Holy crap Eric!!! I LOVE IT!!!! Looks very sharp! Let us know how many comments you get on it coz im thinkin your gonna get some looks there. Cant wait til you drive it some more. Keep us updated! Well i c the comments out there about safety and the way i c it…you can go out in a freakin mac truck, get slammed or roll the sucker have it fall apart and somehow idt Eric will be doin wheelies goin down the interstate….😮….or will he ..😈 ….😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I watched until 7:00....MARK MY WORDS.....it will be sold within 6 months...rides like shit guaranteed.....he will find an excuse....MARK MY WORDS.....😅
No matter what you do. You will still be 1 wheel drive. Along with no ground clearance, you will need some real suspension flex. You should have just bought a Jeep.
I seldom ever submit any critical comments on anyone's videos, but this time I can't help myself. I guess it's just personal preference, but in my opinion I think the car looks absolutely ridiculous with those oversized tires and lifted up so much. I guess the bottom line is that if you're happy with it, that's all that matters.
Our family has been watching for years and what we've collectively noticed is that Eric's mind changes like the wind blows. This Smart Car will be sold or stored within a year.
@@SoloHiker1 the content is nice and alright ; but the viewers also have the right to point out the obvious ; after Jax went this channel has turned into a " buy this -sell this - but that - sell that"- show
Be prepared for that engine to puke and/or the transmission to undergo an unexpected rapid disassembly. The output crankshaft torque is now severely challenged.
@@nofear2trek I suggested finding an old school alignment shop to setup the caster/camber and front to rear settings. A shop that does the final setup for folks with the lifted trucks and jeeps and side-by-sides know what to do. Inexpensive? Probably not. Necessary? I would think so.
I hate to say it but it pains me to see all the cutting required to make this work. I afraid this car will be trash and recycled into a toaster within a year.
I'm sorry, that is not welding. He spot welded the panel in place which has ZERO structural integrity and then covered it with JB weld which will do nothing except hold the patches in place. You seriously have comprimised the strength of that shell and should disclose when you sell.
Well you just destroyed a reliable car that can be insured.............better check your insurance policy on this! This sets the stage for the next "oh Gosh what is going to happen to me" next whine a thon
I remember years ago when you (Eric) ate almost every dinner in your RV. OH, how things have changed, now the only ones that eat in the RV are the cat's !!!
@@dennywalters7479 I’m certain that RV wouldn’t pass many people’s sniff test. I would choose a short time hotel room in Bangkok over that rolling litter box.
not a good idea to remove structural members of a car frame ,just be careful going in and out of parking lots with a big dip at the entrance ,,they can really twist the frame. It looked much better the original way BUT to each his own.
There are plenty of lifted smart cars out there yall chill itll be ok people have been lifting vehicles for years and this is Erics smart car so if he wants to lift it its his decision me personally I think its badass
i'm still really nervous about how close those back tires are to the frame. especially when you went over a few bumps im pretty sure they hit the car. ofc you can re-watch and see for yourself and you'd know if you felt it hit in that moment but that seems like it might be a problem. anyway it looks pretty cool i hope it makes you happy!
Comments for tracker..dad buys Cooper off road tires for his 4x4s likes the grip in winter and says rides quiuter on road..not much road noise compared to other tires..could paint with bed liner like camper van Kevin 😳 will not scratch that way.... I like it..😊😊
Eric, I doubt you'll have that car in 5 years to wrap it, it's just not your style. That said, it does look pretty cool and with the very short wheelbase you should never have a problem with high centering. Keep the good stuff coming buddy.
This is NOT a Put Down Eric... just a question.. you have replaced the original tires with tires that are many times bigger and heavier .. which means a lot more traction on the road surface. But the tires are actually attached to the car by the original three lug bolts ... not four bolts. Won't the torque of exceleration and stopping possibly shear those three lug bolts off ? Once again... not trying to throw a wet towel on your fun... just curious. John
I watched this episode of life with Eric and the kitties with my husband on our dumb TV. He really enjoyed it. I think you gained a new follower! I came back to this video on a smarter device so that I could leave a like and a comment. Love your channel! And tater tot looks absolutely fabulous!
Something you may want to consider when driving on dirt with pot holes and such, you might want to do what Jeepers do and lower your air pressure in your tires. It will make the ride a bit smoother. Do some research on that before you do it but you might find that lower air pressure off road might help. Just a suggestion for something you may want to consider. Pat
Cool, when kids were young they had toy cars that you could put a penny in the back and it would do wheelies. They were called micro machines. That exactly how your smart car looks now. Hope it holds up and you dont regret it. We put larger tires on our tracker and it went from being a sped machine to something you don't ever want to sped in. The handling went way down, ride was way harder and well it looks cool, the gas milage isn't that great anymore.
