I'd just like to say the production quality of these episodes is one of the things that keeps me coming back. No episode is half-assed or low effort. There's pride taken in all of this, not just the build
Definitely this. It's what made the Stanceworks website stand out back in the days already. The consistent creativity, style and quality is one of Stanceworks major USP's.
Thank you for starting to clear the air on these cease and desist orders. Working with Ferrari for many years, I’ve never witnessed any such interaction and I see questionable modifications constantly. Love your build and hard work! Mind blowing results!
You definitely nailed my biggest fear diving into a build, the end result not being as fun as the journey. I also absolutely am someone who enjoys the creative process more than the finished product. I guess time will tell, eh? Gotta get that build started first.
I'm going through a different version of the same thing at the moment; I built a car between 2010 and 2016, got it all finished and legal (which is a challenge in Australia!) Problem is, even though it makes me giggle when I play silly buggers, I barely actually drive it. The money and, more importantly, the garage space would be handy for something new, but can't bring myself to move it on because of the emotional investment into getting it done. So it sits... lurking in the garage!
@@stefanboyne1770 ha ha, good call. Definitely not the same depth of build as Mike's Ferrari, but it's an Aussie Ford Falcon, AU series 3, XR6 VCT (so many letter codes) sedan with a built single over head cam 6 cylinder - the gen before the barra - motor, turbo, tremec t56, custom cam, Link EMS with all the good bits like anti lag and traction control. The body is just a super tidy stock example, put a sun roof in it, nice factory wheels (ROH Azzurros for those interested) and a factory body kit (genuine Pursuit 250 front bar and aftermarket TE50 side skirts and rear bar) Makes a healthy 500hp at the wheels but with the ECU it still cold starts and runs at town speeds like stock, so it came up really well. To get it running so smoothly and pass emissions was tough given the cam is lumpy enough that most unsuspecting people have commented about the v8 under the bonnet. Ha ha
@@nicco87aus hell yeah, the Fords that America never got. It’s kinda bullshit that so many good cars of our brands are not for our market. You got the XB, and all we got was the fat and ugly torino. You got Torana, we got the Vega and Monza 😭. So jelly.
Definitely the most underrated channel on youtube. The content and quality is unmatched, and I look forward to seeing you grow, both in scope and subscribers. Good luck in the new year!
His channel won’t go anywhere because he’s not authentic. He’s inserted himself in a situation that has nothing to do with him. Ferrari doesn’t care about this car, has never contacted him, and doesn’t generally issue cease and desist letters. It’s a very rare occurrence. Research what an echo chamber is and how it affects perception as well as the prevalence of cease and desist letters issued by Ferrari pre deadmau5. It’s not a real thing.
I thought the same...tho when I found out he took a perfectly good car with loads of service history and one that was in fantastic condition...Rather than one of the many shitters out there with fucked up interiors that actually deserved being cut up and Kswapped I thought what a twat....tho hey ho one mans 'Fabrication' is another mans taking a shit.
@@Archangel3083 problem is spare parts. italians are nuts when thay get pissed. my friend could not buy or better noone was willing to sell him factory raceparts for his motorbike. he beat the factory team as a privateer a second per lap. tried it thru third person ...lasted some time. at the end he did his own engines and still beat them. cagiva, adria cup. he didnt went for moto gp. to costly even for his liking.
Yep... Ferrari definitely fumbled!!! He did all the labor and free advertisment for Ferrari!!! He left the same motor and same body.... Ferrari smokes to much of the own underwear..... Exactly why Lamborghini got mad enough to start his own company.. Now a total rival if not better than Ferrari..... Show what happens when push comes to shove
You've come a looooong way since the Rusty Slammington fire - been following since I think a Bimmerfest way back when. Thanks for having us along for the ride!
Mike - thanks for taking the time to keep us educated and entertained over the past couple of years, I don't think there's been a single episode where I didn't learn something. No question, this is the best build I've found. Thank you.
Hey Mike, just wanted to mention that good 3D scanners are becoming more and more affordable. I have recently heard of a new entry in the space called the Einstar by Shining3D, and I think it’s worth looking into. It’s under 1k and looks to be pretty dang good. There are even some videos on RUclips (Making for Motorsport) showing it scanning a Mini and parts for said Mini. Thanks for the content as always!
There’s a UK channel called ‘Making for Motorsport’ who has reviewed some of these cheaper 3D Scanners and goes through the process of using them. Worth a look.
One of my buds bought this for making parts for his AW11 MR2 and Starlet. He did not like it and said he gets muuuch better results from an xbox 360 kinect for what it's worth.
When doing massive projects like this I was asked by friends how do I do it? My answer is simple, don't focus on the enormity of the project, look at all the smaller facets of it and view each one as its own small project. When it's done, go on the the next, then the next. Before you know it the entire build is finished. Kind of like eating an elephant. Great job!
Nice click bait, but I am actually relieved it wasn't real. Given their history, it is reasonable to imagine Ferrari might take issue with the implication that the only reliable Ferrari is one with a non-Ferrari powerplant. Your Ferrari is by far the best example of a re-imagined 308 that I have yet to see. It is absolutely beautiful. Well done!
I shed a tear hearing the model A would be sold. I wish I could just ride in it once as owning something like that is waaay out of my reach. Oh well. I too find the build journey more exciting than the finish, even though I just mess with tractors. Carry on and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I am building a custom Yamaha Blaster Quad, not a big project but lotsa fabrication. "There are no shortcuts" hits like a hammer. Guys big props to this man for building a whole car from a bucket of bolts. I am keeping motivated as my son is part of my project and he seems to enjoy it, so father son time is priceless. Money is always tight so we can't always continue the project but we try to build something each weekend. Keep up the good work man.
Great tip on how to stay motivated - maybe what a lot don't want to hear. I also like deadlines, the harder the deadline, the better. Also, your comment on becoming a YT'er is timely and welcome from my perspective. Thanks again!
