EXO CARS: The Underground Cheap Supercar Slayers

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  • @chariots7646
    @chariots7646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3542

    this is why I haven't bought a ferrari yet! Would be so annoying to spend a little bit of my money on a new Ferrari F8 and be gapped by a miata that's been half sold off as spares.

    • @QuickshiftCars
      @QuickshiftCars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +465

      My hellcat swapped hayabusa would probably beat that Ferrari ez 🥱

    • @928pcar
      @928pcar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +354

      You haven’t bought a Ferrari because you couldn’t afford to buy and maintain one

    • @chariots7646
      @chariots7646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      @@928pcar no I could afford it I just dont feel like it

    • @superbarnie
      @superbarnie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @@chariots7646 me too

    • @rspecturbocoupe
      @rspecturbocoupe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      My GTR would dust everything =)

  • @Bearthedancingman
    @Bearthedancingman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +816

    Got to ride in an old school style dune buggy that was street registered. But the guy didn't mention it had 500+hp. Thing was so fast my brain struggled to comprehend it. 😁 And I loved every second of it.

    • @kylegreen378
      @kylegreen378 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      How did it compare to an average 1000cc sportbike?

    • @Bearthedancingman
      @Bearthedancingman ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@kylegreen378 never got to ride a bike that big. But I'm guessing the bike would be faster. On pavement anyway

    • @summadeez5477
      @summadeez5477 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      when theres a hole in the floorboard so the driver can see while riding wheelies you know the buggy means business

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @mebigusmall123
      @mebigusmall123 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What state?

  • @SimRacingVeteran
    @SimRacingVeteran ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Thumbnail is very misleading. You’re spending way more than 5k. A little go kart costs 5k.

    • @user-xl7dn3zu6t
      @user-xl7dn3zu6t 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Maybe 10 yrs ago yes today no, thanks to the dumb car scene cars are stupid expensive now.

    • @ded.serious
      @ded.serious 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      LOL, imagine discovering clickbait in 2024. if im a boomer you're a mummy bro

    • @DrMatthewHudson
      @DrMatthewHudson 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Even the "affordable" exomotive (3:30) least expensive kits are $8000

    • @brrbleh9246
      @brrbleh9246 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the mev exocet for the rx8 also fits the miata. Originally meant for the miata the exoskeleton runs 1-2,000 if you already have everything which i hope you do then it should be around 5,000. It all depends on alot of factors. If you already have tools and everything else. Alot is to be factored. So all in all it just depends also people like different modifications va what comes with it

    • @carlwarren1376
      @carlwarren1376 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Buy, strip, and roll cage an old c4 corvette. If you already have the tools it should be around $5k.

  • @tryggmundur1188
    @tryggmundur1188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    I think the real danger with amateur-made exo cars is the lack of understanding when it comes to proper space frame design, specifically in terms of crash safety. Some of those frames really didn't look like they'd hold up in any sort of impact, especially side-impacts.

    • @Darthdoodoo
      @Darthdoodoo ปีที่แล้ว +47

      You don't ride a motorcycle or a skateboard because its ssfe. Its fun 😆😆

    • @summadeez5477
      @summadeez5477 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      nobody drives an exo to be safe lmao

    • @Rctdcttecededtef
      @Rctdcttecededtef ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I don't think anyone is questioning durability, as is said in the beginning of the video, performance is the main focus

    • @NeoManyon
      @NeoManyon ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Totally agree, the lack of triangulation is scary in some. It's not just a question of being safe, chassis rigidity effects handling. I appreciate people are chasing light weight but unless you really know what you're doing then it's better to be a little bit heavier than risk catastrophic failure. There's plenty of professionally designed vehicles to give you a good idea of what's required.

    • @kobzelfn9588
      @kobzelfn9588 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My main concern is car part thieves.

  • @Bamsebrakar2011
    @Bamsebrakar2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +525

    In most countries outside the US, you are unlikely to get such a creation road registered. Certainly in the EU.

    • @leonardobernaschina94
      @leonardobernaschina94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Exactly what I was thinking, even if you had the chance to keep it as a track toy I assume most tracks wouldn't let you race in it

    • @matthewclarke1185
      @matthewclarke1185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Not sure about the rest of Europe but the UK is the home of this type of car.
      The lotus 7 and it's copy's are still regularly built for the road along with the Arial atom. There used to be books available explaining how to build this type of tube chassis car back in the 80s and 90s, all road legal

    • @derpapito1391
      @derpapito1391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      @@matthewclarke1185 He said EU ( European Union ), not Europe. The UK is about as far from the EU as North Korea is from democracy. From what I've seen you can get almost anything streetlegal in the UK. In germany its probably a criminal offense to even think about an exocar. Sad but true

    • @leonardobernaschina94
      @leonardobernaschina94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@derpapito1391 is it really that bad in Germany? In Italy we always looked at your country as the place where you could get any (properly built) project car registered going through TUV

    • @felixpflieger9606
      @felixpflieger9606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@leonardobernaschina94 yes it's that bad haha

  • @RobertD_83
    @RobertD_83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    If anyone watching this decides to actually try to build one of these for the love of whoever you pray to DO NOT USE ALUMINUM TUBING! Yeah it'll be extremely light weight but if you have any kind of accident over 30mph you will probably die. Use steel or if you're rich maybe titanium and build a proper cage, use 5 point harnesses, and protection around any occupants. The weight savings aren't worth your life.

    • @jeremycunningham9005
      @jeremycunningham9005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Use stock seatbelts with a window net.

    • @jeremycunningham9005
      @jeremycunningham9005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Only use harnesses if you have a helmet and hans device combo.

    • @hul8376
      @hul8376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      One day i will weld myself a titanium gocart!

    • @gwot
      @gwot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      absolutely nothing wrong with using aluminum tubing, as long as it is built correctly. A lot of cars are made entirely out of aluminum you know.

    • @murraymadness4674
      @murraymadness4674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What?? Why do you need tubing?

