Replaced everything on my 2016 superb... New shocks front n rear . New front springs... Discs and pads all around... New cam n crank sensor new battery new belt n pump.. new abs sensors new rear wheel bearings ..new rear dust covers for rear discs . Completely undersealed .. drives like new now... 245k..Kms on the clock.. she good for another few yrs.. no need for me to upgrade..sorted
I decided i want a car with ac, my 1998 corolla dosnt have any. So i did install it myself. Took me like 6h in labour, mby less actually but like 80h+ in research as im no experianced mechanic and didnt have diagrams. It was rlly fun
My cars are 10, 15, and 52 years old. 'new' 2025 year cars scare the cr@p out of me for how complicated and fragile they are. New cars are virtually unrepairable. Run them for a few years and they are then worthless.
We had an apprentice a few years who was all about getting his old VW golf to be the best handling, fastest thing on the road so he tuned the engine and then went about stiffening and lowering the suspension without taking into account the fact that he lived in an area surrounded by speed bumps. I won't go into the fasion faux pas he made by fitting streched tyres on the ridiculous rims he then fitted (And utterly failed its next MOT because of it!). Overall,The result was hillarious! I'm all for having an old project car but lets be sensible about it if its going on the road
My car runs well and will be paid off in a few months. I’m planning a few upgrades and to keep it. I’ve kept up with maintenance and replaced things that are known to go bad.
Absolutely ... Living in (Great ideas for be practical) Fairbanks Alaska USA it gets down into Neg forty below zero ! Sincerely Larry Hernandez ... Have Great Christmas 🎄. Thanks
Well I am looking for a new one because mine has 250k km on the clock, Opel (Vauxhall) Astra J vrom 2010 with the 1.7 diesel engine. I had several things fixed and a stage 1 tuning and it drove me around for a solid 50k km but I changed jobs and now I only drive 20km one way country road to my workplace, so it barely gets up to temperature. I can say stage 1 tuning was an amazing upgrade, which really puit some life into the engine, especially at lower rpm. I also bóught it at a high mileage to begin with as I had to get "any" car at that point in time and this one was cheap and in good condition. Now I want something newer, more power (currently around 150ish HP, I want 200+) and more luxurious things in it. (It has heated seats but the driver seat usually just turns of after a minute due to too high resistance, something is broken.) Really enjoying your content mate. :)
Honda 2.2 DTEC, I expect up to 2030 no problems with LEZ (Euro 5). 200000km now, I drive 35K a year now, so will have reached 375000km by then. In one year : clutch, flywheel, AC condensor, radiator suspension kit (KW), upgraded brake rotors and pads, new suspension arms, linkages etc. some preventive because sooner or later it will wear out. This car drives really well, quick 180bhp and 440nm, and does 45mpg. Why should I consider something else? Still looks good too, slapped on hybrid logo for fun.
There's something about making the car your "own". If you bought the car, used or new, and it has that timeless design, it makes sense to keep it and upgrade or just maintain the stock look and feel. Some cars are just for gettin around, A to B type cars. Those are just throw away cars (which seems like a big waste of money to me). I personally love just tinkering, bringing the life back or making it just a little bit better. Nothing major like adding forced induction on a NA engine. Suspension probably my most favorite. Its an instant change, something an engine tune really doesn't do. Especially on cars like bimmers or other, right out of the box, highly tuned machines.
What suspention upgrades would u recommend? I got a 98 corolla and ig ill have to change some suspention parts anyway so might as well get something nice in. Also adding ac is a fun project
i've a 2008 Honda CRV with 167,000mi on it. no plans to sell, i'd like to drive it until at least 300,000mi. However, i am keeping my eye on a reliable and easy to maintain (diy) replacement. possibly a 2018 Rav 4 when the time eventually comes. possibly a 2016 CRV, but i'm not sure about the CVT transmission, manual gearbox is not available in my region.
All my cars got an upgrade on looks. Would be awesome if I could add pics here ;) I never really touched the performance purely because I dont have enough experience with performance upgrades. Exhausts or K&N air filters was the most Id do. Make your car your own Ive been doing that since I first drove cars. Personalized 5 cars so far with paintwork, body kits, sports exhausts rims and graphics. If I do buy a replacement it's mainly because what I had was high in KM's or I needed extras doors or a turbo for more power.
Personally only way I'd get rib of my B5 is if it ends up wrecked to where I can't fix it! Or if I can no longer get parts for it. Freshly rebuilt (upgraded) engine, bigger turbo, custom E85 and methanol injection tune done by me! New suspension (every bushing, control arm, & coilovers) new ish interior (was cream now black), transmission replaced, touch screen Android radio with all upgraded speakers, a 4 channel amp and a monoblock amp for 2 subwoofers. You know what... There I don't think there is a nut or bolt I haven't touched and/or upgraded. As for gauges... Stock has oil and coolant temp, voltage, rpm, & obviously speed and fuel. I added Lamda, oil pressure and a boost gauge/methanol controller. Unfortunately they are on the A pillar, and I hate it! Worst placement for a daily driver!