Great job. Content and quality are way up there. That adds to the enjoyment even if no one realizes it. I enjoy your skill set and you put it to good use. I know lots of talented self-taught fabricator/builders and many of them lack drive. That situation always leads to unfinished projects or time not well spent over way too many years. I hate to see talent wasted. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing your next projects. This is one of the best series on RUclips!
Hey! I've been watching your videos for a long time now and really enjoy the great mechanic work and video editing. As I am from Ingolstadt I am really looking forward to you Audi-series. We are very proud of our build quality and I hope you like them too. I'd love to hear what you think of it in comparison to the Ferrari. Good luck and thanks for the great content!
This is my new favorite channel on youtube. Your builds are meticulously well thought-out and you have a very inspirational story. I hope to build a car of my own sometime soon.
Thanks for sharing this journey with us. Every video you put out reminds me how much I miss wrenching every Friday and finding creative solutions for problems, and it inspires me to change what I don't like about my car. Like you, I enjoy the process more than the end result. One of these days I'd love to build an engine for my 2019 Civic and do an AWD conversion if I totally lose my mind. Watching you over the last 18 months has given me the confidence to do that, if and when the time comes.
In the US the "first sale" doctrine should protect you. When you buy something you can do anything you want with it other than make copies and sell them. You have no contractual relationship with them at all. As best they can black list you. Now that doesn't mean they can't sue you. It just means they probably won't win.
The issue is with copyright and brand law you need to look at not sales law unless you have a sales contract that covers what you can and cannot do with their product. They have bottomless pits of money when it comes to legal.
@@janeblogs324 Right to repair has nothing to do with this issue. You seem to be one of those people who want to give companies power they don't really have. Do I need permission from "Asus" to show an "Asus" monitor on my gaming rig in a YT video? How about my clothes. Do I need permission from "Carhart" to show my Carhart shirt on a YT video? Does a news show have to get permission from car companies every time they show cars driving by? If no, why would you then claim he'd need permission from Ferrari to show a Ferrari on a YT video? Where does it end? Do you want companies to have unlimited power to tell you what you can do with the things you bought from them?
I love your answer to finishing a build, literally so many builds happen just for some type of acceptance but in the grand scheme of everything it's yours and YOU have to want it 🤘
Ferrari is the most stuck up, snobby car company out of all the stuck up, snobby car companies. I mean they sent a C&D to a guy because he posted a picture on instagram of his expensive shoes on the hood, and they said that "damaged their brand image" or some ridiculous bullshit like that
There’s a reason why most people aren’t successful in RUclips and you nailed it. It takes a lot of time!! I think you need to present well and that’s another of your skills. Motivation to finish projects has waned for me recently and it kills me. The reason is space. At the moment I have to move a load of parts and equipment out of the garage and into the driveway in order to reach the car. This takes 30-40 mins each way. Resolving this is my first priority next (I’m moving so I’ve got move everything anyway). My family think I should make videos but, my job, which I love, is also pretty time consuming! Through in study and before you know it, another year has gone. Enough of my bitching. For now I will live vicariously through you!
From what I understand, Ferrari can only go after you if you bought the car new and signed an agreement not to modify the car in the matter that they spell out in the agreement.
Honestly, having Ferrari tell you they no longer consider your car a ferrari due to your own modifications done to it-that's a badge of honor if you ask me. From the tippy top, some snobby people have determined that you did enough to create something so different they don't even want credit for it. Thanks, I'd say lol
I mean he put a common Honda engine into a Ferrari. With 1000 hp though, it's more Frankenstein's monster machine than a Ferrari. For the maximum insult, could have gone with a Ford engine instead.
Well your 25 million F40 is now worthless. They dont give you any parts or support. They blacklist the car. You dont get tires for the car anymore from pirelli. The care will be useless soon!
@@gregkollaeg2365 There's a lot of pro-tuning companies in the aftermarket that would just love to put their work on an F40. You might be out $25 million if you screw with an F40, but don't ever think that car will be useless.
Your video quality, audio quality, the content quality is seriously top end. I am using your video as my standard of excellence when I am humbly creating my content. The cars in your videos are shot so well, I am just beyond words watching. Thank you for posting and answering questions so transparently.
Over the past few years, I've come to realize that I also enjoy the build process more than the finished product. Luckily, I have some people who I build/modify their cars for them so I get to enjoy the process of that, while getting paid to do so. I've reached the point now where I'm more focused on refining my work, and constantly trying to level up on my quality of work, which is quite enjoyable as well.
to the haters, you know how you have to tighten bolts that rattle loose after you do mods sometimes? okay now imagine building a whole car. this is why shakedown runs exist. it takes a while to work out bugs when you blow a whole car apart.
"Bravo" on using the air to water intercooler! As a retired mechanical engineer with a familiarity with thermodynamics what you did was the best possible decision to use, absolutely the best way to go. I've been following you since almost the beginning of this project I was wondering, "I hope to H he doesn't hang a huge intercooler over the engine with fans or some weird ducts...that's gonna ruin the lines of that car..." And you didn't! Over 20 years ago I had a 95' VW VR6 (narrow 6 cyl, 2.8L) and in research before the purchase it mentioned a water/oil cooler. Well, how intriguing was that! After purchase I found the tiny thing and had to marvel at it's simplicity, efficiency, and size. It made me rethink of my old thermo Professor and dig out an old reference book to calc/see the genius of the thing. And here we are in 2022' and you came to the same idea but for charged air cooling. Hat's off to you Young Man!
As a Ferrari fan but a Restomod fan my heart is torn. 308's are quickly becoming highly collectable. Even 308's with no drivetrain are being sold well over 100k. Some are buying up and cataloging parts for the anticipation of 308's rise in collectability and restoration in the next 5-10 years. You sir have done a great job on this car with a lot of forethought.
What part of the world are you in if I may ask? I'm in the states, and I'm seeing quite a few nice complete running and driving 308s for around $75k. But yeah the point still remains, they have appreciated big time. Feels like yesterday when you could have got one for $20-30k. Time flies.
i just want to thank you brother. you guys are able to live the life car guys dream of...plus, i cant give you guys enough support. so i just watch all the ads to make sure i have some contribution.. i was also amzed wth the 3d scan video you showed. i think its the future of rebuilding classic cars and improving their engineering. thanks as always guys.
