It's honestly shocking to me how low your sub count is, for many years your videos have been some of the best produced on RUclips and your projects the most enjoyable to watch.
He has a whole 2nd channel with much higher sub count 130k almost. He grew his audience over there first during covid. This one is a 2nd lower sub count channel.
It’s his release schedule and video length. The algorithm favors shorts that are released on a daily basis. It doesn’t like this kind of content at all so he suffers with a low subscriber count because he’s not being recommended to a large audience. Apparently YT just wants to target a low attention span demographic because that’s what the advertisers want. Which is unfortunate because this is high quality content.
Nice one. I did the exhaust on my S3 in my gravel driveway. And yep, ended up with a small piece of gravel in the pipes that rattles nicely on startup. Grrrr.
Gotta say I'm super impressed at how staunchly you've resisted this becoming a project, you said as much at the very beginning and here we are now; two years and eleven episodes later, and still definitely not a project. Such diligence is admirable.
My favorite channel (other than your first channel 😂😂). Watching a man lie to himself while he slowly and painstakingly restores a vehicle he said he wouldn't it the best.
This content is awesome. Don't ever stop. Raptor coat crowd lack of camshaft comment one of the better one liners I've heard lately. Thanks heaps for the content I hang out for your vids.
I’m visiting NZ on holiday at the moment and earlier today I thought “how great would it be to watch a Croker vs Rover video while I’m in NZ” - and now here we are! Thank you
Nothing says Christmas like somebody on the other side of the world struggling underneath a rusty LR (that isn't a side project). Greetings from the home of dust and LR
haha, this gets a new designation: "LAWN vs Rover." Also, I am very jealous of this man's MIG welding abilities but very happy with the fun video dramatics.
Great video as always. I did something slightly similar on my early One Ten V8 CSW. The exhaust was toast with a big split across the Y-pipe and many other issues. I decided to upgrade from the puny 4-1 single pipe versions to Disco 1 4-into-2 manifolds which are a much better design, RR Classic EFI 2-into-1 downpipes and Y-pipe, and a 300TDI rear section which bolted straight up. But I did have issues with the aftermarket downpipes and Y-pipe as you did. One of the downpipes (the right side IIRC) was nowhere near in the right position to meet the Y-pipe, so it was cut and welded. As with yours, it had packing tape all over it and it wasn't the best quality, but OEM ones weren't to be found. But now the One Ten is much more free breathing with more usable rev range, and (surprisingly) slightly more economical. Sounds better too.
We're invested in two LandRovers. Now we're also invested in your lawncare and the detective work for the huge swoopy skid marks on your test road. Cool though!
You could build a set of ramps that are parallel to the slope of your drive that would give you a great amount of room to get underneath the Disco. I done that years ago.
Also, in the older parts of cities in Oklahoma, driveways were just two concrete strips up to the garage from the street. Maybe on your grassy bit, you could pour two concrete strips. You'd have grass AND drive to park on. Can't save the grass from the leaks, though.
@@CROKERvsRover Haha - I'm restoring a Chevy K5 Blazer, and it seems about 60% of the other owners are part of the Raptor Coat Brigade - also with straight pipes. It's a fitting nomiker.
Croker: "Can one of you guys lend me a hand?" Mate, I offered to pop around while I was in NZ, but got no results. I'll just sit, watch and drink beer while you work. 😂😂😂😂
The commendatory panel is undecided on this one. Goal success through the game was in favour of Croker , ease of undoing nuts, removing bits and pieces, cleaning, re-studding but team Discovery fought back and recovered ground so a compromise of one goal each with a return game decider to be held at a future date.
I think the question we all forget to ask ourselves is, does it make me smile more after I did the work or before? Pretty sure we all know the answer but it was a rhetorical question anyways 😉 Thanks for sharing Geoffrey, stay safe and we'll see you next time
As a previous owner of a RR Classic and dealt with exhausts these engines need a large front resonator and rear silencer to get the burble. Sounds like you need a bigger front resonator as its clearly does not snd like a V8 on idle
MMM sound of healthy v8 yes i do enjoy the induction sound, maybe fit an injected 308 out of a Vn commodore with a turbo 700 fuel economy and sound tick in every box . Merry Christmas to you and your Family from across the ditch.
