I love this channel, straight to the point, no messing around, clear and consumable information.

@cl7510

2 жыл бұрын

This is good to know. I’ve been subbed for awhile but only now started watching. A lot of automotive channels do way too much blah blah blah and what seems like time filler.

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man exactly this

This is one of my favourite channels I really wish you guys put out more content it's great

@mamun-sardar

2 жыл бұрын

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@XBBBBBXx

2 жыл бұрын

but the fact that its the content is "rare" makes it even more exciting when we get something

@lll2923

2 жыл бұрын

@@XBBBBBXx theyve uploaded three videos this year that's too damn rare, all the fans want to see what's going on with the shop and the builds they've got going on, all the content they put out last year was amazing we need more of it

@volume311

2 жыл бұрын

Same, favorite channel by far

@DevineDigital

2 жыл бұрын

Fully heartedly agree, I stumbled upon the channel a while ago and immediately watch a video when I see it.

Nice to see you do some "normal" modifications instead of the super-engineered superclean modifications from scratch. Thanks for the video and hope you make more content. You are one of the few no-bullshit channels out there.

Hi from Germany. We definitely need an upgrade on this small rav4, I really enjoy your direct to the topic videos.

@XBBBBBXx

2 жыл бұрын

can i get a ride in that, looks fun! also where are we supposed to find a desert ?

You went missing for months. Glad you're back.

Oh man, a long travel Rav4 coupe would be great. I always thought these little car trucks were pretty neat. Looking forward to see what you will end up making out of this thing.

Heck yah I love seeing Rav4.1 builds. I love the wheel tire combo. I have a 4 door 5 speed myself. Have you thought about a 3SGTE swap? It's a fairly popular swap and boost would just be so much fun in a little Rav.

@sw20indy

2 жыл бұрын

3sgte swap was my first thought!

@UncleTriangle

2 жыл бұрын

@@sw20indy A Honda K series is also an option. HUX Racing sells an adaptor to mount the K-series to the MR2 trans. It should stand to reason that it'd work with the Rav4's trans as well.

@firstnamelastname3932

2 жыл бұрын

@@UncleTriangle k swap turbo was my first reaction lol

@Buphelous

2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to do that same swap with my 2 door

@williamsprayberry28

2 жыл бұрын

ayy I have a blue gen 1, 5 speed, gang gang

I love this, what a nice break from serious racing

YES!! Hey from Oregon, ‘99 Rav4 on full Old Man Emu here. Every step of this video is what I (and many others) have already gone through! Skid plate diy, lift, 5th gear fix, lack of torque and travel! Can’t wait for your custom ideas for this ride. Well done!!

Love it! Real engineering poured into an older "overlooked" vehicle makes for great content :)

This is awesome! Great video to come back on, please more of this content, keen to see the fab side of upgrading the suspension!

Steph! Loved this and I hope you continue to make more Rav4/Overlanding content. Your channel is always in depth and explanatory so its fun to watch. Keep up the great work and definitely keep posting more.

this is gonna be a badass series

@mamun-sardar

2 жыл бұрын

How are you

@juliusmabry4839

2 жыл бұрын

@@mamun-sardar drunk at 3am. just drank a beer in my shower. i’m severely mentally ill

@carholic-sz3qv

2 жыл бұрын

@@juliusmabry4839 we're on the same wagon mate 😅🤣

*This video had one major issue: it was only 9 minutes long.*

Seen this all over ig since i picked up my own 97 rav4. Huge inspiration to me right now. Keep on with the updates I love this thing!

I love RAV4’s. Seeing you guys giving it some love makes me very happy 🙂

This is gonna be another awesome build

@mamun-sardar

2 жыл бұрын

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Great video as always, Papadakis. Interesting to see the automotive industry utilizing the same style electrical pin and pin crimper we use in aviation. Looking forward to every next video, you guys are the best!

Amazing video. Straight to the point and no talking crap for 15 minutes with three minutes of usable stuff. Keep it up!

these build videos are so rare with how much quality this one has; such an ease to watch and quality build and taste

Reminds me of the Rad4 build by Dirt Every Day, but your budget build process is cool to see instead and more relatable than simply tearing everything out and replacing the entire drivetrain 👌🏼

This is great! I've been building one in my garage for the past 6 months now and can't wait to take it on some trails. Definitely an underrated platform for having fun off roading

@internet_internet

2 жыл бұрын

Shhh. Some things are better left as secrets. 💸

Quality off road upgrade 👏👏👏 ….μπράβο Παπαδάκη έχεις φοβερή ομάδα.