  • @bgbuilds2712
    @bgbuilds2712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    "the 1,312lbs curb weight. That's less than your mom" Lost it.

    • @Thefloridadad
      @Thefloridadad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dude I almost died laughing 😂

    • @riolest
      @riolest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmfao, same

    • @LeadersRacingLLC
      @LeadersRacingLLC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same lmfao

    • @zedbets
      @zedbets 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 right?

    • @Gammera2000
      @Gammera2000 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's also ACAB

  • @PullStartStables
    @PullStartStables 2 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    We forgot to mention the VW beetle based Dune Buggy. They’ve been around for a while 👍. I swapped an EJ25 Subaru engine in and it’s curb weight is 1450 lbs and rated at 165 hp. Fun times!

    • @perchowski3021
      @perchowski3021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Should put the ej257 in it. 300hp stock. I ran my stock STI motor at 400whp with a rotated 30r for ~60k miles before motor spun bearing, and only did because of a bad 110 leaded oct. Tune running 460whp. Also had a 506whp c16 map on stock motor which ran 10.96@126.

    • @PullStartStables
      @PullStartStables 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@perchowski3021 sounds like a blast! If and when I find a wrecked or cheap STI, I’ll cross that bridge. I shortened the sump to have better ground clearance and it ran low on oil supply in a tall climb. I’d like to create a front(rear) sump for my next engine and build a 10 degree trans mount into the cage too. KA-nock KA-nock! For now, I have a couple spare EJ22 and EJ25’s NA.

    • @perchowski3021
      @perchowski3021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@PullStartStables if you ever want a built motor, check out Outfront motorsports in southern California. Had a closed deck short block built by them and that thing ran almost like a stock motor (forged Pistons so when freezing out I'd get a little piston slap until it warmed up) and was still running strong 30k mi. Of hard driving later when I was ran off road by old lady not paying attention 😞. Barely avoided her and caught the edge of the curb at 40mph.
      Guy that bought it rebuilt car and was running 700whp last time I spoke to him on the same motor.i ran their 700hp rated motor closed deck short block.

    • @PullStartStables
      @PullStartStables 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@perchowski3021 woah! With less than 1500 lbs on the ground, I bet my stock VW Bus trans would get angry REAL FAST!

    • @perchowski3021
      @perchowski3021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@PullStartStables that would be a scary fun ride without a doubt! 😜. With a 30r @ 500whp it pulled my ~3300lb. Car to high 10s at 126mph so I wouldn't doubt you'd be deep into 9s territory.

  • @imagearchy4782
    @imagearchy4782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Aluminum tubing? Steel tubing son.

    • @oldschoololdsfool
      @oldschoololdsfool 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I heard him say aluminum and was appalled.. like bro you can't make videos with disinformation like that.

    • @jvmiller1995
      @jvmiller1995 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@oldschoololdsfool you can read my comment. This guy is just a want to be car guy. He has not got a clue. Some of those back yard builds are made with water pipe maybe but most are going to be chrome moly. like Alex Choi's purple Hurican. You know just a cheap junk yard build.

  • @anthonycoffey9412
    @anthonycoffey9412 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    My choice would be the DF Goblin, more weight on the rear tires with the engine in the back, little custom work & it could be a wonderful daily troller 😛

    • @JamesSmith-op7yc
      @JamesSmith-op7yc ปีที่แล้ว +4

      DF tops my list. The price is great. Top shelf engineering and quality.

    • @coryharlow995
      @coryharlow995 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm still looking for a proper doner near me.

  • @pleasedontwatchthese9593
    @pleasedontwatchthese9593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    If you want to beat super cars on a budget get a used sport bike. Run 10s or lower on a stock 1000cc bike. 170+ hp in a vehicle that weighs less than 500lbs does wonders

    • @QdMaster
      @QdMaster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My father has a r1 powered sand buggy that is absolutely nutts!

    • @mrglock568
      @mrglock568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@QdMaster even nuttier when the engine is left in the bike frame. Can’t beat that power/weight ratio.

    • @QdMaster
      @QdMaster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mrglock568 indeed, my 2000 r6 would just about peel you off the top of it, and it was only pushing about 105 hp....

    • @pleasedontwatchthese9593
      @pleasedontwatchthese9593 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@QdMaster that sounds really cool to drive

    • @killem8057
      @killem8057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What about a 2000 zx-11 ninja

  • @vernievuitton
    @vernievuitton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I had a Polaris Slingshot and it definitely had a similar feel to what I imagine an exo would be like. It was 1600 lbs, had a 4 cylinder GM engine in the front, and 0-60 of around 4secs. It was some of the most fun I ever had driving that thing around and for 15k it was one of the best decisions I made in my youth lol

    • @benalley6759
      @benalley6759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      too bad they’re slow comparatively

    • @airgunningyup
      @airgunningyup ปีที่แล้ว +23

      your youth ? if you had a polaris in your youth , youre still in your youth lol

    • @leakyspaceboots7542
      @leakyspaceboots7542 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, but you have to think Ferrari

    • @araybeezy1653
      @araybeezy1653 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@airgunningyup yeah lmao they came out like fucking 2015

    • @adamowens5507
      @adamowens5507 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benalley6759 yeah too bad every time i see one i think they are a bigger slower stupider looking ariel atom

  • @KB-vr5dt
    @KB-vr5dt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    He really should of mentioned the DF goblin made one my self and is a incredible car and for a great price and very easy to build

    • @timothypadilla4192
      @timothypadilla4192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thinking about turning one of my Cobalt SS' into a Goblin.

    • @Matty_mccfly
      @Matty_mccfly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was hoping someone was going to say goblin.

    • @DuhReason
      @DuhReason 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Goblins are very nice looking and the best exo/kit car I think is out there

    • @andrewblessinger5705
      @andrewblessinger5705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DuhReason Goblins are awesome kits and I've seen some wild ones for sure. But given that there are bolt in LX swap kits for Miata, and Exocet is also "bolt on" using a Miata donor, then most v8 Miata kits become v8 Exocet kits...which puts it above the goblin in my book. Exo even makes panel kits for Exocet, which gives them more aero for top end and down force for track days. Really doesn't get much better for a budget racer

    • @ryandalion8379
      @ryandalion8379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I vote exomotive exocet.

