Your Next Project Car Could Come in the Mail

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  • Опубликовано: 18 апр 2021
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  • @customjohnny
    @customjohnny 3 года назад +2673

    10:02 Oh the FF 818 uses a subaru? That don’t Impreza me much

    • @-dodup-5970
      @-dodup-5970 3 года назад +32

      Thats incredible

    • @Xitenu
      @Xitenu 3 года назад +6

      A

    • @straightbusta2609
      @straightbusta2609 3 года назад +61

      Head Gaskets
      Sorry, I saw Subaru and I had to say that

    • @derrickstorm6976
      @derrickstorm6976 3 года назад +25

      All the peasants not appreciating the puns 🙌

    • @NitroSpeedz
      @NitroSpeedz 3 года назад +1

      30 minutes ago 😳

  • @travisgoodspeed1736
    @travisgoodspeed1736 3 года назад +6001

    Anybody else want a new season on HIgh Low with kit cars now?

  • @anhondacivic6541
    @anhondacivic6541 3 года назад +1356

    We need to thank those companies who did shelby cobra replicas because they kept the legacy alive instead of old farts keeping the original model in an underground garage

  • @UltimateUltimaRS
    @UltimateUltimaRS 3 года назад +40

    As a "non-experienced" person who built a kit car, this was an awesome video hitting a lot of the points people don't really take into consideration. Well done!

    • @nubreed13
      @nubreed13 2 года назад +3

      Hell a lot of this crosses over to a project car. I started off with a "simple" drivetrain swap and every time I tried to install something I had to fix 6 other things because the other parts were ready to fail. Had to re-make the entire fuel system because the lines were crumbling. The brake lines were plugged up so those had to go when I upgraded to discs. Some of the wiring had to be upgraded to accept the new fuel relay system. Etc.

  • @gregscott989
    @gregscott989 3 года назад +30

    I've taught at the Workshop School in West Philadelphia since about 2008. My background is as a machinist in a speed shop in the old days. The WS School is part of the Philadelphia Public School system and an outgrowth of West Philadelphia High School, although it has been a stand-alone, Project Based Learning high school, though still part of the Philly public school system, for about 10 years now.
    They have had an after school high-mileage car program going since the 1990's. One recent project was to build the FF 818 as a high-mileage car using the VW Turbo Diesel drive train instead of the Subaru WRX. We have gotten a certified 120 mpg from the car at a mileage competition at Watkins Glen.
    Our current project...kind of on hold since the pandemic...is to take the Catfish kit car, which is based on Miata mechanicals, and build it as an electric car. It's a very nice looking body and not trying to be a faux anything, which I like.
    In the first try, we simply replaced the Miata motor with an Azure electric motor we had used on another electric conversion, a Ford Focus. We used an adapter plate, an old hot rod technique, which we designed and had cut on a Haas CNC in the machine shop at Drexel. It would have worked fine but it was only an 80 HP motor, not even as powerful as the original Miata 4 cylinder.
    So mid stream...'while you're in there'...we decided to adapt a Nissan Leaf drivetrain. We found a wrecked 2018 Leaf. This is important. The 2017 and earlier motor is 107 HP and 187 ft-lbs of torque. The 2018 is 147 HP and 236 ft-lbs of torque. Depending on the final weight of the car...it's supposed to be around 1300 lbs. if you use the Miata components...it could be a 8.5 lb per HP car.
    But I think the torque is more significant. The original Miata is spec'd at 100 ft-lbs, this would be more than double that. We plan to autocross the car and all that torque should be available from very low rpm, perfect for a lot of very low speed corners. Also would very much like to keep the traction control working. Could be a killer autocross car if we do it right.

    • @patrickwalker6698
      @patrickwalker6698 3 года назад +5

      I was in an automotive class in High School. So jealous! I hope all goes well!

    • @aidilmubarock5394
      @aidilmubarock5394 2 года назад +2

      That's really cool!!.

    • @Time7ord
      @Time7ord Месяц назад

      Awesome! I used to live in Wynnfield, would drive past WPH all the time

  • @lileze182
    @lileze182 3 года назад +334

    middle school, we got a new neighbor with the AC Cobra Kit with a 427, he took me to the drag strip in it. my life was never the same. wherever you are Dave, thank you

    • @elvis1745
      @elvis1745 3 года назад +21

      Such an awesome thing to do for a boy from your neighborhood!

    • @lileze182
      @lileze182 3 года назад +25

      @@elvis1745 too cool! his daily was an sti swapped forester sleeper, go-pros and all. he is why I am the way I am lol

    • @Project_Low_Expectations
      @Project_Low_Expectations 3 года назад +7

      We have the cobra show here in London Ohio every summer and they do $10 WOT runs for 3 blocks... in 2019, my 9 year old son got to do it... and he is hooked!

