Trying to get our Budget DIY Electric Mini Cooper Running

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  • Click vessi.com/rich to get Vessis Holiday Sale and use my code Rich to get $25 off of your sneaks if you miss the sale!
    We Continue with the journey of converting the Mini Cooper and decide upon a new plan, a challenge unlike any other we have done for our little cooper, is she up to it? lets find out
    Checkout The Electrified Garage
    www.electrifiedgarage.com
    E-mail: richrebuilds@gmail.com
    Instagram: / richiebkidd
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    P.O. Box 1041
    Salem, MA 01970
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  • @Samcrac
    @Samcrac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1507

    I'm up to 40 cars now. It's good to have a supportive parent.

    • @antoniojoaquinfuck
      @antoniojoaquinfuck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      I swear Im ready to send you new brake lights for that focus

    • @yahnnobber5096
      @yahnnobber5096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Supportive? Like in grip strength? Corey is pretty ripped...

    • @Veikra
      @Veikra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      AS supportive as a drug dealer for an addiction :D

    • @MrArcticPOWER
      @MrArcticPOWER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      You have the hotest mom I've ever seen

    • @brianwallbrink2915
      @brianwallbrink2915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can I have one of your Tesla’s sam

  • @winstonwilkins
    @winstonwilkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1012

    “Making a Belt out of a bunch of watches. A waist of time” - Dad joke of the YEAR!!!!!

    • @magamike1800
      @magamike1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      i didnt get it till i read it. gold.

    • @jeremywp123
      @jeremywp123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I didn't even get it till now 🤣

    • @Sir......
      @Sir...... 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      initially i found it funny just imagining looping and connecting all of the watches together, how silly that belt would be .... but the hidden pun makes it even better !

    • @imchris5000
      @imchris5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      a belt of made of rolexes would be baller tho

    • @zconiglietti
      @zconiglietti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh I love dad jokes and that one's a good one. I have one for ya,
      where does a pig park his car?
      Dad joke answer: porking lot
      Adult version answer: Police station

  • @philanaemic
    @philanaemic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +539

    The amazing thing is Rich runs a successful Elon trolling business that occaisionally fixes cars in between trolling the rest of TH-cam.

    • @kenharty6016
      @kenharty6016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lmao bout sums it up there.

    • @vintagethrifter2114
      @vintagethrifter2114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      While banging hot SMILFs.

    • @dreoneful
      @dreoneful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are right lol

    • @vintagethrifter2114
      @vintagethrifter2114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'd like to make it clear that the SM in SMILF stands for Step Mom and not She Male.

    • @Doing_it_right_the_first_time
      @Doing_it_right_the_first_time 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vintagethrifter2114 You forgot the “W“ for ‘White’

  • @sethgilmore6544
    @sethgilmore6544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Omg he really put Cory chase on here bahahah😂😭

    • @TokinWhiteKid
      @TokinWhiteKid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Who doesn't love Cory Chase?

    • @dashingdave2665
      @dashingdave2665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      She's gotta be like the mamma bear of the hole industry

    • @anky_but_on_steroids3750
      @anky_but_on_steroids3750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah was thinking about the same thing

  • @MrDraquo
    @MrDraquo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Sooo..... Am I the only one who noticed the Rich branded Cocoa Butter?
    This dude is a comic genius 😂!

    • @mmonkeyman1403
      @mmonkeyman1403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's had it in a video prior to this one.

  • @heartbreakandmotorjive1867
    @heartbreakandmotorjive1867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    I've never wanted anyone to win a million nickels more than right now. Go Rich!

  • @Henchman1977
    @Henchman1977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Sam's stepmom is so good to him... *blessed*

  • @alexrandazzo6955
    @alexrandazzo6955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    "Your princess is in another castle"
    Yeah okay, that one killed me

  • @TheRealAlpha2
    @TheRealAlpha2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    "Store brand Elon Musk" caused me to choke on my dinner. Rich, you're literally killing me man. Keep it up.
    Also: the moment I got here Rich was talking about fitting something in, classic Rich.

    • @perpetualengine
      @perpetualengine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was going to comment this. I was losing it the whole time the "panburger partner elon".

  • @cenewman007
    @cenewman007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Best sponsored ad interlude ever. I look forward to Rich on Sundays like I used to with The Sopranos and early Game of Thrones!

  • @SniperSnake50BMG
    @SniperSnake50BMG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    2:30 "he was video chatting with Mom"
    I can't get up from laughter!!!

  • @tiborklein5349
    @tiborklein5349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    Rich is straight up building his company using Space Karen's employees...

