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Rich Runs Cars
Великобритания
Добавлен 30 окт 2012
I'm a car enthusiast, reviewing the cars I own, and trying to fix them! I also modify cars, and go to car meets and auctions.
I enjoy performance cars (AMGs, M cars, Audi R8), Land Rovers (Defenders and Series) - and lots of other cars in between, like my GBS Zero!
I enjoy performance cars (AMGs, M cars, Audi R8), Land Rovers (Defenders and Series) - and lots of other cars in between, like my GBS Zero!
Land Rover Defender Wolf: connecting snorkel; treating rust; re-fitting gearbox cover and matting
Land Rover Defender Wolf: connecting snorkel; treating rust; re-fitting gearbox cover and matting
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NEW CAR - Noble M12 GTO-3R
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Picking up a new car I've just bought, and being over-excited about it! In my mind, a "classic" British low-volume performance sports car.
Mercedes S600 V12 BiTurbo W220 review
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Review of my Mercedes S600 V12 BiTurbo W220 that I've owned for a year now.
Mercedes E63 AMG (S212) walk-around and sounds
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Mercedes E63 AMG (S212) walk-around and sounds
Land Rover show and the British Motor Museum (Gaydon)
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Taking my Defender Wolf to the Land Rover show at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon. Showing some of the interesting Land Rovers on display, and also some of my favourite cars in the museum.
Driving a favourite road in my GBS Zero (Lotus 7/Caterham)
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Driving a favourite road in my GBS Zero (Lotus 7/Caterham)
Land Rover Defender Wolf: attaching Pioneer tool kit fixings
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Attaching the Pioneer tool kit fixings to the bonnet of my Land Rover Defender Wolf.
GBS Zero walk-around and drive (Caterham, Westfield, Lotus 7)
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Walk around by 2011 GBS Zero, showing the main features of the car, ownership and how it drives.
Walk-around and first jobs on my Series II Land Rover
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I've assessed the car better now, so this a quick show of what I've found and my first jobs to do.
Audi A6 (C7) 3.0 BiTdi real-world MPG test - can I get 50mpg
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A test to see what MPG I could get from my stage 1 tuned (400bhp) Audi A6 (C7) 3.0 BiTdi, with relatively normal driving on one journey - can I beat 50mpg?!
Fixing the diff lock on my Land Rover Defender Wolf
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Fixing the diff lock on my Land Rover Defender Wolf
How fast is my tuned Audi A6 (C7) Avant 3.0 BiTdi: 0-60mph Dragy times
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How fast is my tuned Audi A6 (C7) Avant 3.0 BiTdi: 0-60mph Dragy times
Adjusting idle speed - Land Rover Series 2.....and finding more problems!
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Adjusting idle speed - Land Rover Series 2.....and finding more problems!
Audi A6 (C7) 3.0 BiTdi (stage 1) review vs E63 AMG comparison
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Audi A6 (C7) 3.0 BiTdi (stage 1) review vs E63 AMG comparison
Trying to diagnose my misfiring Series 3 Land Rover
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Trying to diagnose my misfiring Series 3 Land Rover
Mercedes S212 E63 AMG review (stage 1).
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Mercedes S212 E63 AMG review (stage 1).
Ex-British army Land Rover Series 3 109: project car (Series III)
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Ex-British army Land Rover Series 3 109: project car (Series III)
Introducing my channel: Rich Runs Cars
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Introducing my channel: Rich Runs Cars
My unusual purchase from the car auction.
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My unusual purchase from the car auction.
My oddball Land Rover Series II (1959 - Series 2)
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My oddball Land Rover Series II (1959 - Series 2)
Oh man! Just buy a late model Mustang and call it a day. Buying a money pit like this is crazy.
Haha, yeah you're probably right there... Definitely stupid and a potential money pit!
2005 S600 here.....i luv mines. It operates in open space areas only. For a 20 yr old car it performs Superior, effortlessly!!!(Highway preferred)
Yes definitely best in the open and on the highways... It's awesome at that 😎
M275 ❤ beast. Have the R230 SL600 👍🏼👌
Awesome car, I'd love an SL600! Yeah the M275 is brilliant 🙂
Used to have a CL500 with ABC - you should not get any body role at all with suspension set - takes some getting used to... You did mention ABC pump.
