How Much Weight can you REMOVE from your Car? (Weight Reduction)

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  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  2 года назад +599

    Here is the UPDATE on the Lemons BMW : ruclips.net/video/IbPhor1mnCA/видео.html

    • @justsomepandawithinternet
      @justsomepandawithinternet 2 года назад +9

      Hey bro, do you hab alien

    • @RetroGamerOG_
      @RetroGamerOG_ 2 года назад +3

      Cool car

    • @tuto_roblox5965
      @tuto_roblox5965 2 года назад +1

      the guy who literaly dismantle a car for a video xD

    • @andresarzate7267
      @andresarzate7267 2 года назад +2

      Hey Chris What Day you Fix your Red Mustang GT 1998 Put Super Charger
      I Main!!!!

    • @endgamerplays
      @endgamerplays 2 года назад

      @@tuto_roblox5965 he’s turning the BMW into a cheap race car, he needs to remove that to remove weight.

  • @chadhutton1745
    @chadhutton1745 3 года назад +46366

    Chris you forgot to take off the brakes, those will just slow you down.

  • @codypendency9482
    @codypendency9482 3 года назад +6354

    We really under appreciate how Chris lays everything out so nicely for like 40 seconds of talking. Like that’s 400 pounds of stuff you nicely place just to showcase its really awesome

    • @cladysmith9505
      @cladysmith9505 3 года назад +128

      Was thinking the same thing. Dude really illustrates for his viewers. And is really genuine and precise. He's one of the best car guys on here no doubt

    • @puffcakejr4449
      @puffcakejr4449 3 года назад +12

      Mans literally just goated

    • @tristinhilliard115
      @tristinhilliard115 3 года назад +8

      Because he's selling most of it so it's not total waste he has his pics of what's for sale 😆 but yea he does spend some time for his quality videos.🤘

    • @mitchellwilliams4008
      @mitchellwilliams4008 3 года назад +1

      Thank you for answering the question so I don't have to watch the video

    • @jellybon
      @jellybon 3 года назад +2

      @@cladysmith9505 There isn't a better way to put this

  • @joshb6382
    @joshb6382 2 года назад +2180

    Just a disclaimer for anyone who doesn’t know: DONT immediately go to remove an airbag after disconnecting a battery and thinking it’s disarmed. I’m sure you’ve mentioned it in previous videos but airbags are linked to capacitors that can store the circuit energy and keep the bag live. It’s always Good practice to wait 15 to 30 minutes after disconnecting the battery to let the capacitor dissipate the electricity elsewhere first.

    • @charlesanger1828
      @charlesanger1828 Год назад +195

      Here's a tip that came straight from the Honda dealer during the airbag recall nonsense.
      Take you're battery terminal cables after you have removed the battery and just hold them together to complete the circuit after about 1 minute all the capacitors should be discharged.
      I got that response after I made a terrible joke about the airbag blowing up in the techs face the moment he touched it.

    • @sarahfairclough9062
      @sarahfairclough9062 Год назад +16

      ​@@charlesanger1828 you put you're instead of your

    • @kevinfox500
      @kevinfox500 Год назад +32

      @@sarahfairclough9062 true, but it still got the point across, right?
      Could be autocorrect, as it isn't a misspelling error, which AC picks up.

    • @kevinfox500
      @kevinfox500 Год назад +5

      @@charlesanger1828 cool trick. Thanks.

    • @biolet4813
      @biolet4813 Год назад +5

      You should probably wait longer than that but yea do be careful

  • @UndeadFleshgod
    @UndeadFleshgod Год назад +3583

    That engine is probably like 500 pounds, imagine the weight reduction you could make!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Год назад +292

      Yeahhhh you jinxed it: ruclips.net/video/_vrICr6iNGI/видео.html

    • @UndeadFleshgod
      @UndeadFleshgod Год назад +107

      @@chrisfix Hahaha oh damn, whoops! I should get to the video of this year's race pretty soon, hopefully it turned out better. According to the thumbnail I saw, it looks like it tho. Love your content btw, followed your stuff on and off for years (Still need to watch that light scratch removal one regularly 😂), great to see you push things even further with full on endurance racing!

    • @crazydave1
      @crazydave1 Год назад

      Hell, may as well remove the body too

    • @mikelewis1166
      @mikelewis1166 Год назад +17

      I was waiting for the removal of unnecessary items under the hood.

    • @MaKaVeLi_9mm
      @MaKaVeLi_9mm Год назад

      Ha ha!

  • @alexmanitiu21
    @alexmanitiu21 3 года назад +1507

    That “fastener” holding in front of the carpet behind the clutch is actually the clutch stop. Make sure you reinstall that to prevent any possible damage to the clutch system.

    • @johnnyrocket6588
      @johnnyrocket6588 3 года назад +73

      This needs to be seen

    • @nickrayner2653
      @nickrayner2653 3 года назад +67

      I’m sure he did after but thank you that’s good to know

    • @jameeboo
      @jameeboo 3 года назад +2

      man needs to see dis

    • @zayexotic2423
      @zayexotic2423 3 года назад +2

      Hopefully he has done seen this lol

    • @JoeyFucktwice
      @JoeyFucktwice 3 года назад +2

      i broke mine, how important is it? What can happen if i dont have one?

  • @dannyruiz2011
    @dannyruiz2011 3 года назад +1215

    I like how he doesn’t bullshit and gets straight to point unlike other youtubers

    • @Eralen00
      @Eralen00 3 года назад +54

      Always appreciate when people make videos like this. I don't need to listen to 15 minutes of backstory and 10 minutes of unrelated channel updates, merch advertising, plugging their patreon, etc. that shit is so annoying

    • @blago6
      @blago6 3 года назад +5

      right on the money

    • @andrewg5235
      @andrewg5235 3 года назад +29

      *clicks on how to change tire video* hey guys it's every RUclipsr nowadays, tires are important. They are round which is good for rolling. They are filled with air which reduces turbulence. They are rubbery which is good for traction and breaking. They have rims which is good for showing off. They are black which is good for racists to learn to coexist. They are attached to the breaks which is good for stopping. There is four of them which is good for balance. So if your tire is damaged or missing you should really consider changing the tire. In today's video I'm gonna be teaching you the top 10 best ways to change a tire. So let's not waste anyone's time and get right to it but first don't forget to bosh that like button before you see weather or not this video was actually informative and even more importantly smash that subscribe button, I make these videos not for a chance at passive income nor grocery store level fame but because I read some guide to making these cookie cutter youtube videos and have my moms nice Camara. And don't forget to click the bell so your phone will piss you off more than it does. Okay so lets jump right into the video no lenghty intros on this channel. First thing you want to do is identify the 4 tires on your car. Then you want to check their psi. You do this buy taking your car to a mechanic and having them use their special psi tool that looks like a flute. Check your owners manual for the psi you're car desires. Usually its about 55 psi. If they are below that change them for new ones. Dont cheap out and buy used. Now that your new tire arrived in the mail. Fill it to 55 psi. Jack up your car, pull old tire off (doesn't show the 1 detail you were looking for). And that's it. Now you can drive around with a rounded tire car. If you somehow made it this far without hitting the back button please like and subscribe to my channel for more cookie cutter how tos overly long and hardly helpful. That's the way the cookie crumbles...

    • @indominusrex1652
      @indominusrex1652 3 года назад +10

      @@andrewg5235 did you just write the entire script of those youtubers it looks like no one is safe from people finding their extremely long scripts

    • @G_techlab
      @G_techlab 3 года назад +3

      But also, in the end, it's like what's the point?

  • @andsoitgoes2177
    @andsoitgoes2177 3 года назад +2071

    I like how Chris seems to think we're all building race cars also.

    • @chadharrison5681
      @chadharrison5681 3 года назад +20

      I could see how he might think that considering the videos title.

