally-car-racing-subaru-sti-rally-car-explained/