Great work! Watched every episode of this build from the very first one and I just realized I remember seeing the Model A at Bimmerfest in Pasadena back in the day.
K series was the perfect swap for this build. For a lightweight road racer needs the lightest of motors with the most horsepower possible to get the best power to weight ratio for a absolutely killer road course killer. I can't wait to see this car hit the course putting down so seriously fast times. I absolutely love this car and would takenitnover many custom cars out here that sounds good but don't have the power to weight this car will have.
On finishing a project if your unmotivated/overwhelmed. Best way is to list and break down everything to make it , then commit to going out and doing two minutes of one of those items(you will end up spending more than 2minutes and actually start doing something). Finished my Fd rx7 signle turbo build from a blown engine in pieces project this way.
I've owned a Ferrari for 17 years and the Ferrari company don't even know I own it. This urban myth about Ferrari having a say in what someone does with their cars is bullshit. If it was a brand new car from a dealer showroom the might tell you to sod off, otherwise no company on the planet can stop you buying a used product. Blacklisted my arse, total urban myth.
My friends put a trans in the back of a 308, by extending 4 inches, and it worked, the bodywork got blended to take up the extra space and you just cannot tell..!! So on a 308 putting a transaxle in, is it cool yes..! but it took 4 top fab/ design guys almost 14 months and they have a workshop like me, CNC Machine, etc.. The 360 twin turbo engine that went in really is cool.. Motek ecu etc.. Very expensive and fun, great build and think ferrari won't bother you, it's very cool
Is your 308 old enough, that it’s relevant copyrights may have expired? Then there’s the part where you’re bringing it up, you’re inviting response? In any event, love the project, and looking forward to the subsequent development. Merry Christmas Y’all!
How do you stay motivated? You have to want it bad enough! Best answer, not condescending at all. I've experienced this, once a project becomes a lot of work you start to consider whether it's worth it to finish, and if it is then it becomes an obsession!
Hey Mike I gotta laugh at your thoughts on the Ferrari chassis, and having worked on them I can only concur, engines aside they're like a home engineered kit car. I don't know if you know this but a journalist once asked Gordon Murray if he took inspiration for the McLaren F1 from the Ferrari F40, his reply was "No we couldn't find anyone who could weld that badly" .
Alternative engines to the K24, i you wanted more cylinders: V8: Volvo/Yamaha B8444S from an XC90 or S80. Wonderful transversal engine. It can be made larger by using the internals from a Yamaha outboard engine that had up to 5.6l. VR6: from Volkswagen. Highly turboable, and powerful. R6: Volvo B6304T5 with 350hp stock from an S60 Polestar.
Haha the track you'd most like to drive was solid rug pull! Spa.. 'ring.. Then mention Japan, I'm thinking "Suzuka.. My love too!" Nope, got em. Tsukuba is also an amazing choice :)
I personally think that there is a clear difference between what other people have done and what you have done to your car.You have modified your car,but it is very well done.You took a car that needed restoration and made it into something that suits your taste and overall is tastefully done.
Hi ya Mike. Just wanna say thanks for all the time you take to put these together, honestly, the more technical the more I enjoy it, but that's probs not the same as everyone. I'm a Kiwi living in Perth, Australia. I really wish I could just pop into your shop and shake your hand, but it's a bit too tough, so ya have to take my word for it haha. Stay cool my bro and keep doing what you want to do, because that's how you'll continue to enjoy it. Don't do what you think people want you to do. You're a champ and that's enough. Do what you want to do, because that's how you'll keep the love alive. High five my bro!
I wish i could work on my car but i only have an apartment and sadly have to park my car on the side of the street, if i were to rent a garage, with the current rent prices i wont have any money left each month to spend on the car. Life can truly suck sometimes. Love your content!!
Identify with the LEGO analogy, built the model from instructions and it did not take long before I got bored and took it apart to build something on my own. =)
This is why only selected few are on the list of respected buyers. Ferrari is more than just a car. Every build is detailed to absolute perfection to entail no modifications would be needed & if you do want upgrades & custom modifications, you are allowed, but under permission. This is not under Ferraris terms & conditions.
Outstanding round up with a little click bait to lure us in :) I think you are right that Ferrari is not too concerned with the 308 so the chances of the cease and desist is pretty low. That said Ferrari did sue Conair for their use of the name Testarossa for their hair dryer but in the end lost despite some really clever lawyering on the part of Ferrari. I'll tell you the whole story over a RedBull some day. Hope all is well enjoy a well earned vacation.
On the scanner side of things, you may want to look into it again. I use a 3D scanner for the exact same purpose, and it's only an Einscan H, a sub 5000€ scanner. It cuts design and prototyping time by so much that my only regret is to not buying one earlier !
A little aside comment… you are correct with your statement that water has a better heat dissipation factor than air but you loose more from the thermal barriers between air, aluminum, water, aluminum then air. Water inter-cooling is good for short sprints or drag racing especially as you can chill via ice or dry ice but longer runs and waters large thermal mass becomes a real problem where air to air inter-cooling with thin aluminum intercooler material have very small thermal mass compared so dissipate heat from its own mass much quicker and then can cool the charge air much faster. Plus they tend to be much lighter. Its why race cars normally run air-to-air unless packaging means air-to-water-to-air demands. 👍
Around 13:45 I noticed you may need to extend your exhaust outlet somewhat. That said, I’ve never seen your videos before, but your Ferrari was tastefully done, and I enjoyed the style of your video, so you just got another subscriber brother.
Man that pickup is beautiful. I love rat rod style vehicles. The crazy things people do with them is hilarious. I've seen two with a fluid reservoir replaced with a large Hennessy bottle and a hieneken mini keg.
Thank you for all your effort putting this content together for us to enjoy. I know you also do it for the revenue, but it's thoroughly enjoyed regardless!