    • @djwhite0816
      @djwhite0816 3 года назад +2

      @Regdu Geht 🤣🤣🤣

    • @CajunTaco
      @CajunTaco 3 года назад +26

      Are you not?

    • @roguereborn9545
      @roguereborn9545 3 года назад +14

      Well I mean I am so it’s helpful

    • @alphonsusho8962
      @alphonsusho8962 3 года назад +9

      I like tho how it could've been like 3 min vid of just pictures of him removing and then the weight. But by this way we can see how cars are put together!

  • @themike97_58
    @themike97_58 2 года назад +133

    Quick side note: the biggest reason your braking distance is garbo at the start is because you have bad tires. You can see they are fully locked and you are skidding. You can also hear wheel slip on your launches. Upgrading tires alone will significantly improve your performance

    • @llAngelObliteratorll
      @llAngelObliteratorll 5 месяцев назад

      Tell me you know nothing about tires and braking force without telling me you know nothing about tires and braking force. 😂

    • @jackm5339
      @jackm5339 Месяц назад

      ⁠@@llAngelObliteratorllthe professor over here 😭 how is that wrong

  • @davoinshowerhandle3302
    @davoinshowerhandle3302 3 года назад +4436

    If you lean forward with a serious look you’ll accelerate 1 second faster.

    • @judahbaggerman2294
      @judahbaggerman2294 3 года назад +77

      @eioshen boboi Bro this makes me want to learn about cars

    • @daev255
      @daev255 3 года назад +4

      @@judahbaggerman2294 I mean it's very fun

    • @Yaboidavey
      @Yaboidavey 3 года назад +33

      Nah you gotta lean back with one hand on the 12oclock position like Vin diesel.

    • @Konnersaki
      @Konnersaki 3 года назад +5

      @@judahbaggerman2294 do what makes you happy cars make me happy and nothing feels like ‘learning’ just adding to what I like to know about :)

    • @Terrell13102
      @Terrell13102 3 года назад

      Facts!

  • @FixItNick
    @FixItNick 3 года назад +4704

    Can’t wait to do this to my Prius race car build!!

    • @andrescastxneda
      @andrescastxneda 3 года назад +28

      Hi FixItNick

    • @TaylorPhase
      @TaylorPhase 3 года назад +82

      i wanna do this to my ioniq for better MPG

    • @blaster240_
      @blaster240_ 3 года назад +1

      Aoakqmam

    • @big6pun07
      @big6pun07 3 года назад +122

      Remove the battery from beneath the rear seat for best performance

    • @ImGerald
      @ImGerald 3 года назад +22

      Lmaooo you tryna fly away?

  • @KanarisTM
    @KanarisTM 3 года назад +3049

    Initial weight of car: ~1529kg (3370lbs)
    Launches from 4500rpm & acceleration from 0 - 97km/h (0 - 60mi/h): 6.79s, 6.88s, 6.83s | Avg: ~6.83s
    Braking from 97 - 0km/h (60 - 0mi/h): ~52.2m (171ft), ~52.7m (173ft), ~51.2m (168ft) | Avg: ~52.0m (~170.6ft)
    _(after weight reduction)_
    Final weight of car: ~1333kg [~196kg reduction] (2940lbs [430lb reduction])
    Launches from 4500rpm & acceleration from 0 - 97km/h (0 - 60mi/h): 6.17s, 6.09s, 5.97s | Avg: ~6.08s [~.75s reduction]
    Braking from 97 - 0km/h (60 - 0mi/h): ~43.3m (142ft), ~42.1m (138ft), ~43.0m (141ft) | Avg: ~42.8m [~9.2m reduction] (~140.3ft [~30.3ft reduction])
    Hope this helps!

    • @wizzard5442
      @wizzard5442 3 года назад +96

      Despite all that work and substantial weight reduction, average acceleration time improved by less than 1 second. I'd be quite disappointed if I had a car to do.
      Though the braking improved a lot.

    • @R03333
      @R03333 3 года назад +313

      @@wizzard5442 gained nearly a second of acceleration from a 10% weight loss, thats a bug improvement with the same amount of power.

    • @Wings_of_foam
      @Wings_of_foam 3 года назад +124

      @@wizzard5442 Think fuel consumption.

    • @jackbigbug
      @jackbigbug 2 года назад +6

      It doesn't brake... 😱

    • @memestream8929
      @memestream8929 2 года назад +114

      @@wizzard5442 .75 is pretty significant imo. for removing stuff instead of adding forced induction or something, seems like a good deal

  • @hinext2510
    @hinext2510 Год назад +18

    I've done it myself, so I can feel the hardships, but it feels good to watch it in a simple and shortened way!

  • @cyberoverkill5844
    @cyberoverkill5844 3 года назад +174

    Hey Chris just a reminder that you are loved and appreciated by hundreds of thousands of people, their cars, and their wallets. The amount of effort you put into your videos is absolutely perfect, and even now I'm appreciating your audio work, loud and cheerful yet clear and informative with great fidelity. Keep up the awesome work dude, you are truly a legend in the history of automotives!

    • @alissataylor6029
      @alissataylor6029 3 года назад

      Nah, millions. Even he helped me fix my 4 cars and this video is a long anticipated video I’m so excited

  • @basicv8802
    @basicv8802 3 года назад +2201

    Weight reduction is basically telling a car “ u won’t be needing this “

    • @alitoprak806
      @alitoprak806 3 года назад +93

      well apparently my brain does the same thing for everything that i learn...

    • @ned407
      @ned407 3 года назад +7

      u don’t need ur fingers *chop* 😂

    • @basicv8802
      @basicv8802 3 года назад +18

      @@ned407 u won’t need ur spinal cord

    • @imboredplzhelpme323
      @imboredplzhelpme323 3 года назад +3

      Lmao exactly

    • @kirbstomped361
      @kirbstomped361 3 года назад +9

      "or this or this or this or this"

  • @Magnetorheological
    @Magnetorheological 3 года назад +301

    The engine block is pretty heavy, taking that out will reduce weight significantly!

    • @max_955
      @max_955 3 года назад +23

      Flintstones knew it

    • @Anthonybrother
      @Anthonybrother 3 года назад +4

      Lol

    • @Krozhin
      @Krozhin 3 года назад +5

      the aluminum m54 block is surprisingly light, actually lighter than most cast iron 4 cyls

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 года назад +3

      Oh dont worry, we did that...

  • @garycollins6419
    @garycollins6419 Год назад +176

    I lost the most weight when I broke up with my ex.

  • @fergk5527
    @fergk5527 3 года назад +5791

    On the next episode of Chris fix, how to put your wifes BMW back together.

    • @bryantlaws4187
      @bryantlaws4187 3 года назад +36

      😆😆

    • @earthbarnes6694
      @earthbarnes6694 3 года назад +108

      I doubt this car will ever be put back together properly

    • @yu01025
      @yu01025 3 года назад +19

      @Maulen. IDC Florez why bro ?

    • @earthbarnes6694
      @earthbarnes6694 3 года назад +23

      I always compared BMW & Mercedes to my Saab that i had back in the early 90s, Saab 900 won every time for me

    • @simonbenn5340
      @simonbenn5340 3 года назад +11

      @@yu01025 because they are trash... I guess NO one told you yet but BMW are the worst german cars... they came last in every test... your welcome... I drive an Audi, a million times better then any shitty BMW. Besides you can't touch my Quattro. At 550hp an m5 can't even touch me from a light! Spinning ain't winning brotha! Your welcome!!

  • @AGlimpseInside
    @AGlimpseInside 3 года назад +14750

    It’s got to be so satisfying to pull all that plastic out of this car knowing you don’t have to put it back in. I bet that was fun

    • @The_Bearded_Lady
      @The_Bearded_Lady 3 года назад +307

      Lol yeah totally! Huge relief. I keep tons of extra plastic clips and bolts etc for stuff in my truck just in case. That stuff is definitely a bear to wrestle in and out ;)

    • @AGlimpseInside
      @AGlimpseInside 3 года назад +62

      @@The_Bearded_Lady what’s up good to see you here!!!

