Lotus Supercharger Upgrade (with dyno power run and suspension)

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
  • The LOTUS gets a serious power upgrade with a new Harrop Supercharger and dyno tune. Then we uncover the mystery of why it handled so badly on the track and get it fixed!
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  • @mightycarmods
    @mightycarmods  3 года назад +132

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    • @TylerHazzerop
      @TylerHazzerop 3 года назад +6

      Did you say it was a Harrop supercharger?

    • @BalvanKolbasukhin
      @BalvanKolbasukhin 3 года назад

      I geuss if you whant this lotus to be faster u sould buy V6 2GE-FE one exige instad of this.

    • @LBJHJP50
      @LBJHJP50 3 года назад +1

      Number 4, driver needs upgrading

    • @bigbadbubbaj
      @bigbadbubbaj 3 года назад +4

      Was totally gonna order a stool while watching the video but I exceed the weight limit. :(

    • @gerhardtroskie9578
      @gerhardtroskie9578 3 года назад +3

      Do you make those stools in men sizes?

  • @Sk1m_Beeble
    @Sk1m_Beeble 3 года назад +1455

    Moog picked up an intercooler and didn't play it.
    I'm calling the cops.

    • @lunaashotz
      @lunaashotz 3 года назад +41

      already alerted the authorities mate they said they'll be a bit of paperwork and it may take some time, but they will have this travesty sorted.

    • @xpictos777
      @xpictos777 3 года назад +14

      Should call the cops on the Lotus guys for missing that “everything was way off” twice before letting Moog go out on a track and almost get wiped out.

    • @MrJeepinZeke
      @MrJeepinZeke 3 года назад +9

      @@xpictos777 I do remember them saying it was off in previous episodes so it was a known factor. No idea why they still ran it knowing or even having a suspicion it was off. Best guess would be they didn’t have time and just wanted to get it on the track! Can’t really blame them there! Heha

    • @Mikesxrs300
      @Mikesxrs300 3 года назад +5

      THATS ILLEGAL

    • @necree509
      @necree509 3 года назад +17

      Also removed the seat and didn’t lick anything, wtf am I even watching

  • @mightycarmods
    @mightycarmods  3 года назад +1559

    Insert your comment here about adding more power when the car doesn't handle well. Then you can watch the video and check out the bit where we find out what was wrong with the suspension and fix it. Or just comment without watching it - that's cool too 👍

    • @loztagain8278
      @loztagain8278 3 года назад +78

      I prefer to backseat comment while I twirl my comical villain moustache and cackle.
      Also, great vid.

    • @Kozo_Hoshino_
      @Kozo_Hoshino_ 3 года назад +11

      was thinking the same thing lol...also keen to see what marty does to be able to keep up with something this fast and good handling. Will be interesting for sure to see how he gets on with that task.

    • @jonrevill1522
      @jonrevill1522 3 года назад +19

      I don't know how you keep your head when reading some of the Muppet comments.. great videos. Thank you

    • @OurCognitiveSurplus
      @OurCognitiveSurplus 3 года назад +1

      Will do!

    • @NZredbeard
      @NZredbeard 3 года назад +8

      HA!
      surely you guys know that comment munters know better even before they watch your videos.
      its your car, you're just bringing us along for the ride....and I for one appreciate that.

  • @jo_magpie
    @jo_magpie 3 года назад +205

    shout out to Lotus for being so involved. Earning their enthusiast image.

    • @SimplySportsCars
      @SimplySportsCars 3 года назад +19

      Lee & Richie basically 'live' at the track so we aren't a normal car dealership that is for sure, check out wha we do :-) www.simplysportscars.com/en/gallery-blog

  • @DesyncGaming.
    @DesyncGaming. 3 года назад +410

    I thought 3 was going to be “I’m just not a very good driver”

    • @michaelschafer6379
      @michaelschafer6379 3 года назад +5

      Scrap that, "more power!"

    • @brawrrrXO
      @brawrrrXO 3 года назад +18

      Moog needs to accept he ain't ready for a car of this calibre.
      Even when the car was dunk Steve said you didnt push it in the car true power band.
      Aka pussy.

    • @machvayne
      @machvayne 3 года назад +2

      Thought the same thing

    • @woutermvt
      @woutermvt 3 года назад +7

      Yeah, he was not very honest 🤔😁

    • @xpictos777
      @xpictos777 3 года назад +22

      It has nothing to do with Moogs. The Lotus guys should have picked up all these issues when a) he bought the car and asked them to check if it was ok and b) when they “set it up” prior to the track day. It is outrageous that they’re now saying it is “all wrong” after Moogs was nearly taken out at the track day. I can’t believe no one else is upset as I am about this.

  • @zsoltbodnar4947
    @zsoltbodnar4947 3 года назад +859

    Buy a nother corolla 1.8 engine for 500 bucks. Put it in to Yaris hylton and put the lotus original supercharger on it 😁😁

    • @aydanangus
      @aydanangus 3 года назад +35

      Yaris is gone but they should do another swap or make a sleeper corolla

    • @allothernamesbutthis
      @allothernamesbutthis 3 года назад +11

      see if it fits in the mini?

