DIY PVC Sim Racing Rig For Under $200 by Inside Sim Racing

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
  • www.isrtv.com presents our second DIY sim racing rig build. This time Jessica Lopez hosts the show and assists Shaun "The Builder" Cole as he uses PVC to build a full size sim racing rig for under $200.
    For this show Shaun purchased $130 worth of materials and is using the same seat we used for the Deathmobile (DIY Wood Rig). Presenting our second DIY sim racing rig build. This time Jessica Lopez hosts the show and assists Shaun "The Builder" Cole as he uses PVC to build a full size sim racing rig for under $200.
    For this show Shaun purchased $130 worth of materials and is using the same seat we used for the Deathmobile (DIY Wood Rig). Some say that PVC isn't rigid or strong enough to build a sim rig out of. We're going to put that myth to rest.
    Part 2 will be out very soon with the fully painted PVC Sim Racing rig by SIMUL8R and review with Jessica and Shaun Cole. We'll also have some great bloopers to include with that show.
    Thanks to SIMUL8R for his plans at our forums : goo.gl/MGNSc9

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  • @geordiegallant3415
    @geordiegallant3415 9 лет назад +146

    One trick you can do is dry fit your fittings and then take a perment marker and make two lines on the fittings. When you go to glue the fitting just line them up and you know they will be straight.

  • @loganearnhardt9392
    @loganearnhardt9392 9 лет назад +40

    advice: before you pulled it apart from mock up, you should have made marks on the joints so you wouldn't be concerned with alignment when glueing

  • @williamdiego7218
    @williamdiego7218 Год назад +3

    10 years later and this rig is still kicking butt, hope y’all are doing great. Thanks for the video

    • @SwervedUpWest
      @SwervedUpWest Год назад

      Ik im late to the video, but where do you guys get your pvc from? I went to home depot, lowes, and ace, and the price of all the materials was around 300 bucks? I might aswell order a metal one? Where do you get yours from? Thank you

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 Год назад +3

      @@SwervedUpWest The video as you mentioned was 11 years ago. Remember COVID? The prices of everything skyrocketed. Lol.

  • @DJHeroMasta
    @DJHeroMasta 6 лет назад +10

    I clicked on this for the wrong reason but stayed for the right one. Thanks for the video!

  • @justinmills2360
    @justinmills2360 6 лет назад +12

    instead of glue, once put together throw a 3/4" self tapper in all the fittings as set screws for the pipe. this way you can take it apart and reassemble if needed.

  • @robertlindsay3188
    @robertlindsay3188 10 лет назад +3

    Sweet little build , thanks.
    I turned mine into a 2dof sim with DC motors for less than 600 more dollars.
    So for under 1000 dollars I have a pvc rig with dc motion to match a simx unit for speed and feel. Thanks guys for sharing

  • @Eth3realwarrior
    @Eth3realwarrior 3 года назад +2

    These have been popping up in my feed lately. Nostalgia 100%!

  • @Detroit_Q
    @Detroit_Q 8 лет назад +11

    I'm going to build this rig but add a step. Once everything is together for the dry fit, I am going to mark a line at every connection. That way when I put it together with the glue I can quickly match them to get the correct angle. It will surely help make sure everything is straight.

  • @alec7568
    @alec7568 4 года назад +5

    The great thing about a pcv piping rig is that you can build it with nothing more than a handsaw, a screwdriver and your own two hands.

  • @fragdad
    @fragdad 6 лет назад +1

    Just a quick tip from and old pipe fitter. When you do your dry set up. Use a sharpe pen and mark the pipe and fitting. This will give you a guide when you a guide when you come to your glueing stage.

  • @ssrknivesandguns8741
    @ssrknivesandguns8741 9 лет назад +277

    IF SHE WASNT THERE, I NEVER WOULD HAVE WATCHED!
    LOL!

    • @PECOSO0
      @PECOSO0 6 лет назад +2

      LOL...IKR...Hahahahahaha

    • @darthmojo6348
      @darthmojo6348 5 лет назад +1

      Me too

    • @Mulhim966
      @Mulhim966 5 лет назад +1

      100% Agree

    • @mark2220
      @mark2220 5 лет назад +12

      Riggs I pitty you, you're gonna be alone for a long time.