  • @Vuka2024
    @Vuka2024 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Colin Chapman, I restored a boat he designed many years ago (I think in the70's I think) the designed 2 very expensive boats, the one I used to own was the top of the range "Marauder", it was a 47' boat (+- 13-14 meter) and the hull was designed to ride out of the water at speeds and it was tested doing 56 knots with the right power pack. We gave it 2 X 590 Hp, Cummins Diesels with a set of Arneston surface piercers. At the time the Spanish and Italian Navies had the high speed interceptors that was the fastest in the Mediterranean but I was guaranteed there will be very view boats that would outrun the Maruader over 1200 Miles, +- 2000 Km, and by then the Maruader would have cleared the Strait of Gibraltar well in open water and next refuel Casablanca and then off to Tenerife, GONE!. Our tanks carried 4000 Lt. What a beautiful machine, Colin Designed the boat for a market 30 years into the future, He also designed the Lotus as a racing team. One last thing about the Marauder, the hull design and built was very futuristic at the time, Vacuum injection fiber glass, honey comb and another fibre glass inner liner, about 40mm thick, so a crack had to go through the outer layer, through the honey comb center and fiber glass inner, so extremely tough but light and could take a massive blow before it needs repairs. We sold the boat to a person in the UK before emigrating to Australia 15 years ago, we have lost contact with the new owner. If he reads this, please reply as far as we know that is the only Maruader left in the UK, there was a Guy who had the plugs for both the hull and the top.

  • @kgranger
    @kgranger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Building my Exocet right now and I absolutely love it.

    • @Highlander1432
      @Highlander1432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice. What engine and chassis ?

    • @frankiewalnuts
      @frankiewalnuts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Highlander1432 it is the chassis LOL

    • @SweitzBuilds
      @SweitzBuilds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! Just painted the back end. Any videos of yours?

    • @cloudz138
      @cloudz138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@frankiewalnuts yeah but from what car?

    • @jvmiller1995
      @jvmiller1995 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cloudz138 he don't know but it has 4 wheels.... Or it use too. Lol

  • @SilntObsvr
    @SilntObsvr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Some of us have ridden motorcycles in all weather -- I did two years as a courier in Seattle, and only missed one day for weather because there was glare ice on my street and I figured the chances of getting the bike out without smashing anything were near zero -- but don't like the weather going up our sleeves and down our necks. Seems like one of these with a roof panel and windshield left intact might solve much of the issue with weather, gain a smidgen on aerodynamics, and potentially be more fun to drive. I'd accept a hundred pounds of weight penalty to keep the rain off.
    This look like they have the potential to perform like a T-Rex and cost half as much. ;)

    • @taitjones6310
      @taitjones6310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, it seems like it wouldn't be that much of a leap to just design a few detachable carbon fiber panels. It doesn't need to be hermetically sealed or anything, just enough to keep "normal" rain out.

  • @colinmcalister
    @colinmcalister 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I remember reading an article on exomotive years ago thinking they looked so cool, I didn't realize how popular they would become.

  • @riothero313
    @riothero313 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That Caterham Super 7 is still something I 'd love to have, near the top of list honestly. Lowering weight improves everything at the same time. Acceleration, handling, braking, wear&tear, fuel economy, etc. Btw they make an exo kit for the Chevy ecotec too, I think it's based on the Colbalt SS drivetrain. It all gets put in the back for rear engine rear wheel drive.

    • @niteriderevo9179
      @niteriderevo9179 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mid-engine rear, actually, engine typically sits just forward of the front axle in the cobalt and 80~90+% of other front/front cars.. some makes have done a factory mid/rear car using the engine/trans from a front/front car..

    • @KevinPatrick-m5c
      @KevinPatrick-m5c ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The cobalt one is called the df goblin, you can get it for the ss or the base model cobalt. I was looking into building that or the exocet because of price.... sadly my job would have sent me to Germany so I ended up getting a different car, and then they didn't send me to Germany lol

    • @riothero313
      @riothero313 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@niteriderevo9179 I'm just glad to see weird kit cars and conversions again. Back in the day they had a RWD small block V-8 conversion for the first gen Ford Focus hatch. It's amazing how well a v-8 just sat right in there. The trans tunnel is a different story.

    • @niteriderevo9179
      @niteriderevo9179 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@riothero313 yes, i could see that, considering more often than not, inline 4 is pretty much a similar length to a v8.. and with more than a few early 2k front/front cars, the engine bay could cram a v8 in a front engine/rear drive layout, though many didn't really have a trans-tunnel to speak of, if at all

  • @VampyrMygg
    @VampyrMygg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    XF Motorsport has an amazing one they've made from an AMG S-Class Mercedes, it looks pretty wild, and fun, and built with balance in mind too.
    And I think maybe Cleetus' Corvette also counts as an EXO, even if it's a dragracer?

    • @sampuhhupmas5666
      @sampuhhupmas5666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Leroy is definitely an exo car, all that's left of a Corvette and the floor, windshield and rear lights

    • @Omeshan
      @Omeshan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't think the ASL counts as Exo car. It only uses the engine. It's not a stripped down chassis with roll cage instead of bodywork

    • @VampyrMygg
      @VampyrMygg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Omeshan Exo kinda refers to exoskeleton I think? and if it has to be the chassis of an original car Ariel doesn't count, or X-Bow, etc. Only the home made ribbed cars would count towards that.

    • @kyleflowers2641
      @kyleflowers2641 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a full tube and carbon car he built - not an exo car. Also, there are no S classes on that channel. The engine is from an e55.

