@@seenthroughglass Honestly, the worse things go the better the content. This is really like if Hammond was even worse at fixing things but was incredible at making videos:)
@@seenthroughglass you should look into whether or not a 4-seater car can actually be MOT'd as a 2-seater car with no hassle. At the very least, don't chuck away any of the bits you've just removed. 😉
Sam, these types of videos are really entertaining. Especially considering the current climate, a lot of people are modding their cars themselves and these types of videos are rlly inspiring
I know that feel, I bought the M3 for a track car build 2 years ago now, spent 30k on parts and it's sat on my drive since :(( Excited to see what this becomes. We should have a track car show down in 2026
One of the best video’s on your channel. Always interesting to see how much someone can do without any experience with working on cars. Make the whole project a DYI project! I certainly will keep watching if you do.
Think we can all agree that watching Sam making the mods makes for a far more entertaining video than watching someone who knows what they're doing 😂More of this please, loved it 👌
As I believe Sam predicted, just as he begins work on the Abarth, the “595 Hercules” is announced, and seems to be spicy. Regardless, love this DIY content, and love the project car vibes
Well done Sam. I started working on my own cars a few years ago. At first I was really nervous, but started doing simple things in the interior, like changing a radio... Then I tried to change the engine oil, and now, I am no expert by any mean, but I've lost the fear. Also, youtube tutorials help A LOT. Cheers from Spain.
If you're serious about it, you should probably hit up your fellow youtubers Philipp Kaess and Subi Performance. They've got a similar project going and I'm sure they can offer some advice/help. Would be a REALLY cool collab opportunity as well!
One thing is not pretty clear to me .... So, you bought the car like 3/4 months ago, in order to work on it as you mentioned on that particular video, right? Now you're saying that you considered to Stop the project and sell the car because of the situation, which is essentially exactly the same as when you bought the car ... Am I missing something?!? I would understand if you would have made plans before of the pandemic and then be struck by its consequences but you started the all thing right on the middle of it ... It seems one of those movies when the plot start to crumble right at the begin! PS: I actually think that workshops, of any sort, are almost the only activities which can be done during restrictions times ...
Nice to see you actually working on the car yourself for once. Hope you keep doing that. So we get to see you turn into a real petrolhead, that can actually do things yourself. Keep up the good work.
Nice to see you get your hands dirty Sam haha! No but seriously nice job. An abarth owner myself and been following you since the 4C days. Very much looking forward to the next episode!
Brilliant ;-) I was going to do mine but ended up fitting a full leather interior and Red seat belts! fab job Sam! I like the Red net with the black cross brace! No matter Defo a keeper!
Alternative title, "Sam makes simple modification look harder than it is". But love seeing the project come along, and you actually getting your hands dirty.
First time with that toolbox? ;) Putting your 6' 2" frame into the back seems like something Doug Demuro would have to do... Enjoyed the light-hearted, self-deprecating vid. :D
This is great Sam. And there's some bonus satisfaction in doing bits yourself. Now you just need a few torque wrenches to make the job easier next time & be ready for specific torque requirements. Nice trim kit as well, I like that! And I know it's not a Fiat 500, but it might be worth getting a Haynes manual to help you out; haynes.com/en-gb/tips-tutorials/haynes-youtube-fiat-500-playlist-added
WOW! Sam has morphed into the new Ed China 😊 Think it’s time for a new member of the team Mr Brewer, surely you have space for someone with Sam’s talents! Seriously though Sam, loved the video, more DIY please 👍
I think a little time in lighting placement and a iso step would have help as the wide shots seem to be the worst maybe the bitrate conversion didn't help. I think I am more picky as this channel usually is outstanding for production
I never thought I would see you work on a car, but you did great and I absolutely enjoyed it ^^ Keep it up! If you would have deleted the footage of the tutorial, one would have thought you would actually know what you were doing :D I'm sorry, I'm joking. But since you are making fun of yourself, I thought it would be OK ^^
@@seenthroughglass it happens to the best of us ^^ at least you were lucky enough to not have to use a cutting tool to get the bolts of. Which on the other hand would have been pretty sad for such a new car 😂 but hey, you never know. It’s an italin car after all 🤔 (I’m Italian, so I’m allowed to make fun of our brands) Greets from Luxembourg ✌️
Way to go Sam! One tip for the beginning DIY-er. Grab freezer tape and sandwich bags. Label everything you take out. Keep all the bolts together. Take a photo of all the bits. This may be an obvious statement but someone out there doesn't know that sometimes parts are designed for the left or right side of the car.
