Already Modifying the New Rx7 Fenders. ⛛ Cyberpunk Miata Build

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  • Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
  • In this video we continue working on the fenders, making them fit perfectly and getting them ready for primer.
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:16 - Front alignment problems
    01:01 - Making fender vents
    04:32 - Cutting my brand new fenders
    07:59 - Preparing for fiberglass
    13:03 - Applying more fiberglass
    17:49 - Trimming and refitting
    19:59 - Preparing the fenders for bodyfiller
    21:27 - Weight before bodyfiller
    21:41 - Starting the bodyfiller
    26:30 - Adjusting panel gaps and block sanding
    32:24 - Fine tuning the panel gaps
    36:29 - 120 grit DA sanding
    39:08 - Prepaing for primer
    40:28 - First layer of primer
    42:53 - Weight after bodyfiller
    43:09 - Completed fenders
    44:16 - In the next video
    44:23 - Outro
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Комментарии • 176

  • @busta8694
    @busta8694 Месяц назад +134

    i hope someone hires you for a big project one day cause jeeeez this is beautiful. doing the cyberpunk community much justice.

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +59

      My dream is to one day work with a film props studio like Weta Workshop for some cool cyberpunk take on the original Fast and Furious / Wangan midnight, that would just be awesome.

    • @busta8694
      @busta8694 Месяц назад +9

      @@TofuAutoWorks goodness thats a dope idea. i hope it will come to pass man.

    • @keefjustkeith
      @keefjustkeith Месяц назад +6

      A pre-madmax-ish era right before gasoline gets outlawed dystopia type Wangan Fast film would be dope AF! ★★★ SCREENWRITERS TAKE NOTES★★★

    • @Floris_VI
      @Floris_VI Месяц назад

      ​@@busta8694forreal

    • @joshuafallet5690
      @joshuafallet5690 Месяц назад +1

      ​​@TofuAutoWorks cyberpunk street racing film would be the sickest film idea ever.
      Last time I saw anything like that it was anime redline 2009

  • @controllerpleb6568
    @controllerpleb6568 Месяц назад +14

    Imagine being so good at bodywork that you can recreate part of a famous body kit from scratch just from pictures. That's the work of a master craftsman.

    • @victordinev5229
      @victordinev5229 Месяц назад +1

      Dude, he made gtr front end to a wagon, nissan, and then recreated a full body kit just from pictures 🤣🤣🤣 this here is walking in the park for him

  • @GuntanksInSpace
    @GuntanksInSpace Месяц назад +43

    The hot glue application got me thinking "man, this is the ultimate arts and crafts project".
    Love how this one's been progressing!

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +25

      Fiberglass is just spicy paper maché. 😂

    • @quakxy_dukx
      @quakxy_dukx Месяц назад

      @@TofuAutoWorksgreat for your lungs too

  • @dguy-xk4fc
    @dguy-xk4fc Месяц назад +26

    That rx-7 front makes it ten times better, very nice

  • @kujou-tamanegi
    @kujou-tamanegi Месяц назад +33

    I am watching from Japan. I like your videos and watch them all the time. The design, the technical skills, the ideas, everything is good👍.

  • @mahreeohhhh
    @mahreeohhhh Месяц назад +7

    This has to be the most underrated build on YT. Coolest thing ever.

  • @B_M_A
    @B_M_A Месяц назад +8

    You must have a badass dad and I bet growing up was so fun watching and learning from him.

  • @rjbravo77
    @rjbravo77 25 дней назад

    "Good enough is the enemy of humanity." That extra time spent on gaps and body lines is what separates a great build from "it looks nice while its moving" builds.

  • @2512MaTHias
    @2512MaTHias Месяц назад +1

    And for the end scene he exclusively ordered the usual every video heavy rain… this time not only to be heard on the roof but also to be seen on the car … 😂
    Watching from Germany 🇩🇪, my biggest respect! It’s pure joy to see what you dream and achieve with your cars! 👍

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +1

      Here in NZ all you need to do is plan for nice sunny weather and it will rain for you. It's easy once you figure out the system haha.

