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@rwhipple73 4 күн бұрын
the carbon mirror caps don't "contrast" the door handles they "compliment" the door handles....
@rwhipple73 4 күн бұрын
leave the key inside the house and you won't be setting off the "locking/unlocking" while you do this.
@darrelstickler 5 күн бұрын
Interesting video, but no work flashlight is silly. Blair Witch Project camera work.
@ThomasTyau 6 күн бұрын
Been following you through your McLaren journey! I have the same 650S…without the history. You give me Lots of confidence I can do a lot maintenance myself $$$. Thank you! Oh, are you going to sell your old steering wheel? I have the regular one and want carbon
@midlifecarisis_ 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for following along, send me a DM on Instagram @midlifecarisis regarding the other wheel
@ThomasTyau 6 күн бұрын
@@midlifecarisis_ done! Was already following you there :)
@SupercarGarageATL 6 күн бұрын
Amazing video! Love the way the P1 Steering Wheel looks!!!
@midlifecarisis_ 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for all the mentor-ship and guidance.
@CharlesCA 7 күн бұрын
Is the wheel smaller than the stock? Thats the one thing I don't like about my wheel, too large.
@midlifecarisis_ 6 күн бұрын
The wheel is the same size, it feels smaller in your hands moving from the leather to the Alcantara. I think because it compresses more.
@benjigamestoo7164 7 күн бұрын
I’m like you but I’m into the 600LT
@midlifecarisis_ 7 күн бұрын
I am afraid when I hit the iPAS button, I am going to hit the accelerator to fast and hard like it was a NOS button. You might as well have fun with your car or what is the point. Thanks for Watching
@benjigamestoo7164 7 күн бұрын
@ totally agree. What’s the point. Look forward to the next video
@jram9571 12 күн бұрын
Ffilming is vertigo inducing
@midlifecarisis_ 6 күн бұрын
I will let Frank the camera guy who was filming for Kevin and I, to stead his hand and stop drinking...lol Thanks for watching and enduring.
@AntardoTheGreat 14 күн бұрын
Good video, wish you had more explanation on the vacuum setup. Otherwise very easy to follow and well put together.
@midlifecarisis_ 12 күн бұрын
Please let me know what questions that I can answer for you on the vacuum setup, I will do my best to help. What McLaren model do you have? Thanks for the feedback on the video!
@HKFunster 21 күн бұрын
Link to the ebay seller or are they all the same as the one you purchased?
@midlifecarisis_ 20 күн бұрын
There all kinds of sellers on eBay offering this diffuser, the quality and fitment were good on the one I bought, but they sucked to deal with gave me in correct shipping details 3 times. It took 2 months to get it. They are called AutoTuningMall. Here is the link, but I do not recommed them. www.ebay.com/itm/286041248476
@LeeWilliams-m3n 21 күн бұрын
Looks great now done a brilliant job on it 👍
@midlifecarisis_ 21 күн бұрын
Thank you appreciate the support!
@01coltcolt19 21 күн бұрын
Excellent content and two great dudes!
@midlifecarisis_ 21 күн бұрын
Thank you, appreciate the support!
@brianhutchinson4117 21 күн бұрын
Remarkable job! ❤
@midlifecarisis_ 21 күн бұрын
Yes sir you did a great job!
@kcobean 21 күн бұрын
Looks great!
@midlifecarisis_ 21 күн бұрын
We are trying, love the way it is coming out!
@kcobean 21 күн бұрын
me too!!! Curious, does your car have front lift?
@midlifecarisis_ 21 күн бұрын
@ yes it does
@kcobean 21 күн бұрын
@ that’s awesome. How much lift does it give you measured at the front lip?
@midlifecarisis_ 19 күн бұрын
It lifts front 2.5 inchs, about 2 in the rear, quite a bit, it looks like a 4x4 with the lift up.
@TheInja 21 күн бұрын
That diffuser looks fantastic!
@midlifecarisis_ 21 күн бұрын
Crazy how carbon makes such a difference! Thanks for the support and comments!
@Deighty181 24 күн бұрын
What scan tool are you using?
@midlifecarisis_ 24 күн бұрын
@@Deighty181 Diagcode
@Deighty181 24 күн бұрын
That you. I enjoy watching your videos. Very good information.
