5 Cheap Cars Slay Tail of The Dragon // Winter Beater Challenge

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
  • Winter was over, but the boys weren’t done with the winter beaters quite yet. They decided to drive their 5 cheap Euro cars on one of America’s favorite curvy roads. Tail of the Dragon is a technical road meant for cars with good handling; it's not exactly a perfect match for the beaters. Parts were broken, tires squealed, and smiles were had. Comment below with what kind of content you want to see this summer!
    Zach: 1993 e32 740i @zachjobe
    Mike: 1983 Porsche 944 @miketheday
    Rocky: 1992 Mercedes Benz 300D @notsafegtr
    Kevin: 1989 Audi 200 Avant @fizznizzy
    Will: 2001e39 540i @the_weis_guy
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    First Two Songs by Joakim Karud / joakimkarud

Комментарии • 364

  • @ecstuning
    @ecstuning  5 лет назад +227

    UPDATE: Kevin's Audi 200 has been totaled out sadly, but thankfully everyone involved in the crash is doing okay to our knowledge. Kevin was sitting at a stop sign when two other vehicles got in a collision, sending a big ol' SUV right into the side of the 200. Hours of work wrenching vanished in mere seconds, but at least the car made it through the Ohio winter start to finish. We're going to be starting a new summer video series soon so stay tuned for some interesting builds and new content!

    • @artmchugh5644
      @artmchugh5644 5 лет назад +4

      ECS Tuning buy my 88 5000 cs stick and you can pick up where you left off !!!😄😄😄😄

    • @harrisondavis2668
      @harrisondavis2668 5 лет назад +1

      Still have it? I will buy the rear glass

    • @artmchugh5644
      @artmchugh5644 5 лет назад

      Harrison Davis can't part it out i have waaaaaaay too much $$$$into it . it is pretty cool

    • @harrisondavis2668
      @harrisondavis2668 5 лет назад

      @@artmchugh5644 i meant that for ecs. I have a lago 200 20v avant that i want spares for

    • @artmchugh5644
      @artmchugh5644 5 лет назад

      Harrison Davis 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😎

  • @DrBunhead95
    @DrBunhead95 5 лет назад +308

    RIP audi

    • @ecstuning
      @ecstuning  5 лет назад +3

      We've got a summer series of sorts coming soon; should be some interesting builds!

  • @matschgi000
    @matschgi000 5 лет назад +226

    Most of those "beater" cars are cars i actually dream of lol

    • @sug8056
      @sug8056 5 лет назад +25

      Having a dream car that's affordable is awesome cause you don't have to sell your soul to drive it.

    • @makuenchilton453
      @makuenchilton453 5 лет назад +4

      Same

    • @bigpat_4295
      @bigpat_4295 5 лет назад +2

      I dont have to sell my Soul to buy It You mean For driving It id have to sell Soul+1.25 kidneys. My Dream car is a 850 ci e31 and IT would Cost me 34cents per Kilometer to Drive

    • @matschgi000
      @matschgi000 5 лет назад +2

      @@bigpat_4295 well i own a w124 e230 atm... worth is rising but it just sucks out my money at gas stations lol

    • @bigpat_4295
      @bigpat_4295 5 лет назад

      @@matschgi000 in Germany Gas prices are Bad Like 1.52 For a liter

  • @BoostBrothersGarage
    @BoostBrothersGarage 5 лет назад +132

    Whoever did the filming and editing on this video killed it

    • @undergroundgarage
      @undergroundgarage 5 лет назад +1

      Agreed. Also Hello B.Bros! Always funny to find my favorite RUclipsers watch the same channels as me.

