Part 4 - Building an £850 hatchback into a competitive race car.

[@robin_marriott]

I once set off a fire extinguisher in a customer’s car because it was one of those electronically valves ones with a button on the dash, which I thought was the starter button. He was a lot less amused than my boss.

[@chrishargreaves9194]

His own fault for leaving it armed though

[@Fantaman900]

i guess not clearly labeled

[@routercnc9517]

Once queued up to sit in a Jaguar XJ220 but someone ahead of me caught the halon release lever as they got out the car and that was that !

[@ferrumignis]

An electrically operated extinguisher doesn't strike me as the best idea in terms of reliability. Not much can go wrong with a bowden cable.

[@kyleb5518]

@@ferrumignis there have been too many cases of important safety features failing or not setting off purely due to electronic failure, especially brakes and fire suppression, using fly by wire for somethings should be made illegal, its a serious safety hazard

[@richardashton8224]

I know 2020 has been weird and all. But the BOM guys actually finishing a car, have I been transported in to some strange alternate dimension or something? 🤣🤣🤣

[@lydellb]

I think we all have lmao

[@JakobusVdL]

It's a little known, but weird, side effect of COVID-19, victims have no other symptom's, but mysteriously things just start getting finished

[@redgrittybrick]

I hope they occasionally go into the dark dusty forlorn cobwebbed shed and say hello to Binky, maybe stay for a cup of tea.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

when you are restricted by stodgy rules,theres only so much you can do

[@802Garage]

They're trying to fix an otherwise irreparable year.

[@sbamoto]

Definitely pinching that smart idea with using an Allen key to get a washer in an awkward spot, thanks Nik!

[@Ryan2072]

You read my mind. Cheers Nick

[@jarno3000]

Sam Alder where's that in the video?

[@chriscoulthard4947]

Fitting the strut brace

[@jarno3000]

Totally missed that, thanks for the timestamp!

[@g60force]

OMFG that's genious and I totally missed it... here in The Netherlands they are called 'inbus-sleutels' (sleutels = keys, so that makes sense hehe) or in other words Six Sided Key!

[@STAG162]

We're both used to slipping our tools into tight spaces, yes got that... 15:55 "that little job will bring a bunch of stiffness into the rear end." thanks guys, sprayed my coffee over that one. 😆😆

[@leighthetwinotterflyerjone9460]

Spraying a little Coffee might help.

[@Timberwolf69]

@@leighthetwinotterflyerjone9460 I wonder if it might help going faster...

[@astleymac1]

😂😂

[@DJInclined]

The lack of brews in this series is disturbing.

[@jaywastaken]

How do you think they managed to get this thing out on time.

[@rl3898]

They've finally learnt how bad tea is !!

[@lovecraftcat]

there's just no time

[@janeblogs324]

You misspelt driving

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

@Happy McJoyJoy maybe it use to be sure! Definitely not anymore!

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Guys you've excelled yourselves again by getting all 4 parts so far out quickly. I'm enjoying every moment.

[@jonatanrullman]

It was filmed in june though. So they've had some time to edit.

[@Timberwolf69]

And we're still not done, yet. I heard rumors about some race footage coming up next...

[@tonyvingerhoets3001]

I used to mount the transponder as forward un the car as possible, angled a bit forward. Just in case of a photo-finish.....

[@cadman10000]

"Bunch" is the SAE unit of measurement for stiffness, not the SI unit. "Beaucoup" is the word you looking for.

[@Potsie]

...whereas the German term for correct torque settings is 'gutentight'

[@Lawrence330]

@@troo_story I thought fuckentight is when you need to loosen something? Gutentight is when you put it back on.

[@MadRS]

"Reconditioned A-F" LOL. Actually laughed out load at that one.

[@djjiff4234]

you two are so refreshing to watch compared to most car builds. two real people having fun and recording it for us to enjoy, cheers lads :)

[@genelong1748]

An awesome build guys. Good luck on your first race from Texas.

[@jeffsuper1025]

Watched both races on KZbin. What a fabulous series. Glad to see a genuine low buck class of race cars. R Brunning , what a enthusiastic interview after race two. Keep up the great videos, have fun, stay safe. Richard CONGRATULATIONS on your very good finishing!!!!!!!!

