A69 Forming the drive train tunnel. Arete supercar project.

[@justinke975]

Every time I watch a new one of these videos I find myself more and more inspired. Your expertise and skill is incredible sir. I look forward to seeing this car completed!

[@PianoScottDeBoer]

This is going to be AWD!? You gained a whole new level of respect.

[@BuilderCreator]

Indeed!

[@berardomascioli2109]

Jarvie is the Bob Ross of vehicle design and construction. Great Channel!

[@matthewchamberlain2464]

This is a bright shiny happy place on the internet. Thanks for making it so!

[@BuilderCreator]

Thanks, that is one of the best compliments ever!!!

[@DavidGuyton]

Coming together now! Looking STRONG!

[@BuilderCreator]

What was that? I can't hear you over the cicadas!

[@DavidGuyton]

@@BuilderCreator hahaha

[@alanjerinvarkey7171]

Your passion makes you different

[@spencercoates9067]

I'm so excited to see this car. I think it is one of the coolest things ever. I am impatient as hell I kind of wish it was a Chip Foose show so there was 74 other people working on it behind the scenes and it was done in a week. I really do not wish that I think this is so cool

[@dave5833]

Veery clever idea using the sheet metal as a form. Thanks

[@antoniriera9839]

Impresionante trabajo ,usted no es simple aficionado como yo

[@fendisantoso2794]

The audience from Indonesia 🇮🇩 is always present. I'm waiting for Next videos.

[@SteveBueche1027]

Heart races when I see a new installment.

[@aarondcmedia9585]

You make this process look very simple. A testament to your skill.

[@BuilderCreator]

The skills of video editing. Ha!

[@justinfacer621]

I love watching new laminations, seeing the tub get finished will be awesome

[@chaoz_2k185]

Seen all of your videos and can't wait to see more

[@BuilderCreator]

You are now among the elite!! thanks for all the watch time!

[@aaronmayon1990]

I have finally seen your other side whistlindiesel. It's nice to see man.

[@ChutneyInc.]

Tunnel looks great! Im living the progress!

[@andriimarkevych6684]

Thank you for your job , you the best!!

[@mikep608]

The templates for plywood bucks available for sale on sights like Etsey are a very great and affordable way to start metal shaping

[@billybowbob2071]

The project is coming along nicely!

[@rayberczik7251]

Loving this learning process!! Excited to see the next one!

[@sergiopereira1696]

it´s fantastic. good job, Jarvie.

[@slicktop2jz855]

Looks brilliant, mate. Kudos ✊

[@tonigon5767]

I like how you work. Your skill set is inspiring.

[@SuperBen6225]

You should try filming thru the windshield 👌🏻 and I love the fact that you are using a 2JZ engine 😍

[@Ryknfjor]

Sharing this with my fellow gearhead, my dad

[@BuilderCreator]

Tell your dad, "Welcome to the show!" Thanks for watching (both of you).

[@guillo88]

hi! i dont know if is the camera but that trans-tunnel looks massive! looking foward to see how you manage to squish the seats in there

[@danielr.y5261]

I thought the same too. If he plans to add some upholstery too later on it's gonna bulk even further. The car is looking great though.

[@BuilderCreator]

It is massive, but don't worry about the seats worry about my delicate hiny wedged in there! Ha!

[@TracyNorrell]

Once the glass is set, does this come out from underneath, or is it expected to be permanent?

[@BuilderCreator]

The aluminum form will come out and more lamination will occur on the bottom side as well.

[@whatyoudo9773]

pains me to watch you on the ground like that but it does show great strength, would it be possible to lift it at all? Maybe put it back on the rotating holder?

[@AudioFlat]

Have you actually checked the seats will fit because that tunnel looks absolutely enormous! I’m afraid you rather give the impression that you are just making it up as you go along.

[@BuilderCreator]

Back a handful of episodes ago, I talked about building the seats. They will be molded as part of the tub and the pedals and steering will be adjustable. Yes the tunnel is enormous. (Especially what will be behind the seats.) My entire life is "make it up as I go," I just make up more than the average person. Ha!

[@cherokeejeep5382]

Hi when the car enters or exits a turn the body of the car will experience a twist or body roll. Do you have any safeguards that these extreme forces will not separate the laminations between the floor and backbone? Thanks and absolutely fantastic work it take a true craftsman and jack of all trades to make a car, much less a super car like you are doing. Great job.

[@BuilderCreator]

Many more layers to go top and bottom. . . stay tuned.

[@cherokeejeep5382]

😊

[@larrysorenson4789]

That tunnel is HUGE. You may need to widen the body if a wide body will ever need to drive it. 🤣

[@BuilderCreator]

I'll wear 5 pair of pants when I form the seat for myself. After that max driver load limit will be 225 lbs. Ha!

[@aaronmayon1990]

Only people who like quality and detail are subscribed to your channel. We are few and far between because today's world has to be fast and people want it now. No I am not 70 years of age I am a 31 year old Irish man. Who likes quality and detail. You will get to 100k subs eventually but like I said we are few and far between in this face paced world

[@blanchae]

I can relate with your back. Bending over like that is the most painful thing for me. Do you alternate the direction of the fiberglass weave?

[@BuilderCreator]

These first layers are a bi-directional cloth to create the form. I will now start laying some layers of uni-directional cloth at 45% to build up torsional rigidity.

