C6 Corvette Competition drift build. the moment of truth.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- We've driven it, we've dyno'd it, now it's time to test it. So we knock out the last few projects to get it ready, and see what it weighs, is it a pig, or do we have a ripper on our hands?
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Your vet is a Win for the self taught mechanics wrenching in two car garages all over. Crazy to see how far you have progressed man . Driving, fab work, general knowledge. And your confidence and personality have all had a major glow up 🤝
Spot on my friend and I'm sure tens of thousands behind us too. You nailed the description. We are all working on it , and its WORKING For us ALL! I'm sure you have great projects going on , or at least super inspirational stuff. Thats what its all about. To capture the spirit, the fun, that Taylor is sharing . WE DON"T WANT NO EV CARS !!!! So funny with us running all the different fuels and even main stream TV shows and movies. Fast and Furious and Street Outlaws. Ha ha , Stuff your EV. Plenty of petrol !
same and we love the jibber jabber keep it up man
Crazy that’s I’ve been watching your videos for 6 years Taylor!! Almost 1/4 of my life so far.. grew up with you 😅😅
woah dude, holy shit same. just realized that
Fire Suppression... Please Add it, unless I missed that. Don't end up like Collette (sp) After all the Hard work
You are definitely correct, it's silly to not have a full rig in that thing.
I think he did add it
iirc he said he was going to add one
Yes! I’m really surprised he hasn’t planned for that yet. Safety first, gotta protect all this hard work.
Collette is a tard that shouldn't be in a car
Hey Taylor, just wanted to say iv been watching since Adam talked you into making your channel and I still love watching you to this day, willd to think just a couple years ago you were swapping Miata motors in a shared garage vs now with the big boi Vet.
Keep jibber jabbering my dude love the content always.
Facts been following since he had his old vet he was drifting before miata.
I learned about Taylor from Cleetus after he bought the FF. TR is of my favorite channels now. It doesn't matter how we found our way here but we ARE here. Cozy CarTubing... I love it.
I also found T Ray through Cleetus, but I'm currently watching this before the Ripsaw video bc T Ray has me hooked with this build.
I also just got a work trip booked near the FF the same time as KK round 4 and I'm pumped to meet T Ray if possible.
Yes.... never stop jibber jabbering I mean it dude... We all love the jibber jabber
*Pro-Tip* If you want to paint while it's raining, change your mindset - Use a old used entertainment cabinet and install a cheap "oven hood vent" on the top of it, plumb the exhaust outside (hood vents have filters that are usually cleanable with mineral spirits since it's a metal mesh). The way I have mine set up I made front shutters for the front, multiple closet bars across to hold handing parts, and I can paint things up to the size of a 4cyl engine in it, and it's out of my work space or areas that can mess the paint up, like sap, pollen, or just garbage in the air. Enjoy Taylor!
Dude this is the home stretch and its insane to see what you have done for the last 6 months , like in the dyno video only 1 wire out of the whole car. you should be beyond proud of it man. I cant wait to see all the little things you do in the upcoming vids and to see it rip!
Wait till
You see the test day!
Taylor, Josue, I love the "natural" camera settings of you having dialogues with each other.
Thanks for the great content
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Your attention to detail and the thought process of why and where things need to be is A1
So true, I don't think he even knows he is a natural. I'm sure his girlfriend is a 10 also !
same!
As someone that builds classic cars for a living watching this build progress and how well thought out and planned everything is is extremely satisfying. You should be super proud man you've built one hell of a weapon and ill definitely be there to check it out at round 4.
Love the idea of turning the tune up to 11 being the maximum you know the car is capable of. So excited for your testing day!
Diggin the channel TR, super real and thanks for taking us along. I really hope the tube is paying you proper, your a golden cow in Wysocki World. Let us fund you proper if they are not. DO IT. Open a venue, and let us decide what to stuff. We are super cool as a group too.
I’m sure you get this type of comment a lot but your attention to detail and thought process is incredible. Soooo much respect for you and your builds. P.S. your shop is what my dreams are made of!!!
The quick attached dash is awesome! A nice quality touch screen Android car stereo with backup camera would fill that center dash perfectly
when you get the lexan rear window, you should make some sort of roof scoop that comes out of it to direct airflow into the radiator, should help with cooling and it would give it a really unique look
Yesssss!!!!! I love this freaking build. Incredible craftsmanship no matter where you look!