[@BadObsessionMotorsport]

Thanks Jeff.

[@MrAllstar]

The trick to use the grease to Mark the drill location is genius, will be keeping that for future reference!

[@simonkirk3067]

"We are both used to sliding our tools into tight spaces"...had me chuckling loudly and, since im using headphones, had the wife looking at me like i'd just had a stroke.

[@chrisward978]

I absolutely envy your commitment to non-halfarsery. Proper quality work as always.

[@LotoroE]

Nice to see it finished in time! Best of luck to Richard in the City Car Cup!

[@Tinsil88]

I loved the little hack to hold washers in place with the Allen key. Very clever, thanks for that!

[@snwtoy]

This series has been going down a treat with my Sunday morning coffee. Loving it!

[@todgertownwhite]

I refused to snigger when you said "we are used to getting our tools in tight places" honest!

[@johndutton4095]

That washer holding technique is bloody marvellous!

[@rhyansanpedro]

Here i was hoping a bracket would be made to replace the stock plastic transponder one. 🤔

[@AMatofFact]

Good luck on the race Richard! As for you Nick, I'm looking forward to all the brackets you make while Richard is away at the track.

[@johnmurray1230]

Benny would be proud of that bumper removal 👌. Top work guys. It's been enjoyable watching this series so far.

[@paulbelanger7383]

Wondering how many young people will even know what the series title refers to: Bargain Basement. There aren't many bargain basement sales any more. I went to one when I was young, maybe around 1970~ish. It was in the basement of Sears. That's how we could afford a washer & dryer. They were "scratch & dent" sales! 😅

Bargain Basement deals have entered the vernacular quite a while ago. I know what it means even though I never knew there was an actual Bargain Basement until just now.

[@s2t4i6n9e]

On this side of the pond, most of the major manufacturers have outlets where they sell these items. It means they don't have to write off the entire cost of any superficially damaged goods.

[@EleanorPeterson]

I can't afford to drive and race these days (I did some amateur rallying in the 1980s during the Group-B era), but I still make stuff and spend many happy hours tinkering in the workshop (steady on, chaps...). One thing that hasn't changed, though, is the need for tea and choccy biscuits. Milk Chocolate Hobnobs (sky-blue packet) are essential equipment. They're in the Blue Book, too. ;-)

[@brettjohnson6807]

I know I am a grown ass man, but "A bunch of stiffness into the rear end" really made me crack up. I know it wasn't meant too, but it did. Keep up the great work lads! Covering warning lights was a part time job on my older cars before I got married, good job!

[@IBCMTB]

The fit and finish is simply glorious, will be a fun little car

[@TARWCreations]

“1.85 litres more safer” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I love it !!!!

[@TheMingilator]

its amazing how effective a lathe is at turning some round bar stock into a slightly out of tolerance part!

[@nickross8181]

I'm absolutely loving this regular new content!

[@TheMailmanOfSteel]

@ 15:50 If you needed more space for the rear coil over springs, you could flip the bolts so the heads are on the outside, giving plenty of clearance for the spring. May have to get creative with sneaking the bolts around the coil overs, though.

[@bubarowe]

Interesting that you have an extinguisher nozzle pointed at the driver. We (750mc mr2's) were directed to point them away from the driver because the extinguishant takes the oxygen out of the air and makes it hard for the driver to breath while trying to exit the car in an emergency. I used to have two pointed at the driver but was made to redirect them away, despite the fact that I had installed it as per the instructions. The scurutineers had a bit of a purge on this point last season and quite a lot of drivers were told the same thing.

[@Gooney87]

My lights WERE still on! Thanks for reminding me!

[@koekcoek]

The airbag light cover is the best invention ever

[@davidelliott5843]

Check the cam timing and crank position sensor to get them bang on correct.

[@voydnaught1397]

Excellent. Can't wait to see how she goes. That bushing though haha!

