Subaru Impreza "Battlewagon” Ep. 3: Off Roading & New Wheels! 

Hi, Zack! First of all- great channel, great overall video quality (sound, editing, etc.) and great content! Keep it up! Second of all, me and my friend were inspired by your plan to build BattleWagon, so we went out and bought 4x4 1.6 liter '00 Impreza wagon (same green color as yours) in OK-ish condition for around 600 euros/700$ (which is a steal here). Currently we are fixing it up so it can be driven daily with comfort (leaky exhaust, worn clutch cable and general cleaning), but in near future we are planning to swap Forester struts and shocks and put on more aggressive tires. So, we are almost on the same page :) With some off-roading background I recommend you Geolanders for hard terrain (rocks, packed sand, etc.). Tire pressure makes a huge difference. Grabbers would be better on more loose and slippery surfaces (wet sand, mud).

BFGoodrich KO2s will always be the best off road tire. They're spendy, but out perform the other brands. That's what I'm getting for my 03 Impreza wagon

Dont have any experience with the General Grabbers, but I’ve had the Yokohama Geolanders for about a year with a little over 15,000 miles on them. Took them all over the Eastern Sierras on a ton of terrain (dirt, mud and snow) and they’ve been fantastic. Still have much over half the tread on them too!

What a difference the wheels make! I'm searching for a project subie right now. Cool videos, really well done. I'll be watching for what comes next!

I had the Grabber AT2. They look great and for a time, they were good. Once they started wearing down, they were very loud. If you only occasionally go off road and drive on the street, go with the geolanders.

My favorite channel of its kind, just bought an 01 2.5rs! im so interested in what you doing next!!

Just today I got my Forester struts and trailing arm spacers installed and it's at the shop to make sure I didn't do anything wrong and to get an alignment. So stoked. Just need the rims and tires now

Fun video! So long as the Miata is a stick shift.

Looks like a blast man. I'm out in the Kitsap area, kinda on the hunt for a project vehicle I can use to rip some Forest roads. Maybe I'll see ya around 👌🏼

I love your videos on this car, and im doing a Battlewagon build on my 03 rex! Please keep us updated on the build. The car has so much potential!

Lol driving the tiny ass Miata to get the wheels 😂😂 Nick did a nice job filming too let’s hit that when I’m back in town with the Forester

Personally, I think the 15" steelies with massive rubber is the better way to go for off road. Tires are everything whether on or off road, wheels not so much. Aluminum is lighter, sure, but going to a larger size increases the possibility of rim damage and catastrophic failure. Steelies will bend but can be bent back on the trail and get you back home. Fashion or function, your choice. Keep up the good work. Subscibing.

So far so good.

This looks so much like a place i took my 1st gen RAV4 to. I think it was called Dibbley point. I miss getting to have fun like that

thing is badass

I have the same car im going with the Yokohama tires nice videos man!!

I'd be proud to drive that looks great I'd do the rims in black but hey that's me

Wow…! You must have damaged your oil pan at 2:47 (that's an 11, right there. Not good!). You need a plate underneath. Please, sketch it, make it and share it for all of us. I would appreciate much! May I suggest a battery-alternator check instrument for you? Easy install, at Walmart for $15 (I'm in Canada, btw). Thank you.

Hi, Zak (may I call you that way?) Fantastic video. Concerning the tires Diameter, it might diminish your torque and output, just enlarging 1 inch more on it. Try it. I once went from a size 11 to 13 and it never drove past 90 km.h. I could not say though, if the speedometer was fooled or it actually lost toque.

Nothing wrong with stories on a battle wagon

Generals. By a long shot

Dude, I also have U-lock on my cargo basket! Currently working to install skidplates on my 98 OB. Lift is next!

Nice video love the channel. I would not recommend the general grabber at2 because general discounted them so in a few months you won't be able to get one in case you have to replace it

Hey don't do the General Grabbers they constantly become unbalanced and you will need to cut your fenders.

wait wait, is it rust free??

hey bro first of all happy holidays,question is where could I get a lift 2"spacer for my 2009 subaru legacy stn wagon?tnx.

yokohama bro