This one was a long time coming, and I think it's our best episode to date. With that said, I know Episode 2 & 3 are going to be even better, by an order of magnitude. There's so much story to come! So make sure to subscribe if you haven't, so you don't miss them. Let us know your favorite parts! Last but not least, let's all give a round of applause to Anthony for his incredible camera work and capturing this episode. Without him, the story would never get told in such an amazing fashion!
Makes me proud to be an Aussie, seeing the respect you all have for each other. I did say that the folks at Haltech redefine the term "customer service" and will do everything they can to help you out, so I do believe you when you say you thought about other companies you thought very long and hard about it. Sure you could find one or maybe two that make a better product but $100 says they will not back it up the way Haltech do!! Also Anthony, great work mate!
Mad respect to Haltech for making this all happen and for keeping all aspects of manufacturing and QA in their control. Very cool. Can’t wait to see the next episode!
Absolutely wrong bro. Only thing Caltech has ever even done kinda right is make amazing products and support dope motorsports. Kidding man this is super cool of them too
Man I never knew Haltech was such a powerhouse. Those must be some happy, dedicated employees cause it is near impossible to do literally everything in house. Makes me wish I had an engine deserving of a Haltech now. I can see why both Rob Dahms 4 rotor and Stanceworks K24 choose to partner with them.
@@bobbrown5835 If I am not mistaken Scotty has been known as Tuning Fork before MCM. Sure MCM has a much broader audience with him featuring a lot on the channel, but there are many Haltech vids on the tube with him present.
I Freeze framed at :22 to respect and remember the sponsors that keep Stance Works and a whole lot of other people on the road. Sponsor guys are Car Guys too! Thank you.
Nice explanation about the issues around our import restrictions. This is a pretty unique (and very large) island and it's great that you guys respect our need to protect it.
@@haltechPretty rare here in Oz now - congrats on employing Aussies! This alone will probably change which ECU I want for a VC Val with a Jeep V6. Think Global, buy Local.
All the other RUclipsrs are having a great experience with Haltech, their customer service is excellent. Scott has been helping and remote tuning for AdamLZ in Florida, if you have watched Kyle from BoostedBoiz you will know to keep your hand away from the gearshift when you are not changing gear or you will get an ignition cut.
@@stanceworks Next time you have to get a sausage on bread (Snag as we say it) before you walk in, it is about as Aussie as it gets!! And all the money goes to local sporting clubs who cook on the day.
@@stanceworks - Just don't send a drone to collect the Bunnings Snag - the cooks will send it, but the CASA (equivalent to FAA in 'murica') officers will bill you more then an international airfare. And if Bunnings don't have it, they'll probably send you to Jaycar for the electrical bits. Shame you blokes didn't wander in to a Total Tools, those places are an addiction.
i watched your runs shortly after. Looked great but looks like you're still getting comfortable with the breaks. Still, amazing build. One of my absolute favorites. Your channel is also one of my favorites. One of the few I have notifications turned on for.
I think what has drawn me to the channel is not just a bloke giving fabrication a go (and doing very well) but, they way in which you tell your story. This episode is a great illustration of that. I agree that Haltech and Stanceworks are a great fit. Good people making great things! Roll on episode 2!!!!!
Been hanging for this! Was so cool to see the car in person and get to meet you and get my shirt signed on saturday night in the pit lane! Did not dissapoint! Your a class act Mike, and you did an amazing job! They say dont meet your heroes, but you were super humble and genuine! Thanks to haltech for making this happen, cant wait to see you here again next year for another awesome weekend!
Mike, I work in the film industry. Make yourself a “media badge” with your photo on the front with company name and on the back the major airlines paragraph explaining their media rate in fine print! This allows 90lbs on most international and domestic flights and no extra charge. And truthfully while you are racing you’re also by all rights a media professional as well! Cheers keep up the stellar work man!
Holy smokes, was this episode satisfying! As someone who's been following this project from its inception, I speak for the rest of us when I tell you how proud we all are of you, Mike. This is such an amazing and engrossing story, and you've been so resilient through it all. I wish you and the GTK so much success and wonderful times together. Can't wait to see what she does on the track (for real, this time). Much love from SoCal.
Was there for the weekend and meeting Mick was the reason for going to WTAC. He is even my humble in person and even though i wont spoil the next episode still took time out to say hello....And yes i was like a little boy when i meet him...Well done Mick
What an awesome surprise the end of this video was. As an EE who does PCB design, man that is next level seeing Haltech having their own pick and place assembly line. I've worked with countless board houses who all have had various issues. Doing it in house like that is the dream, but the cost is very high. It's clear Haltech cares about the quality of their product and everything i've seen here shows that.
