I really appreciate how genuinely thankful you come off about having the opportunity to own something like this, so many other TH-camrs sound like they feel like they have to say it to not come off like a snob but pretty sure off camera they likely are. I hope you can get this up and running without many more issues. Also I would ask around and find someone with a scanner that can read that car, I bet it could open the lid if you got one
Great video and stay with it. Matt Armstrong started on his own driveway, in cold British weather, with no ramps and doing another full time job. Stay with it #HWBT
If I were you, I’d be finding a service manual for the car, so you can start figuring out the wiring issues, maybe see how the engine cover latch could be accessed, and more. A manual is probably not going to be easy (or cheap) to find because McLarens are pretty rare cars, but I think it’d be a good investment in the long run. I know that you want to hear the car run and see if it’ll drive, but take it a small step at a time and you’ll get there. Cool car, you deserve to have it be a part of your fleet!
New subscriber here! I'm excited to follow this build. Little bit of my history. I was born in Woking Surrey England. Less than 1/2 a mile away from my childhood home was the original McLaren workshop. Walked past many times to see and hear the F1 cars. Back then, there was a mushroom farm about 2 miles away. It was called Mizzens farm. It closed down. McLaren bought that farm, flattened it and built the factory it is now. Hence, every time I hear someone say I've got a McLaren, I think, oh a car build on a mushroom farm. Lol.
The color on this 650s is just stunning especially when the sun hits it, I hope the engine is all good so you can continue focusing on the front end. Looking forward to the next part!
Over next 2 days I'll watch all your stuff and like them for you I'm new to channel so probably good thing the algorithm done it cause I never seen ya before.
Hey inja, great content ! I know Mat Armstrong had to input the vehicle as a Mercedes 600 or something on his autel in order to get it to read and from there he was able to access it. Hope this helps
Just come across your channel, looks great. So going to check out more of your videos. As you know, we all start somewhere... Remember Mat Armstrong starting out, repairing so many cars, including a Bentley on his driveway...looking forward to your build... 👏👏👏
Man I hope this car works out for you. At least you have the money to be able to play at this level now. You have clawed your way up to this level and if it keeps going you might have to look at a bigger shop or whatever it takes to keep up with the projects you're coming up with. Going to be a awesome car if everything works out and you'll get a ton of good content out of it.
One of your best videos. Totally riveting from start to sudden ending. Keep at it brother! Oh and given what you spend on these things, get yourself a garage lift.
This is the first time I have ever watch this guy's channel and I really like that he seems genuinely appreciative of what he has. Wishing him the best!
Ive been doing copart rebuilds for a long time and I've got pretty good at spotting these flip rebuilds (doctored up to look better than it is). I saw this one coming as soon as you started describing it. I did currently buy a copart car that was listed as a "runs and drives" that actually wasn't, but it wasn't nearly as bad as this. Good luck😅
@TheInja mine had a smashed intake manifold, broke egr tube, the fuseblock on the battery was broke in half and the battery was smashed.......runs and drives 😂
New Subscriber Here! Don't be afraid to reach out to Tavarish,,,, He may have many of the spare parts you need just laying around his shop. Good luck to you brother! 👍😉👍
This is not a cheap Mcclaren to me it's a dream car to me and I hope this leads to your hydraulic lift for the cars in the future can't wait to see this engine running 👏🏽
You are now seeing why I have told everyone I know that I want a 67 Mercury Cougar at the same price that you paid for this car ! And the one I am looking at only has 300 actual miles on it. The major plus to the Cougar is that it doesn't have all of the electronic issues !
Sometimes in electronics, the hand switches and buttons are switching ground instead of power. You probably need to to beg, borrow, or steal a service manual for this car. Having a wiring diagram would make chasing gremlins allot easier. Good luck.
Hey, even Tavarish starting fixing supercars in his driveway... although I think he eventually got a lift put in, but still. The paint color is gorgeouse I hope who ever paints it can match that. My big fear seeing this is that the engine has unseen damage from the crash. Some of the repairs of I've seen on V-tuned tell me it could look perfectly fine but things like frame rails could be off by tiny amounts that screw up the balance of the car. Just things to think about, not that you don't already have plenty.
damn youre goign some baller shit! ive been watching tons of matt armstrong videos because its cool to see people bring cars back to life. i'll be watching this!