Such a badass car. I love all the little details you are spending time on, its going to make it so much better. "TH-cam build of the year" in my books. Keep it up bud, your going places.
Taylor, l like the grip tape. It’s just another way to express yourself within your build. Small things make a world of a difference
Need to set up a quick DIY paint booth with some box fans, furnace filters and cardboard. Put the fans at the back door to pull air out and power those parts out anytime!
Hey Taylor, skateboarder here. I know you've already applied the griptape but usually when you apply it you run the shaft of a screwdriver along the edges to sort of "roll" it over the sides, then you cut off the excess. It gives it a bit more coverage and helps it stay stuck.
That’s is just so when your board lands upside down it doesn’t pull the edge up the grip tape up, and more so to just give you a cut line, not really needed here lol
I love the C6 (Competition 6) build you and Ho-Sway are doing.
Awesome build. I have been following since the beginning. Testing before driving in comp. Great way to shake out bugs. Might I suggest bringing all the body work and doing a few runs with the car fully dressed to test the cooling systems
Awesome content... try steel-it (sp) paint/primer , you can spray it over bare metal, to keep from rusting. And it's also weld thru
You nailed that turbo combo for this beast! So excited
Sick! Getttn so close. Really shines a light on what goes into a full build. Soo much of that little stuff just adds up time wise.
Love this build …This is the end all build you need to build a roof, hatch and hood rack with wheels for the shop
Wicked build. Your an excellent fabricator / mechanic / car builder. Great to watch
under 3K and 1,000+ to the wheels is INSANE!!!!!!! Good job! Can't wait to see it shred!!!!
You should make an excel sheet for the gear ratios and print it off. You can just make everything change off of one cell, which would be your quick change ratio.
I also think you want the boost controller on by default. I'd think you want to be able to jump in the car and go. Switches for stuff that needs turned on every time is the enemy. You might be in a rush or forget. Think about cleetus with ruby and the "turn on intercooler pump" stickers everywhere, and he still forgot.
Just watched the couple videos before this one when you first test drove it and then the dyno session. I could just feel the tension you had. I've had projects like this that take a super long time and you're just so on edge when you finally take it out and test run it. You looked super pissed on that first test drive and I was like, man I've been there. Glad you were able to chill back out after the successful dyno session and get back into yourself finishing this thing off. It's going to be one gnarly tire shredding machine and your work inside and out is absolutely beautiful. I can't even imagine driving something that light with that much horsepower and being sideways the whole time.
I love this build so much. It's like Papadakis level of detail but just sprinkling of SloppyMechanics on top.
It’s really cool seeing josé getting more comfortable around the camera.
The man with the gears is an angel of a person and I wanted to show some appreciation
If the front hood is carbon fibre and rear trunk is stock with lexan windows you should be close to 50/50 weight distribution, roof will help lighten over all weight.
Definitely need some of those LEDs under the dash and in the wheel wells. Absolutely love the build! I can’t wait to see it hit the skid pad!!!
Also run a hose down from up inside the truck to fill the quick change. It makes it much quicker if u need to do a fast gear change.
For the led light strips use 3m adhesion promoter first on the surface, stuff works excellent 👌
Hey, If you want cardboard with similar rigidity as cereal boxes but on a big roll, get “ram board”. It’s used in construction to protect flooring materials. A roll would last you forever. Never need to source CAD materials. you could make a wall mount to hold the roll and just pull out what you need as you go. Just an idea. Cheers.
Yes!!! Loving this build mate... can't wait to see u rip it... good call on cleaning these odd ball jobs up... will make it much nicer...
Love the build! Can't wait for more drifting content. Plz don't forget about the Cefiro
Interviewer:”what do you like the most about T. Ray drift C6?”
Me:”The grip tape 😎”
best pedal hack ever. I skate, so I've been doing it since my first car.
