It's fantastic that these cars use ready-to-go off-the-shelf components, readily available software and easily replaceable/upgradeable batteries. Even though doing this makes the interior look kinda like a DIY project, I way prefer that to vehicles that are completely custom and unrepairable, if a button or switch breaks you can change it out within the same day by just dropping by your local auto parts store. Also goes to show even with a compact design you can still build a product to be repair-focused if you just put in a bit of thought and effort. I wish all companies built products that were this right-to-repair focused, would make a world of difference for their longevity and ease of use repairability.
@@Okurka. It's fully enclosed with a windscreen and doors, it's a car. It'd be considered a kei car, or whatever the designated naming would be, if that type of vehicle type were to ever be regulated in NA.
@@xaytana Since when does the enclosure and having a windscreen and door decide when something is a car? It has too many hp, too few wheels and it's too wide to be considered a Kei car. This thing has 3 wheels and doesn't need to meet the safety standards of a car since it's not a car but a tricycle.
It said many other things in other shots too. In addition to "Phone Number", i also saw "uno", "mono", "001", "un", "1", and "loner". I think there were some others too, but those are the ones I remember off-hand.
@@CWINDOWSsystem32 Oh, that little blur that I thought was fresh air intake at the bottom of the windshield. In some places you can read Mono, etc. Now the other comments here make sense.
The custom stickers were: Phone Number (multiple occurrences) ! (not really a sticker I guess) 4:19 Mono 10:40 1 24:11 Singular 24:44 Uno 24:49 Uni 25:03 One (x4) 27:41 001 29:04 Un 29:14 1 29:26 Loner 29:51 This was definitely worth watching again just to hunt for some easter eggs!
Great video. I was part of the external audit team of EMV. You've got many of these facts absolutely spot on. Some very minor inaccuracies but overall a great video. Enjoy ur solos cuz they ain't rolling anymore
I'm honestly just commenting to help engagement on this re-upload, but your one of the only few youtubers I'd rewatch a video for due to the issue you had with the last one just so you can salvage some of the recommendation uplift lost.
I'm still trying to figure out what kind of people has enough free time to call a phone number on a recalled car that I haven't barely noticed in the original video. Anyway, maybe I'm just wrong and I should had called too... So, I want to give my appreciation to Robert by watching this video again, because is not a freak who calls random phone numbers that appear in a video, and it deserves all the best, specially because he spent quite a bit in stickers over the video. You're awesome
Someone else said this first but i liked the sentiment enough to repost it, with a little twist:) These little weird cars, the twike, solos, weego(sp?) etc were low enough volume and short lived enough that theyd easily be forgotten in time without these videos. Keep up the good work👍
The thing I love most about the videos like this that Robert's research and knowledge about these vehicles may be the ONLY testament to them ever existing. In 20 years nothing will be known about this company, the assets... the.. "legacy"? of ElectraMeccanica, it will all be lost to time. Thanks to Aging Wheels though there's a record that stands the test of time!
@@hellmancyber6963 Oh heh... how innovative. No that was a bit sarcastic, in general I do like Grind Hard, good quality footage, but I will say LS swaps and Hayabusas are really wel documented. When they do unique stuff it's great, but I still enjoy the more common swaps as well. I know I'm not skilled enough to do any of this or film it that well, I can't complain.
This video is evidence that Robert is the best content creator. He doesn't get the most views, or earn the most money, but he is the most wholesome and honest TH-camr there is
He may not be the most rich, handsome, original, engaging, athletic, talented, or even funny creator, but he surely is entertaining to watch trying to fit his giant body in the smallest cars possible. Jk, love you
As a former Honda Fit owner, I used to regularly park next to a "road boat" like an Expedition, Suburban or Wagoneer, the size difference was striking. Park between 2 "boats", and my car became lost.
Oh man, I enjoyed the original enough to want to watch it again, but the Easter eggs and spot-the-differences were lovely. Great job making the most of the situation!
I still can't understand why someone would have written their phone number on the hood of a car... These phone number replacements were really well done. Congrats, that must have been some painstaking editing time right there! Love how they are many variations on the solo / 1 theme. And yes, as stated in the previous vid, that made it all worth watching again!
Robert the real MVP for not only going out of his way protecting some random person’s phone sanity, but also actually making new content in the process!