    • @The_Bearded_Lady
      @The_Bearded_Lady 3 года назад +34

      @@AGlimpseInside haha likewise, I was commenting and thought I saw your logo and then scrolled down and was like yup lol we basically watched this video at the same time ;p I like Chris's I guess lol

    • @AGlimpseInside
      @AGlimpseInside 3 года назад +14

      @@The_Bearded_Lady Hey it’s a good name. Lol. I wonder if Mr. fix is listening!!

    • @nicolas_barrera
      @nicolas_barrera 3 года назад +5

      Actually those plastic will go back, cuz he'll sell the car in the future.

  • @byChris_
    @byChris_ 3 года назад +731

    Remove the blinkers, you don't need them as a BMW driver.

    • @navi1372
      @navi1372 3 года назад +2

      wow

    • @DeathByLego
      @DeathByLego 3 года назад +34

      See what’s funny is you aren’t even wrong

    • @bajamedic
      @bajamedic 3 года назад +9

      The fucking truth!

    • @lighteningbolt6397
      @lighteningbolt6397 3 года назад +5

      +10hp

    • @bagamax
      @bagamax 3 года назад +8

      There is no blinkers there already. They mount unfunctional spacers at the factory.

  • @mohammadriaz9175
    @mohammadriaz9175 Год назад +3

    Wow, just realized the amount of stuff in a car that is there just to provide comfort for the drivers and the passengers. Really makes u appreciate life

  • @ihaveinhaler9241
    @ihaveinhaler9241 3 года назад +3415

    Police Officer: Where is your licence and proof of registration?
    Chris: Too much weight.
    Police Officer: what...

    • @ahmedibu1984
      @ahmedibu1984 3 года назад +13

      😂🤣

    • @hamadalkaabi2321
      @hamadalkaabi2321 3 года назад +8

      Bro💀💀

    • @viking5736
      @viking5736 3 года назад +45

      *speeds off into the distance*

    •  3 года назад +63

      150 grams just removing the plate!

    • @stomcode
      @stomcode 3 года назад +10

      you heard me, officer.

  • @taterobinson6172
    @taterobinson6172 3 года назад +458

    I personally tried this and found the car lost a ton of weight when I took out the engine block and replaced it with a cardboard box. I also replaced the shock absorbers with slinky toys; finally I took out the suspension crossmember and replaced that with some metal bars I welded together. On an unrelated note I’m typing this comment in the hospital.

    • @zacharyjacobs7233
      @zacharyjacobs7233 3 года назад +23

      How did you end up in the hospital with a cardboard motor?

    • @KevinWilliams-dt5ry
      @KevinWilliams-dt5ry 3 года назад +3

      Holy lolzzzz

    • @taterobinson6172
      @taterobinson6172 3 года назад +17

      @@zacharyjacobs7233 It lasted until the freeway and then the car burned down

    • @hanslowes5294
      @hanslowes5294 3 года назад +2

      You got that from whiley sold it to Stan then peter stole it traded it for crack that was taken from the crime lab from the Hank hill case

    • @Marasma
      @Marasma 3 года назад +1

      damnnn need me a mechanic freak like that🔥

  • @yanicemtl
    @yanicemtl 3 года назад +1352

    I usually shave every hair on my body and race entirely naked for weight reduction purposes

    • @lordflufffluff
      @lordflufffluff 3 года назад +15

      69 likes

    • @pawpatrolnews
      @pawpatrolnews 3 года назад +34

      Sure... *that's* why you race naked...

    • @xil3ntkha0s
      @xil3ntkha0s 3 года назад +58

      Why even race? Just wait at the finish line.

    • @s9erkills
      @s9erkills 3 года назад +42

      Your aerodynamics must be like a knife cutting through air as well.

    • @alexsands4093
      @alexsands4093 3 года назад +40

      Might as well donate your spare kindey then

  • @TheMormeltier
    @TheMormeltier Год назад +6

    If I made it as light as possible, I would also replace all the glass with plastic. You no longer have to worry about pieces of glass and you can strip even more.

  • @EpicDonutDudeMemes
    @EpicDonutDudeMemes 3 года назад +3119

    actually insane how much there is in a car

    • @Inveriul
      @Inveriul 3 года назад +9

      hi mr.donut

    • @r3ckless296
      @r3ckless296 3 года назад +5

      Yo

    • @averagebetaalanineuser
      @averagebetaalanineuser 3 года назад +4

      YOOOO

    • @li1795
      @li1795 3 года назад +22

      yeah tru this is a lot more then my simple mind thought there was lmao

    • @Area-cf1gt
      @Area-cf1gt 3 года назад +26

      That's because it's a BMW not all cars have this much stuff🤡

  • @TimeGallon
    @TimeGallon 3 года назад +326

    I rolled my 2005 Prius in 2016. By the grace of God, I walked away with no broken bones.
    Had the car towed to my house, then spent the next few days removing everything from the ac vents to the visors, radio, sunglasses holder, door panels, actuators, covers for the tweeters, glove compartment, rear hatch panel and electric latch actuator, window/door lock controls, cup holders, power button, airbags, hybrid battery, etc. etc. etc.
    I then organized everything, took pictures and posted everything on ebay.
    Absorbed a lot of the cost from totaling the car without full coverage. And it was pretty satisfying knowing everything was being put to use and not wasting away in a junkyard in the rain

    • @Armenedin
      @Armenedin 2 года назад +19

      @@snackler6102 Simply cut it off and sell it on ebay of course!

    • @motersickel
      @motersickel 2 года назад +5

      If you would have cut the catalytic converters off of it about four to six months ago the right person those would have brought you $1,800 hope you didn't scrap the car and leave the Converters on it because they're still worth well over 1,300 right now...!!!!

    • @motersickel
      @motersickel 2 года назад +1

      and I could use a good engine

    • @TimeGallon
      @TimeGallon 2 года назад +1

      @@motersickel there’s no way. I can buy a brand new (off brand but Prius compatible) catalytic converter off eBay for $150
      I just looked it up and holy shit. That’s crazy. I parted my old Prius out about 6 years ago so I doubt it was worth near as much.
      My current Prius has a clogged catalytic converter. Wonder is that effects value. I know they’re wanted for the rhodium and platinum not for the function of the apparatus themselves.
      Also, the engine on my wrecked Prius had nearly 300k miles

    • @werewolf74
      @werewolf74 2 года назад +1

      @@snackler6102 well, you have a pimp limp now right? so go out there and work it.

  • @SpeedChaser-noob
    @SpeedChaser-noob 3 года назад +579

    When cars go on a diet plan, Chris is there being a nutritionist

  • @Krunch2020
    @Krunch2020 11 месяцев назад +10

    Window motors, door cards, dashboard😅, side airbags, steering wheel with airbag, side trim, wheel liners and sound deadening, spoiler and side marker lights. Probably another 200lbs! Then weld in a 250lb roll cage!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  11 месяцев назад +5

      We removed a lot more after this video too, I think we were able to shave off another 70 lbs

  • @Travis.Ladegast
    @Travis.Ladegast 3 года назад +384

    For some reason, the wires to these speakers were already disconnected.
    BMW: They were connected, but since you did not pay for the $5,000 sound system upgrade, we disconnected them.

    • @donjoseph725
      @donjoseph725 3 года назад +14

      Seems about right 😂

    • @nixivoje
      @nixivoje 3 года назад +1

      True 🙂

    • @dakota2610
      @dakota2610 3 года назад +3

      They're already aftermarket Kicker speakers so the last owner did it.

