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Back Road Hero
Великобритания
Добавлен 16 авг 2021
We all have a back road hero. That one vehicle that tempts us away from the highway onto the back roads. As well as being a 'content creator', I'm a true petrol head, petrol nerd, occasional racing driver, and Airline Captain. After family, my life revolves around meeting like minded people and restoring, driving, buying and selling cars. Life's too short to drive something boring.
Life's Too Short For Boring Cars - The Glen Shelly Story @lifestooshortforboringcars
If there was ever a person who life has paralleled mine it's Alex McCulloch, owner of Glen Shelly Auto. Alex is a fellow commercial pilot, race car driver, and RUclipsr. It's his small playlist of 'Life's Too Short For Boring Cars' that's really got my attention though as he heads of in different cars, with different challenges, with his friend Jeremy Heslup producing some ultra high quality material. Please enjoy the playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLcSLBw8SQ2KrDUFyEQe_U4LUtCA79dmEo&si=KXH85_yLgAXLeuJ7
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🇺🇸 ICONIC ROADS - Finding Route 66 on This Epic Las Vegas Road Trip! 🇺🇸
Просмотров 25021 день назад
Plans change. An unwitting off road adventure awaits. Finding Route 66 If I've helped you, or just want to say thanks, then please buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/backroadhero Website at: www.backroadhero.com Merchandise Website: backroadhero.myspreadshop.co.uk Social media links: Twitter: BackRoadHero Instagram: back_road_hero Facebook: backroadher...
🍀 Dead Car Battery? No Problem! 🍀
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.28 дней назад
Never be stranded again with a dead battery! This guide will help you when you need it most. Many Thanks For Using these Affiliate links: Gulf Charger: amzn.eu/d/7aIHpvv Regular Charger: amzn.eu/d/gifGuJy NOCO Battery Booster: amzn.eu/d/gBZSfxd If I've helped you, or just want to say thanks, then please buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/backroadhero Website at: www.backroadhero.com Merchand...
What's Happened in 2024 @ Back Road Hero
Просмотров 397Месяц назад
If I've helped you, or just want to say thanks, then please buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/backroadhero Website at: www.backroadhero.com Merchandise Website: backroadhero.myspreadshop.co.uk Social media links: Twitter: BackRoadHero Instagram: back_road_hero Facebook: backroadhero RUclips: www.youtube.com/@back_road_hero
🇺🇸 ICONIC ROADS - Pikes Peak - The Legendary 14,000ft Hill Climb 🇺🇸
Просмотров 4053 месяца назад
Colorado, May 2024. Driving the famous Pikes Peak hill climb road just after it has opened for the season. If I've helped you, or just want to say thanks, then please buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/backroadhero Website at: www.backroadhero.com Merchandise Website: backroadhero.myspreadshop.co.uk Social media links: Twitter: BackRoadHero Instagram: back_road_hero...
Follow Your Dreams - Life Lessons and an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.3 месяца назад
Dare to be different, don't follow the herd. You might be pleasantly surprised. If I've helped you, or just want to say thanks, then please buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/backroadhero Website at: www.backroadhero.com Merchandise Website: backroadhero.myspreadshop.co.uk Social media links: Twitter: BackRoadHero Instagram: back_road_hero Facebook: ba...
🏴 ICONIC ROADS - The Skyfall Road, Glen Etvie. 1000 mile Epic Scottish Road Trip. 🏴
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
'Highlander' A 1200 mile epic road trip around the Scottish Highlands. White Sandy beaches of the Hebrides. The Hogwarts Express. The Skyfall Road at Glen Etvie. Roof Tent Camping. Here’s the entire route in RoadStr to download: referal.roadstr.io/c0RL/1emnv2qr Help the fight against cancer at fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/backroadhero If I've helped you, or just want to say thanks, then ...
🍀 A Day Out in Wales with the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio 🍀
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
First long day out in my new Alfa. Will the Carbon Sparco seats be comfortable on a 6 hour drive? Help the fight against cancer at fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/backroadhero If I've helped you, or just want to say thanks, then please buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/backroadhero Website at: www.backroadhero.com #backroadhero My favourite products at: www.backroadhero.com/featured-pro...
