I’m not saying they’re hard to cancel, but I had to hire a private investigator and turn up at the CEOs house, made him dinner, took him on holiday, married him, brought up his children, paid for them to go through university, and then after 20 years of marriage finally managed to convince him that it was okay to cancel my subscription. Even then he tried to get me to keep paying for my subscription in the divorce proceedings he started immediately after.
great to see Santa pod making the most of influencers, that is a perfect example of moving with the times. props to Mr Bartlett, keeping the pod alive and kicking.
Fix the S3 too! it's had such a journey, through all it's trials and tribulations it could be amazingly fast and a very dignified machine if restored and repaired!
I think Edwin was almost happy yo need to part ways with it due to how frustrating it was for him But seeing him emotional about it being so close leaves a lil bit of hope for the S3
15:38 Edwin “The S in S3 stands for Superleggera” 😂😂 I love that Audi, considering how bad it was treated by a previous owner (Possible drug dealer) Edwin did well getting it together.
This video is the high water mark for TDC and all the AA channels. Congrats gents. You are working so hard and having the best time. And it really shows.
Just an FYI for the boys, the racing slick they have for the BMW is much different than an actual drag slick. Racing slicks have a stiff sidewall, drag slicks are soft so they can wrinkle and grab the track. That being said, rebuild the S3!
Absolutely correct. But, the increased contact patch of the slick (no tread pattern) and aggressive compound (once warmed up) of those Road Race slicks would still be a significant improvement in grip (on a prepped surface) over a typical full tread All Season tire.
popping wheelies , giving wankka signs and laughing uncontrollably on the way back to stage is apparently bad form .... use to love taking bikes down the strip
Ive been having visions of the new top gear basically just being Auto Alex, TDC & All The Gear doing what they do now but combined into an hour long program each week... The quality of content and range of areas covered by each is perfect
17:10 that yelling, my heart was pounding full of adrenaline. I really liked this series, fix the S3, give additional budget and go back on strip. This was perfect!
Love the 335, even if it is a bit middle management. They're very fast and you can do magic with that N54. I've got a manual estate and it's proper grandad spec (beige interior and all) but when you put your foot down, you just fly. I'd be interested to see the difference between an auto and a manual
With all the talk of the continuation of The Grand Tour on the last podcast episode, I can’t help but think you two would be the perfect duo to carry the legacy
@@AdminAbuseThere is no doubt about that. The way I see it - as long as they don't try to force the new hosts to imitate the old trio and let them be theirselves and bring new ideas and build their own style, I'm fine with it. One more car show to watch.
That was an extremely close finish, I would've loved to see the Audi actually get properly fixed and see it run again because it would have been an amazing sight.
It’s the Audi that deserves the restoration. It was an absolute fighter, and will be so much rarer than a 3-series coupe. The 335 is also perfect how it is.
Honestly, I think it's the S3 that deserves the full upgrade / mods. Although Im not an Audi guy, it's more interesting than just another Beamer and after all Edwin & the guys did, we're far more invested in that car than the boring BMW.
I did enjoy my 335i… but those N54s can be finicky 😂. I’m much slower now, in a E30 318is. But just as fun. Looking forward to see what you have lined up!!!
Will had the same energy over at Overdrive, what ever the two other "technical car guys" you could tell that Will was up at 3AM doing doughnuts in the car park.
A great watch guys and I’m genuinely impressed with both cars times! To put the times into perspective when the TVR Cerbera was launched it boasted a class leading 1/4 mile time of 13 seconds dead! 👏👏
Will was into the 12's and the S3 was ahead until it hit limp mode, how quick would it have been without that?? I think that S3 deserves either some love too or to finally be put to rest lmao
Great content as always. I was really happy to see the BMW win but surprised that it could beat the Mustang which shows what a performance bargain it is. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. It's great to know that you don't need to go to the toilet straight away in order to not lose performance - quality car buying information.
Awww S3!! How could it let you down right there Edwin 😮 You guys have got to revisit this. Get the S3s bodgy fixes properly dealt with and sorted. Give both cars a bit more love then go again. Such great entertainment lads 🎉
Such a cool video would love to see the S3's issues sorted and run again I think it would have won that last run if it didn't go into limp mode keep up the cool videos guys.
