BAD NEWS: This could be the END of our YouTube channel!

In todays video we have a very busy week which mainly consists of boring and getting all the blocks ready for assembly for next week’s interesting videos on some building guys. Meanwhile, we have some bad news!

[@readrepairs]

Just one channel. Put everything there. Whatever you want. If we dont like the content we wont watch. As you probably gathered, the clickbait pisses people off.

[@henrykaday8970]

Click bait I understand, but there are limits, beware……

[@nextechsolutions5955]

Posting the car content is a good way to show practical use of the engines you build. So combining the channels makes sense. It would be interesting to see the other cars your engines go into and maybe get feedback from your clients on their cars.

[@redchemicalsltd2324]

Lee, put everything on the one channel...The Engines/Engineering & the race cars are all relevant to your business...your captive audience is all in one place, capitalise on this👍.

[@mcbones50]

Liked it before you split it up with the second channel. I can honestly say say I rarely watch the second channel.

[@Airgunfunrich]

Same

[@jennycarr6576]

All on one channel for me. Keep the great content coming thanks

[@BurpTheKitten]

For the love of everything holy, PLEASE stop with the click-bait. The channel stands on its own merits; this nonsense detracts from the experience. Not fussed whether one channel or two.

[@bumcy2010]

Good idea I have very seldom watched the other channel anyway

[@richardsweet5068]

The second channel content was to my mind ok in the main channel. It adds a bit of light relief to the purely engineering stuff and really is the " other side " to the working relationships in a small business.

[@jasoncurtis716]

Keep the first channel with updates and drop ins about your projects .Perfect 👍

[@robrobnett2168]

I support a single channel.

[@Phuc_Yhou]

Put it all on one channel again, as much as its good to interact with comments its a small minority that objects to anything whatever the content.

[@rogersymons]

Why run two channels when everything can be incorporated in one, if you want to showcase your workmanship then it's all in one place. You build the engine for the BMW on the main channel anyway so including the build and set up of the car makes sense!

[@stigg333]

Stop the clickbait, your channel is good enough that it isn't needed!!!

[@scotchali]

I agree , we come here for the builds and the banter not clickbait.

[@billywhizz98]

Sorry you will be one subscriber less bye bye

[@tonytasker489]

Set up your own channel if you don't like what's put up. Nobody's forcing you to watch.

[@Airgunfunrich]

@@tonytasker489I think the point being made is people like the content not the click bait..

[@paulhoogeveen7353]

Harden up , you know its a joke and its a part of Lee's humour!!!😂😂😂 Some people need to lighten up.

[@brucejohnson6398]

A good mix of both would work better for me because I dont watch the other channel as I have trouble watching the 65 channels I am subscribed to. I do watch the main channel every time but would watch it closer with a wider mix of all.

[@williamneedham7747]

Personally I would stick to one channel lengthen the run time by say 5 mins and add updates on the projects,track days and every day life experiences etc. If you have any major updates eg Isaac's Subaru etc then perhaps an extra video a week? If you were to cut down to the single main channel any content that folks don't like can just be fast-forwarded through by the viewer, surely one channel has to be easier for you to manage and monitor etc? Keep up the good work lads 👍

[@metalworker007]

I would like to see less of talk and more of action, would like to see in detail how you clean the oil galleries out, including sealing them back up, how you fit coreplugs, yes i know how i would go about it , just want to see you doing it , see if you do things different than me, nothing shown for the crank grinding yet, line boring cam journals, inspecting oil pumps, showing us how the variable valve timing works, cover wet belt engines, more on diesel engines , more on valve seat cuitting when the valves are flush with face of head, and the head has to be refaced, fitting turbo casssetes, share knowlege camshafts that have seperate lobes, more about "running in" think that should help you make a good few more voideos.

[@dennisreid4428]

Don't forget Porting which I'd like to see

[@davidheap880]

I can see your point about the faff of running 2 channels, however please continue reporting on the E30 and kitcar i really enjoy that section.

[@richardhartley7094]

One channel or two!! You will never please everyone so do what’s suits you best👍👍

[@dermotbyrne6267]

Main channel only.

[@mesomachines]

Sitting this one out because of the manipulative title 🙄

[@happygarage6310]

It makes sense to have all the cars on one channel. Many of us are used to the regular schedule, so adding the projects and track days to it as the opportunity arises could make management easier.

[@5rgs17]

Why not let Issac run the second channel??

[@laurencehastings7473]

Cut the clickbait!! You run the business and you produce the channel so it's your decision. If the second channel is too much work or hassle just incorporate it. If someone doesn't like the content of an episode they don't have to watch but in my opinion a good variation of content, in small segments, makes it more interesting. I personally haven't subscribed to the second channel because I have so many channel subscriptions I sometimes lose the plot.

[@simonhouldsworth6513]

About to watch. If this is clickbait I'm off...