    • @BoostBrothersGarage
      @BoostBrothersGarage 5 лет назад +1

      Underground Garage hell yeah man! Always trying to improve and good content is good content! Plus, I was all in once I saw Mike’s build haha

  • @ramus1801
    @ramus1801 5 лет назад +164

    I'm sad to see the Audi go out like that. I hope that you are ok. Cars are just things in the end. Human life is more precious. Hope that you're good. Would like to see a video talking about what happened. If it is possible that is

  • @Soulmodulation
    @Soulmodulation 5 лет назад +6

    One thing I love about this channel is that all of the personalities are down to earth and knowledgeable. Those are two very rare traits on youtube. Also, the video style is stunning and natural. Great editing and great shots. Well done guys!

  • @saarekas8177
    @saarekas8177 5 лет назад +338

    sad for the audi, rare 200 avant quattro and that i5 sound...

    • @johnwelch6028
      @johnwelch6028 5 лет назад +35

      I absolutely love the sound of a 5 cylinder it sounds like a pissed-off V8

    • @kingofohio5689
      @kingofohio5689 5 лет назад +5

      It's sad that audi doesnt make anymore 5cyl cars

    • @why3011
      @why3011 5 лет назад +18

      @@kingofohio5689 audi tt rs

    • @simkarte123
      @simkarte123 5 лет назад +1

      @Xavias Ellious 1. gen (8PA) and 2. gen (8VA) Audi RS3 are 5cyl according to the German Wikipedia Page. And the TTRS (FV) seems to have the same engine.

    • @eyeamfresh82
      @eyeamfresh82 5 лет назад +6

      @@kingofohio5689 yeah they do actually. RS3 and TTRS

  • @Vracktal
    @Vracktal 5 лет назад +353

    anyone else audibly gasp when out of the blue suddenly the next scene is the Audi destroyed :c

    • @bnight.7996
      @bnight.7996 5 лет назад +26

      And no details. We watch because we like the cars and the personalities of the team

    • @luisg1653
      @luisg1653 5 лет назад +7

      AUDI-bly

    • @InsaneBimmer
      @InsaneBimmer 5 лет назад +8

      It was almost an ugly cry. I'm not ashamed of that.

    • @GXKid06
      @GXKid06 5 лет назад +1

      I did

    • @anthonytsi
      @anthonytsi 5 лет назад

      Yep.

  • @jangielens3525
    @jangielens3525 5 лет назад +63

    RIP the Audi ,still my dreamcar

    • @artmchugh5644
      @artmchugh5644 5 лет назад

      Jan Gielens I will sell you mine , 484 764 2819😄

    • @jangielens3525
      @jangielens3525 5 лет назад

      Art Mchugh thanx for the offer, i think it would be a bit expensive to ship to Belgium 😆

    • @artmchugh5644
      @artmchugh5644 5 лет назад

      Jan Gielens 😄😄😄😄😄😎😎

    • @lucasbryant6599
      @lucasbryant6599 5 лет назад

      @@artmchugh5644 you still have that.

    • @artmchugh5644
      @artmchugh5644 5 лет назад

      Lucas Bryant thanks for asking. Yes I do

  • @Johnacles
    @Johnacles 5 лет назад +13

    Oh man that poor Audi! Glad you guys were OK as that looked like a decent impact. I've immensely enjoyed watching this series by the way, can't wait til next winter ;)

  • @TheAidas95
    @TheAidas95 5 лет назад +235

    I found out about this channel directly because of Audi, sad to see it go, what happened ?

    • @Tuxedorunner
      @Tuxedorunner 5 лет назад +24

      Aidas Martinkus he got t boned at a stop sign I believe.

    • @ClaytonPayne
      @ClaytonPayne 5 лет назад +23

      Same here that poor car

    • @mirotvorez1134
      @mirotvorez1134 5 лет назад +56

      Started watching because of the Audi, was thinking of buying it.

    • @rohanrohanrohan8915
      @rohanrohanrohan8915 5 лет назад +8

      Same I thought it was sick

    • @vygas97
      @vygas97 5 лет назад +2

      Same

  • @eddarell9474
    @eddarell9474 5 лет назад +2

    Whaaat!! Long lived the Audi Wagon!! Great series!!