    • @VampyrMygg
      @VampyrMygg ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kyleflowers2641 Went to check again, you're right, it was an E55, that's what I get for trusting my ADHD brain. :P

  • @NOTAfreestyler
    @NOTAfreestyler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I made one based off a Miata, was extremely fun. Being I was 17 at the time yes it was extremely cheap lol

  • @ItsEggo
    @ItsEggo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I’m really surprised the DF goblin wassnt mentioned it’s a mid engine street legal go kart absolutely insane

  • @machinist7230
    @machinist7230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The _Roadkill_ boys did something similar years ago with a cheap hammered Corvette. Turned it into a track monster.

    • @AlaskanCharlie
      @AlaskanCharlie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Look up Leroy the “corvette”. Leroy would destroy the car Roadkill built.

    • @zogworth
      @zogworth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AlaskanCharlie but then you have to listen to dumb catch phrases.

    • @AlaskanCharlie
      @AlaskanCharlie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zogworth Lol true.

    • @thegambler9994
      @thegambler9994 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlaskanCharlie Hell yeah brother!

  • @angelicemperor2686
    @angelicemperor2686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    "That's lighter than your mom" had me dying. Nice one lol
    These exotic cars are cool. Great hobby projects. Could even teach kids to drive early in them since they are smaller. Would love to build one myself one day.

    • @ronburgundy4375
      @ronburgundy4375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lmao same

    • @jakerazmataz852
      @jakerazmataz852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yea, that was freaking random.

    • @weezy9681
      @weezy9681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pleez hit the like and thuscribe budden

  • @ykbonez
    @ykbonez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Think miata integra civic HURACAN.." Bro really went from civic to huracan 1:29

  • @ronquin5272
    @ronquin5272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now i see where this car came from that i saw recently.. i was coming home from a camping trip and this guy appeared out of nowhere behind me on the Angeles Crest Highway, through the mountains (forest). I was driving my Jeep so no point in racing him so i let him pass. This guy was gone! That car was hugging those turns so well and i could see him at a distance increasing the gap. It looked like a big go-kart. I wondered what fun vehicle this was, and now i know what it was based off of. Thanks!

  • @vernonbice732
    @vernonbice732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I was a kid (1960's) Gymkhana was a big thing. Parking lot racing. "Track cars" were the norm. Everything from VW to corvette based. Think go karts with big engines :)
    And most of them were not registered for road use. Not many had any lights at all. Some didn't even have a generator/alternator, just a light weight battery (and some of those were only 6V).

  • @bryan23361
    @bryan23361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the same thing that makes motorcycles drive fast. A typical 600cc motorcycle weighs 400-500lb, and can make between 70 and 120 HP. That's quite the power-to-weight ratio!

    • @eyeballengineering7007
      @eyeballengineering7007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As someone who puts 20k miles on a bike a year and has an exocar, I utterly agree.

    • @thomaskletzl6493
      @thomaskletzl6493 ปีที่แล้ว

      until you use a rotary and have 220 ps with 280 lb

  • @adamberndt4190
    @adamberndt4190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The first "exocar" I remember seeing was the Corvette that Road Kill Garage built like 10 yrs ago.

  • @erickelly4107
    @erickelly4107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The newest ND2 (2019+ / N/A 181hp / 7500 RPM Redline) Miata's are actually pretty quick, 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds and feels quicker with the low center of gravity and curb weight of just 2340lbs. Sure plenty of quicker cars out there but IMO it's much more fun to actually be able to run the car through the gears without breaking every posted limit before your out of 2nd gear, etc.

    • @afhdf9010
      @afhdf9010 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      All facts, this is based

    • @brycehekman
      @brycehekman ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's actually very true. I've had several old stick shift cars, and currently have a head cam C6 Z06. While that car is incredible, I can break every speed limit in town in 1st gear. I think I generally had more fun driving my 5 speed 96 Civic. It had an even higher redline and you could bang gears for days.

    • @fortunefed8719
      @fortunefed8719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I drive an RX8 and my fiance drives an ND2 miata, I love them both for that fun but legal factor.

  • @bingbing-ti2rv
    @bingbing-ti2rv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    The only problem with those "madmax" type of cars (bc i would loooove to make me one, since i'm a mechanic)
    iiiss that it is illegal in my country (France) ... Yup, you've read this right, modifying the chassis , frame, or removing the body (like doors, hood, trunk lid, etc) makes your car not street legal anymore and not covered by any insurances (Because it modifies the safety mesures like deformation properties of the car in case of an impact for example)

    • @Sulfufu
      @Sulfufu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Autant dire que changer ton filtre a air est déjà illégal, on est verrouillé en France 😢

    • @ruipacheco2939
      @ruipacheco2939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same as in Portugal....

    • @patientgorilla271
      @patientgorilla271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lol in italy we can't even install bigger rims :D

    • @bingbing-ti2rv
      @bingbing-ti2rv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patientgorilla271 waw that's even worse than in France

    • @taitjones6310
      @taitjones6310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's funny, because the old Peugeots over there basically a cardboard box sitting on a platform. Of course their top speed is like 40 mph, but it's still laughable to call them 'safe' cars. If there were ever a car that lends itself to home made modifications its Peugeot.

  • @Boostedm3nace
    @Boostedm3nace ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Cleetus was a huge influencer behind this culture, with Leroy. I know there were some before, but he really brought awareness to the masses.

    • @StealthySandwich
      @StealthySandwich ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree. Every one of these cars featured pales in comparison to The Savage, especially with the new engine.

  • @--LZ---
    @--LZ--- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    One of my dreams is to learn how to weld , move somewhere that allows this kind of build, and build my own tube frame with a mid engine setup and wishbone suspension. (obviously tested in solidworks first).
    Hopefully I'll be able to do this in the next 5-10 years.

    • @HighArchingCrests
      @HighArchingCrests 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you do it make a video bro, I wanna do it too

    • @maxx-er3fj
      @maxx-er3fj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine too, I want to make it so I have full set of fiberglass panels to look like supercar, but to be easy enough to remove them for exocar, so I can swap it however I wanti

    • @puddingpimp
      @puddingpimp ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As someone that welds for a living, I gotta say, learning to weld is pretty F'in easy. Go for it!