    • @1975riggs
      @1975riggs 5 лет назад +2

      @@mark2220 youre right my friend!

  • @guitarjunky87
    @guitarjunky87 10 лет назад +17

    Use a sharpie on the joints during mock-up to ensure alignment...

  • @RogueSnowManOG
    @RogueSnowManOG 10 лет назад +1

    I know this was posted some time ago and I haven't read all the comments, but when you dry fit everything together put a pencil mark on the joints so when you glue it all together all you have to is match up the marks and are less likely to have alignment issues

  • @DEVILSFPV
    @DEVILSFPV 6 лет назад +1

    I build lots of PVC stuff. Glue the inside tips of like the T ,elbow and the out side of the pipe. It will give you a little more play and twisting time on the joints

  • @commanderkit
    @commanderkit 11 лет назад +2

    I recently made this rig, and I think its amazing! Thanks guys for showing these plans on the show, or else I would have never seen them!

  • @rico00042
    @rico00042 8 лет назад

    An old plumbers tip on gluing pvc pipe. use sandpaper on the ends to break the glaze and make slipping a bit easier(no hammering). Also, use primer, apply glue to ONE joint at a time, and already be aligned when you press it in, With real drains you want to see glue to ensure a leak proof seal, but in this thing I'd probably skimp just to make neater looking joints. .
    Apologies if this was said 2000+ times in the past years.
    @Inside Sim Racing: Love the show, After driving sims with my thumbs or a joystick since the papyrus days(1991), I just picked up my first decent wheel, a T300 for 63$ from Ebay and I'm shopping for design ideas to go in the "man cave" basement overhaul. My current incomplete design has a 3 screen wall console that houses the electronics and doubles as a three seat lan game station by flipping the screens around.
    . Cheers!

  • @vartkez187
    @vartkez187 7 лет назад +1

    PVC fittings usually have stoppers so the pipes don't push in too far. You're not supposed to bang them in like that you're just supposed to put it in by hand, when you bang them like that you can push past the stopper. I used to work at a plumbing supply warehouse.

  • @FRDKNG
    @FRDKNG 8 лет назад +14

    I would find it hard to work with Jessica in the same room :)

  • @svtcontour
    @svtcontour 8 лет назад +12

    I'm going to build mine out of wood. Cheaper... plus I was distracted by the hottie LOL

    • @svtcontour
      @svtcontour 8 лет назад

      +Aus Wrangler hahahah at first I was like whats he talking about and then I realized. LOL funny ;)

  • @matchmakerchris7617
    @matchmakerchris7617 11 лет назад +1

    Shaun and Jessica making an awesome racing rig from PVC pipes made this worth watching.

  • @frankgrimes8714
    @frankgrimes8714 9 лет назад +104

    she looks like the typical DIY builder of simulator racing rigs.

  • @johnparker1290
    @johnparker1290 6 лет назад +1

    If you'd like something that looks slicker Google 'PVC furniture fittings' - there are a load of PVC options out there (adjustable angle joints, table mounts, and lots of other fixtures not available for plumbing in clear and a variety of colors).

  • @danekinsey9375
    @danekinsey9375 10 лет назад +10

    Ok first if you want to build this project, lets talk a little about the material PVC or (poly vinyl chloride) this material uses solvent cement to WELD not glue the pipe together it actually BONDS the two pieces together.
    When you glue these fittings together and wish it to hold your weight, then there's some things to know. PVC needs both fitting and pipe ends covered with glue to the dept of the fitting itself, Red hot glue is a good choice it will allow you to adjust the fittings just fine. I'm a plumber and use this stuff everyday
    witch is why i'm building this project myself.
    Also the pipe and fittings you buy are also important, first there's two kinds of the pipe that look like the pipe there showing you, the first is PVC DWV witch is a cell-core pipe meaning the center of the pipe is made up of little cells or bubbles surrounded by two solid sheets of pvc, this kind of pipe has very little structural stability.
    The other is PVC pressure pipe this is a solid core PVC pipe and is allot tougher i would use this kind of pipe
    The thickness is gauged in SCH 40 80 the higher the number the thicker the pipe
    the pipe there showing is SCH40 the 80 is gray in color, 40 is white.
    So if your going to do this DIY use presser pipe and fittings(solid core) SCH 40 i think there using 2" pipe, and glue the pipe a good solid 1 1/2 onto the pipe and into the fitting before assembly this will provide a good surface to surface bond and allow for adjustment it also a good idea to mark the pipe with a pencil after dry-fitting
    so you can pre assemble some larger pieces first
    Hope this helps some people attempting this build. Come fly with me at Warthunder.com my call sign TheLZ i use my DIY PVC Flight sim and with the advent of Oculus Rift to the game oh my GOD its so cool, and while driving need for speed Shift well just stick me im done and Gone to heaven. Dane AZ,