  • @quattro4ever629
    @quattro4ever629 5 лет назад +4

    All i cared about was that Audi.. i love the sound it makes... the most sadest ending to a video ever..

  • @_ALI_G_Simracing
    @_ALI_G_Simracing 5 лет назад +102

    What actually happened to the Audi

    • @louis4357
      @louis4357 5 лет назад +11

      Got hit at a stop sign.

    • @a.fourrr
      @a.fourrr 5 лет назад +7

      alegee06 t boned at a stop sign

  • @sirryser8180
    @sirryser8180 5 лет назад +1

    Ideal car:
    The looks of the merc
    The luxury of the 7 series
    The handling of the porsche
    The practicality of the 540
    And finally the glorius 5 cylinder sound of the audi!

  • @ruyzapiola5965
    @ruyzapiola5965 5 лет назад +24

    Ohh the best car in the series, that poor Quattro :'(

  • @hangovergarage5640
    @hangovergarage5640 5 лет назад +2

    Man! this 5 cyl turbo sounds soooooo goood

  • @Shabec2982
    @Shabec2982 4 года назад

    The noises coming out that Audi! 🖤

  • @fohatadri
    @fohatadri 5 лет назад +61

    Jesus Christ my heart jumped. Are you alright ?

    • @ecstuning
      @ecstuning  5 лет назад +1

      Kevin is okay! He got a bit roughed up though, and the car is sadly totaled.

  • @sheldonm3535
    @sheldonm3535 5 лет назад +1

    Love this series. Love how the e39 and old 7 look esp the front end. But that Audi sounds killer

  • @legitMaj0rMuffin
    @legitMaj0rMuffin 5 лет назад +1

    That Audi has such a mean sound. I love it.

    • @legitMaj0rMuffin
      @legitMaj0rMuffin 5 лет назад

      Well... Should have watched the whole video :'D

  • @GustavCarl17
    @GustavCarl17 5 лет назад +81

    So you guys are gonna do a summer beater series now, right!? I know I’d watch it

    • @chrisSVT
      @chrisSVT 5 лет назад +2

      Where is the love button!

    • @ecstuning
      @ecstuning  5 лет назад +5

      We've got something cooking!

    • @GustavCarl17
      @GustavCarl17 5 лет назад

      ECS Tuning Make sure you keep Rocky drunk and he keeps up his antics

  • @zohaib876
    @zohaib876 5 лет назад

    All 5 cars are pretty nice. They all have the classic car/bygone era vibes & flavor. Beautiful scenery with the mountain twisties. Soo sad to see the Audi end like that...glad the driver is ok. That Audi sounded mean & awesome

  • @briantejeda7985
    @briantejeda7985 5 лет назад +22

    We need an update video ASAP!!

  • @okanelkin
    @okanelkin 5 лет назад +66

    That Audi is stealing the show with that growl
    Edit: wtf happened??!

  • @Vazin
    @Vazin 5 лет назад +2

    That Avant though! :( And what an impact, glad the driver is okay!

  • @DannysGarage
    @DannysGarage 5 лет назад +2

    Low-key the E32 has been a champ this whole series, which just reaffirms that the E32/E34 generation BMW's were the best ever.

  • @rosseaton89
    @rosseaton89 5 лет назад

    Gonna miss this series & these cars. Hope to see the winter beaters return to RUclips next winter

  • @stalliongarage2339
    @stalliongarage2339 3 года назад +3

    Hey that's Zach jobe that is now at donut

  • @Adam-ii2hz
    @Adam-ii2hz 5 лет назад +4

    For me, audi was the best car of this group. That 10vt sound just perfect and reminds me of the B group.

    • @azertyytreza8947
      @azertyytreza8947 5 лет назад +1

      7K15 I totally agree with that! Such a shame someone crashed into it

  • @donstevens7847
    @donstevens7847 4 года назад

    Love those Bimmers! The Merc is nice too...