Having personally driven somewhere around 12 to 15 laps on the nordschleife and multiple public track days on Spa in my personal "track day car"....Spa is BY FAR the better choice. It isn't even close. It only sounds crazy to someone who has never actually gone to either. In fact over 4 years living in Germany, the main reason I only ended up driving a dozen or so laps on the Nordschleife in that timeframe is because Spa was so much more fun and enjoyable experience. I preferred to spend 300-400 euros for 4 or 5 sessions in a day on Spa than the 18 or so Euros per lap on the nordschleife. I actually stopped going to the nordschleife for the last two years I was there and just went to Spa every chance I got. They only held public track days a few times a year, and the availability was limited, and they often times were on weekdays during a regular work week...like a random Wednesday.....so I was pretty fortunate and got to attend more than I missed.
The ls4 is made as a transverse engine/transmission setup. My understanding is the block wont bolt up to a transmission that isn't transverse without serious mods because it was made that way from the factory.
Very cool to hear your thoughts. I don't have a real channel but I know quality editing and production when I see it and boy, you have set the bar high. I also enjoy watching Rob Dahm but the difference between your production quality is immense. Anyway, glad you have sponsors and being recognized for your hard work.
Mike, I’ve been following you since EP1 of the 244 GTK…. In re seize and desist, ask the guys from B is for build….. they got beaten bad for daring calling their Mustang the “Eleanor” and it went that far, that the had to surrender the car……. So now you know why I would never call an Eleanor worthy being part of my collection of cars….. all the best for you! You truly rock man! In red tracks… Tsukuba…. Awww I’ve spend hundreds of hour on Forza on this marvel, I hated in when they discontinued this track, it’s tiny but the best teacher when it comes to learn the dynamics of a time attack run. I’ve done the Greenhell, well I was born some 60 mile north east of it,mand yes every of its miles is an adventure and thrill, but nothing, and I repeat nothing compares to La Source in Spa… This curves every time challenges me to blink… nothing beats Radillion, thus my all time hero Stefan Beloff died on this curve combo, its,still the nightmare with open eyes! For me hands down,master Road of America or Atlanta, if not Sebring or Daytona’s infield …. Mike you’re killing me, but than you know how invested I’m in the matter car and Motorsport VERY! Thanks for being you Mike!
crazy how much the internet blew the deadmau5 incident out of proportion when ferrari was well in their rights to send him a cease and desist. And now they claim ferrari dishes them out left and right.
Mike, great work and thank you for taking the efforts to film and edit to share what you do with all of us. This is a phenomenal channel. One of the best on all of RUclips. Congratulations on all of your success. You earned it. All of us look forward to continue the journey with you.
Listen... I'm not gonna say it looks better than a Ferrari 288 GTO... Or, a F40. Because those are literally my two favorite Ferraris. But I will say, yours is extremely creative and puts a hurtin on any RWB Porsche build that I've ever seen. If I was to have a 308, I'd make mine look just like this one. For sure.
A cease and desist letter on Ferrari letterhead would be about the coolest possible Ferrari collectible you could get imho.
This tbh.
Keep a copy and put it on the bonnet or roof and clearcoat over it
C&D letter would be a badge of honor. That means build is so good that Ferrari has taken notice.
magnified by x10, framed, and hung on my garage wall for all of eternity
Only Ferrari product I ever want to own. 🤣😂
If Ferrari blacklisted you you could call it the 244 GTK: Blacklist Edition.
This is brilliant
Or the ‘Persona Non Grata’ ciao Ferrari 🐴
Winner winner Christmas dinner.
Straight out of NFS MW05
Stancerari 244 GTK: blacklist edition. It needs to happen
I'd just like to say the production quality of these episodes is one of the things that keeps me coming back. No episode is half-assed or low effort. There's pride taken in all of this, not just the build
Definitely this. It's what made the Stanceworks website stand out back in the days already. The consistent creativity, style and quality is one of Stanceworks major USP's.
Agreed.
😁👍🤟
If they don’t sue you for the car they will prob come after u for the slander of their shoddy craftsmanship lol and that’s hilarious i love it
Well he's not lying about Ferraris craftsmanship back in the day. It wasn't that great and they know it.
Then they should counter sue them for producing such a pile of hot garbage!
@@chillidog5000that’s why we got lambos😂
@TYLER HALE not that much better.
“I just don’t that they care what some random guy is doing in his garage in southern California”… Finds horse’s head on his pillow.
😂
you mean a cat head?
A prancing horse?
At some level you do care or you wouldn't spend the time commenting on it. 😂🤣
Thank you for starting to clear the air on these cease and desist orders. Working with Ferrari for many years, I’ve never witnessed any such interaction and I see questionable modifications constantly. Love your build and hard work! Mind blowing results!
You definitely nailed my biggest fear diving into a build, the end result not being as fun as the journey. I also absolutely am someone who enjoys the creative process more than the finished product. I guess time will tell, eh? Gotta get that build started first.
I'm going through a different version of the same thing at the moment; I built a car between 2010 and 2016, got it all finished and legal (which is a challenge in Australia!)
Problem is, even though it makes me giggle when I play silly buggers, I barely actually drive it. The money and, more importantly, the garage space would be handy for something new, but can't bring myself to move it on because of the emotional investment into getting it done. So it sits... lurking in the garage!
@nicco87aus you can't say you built a car and not share what it is man spill it 🤣
@@stefanboyne1770 maybe it's so unique he'd dox himself?🤔
@@stefanboyne1770 ha ha, good call. Definitely not the same depth of build as Mike's Ferrari, but it's an Aussie Ford Falcon, AU series 3, XR6 VCT (so many letter codes) sedan with a built single over head cam 6 cylinder - the gen before the barra - motor, turbo, tremec t56, custom cam, Link EMS with all the good bits like anti lag and traction control. The body is just a super tidy stock example, put a sun roof in it, nice factory wheels (ROH Azzurros for those interested) and a factory body kit (genuine Pursuit 250 front bar and aftermarket TE50 side skirts and rear bar)
Makes a healthy 500hp at the wheels but with the ECU it still cold starts and runs at town speeds like stock, so it came up really well. To get it running so smoothly and pass emissions was tough given the cam is lumpy enough that most unsuspecting people have commented about the v8 under the bonnet. Ha ha
@@nicco87aus hell yeah, the Fords that America never got. It’s kinda bullshit that so many good cars of our brands are not for our market. You got the XB, and all we got was the fat and ugly torino. You got Torana, we got the Vega and Monza 😭. So jelly.