The addition of Anthony is bar none, the quality just keeps going up! This sets everything up for the next episode to be an absolute banger, looking forward to hearing you tell the story with the footage captured
For sure, this is the most bad ass looking race car I have ever seen. Its amazing. Its beautiful. Its mean. Its truly a work of art. Ferrari should start making reissues with your design. Looks better than any Ferrari made in the last 20 years.
Blows my mind how much better the car looks now,+ the performants is 100% better now. I never liked the 308 before. Props to Scott/Haltech it's a marriage of crazy talent. Have fun guy's
I know I'm not the only one that watches because of your character, knowledge, dedication and how you approach everything with your down to earth personality not just the amazing builds. Keep it humble ✌️
I don’t think there’s a better car-centric series on RUclips. Everything about this is amazing, the car, the fabrication, the camera work, the editing, and the attention to detail in everything you, and those that support you touch. Don’t feel imposter syndrome, your car is as sick as every car there, probably more so. It and you belong there. You earned it. Mad respect. 🙏🏻 I don’t even know you and I feel really happy for you and find myself rooting for your success!
This is the coolest car build on RUclips. The car, the talent of fabrication and that livery… giving of fighter jet mixed with cyberpunk vibes… so glad I watch these videos
Wow awesome episode. I’ve been watching this build from day 1 and to see it now flat shifting on the dyno at Haltech in Australia is mind blowing! Scotty at Haltech is the man, he really intricately knows his stuff and to have him cast his eye over it, there really is no one better. Props to Haltech for their hospitality. Can’t wait to see episode 2.
15mins in and I HAVE to comment already, bro the fact that you are going to race your Felotus is why I am watching this project now only. Fast cars should be able to compete with other quick ones. This is also why I am a Porsche fan, and don't have much respect left for Aston Martin. Thanks for including your struggles with the Aussie customs, always inspiring to see how people deal with adversities.
The fact that Haltech not only got on board with the build itself, but invited you and the car over to compete, shows just how much potential they saw in this car, and you as it's builder/driver/creator all that time ago. I wonder if even back then they knew just how awesome this car would come out, because I'm not sure if even those of us with the highest of expectations thought it would/could be THIS GOOD! Can't wait to see it on the track in the next episodes, although I have seen a bit of what you went through, and just have to give mad props for pushing through. It's sometimes hard to remember that this car is still in the VERY early stages of development after only so recently being completed.
Absolutely amazed the car made it and i got to see it, looks even better in person. Thank you for the videos Mike. Keep putting smiles on peoples faces. Can't wait for the next part.
Super happy for Mike getting this opportunity, I believe life has rewarded him for all the pure work he's put into his builds. The work on the car and the videos no corners have been cut. Fabricating and videoing it at the same time yourself take so much time and the anxiety to finish a project can get the best of you. Big up yuhself Mike and thanks Haltech and his other sponsors that made this possible.
Haltech is the only ECU I would run in a modded car. The range, quality and functionality of their products fits everything from a stock/K/LS swapped street car to a million dollar race winning monster. Fantastic value too.
Plenty of respect being shown all around. You however deserve an extra nod. Not due to the build, but for including in the final edit the comments from the customs.agent explaining why they are so (infamously) strict. You didn't have to, it wasnt essential for the narrative, but it shows the respect that you treat everyone with. For that random inclusion, thank you.
Dude. You can’t ever get rid of this vehicle. Between the build, the journaling, this trip, etc… it’s one of those things that one should hold onto and pass down to family.
I can hear the cars running at Sydney Motorsport Park. When i was driving trucks i would leave my trailers at Wetherill Park and some nights you could hear the cars on the Haltech dyno. Theres a lot of mad auto shops around that area building huge power cars.
I don't understand how StanceWorks isn't a 1M sub channel. So much quality here. As Mike said, lots of vendors are clamoring to partner. Haltech and StanceWorks are clearly a match made in passion. Yes, that does sound weird....ha ha. Congrats Mike, and Haltech!
It's actually quite a niche type channel which does have a lot of subs for what it is imo. Mike focuses very much on the fabrication of his cars and goes very much in debt on it. You really need to be in to that in order to enjoy it and I don't think the majority of car people are into that to this extent. I mean, how many episodes is this Ferarri build now? Around a 150? Of which 95% are about fabrication? Not everyone is interested in fabrication that much to watch all of those episodes. They much rather see the Ferarri rip around a race track than see Mike fabricate a bracket for a brake line pressure sensor, if you know what I mean? Don't get me wrong, I enjoy all of it very much, but I can understand if it's a bit too much of it for most people.
