REACTIONS TO THE FIREFLY! Crazy and Chaotic Car Spotting in London

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2025

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  • @alyasher1
    @alyasher1 2 года назад +301

    Its so incredible to see how Shmee’s whole demeanor just changes as he spots an LFA. What a machine it is. Glad to see it being driven.

    • @Noahpsv
      @Noahpsv 2 года назад +3

      25:12 what is this?!

    • @luukandela
      @luukandela 2 года назад

      @@Noahpsv loved that brings back memories from 10 years ago

    • @KevinReillySV
      @KevinReillySV 2 года назад +14

      Sad to see it’s sound ruined by that annoying gtr

    • @ikmal63h17
      @ikmal63h17 2 года назад +2

      @@KevinReillySV yeah I wish we could hear more of that LFA

    • @dill6078
      @dill6078 2 года назад

      @@KevinReillySV The GTR sounded like shit too. Dude was a total prick

  • @iggswanna1248
    @iggswanna1248 2 года назад +216

    seeing shmee in central london sitting on some steps car spotting, really brings me back to the beginning of his channel. good to see this again mate

  • @princeofls9710
    @princeofls9710 2 года назад +160

    24:46, this guy putting the classic BMW driver stereotype on show for us here. Honestly Tim I agree with you, I love the sounds of these cars, but there is a limit. Especially in built up areas

  • @CITRUS--
    @CITRUS-- 2 года назад +345

    I completely understand why London residents want these yobs out of central😂😂 that was absolutely unnecessary and funny. And I loved seeing shmee fight between wanting the content but also being too grown up for the Sloan street nonsense🤣

    • @williampowell9013
      @williampowell9013 2 года назад +7

      The guy in the GTR was being a proper yob, driving up and down the same road multiple times and revving it endlessly was annoying af 😂 Ruining his car for the sole purpose of getting attention smh.

  • @ThatOneDudeNick
    @ThatOneDudeNick 2 года назад +52

    That color on the Elise is intense. I had to laugh at the "UR 57UPD" and " YO 6ITCH" plates being driven by exactly the kind of drivers you'd expect.

    • @Stallzyx
      @Stallzyx 2 года назад +1

      nailed it

    • @borinvlogs
      @borinvlogs 2 года назад +2

      very low class of people

  • @supersymm3try
    @supersymm3try 2 года назад +121

    Got massively into your videos recently, you seem like such a chill dude, thanks for sharing these awesome machines with us.

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  2 года назад +43

      Glad you like them! Thanks for the support

  • @eltiburon1983
    @eltiburon1983 2 года назад +483

    that GTR driver is a complete douch... love the car, but the behaviour is just pathetic... nice cars anyways tho. good old carspotting videos :) thanks for sharing!

    • @betaich
      @betaich 2 года назад

      ANd idiots like that and the merc amg driver and the bmw with the burnout are why cars will get banned from such places ruining the fun for the rest of us.

    • @gpaje
      @gpaje 2 года назад +59

      I thought so, until I watch the rest of the video and FAR more stupid and douche things happened after that.

    • @slcncr
      @slcncr 2 года назад

      @@gpaje Yep, lots of morons with too much money out on the streets.

    • @sorenslothe
      @sorenslothe 2 года назад +73

      1-series driver not looking too bright either...

    • @Liam.......
      @Liam....... 2 года назад

      He very nearly topped the moron in the 1 series

  • @svgaming2716
    @svgaming2716 2 года назад +67

    You know it's a good vid when Tim goes spotting

  • @uhuh9595
    @uhuh9595 2 года назад +12

    Gotta respect your hustle Tim not only did you work your way to where you are but you're also extremely professional whilst simultaneously expressing a clear passion for cars.
    Thank you

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  2 года назад +8

      I appreciate that

  • @evansc3580
    @evansc3580 2 года назад +14

    As a 3x Lotus owner, and genuine car enthusiast, I’m glad to see not one other Lotus owner seen acting like a hooligan. Real car enthusiasts know the limits of their cars and the limits of societies laws!

