I STRAIGHT PIPED MY SUPERCHARGED XJR!

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  • @AutoalexCars
    @AutoalexCars  Год назад +20

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    • @MrUpTheRa1234
      @MrUpTheRa1234 Год назад

      Oh aye

    • @CJM527
      @CJM527 Год назад

      Saw that cheeky baby bell at 6:16 😂

    • @caisleannalochca1429
      @caisleannalochca1429 Год назад +1

      Volume/ sound is fairly low mate

    • @thesimon4u2u
      @thesimon4u2u Год назад

      @joe griffins 3:35 ?

    • @sleek86
      @sleek86 Год назад +2

      sick video, did anyone else have audio issues? i had my shit cranked but still really quite

  • @justsomeguy1141
    @justsomeguy1141 Год назад +945

    Rich with that mad burnout in the end. What a legend 🤣

    • @Decipher13
      @Decipher13 Год назад +15

      RIP Alex’s tires lol

    • @cookieinthewoods
      @cookieinthewoods Год назад +7

      Rich went "Like and SubscreeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Legend.

    • @vr6Hero
      @vr6Hero Год назад +25

      Best burnout I've seen on RUclips for a while..... And it was indoors!? Quality

    • @barneypaws4883
      @barneypaws4883 Год назад +5

      Rich was setting up a time travel experiment

    • @carljones7992
      @carljones7992 Год назад

      Quality 😂

  • @WatchesOnWood
    @WatchesOnWood Год назад +988

    Rich is the sort of bloke that overhears you and your mates in the pub talking about something impossible and just chips in an says "I can do that"
    you think he's like every billy big bollocks bugger in the past, but then he proves you wrong, say, "told ya" and carrys on drinking his pint as though it never happened

    • @Fogg-yi8sg
      @Fogg-yi8sg Год назад +13

      Spot on! i was thinking the same!

    • @repairupdaterepeat5815
      @repairupdaterepeat5815 Год назад +9

      I guess he's also the guy you both love and hate living next door to his workshop 🤣

  • @wakely1001
    @wakely1001 Год назад +147

    Went to him for a double res delete on my M140i, cheap as you like but quality job and even made sure to make the cuts in a way that allows the original resonators to be refitted 👌🏻

  • @daviddouillet4138
    @daviddouillet4138 Год назад +166

    Rich looks like a crazy Doctor gone mad from doing so many experiments. Definitely a returning character to the show.

  • @kurojebprcic7339
    @kurojebprcic7339 Год назад +1161

    Audio is low, but awesome episode

    • @walton10101
      @walton10101 Год назад +32

      my thoughts exactly

    • @MC-Racing
      @MC-Racing Год назад +143

      I suspect that something sent the VU-meters flying and it reduced the overall level of the video.. but what could that be??????

    • @edwardrod605
      @edwardrod605 Год назад +19

      I thought it was me , thanks

    • @R_RPerformance
      @R_RPerformance Год назад +26

      I thought it was my phone 🤦‍♂️🤣🤣

    • @ashavin81m
      @ashavin81m Год назад +37

      The ads almost kill you don't they 🤣

  • @seanypal
    @seanypal Год назад +458

    Your videos are genuinely something I look forward to every week... Brilliant content as ever Alex!

    • @AutoalexCars
      @AutoalexCars  Год назад +50

      Thanks mate!

    • @jon81crowe
      @jon81crowe Год назад +13

      Agreed, it's like car throttle held you back. Taylor awesome addition too.

  • @CMDRRustyDog
    @CMDRRustyDog Год назад +14

    Now I understand why Rich has a two month waiting list. Jeez that sounded monstrous!

  • @Kernowyon
    @Kernowyon Год назад +147

    Taylor is more than knowledgeable, true enthusiast.

    • @barneypaws4883
      @barneypaws4883 Год назад +6

      Taylor is to the show what the wax is to the thermostat

    • @Kernowyon
      @Kernowyon Год назад

      We all need a Kettle.

  • @BUSTERDOG2000
    @BUSTERDOG2000 Год назад +31

    that burnout sounded awesome

  • @James-dm5xx
    @James-dm5xx Год назад +21

    LOVED HOW THE FABRICATER REVVED THE BRAKES !!!

