A37 - Arete Supercar Project- Mechanical redux, suspension and exhaust.

[@larrysorenson4789]

How is it possible to enjoy this technical and fabrication tour de force with the same enthusiasm and awe that I find in watching Rat Rod Bob? It makes no sense. Wonderful.

[@BuilderCreator]

Art is art! It is only a slight change in the medium . . old steel or new glass.

[@jeromeparauilles89]

supercar, means there are going to be a few setbacks. this video episode has us swapping out some

[@DavidG2P]

"Holding it with my knee and tack-weld it" 😅👍 That's the correct way to build a Supercar with your bare hands!

[@BuilderCreator]

Because holding it with your teeth interferes with flipping the helmet down!

[@TCreatorO]

1 day I will have the time and garage to build my own car, I love and support everyone that has my same dream, I know its not easy, but I bet its going to be extremely rewarding driving a car built by you from scratch

[@raymfer]

You're a real life Tony Stark! Love this build.

[@BuilderCreator]

Tony Stark on a budget!

[@steveavis4642]

You are nothing less than amazing! Keep up the innovative work.

[@philipbenoit3146]

Dang the doubting Thomases, I'm routing for your success. I am in total amazement at your project. God bless you, and may He guide you to sucess. Truly incredible!!!

[@wolfman2342]

Can't wait to see this beast driving on the roads much respect I'm working on 2 project cars 1991 ford probe gt and 1989 ford probe gt I needed motivation I'm rebuilding one to factory stock and the other one turning into a race car bought one original to make donor for the 89 but was way to clean so I decided to rebuild it's hard to work alone and no garage ..videos like these pumps me back up good luck to you .

[@BuilderCreator]

Ford Probe- now there is one you don't hear about much anymore. The Probe was one of the most touted concept cars of the early eighties. Never was slated for production, but caused such a stir that Ford decided to build it. Wish they had stuck closer to the original concept car, but they never do. Sorry you don't have a garage, I was almost 50 before I got back to having "my own Space." Still working alone however. Some nights it's lonely, but I get to listen to whatever I want, do what ever I want, work as late as I want. Keep at it - I'll keep the motivation videos coming!

[@wolfman2342]

Thank You ...its inspirational therapeutic and exciting to both be able to work and build your own car and to watch videos like this .

[@wolfman2342]

@J.C. Kohle I could be the extraterrestrial myself you never know haha when I was 18 my first car was a 92 probe gt red on gray 5 speed I loved the heck out of that car it was a beast alot of people mistake them for ferrari 348

[@Brohoe]

got damn those welds are noice.

[@andylewis7360]

Ya wanna talk brackets? Find Project Binky. Nik’s brackets are works of art! :-D

[@mrrustygray]

Binky who. LMAO. Escargot, then bargain racement, and yet 7 years into a build and no Binky. Arete, will be on version 4 before Binky gets done. LOLOLOL

[@andylewis7360]

@@mrrustygray Ahh yeah, but... Nik’s brackets!! LOL

[@mrrustygray]

@@andylewis7360 True. Those bracket montages with the Funk music are epic. But c'mon man, get that Binky painted and running. LOL

[@andylewis7360]

@@mrrustygray What can I say? You’re right. I seem to recall that all that’s needed now is paint and fitting everything onto the body. They’re posting vids from the summer now so I expect a big time-lapse to drop in the next month. At least, that’s what I’m hoping for! LOL

[@user-jt6nw6wm5q]

after i found out about project binky about 2 weeks ago i watched it like in 2 days straight. after that i watched every other project, then i finished and felt a void. thankfully i found this project haha youtube is awesome.

[@deogharkarpratik8828]

Great work Learning a lot from your videos!!

[@BuilderCreator]

Thanks! I'll keep the videos coming.

[@fritzinger2351]

It's a beautiful engine.

[@BuilderCreator]

Thanks! And thanks for following the project. Stay tuned for upcoming videos.

[@markholland8152]

Nice work

[@itonylee1]

Pretty amazing for a one guy to accomplish so far, I am really enjoy watching your channel......I just realize it is mid engine AWD supercar. I had built an off road race car with similar setup about 10 year ago...soon we test drive after we finish the car, we decide to delete the front differential and make it RWD only. The AWD only take a little advantage at beginning of acceleration, but soon we reach certain speed, the transmission friction kick in and become disadvantage. AWD also make cornering harder due to understeering...the complexity also causing more trouble during the race. You can also consider using the rigid engine/transmission/differential mount (no mount damper), we did that so the whole system is a rigid body and thus we can build a less light weight tube chassis. You will be surprised there are really not that much of vibration coming from engine/drivetrain.

[@BuilderCreator]

Oh yes! Off road racing. I've been shown pictures of a fairly famous car built in the 80s (The Baja Boot) that had a similar layout. It actually did fairly well . In fact James Glickinhouse has been looking at rebuilding the idea with production in mind. As for the Arete project, we shall see what we get for performance. Thanks for your comments.

[@WireWeHere]

I turned a set of aluminium bushings for welding. All the more reason to use common bushing sizes.