    • @CaspianYuichiro
      @CaspianYuichiro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Space Ken (male karen smh)

    • @Overqualified1
      @Overqualified1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Space Karen is just hilarious

    • @JaySmith-rv4ro
      @JaySmith-rv4ro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmaooo

    • @nikch1
      @nikch1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @3SGE 😂😂😂

    • @AviBel333
      @AviBel333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SPACE KAREN!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @matt_b...
    @matt_b... 3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Rich "it's a mess, it's not staying the way it is right now"
    Narrator "It did, in fact, stay that way."

  • @FloppydriveMaestro
    @FloppydriveMaestro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The hype for this project just went up by 1000%

  • @Mohapi_Tau
    @Mohapi_Tau 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a South African & I'm proud of these guys who left, & are making it big there.

  • @SomeIdiotDrifting
    @SomeIdiotDrifting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bruh, “That’s like you making a belt out of watches, it’s a waist of time.” Fucking got me and I will use that religiously

  • @antoniojoaquinfuck
    @antoniojoaquinfuck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    "Like making a belt out of a bunch of watches, a waste of time" Respect

    • @StackBounty
      @StackBounty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      waist* of time? Belt made out of time keeping devices...

  • @Narutoboyfan121213
    @Narutoboyfan121213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When he picked up the flute and flute sound was made, I lost it lol!!!

  • @thestig007
    @thestig007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I loved your last video touring Leenda's new house down by the river. Great shit!

  • @prerunnerwannabe
    @prerunnerwannabe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    1:43 Oh wut? I made a cameo in a Rich Rebuilds video!
    My internet career has truly peaked.

  • @BillSmith-ut5li
    @BillSmith-ut5li 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Hey I got an idea let's dump water over the floor and then play with high voltage electricity. You're the man.

    • @5ervicemonkey
      @5ervicemonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      blatant product placement

    • @abhirajsutar8260
      @abhirajsutar8260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is blessed by the gods of insulation

  • @alfreddorkalam5954
    @alfreddorkalam5954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Was that Cory C. that is Sam's mom? I vote to have Sam's mom and Leenda on a video.

    • @droid1appmkr
      @droid1appmkr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It was. If they did that, the SIMPS would go crazy on bith channels...

    • @dirtrida274
      @dirtrida274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      She melts my heart. Weird plots of some vids but I can make due.

    • @Schnitzer325ci
      @Schnitzer325ci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +1

    • @dailyentertainment5460
      @dailyentertainment5460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What a day LMAO

    • @longshot7601
      @longshot7601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It can only be viewed on RedTube.

  • @Gabriankle
    @Gabriankle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm one of those who asked about putting the batteries where the gas tank was. Question answered, thanks Uncle Rich!
    P.S. Seeing Rich's gesture of what two or three inches looks like puts things into a whole new perspective.

  • @leemardghum4912
    @leemardghum4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man your content is interesting and you are easy to listen to, no B.S. and you get to the point without a long drawn out session. Well explained for us newbies just getting into EV's and you also called it a gearbox for us outside of the U.S.A.
    Subscribed and now an avid follower. Keep it up bud.

  • @matthewpriest5329
    @matthewpriest5329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think I understand something now. When Rich reveals a new idea he doesn't just come out and say, "hey look at what I've got now." He builds up to it so even if he's made a whole entire story he wants to reveal, he starts small. He puts it in a way that's super digestible too. Other TH-camrs just say what's up guys look at what I'm doing now.

  • @2LateIWon
    @2LateIWon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love y'alls sense of humor it's hysterical

  • @Infernokron
    @Infernokron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rich, if you're planning to swap batteries at 24h of Lemons, can you mount them lengthwise in the car side-by-side on rails (maybe heavy duty shelf rails from Home Depot)? That way you just slide 1 pack out of the car onto a cart, charge it, and slide it back in next pit stop.

  • @DWCPodcast
    @DWCPodcast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some of the best product placements in the game.

  • @kaulpacker685
    @kaulpacker685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Whose already disliking these vids. They’re the highlight of my Sunday’s

    • @theproffessional9
      @theproffessional9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Probably people who don't like Premiere videos

    • @jstravelers4094
      @jstravelers4094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haters gotta hate

    • @custos3249
      @custos3249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Me. We were promised ashy feet in sandals. I demand satisfaction.

    • @matthewrberry
      @matthewrberry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the musketeers

    • @MatthewDannevik
      @MatthewDannevik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Russian bots

  • @dirty2jz283
    @dirty2jz283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Where’s Samcrac’s stepmother, is she still stuck under the bed?