[@davebartram1732]

Stick all the fun stuff on the main channel, and just post it on a Tuesday or Thursday , If someone don’t want to see then don’t watch the Tuesday or Thursday and stick with tech stuff on normal days 👍

[@user-gu5us6yb1n]

I used to be indecisive, but now I can't make my mind up.

[@alanrichardson1672]

Love the A series blocks sitting on the floor🙄

[@frankp.2831]

All in one channel would be fine by me. I do watch both and they're all car/engine/business related anyway. I enjoy it all.

[@Mdunning]

I think 1 channel is a good idea, most people will watch both so doesn’t really make much difference. I’m an engineer by trade so the technical side interests me more but to see how cars also is good. I sell cutting tools now so I can see areas that can be improved on 😂

[@bernardcurren1250]

I like the idea of one channel. Could I suggest that you put out the “second channel” type content on specific days per week.

[@keithhaddock5459]

Lee I thoroughly enjoy your channel, one channel with all your projects on it is all you need to do , it is very interesting. Cheers.

[@derekhobbs1102]

The pistons and rods in my Datsun L20B are within 0.5g, but the gearbox is the culprit for vibration just over idle.

[@ibunn309]

One channel sounds fine, no one's being forced to watch content they don't like. Great stuff I like the variety

[@gpawoody]

Amalgamate into one channel, use Wednesday as the occasional “extra” content view.

[@lovevwltd7114]

Nothing wrong with bringing both together as one Chanel people can make there choice as to whether they watch any specific content! Make sure the video’s are titled appropriately and folks won’t be disappointed. Look at retro power they have the weekly update and the. Special content!

[@icarusq]

Put your efforts into one channel. I enjoy both.

[@JeffPower-dv3zl]

Hi Lee would it be possible to view some of the Engines running in the cars please thanks 😊

[@paulspickernell6875]

No problem for me only having one channel, I enjoy the second one but I think it could be successfully integrated into the main.

[@andrewphillips6053]

Before you decide, track days are looking use it as a PR channel.

[@sergeantmagi]

One channel sounds great, but please keep the material from the second channel, it's all great viewing. Barum is one of my favourite channels 😊

[@MrSnookerballs]

When I was an engineering apprentice, I was always told never ever walk away from a machine that is working as anything could happen and cause problems or even injury.

[@daddatt2041]

With the lack of money in engineering in the UK (trying to compete with China, India etc.) you have to be running more than one machine most of the time now, without doing that you just can't make enough money. I don't disagree that doing that can cause problems though.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Keep the second channel but make easier to find,thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@danhirtle7825]

Keep it the way it is. Giving the haters the notion they can dictate your business decisions is a path you don't want to go down.

[@DK-bh4yh]

Do technical for 1st half and then let us know when your doing the other stuff so folks can decide if to stay or not, plus it lets your viewers know what to expect. I watch not for the headlines (which are sometimes annoying) but to see what a machine shop does. Thanks and keep up the techie side 😀

[@user-rb2ek7qp1m]

Even tech heads want to see the end result and see how the motors work out more stuff of the engines going around and driving get the owners to send it short clips of their cars in action or check out their complete cars

[@SuperGardenshed]

Do one channel, do it well and have some variety from the non engine stuff. It’s all about cars, car enthusiasm and hands on engineering

[@Archiegser]

Stop prevaricating and get on with whatever you're going to do.

[@guygfm4243]

One channel is fine, keep going mix it up.Thanks for sharing

[@Wineypyney]

I would love to see your engines actually run. A second Channel would be great for will it run videos showing first starts and possibly some of your monster engines with high horse power going on a dyno for the final tune up. It might not be practical but undoubtedly a great advertisement for your work. Love your stuff thx.

[@ukcarflippers2220]

All in one it’s better for the main channel and we all love all the content ❤

[@PaulSmith-iv5lh]

Personally I’ve never understood why the second channel!!! If you don’t want to watch it you don’t watch it I’d prefer it all in one place and I like all the content. I also think those that love one part would on the whole watch other content.

[@TamTran-vw7zm]

I must vote for both channels. I enjoy the content of each. One for the technical bits, and one for the enthusiasts, and many of us live our auto fantasies watching the E30 and kit car grow. You must realize that a segment of your viewers treat the channel as entertainment, rather than a business growing focus. If you can do both in one channel but I wonder if that isn't traveling back to where people complained, thus starting the whole schism over. You should give think about what entertains your audience vs. What grows the business. Perhaps there's a balance?

[@miked6505]

makes sence to bring the two together

[@michaelthompson6885]

second channel should be monthly.

[@TheMadManPlace]

Put everything on the main channel but for workshop videos put the word "Workshop" across the top and put "Fun Stuff" for the projects, track days and that sort of content. If you still make same number of videos but on 1 channel the algorithm will react well and promote that channel way more - and that means more views and probably more subscribers.

