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@justinlong977 3 күн бұрын
Goddamn you talk to much
@datbuild 3 күн бұрын
😅
@sgc_freaky4958 14 күн бұрын
Where is the kit from
@datbuild 14 күн бұрын
From a company that no longer exists. Was produced by 'Predator'.
@jayrockcooksgot64 Ай бұрын
You wrecked it didn't you??
@datbuild Ай бұрын
😅 Not completely. It's all back to as it was now.
@chrisrawle2967 Ай бұрын
Hope all is well
@datbuild Ай бұрын
Cheers for asking. For the most part, yes. Hopefully back in to it in January. 👍 Have a good Christmas!
@DavidWise-cb7bq Ай бұрын
Nice video. What make of cruise control is that for the Abarth?
@datbuild Ай бұрын
Search for 'Precision Cruise Control for Fiat 500', on Google. 2 websites (same company) sell the kits.
@Swayzeo 2 ай бұрын
💖
@air_cooled_andy 2 ай бұрын
You ok DW? Did you lose the unit?
@datbuild 2 ай бұрын
Cheers for checking in Andy. Rather long story, to be honest. Good news is, still have the unit. Might get back in to it in the New Year. I haven't checked on your build. Will have to jump back on YT.
@air_cooled_andy 2 ай бұрын
@@datbuildI’ve just had a month off mine. Has to be done sometimes what with life stuff and all that jazz. Glad I’ve still got the unit, looking forward to an update in the new year. :)
@datbuild 2 ай бұрын
Cheers. Yeah, had a bit of mostly off-line time to myself. New car and continuing the build in 2025. 👍
@EduardM. 2 ай бұрын
One question, i have also uses these type of suspensions and my rims size 8x18 and tyre touches each other. So no space in between... How worked that for you out?
@datbuild 2 ай бұрын
I'm on factory sized wheels and tyres. So no real clearance issues, once i wound up the suspension a bit.
@EduardM. 2 ай бұрын
@datbuild oh I see,do you still ride this suspensions? Aren't they too hard for longer journeys?
@datbuild 2 ай бұрын
Still presently on the car. Wont be staying on there. Did them to see what coilovers were like, and to see what ride height I was happy to live with; long term. Will be going back to conventional suspension in the future. The roads where I live do not work well with the very stiff ride. On smooth ground, they're nice. On the roads I daily, not so much.
@RonaldKorbel 2 ай бұрын
Every video skips how to fasten to the top with the black rubber piece
@datbuild 2 ай бұрын
Which piece? Do you mean securing the strut to the vehicle?
@labbo5591 3 ай бұрын
Why is engine pixelated out. Did it not want to be recognised???🤔🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@datbuild 3 ай бұрын
Haha. I filmed the intro and outro after I had done more work. Was for a reveal in a later episode. Hence the pixels. Weirdly the editing revealed it for a split second, at one point.
@some______guy 3 ай бұрын
Also looking at no ground connection. Odd.
@datbuild 3 ай бұрын
Yeah. Still manages to work though. 😅
@thedubwhisperer2157 3 ай бұрын
Not a space frame by any stretch of the imagination!
@datbuild 3 ай бұрын
Yeah. Didn't know what to call it. No one's ever called me out until now. 😅
@thedubwhisperer2157 3 ай бұрын
@@datbuild 'Tube Frame' usually fits the bill nicely!
@datbuild 3 ай бұрын
Will change my terminology to that, moving forward. 👍
@thedubwhisperer2157 3 ай бұрын
@@datbuild You, sir, are a true gentleman! It is a fascinating and enlightening experiment to build model frames from brazing rod and soft solder, or drinking straws and hot melt glue. Stiffness is all about triangles and tetrahedra in a spaceframe; remove just one element and the model transforms from absurdly rigid to floppy as warm toffee... A true spaceframe has to satisfy at the very least the following criteria: All tubes must be straight. All loads must be fed into a node. No tubes can be loaded in bending. No apertures in the frame can have more than three sides unless torsion boxes are used. Good luck with the impressive build, and Google the gull-wing Mercedes 300SL, the Maserati Tipo 61 'birdcage', and British Supermarine Spitfire engine mount for inspiration. The last of these is truly mindblowing, and might change your outlook on frame building for life! Cheers, Carl.
@datbuild 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Honestly never looked in to the full on construction of a frame at all. Definitely quite a bit of art, and workmanship to get right. The Gullwing and Tipo I have watched a lot of videos on. Absolutely love those cars. But was mostly the design and engine I was always fixated on. Doing this build certainly has peaked my interested for building frames. (Doubt, I'll ever do this again though.) Thanks for the kind words, and appreciate you watching the videos and commenting.
@anderschristensen2354 4 ай бұрын
i whant one but i am affraid my knee gonna hit the stick,the stick is very low.
