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Mike Camera
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I've always had a passion for cars so I decided the best way to learn more about them was to build one from the ground up. After 6 years of dreaming I pulled the trigger and started building a Factory Five 818. It's been an amazing experience and I hope you find my build as interesting as I do!
6 Laps To Beat 92 Cars | Factory Five 818
You have 6 runs to learn a new course, warm up your tires, and put in your fastest lap. How different is your first run vs your fastest?
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Mercedes Transmission Oil Service DIY | 722.9 | 7-Speed Auto
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Full list of cars that have this transmission (5 seconds into the video) Performed on my 2016 Mercedes C450 AMG Mercedes Floor Jack Adapter a.co/d/gDqduJH Transmission Service Kit www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-722-9-transmission-service-kit-pentosin-7229late#description Transmission Fill Adapter www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-transmission-fill-adapter-722-9-cta-7415 Transfer Pump a.co/d/...
Catless Downpipe Is Whistlin Violence | Factory Five 818
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Trying a catless downpipe to see if my turbo spools faster
Small Change, Big Results! | Factory Five 818
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I've refused to change one setting on my car, but today proved that I've been missing out
Camber Is Important | Factory Five 818
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I had good results last race by adding 1 more degree of rear camber. So I added another full degree to see if it's even better.
I Wasn't Using 25% Of My Tires! | Factory Five 818
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The inside shoulder of my tires have never touched pavement. Will adding 1 degree of camber use more of my tire and be quicker on the track?
3D Printer Screen Replacement DIY
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Replacing the $25 screen on my Longer Orange 10 3D printer
First Time on Racing Tires, INSANE Grip! | Factory Five 818
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I upgraded to stickier 200 treadwear Falken Azenis RT660 tires and they grip like no other!
Upgraded Control Arms Race Results | Factory Five 818
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I upgraded my front lower control arms this winter which made my wheelbase 1" longer and my front track 1" wider. We finally get to see if it improved my autocross times.
Killer B Oil Pan | Factory Five 818
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Overview and install of the Killer B oil pan, windage tray (baffle), and pickup
Subaru Group N Trans Mount Upgrade | Factory Five 818
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Swapping out my squishy stock mount for a solid rubber mount on my Factory Five 818
Control Arm Upgrade | Factory Five 818
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Upgrading my front control arms and adding wheel spacers to get rid of a frame rubbing issue, improve the look, and add caster
I Drove A Tesla With My Phone
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Driving a Tesla with the summon feature in the Tesla app
Mercedes Brake Pad Change (C300 / C43 AMG / C63 AMG / C350e / C400 / C450 AMG) W205 C-Class
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How to replace the front and rear brake pads on a Mercedes C-Class. Including the secret menu in your dash to set the electronic rear parking brake to its service setting. Shown on my 2016 C450 AMG.
Adding Wheel Spacers To My Factory Five 818
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I need more clearance between my tires and rear suspension. Pushing my wheels out should also make the car look better.
Hyundai / Kia Door Latch Replacement
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Hyundai / Kia Door Latch Replacement
Hyundai / Kia Wheel Bearing Replacement
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Hyundai / Kia Wheel Bearing Replacement
I've Never Done Rotors Without This
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I've Never Done Rotors Without This
What A Professional Wheel Repair Looks Like
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What A Professional Wheel Repair Looks Like
Corner Balancing Was Absolutely Necessary! (Factory Five 818 Autocross)
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Corner Balancing Was Absolutely Necessary! (Factory Five 818 Autocross)
Increasing CAMBER To Catch Faster Cars At Autocross (Factory Five 818)
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Increasing CAMBER To Catch Faster Cars At Autocross (Factory Five 818)
WHY Can't I Beat A Stock Miata In Autocross? Can TIRE PRESSURE Help? (Factory Five 818)
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WHY Can't I Beat A Stock Miata In Autocross? Can TIRE PRESSURE Help? (Factory Five 818)
Mercedes Window Switch Replacement (C300 / C43 AMG / C63 AMG / C350e / C400 / C450 AMG) W205 C-Class
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Mercedes Window Switch Replacement (C300 / C43 AMG / C63 AMG / C350e / C400 / C450 AMG) W205 C-Class
Oil Change In My Mid-Engine Factory Five 818
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Oil Change In My Mid-Engine Factory Five 818
Almost Crashed My Factory Five 818 At Autocross
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Almost Crashed My Factory Five 818 At Autocross
💓 thanks for making the video and not skipping crucial steps so many videos are made to show something and then they skip over everything and then it leaves you wondering how to get from one step to the next. It's amazing the way they put some of these cars together today and overly complicated they make things. The door lock actuator has to be changed because the sensor won't go off in the car to indicate that door is closed. So instead of just having a simple plunger like they used to do they have to integrate the sensor into the lock assembly which requires all of this junk to be taken off just to change the actuator unreal thanks for helping lead me through this maze of plastic to get the actuator out it's the only video on here that actually shows the steps
I'm glad it helped! It's not an intuitive process and figured I wouldn't be the only one needing to replace these parts.