    • @malaraibi
      @malaraibi 3 года назад +1

      Sounds like a plan 😅👌🏽

    • @PatDavis-qg5no
      @PatDavis-qg5no 3 года назад +1

      They sold the yaris

    • @joebotelho248
      @joebotelho248 3 года назад +22

      I wqs thinking of installing the old suoercharger on the truck Marty got

  • @noelcunnington6558
    @noelcunnington6558 3 года назад +414

    Quick shout out to the camera guy. I hate the modern shaker style, gives me vertigo. Your guy is smooth, solid and frames the shots very well. So much so I forget there’s a person holding the camera. Awesome skills. An example to be followed. 👍

    • @gwot
      @gwot 3 года назад +23

      it's on a gimbal, but yeah he moves very well

    • @caiminjacob2798
      @caiminjacob2798 3 года назад +40

      Camera Op here, that dude moves ridiculously well with the gimbal. Not only that but his timing is impeccable. Always manages to pan back to Marty & Moog at just the right part of the sentence.

    • @kiisu74
      @kiisu74 3 года назад +15

      I know nothing about video production, but I know this is very easy to watch.

    • @DawnStrider371
      @DawnStrider371 3 года назад

      I was just thinking about them at the beginning of the video! Do we know who it is?

    • @HJZ75driver
      @HJZ75driver 3 года назад +1

      @@DawnStrider371 IronGav?

  • @RICHOCHANGO
    @RICHOCHANGO 3 года назад +103

    Moog: I'm not used to the lotus handling on the track
    Also Moog: I need a bigger supercharger
    🤦‍♂️

    • @aRYANz88
      @aRYANz88 3 года назад

      Id imagine its not only alighnment but theres most likely bushings as well.

    • @broshak9384
      @broshak9384 3 года назад +3

      If feel like over 50 % of the issue is tires. Rest can be spread over small adjustments and bushings. I found out first hand how much fresh tires can do when I was starting out. But my opinion doesn't matter. Im no pro

  • @SaitekcH
    @SaitekcH 3 года назад +25

    I love how enthusiastic the Lotus guys are. Was very joyful to watch and the whole car... pretty impressive!

  • @scimasterJ
    @scimasterJ 3 года назад +588

    Confirming everyone's suspicions, the suspension setup was well and truly boned. I'm excited to see what it'll do with a proper setup.

    • @rhileyradnedge2501
      @rhileyradnedge2501 3 года назад +6

      You think lotus can’t set up a car? 😂😂😂

    • @absolutezero7344
      @absolutezero7344 3 года назад +14

      As one of the vocal proponents of that theory I am happily vindicated.
      Now Moog can feel the true purity of a Lotus.

    • @scimasterJ
      @scimasterJ 3 года назад +86

      @@rhileyradnedge2501 I think Lotus can absolutely set up a car (as the people at Simply Sports Cars show here), but I think the previous owner may have had a bit of trouble.

    • @Dlawler
      @Dlawler 3 года назад +40

      @@rhileyradnedge2501 it was even said on a previous episode this car was 30mm higher than factory hight. It's not lotus fault some who didn't know what they were doing with it fucked it up

    • @moonface978
      @moonface978 3 года назад +11

      Would of liked to have seen the lap times with it properly sorted , before they put the better super charger in , as it’s a very expensive car should be quick stock

  • @STREETMACHINETV
    @STREETMACHINETV 3 года назад +629

    Here for the purity, wasn't disappointed

    • @Bevant69
      @Bevant69 3 года назад +5

      I cant believe you guys are here, Hello Carnage!!

    • @STREETMACHINETV
      @STREETMACHINETV 3 года назад +13

      @@Bevant69 long time fans of MCM

    • @devonshafer4424
      @devonshafer4424 3 года назад +4

      I'd love to see a collab video

    • @STREETMACHINETV
      @STREETMACHINETV 3 года назад +6

      @ChrisHallett83 Scotty

    • @Bevant69
      @Bevant69 3 года назад +3

      @@STREETMACHINETV hi Scotty 👍🏽👊🏽🍺 definitely do a collaboration video. That would be super cool.

  • @JemCutter
    @JemCutter 3 года назад +71

    “Negative Rake”
    Rake didn’t love it

  • @oDiProductions
    @oDiProductions 3 года назад +79

    Rode in my buddy’s Lotus Elise and that thing is raw. Just an absolute go kart. A supercharger would’ve kicked things up to 11 forsure

    • @feral4mr2
      @feral4mr2 3 года назад +8

      Mate took me for a ride in a exige back in 2008 or 09. Thing was mental.

    • @oDiProductions
      @oDiProductions 3 года назад +7

      @@feral4mr2 Yes “mental” is a great way to describe it 😂 Only time I’ve been in a car weighing less than 3k lb. or pretty much 2k for that matter

    • @abel5925
      @abel5925 3 года назад +1

      Me a poor man, I’ll probably just buy the newer MR2 and pretend :(

    • @feral4mr2
      @feral4mr2 3 года назад +2

      @@abel5925 nothing wrong with mr2's man.

