RAV4 Build Part 2 - Install and Test Racing Suspension

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ABOUT PAPADAKIS RACING:
The Papadakis Racing team began drifting in 2004 and is the most winning team in Formula Drift history, earning the 2015 & 2021 titles with driver Fredric Aasbo, as well as back to back championship titles with driver Tanner Foust in 2007 and 2008. The Rockstar Energy Drink / Nitto Tire Toyota GR Supra is the latest competition build from the Carson, California, based team.
Team owner Stephan Papadakis is a legend of sport compact racing who began building his reputation in the 1990s with the first front-wheel drive, tube-chassis drag car in the U.S. The team earned multiple records and championships in the discipline, turning in elapsed times and trap speeds previously thought unattainable in front-drive drag cars. Papadakis' successes in front-wheel drive were matched by his efforts in rear-wheel drive when he campaigned a Honda Civic that became just the fifth car to join the NHRA's Sport Compact 200 MPH club

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@joealex65 2 жыл бұрын

When Papadakis post a videos you just sit down, watch and learn, even if it's about a little RAV4! 😎

@RefabbiaAdha 2 жыл бұрын

even with portable sink that he posted couple months ago

@jwikman 2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right! Very few channels are like that IMO, and I barely even work on cars..!

@optimusprimus89 2 жыл бұрын

YUP

@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel 2 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is , even though it's just a little RAV4 , it has more headroom than most full size pickups .

@amirhosseinkermani3695 2 жыл бұрын

He's not messing around!

@SeiPokGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Stephan is a wealth of knowledge on anything with 4 wheels, he’s a walking encyclopedia.

@lancewood1410 2 жыл бұрын

He's THE Legend :)

@nyalsewell 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I learned more about suspension tuning and such today than I have ever before! Thanks!

@derekbrotherton3462 2 жыл бұрын

I saw the 3SGTE on the stand and thought this will be the wildest suspension install I've ever seen!

@freditarenomm7987 2 жыл бұрын

You should watch project binky then

@derekbrotherton3462 2 жыл бұрын

@@freditarenomm7987 Thanks, that looks fun!

@v8_sami 2 жыл бұрын

That looks like it’s out of a caldina or celica

@j.reddout 2 жыл бұрын

@@v8_sami ST246 Caldina

@trdrav4 2 жыл бұрын

Ex Gen 1 owner, the 3SGTE was the ultimate upgrade that most owners really wanted. I want to buy my old car back badly

@gregcavanaugh6259 2 жыл бұрын

This is so much cooler to watch than all the super expensive pro builds out on the web.

@dkdanis1340 2 жыл бұрын

Well this is pro build. Tell me how many people can fabricate mounts for shocks?

@Pedro5antos_ 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@gregcavanaugh6259 2 жыл бұрын

@@dkdanis1340 well yes, but its not some sorta high zoot ground up buggy build, or even the trendy Tacoma...its an old Rav4!

@benyvonnemckenzie6576 2 жыл бұрын

@@dkdanis1340 still not out of the reach of a decent home setup. That’s about as basic as fabrication gets and could be done pretty easily with an angle grinder, welder, cardboard to make templates etc. May not be as pretty but could certainly be done.

@dkdanis1340 2 жыл бұрын

@@benyvonnemckenzie6576 also they used high end bypass shocks. But yeah it can be done.

@petr0rabbit 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to work with someone like that to learn more, no bs straight to the point and knows it's thing

@ricardosabatino3172 2 жыл бұрын

The sheer amount of knowledge shared per minute is something else

@carholic-sz3qv 2 жыл бұрын

9:22 wooooow! Is that the mighty 3sgte engine? 😱🤩🤩🤩😍

@kinreydinh5435 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are gold. I learn something everytime. Love the detail of enforcing the bottom end of the strut to prevent failure at the single sided shearing. I can't wait for more horsepower.

@DanielODonnellProAwe 2 жыл бұрын

The best combination of engineering and fabrication I've seen on KZfaq!

@gtrjudd86 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not that I don’t doubt you but have you watched the project binky build from Bad Obsession Motorsport? If you love engineering and fab I urge you to watch it.

@DanielODonnellProAwe 2 жыл бұрын

@@gtrjudd86 that's a fair point!

@midnightsunturbo 2 жыл бұрын

I love this RAV4 build. Part 3, please!

@juampamus Жыл бұрын

more pleasee

@omdcarsandairplanes Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7txgJOrzNyVkaM.html

@busslayer4790 2 жыл бұрын

Great explainer about suspension theory. I love seeing a professional race team using their skills to build a fun regular car.

@JackalopeAutoClub 2 жыл бұрын

I had one of these when I was in high school. My mom’s old car. I wish I could go back and realize how cool it was. It wasn’t until years later that I learned about the Celica underpinnings.

@merlin4757 2 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how much i love this project. This exact model is my homies first and current car, and it's just such a fun little devil.

@quintoneversull4219 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone is doing something with a rav4. Personally I think the 90’s rav 4s have aged very well. That turbo motor is going to make it a sick little off road racer.