Really concerned how close those back tires are to the frame. can you imagine going on the highway over a few bumps I am not sure how this car stability will be a formula for a disaster.
Just out of curiosity, if the gay couple you went on the Disney cruise with had been featured on Bud Lite cans...would you have switched to Coors Lite in protest?
There will be less power and the speedometer will no longer be accurate and I don't think that can be compensated for. The smaller wheels is like my 50 cc moped which has 10" wheels, the 100 cc models have 12" and they arent interchangeable, 12" tires on a 50cc would loose a lot of the power and the speedometer wont be accurate any more either. The 10" tires dont feel as stable on turns and things as larger ones
Don't mean this in a negative way. When you purchase a new vehicle, do upgrades on it. Do you feel that you are putting more into the updates. Then, what you purchase the vehicle for?
Uh oh. Eric, dude, I am sorry but that in no way looks "badass" 😂😂😂 It looks like it wants to flop onto its side if you run a turn too tight and just die. I am glad you are okay with it but yeah, it might get you attention but it'll get you no envy. Love you anyway, bruh. Stay safe out there!
Reading between the lines, sounds like it rides terrible! And it looks like still not much clearance. But still I love it! I think you could have used slightly smaller tires, and maybe lowering the tire pressure could improve the ride some. I hope you enjoy it!
Camber is way off, especially in the rear. This is common anytime you do a lift. You better get a 4 wheel alignment immediately or you will destroy your new tires fast!
So much fun! Thank you for keeping things interesting. Wouldn't it be boring if you were just driving around staring out your front window all the time. I guess some people forgot that you like wacky stuff. And this is cool and wacky at the same time.
That would be interesting, mainly for those abroad outside US, to know the official legalization details of the amendments you did in the car. Here in my country I doubt if a car like that would pass in the yearly inspection.
its a weekly checkin to see what CVK and eric are changing ,,buying or selling.. BTW you will be stopped in the state of GA for no mud flaps on the open fenders
I'm not going to respond to every single comment of this nature, but just so you know, mudflaps are required only if the vehicle is lifted more than 8" off the pavement. I'm at about 5" so I don't need mudflaps in any state.
I like the white and black. You need a giant wind up "key" on the back. Then it would look like a toy car.😉 I hope it makes you happy. Hugs to Opie and Tara.🐱🐱♥️
I love the raised look, now a couple push bumpers and lights, a roof rack with lights and BAM... the only thing Im not totally digging is where the stripe starts at the front, I think it chould have radiused off the flare not notched like you did but its not my car....
Been reading the comment section, and it seems we are all a little worried about the longevity of you liking this projec, and when and where you decide it was a failure, i think gas millage will be greatly effected, along with the other mentions of safety, and handling...GOOD LUCK WITH THIS..i mean if comments don't scare you off this idea being good, i don't know what would, other than that it is no longer "TATER TOT"..but "TUMBLER TOT"!..The music you played in the montage reminded me of "DARK KNIGHT RISES"!!
Man, it looks great, can't wait till you have it out and about more, since you are a very accomplished driver I'm sure you will take any risk when driving Tater and getting used to how it handles. Also as I have said before Robert is an amazing mechanic with many skills!
All Eric has to do now is put a lift kit on his RV with some monster tires and put some loud mufflers on both the RV and Smart car and wrap it to look like a real Tator Tot. 🙂
So shorty! It's Talladega NASCAR racing today. That's where you should be every year. . . with Enjoying the Best NASCAR track's infield happenings with the Greatest Super Speedway...
If the car lasts a year on the road without a catastrophic failure I will be impressed. I’m glad you’re happy Eric!!!
Seems fine to me, most of the cutting was just plastic.
I meant something like the engine, transmission, axle’s, bearings, steering components… I could be totally off.
Holy crap Eric!!! I LOVE IT!!!! Looks very sharp! Let us know how many comments you get on it coz im thinkin your gonna get some looks there. Cant wait til you drive it some more. Keep us updated! Well i c the comments out there about safety and the way i c it…you can go out in a freakin mac truck, get slammed or roll the sucker have it fall apart and somehow idt Eric will be doin wheelies goin down the interstate….😮….or will he ..😈 ….😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
How to ruin the structural integrity and value of your smart car.
@@Queenie_78 this isn't an issue of being safe! I seriously doubt the drive train will hold up turning those huge wheels.
