The UGLY TRUTH About Buying An Abandoned Show Car

[@gauravjoshi6310]

What a breath of fresh air, liked this video Freddy, something offbeat and truly this is Tommy's time to shine. kudos to you for keeping this video entertaining and fun

[@wongway40]

breath of fresh.... carbon monoxide

[@JonRiceBeard]

Rex "this thing had more owner than mileage" 36:56 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kennedy369]

Rx8 is like pass the hand grenade, 14 owner s knew that😅

[@rocketsurgeon11]

The Renesis IS a 13B. Has it cast right into it. It's simply an evolution of it. Not saying it's a good evolution, just that it is.

[@ZooNoctic]

I always thought it was a different block

[@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB]

@@ZooNoctic if u were $$$ what are you willing to spend to recoup a dollar ..... AND THINK LIKE THE CHEEEEAPEST FN GUY.

[@playmaker77351]

😅 😮😅😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😢😢😢🎉🎉😢😢😢🎉🎉😮🎉😮😢😢🎉😮😢😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😮

[@therealchayd]

​@@ZooNoctic I think you're right, the ports are in different places (I might be wrong as I lost interest in rotaries when I sold my RX-8, but i believe the RX-8 has side ports (MSP engine) whereas the RX-7 FD has peripheral ports (REW engine) )

[@PseudoKirby]

its still a 13B, so respec it brah

[@TheGarageGoblin]

Video doesn't come close to doing justice for how good this sounds in person. Literal goosebumps 🔥

[@Danijamali1]

12:50 Rob Dahm be like, they're all 13Bs, this one is called the 13B Renesis and RX7 has a 13B REW.

[@reginaldbowls7180]

I was thinking the same!!! lol

[@PseudoKirby]

MSP*

[@mx3fto]

It's even stamped on the block

[@basshead.]

it's all junk who cares what he calls it.

[@RS-un7zm]

Renesis is just Genesis with a Japanese accent.

[@smiro2000]

obligatory "wheres the p1?" just to get it over with

[@ryzer117]

😂

[@SLA-Media]

It in hibernation 😊

[@jasonmiller7360]

It’s in a bag of rice

[@Pixmyster2]

It takes time be patient it will get there

[@philclayton5163]

@@jasonmiller7360😂😂

[@PJtheAudiTech]

Nice ride Tommy!!!! If you need anything let me know ❤️. I got a special place in my heart for the RX8 🤘🏾💯

[@paulhancock]

This is the kind of car stories I love. On face value you're confused why anyone would WANT that car but when you hear the full story it makes perfect sense. Those personal connections to cars are awesome. I get nothing from seeing super-rich guys buying hyper cars and the entire Ferrari range to get on a special boys list, I like seeing enthusiasts having story and managing to pursue a dream. Good for him! I hope it becomes something cool (and he doesn't regret buying it...!)

[@UK300Prodrive]

👏💯👏

[@olaf_aarts]

Tommy is a legend, chasing after his dreams. You can only respect that.

[@jimboh.2654]

He's living the dream even if its nightmare 😎

[@chesa6795]

Freddy has been hitting the gym. Good job, brother.

[@RIPnDIP954]

Clean rx8 Tommy. Taught me some stuff about rotary I had no idea on my end

[@jackwilder4538]

I LOVE this car. The RX-8 can be amazing if loved right. I recently bought my dream car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8 Shinka Edition. It’s amazing. There’s a lot that can be played with if you have the time and patience. It’s not a crazy money pit (outside of the engine until you get a couple extras) and aftermarket parts are plentiful and help greatly. Congratulations!! I hope to see more RX-8 content as soon as possible!

[@genemaster74]

G'day boys...i had the 2003 original gen 1, in the GT spec....it was a crazy car and stock it drove on rails. With its perfect 50/50 weight ratio...shitty 13b a rotory can go to 10+thousand RPM, so while your changing 1st to second...a rotory will still be in 1st..and when your in 4th its still in second going to 3rd. It's rev range is outstanding for a 1.3lt engine, and if seals wher'nt such a problem i think more rotorys would be on the road, you also take into account its the only engine you can keep adding rotors to and build as big as you want.. Cheers from Downunder

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Tommy's a legend. Miss his old Pandem ND Miata. Can't wait to see him put his own spin on the RX8!