The hood decal text changing between almost every shot of the white Solo was a really nice touch. I thought you'd be just masking the decal in post-processing, but no, you decided to go and make it a running gag in the video. I found it funny, thank you for actually taking time to make the re-watch interesting! :)
that intro is comedy gold. I usually take a picture of my MG Midget between two pickup trucks or full sized SUVs to comedic effect, but next to a compact car, and still seeing the huge size difference, wonderful.
OG viewer here. Enjoy your second view. 😉 I appreciated the extra scenes and easter eggs. You didn’t have to do that, but the fact you did just shows your commitment to us fans. 👍
Love the creative masking of the number on the hood. Worth the rewatch for all the added information and the 'what will the masking be on the next cut' game.
Another Solo video!? Over Dunn! Jokes aside, we miss your maker channel content as well. Likes and comments here in support of Robert's integrity are renewing my faith in humanity.
In June of 2024, I visited the local Pull N Save wrecking yard at 120 S. Extension Rd Mesa, AZ. Visible in the scrapping yard (not available for sale) were over a dozen red G3 Solos on top of stacks of other cars.
Gotta help a guy out with that engagement keep doing you Rob! I’ve been watching since the Saab days and haven’t disliked a video yet the weird and bizarre is refreshing in the saturated automotive Yt atmosphere
Who knew a half-size car would require a double effort? Thank you for always bringing the EV jank I didn't even know I craved until discovering your channel. You are documenting a really interesting part of personal transportation history, and you're doing it in a super fun and accesible way. Big props for all the time you put in to these.
@@nexarian2523 At the end I spotted that. Just seconds before it the text is only "1'. Furthermore, I've found a "fone number" text in a pan shot. 10:22
In March 2023, as an software engineer for Link Engineering, I started up a chassis dyno for the Solo in Mesa Arizona. Was a very interesting experience.
I watched the whole video just to help your analytics Robert. Thanks again for the great content. You don't make videos about flash super cars, but somehow these videos are much more entertaining and informative.
13:38 I recognize that cupholder! It's a 1980s era aftermarket cupholder for boats and RVs that Camping World's sold since I was 5. My dad installs them in every vehicle that either has shitty, dash-mounted cupholders or no cupholders (to an almost unreasonable degree; if he's got an extra cupholder and he spots something that doesn't have one, he has an OCD need to ask if he can install one). They're supposed to be mounted someplace where you can pull the prongs apart for larger drinks and can flip the lid open to hold the bottom of the cup, but on that one they sacrificed the lid and the adjustability and are just using the floor for the lid and hoping you never need to put anything larger than a Red Bull or Truly can in it.
I like how the text on the front of the white car changes in every shot, it's attention to detail like this, that keeps me coming back to watch more videos about silly cars 🤣🤣
Dual videos for Dual Solos... The Irony is thick in this one, and the humor is quite exceptional! Great job on the remake, Robert, and the other Robert did a good job, too...
I generally don't comment, but wanted to do my small part in helping this video thrive. While I'm here: I'm a big fan of your videos, and am always looking forward to your next uoload. Thanks for all the great entertainment!
I want to echo the sentiments above. This is my first comment in years. We need to create a buzz around this video to help reward Robert's integrity. So cheers to Robert and to the algorithm!
"The lights are on all the time when the key is on. You can't turn them off." Honestly, this is how cars should be. If daytime running lights are good for safety (and they are), and if digital instrument clusters make it less obvious to drivers when they should turn on illumination (and they do), then just have the lights on all the damn time. Have the lighting circuit get powered by a "hot with key on" source, or whatever the equivalent is called in this largely keyless day and age.
@@phillipcox7946 correct, this is a legal requirement for “motorcycles” sold in the US. But I’m arguing it should be required for all on-highway vehicles.
@@notanavrageloser Early-mid-2000s Chevrolets (at least some) had almost this feature. The lights stayed on while the car was running and turned off automatically a few seconds after turning the car off. At least in the Impalas from that era there was no switch to change that behavior, although I have since driven cargo vans that have additional options (though the behavior I've described is available and what I leave it on). I wish more manufacturers did things that way. It would prevent situations like driving in heavy fog with visibility less than 200 feet and having oncoming traffic materialize in front of you without their lights on.
@@benjaminmiddaugh2729 did they? The GMs I have experience with had an “auto” position on the switch that used some sort of sensor and would turn the lights on when it got dark enough. But my knowledge of GMs is by no means encyclopedic - just a couple Colorados, Cobalts, and my current Bolt. Subaru used to have their lights “hot with key on” (source: my 1996 Legacy Outback, 1997 Impreza Brighton, 2002 Impreza TS) and later went to “hot with key in” (2012 Impreza) with an auxiliary switch to turn the parking lights on without the keys. I don’t know if they still do that, but it was just about perfect in my opinion.