  • @DuManillo
    @DuManillo 5 лет назад +26

    cmon the 2nd coolest car in group totaled? Unlucky friends! Keep up the good work gents

    • @nate8867
      @nate8867 5 лет назад +7

      1st coolest*

    • @joshrides3676
      @joshrides3676 5 лет назад +6

      @@nate8867 nah, that's the bimmers

    • @Adam-ii2hz
      @Adam-ii2hz 5 лет назад +3

      JoshRides bimmers ? Look boring and sounds bad

    • @rikidiki8940
      @rikidiki8940 5 лет назад +5

      Merc is where its at good ole reliable 5 cylinder turbo diesel with ageless looks and class.. But a damn shame about that audi such a cool car not something you can really daily drive but still would own that car in a heart beat!

  • @justinestell7932
    @justinestell7932 3 года назад +1

    Tale of the dragon is an awesome drive/ ride. Hold on to your seats passengers

  • @benjaminhammock8817
    @benjaminhammock8817 3 месяца назад +1

    Didn’t realize Zach originally worked for y’all I was surprised to see him here

  • @jacksawyer2205
    @jacksawyer2205 5 лет назад

    I'm going to the tail with a group of 28 guys for the first time in two weeks! Stoked!!!

  • @mikedowns4825
    @mikedowns4825 5 лет назад +1

    Great series. Keep it coming. Hope everyone is ok with that wreck

  • @raptor_boss6402
    @raptor_boss6402 5 лет назад +35

    Do a video of how the Audi looks at the shop. And what happened?

  • @blainestreeter5483
    @blainestreeter5483 5 лет назад

    I spent many years in automotive safety design. These Audis were very amazing with respect to occupant protection design

  • @dustintheduster7816
    @dustintheduster7816 5 лет назад

    What an ending!!!!! You can’t leave us hanging like that!

  • @Speedy2Wasser
    @Speedy2Wasser 5 лет назад +1

    The Benz is a Dream. The sound of the Audi tho xD

  • @coreybrown1040
    @coreybrown1040 4 года назад

    E38 is timeless 🥰👍🏿

  • @carjesus2547
    @carjesus2547 5 лет назад +6

    hey I really need those Audi 200 front reflectors. Sorry to see it like that though

  • @mrchestwell
    @mrchestwell 5 лет назад

    Such a cool series - thanks for doing this guys - so entertaining - you guys are the Jackson 5 for petrolheads (but without the massive dysfunction, and other things) (I hope ...)

  • @leonelcocom3740
    @leonelcocom3740 5 лет назад +20

    Sad to see the Audi like that. I actually began watching the Chanel because of that Audi

  • @brianaust8897
    @brianaust8897 4 года назад

    All this talk about a 5cyl Audi. Does nobody know how good a simple muffler Delete sounds on a BMW M60B40? It is glorious 👍😎

  • @nikkosten9266
    @nikkosten9266 5 лет назад +1

    That 7 series looks so good sitting on those wheels.

  • @szponiasty
    @szponiasty 5 лет назад

    That white BMW 7 looks so awesome

  • @o0Bananaphone0o
    @o0Bananaphone0o 4 года назад

    Man, I love the Rally Style 944!

  • @JUK3MASTER
    @JUK3MASTER 5 лет назад

    this is a really cool channel. with some creative and cool people on it as welll

  • @cameronyoung2004
    @cameronyoung2004 5 лет назад

    Welcome to North Carolina boys, enjoy the twisties!

  • @coolyprice4730
    @coolyprice4730 5 лет назад +5

    I thoroughly enjoyed all of the videos that we're made throughout the winter. What's next? SUMMER RAGGERS?

  • @l.cfootman3259
    @l.cfootman3259 5 лет назад

    Sorry to see your Audi go! I have gone to the Dragon about years straight, more than 10 years ago for Nissan and Infiniti functions there. It can be a very dangerous road! Keep the videos coming!