    • @TCMODS
      @TCMODS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      If she’s not under the bed check the dryer next

    • @jeffmac3071
      @jeffmac3071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She's in the EV, or is the RV with Leenda, I'm confused?

    • @2pi628
      @2pi628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@jeffmac3071 Last I heard she went with Leenda to the Piggly Wiggly to get more cat litter for the bathroom in the RV.

    • @longshot7601
      @longshot7601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I didn't understand the reference at first. Had to Google it. Yahrite. :-P

    • @TheRealFobican
      @TheRealFobican 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Isn't she named Cory Chase?

  • @isaiasrivas7431
    @isaiasrivas7431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the last video, when you mentioned the black ice tree air freshener...and then Leenda mentioned that she sells those on her website, so you took it back...I thought, “what an odd thing to sell on your website” so of course I went to her website to check out her for sale air fresheners...😳

  • @slinkytreekreeper
    @slinkytreekreeper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After watching a cluster of your more recent videos, all entertaining, it was really nice to watch one so packed full of information. Great safety features overview.
    Thank you.

  • @bonprez9981
    @bonprez9981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re incredibly talented and I hope this inspires more enthusiasts to do things like this. I know it’s sad that petrol engines are going away, but it’s exciting to see that this technology is finally being played with and creativity is going to takeover.

  • @carlmartin56
    @carlmartin56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It’s like having a couple more mates in the garage who talk jus as much shit as I do 😂love the content boys an girl✌️

  • @thestamper
    @thestamper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @rich i am pretty sure I speak for a great number of people that would *love* to see a video of the sodering and wiring work.

  • @konstantinanthonyromanov6952
    @konstantinanthonyromanov6952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good Vessi spot Rich! One of the best I’ve seen yet.

  • @progressiveokay
    @progressiveokay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your sarcasm and stuff, thanks from Austria :D

  • @JustPeaceLoveAndKindness
    @JustPeaceLoveAndKindness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was Sam’s “step-mom.” Wow, Rich!! LOL!!!!

  • @4KUltraHD-
    @4KUltraHD- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    He pouring water on those Vessis but the real question is if they are shock proof from those cords near by.

    • @tennysonjames2969
      @tennysonjames2969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i imagine they're made out of rubber/plastic so yeah they probably are shock proof lol

    • @Hagis2k
      @Hagis2k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tennysonjames2969 If there is a bit dirt in the water then it will conduct pretty well...

  • @ezesrebuilds1174
    @ezesrebuilds1174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rich is straight up building his company great job

  • @seudechrist
    @seudechrist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love when you throw shade at samcrack

  • @raymundomartinez23
    @raymundomartinez23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When I need a laugh this is my go to

  • @ajw828
    @ajw828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for taking the time to explain all of this to us! Very good stuff.

  • @alancampbell1008
    @alancampbell1008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A front wheel drive wheely machine? Now that I'd love to see! Brilliant series though makes you realise what is easily achievable. Thanks.

  • @mikeyburns
    @mikeyburns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Video chatting with mom” 👀🤣🤣

  • @Schnitzer325ci
    @Schnitzer325ci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Leenda and Sam's step ma for the next filler

  • @MrMRGamer1010
    @MrMRGamer1010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best TH-cam car building channel period

  • @Adrian_Adam
    @Adrian_Adam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just make sure the 3rd Brake Light is properly sealed on the roof because any bit of rain will get into the hatch and pour all over your battery modules.

  • @lrge
    @lrge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As soon as the water touched those dam shoes I knew 😎

  • @BinkieJarret
    @BinkieJarret 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Sam’s mom looks like such a nice lady, I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before as well!

    • @choppermarc2342
      @choppermarc2342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I got the same feeling. Fathom that.

    • @thefunbunns
      @thefunbunns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao

    • @skliros9235
      @skliros9235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who is she? What's the scoop? Edit : nevermind. Lol. Corey chase.

    • @anirudhhhh
      @anirudhhhh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@skliros9235 Hey! Hey! Hey! She is a really good stepmom

  • @indigoldgodlvl
    @indigoldgodlvl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    12:31 The pictures on the wall behind him 🤣😆😂

  • @aaronalexander5356
    @aaronalexander5356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, Rich.. LeMons racer, here.. don't stop! Hope to see you at NHMS in October! Unsolicited advice
    1) don't worry about the $500--you could race your Audi, you'd just get a million penalty laps. Something as cool as your Mini is exactly what they want.
    2) the rollcage is prob the most scrutinized part of inspection; build it, then everything else.
    Really want to race against this car!

  • @tristanskylark
    @tristanskylark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Did Leenda really leave the channel?

