Really appreciate the candour from this episode. Sure it's a bummer to damage the truck, but the fact you're safe and in one piece is the most important thing, then there's the somewhat "silver lining" that it means more Model A content in the new year, which I'm sure everyone will love to see. Happy holidays, Mike.
I love this episode. It shows what so many other tv and RUclips car shows fail to show; the hiccups, the faults, the human side of this hobby. Other shows love to make it look like you and a buddy can completely rebuild any car in a few hours without so much as a broken bolt. Showing things like this is what needs to happen more. It reminds us we’re all human and we all deal with the same setbacks. Glad you’re alright, brother. Love the work. Keep it up, man 🤘🏻
Thanks for the honesty. It's hard for us to admit we messed up. I agree it's a great learning opportunity like you said. While I'm sad you wrecked it and happy nobody was hurt. I'm also happy, not in a sadistic way, but in a way that it happened how it did. It created an opportunity for upgrades, for the next evolution, be it a small one. This is the best of the worst case scenario that could have happened. I too have had steering shaft issues with a couple vehicles. I'm happy that none led to any sort of accident. As for the steering linkage, I ended up drilling and tapping the double d shaft for the set screws. So the set screw threaded into the joint and the shaft with the same set screw. They were tapped while assembled so no mismatch could happen. Then the set screw, and lock nut were installed with red threadlocker. Works fantastic and can be disassembled if absolutely necessary. I look forward to the rebuild and upgrades. As for the headers. While they are beautiful, it is a hot rod. A nicely shaped repair patch or something of that sort would look awesome and add another level of character. As always, keep up the fantastic content. Watching your videos is a huge motivation for me.
Pro tip from experience. Remove the grub screw and center punch the shaft. Then remove the shaft and drill a small indent. If the nut was loosen it would have a higher amount of purchase for protection until the nut and bolt check. Generally splines >d shape
Doesn't the grub screw also have a lock nut as well? Not sure about the vibration reasoning, after all roller rockers have a grub screw and lock nut and they don't seem to come undone, also vibrate a bit.I would go for a bit of locktite also.
@@r1learner178 no. Not usually. Locktite works but we are talking belt and suspenders here.. The dimple recess gives it another force to hold it in place
@@exportedafrican Flaming River couplings come with locknuts. I was talking locktite and locknut in addition to the dimple for added security. Whenever I have done them I use all three things because they are a bit of a crap setup in my opinion. Standard sort of setup is much better with a groove in the shaft and a through bolt/nut arrangement.
Nut and bolt checks (correct torquing) should always be a step… use a paint marker to ‘sign off’ each bolt and fixing as done, with a build this big it is all to easy to miss something, thinking ‘I will do that later’ then never go back. Even main stream car manufacturers do this to avoid untightened bolts.
every bolt, gets torqued every time it's installed. Too easy to miss one of the "go back laters". I try to do a 5-20 mile suspension and steering check this is when I index the bolts with paint. Then a full car check after 100 miles. High dollar resto shops allegedly put the first 500-1000 miles on a car before doing a full bolt check and handing it to the customer.
blue loctite helps with non engine parts that can back out from vibration I use it on all my dirt bike parts when I put it back together. Also has anti-seize anti corrosion properties
Mike, I really appreciate this video. It definitely isn’t a smirk or laugh here sir this is a eye opener for us all. You are a great example and much respect is given your way. I’m glad your ok and I had the same opinion about the belts/bike license and I admire your honestly and inspiration. Hats off god bless you
Dojo Wisdom: A man who makes a mistake and does not correct it, has made two mistakes. Disclosure might not always feel great at the time, but in the long run, it is always for the best! Kudos to you, Mike.
you could try an old motorcross trick with the smashed pipe, cap the ends and put some pressure in it and then heat the pipe to glowing temp, maybe you get lucky and it will pop out
Not a chance with stainless. Too much tensile strength. Also it work hardens and is creased too much. This technique works fine on mild steel. Tim Australia
Definitely appreciate the honesty and not trying to sweep it under the rug like it never happened, and to turn it into a teaching lesson to boot. It takes a big person to not only own up to their mistakes to themselves, but also the whole world like this. Good on you man. I hope the Model A gets built back better than ever, and I'm glad you're safe!
I just went out of an accident myself yesterday. I was on the freeway, almost reached my destination, with my father's car helping moving stuff from his last place. I was passing a huge truck when the floor carpet got loosed and stucked in the pedals (manual transmission). I took a quick glance at my feet to understand what was happening. It is all it took to slightly move the steering wheel towards the truck i was passing and made contact with its huge wheels. The passenger side front tire exploded. Thankfully, i came out unharmed, so has the truck driver. All it took was a stupid floor carpet getting loose... Safety is all about details we can easily overlook.
This video is why this channel is better than many of the other car build channels. The lack of ego is refreshing. I never feel like I'm being lied to or upsold on anything and honestly I appreciate it so much.
I've said it before in the comments to your episodes, and I'll say it again. Your humility and character shine brightly in your content. Thank you for sharing.
Your humility and willingness to learn the lessons is what makes you a great builder. I’ve followed your Model A from day 1. As a gearhead myself, I send my full respect!