    • @happypavankumar123
      @happypavankumar123 Год назад +3

      I thought I'm the only guy who noticed 🤣🤣🤣 good job mate

  • @kamanski
    @kamanski Год назад +54

    Rich really knows how to do a proper shed skid! What a legend 👍

    • @fostermajor9591
      @fostermajor9591 Год назад +1

      Wood and Al at the Skid Factory just stirred a moment then 🤣

  • @RickPalmer
    @RickPalmer Год назад +171

    Keep it classy(ish)… Side pipe the next one, not this one! 🙏 Amazing content Alex. Thank you! 🙌

  • @davej6335
    @davej6335 Год назад +45

    Rich is ‘the machine’! Think we need his colab on other projects

  • @GentilsGarage
    @GentilsGarage Год назад +44

    Amazing. That’s proper bank robbery getaway. Can’t beat a straight six for a great racing sound!

    • @apexmarbella
      @apexmarbella Год назад

      *V8

    • @harveyshaw1466
      @harveyshaw1466 Год назад +8

      @@apexmarbella this one is a straight 6

    • @apexmarbella
      @apexmarbella Год назад +2

      @@harveyshaw1466 Sorry, may have missed a video or 3 watching World Cup 2022. This XJR is now a straight 6 conversion?

    • @GentilsGarage
      @GentilsGarage Год назад +4

      @@apexmarbella no, this is the x300 and they all had a inline six, plus a V12. From mid 97, the revised XJ (x308) had the V8s and the V12 was dropped not long after.

    • @apexmarbella
      @apexmarbella Год назад +3

      @@GentilsGarage Apologies, señor. Enjoyed a '98 and '03 V8 in real life and stepped straight into the title on catching up on the channel. Sorry.

  • @robbo1967
    @robbo1967 Год назад +6

    drivetribe / alex / hammond shootout is going to be awesome 🙂 looks like you won the soundoff event anyway !

  • @AbsintheMindMatt
    @AbsintheMindMatt Год назад +38

    Just...it is always such a pleasure to watch you just hanging with regular car guys. Top marks boys!

  • @ianfrost3529
    @ianfrost3529 Год назад +4

    My mate has his dads old 1988 bmw 750(e32) which he has done the same too
    That sounds awesome.
    Great video as usual.
    Glad you didn’t go with the side exit on this car

  • @neilcobb1731
    @neilcobb1731 Год назад +32

    Alex, you and Taylor (& Rory) are such an amazing gang! I really hope you guys go on another road trip like that one you did to Wales (heck, the first part of that at Castle Combe never fails to make me laugh 😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣)

  • @1991julez
    @1991julez Год назад +2

    Single greatest car you’ve bought yet. And that exhaust is out of this world. Love it

  • @ChokyoDK
    @ChokyoDK Год назад +4

    Love seeing Alex doing videos on this channel.
    A bit more personal than the other channel.

  • @MrJohntilly
    @MrJohntilly Год назад +6

    What a sound I actually rewind it to listen again would look nice with side pipe and that sound

  • @Nicky_Nacky_Nooo
    @Nicky_Nacky_Nooo Год назад +4

    Now I understand why the volume is so low on this video. The ending makes up for it 😄
    I am still eagerly waiting to see the result of the Fiats paint job.

  • @channex8179
    @channex8179 Год назад +1

    That sounds insane!!! 👌, Loving the channel Alex keep up the barmy projects also you and Taylor make a top duo with great screen presence its like watching 2 giddy toddlers. 😄

  • @paulg2923
    @paulg2923 Год назад +2

    The advert coming in was louder than the car, though both made me jump.
    Oh and Rich was the star of the show. What a metalworking wizard.

  • @nicksharpe8487
    @nicksharpe8487 Год назад +5

    Love the little mcm reference 🤣 great job. You guys get better and funnier in every episode 👍🏻🤣

    • @BTMikeMan
      @BTMikeMan Год назад +1

      Also The Skid Factory and a shed skid :)

  • @234224234
    @234224234 Год назад +11

    Been going to Rich for some time now, got few cars done, great guy, good quality work and fair pricing. Great to see him getting good exposure even though he’s booked for next few months. Great video..

  • @martinpettett4306
    @martinpettett4306 Год назад +2

    Brilliant video.
    Must admit, although it sounded lovely on idle, it sounded a bit 90's Max Power Peugeot for me at high revs.
    Audio was quiet on the video (the ads nearly deafened me).
    Keep the content going, and keep Taylor!

  • @alexharley7843
    @alexharley7843 Год назад +4

    "No ones ever been killed by a side pipe.. lots of people been killed by Lions"
    Pure poetry

    • @wayland7150
      @wayland7150 Год назад

      That's so true and a great justification as to why fitting a side pipe is safer than the usual lion that comes as standard.