    • @2512MaTHias
      @2512MaTHias Месяц назад

      @@TofuAutoWorks It makes me remember the words of a friend from Seattle/USA: „Seattle has two seasons: Summer - warm rain. Winter - cold rain.“
      When I was there it had sunshine and 42 degrees Celsius / 108 Fahrenheit. 😁 I see, mysteriously you have the same weather in NZ like we here in Germany 😁

  • @uowaaa
    @uowaaa Месяц назад +4

    素晴らしい技術!こんなに迫力のあるカスタムロードスターは今まで見たことがありません。完成が楽しみです。

  • @Ludicrous_Speedway
    @Ludicrous_Speedway Месяц назад +7

    A short little project like this is a nice change of pace from the Skygea, always happy to see more!

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +5

      Yeah for sure, always nice having more than one project so you can jump around and keep things from getting too repetitive.

  • @allenharding8604
    @allenharding8604 Месяц назад +3

    Adding the Logo just makes it Legit AF, Been following your work for a while its definitely inspiring, this channel is part of the reason i got into a body tech apprentice job, learn the fundamentals to bondo and body work and then do cool shit like this!

  • @justcynical6590
    @justcynical6590 24 дня назад

    never stop doing this please.

  • @PatHaskell
    @PatHaskell 15 дней назад

    Always amazed by people that can pound out a quality project!

  • @Doomburger7
    @Doomburger7 24 дня назад

    Hey! Someone else who appreciates the Total Car Service USUI Roadster! That thing's gorgeous and I definitely see where it influenced your build.

  • @z-trip5457
    @z-trip5457 Месяц назад +1

    We need more cyberbuilds, this is so unique and fresh!

  • @hedrives
    @hedrives Месяц назад +1

    More superb content from Tofu. The FD front end grafted on really adds a new dimension to this build. Thanks for all your work and more RESPECT for your tenacity.

  • @CrazyCat229
    @CrazyCat229 Месяц назад

    The haters wish they were as good at making body kits as you are!

  • @JustusKuroVT
    @JustusKuroVT Месяц назад +1

    16:42 reminded me of Superfast matt's "Forged *Carbon Fiber*" filled with youtuber merch and a ham sandwhich.

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +1

      Haha, I watched that one the same day I did this, was very tempted to put a few of my hate comments in there lol

  • @callumwigg1337
    @callumwigg1337 Месяц назад +2

    So cool to see the drawing at the end of how you envision it, great to see where it's going and the plans you have for it, looking forward to watching the whole journey!

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +4

      I've been sneaking the drawing in a bit in these last videos. It's a lot easier to just show people what I'm doing instead of trying to reassure everyone by saying "trust the vision" haha

  • @reallyanti
    @reallyanti Месяц назад

    I'm excited to see those turn signal covers in the next video, they look sick af in the drawing.

  • @MuShinnen
    @MuShinnen Месяц назад +3

    Always a good time to not sleep when a new video drops.

  • @vitpham9722
    @vitpham9722 Месяц назад +2

    That transition to the drawing at the end! Super nice with the editing skills!

  • @markkuahlamaa770
    @markkuahlamaa770 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks This The Great Car Channel & The Best of The Best !
    Hello From Finland !

  • @newyankeedoesit
    @newyankeedoesit Месяц назад +1

    Another great video! I loved the rain shot at the end as well as the render sneak peak showcasing the rest of the design and highlighting the next pieces you will build. Awesome touch.
    Great craftsmanship as always! You're doing great work that you should be able to take immense pride in!

  • @Nope-us8km
    @Nope-us8km Месяц назад

    I had mixed feelings about that rx7 front, but when I saw the sketch...it's fireee🥵🥵🔥🔥, cannot wait for another video

  • @WarrenAmpersand1111
    @WarrenAmpersand1111 Месяц назад

    Watching the evolution of this chimera car is literally the best thing in tv. Bravo my man, Bravo 👏👏👌

  • @joshuafallet5690
    @joshuafallet5690 Месяц назад

    I love to see your progress, processes and creativity.
    I look forward to every update.

  • @icefox7022
    @icefox7022 Месяц назад

    next video is going to be super interesting, i can't wait to see how you will make all those details

  • @andrew1233
    @andrew1233 Месяц назад

    i love when people like you do something others dont.