Just another reason I have mad respect for you and your builds, the fact that you DIDN'T sweep this under the rug is what makes this channel so special. I absolutely love your videos, as well as your builds. Never change your style because of the negative comments you'll get. Stay safe.
We use those steering u-joints in our circle track late models. Almost always we will will weld the shaft side of the joint and only use set screws on the rack side or servo side where there is a grove for the set screw to secure in. Usually you don't need to be able to remove the whole joint, just one side. When everything is rigid mounted and there may be oils, I don't trust even loctite for those set screws, its just a must check. I had to learn this the hard way too, don't beat yourself up too much. Love your builds.
Unlucky dude, Streten at M539 restorations had a little problem too... It shows that we’re all human, all able to make mistakes, all capable of getting back up and moving onwards and upwards 👊
You're learning and teaching.... Thanks man. Your message about a full nut & bolt check is so true... in fact, I'll be doing it in the spring before taking my Model A out. Can't wait to see your solutions to the seatbelts... stay safe sir, your videos are worth it!
Mike, I appreciate your honesty and transparency on the accident. I think all of us that do our own wrenching and modification/builds know in the back of our minds that these kinds of things can happen, and you gave us a great reminder that we should take the time to do everything we can to ensure they don’t happen. Glad the damage to car and self wasn’t worse, and I’ll look forward to the episode when you check the steering linkage on the Ferrari!
Hey man, shit happens. The truck is fixable, and you are alive and well. Hopefully this is a learning experience not only for you but for everyone else that watches this channel. Really glad ur ok.
ur not stupid, its admirable that nobody will ever knew what happened and u still decided to make it public, and showed what u learned in my eyes ur a legend sir!!
One of the things I really appreciate about you is your honesty whether it's a good or bad thing. When I was younger I had a 98 Firebird. A rock tumbled down a hill and I decided to straddle it, not knowing how low the car was. It broke the steering rack in half. I went to take a turn and the car didn't turn. It was a terrifying feeling. Thankfully nobody was around me. Your ego might be bruised but that's okay. I'm glad you were ok and the other person is ok. Have a Merry Christmas 🎄
I think being upfront like this is the best response, it's kind of like doing the job properly the first time. You will always have to come clean about it, whether now or later. Great work on presenting the crash in an educational manner, hopefully you help someone else from making a similar mistake. Just glad like you say that nothing major happened!
Mike - as I sit here healing from a broken sternum from an unfortunate AutoX (yup) incident that was not my fault & destroyed my car and could have been easily swept under the rug. I realize that the story must be told to ensure these things don’t repeat. Thanks for sharing - Really dig your honesty with everything you share. Impressive & influential for all the good reasons. Don’t change a thing & please keep on sharing. THANKS!!!!
Glad you are ok, and glad nobody got hurt. Great to see that the Model A didn't take too much damage and look forward to more of the You and the Model A.
I just found your channel, even after following StanceWorks' site from back around 2014, and it is hands down my new favorite place on RUclips. I really enjoy the care of polish you put into these vids; they make it so fun to watch. No surprise the experienced finish translates over from your sweet, sweet builds. After watching quite a few different vids today (plenty of catching up) I felt motivated to drop a comment and say keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing this, and can't wait to see where everything goes!!
Firstly - I’m glad you’re safe & well Mike, the car can be fixed, you can’t. Also that no one else was hurt. Secondly - As you say it was an accident (could’ve been prevented but most accidents can) but you now know what needs doing to rectify the issues so it can’t happen again. Thirdly - Thank you for taking the time to put this out, even though you have to admit fault it’s really good that you documented what happened & why. Most importantly thank you for actually deciding to put seatbelts in the truck, seeing the interior of this with no belts & knowing you would have at least 700bhp at the wheels did worry me as I know you like to rip on your cars. Take care, rest up & have a happy (& safe) holidays.
I appreciate your comments about "leading by example" and "I could shirk responsibility and say this was just an accident because accidents happen." That's an excellent example of Extreme Ownership (a la Leif Babin and Jocko Willink). Happy you're safe and are now able to use this experience to reach and teach SAFETY FIRST. Really dig your talent and charisma as well as your channel and its content, but most of all, I appreciate the cut of your jib. Well played, sir.
This is why I love this channel! We all do stuff and make mistakes so this is very refreshing. Some will leave negative comments but pay no mind to them. There are so many people like me that appreciate your candor. It speaks volumes about your character. Keep up the great work!!
Sucks man. Glad you're ok. After the adrenaline wears off and the cortisol dump hits and you just feel like shit, it's easy to slide into depression. Take care of your mental health as you get past this event. I highly recommend talking to a therapist about all this even if you think you're ok (if you're not already talking with one). It can help you heal mentally so much faster. My heart hurts for you seeing this video, because I remember the self-recriminations I had to get over after causing an accident over 10 years ago. You are an amazing dude. Much love and much respect for you Mike.
