Oh my goodness, a total blast from the past! I remember watching you way back then, where has the time gone? I’ll never get tired of watching you chase tornadoes! ❤🌪

@NyanCatHerder

9 ай бұрын

It's really kind of surreal. I remember thinking it was so impressive, back in the late 2000s, that someone had developed a vehicle that could (reasonably reliably) go inside a tornado and come out the other side mostly unharmed. It felt like proof that we were living in the future. And I guess it was, but "the future" is relative. It's weird seeing something so genuinely advanced being pulled out of storage covered in rust, but I'm glad that they opted to do it. The Dominator I may be old now, and not as sophisticated as the rest of their fleet, but with repairs it can still do its job just as well as it could in 2009 (better, with upgrades). The more suitable vehicles they have in the field, the more opportunities they have to capture data from inside a tornado.

Stunning! So proud of you and what you've done for science and the population. TY, Reed!

Awesome! Now to get Dominator 2 repaired and back in the field! Once TIV 1 has been fixed all intercept capable cars that were used during Discovery's Storm Chasers run will be operational once again!

@Elixercostie

9 ай бұрын

Has there been any updates on tiv 1 or dom 2 at all?

@TyTEI

9 ай бұрын

TIV 1's last update from the owner was 10 months ago. The old spikes are in the process of being removed. The front spikes are completely gone already. Unfortunately, pretty much every part inside TIV 1 needs replacing, and they are all on backorder or unavailable. So TIV 1 likely won't be done until 2025 or later. As far as Dominator 2 is concerned, I believe Reed's plan is to get Dom 2 fixed this offseason and to get Dom 1 and 2 back to 2010-2011 condition with a few upgrades and repainted to their original paint schemes. Next year all 3 Dominators should be back chasing in tornado ally where they belong!

@Elixercostie

9 ай бұрын

@@TyTEI thanks

@nagol5954

5 ай бұрын

​@@TyTEIwhat happened to d2?

@TyTEI

5 ай бұрын

@@nagol5954 Dominator 2 is just in a general state of disrepair. It hasn't been used since 2013 and has been left outside for multiple years. It also has more custom additions (anchoring spikes, more advanced airbag systems, advanced air cannons for probes, and hydraulic systems) that need advanced repairs, new custom parts fabricated, complete replacing, or removal. I believe Reed's plan still is to get Dominator 2 functional this year, and during the offseason get both Dominator 1 and 2 completely restored to their original condition, ready to chase again!

Reed, if your engine needs work look up Richard Holdener on youtube. He specializes in dyno testing of GM V8 performance parts like cylinder heads and camshafts. You can easily and cheaply add 100+ horsepower to Dominator 1s engine to get you into position quicker or out of trouble quicker. Love the channel and never stop chasing!

Can't wait for the whole fleet to be in tip top shape with all the news tools and tech we have today.

Great to see Dom 1 back out storm chasing again!

Flex seal and the dominator go together like peas and carrots. Always love seeing OG dominator in action

Reed you're just plain awesome!!!

Not sad to say it but you were my childhood storm chasers ! You are such a smart man and your love for this is just another level. Cheers and safe travels to all of you !

I love that we get to see Tim's truck in the first 30 seconds. That was an amazing intercept

I miss that storm chaser show!! Used to watch it all the time. Nice to see those Dominators back on the road and out chasin. Hope to see yall in real time someday out here in west texas!

Drop it down. Thanks Flex Seal for continuing to sponsor Reed and Team Dominator. Happy Weekend Reed and Team Dominator! 🍂🧡

I remember this day that you chased , but not all of this footage Josh Warman knew you were serious about science . Great job completing your doctorate .

@ReedTimmerWx

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Randy!

@LoLGemmaTheSuperKitty

9 ай бұрын

​​@@ReedTimmerWxso awsome reed the Goat of tornadars🎉🎉🎉

R.I.P. Joel. Best captures I swear.

I never missed one episode of Storm Chasers on Discovery. Was my number one favorite show. I am terrified of tornadoes but I was fascinated to watch. The red shoe it was called. LOL.. RIP to Joel, Tim, Paul and Carl. I great bunch of guys.

@spartanviewer5018

2 ай бұрын

don't forget matt hughes

@crazydoglady5

2 ай бұрын

@@spartanviewer5018 Also Joel Taylor

@spartanviewer5018

2 ай бұрын

@@crazydoglady5 It was the first one he mentioned, but Joel is always worth remembering, he was also the best.

Wow - the original is new again! Awesome work, Reed!

i think we remeber the time in 2013 when Reed was a few yards away from a massive wedge tornado and shouting "I NEED MORE DUCT TAPE!"