  • @naikjoy
    @naikjoy Год назад +10

    Alex I really like how you doing stuff. I do think you genuinely find value in the craftsmanship that goes into some of these great vehicles. Even if you were to do catch and release I'd still be content. Your sense of style is great and your friends are awesome. You could possibly be even an upgrade to Jeremy Clarkson and the 2000s Top Gear.

  • @Dannny1067
    @Dannny1067 Год назад +8

    We NEED to see more of Rich!

  • @ChavaYang
    @ChavaYang Год назад +2

    Sheeesh! That sounds amazing! 👌 can't wait to hear a pull!

  • @thedarkknight1971
    @thedarkknight1971 Год назад

    It's ONE of the reasons why I watch this channel, when you do your CarVertical sponsor bit, I look forward to you showing the 'Damage' to the cars you show, and MAN!!! That m4!!! JEEEEEEEZUZCHRISSST!!! 😮😮😮 😎🇬🇧

  • @martw5291
    @martw5291 Год назад +3

    Taylor is the Bob Ross of the car servicing. Also if you're going to side pipe something, it's got to have 8 cylinders and be a classic right? :P

  • @adamwade2546
    @adamwade2546 Год назад +10

    Props to rich, guys clearly the real deal with this stuff
    Outstanding result

  • @carlholness6000
    @carlholness6000 Год назад

    another great video Alex and what a mod on your xjr sounds very good cant wait to your next video

  • @KrisDouglas
    @KrisDouglas Год назад

    Cracking vid as always, your sound was mixed *very* low on this one though. Had headphone amp and PC volume cranked to max!

  • @SkidsNDonuts
    @SkidsNDonuts Год назад +13

    Excellent! Glad to see the mods coming through! :D

  • @MadeByBishop
    @MadeByBishop Год назад +7

    Some audio level issues in this video.... but I totally get why 😁
    This is what audio compressors are made for 👍

  • @magneticluke2047
    @magneticluke2047 Год назад

    Another great video from alex taylor and rory love all the content

  • @GTIClubsport
    @GTIClubsport Год назад +1

    Don't often like any videos on RUclips but i had to see after seeing that sick burn out, Rich is a boss

  • @kevinf2231
    @kevinf2231 Год назад +5

    Another decent alex video as usual 👍

  • @didierdt5420
    @didierdt5420 Год назад +10

    You guys are nailing it with this channel 👍

  • @joypops1
    @joypops1 Год назад +2

    Excuse me but I think I had a proper trouser accident when I first heard the noise that Jaaaag made, what a legend of a fabricator to boot.
    Proper stuff Alex and gang right here.

  • @davidh2022
    @davidh2022 Год назад

    Alex - just fookin awesome! love the Jaaaaaggg! and what you done so far!

  • @dannyhtheretrogamingmaster9548
    @dannyhtheretrogamingmaster9548 Год назад +3

    Sounds immense and is a proper awesome car now. One of Alex's cars should have a side exit exhaust though I'm glad its not this one, keep it relatively standard with a few minor upgrades as its a real classic car now.

  • @Jase1806
    @Jase1806 Год назад +4

    Was that all shot on the same day? That build was insane!

  • @TheRCScotsman
    @TheRCScotsman Год назад

    You genuinely had me going for a moment, with that air filter thing!
    I thought it was going to be a bit like the old paper-and-comb trick! 😆

  • @brokenparsnips5185
    @brokenparsnips5185 Год назад

    Ha I was looking forward to this episode, saw the auction onenthis morning, deglecting to check when it was posted I had no idea when this follow up episode would come in.

  • @beachuk2000
    @beachuk2000 Год назад +10

    That’s awesome but personally I’d want it with another box to make it nice and quiet with a little rumble but with a control bypass valve for when you want the high notes 👍🏻 best of both then

  • @sparky4878
    @sparky4878 Год назад +2

    Making me contemplate a new exhaust on my 4.2 X100 XKR (same shape as Alex’s but with the bigger engine). I bought it with an after market exhaust on that sounds good but can always be improved.

  • @katiemorris5908
    @katiemorris5908 Год назад

    Rich is the most genuine car enthusiasts in the the game my husband had his lexus GS 430 in for a full system sounded absolutely amazing 😍

  • @ofmanynicknames
    @ofmanynicknames Год назад +7

    Oh Alex no, not straight pipes! Even with a single central muffler these things are unbearable. I had to drive mine with that exhaust setup from South Carolina to Massachusetts (over 900) miles when I first bought it, and breaking down ten miles from home was almost a sonic relief.