@texasoff-roadmilitia425 25 күн бұрын
How these gen 2 do with mileage above 100k? I’m looking to buy a really used gen 2.
@midlifecarisis_ 24 күн бұрын
I now have 105K on my 2020, new brakes and tires, but everything else has been really good! I highly recommend it.
@Smilez-m1s 28 күн бұрын
If you take your $100,000 toy to mechanics that play and laugh all day, they will be the same mechanics testing your repairs with launch control and burn outs. Just think, this is how they act on camera. Privately, I can almost bet that their work is shotty.
@midlifecarisis_ 27 күн бұрын
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@kcobean Ай бұрын
Man she is looking soooooo good. Once you get the rest of the pieces in, that’s gonna be a fine ride! Congratulations on the success of this project!
@midlifecarisis_ Ай бұрын
Thank you @kcobean...It has been a passion project, more to come, now it is about the little things. Thank you for the support and encouragement.
@LeeWilliams-m3n Ай бұрын
Car is looking lovely now, but I would point out mine see if you can get the leather fitting a lot tighter on the seat to take out the creases that would really bug me overall a car looks amazing 👌
@midlifecarisis_ Ай бұрын
We did it had not been steamed by the uphoslter yet, it is done now and looking nice and tight.
@kcobean Ай бұрын
Nice
@TheInja Ай бұрын
Looks great!
@midlifecarisis_ Ай бұрын
Thanks for all the inspiration! Can’t wait for your next video.
@clearchoice2112 Ай бұрын
Great job guys! Come a long way Craig! Super happy for your new toy! Love it when a plan comes together. PS. I didn't clear the 650S badges! 😂
@midlifecarisis_ Ай бұрын
That 3M tape just took the OEM Clear coat right off! Brian likes to blame you when your not there. lol
@clearchoice2112 Ай бұрын
@midlifecarisis_ there shouldn't be any clear on the badges 🤣😂 in our industry, that's as bad as the drywall screws
@01coltcolt19 Ай бұрын
Great video brother!!!
@midlifecarisis_ Ай бұрын
Superleggera was the highlight!
@brianhutchinson4117 Ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@midlifecarisis_ Ай бұрын
Thank you for all you do!
@RedBatRacing Ай бұрын
Question. How did you remove the brake light out of the rear wing? Mine has moisture build up and i want to dry it out and seal it
@midlifecarisis_ Ай бұрын
It is just held in with double sided 3m tape, used a plastic trim tool and heat gun and prayed on multiple times till it came out. Thanks for watching good luck
@RedBatRacing Ай бұрын
@midlifecarisis_ I hoped it was something like that. But very wary about forcing it out :\ Thanks :)
@kcobean Ай бұрын
This is SUCH a cool project! I can’t wait to see it all finished. I can’t imagine what all this is costing but it’ll be worth it it’s done! Way to go dude!
@midlifecarisis_ Ай бұрын
@ Thank you, final reveal video from the auto show comes out this week.
@dr.warner2288 Ай бұрын
Hey I'm sorry to bother you, I am having a 650s transmission issue atm // clutch issue. -- Was your hard shifting random? (Hard shifting // it doesn't know what gear to be in // rough idle) -- Just had it taken to Atlanta mclaren to have it serviced and I think even they did it wrong so don't' feel bad.
@midlifecarisis_ Ай бұрын
@@dr.warner2288 Thanks, best of luck.
@dr.warner2288 Ай бұрын
@@midlifecarisis_ Fingers crossed lol
@dr.warner2288 Ай бұрын
@@midlifecarisis_ Is it okay if I ask where you got the subscription for the recalibration? Thank you again for any help (is it DIAGCODE?)
@midlifecarisis_ Ай бұрын
@ it is Diagcode, bought single vin subscription
@dr.warner2288 Ай бұрын
@@midlifecarisis_ thank ya :)
@senditcars 2 ай бұрын
see, now this is amazing. way better than that stupid rear light.
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback, either way I like my stupid rain light! Thanks for Watching.
@liou3647 2 ай бұрын
I noticed there ‘s a few black marks on the edge of the bumper and also inside the light well, are those marks chipped away paint while you removed the headlight? Thank you
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for reaching out on Instagram!