    • @justingregersen8084
      @justingregersen8084 3 года назад +5

      My buddies dad had one built using shelby's dies at Kirkham. Aluminum body, 427, and as many original parts as they could source

    • @eddieschwab864
      @eddieschwab864 3 года назад

      @@justingregersen8084 just curious how interchangeable is the kit versus off the shelf replacement AC Cobra parts?

  • @PegasusEpsilon
    @PegasusEpsilon 3 года назад +643

    "Can these cars really be built for as cheap as they say?"
    That sounds like a question Donut Media should answer. With a new series. Go on.

    • @SomoneTookMyName
      @SomoneTookMyName 2 года назад +7

      I was considering building a Ultma RS. Not as cheep as one would think.

    • @MoparMeyhem
      @MoparMeyhem 2 года назад +10

      @@SomoneTookMyName still cheaper than any super car that you’ll be beating

    • @redgator7250
      @redgator7250 2 года назад +3

      @@SomoneTookMyName Seems cheap to me, For what you compare it to you are saving a shit ton of money.

    • @concentricmachining4636
      @concentricmachining4636 2 года назад +1

      I was thinking!!! Are they gonna announce a new series?!?!?!? But no :(

    • @kyakukid1
      @kyakukid1 Год назад

      The biggest cost is how do you desire it to perform. That "while I'm in there effect" is no joke.

  • @Lorneland62
    @Lorneland62 3 года назад +39

    One of the first things that popped into my mind was that the “fit” of kits today would be far superior to yesterday’s due to computer aided design and manufacturing. This alone would make a project from a 2021 company much easier to finish for a less skilled owner/builder.

    • @FakeSchrodingersCat
      @FakeSchrodingersCat Год назад +2

      It depends on how far back you go, a lot of the original kits were very simple just because of how basic the cars were compared to now. I mean if you are starting with a 1960s VW beetle it is not exactly a complex machine no matter what you do to it.

    • @Charlesb88
      @Charlesb88 Год назад +1

      A lot of the early fiberglass kit cars of the seventies where fairly easy to assembled due to the more complex,is tic design of cars back then. The fit and finish might be a little rough as these cars were never designed to have every part fit perfectly, just good enough to work and not look to horrendous. Nowadays you can have have computer aided design and manufacturing techniques that would help the overall fit and finish of external parts so it looks less less handmade the older kit cars but mechanically the older kit cars where easier to assemble though modern kit cars have some parts the are partially pre-assembled.

  • @RichSutherlandBB
    @RichSutherlandBB 2 года назад +37

    Building my factory five cobra was how I taught myself hands-on about cars. We just spent all day driving it around and it’s great. Handles like a modern sports car, 2180LB and 500+hp. I encourage anyone who’s thinking about it to go for it.

    • @hdudhehdhd2222
      @hdudhehdhd2222 Год назад +2

      What experience or knowledge u have beforehand? Im tryna get into this but i dont really know much

    • @axelbalderrama4155
      @axelbalderrama4155 Год назад

      how difficult was it for u are u experienced with that sort of stuff

    • @rwassom73
      @rwassom73 Год назад +1

      I’ve been thinking about their 289 USRRC kit myself, but I wish they made a slab side. A warmed over 289 or 302 is more than enough to make it a fun car at that weight; I can’t imagine what it would be like with a 427 or 500+ HP!

  • @seanroy3241
    @seanroy3241 3 года назад +368

    DONUT we need a video on the RPM act. It is super important for everyone that is into cars. Not enough people know about it. Please.
    Thank you

    • @adanflores4523
      @adanflores4523 3 года назад +14

      Facts we need to bump up the likes for this

    • @romans6788
      @romans6788 3 года назад +12

      Bump

    • @Poorgeniu5
      @Poorgeniu5 3 года назад +14

      Might as well toss SEMA in there too!

    • @BigRedtheGinger
      @BigRedtheGinger 3 года назад +13

      RPM Act needs a video as well as the SEMA Action Network

    • @philspaghet
      @philspaghet 3 года назад +18

      YES! I've tried taking to legit US representatives about this but they clearly don't know shit about cars and think our racecars are actually affecting emissions going to the track every 2-3000 miles tops per year

  • @ChrisN06999
    @ChrisN06999 3 года назад +411

    "you always get stuck because there's never an instruction manual..."
    Nolan, April 2021.

    • @utkarshkaushik617
      @utkarshkaushik617 3 года назад +4

      @Nozomi TolentinWTF!!

    • @utkarshkaushik617
      @utkarshkaushik617 3 года назад +10

      @Operaatio lol well at that moment you dont need instructions

    • @hifiteen49
      @hifiteen49 3 года назад

      well...
      for me there is.
      Just keep it as simple as possible.
      An BMW engine with manual and an Audi 80 Quattro with a manual could work...