    • @bcote3491
      @bcote3491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Was leenda actually a part of the channel tho

    • @shabbabaptiste36
      @shabbabaptiste36 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      To go where

  • @charlesl21
    @charlesl21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    safety switch in the front more Rich, You won't be able to reach it from there after you are shook up a bit.

  • @rwdplz1
    @rwdplz1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2:05 I think I just got whiplash going from being super excited to disappointed.

  • @iamsam8446
    @iamsam8446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rich is the ninja of product placement and sponsor endorcements. It's hard to be mad because he almost always gets you good.

  • @MRRookie232
    @MRRookie232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    We just want to know what you’re really doing with that RV

    • @omegaseamaster1550
      @omegaseamaster1550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Runnin an Air B&B I am sure....

    • @Dogburt_Junior
      @Dogburt_Junior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      New side hustle.

    • @matthewcoggins7288
      @matthewcoggins7288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Fake taxi.... I mean fakeRV....

    • @williamkeith8944
      @williamkeith8944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Portable sperm donor clinic if he can get Leenda back to drive it and be receptionist.

    • @TheRealFobican
      @TheRealFobican 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Restomod it?

  • @YaziFBey
    @YaziFBey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Those nickle may come in handy for the alleged bounce check with Sam

  • @nochan99
    @nochan99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would add some heat insulation to that emergency contactor, because if there is a fault that short-circuits it could be come so hot that you won't be able to pull it with your bare hands. Just a thought!

  • @myveryfirstname
    @myveryfirstname 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Richie on shop 3. I always enjoy your content and hope to see more

  • @TeslaRebuilders
    @TeslaRebuilders 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yea was just about to use the "Toolbox" then they fixed it!

  • @domdrty
    @domdrty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I'm only here for Leenda...

    • @gonzostwin1
      @gonzostwin1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Negative

    • @Browns-z6m
      @Browns-z6m 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha

    • @elreyyakko
      @elreyyakko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Just here for that ass shot.lol

    • @florianb4266
      @florianb4266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love Mrs ASSistant

    • @isaacfralish2147
      @isaacfralish2147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Clicked for Leenda and got Cory as a nice surprise LOL

  • @velocity7493
    @velocity7493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has to be one of the greatest sponsor transitions uncle rich has ever done.

  • @joshehman3571
    @joshehman3571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can't wait to see progress!! this thing is sic

  • @austinbrantley776
    @austinbrantley776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Wait a front wheel drive car can wheelie am I missing something....

    • @brettkleindl676
      @brettkleindl676 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well they removed the engine, but kept the transmission. But they are also adding a lot of weight to the back. Likely to wheelie, no. More possible with the shift of center of gravity, yeah.

  • @mcaraballo7100
    @mcaraballo7100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Leenda made it to Texas 🤣🤣🤣❤️ Bahahaha

  • @DG-ti4qc
    @DG-ti4qc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know you've been waiting for my approval as the rep for all people. So hear it goes. Good job Rich!

  • @icanfartloud
    @icanfartloud 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's not a flute, it's a recorder. 😎 Professional Rock recorder musician here....love the content. Not every day you find a vid of 21 minutes of a hand pointing to shit.

  • @BrianW2979
    @BrianW2979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It looks like there would be enough room for 3 sets of batteries back there. Not sure if they are available or in the budget. Just thinking it might help with the range.

  • @bryceclinton5782
    @bryceclinton5782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Use ratchet straps to hold the batteries down and just have them on forklift battery connectors (the same connector as your safety kill). That way you could swap batteries super quick.

    • @thomasstevenhebert
      @thomasstevenhebert 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking turn the batteries 90 degrees and put them on a pull out bed with QD. You should be able to get a 3rd set now that they removed the backseat

    • @bryceclinton5782
      @bryceclinton5782 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thomasstevenhebert ya that would also work

  • @dsmith1484
    @dsmith1484 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rich,
    Have you thought of giving a course / talk on what it takes to change a car over to electric? Everything from what to look for when selecting a car to the nitty gritty of actually doing the swap. I have been watching you videos for a while and you give some great tips and show us things that I would never had thought of with respect to doing the conversion. A guide to converting cars to electric if you will. With coved a gathering probably would not be in the cards now? Maybe a multi part series if videos? Maybe both?
    Thanks for doing waht you do!!! I really enjoy the content!!!
    Best
    Dean

  • @AutoDudes
    @AutoDudes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not everyone is technical but I absolutely love this stuff. I can’t wait to see this car working. Makes me want to do this myself but I know I’ll never find deals like you did. I’ll live vicariously through you on this one. Cool build man.