I'm skate trash from way back so I was just suggesting some cool grip tape ideas. lol
😆 🤣 😂
Love the content I watch you more than LZ and all those guys with more followers…your walking motivation bro keep going…all they way from CALI
It’s coming along very nice Taylor, can’t wait to see it in its final stage.. Your face killed me when you seen the weight of the Vette.. Good vid as always brother..💯🔥🫡🇺🇸🤙🏻
This build is simply amazing! Cant wait to see this thing go sideways. My suggestion: cut a clean hole through the center console area of the dash (clean up the edges and mount a small c shaped gasket around on the cut. Then mount a plate BEHIND where the hole is, and move all your switches and controls there. Would keep your dash being quickly removable, and move all the buttons out of an odd position that is currently down/away from your view (and potentially being accidentally pushed while driving).w
I'm using 2 kc cyclone v2's for under the hood light and they are bright as hell and worth the money. Plus you can change out the cover to different colors.
the car is coming out amazing, and sub 3000lbs?? god damn it, its gonna be a monster with that 1000hp and taylor behind the wheel
Couldn’t click fast enough. Pumped to see this thing do work.
I've had good luck sticking LED strips by first putting down a a line of double sided foam tape, then sticking the strips to the foam tape. The LED adhesive is too thin and weak to attach to a regular surface but it sticks to the foam tape really well.
You know you're probably gonna get the carbon stuff eventually. Might as well order it. Car is so sick
Adam has a container full of hgk carbon pannels coming to America and they make corvette parts, so he might even be able to grab it all off the shelf from drift hq
Looks amazing, should have the dials facing you. Like a cockpit, everything accessible by a glance.
Dude, I am so excited for you!! That car is slick!!
you need to visit adam and grab a kit of the led kits he uses,and the build looks amazing!!!!!!!! cant wait to the first comp
I know some people get impatient, but if i had it my way we would see more of these longer detailed full builds. This is right up there with binky for my favorite builds to watch..
Binky?
@@qxtankxp look up project Binky. It's a build by Bad Obsession Motor Sport on TH-cam. The build has been going on for ten years now. It's an absolute masterpiece. But you gotta watch from the start to get the level of detail in it.
That dash looks really shiny. Might make reflect on to the windshield and make it harder to see out of. Just s thought, great video as always!
So happy for you man. The patience really paid off, this things sick. Can't wait to see it rip.
Hey Taylor, use super glue on the led strips. its fast, clean, and works great.
So excited for you Taylor!
Looking amazing.
I did hear Sultan saying that the glare off a gloss carbon dash was insane on a past build.
Might be worth considering something to reduce the glare. Just trying to help…
To correct the bias, I always start with suspension changes. Much easier than removing or adding weight. Lil more math involved but far less decision making lol
This was the comment I was looking for. You can easily correct that weight bias with suspension!
Can't wait to see it finished. Are you planning to paint it or wrap it? I say wrap it, easier to replace parts and have it still look good and match.
You have a nice calming voice I passed out hearing you talk
I hope to see a TNT session before KK... Love this build love the channel!
Next time try the LED strips that are made for boats. They have a rubber protector over the lights also. I installed some to the bottom rail of my boat 9 months ago and still holding strong. Keep it up 🍻 great job
The best way i found to get LED lights to stick is to buy a window plastic kit its so that u can plastic ur inside windows in the winter to block out the cold air. But anyway it comes with a role of super thin an clear 2 sided tape that is sticky as hell. So i stick one side to the lights after u pull the tape strip off the lights. Then install them
Look into the kc cyclone series. A lot of jeep guys use them for rock lights and underhood lights! May be exactly what you need for this project 🙏
Rock lights for under truck fenders may be a good thing to use for the dome and rear light. They should be bright enough to work under and definitely brighter than those strips.
Get you some of those LED lights that LZ sells for under glows!! Those would be PERFECT.
Really interesting to see this build play out. You guys seemed to have planned it really well so it’s cool seeing everything flow together
DAMN those Florida bugs are intense! You have an insulated workshop w/ tiny windows and their drone stills gets through! I bet they are literally vibrating the tin of that building with all that ruckus. Still wanna move back down there, so when you decide to expand the team, lmk. Can't wait to see this 'vette compete!
With the led strips use heat gun to heat then a lil bit makes it stick way better
Hey Taylor, i just noticed but you have your engine bay fan on the driver side pointing straight at the hole in your door so any fumes or gasses is going to be blown inside the car. it might just be a result of the body panels not being installed or just something small and unnoticed, but as it seems like it could be hazardous just wanted to point it out.
Carbon kevlar ftw 🤟 would be sick to see if they would sponsor some parts, maybe they can get you a big discount on a full kit!