@Emadavid 2 ай бұрын
Lovely change, I give this some thought about while ago... Might actually do it this time lol Have you considered upgrading the iris center console? I just bought Pi5 raspberry display 💪🏼
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
I will be doing some type of Carplay Andriod Auto upgrade early next year. The wife is all about the interior, so Carplay and sound system are on the list. Thanks for Watching and Subscribing.
@Emadavid 2 ай бұрын
@@midlifecarisis_ sounds good, keep up the good work. I had another 650s and I upgraded the sound system, best mod I ever done but it took some real state from the passanger foot rest area. I'm going to upgrade the sound again but I gotta think were to put the 10" subwoofer 🤔
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
@@Emadavid First world problems love it
@kcobean 2 ай бұрын
With the flake/pearl, I’d call it Solar Flare Orange! Looking good man!
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
I like that suggestion, it is being sprayed today and tommorow, so I am super excited!. Thanks for watching.
@markj4909 2 ай бұрын
GREAT JOB! But I have to ask (in case the seats in my 12C go south) ... how much for the seats? How much for the doors?
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
For a similar build for seats and door panels you would be between 3K to 4K, I got a really good deal, because we are working together to show my McLaren at the San Antonio Auto and Truck show.
@Emadavid 2 ай бұрын
That's not horrible the only bad part is that I'm in Florida 😂
@01coltcolt19 2 ай бұрын
That is badass Bro!!!! I love it!
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
Trying to have a clean ass car like you!
@markgibson3034 2 ай бұрын
Ha ha. My terrible ‘midlife tangerine’ suggestion got a mention. Fantastic. 💀💀
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
I read and appreciate all comments! Thank you for being a part of the video and this journey!
@LeeWilliams-m3n 2 ай бұрын
Keep it OEM orange better for when you go to sell it it’s the best colour for McLaren
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, it will definitely be orange.
@senditcars 2 ай бұрын
that looks hideous. lmao "TRANSFORMATION!!!!"
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
Not quite the level of transformation of your McLaren thats for sure. What don't you like the rain light, the color orange we picked. All opinions are welcome! Did you do any video's of the full 675LT Kit install?
@markgibson3034 2 ай бұрын
Midlife Tangerine!!! Love orange on a McLaren.
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
First name submission and front runner at this point!. Thanks for watching! Wait till the next video so you see what we are doing to the interior.
@markgibson3034 2 ай бұрын
@ can’t wait. Good luck with the project.
@ejakabatcheej4974 2 ай бұрын
Great video. I am interested in the rain light modification, came out great!
@ejakabatcheej4974 2 ай бұрын
You could also connect the rain light to the rear fog light wiring instead of the brake lights.
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Can you email me a photo of the back of your McLaren and send it to [email protected]. I will send over more info as well. Thanks for watching, please consider SUBSCRIBING to the channel if you aren't all ready!
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
There are a couple ways you can wire it, we actually have not developed the entire wiring kit and may leave it up to the installer. We may integrate a switch into the mix as well.
@clearchoice2112 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@adcampo7601 2 ай бұрын
Keep it OEM orange.
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
Are you an OEM type of car enthusiast or just think McLaren Orange is the better looking color?
@clearchoice2112 2 ай бұрын
Mmmmmm....im sure Carol Shelby, Brabus, Singer and Roth never heard such purist words 😢 Let us Cook good sir! We will not disappoint 🙌
@Alfonso-mh1np 2 ай бұрын
I have saved my bumpers by making tabs out of metal then riveting them to the little bit of bumper tab that still remains. It works wonders
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
Dang! You are resourceful! Not sure what I am going to do with my old parts, should I sell them to someone else who might want to fix them?
@Alfonso-mh1np 2 ай бұрын
You guys should 3d printing the rear taillight frame and then use a thick primer to smooth it out because the 3d print is a little rough looking
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
I think if there is enough interest, we would 3D scan and then print, the one in the video is first attempt for my car. Hopefully if we get 5 of more we can put in place some economies of scale. Thanks for the feedback and for watching.