Again you have set yourself above other channels! Great video and awesome getting stuck in! Your channel is a cool looking thing with your location and car collection!
Sam.... We need to talk. ITS NOT YELLOW!? :( : ( :( :)(I: )KDLKAS..-... >.< Time to do what all the cool kids do, WRAP IT! If you dont know who to call... well, all your YT fren's knows ALL OF EM! You'll be fine! Dont worry Sam, it will be okey.... YOLO-YELLOW!
Great video. Well done Sam. You might not be the worlds best mechanic, but you’re a flipping great RUclipsr. I couldn’t do what you do. Well done for just going for it!
I fucking love the saebelts on the comps man. My 595 has the regular ones I would do anything for them but just simply not paying £1500 for them and can’t afford a comp atm ☹️
Well done Sam. For you, you did very well. An idiots guide vlog, for those looking to strip out their 500/595. Keep them coming, we always enjoy seeing what you get up to. How about a coffee review next door?
Your doing great Sam, really appreciate and always enjoy all of your videos. You should take the 500 out for a blast, been a while since we have seen you drive it. By the way, you're killing the podcast game, halarious stuff; makes my drive to work fly by. Cheers.
Off the back of your seen through glass podcasts with Tony from Gravelwood I contacted Tony and agreed to sell my recently passed away father's BMW. Let me just say how easy and good to deal with he was. He gave a good price and it was the most straightforward selling of a car I've ever done. Anyway, just thought I'd let you know.
Not laughing. Not mocking. There's a first time for everyone. Looks like you did good. ..and kudos for bringing us a little Abarth content. i do like those cars :)
1:54 - ahahahah, I fell on the floor while laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 That was a good one! I do watch quite some car channels, but yours is so honest and human, love it! Keep it up like that please!!!
Personaly I think if you want them removed then just take the backrests off. Saves all the codes coming up aswel. Just put a cover over and done, plus easier to put back in when needed. That's what I do if on a big trip.
Someone called stradman does kinda makes a mess of a 240.000 dollar Lamborghini. You do its smallest nephew. Same mess less expensive. Good job please keep going. 🙏👌
Good for you, it always feels good to do something yourself even if you aren't very good at it. I speak from experience with many skinned knuckles and cuts.....keep it up.
A great do it yourself mod I did to my Abarth is a forge motorsport induction kit. It looks like a lot of work but I was really mechanically unsure when working on my car, the induction kit was the first major thing I did and with the instructions they give plus some helpful RUclips vids I did it. The induction kit looks amazing, does add a bit of horsepower but is the ground work for adding even more power later on but it sounds incredible! Please try and attempt this mod Sam, it’s a game changer! Love the channel and all the vids and social media, keep it up!
More DIY video's needed - working on your own car is so rewarding! Maybe some standalone lights inside so we (and you) can see what you are actually doing next time!?. Cheers. Chris
Keep going with DIY mods. It's going to be more rewarding for you Sam, and you will have attachment to the car you probably won't experience if you just get someone else to do for you. and it should help keep the costs down, so you can do more.
Haven't watched STG since about 2016, but this video has got me interested again. I honestly think he should do more jobs on his own cars, as far as his abilities will allow him.
Aren't you just madly satisfied now that you did it yourself? Things like "cracking" the trim off is something extremely scary at first, but indeed as you said "it's supposed to happen" and once you get used to it, a whole new world opens up to what you actually can do yourself...