What most don't know, the RAV4.1 was loosely based off the rally Celica ST205/ST185 Turbo GT-Four...so you can see where this project is going. The RAV4 is a legit beast in sheeps clothing, it just took this dam long for people to realize it. I knew this day would come, when a real builder would take on a RAV4.1 project. The RAV4 comes with a 3SFE engine, which is the NA Econo-version of the almighty 3SGTE engine. Everything on a Celica GT4 fits on the RAV4 and drops right in with little to no modification; engine, trans and all. While I wouldn't call the RAV4 an overland rock-climbing beast, it can easily be turned in to a offroad rally monster. Just check the racing lineage of the Celica WRC and how they dominated the 80s and 90s rally circuits(including the Safari Rally in Africa), and youll have a idea how badass you can make these old school 90s RAV4s. And just like the value of most sport compact 90s cars, I can now see the value of the RAV4 skyrocketing. haha

Happy to see this video... I love it! Toyota used the E series transmission into many vehicles and many parts are interchangeable. You can swap the fifth gear set off a Camry to get lower engine RPM on the highway. You can install a factory Torsen rear diff (both type 1 and type 2 are availlable, but type 2 torsen are stronger). Another option is the chinese made e-locker for the rear diff. If you want to get better suspension travel in the back; get Jeep Wrangler extended front shocks because they are bolt-on. As an exemple; the ProComp MX6013 gives 2.5'' more suspension travel in the back of the RAV4. I'm waiting for the next video! :)

‘More speed out of this car’ fingers tightly crossed that it’s a 3SGTE swap 😍

@rhysbertrand8903

2 жыл бұрын

2gr fe would be better

@ajkarkos

2 жыл бұрын

@@rhysbertrand8903 the Rav4 AWD manual transmission won't bolt on to a 2GR. The center differential is too large.

@mrunabout

2 жыл бұрын

@@ajkarkos That is disappointing. I would have loved to see one of these get 2GR swapped.

i have had 3 of these in the past, all manual, 2.0 petrols, swb, they are absolutely fantastic!

it is so nice to see clips from months ago at the start of a new video, it really shows dedication to detail and planning

Yes this is what were waitin for

@mamun-sardar

2 жыл бұрын

How are you

Nice to see quality RAV4 content! There's a racing series in Nordic countries, Auto Navigation, that's somewhere between rallying and orienteering. These 3 door RAV's are easily the most popular choice. Agile, nimble, and reliable. Faster than small offroaders like Jimnys. Great car!

@Eduardo_Espinoza

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my God, I want a Jimny so bad! Glad this car popped up, I've been confusing this for the 1st gen Honda CRV. Before I came down the line of comments, I've also mentioned the Suzuki Samurai, I am super pleased to hear that this Toyota Rav 4 would wipe the floor with the latest Suzuki Jimny!

This is such a great channel. Watching this feels like meeting up with a friend and hearing about their latest project.

Glad you are having a lot of fun with this one, look forward to seeing where you take it. Charles

Nice project. I was told when these came out that they use the same floorplan as the Celica GT4. Adding a turbo should be fun.

@littlesteve855

2 жыл бұрын

Bolt gt4 running gear in it onstead of messing around. The GE is not the GTE by any stretch of the imagination.

@caribbeangtr8077

2 жыл бұрын

@@littlesteve855 GE would be OK, it's a 3SFE. Anyway, I like his step-by-step approach, its educational to see how much of the stock stuff can actually be used, and where the limitations are.

@littlesteve855

2 жыл бұрын

@@caribbeangtr8077 so how long till he gets bored and fits the spare motor from the drift car😄

@turtle6701

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smed_bee_boop Yes i would love to see the 3SGTE motor in it!!! RAV GT4 haha lol

@internet_internet

2 жыл бұрын

@@littlesteve855 I like this idea

I love everything about this build. I had a 96 5 speed and I took it off-roading places it should not have gone. FYI - a Torsen rear differential was optional in these from the factory. Not sure how hard it would be to find but it made a pretty big difference. The only thing that really held me up was gearing and power. One question and a comment - tire size? Also, I assume those tires are at least d rated, I think you could safely air down to basically nothing with that tire and the weight of these things. 12-15 PSI wouldn't be too low.

@Eduardo_Espinoza

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! I'm gonna try that, 0 psi here we go!

@johnlougheed8040

2 жыл бұрын

Tema 4x4 makes a drop in limited slip differential for 1st gen rav4's. They are available on Ebay.

Love this project Stephan, can't wait to see more.

Love your videos. Thanks for sharing this project.

Super video

Waiting for 3S-GTE swap :)

Loving this, spending so much time around drift cars for work off roading is the perfect escape

These are such enjoyable videos. Thanks for coming up with these cool projects and sharing the knowledge.