  • @Moxtrox
    @Moxtrox 3 года назад +94

    13:03 Richie wasn't expecting the lewd puns at all :D

    • @Che1seabluesdrogba11
      @Che1seabluesdrogba11 3 года назад

      Classic Moog and Marty when he's there

    • @Ronnaferd
      @Ronnaferd 3 года назад +1

      Caught him off guard for sure 😂

    • @lukemanion2
      @lukemanion2 3 года назад

      A guy called Richie should know all about dick jokes

  • @vincef7487
    @vincef7487 3 года назад +111

    10:34 Taking the roof off and removing the passenger seat not only made more room for wiring the ECU, it also ...ADDED MORE LIGHTNESS.🧐

    • @johanneswarn5488
      @johanneswarn5488 3 года назад +11

      Colin chapman intensifies

    • @Sajuuk9
      @Sajuuk9 3 года назад +6

      Think of all the drag the roof off wil cause..

    • @vincef7487
      @vincef7487 3 года назад +2

      @@Sajuuk9
      🤔 hmmm ...
      ...done.
      They engineered the angle of the windshield to flow over the cabin to create a positive pressure. At a high enough speed this pressure is sufficient enough to prevent any wind force from entering the cabin. So even without the roof, the air just flows over the cabin and prevents drag.🤓

    • @marrerowski
      @marrerowski 3 года назад

      Targa top

    • @bagos1997
      @bagos1997 3 года назад

      How do you add lightness though? 🤔

  • @WillemVerb
    @WillemVerb 3 года назад +315

    Interesting positioning choice of the chopped logo on the stool haha

    • @appleshampoo324
      @appleshampoo324 3 года назад +8

      It feels weird seeing you here haha. Misschien moet je eens een video maken over je Subaru!

    • @Jiepers
      @Jiepers 3 года назад +8

      I need a stool sample...

    • @bextabeats3368
      @bextabeats3368 3 года назад +9

      Chop your nuts off 🥜 ✌️

    • @MarauderShields
      @MarauderShields 3 года назад +5

      Hey Willem! Nice seeing you here. Didn't know you watch MCM.

    • @IainMcfly
      @IainMcfly 3 года назад +1

      Israeli edition

  • @jcmartinez7527
    @jcmartinez7527 3 года назад +83

    I like how "I'm a slow driver" isn't on the list of explanations for the slow track times lol

    • @jcmartinez7527
      @jcmartinez7527 3 года назад

      @@maiy8786 right, I agree but still found it kinda funny

    • @sierra85gr
      @sierra85gr 3 года назад

      it's a tricky engine to master just on the first try. Staying in lift (over 6k rpm) to always make good power takes some getting used to.

  • @parkeslife4323
    @parkeslife4323 3 года назад +7

    New tyres and correct alignment set up will shave just as much, if not more lap time than the power upgrade alone. Fun times ahead Moog. Now it'll drive and do like it was meant to. It's been a good journey watching you guys over the years going from driveways to track days. Thanks for the huge effort of taking us with you. 👌🏻

  • @AndreKlebleyev
    @AndreKlebleyev 3 года назад +548

    Lol @ all the people commenting “wHy dO yOu nEeD mOrE pOwEr yOu cAnT dRiVe iT” without actually watching the entire video and realizing they fully re did the suspension setup/alignment. Keep up the lotus content, RUclips needs more lotus videos!!!

    • @kostasnls4566
      @kostasnls4566 3 года назад +8

      But all 31 of us know

    • @21Willly
      @21Willly 3 года назад +31

      Funny thing is I don’t think 99% of the people in the comments realize how important a proper alignment is. I’ve been a mechanic for years so I’ve driven cars with far from proper alignments and they would cause any driver to spin out. Also doesn’t anyone realize how much attention professional race teams put into alignment?

    • @AndreKlebleyev
      @AndreKlebleyev 3 года назад +14

      @@21Willly ESPECIALLY on a lotus, that’s why I was so confused. Especially the whole rake thing. They’re always lower in front by a good amount mine is about 6/7 mm higher in the rear than front

    • @ionstorm66
      @ionstorm66 3 года назад +16

      Also need tires. The fact the tires were old coupled with the terrible alignment wearing them unevenly means the girp had to to terrible. Weight transfer and downforce would be terrible with the poor rake, all the nice smooth under tray was doing jack all. The chamber and toe being off and inconsistent kills the predictability of the cornering grip.

    • @thisislargemouth5566
      @thisislargemouth5566 3 года назад +4

      That's kind of the point. He had no experience with it in its proper form. I don't think any of us are saying he can't drive (unless I missed some comments) we just want to see more of our friend Moog in the future. Lol

  • @bawfuls
    @bawfuls 3 года назад +34

    "3 possible reasons the track time was slow"
    driver familiarity with the car is NOT among them lol

    • @pops55650
      @pops55650 3 года назад +3

      Yeah but he did blame himself ( a lot) on track day. This was sort of vindication it wasn’t all his fault

  • @876_rebel
    @876_rebel 3 года назад +4

    My favorite McM music 13:55 🕺🏾

  • @xenzogame
    @xenzogame 3 года назад +156

    "Probably just shit tires...let's throw on a supercharger just in case." 😂

    • @littlejohn-pi7kk
      @littlejohn-pi7kk 3 года назад +6

      The purity. That’s how it works in RL let’s be honest

    • @spiv_gennedy
      @spiv_gennedy 3 года назад +3

      Well, yeah.
      How else do you turn shit-tires to shit-smoke?