  • @Christian_Bonsai
    @Christian_Bonsai Месяц назад

    Man this is SO SICK!

  • @angusmackay7281
    @angusmackay7281 Месяц назад

    Exceptional, as always.

  • @christoffer1973
    @christoffer1973 Месяц назад

    Love that car. Great job.

  • @snakes5506
    @snakes5506 Месяц назад

    Man! You are amazing! So satisfying to watch your skills, your projects are badass.

  • @KutsugeMindUrmoks
    @KutsugeMindUrmoks Месяц назад +1

    This is so awesome. Very inspiring stuff

  • @project_possible
    @project_possible Месяц назад +1

    Amazing video as always, good morning from the UK thankyou for the best way to start a sunday morning, wake up coffee and the latest episode... Perfect

  • @chrisdoucs
    @chrisdoucs Месяц назад

    I always find it incredibly exciting how you can turn 2 different car parts into 1 complete car parts accessory package.
    The result is always amazing. ;- )

  • @stlrocketman2625
    @stlrocketman2625 Месяц назад

    Love the series ❤ keep it up 👍

  • @Keasbeysknight
    @Keasbeysknight Месяц назад

    love the little color highlight image at the end!

  • @diraziz396
    @diraziz396 Месяц назад

    Turned out to be a Great Tofu Dish. Love your work and thank you for sharing

  • @madddflow
    @madddflow Месяц назад

    great work

  • @Mr-ut7nj
    @Mr-ut7nj Месяц назад

    I would try to make the vents longer. But im not complaning. The result is top notch!!

  • @Daniel__Nobre
    @Daniel__Nobre Месяц назад

    Amazing!!

  • @rafeah3839
    @rafeah3839 Месяц назад +2

    Just got back from school and its a perfect timing to watch your video while eating :))

  • @GR--gm6ge
    @GR--gm6ge Месяц назад +1

    お疲れ様です!
    待ってました!RX-5笑
    素晴らしいフロントフェンダーが出来ましたね!
    フェンダーに負けないフロントバンパーが今から待ち遠しいです!
    これからも動画が上がる度に見ますのでよろしくお願いいたします!

  • @rustywrx
    @rustywrx Месяц назад

    Ooooffff... I love where this is going!

  • @andrewreilly8791
    @andrewreilly8791 Месяц назад

    Awesome as always

  • @thomasstunts
    @thomasstunts Месяц назад

    Something tells me you're not just making things up as you go. Incredible attention to detail!

  • @Floris_VI
    @Floris_VI Месяц назад

    Super cool stuff man, the maita is really just on another level compared to a few years ago

  • @Coffe-
    @Coffe- Месяц назад +1

    Looks great man 👍

  • @Anjure_Danjure5092
    @Anjure_Danjure5092 Месяц назад

    keep it up! looking great

  • @user-uh1sv2po5d
    @user-uh1sv2po5d Месяц назад

    amazing skill

  • @henriquecampolina7765
    @henriquecampolina7765 Месяц назад

    cool bike in the background

  • @themfrequency
    @themfrequency Месяц назад

    man, how are you not itchy after cutting fiber with abre hands and sanding fiber with short sleeve and shorts! you are fearless! I am itchy all the time!, great job as always, a source of inspiration!

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад

      I think everyone else is just a big baby haha, I genuinely don't feel itchy at all. Either that or I'm always itchy and I just don't notice it anymore lol.
      Keep up the great work dude, been loving seeing your build progress!

  • @KimMaier
    @KimMaier Месяц назад

    This is dope

  • @joelsmith6919
    @joelsmith6919 Месяц назад

    Absolutely love the channel. You are so skilled man! You have motivated me to learn how to work with composites to make my own custom parts. Thank you! HUGE FAN. some day my mk5 gti will be tofu worthy!

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад

      Cheers dude, and I love to hear it! Best of luck with it mate!

  • @ottomanley870
    @ottomanley870 Месяц назад

    Holding the cut off wheel like a paintbrush with no gloves is a bold move

  • @lesheath6216
    @lesheath6216 Месяц назад

    That front nose looks better on your Miata than it ever did on the FD. As usual, great work!