  • @mateolandaverde7921
    @mateolandaverde7921 3 года назад +195

    Finally, My Friday wasn’t a complete waste of productivity after all

  • @kees8199
    @kees8199 3 года назад +2482

    You can also remove the indicators, no one who drives a BMW uses them.😂😂

    • @simple_z1116
      @simple_z1116 3 года назад +19

      ye same. my 3 series is sick

    • @dshe8637
      @dshe8637 3 года назад +11

      And the speedo

    • @AlbaderBohamad
      @AlbaderBohamad 3 года назад +24

      Honestly I don't know why is this the case for BMW drivers. Because I just got a MINI and the indicators are amazing. Subtle and deep clicking sound for indicator sound.
      What even makes it the best indicator system I've tried is that the indicator goes two clicks each direction. click them once and the indicator indicates 3 or 5 times depending on your settings you selected. This is such a useful feature when I want to change lanes and not have to manually stop the indicator. I just set it to indicate 5 times, so that I let it indicate three times while driving in my lane and then start changing lane while the last 2 indicates are going. Perfect lane change with seamless effort.

    • @dshe8637
      @dshe8637 3 года назад +18

      @@AlbaderBohamad They just don't want to use them because they are inconsiderate I guess

    • @scoalneck7820
      @scoalneck7820 3 года назад +4

      True

  • @FORDMustangMadness
    @FORDMustangMadness 8 месяцев назад +30

    Best mechanic ever

  • @waylmaster7487
    @waylmaster7487 3 года назад +291

    Finally the budget "racecar" is back.

  • @DB-xc5zu
    @DB-xc5zu 3 года назад +254

    Chris was so happy for the after results, he let us see his eyes.

    • @slashnburnPizza
      @slashnburnPizza 3 года назад +14

      If you want to see his face, go to one of his REALLY old videos. Specifically the video about tinting your windows. You can sometimes see his reflection in the glass. You're welcome🙂

    • @rk22cc
      @rk22cc 3 года назад +6

      @@slashnburnPizza what is the face hide about?

    • @satin227
      @satin227 3 года назад +28

      @@rk22cc I think he just values his privacy more than anything doesn't want random people bugging him or finding out where he lives and stealing his stuff someone posted a video full of personal photos of him and calling him out as a bad friend/person and he was not happy, to say the least. It's kind of a meme at this point though.

    • @slashnburnPizza
      @slashnburnPizza 3 года назад +4

      @@rk22cc Chris probably has many reasons to hide his face. For example, someone seeing him and real life and annoying him to the point of insanity, and privacy in general.

    • @sinuslebastian6366
      @sinuslebastian6366 3 года назад

      LAN Master wait when did that happen?

  • @atul7gupta
    @atul7gupta 3 года назад +106

    That's a good weight saving! Some more weight saving thoughts: you can also remove the AC Compressor and use a shorter belt. Remove power window motors and fix the position of the windows if allowed. Remove the cabin air heat exchanger and piping. Replace heavy door interior panels with fibreglass coverings if allowed. Replace glass side windows with clear plastic if allowed. Remove cabin air ducting if allowed. Remove the catalytic converter and add a straight pipe to the muffler.

    • @loluser41
      @loluser41 3 года назад +14

      As well as lightweight wheels

    • @atul7gupta
      @atul7gupta 3 года назад +2

      @@loluser41 yea, he mentioned he would change them to race spec..

    • @Langley-Outdoors
      @Langley-Outdoors 3 года назад

      Crash support on the rear bumper lol

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 3 года назад

      Add some carbon fiber body parts (bonnet, roof, trunk) + carbon fiber brakes ! ;0)

    • @atul7gupta
      @atul7gupta 3 года назад +5

      @@poplaurentiu4148 can't increase the cost by so much of carbon fiber..

  • @xorkatoss
    @xorkatoss Год назад +85

    daaamn bruuuhh loosing 200kg made your 0-100 time from 6.8 to 6 seconds? that is pretty good!

    • @YesYes-yb5mg
      @YesYes-yb5mg 6 месяцев назад

      Bro it’s 0-60

    • @kosiara9230
      @kosiara9230 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@YesYes-yb5mg60mph is +/- 100km/h, it wasn't so hard to tell if he used kg

    • @iqbalindaryono8984
      @iqbalindaryono8984 6 месяцев назад +15

      ​@@YesYes-yb5mgbro 60 miles is ~100km

    • @blakebuwamd8343
      @blakebuwamd8343 6 месяцев назад +5

      Not everyone lives in America

    • @johnrobinson9974
      @johnrobinson9974 5 месяцев назад

      Didn't watch it all, yet, so don't know if your 6.8 to 6 comment was a typo... but if, after losing all that weight, he only gained .8 of a second, then you, and he, is off his meds bigtime for thinking that makes any sense.... I gotta get back to the VID, because this comment is insane, or a typo... it has to be a typo. I could take my pants off and gain .8 of a second!

  • @darkstatehk
    @darkstatehk 3 года назад +386

    Although I sat in the comfort of my chair whilst watching this, I definitely feel as though I have had a very productive day.

    • @cyntax99
      @cyntax99 3 года назад +5

      Nothing untrue was said here lol

    • @kokoaphool
      @kokoaphool 3 года назад +10

      Like for “whilst”

    • @Natures_Symmetry
      @Natures_Symmetry 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the laugh! LMAO!

    • @justinwayne445
      @justinwayne445 2 года назад

      "whilst", Ello' govna

    • @werewolf74
      @werewolf74 2 года назад

      I love work, I could watch it all day.

  • @whanos8471
    @whanos8471 3 года назад +2260

    “If its not under the hood you dont need it”
    -Family

  • @gamestair11
    @gamestair11 3 года назад +341

    Bro I literally watch Chris without me having a car to try what he’s doing, it’s really entertaining what he’s doing

    • @gamestair11
      @gamestair11 3 года назад +4

      I wish I had a license😂

    • @djylunosa4624
      @djylunosa4624 3 года назад

      @@gamestair11 I don't have a license but I drive either way

    • @anonynmous1102
      @anonynmous1102 3 года назад

      @@gamestair11 kazab

  • @jjnjfdjnf
    @jjnjfdjnf Год назад +2

    Im A girl and I love cars and people tell me I can't like cars because I am a girl but you have inspired me so much so Ty and never lose hope and don't listen to haters love you vids❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @yeyito2818
    @yeyito2818 3 года назад +75

    The weight is what makes it luxurious. They purposely make the doors heavy so you get the nice thunk when you shut it. also they make the driver side a little higher so when you get in the balance is perfect

  • @ZoMichael-a
    @ZoMichael-a 3 года назад +141

    I just absolutely love how you inform about the position of each and every screw, bolts and nuts. This isn't just informative, it's helpful and time reducing efforts.

  • @flobrae
    @flobrae 3 года назад +415

    Lighter wheels are so much more important, just because of the rotating mass

    • @rorschacht8478
      @rorschacht8478 3 года назад +9

      Exactly true. 1 pound off a wheel is huge.

    • @kimbarker9651
      @kimbarker9651 3 года назад +31

      ..and unsprung weight

    • @sahebbansal780
      @sahebbansal780 3 года назад +11

      Mostly because of the unsprung weight

    • @trentadams4833
      @trentadams4833 3 года назад +2

      He already got new wheels

    • @tazz1226
      @tazz1226 3 года назад +5

      1 pound would be at max 4 pounds, but that only depend on the distance from the center, if you remove a nut for example wont change much but if you change the tyres it would be the max difference

  • @ncik33195
    @ncik33195 2 месяца назад +1

    This is the first time in awhile a RUclips video was able to fully capture my attention for the entirety of the video

  • @michaelsotomayor5001
    @michaelsotomayor5001 3 года назад +629

    The dry ice part is a nice tip. In the cleaning industry there’s a product used to freeze bubble gum and remove from surfaces. For such a big removal though, dry ice is a great idea.

