BIG POWER VL TURBO running gear REVEALED

[@mint.z3244]

Im far from a Commodore fan but the VN was what got me into the channel. Having said that, im not entirely disappointed the VL is moving along if youre not feeling it. Good luck with what you pursue next 🤙

[@2burning2turning]

No time for cars with kids, no money for cars with kids. I can relate. Doesn’t get any easier when they get older. Weekend sports etc. Can’t wait for them to get a job and leave.

[@carman9496]

Man was surprised you sell it. But that's cars can't build something you don't love.

[@MindieJ]

Spot on!

[@dillonmcauliffe60]

Sounding more like the end of the channel

[@bigroger1989]

Yeh thinking the same

[@danielshuttler4413]

God I hope not!!

[@MindieJ]

end of the channel because i sell a car? lol what

[@icucrm]

Obviously haven’t known of Chris of his channel for a while 😂 he has sold more cars then he has driven let alone loved! The channel will get better

[@raelock598]

Sell the lot and buy a genuine Calais turbo and be done with it

[@wayneperry2473]

I don’t know if you know or not, but on some of your the videos you can’t hear a word you say you either want to new camera or a bit of microphone

[@MindieJ]

No issues with sound on my end, give me an example

[@dylantavcar4869]

Your cars have always been built above and beyond Chris, I think you engaged a lot of enthusiasts including myself to put in that extra effort and that OEM+ feeling I thought you displayed throughout the Vn build was inspirational. Whoever ends up with that car will be one lucky bastard, would love to own it but I run into the same issues you have with space constraints having 6 projects haha. Good luck with it all !!

[@Walms83]

Smart move. Been down the road of spending money on a particular car I wasn’t 100% enthusiastic about to begin with. Won’t matter what you spend, you don’t “get there”. Good decision.

[@SHOCKcustoms]

Fairly sure I've got genuine holder '86 VL Commo matts somewhere. I'll have a look and let ya know

[@hamishdecean7233]

Maybe another 31? Prices are almost back down to where they should be and just a better version of the vl 😂😂

[@MindieJ]

Not even close to where they used to be, my old factory turbo manual Passage was 2k

[@merlintroy]

Very interesting video. Sorry to hear ur selling the commodores mate. I can understand it though having new born and what not it makes sense to have the evo as a daily and have the other spot for a KZbin car project sort of thing.

[@MindieJ]

EVO is definitely not a daily

[@merlintroy]

@@MindieJ what's ur daily drive?

[@mycatsayshey]

its a wise man who knows when to walk away, much respect Chris. Be sad to see the VN go but maybe something will pop up that will be your huckleberry...like your other huckleberry... :)

[@TBONEMALONE..]

Spewin we not gonna see the vn race super mang but all the best mate love the channel ✌️

[@RetroJedi9]

Knew something was up when that coolant overflow wasn't replaced immediately. Understand your reasons having been there myself hope you still keep making content and all the best whatever happens

[@zacharygreene3170]

Probably the most sensible decision. You’d be better off buying a VE SS wagon or something along those lines, spend 10k on it and you can enjoy it while being a family car. Something that’s less time consuming, just as fun. And also practical. Either way your true loyal subs should respect your decision no matter what, I’m not here for the cars, I’m here because of your level of detail. That’s what I enjoy most about the channel. Much respect brother 👍🏻

[@isaacscarll9867]

Much respect mate This was the most new dad wise move ive seen in a while Ill still look forward to your vids mate Been following since the xe 😎

[@anthonystefano1441]

Keen to see the vl build, sell the vn fund the vl, looks like you have the bulk of the running gear!

[@snrautoworx2840]

I 100% understand where your coming from I took on the major task with my VY SS and Gemini and in the past 5-6 months i havent put a vid out on my youtube channel and it dose kill me and seeing my followers asking for updates as much as I want to put out an up date its next to impossible since being promoted at my job with longer hrs and when im not at work all i want to do is spend it with my wife and 2 boys which does leave little to no time for the cars.

[@davidcochran1815]

No way bro what a shock video I didn't expect that come.