The attention to detail in this build is crazy.
Hey Taylor,
If you want to save some weight with some 3d printed brackets let me know! I make dirtbike parts usually but think i could come up with something cool to house all your controls in one sleek place or flush with the dash👌🏻every ounce counts in a competition car. I’d love to support the build, first custom part on the house, just send me dimensions and lets make something cool👍🏻
I should flock the dash. I would get annoyed by the glare from the shiny dash. Great job on the weight dough 👏
Excited!! Can't wait to see this thing ripping.
Add some matt finish PPF clear vinyl film to the top of the dash to cut down on glare/reflection… otherwise in the sun all you will see is the reflection of the nice carbon dash in the windshield
For The light if you wanted to stick a little bit better they sell adhesive primer I believe 3m 94 is what one of them is called I had one that came with the front lip that I ordered and that thing is stuck on the car
im ready to see your excitement after the first rip
I love these videos man. A true master class on how to build an AMAZING drift car. There's plenty of ppl who will show you how to build a shitbox but I never see the nitty gritty of what it takes to build some real nice stuff. Gat dang she's looking purdy.
Don't forget the fire suppression system mate
I appreciate the Aluminium pronunciation thrown in there for us international watchers :)
Man the guy who gave you the gear sets is a legend!
Grab yourself some 3m Adhesion promoter for those led strips. Should really help the tape stick.
We use 3m primar for vhb will make the leds stick well I make signs so use leds every day and never glue them if we prime it 1st
get 90+ alcohol and clean surfaces with it, let it dry then stick things, basically the only way to get decent adhesive attachments
You should look at LUX lighting systems for lights. They are rock lights, but I think they would work well in this application too for the engine bay and cabin. Have them as rock lights and also in the bed of my truck and under the hood.
Take a look at kc hilites cyclone lights. They’re bright af and I think they make red lenses which would be ideal in the cab so your eyes don’t get washed with blue light from the cheap leds and will let you keep better night vision.
David must’ve been a dirt track racer! Hell yeah
I can’t wait to come home to Tampa Bay in November in time for Klutch Kickers
Taylor, have you taken a look at under cabinet lighting? a lot of them come with diffuser strips that you can screw into wood [or metal]. Might help with externally mounted LEDs [like by the firewall or "trunk"]
Love this build, personally I would have all the buttons/controls on the dashboard to keep the trans tunnel clean.
When you're strapped in tight it's next to impossible to reach the dashboard in most competition cars.
@@adematthewsracing the dash is not far away from the E-brake , and reaching for the E-brake doesnt require a straight arm, dont see any problems reaching for the dash.
But I get that its easier and smoother when they are mounted on the tunnel, doesnt look that clean though.
The fact that the boost control switch goes to 11... Nigel Tufnel: That's 1 more than 10 innIt! Overall this build has become an 11 Taylor & Josue, good job! For anywhere you use double sided sticky tape use 91% rubbing alcohol to clean surfaces and an Adhesive Promotion Pen, although heat will be a factor as to how well the led side from the factory holds up it'll stick much better, the zip ties R a good idea for safety tho. Cool that the car is going to be close to sub 3k with you in it, (1k-hp @ that weight is gonna be rowdy!) you could weld up a couple of bar weight post's with varying hole's for a cotter-pin keeper in the rear to add/take away regular bar weights to tweek the F/R bias if needed.
Thank you gear guy ! 👍
Hell yeah, the man the legend 🤘my favourite build on youtube at the moment ♥️ love it love it 🤘
Throw a coat or 2 or matte clear on the dash. That way the reflection of the Florida sun doesn’t blind you while you’re driving
54-46 is pretty good with the front mounted gearbox
I am very impressed with the curb weight. I thought it would be 31xx because performance parts are generally heavy
Man 2700 lbs. That's impressive and a lot lighter than I would've expected. That's the benefit to fiberglass I suppose. She's coming along beautifully. I wouldn't spend thousands on carbon fiber just to shave 100 lbs but that's just me.
Hay Taylor.. hope it helps but DOUBLE SIDED TESA TAPE the red stuff will stick your lights up anywhere. A lil cleaner then the cloth and zip ties.. I
Can’t wait to see it with body panels and livery 🙏🏼❤️
Car is looking great. Cant wait to see it on the track. 👍