Guess it was those heat/shrink solder connectors?
Yeah on the fuel pump wires. Swapped it to a crimp connector so there's no solder to crack and fail again.
Great job and great run down!
Thanks! Cost is one of the biggest questions when going down the kit car path.
@@mikecamera818 A very comprehensive run down and very much appreciated. I've been looking at an 818 or a GTM but prices start to creep quickly there!
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Thanks for watching!
I want this with a K engine
I know at least 1 person modified the car to fit a K. That would be a great setup for the track. The EJ gets a lot of hate but it's potent. Mine has run great for 4 years and with just a tune it makes 275hp and 300tq at 3500rpm. It's a great match for this light car on the street / autocross.
@@mikecamera818 wow! Thanks for the response.
Maybe some time could be made with a little downforce.. Maybe a wing, rear diffuser, or a front splitter. I believe it would allow sharper turns (assuming the wheel spacers you added in the build allow for a tighter turn radius). I know autocross isn't very high speed, but I still think it would help quite a bit.
Absolutely. Aero is on my list of potential upgrades this winter. I think the low speed is why several cars have huge spoilers. Not a ton of air to shape, so they need to capture a lot of it. I've spent this entire season increasing my rear grip so a spoiler seems like a good start. My front grip hasn't been the limiting factor yet. Not sure about putting things under the car though since I drive this on the street and it's already low.
Nice. I'm going to re-wrap a trim piece in my car because I botched up the corners. I didn't make relief cuts nor did I use a proper heat gun. I ordered a cheap one that should be arriving tomorrow.
Heat gun really helps. I've had no problems with my interior panels after 2 years so far.
Do you review the video of each runs before your next run, to see where you can make up time? What other techniques do you use to figure out where to opportunities are?
Usually not, but the videos have been useful a couple times on race day. Watching them more would probably help. After a run I can tell which turns I'm not pushing the car hard enough. Either the tires aren't squirming/shuffling, or I can hug the inside of a turn too well meaning I'm not carrying enough speed for the car to start pushing/drifting outwards a little. On the other end, if I enter a turn too fast it's pretty obvious as I have to brake to avoid hitting cones. Or if I brake too hard going into a turn, the car can bog down or feel slow exiting the turn. Takes a little time to learn your limits but you need to try new things and make mistakes. Talking to and riding with a more experienced driver helped me learn more quickly.
Thanks@@mikecamera818, it must also be a fine balance between not pushing hard enough, and pushing too hard. I guess that reviewing the videos after helps you to figure out what is working and what isn't. The 818 looks like a fun car, did you build it youself?
Exactly. I make little mistakes every run and only have 5 runs to fix those mistakes and put it all together for 1 fastest lap. It's a challenge to learn the course and fix mistakes that quickly. Yeah I built it myself. My channel has a lot of videos on my build, the costs, issues, and racing development. It's been a really fun project over the last 4 years.
Cheers @mikecamera818 , I had a look at the channel and one of the build videos. It's great quality, the video and the build, I'll have a look at some more. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome to see the progress!
Thanks! It's been a successful year of learning and improving.
@@mikecamera818 The cars was always really cool even when you were making slower laps than a stock Miata. Hope to see it even faster over the next year!
I still felt a need to prove this car was fast. I spent so long building it and on paper it should be a great performance car. It's amazing how far it's come with some adjustments. I'm even more proud now. Thanks! I have some plans to keep moving up next year.