    • @thijewubs9646
      @thijewubs9646 3 года назад +3

      "Well, money! Money is why not"
      Nolan, April 2021

    • @utkarshkaushik617
      @utkarshkaushik617 3 года назад +1

      @Rita Mellon - 25 y.o - WÁNȚ Š[Ē]X !!! What

  • @andresfeliciano
    @andresfeliciano 3 года назад +3

    I just came here to note the sheer amazingness of the gun cocking sound for Nolan’s glasses adjustment at 11:38

  • @justinator1010
    @justinator1010 2 года назад +2

    Over here in the UK the most popular kit cars are the Caterham 7 because of their look and feel I assume, really low to the ground plenty of power and street legal

  • @devone6139
    @devone6139 3 года назад +90

    When they were building suspense towards the "Reality Check" I thought they were going to announce the successor series to Money Pit, Money Kit. Broke my heart.

  • @collinsepulveda8873
    @collinsepulveda8873 3 года назад +247

    Nolan: "Life's not fair"
    Me: BUT ANOTHER 17 YEAR OLD, ALSO NAMED COLLIN IS DOING IT!!

    • @aquaisuseful682
      @aquaisuseful682 3 года назад +12

      I’m Collin too. And I don’t have a project car yet😂

    • @collinlaque964
      @collinlaque964 3 года назад +9

      Literally same here, my project mk2 golf is currently in pieces in my driveway waiting for some nice weather to finish up a timing belt and water pump

    • @zraptr2199
      @zraptr2199 3 года назад +5

      I’m ALSO Collin. Let me give you all hope: i have a 400 hp awd audi, and a nice little mk1 mr2 that is kitted out for the track. I’m almost 22. There’s hope for you Collins

    • @collinsepulveda8873
      @collinsepulveda8873 3 года назад +4

      @@zraptr2199 I hope one day to have a nice 1986 Nissan 300zx, I don't care too much about making insane power with it, but I still want to make it into a fun car that I can take it to car shows and maybe even win them

    • @zraptr2199
      @zraptr2199 3 года назад +4

      @@collinsepulveda8873 that’s me with my mr2. It isnt fast but its fun and nice. When I move back to the US next year, though it may or may not get an engine swap and become insane

  • @decelation
    @decelation 3 года назад +1

    I started building my Factory Five 35 Hot Rod Truck a year ago and that while you are in there comment hit me in the feels. I can honestly say it is worth every penny and minute though it is truly rewarding.

  • @eulaca
    @eulaca 3 года назад +2

    I've been building the budget version of a Lotus 7 in a tiny single garage for the last year. MK Indy; a Miata based kit. It's definitely been a learning experience, especially cutting away half the wiring as you dont have PS, a radio, ABS, heating or anything resembling comfort in the finished car.

  • @lylesmith3808
    @lylesmith3808 3 года назад +266

    God. Jobe’s face when he was hammering the wall was pure gold

    • @spddiesel
      @spddiesel 3 года назад +11

      Dude! I was totally coming here to comment this, that guy is the fucking shit. Plus I appreciate the challenge he has with long hair while using a creeper.

    • @moblife9139
      @moblife9139 3 года назад +2

      I laugh so hard

    • @dulisha
      @dulisha 3 года назад +4

      @@spddiesel I had to cut my hair cause of that exact reason. Every time Id get under the car my hair would get covered in oils and dirt lol

    • @adelaide7822
      @adelaide7822 3 года назад +1

      @@dulisha ah oof that sucks

    • @sandasturner9529
      @sandasturner9529 2 года назад

      You could say for this project/production, he was hammered as well.

  • @Happy.HC_
    @Happy.HC_ 3 года назад +75

    I‘m calling up on the community and Donut himself!
    I demand a show where Nolan is building an kit car by himself and tuning parts of it in the making ( like boosting it or so )

    • @kakimotoK20
      @kakimotoK20 3 года назад +3

      Yeah man they should have Noah and James tag team a build

  • @robmcallister3380
    @robmcallister3380 3 года назад +3

    i went to the factory in detroit for the slc and got a tour around the place by the owner. the basic kit was $48k plus whatever power plant you pick out. many carbon fibre options and engines will fit for the kit. the kit can get up there in price when you add carbon fibre, forged wheels and transmissions. the cost for them to put the car together was around 30k depending on what options you decided on. in total the car could cost over 100k easily for them to build it and 80k for you to build it. the car is incredible.

  • @matthew1397
    @matthew1397 3 года назад

    Back when I was in highschool I did a certificate 2 in engineering pathways course in which the project was building a car from scratch, not necessarily a kit car but it was designed to look like a clubman, had to cut and weld together the chassis and other components like bulkheads, only things that we didn’t build was the engine and breaks and other bolt on items, one of the instructors even 3D printed and programmed a data logger for the car. Really fun experience would highly recommend

  • @HumbleMechanic
    @HumbleMechanic 3 года назад +579

    I dig it!!

    • @rjweed
      @rjweed 3 года назад

      Was it easier than working on a normal road car? I'd like to make one and want a simple, easy and efficient car.