@dwarvinicus 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone who builds an obscure vehicle into a potential racing machine got my subscription! Lets get insane with this machine. I hope it spirals out of control and gets independend long travel suspension custom made by you!

@joseacuna3239 2 жыл бұрын

You’re the only one I can pay attention for almost 11 minutes talking about a RAV4

@vincem9095 2 жыл бұрын

The Caldina engine at the end put a smile on my face. Can’t wait to see the progression of this build! #3Spower

@kamtanzzz 2 жыл бұрын

Please make more content. These are so informative and cool to watch.

@scose 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone's talking about the educational content, and I agree, but also want to point out that the faded purple/blue color with the satin gold finish on the rims is 👌

@MrHmongrice 2 жыл бұрын

This shows how much you can learn from a simple build. I always wanted to build a manual rav buggy with a 3gste.

@M-oneeleven-M111 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like Stephan educated more than just me, such a fantastic visual explanation of suspension travel. Thank you Stephan for the great content love this little build 👍😃

@lamboferruccio 2 жыл бұрын

Been in the business 30+ years and always learn something here, so awesome!

@lsx69 2 жыл бұрын

Always doing the best job explaining even the most technical things in a manner that's entertaining and able to be understood by just about anyone.

@ggflowen 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that you just put out such information dense videos that entertain as well is so appreciated. I love learning from these videos.

@TheSuperKnug 2 жыл бұрын

Great editing! Easy to follow and understand! Top job!

@WhipsawWillys 2 жыл бұрын

Loving this series. I'd love to see how this thing performs with lockers, even limited slip differentials.

@jamesmcfadden9757 2 жыл бұрын

Love all your content! Thanks for sharing with us all!

@bennyfactor 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy how easily and thoroughly you explain everything you're doing, and without any kind of macho bs or anything. A real font of knowledge.

@infinitexsound6087 2 жыл бұрын

Steph is having fun, good to see him catch a break and do some fun stuff. Dudes always working hard.

@nanopotato420 2 жыл бұрын

So much knowledge and everything you touch turns to gold. Can't wait to see what's next.

@jimmuo9286 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent suspension engineering and a good understanding of what’s happening. Nice job!

@doggatas 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. In fact all the videos from this channel are great. Anyone trying to tune their suspension whether it be dirtbike, mtb, car or whatever should watch this video. Great explanation.

@infinotize 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing the improvements being done progressively

@Datsem 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos, can't wait for the next part! Your explainations are so nice and clear too

@MrRyanTrott 2 жыл бұрын

So good, best videos out there. Thank you.

@Steve.Nguyen 2 жыл бұрын

Please post more of the RAV4 build! I have learned so much about building it and would love to hear more about the build!

@hopkinsjr436 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for teaching us so much. As a 22yo mechanical engineer, I really look up to you!

@MrPig208 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this series, probably one of the most informative channels on youtube

@TRIBBSTER2015 2 жыл бұрын

Ever since I saw primedriven's 3sgte swapped rav4 ive wanted one. I love the visuals while explaining suspension. Really helped me truly understand what's going on

@purplegravy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. What a difference. Can’t wait to see more upgrades.

@hmmhuh12 2 жыл бұрын

Lisa Kubo is calling. She wants you to come out and play. Nostalgia drag racing!!!!

@jimi7170 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. I love these videos, glad to see new content coming.

@amoryarado2293 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic, especially the little rav4! It looks like a rc car

@agoogleuser7784 2 жыл бұрын

This build is so random and yet so amazing!

@drivenlifestyle8136 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite projects on KZfaq currently. I like the make what you have work idea. It makes for a unique builds instead of the cookie cutter (insert vehicle) builds.

@feroh.833 2 жыл бұрын

You can surprise me every time! Quality Content as usual!

@ryancooke8429 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2 door rav 4 and love seeing this!

@tristanscott4118 2 жыл бұрын

So good! Love this little Rav.

@EllisMotorsportNZ 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel so much, so intuitive and methodical with your design, build and test process!

@slowlearner984 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great explanation of bump and rebound. Looking forward to your engine upgrade now.

@95toycrawler 2 жыл бұрын

What a cool build. Keep going with this build.

@poione42 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Stephan we want to see more!

@LonnieHutchinson90 2 жыл бұрын

This series is awesome I love that you did a Rav 4

@Darkslide2AR-FE 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, please bring us more RAV4 content. It's fun, entertaining and great learning content.

@saxon7034 2 жыл бұрын

Really awesome video! I think your way of explaining concepts is very easy to understand. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Keen to see more

@elijahparsons4530 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this episode!

@kalbs89 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool build, I have a 97 4-door, thanks for the inspiration!

@karlsteev 2 жыл бұрын

YES! More Rav4 videos please!

@jma4992 2 жыл бұрын

Just great videos overall. The narrative and video combos are just perfect.

@BarthVader316 2 жыл бұрын

I'm all in for this series..Good stuff!

@jsr3793 2 жыл бұрын

Duuuuuuuuude! Thank you for the Bilstein link. I found that before and forgot to bookmark it. I've been looking for that forever.