I was contemplating buying one of these but at the time didnt have a place to work on it. For the same price you completed yours I ended up a 997. I really believe with the discontinuation of this kit they are missing out on the younger people who dont want a cobra or daytona. I wish they would make a single donor kit for a NC miata to make it like the local motors street fighter or something like the elfin t5 club sport or superformace s1. Something that's a more modern interpretation of a lotus 7. Especially considering how expensive even the cheapest caterham is.
The 818 is a great foundation and more than an exo skeleton car, but not quite production car quality. I have a friend with a DF Goblin and I crush him at autocross now despite him being a lighter car with an equally strong supercharged cobalt engine and stickier tires. Something I've learned with this car is how important the setup is. My car performed in the bottom 20% when I started autocross. Only recently have I gotten into the top 20% with a couple upgrades and a lot of setup changes. Depends what you want to use your car for, but these hand built cars take some development even after they're finished being built.
@@mikecamera818 I feel like they are missing out since they no longer make the 818 anymore. Need a replacement.
Looks mint !
Thanks! Still looks great 4 years later.
I see the kentucky plates I'm wanting to build the roadster how hard was it to get plates for it Thanks Ben
It wasn't a hard process once I found the right person to help. The county clerks offices (Lexington and Frankfort) didn't know what to do. I had to contact the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for directions and to apply for a new VIN number. Then contact the county sheriff to come inspect the car which took 2 min. The Sheriff gave me a signed paper so I could get a title, registration, and plates. Since I built my car with used parts I had to apply for a rebuilt title.
@mikecamera818 thanks for the info I don't like the salvage title but I guess it is what it is
What make model is this Kia? I have 2011 Kia sportage & think front passenger barring is bad? it’s super loud when I drive it. Louder faster I go. Is your car Kia sportage? Want to make sure my batting same DIY style or if it’s a press in? Why I asking make & model. Great vid straight to the point! My favorite kind!
It's a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. If you lookup your replacement part, you can figure out if it's an assembly or just a replacement bearing that needs pressed in. I would guess it's an assembly like in this video. Thanks!
INCREDIBLE. i needed a video like this. thaNKS
Glad it helped!
Did you have to reprogram anything or just plug-in play?
Just a simple swap. Plug and play.
@@mikecamera818 man yeah I hope it’s going to be that easy. Had a car detailer literally wrecked eight out of 12 buttons just had to buy replacement modules for every single door.
Ouch, that's an expensive cleaning
Nice. Thank you for the video. Have you done water pump replacement by chance?
No water pump but I have a trans fluid change video I'm working on. Should be done within a week.
Thank you for sharing these. You just save me so much money.
No problem!
Mercedes dealer: That’ll be $500
Lol let's avoid them for as many things as possible
Good work! I really like the car you have come up with and developed. It's a shame FFR didn't continue to develop and improve on this car and still sell the kit today. I love the concept of using a wrx or some other car as a donor. So much potential.
Thanks! I was surprised how poorly I did when I started autocrossing. This car should be a great platform and I was in the bottom 20% of my first few races. I'm happy to say it just took a couple simple upgrades and fine tuning the setup to jump into the top 25%. On a fairly typical 818 build with the stock engine and kit's suspension. A lot more potential if I upgrade a few big items.
Keep up the nice progress Mike.. you’ll be in the top 10 in no time I’m also figuring out my 818 set up as well using an H6 EZ 30 Here’s some links if interested Go kart Track test / race ruclips.net/video/a5PzxIZdpm4/видео.htmlsi=MKVW511DMSHiD6UE High speed test ruclips.net/video/3xf7vkrgFJM/видео.htmlsi=YSDksTdFXh5UbTQV
@luisking4812 thanks! That's what I'm shooting for. Glad to see you're enjoying your 818! That H6 looks like a good match for this small of car.
hey im going to get a c43 soon and i was thinking about this which jack are you using?
It's a low profile Craftsman aluminum floor jack. I also recommend an adapter like this one to help hold the car securely. a.co/d/18vgFqf I also put a jack stand under the control arm as a backup for safety.
Very nice honest video
Thank you! Hoping there's some helpful info in there.
Print the mold out of PLA (epoxy does not stick well to plastic) and use special wax mold release.
That would be better. I have a resin printer though, so I wanted to try it.