I have a 92 Honda Acty and my BIL's 91 and 00 are huge in comparison to be rated to roughly the same weight. And those are supposed to be the tiny ones
I’m just commenting here to feed the Algorithm… all hail the algorithm. As a side note I have watched 2 Solo videos, solo. And the irony of having two Solos and that you had to post two videos about them is not lost on me
There is a green 1st gen Solo without the center lights at the 'Greens & Beans Deli' in New Westminster, BC with the license plate "HAN". Look it up on street view (143E Columbia street, New Westminster - face west) , it's parked right next to the building.
A man with morals, Robert, your a diamond. Keep up the great work. The family loves watching you videos. A guaranteed laugh and no swearing for the little ones. Thanks again.
I totally get what you were talking about in your last video with the anxiety thing. To the outside world, people with such anxiety can appear to have great integrity, and always be going above and beyond. This is usually true, but watch that you don't let all the effort you put into such things wear you down. Robert, keep being you, and take care of yourself ♥️
I absolutely love coming to this channel after watching reviews of the Lucid/Rivian/Tesla and hearing people complain about build quality. Hands down this has been my favorite channel for the past year.
I love ElectraMeccanica's second hand bookshop attitude to selling these things. “Yes, we'll sell you one” … “No, actually we want it back” … “No, we want all of them back” It's pretty ironic that you had to put this video out and then recall it, just like it was a Solo, but yeah, I'm loving the fact that we get a bonus watch of it because you did put it out. And also hoping that it gets lots of watches, because, yeah you need to make a living and I want to keep seeing your videos.
I'd like to express my gratitude to Robert for his exemplary behavior. I've watched and commented to increase engagement. This thoughtful action is greatly appreciated, and I hope others will follow his lead.
I saw the original release before its takedown. After watching Robert's video on the takedown and seeing his frustration with TH-cam's algorithm, I started this video, muted the tablet,and walked the kids to school. Leaving a comment and thumbs up to keep it boosted. Hurray for Robert!
another comment to boost engagement! thanks for the content Robert, hats off to your integrity. i'll gladly watch this twice! hell, i re-watch videos in your back catalog too so this is no different 🙂
I'm really enjoying the fact, that he decided to re-edit and re-shot some footage to keep the world informed about these unique specimen of automotive propulsion, all while not making it noticeable to the untrained eye, that this is not the first time this video has gone online
Suggestion: To override the missing outside door key lock, maybe you can install an emergency cable-pull lock designed to unlock an electric garage door from the outside when there is no other way to get into the garage other than through the main roll up door. If the garage door opener breaks or when the power is out, it's still possible to get into the garage by using the cable pull to unlatch the door from the drive chain without having to be inside the garage. To install it on the Solo, drill and mount the lock behind the license plate in the back so it doesn't show. Since it has a key lock, it's reasonably secure, should look like it belongs there, and it's very simple. Unlocking it pulls the entire lock barrel out which is attached to a cable and attached on the other end to whatever part of the front door latch that will unlock the door when you pull on it. Garage door cable pull locks are cheap and placed behind the license plate out of sight means it won't mess up the OEM looks. Something to consider.
Wire the jump point from under the bonnet to an Anderson connector and leave it somewhere accessible but hidden. Perhaps behind the fake grille sticker?
Watching and commenting to help the algorithm along. Also to mention that the outer and inner door handles seem to be GM bits, Opel Insignia and Buick Regal, probably others too. But my Opel had a normal keyhole on the drivers door, built into the handle.
Even the Solo video was recalled. This is what I call irony.
Ironic
I came here to say that exact same thing. Figured someone would beat me to it!
Even more irony, as the cars are more plasticky than irony
Oh man, this is going to win the comment wars 😂
If he’s taking the video back I want to be reimbursed the amount I paid for the first one.
Thank you
The irony of a second video for the ElectraMeccanica *solo* is not lost on me.
Should've put Duo in the video title.
And the fact that he has two of them!
tfb, both solo, and mono have 2 'o's. whereas duo has one.
I blame the Romans, or maybe the Greeks.
This is a reupload, he had problems with TH-cam's editing tool.
This duo of Solos gets a duo of videos
It's fantastic that these cars use ready-to-go off-the-shelf components, readily available software and easily replaceable/upgradeable batteries.