🍀 Avoiding Embarrassments - Alfa Romeo Giulia Start-Stop Deactivation 🍀
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Have you ever stopped at traffic lights and the car auto stops? Deactivating the Auto Stop Start function might help avoid an embarrassing situation, or even an accident! Here's the link to the cable used: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404978565889 Help the fight against cancer at fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/backroadhero If I've helped you, or just want to say thanks, then please buy me a coffee: ...
🍀 ‘The Money Shot’ - Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 🍀 (Fujifilm X-T2)
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Take one Montreal Verde Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio, a Fujifilm X-T2, to a great location during 'golden hour' and go looking for the money shot. I mentioned using a Disklok Security Lock. Here's the affiliate link: amzn.to/3MbMs1L Help the fight against cancer at fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/backroadhero If I've helped you, or just want to say thanks, then please buy me a coffee: www.buyme...
🍀 Giulia Quadrifoglio - Do I have ANY REGRETS changing my 2017 for a 2022? 🍀
Просмотров 12 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Alfa Romeo got the Giulia QV just about perfect straight out of the blocks in 2016. Was I stupid to 'trade in' my 2017MY Montcarlo Blue QV for a 2022MY Motrteal Verde one. Affiliate links for: Wireless CarPlay dongle: amzn.to/4cVMM03 Car Cover: amzn.to/3AoJ01g (Please order size B5) 00:00 Previously 01:00 Intro 02:30 Exhaust Note Differences 04:20 Issues 06:06 Fuel Consumption 07:10 More niggle...
🍀 Alfa Romeo Giulia Battery Replacement 🍀
Просмотров 10 тыс.6 месяцев назад
🍀 Alfa Romeo Giulia Battery Replacement 🍀
🍀 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - First Drive In My New Car
Просмотров 5 тыс.6 месяцев назад
🍀 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - First Drive In My New Car
🍀 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio - Love at first sight 🍀 @AlfaRomeo
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
🍀 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio - Love at first sight 🍀 @AlfaRomeo
🍀 New Car Day! Buying my 'new' Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. 🍀
Просмотров 9 тыс.7 месяцев назад
🍀 New Car Day! Buying my 'new' Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. 🍀
🍀 Don’t buy an Alfa Romeo Giulia - Until You Watch This! 🍀
Просмотров 23 тыс.7 месяцев назад
🍀 Don’t buy an Alfa Romeo Giulia - Until You Watch This! 🍀
🍀 A Sad Day - I’ve Sold My Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio 🍀
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
🍀 A Sad Day - I’ve Sold My Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio 🍀
Please Help Decide The Future Of The Channel
Просмотров 3308 месяцев назад
Please Help Decide The Future Of The Channel
🇬🇧 Range Rover L322 - Miracle Suspension Fix
Просмотров 9519 месяцев назад
🇬🇧 Range Rover L322 - Miracle Suspension Fix
🍀 Why the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio has ruined me for anything else. 🍀
Просмотров 4 тыс.9 месяцев назад
🍀 Why the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio has ruined me for anything else. 🍀
🇬🇧 My Range Rover L322 Is Still Wonky!
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.10 месяцев назад
🇬🇧 My Range Rover L322 Is Still Wonky!
🇬🇧 Range Rover L322 - Air Suspension Fault
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🇬🇧 Range Rover L322 - Air Suspension Fault
No Ocean, No Cry! | Rejecting Our Fisker Ocean One
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
No Ocean, No Cry! | Rejecting Our Fisker Ocean One
🍀 3 Years With My 2017 Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio - Cost Of Ownership
Просмотров 329 тыс.Год назад
🍀 3 Years With My 2017 Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio - Cost Of Ownership
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Buying a Fisker Ocean eSUV
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5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Buying a Fisker Ocean eSUV
⛽️ Epic One Tank Challenge! 🚙 Can you drive 1000 miles in an V8 Range Rover? - Feature Length
Просмотров 42 тыс.Год назад
⛽️ Epic One Tank Challenge! 🚙 Can you drive 1000 miles in an V8 Range Rover? - Feature Length
WOW! The Fisker Ocean Will be able to Swap Batteries!
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Год назад
WOW! The Fisker Ocean Will be able to Swap Batteries!
Does the remote bypass the outside temp or does it only work in 5 degrees and down?
