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Street weekend 2024
Street Weekend 2024 was again an amazing event. This year topped last year by a mile.
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Відео

Street Weekend Prep #mjjcfoamlance #foamcannon #carcleaning #cardetailing #carcare #carwash
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Mini Prep for Street Weekend Buy an MJJC Foam Canon S V3.0: mjjc.com/collections/foam-cannon-s-v3/?ref=328 10% discount: JSSX7X6FKP6T Check out MJJC on Instagram: mjjccarcare?igsh=N2ttM25jOHNldGlk Check out MJJC on UA-cam: youtube.com/@MJJCvideo?si=h11GI8xJLStyiKN2
BMW 116i E87 Clean and Prep for sale
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I bought a BMW 116i that needed a little bit of attention. So i got it home and cleaning it, repaired it and now it is for sale.
Smart 450 Timing Chain Replacement - didn’t go to plan 🤔 #smartcar #fortwo
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I bought a Smart Fortwo that needed a new timing chain. Simple right. Maybe not
Fitting a Speeduino to a Classic Mini (with and engine swap)
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Fitting a Speeduino to a Classic Mini (with and engine swap)
Trying TIG Welding for the FIRST time
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Trying TIG Welding for the FIRST time
Caravan Odd Jobs
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Caravan Odd Jobs
2023 Is Almost Over, But It's Been A Great Year! Here's To An Even Better 2024!
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2023 Is Almost Over, But It's Been A Great Year! Here's To An Even Better 2024!
BMW F11 Rear suspension air bags and valve replacement.
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BMW F11 Rear suspension air bags and valve replacement.
RWYB at Santa Pod 21/10/2023 Testing the new gearbox
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RWYB at Santa Pod 21/10/2023 Testing the new gearbox
Gearbox Change To Go Faster
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Gearbox Change To Go Faster
Saving Weight for Raceday! Classic Mini
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Saving Weight for Raceday! Classic Mini
August RWYB Melbourne Raceway 1/8th Mile No Prep #dragracing #noprep #1/8thmile
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August RWYB Melbourne Raceway 1/8th Mile No Prep #dragracing #noprep #1/8thmile
Made a New Dashboard and looked at a vibration
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Made a New Dashboard and looked at a vibration
Street weekend in a Mini! Best Event Ever
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Street weekend in a Mini! Best Event Ever
Fixing Oil Leaks Ahead of Street Weekend
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Fixing Oil Leaks Ahead of Street Weekend
I changed my steering rack, Look at the state of it!
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I changed my steering rack, Look at the state of it!
I've Entered Street Weekend | Its going to be EPIC #streetweekend
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I've Entered Street Weekend | Its going to be EPIC #streetweekend
Pressure Washer Pump Replacement | Easy DIY job
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Pressure Washer Pump Replacement | Easy DIY job
Cebora Pocket 130 | Mig Welder Modifications | Euro Torch and External Gas Valve
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Cebora Pocket 130 | Mig Welder Modifications | Euro Torch and External Gas Valve
Alloy Wheel Polishing | Volvo 940
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Alloy Wheel Polishing | Volvo 940
Pedal Box and Steering Column Removal
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Pedal Box and Steering Column Removal
K10 Nissan Micra Windscreen Replacement
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K10 Nissan Micra Windscreen Replacement
The Volvo Gets New Wheels
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The Volvo Gets New Wheels
Nissan Micra K10 Carburettor Strip Clean and Diagnosis
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Nissan Micra K10 Carburettor Strip Clean and Diagnosis
Sticking Micra Brake and Broken Mini Engine Mount
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Sticking Micra Brake and Broken Mini Engine Mount
Mokka X Service | K10 Micra oil change and Volvo Crash
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Mokka X Service | K10 Micra oil change and Volvo Crash
K10 Nissan Micra Rotten Scuttle Panel Repair | Windcreen lower corner
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K10 Nissan Micra Rotten Scuttle Panel Repair | Windcreen lower corner
Pumpkin Carving
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Pumpkin Carving
Mini Engine Swap Done! - Trip to Stanford Hall Mini Show
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Mini Engine Swap Done! - Trip to Stanford Hall Mini Show

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  • @davidmarques8448
    @davidmarques8448 День тому

    Wasn't clear to me. Did you replace the exit valve solenoid or kept the original one? Bought one like the one you oyu got and I am afraid it will not fit either. Thanks

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife День тому

      I didn’t end up changing it. It seems there are two different types. The one you and I have are a little less common. Having done the bags and the solenoid block my suspension didn’t drop again

    • @davidmarques8448
      @davidmarques8448 День тому

      @@Thecarislife what year is yours?