I watched until 7:00....MARK MY WORDS.....it will be sold within 6 months...rides like shit guaranteed.....he will find an excuse....MARK MY WORDS.....😅
🤣 for sure
5 to 7 years? I doubt you'll have that car that long. You change things up too frequently for that. Not being critical. Rock on!
I'll be surprised if it lasts a month
Does it matter he never really keeps anything a year.
Either it will suffer structural failure or it will roll.
No matter what you do. You will still be 1 wheel drive. Along with no ground clearance, you will need some real suspension flex.
You should have just bought a Jeep.
I seldom ever submit any critical comments on anyone's videos, but this time I can't help myself. I guess it's just personal preference, but in my opinion I think the car looks absolutely ridiculous with those oversized tires and lifted up so much. I guess the bottom line is that if you're happy with it, that's all that matters.
Yeah, but there are crazy people paying for this insanity. Not cool.
i give it less than 200 miles before it implodes engine.. transmission, axles be careful seriously be careful, not to mention towing issues
Yep I say 200 or less now that little engine got to put more power out.
Our family has been watching for years and what we've collectively noticed is that Eric's mind changes like the wind blows. This Smart Car will be sold or stored within a year.
A year … probably sold next week
@@SoloHiker1 the content is nice and alright ; but the viewers also have the right to point out the obvious ;
after Jax went this channel has turned into a " buy this -sell this - but that - sell that"- show
@@jimmyboomsma2843 ya Jax was keeping this channel on track LOL!!!!
Agreed! Lol
Seems to me a lot of TH-camrs think this way, making changes day by day
Be prepared for that engine to puke and/or the transmission to undergo an unexpected rapid disassembly. The output crankshaft torque is now severely challenged.
Yep thats what i was coming here to say as well
Exactly, should be interesting to see what goes first. Wheel bearings won't be happy.......
And the front & rear alignments….ugh?
@@nofear2trek I suggested finding an old school alignment shop to setup the caster/camber and front to rear settings. A shop that does the final setup for folks with the lifted trucks and jeeps and side-by-sides know what to do. Inexpensive? Probably not. Necessary? I would think so.
i bet the engine will puke out first.
Are you joining the circus? I can see 20 clowns unloading from the car to start the clown show. Maybe some good extra income.
Patreon will help him throw that car in the dumpster and get another one!!!!
5-7 years🤣😂... He'll get rid of it by the end of the year🤣😂
It be gone I bet by end of year
I GIve it 6 months before transmission falls apart, but it looks good
I hate to say it but it pains me to see all the cutting required to make this work. I afraid this car will be trash and recycled into a toaster within a year.
You ruined a perfectly good vehicle
His patreons will get him another one!!
Def a pretty weird thing to do wires are off a bit😅
Patreons are so gullible 😂
You think cutting the vehicle's safety cage is bad? Nah, in sure dude has an engineering degree...
I'm sorry, that is not welding. He spot welded the panel in place which has ZERO structural integrity and then covered it with JB weld which will do nothing except hold the patches in place. You seriously have comprimised the strength of that shell and should disclose when you sell.
I've seen dumb stuff done to cars and this...welll..this is pretty high up there
"5 6 7 years down the road" can we hold you to that? 😂
Well you just destroyed a reliable car that can be insured.............better check your insurance policy on this! This sets the stage for the next "oh Gosh what is going to happen to me" next whine a thon
I remember years ago when you (Eric) ate almost every dinner in your RV. OH, how things have changed, now the only ones that eat in the RV are the cat's !!!
@@dennywalters7479 I’m certain that RV wouldn’t pass many people’s sniff test. I would choose a short time hotel room in Bangkok over that rolling litter box.
C4YT
not a good idea to remove structural members of a car frame ,just be careful going in and out of parking lots with a big dip at the entrance ,,they can really twist the frame. It looked much better the original way BUT to each his own.
I don’t think you will have the car in a year from now. It will be replaced with something new.
There are plenty of lifted smart cars out there yall chill itll be ok people have been lifting vehicles for years and this is Erics smart car so if he wants to lift it its his decision me personally I think its badass
Looks like a little clown police car ! 👍
What did you do for the speedometer adjustment?
i'm still really nervous about how close those back tires are to the frame. especially when you went over a few bumps im pretty sure they hit the car. ofc you can re-watch and see for yourself and you'd know if you felt it hit in that moment but that seems like it might be a problem. anyway it looks pretty cool i hope it makes you happy!