    • @tech-78
      @tech-78 5 лет назад +1

      Thank you for the usful info, I definitely learned something new.

    • @robant7899
      @robant7899 5 лет назад

      Hi Dane. Did you do a duel use pvc rig? I’m interested in that with the emphasis on flight before driving. If you had pics somewhere I’d love to see it. Thanks!

  • @mrobject9113
    @mrobject9113 3 года назад +1

    She's here for her huge expansive knowledge in virtual racing. Yes.

  • @all0izz0well
    @all0izz0well 10 лет назад +11

    i think during race in emergency we can piss in one of those pipes :P

  • @Moltosanti13
    @Moltosanti13 7 лет назад +1

    Just finished it and love it and it was a Fun build.. just got to paint it . But got to say thank you because you helped out a lot . Keep up the good work!

  • @pferguson2212
    @pferguson2212 6 лет назад +1

    I can't wait to ride that!

  • @Onkel_Richard
    @Onkel_Richard 2 года назад +1

    Jessica, we miss you!

  • @rcsibiu
    @rcsibiu 4 года назад +1

    ""Insert a hot chick and get more views"" applies to this video!!
    I don't want to be rude but honestly... I would have never watched a 36 min video if Jessica would not have been in it!! The way she looks, the way she talks, the small jokes she makes....this kept me glued to the screen. Not the project itself....but her.
    You should give her a raise for making your videos more attractive, Inside Sim Racing!!

  • @MrOnlineHelper
    @MrOnlineHelper 9 лет назад +6

    PVC GLUE must have constant pressure applied before it dries, otherwise the pipe and fitting separate from each other. Also the pipe must primed....

    • @warlok9
      @warlok9 8 лет назад +3

      for what they are doing you don't need primer, no water tight seal needed. but yeah, it's frustrating watching them struggle with the PVC and glue. they should have marked every dry fitting with lines before disassembly. And like you said, use lots of glue (helps the pipe slip in easier) and hold the joint together for a minute after glueing.

  • @wake2skate1
    @wake2skate1 4 года назад +3

    I made my rig out of pvc I screwed mine together so I could make adjustments if needed

  • @animationcrate
    @animationcrate 7 лет назад +3

    Not gonna lie, I just clicked on this video because I thought Flo from progressive was gonna help me bundle home, auto, and simulation insurance

  • @SHADOSTRYKR
    @SHADOSTRYKR 9 лет назад +18

    shes nice on the eyes

  • @treyhedgepeth9598
    @treyhedgepeth9598 5 лет назад

    If you apply glue to both fittings it gives you some play Time to get everything right. Usually about 15-30 seconds before it bonds. And yes always mark your peices first.
    When you dry fit they never full seat like they do with glue so keep that in mind

  • @liamcosgrave5410
    @liamcosgrave5410 9 лет назад +30

    Why is everyone complaining about the girl ? I think she was just as useful as Sean .

    • @SIMRIG412
      @SIMRIG412 4 года назад +3

      She is gorgeous

    • @moorechez67
      @moorechez67 4 года назад +3

      So not useful at all? lol

  • @waynecurtis951
    @waynecurtis951 8 лет назад

    I haven't gone through all the comments but if Jessica and Shaun had used pencil marks on the edges of the pipes where they are going to glue the pipes together when they had first done the dry assembly it would have aided them in alignment when gluing and final fixing. Just a thought Jess/shaun

  • @stevereese6488
    @stevereese6488 4 года назад

    Probably been mentioned, but you apply pvc glue on both the pipe and the fitting. It will slide together, but as it dries for a few seconds it tries to push the connection apart.
    I've glued miles of pvc, the old clear type you used that purple cleaner/primer first then glue, but the blue or green type there is no need for cleaner/ primer.
    Wish I had an assistant like that when I was plumbing things, both electrical, water, sewer, etc
    ..