Even though doing this makes the interior look kinda like a DIY project, I way prefer that to vehicles that are completely custom and unrepairable, if a button or switch breaks you can change it out within the same day by just dropping by your local auto parts store.
Also goes to show even with a compact design you can still build a product to be repair-focused if you just put in a bit of thought and effort.
I wish all companies built products that were this right-to-repair focused, would make a world of difference for their longevity and ease of use repairability.
It's not a car, it's a tricycle.
@@Okurka. So was the Benz Patentwagen and you don’t see people calling that ‘not a car’.
@@Okurka. It's fully enclosed with a windscreen and doors, it's a car. It'd be considered a kei car, or whatever the designated naming would be, if that type of vehicle type were to ever be regulated in NA.
@@jb-br8bf Correct, people call it an automobile which is not the same as a car.
@@xaytana Since when does the enclosure and having a windscreen and door decide when something is a car?
It has too many hp, too few wheels and it's too wide to be considered a Kei car.
This thing has 3 wheels and doesn't need to meet the safety standards of a car since it's not a car but a tricycle.
The first time I watched this, I didn't notice the actual phone number on the white car. Now "Phone number" is all I see. And I can't unsee it!
Same I didn't notice the number in the original upload.
It said many other things in other shots too. In addition to "Phone Number", i also saw "uno", "mono", "001", "un", "1", and "loner". I think there were some others too, but those are the ones I remember off-hand.
I still don't see it. I must be missing something.
@@MacNerfer At 0:30 you can see it at the very top of the hood.
@@CWINDOWSsystem32 Oh, that little blur that I thought was fresh air intake at the bottom of the windshield. In some places you can read Mono, etc. Now the other comments here make sense.
10:15 Missed opportunity to say "So through the magic of buying 2 of them" to reference Technology Connections.
So true. Funny how these bros are a couple of my favorite you tube stars. You can just tell they are good peoples 😊
😂
they should kiss
@@LaughingCarrot How do I delete someone else's comment?
@@waltkosch I suggested that Robert had Alex film the remake of this. Oh well.
Shoutout to Robert for doing the right thing. Watching and commenting to help with engagement
Engagement indeed!
Same!
How engaging!
Same same!
Same
The custom stickers were:
Phone Number (multiple occurrences)
! (not really a sticker I guess) 4:19
Mono 10:40
1 24:11
Singular 24:44
Uno 24:49
Uni 25:03
One (x4) 27:41
001 29:04
Un 29:14
1 29:26
Loner 29:51
This was definitely worth watching again just to hunt for some easter eggs!
It detracts from the original video. His conscience might later make him try to blur each occurrence out using TH-cam's very reliable editing tools
Reliable 🤣
Great video. I was part of the external audit team of EMV. You've got many of these facts absolutely spot on. Some very minor inaccuracies but overall a great video. Enjoy ur solos cuz they ain't rolling anymore
"phone number"
i love it.
I understood that reference!
I saw a "Fone Number" too 😂
He just kept delivering the jokes😂😂😂
Also "!"
Please post timestamps. I'm not actually paying attention to the video this time.
False starts and recalls is very on-brand for ElectraMeccanica, glad it applies to videos too.
I'm honestly just commenting to help engagement on this re-upload, but your one of the only few youtubers I'd rewatch a video for due to the issue you had with the last one just so you can salvage some of the recommendation uplift lost.
Bumping the algorithm!!!
Your integrity is a Blessing; you deserve praise for doing the right thing 🙏
Full Respect to Robert for taking down the old video, and posting a brand new one.
No existio tal vídeo. Fue un sueño
absolutely
I agree
This video is interesting for two reasons: 1) the topic and 2) the unexplainable sensation of déja-vu it triggers...
3) the constant visual jokes in the video that this is v2
I'm still trying to figure out what kind of people has enough free time to call a phone number on a recalled car that I haven't barely noticed in the original video. Anyway, maybe I'm just wrong and I should had called too... So, I want to give my appreciation to Robert by watching this video again, because is not a freak who calls random phone numbers that appear in a video, and it deserves all the best, specially because he spent quite a bit in stickers over the video. You're awesome
TH-camrs do all kinds of dumb Easter Egg stuff, I see why they'd call.
Someone else said this first but i liked the sentiment enough to repost it, with a little twist:) These little weird cars, the twike, solos, weego(sp?) etc were low enough volume and short lived enough that theyd easily be forgotten in time without these videos. Keep up the good work👍
My favourite TH-camr had a video about his pair of Solos recently but I can’t find it any more.