    • @Doug791
      @Doug791 Год назад +2

      I have a 4.2 supercharged s-type as a fun car. I had a bespoke stainless straight pipe system made for it , I owned my own garage at the time. Ruined the car . Sounded great revving it up in the pub car park , but 5minutes on the motorway and I wanted to die. It stayed on for about 2 weeks. Sold it on fleebay for £700.😂😂

    • @ofmanynicknames
      @ofmanynicknames Год назад

      @@Doug791 At least you got some money out of it! Exhaust experimentation can be a pricey thing. I have found that having just the factory back boxes on a Jag (and straight-piping everything else) is a great balance between making for fun revs in the parking lot while keeping it mostly civilized on the motorway.

    • @Doug791
      @Doug791 Год назад +1

      @@ofmanynicknames It runs with some nice sport back boxes now. They seem about right and keep the missus from shouting at me.😂

  • @clowes51mw3
    @clowes51mw3 Год назад +7

    Working at a maindealer for jag i always thrive to see the potential in these engines. Least you have ticked off a box for me !😂

  • @olegon6732
    @olegon6732 Год назад +1

    Sidepipe it!!!
    Oh man that burnout at the end had some serious Midnight Club 3 vibes going on in my head :D

  • @gman248
    @gman248 Год назад

    What a machine! Rich looks like a top bloke, great work guys

  • @kennorcott7074
    @kennorcott7074 Год назад +9

    I will say that central wiper is fantastic. This car is awesome

  • @sammymurdoch1600
    @sammymurdoch1600 Год назад +10

    Alex, your content is awesome. Love what your doing. I understand it’s hard work but 1 video a week ain’t cutting it. We need more. 2 a week would be nice lol

  • @fixitfraser
    @fixitfraser Год назад

    one of the best videos ive seen in a long time relating to cars =D

  • @davomyarse
    @davomyarse Год назад +1

    Rich’s fabrication shop did the cage in my e36! He’s a great guy and did a top job too!

  • @jamiegray8055
    @jamiegray8055 Год назад +3

    Great channel

  • @Jackoc1382
    @Jackoc1382 Год назад +6

    Wide body kit and factory alloys with wide friction welded barrels would look wicked.

  • @samverve
    @samverve Год назад

    I had to watch that ending about 20 times! 😂 🤣 😂 Nice video!

  • @Kevin6t8
    @Kevin6t8 5 месяцев назад

    That Mad Lad Rich at the end !🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Might I suggest a set of headers for this beast? A full exhaust will do wonders for this engine.
    Cheers!

  • @redlined4493
    @redlined4493 Год назад +3

    Well there goes my dreams of rebuilding my dads old xjr....

    • @machiningbasics1729
      @machiningbasics1729 Год назад

      Was this your dads ? He looked after it so well !

    • @redlined4493
      @redlined4493 Год назад +2

      @@machiningbasics1729 nah sadly not, he bought his in 2009 and had it for 8 years. Loved that thing but it got vandalised, we then re painted it on the driveway took it to festivals n what not. Ran out of funds n just sat there for a couple years before the weather took its toll. Planned on saving up n buying one to do all over again. There just gonna go up in price now 😂

  • @NairobyMS
    @NairobyMS Год назад +4

    the volume is SUPER LOW in this video wtf

    • @danielseelye6005
      @danielseelye6005 Год назад

      I was wondering if I was the only one thinking that.

  • @andrewcordingley6421
    @andrewcordingley6421 Год назад

    Loved the shed skid and the nod to Mighty Car Mods playing the air filter like Moog plays intercoolers.

  • @rubenssanches1965
    @rubenssanches1965 Год назад +1

    I reckon big man Alex is getting a Citroen C6, about time he got some amazing reliable French class on the channel🙏🤔

  • @freddieflanders
    @freddieflanders Год назад +3

    Do not side pipe it !

  • @systomattic8469
    @systomattic8469 Год назад +2

    Congrats Rory on your new Jag!

  • @bedtimestories4927
    @bedtimestories4927 Год назад +2

    I remember you mentioned that its very special to have a 4.0 straight six. In fact older Jeep Wranglers and Cherokees had a 4.0 straight 6 and it was one of the best engines to come out of Chrysler.