As always your videos never cease to amaze me. Thank you for your honesty and safety revelations. But… I was a little sad that you glossed over the damage to the accord and the owners thoughts/feelings. I was just in an accident last week with a hit and run. I was driving the family minivan, with a mere 15,000 miles on the odometer, this is a newer vehicle but it’s definitely earned it’s place in out family’s hearts. The body shop guy made a comment about it just being a minivan. It hurt. It’s not just a minivan, it’s MY minivan. It’s a good minivan. It’s been good to me and my family. I like it. So, even tho it’s just an accord , it was someone’s accord. New or old or dented or pristine, it was someone’s car. Maybe they don’t care about cars like I do, but maybe they do. I’m glad you weren’t hurt. Keep making great videos! Thank you
When you get it all back together make sure lengths are correct and everything is perfectly lined up, if not vibrations can easily break that bolt and it can fail again. Good to hear everything is ok with you! Be safe!
The only reason I was able to watch this 13 years after being hit head on in my 1969 Camaro in a 150mph collision was due to installing subframe connectors and three point seatbelts months prior to that accident. Glad you learned this with no injury.
Glad no one was hurt! On those U-joints/steering shafts always drill a small dimple in the steering shaft where the set screws contact it. That keeps the shaft from sliding out. And use red Loctite on set screws and lock nuts.
Honestly man. I think it's very big of you to show everyone what's goin on. We all sacrifice something to get our cars going. And sadly alot of us test drive cars without insurance so I say you're super smart!
Wow .. something we can all learn from and so happy that no one was hurt, thanks so much for sharing as I know that must not have been an easy decision. Also great to hear that your engine is now as you expected it to be !! Take care ..
Transparency (with discretion) is always cool and makes people look human. I can imagine all the work you put into that rig running like a fast forward through your mind in the split second it took for the steering to let loose and the Accord impact.
I can relate. I had a steering linkage failure on a 69 Mustang years ago. Luckily it was just a rural four strand barbed wire fence and some minor sheet metal damage. But the absolute horror of having no steering for a couple of seconds will stay with me forever. The scariest thing I have ever experienced in my lifetime.
As u say, sh!t happens and the best news is that no one was harmed. Glad the damage was minimal and most importantly, you're ok. BRILLIANT that you're taking an open approach to this and bringing safety and triple checking to the forefront (where it ought to be).
Thank you for your attitude on this. I really respect the integrity and humility you've displayed. Glad you're okay! And thanks for setting a good example for this community; lord knows we need it sometimes.
I've said it before but this is why you're my favorite automotive youtuber. I haven't seen anyone else this willing to stomach their ego in order to hopefully prevent something unfortunate happening to someone else or helping someone not repeat your mistakes.
Im glad to say I learned this the easy way when building a 65 mustang driven by a complete 85 mustang driveline and sn95 front suspension with my boss. After driving the car around the block a few times i did one last check over on the car before the boss was to drive the car 45 minutes home. Just to find that the linkage used to attach the 85 steering column to the 95 steering rack was held in by nothing but a cotter pin… glad we had better luck then you did when driving it before that problem was fixed.
I appreciate your “leading by example(s).” This is a fresh approach to the standard YT builders. I’ve done stupid things before and who knows - I may not have if I had watched someone else ‘lead by example.’
Glad your ok. I like the fact that your not hiding what happened to the model A. All the matters is that you get to go home to the ones that love you and the ones you love. On the plus side new mods and more model A vids.
Glad that you mentioned taking off the slicks. I was thinking that was bad when I saw them. If someone had gotten hurt in the accident and a lawer found out about the slicks then they could make your life very miserable.
Mike, thanks for publishing this video. honest, humble, important. your content on this channel is more than about cars and that makes a positive difference in the world. well done!
on the racecars we build for that steering joint is the exact same, locktite and that lock nut. afterwards we wrap electrical tape around it. They are also solid mounted engines. appreciate you sharing what happened with us! cant wait to see it hit the dyno
Much respect to you sir! Accountability is a big deal and it’s not something these days that a lot of people do. As always, I appreciate your honesty and ability to be humbled by what others would not learn from. Keep up the great content 🙏🏾
I applaud your transparency on this and glad you lived to tell the tale. The problem with life is that it often gives you the test and then you learn the lesson. My only suggestion is AN hardware where you can (I assume you already do this) designed to stay together at 30,000 feet.
Dude It’s a good thing you are ok. Thank you for sharing - my Impala on the channel has everything rebuilt and I fear when I finally start it some bolt will come loose and I’ll wreck it. Your experience is a word of caution for all of us!
Mike, good on you for showcasing the failure, and thank goodness you're alright! As a Mechanical Engineer failure is such a paramount part of my profession, we make assumptions, we make mistakes, and we fail all the time. It's important that we have an extreme preoccupation with failure so that we can have reliable systems. Safety is a good way to look at things and how to keep yourself safe, but always think about failure. How can the system fail? How can the component fail? It's sometimes a good thing to design in a failure point, think of it as a mechanical fuse.
Thank you for being open about it, talking about it, and doing something about it. I, too, crashed a car I dearly love via my own stupidity. Thankfully, I, too, am here to talk about it as it very well could have turned out a LOT worse. Tires were most certainly a factor in that they were not only the wrong tires for the conditions (high performance summer tires being used in cold weather), but they were OLD. Sure, they had plenty of tread and weren't dry rotted, but they were VERY hard. Not saying that my driving wasn't also to blame (it was), but had I had newer tires on it, I may not have wrecked my car. Ironically I was getting ready to order a new set, and just hadn't yet. Hard lesson to learn, and I don't know if I will be able to fix the car. It does still run, and I got it back together enough to drive it halfway across the country, but the poor thing is tweaked pretty bad. Glad you're OK and I'm glad your vehicle is easily repairable.