[@PJtheAudiTech]

@@MaxSpeedMike bro that RX8 lit the JDM bug in me 🤣. Tommy is a heck of a drug 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MaxSpeedMike]

@PJtheAudiTech he's definitely infectious 😆 JDM cars do the talking, once you drive them you see why they're so loved. Can't wait to see what you do with your new one 😉

[@PJtheAudiTech]

@@MaxSpeedMike planning on coming up that way and throwing a bunch of $$ at it to try to drive it down. Setting up the plans as we speak 😅. You better show up when I do lol

[@MaxSpeedMike]

​@@PJtheAudiTechthat's awesome!! Lmk I'll be there haha

[@whome5810]

Whaaaaaat!? There is a Mad Mike, Tavarish connection! Awesome! You guys should do a collab! :)

[@robinhadley]

Did you not watch the Goodwood episode?

[@robinhadley]

Did you not watch the Goodwood episode?

[@BillyhillDurotan]

The RX8 is the coolest car that breaks every 5 minutes. My dad had one for years and he loved the thing, and when it worked it was such a fun drive, but the car's motor eats itself like every 3 years.

[@AnimusPossidendi]

It's so nice to see Tommy in front of the camera this time around. Such a good, genuine guy. Also I would love if he did like a deep dive on the RX-8 give us the untold story behind the model in general. In my country theres literally thousands of RX-8s just lying in the fields rotting. I don't know much about it like you Freddy, but a video would be nice for us to learn more..

[@kunguru1058]

With all due respect to Freddy, I don’t think he is a rotary expert (most mechanics aren’t anyway)

[@DrooliusFilms]

So fun to watch, Tommy! So happy for you 🎉 Can’t wait to see the next step for your build 🚀🚀🚀

[@hectorfeliciano6570]

The engine in the mazda it is still 13B if you remove all the add ons the casing is stamp 13B

[@ZooNoctic]

Wow that's awesome

[@chadwickalexanderjr1758]

The rx8 came with one of three variants of the 13B-MSP, a 4 intake port variant, a 6 intake port variant, and a 6 port variant with substantial lubrication and cooling improvements (Series 2 only).

[@gilthethrill23]

Sweet! big moment Tommy! Bringing Rotary passion to the masses!

[@davidlaflin6101]

This type of car isn’t my thing. But I appreciate the engineering and why people are super into this. Really interesting to see the mods and what they are & why they are installed. A distinct lack of catywampus though.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Great episode. Congratulations Tommy. Great looking car. I would see if you can raise it up to stop scraping. SEMA is not street driving.

[@PaulDouglas-i5m]

SEMA is for Trailer Queen Cars.......

[@evilbeaver267]

Freddie that’s the best fun I’ve had in your content in a long time. Looking forward to more.

[@waynemccomb7017]

I'm always excited to see what Freddy has been working on. It feels like it’s been ages since we’ve seen one of his creations come to life. I can't wait to see when he gets one finished

[@mikepanek736]

It blows my mind how people will lower their cars so low that it literally drags the ground and destroys the parts underneath the tires rub the inner fenders just because it “looks good “. I don’t get it.

[@TheExileFox]

It doesn't even look good. Just like when people raise their cars to fit giant skinny wheels on them but don't actually turn them into Monster Trucks

[@mishopetkov7633]

​@@TheExileFoxthey are called Dongs

[@dominicschmidt228]

It actually doesn’t rub the tires because you have to roll them to prevent it from happening

[@londo2107]

How about let people do whatever they want to their cars and get on with your day

[@OfficialSolDios]

@@londo2107 You can do whatever you want to do with your car and I can do whatever I want also, which is judge you.

[@bestprice1776]

I had a 10th anniversary RX7 that I bought brand new in 1988... The engine blew up in 1990 and a new engine blew up again in 1991 this time melting the whole front off the car

[@jwalster9412]

Worse than a classic Italian car..

[@iPain3G]

This is a typical SEMA car. They let the car look good but it is practically undrivable. I would never ever buy a car like this. It is a money grab.