I’m not sure but if I remember correctly it works as long as the. Internal temperature is set above the actual.
Is that a modded supercharger? Sorry if your said it in the video I couldn't find it
Nope. All standard. Ed
Iv noticed, in my 2019 stelvio, the shift noise is thunderous in natural mode. The exhaust opens up around 4,500rpm and shift soon after at 50% throttle .. An advantage of the 2020+ models is I've heard they can get the gtam engine tune via the obd port. Gearbox tune is also out there for all years
Had one of these for a couple years. Saved me twice and a few poor souls stranded in the supermarket carpark.
I'd struggle to part with it too. Over three years, that's pretty reasonable running costs and that service pack is a bargain.
Prices of the pack have increased massively.
@Back_Road_Hero They'd have to. I spend more than that over three years on my van.
Great series and I love your outlook on life
Thank you. Glad you like it. Ed
Is it possible to facelift Jaguar Xf 2011 model to 2012 model?
I’ve no idea. Sorry.
Is this 30 or 50 amper?
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Thank you
Hi! My Giulia 2.2 180 hp doesn't start and same errors are appearing. Can you help me?
Have a search for the start relay. It might just be as simple as that.
@Back_Road_Hero ok, thank you ⚕️
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@@Back_Road_Hero ok, thank you very much
Just bought a Comp Red QV in GB and brought it back to NI. This video was a big help during the search, thank you!
Glad I was of some help. Great roads back home to enjoy it as well! Ed
Great video. Good insight to the L322 plus nice to know what our rights are.
Glad you enjoyed it. Ed
i wish somebody out there could give a detailed install for L405 as you gave for l322, frustrating to say the least, great video
Is it not similar? The remote is. Just works on a slightly different frequency.
Thanks for reply ,do you know if ignition should be on when fuse is removed, really struggling to pair remote
Sorry I don’t know.
Hi, does this work while driving the car? I have an E38 as well and would like to have my navigation on the screen while driving. I think the TV was disabled while driving wasn´t it?
Yes it is but this is triggered through the reverse camera input using a switch in motion.
@ so can you use it while driving? I don’t want to install a rear camera
Once you drive an alfa romeo, you will never go back to any other brand
What happened to the auto Alex video?
I’ve reinstated it and have made an update video about it.
Great video Man Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. Ed
Great to see another Alfa video! I took delivery of my 24 Giulia Quad on the 26th of December! I have a Question for you... I see snow in the background... What is your experience with Alfa and road Salt? Do they use road salt in the UK?
It’s awful on the Pirelli Corsas that the car comes on. They’re a dedicated summer tyre. Much better on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Most owners change them out. I’ve a video on my Alfa playlist about them. You can fit +10mm size all round without spacers. I did that on my 2017 QV. With road salt I have used a product called Lanoguard which is just sprayed to protect. ACF50 or Waxoil will do the same thing. It’s the fasteners for the aero panels that got affected the most on my last one and wanted to protect my new one.
Oh; Route 66... My Great under Anton L. Westgard --> The Pathfinder from Norway (born in 1865). Plenty about him on the web regarding all the highways in the US starting on foot and ending with cars. There was a car named after him "The Pathfinder" in the mid 1910's. I have one of his books "Tales of a Pathfinder"...
Great video, if you’re ever at a loose end in the Boston end of the country, give me a shout!
It’s not on the route network for now. But you never know in the future. 🙏
Loved the video. Given me another road trip to plan for in the future. I’ve done a couple of trips around Europe. Cars are amazing, you can just get in fill them up and travel to so many different places and cultures. Need to start planning the next one. Keep doing your videos.
Thank you. All you need is an excuse? This little channel of mine gives me just that. So glad you enjoyed it. I've a couple more in edit. Ed
Do you find people reduce their speed and drive more carefully when you appear behind them? 🤔
I find that others respect the car. Slow down to admire it. I only really notice the difference when I drive our Audi eTron GT. That seems to make people more aggressive! Ed
Giulia: the best car I ever had
Mine too.