Glad there’s this one as a replacement.
Although I’m disappointed that there’s not been a joke about the original video being bought back by the manufacturer yet.
😂😂😂
what a delightful video I am seeing just now for the first time
The thing I love most about the videos like this that Robert's research and knowledge about these vehicles may be the ONLY testament to them ever existing. In 20 years nothing will be known about this company, the assets... the.. "legacy"? of ElectraMeccanica, it will all be lost to time. Thanks to Aging Wheels though there's a record that stands the test of time!
Don't worry. Grind hard Plumbing co concmverted one of the later models to run off of a Suzuki hayabusa engine.
@@hellmancyber6963 Oh heh... how innovative.
No that was a bit sarcastic, in general I do like Grind Hard, good quality footage, but I will say LS swaps and Hayabusas are really wel documented. When they do unique stuff it's great, but I still enjoy the more common swaps as well.
I know I'm not skilled enough to do any of this or film it that well, I can't complain.
wow what an amazing original video i have never seen one frame from before this is the best thing i've ever watched, i love this channel
This video is evidence that Robert is the best content creator. He doesn't get the most views, or earn the most money, but he is the most wholesome and honest TH-camr there is
He may not be the most rich, handsome, original, engaging, athletic, talented, or even funny creator, but he surely is entertaining to watch trying to fit his giant body in the smallest cars possible.
Jk, love you
And the absolute best part is he 100% laugh and agree with this comment
Alex of Technology Connections has entered the chat.
Agreed!
@shiba7651 Some of those are *fightin'* words...
As a Honda Fit owner, i find the intro extra funny.
how do you justify such a big car?
As a former Honda Fit owner, I used to regularly park next to a "road boat" like an Expedition, Suburban or Wagoneer, the size difference was striking. Park between 2 "boats", and my car became lost.
@@ricke573 This problem can be solved by making your car wear a very tall funny hat.
@@matthewsmith5883 oh I'm terrible. I had 2 of them at the same time!
@@SianaGearz*insert Doug Dimmadome's tall hat meme*
Oh man, I enjoyed the original enough to want to watch it again, but the Easter eggs and spot-the-differences were lovely. Great job making the most of the situation!
I still can't understand why someone would have written their phone number on the hood of a car...
These phone number replacements were really well done. Congrats, that must have been some painstaking editing time right there! Love how they are many variations on the solo / 1 theme.
And yes, as stated in the previous vid, that made it all worth watching again!
Robert the real MVP for not only going out of his way protecting some random person’s phone sanity, but also actually making new content in the process!
After making that person's phone number public in a previous video.
@@Okurka. Well, that person left his phone number on a car being bought back by the manufacturer´...
@@codingquantum2195 And then a TH-camr spread it around the world without checking it ...
Video contains no random phone number so I can call a confused guy. Clicked the Thumbs Down button twice to really emphasize my displeasure. 😉
No, no. This time you get to choose a phone number at random.
Of course you would 😛
Keep fighting the good fight, I guess ?
I clicked thumbs up twice to counter your thumbs down. Checkmate!
He should have put a new number to somewhere else.
Thanks for making it right. Played this version twice and liked and shared and commenting for as many engagement feel goods as I can think of.
I'm happy to do my part to support Aging Wheels and watch the whole video again.
I lost track at the number of phone number gags on the white one, loved it.
Did he spell out a message with that? I didn't try to check on first watch through.
Definitely need to go back watch it multiple times now to check.
the timing on that electromechanica buyout is hilarious that it got to be included in the second video and not the first.
We appreciate your efforts Robert! Your videos are always top notch in terms of editing and humor.
Enjoying the re make. Thanks for the effort. I was fortunate enough to see the original.
The hood decal text changing between almost every shot of the white Solo was a really nice touch.
I thought you'd be just masking the decal in post-processing, but no, you decided to go and make it a running gag in the video.
I found it funny, thank you for actually taking time to make the re-watch interesting! :)
Love the Easter eggs
@@MCBjoernarMe too (without the hashtag).
His attention to detail is what makes him a top-notch creator.
I bet the person whose phone number got doxxed is laughing too after getting numerous phone calls.
Dammit! Now I'm going to have to watch it again.
that intro is comedy gold. I usually take a picture of my MG Midget between two pickup trucks or full sized SUVs to comedic effect, but next to a compact car, and still seeing the huge size difference, wonderful.