Great content! Great reminder for all those who have modded or built rides to check safety points before going out on long cruises or racing. That’s why professional drivers have crews and teams who take on that responsibility… Build it better and stronger!
Great call sharing your story. Every time I finish building a car or truck it takes me a couple of weeks to trust the final product. Short slow test drives eventually build up to long rod trips and smokey burnouts. All that time shaking the vehicle down at slow speeds sets you up for success and safety in the long run. Lots of guys don't seem to think this way and it can have serious consequences.
No smirking or laughing here. Sorry this has happened but very glad you weren't hurt and nobody else was. The car can be fixed. And this was a warning, and you are taking that warning to heart, which is the best news out of all of this. This is an amazing machine and I am glad you will take steps to making it safer.
Sucks that happened man but well done on the episode and running through the details. Honestly is not generally too prevalent on this platform and your is refreshing, shows great integrity! Keep up the great work !
I'm glad no one was hurt and admire your honesty. Having said that, I would have loved to see the Accord owner's face. "What the living hell just hit my car?!!"
Been binging your truck videos, thank you for all your time. Also thank you for showing a failure and taking credit for a failure. It will be back better then ever.
I toe cars for a living ( here it's called "depannage") and the first thing i try to do after an accident is to give some support to the person involved, most of the times i try to "extract" a laugh even if they are crying! I think you took it the right way. Keep it up 👍
Mad props on willingness to share what happened and mad props for doing something about it, I would still highly suggest a collapsible column, it’s pretty damn scary when you watch your steering wheel suddenly move a lot closer to your chest in an accident
The main thing is your alright. Things happen for a reason and now safety will be added. The change’s your going to make will make it better. All I say a test ride let you know what needs attention 🤙🏽
Glad the stars and circumstances aligned on this incident to enable you to be here to share. We all assess risk differently; what I see is that your perspective is changing while being on display for your audience to critique. The rest of us can conveniently hide our poor decisions and choose how accountable we want to be. You're too authentic for that. Keep truckin' along, minor setback. That header primary likely means you're cutting it at the head flange and cutting/welding a new section. I had to do this recently on my KMiata header to get torch access for a solid 360-deg weld.
Full send! Put a sweet harness system in. It happens. I just dealt with a three week dead car due to missing a blown fuse. Love the build and keep it up!
Great contact! The best lessons learned are usually the hardest. Love the quality of work you do and showing us this video. I'm a big track junky and safety is always the top concern! I have to do this especially for my wife and 2 kids. I own a track only e36 M3 love it! I saw your steering linkage. The male end rod that's goes into the joint should be notched and a nut & bolt clamps both ends of the joint. This way if the nut comes loose the bolt may stay in place. Hope this helps. Keep the content coming!
FINALLY, a chance to start lock-wiring things! This truck not only proved that it needs it, but it's also a bit of an art that would really look awesome with the style of this truck.
So sorry this happened to you! Happy you are ok. Shit happens, we the interwebs know you can build this better. Amazing scratch builds like this are an evolution, can’t wait to see the next generation! Thanks for sharing!
Two things I never considered before this video. One, how incredibly complex a coyote is, two, what kind of hoops do you have to jump through to insure your builds. Glad everything will turnout ok. 👍
Really appreciate the candour from this episode. Sure it's a bummer to damage the truck, but the fact you're safe and in one piece is the most important thing, then there's the somewhat "silver lining" that it means more Model A content in the new year, which I'm sure everyone will love to see. Happy holidays, Mike.
I love this episode. It shows what so many other tv and RUclips car shows fail to show; the hiccups, the faults, the human side of this hobby. Other shows love to make it look like you and a buddy can completely rebuild any car in a few hours without so much as a broken bolt. Showing things like this is what needs to happen more. It reminds us we’re all human and we all deal with the same setbacks.
Glad you’re alright, brother. Love the work. Keep it up, man 🤘🏻
Always show the failures. The only people not making mistakes are the people who aren't doing anything.
Well said and people would have liked your comment more if you had verified your channel Matt , just an advise :D
I mean, a verified channel is way more easily noticed than others
You and other people being okay is all that matters, stay safe and have a great Christmas.
Love the disclosure and honesty - this is evolution and how things improve - thumbs up!
the sign of an honest person few of these about these days
Exactly as sad as it is to see it makes for more content …
Exactly
Yet when i called him out about a guardless grinder he blew me off . Hypocrite
@@paulwhite7475 salty?
Thanks for the honesty. It's hard for us to admit we messed up. I agree it's a great learning opportunity like you said. While I'm sad you wrecked it and happy nobody was hurt. I'm also happy, not in a sadistic way, but in a way that it happened how it did. It created an opportunity for upgrades, for the next evolution, be it a small one. This is the best of the worst case scenario that could have happened. I too have had steering shaft issues with a couple vehicles. I'm happy that none led to any sort of accident. As for the steering linkage, I ended up drilling and tapping the double d shaft for the set screws. So the set screw threaded into the joint and the shaft with the same set screw. They were tapped while assembled so no mismatch could happen. Then the set screw, and lock nut were installed with red threadlocker. Works fantastic and can be disassembled if absolutely necessary. I look forward to the rebuild and upgrades. As for the headers. While they are beautiful, it is a hot rod. A nicely shaped repair patch or something of that sort would look awesome and add another level of character. As always, keep up the fantastic content. Watching your videos is a huge motivation for me.