I like this. I was hoping you'd do a weight in of the components you removed and added to see the difference. Be nice to keep a calculated weight difference as the project progresses. A chart. Line for enjoyment vs power/ weight lol. Get some red-bull down you and get the next one knocked out! Love it. Honest and simple* change by a dude we all know and love to watch
Sam, you really have to be careful working on your own car. The biggest risk is enjoying it and wanting to do more of it. Once you start down that slippery slope it's impossible to come back ;)
There are some excellent how-to videos on RUclips; you should give a shout out to the ones you found useful. I enjoyed watching yours though, great bit of fun. Careful you’ll end up with the wrenching bug and your pristine garage will end up full of projects ;)
![My Abarth Transformation Is FINISHED... For Now! [#ProjectBiposto]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/MXX_eZS0rEU/mqdefault.jpg)
![I Bought Another Abarth! [Project Biposto]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Koi6aqGq0bk/mqdefault.jpg)
More "do it yourself" mods - Great video
Thanks matey
@@seenthroughglass Honestly, the worse things go the better the content. This is really like if Hammond was even worse at fixing things but was incredible at making videos:)
Given the fact that biposto means 2 seater, I'd say you're pretty much done now
😂😂 didn't even know that but your probably right hes done
Agreed! Hahah!
@@seenthroughglass solid series, looking forward to the next one
Are you going to have a go at wrapping Sam?
@@seenthroughglass you should look into whether or not a 4-seater car can actually be MOT'd as a 2-seater car with no hassle. At the very least, don't chuck away any of the bits you've just removed. 😉
We're all very proud of you Sam. Now time to learn how to do suspension and brakes. If Ethan from CT can do it, you can do it too.
Ha good point! Its a brave new world
Haha amazing how he started growing a beard now that he works on his cars himself
I think Sam and Seb had a bet going on. Suddenly Vettel spotted with a brand new bolding look and Sam's got more hair now!
Haha! Just wait till I buy a Morgan and look like Gandalf
@@seenthroughglass Thou shalt not just pass, thou shall Stelvio Pass! xD
A beard? I have more hair on my palms
@@seenthroughglass if you buy a Morgan you end up like Alex Roy. No hair
Maybe people are laughing and stuff but you gotta start somewhere and I enjoyed so 🤷♂️
Thanks dude
Sam, these types of videos are really entertaining. Especially considering the current climate, a lot of people are modding their cars themselves and these types of videos are rlly inspiring
Great to hear! Much appreciated
Love the fact you’re working on your car! Excited for the project!
Thanks for watching!
Who knew that this was the lockdown content we needed! STG flapping around for 10 mins. Good on you Sam and keep it coming!
Ha, glad you enjoyed it
Have I got a Physics assignment due at 3 o’clock? Yes. Was this the perfect excuse for a break? Also Yes.
Kill it mate
Good job Sam 👌🏼👌🏼
You should of weighed the parts you took out to see how heavy they are.
Good idea! Will do that and discuss on a podcast
Brilliant job Sam. For some who doesn't normally work on cars, this was a great little job to tackle yourself
Glad you liked it!
In the same situation as you Sam. Been wanting to do this for a while but I’m not great at hands on stuff. Looks cool when it’s all in.
Thats what she said
@@NewHandle_ 😂
Easier than i thought it would be... even if I did get a few cuts here and there haha
@@seenthroughglass Well as my 695 xsr has just been stolen - a tracker should be first mod!
@@seenthroughglass If you don't bleed when working on projects you love, are you really into it? Lol!
Nice video Sam. But the seat didn't look that heavy as you took it out 😂. Do you think it will make much difference?
I know that feel, I bought the M3 for a track car build 2 years ago now, spent 30k on parts and it's sat on my drive since :(( Excited to see what this becomes. We should have a track car show down in 2026
"who needs tools; fingers" - that's what she said
One of the best video’s on your channel. Always interesting to see how much someone can do without any experience with working on cars. Make the whole project a DYI project! I certainly will keep watching if you do.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Keep it up Sam loving the stuff and the m5 video last time!
Thanks! Will do!
A spanner, with a spanner. 😂
Haha never a truer statement
Project Biposto Van? 😆 Used to bring spare tires and brakes in the back to trackdays for the Ferrari! 😁🤣🤣🤣🤣
Amazing content! More of this please!
noted
Glad to see you’re respectful of the travel restrictions and other country’s mandates instead of finding your way around them like other RUclipsrs.