    • @A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit
      @A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit ปีที่แล้ว

      LZ, were you able to get things started?

    • @--LZ---
      @--LZ--- ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit currently kinda busy with my e46 rebuild and life in general, but as soon as i have a running car and have transportation other than my mtb i will...

  • @still34u
    @still34u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just FYI, if you like something like this but not to the extreme this goes to, look up "Hobby Rallye Cross" .. I've seen a mk4 vr6 that went as far with the weight savings as to remove gears from the gearbox, because who needs a fourth and fifth... It's usually exact opposite of these - you keep the outside sheet metal but gut everything else and, let me tell you, some people go insane. BMW 328 with a CEMENT BLOCK for ballast, sure.. A Skoda 120 with a straight eight instead of the rear seats? Yop.. I've seen a Renault 5 with a turbo charged Hayabusa engine in it.. Insane builds.

  • @SurgicalTechTips
    @SurgicalTechTips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Didn't even give a mention to the American built DF Goblin that uses a Chevy Cobalt as a donor!? Gets rid of the weight distribution problems by making it a mid engine rear wheel drive exocar you can build for around $15k

  • @danielhamer9007
    @danielhamer9007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For the alg. Learning something new everyday about performance vehicles.

  • @cdjhyoung
    @cdjhyoung 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A significant miss on your part is not mentioning the DF Goblin. Light weight chassis designed to use the Chevy ECO TEC driven train from a 15 year old Cobalt. Fast and relatively well balanced for track use. Another build that comes in around $15000 if you do your parts shopping right.

  • @ShiroKuroh
    @ShiroKuroh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see we are already preparing for the Mad Max part of the apocalypses. Good job on being ready!

  • @Dr.Mcstaby
    @Dr.Mcstaby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    safety is always 3rd on my list,
    1. functional
    2. fun
    3. safety

    • @ekhatch4468
      @ekhatch4468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah, replace the safety with A MOWE POWA BABY

  • @cartler
    @cartler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't forget about aero, especially if you want to go with higher road speeds. Go for something similar to the ariel atom. Put aero around non-aerodynamic areas while maintaining airflow through already air flowing areas. It's usually forgotten a lot on. these builds, but learning how to work with fiberglass and build your own panels is really fun and is good to put on your resume if you wanna get into the motorsport industry 😉

  • @Ne3bO
    @Ne3bO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cleetus told us cutting the body off the car and adding tubes dosent make it that light. His C7 is still pretty heavy

  • @steepercreve
    @steepercreve หลายเดือนก่อน

    I drew these as kids, not know what they were, nor ever seeing one, I just LOVE the look of them for some reason
    Thank you for introducing these. as soon as i can, I will be converting a miata

  • @tomweather8887
    @tomweather8887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'd like to see this with the honda s2000. The thing would be outrageous. Almost 9,000 rpm red line. Comes alive at 6,000. Super mega deathtrap. But god it would sound horrendously amazing.

    • @エニエ
      @エニエ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can defienedly agree with this.

    • @2641hgf
      @2641hgf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ariel atom

    • @NikosPer
      @NikosPer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i wouldnt destroy such an iconic car...

    • @エニエ
      @エニエ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NikosPer Well, if it would be a totaled car that would have had no hope brought from a scrapyard it would not be like that. Also you could just buy the engine and driveshaft stuff and build the tubes and stuff yourself without the need of the body.

    • @cdjhyoung
      @cdjhyoung 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have a friend with a Honda S2000 that he has turboed and possibly bottled. 450 hp at the wheels. He uses it when the wife is away to humiliate Vettes on Woodward Ave.

  • @misternobodysixtynine
    @misternobodysixtynine 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ummm that concept was done way before this video. Does this ring a bell: "Roadkill's C4 Corvette Cart"?

  • @wils35
    @wils35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All British designs and ideas.
    God them Brits know how to build cars.

  • @rudysu3908
    @rudysu3908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To bad you didn't meantion the goblin cars! i've been eyeing to do one of those myself once i get a garage to do it in that is!

  • @ldlm91
    @ldlm91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I built my own using a Wartburg 353W as a basis. Even with 50hp, that was a thrilling ride!!!

    • @maxx-er3fj
      @maxx-er3fj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great idea, you can always convert it back to wartburg and go on your way lol, awesome

  • @The1sunnydmusic
    @The1sunnydmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow gotta admit im a little disapointed that Roadkill didnt get mentioned at the start of this. I feel like they rejuvinated the exo car for street racing given some people might be a little scared to bring their new full car to the track and not wanting to daily a miata for a track car either.

  • @bigscrewg
    @bigscrewg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's amazing that people took this long to figure out that a Volkswagen sand rail chassis could go this far

    • @mattverhoeven5799
      @mattverhoeven5799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is nothing close to a sand rail or Volkswagen chassis bud it's custom built

    • @bigscrewg
      @bigscrewg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mattverhoeven5799 just like a tube chassis sandrail

    • @ericbest9562
      @ericbest9562 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bigscrewg I was fixing to say, that's exactly like my tube frame rail job. Cut the horns off the bug floor pan and welded it to a tube chassis, ditto to the front end

  • @alialioxynfree3905
    @alialioxynfree3905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video sir

  • @mohe81
    @mohe81 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    0:45 The dangers in Germany: Going to prison for the rest of your life.