    • @wayland7150
      @wayland7150 Год назад +1

      Straight 6 is smoother and simpler than a V8 but with a more modern dual overhead cam.

  • @Gah_Galvao
    @Gah_Galvao Год назад +1

    I’d to put my earbuds on to enjoy it better haha well done, it sounds amazing!

  • @gleng6812
    @gleng6812 Год назад

    Can see Rich is an absolute Dark Horse! Horse 🐴 🐎 what a result that sounds the absolute Nuts! Can't wait to hear it drive through a Tunnel!

  • @SQURDDRD
    @SQURDDRD Год назад

    Keen to see what else you do this thing, sounds awesome 👌

  • @jamessheehy4895
    @jamessheehy4895 Год назад +1

    Love this the autotrader thing was a bit odd not seeing you with a shitbox lol

  • @carlmarkwyatt
    @carlmarkwyatt Год назад +1

    I'm loving this series. You should really annoy Rory by giving the car away.... Preferably to me haha

  • @theflyingsteamerstoke8534
    @theflyingsteamerstoke8534 Год назад

    15:57.... A magical moment when an old Jag says "Hold my beer"

  • @YoungQwasson
    @YoungQwasson Год назад

    Had Rich build me a full 3" exhaust system in the past, his work is really top quality stuff, he knows his shit for sure

  • @coteye8526
    @coteye8526 Год назад

    Can’t wait to hear it on the road nxt video I hope 🤞

  • @raygraser6196
    @raygraser6196 Год назад

    The tea and the thermo was too funny! XD

  • @retrojb101
    @retrojb101 Год назад

    Your videos consistently make me laugh! Thanks again chaps!

  • @dlw303
    @dlw303 Год назад +1

    Congrats on the new car Rory remember it’s only £25 to apply for log book then it’s truly urs 😂

  • @BoostWorx
    @BoostWorx Год назад +1

    That's sounds amazing wow I need some of that noise in my life

  • @ryansparks6676
    @ryansparks6676 Год назад

    I love a good detailed intro on a continued project

  • @theanimalman2000
    @theanimalman2000 Год назад

    I got my Audi rs5 done at Rich’s! Amazing job and so great to see you guys use him as well

    • @patbirdmusic
      @patbirdmusic Год назад

      What generation? Would love to own one at some point all A5 variants have such a stunning look

  • @dave41184
    @dave41184 Год назад

    That fabrication stuff was amazing. Great to see and understand proper engineering - go Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggg!!!

  • @GarageItYourself
    @GarageItYourself Год назад +1

    Bit loud for my liking but she certainly revs nicely now 😊 Rich certainly knows his way around a welder!!!

  • @simonthomas5367
    @simonthomas5367 Год назад

    Alex, loving the straight pipes!! Am in St Omer and we've just bought a 6 pack of Candy Up!!! For you dude!

  • @michaelsimpson4365
    @michaelsimpson4365 Год назад +1

    That burnout at the end was awesome 👌

  • @glad2
    @glad2 Год назад

    That man is a genius. That car tickled my ear drums right good. Proper job.

  • @Youtubeforme88
    @Youtubeforme88 Год назад +1

    That guy who is working on exhaust is a pro on safety squints :D

  • @garyjackson7183
    @garyjackson7183 Год назад

    Got to be the best channel on RUclips love it 🚘

  • @110t0m
    @110t0m Год назад +1

    rich did the exhaust on my jzx, the guy is an absolute hero

  • @zeesiiij
    @zeesiiij Год назад +1

    Mix the audio better chaps, but that burnout was loud and proud, awesome Jagger Jag!!!! 🤣👍

  • @kaneramplin6539
    @kaneramplin6539 Год назад

    Been to Rich a few times for some welding absolute top man

  • @aquinamedia4508
    @aquinamedia4508 Год назад

    Awesome sauce for a dark fridays eve! 🤘😆

  • @chedhead3278
    @chedhead3278 Год назад

    Grace, pace and the SPL of a jet plane taking off. Sweet, sweet car.

  • @eze8970
    @eze8970 Год назад +1

    Great work!🙏🙏

  • @liam916
    @liam916 Год назад

    just wondering im currently working on a jaguar x300 and i need to sort out the fuel system including the fuel line and pump any advice of what things i can do with the engine to sort out the fuel and alternator problem

  • @AversaS2
    @AversaS2 Год назад +2

    You should definitely put exhaust pipes coming out of the front fenders…fighter jet style.