  • @blksrsil
    @blksrsil Месяц назад +1

    Would be really epic if you could work on one of B Is For Builds cars, Chris could use some pointers with fiberglass lol

    • @b_for_brett
      @b_for_brett Месяц назад +1

      Not just fibreglass 😂😂

  • @theaumes1337
    @theaumes1337 Месяц назад

    24:22 the cat sitting perfectly in the middle of that hallway with the camera set up like that made it seem almost scripted :')

  • @naccitomoya
    @naccitomoya Месяц назад

    awesome

  • @bummer01
    @bummer01 Месяц назад

    would recommend you use a rubber spudger or like a used rubber slipper to push the filler within the crevices since the mix you use is quite viscus.

  • @jeanfrancoispoivre4438
    @jeanfrancoispoivre4438 Месяц назад

    Magnifique 😊

  • @randomchie4933
    @randomchie4933 Месяц назад

    i want to see that hiace in the background with the same treatment =)

  • @_underscore_2381
    @_underscore_2381 Месяц назад +1

    I think some kind of custom snorkel would fit the build, like its an illegal car that runs from the police in the future, there could be a lot of dust in said future and since parts would be hard to find, saving your engine and your air filter would make sense!

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +1

      I like that idea!

    • @_underscore_2381
      @_underscore_2381 Месяц назад

      @@TofuAutoWorks well, I'm happy to bring an idea to this beautifull build! Can't wait to see how it evolves!

  • @firedustman
    @firedustman Месяц назад

    haaa here is my weekly dose of a lifetime build 😀😀

  • @InHerMajestiesDefense
    @InHerMajestiesDefense Месяц назад

    I really hope you can add some asymmetric design features. that would elevate the cars look fr fr

  • @chemaz32
    @chemaz32 Месяц назад

    Buen trabajo

  • @jotterson1156
    @jotterson1156 Месяц назад

    Dude in the video, his skin must be immune to fiberglass dust

  • @carolinafister8955
    @carolinafister8955 Месяц назад

    I think you made the right call with the flares. I didnt think they matched with the rear

  • @alexcox1103
    @alexcox1103 Месяц назад

    great work as always 🙌 cant wait to see this finished! its looking awesome, wish you primed the whole bumper so we could see it in 1 colour

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +1

      Still got lots to do to the bumper but it will get there eventually!

    • @alexcox1103
      @alexcox1103 Месяц назад

      @@TofuAutoWorks im sure it does! literally cant wait until the next episode

  • @ThePivotuserful123
    @ThePivotuserful123 Месяц назад

    32:25 The Michelangelo Buonarroti of our time working on his David. I wish I had enough influence to try and get CD projekt Red to notice this car and put it in the game!

  • @potassium4822
    @potassium4822 Месяц назад +1

    24:28 i got distracted by the cat in background 😂

  • @luisflealj
    @luisflealj Месяц назад

    Saludos desde Venezuela 🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪

  • @miatablos6111
    @miatablos6111 Месяц назад

    espectacular

  • @666fallenA
    @666fallenA Месяц назад

    👍👍👍bonjour de France !!

  • @bl00dh4nd4
    @bl00dh4nd4 Месяц назад

    I have a tip: when removing hot glue use isopropyl alcohol and it just peels off

  • @b_for_brett
    @b_for_brett Месяц назад

    I can’t figure out if you’re an engineer or an artist … great video as always 👍

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +1

      I have history in art and qualifications in engineering, so both I guess. 😂

    • @b_for_brett
      @b_for_brett Месяц назад

      @@TofuAutoWorks 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Bhernardo_Mocambike
    @Bhernardo_Mocambike Месяц назад

    imagine pull up in the meet whit these

  • @christian_coulson
    @christian_coulson Месяц назад

    4 rotor swap next bro 😜

  • @koo4427
    @koo4427 Месяц назад

    めちゃくちゃ良い︎︎👍

  • @henryhamon8050
    @henryhamon8050 Месяц назад

    hi, love the content. wondering what the "powder' is you add to the fibre glass resin please? thanks

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад

      West Systems 413. I have subtitles that detail all steps of the process in every video.

  • @Roy.Visser
    @Roy.Visser Месяц назад

    Love it, but I think you can go way more aggressive with the vents!