[@smal1393]

Nover looked at the second channel, I liked the mix on the 'old' main channel. If people don't want to watch your personal projects, they can click something else. I have learned a great deal watching this channel, thank you! Stick to your values and don't listen to the minority, complaining, fringe elements.

[@malcolmmckinnell9615]

One channel, good idea, when you have something new or exciting with the toys just include it in the regular video once a month. 😀

[@nerner67]

Totally up to you how you run your channel(s), I don't mind either way. If there is a video I am not as interested in then I just skip it, I don't know why some of the critics find it so hard to skip a video if it is not for them. If it makes it easier for you to have one channel then go for it.

[@kennyg8240]

Keep as two channels we only need an update once or twice a week or the progress on the cars as they go through the rebuilds Keep up the good work, I enjoy it

[@adrianrigby1933]

Social media can take up a lot of time, like all business owners you only have a limited amount of time. Which has to be used as effectively as it can be. I enjoyed one channel and still do.

[@vansien]

I see so many youtubers causing themselves so much anxiety and stress over what us the viewers want to see. The way I look at this is: it's your channel, do and show what you want too, it shouldn't matter what we want. You do you, my friend and save yourself from the stressing and anguish. If we like it we will watch, if not we won't. I like your channel, all of its bits and pieces, even the m3 😊.

[@stevebrown7758]

Do a longer video a 15 minutes longer to incorporate both once a week

[@trident989]

Lee, stick with your tech days as you are Mon, Wed and Friday stick fun days etc as additional in between as and when you make so you take away the pressure of trying to make content for the second channel when nothing much is happening it would be nice to catch up with some of the engines when they get built into the cars to show what they can do!

[@sumkunt0r]

How about Isaac takes over the second channel? and treats it a as a diary? I am impressed with his aptitude and dedication. I wish I had apprentices like that

[@moonshadowdrifting]

I enjoy both channels.... I appreciate that it's extra work, though! Pragmatically, you need to make the best business decision. Perhaps the "stories" could become features of the main channel videos? And perhaps have them on a specific day? Like Friday...

[@michaelmason5459]

It's your channel what you do is very interesting, cup of tea ginger biscuits good chill time for me. Why not put the other channel updates at end of this one not mixed in with it, then viewers know when to switch off. Cheers Mick

[@mickkennedy3182]

I'll watch it either ways and with or without click bait , still way better than tv ads !!!!

[@tangoengineering]

Get everything on one channel must be a lot of work doing two

[@davidpenn2518]

1 Channel is enough, some are interested in the machine side some are interested in the project side etc, you cannot please everyone, so be it. They like what they are interested in. I watch them all whatever you post.

[@Expatkeys]

Totally agree with @readrepairs Just one channel. Put everything there. Whatever you want. If we dont like the content we wont watch. As you probably gathered, the clickbait pisses people off. You can't please all the people all the time, Just make sure on the one channel you have make it easy to find the bits people are interested in. In the Office for the running of the business, Inside for the technical, Outside for the track stuff, Job done. I hate people having two channels as you miss stuff and we too out here haven't got all the time in the world.

[@stuartadair4057]

Just have one channel and do loads of various stuff , it’s all fun

[@mrb3483]

Stick to one channel Lee,it takes enuff of your time on one channel,if your doing a track day,drop it on hear its all part and parcel of what we all like,im rubbing my hands on ehen your BMW is painted,doing different stuff breaking it up is best in my books,plus you have a business to run,so a balance is better.🙏🏾💯👍🏾😎

[@rogerfenton5210]

Been watching a USA channel Dave's auto shop, he has a special micro scope to show the angle of cross hatching which is apparently very crucial to the way oil is kept in the bore , I only watched main channel , thanks

[@user-vn6nz2vx7y]

hi Lee, I've been following the Changning face of Barum Engines for a bit now. while separating the work and play was a good idea at the time as there was plenty of content, at this point in time it seems to be a real struggle to make content. this will change as you get both cars back and you get into the swing of the track days, and Isaac is able to get his Subaru out as well. i do feel that the pressure to put out content to both may not be the best long term health option for you (past experiences). having a dedicated day that LAB is uploaded could ease any pressure to create, and this would also allow for us consumers of LAB and BE the luxury to not be switching constantly. it would also ease the pressure of those not so interested in the out of work activities, to know that on certain days they don't need to get their panties in a twist over what is posted. either way, I'll continue watching and so will many others, no matter the choice.

[@niallmckenna7313]

The clickbaits relentless guys - between court shite and this. only here for the builds until I wont be

[@davidedgar2818]

I've found your second channel to be good. I feel it's proper to do the split and focus on your more personal side of your skills put into use. I think you could add more interest and content by possibly showing some of your work in others race cars. I know that you have had requests to show off some of your engines installed and running. This could be the outlet to do that.