[@finnycypress9959]

I love all the cars you own, but I’m kinda looking forward to seeing what you go with next. No matter what anyone says, it’s your decision and your cars. Good luck and I’m looking forward to it

[@justingerada9225]

Family and life comes first brother ❤ Though Maybe its time to do that honda grom build, cheaper and dont need much space for bikes 😜

[@MindieJ]

Can park the thing in the kitchen

[@piffiiiiiiit]

30k sounds VERY optimistic. Big fuel system with braided lines, trans cooler, diff, brake upgrade, wiring, etc etc etc could become 60k quite easily.

[@MindieJ]

Well yeh doing a big power car isn’t cheap

[@VerifiedAdventures]

Totally agree, I regret building my vl.. way to much money into it when you could buy something for way less that handles like a car and the door handles dont touch the ground when you turn a corner. I started building it when vls were worth $500, its just to expensive now

[@WHYxSOxSERiiOUS]

so if u sell the vn & vl will you spend much of that on the evo or just keep it the way it is. high hp rwd's are dangerous in the way of a tiny bit of wheel spin can get you in to much trouble & so many dash cam's & people using their phones theae days.

[@finnycypress9959]

He said he likes the Evo the way it is because it’s not crazy HP and he can just drive it how it is and it’s still fun. He has a good taste in cars so I’m kinda looking forward to what he gets next

[@jacobkogi1114]

The vn is what i love about your channels and your personallity maybe another vn build?

[@MindieJ]

Sell the VN to then buy another VN doesn’t sound like a very good idea

[@promachracing]

Perhaps have the back seat vinyl piece across the top retrimmed, I had the same issue with mine cost 200 bucks.

[@MindieJ]

Yeh think I might have to

[@Patmcn1987]

Hey man much respect just wanna say thanks for the videos on the commodores on both. Not only has ut made me come to respect bog stock cars but also become a purists. I brought a clean vr calais i am hoping to do up but like you i have a single car garage so hopefully i still get to appreciate the ride for a few more summers. Hopefully shell be out on beachbroad this year but back in track thanks for the vids

[@imidsikkey]

Felt exactly the same with a 260z By the time I had the funds, I just didn't love them the same. Not the same for what they are worth. I think the value of some cars can really kill the appeal. You will feel guilty driving it,in case something happens. The car will never feel like $80k+ because it was never built to be worth that much. Good luck with everything mate, hopefully you can find some balance and keep the hobby Family first 👌

[@elitecol69]

Selling a big power build, can't help thinking this has come from the sadness of your friend Shawn passing from the Audi Crash the other week. Too many deaths lately with crazy HP cars.

[@BFxr6T]

Definitely not the video I was expecting, but I think your doing the right thing. If your not 100% keen on it, it would be a waste to put more money into it. Any clues to what you’ll replace it with? I’ll still follow along regardless, keen for the next one!

[@ket_wav1013]

I'd defo be looking into maybe a manual swap and basic turbo setup on the vl, pretty basic build but would still be heaps of fun and would keep the channel going. You've already gone and made the car look nice so might as well enjoy it while you've got one. Sell the vn as you've done everything youve wanted to the car. Thats my 2 cents

[@FlyGoodtime]

The price of street machines are starting to go down to a more realistic price point now ans there's plenty of VLs for sale. I reckon you've made a smart choice.

[@Ethan-261]

😢 the Vl build was why I subscribed to this channel

[@Bobsacamano246]

Whoa did not see this coming, but yeah life does get in the way and you gotta do what you gotta do

[@ozzirob]

Was hoping to see more of the vn. 😢

[@LogansSpeedShop]

I’m waiting to buy your wheels

[@MindieJ]

You’ll be waiting a while 😁

[@madmax3864]

Hay mindie j wot car are you looking for from madmax Melbourne 👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺❤️😎😎

[@MindieJ]

not looking for anything

[@96libertytt]

What colour mats did you get for the VN from Unique Mats. Was it the Charcoal?