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 3 года назад +18

      PRO-TIP : Dry-ice blasting is also incredibly great for blasting under the car to clean remove rust & make the belly shine+ any other mechanical parts like, steering-rack, suspension A-arms & bushings, engine oil-pan, the intricate gearbox housing pattern, remove the dust on brakes+rims just looking like brand new again..

    • @hammies.
      @hammies. 2 года назад +1

      @@poplaurentiu4148 hmmmmm!

    • @jainendraprakash8259
      @jainendraprakash8259 2 года назад +1

      what's that product?

    • @DESTRAKON
      @DESTRAKON Год назад

      @@poplaurentiu4148 I know what I’m doing this weekend now, thanks

    • @erikziak1249
      @erikziak1249 Год назад

      I did it the other way, with a heat gun. It worked also with a hair drier, but it was slow. The rest of the sticky bitumenous crap was cleaned with toulene.

  • @elvine2149
    @elvine2149 3 года назад +426

    The stock exhaust is really heavy, there is some to delete here.

    • @LatvianVideo
      @LatvianVideo 3 года назад +50

      @@turningaround7842 He doesnt need to straight pipe it, just delete a few mufflers

    • @phuphan913
      @phuphan913 3 года назад

      @@LatvianVideo consider not having the exhaust would be so much better

    • @CLIVIXX
      @CLIVIXX 3 года назад +13

      Facts I deleted the mufflers on my wrx and the stock mufflers weighed like 40 pounds my new ones weigh like 15

    • @cwalls6914
      @cwalls6914 3 года назад +1

      @@CLIVIXX remark axle back?

    • @CLIVIXX
      @CLIVIXX 3 года назад +2

      @@cwalls6914 nah I got a nameless and it sounds good asf now I love it

  • @itkad
    @itkad 3 года назад +338

    The lack of soupy wooder in this episode disappoints me

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 года назад +83

      :o

    • @Seb-Storm
      @Seb-Storm 3 года назад +16

      I thought he was gonna say it when cleaning the sunroof hole but instead said solvent

    • @bonzainews
      @bonzainews 3 года назад +4

      @@chrisfix Just curious how your C4 Corvette would do against the BMW. 0-60, braking and handling. you should post the results in a quick video.

    • @mnc1009
      @mnc1009 3 года назад +5

      I like how this is the only one he responded to because it was not nice 😂

    • @robertcarmosino6563
      @robertcarmosino6563 3 года назад +1

      I knew there was something missing.

  • @Dirt4Ride
    @Dirt4Ride 8 месяцев назад +14

    Glad to see an US content creator that is aware that imperial metrics are unknow for everyone outside US and it's really pleasent to get conversion everytime :)
    Thank you and amazing content tho

  • @Raaaahhhhbbbie
    @Raaaahhhhbbbie 3 года назад +358

    I like how the “intimidator” battery came out of a Prius

    • @sourgrapejuice6389
      @sourgrapejuice6389 3 года назад +2

      Don’t hate,appreciate🤷‍♂️

    • @wammo1997
      @wammo1997 3 года назад +7

      Well there has to be at least something intimidating in a Prius 😂.
      .
      No hate, hybrid is Future even of I lovey Gas and Diesel engines

    • @Triskitty
      @Triskitty 3 года назад

      Was a red Prius

  • @wal
    @wal 3 года назад +284

    That last zero to 60 run and the pure excitement…priceless! Oh, and I’m a car audio guy and didn’t know about the dry ice trick for removing sound deadening. You just plain rock! Thanks for another dope vid, Chris 🤙

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 3 года назад +1

      Cris can remove more weight from this BMW since he wants a track car by replacing some heavy metal body parts like:
      Hood (/Bonnet), Roof & Trunk with lighter fiberglass+reinforced carbon fiber parts and the heavy doors glasses with lighter perxplex
      then lighter rims and carbon ceramic brakes.. all things will definitely drop the weight even more..

    • @fastbicyclerider7300
      @fastbicyclerider7300 3 года назад +1

      Pop Laurentiu carbon driveshaft carbon mirrors carbon wheels carbon doorcards

    • @lowerthetone
      @lowerthetone 3 года назад

      The Legend! Big Whizz!

    • @ArnoldGaming
      @ArnoldGaming 3 года назад

      Oh hey big d wiz

    • @joshuarodrique2096
      @joshuarodrique2096 3 года назад +2

      @@poplaurentiu4148 He could do that but he’s entering the LeMons race where he can only spend $500. All those carbon and lexan parts are expensive.

  • @stevetheodore_specialtycars
    @stevetheodore_specialtycars 3 года назад +62

    As a lifetime automotive weight weenie myself, I want to let you know that you're officially my 'Hero of the Month'. I'm truly impressed with your video due to your passion for what you do and also your willingness to obtain the data to back it up. I talk about improved acceleration, handling, and braking all day...but being able to legitimately quantify it is the real deal! Bravo my friend, and keep up the great work!

    • @JamesBrown-ux9ds
      @JamesBrown-ux9ds 3 года назад +1

      Yes - so right! ... And now he should next have the car lifted up, all engine, drivetrain and axles removed, and refitted with the usual lightweight parts, race clutch with no flywheel, lightweight pistons, titanium connecting rods and crankshaft, new diffs - and all the other nice stuff er know about, remoove the heavy paints and windows - and the journey would continue.
      The Porsche Museum at Stuttgarts has a police porsche in such trim in display actualy (the windscreen being just a small slice of lightweight glas, right from a GT Porsche from the track, etc.) - lowered, with aeroparts from the speedtunnel, handbuild and refined engine, etc. - a gift from Porsche to the Stuttgart Autobahn police some 20 years ago. Now on display. 🤗

    • @stevetheodore_specialtycars
      @stevetheodore_specialtycars 3 года назад +1

      @@JamesBrown-ux9ds - of course you're right about all of that, but it sounds like the sanctioning body and the class he's competing in will limit what he can do. I was seriously wondering why he picked an Xi model as the steering ratio is slow and the car is quite a bit heavier due to the front differential and driveshaft. Hoping that he clears this up in some future videos. I really didn't like how slow the steering rack is in the Xi model compared to the 330i.

    • @philosoraptorvi5309
      @philosoraptorvi5309 3 года назад +1

      @@stevetheodore_specialtycars - these definitely sound like bmw problems 😂
      This isn’t the case in a subaru sti

    • @stevetheodore_specialtycars
      @stevetheodore_specialtycars 3 года назад

      @@philosoraptorvi5309 - Haha, I formerly owned an STi myself (modified 2007 Hawkeye). That car had so much mechanical grip!

  • @chesswizard7057
    @chesswizard7057 Год назад +2

    I have not ever learned so much about cars until I started watching ChrisFix

  • @brendanhenderson6999
    @brendanhenderson6999 3 года назад +889

    Alternate title: How to EXTREMELY super clean your car's inside.

  • @eyehatebuzzoven
    @eyehatebuzzoven 3 года назад +1838

    ChrisFix is the type of guy to use micro-fiber towels after taking a shower so he doesn't scratch his skin

  • @sdubs
    @sdubs 3 года назад +258

    i like how he's explaining it as if someone else out there is going to do this as well

    • @5SpdFreek
      @5SpdFreek 3 года назад +12

      You never know, someone might do it too.

    • @dr.disrespect3260
      @dr.disrespect3260 3 года назад +31

      That's why I'm here lol

    • @kaurkoreinik6817
      @kaurkoreinik6817 3 года назад +3

      I might will

    • @Wurldly
      @Wurldly 3 года назад +4

      I am doing this.

    • @hoosiernative9668
      @hoosiernative9668 3 года назад +19

      There’s over 7 billion people in the world and over thousands of millions of people who use the internet. Trust me there will always be someone who’s interested in whatever content is put out there. Don’t underestimate the power of the internet use it to your advantage.