@Alfonso-mh1np 2 ай бұрын
@midlifecarisis_ my dream build is a 650s with a 675 LT rear wing and rear bumper. I don't like the front bumper is extremely low on the 675LT
@CharlesCA 2 ай бұрын
First! Keep up the awesome work.
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Charles! - Really appreciate the support - Thanks for Watching
@grantdavies6081 2 ай бұрын
so finally got mine done, clutch, trans, and found one of the solenoids on the SAV block was filthy.. cleaned. Couldn't calibrate with DiagCode, got a PCCU DTC - P276564 Input 2 speed over range. Went to kevins, he had some sensors, replaced, calibrated, all works now and the shifts are fixed :)
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
I am so glad Kevin and them were able to help you out! Next time I do a trans service next year, I will do the SAV block cleaning for sure. Hope you are trouble free for many smiles to come.
@JoseGutierrez-ue1cr 2 ай бұрын
Save some DNA from those plastics clips so we know who the folks are that glued your car back together. 😢
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
It wasn't me it was Edward - King of 2-part epoxy
@ejakabatcheej4974 2 ай бұрын
IMO you should replace all 4 at the same time as they are wear items.
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
I am going to be monitoring the ride quality and may ending up replacing the last one if needed. Thanks for Watching!
@ejakabatcheej4974 2 ай бұрын
The double sided tape holding in the tents is "from factory" McLaren loves double sided tape. I have a damaged lower 650S bumper if you need one.
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
I figured that was the case with the double-sided tape. Thank you for watching and following along. "I have a new Darwin Pro lower bumper I bought. Do you have any of the side panel bumper cheeks, grills or internal bumper foam?
@justinviggiano3423 2 ай бұрын
I just got word from my local McLaren dealership that I have a coolant leak from a drywall screw that punctured my radiator.. wtfff is going on . 2016 570s
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
F*ucking jackasses. If you don't intend on fixing it right, leave it to someone else, is what I say. There are easy ways to make a quick buch then scamming and hurting people. Luck on mine it did not cause a radiator leak. Thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel to get updates and see how this things ends.
@swolespeed3282 2 ай бұрын
Does this give any HP gains?? Debating on this or Awe
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
No HP gains, for me it was sound and price. AWE at the time was quite a bit more expensive. MBRP was a good balance between sound and price for a non-valved version. Thanks for watching and commenting, please consider subscribing to the channel!
@Stew5166 2 ай бұрын
MBRP says that it adds "best performance", but doesn't state any numbers. I have this exhaust, along with the Attack Blue air filter installed at the same time, and all I can say is .. WOW!!! This was the BEST addition I have made to my car and it totally transformed my car from that I liked to one that I LOVE!!! ... Paddle shifting with this exhaust is so cool.
@jameskelsey3759 2 ай бұрын
Holy crap dude. Looking forward to seeing it with the new bumper on, that's gonna be sick! I can understand "get it back on the road" but... goddamn man, that's the worst repairs I've seen. Makes ya wonder what's been done to normal cars. But you just know there's some jerk off watching your channel going, "Oh man I worked on that car! lol"
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
I was expecting some epoxy, but never did a expect plastic welding the parking sensors to the bumper. Honestly I hope someone who worked on my car comments, just so I can ask them why? So far I have sourced a good used upper bumper from a white 650S and 2 front parking sensors from a blue 650S. Still looking for one side bumper cheek panel for the passenger side and one good plastic mesh grill for below the drivers light. Seems I can find the opposite side but not the side I need. Thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel so you get notified next time I upload!
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!
@RedBatRacing 2 ай бұрын
I bought 4 new from Thorney motorsport in the UK. Best price on the net. On the car I had two dated 10/14 that had both failed, one dated 01/20 that had pressure but squishy and one dated 04/21 that seemed ok but still moved a little with not too much force. What dates were on yours compared to how soft they felt?
@midlifecarisis_ 2 ай бұрын
I have found Thorney has very competitive pricing even with the currency exchange for the US + VAT. I did not have any dates written or printed on mine. Did someone write on yours?
@RedBatRacing 2 ай бұрын
@@midlifecarisis_ the dates are factory stamped into them MM/YY. One of mine had the yellow sticker covering it, the others were easy to see.