*cough* shmee *cough*
Hi sam, haven’t watched your content since 2019. It’s good to be back. Glad to see the content (even in this time) is as good as always
Welcome back!
Are you going to keep it white or will you wrap it?
It wont be staying white ;)
Great job Sam. That's how you learn by doing it on your own.
Absolutely!
Think we can all agree that watching Sam making the mods makes for a far more entertaining video than watching someone who knows what they're doing 😂More of this please, loved it 👌
"A straight forward pull-out" - reminds me of my 1970's love life...
Brilliant! Gave me a real laugh, especially because I would be just the same. By the way Sam, they do sell razor blades in the supermarket now😉
Good to know! ;)
As I believe Sam predicted, just as he begins work on the Abarth, the “595 Hercules” is announced, and seems to be spicy.
Regardless, love this DIY content, and love the project car vibes
Lol, Hercules is too much for me personally
Look forward to the next video for wart next for the ABARTH
It was entertaining watching you work on your car. Give us more !
Thanks! Will do!
Loved this! Can't wait to see what's next for the Abart!
Thanks for watching
Sam personally working on his car alone? 2021 is off to an odd start, I love it!
i see abarth video, i watch
Hero
Well done Sam. I started working on my own cars a few years ago. At first I was really nervous, but started doing simple things in the interior, like changing a radio... Then I tried to change the engine oil, and now, I am no expert by any mean, but I've lost the fear. Also, youtube tutorials help A LOT. Cheers from Spain.
Great video 👍 Thank you for taking the time to create great content when it’s pretty difficult to do so 🙌
My pleasure!
If you're serious about it, you should probably hit up your fellow youtubers Philipp Kaess and Subi Performance. They've got a similar project going and I'm sure they can offer some advice/help. Would be a REALLY cool collab opportunity as well!
One thing is not pretty clear to me .... So, you bought the car like 3/4 months ago, in order to work on it as you mentioned on that particular video, right? Now you're saying that you considered to Stop the project and sell the car because of the situation, which is essentially exactly the same as when you bought the car ... Am I missing something?!? I would understand if you would have made plans before of the pandemic and then be struck by its consequences but you started the all thing right on the middle of it ... It seems one of those movies when the plot start to crumble right at the begin!
PS: I actually think that workshops, of any sort, are almost the only activities which can be done during restrictions times ...
Nice to see you actually working on the car yourself for once.
Hope you keep doing that.
So we get to see you turn into a real petrolhead, that can actually do things yourself.
Keep up the good work.
Great to see the little abarth back!
Love spending time with this little car
Painful watching. Made my teeth itch. Don't think I'll be using this as a reference video. Good effort though Sam 👍
It's awesome that you made the effort and it looks great in the car. Also to have the space to work on your car is great as well.
Thanks! 👍
Nice to see you get your hands dirty Sam haha! No but seriously nice job. An abarth owner myself and been following you since the 4C days. Very much looking forward to the next episode!
Right on! Thank you
best thing ive seen on this channel in ages!! you will be putting DUB customs out of work now! Paul will be round for a spoiler on his car next week
I have never seen a socket wrench held in such a feminine manner. Should maybe link up with guys at car throttle for help lol
Mechanic's gloves... your knuckle skin will thank you later ;-)
Felt a bit of relief once the Speedmaster was not on your arm anymore 😉
Brilliant ;-) I was going to do mine but ended up fitting a full leather interior and Red seat belts! fab job Sam! I like the Red net with the black cross brace! No matter Defo a keeper!
Oh awesome!
Ohh man Sam is working on car :DD soo funny i love it plus good music choise for it :DD
Ha thanks!
TEAM UP WITH carthrottle to do the suspension
Alternative title, "Sam makes simple modification look harder than it is". But love seeing the project come along, and you actually getting your hands dirty.
Ha thanks dude! My hands werent even that dirty at the end
In Tony’s words: it’s crap!