    • @henryhollanda4301
      @henryhollanda4301 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why is europe so weird when it comes to freed

  • @crooklyneny
    @crooklyneny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your videos man keep em coming much appreciated 💯❤💫

  • @AlexanderRiehl
    @AlexanderRiehl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheapest way to beat a supercar on a budget-- get a motorcycle. Basically anything (not including v-twins) with a 636 and up will smoke any car

  • @capanema-0
    @capanema-0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the Ariel Atom is like a real life version of the Trackmania car

    • @ontil68
      @ontil68 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No doubt that one influenced the other! Lol

  • @matthewaldrich6455
    @matthewaldrich6455 ปีที่แล้ว

    My neighbor built a exo build out of a Nissan 350z. He's pushing about 600hp and does 1/4 miles in high 10s and low 11s all day consistently. But he constantly has to make slight modifications before and after races due to the frame itself not being sturdy and strong enough to hold up parts for long extended periods of time. And this is common amongst exo builds because most of everything his held by welds or 3d printed adapters customed for certain parts. But the fastest run I've seen him go was at 156.

  • @topenddean
    @topenddean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Was Hot Rod the originator of the "EXO" car with the '66 Imperial they stripped to the bare chassis drag racing it several times along the way. I know they managed 12's but idk if they dipped into the 11's

    • @Chris.from.1950
      @Chris.from.1950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Road Kill guys also did one they called The Vette Kart. Lotsa fun.

    • @eustahijelifetips
      @eustahijelifetips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Super street did it with a base civic too, 11's or low 12's iirc, pulled everything from the car except the seat, wheels, drivetrain

    • @Chris.from.1950
      @Chris.from.1950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eustahijelifetips Thanks! That’s pretty wild! 🔥

  • @nonyobusiness2904
    @nonyobusiness2904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome so all I need is master fabrication and mechanical knowledge

  • @Guds777
    @Guds777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Used Yamaha R1 is around 3-5000 Usd, Cheap, high Speed and Exhilaration. 190kg and 140-185Hp.

    • @peterherrington3300
      @peterherrington3300 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Used hayabusa is from 3 grand in UK.
      Would embarrass an R1 in every possible way & endless tuning options from mild to wild

  • @CalebDiT
    @CalebDiT ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I had the know-how to do this back when I was driving my Honda CRX. I stripped what I could and brought the weight down to about 1850 lbs. It had about 110 hp and it was a thrill watching folks with Z06s shake their heads when I'd beat their lap times. Had I known how to weld, I would have gladly turned it into one of these and still used it as my daily driver.

  • @jasonwaltman3566
    @jasonwaltman3566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ive always wondered about things like this, the dune buggies, even the SLCs, or other kit cars ..... how do people go about getting them street legal? I can see cars that started off as a production car because it at least theoretically has a VIN attatched to it but there has got to be a mile of hoops to jump through to keep your state off your back about it?

    • @justinbikowski3845
      @justinbikowski3845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      just has to pass inspection with lights and eevrything and register as homemade

    • @Argosh
      @Argosh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even in Germany all you need is a technical expert signing off on your welds, and the paper trail that everything that went into it would be street legal. That way you can get a prototype certification and get going.

    • @leoyru.3361
      @leoyru.3361 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Argosh paper trail , u mean every part used should be new and documented(receipts, taxes , approved from state standards , etc) . ? if its that , it can get complicated. what about the parts that i make myself ? from what i read, only in USA people sucessfully register those kind of cars , anywhere else is too costly , too long(like years) , or not even possible

    • @Argosh
      @Argosh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leoyru.3361 that's just nonsense. For a one off vehicle you need to show that it has breaks, the correct lights and adheres to applicable pollution legislation.
      The frames testing itself is basically up to the engineer doing the certification.
      I actually did this once and the only expensive part was the electromagnetic testing (since I was building an EV) which ran me above 2000€. The rest was done with less than 500€.
      Using off the shelf parts from street legal vehicles you could even get well below those 500.

  • @UberLummox
    @UberLummox 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @4:32 Rear-mid-engine looks like THEE way to go for sure. That one must be pure insanity!!!

  • @senseiois4208
    @senseiois4208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You also forgot the ktm XBOW the raptor created from a 900cc motorcycle with 2 seats and drives like a car

  • @giddyrightonup
    @giddyrightonup 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “That’s NEARLY as fast as my motorcycle” best humble brag ever

  • @zavatone
    @zavatone 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for using that useless clickbaity arrow in your thumbnail. It tells me which channels I need to block. Thanks for the help!

  • @VERIFIED_COMMENT
    @VERIFIED_COMMENT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *Hellcat owners: I don't understand? Less power? Light? Faster?*

  • @04dram04
    @04dram04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These exo cars have horrific aerodynamics though

    • @wormbo2
      @wormbo2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But why go fast in a straight line, when you can have 120% counter-steering, throttle mashing fun in a parking lot.... or intersection

    • @peterherrington3300
      @peterherrington3300 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not about top speed .
      It's about 100 mph having your face ripped off

  • @yliaDenaLtsaF
    @yliaDenaLtsaF 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I don't think you know what you're talking about. For example, aluminium tubing would not be on many, if any, of the home built ones of these. It would be steel tubing.

    • @popahontas
      @popahontas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Noticed that too, terrible...

    • @kennethpotter8475
      @kennethpotter8475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was scouring the comments to see if anyone else noticed this. If someone actually used aluminum tubing instead of chromoly, they would have a real bad day if they ever crashed it. Thing would fold like an accordion

    • @NOTAfreestyler
      @NOTAfreestyler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True, I used old car wash rails on mine. Got everything for $50. Stripped a Miata to nothing. Stock motor got my 0-60 down to a 2.9

    • @popahontas
      @popahontas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NOTAfreestyler you used what? Do you have a build thread somewhere?

    • @kaemos50
      @kaemos50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kennethpotter8475 DOM mild steel is better. Bends instead of breaking in the event of an accent.

  • @revolutionautoworks777
    @revolutionautoworks777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aluminum tubing added as a roll cage? Welded in aluminum to steel body? Good luck with those. The roll bars and tubing should be STEEL D.O.M. TUBING OR a roll cage kit

  • @tradercobb6791
    @tradercobb6791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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    • @mateoramos4893
      @mateoramos4893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @santiagopuyol6838
      @santiagopuyol6838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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      @santiagopuyol6838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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      @roberthook4710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Just_AnotherPlayer
    @Just_AnotherPlayer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Roadkill’s vetekart is one of my favourite exo cars, I’ve wanted to build one since it was introduced

  • @tighttdasbino2928
    @tighttdasbino2928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Can't not mention Leroy from Cleatus McFarland that helped put this style on the map. And yes I used a double negative.