Great car 🙂 Thanks....have had the ABC looked at now and it's all working fine 👍
Epic car. The new wheels and 3D plates are awful.
Thanks for the feedback 😂
Fab video, been there done that, spent ages doing exactly what you've just done with the same outcomes! :-) Obviously Big Grins when you finally get to bottom & remembering to ease the car forwards or backwards to engage. Best point ever is how easy most repairs can be & you still get the delight of learning something new - well done! Probably the best overall, it's a Wolf! Thanks for a great Video.....
Thanks very much for the positive feedback, much appreciated 🙂 good to know others have been through the same process and it also took ages 😂 I did curse quite a lot at times, but definitely fun to learn this, and very happy when it was finally sorted as you say.... On to the next jobs now 😃
Cup holders in the rear center arm rest. The driver doesn't drink while driving.
Of course! I was forgetting it's a limo 😂
Loved driving them in the forces. We used to hand paint them with a brush and nato green or sand colour paint. No professional spraypainting. Haha
Awesome... Yeah they're great fun to drive. I've heard this from several people but you don't see many sand coloured ones., I guess they don't come back in good shape, or get painted NATO green again mine has some hand painting I think! Thanks for your service 🙏🙂
I have a 2006 S55. I bought it instead of a V-12 car because of the coil assembly on the V-12.
Great car and a wise choice. The V8 in the S55 is meant to be very solid... And I love a supercharged engine!
Your car looks much better than it did when you got it.
Thanks very much 🙏
@@Rich_Runs_Cars you are very welcome.
The slight turbo noises makes it sound so menacing!
Yes, it's a great noise 🙂 I think it might be slightly louder than original... I suspect they previous owner removed the exhaust resonators.
Good video and explanation, much appreciated! I’ve found when re-fitting the tunnel or matting back, taking the handbrake lever off completely or just unbolting it (but leaving it connected) and moving it over while refitting helps immensely. Makes refitting a breeze. I’m going to riv-nut the handbrake bolts on mine to make unbolting it easier. By the way, your footwells are immaculate and would make most defender owners envious!
Thanks. Yes, I have to admit to counter-productive laziness in not removing the handbrake lever! That sounds like a great idea, as I will surely need to remove again before too long. Yes, the footwells are amazingly good - but the rust is in other places on this one!
I have owned one for 3 years I love it. Such an undervalued car
Congratulations 🙂 I agree... It's so much car for your money!
Are there lockhubs on the front? So when you disengage 4wd that you don`t have the axle and diff gears running?
Welcome to the family my friend 👊🏽
Thank you 🙂
You're very lucky, that’s my dream car, but the insurance on it must be quite expensive though
It's a lovely car! Insurance isn't actually too bad, but running costs (petrol, UK car tax) are high, and there's always the potential for a very big repair bill with a car like this!
The 5 speed automatic transmission that Mercedes-Benz used it a masterpiece, with a V8 or V12 you dont need more gears than 4 or 5 the motor has enough torque to move this full size sedan around. And the 5 speed automatic transmission is really reliable compared to the transmission that replaced it. I have never understood why a normal vehicle need more gears in a automatic transmission than 4 or 5, it is just something that will break and be expensive to repair...
I agree, 5 speed is plenty with this much torque!
Lovely car and it now looks a lot better without the gold trims and wheels. The AMG bumpers make it look really nice. Another great video 😊
Thanks a lot mate 🙏 yeah the gold wasn't really my style!
v8 monster
I thought it's the same later model s600 that made nearly 500bhp. That's a monster of an engine and only can use its full potential on the autobahn. I would say take it to a drag strip but I knew you got Mechanical issues to worry about
In the UK (possibly worldwide?) the later W220 and all W221 S600s had the same M275 engine with close to 500bhp. I'd love to do that 🙂
I think someone told it's the golden era of Mercedes and he took it too far
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You were correct about the XJ220. The V12 caught my eye as well. The production cars had a straight 6. Also saw in the back ground one of the Range Rovers from the Americas expedition. Looks like a nice turnout. Beautiful Museum!👌
Thanks - yes, if only it had the V12 :-) Good spot, I actually missed those Range Rovers! Yes, it was a good day - lots of variety with the Landies on show, and I could have spent a lot longer in the museum!