Definitely the most underrated channel on youtube. The content and quality is unmatched, and I look forward to seeing you grow, both in scope and subscribers. Good luck in the new year!
I know right, we need to spread the word and get his subs up! Way better content than some of the crap with millions of subs.
His channel won’t go anywhere because he’s not authentic. He’s inserted himself in a situation that has nothing to do with him. Ferrari doesn’t care about this car, has never contacted him, and doesn’t generally issue cease and desist letters. It’s a very rare occurrence. Research what an echo chamber is and how it affects perception as well as the prevalence of cease and desist letters issued by Ferrari pre deadmau5. It’s not a real thing.
I thought the same...tho when I found out he took a perfectly good car with loads of service history and one that was in fantastic condition...Rather than one of the many shitters out there with fucked up interiors that actually deserved being cut up and Kswapped I thought what a twat....tho hey ho one mans 'Fabrication' is another mans taking a shit.
Ferrari missed the boat on disowning that F40 Barchetta. That thing is gorgeous.
Agreed and because they stripped it I’m willing to bet the value only goes up because of the drama.
@@Archangel3083 problem is spare parts. italians are nuts when thay get pissed. my friend could not buy or better noone was willing to sell him factory raceparts for his motorbike. he beat the factory team as a privateer a second per lap. tried it thru third person ...lasted some time. at the end he did his own engines and still beat them. cagiva, adria cup. he didnt went for moto gp. to costly even for his liking.
@@tomast9034 good on your buddy for not taking their shit.
Yep... Ferrari definitely fumbled!!! He did all the labor and free advertisment for Ferrari!!! He left the same motor and same body.... Ferrari smokes to much of the own underwear..... Exactly why Lamborghini got mad enough to start his own company.. Now a total rival if not better than Ferrari..... Show what happens when push comes to shove
@@sarahconner9433 Yep, Ferrari has a history of getting their ass handed to them by tractor manufacturers. Not just Lamborghini but also Ford.
You've come a looooong way since the Rusty Slammington fire - been following since I think a Bimmerfest way back when. Thanks for having us along for the ride!
Mike - thanks for taking the time to keep us educated and entertained over the past couple of years, I don't think there's been a single episode where I didn't learn something.
No question, this is the best build I've found. Thank you.
Hey Mike, just wanted to mention that good 3D scanners are becoming more and more affordable. I have recently heard of a new entry in the space called the Einstar by Shining3D, and I think it’s worth looking into. It’s under 1k and looks to be pretty dang good. There are even some videos on RUclips (Making for Motorsport) showing it scanning a Mini and parts for said Mini. Thanks for the content as always!
There’s a UK channel called ‘Making for Motorsport’ who has reviewed some of these cheaper 3D Scanners and goes through the process of using them. Worth a look.
One of my buds bought this for making parts for his AW11 MR2 and Starlet. He did not like it and said he gets muuuch better results from an xbox 360 kinect for what it's worth.
Merry Christmas Mike, Thank you for creating one of the most interesting builds on the internet!
Mike, this project is just amazing. I hope more builders follow this kind of builds. Congrats
6:09 "there are NO SHORTCUTS"
That really motivated me, i always went for the Easy repairs and mods, but I think will change from now on.
tbh I think Enzo is looking down smiling that you kept the spirit of Motorsport alive in one of his entry models
As much as Enzo loves motorsport, he would DESPISE this, he's a really snobby man
When doing massive projects like this I was asked by friends how do I do it? My answer is simple, don't focus on the enormity of the project, look at all the smaller facets of it and view each one as its own small project. When it's done, go on the the next, then the next. Before you know it the entire build is finished. Kind of like eating an elephant. Great job!
I'm pretty much an American V8 muscle car guy, but I love the 308,
and what you've done here, that thing is just awesome . Well done
Nice click bait, but I am actually relieved it wasn't real. Given their history, it is reasonable to imagine Ferrari might take issue with the implication that the only reliable Ferrari is one with a non-Ferrari powerplant. Your Ferrari is by far the best example of a re-imagined 308 that I have yet to see. It is absolutely beautiful. Well done!
I shed a tear hearing the model A would be sold. I wish I could just ride in it once as owning something like that is waaay out of my reach. Oh well. I too find the build journey more exciting than the finish, even though I just mess with tractors. Carry on and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Swap a v12 tank engine into 1
He said "I'll be sure to frame it" lol Brilliant 😆 👍🏾
I've now added getting a Ferrari cease and desist to my bucket list items. 🤣 Thanks Mike
I am building a custom Yamaha Blaster Quad, not a big project but lotsa fabrication. "There are no shortcuts" hits like a hammer. Guys big props to this man for building a whole car from a bucket of bolts. I am keeping motivated as my son is part of my project and he seems to enjoy it, so father son time is priceless. Money is always tight so we can't always continue the project but we try to build something each weekend. Keep up the good work man.
Great tip on how to stay motivated - maybe what a lot don't want to hear. I also like deadlines, the harder the deadline, the better. Also, your comment on becoming a YT'er is timely and welcome from my perspective. Thanks again!
Great job. Content and quality are way up there. That adds to the enjoyment even if no one realizes it. I enjoy your skill set and you put it to good use. I know lots of talented self-taught fabricator/builders and many of them lack drive. That situation always leads to unfinished projects or time not well spent over way too many years. I hate to see talent wasted. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing your next projects. This is one of the best series on RUclips!
Hey! I've been watching your videos for a long time now and really enjoy the great mechanic work and video editing. As I am from Ingolstadt I am really looking forward to you Audi-series. We are very proud of our build quality and I hope you like them too. I'd love to hear what you think of it in comparison to the Ferrari. Good luck and thanks for the great content!
Thanks! I’m really excited for more Audi progress!