  • @MegaHahaU
    @MegaHahaU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Vtuned damn near done with the 720s step it up RICHARD

    • @haydona1845
      @haydona1845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Vtuned and ole richie here are on completely different sides of the spectrum

  • @JJ-zd5ld
    @JJ-zd5ld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think I know Sam's mom

  • @spencertb6034
    @spencertb6034 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yet another flawless transition into the sponsor

  • @DarkRider2k3
    @DarkRider2k3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This build just gets better and better!!!!

  • @kingsolarll4723
    @kingsolarll4723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rich's intros are the best. They always make me laugh! Bro keep bringing the funny😂

  • @beankrom
    @beankrom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Should have mounted the batteries lengthwise to make them easy to remove.

    • @TheRealFobican
      @TheRealFobican 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The floor can be cut to lowering the batteries for decreasing the center of gravity.

    • @lambotama
      @lambotama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And for room for a 3rd module. He's only got 16 kwh max with those 2 modules

  • @windronner1
    @windronner1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like it!! Pour water on floor with all these unconnected electrical leads. Pure genius.
    I love ❤️ this sight. Cheers to Sam’s mom. LoL

  • @MA-ff5to
    @MA-ff5to 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To seal the old batteries under the car use the old tank. Cut it up .
    For room that's harder . Cut the back seats floor and a frame.
    Uncle Rick welding 🤣

    • @MA-ff5to
      @MA-ff5to 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Change of plan , cut the top of the tank off put the battery in there sort of cut a hole under the back seat , make a frame , seat back on top

  • @ThatGuy-gw5gi
    @ThatGuy-gw5gi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wouldn’t it be better for hot swap if the batteries were mounted parallel with the Side of the car so they could slid out.

  • @TruckMaster
    @TruckMaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    🔥

  • @sniperviperman6400
    @sniperviperman6400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rich, in the ev races they don't charge the driver's car battery, the driver steps in to a whole different car that is already charged. while he drives the new car, the previous ev race car is serviced and charged.

  • @sicklymaad
    @sicklymaad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bruh. The level of knowledge and skill it takes to this. I don’t know if ppl understand how much genius it takes to do a project like this.

  • @Chungleas
    @Chungleas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you're racing won't you need a cage? Might be best to do that before anything else, as it's bound to clash with something...

    • @ricecakeFTW
      @ricecakeFTW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not if it falls under a certain lap time.

  • @Questamerda
    @Questamerda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "He was videochating with his mom" yeah right :)

  • @2002RM
    @2002RM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Opportunity is the catalyst for innovation. I like it! Well done Rich and friends.

  • @austennaeve
    @austennaeve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Could you rotate the batteries 90 degrees and put them on slider rails so you can slide them out for ease of battery swapping?

  • @jimmykelly2809
    @jimmykelly2809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Uncle rich send me the dimensions for the high Voltage cover and I’ll 3D print you one for free!

  • @King_of_the_End
    @King_of_the_End 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "How do you charge it"...... Solar panel on the roof

  • @lambotama
    @lambotama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me, the elephant in the room is battery capacity. The last year of the first gen volt battery pack was only 16kwh. In my volt, I was lucky to achieve 4 mi/kwh. Let's assume you only allow for 80% of the pack to be used and double the efficiency (this will weigh less than the volt) and you're only looking at a range of about 100mi

  • @joshuawardsr6254
    @joshuawardsr6254 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yessss "remove the back seats we have no friends any ways" im dieing

  • @Mr7O5
    @Mr7O5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for Leenda’s Instagram 👌🏻 🍰 🍑

  • @michaelbradley7529
    @michaelbradley7529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Too much weight in the back would make it a wheelie machine" on a front wheel drive car does not compute. smh

  • @georgepelton5645
    @georgepelton5645 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is easy to shift without de-clutching. Just use the accelerator to transition torque through zero, while applying very slight pressure to the shift lever. Trans will shift to neutral when torque reaches zero. Then use slight pressure again toward the next gear and use the accelerator to transient ion through synchronous speed for the new gear ratio. It will fall into gear when the speeds match.

  • @brandonbeneficial6160
    @brandonbeneficial6160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Instantly hit the like button when I seen that random a** chocolate butter container in the shot 🤣

  • @caduceus33
    @caduceus33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This car stuff isn't nearly as interesting with Leenda gone!

  • @chavorucosnkombies
    @chavorucosnkombies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Rich I'm Houston if your assistant needs help or feels lonely send her my way

  • @invisio_twitch
    @invisio_twitch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cant wait to see this finished

  • @lgwilliamsonjr
    @lgwilliamsonjr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just happy to be here