    • @TomPidden
      @TomPidden 3 года назад +2

      lets be honest tho, we watch mcm for the unconventional approch! if they put new tires on and that was the end of the episode it wouldn't be that exciting ahahah

  • @ronny2k6
    @ronny2k6 3 года назад +67

    That little “...sorry Richie!” Moog said 😂

  • @kieranlambourne4593
    @kieranlambourne4593 3 года назад +10

    09:59 Richie bringing over a tyre so he can reach inside cracked me up a bit 😂

  • @LongTimeAgoNL
    @LongTimeAgoNL 3 года назад +7

    What an amazing episode. The guys from Lotus seem like amazing and genuine guys. So cool that they're helping you guys out.
    Man if I had the money... Lotus is so expensive over here :(

  • @user-dn3yk2qu7f
    @user-dn3yk2qu7f 3 года назад +172

    1. Driver
    2. Driver
    3. Driver
    4. Power - hell yeah, that’s why I’m watching

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 3 года назад

      HELLO!!! I want to spend time with celebrities. Just kidding. GAGAGAGAGA! I only want to spend time with my two girlfriends and record RUclips videos for with the 3 of us. OH YEAH. Don't hate me for living the best life, dear d13

    • @J-D
      @J-D 3 года назад +13

      @@AxxLAfriku I had a stroke trying to read this.

    • @Th31nf1d31
      @Th31nf1d31 3 года назад

      @@AxxLAfriku Bot

  • @Josh16162
    @Josh16162 3 года назад +34

    That ending shot of the Lotus on the track was pretty cool, gave me chills

    • @feral4mr2
      @feral4mr2 3 года назад +2

      Yes, looking forward to the next episode!

    • @upgradeNEVER
      @upgradeNEVER 3 года назад

      That pop on the decel!

  • @shilohstore6086
    @shilohstore6086 3 года назад +16

    12:36 anyone else hold their breath while he was swinging the supercharger around with one hand I don't know about you but that gave me complete anxiety 😂

  • @lotfy309
    @lotfy309 3 года назад +13

    "It's bigger than I thought richie"
    Legends 😍😂

    • @broshak9384
      @broshak9384 3 года назад +1

      If you convince them its way smaller before hand, they will never be disappointed.....

  • @JohnTaylor2015
    @JohnTaylor2015 3 года назад +158

    “Even martys gonna be dropping in today” unless theres a pt 2 i saw no marty 😂😂

    • @microspartan
      @microspartan 3 года назад +2

      Yeah ahahah completely forgot until you said that

    • @nssherlock4547
      @nssherlock4547 3 года назад +41

      The legs and bare feet.

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 3 года назад +2

      Ah well, 1 less tool

    • @ferglesnerk
      @ferglesnerk 3 года назад +6

      Marty's bare feet

    • @JohnTaylor2015
      @JohnTaylor2015 3 года назад +6

      Maybe them feet wasnt marty 🤔 what if it was cheryls feet 🤔😂

  • @benjamindebacker8075
    @benjamindebacker8075 3 года назад +39

    13:13 it's bigger than i thought richy. Richy:smiles a little embarrassed 😂😂😂

    • @spaceemperorkarl121
      @spaceemperorkarl121 3 года назад

      Lets be honest, EVERYONE was sniggering when they heard that XD

  • @theexhaustnote
    @theexhaustnote 3 года назад +3

    I’m really happy you got the suspension sorted. Watching the first track test was scary, Lotus cars are amazing to drive and you didn’t seem that happy with the car. Great job guys. Great video as well as always.

  • @bobji8806
    @bobji8806 3 года назад +1

    Hi mighty car mods I don’t know if you realise how much influence you are for so many people. You guys has helped motivate so many people including myself to start working on their own cars in a garage with ordinary tool! Thank you for your content! Keep up your exceptional work!

  • @bobodamonk
    @bobodamonk 3 года назад +54

    Rake loves it! As soon as he said negative rake, ole Rake came to mind lol

    • @Ebb1337
      @Ebb1337 3 года назад +8

      We miss Rake! :(

    • @s3tTz
      @s3tTz 3 года назад +2

      He said negative *rate. But, I’m now gonna pretend he said Rake, because we all know that Rake likes this.

    • @GL0BETREKKER
      @GL0BETREKKER 3 года назад +8

      @@s3tTz He did say rake, do you know what that is?

    • @lyndonduke
      @lyndonduke 3 года назад +7

      @@s3tTz he said rake. As in the angle of the car, negative rake meaning front was higher than rear

    • @s3tTz
      @s3tTz 3 года назад

      But...but...it’s the internet? I can’t be wrong? 😊 (honestly thought it was rate, and that’s what I thought I heard, so I stand corrected)

  • @dickeyseamus
    @dickeyseamus 3 года назад +15

    I love that they're using all manual/analog tools for the alignment. Now that's a PURE alignment!!! I do the same whenever I can!

    • @intomlinson
      @intomlinson 3 года назад +3

      A lot of the race teams do it with string and gauges as well, right at the top level too - I've been to Le Mans several times and seen the LMP1 and GTLM teams doing the suspension setup in the exact same was as the Lotus guys did it

    • @SimplySportsCars
      @SimplySportsCars 3 года назад

      @@intomlinson yeah Richie has many, many years of international racing experience so he sticks to the traditional methods at our flat patch at the workshop.

  • @lukeseekamp9096
    @lukeseekamp9096 3 года назад +1

    Ever since I got my license I wanted a lotus, I absolutely love these videos because no one else is doing a whole lot with and lotus cars, absolutely beautiful car

  • @danielsimpson8929
    @danielsimpson8929 3 года назад +1

    Those stools are also great for circumsized members!
    Chopped!!