  • @eugenendungu4062
    @eugenendungu4062 2 года назад +41

    It went from a reaction video, to a supercar spotting video with absolute mayhem, classic Shmee 150 vibes

  • @nm9266
    @nm9266 2 года назад +5

    Great meeting you this weekend and for the insights on the Lotus. My son was so chuffed about the selfie and has not stopped talking about meeting you and how nice you were. Thanks again Tim!

  • @StreetCarma
    @StreetCarma 2 года назад +5

    26:27 And the award for the most beautiful car of the day goes to the black Mercedes W108/109.

  • @jaszm4713
    @jaszm4713 2 года назад +21

    that GTR revving was mental, but those crazy drivers at Sloane Street was absolutely insane..
    also the number plate on that 1 series definitely matches the owner’s personality lol

  • @markc1793
    @markc1793 2 года назад +139

    Always respected Tim but even more so now that I see he doesn't blur number plates to "protect" people when those people are driving like absolute bellends on very crowded and busy streets. Also notice how the people in the expensive, nice, actually fast cars, just cruise around and only the idiots in clapped out BMW's etc... feel the need to try and show off.

    • @ollyoverton5409
      @ollyoverton5409 2 года назад +12

      It’s the ‘finance’ boys that clap out an AMG which has 80,000 miles on it

    • @markc1793
      @markc1793 2 года назад +9

      @@ollyoverton5409 Nothing wrong with financing a car, I'm pretty certain a lot of (most of?) Tim's cars are financed, however I get your meaning.

    • @ollyoverton5409
      @ollyoverton5409 2 года назад +23

      @@markc1793 there’s a difference between financing a 200K+ Supercar and a £30K series with a fake M kit

    • @DanielE-oq1dt
      @DanielE-oq1dt 2 года назад +7

      @@markc1793 yeah but I bet that GTR driver is dumping 50% of more of his paycheck into that thing.

    • @dill6078
      @dill6078 2 года назад +5

      Yeah hope that GTR and BMW get what they deserve

  • @juancho_pablo_s3772
    @juancho_pablo_s3772 2 года назад +16

    The maturity that shmee had is great! He loves cars but also knows what’s right and wrong

  • @jimsmith9912
    @jimsmith9912 2 года назад +1

    It is so nice to see Schmee going through what I go through with my Lotus all the time. I just park it and watch the people swarm all over it taking photos and laughing. It is such an awesome car to drive around town and some commercial areas. It is so much fun to watch people looking at it. Amazing. Enjoy it Schmee!!!

  • @johnair1
    @johnair1 2 года назад +6

    Great seeing you in London Shmee as you mentioned being a decent driver in such a place it’s essential. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @TD5rage
    @TD5rage 2 года назад +15

    When the king of car spotting goes for a nice relaxed drive around London.
    I think Tim got more attention than most of the cars there. 👍

  • @pekka75
    @pekka75 2 года назад +63

    You should make more videos like this from London. I know you have "moved on" to bigger things, but it is entertaining to watch 🤩👍

  • @renekomanns7449
    @renekomanns7449 2 года назад +32

    At 10:06 just as you pan the camera to the car, one can kind of get a quick glance at how bright the Lotus actually is

  • @cornelio3
    @cornelio3 2 года назад +4

    This is truly a sincere self. Beautiful to drive, and one of my favorite cars. "Light is right" Colin Chapman 👍

  • @JonnyS300
    @JonnyS300 2 года назад +18

    Well the beemers and the GT-R did prove one thing... just revving the engine more doesn't make your car sound better.
    I'd rather listen to an 812 just running idle than ever hear that GT-R hit the redline again.

    • @Stallzyx
      @Stallzyx 2 года назад +5

      I'm a huge GT-R fan, but whatever the hell they did to that did not make it sound better than stock... agreed with you on the 812

  • @bhargavhangal4094
    @bhargavhangal4094 2 года назад +48

    It’s because of these insufferable pricks all the genuine car guys get a bad rep. That is certainly not a way to behave in a city. But on the upside great video and very nice cars.