I got to drive a 98 Wolf a couple months ago and was impressed by how smooth it was. Extremely over built. A real beast. I have a Series2A and would love to park a Wolf next to it.👍
Yes, personally I think Wolfs are pretty hard to beat. I recently went out off road with a friend in his Puma Defender, and he loved driving my Wolf - very different and feels really basic, but built with much more purpose. I have a Series 2, which I love - it's a great combination with the Wolf :-)
Is this a manual?
My brother owns a normal 2 litre diesel saloon but I've driven a bi turbo estate. Didn't know it was bi turbo until I put my foot down and felt the second kick in. Plenty of power
Yes, they move pretty well for a diesel! It's the torque that really impressed me, it makes for effortless acceleration.
I remember going in a standard estate about 7-8 years ago thinking this is the perfect daily if you can afford the running cost that is
Yeah I think you're right there... Such a good all rounder. I don't think the running costs are TOO bad for the performance... Servicing is fairly standard, although some parts are a bit expensive. And obviously mpg could be better 🙂
I will always love an s class regardless of the generation
Great review of an amazing car! I love this model so much that I currently own two W221’s, an S65 AMG ( prefacelift ) and an S63 AMG ( facelift ) with the V8 BiTurbo engine, Performance pack. I remember seeing the car being for sale on mbclub and thought the price was great. This one seems to be well looked after and low miles too. Keep up the great work
Thanks Sam 🙏 awesome cars you have.... I've seen them on the forum 🙂 I have the E63 with the same engine and love it! I also have a W220 S600 (V12 BiTurbo) but that's a different story... Video coming soon! That's the one, well remembered!
@@Rich_Runs_Cars Thank you! Oh, I do love an E class, especially the ones with M157 engine. Looking forward to the video of the S600, they are amazing cars. 😊✋🏻
Yeah I love the M157, great engine.... I know many prefer the M156, but I generally prefer forced induction in bigger cars.... S65 is epic though! 🙂
I'd like to know a bit about the spec please
Hi there. It's running a 2.0 litre Ford Zetec blacktop with individual throttle bodies, Kent 285 cams, a wider bore exhaust manifold and silencer and a remap to around 195bhp. It has a Ford viscous LSD, adjustable Gaz suspension, MT75 gearbox.
@@Rich_Runs_Cars thanks
My opinion to whoever decides to buy S350,500,600 W221 from now onwards. No matter how cheaply or well you purchase W221 be prepared and happy to treat it as a yacht. Typical works that pops your way (but not limited to) are: Air struts air suspension changes, changing box that is attached to transmission changing gears, intage manifold change, parking break. You need to be rich enough not for purchase of the car but rich enough to spend during ownership while still enjoying it. Then happy S Class driving days.
W221 is arguably in my opinion last S class that has greatness in it. Some would say W222 but 222 starts having elements of saying good bye to boomers/Xgeneration and transitioning to younger that likes swipe sreens and lights and electronics. I have no idea what I am going to do once my W221 2012 model comes to the end. I highly dislike new cars where you feel like entering shop selling TV's where static energy just . . . you feel it.
That doesn't look like a proper Wolf bonnet. Where is the spare wheel carrier fitting on it? I know you shouldn't carry a Wolf spare on it due to the weight but it just doesn't 't look right, too 'clean'. Also missing the strop fixing at the front.
There should be a large oval shape plate which holds the pickaxe in place, tightened down with the wingnut.
Yes, I know, it's a slightly odd one. I wondered when I bought it, but there are some oddities amongst the military defenders I've seen. I realise they usually have the wheel fixings - slightly odd it had the drilled holes for the pioneer kit fixings and not that.
Thanks 👍 I worked this out after posting the video but looking at someone else's at a show!
I also don't recall seeing a 110 Wolf with a rear mounted wheel like mine (even though it has the side mounting plate).
Mantec swing away rear wheel carriers are legit on Wolfs. Seen many with them.
Good detail here... Going to be useful reference for me when I get around to sorting my diff lock linkage 👍🏻
Thanks 🙏 It was a bit of a pain to do for a novice like me, but satisfying to get it fixed! Good luck with yours 👍
@@Rich_Runs_Cars We were all novice once!.... Still learning now 😂
Nice Landy... Note: all Series Landies had sliding windows, not only military, ok 😂. Like the steering wheel, that is totally military, like the 101... Good luck, I think it ended up at a good home... 🇿🇦
Thank you 🙏 And thanks for the correction! Of course 😬 but the military ones were slightly different spec...