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife День тому

      I don’t have it anymore. It was a 2011

  • @jamesbarrie2965
    @jamesbarrie2965 16 днів тому

    Looks like an excellent weekend

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 14 днів тому

      thanks James it was really great

  • @PJE-ENGINEERING
    @PJE-ENGINEERING 25 днів тому

    Love this, I miss that weekend so much

  • @alam.14x
    @alam.14x Місяць тому

    sold?

  • @TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam
    @TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam Місяць тому

    wow the MJJC Foam Canon S V3.0 looks great and as you say it has a nice Knob :) - its the sort of thing I should use after we have been rallying the mini. - Plastic planetary rings on the starter motor what a bugger - its always the way with any event there is always a last minute panic with badly timed breakdowns - anyway good luck - gutted I cant make this year

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife Місяць тому

      I was sceptical about the foam thing. But it was great. I’ll be a bit more on it with reminders next time Kev.

  • @sidaliirki
    @sidaliirki Місяць тому

    From where did you by the joints?? I need it please

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife Місяць тому

      I got all the parts from autodoc

    • @sidaliirki
      @sidaliirki Місяць тому

      @@Thecarislife link please 🥺

  • @Quick2004
    @Quick2004 Місяць тому

    I’ve replaced air suspension bags still drops one side…did this fix ur issue?

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife Місяць тому

      Yes it did. I think it was more so the valve block that helped

    • @Quick2004
      @Quick2004 Місяць тому

      Thanks reply mate, just ordered a valve block

  • @photokeith01
    @photokeith01 2 місяці тому

    Was the code saying cam sensor error?

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      No there wasn’t any codes for cam sensor

  • @PocketRocketGarage
    @PocketRocketGarage 2 місяці тому

    Classic mini 😂

  • @paulhowe5381
    @paulhowe5381 2 місяці тому

    How much to make me one subframe

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      I don’t think I could make one for anyone else sorry. I’m happy knocking things together for myself but I don’t do it for others

  • @samperegreen7003
    @samperegreen7003 2 місяці тому

    Clio

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      Very similar and is a Renault but it’s a bit more electric

  • @leecarr338
    @leecarr338 2 місяці тому

    Renault zoe

  • @ed-varner8472
    @ed-varner8472 2 місяці тому

    Seat leon

  • @jamescasson4227
    @jamescasson4227 2 місяці тому

    Renault Megan RS

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      I wish it was they are awesome things. Sadly out of my budget

    • @jamescasson4227
      @jamescasson4227 2 місяці тому

      @@Thecarislife it's a Renault something though

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      @jamescasson4227 yes it is

  • @MJJCvideo
    @MJJCvideo 2 місяці тому

    @Thecarislife Good,may I know if it's ok for you to review our foam cannon S V3.0?Thanks in advance!

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      I’ve received your email. I will reply later on

    • @MJJCvideo
      @MJJCvideo 2 місяці тому

      @@Thecarislife Good dear

    • @MJJCvideo
      @MJJCvideo 2 місяці тому

      @@Thecarislife 😃Great!

  • @jonasmagnusson2099
    @jonasmagnusson2099 2 місяці тому

    BMW Sweden want 2800:-euro for 2 airbag and a new compressor?🤔🧐 i pay 1200euro at another workshop?

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      I would imagine the compressor is the expensive part. Fortunately I’ve not had to change one yet 🤞

  • @jamesbarrie2965
    @jamesbarrie2965 2 місяці тому

    Nice one,result with the misfire issue

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      It was wasn’t it. You don’t get that lucky very often

  • @adamblanco5028
    @adamblanco5028 2 місяці тому

    What size and offset?

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      They are 34mm with 25mm spacers. VW 5x100 on 25mm spacers to be exact

  • @niallsommerville9813
    @niallsommerville9813 2 місяці тому

    That was horrendous, I'd have been embarrassed to sell it. Nice turn around.