[@Andyspeeder7]

I've never watched the 2nd channel, 💯 for the all in one channel

[@gerrywalsh5766]

The Main Channel...your bread and butter...just like the Cosworth engines are your business bread and butter. The main reason for my enjoying this channel is how you go through those gems and make them mechanically shine. Any niche stuff you go through, toss it to the specialty channel. I find this much more interesting than what I do...rebuilding Caterpillar industrial engines. Everything with them beasts is just so dang heavy. Lol

[@williambramer8217]

Love the way you wind up the click bait haters. As you said, most of the second channel viewers have come from the main channel, so we don’t care where we watch your material. Do a quick analysis of the ratio of subscribers to both channels versus ratio to single channels. If the majority of subscribers are subscribed to both channels then sack the second channel and most of the output can come through to main channel. AND you still haven’t finished the wall above the door you so expertly fitted. It’s a good job you are less slipshod on the day job!

[@Scania370]

Combine both channels, I will still keep watching.

[@PaulLorenzini-ny2yw]

One man one channel Lee.

[@bernardwright2420]

At the end of the day, you have to do what you are most comfortable with, '@)(*&' the comments, just keep providing an economically sound channel, thanks for all the past videos anyway

[@GR81bristol]

leaving as clickbait

[@htconemini4954]

Lee mate If you insist on click baiting, get the explanation done within the 1st 30secs of the episode, As regards the second channel, just split the main channel's content into 2 parts per episode (yes it might make the episodes a little longer but what the hey) engineering 1st and fun time 2nd, this might keep the whingers happy, as they can bail when the fun get a little rich the there miserable butt's Keep up the excellent work You & Isaac. Brings back memories of doing my apprenticeship in a Ford main dealer in the 80's, fortunately I don't need to have oil paws anymore Cheers Griff

[@paulbrougham451]

I watch every video regardless of the titles, but comments are funnier when you put a click bait style one, keep up the great work, all interactions grow the channel.

[@adriannicol8529]

If one channel makes sense from the time and resource perspective, which I can well imagine, then go for it! I'm way more interested in how you do what you do and, to a lesser extent the trials and tribulations of running a small business (been there, done that!) putting in a bit of the 'other stuff' is fine - I can always not watch it if I don't want to!

[@sarran1955]

Good afternoon gentlemen, Perhaps look at closing channel 2, 5 (I'm subscribed but haven't watched) and concentrating more on 'Life at Barum'..technical, special machining features, sporting and social. The channel has evolved, soon 50k subs, but so has the work and the actors. Track days when the weather is good, and Isaac's progress with the Subaru.. The evolution of the M30 and John's Austin... Still waiting for crank grinding and polishing videos.. I quite like the clickbait.... a bit tabloid.. From a mountain in France, Cordialement,

[@Deed938]

So Buddy but you’ve got more endings than east Enders

[@SoBoring136]

Keep the first channel however isolate the build up to track days and the track day itself. It’s going to take time to get a number of shows running but it will build. Good luck

[@JamesAnderson-kd4to]

I think a mix of engineering and the car stuff on the main channel would be best.

[@RWDcosworthRSTurboEscort]

I could never see the point of the 2nd channel, just title the BMW/kit car/hobbies videos correctly and and add them to a separate playlist. Love the channel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gibboj]

just one channel , KISS car nerd`s are car nerd`s .know matter wot . keep up the good work lad`s

[@TheSmudgley]

With the other channel turn it into a live cam get a cheap camera stick it the corner and have it live all day and let it do it's own thing😊

[@andrewbaron8713]

I watch both channels and all videos, so makes no difference to me, I watch it all.

[@davidmclean6178]

Lee, moaners will always moan so ignore them & the rest of us watch for ALL your content. I watch both but back you up if you go back to one!

[@malcolmbutler8451]

just run one quality channel, whilst i enjoy the engineering side the videos the ' racing' content breaks up what if you are not careful could become a bit boring (ie another cosworth longstud conversion) etc, enjoyable videos combined

[@MIB-iy6qq]

Once you keep showing the cosworth machining or any engine machining for that matter, even if it's the same or similar info over and over again, then I'm in. Keep it lit guys from Ireland 👍👍👍

[@mattwills87]

I feel a little competition between Lee and Isaac see who can make the best content 😂 no I can't wait to see the Scooby and the few extra bits.

[@ianedwards9136]

I think scrap 2nd channel and put all content on one , will just make for longer / more videos under one channel. Think in long run it will be more worth while for your business

[@charliejackman2953]

I couldn't give a monkey's about "click bait" - everyone should know by now that you are a wind up merchant Lee. I watch both channels every episode no matter what because it's interesting to me. I like the projects. The E30 and Scooby are of particular interest to me, but the kit car is also good content. Keep up the good work you 2 👍👍