Great work sam. 👍
First time with that toolbox? ;) Putting your 6' 2" frame into the back seems like something Doug Demuro would have to do... Enjoyed the light-hearted, self-deprecating vid. :D
Thanks for watching
This is great Sam. And there's some bonus satisfaction in doing bits yourself. Now you just need a few torque wrenches to make the job easier next time & be ready for specific torque requirements.
Nice trim kit as well, I like that!
And I know it's not a Fiat 500, but it might be worth getting a Haynes manual to help you out; haynes.com/en-gb/tips-tutorials/haynes-youtube-fiat-500-playlist-added
Thanks buddy!
Happy to see the project is still on!!
WOW! Sam has morphed into the new Ed China 😊 Think it’s time for a new member of the team Mr Brewer, surely you have space for someone with Sam’s talents! Seriously though Sam, loved the video, more DIY please 👍
Great to hear. Thank you!
Nice to see something a bit different from you.
Always up for trying something new
Sam have you also lost the glass from the abarth mirror
1min in, i like the attitude, so here is my like Sam! looking forward to rest of the video!
Appreciate that
beside the ferrari content and that beautiful BMW M5 touring vid, this is the series I am looking forward to.
Maybe due to youttube processing time but does this vid look very 720p? on a 30 inch monitor so it very noticeable that 1080p is not 1080p.
I think a little time in lighting placement and a iso step would have help as the wide shots seem to be the worst maybe the bitrate conversion didn't help. I think I am more picky as this channel usually is outstanding for production
Nice to see a midweek video! Keep up the great content Sam! 👍🏻😎
Hope you enjoyed it!
@@seenthroughglass Absolutely did!
I quite enjoy watching you work on cars, would like to see it more often tbh. Also hope you decide to try and do some rally content this year.
We are all learning with you. Great video
I never thought I would see you work on a car, but you did great and I absolutely enjoyed it ^^ Keep it up! If you would have deleted the footage of the tutorial, one would have thought you would actually know what you were doing :D I'm sorry, I'm joking. But since you are making fun of yourself, I thought it would be OK ^^
Haha! Damn it, not sure why I didn’t think of that. But then again; constantly dropping tools down the inside of the car may have given things away
@@seenthroughglass it happens to the best of us ^^ at least you were lucky enough to not have to use a cutting tool to get the bolts of. Which on the other hand would have been pretty sad for such a new car 😂 but hey, you never know. It’s an italin car after all 🤔 (I’m Italian, so I’m allowed to make fun of our brands)
Greets from Luxembourg ✌️
Way to get your hands dirty son!
Way to go Sam! One tip for the beginning DIY-er. Grab freezer tape and sandwich bags. Label everything you take out. Keep all the bolts together. Take a photo of all the bits. This may be an obvious statement but someone out there doesn't know that sometimes parts are designed for the left or right side of the car.
Wish I’d known this before I started haha
haha, I posted almost exact same comment!
Very enjoyable video Sam. Maybe you and Tony should build a project car together once lockdown is over!😂
Haha that would be a disaster
Good work Sam! Hope to see more wrenching on the channel :)
Watch this space
Again you have set yourself above other channels! Great video and awesome getting stuck in! Your channel is a cool looking thing with your location and car collection!
Thanks a bunch!
@@seenthroughglass thanks for the reply! bit of a tip when undoing a tight bolt push palm open to save knuckles! Lol!👍🏻
This car should become YOUR OWN PROJECT!?! GREAT VIDEO!!!👍🏻🙏🙏
Sam.... We need to talk.
ITS NOT YELLOW!? :( : ( :( :)(I: )KDLKAS..-... >.< Time to do what all the cool kids do, WRAP IT! If you dont know who to call... well, all your YT fren's knows ALL OF EM! You'll be fine! Dont worry Sam, it will be okey.... YOLO-YELLOW!
love a bit of manual labour
Love this content. Sam, I’ve done so many projects to my BMWs during lockdown. You’re like me...watching RUclips vids to guide the way. Well done!
Thank You Sam!
Great job Sam. Looking forward to watching your progress. I’ve got 2020 595 Comp.
Great video. Well done Sam. You might not be the worlds best mechanic, but you’re a flipping great RUclipsr. I couldn’t do what you do. Well done for just going for it!