Good guy! great learning moment for all of us
Pro tip from experience. Remove the grub screw and center punch the shaft. Then remove the shaft and drill a small indent. If the nut was loosen it would have a higher amount of purchase for protection until the nut and bolt check.
Generally splines >d shape
Doesn't the grub screw also have a lock nut as well? Not sure about the vibration reasoning, after all roller rockers have a grub screw and lock nut and they don't seem to come undone, also vibrate a bit.I would go for a bit of locktite also.
@@r1learner178 no. Not usually. Locktite works but we are talking belt and suspenders here.. The dimple recess gives it another force to hold it in place
@@exportedafrican Flaming River couplings come with locknuts. I was talking locktite and locknut in addition to the dimple for added security. Whenever I have done them I use all three things because they are a bit of a crap setup in my opinion. Standard sort of setup is much better with a groove in the shaft and a through bolt/nut arrangement.
Don't forget the safety wire on your set screws!
Paint pen the finished product as a quick visual is more likely to occur than a full nut and bolt check
Nut and bolt checks (correct torquing) should always be a step… use a paint marker to ‘sign off’ each bolt and fixing as done, with a build this big it is all to easy to miss something, thinking ‘I will do that later’ then never go back. Even main stream car manufacturers do this to avoid untightened bolts.
Or safety wire all those bolts, looks cool too
every bolt, gets torqued every time it's installed. Too easy to miss one of the "go back laters". I try to do a 5-20 mile suspension and steering check this is when I index the bolts with paint. Then a full car check after 100 miles. High dollar resto shops allegedly put the first 500-1000 miles on a car before doing a full bolt check and handing it to the customer.
blue loctite helps with non engine parts that can back out from vibration I use it on all my dirt bike parts when I put it back together. Also has anti-seize anti corrosion properties
Some torque seal is always useful on those components
Kinda like he said in the video?
Mike, I really appreciate this video. It definitely isn’t a smirk or laugh here sir this is a eye opener for us all. You are a great example and much respect is given your way. I’m glad your ok and I had the same opinion about the belts/bike license and I admire your honestly and inspiration. Hats off god bless you
Dojo Wisdom: A man who makes a mistake and does not correct it, has made two mistakes. Disclosure might not always feel great at the time, but in the long run, it is always for the best! Kudos to you, Mike.
you could try an old motorcross trick with the smashed pipe, cap the ends and put some pressure in it and then heat the pipe to glowing temp, maybe you get lucky and it will pop out
Or fill that tube with water and freeze it?
I've done this with tubular headers, it works really well
Not a chance with stainless. Too much tensile strength. Also it work hardens and is creased too much. This technique works fine on mild steel. Tim Australia
Drill holes through the steering shaft. Weld pins into it. Or put long bolts and locking nuts on it.
I had a very wise shop instrucror that used to say there is very rarely a true accident most could be avoided
Definitely appreciate the honesty and not trying to sweep it under the rug like it never happened, and to turn it into a teaching lesson to boot. It takes a big person to not only own up to their mistakes to themselves, but also the whole world like this. Good on you man. I hope the Model A gets built back better than ever, and I'm glad you're safe!
I just went out of an accident myself yesterday. I was on the freeway, almost reached my destination, with my father's car helping moving stuff from his last place. I was passing a huge truck when the floor carpet got loosed and stucked in the pedals (manual transmission). I took a quick glance at my feet to understand what was happening. It is all it took to slightly move the steering wheel towards the truck i was passing and made contact with its huge wheels. The passenger side front tire exploded. Thankfully, i came out unharmed, so has the truck driver. All it took was a stupid floor carpet getting loose... Safety is all about details we can easily overlook.
This video is why this channel is better than many of the other car build channels. The lack of ego is refreshing. I never feel like I'm being lied to or upsold on anything and honestly I appreciate it so much.
Glad you walked away and are ok. That things is a death trap.
I've said it before in the comments to your episodes, and I'll say it again. Your humility and character shine brightly in your content. Thank you for sharing.
Your humility and willingness to learn the lessons is what makes you a great builder. I’ve followed your Model A from day 1. As a gearhead myself, I send my full respect!
Just another reason I have mad respect for you and your builds, the fact that you DIDN'T sweep this under the rug is what makes this channel so special. I absolutely love your videos, as well as your builds. Never change your style because of the negative comments you'll get. Stay safe.
Thanks for the honesty mate. Number one quality in a person.
We use those steering u-joints in our circle track late models. Almost always we will will weld the shaft side of the joint and only use set screws on the rack side or servo side where there is a grove for the set screw to secure in. Usually you don't need to be able to remove the whole joint, just one side. When everything is rigid mounted and there may be oils, I don't trust even loctite for those set screws, its just a must check. I had to learn this the hard way too, don't beat yourself up too much. Love your builds.
Unlucky dude, Streten at M539 restorations had a little problem too...