Say bye bye transmission in no time
Now that you raised the center of gravity make sure to take it easy on those turns while towing.
he's happy, it's all about ego and how he looks, to heck with safety and how it performs, he looks damn good in it.
Is it as safe though? Going at high speeds? Mods change the physics of it all, I would think. LOVE IT THOUGH! ❤❤❤
Very safe, nothing to worry about.
Probably safe. Those cars have a whole roll cage
Any significant pothole or bump looks like you will still rub the tires. I think it still needs to be 6 inches higher off the wheels.
Why is that back right wheel tilted out @ 11:52 ?
Bonafide clowncar now😂😂
Comments for tracker..dad buys Cooper off road tires for his 4x4s likes the grip in winter and says rides quiuter on road..not much road noise compared to other tires..could paint with bed liner like camper van Kevin 😳 will not scratch that way.... I like it..😊😊
Eric, I doubt you'll have that car in 5 years to wrap it, it's just not your style. That said, it does look pretty cool and with the very short wheelbase you should never have a problem with high centering. Keep the good stuff coming buddy.
Can't believe you mess that car up.
I respectfully disagree… he’s fixing it!👌🏼
It'll be for sale by july.
The car is ruined.
Eric now you need a large windup key for the back. Like a windup toy. They were popular for VW’s back in 60’ 70’s
This is NOT a Put Down Eric... just a question.. you have replaced the original tires with tires that are many times bigger and heavier .. which means a lot more traction on the road surface.
But the tires are actually attached to the car by the original three lug bolts ... not four bolts. Won't the torque of exceleration and stopping possibly shear those three lug bolts off ?
Once again... not trying to throw a wet towel on your fun... just curious.
John
I watched this episode of life with Eric and the kitties with my husband on our dumb TV. He really enjoyed it. I think you gained a new follower! I came back to this video on a smarter device so that I could leave a like and a comment. Love your channel! And tater tot looks absolutely fabulous!
Won’t do that again……. Famous last line 😂😂😂
From smart car to dumb car!
RIP SMART CAR GO FUND ME FOR ERICs MEDS🥴😵😵💫=this is eric after a few weeks 🥵🤮🥶🥴😵😭😭😭
Something you may want to consider when driving on dirt with pot holes and such, you might want to do what Jeepers do and lower your air pressure in your tires. It will make the ride a bit smoother. Do some research on that before you do it but you might find that lower air pressure off road might help. Just a suggestion for something you may want to consider.
Pat
The black strip looks really nice.
Beginning of the end of tater tot.
Very impressive transformation. Definitely think the metal work could’ve been done better but no one will see it I guess.
Yeah needed some thicker sheet metal and some automotive seam sealer
Cool, when kids were young they had toy cars that you could put a penny in the back and it would do wheelies. They were called micro machines. That exactly how your smart car looks now. Hope it holds up and you dont regret it.
We put larger tires on our tracker and it went from being a sped machine to something you don't ever want to sped in. The handling went way down, ride was way harder and well it looks cool, the gas milage isn't that great anymore.
They were called penny racers!!! Micro Machines were just small cars!!! Have a great day!!!
Really concerned how close those back tires are to the frame. can you imagine going on the highway over a few bumps I am not sure how this car stability will be a formula for a disaster.
Just out of curiosity, if the gay couple you went on the Disney cruise with had been featured on Bud Lite cans...would you have switched to Coors Lite in protest?
Make sure to check those adaptors regularly, they always come loose.
Yup Id put some loctite threadlocker on them
5-7 yrs down there road ????? Lolol That car will be gone in a year. You’ll get bored and need another toy to play with.
Why?
Good video. I’d be interested how the lift and big tires effect your mph and mpg?
There will be less power and the speedometer will no longer be accurate and I don't think that can be compensated for.
The smaller wheels is like my 50 cc moped which has 10" wheels, the 100 cc models have 12" and they arent interchangeable, 12" tires on a 50cc would loose a lot of the power and the speedometer wont be accurate any more either. The 10" tires dont feel as stable on turns and things as larger ones
Don't mean this in a negative way. When you purchase a new vehicle, do upgrades on it. Do you feel that you are putting more into the updates. Then, what you purchase the vehicle for?
Uh oh. Eric, dude, I am sorry but that in no way looks "badass" 😂😂😂 It looks like it wants to flop onto its side if you run a turn too tight and just die. I am glad you are okay with it but yeah, it might get you attention but it'll get you no envy. Love you anyway, bruh. Stay safe out there!
Reading between the lines, sounds like it rides terrible! And it looks like still not much clearance.
But still I love it! I think you could have used slightly smaller tires, and maybe lowering the tire pressure could improve the ride some. I hope you enjoy it!