  • @Bigthoogs
    @Bigthoogs 5 лет назад

    Eyyyyy. I saw that porsche at Sno*Drift last week. Nice!

  • @corradoracervwvrt8276
    @corradoracervwvrt8276 5 лет назад +3

    loving that 735i with the staggered wheels! That thing looks dope. I miss mine.

    • @E_tiBEAMERBOY
      @E_tiBEAMERBOY 5 лет назад

      Why'd you end up getting rid of it? :(

  • @balazsacs8998
    @balazsacs8998 5 лет назад

    That Audi sounds wonderful

  • @PugzofSteel
    @PugzofSteel 5 лет назад +23

    The reason I found this channel was because of the Audi

  • @CHOMPER93
    @CHOMPER93 5 лет назад

    i need more of these videos please. didnt get enough.

  • @connormorse1010
    @connormorse1010 4 года назад

    That Audi sounds so damn good!

  • @whollymindless
    @whollymindless 5 лет назад

    Although they may not have been the best cars for the tail, it was certainly a nice way to treat them after the rough winter.

  • @Saito_Masa
    @Saito_Masa 5 лет назад

    The guy in the intro who's standing on the left is killin' it 🔥😂😂😂

    • @artmchugh5644
      @artmchugh5644 5 лет назад +1

      Norbs Michael I remember my first beer also !!😄😄😄😄

  • @BIMMERZEITT
    @BIMMERZEITT 5 лет назад

    looks like a great section of road for driving, need to make it out here someday

  • @AdamAus85
    @AdamAus85 5 лет назад +8

    Don't forget to buy from FCP Euro. Lifetime warranty and reasonable international shipping.

  • @davidhenry4265
    @davidhenry4265 5 лет назад

    Cool videos keep them coming

  • @joeHallifax
    @joeHallifax 5 лет назад

    It was awesome to meet you guys at the tail of the dragon (I have the blue mk6 GTI) sucks to the the audi get totaled like that, but I'm excited to see what you're doing next

    • @ecstuning
      @ecstuning  5 лет назад

      Great meeting you too!

  • @raiderjohn9407
    @raiderjohn9407 4 года назад +2

    Is that Zack Jobe from donut media?!

  • @CatamaxPor
    @CatamaxPor 5 лет назад +15

    swap the Audi engine in the 944 !

  • @demonicghost7735
    @demonicghost7735 5 лет назад +18

    He was at a stop sign waiting and got hit in thw side... well atleast he is okay but the car, yea not really :(

  • @hannulehto4929
    @hannulehto4929 5 лет назад +3

    Nooooo! Not the audi, those are rare even in Europe 🥺

  • @UnusSedLeo-w5l
    @UnusSedLeo-w5l 5 лет назад

    When cars showed friendliness and sympathie in design.

  • @_suprch4rg3d_57
    @_suprch4rg3d_57 5 лет назад +1

    Fucking not the Audi man,NOOOO 😭

  • @icwienergaming
    @icwienergaming 5 лет назад +6

    That audi is worth like 10k here in the netherlands

  • @difflockengage9228
    @difflockengage9228 5 лет назад +3

    We need a follow up on the Audi!

  • @kevintucker3354
    @kevintucker3354 4 года назад +1

    When you are torquing the wheel stud bolts down, why would you tighten the first two right next to each other?!
    My 9 year old knows that you always tighten the next bolt exactly opposite to the one you just tightened...

  • @drifter247
    @drifter247 5 лет назад +3

    nothing beats old german cars everything about them down to the smell inside

  • @johnwelch6028
    @johnwelch6028 5 лет назад

    I think it's really cool to see a couple of Euro station wagons counted as winter beaters I have a 98 Volvo V70 as mine and I don't think station wagons get the appreciation or recognition they deserve these days everybody's all about the SUV and a lot of them are just station wagons with a more rounded hatch sure they might set up a little bit higher but I don't consider that a good thing around corners my summer or commuter car is a 2006 VW GTI Golf and I'm loving it so far

  • @Ridgeroader
    @Ridgeroader 5 лет назад +5

    Nooooooooooooooo Not Group B, hope you are ok from that. It looked like a hard hit.

