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AK88 on Cars
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 ก.พ. 2012
Standard petrolhead trying to "do a TH-cam", poorly......
Just for fun channel documenting adventures in modifying and driving cars (again, both poorly....), including contents from track days, drag days, parts unboxing, 0-60mph times and garage work.
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Just for fun channel documenting adventures in modifying and driving cars (again, both poorly....), including contents from track days, drag days, parts unboxing, 0-60mph times and garage work.
Follow on Instagram (if you like?) ak88_on_cars
VX220 Turbo 330bhp - 12.51 sec 1/4 drag race
Quick clip from Santa Pod Raceway UK, in April 2023 of the VX220 Turbo. Check out my channel for the full episode with ALL runes on the day, including; times and data recording.
Car makes 330bhp (c. 295bhp at the wheels) and about 300 ft/lb of torque. For full spec, check out my VX220 build series.
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#dragrace #opel #lotus #santapod
Car makes 330bhp (c. 295bhp at the wheels) and about 300 ft/lb of torque. For full spec, check out my VX220 build series.
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#dragrace #opel #lotus #santapod
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Welcome to 'AK88 on Cars' 2023! - Channel Introduction
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➕🚗 Please subscribe!🚗➕ Standard petrolhead trying to "do a TH-cam", very poorly indeed...... Just for fun channel documenting;-modifying cars (currently a VX220 Turbo), track days, drag racings and trips across Europe & UK, all edited by someone with as much media / video / driving skill as a potato! MUSIC AND MEDIA: Thanks to NOMYN for the great music! Check them our per the following: New Bes...
Drag Racing the VX220 - 1/4 mile tests (330bhp 945kg)
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Can you drag race a track car? We try and find out, plus we compare the "Racebox" vs Santa Pods professional equipment to see how accurate it is! 1/4 mile drag racing and testing in the 945kg 330 bhp VX220 / Speedster Turbo. Our first time back to Santa Pod in 6 years, this time with a RWD car! Video split into two parts: Part 1 - Straight into the Actions Part 2 - "Afterhours" chat and data an...
Restoring Dad's VX220 TURBO (Ep 2) - BIG brakes, Suspension, Wheels, PLUS CUSTOM Parts
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Restoring Dad's VX220 TURBO (Ep 2) - BIG brakes, Suspension, Wheels, PLUS CUSTOM Parts
Corsa C - FIRST CAR disaster...... (plus others)
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Corsa C - FIRST CAR disaster...... (plus others)
Why I WOULD NOT do it again... Honda s2000 Amuse build
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Why I WOULD NOT do it again... Honda s2000 Amuse build
Why the 986 Boxster S, is the BEST CAR I've ever owned
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Why the 986 Boxster S, is the BEST CAR I've ever owned
60 second review! - Nitron NTR46 R3 Suspension
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60 second review! - Nitron NTR46 R3 Suspension
Launch - 330BHP VX220 Turbo (945kg) 0-60mph timed runs!
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Launch - 330BHP VX220 Turbo (945kg) 0-60mph timed runs!
CAR PARTS UNBOXING - Lotus / VX220 Parts from Eliseparts.com
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CAR PARTS UNBOXING - Lotus / VX220 Parts from Eliseparts.com
Why I SOLD my 400 bhp Civic FN2 Type R (Supercharged)
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Why I SOLD my 400 bhp Civic FN2 Type R (Supercharged)
Dyno - Z20LET VX220 'Speedster' K06 Turbo on Rolling Road - 295 BHP and 285 lb/ft at the wheels
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Dyno - Z20LET VX220 'Speedster' K06 Turbo on Rolling Road - 295 BHP and 285 lb/ft at the wheels
Restoring Dad's 330bhp VX220 Turbo (Ep 1) - Engine Work, LSD, Road Trip + More!
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Restoring Dad's 330bhp VX220 Turbo (Ep 1) - Engine Work, LSD, Road Trip More!