[@LearnToRace]

This is probably the finest finish a race car of any kind has ever been treated to, cant wait to see it in action

[@danielnightingale8085]

Allen key under the washer is genius level trick I'll never forget 👍

[@danielnightingale8085]

* is a genius level... FU SwiftKey you're making me look stupid

[@sanderve1]

Nice series, wheeler dealers 2.0. Very interesting project!

[@albertsandberg]

Great friday :) Thanks guys!

[@chrisrutherford3862]

Ok just work this out after 5 years of watching This is the classic English duo we all love Just like Walis and Gromit Richard and Eddie on and on it goes its Brilliant

[@hannahranga]

Love the video, it's amazing how much less heavy duty the recovery points need to be when it's not a 2 ton 4*4 that'll get stuck in the mud.

[@jadamsnz]

Harry King Who says it won’t get stuck in the mud?

[@chinesepopsongs00]

Loved it when he said hmm peanuts..... in the same way Homer Simpson would say it :-)

[@JagHeterAlfred]

A dab of glue world probably be easier to pull of than that ziptie which risk to pull the brittle bumper ripped apart. And the sheer weight saving by ditching the zipties!

[@jakequinn2968]

Flames and stripes for speed!

[@HAunderscoreVE]

Damn. That actually looks good! a bizzy little box on wheels, i bet it goes quick for what it is! Also, i have to say.. with those wheel and the stance, i can actually imagine myself making/driving a car like that. For road use, though. I am not a racer, i am too broke for that.

[@ApocalypticWaffles]

21:50 tripped me out lol

[@goblinphreak2132]

Can't wait to see you gents thrash this little beast at an official race.... gonna be mint.... I got a 2015 mirage that is a joy to drive even though its slow as balls, you can thrash it everywhere lol.

[@roamin_ronin]

well done lads.

[@nevek20]

at 1:16 my brain totally gave out and thought you had some kind of magical electric box end wrench...took me a second to realize the impact was on the underside. Time for another brew I think.

[@MrTopgearnerd]

I use redline myself, but if you still have the cat all that ZDDP/Zinc might mess up the converter. And lead to performance loss.

[@OriginalMomo]

Oil filter... HT, not FT. 👍🏼😈👍🏼🤦🏼‍♂️

[@kevinjbakertribe]

... and welcome to episode 5 where we were supposed to race at Cadwell Park, but NIk decided the time was better spent repainting he car in his favorite shade of "Battleship Potemkin"

[@88Frank]

Such a good video series. Also inspiring cheers

[@silvermane9370]

This is bad, i want to go and buy a C1...

[@g60force]

you're not alone buddy, OMELETTE DU FROMAGE!!

[@amyasseektruth8246]

I love this channel!!! My Bad Obsession!!!

[@Foxie2312]

Another week waiting to see it race, Damn:P

[@D3nn1s]

Lmao i love the sarcasm when it came to oil bottle sizes :D

[@prok386]

That Petter McKinnon intro music goddam that music is so good

[@RichieWilliams]

load of Double entendre loved it :)

[@davegreen6022]

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The word "bracket" is mentioned at 1:55. There... that'll help all of you suffering from withdrawal.

[@douglasisherwood2525]

I like the way he is holding up 4 spark plugs. I wonder what happened to the last one.

[@2laneblacktop943]

Good Luck !

[@tayhut]

Removing the front bumper had echoes of The Mechanical Stig.

[@andersjjensen]

Yup. Loved the MCM reference.

[@forkhandles6139]

I think bunch is the SAE term for stiffness

[@chrisrag1346]

Best of luck guys. And yes I did go back to find out what that was about the Blue Honda Owner lol

[@robertwalker9638]

You guys should start reading Smokey"s books and routed the air intake to the bell/clutch housing.

[@bluehazeboy]

Top job guys

[@nordgrinder6119]

25:04 - So, y'all go to the pub for a 0.473176 litre of beer... LOL

[@billcar50]

Ahem, I think you'll find that LC58 SDY is actually a Nissan Note. It has a valid MOT but I am unsure about the status of the headlights.

[@tomoakhill8825]

Seven years. Seven long years. And still Binky is not done. I can't believe BOM finished a vehicle. Is this a first for this channel?