  • @SchoolofRockNRoll
    @SchoolofRockNRoll Год назад +1

    it is slowly revealing to me, at my age of 27, that i might be a car guy. your videos bring me great joy and this video felt like those asmr satisfying videos (which i usually hate) subscribe!

  • @mjwanni
    @mjwanni 3 года назад +299

    Next step: go on a caloric deficit for a few months to remove driver weight.

    • @anarchyamp
      @anarchyamp 3 года назад +23

      Also take a satisfying big dump😂

    • @lichking3711
      @lichking3711 3 года назад +12

      race car drivers go through lots of cardio and endurance training, too, for that exact reason. Low weight and high endurance, especially important for long races.

    • @oscarfish1471
      @oscarfish1471 3 года назад +1

      Yup, keep the radio, go on a diet! 👍

    • @durururururururu
      @durururururururu 3 года назад

      extra fat is bad for center of gravity for the car.

  • @MrPrimiR
    @MrPrimiR 3 года назад +409

    If you wanted to remove some extra plastic to reduce the weight even further, you should've checked the engine compartment :P

    • @pcsuperg3986
      @pcsuperg3986 3 года назад +18

      And pull out the engine

    • @najibn8228
      @najibn8228 3 года назад +32

      It’s a German car that shit is so confusing man it’s jsut easier not to mess with the engine at all

    • @madhut3042
      @madhut3042 3 года назад +5

      All that wiring too

    • @notnadz_
      @notnadz_ 3 года назад +2

      @@najibn8228 lmao true

    • @bFOURdwZEROlf
      @bFOURdwZEROlf 3 года назад +1

      LLLOOOOL

  • @plasmic7161
    @plasmic7161 3 года назад +296

    This ones going to the “when I project car” playlist

    • @Lui.mahuiz
      @Lui.mahuiz 3 года назад +2

      😂 im doing my project car :)

    • @oalbornoz
      @oalbornoz 3 года назад

      It's a waste of money and time.

    • @codydunnell7951
      @codydunnell7951 3 года назад

      May you're project take sooner to complete than mine

    • @reine_zzamvila
      @reine_zzamvila 3 года назад +1

      @@oalbornoz its a waste of life for not doing such things

    • @plasmic7161
      @plasmic7161 3 года назад +1

      @@oalbornoz you go at other peoples hobbies lot don’t you

  • @niratsirackod1
    @niratsirackod1 3 месяца назад +1

    I don’t know why but I found this very satisfying.
    Plus I think the thumbnail has huge meme potential.

  • @OtterTreySSArmy
    @OtterTreySSArmy 2 года назад +225

    I build cars in a factory and did quality control for our plant, so none of this was anything new to me. However it was actually really of cool seeing the steps that you saw for assembly being done in reverse for disassembly! It also amazes me just how similar stuff is put together in a BMW sedan vs a GM truck!

    • @BIKEMAN21
      @BIKEMAN21 2 года назад +1

      its the same company

    • @sandeshsomwarpet
      @sandeshsomwarpet Год назад

      You made me recall a comment from senior guy from Chrysler, may be a VP level person saying the Mercedes, BMW and Audi folks procure the parts and sub-assemblies from the same folks from whom we procure and they end up charging a premium. I am not saying the up market cars are not premium, my point is they charge way too compared to certain enhancements they do compared to an ordinary run of the mill cars.

    • @Hoch134
      @Hoch134 Год назад

      It's very similar to the old Audis as well. I was really impressed that the steps were basically the same.

    • @professorx2607
      @professorx2607 Год назад

      ​@@BIKEMAN21exactly 😶

    • @kaosumaru
      @kaosumaru Год назад +1

      Must be what parenting is like, seeing some kid take what you've painstakingly built and incrementally taking it apart before your very eyes.

  • @godchickla7295
    @godchickla7295 3 года назад +278

    Imagine when it's the day for the race, Chris will be surprised because everyone have the same car as his because everyone watches his videos 🤣

    • @kramnull8962
      @kramnull8962 3 года назад +5

      Hopefully not with that same clunky transmission...

    • @ẌLÐ
      @ẌLР3 года назад +5

      I always had a e46 I’m glad Chris got one now I got the best tutorial to follow

    • @randallracer
      @randallracer 3 года назад +3

      E46 was the last good bmw. Prove me wrong.

  • @kentankt
    @kentankt 3 года назад +314

    Chris : So removing this... is pretty simple
    Us : Everything is simple for Chris

  • @Meiscool1456
    @Meiscool1456 Год назад +2

    I don’t even have a car but this is so entertaining

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Год назад

      I'm glad you found the video entertaining!

  • @tortoise401
    @tortoise401 3 года назад +1071

    Me: about to sleep
    RUclips: you wanna see guy removing tons of shit from an old BMW?
    Me: yeah sure why not

    • @user-jk7yz3xs8z
      @user-jk7yz3xs8z 3 года назад +3

      Go to sleep

    • @tortoise401
      @tortoise401 3 года назад +8

      @@user-jk7yz3xs8z it's 4 am in my time and i still can't fall asleep lmao ima rewatch the video

    • @pepejeans4893
      @pepejeans4893 3 года назад +1

      Same😂

    • @leese5159
      @leese5159 3 года назад +5

      I just laughed so hard at this so true haha..

    • @starstencahl8985
      @starstencahl8985 3 года назад +10

      Hearing someone call an E46 “an old BMW” hurts a lot

  • @Tsirkon
    @Tsirkon 3 года назад +163

    I've been watching Chris for 3 years , I don't even own a car

    • @tyton4237
      @tyton4237 3 года назад +6

      Watched him since BEFORE I got a car, pretty good knowing a lot of this basic stuff 😂

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 года назад +66

      I appreciate the ongoing support! Now when you get a car, you'll know everything you need to know!

    • @marwansjunkyard1365
      @marwansjunkyard1365 3 года назад +3

      @@chrisfix to get up to speed on fixing your car !

    • @BigfootisReal88
      @BigfootisReal88 3 года назад +1

      Same.

    • @_abdxll__
      @_abdxll__ 3 года назад +1

      Same

  • @lucasvilla1268
    @lucasvilla1268 3 года назад +28

    Now you can really hear all the rocks and stuff on the road. This turn the driving experience even more raw. Amazing

  • @dawsondallas
    @dawsondallas 2 года назад +8

    Discovered you from this video about a week ago and you instantly inspired me to start my own project! Can’t wait to explore the rest of your videos!!

  • @Swaggaccino
    @Swaggaccino 3 года назад +220

    You forgot the most important part - lightweight wheels and tires. That’s dynamic weight so every pound you cut will feel x3 as much as static.

    • @cihanyilmaz651
      @cihanyilmaz651 3 года назад +11

      100% agree with you there, it’ll make the biggest difference in weight, handling and grip!

    • @vandelay_industries
      @vandelay_industries 3 года назад +10

      Uh he did say at the beginning of the video that he will be replacing the wheels and brakes eventually, but not now, if I'm not mistaken.

    • @jeremyphipps777
      @jeremyphipps777 3 года назад +5

      General rule of thumb is that every pound of rotating/unsprung mass is worth about 4 lbs of sprung mass. Unfortunately, there are big consequences to having smaller brakes and tires on the track.

    • @LawrenceTimme
      @LawrenceTimme 3 года назад +11

      And only use 3/5 wheels nuts to save weight. And grind down the driveshafts to make them thinner to save weight.

    • @Swaggaccino
      @Swaggaccino 3 года назад +8

      @@jeremyphipps777 He doesn't have to get a smaller wheel. Stock he's probably on aluminum. He could get a forged wheel, increased the diameter size by an inch and still save some weight.