1/4 mile - 419bhp Honda Civic FN2 Type R Supercharged with Hondata Traction Control System 2016
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1/4 mile - 419bhp Honda Civic FN2 Type R Supercharged with Hondata Traction Control System 2016
Launch - 392bhp Civic FN2 Type R Supercharged with launch limiter (no traction control)
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Launch - 392bhp Civic FN2 Type R Supercharged with launch limiter (no traction control)
On track - 392bhp Honda Civic FN2 Type R Supercharged @ Anglesey, Wales (drivers view on track)
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On track - 392bhp Honda Civic FN2 Type R Supercharged @ Anglesey, Wales (drivers view on track)
1/4 Mile - 392bhp Honda Civic FN2 Type R Supercharged - Drag Santa Pod UK 2015
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1/4 Mile - 392bhp Honda Civic FN2 Type R Supercharged - Drag Santa Pod UK 2015
When you finally grow up you will buy an r172 slk350
Nope - went the other way. VX220 / Lotus. Before I get too old I cannot get into it!
I’m 21 and currently learning to drive and I’m really interested in getting a Porsche boxster, as a first car is it a good option?
Suggest learning in something smaller / hot hatch to start with, rather then jumping straight into a rwd car - just my 2p on the matter
If a boxster ios the best car you ever owned you must have purchased a fleet of Hugos'.
Great evaluation of the S. My sentiments entirely! A twenty minute drive will attractive 20 head turns....and they "aint" lookin at me! 😂
Know what you mean!
I have Michelin Cup 2 tires on mine. Au $2K a set in Australia, but worth the money for the reassurance they give you on a spirited drive..
Jesus 😲
Wonderful cars
Yes they are!
I've never got tired of my Boxster S. Stunning car and bang for your buck!
Completely agree!
I know this video is yonks old & absolutely brilliant I must say. After having owned a 986 S for almost 2 years this car is amazing & a complete riot. I travel from Leicester to Teignmouth each month in this whip which is not cheap , but worth a kings ransom to keep on the road.
Cheers for your comment. I know what you mean on long journeys. If I had it now, a month driving it around Europe would be on the cards 👌
Looks good.👌🏼 Be great to see an up to date video!
Thanks dude - it’s coming, still finishing bits off 👌 there some more update on our Instagram.
VX220 is still the best bang for the buck in 2024 . the supercar of B-Roads .
Completely agree!
10:20 WHY ARE EVEN THE HIGHWAYS LEFT LANE DRIVING IN UK?!???
sorry but lacking too much detail I was looking for like ride height
It depends on the application between cars, bikes and your model. The website will confirm these points I suspect 👌
Where did buy the wheels?
Regelin in German
What size rims did you put on the fn2? They look good
Think they where 18” from memory
I see you also run a ScanGauge. I love mine but the back light stopped working. Cheers from Ajax, Ontario Canada. Great video.
Hi Ajax, thanks for stopping by! ScanGauge is very useful, but hoping to replace it with a more modern equivalent in the future, along with the entire ECU too!
VX220
Did u have boost by gear?
On a supercharger?
3 to 5 grand? That's for scrap mate. In 2024 they go from 10 grand upwards, 2005 + . I've seen 1999 plates go for just under 10k.
Totally fair comment 👍 - prices have increased significantly!
Great video. Those are some nice parts! :D Missing the part 3 (?). But I also want to know where you purchased the wheels from :) Looking at Motec but another model, but can't find a good site with correct hole pattern and sizes. Thanks
Thanks for your comment, part 3 coming soon! (Cars in the shop currently). So I purchased them from a German site, Regelin - Uwe I think is the name of the chap that runs it, very helpful chap 👍
I take it, its not stock?
Nope - 330bhp with a hybrid turbo. Check out my channel for more details/build videos
Just picked up a 89K mile Boxster S this week. Yours is very helpful video; your insights are in line with my own expectations for work I should plan to do for the car....the clutch particularly....a job for when the engine is out (IMS bearing etc). I have the Factory BBS 18 inch Sport Classic II alloy wheels which look great.
Thanks for your comment, really glad you liked the video. Enjoy the car! Lots of fun driving ahead!