14:38 first and foremost, personality. Cars are a passion, but i get enough of cars in my free time, sometimes to last me a life time. You tell your story well and it's compelling.
Man, I will sadly miss out on Dune 2 this year, but this is a fantastic substitute for it. Having watched this series from the start, seeing it where it is today is just an immense feeling. And man. The next few episodes are going to be quite something. And also, the build just looks so good. The car looks like a pro race-team built it and the livery is a modern take on classic livery styles. Perfection
Mike, I'm here for the story telling and the inspiration. The second i finished this video i got in the garage to prep for my last track day of the year. I love your style, and i love seeing you succeed. I hope you and your dad and friends had the best time.
Absolutely an amazing effort in building the car and so glad at the support and reception you got from my fellow Aussies, Haltech also deserves congratulations on their role in all of this.
I bought my first Haltech in 1996 & used it for over 20 years! (E6 ECU) Great to see how big the company is around the world and sponsoring great projects like Mike's Ferrari 👌🇦🇺
Mike, I don’t own this car but have invested my time watching from its incarnation! Listening to that flat shift absolutely brought on the biggest smile! Love this pal, congrats!
Congratulations again Mike. It was so good to see the car in person, meet you and have a short chat.(and several long chats with your Dad) So pleased you got it running again and could throw down some laps. Highlight of the show hope your back next year!
Man iv been following this build for quite some time its been cool it went from being a car that was meant to be street driven to full on race car its crazy how that stuff happens
I have to say its so cool how I have watched you get the Ferrari and slowly develop it over time. Now you are finally getting to race it. What an incredible moment for you. Well done!
As a retired SCCA racer we always took these things with us: spare engine and transmission. Suspension parts for all four corners. Tools for all special fit items. All lubricants. Spare belts, lines and fittings. Two additional sets of wheels with new tires. And, oh yes, 12 rolls of duct tape. Cases of beer were shipped separately.
Its awesome you got to take your dad with you on this adventure. I bet he's so proud of you. If you have siblings just know that you are now his favorite, he'll never admit it but deep down its true.
Mike you are a true legend. Being on this journey from episode one, I admit I shed tears of joy watching the Ferrari roaring. Thank you for showing us how to chase dreams.
It’s awesome to see you in Oz mate and I can’t wait to see the next episodes. I’ve been watching Scotty tune cars for years now, he pops up on lots of Australian RUclipsrs channels and he’s a musician.
Well done Mike, I've been a fan and a follower since the early days. It's great seeing how you have grown over the years. The attention to detail and the absolute quality of your builds is truly something to admire. Hard work and effort my friend , you deserve every success 🙏
Ahh racing. Now I understand the size of the aero. That's one of the most beautifully designed cars ever. It looks as fresh today as it did in the 70s.
It's great to see you get here after so much effort - it has to be incredibly gratifying for you. I want to ask you to seriously reconsider the user of leaded race gas on your return to the US - you seem like a really decent and thoughtful guy, and unnecessary use of lead in gasoline is a choice with really terrible consequences. There's no upside worth it. Good luck down there!
Ye gods this is fantastic content. So good. As someone who used to work in a bonded warehouse storing yet-to-clear products I can assure you our Customs guys do not fuck around. Security is super tight. So much so that if you don't show up for work one day without prior notification the Customs guys will come to your house with full search authority. No kidding. It never happened to me because I never tried to get "flexible" with the rules but I knew some who did and it did not go well for them. I'm glad all was well with the mighty Ferrari.
I'm not usually one for following builds, I get bored easy... But man, I've followed this from the start and it just gets better each time. It's wicked seeing this utter weapon getting prepped and tuned, I can't wait to see it eating up some apexes 👌
Great video! Of the channels I follow on RUclips, your videos are the only ones I will take the time to watch on my big screen TV. The quality of the content and editing are top notch. Keep up the great work and good luck down there!
Crazy how time flies... To be at this point in this marvelous story is amazing. We really have spent 2 years watching this car become what it is today. Can't wait for more
Saw Haltech’s video already so I know a little bit about what happened. But can’t wait to hear the full story from your POV and voiceovers. Congrats Mike and job well done!
That opening was 🔥🔥🔥🔥Two seconds in and you already knew this was going to be good. I foresee Mr. Burroughs slowly straying away from motorsports and ultimately becoming a producer/director of his own film company producing the finest automotive films and documentaries. You heard it here first!