Shouldn’t the metal hardware on the Pioneer Tools be NATO Green also?!?
Yes they usually are! I've just bought these so have yet to paint them.... They're old used tools so the paint on the shovel is pretty much gone.
Great review thx.
Thank you 🙏
There is a switch on the transfer case near the diff lock selector. Pays to check that as well.
Thank you. I replaced the switch in the transfer case... Did you mean something different from what I replaced?
You beat me to it, I had just had exactly that issue, replaced the light switch and the light worked again. Made the comment before watching your excellent video to the end.
You owe me a fuckin wolf....
😂 The car is called a Land Rover Defender WOLF. The British military version of the Defender.
Everything toyota makes is AWFULLY HIDEOUS and HORRIBLE looking
toyota is TRASH
Galvanize the door frames and bonnet frame will last forever
Sandblast firewall and chassis then galvanize it
Good detailed video. The wolfs look great! Question about the acoustic mat system. How does the handbrake mount with the mat system in place? Does it bolt on top of the mat or to the seat box as originally designed? Also, is there much clearance between the handbrake base/mount and the transmission tunnel mat? I have the same mat system and the handbrake doesn’t really fit with the matting in place. Also, how is the seat box mat fitted around the latches for the under seat box lids. Cheers
Thanks very much! My Wolf's have both had the matting in two parts - one for the floor/footwells/tunnel, and one part around the seat boxes. The part for the seat boxes has sections cut out of it for the latches and for the handbrake, so the handbrake bolts directly to the seat box, as originally. There's a small amount of clearance between handbrake and mat for the tunnel, but not that much! Happy to share photos if you drop me a private message. I'll also be doing a video on tidying up the footwells in the next couple of weeks, so will try to include in that.
@@Rich_Runs_Carsthanks for detailed reply, that helps immensely. If you wouldn’t mind adding something about the mat system and how it’s fitted into the next video that would be great. There isn’t a lot of close ups of installs of these mats that I can find. It’s one of those things you don’t want to mess up as it’s very hard undo if you get it wrong. I would be interested in some additional pictures but I don’t know how to contact you.
@@carltonr3417 Glad it helps. These have already been installed in the Wolfs I've had, but I suspect the key is getting the holes cut correctly! I'll definitely include some video of the mats next - probably a couple of weeks.
@@Rich_Runs_Cars that will be fantastic. I look forward to the video! It will be interesting to see how the MOD installed their mats, as no doubt they consulted with the manufacturer (Wright Off Road) on how they were intended to be cut out out at various places. Also have a look at the seat spacers where they bolt to the seat box, as the spacers I’ve seen are quite tall.
@@carltonr3417 I haven't seen people install them afterwards, so interested to hear how you get on.....
Sounds like a clio sport 182
Another nicely tuned 2.0 litre 4-pot 🙂 this is running a modified Zetec blacktop.
I love Land Rovers. I am looking forward to owning one soonest. Take care of it!
Thank you, I will. Good luck, I hope you get one soon 🙂
Nice wolf
Thanks very much! It's one of the better ones I've seen, so very pleased with it - there are definitely some that aren't in great condition, given their history. I've seen a lot of them, trying to find this!
That sounds lovely, look forward to more vids 👍
Thanks very much 👍 The sound is addictive!
What people need to work out is Mercedes No Longer makes Solid State cars, they are now throw away cars that are extremely expensive to keep on the road when out of warranty. Buy a Lexus. Huge problems with suspension and Electronics and engines and transmissions are unreliable after only 100K miles.
Great video! This job has been on my list for months now and haven't felt like tackling it and messing around with the linkage. Thanks for all the detail and glad you got yours all sorted :) Fingers crossed for me haha
Thanks very much! Well it took much longer than I thought, but worth it in the end 🙂 Best of luck with yours.
Hi. Like the series 2. There is a channel called Britannica restorations he knows how to crawl up the exhaust and come out of the dashboard and has videos of nearly every job. He's a sound guy and will email you through problems if you're stuck. I did my clutch hydraulics and pedal slave cylinder etc off watching his videos amongst many other jobs so worth a look. Hope to see more videos and good luck with your channel
Hi. Thank you! I know the channel, he's excellent. I've not yet checked his videos on the clutch etc, but will do now, thanks very much. His videos were the reason I felt I could fix the diff lock on my Defender Wolf.