Sorry but I'm in the 'Before / Raptor coat brigade' on this one! Mind you, even the 'Before' is still a lot more quiet than most of the motorbikes I've owned so its no major surprise.
This channel is the low stress wabi sabi or taoist Wu Wei solution to MyMechanic's satisfying but analy retentive descent into madness. "Eh, im not restoring this, good enough"
Hope it wasn't too exhausting of a job, least that's one advantage of bigger tires. Speaking of questionable Landrover changes to parts, turns out the only difference between the silencer pipe on a '99 d2 td5 and the one off a '03 V8 is which pipe has the studs on it. Very confusing to climb under and then realise you've got two sets of holes and zero studs.
As someone with Raptor on my Discovery (applied carefully for minimal texture) and no silencers, I feel personally attacked! Nah, that sounds much better as it is. My 4.0 Disco 2 was a bit too quiet with its many silencers, it was all belt and gearbox noise unless you started to wring its neck.
Exhaust = pain, particularly when you don't have a hoist to work under. Just wondering how your petrol bill is going after the changes you made in the last video?
My welder doesn’t have a delay on the gas. I briefly had one before this one that did, and I got rid of it because of the amount of gas it wastes when welding on/off like sheet metal.
My old man has a few 2.25 under the bench motors.. and to many series 2 and 3s hanging around outside for "future projects" but we all know that won't happen.. located south Manawatu
"This is a daily driver, not a restoration project" 😂 ...sure it is...
It's honestly shocking to me how low your sub count is, for many years your videos have been some of the best produced on RUclips and your projects the most enjoyable to watch.
Not to mention the most funny.
He has a whole 2nd channel with much higher sub count 130k almost. He grew his audience over there first during covid. This one is a 2nd lower sub count channel.
@@FunWithAJ oh duh, i forgot to check which one i was watching when i commented
@@okwhatevevhe kind of abandoned the 1st one 9 months ago
It’s his release schedule and video length. The algorithm favors shorts that are released on a daily basis. It doesn’t like this kind of content at all so he suffers with a low subscriber count because he’s not being recommended to a large audience. Apparently YT just wants to target a low attention span demographic because that’s what the advertisers want.
Which is unfortunate because this is high quality content.
It's 05:04 and I'm watching a man fix his "It's not a project" project. Life is good!
Nice one. I did the exhaust on my S3 in my gravel driveway. And yep, ended up with a small piece of gravel in the pipes that rattles nicely on startup. Grrrr.
Hahaha. That would drive me crazy 😜
Gotta say I'm super impressed at how staunchly you've resisted this becoming a project, you said as much at the very beginning and here we are now; two years and eleven episodes later, and still definitely not a project. Such diligence is admirable.
My favorite channel (other than your first channel 😂😂). Watching a man lie to himself while he slowly and painstakingly restores a vehicle he said he wouldn't it the best.
This content is awesome. Don't ever stop. Raptor coat crowd lack of camshaft comment one of the better one liners I've heard lately. Thanks heaps for the content I hang out for your vids.
LoL, different sized nuts from one side to the other is the most accurate example of second hand rovers I've seen.
I’m visiting NZ on holiday at the moment and earlier today I thought “how great would it be to watch a Croker vs Rover video while I’m in NZ” - and now here we are! Thank you
20:25 the skid marks😂😂😂😂😂
Admit it, are they yours😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Everything I own would snap if I tried that😅
Holy crap it's only been 3 weeks and we get another update video!
Thats more or less what I said....🙂
Two vids in a month! It’s a Christmas Croker miracle!
Rust, manifold bolts, grinder, welding and several shouldn't be a problem comments all before breakfast - brilliant!
Love your videos and humor 😊
Ooooo a tease at the end about rebuilding a Landy engine.... {places large order for popcorn}
I instantly clicked on this when it came on. Hands down, my favorite channel on the youtubes!!
Gotta ask though, how does a V8 sound so wheezy?? My Tundra with a V8 and the factory TRD exhaust is deep and rumbly.
Honestly my favourite series on youtube
Just have to say I love your videos, well done, your presentation style is brilliant.
so true !
"I don't see anything that will be a problem" Gotta love your optimism 😁
Nothing says Christmas like somebody on the other side of the world struggling underneath a rusty LR (that isn't a side project). Greetings from the home of dust and LR
Land Rover, The experience that just keeps on giving. Great vid.
haha, this gets a new designation: "LAWN vs Rover." Also, I am very jealous of this man's MIG welding abilities but very happy with the fun video dramatics.