It shows that we’re all human, all able to make mistakes, all capable of getting back up and moving onwards and upwards 👊
That was a blow...
You're learning and teaching.... Thanks man. Your message about a full nut & bolt check is so true... in fact, I'll be doing it in the spring before taking my Model A out. Can't wait to see your solutions to the seatbelts... stay safe sir, your videos are worth it!
So thankful you're safe Mike! I appreciate your honesty, and appreciate that you have been teaching safety! I now will be marking my bolts!
Mike, I appreciate your honesty and transparency on the accident. I think all of us that do our own wrenching and modification/builds know in the back of our minds that these kinds of things can happen, and you gave us a great reminder that we should take the time to do everything we can to ensure they don’t happen. Glad the damage to car and self wasn’t worse, and I’ll look forward to the episode when you check the steering linkage on the Ferrari!
Props for telling the story and taking ownership!!!! 👏 can't wait to see this thing back up and ripping!!!!
Hey man, shit happens. The truck is fixable, and you are alive and well. Hopefully this is a learning experience not only for you but for everyone else that watches this channel. Really glad ur ok.
Happy you're ok, and the truck wasn't totaled, and no one else got hurt. Mistakes were made, and lessons were learned. Glad you made this video.
Everyone has their not so good days. I am just so glad you are okay and no one was injured. I appreciate your openness and honesty.
ur not stupid, its admirable that nobody will ever knew what happened and u still decided to make it public, and showed what u learned in my eyes ur a legend sir!!
One of the things I really appreciate about you is your honesty whether it's a good or bad thing.
When I was younger I had a 98 Firebird. A rock tumbled down a hill and I decided to straddle it, not knowing how low the car was.
It broke the steering rack in half. I went to take a turn and the car didn't turn.
It was a terrifying feeling.
Thankfully nobody was around me.
Your ego might be bruised but that's okay.
I'm glad you were ok and the other person is ok.
Have a Merry Christmas 🎄
I think being upfront like this is the best response, it's kind of like doing the job properly the first time. You will always have to come clean about it, whether now or later. Great work on presenting the crash in an educational manner, hopefully you help someone else from making a similar mistake.
Just glad like you say that nothing major happened!
Mike - as I sit here healing from a broken sternum from an unfortunate AutoX (yup) incident that was not my fault & destroyed my car and could have been easily swept under the rug.
I realize that the story must be told to ensure these things don’t repeat.
Thanks for sharing - Really dig your honesty with everything you share.
Impressive & influential for all the good reasons.
Don’t change a thing & please keep on sharing.
THANKS!!!!
Glad you are ok, and glad nobody got hurt. Great to see that the Model A didn't take too much damage and look forward to more of the You and the Model A.
Tripple thumbs up for being straightforward and honest....you're doing the right thing , learning and evolving as you go along. Keep it up!
I just found your channel, even after following StanceWorks' site from back around 2014, and it is hands down my new favorite place on RUclips. I really enjoy the care of polish you put into these vids; they make it so fun to watch. No surprise the experienced finish translates over from your sweet, sweet builds. After watching quite a few different vids today (plenty of catching up) I felt motivated to drop a comment and say keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing this, and can't wait to see where everything goes!!
Admitting that you made a mistake is such a big balls move, i love this RUclips channel.
Firstly - I’m glad you’re safe & well Mike, the car can be fixed, you can’t. Also that no one else was hurt.
Secondly - As you say it was an accident (could’ve been prevented but most accidents can) but you now know what needs doing to rectify the issues so it can’t happen again.
Thirdly - Thank you for taking the time to put this out, even though you have to admit fault it’s really good that you documented what happened & why.
Most importantly thank you for actually deciding to put seatbelts in the truck, seeing the interior of this with no belts & knowing you would have at least 700bhp at the wheels did worry me as I know you like to rip on your cars.
Take care, rest up & have a happy (& safe) holidays.
I appreciate your comments about "leading by example" and "I could shirk responsibility and say this was just an accident because accidents happen." That's an excellent example of Extreme Ownership (a la Leif Babin and Jocko Willink). Happy you're safe and are now able to use this experience to reach and teach SAFETY FIRST. Really dig your talent and charisma as well as your channel and its content, but most of all, I appreciate the cut of your jib. Well played, sir.
This is why I love this channel! We all do stuff and make mistakes so this is very refreshing. Some will leave negative comments but pay no mind to them. There are so many people like me that appreciate your candor. It speaks volumes about your character. Keep up the great work!!
Sucks man. Glad you're ok. After the adrenaline wears off and the cortisol dump hits and you just feel like shit, it's easy to slide into depression. Take care of your mental health as you get past this event. I highly recommend talking to a therapist about all this even if you think you're ok (if you're not already talking with one). It can help you heal mentally so much faster. My heart hurts for you seeing this video, because I remember the self-recriminations I had to get over after causing an accident over 10 years ago.
You are an amazing dude. Much love and much respect for you Mike.