This is my new favorite channel on youtube. Your builds are meticulously well thought-out and you have a very inspirational story. I hope to build a car of my own sometime soon.
Thanks for sharing this journey with us. Every video you put out reminds me how much I miss wrenching every Friday and finding creative solutions for problems, and it inspires me to change what I don't like about my car. Like you, I enjoy the process more than the end result.
One of these days I'd love to build an engine for my 2019 Civic and do an AWD conversion if I totally lose my mind. Watching you over the last 18 months has given me the confidence to do that, if and when the time comes.
I wouldnt be surprised if they did.
In the US the "first sale" doctrine should protect you. When you buy something you can do anything you want with it other than make copies and sell them. You have no contractual relationship with them at all. As best they can black list you.
Now that doesn't mean they can't sue you. It just means they probably won't win.
The issue is with copyright and brand law you need to look at not sales law unless you have a sales contract that covers what you can and cannot do with their product. They have bottomless pits of money when it comes to legal.
He is making money from these videos using the brand Ferrari in the video titles.
Then there's the whole right to repair thing
@@janeblogs324 Right to repair has nothing to do with this issue.
You seem to be one of those people who want to give companies power they don't really have.
Do I need permission from "Asus" to show an "Asus" monitor on my gaming rig in a YT video? How about my clothes. Do I need permission from "Carhart" to show my Carhart shirt on a YT video? Does a news show have to get permission from car companies every time they show cars driving by? If no, why would you then claim he'd need permission from Ferrari to show a Ferrari on a YT video?
Where does it end? Do you want companies to have unlimited power to tell you what you can do with the things you bought from them?
@@janeblogs324 If you buy something with your own money. No company has even the right to tell you what you can or can't do with it.
I love your answer to finishing a build, literally so many builds happen just for some type of acceptance but in the grand scheme of everything it's yours and YOU have to want it 🤘
That K series looks beautiful in that Ferrari bay!
Ferrari is the most stuck up, snobby car company out of all the stuck up, snobby car companies. I mean they sent a C&D to a guy because he posted a picture on instagram of his expensive shoes on the hood, and they said that "damaged their brand image" or some ridiculous bullshit like that
Arguably everything you have done to that car is an improvement, I don't think they would want to go to court to be shown up by a RUclipsr.
Hah! That’s flattering. I don’t think Ferrari cares though
100% this! having worked on 80s and 90s Ferraris, you have definitely made it A LOT better!!
missed an opportunity there for:" words most reliable ferrari to the worlds least reliable honda" love this buid
There’s a reason why most people aren’t successful in RUclips and you nailed it. It takes a lot of time!! I think you need to present well and that’s another of your skills. Motivation to finish projects has waned for me recently and it kills me. The reason is space. At the moment I have to move a load of parts and equipment out of the garage and into the driveway in order to reach the car. This takes 30-40 mins each way. Resolving this is my first priority next (I’m moving so I’ve got move everything anyway). My family think I should make videos but, my job, which I love, is also pretty time consuming! Through in study and before you know it, another year has gone. Enough of my bitching. For now I will live vicariously through you!
From what I understand, Ferrari can only go after you if you bought the car new and signed an agreement not to modify the car in the matter that they spell out in the agreement.
Honestly, having Ferrari tell you they no longer consider your car a ferrari due to your own modifications done to it-that's a badge of honor if you ask me. From the tippy top, some snobby people have determined that you did enough to create something so different they don't even want credit for it. Thanks, I'd say lol
I mean he put a common Honda engine into a Ferrari. With 1000 hp though, it's more Frankenstein's monster machine than a Ferrari.
For the maximum insult, could have gone with a Ford engine instead.
Well your 25 million F40 is now worthless. They dont give you any parts or support. They blacklist the car. You dont get tires for the car anymore from pirelli. The care will be useless soon!
@@gregkollaeg2365 that's honestly asserting dominance. You're telling them no matter how much they retaliate you won't stop being yourself.
@@gregkollaeg2365 I don't think anyone modifying Ferraris needs their assistance tbh
@@gregkollaeg2365 There's a lot of pro-tuning companies in the aftermarket that would just love to put their work on an F40.
You might be out $25 million if you screw with an F40, but don't ever think that car will be useless.
Your video quality, audio quality, the content quality is seriously top end. I am using your video as my standard of excellence when I am humbly creating my content. The cars in your videos are shot so well, I am just beyond words watching. Thank you for posting and answering questions so transparently.
concur that youtube is an insane amount of work. I've been at it for 6 years, and it consumes a ridiculous amount of time. Keep grinding.
I totally agree about Spa and Nurburgring. And with them being only an hour from one another, makes it easy to travel to both on a trip.
Over the past few years, I've come to realize that I also enjoy the build process more than the finished product. Luckily, I have some people who I build/modify their cars for them so I get to enjoy the process of that, while getting paid to do so. I've reached the point now where I'm more focused on refining my work, and constantly trying to level up on my quality of work, which is quite enjoyable as well.
to the haters, you know how you have to tighten bolts that rattle loose after you do mods sometimes? okay now imagine building a whole car.
this is why shakedown runs exist. it takes a while to work out bugs when you blow a whole car apart.
Mike, you`re an example to follow to millions of people, that don`t have motivation to change something in their lives! Sorry for my english...)
Seeing your car at any track in Japan would be a monumental moment! If there was any way we could help move those mountains I've got my mattock ready
Your point about the longitudinal mounting issues is a good one. I maybe would've gone with a turbo'd VR6 engine.
Great video, I love hearing the vision, the why behind the project and just overall gaining and learning more knowledge.
"Bravo" on using the air to water intercooler! As a retired mechanical engineer with a familiarity with thermodynamics what you did was the best possible decision to use, absolutely the best way to go. I've been following you since almost the beginning of this project I was wondering, "I hope to H he doesn't hang a huge intercooler over the engine with fans or some weird ducts...that's gonna ruin the lines of that car..." And you didn't! Over 20 years ago I had a 95' VW VR6 (narrow 6 cyl, 2.8L) and in research before the purchase it mentioned a water/oil cooler. Well, how intriguing was that! After purchase I found the tiny thing and had to marvel at it's simplicity, efficiency, and size. It made me rethink of my old thermo Professor and dig out an old reference book to calc/see the genius of the thing. And here we are in 2022' and you came to the same idea but for charged air cooling. Hat's off to you Young Man!
