We are firm believers in building a solid rally driving foundation by driving a slow car fast. Regardless of  drivetrain layout, it’s the way to get seat time, and it’s the way to become a better driver. Learn to drive the slow car fast, then learn to Max Attack! The Max Attack! Series promotes 2wd rallying in it’s purest form. The level of competition and skill  in Max Attack is incredible. The sheer numbers of 2wd entries at the Max Attack events has seldom been equaled regionally or nationally in the last 10 years. Additionally, at the Idaho Rally this year 10 of the top 15 cars were 2wd, and the OA winners (Lauchlin O’Sullivan/Karen Wagner) were in a 2wd as well. These are the types of events that will yield the best competition in the US, and keep the drivers bringing out their best drives. Real competition. The best part is “smile per mile” factor.. All of the teams have huge grins at the end of a Max Attack event. Then they go back home, straighten out their bent car, and come back out to the next one , regardless of what stands in the way. That’s the Rally On! attitude.

Forgot to mention..there’s a fat purse for the top 5..:)

Thanks to Jake Himes for being the catalyst of Max Attack! His smiles and kind words will always be missed. So will his sideways driving style…

A couple Max Attack! videos from Idaho Rally:

Max Attack 2009 2WD Rally Championship – Round 1 Idaho Rally Day 1

Max Attack 2009 2WD Championship – Round 1 Idaho Rally Day 2 Review

My good buddy Matt Garner picked up this car new in 2005, and has steadily been building it since then. All of the bases have been covered well on this build..Power, brakes,. suspension, interior, wheels/tires, and even a roof rack.. Let’s not forget the custom carbon fiber front lip, rear spoiler, and rack fairing. All nice touches that add even more sex appeal to an ultra sexy ride. Talk about a sleeper! The STi’s need to watch out when this car is running around..:) Congrats to Matt for his 1st Place in the ‘05 up LGT class at the 2009 West Coast Subaru Show! It was well deserved.

Performance
AEM CAI
PDX 350 hybrid turbo
Perrin TMIC
Perrin BOV (full recirc)
AVO TB hose
TGV deletes
DW 740cc injectors
Crucial P&P + coated manifolds
BPM up pipe
BPM x-over pipe
PDE down pipe (full 3”)
Perrin mid & y pipe
Worx crank pulley

Suspension & Brakes
STi Pink springs
Perrin sway bars
Stoptech BBK
SS brake lines

Wheels & Tires
Powdercoated factory wheels
Yokohama S-drive 225/45-17
Exterior
Vacuum bagged CF front & rear lip spoilers
RBS grill
JDM CF eyelines
Cleared & painted headlights
5000K HID (stealth install)
3M clear bra
20% tint

Interior
Momo shift knob
STi pedal set
Casopolis dual 52mm cubby gauge pod
ProSport boost gauge
ProSport oil temp gauge
Subaru A/W floor mats

Audio
JL Audio Cleansweep
Boston GT-50 5 channel amp
Boston Pro 6.5” component front
Boston 6.5” coax rear
Boston GS 12” subwoofer
Custom aluminum sub box
Streetwires battery cables

and of course, a photo gallery..

This is one of our favorite swaps to date. A 2001 Subaru Impreza RS coupe that received a complete 2004 STi drivetrain. In addition, it also got the dash, cluster, HVAC controls, and center console from the STi. This is a clean and very potent car, although in a stock looking package. The end result is fantastic to drive.. Excellent power-to-weight ratio, stellar suspension, and brakes that stop on a dime. This car is the epitome of a clean swap..:D‘

For all the VW guys (and gals), check out this video.  This is one of the highest HP, most custom VW’s we’ve seen.  1200 wheel horse power, based on an Audi Quattro power train.  Super sick!