    • @dill6078
      @dill6078 2 года назад +5

      Didn't even sound good either. It's just loud of the sake of making noise, not making a pleasant noise

  • @Imperialbluers
    @Imperialbluers 2 года назад +18

    That GTR really does sound dreadful. At first I thought it was breaking down. I love car spotting on Sloane Street but it’s such a shame to see some idiots being disrespectful and/or driving dangerously who will no doubt spoil it for us all in the end

    • @21dazzer
      @21dazzer 2 года назад

      Agreed. What was going on with that - sounded very broken!

    • @Regulator-3000
      @Regulator-3000 2 года назад

      it actually sounds like a fricking donkey about to have a heartattack

    • @iilocked
      @iilocked Год назад

      Looking at the rear lights it’s just a regular cba with some bits stuck on it so probably broke down by the time he got home

  • @divanbaker1716
    @divanbaker1716 2 года назад +21

    i love you videos! you are such a humble person. love the collection since the first 458 video. love from South Africa👌

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  2 года назад +9

      Thank you so much

  • @jack61670
    @jack61670 2 года назад +12

    I'm normally one for agreeing with hiding the number plates of cars the act silly at car meets. But when in central London, around very expensive cars and peoples homes, then I'm happy you showed the plate ;) and this evidence hopefully brings him some trouble.

  • @jeanlafrance8746
    @jeanlafrance8746 2 года назад +3

    That street corner had more supercars in a few minutes than the amount of supercars I've seen in 28 years of living.

  • @richtaylor2129
    @richtaylor2129 2 года назад +8

    The orange on this Lotus Elise looks insane!! Would like to see your Lotus when it arrives, next to this Elise in a photoshoot!!

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  2 года назад +9

      They will be together at the Shmuseum before long

  • @number1world
    @number1world 2 года назад +5

    20:45 Look at all those car spotters, London is literally a circus 😂😂😂

  • @supercar7927
    @supercar7927 2 года назад +6

    Do more spotting videos please :) Love those videos as always !!!

  • @gravy2973
    @gravy2973 2 года назад

    Ha Ha Ha Tim "way too enthusiastically" you are all class even when it comes to Knobs on congested London Roads....Love your Content.

  • @rinirax
    @rinirax 2 года назад +9

    Beautiful Video, always love the car spotting vids. But damn that Nissan GTR sounded like it was on its dying breath 🤣

  • @rickbullock4331
    @rickbullock4331 2 года назад +1

    Geez! It was like being at an exotic car show with a few very enthusiastic drivers. I have never seen so many high end luxury cars in one locale in my life. The traffic in London is crazy but as you said, it was a glorious day for car spotting. The paint colour on the Lotus almost burns the retinas. 👍👍🇨🇦

  • @silvershot07
    @silvershot07 2 года назад +2

    that car instantly makes everything else in your garage look 10 shades darker, crazy

  • @sh010272
    @sh010272 2 года назад +3

    Some of the best content in years from Tim, clean and simple car spotting with passion

  • @TheOrangeEliseCup250
    @TheOrangeEliseCup250 2 года назад

    Lotus Elise Final Edition is so inconic🧡😍🇬🇧. Will grow in value, it's so rare.

  • @TheFugitivesSeries
    @TheFugitivesSeries 2 года назад +6

    Tim: I have never seen a more complicated convertible top mechanism
    **Murcielago roadster enters the chat**

  • @martinofleeds
    @martinofleeds 2 года назад

    Fantastic little Car………I’d be checking the weather forecast with the roof faff.
    The colour is amazing. Reminds Me of the top of some of my fishing floats.

  • @SuperCIBoo
    @SuperCIBoo 2 года назад +1

    This car spotting was something else. It was like you were in LA. Crazy.

  • @matklm
    @matklm 2 года назад +45

    I can't stand people spending their time revving their cars in city centers to get attention. In the meantime, I feel pity for them.