    • @clivejuniornoconjo1556
      @clivejuniornoconjo1556 3 года назад +7

      @@rjweed It's definitely easier than if you bought a road car for really cheap (if you knew it came with a lot of problems) and instead of putting in all the OEM parts, you can just buy other upgraded parts and make it faster or even sound better and just resell the parts you didn't use

    • @rjweed
      @rjweed 3 года назад +2

      @Rita Mellon - 25 y.o - WÁNȚ Š[Ē]X !!! from there what? I'm confused 😕

    • @theautisticbiscuit307
      @theautisticbiscuit307 3 года назад +1

      But I could see yours having a built vr6 🤙🏽🤙🏽 I have watched all your videos 👍👍

    • @RabidLemurs
      @RabidLemurs 3 года назад +1

      Hey I know that guy !

  • @capt_beefheart4159
    @capt_beefheart4159 3 года назад +2

    About 20 years ago there was a lot going on around the Locost. The plans are in a book, and the end result was something that looked somewhat like a Lotus Seven, depending on the skills (and artistic taste) of the person who built it. I built mine as close to a Caterham as I could, even using Caterham parts where nothing else would work. It was a fun build; figuring out how to make things work, finding the parts, and learning how to do new things. It took two years and $10k, but it was the best and most memorable thing I ever did with my pants on.

  • @sharpie1069er
    @sharpie1069er 2 года назад +4

    “While you’re in there” gets me every time! It’s a big problem for a project that was only gonna take a weekend that’s now years in the making

  • @PLK123
    @PLK123 3 года назад +117

    Ultima's are actually sick cars, I live about 30 miles away from the factory and every video on them show how fast they can be

    • @orysic
      @orysic 3 года назад

      Dad?

    • @ScianGT2
      @ScianGT2 3 года назад +2

      Hi plk,now quit vsim

    • @emircetin1599
      @emircetin1599 3 года назад

      Yo plk

    • @PLK123
      @PLK123 3 года назад +5

      @@ScianGT2 hi scian,now *quit the simulation and wake up*

    • @ScianGT2
      @ScianGT2 3 года назад

      @@PLK123 h

  • @martindavenport8046
    @martindavenport8046 3 года назад +147

    "Nolan, you're a machine" truer words have never been spoken.

    • @thronewalker1153
      @thronewalker1153 3 года назад +1

      I’ve know a 19 year old who did an engine swap, a clutch job, transmission mounts, and replaced every piece in the front suspension.

    • @undergroundpromotionz7343
      @undergroundpromotionz7343 3 года назад

      @@thronewalker1153 are you this 19 year old in question

    • @It-b-Blair
      @It-b-Blair 3 года назад

      @@thronewalker1153 congrats? ... 🧐 ... 🤷‍♂️

    • @BrendanEvan
      @BrendanEvan 3 года назад +1

      Rumor has it, he’s a kit car

    • @lachypitt
      @lachypitt 3 года назад

      @John Paul Sinogaya daddy chill🤫

  • @stevelee5724
    @stevelee5724 Год назад +1

    Good on the kid building his kit car. It's just the beginning for that young man. I wish him the best, he's gonna have a great life ! Please, everyone help this young guy if yous can. Awesome ay guy's! I can't wait to see his future progress. Good luck mate.

  • @tylerstoddard707
    @tylerstoddard707 2 года назад

    Diagnosing issues and knowing exactly what’s wrong when a problem comes up is extremely valuable

  • @wesleybarefoot4641
    @wesleybarefoot4641 3 года назад +51

    I’ve always wanted to build a Caterham but money of course being a college student is not easy to come by. So RIP to that dream

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 года назад +53

      You'll have time, don't give up on it yet 😤

    • @luisbrous4058
      @luisbrous4058 3 года назад +4

      Same here, i just eat noodle everyday bruh

    • @karlr322
      @karlr322 3 года назад +4

      You can do it. I built Baja SAE cars in college and got my DF Goblin road legal in WA last summer.

    • @hansdomke89
      @hansdomke89 3 года назад

      I want that 818S. Might not be the prettiest, so I hope there will be a second gen 818 with facelift.

    • @douglasclark5238
      @douglasclark5238 3 года назад

      Search LoCost 7, Midlana etc.

  • @thebananaclub
    @thebananaclub 3 года назад +147

    I would love to see a series where donut builds one of these kit cars. The Banana has spoken.

    • @vitorxd12_81
      @vitorxd12_81 3 года назад

      how do i join the banana club

    • @thebananaclub
      @thebananaclub 3 года назад +2

      @@vitorxd12_81 own anything colored in beautiful yellow.

    • @vitorxd12_81
      @vitorxd12_81 3 года назад +3

      @@thebananaclub no way, i literally am going to buy a sunburst yellow miata, i am almost in :)

    • @thebananaclub
      @thebananaclub 3 года назад +5

      @@vitorxd12_81 That will be a fine addition to the banana club. I am currently saving to paint my subaru legacy a custom yellow.

    • @rememberedtoys
      @rememberedtoys 3 года назад +1

      Do it, Donut!