Well my life situation change and i need a car that can tow a small trailer. I could install a tow hook on my ipace, but i could also just buy a small diesel honda civic that would do that job much better.
The U.K. motorists seems stuck in the 70’ where mileage is concerned, I worked in the trade for over 22 years, 80K miles car needs £550 spent on it, oh high mileage I’ll sell it, so they spend £10K on a car they have no idea what could be wrong or how much they may need to spend, modern engines up to around 2015 ish (anti pollution emissions have made them much more complicated after,)old will do 200k miles plus easily as long as looked after, taxis often do this, maintain as required, don’t wait until the MOT when their maybe two or three small jobs needed, oil and filter very important engine and gearbox, especially with turbo engines, avoid the stealships, find a good specialist, EGR valves often just need cleaning, direct injection engines don’t have fuel going over inlet valves.
I have a Mazda mx5 nc 2011, I can do all the maintenance my self strip it down, can upgrade in loads of ways , suspension, brakes , engine .you can't do that with a new car with all the electrics, ECG, you have to have a computer to talk to it . But the government don't won't you to play with your cars . Going electric , they won't you to use public transport, they just pricing people off the road, And putting pressure on manufacturers to sell ,cars no one can afford,or won't?. There's is no enjoyment in owning a car anymore?. It's just a means to get to work,and run the kids about?.
Not for me. Have to inform insurance , probably cost more. Happy with what I have no modifications. Goes against your last video for advanced driving. Can’t have it both ways.
Your insurance company and others wrip off drivers at every opportunity, fit different wheels same sizes and they want to charge us more, report that someone has hit your car, they want to increase your !!! Premium !!?? an ECU remapping does not show up, and without special software is undetectable, but often give much better MPG as made for a specific location, not a massed product one, one design fits all, make a claim if car stolen and they continually offer very low price, supposedly it should be market value lol I had to send 6 different adverts to show my stolen car year value was selling for around £2300 more than they had offered, wake please they are crooked.
Replaced everything on my 2016 superb... New shocks front n rear . New front springs... Discs and pads all around... New cam n crank sensor new battery new belt n pump.. new abs sensors new rear wheel bearings ..new rear dust covers for rear discs . Completely undersealed .. drives like new now... 245k..Kms on the clock.. she good for another few yrs.. no need for me to upgrade..sorted
diesel?
I decided i want a car with ac, my 1998 corolla dosnt have any.
So i did install it myself.
Took me like 6h in labour, mby less actually but like 80h+ in research as im no experianced mechanic and didnt have diagrams.
It was rlly fun
My cars are 10, 15, and 52 years old. 'new' 2025 year cars scare the cr@p out of me for how complicated and fragile they are. New cars are virtually unrepairable. Run them for a few years and they are then worthless.
We had an apprentice a few years who was all about getting his old VW golf to be the best handling, fastest thing on the road so he tuned the engine and then went about stiffening and lowering the suspension without taking into account the fact that he lived in an area surrounded by speed bumps. I won't go into the fasion faux pas he made by fitting streched tyres on the ridiculous rims he then fitted (And utterly failed its next MOT because of it!). Overall,The result was hillarious!
I'm all for having an old project car but lets be sensible about it if its going on the road
I have a 1996 Celica GT - it's feels far better to drive than modern cars and is probably one of the most reliable cars of all time too
My car runs well and will be paid off in a few months. I’m planning a few upgrades and to keep it. I’ve kept up with maintenance and replaced things that are known to go bad.
Excellent video! Thanks!
Do not buy a cheap aftermarket steering wheel! 😊
Absolutely ... Living in (Great ideas for be practical) Fairbanks Alaska USA it gets down into Neg forty below zero ! Sincerely Larry Hernandez ... Have Great Christmas 🎄. Thanks
Great idea. I’m upgrading my 2000 Isuzu Trooper into a Porsche 911 GT3, very simple, just need a few cheap parts…
Well I am looking for a new one because mine has 250k km on the clock, Opel (Vauxhall) Astra J vrom 2010 with the 1.7 diesel engine.
I had several things fixed and a stage 1 tuning and it drove me around for a solid 50k km but I changed jobs and now I only drive 20km one way country road to my workplace, so it barely gets up to temperature.
I can say stage 1 tuning was an amazing upgrade, which really puit some life into the engine, especially at lower rpm.
I also bóught it at a high mileage to begin with as I had to get "any" car at that point in time and this one was cheap and in good condition.
Now I want something newer, more power (currently around 150ish HP, I want 200+) and more luxurious things in it. (It has heated seats but the driver seat usually just turns of after a minute due to too high resistance, something is broken.)