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      Thanks. It’s amazing how people don’t care for things

  • @PJE-ENGINEERING
    @PJE-ENGINEERING 2 місяці тому

    Top job mate

  • @niallsommerville9813
    @niallsommerville9813 2 місяці тому

    I'm interested to see how you get on with the 4 wire IACV stepper motor driver as I'll be doing that too, not a lot of info on that around. Are you using the UA4C board?

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 2 місяці тому

      Mine is a 0.4.3c board. I haven’t used the idle control yet I’ve just been using a manual adjustment. It is something I want to do for the future though

    • @niallsommerville9813
      @niallsommerville9813 2 місяці тому

      @@Thecarislife thanks for the info, best of luck, watching 😏

  • @jamesbarran-scott437
    @jamesbarran-scott437 3 місяці тому

    Hope that was a genuine Mercedes timing chain, I’ve replaced a fair few of the non genuine ones that customers had had fitted a few hundred miles before and the rattled like hell. The non starting could be stale fuel if it’s been sat for ages, if the rev counter raises slightly during cranking it’s getting a crank signal. Timing wise the little hole on the sprocket needs to be halfway covered by the cylinder head. Hope this helps 👍

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 3 місяці тому

      It wasn’t a genuine kit. I’ve done many chains on different cars with none genuine parts and not had a problem (so far). The old kit seemed to be the sprockets worn more than anything. It’s started since. Not sure why it wasn’t. I’m having coms issues to. It seemed to start better after knocking the SAM module so I think me and it will part company soon

    • @jamesbarran-scott437
      @jamesbarran-scott437 3 місяці тому

      Ah, the joy of Sam units, think my mate can refurb and clone them now, it might be your windscreens unbonded itself at the bottom and letting water in. I agree non genuine stuff is usually fine, but that was my experience about 7 years ago, hopefully they’ve improved and are oem equivalent now 🤞🏻

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 3 місяці тому

      @jamesbarran-scott437 the windscreen trim is a little poor on that side so I suspect you are right

  • @TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam
    @TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam 3 місяці тому

    I hope you turned the gas off after you finished welding :)

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 3 місяці тому

      Yep turned the gas off 🤔

  • @TheSpanosAntics
    @TheSpanosAntics 3 місяці тому

    You you going this year ?

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 3 місяці тому

      Yes absolutely I can’t wait

    • @TheSpanosAntics
      @TheSpanosAntics 3 місяці тому

      @@Thecarislife me 2, not been before cant wait, I have Volvo 245 I will be racing 👍

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 3 місяці тому

      @TheSpanosAntics that’s awesome. I love old Volvos. I’d love to get my 940 a bit faster and enter with that

    • @TheSpanosAntics
      @TheSpanosAntics 3 місяці тому

      @@Thecarislife do it ! Full build on my on on my channel. Should get the Volvo justice going lol 😂

  • @pauljeffries
    @pauljeffries 4 місяці тому

    Great work adam 👍

  • @268island8
    @268island8 4 місяці тому

    My car having a starter isuss as well 😅

  • @matthewhoover3433
    @matthewhoover3433 4 місяці тому

    Lol, I feel that one. Many times I've said that. This is a smart car...no it's a dumb car!

  • @TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam
    @TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam 4 місяці тому

    At the beginning looking at your trousers had you just been attacked by a tiger 🐯😅😅- well done mate nice work with the wiring 😘

  • @ClassicCarCave
    @ClassicCarCave 4 місяці тому

    Adam, Thanks for the update. The black art of wiring I wouldn't have a clue were to start 🤔🤣😂 Cheers Dave

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 4 місяці тому

      😂😂 I’ll be honest Dave this one has been an absolute head scratcher

  • @melaniebaumbach
    @melaniebaumbach 5 місяців тому

    P r o m o s m

  • @pikebishop999
    @pikebishop999 5 місяців тому

    Hi Tim, I'm having a problem connecting my 230v AC gas valve. It looks as tho' you connected the two wires somewhere on the wire speed switch but I can't see. Could you clarify this for me? Many thanks.