It felt almost weird to see the Haltech dyno on another channel. :P And glad to see the car made it over there, having heard stories in the past... like an acquaintance shipping his BMW 850 to the US for a road trip, had a dash cam mounted in the car, and ended up with footage of the dock worker hooning around in the car as they were moving it onboard the ship. And... having worked in transportation, and even some dealing with import via shipping containers, mostly things go fine! But once in a blue moon, there is one driver, or one fork lift operator who has a shit day, maybe their significant other cheated on them or something, and suddenly we're left with damaged goods, and having to explain it to the customer... In one case, we got delivered carboard boxes filled with model ships that was going out to a small shop, they were lashed onto a pallet for ease of movement... and then one fork lift operator in Denmark, who I imagine indulged a bit too well in their lunchtime beer, just drove the forks through the boxes to lift them, breaking the goods inside them... it was weird. On the strictness of Australia though, I think they learned from experience too, if I'm not misremembering completely, an animal was brought in to deal with a pest, I think a type of rabbit or similar? and they ended up becoming the pest instead. So fully understandable they are pretty strict on it.
Now that s an episode and a half! can t wait for part2 it makes sense this longtime build had to have a purpose/goal not just a reveal... great Mike! and yeaha the shifting is fire now
A few years back people might have been saying "this guy is going places", well you've definitely arrived at one of them. Amazing, and I wish I was (back) in Aus and able to get to see the 288 in person (along with a certain other beautiful Ferrari 'hybrid', a yellow one ;-) )
I forgot how good that wrap looked on the car. Rolling out of the container was something to see. Would love to see this car in the new Forza Motorsport.
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This one was a long time coming, and I think it's our best episode to date. With that said, I know Episode 2 & 3 are going to be even better, by an order of magnitude. There's so much story to come! So make sure to subscribe if you haven't, so you don't miss them.
Let us know your favorite parts!
Last but not least, let's all give a round of applause to Anthony for his incredible camera work and capturing this episode. Without him, the story would never get told in such an amazing fashion!
Makes me proud to be an Aussie, seeing the respect you all have for each other. I did say that the folks at Haltech redefine the term "customer service" and will do everything they can to help you out, so I do believe you when you say you thought about other companies you thought very long and hard about it. Sure you could find one or maybe two that make a better product but $100 says they will not back it up the way Haltech do!!
Also Anthony, great work mate!
Can't wait for ep 2.
It is your best to date Mike! Phenomenal work...eager for ep 2 to drop
Been waiting patiently for this, what a awesome episode! Well done!
Favorite episode so far
Mad respect to Haltech for making this all happen and for keeping all aspects of manufacturing and QA in their control. Very cool. Can’t wait to see the next episode!
Absolutely wrong bro. Only thing Caltech has ever even done kinda right is make amazing products and support dope motorsports. Kidding man this is super cool of them too
Man I never knew Haltech was such a powerhouse. Those must be some happy, dedicated employees cause it is near impossible to do literally everything in house. Makes me wish I had an engine deserving of a Haltech now.
I can see why both Rob Dahms 4 rotor and Stanceworks K24 choose to partner with them.
two worlds collide. I've been watching Scotty with MCM for years!
My thoughts exactly - and it's odd there was no Mighty Car Mods shoutouts here, but hey maybe he's not a fan.
He did show Scotty as “Tuning Fork” in the introductions
Some egos are so fragile that they can't handle any unaffiliated encroachment.
@@bobbrown5835 If I am not mistaken Scotty has been known as Tuning Fork before MCM.
Sure MCM has a much broader audience with him featuring a lot on the channel, but there are many Haltech vids on the tube with him present.
@@Simon.the.Likeable LOL, Donut Media was super pumped at being on the Unicorn Circuit, maybe they didn't know only 37 people watch that.
I loved the smile of Scotty's face when he said "danger." That man knows motorsports and is clearly very excited about your car's potential. ❤
DAYNJAHHH!!!
I Freeze framed at :22 to respect and remember the sponsors that keep Stance Works and a whole lot of other people on the road. Sponsor guys are Car Guys too! Thank you.
Nice explanation about the issues around our import restrictions. This is a pretty unique (and very large) island and it's great that you guys respect our need to protect it.
Wow. I hope you are all proud of yourselves.
Not only is the camera work and story telling top notch, but the experience was made palpable by it.
God Anthony has been such a good addition to the team. You get to do your thing and the quality just keeps coming.
Haltech manufactures them all in-house? That's amazing, I'm even more impressed!
Yep. Even the software and firmware is all written in the same building.