Hell my blazer looks tiny next to any modern car, he's just a lil guy
as a fit enthusiast i could only imagine how much tailgating the g2's would get on a commute
OG viewer here. Enjoy your second view. 😉
I appreciated the extra scenes and easter eggs. You didn’t have to do that, but the fact you did just shows your commitment to us fans. 👍
Love the creative masking of the number on the hood. Worth the rewatch for all the added information and the 'what will the masking be on the next cut' game.
Another Solo video!? Over Dunn! Jokes aside, we miss your maker channel content as well.
Likes and comments here in support of Robert's integrity are renewing my faith in humanity.
Surely TH-cam Editor sucks, but having now those easter eggs with "phone number" is pure gold 😆
Love your content, keep it up!
Watching the Solo a second time was worth it just to see how you covered up the phone number.
In June of 2024, I visited the local Pull N Save wrecking yard at 120 S. Extension Rd Mesa, AZ. Visible in the scrapping yard (not available for sale) were over a dozen red G3 Solos on top of stacks of other cars.
I like the "MONO" sticker, the "1" sticker, and the "SINGULAR" sticker! "UNO" sticker, and all of the stickers too.
I hate to think how much of this was refilmed.
@@bewilderbeestie Me too
I was wondering if there was a hidden message combining all of the stickers but didn't feel like doing it.
@@imark7777777 Me too, i just did not write a comment
@@bewilderbeestieno refilming...just post production editing.
Can we just appreciate an electric car that doesn't have a giant touch screen for all of the controls?
Gotta help a guy out with that engagement keep doing you Rob! I’ve been watching since the Saab days and haven’t disliked a video yet the weird and bizarre is refreshing in the saturated automotive Yt atmosphere
Who knew a half-size car would require a double effort?
Thank you for always bringing the EV jank I didn't even know I craved until discovering your channel. You are documenting a really interesting part of personal transportation history, and you're doing it in a super fun and accesible way. Big props for all the time you put in to these.
Watching to flip the bird at TH-cam's editing tools. A service of mine that warms my soul. :)
Now, watch it again !
As am I. :)
Watching (the new version) to help w/TH-cam algorithm problems. Thanks for doing the right thing and being a nice guy Robert.
All hail the algorithm.
Actually you don’t have to watch it, your computer or phone does. Just put the video on and go do something else if you don’t want to rewatch it.
Watching video 2 because Robert is awesome. Plus, I really appreciate his dedication to the most oddball vehicles.
I really enjoyed his little Easter egg of changing the text on the front of the white Solo to different words the mean solo 😂
Was happy to watch this re-release. I had fun playing spot the difference!
Real, I am doing the same
Wow, a whole new video that I haven't seen any part of at all. :D
Was a pleasure to watch this again. Thank you.
Robert, because of your honesty I'll watch the new version and even comment to help out with the algorithm.
Also, that opening skit made me laugh. 😂
I better watch this quick before it gets taken down.
I love watching this for the Easter eggs referencing the original video. :)
Which on did you find other than "phone number"?
@@raphiseth6942 I must be dense that's the only one i got lol, and it was rather obvious
@@raphiseth6942 In one shot it said "Mono" lol
@@nexarian2523 At the end I spotted that. Just seconds before it the text is only "1'. Furthermore, I've found a "fone number" text in a pan shot. 10:22
In March 2023, as an software engineer for Link Engineering, I started up a chassis dyno for the Solo in Mesa Arizona. Was a very interesting experience.
I watched the whole video just to help your analytics Robert. Thanks again for the great content. You don't make videos about flash super cars, but somehow these videos are much more entertaining and informative.
Two cars?
Two videos?
You're not going solo on this endeavor at all! 😁
This guy never phones it in.
Rewatching the reupload!
13:38 I recognize that cupholder! It's a 1980s era aftermarket cupholder for boats and RVs that Camping World's sold since I was 5. My dad installs them in every vehicle that either has shitty, dash-mounted cupholders or no cupholders (to an almost unreasonable degree; if he's got an extra cupholder and he spots something that doesn't have one, he has an OCD need to ask if he can install one). They're supposed to be mounted someplace where you can pull the prongs apart for larger drinks and can flip the lid open to hold the bottom of the cup, but on that one they sacrificed the lid and the adjustability and are just using the floor for the lid and hoping you never need to put anything larger than a Red Bull or Truly can in it.