As always your videos never cease to amaze me. Thank you for your honesty and safety revelations. But… I was a little sad that you glossed over the damage to the accord and the owners thoughts/feelings. I was just in an accident last week with a hit and run. I was driving the family minivan, with a mere 15,000 miles on the odometer, this is a newer vehicle but it’s definitely earned it’s place in out family’s hearts. The body shop guy made a comment about it just being a minivan. It hurt. It’s not just a minivan, it’s MY minivan. It’s a good minivan. It’s been good to me and my family. I like it. So, even tho it’s just an accord , it was someone’s accord. New or old or dented or pristine, it was someone’s car. Maybe they don’t care about cars like I do, but maybe they do. I’m glad you weren’t hurt. Keep making great videos! Thank you
When you get it all back together make sure lengths are correct and everything is perfectly lined up, if not vibrations can easily break that bolt and it can fail again. Good to hear everything is ok with you! Be safe!
The only reason I was able to watch this 13 years after being hit head on in my 1969 Camaro in a 150mph collision was due to installing subframe connectors and three point seatbelts months prior to that accident. Glad you learned this with no injury.
Again, this is why you have the best builds. The respect is high calling out your own faults.. mad respect
Glad no one was hurt!
On those U-joints/steering shafts always drill a small dimple in the steering shaft where the set screws contact it. That keeps the shaft from sliding out. And use red Loctite on set screws and lock nuts.
Happy you came out unharmed and that no one was hurt. Keep up the awesome work man, Merry Christmas to you and yours
Honestly man. I think it's very big of you to show everyone what's goin on. We all sacrifice something to get our cars going. And sadly alot of us test drive cars without insurance so I say you're super smart!
Good on you for doing this video. Glad you didn't get hurt and will be tuning in for more of your content. Take care.
Wow .. something we can all learn from and so happy that no one was hurt, thanks so much for sharing as I know that must not have been an easy decision. Also great to hear that your engine is now as you expected it to be !! Take care ..
I'm glad your okay! Your always so honest and you come off as a very humble person. God bless
Transparency (with discretion) is always cool and makes people look human. I can imagine all the work you put into that rig running like a fast forward through your mind in the split second it took for the steering to let loose and the Accord impact.
I can relate. I had a steering linkage failure on a 69 Mustang years ago. Luckily it was just a rural four strand barbed wire fence and some minor sheet metal damage. But the absolute horror of having no steering for a couple of seconds will stay with me forever. The scariest thing I have ever experienced in my lifetime.
As u say, sh!t happens and the best news is that no one was harmed.
Glad the damage was minimal and most importantly, you're ok.
BRILLIANT that you're taking an open approach to this and bringing safety and triple checking to the forefront (where it ought to be).
Such good news you are OK, and lessons can be learned (there always are).
Thank you for your attitude on this. I really respect the integrity and humility you've displayed. Glad you're okay! And thanks for setting a good example for this community; lord knows we need it sometimes.
Thank you for the deep dive on the cam phaser issue! Soo glad you didn't sweep that under the rug.
I've said it before but this is why you're my favorite automotive youtuber. I haven't seen anyone else this willing to stomach their ego in order to hopefully prevent something unfortunate happening to someone else or helping someone not repeat your mistakes.
Im glad to say I learned this the easy way when building a 65 mustang driven by a complete 85 mustang driveline and sn95 front suspension with my boss. After driving the car around the block a few times i did one last check over on the car before the boss was to drive the car 45 minutes home. Just to find that the linkage used to attach the 85 steering column to the 95 steering rack was held in by nothing but a cotter pin… glad we had better luck then you did when driving it before that problem was fixed.
Im happy for your sharing and that you are ok. Happy x-mas Mike, spend the time with family and friends.
A lesson for us all !! Glad you are OK Mike. Sometimes we all need a reminder to be careful ..stay safe Mike we love the content.
That's not damage, it's patina.
Glad you're ok.
I think everyone here can appreciate your honesty in sharing this! Glad your ok, and can’t wait to see this ripping again
I appreciate your “leading by example(s).” This is a fresh approach to the standard YT builders. I’ve done stupid things before and who knows - I may not have if I had watched someone else ‘lead by example.’
Glad your ok. I like the fact that your not hiding what happened to the model A. All the matters is that you get to go home to the ones that love you and the ones you love. On the plus side new mods and more model A vids.
Glad that you mentioned taking off the slicks. I was thinking that was bad when I saw them. If someone had gotten hurt in the accident and a lawer found out about the slicks then they could make your life very miserable.
Mike,
thanks for publishing this video. honest, humble, important. your content on this channel is more than about cars and that makes a positive difference in the world. well done!
Keep your head up! Good to hear you’re smart enough to know you can do better and it will be fixed. I’m sure this lesson will help on future builds.
on the racecars we build for that steering joint is the exact same, locktite and that lock nut. afterwards we wrap electrical tape around it. They are also solid mounted engines. appreciate you sharing what happened with us! cant wait to see it hit the dyno
Much respect to you sir! Accountability is a big deal and it’s not something these days that a lot of people do. As always, I appreciate your honesty and ability to be humbled by what others would not learn from. Keep up the great content 🙏🏾
I applaud your transparency on this and glad you lived to tell the tale. The problem with life is that it often gives you the test and then you learn the lesson. My only suggestion is AN hardware where you can (I assume you already do this) designed to stay together at 30,000 feet.
Dude It’s a good thing you are ok. Thank you for sharing - my Impala on the channel has everything rebuilt and I fear when I finally start it some bolt will come loose and I’ll wreck it. Your experience is a word of caution for all of us!