Love your, "just go for it mentality". You should follow and check out some of the videos from Matt Armstrong related to his rebuilds. I watched the section of your video which covered your purchased of the entire "pyro" mechanism. Apparently you spent a ton for this and it wasn't completely usable in your build. You then commented, you could have purchased the single Mercedes fuse for around $20. Matt Armstrong covered this about a year ago in one of his videos. I'm sure you looking to save where you can.
already watched all Mat's, Tavarish, DDEs, and vTuned McLaren projects! Learned a lot along the way, and lots of applicable knowledge from theirs, but none of theirs are 650S, so a lot of it here is trial-and-error. :)
Cracked windshield can indicate that the car is twisted and got some serious structural damage. Will be interesting to see what you'll have to do to get this on the road again. I wish you luck!
I love the style you record its super raw and reminds me of how I do it. Keep it like this the authenticity of it is way more entertaining in my opinion! Good luck on the build this will be a sick one
A bit of steam should restore the foam in the seats back to original shape and the leather too. The car will look amazing finished that colour is unreal will be so nice in the sunshine
Congrats with this project, can't wait to see you grow into more exotic cars. Don't forget all the other successful dudes started humble with cheap European cars
I watch MA channel all the time, looking forward to your build… good luck from the UK… oh and by the way great camera work!… and I came across the 1st episode so I get to watch binge watch the build! 🤘
Awesome car I hope you have the money or skill to fix it up and don't let the zero to 60 get to your head that's what got it in that condition to begin with (meaning just do it right)
Euro spares in the UK is now breaking and selling McLaren parts. Well worth like taking a look. Car vertical can provide detailed history . Good luck and your risk reaps you the rewards you deserve.
you probably have a bad pyro fuse. not sure where it is in a McLaren but either in or part of a fuse box or directly on the battery. good luck! this is going to be awesome!
DDE (Daily Driven Exotics) has been rebuilding a MacClaren 720 for months. They have the same electronic and battery issues youve had. You can tell Mike Essa hates working on it. Maybe check out a few of their videos to pick up a few tips and tricks. Some of them are on the DDE stories channel, some are on the main channel. Good luck! Ill be following your build, and smashing that like button. 😎🤘🏼
@@TheInja nice. The seat module controversy set my teeth on edge. That's one of the huge red flags I'd have about buying a MacClaren with a salvaged title. They won't do the most basic thing for you. Or even sell you seats. Worse come to worse, you can part it out for more than you paid for it.
Great video....can i just say Matt Armstrong can onlyget 3 cars in his unit and he started in a restaurant car park.....everyone starts somewhere dude.
Really nice car and a great colour too. Looking fwd to seeing you repair it. Kinda crap the way someone tried to dress it up a bit with the tesla frunk also check airbags too
Hi, loving the video. Regarding the computer connection to the McLaren, if you enter it as A Mercedes AMG, I can’t remember the exact model, as the engine and wiring look is Mercedes it should find it. I hope that works.
brother I gotta say I've been watching DAILY DRIVEN EXOTICS and MATT ARMASTRONG since pretty much the beginning and for you to say oh I'm not like other TH-camrs makes no sense they worked hard to get there and so can you much love just had to get this out all the best!
I really appreciate how genuinely thankful you come off about having the opportunity to own something like this, so many other TH-camrs sound like they feel like they have to say it to not come off like a snob but pretty sure off camera they likely are. I hope you can get this up and running without many more issues. Also I would ask around and find someone with a scanner that can read that car, I bet it could open the lid if you got one
Appreciate that. Actually just bought a nice scanner that has McLaren in it, so next video we'll read some faults!
Great video and stay with it. Matt Armstrong started on his own driveway, in cold British weather, with no ramps and doing another full time job. Stay with it #HWBT
I just subscribed only for the fact that you seem so humble and not like a lot of the car content on TH-cam. I'm excited for you so "Let's Go!"
no shit same here.and turns out it's a good channel.
glad dude wasn't a prick
Yeah same, I just ignored the Goonsquad t shirt and got on with it.
Same here man. I aspire to be like this dude when I eventually get a maclaren project car😄.
If I were you, I’d be finding a service manual for the car, so you can start figuring out the wiring issues, maybe see how the engine cover latch could be accessed, and more. A manual is probably not going to be easy (or cheap) to find because McLarens are pretty rare cars, but I think it’d be a good investment in the long run. I know that you want to hear the car run and see if it’ll drive, but take it a small step at a time and you’ll get there. Cool car, you deserve to have it be a part of your fleet!
Check every single wire for breakages
New subscriber here! I'm excited to follow this build.
Little bit of my history.
I was born in Woking Surrey England. Less than 1/2 a mile away from my childhood home was the original McLaren workshop. Walked past many times to see and hear the F1 cars.
Back then, there was a mushroom farm about 2 miles away. It was called Mizzens farm. It closed down.