@@mikecamera818 You also might try to put the mold into a freezer for 30 minutes or so before attempting to extract the part. It can help to brake the bond without ruining the mold.
I did that fault code still say malfunction for that side
This just shows how to replace your broken switches. If your window still doesn't work it may be a blown fuse or dead window motor. You'll have to dig deeper.
Hi, i have a c63s 2017, i got a message saying my rear differential autoblocker is not working… do i need to change the oil diff? My car has 100 000km
I'm not familiar with the auto blocker. Maybe you mean some auto lock feature on an active diff? Typically old oil doesn't disable features like that. I'm guessing, but it sounds like something else failed. Electronically or mechanically. I don't think changing your oil will fix your problem.
Fellow Kentuckian!!
Been here for 2.5 years!
Great series🎉
Thanks! Always putting out new videos as I get the car dialed in!
Amazing production and organization in this video. Really good.
Glad you enjoyed it!
For the filters would I have to order those or I can I pick them up at the store
You can find aftermarket filters at a store like Autozone or Walmart. If you want a Mercedes filter you'll have to go to a dealership or order it.
Thank you! It’s not a perfect match, but it is extremely similar to a 2013 Kia Sportage!
Glad it helped you figure it out!
Hi Mike, I am trying to follow all the directions but I cannot pull out the switch, it just seems that it's really in there and something is holding it. Can there be a screw somewhere holding it on some models ? I got the C63. Any idea ? Thank you!
In my video I show how there's a hook on the bottom, so you have to pry the top up first. The switch kind of sticks to the leather around it, so I had to pull up a little harder to get it free. I doubt there's a screw holding it. Pretty common that the switches just push into the door for most auto makers.
@@mikecamera818 It finally worked. Thank you. I just needed to push a bit harder and I had to get a better prying tool. I was afraid to break stuff so I didn't push as hard last time I tried. Thanks again! Awesome video!
what a great help this video has been. changed all 4 pads on my '17 C43 with ease. dealership would've ripped me off with what the quoted me. just wanted to give credit and appreciation, thanks bro!
Glad it helped! Now you can put that money towards something more fun.
Does a screwdriver not damage the rotor when prying against it?
If you're rough you might be able to scratch the rotor. Helps to keep the flat head of the screwdriver flat against the rotor when prying, but I didn't see any damage during my change. Rotors already see rocks/debris on the road. I'm not concerned about it.
What carsssss can I buy that I can get in and drive of with zero hours. And zero hours of constant fixing. Otherwise enjoyed your video. They remind me of not doing a build myself. ✌️
Yeah it's a big build and not everybody wants to take on such a long project. I really enjoyed it though. Building is half the fun. There are builders that will build the kit for you, but you'll spend $65k on an 818 convertible with Forma. www.formacars.com/formacars-ffr-818
You’re amazing! Saved me $$
Glad it helped!
Impact driver info? Could I use any type or it has to a certain one?
The manual impact driver that I used to remove the brake rotor screws? Any impact driver with a Phillips head attachment will work.
@@mikecamera818 The Ryobi, how about that one?
This is what I have. Has 300lb ft of torque to get the lug nuts off easily. www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Cordless-3-Speed-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-Tool-Only-P261/205885687
@@mikecamera818 also can you help me find me a hub? I can’t seem to find one for a reasonable price. I need to a front driver side wheel bearing/hub but for my car it’s a bit difficult to find or if I find one they seem to be over price like $300
I'm wondering if you are aware that FF is no longer producing the 818 and what your thoughts are? I think its a mistake on their part.. what a great mid engine platform! I was looking into it when I got an email from FF that they are no longer producing this model 😔
Yeah they paused the 818 last year. Not sure if they are discontinuing it, releasing a 3rd gen, or just paused to focus on higher volume cars like the roadster. The 818 is an awesome platform at a low price. Hopefully they offer something similar again.
did you replace the front diff? how much did you put there?
The front diff shares fluid with the trans. You only need to change the trans fluid in the front.
Imagine spending $36,000 and only having something as fast as a Subaru
Here are the results from my last autocross. I'm in 34th place overall. There are 2 stock WRX's, in 75th and 82nd and a heavily modified STI in 38th. All behind me. Also way more fun to build a custom car from the ground up than just buy an off the shelf car :) www.ckrscca.org/live/RawDay1.html
Cool things about kit cars is that you know how to fix it once you're done building it. Would be nice if a K24 would fit. Or put a VW TDI and get 60 MPG?