As a Ferrari fan but a Restomod fan my heart is torn. 308's are quickly becoming highly collectable. Even 308's with no drivetrain are being sold well over 100k.
Some are buying up and cataloging parts for the anticipation of 308's rise in collectability and restoration in the next 5-10 years.
You sir have done a great job on this car with a lot of forethought.
What part of the world are you in if I may ask? I'm in the states, and I'm seeing quite a few nice complete running and driving 308s for around $75k.
But yeah the point still remains, they have appreciated big time. Feels like yesterday when you could have got one for $20-30k. Time flies.
And he doesn’t need shit from them. Anything the car needs is possible with fab work.
i just want to thank you brother. you guys are able to live the life car guys dream of...plus, i cant give you guys enough support. so i just watch all the ads to make sure i have some contribution.. i was also amzed wth the 3d scan video you showed. i think its the future of rebuilding classic cars and improving their engineering. thanks as always guys.
It’s appreciated! Thanks Paul!
Paulo*
Great work! Watched every episode of this build from the very first one and I just realized I remember seeing the Model A at Bimmerfest in Pasadena back in the day.
K series was the perfect swap for this build. For a lightweight road racer needs the lightest of motors with the most horsepower possible to get the best power to weight ratio for a absolutely killer road course killer. I can't wait to see this car hit the course putting down so seriously fast times. I absolutely love this car and would takenitnover many custom cars out here that sounds good but don't have the power to weight this car will have.
On finishing a project if your unmotivated/overwhelmed. Best way is to list and break down everything to make it , then commit to going out and doing two minutes of one of those items(you will end up spending more than 2minutes and actually start doing something). Finished my Fd rx7 signle turbo build from a blown engine in pieces project this way.
I absolutely LOVE the finished product... once that thing is fully tuned, it's going to be a tough competitor on the track!
I've owned a Ferrari for 17 years and the Ferrari company don't even know I own it. This urban myth about Ferrari having a say in what someone does with their cars is bullshit. If it was a brand new car from a dealer showroom the might tell you to sod off, otherwise no company on the planet can stop you buying a used product. Blacklisted my arse, total urban myth.
I recently saw a transverse mounted LS swap in a pontiac fiero. The engine came from the FWD cobalt SS/Gran Prix which was the perfect layout
My friends put a trans in the back of a 308, by extending 4 inches, and it worked, the bodywork got blended to take up the extra space and you just cannot tell..!! So on a 308 putting a transaxle in, is it cool yes..! but it took 4 top fab/ design guys almost 14 months and they have a workshop like me, CNC Machine, etc.. The 360 twin turbo engine that went in really is cool.. Motek ecu etc.. Very expensive and fun, great build and think ferrari won't bother you, it's very cool
Is your 308 old enough, that it’s relevant copyrights may have expired? Then there’s the part where you’re bringing it up, you’re inviting response?
In any event, love the project, and looking forward to the subsequent development.
Merry Christmas Y’all!
With respect to branding, no. Ferrari will always want to protect that.
Once again, thank you for keeping up with the closed captions. Merry Christmas!!!
Ferrari have no issues to even fire a world champion F1 driver (Alain Prost) for saying the F1 car is worst than a dump truck.
How do you stay motivated? You have to want it bad enough! Best answer, not condescending at all. I've experienced this, once a project becomes a lot of work you start to consider whether it's worth it to finish, and if it is then it becomes an obsession!
Hey Mike I gotta laugh at your thoughts on the Ferrari chassis, and having worked on them I can only concur, engines aside they're like a home engineered kit car. I don't know if you know this but a journalist once asked Gordon Murray if he took inspiration for the McLaren F1 from the Ferrari F40, his reply was "No we couldn't find anyone who could weld that badly" .
I loved the build on the 244. I'm not crazy about the hillbilly Tennessee Go Fast spoiler, but the stance, wheels and look of the car is beautiful.
There are plenty of really good 3D scanners in the $500-$2,000 range with accuracy down 0.005”. You don’t need a $10,000 scanner.
Alternative engines to the K24, i you wanted more cylinders:
V8: Volvo/Yamaha B8444S from an XC90 or S80. Wonderful transversal engine. It can be made larger by using the internals from a Yamaha outboard engine that had up to 5.6l.
VR6: from Volkswagen. Highly turboable, and powerful.
R6: Volvo B6304T5 with 350hp stock from an S60 Polestar.
Haha the track you'd most like to drive was solid rug pull! Spa.. 'ring.. Then mention Japan, I'm thinking "Suzuka.. My love too!" Nope, got em. Tsukuba is also an amazing choice :)
your '28 was a huge inspiration for my 1JZ ratrod
When you check the mail for that cease and desist letter from Ferrari, see if there's a letter from Honda that just says "LOL, sick bro....sick".
I personally think that there is a clear difference between what other people have done and what you have done to your car.You have modified your car,but it is very well done.You took a car that needed restoration and made it into something that suits your taste and overall is tastefully done.
your production quality is what keeps me watching your videos! keep up the good work !
Hi ya Mike. Just wanna say thanks for all the time you take to put these together, honestly, the more technical the more I enjoy it, but that's probs not the same as everyone.
I'm a Kiwi living in Perth, Australia. I really wish I could just pop into your shop and shake your hand, but it's a bit too tough, so ya have to take my word for it haha.
Stay cool my bro and keep doing what you want to do, because that's how you'll continue to enjoy it. Don't do what you think people want you to do. You're a champ and that's enough. Do what you want to do, because that's how you'll keep the love alive. High five my bro!
I kinda liked the yellow f40 looks pretty cool
I wish i could work on my car but i only have an apartment and sadly have to park my car on the side of the street, if i were to rent a garage, with the current rent prices i wont have any money left each month to spend on the car. Life can truly suck sometimes. Love your content!!