[@james_wheelz]

most show cars are practically undrivable, such as show trucks that have like 10-12 inch lift kits.

[@Johnsmith69448]

Look "good". I personally think it looks like ass

[@user-tu1ee6dc5f]

I really like the body kit and it sounds decent even with all the leaks. Legit built! This is a win For Tommy! Just replace all the fluids and fix the minor stuff a you're Golden.

[@ricardocuevas7815]

I don't like RX8's but this was a cool episode. You can tell that car is his passion. I respect that.

[@derekguenette6642]

There’s a giant crack on the mid pipe running down the backside of the flange it’s not just a leak at the flange

[@BazDeeWren]

Absolutely fascinating video. Great explanation of the technology as well. 😊

[@andyossie]

Usually the plugs foul up from not being properly driven or quite often was only started to move around a confined space and not even warmed up properly. You can clear them up by going out and give them a good rip down the road.

[@stefeninspringfield]

rotaries go through spark plugs a lot cause they use the motor oil to help lube during combustion. Unless you get rid of that and use pre mix in your fuel instead.

[@kunguru1058]

Renesis rotary may have not had the tuning potential, but it certainly wasn’t a bad engine… to call it the worst ever in production is fake news IMO..

[@RS-un7zm]

Name a worse rotary engine. I'll wait.

[@kunguru1058]

@@RS-un7zm tell us what makes the renesis the worst rotary? It’s N/a and makes just a bit less than a stock fd… I’m sure if mazda wanted to add turbos they could have done so safely, but then it wouldn’t have mass appeal.. but I’m curious, you said it’s the worse one, why?

[@RS-un7zm]

I think i replied to the wrong comment lol

[@PikachuPcar]

This was so good and I got all the jokes and street fighter references which makes me a nerd too 🤓 Can’t wait to see you guys at SEMA!

[@2varish]

See you there!

[@2LegitTooQuit]

It’s so refreshing to see a dorito box on this channel!!!!! This! Is! What! We! Need! More! Of!

[@racerx2084]

The sensor by the sway bar is probably a ride height sensor for the air ride so it can be programmed to different levels. And do t forget to mix the gas. Get some maxima 927 castor oil. Should be able to get it at your local mx bike shop

[@NikMoline]

It’s most likely not 14 owners. If you look at the dates it is in August of each year that the “owner changed,” but it’s most likely just registration/tag renewal. It says change of ownership or document renewal right on the description. So 2009 + 14 renewals takes us right up to 2023. Is actually kinda crappy that car vertical displays it like that.

[@eyemac]

love the RX-8 ❤ will never have the opportunity to buy one (still hoping) but I still really appreciate that thing, super cool!

[@DangerousDan666]

I'm actually having a RX-8, but it was without an engine, and the goal is to swap in a built LS 408 stroker with a 6L90e and a Ford 8.8 diff

[@SB-vb8ch]

They work well with an LS, a friend built one with an LSX454, TR6060 & BMW E9x M3 rear end. It was a weapon.

[@TheCrazyCarLady]

The panic for the leading and trailing spark plugs getting put in the right place 😂 also speaking from experience seeing it drive off the trailer I could tell it was only running on one rotor. Glad the spark plugs helped as they are super easy to flood and not start. I am very suprised and jealous that it ended up running on two just from new plugs when my rear rotor was RIP. 90% one of my my apex seal popped and was jingling in my exhaust further back

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Quite nice to see a semi normal car on the show. And some Mazda's are awesome... john

[@stang10189]

Seeing the happiness of someone starting their dream car has to make u smile.

[@downtempos]

the Your phone liiinging! ringtone got me really good

[@chriscooper190]

Stay safe, Freddie. You and the team. Hopefully, you cleaned out your bunker, and you and the team are safely underground.

[@ACE-xr4jz]

Tbf I would have done the same „mistake“ ❤ Rx8 is an underrated beauty

[@chefjamesmacinnis]

The disconnected sensor in te rear is a headlight level sensor. And yes the radiator is V mount from the factory. I have the duraflex wide body and my back doors open. My kids are 5 and 8. They love riding in the back.