  • @zackinator007
    @zackinator007 12 лет назад +1

    wood one is betta i gotta say...much quicker to build and easily upgradable in case you want to add more parts to it :)

  • @webduelist
    @webduelist 6 лет назад +1

    For the record guys I redesigned this with 45 degree monitor mounts and been running on it for 2 years now. Solid and reliable setup

  • @mauriceodwyer58
    @mauriceodwyer58 5 лет назад +1

    If you slightly countersunk screws into each joint, you would have made it easier for yourselves. You would not of had to pull it all apart as soon as you just put it together. You would not have got glue everywhere. Furthermore, if you have to disassemble it because you are moving somewhere else, You just take out your screws and pull it apart.

  • @peterhayman
    @peterhayman 3 года назад

    Jessica is undercover masterbuilder

  • @kevinlove2002
    @kevinlove2002 6 лет назад

    One suggestion for anyone making this, when glueing, try and do one joint at a time with the rig pre assembled...

  • @tashriquekarriem8865
    @tashriquekarriem8865 7 лет назад

    I'm just here for miss Lopez

  • @warlok9
    @warlok9 8 лет назад +5

    why is he beating all the fittings with a hammer and a board??? With PVC glue the fillings should slide in easy. just use a lot of glue and hold the joint together after glueing for about 30 seconds or the fittings push apart. Another tip is after you dry fit the assembly, they should have marked all the fittings with a line before disassembly.

  • @pmm4177
    @pmm4177 3 года назад +1

    From experience the epoxy does work BUT be warned, it doesn't hold as good as the pvc cement. I've been using my pvc rig for 2 years and every epoxy joint did eventually come apart. Build your sides flat on the ground with pvc cement THEN connect the sides together with the pvc cement

  • @mlvn1991
    @mlvn1991 4 года назад +6

    Its hard to learn from this while those knockers keep asking my attention

  • @skan647
    @skan647 7 лет назад +1

    This is very informative and appreciated.

  • @daveb1635
    @daveb1635 10 лет назад

    Jessica and Shaun you guys have done a fine job.I will add as a safety issue I think it would be best if Shaun used a mask when cutting the wood and both of you should have worn hearing protection.As for the Race sim I use the same plans to built my PVC racer but I modified the plans to suit my needs. Mine cost a lot more than $200 bucks here in Australia the cost of the fittings were quite expensive and I used 40mm high pressure . The $50 adjustable seat is a Nissan Maxima and is on a modified raised mount.I have a large10mm 5ply board which has the G27 wheel and 27"screen mounted the gear-shift is on the left side mounted on wood.The Sim has 40mm cradles screw mounted on a 10mm 5ply board on caster wheels.Painted in high gloss Black however I sanded all the fitting before I assembled it this way you could sand every thing lot easier. I'm using logitech X620 speaker system with sub-woofer behind the seat. On assembly I use a small amount of silicon glue just to holed it together while I assembled my Sim Racer and if I need too I can pull it apart. It was a fun project.

    • @atraxr603
      @atraxr603 10 лет назад +1

      Hearing protection for what? It's not like they are shooting guns or using a pneumatic hammer. They are just gluing stuff together. And that saw is not anywhere near loud enough to do any damage to your hearing. Especialy as they did 3 cuts in the entire build. It's just another crap you have on your head to be in your way when you're working,

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 Год назад

      Oh dear. Imagine being that afraid of everything. Not being mean, I just really feel sorry for you.

  • @briananderson3801
    @briananderson3801 4 года назад

    That looks like it would be fun to PLAY WITH AND HOLD ON TO

  • @warlok9
    @warlok9 4 года назад +1

    It’s funny, but I am watching this video and wanting to comment how frustrating it is watching them work with pvc and not know how the glue works. Then I realized I already commented on that years ago!
    Anyways, the reason the pieces didn’t fit together when they first started glueing is because they didn’t read the directions on the glue can.
    YOU NEED TO HOLD THE PIECES TOGETHER FOR 30 SECONDS OR THEY WILL PUSH APART.
    Also, after dry fitting everything, mark the alignment of all the pieces with a sharpie or a pencil, then when you push them back together with glue in the joint, just twist until your lines align,

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 4 месяца назад

      I thought it was funny that you wrote a book and think people will read that.