  • @rs2hoon257
    @rs2hoon257 3 года назад +9

    It's so awesome to see the mechanical gurus from Lotus continuing to help you out. The wealth of knowledge you're getting from these guys is priceless. Definitely makes sense now why your track day was a bit wonky. Proper alignment and fresh sticky tires are going to make ALL the difference, the extra ponies with the new SC is a nice bonus. Good luck on your next track day, Moog!

    • @craigmandall9420
      @craigmandall9420 3 года назад

      I would have liked to have seen some lap times with the suspension/tyres sorted out without the supercharger upgrade to see what a difference it made. Then do the supercharger and see how that affected times

  • @neilxpeart
    @neilxpeart 3 года назад +11

    Hearing from the Lotus engineers is great, I love hearing their insights.

  • @SpartanB377
    @SpartanB377 3 года назад +2

    That car is SO beautiful. I can't wait to see what it can do with a proper alignment. That HAS to be the issue you were fighting at your last track day. More so than the lower than expected power output.

  • @eldraino9933
    @eldraino9933 3 года назад

    Every day they snuff out failure and supercharge success - these guys own the backstreets as they defer from taking it up the ass for high performance motoring - I salute you

  • @Slit-throat
    @Slit-throat 3 года назад +51

    I cant wait to see what Moog will be able to achieve with proper alignment and more power under this tiny car!

    • @mattcook3801
      @mattcook3801 3 года назад +1

      A bigger accident?

    • @thisnthat3530
      @thisnthat3530 3 года назад

      @@mattcook3801 A 720 spin FTW

    • @feral4mr2
      @feral4mr2 3 года назад +1

      Even if he does great times after a few runs the internet legends you find in this comment section will still find something to be critical of.. Tossers

    • @mattcook3801
      @mattcook3801 3 года назад +1

      @@feral4mr2 internet tossers? We’ve seen the videos... it’s pretty obvious the biggest issue is the meat bag behind the wheel. That’s the biggest issue with every car. You can’t drive a lotus like a BRZ...

    • @feral4mr2
      @feral4mr2 3 года назад +1

      @@mattcook3801 😂
      I stand by my statement.
      The man is obviously getting some issues sorted.
      And I'm sure learning to drive the different setup.
      But the typical internet trolls will go on like a broken record, and half of them probably couldn't handle driving a hyundai excel around a track.

  • @Syncopia
    @Syncopia 3 года назад +41

    Moog holding that supercharger in the thumbnail like his first born child.

  • @curvs4me
    @curvs4me 3 года назад

    I wish we had a Lotus shop like that. The way they run the operation must have them busy all the time. Way to go guys!!

  • @solaris736
    @solaris736 3 года назад +1

    @Mighty Car Mods Damn bro, Special Edition MCM WD40 Cans!? How fuckin big have yall gotten mate, I remember watching yall soooooo many years back, when subs were in the quadruple digits, which was huge back then, then quintuple digits, now MCM WD40 Cans, and septuple digits with 3.44m subs!!??? Well shit.. I'm getting old I guess lol, well deserved though, yall are great, and I appreciate everything, this content was/is a major foundational building block to my love of cars, not starting by seeing all these gorgeous, American Muscle Cars, but by working on them, fuckin around in em, and just enjoying it all in it's entirety, so thank you

  • @dav2mai
    @dav2mai 3 года назад +16

    Would've been interesting to see him drive it with a good suspension tune first and then the supercharger replacement

    • @SimplySportsCars
      @SimplySportsCars 3 года назад

      Yes potentially, although at least it created a good baseline to work from to then show how improvements can be made by addressing all the key areas like brakes, tyres, suspension, cooling, oil management etc.

  • @bryndaldwyre3099
    @bryndaldwyre3099 3 года назад +38

    Compared to some of the nuggets they've had on the show, this Lotus shows how well a car can be built.

    • @upgradeNEVER
      @upgradeNEVER 3 года назад +5

      Lotus make some of the best sports car out, period.
      The thing I like, is that the recipie is remarkably simple. It's a great chassis, coupled with a reliable, but yet powerful engine (thank you Toyota) - makes for a killer combo!
      If I could buy a new sports car, it would hands down be a Lotus Evora GT410 Sport. Comfortable to use everyday, but brilliant on the track! And not to mention one of the sweetest sounding V6's on the market! Partially helped by the factory titanium exhaust!

    • @dark_canada
      @dark_canada 3 года назад

      @@upgradeNEVER yup amazing what a exhaust can do to a camry v6

    • @jfan4reva
      @jfan4reva 3 года назад

      And bolt on parts that actually fit! (Falls off of chair.)

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName 3 года назад +1

      Mechanically they are very good. The bodywork is a nightmare though. Mine has un-even panel gaps everywhere and the drivers door needs completely re-fitting as it's way off. But then you get the same thing on the F40 etc and people only notice if they look close enough :P
      I hear the current ones are far better put together though.