[@radioactivebanana6774]

I owned an RX-8. I seriously loved the feel of the rotary engine. Man it could go so fast but I did have to replace the engine and it was hit and totaled. A Mazda guy said I had to drive it like a race car to kerp the engine in top shape but it was my daily and I just couldn't do that. Still miss it but Tavarish is right, the engine gave out at 30,000 miles. I wish that could be fixed because they feel so great to drive! I love the look of it without the kit. So artistic!

[@kunguru1058]

Mine went to 100k+ before I gave it to a buddy who swapped the engine/trans for a low miles Japanese one.. still ran when he yanked it out 🤷🏽‍♀️ when I had it, I had lsx coil packs and the sohn kit.. and I did drive it like a race car.

[@malczak9935]

Ah an RX-8 video finally, I love them and was very curious about it

[@RevvedUpKnowledge]

Tommy’s the best! Great long time friend! Congrats again brother 👌🏼

[@tonyyeb_uk]

Great video, best Tavarish video for ages!

[@fancybear9476]

The Mazda sounds Insane those pops 💥💥💥😁Wow I wasn't expecting That So cool 👑

[@Fleetwing71]

the reason you need a toolkit for a Harley is that the nuts and bolts and fasteners are SAE & not metric the thread pitch is prone to road vibration and becomes loose unless you use thread seal and lock, that is what the US govt discovered with the tanks the increased vibration loosened bolts and the switched to metric same with corvettes: Cars started being hybrids in the late 70's, with the body and fasteners metric and the engine/trans/diff and brakes still US measurements. As major mechanical systems are redesigned from scratch (700R4 Trans) they are made metric. A new Corvette is now all metric, as it is new from the ground up since '97

[@Scott-ps3uz]

another banger of a vid good luck tommy. get er done bro..

[@liamegan4303]

Hello from Ireland again Freddy. I had afew R8's in my time, lol. There was a time, when you could buy these very Cheap, because everyone was Scared to death with that Rotary Engine. But once they Ran good then they were Brilliant cars. Great video as always Freddy. 🙏🙏👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@darrylcabral9884]

love Rex just wandering around in the background

[@Badoyz]

awesome car, can't wait to see how it evolves as well as Tavarish's RX7

[@wobblysauce]

Some that race turn them into a 3-door, the access behind the driver is shut, and the kits get 'fixed' to be able to function like normal.

[@Mtlmshr]

As a race car fabricator I have had the chance to do a few roll cages on RX-8’s and I must say that they are pretty cool chassis’s to put roll cages into!

[@kavinskysmith4094]

I half wonder if part of the issue with the RX8 and its reputation could be its fueling system, on the RX7 they used the gas as part of the cooling for the engine so as you run dry, it would starve the motor of its ability to cool properly, and grenade the engine, which mixed in with the small tank, always lead to problems if you dont keep it over half a tank at all times so a deeper fuel tank with a bigger and better pick up, might be a good thing to do for starters, either that or an accusump, a thing they put on old V8's to keep it oiled in the corners so they dont have to convert it to a dry sump lubrication system

[@troybabz]

That sounds amazing bro, nice ride!! 🔥🔥

[@KenTooker-cb8vf]

Higher profile tires will still keep the wheel wells full but hopefully a bit of extra ground clearance.

[@jamesnall569]

17:46, no Diddy😅

[@jewbacca97]

The disrespect is crazy lmao. Good looks, Tommy. Looking forward to the build.

[@krasnaindiancuisine8338]

I feel like the Rx-8 could benefit from having underpanels custom made to protect the underside of the RX-8. Tommy also should get a custom cover made for the remote that allows for remote start and power door lock.

[@zeeb0w]

cool video man! happy for tommy but wow what an adventure. i didn’t understand the license plate until the ending lol

[@IamBOBski]

I know everything about an rx8 and they were underrated and under appreciated

[@andrewconroy1266]

The sensor on the rear sway bar is for levelling of the hid headlights, the radiator mount is stock.

[@chrisphipps4589]

I've been waiting for this one. Such a cool car. I have an 04 rx8 that I'm resto modding. Tempted to go 13b but that huge turbo on a renesis is awesome. Great car Tommy.

[@randomsteve8]

You dont see that everyday! looking forward to see more of this car!