Love and hate this so much... Loved everything about the video chaps, genuinely made me beam with a smile!... But I hate that I cant get a 335 for £4000... Where do you find these things 🤣
What an episode. Incredible work guys. Watching Donut's High-Low drag series and honestly I think this episode has been better. Class editing, can't wait to see more!
No other bank for the buck like the mighty N54!!! Definitely give it some love, would love to see you gents go all out, big single turbo etc. Great video once again, can see the passion in this one, and definite rivalry lol
That S3 was going to drop a 12.5 second run before the engine let go. Impressive, especially given how much extra aero drag you introduced by taking the bonnet and doors off.
Such a shame S3 engine died almost at the finish line, it would easily beat BMW. I think it deserves to be at least mechanically fixed after such an amazing battle
@@grovsey3656I think you are wrong. In the first race you can see the BMW was only able to make up about a car length over the last 1/2 of the track. In the third race the Audi was easily 2 lengths ahead at half track. No way the BMW could close that gap in time.
@Mardy72 in the first race he didn't even have the gearbox in manual mode. If there both driven properly the bmw is a lot quicker. The s3 is easier to luanch because it's awd. It was also a shell and an engine........ but ignore that eh? 😆
@@grovsey3656 I have eyes mate, I did watch the video. You can see just before the Audi went into limp mode the BMW was barely gaing ground. I don't care about what mode it was in, or slicks, or who has how many wheel drive....all it comes down to is who gets across the line first, and I'm telling you that the Audi was well on its way to winning before the ECU shut down the party.
Amazing video! Really rooting for the underdog, but great racing! Loved this video so much. And technically, only half the s3 made it to the end. Most of the body panels were on the trailer…
"Its not my fault i forgot to turn tcs off and i didn't put it in sport mode and i slept at the tree" sounds like all of that is your fault lol. This is quickly becoming my favorite channel it has major early top gear vibes. Much love from across the pond.
What a great finale, I wouldn’t have expected that the racing was that close when drag races normally are pretty one sided. The s3 underdog was real haha
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@@AdminAbuse I think you need to physically threaten them to cancel your subscription
@@jeohist ah shit. i may have susbcribed for the beer
@@NotSomeoneYouKnow897 tell them you’re an alcoholic when you want to cancel. They shouldn’t try to stop you then.
I’m not saying they’re hard to cancel, but I had to hire a private investigator and turn up at the CEOs house, made him dinner, took him on holiday, married him, brought up his children, paid for them to go through university, and then after 20 years of marriage finally managed to convince him that it was okay to cancel my subscription. Even then he tried to get me to keep paying for my subscription in the divorce proceedings he started immediately after.
“I need a poo but I’m just not gonna have it”
Literally THE line of the episode. Hilarious 🤣
I lost my shit when he said that. Will was hilarious on this one.
This was an entire movie. I was rooting for Edwin with the s3 so hard. Keep up the great content guys, its soooo good.
Copium
Bodging bodges of bodges is exactly what I'm here for 😂
Fixing the bodge on his bodge of his bodge.
@@michalthekindwhat's creepy is that I can hear the voice and know the exact pause tone.😂
Genuinely a great competition! If that limp mode hadn't come on I think the S3 would've had that!
I thought the same
Yeah it would have some by at least 2 car lengths. Gutting really as I’d have preferred to see the s3 get restored but there we go
@@joshmerrick4716same, sick of bmws 😅
Edwin had to completely strip the car to almost win, if the beemer had the same treatment it would be slaughter, that bmw is a titan
@Josh_Austin the beemer is a far better starting point. N54 can be made to have very decent power.for not that much money.
great to see Santa pod making the most of influencers, that is a perfect example of moving with the times. props to Mr Bartlett, keeping the pod alive and kicking.
Fix the S3 too! it's had such a journey, through all it's trials and tribulations it could be amazingly fast and a very dignified machine if restored and repaired!
I think Edwin was almost happy yo need to part ways with it due to how frustrating it was for him
But seeing him emotional about it being so close leaves a lil bit of hope for the S3
Nah its nit worth it he will likely sell it or part it out
Do 5k each, build off on both cars showing available after market parts then bring them back to the drag strip.🏎️🛞🚨Stacey David’s Gearz style
@roryocallaghan9148 they've spent too much on it so far. They have to make money to keep the channel afloat.
@@Hyster1aMcR This is also true.