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gtfo, the atom begun it

    • @tighttdasbino2928
      @tighttdasbino2928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@janeblogs324 I never said it wasn't.

    • @Ryknfjor
      @Ryknfjor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@janeblogs324 the ariel atom did not in fact "begin" it. Pretty sure the caterham predates it.
      Not to mention other older open wheel vehicles like the T-rod.
      See yourself out, kid.

    • @pashakdescilly7517
      @pashakdescilly7517 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ryknfjor the Caterham is a continuation of the Lotus 7, which was mentioned in the video.
      The Ariel Atom gets lots of mentions, but the video emphasises DIY exo-cars. Leroy is defo a DIY car, built around a badly crashed Corvette. Now that he's getting a front gearbox and live rear axle, there's very little of the Corvette left.

    • @Ryknfjor
      @Ryknfjor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pashakdescilly7517 thank you. More proof.

  • @Corabar
    @Corabar ปีที่แล้ว

    The blue Honda in the thumbnail. Man that brings bag memories
    At the import alliance after meet in Atlanta years ago everyone was lining up doing burnouts in a parking lot. Probably about 2000 of us. Was crazy. Soon as the blue exo car pulled up cops got there. Ripped him out of the car. People were throwing water bottles at the cops. Think someone even hopped in a cop car locked it and ran off lol. But dude got taken. But random people jumped in his car and pushed it around back of the store onto a trailer and took it to his hotel.
    Cop came back to tow it and was shocked it was gone. Remember pulling back at my hotel and seeing the car there

    • @Corabar
      @Corabar ปีที่แล้ว

      And yeah they weren’t happy. Helicopters. 3 different cities. And we went wild just updating Facebook about new spots until the police found the page and beat us to every place. Was stupid but everyone was safe having a good time. Cops got so tired they eventually just started telling us to go to our hotels and go to bed

  • @WildWestAutoDetailing
    @WildWestAutoDetailing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Honestly, 100% thought an Ariel would be more than 80k, even thought it might be closer to double that lol

  • @011CJ
    @011CJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know a guy that built one out of an old Corvette just made more sense then re doing all the fiberglass so he sold the body instead of reconditioning it

  • @sepg5084
    @sepg5084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "slaying" a supercar is not that hard nor complicated, superbikes do it all the time. People put a hayabusa engine on a modded go kart and "slay" a supercar.
    The point of a supercar is luxury and road legality, while going fast. Now if they can make a $5000 "supercar slayer" that has air conditioning, leather interior, climate control, infotainment system, pass emissions and crash test regulations, and have a multiyear warranty, then it will be a legit supercar slayer. Clickbait like this is a dime a dozen.

    • @jedispartancoolman
      @jedispartancoolman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mad?

    • @williamstrese4947
      @williamstrese4947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is300 add an ls motor and a turbo! I have one cost me just over 10 grand leather interior great stereo system wireless CarPlay. I never raced a Lamborghini but it shits on vetts all day long.

    • @joelspaulding5964
      @joelspaulding5964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jedispartancoolman He may be yet he is spot on.

    • @GoldenGod69
      @GoldenGod69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everything you listed can be done for a fraction of a supercars price.
      You are paying for the brand when you buy a supercar.
      No way I am paying $250k For leather seats, A/C and an infortainment system😂

  • @alienfac32
    @alienfac32 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the first exo car i saw was from roadkill. loved that build.

  • @jedblavla5206
    @jedblavla5206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every motorcyclist laughed at “this isn’t for the faint hearted, it’s dangerous”

  • @fanningconstruction2050
    @fanningconstruction2050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what I've always been looking for.

  • @frmdablockboi3436
    @frmdablockboi3436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When you’re so shot that you didn’t realize that they’ve been racing tubular chassis cars in nascar since the 1960s and people just started building them for the street, these would be even faster if they had any form of aerodynamics like a fiberglass shell instead of a bare chassis with a million little holes to catch the wind and add resistance

  • @barrylinkiewich9688
    @barrylinkiewich9688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:29 that Miata is hot!

  • @CoobaJ
    @CoobaJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wanna see this done with a Tesla.

    • @jayknight139
      @jayknight139 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      no it would be lethal and i think you know that lol.

    • @blxxdyyy
      @blxxdyyy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      boostedboiz made one called e-roy

  • @tawon1984
    @tawon1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Basically overgrown go carts 👍

  • @lewzero
    @lewzero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Does this part make the car move?" Literally points to one of the 5 wheels, yes, you need some version of 4 tires and a steering wheel.

    • @swagerty
      @swagerty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was pointing to the wheel well/fender hahaha

    • @lucazar2459
      @lucazar2459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "does this make the car move?" -removes the brakes-

    • @swagerty
      @swagerty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lucazar2459 😂😂

  • @MmmHuggles
    @MmmHuggles 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One big problem to think about are vehicle inspections. If you live somewhere that requires "safety" and/or "emissions" inspections as part of registration renewal, you might have to go with a car old enough to be "exempt" as the donor car. For my area, that is currently roughly mid-80s.

  • @fastf.8755
    @fastf.8755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    pretty cool, not street legal in 90% of the developed world

    • @wormbo2
      @wormbo2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Although probably safer... for the passengers atleast.

    • @eustahijelifetips
      @eustahijelifetips 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wormbo2 how is it safer?

  • @bh3141
    @bh3141 ปีที่แล้ว

    back in the day some mountain guide bros were competing each year to climb a mountain to work (really steep, paved, tons of turns). each year they kept upping the performance. hot rodded mini coopers were all the rage for a while. the final best car- Porsche 914 with a V-8. Insanely fast. Street legal go-kart.