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
Can place it in a different spot. Even up top.
@anderschristensen2354 4 ай бұрын
@@datbuild hi ty for your tip:)i gonna see if i can find another spot for it,but it should be easy to get to so I don't turn the steering wheel by accident evry time i use it,i had it in my old car and miss it,its so relaxing,sry for my bad english.
@datbuild 3 ай бұрын
Your English is fine. The other spot I had in mind up the top; near the gauge cluster is also a good spot. (In my opinion) A lot of my Mercedes have the cruise stalk in that spot.
@anderschristensen2354 3 ай бұрын
@@datbuild i dont know what gauge cluster is:)is it over the light stalk?
@datbuild 3 ай бұрын
The gauge cluster, is the car speed, tachometer read out. Pause on this portion of the video where I hold the stalk. 01:09
@namtech425 4 ай бұрын
That "sigh" I'm so sorry - got me snikkering. Well done mate. Keep it u - wonder why you dont have more subs.
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
Haha. Glad there's other enjoying my stupid humour. 😅
@namtech425 4 ай бұрын
Well done, are you going to keep the drum brakes on this? There is a kit out there where you convert to discs.
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
No. Not keeping the factory Beetle brake system long term. Just to get it engineered initially.
@alexmacdonald4270 4 ай бұрын
Great to see a craftsman at work 🏆Thoroughly enjoyed the build. 👍
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
Appreciate it.
@chrisdunham2911 4 ай бұрын
Build is coming along great, everything looks tidy and proper! Glad to see that the washer idea worked out, and thanks heaps for the shout out!!! Glad to be of help! Cheers!
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
Cheers Chris. Yeah, the washer idea was tops. Walked in, opened draw, voilà! Just wished I'd remembered a final picture. 😅
@Murphyslawfarm 4 ай бұрын
G'day nice video mate 👍
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
Cheers Murphy. 😁
@chrisrawle2967 4 ай бұрын
Nice solution
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
Cheers.
@chrisdunham2911 4 ай бұрын
for that fuel line you can weld a thin flat washer over the hole with a smaller I.D. that you can use a grommet that fits around the fuel line and the washer I.D.
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
That's a really good idea. Little annoying as I've done all the painting. But that is by far the best way for a good result.
@chrisdunham2911 4 ай бұрын
@datbuild ah, thanks mate! Its an easy enough of a fix and only a small bit of touch-up . You should be good!
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
Yep. Little bit of grinding around the lip, and should be solid. Will look at that tomorrow.
@air_cooled_andy 4 ай бұрын
Just editing my latest one DW. Looking forward to watching this one 😁👌
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
Ahh nice! Can't wait to see the finished result.
@Murphyslawfarm 4 ай бұрын
G'day nice work mate 👍
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
Cheers Murphy. Getting there.
@matross-munro8508 5 ай бұрын
The last line "Dont get an SUV, get a station wagon they are much cooler" is the exact reason i test drove a legnum today, im currently daily driving a boring barra SZ territory and working on my 6A powered mirage steet/track car haha. I really want the legnum they are such a cool car! I should buy that damn thing, Mikes is actually really nice example now too!
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
The Legnum is a great all-rounder. Does lack some creature comforts, but it's still a way nicer car to drive, and loom back at! If you can, I highly recommend.
@thomasaustraliaa 5 ай бұрын
Do you still have the bug? I’m in a similar position with the boost surging. I like that intercooler. Where did you get it?
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Yep, still have it. Just been swamped with my main project on the channel. The surging was the return pipe from the boost supply to the boost feed. Common issue. Split right through it. The IC was bought from the states, company called Tyrol Sport.
@air_cooled_andy 5 ай бұрын
Great progress DW. Well done bud! 👏😎
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Cheers Andy. Waiting for an update from yours now. 😅
@air_cooled_andy 4 ай бұрын
@@datbuildOn it! Had some eBay issues with a dodgy seller of that compressor. Turned out to be faulty. Got a new now but has taken a few days to sort it all out. 😭😄
@datbuild 4 ай бұрын
That sucks. At least buying through eBay, you have a bit of recourse. Still no fun to deal with however.
@1970cg 5 ай бұрын
Looking fresh! Frame looks great mounted
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Cheers. Yeah, I love the 'buggy' look.
@kylereese4822 5 ай бұрын
@@datbuildImagine putting a Honda Goldwing flat 6 in it with a turbo or supercharger... ??
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Never considered a bike engine! That would be pretty wild. Will be going forced induction. But that's a ways off.
@chrisrawle2967 5 ай бұрын
Coming along nicely
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Cheers.
@Murphyslawfarm 5 ай бұрын
G'day awesome update video mate 👍
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Cheers Murphy!