  • @fairnut6418
    @fairnut6418 3 года назад +604

    In general, Chris literally stole a car and salvaged it on video while trying to convince us that this is for weight reduction.

    • @jhonterry5370
      @jhonterry5370 3 года назад +1

      😭😭😭

    • @turtlejeepjen314
      @turtlejeepjen314 3 года назад +1

      Agreed!! My son & I watched this video together!!! 🙂🙂

    • @MrTedster0205
      @MrTedster0205 3 года назад +1

      Thats how the rich do. God bless 'em

  • @sevvvich8118
    @sevvvich8118 3 года назад +566

    "Yes, officer. It's completely stock".

  • @LavenderSystem69
    @LavenderSystem69 2 года назад +4

    Why not remove the sliding glass and slap some ballstic-grade plexliglass into everything except the driver door (net, obviously) and windshield (actually important, and worth keeping the shatter-proof coated glass)? That would also let you delete the interior trim on the doors, which you stated was only required so that it could contain the glass when the windows are rolled down, and the window motors, which is AT LEAST another 30-40 lbs...

  • @thomaspanditfan2435
    @thomaspanditfan2435 3 года назад +475

    Well as someone once said,
    "If it ain't the engine, take it off"

    • @JT--XL365
      @JT--XL365 3 года назад +16

      ya gotta get to fast to furious......oh and family

    • @manuj2868
      @manuj2868 3 года назад +5

      The guy who removed the steering wheel: ‘I see this as an absolute win!’

    • @alexrosado3890
      @alexrosado3890 3 года назад +3

      So leave only the engine?

    • @thomaspanditfan2435
      @thomaspanditfan2435 3 года назад +2

      @@manuj2868 could probably use a plastic toy one? Just add some wires or something.

    • @thomaspanditfan2435
      @thomaspanditfan2435 3 года назад +2

      @@alexrosado3890 exactly. Just leave the engine, and take it off. Panels, doors, windows. Heck, take even the battery out.

  • @padmarask2573
    @padmarask2573 3 года назад +335

    looks like me removing evething i can from my SSD to install a game...

    • @padmarask2573
      @padmarask2573 3 года назад +6

      @@hmm8602 i have both, but the games i play need ssd. my ssd is 128gb i need at least 250gb but where i live nothing is cheap with this pandemic

    • @abhishekpawar5126
      @abhishekpawar5126 3 года назад +1

      same, I have a 110gb ssd and with windows in it I can barely fit 2 games in it

    • @kiit9523
      @kiit9523 3 года назад +1

      the motivation they have for all this is insane

    • @wheelmanstan
      @wheelmanstan 3 года назад +1

      I finally got a 500gb ssd a couple months ago and a 3gb hdd and holy fk am I glad I did. These drives are affordable now for a decent brand. Luckily I don't game that much or else I'd be flat broke, but hell I can barely even download games now because my ISP limits me to 150gb a month and a lot of games are that size now.
      They have software now so you can easily clone your OS onto the new drive. Everyone likes a fresh install but man that's soooooo much easier. I cloned both my drives. Maybe test your drives with Sentinal to see how much longer you got left, might need to do it soon since some SSD's fall apart quick. And get a cheap HDD dock for your spare drives. Those things are great.

    • @HaikelTV
      @HaikelTV 3 года назад

      stop doing that, that will kill your SSD faster.

  • @SVTJD
    @SVTJD 3 года назад +264

    Don’t forget to take out the blinker fluid. That stuff is heavy

    • @andreco6575
      @andreco6575 3 года назад +30

      i doubt that bmws even have em in the first place lol

    • @jekiewicz
      @jekiewicz 3 года назад +6

      @@andreco6575 BMW turn indicators, the sasquatch of the automotive world .

    • @questioner1596
      @questioner1596 3 года назад +7

      @@andreco6575, that's because genuine BMW blinker fluid is so expensive, most owners just put up with broken signal lights.

    • @minibuiIder
      @minibuiIder 3 года назад +3

      @@questioner1596 even if they have it they barely use it lol

    • @papajohnsuk5965
      @papajohnsuk5965 3 года назад +1

      where to buy blinker fluid?

  • @penngwinn
    @penngwinn 9 месяцев назад +1

    That sound deadening foam removal trick was amazing!

  • @aidanthornbury
    @aidanthornbury 3 года назад +583

    Me: “Oh hey, a new Chrisfix video”
    Chris: s o u n d d e a d e n i n g

    • @jeremyjimenez7699
      @jeremyjimenez7699 3 года назад +16

      13:14

    • @jeremyjimenez7699
      @jeremyjimenez7699 3 года назад +7

      If someone can find a tempo, they could really make a song out of this. “All that in there sound deadening “ 🎵🎶🎤🎸

    • @CapoKhan
      @CapoKhan 3 года назад

      430 pounds removed

  • @adamhamilton8242
    @adamhamilton8242 3 года назад +502

    “Pull the seats, the doors, the battery… if it ain’t the motor, take it off” - Dominic Toretto

    • @counter546
      @counter546 3 года назад +2

      RIP tires, brakes etc..

  • @mutt8553
    @mutt8553 3 года назад +599

    Take a shot every time Chris says “sound deadening”

  • @TubularPeakGaming
    @TubularPeakGaming 3 месяца назад +1

    Melt sheets are a massive pain. They are put through an oven before the car gets painted. A putty knife can tear them apart pretty smoothly but you'll scratch up the metal.

  • @JamesRDavis-ft3wq
    @JamesRDavis-ft3wq 3 года назад +314

    Here’s the required “honey that guy is talking to his cars again” comment

    • @Agent-nw3it
      @Agent-nw3it 3 года назад +1

      I believe it's mainly a voice-over editing. Or?

    • @enlightenedg3843
      @enlightenedg3843 3 года назад

      @@Agent-nw3it Thought that at first but idk

    • @sensiblewheels
      @sensiblewheels 3 года назад

      @@Agent-nw3it I see coordinating hand moments in some shots!

    • @Agent-nw3it
      @Agent-nw3it 3 года назад +2

      @@sensiblewheels Still voice-over. With 10 hours of work per minute of the video, it's called perfectionism.

  • @WIRTSVV
    @WIRTSVV 3 года назад +949

    Toyota: You don't need to remove the soundproofing, we have already done that.

    • @dennisthemenace49
      @dennisthemenace49 3 года назад +29

      Scion TC coupe is the noisiest car I've ever been in.

    • @JayZoop
      @JayZoop 3 года назад +19

      True that. The 2015 Toyota Camry was terribly loud on a smooth highway. They improved it though on the 2017 Camry.

    • @dennisthemenace49
      @dennisthemenace49 3 года назад +24

      @Tomato Sauce No. My first car, a baby blue 71 Opel, takes that award. Best birth control device known to man.

    • @mkrs01g
      @mkrs01g 3 года назад +8

      True. I used to have a 2011 Camry that was sonically beautiful, music sounded so good in it, couldn't hear much outside.
      Then I got a 2016 and it was noisy as hell. Even going through the car wash, sounded like a tin can rattling with some change in it and the sound of the music sucked too. Completely different than the 2011.

    • @m1k1a1
      @m1k1a1 3 года назад +6

      My old Yaris was so loud on motorway that I used noise canceling headphones on longer drives. But those old 1.3l Toyota engines never consumed motor oil.

  • @manny-
    @manny- 3 года назад +2729

    Not having a girlfriend is part of my weight reduction kit

    • @8DarkRock
      @8DarkRock 3 года назад +187

      I laughed at first, then i cried 😭

    • @dannydoughboy120
      @dannydoughboy120 3 года назад +44

      , sorry to hear that! When you get one, get a good one!