@@haltech No way 🤯
@@haltechPretty rare here in Oz now - congrats on employing Aussies!
This alone will probably change which ECU I want for a VC Val with a Jeep V6. Think Global, buy Local.
All the other RUclipsrs are having a great experience with Haltech, their customer service is excellent. Scott has been helping and remote tuning for AdamLZ in Florida, if you have watched Kyle from BoostedBoiz you will know to keep your hand away from the gearshift when you are not changing gear or you will get an ignition cut.
Travels to australia... Visits Bunnings on the first day... Welcome, your now one of us
I was more excited to visit the mythical gigantic hardware store than I was to see the opera house
@@stanceworks Next time you have to get a sausage on bread (Snag as we say it) before you walk in, it is about as Aussie as it gets!! And all the money goes to local sporting clubs who cook on the day.
@@stanceworksHammerbarn!
Hahahaha so true…
@@stanceworks - Just don't send a drone to collect the Bunnings Snag - the cooks will send it, but the CASA (equivalent to FAA in 'murica') officers will bill you more then an international airfare.
And if Bunnings don't have it, they'll probably send you to Jaycar for the electrical bits. Shame you blokes didn't wander in to a Total Tools, those places are an addiction.
i watched your runs shortly after. Looked great but looks like you're still getting comfortable with the breaks. Still, amazing build. One of my absolute favorites. Your channel is also one of my favorites. One of the few I have notifications turned on for.
I’m definitely still getting comfortable, but it’s a learning process! Thanks for the support!
Brakes.
I think what has drawn me to the channel is not just a bloke giving fabrication a go (and doing very well) but, they way in which you tell your story. This episode is a great illustration of that. I agree that Haltech and Stanceworks are a great fit. Good people making great things! Roll on episode 2!!!!!
Been hanging for this! Was so cool to see the car in person and get to meet you and get my shirt signed on saturday night in the pit lane! Did not dissapoint! Your a class act Mike, and you did an amazing job! They say dont meet your heroes, but you were super humble and genuine! Thanks to haltech for making this happen, cant wait to see you here again next year for another awesome weekend!
PAGE UP!! So awesome to see Scotty and this amazing car. 2 favourites together!
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Mike, I work in the film industry. Make yourself a “media badge” with your photo on the front with company name and on the back the major airlines paragraph explaining their media rate in fine print!
This allows 90lbs on most international and domestic flights and no extra charge.
And truthfully while you are racing you’re also by all rights a media professional as well!
Cheers keep up the stellar work man!
yeh straight up respect to the Haltech crew.... showin' Aussie hospitality and being all-round good blokes....
Hats of to Scotty in helping bloke
Holy smokes, was this episode satisfying! As someone who's been following this project from its inception, I speak for the rest of us when I tell you how proud we all are of you, Mike. This is such an amazing and engrossing story, and you've been so resilient through it all. I wish you and the GTK so much success and wonderful times together. Can't wait to see what she does on the track (for real, this time). Much love from SoCal.
Was there for the weekend and meeting Mick was the reason for going to WTAC. He is even my humble in person and even though i wont spoil the next episode still took time out to say hello....And yes i was like a little boy when i meet him...Well done Mick
What an awesome surprise the end of this video was. As an EE who does PCB design, man that is next level seeing Haltech having their own pick and place assembly line. I've worked with countless board houses who all have had various issues. Doing it in house like that is the dream, but the cost is very high. It's clear Haltech cares about the quality of their product and everything i've seen here shows that.
Cheers to Haltech for all they do for the industry.
Watching you flat shift that car for the first time gave me goosebumps. Well done man. So glad you took us all along for the ride mate.
Haltech Scott is like macgyver of tune’s. And man oh man… that K24 sound unbelievable good on that 244. Nice job!!
Your story telling is hands down the best and i been so pumped to hear this one. Was a privilege to meet you and see the car in Sydney.
At 0:15 seeing the Ferrari fly by - damn what a feeling! And I have been following this from across the globe - cant imagine the feeling for you man!!
The addition of Anthony is bar none, the quality just keeps going up! This sets everything up for the next episode to be an absolute banger, looking forward to hearing you tell the story with the footage captured
For sure, this is the most bad ass looking race car I have ever seen. Its amazing. Its beautiful. Its mean. Its truly a work of art. Ferrari should start making reissues with your design. Looks better than any Ferrari made in the last 20 years.
Blows my mind how much better the car looks now,+ the performants is 100% better now.
I never liked the 308 before.