Camber is way off, especially in the rear. This is common anytime you do a lift. You better get a 4 wheel alignment immediately or you will destroy your new tires fast!
Just curious….I see you’ve given up Bud Light…what about Disney??
Looks awesome! Let's be serious Eric, you don't keep anything for more than a year or two. LOL
So much fun! Thank you for keeping things interesting. Wouldn't it be boring if you were just driving around staring out your front window all the time. I guess some people forgot that you like wacky stuff. And this is cool and wacky at the same time.
That would be interesting, mainly for those abroad outside US, to know the official legalization details of the amendments you did in the car. Here in my country I doubt if a car like that would pass in the yearly inspection.
Many states do not have any inspection at all, it depends on what state it is registered in.
I doubt you have that for 1 more year because of the way you keep switching modes of transportation. LOL.
Looks great, I would add a lightbar.
I love it when you mention other youtubers ❤
Hi Eric, quick thought compress your suspension to check clearence also? Lookin good though.
joke
No worse than any other project car; just drive accordingly. Nice to see it and the larger tires will not fall in every hole or rut.
You get people asking if you're Ron White's son ?
Looks like needs a 4 wheel alignment. It's way off.
Curious is it bouncy when you tow it?
*It must be nice having All of this extra PLAY Around $$$ (Eric's come a long way through the years... $$$$$ Bags)*
its a weekly checkin to see what CVK and eric are changing ,,buying or selling.. BTW you will be stopped in the state of GA for no mud flaps on the open fenders
I'm not going to respond to every single comment of this nature, but just so you know, mudflaps are required only if the vehicle is lifted more than 8" off the pavement. I'm at about 5" so I don't need mudflaps in any state.
Mud flaps front and rear for those meaty tires and you'll be good in the rain snow etc... 👍
How many inches of lift and what size tires?? Thanks ✌️
I like the white and black. You need a giant wind up "key" on the back. Then it would look like a toy car.😉 I hope it makes you happy. Hugs to Opie and Tara.🐱🐱♥️
I’m lifting mine some time soon, picking up tires today. Wheels came in last week! WOOOO
I love the raised look, now a couple push bumpers and lights, a roof rack with lights and BAM... the only thing Im not totally digging is where the stripe starts at the front, I think it chould have radiused off the flare not notched like you did but its not my car....
Should’ve bought a golf cart
Just here for the kitties.... 🐱🐱😥
Been reading the comment section, and it seems we are all a little worried about the longevity of you liking this projec, and when and where you decide it was a failure, i think gas millage will be greatly effected, along with the other mentions of safety, and handling...GOOD LUCK WITH THIS..i mean if comments don't scare you off this idea being good, i don't know what would, other than that it is no longer "TATER TOT"..but "TUMBLER TOT"!..The music you played in the montage reminded me of "DARK KNIGHT RISES"!!
car looks good ,just wondering how it will effect the mpg ,did you have to adjust the speedometer for the tire size change.
AWESOME !!! LOVE THE NEW LOOK ❤
Buy another car for parts. The drive train wasn’t engineered for those tires. Looks bad if you can cut enough to drive safely.
Robert seems amazing all the things he can do
TatorTot will look great at the next nascar race!
You ever take it off any sweet jumps?
Interesting project! It will be cool to hear your thoughts on owning a lifted smart car in the future.
Did you sand the old paint before painting?
Lol. Smart cars don't have "paint". They have colored plastic panels.
@@nomadicfanatic oh really? I had no idea.
Very cool! Are they all the same size tires now?
I'm curious to see how it now compares with a stock Smart Car - parked side-by-side with TaterTot ... ?
Mechanic AND Fabricator! Goooo Robert! 👍👍
Man, it looks great, can't wait till you have it out and about more, since you are a very accomplished driver I'm sure you will take any risk when driving Tater and getting used to how it handles. Also as I have said before Robert is an amazing mechanic with many skills!
MMM, not so sure this will work out well.. Good luck to you..
Why didn't you like the blue color on the car?
All Eric has to do now is put a lift kit on his RV with some monster tires and put some loud mufflers on both the RV and Smart car and wrap it to look like a real Tator Tot. 🙂
That is at least as impressive as having the thickest toothpick.
Yet another mod in Eric rv life.
So shorty! It's Talladega NASCAR racing today. That's where you should be every year. . .
with Enjoying the Best NASCAR track's infield happenings with the Greatest Super Speedway...
To you smooth the road out you can lower the air pressure in the tires you can go as low as like 15 psi