[@larrysperling8801]

this is a fascinating build ,you are a multi talented individual. you have the ability to do some very nice tig work without propping i'm jealous.. why not use the torch switch to do all those tacks? or a mig? i just found your channel and now i am hooked.

[@Gotster]

if you get pore in start of weld, keep the rod in gas a little longer at end of weld. you dont get oxydiced tip at the rod.

[@mikeleonard8031]

1jz engines are awesome engines.

[@brandanhoggan]

Why no flex joint?

[@shortchanged.]

I just can't Wait to see your face first test ride ...dont cheat us...lmbo

[@BuilderCreator]

Would it be cheating if I wore a bag over my face on that first test drive? Ha!

[@MrPlatinum831]

ive just started watching this and havent gone back and seen any other videos yet is there a reason he went twin turbos and not just a bigger single turbo

[@deSelb]

Yeah he said the main reasons were cost, and reduced turbo lag

[@luddebosse1439]

is there a reason why the crossover is aligned vertically instead of horisontally? In my opinion i would have looked more ordered if it was possible to have it the other way around.

[@BuilderCreator]

had to skinny between the shock mounts.

[@luddebosse1439]

@@BuilderCreator okay, reasonable

[@JustAnotherNewProject]

Perhaps I missed something, but what are your plans for heat management with the exhaust pipes being so close to the suspension pistons?

[@BuilderCreator]

If you look close you will see studs on top of the exhaust for heat shields. Plus some wrapping off the turbos. Plus again, some great ventilation.

[@hardtopte72]

I'm not seeing any flex sections. It seems with the weight of the turbochargers and long pipe runs, you would have issued with cracking the pipes and/or manifold. Are you concerned about that? If not, why? Just found this build and have been binging the content. Very interesting and cannot wait to see it done. Will you do a cost breakdown upon completion? Would be interesting to also know how much specialist tools and other jobs cost.

[@BuilderCreator]

Not yet built is the "off the head" manifold, it will have bellows. The rest, including the plate the turbos are mounted on, are all suspended on rubber bushing or hangers. I'll likely review the costs when I'm done. Tools are harder to break down, as their expense will be carried across dozens of projects. (Or really good tools, "hundreds".)

[@aor980]

I can make you a suspension and transmission analysis spreadsheet with recommended values if you wish. Let me know.

[@manifestgood]

Really ?

[@aor980]

@@manifestgood Yes. I was into circuit racing more than a decade ago. I made a couple for some engineers. Basically I can make it so that you put your known values in. Curb weight, front weight distribution %, tire sizes, track widths center of gravity height, engine rpms and values after taking it to a dyno, max lateral g after testing. My spreadsheet spits out spring rates, damper and rebound rates, anti roll bar, progressive gear ratios depending on your max speed, limited slip diff %, ride frequency, etc. I would just need to know what units you prefer and you could always adjust for what you are trying to do.

[@timhitt9541]

Is this your 1st supercar build? Did you ever build hot rods or custom cars? Love watching you work.

[@BuilderCreator]

Here is a video talking about some other auto projects - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2HEqpWjbdB7Z9U

[@Insert_Coin_Here]

No need to buy bend pipes when you got yourself a Bender unit. Talk to Matt Groening. He's knows something something about Bender

[@johncamp7679]

I started watching about a week ago and I subscribed. What did your wife say when you said you wanted to build a car??

[@BuilderCreator]

Shes not a petrolhead, but she's more excited about the new Leviathan project- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoSllJSQf8t1j9k

[@xushenxin]

what is the model of shock absorber do you use in the project?

[@BuilderCreator]

Would have to go back and check, but you can go to Aldan American's website and find them.

[@MrCytree]

I have never built a supercar but I have built plenty of shelves, truck racks, trailers... And I have noticed one common problem with tacking a lot of parts with the intention of later returning to complete all of the welds and that is I invariably miss the odd weld despite being sure that I had finished all of the welds. Do you have a system to prevent this or do you just never miss those? Great video as always.

[@BuilderCreator]

after the welds, I hope that I would see something missed when sandblasting and other finishing.

[@hardtopte72]

@@BuilderCreator i think you should create a list of all items that needed to be finished welding. This way you can literally go down your checklist. Would be terrible to have a major issue after completion

[@myopinion007]

What shocks did you use please

[@BuilderCreator]

Aldan American

[@Fosgen]

Why not to MIG most of them?

[@BuilderCreator]

I'm doing a lot more MIG these days as my new welder has improved my MIG work.

[@Fosgen]

@@BuilderCreator I like all processes. MIG is fastest with thin stuff. I prefer SMAW especially with thicker metal. DCEP and 7018 electrodes pulsed 0.8 Hz. Deep penetration, good alloy characteristic and low HAZ.

[@bobdavis3389]

wHEN i SET MY CASTER ON MY HOTROD BUILD i USED A PROTRACTOR on car magazine pictures ,I came up with 7 degrees , it worked ok

[@terrycharl]

Just a comment to help the algorythm

[@WireWeHere]

The dead end of the shocks is where that Christian fellow let them live as a controlled team. Just an observation...

[@richardstith2010]

I would gone electric motors.

[@lukoseedavadikal7871]

Please build an ev