    • @evilblackcat6357
      @evilblackcat6357 3 года назад +139

      Especially if it's an American woman... ( -.^)

    • @yungavalor3192
      @yungavalor3192 3 года назад +4

      I can relate :(

    • @123wsz
      @123wsz 3 года назад +2

      Lmaooooo

  • @mvnorsel6354
    @mvnorsel6354 3 месяца назад +3

    For many men the heaviest burden sits in the passenger seat.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 месяца назад

      Good thing this is a race car lol

  • @ffedurch
    @ffedurch 2 года назад +123

    When putting a flexible panel like a sunroof delete in, start with the center bolts and work your way out to the corners. Same principle as tightening a cylinder head in the correct sequence to prevent warping.

  • @rowangreen8807
    @rowangreen8807 3 года назад +561

    “Carefully remove the airbag” proceeds to drop tools and hit everything on the way out

  • @basobbens4149
    @basobbens4149 3 года назад +49

    As a European where stick shift is kind of the standard I cringed at seeing the relatively poor shifting (especially in the second and third 0-60 run).
    You see the shifter slamming from side to side upon releasing the clutch. Be more gentle. With a manual transmission, you're the one to control the slip between the revving engine and the stationary wheels, where with an automatic you have a torque converter and in a sequential DCT/MCT you have the electronics to do that for you.
    Additionally I would say,: Don't put that much force into shifting. You can still shift fast if you ease the transmission in the next gear instead of slamming it in. Several transmission parts like the linkage, shifting fork and syncro's will thank you.

    • @Daniel-hy3xp
      @Daniel-hy3xp 3 года назад +3

      Happy to see i wasnt the only one thinking he was kind of rough while shifting while i can go from first to second using two fingers

    • @dreaparn2462
      @dreaparn2462 3 года назад +3

      You never race i see,

    • @impeter245
      @impeter245 3 года назад +4

      @@dreaparn2462 don't like your own comment

    • @dreaparn2462
      @dreaparn2462 3 года назад +1

      @@impeter245 You cant stop me

    • @basobbens4149
      @basobbens4149 3 года назад

      @@dreaparn2462 You've never driven a stick shift road car with a regular manual gear gearbox I see. Oh, and I have raced; in a car with a proper racing gearbox engineerd to take a beating.

  • @sebastianalfaro5377
    @sebastianalfaro5377 5 месяцев назад +4

    This is quality content right here

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 месяцев назад +2

      I'm glad you find the video quality content!

  • @Leiwi
    @Leiwi 3 года назад +811

    "He's not The Stig, but he is The Stig's American cousin"

  • @613lcd
    @613lcd 3 года назад +55

    Chris moves his hands like if we're are watching a VR POV clip

  • @teabag9050
    @teabag9050 3 года назад +356

    I just removed my fuel tank and now my car is more efficient than a Tesla.

    • @nightingale-d3e
      @nightingale-d3e 3 года назад +15

      USSR Leader
      That is now our comment

    • @giveawaycenter6564
      @giveawaycenter6564 3 года назад +9

      I just removed my fuel tank now my car won’t start? Any tips?!

    • @enriqueserrano09
      @enriqueserrano09 3 года назад +20

      @@giveawaycenter6564 maybe the battery died

    • @Kenny-fn8xu
      @Kenny-fn8xu 3 года назад +17

      @@giveawaycenter6564 Put the car in rice, it should work then

    • @alexice1695
      @alexice1695 3 года назад +8

      @@giveawaycenter6564 some toothpaste should work

  • @orcastrike7750
    @orcastrike7750 7 месяцев назад +4

    Imagine being an E46 owner and just having an entire series of how to build your car into a race car made by one of the highest quality auto RUclipsrs at your disposal for free. Y’all are lucky 😂

  • @blakegrigg3573
    @blakegrigg3573 3 года назад +611

    Replacing the rims would also do alot... just get some really lightweight and you could gain well over 10 hp because the engine won't have to rotate as much weight to get the vehicle moving.
    This typically has a larger impact than simply removing weight off of the body because it is what the engine spins rather than what it is trying to move.

    • @eaglefat9398
      @eaglefat9398 3 года назад +107

      this is very important, i think its something like "every 10lbs of rotating weight is equal to 100lbs of sprung weight".
      And those factory aluminum rims are heavy easily 40lbs each, so you can shave off 100lbs in rims alone and drop 1 sec in the 1/4 mile

    • @user-gd1mm7gw8k
      @user-gd1mm7gw8k 3 года назад +10

      No ratio is 1:4

    • @user-gd1mm7gw8k
      @user-gd1mm7gw8k 3 года назад +15

      Cant get 1s of 1/4 mile, i have tryed 20" vs 15" difference was 0.4s but using better tyres for better grip will help more.

    • @sanashams322
      @sanashams322 3 года назад +1

      And then u don’t have to take them on and off every time changing tyres

    • @eaglefat9398
      @eaglefat9398 3 года назад +25

      @@user-gd1mm7gw8k 4 tenths ain't nothing to scoff at from just a rim change, anyways all i was saying was that rotating/ unsprung weight counts a lot more then sprung weight and its a sneaky way to get considerable performance improvements if you're racing in a class that takes weight into account.

  • @lowesttsx6059
    @lowesttsx6059 3 года назад +136

    i can’t tell you how much i’ve learned from chrisfix about cars. i don’t have a father figure in my life to teach me about this stuff and i’m only 13 so this man is helping me a ton.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 года назад +31

      I’m glad you’re learning a lot!!!

    • @Itselijahbruh
      @Itselijahbruh 3 года назад +4

      We're literally in the same situation bro

    • @Dampishcar123
      @Dampishcar123 3 года назад +4

      Don’t worry he’ll eventually come back with the milk and cigarettes

    • @techhome7741
      @techhome7741 3 года назад

      Hope you and your family are safe and healthy brothers

    • @grimreaper9049
      @grimreaper9049 3 года назад

      @@Dampishcar123 if he wins a lottery

  • @OneTeeGlory
    @OneTeeGlory 3 года назад +745

    “So you’re gonna need a bunch of dry ice”
    Canadians: “sounds cool, I’ll just open the doors instead”

    • @ilmupiano
      @ilmupiano 3 года назад +17

      Actually.. "sounds cold" instead of only cool 🎆

    • @touringteg
      @touringteg 3 года назад

      Lol

    • @opo6206
      @opo6206 3 года назад +6

      Russians: are you challenging me?

    • @Masterogpimp
      @Masterogpimp 3 года назад +2

      Siberians eyes are twitching in craze

    • @OneTeeGlory
      @OneTeeGlory 3 года назад

      @@Masterogpimp good for them

  • @flytrapYTP
    @flytrapYTP Год назад +2

    I love the fact that it looks normal from the outside

  • @ubreakitirepairit3569
    @ubreakitirepairit3569 3 года назад +186

    Plot twist: The welder welds in a 430lb roll cage.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 года назад +58

      It’s about 130-150lbs

    • @skree2xgaming233
      @skree2xgaming233 3 года назад +3

      HAHAHAHAHA

    • @skippywinters
      @skippywinters 3 года назад +9

      Yeah but that sh*t will save your life on the track

    • @LL-jr2ys
      @LL-jr2ys 3 года назад +12

      2940 lbs + 430 lbs would still be better than 3370 lbs + 430 lbs

    • @tristandrew5903
      @tristandrew5903 3 года назад

      Haha. But recoup that with a carbon body kit and light weight wheels 👌

  • @kevinsemmanuel3539
    @kevinsemmanuel3539 3 года назад +590

    Matt Watson called, he wants his specialist's timing gear back

  • @reddcube
    @reddcube 3 года назад +110

    I like how the audio get more and more echo, as he removes all the stuff.

    • @sylaswoltan7082
      @sylaswoltan7082 3 года назад +3

      Well there is no sound deadening

    • @audiofiil
      @audiofiil 3 года назад +1

      And when he claps after the acceleration it sounds like he's in a gymnasium lol