McLaren bought that farm, flattened it and built the factory it is now.
Hence, every time I hear someone say I've got a McLaren, I think, oh a car build on a mushroom farm. Lol.
Very interesting!
Wow, very interesting 👍
The color on this 650s is just stunning especially when the sun hits it, I hope the engine is all good so you can continue focusing on the front end. Looking forward to the next part!
Ernesto is a champion, and very skilled. Hope you bought him a coffee, or a sandwich for going above and beyond like that. Cheers from Canada.
Tipped that man, who refused, but I insisted. Haha. Good guy.
I felt the same joy when I bought my 1st diesel. Wrecked 04 dodge ram 2500 w/ 24 v Cummins! I get it.... now she is fixed and running, worth it!
Make sure to smash that like button if you can!! Trying to get the builds back in the algorithm!! 👊🏽
Well I hope this works out well.
This Gamble trying to repair this car.
🏆
Smashed👊
Done. Good luck man :)
If you need help
Over next 2 days I'll watch all your stuff and like them for you I'm new to channel so probably good thing the algorithm done it cause I never seen ya before.
Hey inja, great content ! I know Mat Armstrong had to input the vehicle as a Mercedes 600 or something on his autel in order to get it to read and from there he was able to access it. Hope this helps
Interesting! I'll give that a shot.
Just come across your channel, looks great. So going to check out more of your videos.
As you know, we all start somewhere... Remember Mat Armstrong starting out, repairing so many cars, including a Bentley on his driveway...looking forward to your build... 👏👏👏
Man I hope this car works out for you. At least you have the money to be able to play at this level now. You have clawed your way up to this level and if it keeps going you might have to look at a bigger shop or whatever it takes to keep up with the projects you're coming up with. Going to be a awesome car if everything works out and you'll get a ton of good content out of it.
Absolutely. 🙌🏽 Thanks Dartman! Looking forward to getting into this thing!! 🔧
To open the engine cowl: jump, up & down TWICE, turn around ONCE, wiggle all-over then bump the right-rear quarter panel with your left hip😅😅
One of your best videos. Totally riveting from start to sudden ending. Keep at it brother! Oh and given what you spend on these things, get yourself a garage lift.
love from India! We cant wait for you to get this beauty up and running, Part of this journey with you. All the best! Much love
Glad to have you, thanks brother!
This is the first time I have ever watch this guy's channel and I really like that he seems genuinely appreciative of what he has. Wishing him the best!
I subscribed at the 6 min mark when your humble personality came through, good on ya bro.
Looking forward to seeing it up and running and fixed. Good luck. Liked and subscribed. John
Thanks John!
Alright, don't let us hangin in here for too long to see the 2nd part. It's so exciting, srsly. Perhaps you'll get it to run somehow
New video in the works right now!
Heck yeah! This is going to be awesome to see as your next build.
Can't wait to tear more into it!! 🙌🏽
Massive respect doing this in your driveway, will be following with great interest. Good luck .
I'm so stoked for you bro!! That's the dream to find a nice car you love that cheap!
Ive been doing copart rebuilds for a long time and I've got pretty good at spotting these flip rebuilds (doctored up to look better than it is). I saw this one coming as soon as you started describing it. I did currently buy a copart car that was listed as a "runs and drives" that actually wasn't, but it wasn't nearly as bad as this. Good luck😅
Yeah I've gotten a "run and drive" Copart car with a seized engine
@TheInja mine had a smashed intake manifold, broke egr tube, the fuseblock on the battery was broke in half and the battery was smashed.......runs and drives 😂
New Subscriber Here! Don't be afraid to reach out to Tavarish,,,, He may have many of the spare parts you need just laying around his shop. Good luck to you brother!
👍😉👍
Yeah I have! Man don't respond
Thanks dude!
I checked if I was subscribed. Yes sir, this is going to be an interesting build.
Wow great project! I had a smile on my face when I saw you so happy about the car
Good luck on the build project...
This is not a cheap Mcclaren to me it's a dream car to me and
I hope this leads to your hydraulic lift for the cars in the future can't wait to see this engine running 👏🏽
Absolutely! Can't wait to get this thing fixed up!!
Dropping the MadLove Inja Bruv as always!
My man! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽💥
Thank you for doing this! Awesome!
What a humble guy! New sub here from the UK. Can’t wait to see the progress. 👊🏼
Glad to have you! 👊🏽
Its amazing watching your journey and how you,your projects and this channel has been growing
It has been an absolute privilege for me. Hope you're enjoying the videos 💯
@@TheInja 1000% Keep it up!
You have to admit even in it's wounded state that is a beautiful looking car, best of luck bringing it back to life.