Really enjoying your content mate. :)
Honda 2.2 DTEC, I expect up to 2030 no problems with LEZ (Euro 5). 200000km now, I drive 35K a year now, so will have reached 375000km by then. In one year : clutch, flywheel, AC condensor, radiator suspension kit (KW), upgraded brake rotors and pads, new suspension arms, linkages etc. some preventive because sooner or later it will wear out. This car drives really well, quick 180bhp and 440nm, and does 45mpg. Why should I consider something else? Still looks good too, slapped on hybrid logo for fun.
There's something about making the car your "own". If you bought the car, used or new, and it has that timeless design, it makes sense to keep it and upgrade or just maintain the stock look and feel. Some cars are just for gettin around, A to B type cars. Those are just throw away cars (which seems like a big waste of money to me). I personally love just tinkering, bringing the life back or making it just a little bit better. Nothing major like adding forced induction on a NA engine. Suspension probably my most favorite. Its an instant change, something an engine tune really doesn't do. Especially on cars like bimmers or other, right out of the box, highly tuned machines.
What suspention upgrades would u recommend? I got a 98 corolla and ig ill have to change some suspention parts anyway so might as well get something nice in. Also adding ac is a fun project
Insurance company should sponsor this video
i've a 2008 Honda CRV with 167,000mi on it. no plans to sell, i'd like to drive it until at least 300,000mi. However, i am keeping my eye on a reliable and easy to maintain (diy) replacement. possibly a 2018 Rav 4 when the time eventually comes. possibly a 2016 CRV, but i'm not sure about the CVT transmission, manual gearbox is not available in my region.
I was interested in upgrades at one point, but ultimately, these upgrades reduce the value of the car even more. Best to keep it stock.
All my cars got an upgrade on looks. Would be awesome if I could add pics here ;) I never really touched the performance purely because I dont have enough experience with performance upgrades. Exhausts or K&N air filters was the most Id do.
Make your car your own Ive been doing that since I first drove cars. Personalized 5 cars so far with paintwork, body kits, sports exhausts rims and graphics. If I do buy a replacement it's mainly because what I had was high in KM's or I needed extras doors or a turbo for more power.
Personally only way I'd get rib of my B5 is if it ends up wrecked to where I can't fix it! Or if I can no longer get parts for it.
Freshly rebuilt (upgraded) engine, bigger turbo, custom E85 and methanol injection tune done by me! New suspension (every bushing, control arm, & coilovers) new ish interior (was cream now black), transmission replaced, touch screen Android radio with all upgraded speakers, a 4 channel amp and a monoblock amp for 2 subwoofers. You know what... There I don't think there is a nut or bolt I haven't touched and/or upgraded.
As for gauges... Stock has oil and coolant temp, voltage, rpm, & obviously speed and fuel. I added Lamda, oil pressure and a boost gauge/methanol controller. Unfortunately they are on the A pillar, and I hate it! Worst placement for a daily driver!
Well my life situation change and i need a car that can tow a small trailer. I could install a tow hook on my ipace, but i could also just buy a small diesel honda civic that would do that job much better.
In France, we can upgrade the car or make change whats so ever like mapping, otherwise, youre not insurable...
Always keep it stock.
Mod it 🎉
The U.K. motorists seems stuck in the 70’ where mileage is concerned, I worked in the trade for over 22 years, 80K miles car needs £550 spent on it, oh high mileage I’ll sell it, so they spend £10K on a car they have no idea what could be wrong or how much they may need to spend, modern engines up to around 2015 ish (anti pollution emissions have made them much more complicated after,)old will do 200k miles plus easily as long as looked after, taxis often do this, maintain as required, don’t wait until the MOT when their maybe two or three small jobs needed, oil and filter very important engine and gearbox, especially with turbo engines, avoid the stealships, find a good specialist, EGR valves often just need cleaning, direct injection engines don’t have fuel going over inlet valves.
I have a Mazda mx5 nc 2011, I can do all the maintenance my self strip it down, can upgrade in loads of ways , suspension, brakes , engine
.you can't do that with a new car with all the electrics, ECG, you have to have a computer to talk to it .
But the government don't won't you to play with your cars . Going electric , they won't you to use public transport, they just pricing people off the road,
And putting pressure on manufacturers to sell ,cars no one can afford,or won't?. There's is no enjoyment in owning a car anymore?.
It's just a means to get to work,and run the kids about?.
Not for me. Have to inform insurance , probably cost more. Happy with what I have no modifications. Goes against your last video for advanced driving. Can’t have it both ways.
Your insurance company and others wrip off drivers at every opportunity, fit different wheels same sizes and they want to charge us more, report that someone has hit your car, they want to increase your !!! Premium !!?? an ECU remapping does not show up, and without special software is undetectable, but often give much better MPG as made for a specific location, not a massed product one, one design fits all, make a claim if car stolen and they continually offer very low price, supposedly it should be market value lol I had to send 6 different adverts to show my stolen car year value was selling for around £2300 more than they had offered, wake please they are crooked.