Truly INCREDIBLE!!!! Reed and your team did an unbelievable job!!!! When conditions became unsafe you knew EXACTLY what to do. You are truly in for the science and saving lives, thank you so much!!!!

Nice to see some behind the scenes stuff

This man is fearless in the path of the storm. The tornado. You have to know what to do and how to do it. This mans life is the styorm. He brings danger to the table. His fans love his videos. Thank you Reed for giving us years of great tornado video footage. We love you bro..

Reed you are fearless. You the man .

Glad I could see a lot of these storms during your live streams amazing stuff Reed thanks for sharing your journey with us.

This is great to see the Dominators making a return

Incredible video. Thank you for sharing.

glad to see you back storm chasing! :)

Fantastic! I remember those epic early days. It is good to see Dom I on the road again.

Storm chasers was my favorite childhood show, I never missed an episode. It's nice to see Dominator 1 again

"How Hot Is It in Dominator 1? NO Words will ever be enough hahaha

@Hardball247

9 ай бұрын

Hence the need for AC repairs. What about that noise as well....

1.28.... thats a freaking monster...

Hit that 👍please

@LoLGemmaTheSuperKitty

9 ай бұрын

🎉❤🎉❤🎉so awsome

@coachtim6188

9 ай бұрын

Pet peeve - People that ask people to hit the like as if they are somehow associated with the channel. LOL

@Mrs.sassy1

9 ай бұрын

@@coachtim6188 I thought I was still in the chat 🙈🤣 yesterday I helped boost somebody’s channel up 1,300 subs with only 1 mod, the Chan is now @90.2k and with 1 mod it’s a blast in there 😄. ✌️out. Enjoy your evening. P.s. I forgot to mention hitting the 👍so those numbers were lower then normal 🤣.

@goldenegg1063

8 ай бұрын

But I dont want to hit my thumb :(

A window just blows out and reed is smiling and laughing everybody’s freaking out 😂

Freaking love you, Reed

Good to know dom 1 and 2 are coming back 😄

Cant wait for the premiere!

5:11 That air filter explains why it had a hard time starting in the first place, on top of the fuse issues. There may be a slight lack of maintenance going on there. For the weather they're driving in with the wind and dust, it should be more like 1 filter to a tornado season. Since they're purposely driving it into a tornado, it might be a good idea to keep the vehicle in top running condition.

@ReedTimmerWx

9 ай бұрын

Thank you KJ. Sounds like we need you to help us out!

@K.J.Ray421

9 ай бұрын

No problem. You could always pick the newest or least paid guy and make it their job haha. Thanks for posting the videos, and your audiobook was really good too.

Dominator 1 rides again, Time to Dominate 👍

I remember seeing it on the Jay Leno show at the airport and you put the spikes down but wasn’t supposed to 😂

@ReedTimmerWx

9 ай бұрын

Yes that’s always an issue because it can put holes in the pavement

Awesome guys, keep it up and stay safe !!!!!

i can't wait to see all 3 of them out chasing again soon reed dom 1 and 2 and my personal favorite dom 3

7:01 flextape already falling off from driving 70mph😂😂😂😂😂

The DOMINATOR has no time to rest. Gotta luv flex tape, keeping the DOMINATOR safe! 🥰

“Maybe I should shut the window, whaada ya think?” 😂😂😂😂

@ReedTimmerWx

9 ай бұрын

Windows up!

We Love you Reed!!!

CANT WAIT!!!

dominator one and tiv 2 are both legends it’s so awesome they’re both working again

1:49 WAY COOL❤❤❤

Hell yes!.. Memories 👍.. 🌪

One of the Greatest Intercept Vehicles ever, I’m actually Building a dominator In my garage im so into weather

Keep it up man, we miss the tornado chase season

It's alive Baby!!!

Wow… that’s quite cool

YES! We got another dom back into the field and chasing! Now it’s time for Dom 2

Surprised you didn’t share the clip of you burning your hair while welding on Dom 1 in 2010. 😂

@ReedTimmerWx

9 ай бұрын

Lost clip

Amazing.

🌪️🌪️🌪️ Adoro !!!

Is this the longest flex seal commercial or what? What are we doing here reed?

The OG dominator is back in action once again I remember seeing this on the discovery channel storm chaser show back in the late 2000s and early 2010s I’m glad it’s back in action in 2023

@ReedTimmerWx

9 ай бұрын

We are considering fixing up the Dominator 2 as well this off-season

@pacerrailfanning

9 ай бұрын

@@ReedTimmerWx Nice I cannot wait to see Dom 2 back in action

This just got me so excited for 2024.

LETS GOOO

Now flex seal has made an extra wide tape!

I wish dominator one has its original red paint job and had no rush and look brand new

I luv it!