[@Fred82ndAbn]

Is looking awfully narrow for standard seats. How much space you have between the tunnel and the sides? Are you making custom seats? Amazing work so far though!!!!

[@BuilderCreator]

Yes, custom seats molded in. the pedals and steering will adjust.

[@lvn968]

Looking good indeed ! BTW: you always talk about we...... either you're Royalty that we didn't know of or your son / daughter / wife is giving a hand (or two) when you're working on this wonderful project ?

[@BuilderCreator]

Multiple personality disorder! Ha!

[@assarstromblad3280]

What kind of seats will you fit when it is done, and what are the plans for interior? I know this is kinda far ahead but from the point of view I got it looks to be quite narrow for the seat area. Do you have any hidden seats somewhere that you have measured up or will you solve that later? Maybe it isn't even narrow, just looked like it from the view we got.

[@BuilderCreator]

No seat travel. The seats will be fixed with adjustment in the pedals and steering column.

[@assarstromblad3280]

@@BuilderCreator Sounds smart when trying to fit it all. Thanks for answering!

[@beachboardfan9544]

How are you choosing whether to use s glass or e glass or chop? When and where to use each?

[@dpoarch]

Great question. I'm curious too

[@BuilderCreator]

I will be doing some videos about basic FRP design and fabrication, Stay tuned.

[@beatfinkbeiner4215]

Hallo and again congratulations to your built! One thougt I have, since you are creating the tunnel - is the seat travel paralel to the tunnel?

[@BuilderCreator]

No seat travel. The seats will be fixed with adjustment in the pedals and steering column.

[@beatfinkbeiner4215]

@@BuilderCreator Ah, I thought so. This is super clever! My very high respect for you and all what you do. With hearty regards from Germany, Beat

[@bobdavis3389]

When you put release agent on the aluminum , I understand you will remove aluminum from underneath , then beef up with more fiberglass . Right ? How do you remove the release agent from the fiberglass before adding to it ?

[@BuilderCreator]

It is water soluble so you can just wash it away. However, for a proper bond of the new lamination you need to scuff sand the surface as well.

[@bobdavis3389]

@@BuilderCreator OK Thanks

[@patrickaarts4237]

Hi Jarvie, great video again! Any thoughts on the final colour already? Paint or foil laminated?

[@BuilderCreator]

Coblat blue with blued carbon and warm orange accents!

[@patrickaarts4237]

Great!! That will look really good for sure. Can not wait to see the result.

[@MisFakapek]

This tunnel looks really "thick", was that intentional? It just doesn't feel (at first glance) that it would require THAT much space.

[@BuilderCreator]

Would like to have run the driveshaft back through the oil pan from my own bespoke transmission/center diff, but alas I was short a couple million dollars of CNC equipment. Ha!

[@MisFakapek]

@@BuilderCreator point taken! Thanks for reply!

[@zipgunII]

a bit concerned that this tunnel will take up too much space in the cabin. you might want to test fir the seats

[@BuilderCreator]

Seats will be molded in as part of the structure and the pedals and steering adjustable.

[@andrewkazanova5751]

i just wait for the day of the days you take it for ride

[@bewernia]

How wide a butt/seat will be able to fit in those spaces with the tunnel? Looks pretty narrow.

[@markimusprime3]

so is this going to be AWD? i haven't watched every video so this might be a stupid question

[@TracyNorrell]

Yes. AWD

[@davntelisha19]

Today is the day my friend

[@alfaman4113]

What’s the name/ grade of fibreglass you using

[@BuilderCreator]

Most of the reinforcement you will see on the project from here on out will be- 830 g/m 2 Biaxial cloth along with Style 6533 (6 oz) S glass plain weave and Style 6781 (8.9 oz) satin weave for compound curves.

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

I take it you're making this All Wheel Drive?.....I'd just went rear wheel.

[@BuilderCreator]

Yes, all-wheel-drive. It was actually less expensive (and a better challenge) than a rear trans-axle that could handle 600hp.

[@freespeech2261]

Sound is a bit harsh lately.

[@candigaming]

I wana make may own car its may dream but i dont have mony but one day i well make.

[@BuilderCreator]

That's the attitude that will get you there!! See you on the street one day.

[@candigaming]

@@BuilderCreator thanks but may contery people think that its crazzy think to discovere something the think i am idiot

[@xdmcluke9212]

1 year in the process

[@CamboFord]

Your audio is clipping... Maybe turn down the gain in the microphone or check the audio settings on the camera.

[@danielstellmon5330]

When the up votes out number the down votes by a factor of ~144, I have to wonder what those 9 people didn't like.

[@BuilderCreator]

Mostly life in general. Ha!

[@ezacher4634]

Why are you using such a ridiculous drivetrain?

[@BuilderCreator]

"not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept . . . " -John F Kennedy

[@shortvidz9576]

Not very roomy

[@justinke975]

True, but what other cars of that class *are* roomy? It seems like having a snug interior is the nature of projects like these. I look forward to their all terrain vehicle though. That one looks like it'll have plenty of space

[@mikemolloy2978]

My brain can't understand people like Mr 'short vidz'. He comes to a very niche video about a freaking homemade 200mph car, and takes the time to comment negatively about the size of the cockpit.

[@BuilderCreator]

Yes, I sold all the extra room to the Leviathan project! Room for just two people and an overnight bag with an extra pair of socks in the Arete.