This channel is VERY underrated. ❤
Thank you for the upload
What a load of hot air! Great stuff sir.
I was on my way to bed, say this, then instantly clicked while saying "yaaaay"
But seriously, such an underrated channel. Always a good day when you upload, please keep up the Disco videos!
6 of 6 on exhaust bolts?! It's a Christmas miracle! I've got to do mine too. Thanks for the video.
**Refresh**
**Gasp**
**Click**
00:08 I applauded.
Great video as always. I did something slightly similar on my early One Ten V8 CSW. The exhaust was toast with a big split across the Y-pipe and many other issues. I decided to upgrade from the puny 4-1 single pipe versions to Disco 1 4-into-2 manifolds which are a much better design, RR Classic EFI 2-into-1 downpipes and Y-pipe, and a 300TDI rear section which bolted straight up. But I did have issues with the aftermarket downpipes and Y-pipe as you did. One of the downpipes (the right side IIRC) was nowhere near in the right position to meet the Y-pipe, so it was cut and welded. As with yours, it had packing tape all over it and it wasn't the best quality, but OEM ones weren't to be found. But now the One Ten is much more free breathing with more usable rev range, and (surprisingly) slightly more economical. Sounds better too.
A MGS quote in a Croker video was not what I was expecting haha
I know my 2016 memes!
Legit the most enjoyable channel on RUclips now.
Glad to see updates 🎉
I get so excited when I see a new video from you. Thanks for all you do
"Don't use vinegar though, use citric acid: it's bitter" - LOL! gotta love Kiwis.
We're invested in two LandRovers. Now we're also invested in your lawncare and the detective work for the huge swoopy skid marks on your test road. Cool though!
You could build a set of ramps that are parallel to the slope of your drive that would give you a great amount of room to get underneath the Disco. I done that years ago.
🧐 That sounds genius and dangerous at the same time.
@CROKERvsRover well that's right up your street....or driveway!
“The raptor coat brigade” 😂
Wonderful... what better way to fill in the 20 mins wait to happy hour. fantastic!
A great way to end the year. Happy Xmas Geoff and we all look forward to the new adventures in the New Year. All the best.
The usual high quality content, thanks. As an aside, the skid marks on that road are somewhat alarming to say the least.
Also, in the older parts of cities in Oklahoma, driveways were just two concrete strips up to the garage from the street. Maybe on your grassy bit, you could pour two concrete strips. You'd have grass AND drive to park on. Can't save the grass from the leaks, though.
Merry Christmas Geoffrey and family. Thanks for the videos
"The Raptor Coat Brigade"😄😄😄😄 This has been added to my lexicon. Thank you!
My town is full of them! Mostly diesel hilux’s with straight pipes and dog boxes.
@@CROKERvsRover Haha - I'm restoring a Chevy K5 Blazer, and it seems about 60% of the other owners are part of the Raptor Coat Brigade - also with straight pipes. It's a fitting nomiker.
More defender work upcoming…..
Thanks for the disco drop. Always a treat.
As an American, I am kinda stunned to see a 90's model anything set up without catalytic converters.
Croker: "Can one of you guys lend me a hand?"
Mate, I offered to pop around while I was in NZ, but got no results. I'll just sit, watch and drink beer while you work. 😂😂😂😂
Bloody marvellous work, Geoffo.
I am at work but wanna see this upload desperately 😩(also waiting for the OG landy update 😁)
As a Toyota guy this is still one of the best channels going
Can always find in the UK if you do struggle for parts/the engine
Took me a while to get past "flick ge off" at the start of your email address! 😁
Well done,the grass will fill in.
I hope the motor in the series didn’t blow! Great video, you have a gift for making anything interesting and entertaining!
The commendatory panel is undecided on this one. Goal success through the game was in favour of Croker , ease of undoing nuts, removing bits and pieces, cleaning, re-studding but team Discovery fought back and recovered ground so a compromise of one goal each with a return game decider to be held at a future date.
I think the question we all forget to ask ourselves is, does it make me smile more after I did the work or before?