15:38 Edwin “The S in S3 stands for Superleggera” 😂😂 I love that Audi, considering how bad it was treated by a previous owner (Possible drug dealer) Edwin did well getting it together.
The fact that the turbo held up but that bodge didn't says a lot
awww love the gluebird!
just about to say that
taxi init 🙂
This video is the high water mark for TDC and all the AA channels. Congrats gents. You are working so hard and having the best time. And it really shows.
A Nissan bluebird is the last vehicle I expected them to use at Santa Pod to glue the tarmac.
says right there, Nissan Gluebird, perfectly logical
@@toracenimarus1769 Lol I hadn't even seen that they had modified the badge! That's genius
Been there forever
Old Nissan's never die.
@@AVM-Music I've been going there since the early/mid 90s and I'm sure it was there then
Just an FYI for the boys, the racing slick they have for the BMW is much different than an actual drag slick. Racing slicks have a stiff sidewall, drag slicks are soft so they can wrinkle and grab the track.
That being said, rebuild the S3!
Absolutely correct.
But, the increased contact patch of the slick (no tread pattern) and aggressive compound (once warmed up) of those Road Race slicks would still be a significant improvement in grip (on a prepped surface) over a typical full tread All Season tire.
8:13 Nissan Gluebird lmao
😂
Class haha
Coolant flush before dragrace against slicks, smart. I like it.
🤣😉
17:52, "Ask any racer. Any real racer. It don't matter if you win by an inch or a mile. Winning's winning" 😉
popping wheelies , giving wankka signs and laughing uncontrollably on the way back to stage is apparently bad form .... use to love taking bikes down the strip
Best of the three Channels, Keep up the good work 👍
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@@salt-emojithis and All The Gear are under the Auto Alex umbrella. Though I don’t actually watch Alex’s stuff, I find him too annoying now.
@@salt-emoji autoalex, All the gear and this
Facts, autoalex dropping off slightly
@@sparky4878 Auto Alex got so boring I unsubscribed
Ive been having visions of the new top gear basically just being Auto Alex, TDC & All The Gear doing what they do now but combined into an hour long program each week... The quality of content and range of areas covered by each is perfect
The BBC would never use them. Which is good because AK is a bellend.
Wait till you discover ‘Tasty Classics’ he’s a chap that’s actually funny, and knows what he’s talking about.
Worth the wait to see these two race, despite knowing the pain of VAG ownership, I still wanted the S3 to win by the end. Best video yet.
17:10 that yelling, my heart was pounding full of adrenaline. I really liked this series, fix the S3, give additional budget and go back on strip. This was perfect!
This episode had me hoooooked. Please do more with the S3 it's such a character. I bloody hate Audis but that guy is a legend
I think the Audi will explode
I think Ewdin will explode 😂
I think we all knew that last episode 😂
Same
Oh would you look at that
More like leaked but yea
Love that old nissan bluebird glueing the track , i remember the nissan laurel with its strait 6 engine ,90s burnout car
Santa Pod's famous GlueBird, been there for decades!
Strait
@@AdminAbuse straight??????
Good engine... shit car
@@fourQQ Strate
Love the 335, even if it is a bit middle management. They're very fast and you can do magic with that N54. I've got a manual estate and it's proper grandad spec (beige interior and all) but when you put your foot down, you just fly. I'd be interested to see the difference between an auto and a manual
The Audi did better than expected, congraciulations on your work and keep up the magnificent work. Love you guys!
You guys deserve a millions of subscribers honestly. My favourite automotive RUclips channel no contest.
Had me screaming at the screen on the final run for the S3, what an amazing series. Cannot get enough of this channel 😂
Definitely would have preferred to see the Audi restored. Too many channels doing too much with beemers 😂😂😊
You just want to see Edwin cry
@@AdamC_fst facts. Boring as fuck
13:03 "Right then" absolutely based individual
Awesome series!!! Keep it up guys!
The S3 needs a restoration too!
agreed!
not after he stripped the entire interior lol
Agreed!!