Best of luck with the car I enjoy your content . Best of luck with the rebuild.
What a great video. Looking forward to seeing more. Cheers mate.
Congratulations on the 650s! Perfect color
Thanks dawg!
No worries at all, all those youtubers you mentioned started from the driveway.
Can’t wait for the next episode. Best of luck
Gotta support these Cali builds! Good luck and I’m onboard. Rebuilding a 996 and I just eat videos like this up.
Glad to have you! Good luck on the 996! Feel free to send me photos as it progresses 💯 injamotorcycles@gmail.com
Nice project. Looking forward to watching more of this!
Can't wait to show you what has developed since this video so far!!
Starting from some cheap electric motorcycle I have to say it's fantastic trip done 😊
Bro, your Positive Vibe is so contagious. Thanks 🙏, and the best wishes for your project. 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷….
I wouldn’t clean it lol just discovered ya Chanel will be following this project
Haha! Glad to have your eyeballs with us on the build! 👀 Welcome
You are now seeing why I have told everyone I know that I want a 67 Mercury Cougar at the same price that you paid for this car ! And the one I am looking at only has 300 actual miles on it. The major plus to the Cougar is that it doesn't have all of the electronic issues !
Enjoyed your video. British car and electrical problems. Thats an old story. Truly, good luck. I'll keep watching, also pressed all the buttons
Absolute best wishes Brother!
Sometimes in electronics, the hand switches and buttons are switching ground instead of power. You probably need to to beg, borrow, or steal a service manual for this car. Having a wiring diagram would make chasing gremlins allot easier. Good luck.
For sure.
38k? holy shit that awesome buy it and fix it that shit cost alot anyway
Hey, even Tavarish starting fixing supercars in his driveway... although I think he eventually got a lift put in, but still. The paint color is gorgeouse I hope who ever paints it can match that. My big fear seeing this is that the engine has unseen damage from the crash. Some of the repairs of I've seen on V-tuned tell me it could look perfectly fine but things like frame rails could be off by tiny amounts that screw up the balance of the car. Just things to think about, not that you don't already have plenty.
Yeah, I've been watching all the McLarens on TH-cam! Got a lot of good insight from Tavarish, Mat, DDE, and the vTuned series 🙌🏽
@@TheInja It's as good as fixed then. You got this!
@@TheRealAlpha2 Absolutely. Thanks a ton brother!! Lots has developed since this video!!
Balls of Steel….good luck and smash it💪
Blimey! The finest delivery man ever.
Good guy! 💯
damn youre goign some baller shit! ive been watching tons of matt armstrong videos because its cool to see people bring cars back to life. i'll be watching this!
Glad to have you!! 👊🏽👊🏽
Beautiful car very beautiful color and the rims look really good on it hopefully all is good with it
Fantastic achievement Dan.
Just caught your channel man and in typical mad Irish man motor head I’ve now joined your journey, wishing you all the best
Glad to have you and much appreciated 🙌🏽
that truck driver was a class act.
Good guy.
working on cars like most of us good to see mate
Love your, "just go for it mentality". You should follow and check out some of the videos from Matt Armstrong related to his rebuilds. I watched the section of your video which covered your purchased of the entire "pyro" mechanism. Apparently you spent a ton for this and it wasn't completely usable in your build. You then commented, you could have purchased the single Mercedes fuse for around $20. Matt Armstrong covered this about a year ago in one of his videos. I'm sure you looking to save where you can.
already watched all Mat's, Tavarish, DDEs, and vTuned McLaren projects! Learned a lot along the way, and lots of applicable knowledge from theirs, but none of theirs are 650S, so a lot of it here is trial-and-error. :)
Cracked windshield can indicate that the car is twisted and got some serious structural damage. Will be interesting to see what you'll have to do to get this on the road again. I wish you luck!
I love the style you record its super raw and reminds me of how I do it. Keep it like this the authenticity of it is way more entertaining in my opinion! Good luck on the build this will be a sick one
Thanks dude!
A bit of steam should restore the foam in the seats back to original shape and the leather too. The car will look amazing finished that colour is unreal will be so nice in the sunshine
Congrats with this project, can't wait to see you grow into more exotic cars. Don't forget all the other successful dudes started humble with cheap European cars
This is gonna be awesome to watch
I feel u bro.But u have to prepare the expenses.Good luck
That red looks sooooo good.
Agreed!!
I watch MA channel all the time, looking forward to your build… good luck from the UK… oh and by the way great camera work!… and I came across the 1st episode so I get to watch binge watch the build! 🤘
Thanks dude!