  • @Alex-mo6yb
    @Alex-mo6yb 3 года назад +18

    The Caterham that he's building is unique because it's rare and it's rare because it costs over 40,000 dollars. He's got some rreeaaalllyyy good parents

    • @Xander1Sheridan
      @Xander1Sheridan 3 года назад +3

      Even a Factory Five 818 is 13k without a donor car. They can all be fun projects, but none of them are inexpensive.

    • @Alex-mo6yb
      @Alex-mo6yb 3 года назад +1

      @@Xander1Sheridan Yeah, I suppose that was the point of the video. They're fun, but they have a price.

    • @sadrakeyhany7612
      @sadrakeyhany7612 3 года назад +4

      My friend is building a high end slc super lite with a ferrari 458 v8. And even without the engine, all the parts cost more than 70 grand. And it can go up to 150 grand for higher end projects. But at least it's the fastest car in tehran......

    • @Od1nsBeard
      @Od1nsBeard 3 года назад

      You think his parents bought him a caterham?

    • @smogdanoff7053
      @smogdanoff7053 3 года назад

      @@sadrakeyhany7612 That is actually pretty sick sounding

  • @marksmith1167
    @marksmith1167 2 года назад

    My son was 14 when he pulled the trigger on a 76 nova. He is 17 now and all we have left to do is install trim. Its been a long road, but its been done right. The father son time together has been priceless.

  • @QsPhilosophy
    @QsPhilosophy 3 года назад +16

    I'm not even a car guy, but I am very mechanically inclined, and the first time I saw a Caterham on Top Gear, I fell in LOVE. The idea of receiving a crate in the mail and driving out of your garage in the most adorable little topless track car ever are so enticing.

    • @tony_5156
      @tony_5156 3 года назад +1

      Once you understand the joy and freedom of cars you love them
      It becomes your passion, and if your a technical guy you’ll love them extra

  • @franciscopatino5803
    @franciscopatino5803 3 года назад +56

    Please make an Up to Speed on the RPM Act I don’t know such a huge channel can ignore such an important issue in the car community 💀 it needs more awareness

    • @nathan1sixteen
      @nathan1sixteen 3 года назад +5

      What's RPM act I?

    • @ARG0T
      @ARG0T 3 года назад +2

      This.

    • @anydaynow01
      @anydaynow01 3 года назад +6

      Yeah, considering the mod community is the bread and butter of this channel I'm surprised their not preaching about it from every mountain. Or at least having the SEMA sign up link in the description of all their videos.

    • @TrafVal
      @TrafVal 3 года назад +2

      Good idea.

    • @franciscopatino5803
      @franciscopatino5803 3 года назад +6

      @@nathan1sixteen the RPM Act is the bill SEMA is trying to pass the Right to Protect Motorsport which is where the name comes from essentially the EPA or the Environment Protection Agency is trying to Outlaw any modifications to your vehicles regardless of purpose wether a track purpose car or a modified street car even off road trucks I can’t do the issue any justice in a comment go check out the video ThatDudeInBlue put out on it he is actually doing something about it or at least trying which says a lot more then here

  • @abesynthe1156
    @abesynthe1156 2 года назад

    1985 16 year old me : $500 1967 Beetle+Jigsaw+ Baja Kit + Chevy Wheel adapters + Yard sale Corvette Rally Wheels + Yard sale Jeep Off Road Tires began one of the best times of my life. Every payday head to the hippy owned VW shop to buy some parts to make it better and better.

  • @jonathanmayfield516
    @jonathanmayfield516 2 года назад

    Reminds me of my impreza 2.5rs in a way. I know its gonna take a long time to rebuild and being my first ever project, but I think it'll definitely help me learn more about what I really love to do

  • @xsforreal
    @xsforreal 3 года назад +356

    "Raycons have the same audio quality as other premium brands" was the best joke in this video

    • @skeletonracingandgaming3407
      @skeletonracingandgaming3407 3 года назад +21

      Yeah mine lasted for like 2 weeks until I dropped my left earbud on the gym floor and it broke

    • @Alex-mo6yb
      @Alex-mo6yb 3 года назад +38

      Raycon got rid of everything that wasn't pure B A S S

    • @bigd5899
      @bigd5899 3 года назад +34

      @@skeletonracingandgaming3407 meanwhile ive run over my airpods on a bicycle and accidentally put them in a washing machine yet they are fine

    • @massivelegend5209
      @massivelegend5209 3 года назад +16

      I have this shit called jlab go air it's like raycon but actually durable and waterproof. It costed $30 and it has not degraded in quality since the 2 years ive bought it

    • @Emira_75
      @Emira_75 2 года назад +14

      @@massivelegend5209 yh there are countless chinese brands that do muchhhhh better than raycon at like a 5th of the price. it amazes me people still take their sponsor

  • @stuartburrell3960
    @stuartburrell3960 3 года назад +156

    "Your next project car might come in the mail" half my car already came in the mail.