Holy shit this build is so dope. You don't see original builds like this very often.
I appreciate the production value, when I found your channel it felt like watching videos done by a photographer
Lego's fkd me up too. I started building Lego's in 1978. I'm 51 now with multiple car projects in various stages for myself.
Identify with the LEGO analogy, built the model from instructions and it did not take long before I got bored and took it apart to build something on my own. =)
I always thought they only did it to newer cars because there are widebody Ferrari all over 👍🤙
This is why only selected few are on the list of respected buyers. Ferrari is more than just a car. Every build is detailed to absolute perfection to entail no modifications would be needed & if you do want upgrades & custom modifications, you are allowed, but under permission. This is not under Ferraris terms & conditions.
Outstanding round up with a little click bait to lure us in :) I think you are right that Ferrari is not too concerned with the 308 so the chances of the cease and desist is pretty low. That said Ferrari did sue Conair for their use of the name Testarossa for their hair dryer but in the end lost despite some really clever lawyering on the part of Ferrari. I'll tell you the whole story over a RedBull some day. Hope all is well enjoy a well earned vacation.
On the scanner side of things, you may want to look into it again. I use a 3D scanner for the exact same purpose, and it's only an Einscan H, a sub 5000€ scanner. It cuts design and prototyping time by so much that my only regret is to not buying one earlier !
A little aside comment… you are correct with your statement that water has a better heat dissipation factor than air but you loose more from the thermal barriers between air, aluminum, water, aluminum then air. Water inter-cooling is good for short sprints or drag racing especially as you can chill via ice or dry ice but longer runs and waters large thermal mass becomes a real problem where air to air inter-cooling with thin aluminum intercooler material have very small thermal mass compared so dissipate heat from its own mass much quicker and then can cool the charge air much faster. Plus they tend to be much lighter. Its why race cars normally run air-to-air unless packaging means air-to-water-to-air demands. 👍
Around 13:45 I noticed you may need to extend your exhaust outlet somewhat. That said, I’ve never seen your videos before, but your Ferrari was tastefully done, and I enjoyed the style of your video, so you just got another subscriber brother.
Love the content from day 1 sir!!! Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!
Fenders and Wing from Wally-Dreamworks are blistering
Man that pickup is beautiful. I love rat rod style vehicles. The crazy things people do with them is hilarious. I've seen two with a fluid reservoir replaced with a large Hennessy bottle and a hieneken mini keg.
Thank you for all your effort putting this content together for us to enjoy. I know you also do it for the revenue, but it's thoroughly enjoyed regardless!
Putting a Honda engine in it does nothing but make it more reliable so honestly it's improving it
Having personally driven somewhere around 12 to 15 laps on the nordschleife and multiple public track days on Spa in my personal "track day car"....Spa is BY FAR the better choice. It isn't even close. It only sounds crazy to someone who has never actually gone to either.
In fact over 4 years living in Germany, the main reason I only ended up driving a dozen or so laps on the Nordschleife in that timeframe is because Spa was so much more fun and enjoyable experience. I preferred to spend 300-400 euros for 4 or 5 sessions in a day on Spa than the 18 or so Euros per lap on the nordschleife. I actually stopped going to the nordschleife for the last two years I was there and just went to Spa every chance I got. They only held public track days a few times a year, and the availability was limited, and they often times were on weekdays during a regular work week...like a random Wednesday.....so I was pretty fortunate and got to attend more than I missed.
Bravo, keep it up, you’re doing great! I feel a little hole inside me knowing the Ferrari is “almost done”. Very anxious to see what’s next.
The ls4 is made as a transverse engine/transmission setup. My understanding is the block wont bolt up to a transmission that isn't transverse without serious mods because it was made that way from the factory.
Very cool to hear your thoughts. I don't have a real channel but I know quality editing and production when I see it and boy, you have set the bar high. I also enjoy watching Rob Dahm but the difference between your production quality is immense. Anyway, glad you have sponsors and being recognized for your hard work.
You have to WANT the finished product!
In other words, have a vision, make it real.
Mike, I’ve been following you since EP1 of the 244 GTK…. In re seize and desist, ask the guys from B is for build….. they got beaten bad for daring calling their Mustang the “Eleanor” and it went that far, that the had to surrender the car……. So now you know why I would never call an Eleanor worthy being part of my collection of cars….. all the best for you! You truly rock man!
In red tracks… Tsukuba…. Awww I’ve spend hundreds of hour on Forza on this marvel, I hated in when they discontinued this track, it’s tiny but the best teacher when it comes to learn the dynamics of a time attack run. I’ve done the Greenhell, well I was born some 60 mile north east of it,mand yes every of its miles is an adventure and thrill, but nothing, and I repeat nothing compares to La Source in Spa…
This curves every time challenges me to blink… nothing beats Radillion, thus my all time hero Stefan Beloff died on this curve combo, its,still the nightmare with open eyes! For me hands down,master Road of America or Atlanta, if not Sebring or Daytona’s infield …. Mike you’re killing me, but than you know how invested I’m in the matter car and Motorsport VERY! Thanks for being you Mike!
So happy to have been here from the beginning of this build. And yes your production level is off the charts my brother
*Random guy puts a sticker on his Ferrari*
Ferrari: looks like a crime to me, gotta sue
crazy how much the internet blew the deadmau5 incident out of proportion when ferrari was well in their rights to send him a cease and desist. And now they claim ferrari dishes them out left and right.
Their rights, XD
Mike, great work and thank you for taking the efforts to film and edit to share what you do with all of us.
This is a phenomenal channel. One of the best on all of RUclips.
Congratulations on all of your success. You earned it.
All of us look forward to continue the journey with you.
I nailed all 3 of your tracks..because they're exactly what I was gonna say. Nice
Listen... I'm not gonna say it looks better than a Ferrari 288 GTO... Or, a F40. Because those are literally my two favorite Ferraris. But I will say, yours is extremely creative and puts a hurtin on any RWB Porsche build that I've ever seen. If I was to have a 308, I'd make mine look just like this one. For sure.
Dude, I totally agree. Tsukuba is heavenly.