This BMW 2002 Is Driven Aggressively By A Car Designer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2015
- "If I was to pick between painting and driving," says, Radu Muntean, "I'd have a hard time picking. It's like, 'Which kid do you like the best, your oldest or youngest?' I love them both."
A car designer by trade, Muntean's tastefully modified 1971 BMW 2002 is the mechanical expression of his passion for cars. Knowing early on that he wanted to be a car designer, the 2002 is an "uncommon" look that forced Muntean to spend some more time with the Bavarian coupé in order to truly fall in love with it. "It's not a super fast car," he says, "but it's a loud, fun, super quick car."
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This and the orange 2002 are perfect
Frankly the best looking cars for were the late 60s early 70s box type car European and Japanese ones in particular. They have this simple yet elegant look to them. And they looked like the cars that you can own not some wild dream that is unachievable. It's like the girl you saw in that little black dress she may not have been as pretty as that supermodel you had a crush on in high school but you still fell in love with the girl in that little black dress
I know what you mean, my favourites are the Alfa Romeo giulia sprint and the Nissan skyline 2000gtr
+ahmed shamsi I dunno. Late 60s Muscle Cars are really pretty. Not quite as obtainable now, but they were at one point in time.
+ahmed shamsi I love the old Gulias and 2002's - but the "best" designed cars of the late 60's and early 70's? Nope...71 Cuda, 70 Chevelle, 69 Mustang...I could be here all day. Detroit owned it back then.
+Malicious SRT Yeah, but that's "US guy" point of view, there's basically no muscle cars in the rest of the world...
Tony Schnitzel
Location has no bearing on design, kiddo.
My Dad had one of those.... We were the coolest people on the street.....
i can't believe this guy is from the same country as me !! makes me proud when i see pleople are succesful
same
i can't believe this guy is from the same planet as me !!
I like how he said "a whole lotta go fast bits" he proud of his wheels and what he made it into
Felicitari , o masina superba!
Romanii sunt peste tot! :D
+DGRWPF Desigur
Romani e ca balegaru. Ei tie toti la odata si pute. Ei imprestie si cresc.
Baiat bun baiatu asta. Cum il cama ?
People like Radu Munteanu make our country (Romania) proud ; i also study industrial design and architecture and hope one day i will be like him.
This man has absolutely exquisite taste. That's a thorough win.
Very inspirational to see someone choose an old car, lightly mod it, and drive it every day no worries.. light simple RWD cars with short gearing is where it's at :D
+Rick James Lightly mod it? A new engine is not a light mod...
i love this channel. Quality over quantity. it sucks to wait one week or two for a video but its better than having half ass videos everyday. great job! never ever stop.
From age 8 to 11 went to school in the back sit of 2002 1973 every day , still in love with it
Way back, I had the basic 1600cc version of this car. Just a 4 cylinder OHC engine, and it wasn't that slow due to being so light. But the best part was the handling, precise and delicate. It went where you pointed it and never misbehaved. A superb driver's car.
How fun can one of these cars be? A car with less power but superb handling? I’m just getting into cars. By the end of July I will have saved 25k and I will bus a fun car. But I honestly have no idea what way to go. My top 4 to look at are a Golf, WRX, Volvo C30 and an audi A3. I’m thinking spend 15k to buy it and use the rest on upgrades. Any car suggestions for me to look at?
@@javiersilva1577 My personal choice from your list, would be the WRX, as I've always fancied one. But for a first "medium performance" car a Golf GTi would be brilliant. I drove a stock Golf 1500 in the first year they came out and was amazed by it's performance! It was quicker than a 2ltr Ford Cortina! So a relatively recent Golf GTi will be big fun. And mods should be easily available. I also drove my old man's Golf Convertible GLI later on and it was quick! Good luck with whatever car you choose matey!
@@wordreet Top 2 choices are Golf R and WRX. I live in Colorado so I need AWD. I’ve read WRX has a slight performance edge, but Golf is better overall. Thanks for the advice.
There is something about that body style with that wheel fitment that just clicks for me. Very similar to some of the older japanese cars I like, such as the old skyline, datsun 510, celica etc. The proportions are modest and balanced. I love it.
couldnt agree more
FroztiProductions it's called Japanese cars copy euro car designs
"I think the cars that take a while for you to fall in love with are a little more valuable to me" -Rada Muntean. True & Brilliant!
I have owned three of these in my life, and one of them was an old IMSA racecar, I completely understand the passion behind these cars. It's as comfortable as your favorite shoes, and as fulfilling as a spiritual experience. I believe when you reach that connection and passion, you truly achieve the oneness that drivers like Senna often reference.
this guy is just oozing with swagger ! never seen a car match a person's personality as much as this! superfly!
Gotta love the BMW 2002. That one´s got all the right bells and whistles on it! What a beauty!