    • @bentreece1187
      @bentreece1187 3 года назад +4

      Enough Rockauto magnets to cover all of homedepot's kitchen appliance section

    • @catdaddy9626
      @catdaddy9626 2 года назад

      👈

  • @Matthew-by6vl
    @Matthew-by6vl 2 года назад +2

    Love the"Reality Check" segment Nolan... you kill it as always!

  • @bigpup37
    @bigpup37 2 года назад

    I remember asking you guys for a factory 5 video. I'm glad I got to see you guys touch on them

  • @LoLinForU
    @LoLinForU 3 года назад +65

    - Nolan: those guys from Money Pit can get a little loud.
    - Zach: *hammering a wall with the silliest face ever*
    Made me crack.

  • @djrob24
    @djrob24 3 года назад +44

    I love how they put Nolan's actual project car he's having problems with in the reality check section of the vid

  • @charlie1832
    @charlie1832 3 года назад +1

    I live in mass and never knew that factory five was located here ,would be cool to see more of their cars around

  • @kevinim300
    @kevinim300 Год назад

    0:49 Awesome setup - in the garage on your house. Ive done this. Cheep and easy with a little patience.

  • @burkocet69
    @burkocet69 3 года назад +57

    i lost it when the space ship came up and he’s like “life’s not fAiRrRr”🤣

    • @tony_5156
      @tony_5156 3 года назад

      It’s very 90s kid show

    • @tony_5156
      @tony_5156 3 года назад

      Those little bratty girls with the ponytail hair lol
      In every fucking cartoon

  • @smokey130
    @smokey130 3 года назад +113

    Shoutout to the one person who disliked I hope your day gets better.

    • @snafuBMX420
      @snafuBMX420 3 года назад +2

      It was probably that bot haha

    • @bmanclassics4350
      @bmanclassics4350 3 года назад

      Shrimp boat captain by day....donut media by evening....hes NOLAN!!

  • @beckettmars7180
    @beckettmars7180 3 года назад +34

    Nolan: You’ve just been checked
    Also Nolan: buying his 3rd $10.000 car that doesn’t run

  • @guypehaim1080
    @guypehaim1080 11 месяцев назад

    There is something that most people don't know about the rear engined, air-cooled VW Beetle. You can mount the engine ahead of the transaxel and still get 4 forward gears. The way this is done is that the sun gear that is driven by the input pinion gear can be switched to the other side of the differential. This way you can have a mid-engine layout in any car you might build. This is the same layout used by many of the exotic cars.

  • @maverickmangion188
    @maverickmangion188 3 года назад +13

    factory five 35' pickup truck mann that had me droolin🤤

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 года назад +7

      Yeah that thing is pretty sweet

    • @decelation
      @decelation 3 года назад +3

      When I first saw it 3 years ago I decided I had to build one. I am a year into the process now.

  • @pintogaming99
    @pintogaming99 3 года назад +259

    Im not first
    Im not last
    But when i see donut
    I CLICK FAST

  • @BigDanSubaru03
    @BigDanSubaru03 2 года назад

    Awesome video! I'm building a Factory Five 818C soon. I have a 2007 WRX with only 58k miles on it I bought from auction as a donor. Super excited about it and I've been looking forward to it for years. I'll be making vids and tracking my build progress on forums. I'm waiting on my metal building to get delivered so I can start tearing apart the donor and cleaning up the parts.

  • @paulsirescu1778
    @paulsirescu1778 3 года назад +10

    my mum walked in on me at reality check intro, she closed the door slowly and said: "we need to have a serious talk!".

  • @kd0axs
    @kd0axs 3 года назад +8

    DF Goblin owner here. I built mine using a supercharged Cobalt donor. Total of about $15K into it. Hands down the most fun I've ever had in a car, and it was surprisingly easy to build.

    • @karlr322
      @karlr322 3 года назад +1

      NA L61 Goblin here! Can confirm, fun as hell.

    • @markbrueckner4445
      @markbrueckner4445 3 года назад +1

      SS/TC Owner here. Took her for my first drive last week. Can't wait to get it registered for street use

  • @mileshardin6906
    @mileshardin6906 3 года назад +26

    and there goes zach jobe... doing what I swear to god is what my neighbors do late at night

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  • @grindersandgears3445
    @grindersandgears3445 2 года назад

    That while I'm in there gets me every time I go near one of my projects, lol. Nolan gets it.

  • @pitboss7476
    @pitboss7476 Год назад

    This was great! Thanks so much for doing this. I've always wanted to the AC Cobra but the Goblin looks like a lot of fun....

  • @tiredflame
    @tiredflame 3 года назад +15

    If Donut Media was from the Uk, not gonna lie, I think half of this video would be talking about IVA cuz that’s a pain that comes with kit cars

    • @matiasfpm
      @matiasfpm 3 года назад +1

      Taxes are thefts

  • @hussainal-attas6466
    @hussainal-attas6466 3 года назад +23

    Guys please make a video about which companies use which parts from other companies like how Aston Martin use Mercedes engines. (ik there are episodes about rebadging that's not what I mean) love y'all amazing content, big fan from Saudi

    • @sato.studio
      @sato.studio 3 года назад

      Like bus tail lights on McLaren f1?