  • @Kalleankasbarn
    @Kalleankasbarn 5 лет назад

    The Mercedes is EASILY the best out of them all in my opinion, and the best looking one!

  • @ericpinkney384
    @ericpinkney384 5 лет назад +1

    The Audi had to be the best sounding beater of the bunch , but it was sad to see it become an automotive fatality. Glad nobody was seriously hurt especially where the impact was.

  • @wafi3187
    @wafi3187 5 лет назад +1

    Person who disliked it is probably JDM kids. Even if they don’t like It they should show respect to that Audi and the driver

  • @matthew8077
    @matthew8077 5 лет назад +10

    F in the chat for the Audi :(

  • @davidconde1521
    @davidconde1521 5 лет назад

    My stomach dropped at the Audi 😱

  • @RaztechPowersports
    @RaztechPowersports 5 лет назад

    That Harbor Freight compressor tho lol

  • @r31-h5l
    @r31-h5l 5 лет назад

    W124 + 17" 👍👍👍

  • @jaysilver4670
    @jaysilver4670 5 лет назад

    Super bummed out to see that Avant get hammered like that. Nothing beats that I5 turbo sound...except maybe a 20v turbo...Hopefully she can donate her bits to someone in need. I brought back to life a 91 200 20v turbo sedan that I've been bombing around brooklyn...If anyone is looking for a super fast 20vt...maybe for the "summer beater" challenge...although, she's no beater anymore...

  • @hawkeg777
    @hawkeg777 5 лет назад

    4:33 , that shot

  • @mistreku
    @mistreku 5 лет назад

    except for the Audi and Porsche, which I imagine really are beaters in anyone's book, the other three look quite nice, actually! Especially like the Merc!

  • @_uknown_
    @_uknown_ 5 лет назад

    that Audi makes sure cars sound good ;]]]]]]

  • @draggonhedd
    @draggonhedd 5 лет назад

    Whaaat. RIP audi. That's probably the rarest car in the bunch. Sad Days :(.

  • @Dovis423
    @Dovis423 5 лет назад

    Brilliant epsiode! Also the ending is such a cliffhanger now...

  • @rileys8741
    @rileys8741 5 лет назад +1

    Chartreuse: the color in between green and yellow.

  • @razzvy.8834
    @razzvy.8834 5 лет назад

    That mercedes and bmw😍😍😍

  • @withstyle7816
    @withstyle7816 5 лет назад

    60fps would make these moving/panning scenes so much better.

  • @bennybop5387
    @bennybop5387 5 лет назад

    Those are only like my favorite 5 cars on RUclips....damn...damn...

  • @MrSzero13
    @MrSzero13 5 лет назад

    NEW SUB ! >< wow i love this content !! happy to be part of your beginning of your youtube adventures @!

  • @iman2730
    @iman2730 5 лет назад

    More!

  • @patrickkloosterman7129
    @patrickkloosterman7129 5 лет назад +1

    Does anybody know the name of the song at 4:25?

  • @joelstevensz06
    @joelstevensz06 Год назад

    Wowza, sorry yall had a rough what should have been "fun trip"

  • @nikolamiskovic1855
    @nikolamiskovic1855 5 лет назад +1

    8:32 that skkkrt, sad to see this winter beater challenge is ending. Hope you guys are all okay!

  • @jaysilver4670
    @jaysilver4670 5 лет назад

    There definitely needs to be a quick follow up video as that car was by far a crowd favorite...

  • @mariankosco8444
    @mariankosco8444 5 лет назад

    the audi sounds amazing