Props to Scott/Haltech it's a marriage of crazy talent. Have fun guy's
I know I'm not the only one that watches because of your character, knowledge, dedication and how you approach everything with your down to earth personality not just the amazing builds. Keep it humble ✌️
I don’t think there’s a better car-centric series on RUclips. Everything about this is amazing, the car, the fabrication, the camera work, the editing, and the attention to detail in everything you, and those that support you touch. Don’t feel imposter syndrome, your car is as sick as every car there, probably more so. It and you belong there. You earned it. Mad respect. 🙏🏻 I don’t even know you and I feel really happy for you and find myself rooting for your success!
This is the coolest car build on RUclips. The car, the talent of fabrication and that livery… giving of fighter jet mixed with cyberpunk vibes… so glad I watch these videos
Wow awesome episode. I’ve been watching this build from day 1 and to see it now flat shifting on the dyno at Haltech in Australia is mind blowing! Scotty at Haltech is the man, he really intricately knows his stuff and to have him cast his eye over it, there really is no one better. Props to Haltech for their hospitality. Can’t wait to see episode 2.
15mins in and I HAVE to comment already, bro the fact that you are going to race your Felotus is why I am watching this project now only. Fast cars should be able to compete with other quick ones.
This is also why I am a Porsche fan, and don't have much respect left for Aston Martin. Thanks for including your struggles with the Aussie customs, always inspiring to see how people deal with adversities.
The fact that Haltech not only got on board with the build itself, but invited you and the car over to compete, shows just how much potential they saw in this car, and you as it's builder/driver/creator all that time ago. I wonder if even back then they knew just how awesome this car would come out, because I'm not sure if even those of us with the highest of expectations thought it would/could be THIS GOOD!
Can't wait to see it on the track in the next episodes, although I have seen a bit of what you went through, and just have to give mad props for pushing through.
It's sometimes hard to remember that this car is still in the VERY early stages of development after only so recently being completed.
Absolutely amazed the car made it and i got to see it, looks even better in person. Thank you for the videos Mike. Keep putting smiles on peoples faces. Can't wait for the next part.
Super happy for Mike getting this opportunity, I believe life has rewarded him for all the pure work he's put into his builds. The work on the car and the videos no corners have been cut. Fabricating and videoing it at the same time yourself take so much time and the anxiety to finish a project can get the best of you. Big up yuhself Mike and thanks Haltech and his other sponsors that made this possible.
Life has rewarded him with a rich daddy.
Haltech is the only ECU I would run in a modded car. The range, quality and functionality of their products fits everything from a stock/K/LS swapped street car to a million dollar race winning monster. Fantastic value too.
Good people coming together accomplish goals. This is what the world needs.
Plenty of respect being shown all around. You however deserve an extra nod. Not due to the build, but for including in the final edit the comments from the customs.agent explaining why they are so (infamously) strict.
You didn't have to, it wasnt essential for the narrative, but it shows the respect that you treat everyone with.
For that random inclusion, thank you.
Great support, Haltech, and it's good to see your father there too. Awesome father, son memories.
Amazing work mate. The long hours definitely paid off, and the quality of work looked even better in the flesh.
Thought I'd be gutted when you finished the build but it's so good seeing the culmination of all your and your partners hard work. Car is incredible.
Mike, I have to say I am always impressed that in addition to your building and fabrication skills, you’re quite a wordsmith as well.
Footage level step up - the extra b-roll adds that dash of enhanced quality. Props to your added shooters/editors
Dude. You can’t ever get rid of this vehicle. Between the build, the journaling, this trip, etc… it’s one of those things that one should hold onto and pass down to family.
I can hear the cars running at Sydney Motorsport Park. When i was driving trucks i would leave my trailers at Wetherill Park and some nights you could hear the cars on the Haltech dyno.
Theres a lot of mad auto shops around that area building huge power cars.
I don't understand how StanceWorks isn't a 1M sub channel. So much quality here. As Mike said, lots of vendors are clamoring to partner. Haltech and StanceWorks are clearly a match made in passion. Yes, that does sound weird....ha ha. Congrats Mike, and Haltech!
It's actually quite a niche type channel which does have a lot of subs for what it is imo. Mike focuses very much on the fabrication of his cars and goes very much in debt on it. You really need to be in to that in order to enjoy it and I don't think the majority of car people are into that to this extent. I mean, how many episodes is this Ferarri build now? Around a 150? Of which 95% are about fabrication? Not everyone is interested in fabrication that much to watch all of those episodes. They much rather see the Ferarri rip around a race track than see Mike fabricate a bracket for a brake line pressure sensor, if you know what I mean?