  • @arisello5264
    @arisello5264 2 года назад

    Thanks Nolan, you’ve convinced me to look into getting a Vaydor kit

  • @ScamLikely9327
    @ScamLikely9327 Год назад

    I sat in a GT40 when I was like ten because my Dad worked in parts at a Ford dealership and he brought us to work to sit in it when they had it in the showroom. Thanks pops. Didn’t even know how big of a deal it was as a kid.

  • @loganbalcom5833
    @loganbalcom5833 3 года назад +83

    Dang it, now Cobalts are gonna be disappearing off the market left and right lol

    • @Dayashii
      @Dayashii 3 года назад +12

      How else will I Beat an R34 in a stock cobalt SS

    • @jhasjhis9
      @jhasjhis9 3 года назад

      How is there a face in your name

    • @chriscab47
      @chriscab47 3 года назад +2

      @@jhasjhis9 channel member

    • @ctsstxc
      @ctsstxc 3 года назад

      Who cares? it's a fucking Chevy Coltbalt lmao

  • @tannergray7563
    @tannergray7563 3 года назад +4

    I’m 18 and I’m currently building a factory five cobra with my dad and I can say from experience that instruction aren’t the saving grace they seem to be because different engine platforms or options can make things a little confusing and also simple description can only get you so far

    • @tannergray7563
      @tannergray7563 3 года назад

      But still I think the car is very well built and I’m loving the build so far

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 года назад

      Good luck with the build! Sounds like an awesome bonding experience,

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  • @hunterm9
    @hunterm9 3 года назад +1

    New kit car series? Like Money Pit Miata but Honey Pot Honda or something. Money Pit is by far one of the most entertaining shows on youtube for me who's relatively new to the car scene, a kit car series sounds absolutely phenomenal in terms of the info and details about the inner workings of a car as you build one up.

  • @otoe3534
    @otoe3534 3 месяца назад

    Ive built a DF goblin in highschool and recently acquired a superlite SLC. Very much worth and enjoy being able to customize entirely to my liking.

  • @Hellastockhmong
    @Hellastockhmong 3 года назад +25

    When I see y’all engine bay,
    Dom: “What are they planning on racing with, hopes and dreams?”

  • @Wabeery
    @Wabeery 3 года назад +9

    You should do a series like money pit but following the whole process of building a kit car like the GT-40

  • @gobrendon
    @gobrendon 3 года назад +1

    Superlite SL-C! My favorite. I would LOVE to build one.

  • @squilliambarnabus8382
    @squilliambarnabus8382 3 года назад

    LMAOO the raycon add with Zach’s face is so funny

  • @nicholas5623
    @nicholas5623 3 года назад +5

    so happy to hear you didnt give up on your imperial man. cant wait to see it driving.

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 года назад +4

      Jobe helped me make a big to-do list for it, she'll live again!

    • @nicholas5623
      @nicholas5623 3 года назад

      @@Donut its not easy but the rewarding feeling makes it all worth it

  • @superrad1659
    @superrad1659 3 года назад +5

    *"Reality Check Nolan"* might take some getting used to HAHA🤣 !!! Caught me off guard there, bud.

  • @dntwastetime8003
    @dntwastetime8003 3 года назад

    One of the most best put together videos donut media has made by far.... also Can you guys make a video on very most best way of learning about cars? I want to know

  • @payne540
    @payne540 3 года назад +1

    The Dove Racing TR1ke is one of my favorites. It uses a complete Yamaha engine and transmission, so drivetrain work is minimized, and you get some great 10,000 rpm screaming. It weighs like 800-900 lbs complete, so the power to weight ratio is pretty good. And since many states view trikes as motorcycles, registration should be fairly easy

    • @payne540
      @payne540 3 года назад

      Dove racing also makes (or maybe imports) some four-wheel exo-chassis cars, including one built to use a Hayabusa engine, and they are also ridiculously light weight

  • @mchawk315
    @mchawk315 3 года назад +6

    Zach Jobe just randomly hitting hammers on the wall brought me more joy then it really should have.

  • @ABZer0x_x
    @ABZer0x_x 3 года назад +11

    Not gonna lie, the poor-sche one had me dying 🤣

  • @Darrionslack
    @Darrionslack Год назад +1

    Y’all should build a kit car. That’ll be dope content

  • @chosenideahandle
    @chosenideahandle 2 года назад +1

    I've always wanted a Beck 550 Spyder. With the electric 550 replicas out there now, I think that's even more fun.

  • @mauriciomestre3370
    @mauriciomestre3370 3 года назад +6

    If I only had a garage i wouldn’t wait to have a kit car !!