You do know everything about the car, including every imperfection. A couple people have modified the car to fit a K Series. Definitely a more awkward layout for this kit but possible. I know the Subaru engines aren't loved by everybody but they're a compact, potent turbo engine for cheap. A great match for this car unless you're doing some serious racing. I prefer speed over mileage but a TDI would be cool!
Hi, so my wheel bearing has a lil play and just wanna know...Do I gotta replace the whole hub or can I just replace bearing in the hub?
Much easier to replace the hub as shown in my video. That's how the replacement part is sold. If you can track down just the bearing you'll have to press the old one out and press the new one in which requires you to remove the hub anyways. It'll be more work.
Thank you for including tool sizes, it helps.
No problem!
How many Litre goes in please ?
~1 liter. You're supposed to fill until the fluid leaks out of the fill hole. It's explained at 1:40 in the video.
Try like -3° next time. I'm in a street class, and I use -2.5°f/-1.5°r. Other friends with more serious XA/XB and ST builds have more in the neighborhood of -4° to -2.5° or so, depending on car. For autocross, though, go a lot farther up on camber than you would normally use on a road course.
I agree I need more but I'm taking small steps to get there. I want to see what camber level starts to hurt my straight line acceleration / braking.
@@mikecamera818 you'll probably start to get there around -3 to -4, based on how stuff I've driven in the past felt. why do you want to find that out, specifically?
If I jump to -4deg and create a problem or the car is difficult to drive, I wouldn't know how much to back off. I'd rather change 1deg at a time and watch how things are changing. It'll give me a chance to adjust my driving and find what I like. More info will just help me optimize my setup and I find it interesting.
@@mikecamera818 good call. try to make the changes between runs, if possible. or maybe spend a day doing doubles if your region offers it. run your first heat of runs with it at your baseline camber setup, and then change it to what you're considering for the second heat and then write all your thoughts down as your having them between runs. it's usually better to try and make changes back to back if possible as opposed to making them potentially a couple of weeks apart.
Using the trip computer for mileage measurements when the tuner is altering the signals is not any means accurate. Only real test is filling up and testing for 200+ miles and filling up again. Then running another test.
I've correlated the trip computer with filling/calculating. It's very similar. Accuracy is also less of a concern when both tests were done the same way, apples to apples. This was just a quick comparison and the trend holds true. Slowing down has a bigger effect than cruising tuned vs untuned.
Do you think it should be similar for a 2013 sorrento?
I would guess it's similar but have never done one
Finally! 1st vid ive found thats axtually helpful!
Glad you found it useful!
It’s crazy how simple some things are that we would pay possibly $200 for if it wasn’t for RUclips 😅 I literally put this off cuz I thought I would have to take the door off. Did this with a butter knife and 3 minutes 🤣
Lol exactly why I made this video. I thought it was going to be complicated too until I started working on it.
@@mikecamera818 do you have any idea where to find an orange lit one? Mine ended up being white in color so at night it looks off
@@TheBrokeBoyMycologist this is the one I bought. The part number has changed slightly though. The plastic under my buttons is white instead of black like my original switch, but nobody will ever notice. It lights up orange like the rest of my interior switches. www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-door-window-switch-panel-genuine-mercedes-22290568007h52
people will argue like crazy but all of the fastest track cars are rear weight bias a bit less than 60:40 rear biased. F1, F3, Formula V, Indy car. LMP1 cars. C8 z06, 911. It's not just mid engine, it's rear biased mid engine. 50/50 is something to aspire to in a front engine car.
Definitely doesn't hurt to have some extra weight over the drive wheels
I wanna buy it … want you sell it ? 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks! I'm not sure if I'll ever sell it though!
Tip. Finish the inside of the mould with a clear-coat paint, then apply a PVA mould release. The purpose behind the clear-coat is to give you a mirror finish on your object, which saves a lot of finishing work. When making a fiberglass mould, we actually apply spray release first, then apply the objects paint, then do the fiberglassing... your object comes out prepainted and ready for a quick sand and final coat.
That sounds like a much better process. I was trying to see how good a simpler process was, but of course it had its downsides.