    • @wenomechainsama7711
      @wenomechainsama7711 2 года назад +2

      they are cringe period

    • @yannick7992
      @yannick7992 2 года назад +4

      And then people ask themselves why Europe is putting all these sound regulations…

    • @DanielE-oq1dt
      @DanielE-oq1dt 2 года назад +4

      I feel pity for their cars, probably heat soaked to death from all the stationary revving

  • @WestCountryComposites
    @WestCountryComposites 2 года назад

    I really enjoyed this watch, nice to see you and the car out on normal streets mixing with normal people (Minus one or two). Should do a few more like this

  • @ckmurphy1
    @ckmurphy1 2 года назад +1

    The color is truly next level wow

  • @richieduck67
    @richieduck67 2 года назад +3

    I think Tim got more excited too see the LFA rather than the Sian

  • @claudioagmfilho
    @claudioagmfilho 2 года назад +1

    🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, Video today was also, and a little bit of chaos in the middle, but awesome video overall, thanks for sharing it Tim,
    you’re the best dude. By the way love the color of this car.

  • @chrisanscombe3389
    @chrisanscombe3389 2 года назад +1

    I saw you yesterday in “the square”, it’s crazy bright and is so much brighter than on screen.

  • @ScottieDeux
    @ScottieDeux 2 года назад

    With all of the special cars spotted in London, Tim hustles to get a glimpse of the LFA…which says that one, Tim for SURE knows his cars and heritage and two, LFA’s are really special. They’re in my all time top 3 along with the F40 and the Carerra GT…keep it up M8

  • @warfam_clan6933
    @warfam_clan6933 2 года назад +1

    Utterly brilliant video, Tim. So refreshing to get back to basics on the streets of London. I just love your style of car spotting mania and it's good to see that our great capital can still come up with the goods.

  • @m4st3rfun19
    @m4st3rfun19 2 года назад

    This is a stunning Car, i really enjoy the Lotus Elise line, that color is just something else.
    an Elise would look great in your Garage too ;)
    Great Video Shmee, i really like the chill Car spotting video's.

  • @Robbo123
    @Robbo123 2 года назад +3

    London is CRAZY!! 👍🇬🇧

  • @Vision20005
    @Vision20005 2 года назад +13

    The Sian was cool, but the LFA was the highlight of the video for me. Although the moment kinda sorta got ruined by the Nissan gtr lol
    The GTR is cool but revving the car repetitively like that is just way over the top.

    • @peeeby
      @peeeby 2 года назад

      Before shmee arived there was an abarth that sounded utter horrible, but people were literall running to film it

  • @saradrugi6760
    @saradrugi6760 2 года назад +1

    Some seriously cool cars today, but you saved the best til last - the 812 Super fast is beautiful

  • @roybeasley9645
    @roybeasley9645 2 года назад

    I have to say that colour and finish is definitely worthy of a show stand reveal, and I do actually like it although not sure I could drive it with so much attention. Looking forward to seeing it one day in the flesh next to my Vortex mundane Grey Elise 🤣

  • @tonymoreton7166
    @tonymoreton7166 2 года назад

    Well done kid. Showing a bit of mature car enjoyment, & with respect.

  • @Why_not_not
    @Why_not_not 2 года назад +9

    Shmee always the diplomat. “It’s not exactly respectful to people around here is it”😂… turns camera off, turns to Puppi: “what a bunch of utter t*ats”. GTR and m140i owners… I’ve got my fingers crossed this video can be used as evidence.

  • @piczoo
    @piczoo 2 года назад

    Great video Shmee! Love the Elise, does look stunning in that colour! That GTR sounds like a demented trombone though, or a sea lion 😂 Not sure why he bothered, especially next to the LFA.

  • @muhammadaliakram4155
    @muhammadaliakram4155 2 года назад +6

    Nice one shmee ❤👍. Literally what q fantastic review 😊

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  2 года назад +5

      Thank you so much 😁

  • @SergeVonZigzag
    @SergeVonZigzag 2 года назад +2

    Great as always, love from France !!