  • @Sharminshosii
    @Sharminshosii 5 місяців тому

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  • @matthewhoover3433
    @matthewhoover3433 5 місяців тому

    I'm starting a new job working on classic british cars next week. Do you normally post about classic british vehicles? If so I will subscribe. Good video :)

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 5 місяців тому

      I have this mini that I post about most. It’s not one for the purists. I have a 1993 Volvo too and I post some stuff when I’m working on modern things too

  • @christopherkelly6903
    @christopherkelly6903 6 місяців тому

    Nice 👍, I am tempted by the clubman

  • @D4VE26
    @D4VE26 6 місяців тому

    Me n my mate bringing our minis 👍

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      Dave and Lawrence? I’ve seen Lawrence mini. Are you in the Facebook group?

    • @D4VE26
      @D4VE26 6 місяців тому

      @@Thecarislife yeah that's us, I don't have fb I'm afraid, mines also 1293 but turbo'd so should be good weekend

  • @dbt2787
    @dbt2787 6 місяців тому

    cheers for sharing. i'm thinking of getting myself a cheap welder to start practising, really useful skill to have.

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      It can be very frustrating to start but reward once you start getting better (or so I’m told 😂)

  • @KenFilmsCars
    @KenFilmsCars 6 місяців тому

    Jeez nearly set ya balls on fire lol. Anyways that's as far as my comments going as I doubt I could mig weld 😂

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      😂😂😂. I didn’t realise the flame from the melted bench top at the time

  • @ClassicCarCave
    @ClassicCarCave 6 місяців тому

    Adam, I was very lucky to be gifted a brand new TIG welder from Steve at D3Sshooter channel. The Argon gas will make a big difference plus the correct tungsten rods will help a lot. I find keeping the tungsten tip the correct distance from the work peice and moving quite hard but what surprised me was even with 1mm is how low the amps can be and still get a really nice weld. It is something Amir & I need to practice more but the heat distortion is far less then MIG. Good luck 😉 Cheers Dave

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      I did a lot wrong but I really enjoyed it. I’m going to keep practicing. It totally different to mig welding

  • @user-uh9ri6gs4t
    @user-uh9ri6gs4t 6 місяців тому

    Well done mate. Typical of you not wearing gloves though, that’s not your way though. Good on ya for trying it. It’s really hard. Keep going you will get better!

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      I got sun burnt wrists the next day. Got some new gloves for Christmas

  • @dbt2787
    @dbt2787 6 місяців тому

    your volvo will have the same engine as mine, Awful MPG and slow😂 The 2.3 turbo engines and M90 gearboxes the later 940s came with are much more workable, i plan to swap one into mine.

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      B200f. It’s exceptionally reliable but that’s it 😂. Maybe I should have done something like that rather than buy the bmw. Or perhaps a bmw m54b30

  • @jamesbarrie2965
    @jamesbarrie2965 6 місяців тому

    Always interesting content, all the best for the coming year

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      Thanks James. Happy new year

  • @ClassicCarCave
    @ClassicCarCave 6 місяців тому

    Adam, I understand completely the drag or race bug bitting you it might be short and sweet but it sure gets the adrenaline pumping 😉 Cheers Dave

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      I guess it’s the same on a track day. I’ve not done one but I bet you leave thinking I know what I can do better next time

  • @TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam
    @TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic review of the year, Katrin and myself laughed out loud when you said to save on holidays you bought another car 😂😂😂. So hope I can join you on street weekend in 2024

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      😂😂😂. Buying cars doesnt come out of normal budgets for normal thing. It’s like doing a weekly food shop 😂

  • @ianbrown9082
    @ianbrown9082 6 місяців тому

    Drag Racing tips: It'll be worth trying a few runs avoiding the water and instead just do a dry spin or two (It may be quicker it may not be but its worth experimenting) Unless you're doing really smoky burnouts you'll never generate enough heat to burn off all the water so your tyres will most likely still be damp at launch. Also if a front wheel drive car ahead of you does a burnout through the water, don't forget his REAR tyres will carry water all the way up to the start line, so try and line up slightly to the left or right of him so you're not sat in his water. Drag Racing gets addictive, so try different launch rpms, shift rpms, try with and without the water, try every conceivable type of tyre and tyre pressure, fronts could be as low as 15psi (start in the low 20's), rears should be as narrow as possible and pumped up hard as bullets (40psi+) to reduce rolling resistance, then there's sneaky tricks like draining the fuel tank to leave only 5 litres in it, empty your washer bottle, taking your wiper arms off and removing unnessesary drive belts (On my 1965 VW Beetle I went from a 14.3 to a 13.7 just by simply removing the fanbelt)...Have fun!