  • @Mapanogg
    @Mapanogg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The reality is that building sucha car is far more expensive then buying a very fast used car

    • @darkentity5443
      @darkentity5443 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Literally. The thumbnail says 5 grand the video says 15. Plus it takes vigorous hours to complete the build and that’s if you know what you’re doing, and time is money so.

  • @quadsman
    @quadsman ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay, let's say that I'm more the turbocharged mid-engined guy !
    Still not wanting to spend an insane amount of $$$ but, definitely want an end result build that can, and will prove a point when and where it is asked to !
    I have the needed shop facilities, and willing talented labor group that can easily get inside my head at a
    minutes notice !
    Some time ago, I saw a photo of an
    Exo-car fueled by compressed natural gas, and built by an extremely talented young man !
    My issue with that is, being able to reach him !
    What I haven't mentioned yet is,
    I am paralyzed from my neck down, and remain determined to achieve this build capability in house !!!
    At this point, while I am not overly thrilled with them, an LS engine can easily live in a turbocharged environment, and continue to be dependable on a daily basis !
    With the ability to generate impressive consistent horsepower numbers !
    1000+ HP kind of numbers !
    Current aftermarket braking systems can provide plenty of stopping power !
    Weight balance issues quickly become a non-issue, and aero-down-force both front and rear can easily be achieved !
    I am extremely ready to roll on this little bit of insanity !
    Is there anyone out there that might be interested in taking this insane experience with me ?
    I think this could be the beginning of something extremely intense and hugely gratifying !
    Reach out to me here, and we can go forward from that !

  • @quadrapodacone
    @quadrapodacone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video was made by someone who knows nothing about cars.. ROFL

  • @elblaze5606
    @elblaze5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much Love from Boston MA 🇩🇴🇵🇷💯

  • @KK-bm4mf
    @KK-bm4mf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So like, a zoomer ratrod

    • @RubyRoks
      @RubyRoks 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes

  • @mpiloz8016
    @mpiloz8016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:47 that's less than your mom 😂😂🤣, how did you say that with a straight face 😂😂

    • @TopTechSavvy
      @TopTechSavvy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you know he had a straight face it doesn't show his face

  • @Methodoc
    @Methodoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, I haven't watched one of your videos in a while, I have to say I'm loving the comedy lmao.

  • @buddchan
    @buddchan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kit cars are the bees knees. Love to build one some day

  • @jdmjunkie7
    @jdmjunkie7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfectly executed “your mama” joke. Earned a sub for catching me off guard

  • @johnelliottmtb3760
    @johnelliottmtb3760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm engaging with this content in support of the Princess Bride reference. Thanks.

  • @WaywardPax
    @WaywardPax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally a reason to buy a Fiero

  • @ted_van_loon
    @ted_van_loon ปีที่แล้ว

    I for long thought car makers should be more like that, the old landrover series actually was a lot like that despite many people not expecting it, they where huge, ofroad cars, that where insanely strong and also very well suited as a tractor. but in reality their motor was only something of around 20pk(hp) to 40pk(hp), they just had very good transmission, gearboxes and torque overall, also they where much lighter than many other cars despite being so big because they kept it to a minimum, where needed they where not afraid to use actual truck axises and bottomfram for strength(strong enough to drive straight through a brick wall with them(litterally)), but the rest was all kept very simple, cheap and light, almost the enter top was aluminium and glass overall, also directly easily removable(with some basic tools).
    not to long ago I saw one of those first gen 109's with a boat and trailer behind it beat a normal modern bmw in fuell efficiency(1/10 on the highway) that said some bmw's are terrible in fuel usage and slow due to intane weight due to extra useless stuff which is why they are so cheap secondhand since almost noone wants them here.
    in speed it wasn't to much could drive highway speed however I have seen modern microcars with 2 to 3 times as powerfull motors that can't properly do that, and yet those huge acient cars can do it with those small motors.
    then if you care about speed there is the nissan 350z, a sportcar which was very lightweight and very robust, people tune those engines to arond 350 hp safely and some over 600, they made great drifters, and still are among the best cars in mountainrallys, especially in the 2wd, almost completely due to being much simpler so much more light weight than most other cars from back then and now, and much more easy to tune and such because of that.
    simplicity alows for more than speed and efficiency, also makes it much more easy to maintain and tune if done right.
    those 2 cars aren't those full custom ultralight cars but they are kind of what normal cars should be like efficient, simplistic, cheap, usefull, etc.

  • @sireuchre
    @sireuchre 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More of these cars need to follow the 'Fiero formula', which is to say how GM originally came up with a mid-engine car. The Fiero originally used a Chevy Citation FWD engine, trans, and suspension in the rear, and a Chevette front suspension (as it was a RWD). It was far from ideal, but it worked well enough to sell for years. There's lots of FWD cars to use as donors, and a generic Mustang II or Pinto tubular suspension commonly used for prewar bodies hot rods could easily round out the front end. Heck, some AWD donors, mainly small SUVs, could make really cool options with a better weight balance than a totally FWD chassis stripped down.

  • @EddieWinebauer
    @EddieWinebauer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roadkill genius still alive on YT.

  • @AmaraTheBarbarian
    @AmaraTheBarbarian 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the miata is already a light car, I was looking for one a while back with a simple dream, swapping the engine and drivetrain for something more spicy. I had in my possession at the time a 1998 Saab 900 SE (engine B204r), then there's a company that makes a bellhousing adapter so you can mate your Saab H engine (B204 B234 B205 B235 B206) to a BorgWarner T5 (not exactly a hard to find transmission). That alone would have made such a fun car, +60 hp on a miata without modifying the Saab engine, but ya know if you're gonna swap the engine to a different car you might as well take some extra steps. Like giving that engine more room to breathe because at least according to the forums there's a lot you can gain without actually having to modify internals (iron block, chain driven, forged crank and rods, with sprayers cooling the pistons all by default), better forced induction than the teeny tiny stock turbo, and of course some computer optimization.
    It would have been absolutely sick.