I love this video! I need to take my Ascent off-roading soon.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! The Ascent is so much fun out there on the trails.

This is awesome! I will be taking my Ascent off-road soon. Thanks for the motivation!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Definitely check out MtnRoo!

Bad ass Ascent you have there! Thanks for your video! I am now seriously considering the Ascent as my next vehicle!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I am still loving it!!! Check out my latest vid at: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5aslKp_iqi0oqQ.html More off road fun there!

Great shots - especially that last climb!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Totally Awesome!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very dramatic soundtrack. :LOL Kewel capability for the Ascent, too!

I'm a Jeep person but I do like this , Perfect for my wife.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

lol, thanks! I find it's a nice balance between a comfy long distance street car and a car for some non-rock-crawling off-roading.

@SHREDTILLDEAD

Жыл бұрын

Ya, like there are any jeep people on earth.

@Mklpz000

6 ай бұрын

Jeeps are perfect for my wife!

Great video! We’ll done!!

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! And fun to make!

I just got a 2023 Ascent and I love it. Is your suspension stock? And what AWD mode did you have it on?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Not stock, in must of my vids. Also, I rarely use X-Mode in the vids posted. This was in normal drive. The vid of my favorite Utah off roading clips has a summary of my mods... kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5aslKp_iqi0oqQ.html

Hi, great video. Can you tell me what size rims and wheels you use?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Check out my latest vid at: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5aslKp_iqi0oqQ.html I cover most of the details there.

I have a '19 Ascent Touring edition that I'm looking to upgrade to be more off-road capable. What tires & rims are you using? Did you do any other modifications like skid plates or a lift?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Hi! All the details of my build are in the end credits of this vid (you can use the chapter feature to jump right to them): kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5aslKp_iqi0oqQ.html Short version is I am using Liquid Metal Shadows wrapped with Falken Wildpeak AT3W's. But, be aware there are only 5 wheels in that size that can carry the Ascent's weight and also clear the front calipers.

Nice video. Has your ascent been reliable? I need a 7 seat vehicle and you can’t beat the price on the ascent. I have an Impreza now so I know they’re amazing in the snow. Just a bit worried about the ascent transmission…..

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Considering what I do to my Ascent, it's been very reliable. Early on, I had a CVT issue (one of the recall issues), but Subaru painlessly took care of that. Otherwise, the car has been amazing, even with the regular off road abuse I put mine through!

Nice- can you list the mods that you did to this ascent?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Check out my latest vid at: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5aslKp_iqi0oqQ.html I cover most of the details there.

What wheel set did you put on it? And was it lifted?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 ай бұрын

Lift varies from 1" to 2.4" depending on when the footage in the video is from. I use Liquid Metal Shadow wheels.

@2:43 Why on earth would you still be carrying around the old small spare tire under the vehicle if you have a spare tire carrier on your hitch? More weight behind the rear axle and more to get hung up on, seems strange.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

Great question! First, it's actually the same size as the tires I am running. I downsized my wheels to make sure that I could exactly match OEM specs (for both all outer dimensions, and weight). Second, it's not that heavy, actually - and still acts as a crash buffer. Third, I was being lazy. 🤣 Currently, it's removed and in storage. Anyway, the donut doesn't get hung up on things (the rear bumper cover does, well before it gets to the donut).

which Subaru model has the best capability going off road?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

9 ай бұрын

That really depends on what you want to do. I'm a big fan of the Crosstrek Wilderness and Outback Wilderness.

@MusicLuv80

9 ай бұрын

@@SubaruAmbassadorRobert thanks for your answer.

What’s the specs on your wheels and tires? Do they rub?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! They're an exact outside measurements match to OEM (both width and circumference) and slightly lighter than the OEM 20's they replaced (while slightly heavier than the OEM 18's on lower trims) - thus no rubbing. They're Falken Wildpeak AT3W's, 245/65R17's on Liquid Metal Shadows. We tested over four dozen wheels, and found 8only five* wheels in 17" size that are properly load rated for the Ascent *and* can clear out big front calipers (some of the biggest front calipers in the three row segment).

@Moto-buddy

Жыл бұрын

@@SubaruAmbassadorRobert hi, so your wheels are 17in and clear the brakes ok? I've read (readylift) recommends 18in to clear brakes. My question is, did you chose 17 for better tire choices, or weight, or both, or neither? I'm considering keeping my factory 18 wheels to keep my budget low, but also want to go up on tire diameter (after I lift it). Should I go with 17 instead? I love the skids. I need those big time.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

@@Moto-buddy hi! Only 5 17" wheels clear the calipers, and they're a real pain to balance. I off-road all over the country, on all sorts of terrains, so, I wanted more sidewall without changing the tire dimensions - my setup is the exact size of stock and weight. I don't recommend 17" wheels for almost anyone - I use them for my crazy adventures. Honestly, probably no one should do to an Ascent the things I do on my adventures, lol!!! 🤣

what is the specs of your wheels and tires? is your ascent lifted?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

Hiya, I think I had a 1" lift when the video is done. My wheels and tires are an exact match to OEM, in width, circumference and weight. I downsized the wheels though to 17" (there's only five out of forty tested that can both clear the front calipers and handle the weight of the Ascent). Tires are 245/65R17. I've run: ■ Kumho Road Venture AT51's (which I really liked) ■ BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO2's (which I didn't like - too heavy, bad at steering and stopping in snow or ice) ■ Falken Wildpeak AT3W's (which I really like and am currently running)

@bubskrz7647

2 жыл бұрын

@@SubaruAmbassadorRobert ok Nice setup. What is your take on LP Adventure's lift kit for the Ascent?