My first time to your channel love that your more back to basics
Worse comes to worst - call Tavarish. He knows everything about these cars. :D
Facts!
Awesome car I hope you have the money or skill to fix it up and don't let the zero to 60 get to your head that's what got it in that condition to begin with (meaning just do it right)
Inja, geat stuff mate, looking forward to your journey
Thanks Glenn! 💯
£46k sold in the uk
It is what it is mate. Very good luck with it 👌
Wow, you literally don't know anything about McLarens... Didn't think this one through, did ya'? I'm looking forward to more!
Cheers to the driver Ernesto. Never saw this channel before, but dude you're under 30 and own a McLaren !
I smash the like button as my way to help with the project this is so awesome and it is in really reasonable condition for what you got it for
Appreciate you!
❤
I'm having a blast watching you. 32:15 I gotta go it's getting good. Hahaha
Euro spares in the UK is now breaking and selling McLaren parts. Well worth like taking a look. Car vertical can provide detailed history . Good luck and your risk reaps you the rewards you deserve.
Appreciate it, dude! Thank you!
I just subscribed because you mentioned Mat Armstrong xD and a Mclaren always makes me smile!
Wow, Tesla trunk liner really takes the cake! Looks like a fun project
Yeah, looking forward to that sweet first drive soon!
You need to get in contact with Tavarish ! He has now rebuilt 2 McClarens
you probably have a bad pyro fuse. not sure where it is in a McLaren but either in or part of a fuse box or directly on the battery. good luck! this is going to be awesome!
Inja really a Macharen? I though was like a car toy , or something from China. This rebuild will be delicious.
Haha! "Wait, why is it spelled MkLaren..?" 💀💀💀
Stoked for you
Appreciate that 💯🔧
Hopefully you tip that driver well for doing all the extra work!
After washing the first thing I would do is get a nice hot battery !🎆🎇
You should order some quick jacks to use, they’ll lift up the car higher than putting it on the ramps
DDE (Daily Driven Exotics) has been rebuilding a MacClaren 720 for months. They have the same electronic and battery issues youve had. You can tell Mike Essa hates working on it. Maybe check out a few of their videos to pick up a few tips and tricks. Some of them are on the DDE stories channel, some are on the main channel. Good luck! Ill be following your build, and smashing that like button. 😎🤘🏼
Thanks a ton dude! Been following DDE for a long time and enjoyed their McLaren content so far! Very informative for the weird quirks of McLaren.
@@TheInja nice. The seat module controversy set my teeth on edge. That's one of the huge red flags I'd have about buying a MacClaren with a salvaged title. They won't do the most basic thing for you. Or even sell you seats. Worse come to worse, you can part it out for more than you paid for it.
Looking good man! Seems like a decent score. Hopefully the gritty oil at the end is something not too yikes worthy..
Yeah, I think it's just wayyyy past service interval. Hopefully just needs a fresh oil change and some coolant to run!
man i love these long type of videos!
Lots more coming your way 😏
Dude I’m so happy for u I’m gonna subscribe ❤😊
Congratulations. It's beautiful 😍 👌.
It sure is an amazing colour!
Dude, very cool video. Something off beat though. What are those sic shades you are wearing?
amzn.to/3uVFFEe 😎
Only the coolest kids wear them
Hellz Yeah they do!
Great video....can i just say Matt Armstrong can onlyget 3 cars in his unit and he started in a restaurant car park.....everyone starts somewhere dude.
Give Mat Armstrong a follow, would have saved abit with the pyro fuse etc 🙌
Been following him for a long time. Ordered the fuse first thing having already watched his McLaren content before buying this one!
Really nice car and a great colour too. Looking fwd to seeing you repair it. Kinda crap the way someone tried to dress it up a bit with the tesla frunk also check airbags too
Hi, loving the video. Regarding the computer connection to the McLaren, if you enter it as A Mercedes AMG, I can’t remember the exact model, as the engine and wiring look is Mercedes it should find it. I hope that works.
Famous last words "...that's not good"
Might as well have said "I've got a bad feeling about this..."
What a cliffhanger!
brother I gotta say I've been watching DAILY DRIVEN EXOTICS and MATT ARMASTRONG since pretty much the beginning and for you to say oh I'm not like other TH-camrs makes no sense they worked hard to get there and so can you much love just had to get this out all the best!
You took that joke the wrong way dude! I've been watching them all since they started.
Those cables have factory ends on them! thats why he didnt cut them.
Which cables are we talking about??
im a day one subscriber.. proud you brother.. keep going 😏😏😏
My man 🙌🏽 thanks a ton!