Thanks for that advice I got a Noco but never keep it on charge so the back seat usb is a good idea 👍🏻 Luckily my car isn’t even a year old yet so no battery problems so far 🤞🏻 My biggest problem at the moment using my Quad as a daily is those damn stock P Zeros. They are a total nightmare as soon as the damp & ice falls especially under 5 degrees you’re all over the play with no traction 😡 I know the solution is to fit Winter tyres however I have nowhere to store my P Zero’s 😡 I would willingly buy some however every tyre supplier near me I have contacted doesn’t want to know unfortunately so looks like I’ll just have tough it out. Yes you’re right all I’ve had off the Missus is grief… why did you spend all this money on such a useless car ? She will never understand it’s like having a mistress I suppose,although I’ve never had one of those albeit a mistress would probably be cheaper 😂 not to mention the ppf & pandora alarm I’ve fitted since buying .
I’m in exactly the same position as I’m still on the Corsas. Michelin MPS4S transforms the car and they have a lower operating temperature so winter isn’t an issue. Had them on my 2017 and I’ll put them on my 2023. You won’t look back and won’t need full winter tyres, and storage etc. Ed
🍀 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (MPS4S) Tyres on Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio ruclips.net/video/KFnYgl4pl3M/видео.html
Really enjoyed that thanks did that trip 20 years ago to grand canyon etc in hired f150 pick up
Glad you enjoyed it. Ed
Love your work from Down Under 😊
Thank you. Ed
Brilliant wee trip Ed, good car & scenery, have done some of that on a Harley when our stop overs were longer there ha. Enjoy these mini adventures, they make great memories 👍
I’m just seizing the opportunities when they arise. 🙏
Ace stuff!…….Like others……..Just waiting for the next one.
Glad you liked it. Ed
Great video Ed
Glad you enjoyed it James. 👍
A super video, plenty to experience out there. I did a trip to the Hoover dam in a Mustang convertible with work colleagues, interesting to see the water line shown on the rocks in your video, the water level has dropped massively over the years with the consumption increase as Vegas expanded. I also did a great helicopter trip from Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Yes it cost a few dollars but when the pilot laid out the picnic and a glass of bubbly on the base of the canyon and then flew us down the Las Vegas strip just as the sun dropped in the evening….priceless! You have a life well lived, best wishes for many more adventures ahead 👍
The helicopter ride sounds amazing. I’ll maybe look into it next time I’m there.
Great to see you back
Thank you. 🙏
Really enjoyed that, more so as my 18 year old daughter did a similar road trip of several thousand miles kicking off from Denver last summer and went to some of the places you covered here, but she didn't record much footage. I appreciate the quality and atmosphere of your film; it's given me a visual flavour of what she described to me. She tells me some of the places they stayed at en route are now reduced to ash, it's surreal.
It’s a passion of mine to put these trips together. I’m having fun doing it. So glad that you appreciated it. Ed
Go Ed. Great content.
I have so much fun doing these. Thanks for watching. So many don’t! Ed 🙏
yay... glad you are back, please show more usa tavels :0)
Will do! Ed
Ya but look at it
It’s ruined me not financially, but for anything else. So good I bought a newer one. 😁🇮🇹🍀
Not had any issues with my battery yet, I think it’s original. I don’t notice any issues with the stop/start either. To be fair I turn it off first thing anyway as it’s pretty useless and doesn’t seem to work very efficiently which is no bother to me. I heard a rumour they don’t even put glass Matt batteries in the cars from the factory so not sue that’s going to help with stop/start and longevity!
Yes you heard correctly.
The only benefit I can find of having a previously dying battery was the disabling of start stop!
Mine is permanently disabled.
@@Back_Road_Hero mine too, from Day one😎 Somehow I predicted my 8 years old battery dying, and replaced it two months ago🍀🤍❤️
Already have the CTEK charger & have just placed an order for the NOCO. Many thanks for the tip. I suspect that heated steering wheel gets a lot of use.
You lose the heated wheel with the carbon seats unfortunately. A reluctant trade off I suppose. Ed
@@Back_Road_Hero All the more reason you need a coffee whilst suffering that English winter❄
Sure will. Thanks Geoff.
Thanks
Thanks Geoff. Much appreciated. Ed
Such a pretty car with a 5.0L and Supercharger. This is a proper Jaguar. Copy Nothing!