@Murphyslawfarm 5 ай бұрын
Spice girl Acton 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Everyone needs some Spice in their life.
@Murphyslawfarm 5 ай бұрын
@@datbuild I have to agree I am a 90s kid lol
@christopher88719 5 ай бұрын
I just stumbled on your channel and found your older videos, this is a great-looking 911 kit! I look forward to seeing what motor you put in this car.
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
I have something planned. But nothing revealed until I have all the ingredients, and know for certain. 👍 Thanks for checking it out.
@christopher88719 5 ай бұрын
@@datbuild Sounds good!
@Murphyslawfarm 5 ай бұрын
G'day mate
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Heya Murphy!
@fl0p411 5 ай бұрын
how ironic, i own a VW Beetle Sport and i’m kinda thinking to switch to this car
@air_cooled_andy 5 ай бұрын
Some great progress over the last few weeks mate, good work! It’s a roller! 🤩👏
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Cheers Andy. Yep, one step closer to a car. 😅
@Murphyslawfarm 5 ай бұрын
G'day mate you have done awesome progress 👍
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Cheers Murphy. Yep, finally some very obvious progress. 😅
@Murphyslawfarm 5 ай бұрын
@@datbuild You are doing a great job mate. Projects always take longer than you think it would.
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Cheers Murphy.
@lizmurphy2930 5 ай бұрын
hi building one right now any chance you could put me in contact with the guy that built the unit cheers g
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I don't have his details, sorry. Was literally a bump in to at the car show. Was nice enough to let me film/ interview.
@stiffler107 5 ай бұрын
Mate is the car still on the ramps?
@datbuild 5 ай бұрын
Nope. Just had no time to do any videos for it lately. On a time crunch with my primary project presently. Taking all my spare time and resources.
@RivetGardener 6 ай бұрын
I like it! Love the yellow brake calipers. Grey is very cool. Wish we could get 595 's here in the US.
@v1jilante 6 ай бұрын
Re-tap, Helicoil, or tynesert?
@datbuild 6 ай бұрын
I've had a suggestion from a colleague about being able to retap, which I'll try out first. Fingers crossed. Helicoil or insert is more complicated than it seems due to angle and tight space for drill.
@datbuild 6 ай бұрын
So, what is your opinion on the shaft play in the transmission? Share your thoughts if you have any insight.
@merwynciviello2426 6 ай бұрын
There is what they call a gland nut that holds the flywheel to the crankshaft. This gland nut has a needle bearing in the center that supports the clutch end of the input shaft.
@datbuild 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this insight.
@air_cooled_andy 6 ай бұрын
Well done DW… Progress has been made 👊 How’s the steering box? Any play? Mine’s got a bit and I’ve adjusted it too, might need a new one. More expense… hoorah 🥳 😭
@datbuild 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Andy. I think the steering box is ok. I believe majority of the slop in the steering, was from the dead ball joints. Will find out in the near future. But box off the car, it feels tight in its movements.
@air_cooled_andy 6 ай бұрын
That’s good news 👍
@Murphyslawfarm 6 ай бұрын
The wind has been crazy lately
@datbuild 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely. I'm surprised more damage hasn't been caused.
@Murphyslawfarm 6 ай бұрын
@@datbuild Me to mate
@Murphyslawfarm 6 ай бұрын
G'day nice work mate
@datbuild 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Murphy.
@air_cooled_andy 6 ай бұрын
Loads of work done! Well done buddy! 🤩👏
@datbuild 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Andy. Honestly want the chassis finished, but there's always 'just a lil more' 😅
@air_cooled_andy 6 ай бұрын
@@datbuildOh yeah, I know that routine only too well 😆😭
@Murphyslawfarm 6 ай бұрын
G'day awesome work mate
@datbuild 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Murphy.
@air_cooled_andy 7 ай бұрын
Some great progress here DW! Nice one 🙌🤩
@datbuild 7 ай бұрын
Cheers Andy.
@andreaalberghi7475 7 ай бұрын
eliminando il tergicristallo avremo un errore sulla centralina quando si va ad accendere l’ auto ?
@datbuild 7 ай бұрын
Nessun errore viene causato dalla rimozione del tergicristallo.
@paulsprojects1 7 ай бұрын
Lots of work in this episode, its getting there now 😎
@datbuild 7 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@Murphyslawfarm 7 ай бұрын
G'day great work mate you are getting there now 👍
@datbuild 7 ай бұрын
Cheers Murphy. Slowly, slowly.
@Murphyslawfarm 7 ай бұрын
@@datbuild You are doing a great job mate 👍
@jaimeramirez-zt9dd 7 ай бұрын
Mini 2001 ford lightning from far away it would look cooler with truck bed that have side step
@pedrorocha8120 7 ай бұрын
Perfect car.