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      That’s some great advice thanks. I have all sorts to work on. On my last day I wanted to play with tyre pressures but I only got about 5 runs in and was concentrating on rpm and shifting mostly. I also need to change my rear wheel bearings and get some 145 rear tyres. I can get smoke off my front slicks, only just!!

    • @ianbrown9082
      @ianbrown9082 6 місяців тому

      ​@@Thecarislife My current 1965 Beetle is only 1285cc with twin carbs but so far i've eaked a 15:08@87.5mph out of it (60ft 2.16 1.8th mile 9:55@72mph) I also have a 998cc 1965 Austin Cooper, so I may have to take it to the Pod...all 55hp of it! Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing you tearing up the tracks next year. Take care

    • @ianbrown9082
      @ianbrown9082 6 місяців тому

      @@Thecarislife Forgot to say...Every car is different but what works best for me is basically driving around the water then just spinning the tyres a couple of times (dry, just to get the gravel and crap off the tyres) my best 60ft is a 1.8 seconds with bones stock 165 tyres at around 22psi

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      @ianbrown9082 I’m hoping to be at the track enough this year to try all of the advice I’ve been given. One of the best bits of drag racing is the people. It’s been amazing

    • @ianbrown9082
      @ianbrown9082 6 місяців тому

      @@Thecarislife I started in the early 90's when you could easily get 30 runs in a day allowing you to try all manner of setups...Yeah, try that now!

  • @philhuggett4776
    @philhuggett4776 6 місяців тому

    Nice one Adam. Look forward to watching what you get up to in 2024

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 6 місяців тому

      Thanks Phil. If it’s half as good as 2023 it’ll be a good one

  • @timothyhart7173
    @timothyhart7173 6 місяців тому

    Hi Tim I hav the same welder , mine was sold by Mac Tools I presently dont have access to a 220 volt outlet at the place we are renting so my big welder is in storage. I replaced my torch with one from yeswelder with the valve in the head like it originally had but a much better gun. I had problems with my torch in the handle there was a set of breaker points that were pretty much worn away . I have had this welder for almost 30 years and it's bailed me out several times. I like to use CO2 in it, especially on exhausts.

  • @kermitthefragg
    @kermitthefragg 7 місяців тому

    Imagine thinking anyone gives a fuck you washed your car......

  • @hipoman8087
    @hipoman8087 7 місяців тому

    I’m drooling over your original model blue mini. ❤ Thanks for the video.

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 7 місяців тому

      There is lots of videos on it. More coming soon. Check out my street weekend video. 3 days drag racing the mini

    • @hipoman8087
      @hipoman8087 7 місяців тому

      @@Thecarislife I will. Digging into my R 53 02. Had it less than 2 years. Less than 90 k miles. Throwing the kitchen at it in January. Clutch, quaif, sc service , intercooler, harmonic balancer, cam & cam chain, ALL hoses and sensors, shifter DDM cold air & more. Street driving but will do a couple auto x. While I’m in there I’m trytrying to make a choice on springs and shocks/struts. Looking at spring that drop just a bit. Not slammed. Installing the aluminum rear control arm and adjustable arms. It’ll take me a while but I’m retired! Fun times!

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 7 місяців тому

      @hipoman8087 the R53 is great fun. Check out the Gentleman’s Motor Racing Team on UA-cam. Kev’s dad has an R53 on there. He and I had a day at Santa pod together

    • @hipoman8087
      @hipoman8087 7 місяців тому

      @@Thecarislife my uncle who’s in his 70s goes to Watkins Glenn and runs his M3. Auto crosses his 02 R53. He was a rally racer in France. Raced dauphine & gordini. Love these cars.

  • @paulriggers1558
    @paulriggers1558 7 місяців тому

    might of started quicker if you turned the headlights off beforehand

    • @Thecarislife
      @Thecarislife 7 місяців тому

      😂😂 yes I’d imagine so. It had been 5 weeks I forgot they were on

  • @BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_d080
    @BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_d080 8 місяців тому

    You're the reason I passed my exam.