  • @joegencarelli806
    @joegencarelli806 Месяц назад

    Another one! 👍 Are you gonna extend the front bumper ends(right & left) to meet the fenders?

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +1

      There will be an extra flare on top that fills in the gap, check the sketch at the end of the video to see what I mean.

  • @livefree2041
    @livefree2041 Месяц назад

    Love the build..😊 the shark fin not so much 😞

  • @aaronesteves7328
    @aaronesteves7328 Месяц назад

    This guy works with fibreglass like it’s not itchy lol

  • @camber_courtney5250
    @camber_courtney5250 Месяц назад

    Loving the build choom. Just one question, are you planning to do asymmetrical lights like many cars in Cyberpunk have?

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад

      There's a sketch at the end of the video showing how I hope for it to look when it's done

  • @deadwaterblacksmithing
    @deadwaterblacksmithing Месяц назад

    Well, I was going to go sleep but I guess I can hang out for long enough to see this! Also, when am I going to be able to order something for my NB miata from tofu?!

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад

      Not sure when / if I'll do anything for an NB. Really it's just a matter of getting a fun idea that I want to try out.

    • @deadwaterblacksmithing
      @deadwaterblacksmithing Месяц назад

      @@TofuAutoWorks your website has 3 piece duck tails, wouldnt those fit both the NA and NB?

  • @ArthurBolbos
    @ArthurBolbos Месяц назад

    Great work again.
    From what material is your logo that you've " casted " in?

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +1

      Standard printer paper on a run of the mill printer. Just cut a few slits so that you can roll airbubbles out and that's all you need to do.

    • @ArthurBolbos
      @ArthurBolbos Месяц назад

      @@TofuAutoWorks you could try to engrave your logo in the edge of your custom tail light :)
      So you have an official touch on every part you've build.
      Keep it up!

  • @PrioCaptSend
    @PrioCaptSend Месяц назад

    22:53 Here weeeee goooooo😂

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад

      Hahah, the real reason people watch my videos 🤣

  • @tommusikauswahl1066
    @tommusikauswahl1066 Месяц назад

    So you cut it, to glue it back together? To adjust the Meassurements or for Stability to remove Tensions?

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +1

      Took about 20mm out of the back of the fender to bring the angle back in a bit. They kicked out pretty far and it didn't look right in my opinion.

  • @Rocket_tv111
    @Rocket_tv111 Месяц назад

  • @J27M
    @J27M Месяц назад

    Hey where did you get your body filler boards? I’ve always wanted one but cannot find any!

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +1

      My board is just a scrap piece of flat aluminium from a bonnet or something. You don't need anything flash.

  • @That_50cc_boy
    @That_50cc_boy Месяц назад

    I love this build i started watching it since when you had a bodykit and the miata was beige, but i think you do too much exterior parts and not enough engine mods, but thats just my opinion

  • @ThatThrowAwayAccount-tz8ly
    @ThatThrowAwayAccount-tz8ly Месяц назад

    Now u gotta 2 rotor swap it 😉

  • @Hunterhere2959
    @Hunterhere2959 Месяц назад

    Muscular baby 😂

  • @naumanjaved5927
    @naumanjaved5927 Месяц назад

    would adding water to the fiberglass while cutting reduce the risk of fibers in the air?

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад

      It might but I've burned out a tool in the past from the slurry that was produced clogging up the airways, so now I just sort of make the dust and deal with it. I have plans to work on improving my dust extraction for my next shop, this one is a lost cause though.

  • @alpha-bravogaming4331
    @alpha-bravogaming4331 Месяц назад

    Great work keep it up can't wait till the end

  • @pizzacrusher4632
    @pizzacrusher4632 Месяц назад

    how,did you build your shop? its really nice!

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад +1

      Just 4x4s and plywood and a close to a decade of filling it with tools and sanding dust.

  • @joelsmith6919
    @joelsmith6919 Месяц назад

    What do you use to make your molds!?

    • @TofuAutoWorks
      @TofuAutoWorks  Месяц назад

      Plenty of mold making videos on this channel, this build is more of a 'quick and dirty' type deal, I'd recommend some of my latest GTR Stagea episodes for mold making.