+Jules Verne
My first BMW was a 1971 2002, made some mods, had much fun. Great car!
With these cars I’m usually conflicted with liking or disliking these with fender flares -- box or round. It really depends on my mood. This however he really nails it. Perhaps it’s the color that makes it soooo...spot on. And as I’m writing this he speaks about it and sums it up perfectly as if he was reading my mind.
I come back to this video time and time again since day one it whenever I need an ‘02 fix!
I just bought a 1970 bmw 2002. I can't wait to start working on it
I respect anyone that drives their dream car, rather than keeping it in a garage
"Car's that take awhile to fall in love with" That PERFECTLY describes my love for my 73' laguna. It took me awhile to love but, now I'm obsessed!!!
Ma bucur sa aud de cate un Roman :)
Salutare Radu
I can't get enough of this channel!
felicitari pentru aceasta minunata bijuterie pe 4 roti....probabil cea mai frumoasa masina de la bmw .
This episode is to short... :) Gongrats to Radu,I like when I see Romanians that are making a good living and have such passion. not only for cars.
What a gorgeous beast! And to know it lives and breathes fire instead of sitting asleep in some collection waiting to be sold to sit by the next collector. Bravo!
I've loved 2002s since the 5th grade... I can't explain why. I just have. Gorgeous car, sir.
I think its one of the best looking 2002's out there, subtly modified, great colour and wheels!
thank you !
Sweet car, here's a true car designer with a passion for his car's..
I know me dad would agree, as he looks over my shoulder from his restful place above
this video rings very true to me. I would love to read more details on his m20 and suspension setup.
Bravo Radu ,Rominii imprejurul lumii.LA fun car.
Always coming back to this!!!
As mush as I love cars in stock condition, I always love the car with modifications done right.
Never modified my car but when I do bought modified car I tend to leave it that way.
My favorite car ever. The M3 was faster but the (16) 02 was more fun, and great on dirt roads. Even with an open diff (although I added rear vw turning brakes to help switch drivesides when needed). Ive had mine in places youd never imagine. I lived 10 mi. past the pavement, and the jeep was so hoppy and rocky it just couldnt go fast, not to mention the low alternator would often get me stranded in the puddles (4-6' deep). The 02 though, independent suspension, 4:11 rear, floats like a vw bug, and so light it doesnt beat itself to pieces on the bumps. Ive had dirtbikes wave me past. Id catch air in 3rd gear. I had a new engine trans etc i wanted to swap, but the original gear is absolutely die hard.
I got to be that way with it just like he says in the video about the chips. My carwash, was tight tunnels of brush scraping all sides. it takes most of the mud off and F the scratches, it wants to be driven.
If you have engine issues, desmog it.
Great car for climbing the paved twisty road up the hill, just as good in the dirt once up the hill.
I also used to tell people "its not fast, its quick" Low top speed, but it jumps right to normal speeds. After an optical ignition upgrade, it would hold 6.5 k on the freeway all day if I wanted. Sometimes Id get the "special" spare tires from the junkyard and burn them off drifting private lots in town. The rounded tread and harder rubber makes it handle like you have another hundred horses.
wow, I just found one of the few best channel for petrol-head on the site, nice video m8!
In my opinion, small cars with short gear ratios are easily the most fun. Alfa Romeo Giulia and stuff like that. Love it.
I had an orange 1970 2002 when I lived in SoCal and I miss her more than I've ever missed any woman.
i got chills listening to that exhaust
4 minutes? Should be 14. Amazing 2002!
Raw, basic, loud .. exactly what we all need in life
amazing illustrations, awesome car and great guy! Petrolicious never fails to deliver especially in the cinematography side!
Hey Radu,This is Phil , Richard's neighbor with the old Ducati this pass weekend.. It was good talking with you and see someone sharing same enjoyments with cars and art. Hope to run into you when you're up ACH one day in vintage rally cars.
hey Phil, good chatting the other day...
Nice 2002...
My English teacher back in high-school drove one. Mr. Sanchini kicked ass
Another amazing video! Thank's Petrolicious
one of the best videos from petrolicious
"The car only scream when you put your foot down on the pedal." I loved this because every time that I started my 02 and her her just purr, I knew that I beast waiting to be unleashed.
I just sold mine 2 days ago :-(. Was a lovely car, had a blast, plans changed and I had to sell her. She went to a great home where shes getting an entire restoration, and its only 15 minutes away. Will still miss my 2002. :-(
You should steal it.
Bravo!! Toată stima pentru pasiunea asta
multumesc
Really like the car and what has been done to it.. excellent.
But.. I really loved the artwork he showed us. That was outstanding.
WF
Another high quality video, thank you for making them :D
Nice video had two 2002ti best drives so much memories respect from cape town
Absolutely beautiful presentation.