[@5lcalais1]

After driving my 420kw fg I can absolutely tell u it's 100% useless on the street, u can't put it to the ground, just gets tyres lol It's quick enough with 250 atw, still goes 12.80s which is plenty for a street car. It went 11.94 on Sunday but unfortunately on the next pass it blew up, didn't know but the wastegate actuator stuck and over boosted it 😔 Had it all of 2 weeks and I'm now questioning if it's even worth the hassle. Went from a reliable daily to a "dream car/daily" that's now broken, and I'm on the foot falcon. I'm outa car until I can fix it 😭

[@kainjoshua6155]

So what kind of content would we be getting if the VN and the VL going???

[@MindieJ]

changing the channel over to cooking tips

[@cpzmelbs]

Hueys cooking spin-off

[@cjwallow]

@@MindieJ😂😂😂

[@RappyEdwardo]

Id sell that Vn to build the Vl. That Vl will be a collecters car in the Future

[@MindieJ]

A highly modified base model NA VL is not a collectors car

[@GODEES77]

Awwww Chrissy is all grown up making grown up decisions. Jokes aside mate, I totally agree with your point of “why do I need 500kw when I you can’t use it”. Kids certainly change your focus, but not just kids it’s getting too bloody expensive these days for parts let alone labour these days and for what? Drive once every couple months to a local car meet. In the end they’re your cars and it’s not for anyone else to say what you should do

[@grantcamp9672]

if u sell the commys what car would u look at buying

[@MindieJ]

havent thought that far ahead

[@yowhatsdoin8838]

What’s wrong with the vl?? Hidden damage??

[@MindieJ]

Yeh it’s actually 4 different cars welded together

[@haydensmith9064]

i thaught that was just the seats ;p

[@yowhatsdoin8838]

@@MindieJ what’s wrong with that??

[@jamierowan3861]

Bigger and better things are always around the corner mate.

[@james22939]

End of a era

[@davidcochran1815]

How much for the vn? What's the power it's making at rear wheels?

[@finnycypress9959]

He said he wants mid to high 30s. And I’m sure there’s a video somewhere on the channel about how much it makes

[@MindieJ]

As above

[@JFWGarage]

i get it mate i have two kids now one is 2 and the other is 1, is there going to be a car show where all three cars are there before selling the two?

[@cjwallow]

Sell the VL & all that gear to ya boss for the next give away! Package it up son

[@noah4170]

100% buying an s13 next haha Calling it now!

[@MindieJ]

hasnt crossed my mind even once to be honest

[@cjwallow]

Wise decision mate! I’d be interested to know more about the VN if I can move me EH I mite be interested.

[@gavinmaxfield9865]

I’d say you’ll lose some viewers removing the commodores from your channel. It’s actually the best time to do a 2 year build. You’ll miss out on more building a car around ages 4,5 onwards. All & all love ya Holden work

[@MindieJ]

Lucky KZbin is just a hobby that has zero impact on decisions in my life

[@TorqHub]

@@MindieJ but you MUST pander to the whims of the comments section, it says that when you sign up for your account! 🤣

[@vnv8dude]

Incorrect. They're got phones and tablets by 5yrs old now 😂

[@PaulApostolovski]

Mindej U just killed my night bro very very sad news champ!!

[@endlessgaslight]

makes sense bro, life happens, we all aren't millionaires with a 10 car garage to own every car we want 😄

[@69MazdaR100]

How much are you asking for the Aeroflow spooly boi?

[@Kingy308]

What will replace the vn & vl?

[@MindieJ]

renault clio

[@tcandoo1506]

That’s a mint 50k set up man ❤

[@jakehill9174]

Nah mate, makes sense👍

[@merik7928]

do you regret selling the ceffi?

[@MindieJ]

Not one bit

[@tannzyyy5260]

Dam this makes me really sad tbh I followed when u got the vn and was doing the build hopefully u buy another commodore or even a hsv even then I’ll still will be watching 😢

[@jonwilliam1441]

Lets be honest, its to buy a tt audi r8 isn't it? Haha! But nah good to see you're out before you're in so to speak, either way man you do you and if everyone on here enjoys the content no matter what then they'll support you and the channel! All the best dude!