  • @LukebeingLuke
    @LukebeingLuke 2 года назад +14

    21:17 That GTR sounds like a Whale in pain haha

    • @theronianquad637
      @theronianquad637 2 года назад +3

      HAHA! It's sounds to me like someone coughing really hard or the velociraptor calling sound from Jurassic Park! HAHA!

    • @LukebeingLuke
      @LukebeingLuke 2 года назад +1

      @@theronianquad637 Haha Yess!!

  • @alexselby349
    @alexselby349 2 года назад +4

    Love the DynoRod colour 😍

  • @salpirwani
    @salpirwani 2 года назад +1

    That color is soo bright even the Into couldn't exact PTS the color! 😂😂

  • @jamavionics
    @jamavionics 2 года назад

    FAST and FURIOUS orange Supra. This Lotus reminds me of that car. @Shmee150 I love your cars and your channel !

  • @HassTahir
    @HassTahir 2 года назад

    The paint on this Lotus is incredible! It was a grey rainy day yesterday and I was on the M11 and I spotted this insanely bright looking Lotus, literally like half a mile away lol 😂

  • @HellcatDreaminJosh
    @HellcatDreaminJosh 2 года назад

    Shmee150 Absolutely Incredible Video I think it's awesome that you took the Firefly to the Center of London and I also think it's absolutey incredible that a 918 Spider, LFA and a Sian and I think absolutey crazy that a few people decided to drive like maniacs

  • @ndotakalasiphuma1677
    @ndotakalasiphuma1677 2 года назад +3

    25:47 what we were all thinking: OHH NO HIS BACK!!!

  • @fearless144
    @fearless144 2 года назад

    Big praises to Tim for being a role model for others to follow as we saw Tim didn't make scene, he was just chilling and relaxing also showing other car guys how it should be done, not by revving and doing burnouts also drifting in the city centre where someone could have gotten seriously hurt or killed, then people wonder why others don't like cars, it's not about the car it's about driver how you behaviour and act on the road shows others what kind of person or individual you are.
    💯🙏🙌, Anyway Tim amazing video and I really enjoyed it 🙂👍😊 keep up the awesome content , plus I really liked the car it's just making a statement right now 🦁🚗🍊🟠🇬🇧🙌💯.

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton1632 2 года назад

    Absolutely brilliant video really enjoyable. 👍👍

  • @charlie1832
    @charlie1832 2 года назад +1

    After watching this video makes me want to visit London even more than I already did

  • @timhebert2299
    @timhebert2299 2 года назад

    That paint makes your face glow!!! Wow that’s bright!!!

  • @Sayle_24
    @Sayle_24 2 года назад

    even through the video the orange give me a headach just by looking at it , it's just so vivid

  • @tonycommons7305
    @tonycommons7305 2 года назад

    A new speedy, mercury? w/black band, bespoke LOL how fun! That was a plethora of fine cars.

  • @angelmarquez6000
    @angelmarquez6000 2 года назад +1

    I absolutely love your legendary collection! 👏🏻

  • @21dazzer
    @21dazzer 2 года назад +11

    26:04 Sums it all up perfectly. The irony of that number plate is not lost on you! All of the evidence is there to get this moron off the roads for a bit. I hope this falls into the hands of the authorities!

    • @williampowell9013
      @williampowell9013 2 года назад +3

      That plate says everything about his maturity, and ironically the way he drives 😂

  • @Far2hip
    @Far2hip 2 года назад

    The car spotters look like teeny boppers chasing their favorite movie stars, lol. 🤣

  • @TheDamonsta
    @TheDamonsta 2 года назад

    London supercar scene is second to none

  • @williamrogercummings277
    @williamrogercummings277 2 года назад

    The Firefly is an engaging little beast.Thanks, Tim, and the discreet owner.