This edit is even more entertaining. Especially when you start to notice with what Robert covered that phone number. Clever.
I played the video fully in the background, hoping that it will help the algorithm and such. 👍
I love all the little easter eggs in this video that are definetely not hinting at a previously uploaded version ^^
We must make a sacrifice to the algorithm to allow this reupload to perform well.
I like how the text on the front of the white car changes in every shot, it's attention to detail like this, that keeps me coming back to watch more videos about silly cars 🤣🤣
The "Phone Number" sticker got me 😂 8:27
2:11 Missed opportunity to have placed a "Phone Number" sticker on the revel car as well.
@@shannonlawhorn1674 That would be epic! :D
@@shannonlawhorn1674 Is it a sticker or an edit, because in a later shot in his shop it says MONO
@@St0rmcrash Gotta be an edit, because at the end it says LONER.
1:44 🙂
the timing on that electromechanica buyout is hilarious, glad it got to be included in the second video
Dual videos for Dual Solos... The Irony is thick in this one, and the humor is quite exceptional! Great job on the remake, Robert, and the other Robert did a good job, too...
Round two, electric boogaloo! So excited to see this.
It’s not often that it’s worth watching a rerelease of a video, but the Easter eggs and the reason for doing it made it worth it for this one!
I love the subtle edits for the phone number issue. Was fun to watch it again for some more info, hopefully that helps appease The Algorithm.
I'm here to support our host and search for the hidden updates promised. BTW, I never called that guy from the first version...kinda wish I had, now.
I generally don't comment, but wanted to do my small part in helping this video thrive. While I'm here: I'm a big fan of your videos, and am always looking forward to your next uoload. Thanks for all the great entertainment!
I want to echo the sentiments above. This is my first comment in years. We need to create a buzz around this video to help reward Robert's integrity. So cheers to Robert and to the algorithm!
"The lights are on all the time when the key is on. You can't turn them off." Honestly, this is how cars should be. If daytime running lights are good for safety (and they are), and if digital instrument clusters make it less obvious to drivers when they should turn on illumination (and they do), then just have the lights on all the damn time. Have the lighting circuit get powered by a "hot with key on" source, or whatever the equivalent is called in this largely keyless day and age.
This used to be a legal requirement here in norway. but EU regulation means it no longer is.
I suspect that legally this is a motorcycle so lights on all the time are a legal requirement.
@@phillipcox7946 correct, this is a legal requirement for “motorcycles” sold in the US. But I’m arguing it should be required for all on-highway vehicles.
@@notanavrageloser Early-mid-2000s Chevrolets (at least some) had almost this feature. The lights stayed on while the car was running and turned off automatically a few seconds after turning the car off. At least in the Impalas from that era there was no switch to change that behavior, although I have since driven cargo vans that have additional options (though the behavior I've described is available and what I leave it on).
I wish more manufacturers did things that way. It would prevent situations like driving in heavy fog with visibility less than 200 feet and having oncoming traffic materialize in front of you without their lights on.
@@benjaminmiddaugh2729 did they? The GMs I have experience with had an “auto” position on the switch that used some sort of sensor and would turn the lights on when it got dark enough. But my knowledge of GMs is by no means encyclopedic - just a couple Colorados, Cobalts, and my current Bolt.
Subaru used to have their lights “hot with key on” (source: my 1996 Legacy Outback, 1997 Impreza Brighton, 2002 Impreza TS) and later went to “hot with key in” (2012 Impreza) with an auxiliary switch to turn the parking lights on without the keys. I don’t know if they still do that, but it was just about perfect in my opinion.
loved the reproduction, watched it to help out, enjoyed the first video a lot! Glad to see it was received so well
Rewatching completely and commenting to help ensure that the algorithm gives this video the attention it deserves. Again.
The little suv joke at the beginning is exactly how I feel about our pickups, literally no reason to have them be that damn big
I have a 92 Honda Acty and my BIL's 91 and 00 are huge in comparison to be rated to roughly the same weight. And those are supposed to be the tiny ones
But how else can you have plausible deniability for pelting other random cars with loaves of bread?
Have you ever towed anything?
I rented an Altima while out of town. After getting home to my RAV4 it felt huge
It would have been better if it was a gen 1 Smart (from the early 2000s)
Great video sir - can't wait for all the improvements after you take this one down and upload a third one!
I’m just commenting here to feed the Algorithm… all hail the algorithm.
As a side note I have watched 2 Solo videos, solo. And the irony of having two Solos and that you had to post two videos about them is not lost on me
Aging Wheels always makes great videos, I never miss an upload!