Mike, good on you for showcasing the failure, and thank goodness you're alright! As a Mechanical Engineer failure is such a paramount part of my profession, we make assumptions, we make mistakes, and we fail all the time. It's important that we have an extreme preoccupation with failure so that we can have reliable systems. Safety is a good way to look at things and how to keep yourself safe, but always think about failure. How can the system fail? How can the component fail? It's sometimes a good thing to design in a failure point, think of it as a mechanical fuse.
Love that honesty. Safety is so critical. Thx for the great vid.
Glad that you're OK and damage was minimal. This is an important message that all can learn from.
Thank you for being open about it, talking about it, and doing something about it. I, too, crashed a car I dearly love via my own stupidity. Thankfully, I, too, am here to talk about it as it very well could have turned out a LOT worse. Tires were most certainly a factor in that they were not only the wrong tires for the conditions (high performance summer tires being used in cold weather), but they were OLD. Sure, they had plenty of tread and weren't dry rotted, but they were VERY hard. Not saying that my driving wasn't also to blame (it was), but had I had newer tires on it, I may not have wrecked my car. Ironically I was getting ready to order a new set, and just hadn't yet. Hard lesson to learn, and I don't know if I will be able to fix the car. It does still run, and I got it back together enough to drive it halfway across the country, but the poor thing is tweaked pretty bad.
Glad you're OK and I'm glad your vehicle is easily repairable.
Respect mike!
Not only builders but also youtubers can learn from you!
Lead by example! Well spoken
Great content! Great reminder for all those who have modded or built rides to check safety points before going out on long cruises or racing. That’s why professional drivers have crews and teams who take on that responsibility… Build it better and stronger!
Great call sharing your story. Every time I finish building a car or truck it takes me a couple of weeks to trust the final product. Short slow test drives eventually build up to long rod trips and smokey burnouts. All that time shaking the vehicle down at slow speeds sets you up for success and safety in the long run. Lots of guys don't seem to think this way and it can have serious consequences.
Ohh boy. Happy on the engine and proud of the honesty. Least we got photos a few days before ❤️
No smirking or laughing here. Sorry this has happened but very glad you weren't hurt and nobody else was. The car can be fixed. And this was a warning, and you are taking that warning to heart, which is the best news out of all of this. This is an amazing machine and I am glad you will take steps to making it safer.
Sucks that happened man but well done on the episode and running through the details. Honestly is not generally too prevalent on this platform and your is refreshing, shows great integrity! Keep up the great work !
Glad you're ok man. No negative comments from me! Glad you see the brighter side of things and that is the most important aspect.
I'm glad no one was hurt and admire your honesty. Having said that, I would have loved to see the Accord owner's face. "What the living hell just hit my car?!!"
Been binging your truck videos, thank you for all your time. Also thank you for showing a failure and taking credit for a failure. It will be back better then ever.
I toe cars for a living ( here it's called "depannage") and the first thing i try to do after an accident is to give some support to the person involved, most of the times i try to "extract" a laugh even if they are crying! I think you took it the right way. Keep it up 👍
Mad props on willingness to share what happened and mad props for doing something about it, I would still highly suggest a collapsible column, it’s pretty damn scary when you watch your steering wheel suddenly move a lot closer to your chest in an accident
The main thing is your alright. Things happen for a reason and now safety will be added. The change’s your going to make will make it better. All I say a test ride let you know what needs attention 🤙🏽
Keep up the good work, you are already on the top. Progression is the result of trials and errors👍🏻
We all make mistakes when we do these kind of things. Well done for sharing yours for all to see on RUclips!
Hey Mike. Glad you and the A are all going to be ok and love your approach to this.
Glad the stars and circumstances aligned on this incident to enable you to be here to share. We all assess risk differently; what I see is that your perspective is changing while being on display for your audience to critique. The rest of us can conveniently hide our poor decisions and choose how accountable we want to be. You're too authentic for that.
Keep truckin' along, minor setback. That header primary likely means you're cutting it at the head flange and cutting/welding a new section. I had to do this recently on my KMiata header to get torch access for a solid 360-deg weld.
Full send! Put a sweet harness system in. It happens. I just dealt with a three week dead car due to missing a blown fuse. Love the build and keep it up!
Great contact! The best lessons learned are usually the hardest.
Love the quality of work you do and showing us this video. I'm a big track junky and safety is always the top concern! I have to do this especially for my wife and 2 kids. I own a track only e36 M3 love it!
I saw your steering linkage. The male end rod that's goes into the joint should be notched and a nut & bolt clamps both ends of the joint. This way if the nut comes loose the bolt may stay in place. Hope this helps.
Keep the content coming!
FINALLY, a chance to start lock-wiring things! This truck not only proved that it needs it, but it's also a bit of an art that would really look awesome with the style of this truck.
You have the right attitude regarding the crash. Glad your safe!
So sorry this happened to you! Happy you are ok. Shit happens, we the interwebs know you can build this better. Amazing scratch builds like this are an evolution, can’t wait to see the next generation! Thanks for sharing!
Two things I never considered before this video. One, how incredibly complex a coyote is, two, what kind of hoops do you have to jump through to insure your builds. Glad everything will turnout ok. 👍