Pretty sure we all know the answer but it was a rhetorical question anyways 😉
Thanks for sharing Geoffrey, stay safe and we'll see you next time
As a previous owner of a RR Classic and dealt with exhausts these engines need a large front resonator and rear silencer to get the burble. Sounds like you need a bigger front resonator as its clearly does not snd like a V8 on idle
Not the lawn!! May it rip. 😂
on your manifolds....spray them with slip plate graphite spray...let dry and give a light polish. it's good for 3400F and will keep them looking nice.
I ain't fallin' for no banana in the tailpipe.
You always look so safe under that thing on the hill
I am so happy this car didnt turn in to a project :D
MMM sound of healthy v8 yes i do enjoy the induction sound, maybe fit an injected 308 out of a Vn commodore with a turbo 700 fuel economy and sound tick in every box . Merry Christmas to you and your Family from across the ditch.
You've succeeded in making me want a Land Rover, and simultaneously convincing me to not buy a Land Rover at the same time.
Sorry but I'm in the 'Before / Raptor coat brigade' on this one!
Mind you, even the 'Before' is still a lot more quiet than most of the motorbikes I've owned so its no major surprise.
This channel is the low stress wabi sabi or taoist Wu Wei solution to MyMechanic's satisfying but analy retentive descent into madness. "Eh, im not restoring this, good enough"
If I had the time and budget…. 😂 No, in fact, I would not remove casting marks from original parts like he does 😁
"I didnt feel like shortening 16 bolts"
Man, you've changed
Love your videos man
Rest in pieces grass
For what it’s worth I think the exhaust sounded better after you rebuilt it!
Awesome channel was excited to see another video can't wait for more
"it's not a restoration, it's a daily driver" says the man after an 11 part series of hours video, so far.
Face it, man. It is a restoration
Wait for the lawn to grow back then fit the Y pipe :)
13:12 yeah a daily driver… 😂
Totally bonza, mate!
Sounds good, I think it was worth it
Feels almost like christmas
Wow, grass AND matching door color? How did I stumble into such a posh area of youtube
He's good, so someone give him land-rover to rebuild 😂😂😂😂
If you put a hose clamp around the rubber exhaust hanger if/when the rubber dies it won't end up on the floor
Hope it wasn't too exhausting of a job, least that's one advantage of bigger tires. Speaking of questionable Landrover changes to parts, turns out the only difference between the silencer pipe on a '99 d2 td5 and the one off a '03 V8 is which pipe has the studs on it. Very confusing to climb under and then realise you've got two sets of holes and zero studs.
I've got a 2.25 but just south of your pic. It's currently stuck but aparently "ran well when parked"
As someone with Raptor on my Discovery (applied carefully for minimal texture) and no silencers, I feel personally attacked! Nah, that sounds much better as it is. My 4.0 Disco 2 was a bit too quiet with its many silencers, it was all belt and gearbox noise unless you started to wring its neck.
🤣
I still cannot believe you haven’t lubricated your welding helmet. That squeak has been bugging me for bloody years!
Buy some stainless bends and tube and ....... 😊
Maybe one day. I made a set of extractors like that once, back when I had more time than sense 😂
Exhaust = pain, particularly when you don't have a hoist to work under. Just wondering how your petrol bill is going after the changes you made in the last video?
No update yet. Well… it’s complicated. I messed up the last tank 🤦♂️. So will have to record the next one.
Nice weta 👍
Commenting for the algorithm!
0:09 👏
R.I.P the lawn.
Try leaving the inert gas flowing on the weld for a few seconds when done, don't pull the gun away right away.
My welder doesn’t have a delay on the gas. I briefly had one before this one that did, and I got rid of it because of the amount of gas it wastes when welding on/off like sheet metal.
I feel like the COFA needs to be a shirt. Has the face for it.
A set of long performance headers would fix your 3 old studs issue that's probably bothering you A LOT. Just saying. 😁
No idea about nz but they never came with cats in Australia as they got around that by being a commercial vehicle
I think its getting time you acquire some easier to access flat ground
AWWWW YISSSSS!!!
RIP Lawn
4:11 what did he top up with?!
Another fabulous video. Project what project? It's just my daily driver ;-)
Anyway happy Christmas from Solihull!
My old man has a few 2.25 under the bench motors.. and to many series 2 and 3s hanging around outside for "future projects" but we all know that won't happen.. located south Manawatu