Reed, please don't be offended if I am very concerned about your appearance. Perhaps you don't sleep enough or may be taking something for a mood problem, but please take better care of yourself. You are a valuable asset and we love you.

@ReedTimmerWx

9 ай бұрын

I am not offended. I know I don’t look great especially over the last few years. I’ve lost touch with my grooming routine and rarely shower, shave or buy new clothes. I became burned out from chasing so hard and doing extreme cardio over the last ten years. Working hard to make some changes to self care routine. I am in good physical fitness shape though.

wow, come a long way

I just started watching Storm Chasers again on youtube. It was my favorite tv show at the time, sad it got canceled

I remember when dom 1 rolled up beside saun casey in the tiv for the first time.. lol good memories 😅😂😅

Would be fun getting TIV 1 and 2 for the fleet

New Dominator content! 🎉

LEGEND

Im ready to dominate my day with flex tape

@ReedTimmerWx

9 ай бұрын

Me too Chris. Let’s dominate this day

Dominator 1 was my favorite as a kid never stop chasing

No way man I was literally just telling a buddy I work with about me wondering what ever happened to the dominateor cars lol turns out he is kinda a tornado nerd too and remembered watching them as a kid like I did and we was talking about what ever happened to the cars. We thought there was no way they was just sraped. I'm really glade to see them back out!

If Dominator 1 is overheating, it's something other than the air filter. It only affects the intake air for the performance of the engine, but will never make it overheat. I'd say it's time to check the radiator, and if applicable, the AC condenser. They are likely plugged full of dirt and bugs. Could also change the thermostat if it's still original or if you know it's been a long time. They like to get stuck shut more than open.

Hyped

Insane😱

Salutes from Colombia guauuu

LOVE YOU GUYS but you are crazy wild❤❤❤Be careful, I am a wreck watching. Of course I am over 60 and edgy🎉🎉🎉

Impressive

Anyone think Rees looks a little like Chuck Norris now??😊

I have always thought you were cool since the Weather Channel series. I would love to go chasing with your some day. I have done some by myself but not like you guys. Good hunting in 24.

Never stop chasing

I love Brian!!!

Dominate!

i cannot wait for the day dom 2 is restored

Need some of my stocks to squeeze so I can build one!

Nice.

Wowie!!!

I thought it was a great series and followed it here in Belgium🇧🇪

I thought that was the one left in the filled in NW Kansas? Or was that a different TIV?

@TyTEI

9 ай бұрын

That was TIV 1. Sean Casey left it there as part of an online Easter Egg hunt. According to the rules, whoever found TIV 1 first with his clues was the new owner of the car. TIV 1 was found around a year and a half ago and is in the process of having it's old spikes removed and a new airbag system put in place. Sadly, progress is slow due to the age of TIV 1 and unavailability of parts needed to repair the car.

@kakumee

9 ай бұрын

@@TyTEI thanks!! I knew it was someone in that orbit!! It was pretty cool it was found in NWKS , I lived there and I felt it was cool, just like back when they had that guy with the DOW from goodland ks.

@AlphaRomeoOneFive

9 ай бұрын

​@kakumee where in NW KS was it found, was it Goodland? I'm half an north of Goodland and am curious if it was close by lol

@kakumee

9 ай бұрын

@@AlphaRomeoOneFive I think it was over by Norton or oberlane(over-lynn). It could of been closer to Hays for all I remember lol!

@AlphaRomeoOneFive

9 ай бұрын

@kakumee 😅 It's actually spelled Oberlin. I appreciate the info! I work for the post office and travel from town to town quite a bit to carry mail. Oberlin is as far east as I get, but pretty sure Norton is the next town over from there

Reed. Do you need a big heavy vehicle as a Dominator or could you use a smaller one. The reason I ask is if you could use a 2 seater car with the custom work done it could save fuel, be faster and go places D1 2 and 3 can't go. I know weight is important to keep it on the floor, but a half sized Dominator?

Is Dom 1 going to be painted red again or sticking with the black color scheme?

I hope they keep the face in the Dominator 1

Honestly? Dominator 1 and TIV-1 should both be in a museum.

@ReedTimmerWx

9 ай бұрын

We need to get them rolling again!

@Tmccreight25Gaming

9 ай бұрын

@@ReedTimmerWx you guys and Sean were heroes of mine as a kid. Heck you all are who inspired me to take on Meteorology as a hobby!

Was Dominator 1 what was used with Reed and Steve Green way back in the day or was it something completely different???

I want to be a tornado chaser so bad

Put some battery tenders on those bad boys it will maintain full battery charge.

I wish they did a collab with the tiv 2

@ReedTimmerWx

9 ай бұрын

That still could be on the table!

Also put some fuel stabilizer in that fuel tank.

see the flex tape was coming off on the hwy. need bara bond

that ending tho