A bit shocked your first car wasn't the Tigra A. In eastern Europe people who just want to drive get the standard corsa or a ford puma, while every tuner here gets a tigra unless its a japanese or american car lol
Ha - well so I had this like 15 years ago and Tigra were not very popular in the UK, they had notion of being girls cars. Everyone had Japanese cars, it was like the peak of the imports.
That is because you don't own a 987.1 3.2S
Would have loved to own one 👍
I've never grown out of my chavviness and your C is pretty much my dream build for mine. I've still got my 1.0 Corsa Life I've wanted to z20 drop for years. She's a right little shit box. I've even contemplated starting a channel to see if there's any interest in cleaning her up and going through with it. It deeply saddens me that 20-somethings nowadays have no idea how much fun we had in the mid-2000's.
I know what you mean, and even now I think about doing it again - but in my adult mind “properly” (per your plans). Yeah that mid 2000 was such a ‘glitch’ in time, such good memories and making loads of friends
wow a really great video amazing how u can recall from so long ago
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good vid bro but that music is breaking me
Thanks dude, lesson learnt for next time 😅
Specs of rims and tires please
Check out my full build blog (part 2) all details there 👍
Totally agree. I have been lucky enough to own most of the super cars in the 80’s and 90’s so I don’t impress easily but now in my 70’s I have owned several Boxsters and love them! My latest one has a sports exhaust which sounds superb unlike some of them. The car still retains its ‘Boxster bark’. Which some of the sports systems drown out. Mine was bought with no history and a cat N but it’s one of the best and quickest that I have owned!
Completely agree on "balance" of exhaust so as not to loose the Boxster Bark. Keep on enjoying!
Music way too loud, cant focus on anything you're saying.
Music is likely more interesting then what I’m saying anyway… 😂
Great video I build these cars.
Thanks for watching!
The problem is we only see you and not the car !!
(In Austin Powers voice) Yeah I know baby! Very naughty…
Great job.
Thank you! Cheers!
a few years late, but this only just came up on my feed. I knew your dad from VX club and did some TDs and Euro trips with him. Lovely guy and helped me as well when I was going through my cancer journey. All the best with the old girl, Silver is the best colour as well :)
Your comment has made my day 🙂 thank you for sharing
I love my 97 Boxster. Fantastic ride! Recently the hand break does not engage (pull it up and it refuses to lock in that position). And of course without engaging the handbrake you cannot lower the roof. And the ignition key frequently gets stuck...after putting the key into the ignition it will not turn. Anybody have suggestions?
i had a factory irmischer corsa c with a leccy sunroof , miss it every day
The Corsa C is also my first car, love it. It's a german car on a budget
That is one awesome car you have there
Thanks dude - it’s so much fun!
My god that wheel hop!
It was savage in the actual car 😂
The traction looks incredible!
One of the marshals said to me “you already have all the traction you need. Do a small burnout!”
@@AK88onCars Like a little C8! No burnout needed or likely appreciated by the car lol. I've got a Camaro SS and Fiesta ST but next car is for sure a Lotus Elise SC, can't wait to feel the engine behind me!
@@Blas4ublasphemy We gained about 0.25 sec's and about 6mph from heating tyres from cold. Have a brake bias valve, so actually surprisingly easy. Nice, think it will surprise you how quick it is!
@@AK88onCars Awesome, I finished having my Camaro built and lost my father very unexpectedly the day before it's final inspection so I feel a connection to your build too hope you have better luck with yours than I did as it's on its' 3rd engine now and sitting broken in my mom's garage at the moment lol. I'll follow along and hope for your good luck with this cool car!
@@Blas4ublasphemy dude I’m sorry to hear about your dad. As you say, I know how that feels. Well on the bright side, your likely have more luck with Lotus reliability engine wise (as it’s a Toyota) and this engine in mine is going fine. Pulling it apart next Christmas anyway too. Best of luck and thanks for the sub! 👍
Awesome video!
Thanks dude!