[@imbadwrench]

Laughing at Rich getting the oil filter out... have you guys ever heard of a Freon Can EZ tapper? Its a tool device that clamps onto a can of freon and punctures it, there is a threaded fitting that a hose can attach to... i have been using it on my subaru to drain oil filters before I remove them for oil change.

[@nssherlock4547]

Or use a big 7 11 cup put over and unscrew, no oil on you ,it all goes in the cup. E j25 owner

[@imbadwrench]

@@nssherlock4547 doesnt fit inside the gravel guards

[@tomoakhill8825]

At 21:55 Rich left out of his list Hobnobs! I have seen Rich eating Hobnobs in a dozen videos.

[@RoadRunnerMeep]

and for that we need the front bumper off I lol'd :D

[@Demoni696]

Let this be a momentous occasion, BOM actually finished a project!

[@compwiz101]

The "racing engine only oil" is marked as having extra ZDDP. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't ZDDP generally lower in "normal" oil because it's a bit hard on the catalytic converter? Good for reducing wear though, I used a high ZDDP oil in my old mechanical lifter motorcycle.

[@failblazer2004]

7:36 notice how he held four spark plugs

[@GuyChapman]

This episode was brought to you by Finbarr Saunders. Fnarr! fnarr!

[@stuarthumphrey6158]

So, 5995 for all the kit, but roughly how many hours did it take to get ready? Really enjoying this series. You should do more builds where there is a set deadline...

[@Pat14922]

Thought you did especially well this week with double entendres. Could you not manage to cram any more in? Bunch of stiffness into the rear end reaching for the pink rubber lubricant sliding our tools into tight spaces

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Not sure how much stiffness that rear brace’ll really add when the arse end of the cars structures literally only inches behind the struts anyway and they’ve gusseted the strut towers pretty extensively?

[@Herrie199]

Did the channel die? This was a legendary project, enjoyed this one alot!! 😢 Racing one of these at the Spa 24hour race this year, should be good fun 😂

[@philipocallaghan]

Is this HISTORICALLY the first car we've seen completed in seven years of BOM? Hip hip hooray! I don't know what to say , I'M.. I'm emotional......sniff......sniff.....go away!

[@Olivere118]

Subscribed! Love these videos!

[@sidewaysaction9983]

Ohhhh Cadwell nice and tight..

[@Hollenfeuer87]

@23:34 I wonder if they needed a jump start if they didn't read this very important notice.

[@lovecraftcat]

Here's to BOM projects being finished

[@jfk64kennedy95]

when you had the bumper off, you should have drilled the steel bumper to lighten

[@Velocitist]

It’s likely against the rules.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

@@Velocitist they have a min weight, found out after comment...they'd just have to add weight to box

[@Velocitist]

JFK64 Kennedy Or just keep crash bar undrilled so that the weight is slightly more even

[@simonkent1291]

Glad to see you only use NGKs.

[@eyeLikeCarrots]

OMFG FINISHY BINKY ALREADY

[@automech4315]

Thats a naaaaace car you got there lad.....

[@Driftkart]

The snipping of the cable ties at 45' is that why F1 mechanics do this? To save the bodywork? Wow 🤯

[@Driftkart]

Also another question please, why don't you wear any rubbers on your hands? ....rubber gloves

[@nssherlock4547]

@@Driftkart They're not housewives, People of a certain era will never wear rubber gloves.

[@Dagrond]

I've watched you nutters so much over the years that I stopped drinking coffee. Only PGTips for me now. And I'm a yank.

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

This is going well! And I hope it continues to go well! :-)

[@cosmo9882]

Very cool

[@tom_forsyth]

23:11 Wow. What an uncanny coincidence. How fortunate is that? What are the chances? etc etc etc

[@OKflyboy]

Are we going to see BOM horn buttons in the BOM shop at any point?

[@martylawson1638]

Needs some rust spot stickers so everyone gives you a little more room :D

[@Ginga7r]

Out fecking standing

[@FranRuiz]

Hi guys!! is it allowed to heat wrap the exhaust? maybe you can get 0.01HP and prevent heat soak!! hahah Cheers from Argentina, and have your like good fella!