    • @manfredschmalbach9023
      @manfredschmalbach9023 3 года назад

      @@BlatentlyFakeName Low number car's issues any "exotic" car producer ever had, still has and probably ever will have. (Except Bugatti while Ferdinand Piëch still was around, of course)

  • @131Gripp
    @131Gripp 3 года назад +1

    GREAT Video.. Love how you guys provided just enough quick details... allowing others to folow build. Hope you enjoy driving Lotus as much as I have over past 10 years

  • @yeahnah6468
    @yeahnah6468 3 года назад

    Suspension is such an art.
    In japan negative rake is actually preferred by drifters to try and keep the car squatted down at the back to limit the weight transfer to the front to prevent uncontrollable liftoff oversteer.
    So in some cases negative rake is used to maintain rear grip, but then in this case they must also have their reasons for positive rake having the same effect under different driving styles.
    The nerd part of me loves this side of cars.

  • @Akash-lv2wp
    @Akash-lv2wp 3 года назад +43

    3:00 that guy has a weird hybrid british australian accent, its throwing me off as a brit haha

    • @cjj312
      @cjj312 3 года назад +5

      When I was in school in the US I was friends with a guy who had moved from New Zealand. His accent and slang was a wild mix by the time we graduated.

    • @statementleaver8095
      @statementleaver8095 3 года назад +2

      British accent🤔🤔🤔

    • @seanymoseley
      @seanymoseley 3 года назад +1

      @@statementleaver8095 😂😂

  • @stephenbrowne33
    @stephenbrowne33 3 года назад +9

    10:27 Tuning Fork watching this. I hope you pull the top on your next dyno run for the guy.

  • @ScottOrd
    @ScottOrd 3 года назад +2

    9:27 - "hmm, this looks like it's so easy to work on, they really thought this through..."

  • @jimsmith9912
    @jimsmith9912 3 года назад

    You guys from Simply Sports Cars are awesome!!! Just shows you have fantastic Simply Sports Cars is with the right attitude, customer assistance and on going support for Lotus products. The best sports car for your money. My Exige is awesome!!! Thanks SSC and thanks Lotus!! Regards, Jim.

  • @USN_Ret-
    @USN_Ret- 3 года назад +30

    When you were recording videos in the driveway did you ever think one day you would be working on your Lotus with a couple of the best tech's in the business?

    • @xpictos777
      @xpictos777 3 года назад +1

      You mean the absolute worst mechanics/techs of all time that almost got Moogs killed at the track? They’re boarderline criminals. They had two opportunities to inspect and setup the car prior to the first track day, only after Moog lost it multiple times did they actually check it and say “literally everything is wrong”. I wouldn’t take a push bike to those guys.

    • @reverberer
      @reverberer 3 года назад +1

      @@xpictos777 And moog could have put new tyres on which would have helped. Regardless moog was in control even when the car span, if he hadnt been hed have ended up in the gravel.

    • @SimplySportsCars
      @SimplySportsCars 3 года назад +2

      @@xpictos777 you obviously aren't getting to see all the behind the scenes activity, discussions, advice, recommendations being provided & are viewing an 'edited' story. Lee & Richie have been involved with Lotus & motorsport both locally or internationally for 30+ years, managed race winning teams/cars and are generally at race tracks day in & day out during that time too. They wouldn't actively put anyone in danger, it's not how they operate. As you'd already know from what content that MOOG create they are also taking people on a step by step journey for a mix of education and entertainment.

  • @5harp3y
    @5harp3y 3 года назад +59

    Moog: Starts talking about his accent
    Rich: *cockney geezer intensifies*

    • @wahpanda1520
      @wahpanda1520 3 года назад

      soap! Soap? SOAAAAP!!

    • @FFM0594
      @FFM0594 3 года назад +11

      He's from Oxford, a long was from being a cockney, you Edward!

    • @steveallen1340
      @steveallen1340 3 года назад

      If he was really a Pom he would’ve asked for a cup of tea when offered a coffee

    • @reggiedixon2
      @reggiedixon2 3 года назад +1

      Err . . . . An Australian accent is closer to Cockney than an Oxfordshire accent is. See "Only Fools and Horses"

    • @jfan4reva
      @jfan4reva 3 года назад +2

      Americans: They're the same accent.

  • @MichaelOnYourSix
    @MichaelOnYourSix 3 года назад

    Super cool that the Lotus guys still string out the alignment on a car, didnt think anybody buy DIY guys still did that. Shows you dont need expensive tools, and can setup a car in your garage if you know what youre doing.

  • @ethanbatt5583
    @ethanbatt5583 3 года назад

    I remember watching how to pimp your car for under $500 in highschool. Ypu guys have come so far, ive moved on to 4wds but always love watching MCM keep the good work up legends

  • @Jonathan_Doe_
    @Jonathan_Doe_ 3 года назад +11

    The purity of that fitted Lotus workshop protective cover for the back end is off the charts!
    He sounds like an Australian who occasionally attempts a cockney accent.

  • @user-in2en5pv2u
    @user-in2en5pv2u 3 года назад +29

    You guys are the Quinten Tarantinos of car videos. By that I mean you're both into foot stuff

  • @royalwithcheese69
    @royalwithcheese69 3 года назад +1

    Nice to see you found the issue with the alignment, hope this gives you your confidence in the car back, so you can really enjoy it! Greets from Austria!

  • @papap9477
    @papap9477 3 года назад

    So good to see old school string alignments. The proper way to do it.