🙋 "Promo sm"
I keep trying to put the key in on the right side of the steering wheel. :) :)
I just bought a 2004 Boxster S, 6 speed manual, midnight blue, light blue interior. I pick it up this Monday. I am beside myself with anticipation. :)
Hope you enjoy it, it will make an impression on you I’m sure! Make sure to have get the top down on your first drive (weather permitting!) 👍
@@AK88onCars I did, took the long way home with the top down.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Amateur driver 😂
You probably wouldn’t put 19s on a chassis designed to accept 18s max.
So they were 19”, ride quality felt the same as the stock wheels
It’s not that simple. Wheel diameter and offset affects the intended scrub radius, articulation, steering and wheel bearing tolerance. Porsche never offered 19s as an option on 987 having enlarged the wheel well and revised suspension geo to accomodate
@@brightenupcc I mean principle its about rolling radius, if the radius is the same you'll not really going to have any effect to systems like ABS, transaction control etc. You'll have a different offset on the wheels if their wider, but honestly this is just about doing good enough maths. In terms of wheel geometry beyond that, in most cases it nothing that a proper geo will not solve. The "wheel bearings" point is almost an urban legend, in that things like road conditions, mileage and driving style will much more greatly effect wear to bearings - especially when the hub to outside wheel measurement (with the correct adjusted offset) should be no different.
Just watched this video from start to end and then saw the amount of subscribers you have! How can such a talent be so underrated. This is one of the coolest origin stories I have heard in a long time!!
Dude that means an awful lot, thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video and hope I can keep them coming.
Civic isnotfor drag racing. Civic is a track car
I’d argue it’s for neither. It’s a great street car. Video touch on in this video (and my other videos/experience taking it on track), but unless spent mega bucks £££ and made it undrivable day to day - it would get beaten around any circlet by a 150bhp Lotus Elise.
me spending too much money on a z14xe corsa c with the only white interior in the country LOL. i dont want to give up this little car.
Ha dude, I totally know what that’s like! All part of car culture 😆
@@AK88onCars oh yeah absolutely. they're lovely car's though. easy to work on as a learner. and reaches 120mph so enough fun :P
@@AK88onCars who would've geussed? still driving the car but still sinking infinite amounts of money lol, it's needing a engine replacement so why not toss in a 1.6 instead of a same price 1.4 engine.... and why not spend 700 bucks on brand new suspension parts too ... LOL i've got like 3 grand worth of audio equipment ready to go into the car once the nearly 2 grand mudane engine swap is done... nobody done a proper z16xe swap before and it seemed fun to me. more fun than the common z18xe of z20's. next up ill probs put in a z32se v6 engine...
Love the C, hard to find most of the Irmscher bits now. I had the Irmscher airdam front bumper as well with a mk1 Focus RS splitter on. Your B is very similar to my first car aswell, GSi front, steinmetz sideskirts and facelift rear bumper. R reg will have been a ph 2 sport rather than a GSi but both came with the 1.6 (ph1 sport and early GSi C16XE, Ph2 sport and later GSi X16XE). I had a few GSi's, 1 smoke grey, 2 caribic blue that I built a LET for. Myself and my older brother bought a B between us around 7 years ago as a bit of a project, now fully Opel GSi converted with custom GSi interior, steering wheel etc with an XE in. Thinking about putting a ZLEH in from an Astra / Zaf GSi as LET's are very hard to come by now! Love seeing the photos of old car shows when Vauxhalls were in their prime. We went to PVS one year in around 2012 or so and we had over 150 Corsa B's on the CorsaSport stand. Good times.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Know what you mean about soft spot. I recently rejoined some of the Corsa C groups and keep thinking ‘maybe I could do it again properly’ but talk myself off it else I’ll end up with another 6 cars and no where to keep them 😂
@@AK88onCars The temptation of an Ultra Blue or Flame Red C with full irmscher kit and a LET/LEH is real for me as well. I'm the same as you though, no space! My only garage space is taken up by an MX5 atm lol.
@@ljt71 Theres never enough space dude! Best of luck with you're current and future projects!