  • @danzhangmagic
    @danzhangmagic 2 года назад +2

    love this video so much! it just feels so chilling and relaxing at the same time, love this kind of old school car spotting video

  • @The_BenboBaggins
    @The_BenboBaggins 2 года назад

    genuinely lol'd at the gaggle of spotters following the GT-R

  • @AlainSTO
    @AlainSTO 2 года назад

    Good ol' carspotting videos. Love these.

  • @Saint_Vincent1735
    @Saint_Vincent1735 2 года назад +1

    I love the lotus but I'm a big dude and I think I'd shatter my spine getting in and out. Love the channel

  • @peterkirton4580
    @peterkirton4580 2 года назад +10

    I doubt that I could live with that colour. My first Elise was in a colour called Mustard Yellow which stood out quite well

    • @Mike-1000
      @Mike-1000 2 года назад +1

      Agreed, I find it nasty tbh

    • @peterkirton4580
      @peterkirton4580 2 года назад +2

      I have just remembered that the colour was called Norfolk mustard

  • @ElPipezon
    @ElPipezon 2 года назад

    Amazing - I love this car

  • @bernardoosorio9614
    @bernardoosorio9614 2 года назад

    this video gives effspot vibes with all the shenanigans

  • @brainfleming8756
    @brainfleming8756 2 года назад

    Glad to see that you set a good example for supercar owners.

  • @pumarolz
    @pumarolz 2 года назад

    MHYYY EEEYEEEEEES! nah but in all seriousness awesome vid , takes me back to the beginning

  • @OverheatedCheckEngine
    @OverheatedCheckEngine 2 года назад +1

    Shmee became an Effspot vlog at the end 🤣

  • @UserEighteen
    @UserEighteen 2 года назад +1

    Imagine the looks the Morgan 3 Wheeler in this colour would get lol! Bring on the orange lozenge!

  • @Stallzyx
    @Stallzyx 2 года назад

    I was going to say the same thing, it's basically as bright as high vis police / ambulance wrap vinyl, and maybe more. You can see it just when you're stood next to the car, the orange is reflecting back on you. A similar thing happens with a particular blue chrome vinyl that I've seen, where it leaves a hologram effect on the ground and on people

  • @IvanCherganski
    @IvanCherganski 2 года назад +5

    Never cared much for lotuses in general but these videos are kind of making me want an Elise

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  2 года назад +6

      It's a lot of fun, believe me!

  • @andrewleigh126
    @andrewleigh126 2 года назад +1

    Ken seems to be doing ok for himself with matching STO and Urus 👌🏽

  • @Raymondoleemotors
    @Raymondoleemotors 2 года назад

    Yep this colour is absolutely full on and I love it!

  • @StuntCult
    @StuntCult 2 года назад +1

    SHMEE that was chris hemsworth (THOR) in the green urus 26:50 you didnt even notice LMAO

  • @Taylor___
    @Taylor___ 2 года назад

    This is freaking nuts Shmee!

  • @blowduke
    @blowduke 2 года назад +1

    It’s nice to get the roof off , you can’t hide in that car .like the content keep up the good work 😎😎

  • @christianbuczko1481
    @christianbuczko1481 2 года назад +2

    That lotus really stands out in a crowd of supercars.

  • @davidestaab1
    @davidestaab1 2 года назад

    I rarely comment on any content on RUclips, but THAT COLOR!!!!! ❤️❤️🥰🥰❤️❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️

  • @ChR0nos_7734
    @ChR0nos_7734 2 года назад +1

    7:53 nice E39. Dark blue F80 M3 and F31 Touring also look nice

  • @davevernon4993
    @davevernon4993 2 года назад

    What a lovely little thing, and yes that colour, wow, it makes the other orange bits of objet d'art look relatively drab...huh, drab, how is that possible :)
    Nice vid as per, you very fortunate one you.

  • @smisjm
    @smisjm 2 года назад

    This was like an episode of Effspot in London city center. Well done Tim. Gordon would be proud. 😂

  • @lloydbellis7360
    @lloydbellis7360 2 года назад

    What a super fun day, thank you for taking us.