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@mamun-sardar

2 жыл бұрын

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I’ve been eyeing these the last couple years. Glad me & Stephan have similar taste!

Love your vids! Fast, straight to the point, very informative. The gen1 rav4 is really cool and the later gens aren't really rav4-ish anymore imo.

Totally ready for the next video of this

So awesome to see a offroad build by you. Love it man

Thanks for putting this out! It’s really entertaining to watch.

Your videos are worth it just to view the thought process behind your tunes and upgrades, I learn so much every single time.

Every build you have done since I've been subscribed is so epic. Loving this one so far.

A great comeback video after being gone too long! 2 door manual rav4 is my favorite unicorn. So lucky to find one in such great shape. Can’t wait for the next videos

Love the 2dr ravs and following your build on this! Super rad!

YES YES YES, pls keep this series going I love it!

It's freaking cool guys! Pleasee upload more videos like this!!!

Im so pumped for this series!

One of the best automotive channels on KZread. I always learn something.

Excited for part 2!

She’s a beauty, looking forward to more progress on the Rav build

Love these budget build series

Missed this when it came out! What a cool project! Those 2 door rav 4s are super cool!

yessssss another stephs project car, love it man

Straightforward. Thanks!

Definitely wanna see more on the little Rav 4 and it's adventures and mods! I love Rav 4's and it's so nice to see someone like Stephan try and bring out it's full off roading potential!

Wow. Loved the build. Can't wait for more rav 4 action!

PLS show more of this and other projects as they evolve. Love the style of the vids and also love those wheels u put on.

Welcome back! I'm psyched to see you work on your own projects, drifting isn't my thing but your content is still amazing!

Awesome build! I was super excited to see you doing something outside of the norm again.

been a huge rav4 fan for years, especially the first gen 2doors! love the content. you just got a new subscriber!

I've always loved your racecar and formulaD content but this is awesome too! Keep going! 🤘🤘

I was literally looking at 2 door rav4’s this morning I love it

That's pretty sweet Steph. Looking forward to more of these videos.

awesom little project, I love the Suzuki Jimny and I feel this is like the bigger brother.

i missed your videos stefane,the interior looks mint! this looks like a fun project to come back to.

I'm so excited you're doing a video series on this. Super cool.

Awesome man, really glad to see you still making videos.

I love this, thanks for putting it up!

This is different and dope!! Keep it coming!!!

Keep ‘em coming bro. Little underdog RAV4! Whoop whoop 🙌

So hyped for this build

I love how you used a mom and pops show for tired. Legend. I know love these little ravs i have the current model. Thanks for the video.

This is a great video. Love the idea of taking older gen cars and modding them for whatever, drift, dirt, track. keep up the great work!

Keep them coming Sir.

omg I think this is my new favorite KZread build!!!!!

My good friend had a 2-door RAV4 as a well, and another has a SCION iQ. We would call them the small squad. 2-door RAV's are super cool and extremely rare! Great to see on be put to use!

i just can only imagine how this thing will turn out.. this guy work is goals for us car guys... cant wait to see the build series..thanks for the content

Great build! Looking forward to seeing how the RAV4 evolves

This is amazing. i love the old 2door rav, and even more so off-road moding it.

Yeah! New project on one of the best car channels!!! Been waiting for this)

Sick build, love the first gen rav

I actually email a 4x4 tv show over ten years ago requesting them to build one of these. Excited to see more.

This is awesome!!! Glad to see the Rav4 getting some love. I have the 2018 and think it’s the greatest little vehicle I’ve ever had. Slight improvements here and there but minimum at best

Man have I missed your videos! So competent and thorough, role model no doubt.

hell yes, this is exactly the type of stuff I want to see! keep it up man this is great

So cool to see Steph build one of these, different than everyone else yet still interesting. A 2-Door Rav 4 with manual and AWD is pretty damn rare, and in this condition it's almost unicorn status.

I love projects like this

Love these things. Looking forward to what you'll do with it. So far it's looking super sano!

Just found this channel, love it, I've got a little RAV4 as well, just pulled out the 3sgte and now got a carry 1MZ V6 in and changed the trans to a E352F and a ST185 rear LSD.

Papadakis - I've missed your content. Thanks for this.

Love your storytelling ability, super cool video. Can't wait to see more

I will be moving to the desert in a couple years. Love budget and reliable cars like this. Nice ride.

This is awesome, love me an older off road toy box. Looking forward to the next video

This is my favorite Rav4 I don't fit in them but look great! Thank you for this always wanted to see someone do this!