There is a green 1st gen Solo without the center lights at the 'Greens & Beans Deli' in New Westminster, BC with the license plate "HAN". Look it up on street view (143E Columbia street, New Westminster - face west) , it's parked right next to the building.
The Street View history suggests its been their since at least October 2018. It's even charging in one of the shots suggesting it actually gets used.
im wondering how you found it unless u live in the area and knew about it😆
@@MartinAnsty There is a sign on the door that says Greens and Beans that would indicate the car is used for delivery.
they have another white one aswell
@@MartinAnsty August 2017 if you look from 305 Strand Ave.
A man with morals, Robert, your a diamond. Keep up the great work. The family loves watching you videos. A guaranteed laugh and no swearing for the little ones. Thanks again.
I totally get what you were talking about in your last video with the anxiety thing. To the outside world, people with such anxiety can appear to have great integrity, and always be going above and beyond. This is usually true, but watch that you don't let all the effort you put into such things wear you down. Robert, keep being you, and take care of yourself ♥️
These videos are like the town of Walla Walla Washington. They liked it so much they named it twice. We liked the video so much Robert made it twice.
I absolutely love coming to this channel after watching reviews of the Lucid/Rivian/Tesla and hearing people complain about build quality. Hands down this has been my favorite channel for the past year.
Very cool of you to redo this whole video. Well done, hope the engagement numbers are good
Thank you for the new, improved and phone number free version of the video!
I love ElectraMeccanica's second hand bookshop attitude to selling these things. “Yes, we'll sell you one” … “No, actually we want it back” … “No, we want all of them back”
It's pretty ironic that you had to put this video out and then recall it, just like it was a Solo, but yeah, I'm loving the fact that we get a bonus watch of it because you did put it out. And also hoping that it gets lots of watches, because, yeah you need to make a living and I want to keep seeing your videos.
This is one of the best videos I've watched for the first time and not twice, totally, and I'm not commenting to increase engagement, totally.
I don't typically comment but I'm feeling motivated to help boost this video. Really enjoy your videos.
I'd like to express my gratitude to Robert for his exemplary behavior. I've watched and commented to increase engagement. This thoughtful action is greatly appreciated, and I hope others will follow his lead.
I'm going to watch this a second time and there's nothing the algorithm can do to stop me
I saw the original release before its takedown. After watching Robert's video on the takedown and seeing his frustration with TH-cam's algorithm, I started this video, muted the tablet,and walked the kids to school. Leaving a comment and thumbs up to keep it boosted. Hurray for Robert!
another comment to boost engagement! thanks for the content Robert, hats off to your integrity. i'll gladly watch this twice!
hell, i re-watch videos in your back catalog too so this is no different 🙂
I'm really enjoying the fact, that he decided to re-edit and re-shot some footage to keep the world informed about these unique specimen of automotive propulsion, all while not making it noticeable to the untrained eye, that this is not the first time this video has gone online
I, for one, am excited to watch this one for the first time again.
Love the new video and love the ever changing decals. Awesome video, superb humour as always and awesome channel Robert!
Watched the first version and never saw the phone number. Watched the second version and commenting. All around the right things to do.
Suggestion: To override the missing outside door key lock, maybe you can install an emergency cable-pull lock designed to unlock an electric garage door from the outside when there is no other way to get into the garage other than through the main roll up door. If the garage door opener breaks or when the power is out, it's still possible to get into the garage by using the cable pull to unlatch the door from the drive chain without having to be inside the garage. To install it on the Solo, drill and mount the lock behind the license plate in the back so it doesn't show. Since it has a key lock, it's reasonably secure, should look like it belongs there, and it's very simple. Unlocking it pulls the entire lock barrel out which is attached to a cable and attached on the other end to whatever part of the front door latch that will unlock the door when you pull on it. Garage door cable pull locks are cheap and placed behind the license plate out of sight means it won't mess up the OEM looks. Something to consider.
Wire the jump point from under the bonnet to an Anderson connector and leave it somewhere accessible but hidden. Perhaps behind the fake grille sticker?
Watching and commenting to help the algorithm along.
Also to mention that the outer and inner door handles seem to be GM bits, Opel Insignia and Buick Regal, probably others too. But my Opel had a normal keyhole on the drivers door, built into the handle.
Lets make sure to all leave comments to help the new upload get engagement! Thank you for doing the right thing, Robert!