Fix everything on it and have another match up. The S3 didn’t have tyres and was barely holding up and almost took the cake
Nah, edwin stripped basically everything and still lost.@@thegingerbreadman
No it's scrap
With all the talk of the continuation of The Grand Tour on the last podcast episode, I can’t help but think you two would be the perfect duo to carry the legacy
Alex, Taylor and Rory would be hilarious too :D
Nobody can fill these shoes and that is fine imo
@@AdminAbuseThere is no doubt about that. The way I see it - as long as they don't try to force the new hosts to imitate the old trio and let them be theirselves and bring new ideas and build their own style, I'm fine with it. One more car show to watch.
@@DBGMLV Rory no thanks.
@@bilal00276 I think the dream team would be Taylor / Edwin and Jack
I was genuinely on edge with that last race - brilliant film! Props to the S3 but got to love that 335i…
That S3 deserves a third, fourth and fifth life. It doesnt deserve to end like this.
That was an extremely close finish, I would've loved to see the Audi actually get properly fixed and see it run again because it would have been an amazing sight.
Beeeeeen waiting all 3 weeks for this to come out. Great show lads.
You know what you guys need? 12:42 A TDC funnel.
Seriously, this content brightened my mood!
17:10 was such a hype moment
It’s the Audi that deserves the restoration. It was an absolute fighter, and will be so much rarer than a 3-series coupe. The 335 is also perfect how it is.
Edwin's passion in these videos about the shitbox's is amazing, I'll keep coming back for that!!
Honestly, I think it's the S3 that deserves the full upgrade / mods. Although Im not an Audi guy, it's more interesting than just another Beamer and after all Edwin & the guys did, we're far more invested in that car than the boring BMW.
I did enjoy my 335i… but those N54s can be finicky 😂. I’m much slower now, in a E30 318is. But just as fun. Looking forward to see what you have lined up!!!
I am genuinely impressed with Will's burnouts. All those years practising in Tesco car parks paid off!
Will had the same energy over at Overdrive, what ever the two other "technical car guys" you could tell that Will was up at 3AM doing doughnuts in the car park.
You guys nailed this series. I loved every minute of it, 11/10, well done!
Best thing about Mondays 👊🏻
A great watch guys and I’m genuinely impressed with both cars times! To put the times into perspective when the TVR Cerbera was launched it boasted a class leading 1/4 mile time of 13 seconds dead! 👏👏
Will was into the 12's and the S3 was ahead until it hit limp mode, how quick would it have been without that?? I think that S3 deserves either some love too or to finally be put to rest lmao
Great content as always. I was really happy to see the BMW win but surprised that it could beat the Mustang which shows what a performance bargain it is. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. It's great to know that you don't need to go to the toilet straight away in order to not lose performance - quality car buying information.
I'd love to see a TDC learn to drift episode
Learn to drift without buying a beemer
Awww S3!! How could it let you down right there Edwin 😮
You guys have got to revisit this. Get the S3s bodgy fixes properly dealt with and sorted. Give both cars a bit more love then go again.
Such great entertainment lads 🎉
That bluebird as a gluebird is beautiful
TDC, peak automotive RUclips, this was an epic episode
As a 335i owner, with hybrids at 22psi I can confirm I like this content! 😂
I run 19psi with original turbos @ 440hp. Going for hybrids too. What power are you at and what turbos did you go for?
@@ivorproblem1332 17t, new index 12s, uprated everything to cope, uprated rod bearings and a doc vu tune. Hasn’t been on the rollers yet!
New TDC, the only good thing about monday
This is gonna be a great one as always lads
I genuinely love these videos now they just keep getting better and better! Far surpassed Alex and the others in my opinion 🙏
Such a cool video would love to see the S3's issues sorted and run again I think it would have won that last run if it didn't go into limp mode keep up the cool videos guys.
The Bodge cubed on the S3 held up beautifully, fantastic video as always guys!!
Love and hate this so much... Loved everything about the video chaps, genuinely made me beam with a smile!... But I hate that I cant get a 335 for £4000... Where do you find these things 🤣
You can't get a decent one. This thing is 5 mins away from big bills guaranteed.
£2600 not £4000
What an episode. Incredible work guys. Watching Donut's High-Low drag series and honestly I think this episode has been better. Class editing, can't wait to see more!
The way this channel has come out of nowhere for me and overtook every uk car channel 👏
I know a great recovery driver with a banging channel 😏🙋🏽♂️
Great idea to give some explanation of a dragstrip and of course entertaining as always. You are my favorite channel on youtube.