  • @ronbrideau8902
    @ronbrideau8902 6 лет назад +1

    Perhaps if you finished it with more epoxy and a carbon fiber wrap you could use smaller tubes. The other wooden build would have looked a lot smoother after 3 min with a belt sander.

  • @lsdave
    @lsdave 8 лет назад +11

    She looks like Lara Flynn Boyle.....Twin Peaks

    • @simracingtonight
      @simracingtonight  8 лет назад

      +lsdave Never thought about it but she does have a similar look

    • @TheSateef
      @TheSateef 7 лет назад +23

      her twin peaks are very nice

    • @MrJazzermate
      @MrJazzermate 7 лет назад

      lsdave justbro

  • @ImpactedWizDom
    @ImpactedWizDom 4 года назад

    That is one hot set up right there! Oh and the Sim Rig ain’t so bad either, heh heh

  • @acidreign0911
    @acidreign0911 11 лет назад

    jessica made this worth watching

  • @dangdoodle4147
    @dangdoodle4147 12 лет назад

    Ok this vdeo is very funny lol being a plumber and all.Word of advice is to listen APPLY GLUE TO FITTING AS WELL AS PIPE AND AS WELL USE SLOW SETTING PVC GLUE it is grey in color.The glue there using is rain or shine and made for glueing under water hard to work with in the air and warm temps

  • @abdotahan
    @abdotahan 11 лет назад

    Lovely Jessica is really assisting us to keep watching ... sorry Shaun ... Now how about using a permanent marker circular and vertical for each angled joint while testing the frame ... and then glowing things faster with the hot glue .

  • @ronbrideau8902
    @ronbrideau8902 5 лет назад

    I think your right, the glue is too sticky. All that should need is some silicone caulking to keep it in place. It may absorb more vibration and you should be able to knock it apart if you need to move it.

    • @ronbrideau8902
      @ronbrideau8902 5 лет назад

      Glue might be useful to stick the wheel plate brackets in place on PVC to hold it level.

  • @mixzone2309
    @mixzone2309 6 лет назад

    Hi, PVC good idea ! Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheDriftingStig
    @TheDriftingStig 9 лет назад +14

    More importantly, who wears overalls?

  • @williamdemars956
    @williamdemars956 6 лет назад

    dry fit mark it with a pencil. then glue! ex-plumber graphite blade for a chop saw also. hacksaw works too

  • @JermaineSmit1
    @JermaineSmit1 4 года назад +1

    would have helped if you would draw lines so you can see if the placement is correct...

  • @GTTeancum
    @GTTeancum 11 лет назад

    Trials poster in the back. Awesome.

  • @stewfuchs8514
    @stewfuchs8514 4 года назад

    That's a seriously amazing rig

  • @craigjones8558
    @craigjones8558 5 лет назад

    8mins in, and I'm getting that "we hate Ikea" vibe from the room

  • @Wesley_C
    @Wesley_C 6 лет назад

    Great idea build wow, when I get my body's leaning when i'm playing.

  • @KillboxAlpha
    @KillboxAlpha 11 лет назад +3

    I had to watch this twice... after watching it the first time, I realized that I hadn't paid any attention to the rig...

  • @jakubkrcma
    @jakubkrcma 9 лет назад +17

    She has more of my respect than most guys - for being a female who is into racing and doesn't just spoil the fun as usual. The fact that she's hot and nice is just a bone-us.

  • @mrxexes
    @mrxexes 5 лет назад

    You should have made seam lines with a marker to line up the joints so that when you put it back together for the glueing all you have to do is make sure the two sides line up with the lines...

  • @PeteV80
    @PeteV80 9 лет назад

    You guys could probably sell packages of pre-cut PVC with an instruction plan and make a decent profit. Shipping wouldn't be bad since it's small and light.

  • @Millzieeeee
    @Millzieeeee 6 лет назад

    if you have a bit more cash you can go out your way to fill out and sand the thicker female sides of tubing to make it less bulky

  • @rroberts509
    @rroberts509 5 лет назад

    Use a rubber mallet when working with PVC. One strike with that claw foot could break the PVC

  • @souljah11b
    @souljah11b 8 лет назад

    Wish they did flight sim rigs.