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

@@bubskrz7647 when I was ready to lift my Ascent, with a full understanding of what it does to suspension geometry and Eyesight, I reviewed the designs of all of them, and the only ones in consideration for me were either Anderson Design & Fabrication, Primitive Racing, or RalliTEK for a conventional spacer lift, or Flatout Suspension for a coilover lift, or RalliTEK/Anderson for a spring based lift. I would *not* consider any of the other brands that have lifts at this time. I would also only consider Primitive Racing for skids, or RalliTEK. RalliTEK for sliders. Rally Innovations for light bar. I have looked at the other options for those as well, and would *not* use them.

@bubskrz7647

2 жыл бұрын

@@SubaruAmbassadorRobert Got it. Thanks for your honest answer. Which of the brands you mentioned has a lift kit 1.5" with just using the spacers and retaining your springs and suspension? Sorry I am new in the lift setup lol I have a 2019 Ascent Limited. I would say all the 3 brands are built with quality craftmanship. Which did you go for? If too much to ask which specific lift kit to go for 1 or 1.5"? Thanks Robert :)

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

@@bubskrz7647 Anderson Design has a nice one. My first lift was using Anderson's 1" top hat spacers and Primitive's skid plates. My second lift is using Eibach's springs, RalliTEK's top hat spacers in the front, Anderson's top hat spacers in the rear, stock struts and shocks, and custom frame spacers that I designed and CNC'd in my shed. Still running with my Primitive Racing skids. Key thing with this and the previous setup is that they don't really alter suspension travel much at all, since it relies on the OEM shocks and struts. It's near identical to stock travel, My third lift will be Flatout GR40 coilovers (MUCH more than 99% of Ascent owners need - GR Lites or GR Plus would be a better choice for most), RalliTEK's top hat spacers and camber correcting rear lateral arms, and of course Primitive's skid plates.

I bet that CVT is hot

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Ай бұрын

Why would it be hot? It's got an OEM cooler. It runs VERY cool most of the time. Check out this vid... 165°F after spending all day climbing 4x4 trails in the desert. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqNpmpqEn6urYtI.htmlsi=FGBHKgdaAvtw8l8n&t=1125

Too bad it has a cvt. This combination (turbo 4 + cvt) is aweful. I hate the bounciness of the transmission and slow to react (throttle/turbo/cvt) powertrain. Great to see it still has good capacity though.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

I am sooo not a fan of the fake shifting either (ok, I flat out detest the fake shifting), so, no argument from me on that. But, the CVT helps really well off-road though. If you watch my big Moab Madness vid _(use the chapters feature to find the fun parts)_ you can see where it effortlessly crawled up things other Subies can't. The 4EAT had the most problems. I think it did so well, because in situations like that, it acts like a CVT and puts the ratios wherever they need to be, instead of pretending it's an automatic with gears. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqNpmpqEn6urYtI.html

@Moto-buddy

Жыл бұрын

@@SubaruAmbassadorRobert Robert, I absolutely agree with you. Fake shifting is the worst in every way. I would love the cvt left alone. I would love to be able to keep the rpms up in the power band, instead of dropping. I also wondering about how if the cvt would be perfect for off roading. So it's great to hear you confirm my suspicions. I wish I could un-program the fake shifts.

Where's a place they can take my crv for one of these, everything is so over priced right now. Smh.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

What state and county?

@mrs_xgaming

2 жыл бұрын

@@SubaruAmbassadorRobert North Hills California

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrs_xgaming I don't know any dealerships there, but I would join us in ascentforums.com and ask the members.

Subaru should pay you lol for this great marketing video.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

lol!!! That'd be nice. On the upside, they do help with the volunteer work I do, like the 48hrs of Tristate Subaru Enthusiasts Drive for Charity, that benefits Make-A-Wish and others.

@winstondeocampo699

Жыл бұрын

@@SubaruAmbassadorRobert That’s really good of you. I’m waiting for the 2023 Ascent to show up at dealership showrooms and will more than likely get it thanks in part to your videos.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

Жыл бұрын

@@winstondeocampo699 thanks!!! It's a massive team effort though. If you're on the east coast, especially if you're in the NYC Metro/NJ Areas, you should join us this January if you've got the time.