  • @koolerking440
    @koolerking440 3 года назад +127

    4. Suspension.
    5. The driver.
    always thought the fix of lift off oversteer is more power......

    • @IanMicheal
      @IanMicheal 3 года назад +9

      Most of all the Driver for sure..

    • @enessarkaya1379
      @enessarkaya1379 3 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/Mi9F1fp2UAg/видео.html

    • @thelegacyofdan
      @thelegacyofdan 3 года назад +1

      @@IanMicheal ding ding ding bingo!

    • @BabyJesus440
      @BabyJesus440 3 года назад +7

      tires and suspension first. Adding more power is just going to magnify the handling problems at this point

    • @teddy33131
      @teddy33131 3 года назад

      @@BabyJesus440 he said last episode the tyres were really old, maybe that's why the lotus didn't behave

  • @PooeyCheeks
    @PooeyCheeks 3 года назад +13

    Bicester is local to me! Awesome to hear a random UK town mentioned on MCM 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 ❤️

    • @charliesquali7272
      @charliesquali7272 3 года назад

      It's a bit bigger now than I bet he remembers from 20 years ago

    • @karlrafferty1938
      @karlrafferty1938 3 года назад

      I'm from a little village just outside it was strange hearing bicester in mcm

    • @pissywilly
      @pissywilly 3 года назад

      Us limeys get everywhere. Greetings from Florida

  • @elreyyakko
    @elreyyakko 3 года назад

    The power of MCM....got me watching a video of loti which I never thought Id be interested in... gj boys!

  • @tonybaratta9264
    @tonybaratta9264 3 года назад

    I love how you Australians are so proud of your country I watch a lot of international content and you folks are the only ones I've seen take the same pride in your home land as Americans

  • @spookazz
    @spookazz 3 года назад +97

    me: *watching mcm on this tab*
    also me: * looking at used lotus prices in another tab*

    • @cptnscoob
      @cptnscoob 3 года назад +1

      Ebay 23-28 grand US all day long less than a new Camry

    • @enessarkaya1379
      @enessarkaya1379 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/Mi9F1fp2UAg/видео.html

    • @dan1gwyn
      @dan1gwyn 3 года назад +1

      This is how we get the MCM tax.

    • @ErectileSceptile
      @ErectileSceptile 3 года назад

      They are pretty cheap near where I live

    • @alastairc.5219
      @alastairc.5219 3 года назад

      @@ErectileSceptile define pretty cheap..

  • @sumpplug4809
    @sumpplug4809 3 года назад +5

    Really enjoying the lotus content👏

  • @garageadz
    @garageadz 3 года назад +7

    "The new MCM stool, a perfect device to use at your track day while waiting for your tow truck"

  • @MrPropanePete
    @MrPropanePete 3 года назад

    Great to watch the Lotus boys at work.

  • @BHall51683
    @BHall51683 3 года назад +15

    Poor Marty... I feel like he might be depressed after Rodney came and your car is becoming epic... maybe you should get him a Christmas present to cheer him up!

  • @OverwatchSIX
    @OverwatchSIX 3 года назад +6

    MAN THAT SOUNDED GOOD AT THE END

  • @andreyandreev7048
    @andreyandreev7048 3 года назад

    These Lotus episodes are purely AMAZING! Lotus mechanics are true living legends... just appreciate that string alignment rig... I need to know EVERYTHING they know. ✌️

  • @johnnysymphony
    @johnnysymphony 3 года назад

    Love that Richie and the others play along with Moog's antics and games, it's hilarious and hella heartwarming.

  • @jamesweldon8118
    @jamesweldon8118 3 года назад +4

    Love all this new content, I've been watching you guys for almost ten years and you keep just getting better and better!!!

  • @rlessmeier
    @rlessmeier 3 года назад +54

    This thing is already a handful... You know what it needs? More power!!!✌️

    • @IanMicheal
      @IanMicheal 3 года назад +2

      Indeed

    • @JMPK23
      @JMPK23 3 года назад +9

      Mo Powa Baybay!

    • @mouaxiong8618
      @mouaxiong8618 3 года назад +1

      700 shot nitrous

    • @stug45
      @stug45 3 года назад +1

      Are they going to fix the handling?

    • @enessarkaya1379
      @enessarkaya1379 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/Mi9F1fp2UAg/видео.html

  • @Rufkneck
    @Rufkneck 3 года назад

    That last shot of the lotus was fire, think you have got an absolute track weapon there.

  • @jonathanroberts9912
    @jonathanroberts9912 3 года назад +12

    Everyone: you need to drive faster, Moog.
    Moog: we need more power!!!
    Everyone: OK
    😂

  • @loganhuwe9458
    @loganhuwe9458 3 года назад +13

    would love to see marty’s mr2 turned into a budget lotus as well

  • @seanoreilly1832
    @seanoreilly1832 3 года назад +3

    I love this series more than the "twin turbo my ls" style channels.. proper car the lotus is

  • @roadtotheroofofafrica
    @roadtotheroofofafrica 3 года назад

    I have been with you guys from “how to turbo a car “ video, never missed a video! You guys are awesome!!!

  • @skidtechracing8674
    @skidtechracing8674 3 года назад

    I like to see you using torque marks on bolts, I do it all the time very satisfying and good practice

  • @Charkunt.d5
    @Charkunt.d5 3 года назад +15

    12:55 where can I listen to the full song?? 🤘🤘
    Edit: Marty still needs to buy a Caterham to race against the Lotus 😁

    • @FFM0594
      @FFM0594 3 года назад

      A Lotus Super 7 Caterham, that one?