    • @ericviger4984
      @ericviger4984 3 года назад +1

      Hahaha if only I had the loot, I got have a shop space🤣! We'll get there 👍

    • @mauriciomestre3370
      @mauriciomestre3370 3 года назад

      @@ericviger4984 😂

  • @ZBatStig
    @ZBatStig 3 года назад +6

    I got a datsun 280z with a shelby Daytona body kit on it, a company made 11 kits before stopping. Wouldve been cool to see one on this video.
    Mine was signed by Peter Brock when i got to meet him a couple years ago

  • @samcrawford9503
    @samcrawford9503 2 года назад

    Welcome to the world of kit cars by far the best engineering project.

  • @alansoler2653
    @alansoler2653 2 года назад +1

    I've been trying to convince my older brother so now I'm gonna show your video to him and see what he thinks. Thanks bro!!

  • @willsnider2834
    @willsnider2834 3 года назад +100

    Day 6 of asking James to do an Up to Speed on the Lexus IS300/Toyota Altezza

    • @cameronmailer699
      @cameronmailer699 3 года назад

      Agreed

    • @lx_dylan
      @lx_dylan 3 года назад

      If he makes more up to speeds

    • @-dodup-5970
      @-dodup-5970 3 года назад +1

      Or the FORD ECOSPORT

    • @apashe974
      @apashe974 3 года назад

      @@-dodup-5970 oh yeah so swagg or the new eclipse crossover or the mach e swaggy swagg

    • @-dodup-5970
      @-dodup-5970 3 года назад +1

      @@apashe974 are you high? Its neither of those

  • @SL-ht1nu
    @SL-ht1nu 3 года назад +27

    Kit car's need a big channel build series to fully endorse the idea. If only there was a channel willing to pick up the gauntlet... 🍩

  • @classy77caveman89
    @classy77caveman89 Год назад

    All these shots of Road Atlanta make me happy

  • @yeti6900
    @yeti6900 Год назад

    I've actually been to factory five racing. I was there for work and got to see the entire process. It's super cool

  • @Lawrence_L.A._Auble
    @Lawrence_L.A._Auble 3 года назад +3

    Great segment! Factory 5 would be my choice. It is crazy because costs can skyrocket as you said you want the best motor, brakes etc…what’s really important is where and how are you going to drive it?

  • @Devious-oh7tc
    @Devious-oh7tc 3 года назад +3

    Ahhhh best day including eating food in lunch and a Donut video best lunch ever! Happy monday

  • @lonnyself3920
    @lonnyself3920 3 года назад

    this is why I love older cars and just know I am 61 and have been pulling them apart since I was 10 but now day's you have thing's at your disposal I could never dream of so way easier long as you have a place to store and build take your time pick the car after the tools and have fun do not hurry and it will get done faster than you think, I restored Mopar's like them because they are not quirky the parts because a lot of them fit across platforms and a normal toolbox will suffice if you follow the bag and tag rule take digital picks and have a plan you can do it in six months and most of the great parts are bolt-on with very little work or you can just restore it as a faster version of its older self

  • @notapyramidscheme
    @notapyramidscheme 3 года назад

    I would love to see a video of you guys outing together a little car. Anyways absolutely Love the vids keep them up!!!

  • @FinancialShinanigan
    @FinancialShinanigan 3 года назад +6

    I'm just looking forward to a mail order mech suit

  • @ZachCortez
    @ZachCortez 3 года назад +3

    Was hoping for the reaction to the G35 Vaydor kits but that didn’t make the video, would be cool for a Hi Low kit car challenge

  • @dougsmith1622
    @dougsmith1622 Год назад

    I put money down for one of the first Factory 5 818s, then had to give up my spot due to relocation, and health issues. Now, many years later, I am putting a 72 ALFA Romeo spider back on the road with serious weight savings in all corners, and some aluminum panels. I’m sourcing parts from several different companies, and building many on my own. It is amazing how easy it is to drop weight on a 50 year old vehicle, however, it takes a lot of studying, and thought. When I’m finished I will have a fast, and very agile mountain road carver.

  • @NDknightGame
    @NDknightGame 3 года назад

    Definitely need a series of donut building a kit car

  • @kingkoopa85
    @kingkoopa85 3 года назад +3

    I freakin' love Nolan, he makes mondays not suck

  • @arolls22
    @arolls22 3 года назад +7

    Who ever is editing this please keep the reload sound effect when Nolan pushes his glasses up 😂. Amazing!

  • @jaybee6280
    @jaybee6280 9 месяцев назад

    love it, and the fact that the old can become new (and practical?) again

  • @jakesmith692
    @jakesmith692 2 года назад

    I've been wanting to do a factory five Daytona for years now! So sweet

  • @uberDoward
    @uberDoward 3 года назад +4

    "While I'm in there" - we call it the mightaswells...

  • @midnighthorns
    @midnighthorns 3 года назад +20

    "Hey man! Cool car!"
    "Yeah, I 3D printed it myself."

  • @mcfling1
    @mcfling1 3 года назад

    SLC was my first build.. an uphill battle that turned out really well.

  • @lurin971
    @lurin971 3 года назад

    Cool runnings! No mention of Electric Kit Cars, a logical progression.