[@Rickard1966]

Hey Mr T, just checking you are ok and the Hurricane didn’t mess you or your place up. Love your shows.

[@TheRealHululu]

Oh no this isn't the main channel !? I guess I gotta leave now.

[@Nismology33]

Greetings from Okinawa Japan and yes Kuruma Otaku desu!!! If you guys ever come to Japan please let me know. I'm not a big KZbin channel but I have a nice Japanese following. Tavarish the haircut and weight loss is looking good brother!! Keep it up 💯💪🏽. USAF VET

[@TiptronicSS]

The one and only Tavarish! Seeing this guy work his ass off, gives me energy to do more as well. Win win 😅

[@juscozcustoms]

the Adaprtonic is an interesting unit. you may have met the guy that made it when you where at Haltech in Sydney, he sold the company to Haltech then went to work for them as well.

[@JSpecial.S2k]

I love everything about this video.

[@chilled901]

Great car, great project, Tommy. Can't wait to see more of it.

[@spider-man6261]

12:35 is the Murciélago just chilling back there??

[@therocksince99]

I noticed, that too. It is the other fast&furious car that was in the UK. I think Freddie plans to rebuild this one on is image (not to resemblance the car from the movie). P.S he has the original engine+gearbox of the car.

[@QALibrary]

2:40 Was it Mad Mike at GFS with his McLaren that was fitted with a rotary engine?

[@jakesimspon2824]

Correct

[@ichigogameing7278]

Ever since I saw it in the background.I've been wondering about it Edit can't wait to see more looking forward to the restoration of this beautiful car

[@Bruuhhhhhh]

Anyone who owns a rotary knows that they'll be buying for the experience of having a rotary.. Which may or may not be bad at times.. but it's an experience nonetheless. It's kinda like owning a miata except it consumes several times more fuel and oil

[@rosslange421]

Lets go tommy! The rx8 is sick!

[@mvtroiano]

I was stationed at McCoy Air Force Base right after Disney World first opened. I paid $8 for a park ticket on base. BTW McCoy and Orlando Jetport shared the same runway at that time. There was only one runway :)

[@04DetroitLS]

When Tommy applied for the plates, they ask for reason/meaning... did he put " Car goes" ????

[@tylerstafford]

so the part that connects the trans to the diff is called the PPF (power plant frame) Miata’s all were designed that way. at the time time the RX8 and NC Miata shared the same platform

[@Psyrecx]

*"I didn't realize this is a 4 door car."* Quad-coupe... The thing Saturn tried to copy, before they died. Also, Renesis' are 13b's, as well. REW was the FD.

[@reginaldbowls7180]

You guys have so muh fun! Thanks for sharing the laughs :) It brightened my crappy day.

[@xinx-fn8973]

The renesis is a 13B, and the previous 13B turbo was used up until 2002 in the FD spirit R in Japan, here in the states I’m not 100% sure

[@RESO_44]

1:43...seems like that car isnt his dream anymore

[@dawveed26]

So much for Tommy presenting his vehicle.....😆

[@__KNOX__]

Heads up fellas n fellates this man is the most real on utube. Keep him in ur shares, subbs and tell all,ur friends. He does actually care about his subbs

[@mx3fto]

500bhp from a renesis is damn impressive! I'd love to know how they built that and what seals they used

[@paulvernon4160]

That broken sensor arm is for headlight levelling, there should also be one on the front lower wishbone.

[@larrykasiba8758]

Amazing how tavarish just took over and not let they guy describe his own car

[@HeliRy]

“Brid and Grom” would be an excellent name for an anime, following the shenanigans of a couple of American tuner noobs in Japan. Every episode ends with them just throwing their hands up in defeat and doing an LS swap.

[@genenoll5596]

There are Lambo door hinge kit available to raise front & rear doors so they could actually both be used.

[@UncleManuel]

So the Kiwi of the team and long-year videographer of MadMike Whidett likes rotary engined. What a shocker. 😁 Nah seriously mate, this was a fun episode! 😎👍

[@milay07]

Sticky!!!!! Good to see ya in front of the cam!!! Sick car!

[@jd_dpdk]

9 years work with Mad Mike is something amazing 🔥🔥 Tommy 🙌🙌