[@A_Tremo_0817]

Surely you buy back the cefiro

[@MindieJ]

i parted that car out and wouldnt want it back regardless

[@danielredshaw4698]

This is actually heartbreaking 😢😢

[@MindieJ]

Just a car at the end of the day

[@1lime1000]

Sounds like your just hustle N. Buy old cars basic parts ,clean them up..buy parts of peps ,,, over price them again & re sell 😅😅😅

[@MindieJ]

Not hustling at all, will loose money on both cars

[@1tr1ck]

When do the nappy videos start ? 🥳

[@4ndy530]

Gods engine?.........funny looking LS! 😂

[@MindieJ]

you must have bumped your head

[@pauljohns1016]

Good choice, I have to do the same with my vehicles

[@Frontman936]

Good for you brother

[@aydenbrodsky9551]

Cmooooonnnn man what about your content what will you do for weekly content, don't get me wrong I love seeing the customers cars but there's something more personal about watching you do your thing an make your own unique car

[@MindieJ]

Just buy another car and do that……

[@aydenbrodsky9551]

@MindieJ okay sweet man cause I love your content oem plus style you could say

[@syygnis]

9:04 Wow I am surprised you finally said those words ahaha respect

[@Anthonyvl2000]

I wanna buy the vl how much ?

[@MindieJ]

As I said in the video message me on Facebook or insta

[@trentsangston87]

Fair enough, I’m feeling the same about my xr6 turbo, would have to pump heaps of money into it to get it where I want it, in the end I still want an ss

[@VerifiedAdventures]

is it an fg?

[@rc70ys]

More EVO content ! 😊

[@jakedsouza131]

Feel you on building cars, becomes such a burden. Would be just as interested seeing you buy cars you like, tidy them up, enjoy then move them on.

[@gerardcrabb4556]

Factory +T and tidy would be good for sale... Bit more content...

[@trentblack9807]

U still have intake mate

[@MindieJ]

whole running gear is for sale not bits and pieces

[@leerobertson3021]

Get a barra

[@MindieJ]

No thanks

[@PaulApostolovski]

Take it easy mindej gods engine 😅 20b all the way.. hey why don't you get a set of Berlina or vl Brock taillights..

[@erhanpilen]

Damnnn 2nd 😂 liked without even watching 👌👌👌

[@cescop8812]

You should buy another xe 💪

[@ozkatnuss7286]

I ❤ Wednesdays a MindieJ & BCW I feel spoilt lol!!!

[@yaserhmood4014]

Wagon build 😎

[@bigal878]

Welcome to being a parent and not having time for yourself and cars. It will pass… so don’t sell all your toys. 👍

[@ozkatnuss7286]

SPEW dude not a big VL fan but I'm a massive MindieJ fan, it would of been cool to watch that build!! Easy cum easy go lol

[@johnwest9396]

Put the vl in a shed until the baby gets older

[@4ndy530]

Anyone in Melbourne have a set of 14x8 Cragars for sale? 🤞

[@jayparkin3849]

At this point you could've held onto the cef and sold the vn and it would've been happy days, two turn key weekend cars

[@MindieJ]

i hated the cefiro so not really

[@robertjohn6370]

I can smell an ae86 ;)

[@MindieJ]

Must stink

[@PaulApostolovski]

So why U cleaning it up so much mindej? Don't sell it bro!! Sell the vn bro no the vl..

[@3lohssvrm]

VL executives were nice but not exactly excitement machines

[@giannidecicco2243]

What’s next then are we going to see a new car and a mental engine like that again. It’s not looking to good😢

[@cake2209]

❤️VN❤️

[@Impakt55]

32 GTR incoming

[@Brain_rot-y7c]

32k for the VN

[@MindieJ]

Naaaaaaaaah

[@JohnSmith-ij6ms]

you found out having a VL like everyone else is boring. who wouldve thought?

[@MindieJ]

not sure where i said that in the video?

[@nismofreak33]

hr31 coupe time.... nah haha

[@MindieJ]

One day

[@TorqHub]

I was thinking this! Sell VN & VL, then fit RB30 driveline in a 31... oooofff

[@cris8ro]

Evo wagon!

[@1tr1ck]

#scared . Dat lyf to muchh... 😂

[@Jbone1969]

Yyeahhhhh that’s a shame

[@justincanny1571]

lol rb swap The VN

[@MindieJ]

What an insult

[@naxoslfdl7440]

1st 🤙🏻