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy all of it very much, but I can understand if it's a bit too much of it for most people.
14:38 first and foremost, personality. Cars are a passion, but i get enough of cars in my free time, sometimes to last me a life time. You tell your story well and it's compelling.
I saw the Haltech episode earlier today & I gotta say, coming from a total stranger to another: I'm proud of you!
I have to say, it is fantastic to see Scott "tuning fork" on another RUclips channel... LEGEND!!
Man, I will sadly miss out on Dune 2 this year, but this is a fantastic substitute for it. Having watched this series from the start, seeing it where it is today is just an immense feeling. And man. The next few episodes are going to be quite something.
And also, the build just looks so good. The car looks like a pro race-team built it and the livery is a modern take on classic livery styles. Perfection
Mike, I'm here for the story telling and the inspiration. The second i finished this video i got in the garage to prep for my last track day of the year.
I love your style, and i love seeing you succeed. I hope you and your dad and friends had the best time.
Absolutely an amazing effort in building the car and so glad at the support and reception you got from my fellow Aussies, Haltech also deserves congratulations on their role in all of this.
Wow it sounded amazing at 27:59 can’t wait to see you rip it around the track.
I bought my first Haltech in 1996 & used it for over 20 years!
(E6 ECU)
Great to see how big the company is around the world and sponsoring great projects like Mike's Ferrari 👌🇦🇺
I loved the way the car responded to the shifts when it was on the dyno. Awesome! You’ve one a long way with this project. Much respect!
Mike, I don’t own this car but have invested my time watching from its incarnation! Listening to that flat shift absolutely brought on the biggest smile! Love this pal, congrats!
Congratulations again Mike. It was so good to see the car in person, meet you and have a short chat.(and several long chats with your Dad) So pleased you got it running again and could throw down some laps. Highlight of the show hope your back next year!
Man iv been following this build for quite some time its been cool it went from being a car that was meant to be street driven to full on race car its crazy how that stuff happens
What a start to the series! Can't wait to watch Anthony tell the rest of the story of one hell of a weekend!
I have to say its so cool how I have watched you get the Ferrari and slowly develop it over time. Now you are finally getting to race it. What an incredible moment for you. Well done!
My favorite part was learning about the customs process; never would have thought about that detail. This makes me want to K swap my E30
As a retired SCCA racer we always took these things with us: spare engine and transmission. Suspension parts for all four corners. Tools for all special fit items. All lubricants. Spare belts, lines and fittings. Two additional sets of wheels with new tires. And, oh yes, 12 rolls of duct tape.
Cases of beer were shipped separately.
Awesome to see this come true for you. I’ve been following the WTAC events and waiting for these videos. Great to see your dad and crew join you.
Its awesome you got to take your dad with you on this adventure. I bet he's so proud of you. If you have siblings just know that you are now his favorite, he'll never admit it but deep down its true.
Mike you are a true legend.
Being on this journey from episode one, I admit I shed tears of joy watching the Ferrari roaring. Thank you for showing us how to chase dreams.
Let's give 100% Likes to help fund this Expedition!
Glad you and the car made it there whole, good luck and make it home in the same condition!
It’s awesome to see you in Oz mate and I can’t wait to see the next episodes. I’ve been watching Scotty tune cars for years now, he pops up on lots of Australian RUclipsrs channels and he’s a musician.
Well done Mike, I've been a fan and a follower since the early days. It's great seeing how you have grown over the years. The attention to detail and the absolute quality of your builds is truly something to admire. Hard work and effort my friend , you deserve every success 🙏
Seeing the 244 and the 10 second Cresta in one frame at 25:47 is just amazing, boht still my favourite builds
That's our Nissan R31 from our 35th anniversary build off series - ruclips.net/video/HRM4nnh6AYY/видео.html
Ahh racing. Now I understand the size of the aero.
That's one of the most beautifully designed cars ever. It looks as fresh today as it did in the 70s.
It's great to see you get here after so much effort - it has to be incredibly gratifying for you.
I want to ask you to seriously reconsider the user of leaded race gas on your return to the US - you seem like a really decent and thoughtful guy, and unnecessary use of lead in gasoline is a choice with really terrible consequences. There's no upside worth it.
Good luck down there!
Ye gods this is fantastic content. So good.
As someone who used to work in a bonded warehouse storing yet-to-clear products I can assure you our Customs guys do not fuck around. Security is super tight. So much so that if you don't show up for work one day without prior notification the Customs guys will come to your house with full search authority. No kidding. It never happened to me because I never tried to get "flexible" with the rules but I knew some who did and it did not go well for them. I'm glad all was well with the mighty Ferrari.