I agree 100% with recommending Ctek batteries. You can buy additional battery links for them that you attach permanently to the battery so they are easy to plug in. I also use them on all my motorbikes and even the ride on lawn mover 👍
Good advice, my Giulia has all the symptoms of a failing battery, non functioning stop/start, HRW no longer works. I do have a ctec charger but will need a new battery for sure.
Does it have a reconditioning mode. Might be worth giving it a go? Ed
@@Back_Road_Hero yes it does, I will try that first, thank you.
I believe it uses some high voltage wizardry to desulphate the plates.
How does this work 🤔 and what do you press
Lost my indicators central locking lights and electric windows bastard thing now replaced battery now tyres saying loosing air pressure ffs
Even on my daily I just keep a portable battery jump starter in the boot at all times just in case of an emergency. You don’t even need to keep it on a USB you can just charge it up once a year and it’ll be fine. The fact that they also act as a regular power bank for phones etc is handy I also keep a trickle charger at home, both of mine are from Noco I’ve found them brilliant
Best not to keep it where you can’t access it though. My 2017 left me with no access hence I keep it in the rear footwell. Ed
Does the Guilia not have one of those emergency red pull ribbons in the boot like other Alfas
Not that I’m aware of. On the 2017 cars you can’t even lower the seats. Are they near the lock mechanism? Ed
Bats just gone flat for me electrics went mental beforehand gonna buy jump pack lithium battery about £40 really pissed me of tbh this should not happen on such a great car seriously thinking of buying new Toyota 😢can't be doing with stress and agro alfa should be done
Well I’ve got a Noco but thanks for your tip of putting it on charge from rear seat usb port 👍🏻 My biggest problem is the tyres in this weather those P Zeros in anything under 10 let alone snow & ice OMG they are dog shit ! I would happily buy Winter tyres but have nowhere to store my P Zeros phoned numerous tyre companies in my area to see if they offer storage all to no avail unfortunately 😢 You’re right about the Missus thing all I get is why have we spent big money on this motor & it’s totally impractical in the Winter & I dare not mention this potential battery problem 😢
@@GrahamJennings-d4eyou’ll definitely be happy with my Lexus/toyota I only change battery every two years no issues between.
@@riccccccardoyou change your battery every 2 yrs!?
I owned a 2009 5litre XKR convertible I bought used in 2011 and had it for eight years and toured all over Europe in it , only thing ever went wrong was a leaking water pump which was picked up in a service , loved the car , now own F type 5 litre R AWD love it but miss the space of rear seats
Where i can buy this ? Can you show more of the design seal?
In the description there’s a link to where I bought it.
Bullshit...
You watched the twist near the end?
@@Back_Road_Hero I've read only the headline and it's enough for me. Next time buy Hyundai or whatever they call it.
Thought as much. Love these half arsed comments. Why would I want o drive a POS. It’s so good that it has ruined me for anything else. Don’t judge, and strive to be a better person.
@@Back_Road_Hero I can judge as I owned FIVE Alfa Romeo: two 164, 147 and two MiTo... The only one real crap was the first one bought used with high mileage. The rest were good, no troubles, no rust.. All you are trying to do is to catch hype with bullshit headline but therefore you spoil reputation of a noble car make! So WHO should be a better person?
It was a classic twist designed ultimately to say how great the car actually was and that the running costs were reasonable but if you bothered to watch before commenting then we wouldn’t be having this discussion in the first place.
From a potential buyer point of view and someone that's looking at using the Quadrifoglio as a daily for my 30 mile round trip commute I'd like to say thanks for the very informative video.
Glad you found it useful. Ed
@Back_Road_Hero very, thank you, I currently have a Giulia Speciale as my daily and love that, I'll be running the Quadrifoglio daily alongside my Lotus Evora GT410 sport weekend car.
Now that’s a great 2 car garage!
Hi Ed love your videos, I have a veloce I’m looking for a qv…they sound a pain with the Pirelli’s when it’s cold, but the PS4’s get high praise for the extra grip. Have you any recommendations for tyres.?? Many thanks
One of my earlier videos covers this. Have a look at the Alfa playlist. E 🍀 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (MPS4S) Tyres on Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio ruclips.net/video/KFnYgl4pl3M/видео.html
Brilliant video. Thank you ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Ed
Amazing car and great pics ..love the content
Much appreciated! Ed