14:41 🤣🤣🤣
No other bank for the buck like the mighty N54!!! Definitely give it some love, would love to see you gents go all out, big single turbo etc. Great video once again, can see the passion in this one, and definite rivalry lol
That S3 was going to drop a 12.5 second run before the engine let go. Impressive, especially given how much extra aero drag you introduced by taking the bonnet and doors off.
That S3 8L deserves a restoration with a twist 2.0tfsi swap few other goodies turbo+manifold and injectors easy break the 400bhp mark
restore the s3 bro! The unsung hero of the story.
I’m a BMW guy and glad Will won, but that S3 deserves a (semi-)restoration as well. Good stuff guys!
2:42, "gentleman's trank car"
The S3 deserves a proper restauration!
Should restore the loser! The winner dunt need it.. (plus i just wanna see something other than BMW's come out of the ex-CT crew)
We've seen so many great car channels spilt up and new ones form, and you guys are going to pick up the pieces with great content like this.
Restore that S3 too! I prefer seeing an S3 on this channel than a 335i cuz everyone has one of those...
Cant ask for much better from the lads, quality stuff!!!! 👌🏻
Amazing work TDC Team! Easily the best channel in the genre!! Maximum respect to you all!!! 🫡
Fix the s3 we want a restoration
INSANE video. So glad you guys are doing real car content. Keep em coming, my mondays are simply amazing now.
Such a shame S3 engine died almost at the finish line, it would easily beat BMW. I think it deserves to be at least mechanically fixed after such an amazing battle
It wouldn't. It's slower.
@@grovsey3656I think you are wrong. In the first race you can see the BMW was only able to make up about a car length over the last 1/2 of the track.
In the third race the Audi was easily 2 lengths ahead at half track. No way the BMW could close that gap in time.
@Mardy72 in the first race he didn't even have the gearbox in manual mode. If there both driven properly the bmw is a lot quicker. The s3 is easier to luanch because it's awd. It was also a shell and an engine........ but ignore that eh? 😆
@@grovsey3656 I have eyes mate, I did watch the video. You can see just before the Audi went into limp mode the BMW was barely gaing ground. I don't care about what mode it was in, or slicks, or who has how many wheel drive....all it comes down to is who gets across the line first, and I'm telling you that the Audi was well on its way to winning before the ECU shut down the party.
@@Mardy72 cool story bro
I love the content. That Audi S3 gave it as good as it could. I would love for the S3 to be saved aswell as the 335
Daimn what a coincidence, just blew my headgasket of my S3 3h ago😅😭
They are reliable cars though, when they are not breaking down!😂
bruuuuh 10:42 killed me lol great to see Edwin getting great at that remote tuning
That bloke who sold you the S3 it wiping the tears of laughter away with the £4k you gave him for it
You obviously missed something as Edwin paid £2250 for the S3
Amazing video! Really rooting for the underdog, but great racing! Loved this video so much. And technically, only half the s3 made it to the end. Most of the body panels were on the trailer…
The wee s3 needs a rebuild think u should do a restoration and overhaul and see what u all can get it to lol
This was great fun! I'm a VW boy, so I was rooting for the Audi. Would love to see it get fixed proper. I think it earned it.
That was an amazingly captivating video! Good job boys! Can't wait to see the restoration, hopefully of both!
Love it! So glad of the winner! Wanted to see more of that car 😉
TDC is my fav channel these days! Their vids are so entertaining! (Also, how’s the Miata Edwin?)
easily the best Car content out there the rigth amount of banter and proper car nerdy stuff love it
This has become one of the best channels of RUclips without fail, fair play lads
Love these guys, they also really bring the best out of each other as presenters.
"Its not my fault i forgot to turn tcs off and i didn't put it in sport mode and i slept at the tree" sounds like all of that is your fault lol. This is quickly becoming my favorite channel it has major early top gear vibes. Much love from across the pond.
What a great finale, I wouldn’t have expected that the racing was that close when drag races normally are pretty one sided. The s3 underdog was real haha
Love it, just love it 😅. Best and funniest episode yet, guys. I was laughing my ass off the whole show.
S3 is the hero of this series
I don't know why but everytime something goes wrong with the car and Edwin just goes "oh no" always cracks me up
Felt proper invested. Great storytelling. Love an underdog!
14:41 quote of the video :D
Keep it up guys, seriously the best content on this channel right now. Feels fresh.