    • @Charkunt.d5
      @Charkunt.d5 3 года назад

      @@FFM0594 no

    • @jaydee2824
      @jaydee2824 3 года назад

      Honestly listening to these songs make me feel ive missed out on a lot of good music :/

  • @poldelepel
    @poldelepel 3 года назад +37

    You don't bring an English Lotus mechanic coffee.
    You bring him Lotus tea!

    • @xpictos777
      @xpictos777 3 года назад +5

      So he can sit around and miss that “everything was way off” on the setup and leave Moog to nearly get killed on the track.

    • @joshuabartlett853
      @joshuabartlett853 3 года назад

      Or serve him a proper cup per of gravy aka a really dark cup of tea

    • @joshuabartlett853
      @joshuabartlett853 3 года назад

      @Martin I like drinking builders tea, puts chest hairs on a man xD

  • @jimmyneutron1889
    @jimmyneutron1889 3 года назад

    A common engine platform that is easily serviceable and efficient in making power.
    A bespoke lightweight chassis that has been refined
    Perfect track project

  • @Martin-xv
    @Martin-xv 3 года назад

    Happy to see how much you guys have grown in the 6 years I’ve subscribed to your channel. Here’s to more success for MCM cheers!

  • @basithph8958
    @basithph8958 3 года назад +3

    Man the Lotus is going to be a beast on the track!

  • @Michael_Haughton
    @Michael_Haughton 3 года назад +28

    We need:-
    First step jack up your car.
    on a t-shirt please.

  • @ralliartfanevoix
    @ralliartfanevoix 3 года назад

    Gotta love when things come apart or go together easier than you thought. Getting a lot of that with my RX-8 that I'm rebuilding.

  • @w.f.oc.e.o5766
    @w.f.oc.e.o5766 3 года назад

    You guys are doing it better than anyone else I sub to.

  • @17473039
    @17473039 3 года назад +45

    You can't get it around a corner and you're already adding more power?

    • @ef20syxalag
      @ef20syxalag 3 года назад +2

      ooof

    • @t1bud42
      @t1bud42 3 года назад +1

      Lol my first thought

    • @bplzizcool
      @bplzizcool 3 года назад +6

      The Jeremy Clarkson method

    • @enessarkaya1379
      @enessarkaya1379 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/Mi9F1fp2UAg/видео.html

    • @alanedwards3180
      @alanedwards3180 3 года назад +1

      I was just thinking the same thing ,sort the handling first

  • @mfelipetc
    @mfelipetc 3 года назад +36

    Every time I hear Moog saying "more power" my brain automatically complete the sentence with "babe".

  • @wackero
    @wackero 3 года назад

    All the people that were whining about the sponsored content a few episodes back should now apologize. You guys could have made this video into a three piece with ease and instead treated us with all the purity in just a one epic piece. Awesome work and thank you for the excellent content, can't wait to see the track footage!

  • @stevemurrell6167
    @stevemurrell6167 3 года назад

    Next episode will be epic judging by the last bit of this vid! Can't wait.....

  • @willecutlip
    @willecutlip 3 года назад +88

    Oh, come on! You can't just say "we put a new set of tire on" when it comes to a track car! Brand, model, and size....please! ;-)

    • @cidkplas
      @cidkplas 3 года назад +12

      If you look closely on the first shots of Moog removing the wheels (approx at 08:14 ), it had some Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R tires, in 17 inches it seems, and they seem to have put some Kuhmo Ecsta V700 ( seen when they are doing the alignment, approx at 15:05 ). Don't know what it's capable of tbh.

    • @TheShift.
      @TheShift. 3 года назад

      They run the same tires on a their cars

    • @bradwindysucks
      @bradwindysucks 3 года назад +26

      I think they haven't disclosed it today because they aren't sponsor branded tyres!

    • @AndrewMalkin
      @AndrewMalkin 3 года назад +9

      They probably don't want to say because they don't have their Bridgestone sponsorship anymore.

    • @alanjones3514
      @alanjones3514 3 года назад

      Wide, low and sticky

  • @ironreed2654
    @ironreed2654 3 года назад +6

    Sorry we yelled over the sponsored episodes...your Lotus is nice.

  • @arno7303
    @arno7303 3 года назад

    I had a Pulsar GtiR with a shagged suspension setup. Installed some camber bolts and new springs with new tyres and wheel alignment and the thing was completely different animal on track. Night and day

  • @MaestroIrish
    @MaestroIrish 3 года назад

    Last time I watched MCM it was a patina tutorial. Amazing to see what y’all have become.

  • @TheFinalsTV
    @TheFinalsTV 3 года назад +5

    PLS SHOW THE LOTUS VIDS LOVE! I want to see them keep building it c:

  • @FerdinandReisch
    @FerdinandReisch 3 года назад

    I was waiting for a 4th option for why the lap time wasn't what you expected.... ;)
    But dont worry Moog, you're still a legend in my books

  • @ikt32
    @ikt32 3 года назад

    Oh lawd, yeah, that previous suspension setup definitely caused the weird twitchy car and bad times. Good thing to get it sorted out, also good to see some new rubber on there!