My favorite auto channel on TH-cam
Nothing but love and respect 👍
Looks and sounds wonderful
Hello Radu How nice you enjoy the older cars just like me ,I left Romania in the 80s and my dream was to by a BMW and now over 30+ i have a 1995 BMW M3 It is nice to c you on TH-cam
Love the passion =)
Downshift!!!!
Nice car..... Awesome design style..... Congratulations
Beautiful drawings, beautiful car.
Good job as always!
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Great that he created this vehicle the way he wanted it, non stock standard.
Good looking car, nice, useful and clean. This guy has good taste.
Beautiful car, and mesmerising art, what a wonderful combination.
Ageles forest is minutes away from me! always a trip seeing your own canyons, not to mention willow springs!!
Posters have praised the design of cars of this era, not many have mentioned that more than a few were influenced by the original Chevrolet Corvair, there are countless manufacturers that followed the trend, amongst them Hillman, NSU, Opel, BMW, even VW, just do a search of 70s carsband you’ll find many others.
That BMW 2002 is a lovely thing, my German brother in law had one in the day, the fuel evaporated due to the super hot conditions going up the mountains and on the way down the brakes boiled on a fast Alpine trip in the summer of 1976,
Not a problem, we hung about on the terrace of a great little Italian bar and enjoyed the view with a cold beer while they cooled.
PRETTIEST BMW I'VE SEEN.
I own a 323i E21 but this one is something especial.
All the best Pampa. You could not have had a better schooling for the rest of your life. Live by those rules and you will be happy in life. Best to you !!!
What a fantastic car,understated but great looking.
Gorgeous. Great job!
Just building my own round tail light 1602, as a replacement for my E30 M3 (also featured in a Petrolicious video!), so it just had to be a 16V four cylinder on individual throttle bodies, standalone ECU, coilover suspension, LSD etc. Basically I wanted the classy look of an early 02 with the kind of performance I had in the M3. Builds like this video inspire me. I love the arch kit and colour choice too!
Minunat Radu !
Yeah I always liked this model, I get what your doing with it and thanks for sharing. The driving is what its about even though its a car that over time you really do admire it looks and attitude.
I agree with him on one thing most -- the cars that take time to fall in love with are the best ones. This is the reason why I like the Fiesta ST and the Veloster T so much...it took me a while to appreciate the cars for what they are and their styling cues.
In sfarsit un roman. Respect from an e21 BMW Romanian owner!
multumesc Mihai
Reminded me how much I miss my '75 2002, and the Southern California canyon roads.
He's not wrong, a car you have to think why you love, a car that compels you to accept that you've fallen in love with, over time, is far better than a car that struck you as stunning instantly.
On a side note, that age was perfect for cars. All across the world examples that are staple for the car passionate popped out and still amaze us to this day.
always loved the 2002
My dad had one I miss this car. Maybe one day I''ll find him again.
@Petrolicious you guys do not make videos about cars, you make art about cars. I am not into cars, but boy do I love your videos!
Bravo Radu. Frumoasa masina...
I used to work for a BMW repair place and we had a guy bring in this beautiful white 2002 alpina that needed tuning it took us 3-4 days to tune it perfectly. It was still a lot of fun to work on.
What a marvelous car.
I have a 68' 2002 and this video convinced me to do a M20 swap. I don't think i'll do the AC shznitzer body kit, but everything else i'm doing for sure!
Doesn't surprise me that a car designer drives ones of the most beautiful machines ever created.
This 2002 is just the perfect build! I thought that the M20 might be a bit to big and heavy?... From some perspectives it looks that the left side of the car is a bit higher and that the grill is not symmetrical. But still one of the most beautiful 02s out there!
Raw, basic and loud! YES!!!
Love the custom flared arches
Goddamn i'm jealous of this dude, gets to enjoy his work and own a beautiful old BMW 2002. That old girl has to be my favorite of all of BMW's models, what i would give to drive one let alone own one. Keep up the great videos guys, its a very long and boring week without them
Very nice and such a wonderful place to enjoy it.
Long live SoCal's canyon runs.
"Rain or Shine" Awesome!
I like the Trabant model on his desk.
Foarte tare ! Felicitari! RosuGalbenAlbastru
Felicitari Radu!
He sums up everything I love about my 100hp Mazda 2.
what an amazing channel that is....love it :)
Never wondered. Cool film though! Great looking 2002.
I drove a 2002 Tii once. Man, that was a sweet car!
Would love to know what his exhaust setup is. To get an M20 to sound like that would be a dream. I honestly thought it had a Carbed M10 in it.
I watch this video almost everyday. Petrolicious give us some more 02 content !!!
You Rock Radu! Glad you're living the life! SC
+sidney chiang Thanks Sid.... great to hear form you and see you do well in SC