I fucking love the saebelts on the comps man. My 595 has the regular ones I would do anything for them but just simply not paying £1500 for them and can’t afford a comp atm ☹️
In the words of Clarkson: "How hard could it be?"
"Where's my hammer"
Well done Sam. For you, you did very well. An idiots guide vlog, for those looking to strip out their 500/595. Keep them coming, we always enjoy seeing what you get up to. How about a coffee review next door?
That was exactly like watching myself.......especially the tool dropping
Your doing great Sam, really appreciate and always enjoy all of your videos. You should take the 500 out for a blast, been a while since we have seen you drive it. By the way, you're killing the podcast game, halarious stuff; makes my drive to work fly by. Cheers.
Love your passion for your cars .... the most interesting U.K. car RUclipsr by far ..... keep it going Sam 👍
Off the back of your seen through glass podcasts with Tony from Gravelwood I contacted Tony and agreed to sell my recently passed away father's BMW. Let me just say how easy and good to deal with he was. He gave a good price and it was the most straightforward selling of a car I've ever done. Anyway, just thought I'd let you know.
Definitely should do more yourself! Makes for great viewing Sam, if not amusing at your expense! Great job buddy 👌
Not laughing. Not mocking. There's a first time for everyone. Looks like you did good. ..and kudos for bringing us a little Abarth content. i do like those cars :)
1:54 - ahahahah, I fell on the floor while laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 That was a good one! I do watch quite some car channels, but yours is so honest and human, love it! Keep it up like that please!!!
Personaly I think if you want them removed then just take the backrests off. Saves all the codes coming up aswel. Just put a cover over and done, plus easier to put back in when needed. That's what I do if on a big trip.
Someone called stradman does kinda makes a mess of a 240.000 dollar Lamborghini. You do its smallest nephew. Same mess less expensive. Good job please keep going. 🙏👌
Good for you, it always feels good to do something yourself even if you aren't very good at it. I speak from experience with many skinned knuckles and cuts.....keep it up.
A great do it yourself mod I did to my Abarth is a forge motorsport induction kit. It looks like a lot of work but I was really mechanically unsure when working on my car, the induction kit was the first major thing I did and with the instructions they give plus some helpful RUclips vids I did it. The induction kit looks amazing, does add a bit of horsepower but is the ground work for adding even more power later on but it sounds incredible! Please try and attempt this mod Sam, it’s a game changer! Love the channel and all the vids and social media, keep it up!
Hi Sam... To save all the bother of making a replica Biposto, Wouldn't ithave been cheaper and dare I say better to just buy another Biposto?
More DIY video's needed - working on your own car is so rewarding!
Maybe some standalone lights inside so we (and you) can see what you are actually doing next time!?.
Cheers.
Chris
Looks wicked Sam, more diy videos please! 🙌🏼 keep up the great content.
Keep going with DIY mods. It's going to be more rewarding for you Sam, and you will have attachment to the car you probably won't experience if you just get someone else to do for you. and it should help keep the costs down, so you can do more.
Haven't watched STG since about 2016, but this video has got me interested again. I honestly think he should do more jobs on his own cars, as far as his abilities will allow him.
Aren't you just madly satisfied now that you did it yourself? Things like "cracking" the trim off is something extremely scary at first, but indeed as you said "it's supposed to happen" and once you get used to it, a whole new world opens up to what you actually can do yourself...
I like this. I was hoping you'd do a weight in of the components you removed and added to see the difference. Be nice to keep a calculated weight difference as the project progresses. A chart. Line for enjoyment vs power/ weight lol. Get some red-bull down you and get the next one knocked out! Love it. Honest and simple* change by a dude we all know and love to watch
Sam, you really have to be careful working on your own car. The biggest risk is enjoying it and wanting to do more of it. Once you start down that slippery slope it's impossible to come back ;)
Would have been nice if you had actually put on a scale the parts you removed so that you could actually measure the weight savings.
There are some excellent how-to videos on RUclips; you should give a shout out to the ones you found useful. I enjoyed watching yours though, great bit of fun. Careful you’ll end up with the wrenching bug and your pristine garage will end up full of projects ;)