@mattthompson9261 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with this little rav4 best series on yt atm..

@nesertema4583 2 жыл бұрын

love the build. you opened my eyes with those universal inverted shocks. I mean I knew some aftermarket bilsteins are inverted, but did not know there is this option building own ones. thanks!

@atompoop 2 жыл бұрын

i love this build so much thank you

@chorpelo 2 жыл бұрын

So stoked you’re posting again. Hopefully you start posting consistently. Great video!

@cloudrun654 Жыл бұрын

A great looking vehicle. love to see part #3.

@afryhover 2 жыл бұрын

So good. Entertained, educated and motivated = what we get from your videos. Thank you.

@donalishop 2 жыл бұрын

love this rally rav4!!

@camerongrady580 2 жыл бұрын

This little build is slowly turning into one of my favorites that's ongoing currently. haha Keep up the awesome content!

@djneedles000 2 жыл бұрын

Pappadakis can make any car cool . Can't wait for the next video!!!

@vincentspencer3699 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a fun little project. I have enjoyed both episodes!

@larzalexander7364 2 жыл бұрын

I wanna build my 2001 rav4 to be more off road. I just don’t know much about working on cars. Learning from your vids sure does help

@shaunpc2512 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to what you have planned for this one, I always imagined that the rav 4 had potential 👌🏻

@Roblessed722 Жыл бұрын

I love this man’s content. So many car channels do full builds or upgrade videos where they try and upgrade everything about a car in one or two video which is great but doesn’t have much value as a viewer other than entertainment. With the Papadakis videos you learn so much and appreciate the time and effort that goes into perfecting things like suspension. It seems silly but these kinds of video rekindle my love for cars

@borisatanasov8562 2 жыл бұрын

Please posting more videos !!!!! 🙏 I’m sure that many people are waiting your videos, because they are super good and we learn a lot ! Even if we are not professional like you ! Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬

@waynesworkshop7069 2 жыл бұрын

I have been a fan since the AEM ek hatch days. Keep up the great work

@jeanpablohernandez3119 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to do this on my 97 rav4 door... this one video answered so many of my question

@crxtodd16 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Those shocks are sweet!

@jvh22a 2 жыл бұрын

This was cool explanation. I watched you race when I was young, jg days and this is awesome.

@joem4426 2 жыл бұрын

Top notch video and information! Thanks so much for your efforts to share this info! Much appreciated.

@goodbyemr.anderson5065 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos, please please release them faster, and make then longer. The supra build was top notch also.

@adiCT0316 2 жыл бұрын

A build we did not see coming haha 3-door RAV4 is one of my dream cars!

@kenwagan5316 2 жыл бұрын

Keep it coming. I learn so much from your videos!!!

@cjjohnson3939 2 жыл бұрын

Eeewww 😯 I like that universal strut kit! Also love how you took an econo SUV and pretty much made it a ralley machine 🤘🏼 the imagination is running wild now, HA

@yourhandleshouldbe 2 жыл бұрын

ive been wanting a two door gen1 rav4 like this for years. they are so cool

@Taverius 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah more, that thing is pure 90s cool 😎

@MrDennisbarrera 2 жыл бұрын

Love this build series!

@timstevenson953 2 жыл бұрын

This Rav4 is already the coolest truck I have ever seen, and now he is adding some horsepower!

@rob45x 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Can't wait for the future mods. Looks like a nice gt4 transplant.

@Tantow 2 жыл бұрын

Oh god it's been your page I've been looking for wow thank you!!!

@SERGUMUM 2 жыл бұрын

Great work on that Rav4 Gem!.

@optimusprimus89 2 жыл бұрын

Oh this is so exciting to watch

@samonellauniversity1182 2 жыл бұрын

I like that your first approach to more speed was handling parts like suspension and tires. Everyone wants to add more power immediately without having the base covered. People underestimate how much improvement can be made through handling parts.

@ttinnovations3310 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet !!! I'm so sad I sold my 1997 2 door Rav4 to my buddy, now I need to find another one , so much great information and learnings

@Tito83Luvs 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video brother! Keep up the great content

@fvpaquetqc 2 жыл бұрын

Your content is the best on youtube man!

@badledgend1172 Жыл бұрын

So glad this video exists, I learned quite a bit about suspension in this one! I went out and experienced local SCCA rallycross for the first time, even took my stock 07 Corolla out for a few laps and fell in love! I need to get an AWD car for a move north soon, and I've been eyeing up old first gen CR-Vs. My thought now is the initial plan of the RAV4 build: something reliable (in my case, a daily) that I can take rallycross racing on the weekends! From what I observed and experienced, it seems the best way to do this would be entering the prepped class with something that has a little more work put into survivability! With small rallycross courses, it seems suspension and control might be more of an advantage for a power-limited vehicle, so I've been trying to figure out the best way to set up more capable suspension from stock mounting points and without altering the body panels (per the rules and also not wanting to hack up a daily too much). Super fun video, definitely gave me a lot to think about! I'm glad there are experienced guys like you out there willing to play around with low-buck projects and share that knowledge with something anybody can obtain on a budget!