  • @johngoodwin86
    @johngoodwin86 3 года назад +1

    Use a rubber mallet next one

  • @Akira.Nibbai
    @Akira.Nibbai 7 лет назад

    The pinnacle of friend zoned.

  • @poupard1963
    @poupard1963 11 лет назад +1

    @ 15:07 Jessica saves day

    • @lmc333
      @lmc333 5 лет назад

      "if I push and you pound..."
      The guy keeps on gluing the wrong part... Knows nothing about building.... Thanks for showing what should not be done...

  • @MrThewowfactor
    @MrThewowfactor 11 лет назад

    Damn that PVC took a beating.

  • @smithproductions3199
    @smithproductions3199 7 лет назад

    I think hot pink would look awsome

  • @johngoodwin86
    @johngoodwin86 3 года назад

    The actual pvc glue will melt normal plastic or thin rubber will melt a little too.

  • @egyptiangirlxt
    @egyptiangirlxt 12 лет назад

    I'm definitely building one

  • @fishmonkey74
    @fishmonkey74 2 года назад +1

    That's one fine milking machine :)

  • @BenMyattt
    @BenMyattt 5 лет назад +1

    I’ll watch every video she’s in.

  • @masternos36
    @masternos36 2 года назад +1

    Muy bueno el diseño, pero se nota mucho la inesperiencia de trabajar con pvc

  • @rhettmania
    @rhettmania 10 лет назад

    as a tradesman this is hard to watch lol but i like it. Will probably be building my own soon

  • @jimsmusicalendeavours1383
    @jimsmusicalendeavours1383 11 лет назад

    Getting kinda sticky! I love you Jessica!

  • @robertmedina3189
    @robertmedina3189 10 лет назад

    What a great idea.

  • @armouredthug5154
    @armouredthug5154 9 лет назад

    maybe a small drillbit and rivets would be better than glue for the fact that one day when you need to move or put it away it can be broken down without being broken.

  • @FastFreddyATL
    @FastFreddyATL 12 лет назад

    Im in love with Jessica!!!!!

  • @xXxCOSTASxXx
    @xXxCOSTASxXx 11 лет назад

    At 6:40 who farted???hahahahahah awesome rig work i will try it myself!

  • @voongnz
    @voongnz 5 лет назад +1

    That PVC cement is seriously nasty stuff. It almost knocked me out when I built my potato cannon years ago.

  • @NicolasGirls
    @NicolasGirls 6 лет назад

    Ooooooooo Jessica Lopez.

  • @vohdoun
    @vohdoun 7 лет назад

    It makes me think of something from NASA and yes Mr Wayne it does come in black.

  • @Forde3654Eire
    @Forde3654Eire 12 лет назад

    Currently putting this thing together :)

  • @neehaglee7249
    @neehaglee7249 10 лет назад

    Damn Cool one !! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful video. :-) 

  • @CommonSenseCriticism
    @CommonSenseCriticism 3 года назад

    She is amazing.

  • @pmm4177
    @pmm4177 5 лет назад +1

    "Hey do you have a T?"
    "No i do not"
    Yes you do, you have 2, TT's...
    I built this rig 2 years ago and i still use it, a lot!

  • @leelantern805
    @leelantern805 6 лет назад

    wow that girls a knock out

  • @nachbarin69
    @nachbarin69 9 лет назад

    I press the thumbs up buttom because of this beautiful lady...

  • @vartkez187
    @vartkez187 7 лет назад

    Also to anyone looking to replicate this, don't buy PVC pipes, buy CPVC the CPVC pipes are stronger and much more rigid.

  • @jimbofergus
    @jimbofergus 9 лет назад

    Nice mallet (piece of wood)

  • @Wings_of_foam
    @Wings_of_foam 7 лет назад +40

    Hahaha, she makes him feel insecure or something.
    Well, i guess I would have a hard time keeping focus on the build with those big knockers running around.

    • @jlove24
      @jlove24 5 лет назад +12

      Your picture explains your comment perfectly

    • @anditard
      @anditard 4 года назад +1

      Lol

    • @miliondrmz
      @miliondrmz 4 года назад +1

      Haha, best!