I'm not usually one for following builds, I get bored easy... But man, I've followed this from the start and it just gets better each time.
It's wicked seeing this utter weapon getting prepped and tuned, I can't wait to see it eating up some apexes 👌
Great video! Of the channels I follow on RUclips, your videos are the only ones I will take the time to watch on my big screen TV. The quality of the content and editing are top notch.
Keep up the great work and good luck down there!
Crazy how time flies...
To be at this point in this marvelous story is amazing. We really have spent 2 years watching this car become what it is today. Can't wait for more
So awesome that Haltech was all hands on deck helping!!! Just Awesome!!!!!! Can’t wait for episode 2 🤩
Absolutely loved the haltech video!! This all has been amazing to watch. So excited to see this whole story!!! Great job by everyone.
Saw Haltech’s video already so I know a little bit about what happened. But can’t wait to hear the full story from your POV and voiceovers. Congrats Mike and job well done!
Amazing journey, cheers to all who participated in this endeavor and congrats to you for competing Mike. Haltech are heros.
Super excellent that you got to share this experience with your dad!!!
So cool to see you and tuning fork together. Cross over I never imagined would happen when I was watching you build this awesome car.
The difference in height was hilarious when they were standing side by side, Scott is a giant 😂
Epic . So happy for you. Have followed the whole series. Can t wait for episode #2.
That opening was 🔥🔥🔥🔥Two seconds in and you already knew this was going to be good. I foresee Mr. Burroughs slowly straying away from motorsports and ultimately becoming a producer/director of his own film company producing the finest automotive films and documentaries. You heard it here first!
It felt almost weird to see the Haltech dyno on another channel. :P
And glad to see the car made it over there, having heard stories in the past... like an acquaintance shipping his BMW 850 to the US for a road trip, had a dash cam mounted in the car, and ended up with footage of the dock worker hooning around in the car as they were moving it onboard the ship.
And... having worked in transportation, and even some dealing with import via shipping containers, mostly things go fine! But once in a blue moon, there is one driver, or one fork lift operator who has a shit day, maybe their significant other cheated on them or something, and suddenly we're left with damaged goods, and having to explain it to the customer...
In one case, we got delivered carboard boxes filled with model ships that was going out to a small shop, they were lashed onto a pallet for ease of movement... and then one fork lift operator in Denmark, who I imagine indulged a bit too well in their lunchtime beer, just drove the forks through the boxes to lift them, breaking the goods inside them... it was weird.
On the strictness of Australia though, I think they learned from experience too, if I'm not misremembering completely, an animal was brought in to deal with a pest, I think a type of rabbit or similar? and they ended up becoming the pest instead.
So fully understandable they are pretty strict on it.
Huge props to the customs guy for such an in-depth reasoning, this guy need to run for premier
Now that s an episode and a half! can t wait for part2
it makes sense this longtime build had to have a purpose/goal not just a reveal... great Mike!
and yeaha the shifting is fire now
Just watched the Haltech Vid as well!!! Congrats man!!! Thank you for all of the content! All of it is so inspirational!!!
This is siiiiick.....hearing Scotty say DANGER got me pumped up! Great effort Mike and crew, congratulations.
amazing episode! So pumped for the next installment in the journey! Your dad must be very proud to see what you've accomplished!
So much respect ! And it unbelievable that a 4 cylinder can sound so good. This car is a winner even without starting a race.
Love how the video starts off like documentary. Awesome job getting this car to the event Mike and all the others who helped
A few years back people might have been saying "this guy is going places", well you've definitely arrived at one of them. Amazing, and I wish I was (back) in Aus and able to get to see the 288 in person (along with a certain other beautiful Ferrari 'hybrid', a yellow one ;-) )
It's so satisfying seeing the 244 GTK come together! This thing is spicey🔥
It really is one of the best looking race cars ever made. Epic car. Thoroughly enjoyed every episode of this build from day 1.
Every time I see this thing I’m blown away. Absolute best build on RUclips. So so so cool.
Gotaa love Scotty watched him for years on MCM seems like a quality guy
The smile on your face - once you were able to flat shift - made my day. What a journey, congratulations.
I forgot how good that wrap looked on the car. Rolling out of the container was something to see. Would love to see this car in the new Forza Motorsport.
there's no way it won't be a dlc down the line
One of the best builds on the web. Incredible. It's so cool, I'm not even jealous. 🍻🏆🇺🇲
29:30 caught me off guard and I loved it!