BONKERS 600BHP RWD 3.0 V6 TURBO MG METRO 6R4 R - FORD DURATEC POWERED

[@officially_gassed]

SAVAGE!!! MOTOR ADDICTS SMASHING IT LATLEY 🙌🏽💯

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated buddy 🤙🏻

[@knighty6988]

Agree. 👊🏼🔥 OG too. 👊🏼🇬🇧🔥

[@dark-vape-8778]

You should have that car on your show as well

[@jameskirk6479]

Og battle with this and the escort from last week. Motoraddicts cross over?

[@jordan-mcc]

Og battles this and the escort

[@jamiepaton5449]

Ian is such an understated and very genuine very clever man. He's done wonders in the rc world from building rc motors back in the day to lots of things with ic rc racing. He lives close to me and ive known of him since I was child and racing rc at pendle and District model car club. What a legend know boundarys what this man can do. He has the build on you tune also.

[@MotorAddicts]

He is a very clever man, also a top bloke. He’s created a monster here so I can only imagine what he has done in the RC world

[@richtea7868]

I wondered if this was the same guy! I met him maybe 15 years ago. He wasn’t so grey then though

[@djc1234]

That accent sound Northern, maybe Lancashire? Very cool guy, obviously ridiculously knowledgeable.The car is epic.

[@duvet1977]

Ian was always the man who we took our Rc motors to for tuning. Great guy and this was back in the late 80s early 90s

[@johnrowell942]

80's group B rally are still the best and even more with modern tec. Thank you all. For showing off this build monster

[@MotorAddicts]

More than welcome

[@dandieman7470]

That's an amazing little car, gorgeous build, credit to the owner. He knows his stuff! ❤️ 🚗 🚘

[@MotorAddicts]

What a great car

[@nanolure8678]

That front 'wing' is doing nothing apart from adding lift and drag though.

[@dandieman7470]

@@nanolure8678 if it was it would of taken off judging by the weight and speed it moves. Looks pretty grounded to me?

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

@@nanolure8678 not true it’s adding front downforce

[@MotorAddicts]

This was Epic!! Guys & Girls, hope you enjoy this!

[@bradmorgan8561]

Honestly, im jealous. Id lovebto have been sat in either seat man. I love all group b cars with a passion.

[@djmandrick]

What a machine. I'd happily watch an indepth hour long of you talking, through front to back. I can't begin to comprehned what he does for a job if he has the knowledge skills and ability to build that in his spare time. Incredible. I also realised his dashboard switch for more boost should be labelled "if underwhelmed, add an EP3". I also caught the Paul Daniels reference, props to the owner. Loved this.

[@MotorAddicts]

Proper build, proper talented owner

[@superchickensoup]

The 6R4 is just one of those cars that raises the pulse of every living petrol head, what a machine

[@MotorAddicts]

It’s a beast

[@pliashmuldba]

It is my dream small car for sure. I call it " the mad doghouse"

[@MarkHossNorthwestrcclub]

Absolutely EPIC! Best car you've featured by far, Especially when you know it's 99% built by the owner, to a standard most tuner companies would envy 🙂👌🏻 Superb video guy's, Keep up this amazing work 🙂 Stay Safe, All the Best, Mark 👍🏻

[@MotorAddicts]

Cheers Mark, Ian nailed this car

[@WestfieldFreshAir]

What a build! All credit to the builder. Huge thanks for bringing this to us. 600bhp looked about right for coming back from the shops with ice cream that might start melting!

[@MotorAddicts]

😂

[@Escygt]

Love the way he's gone about that build, gone mental but also kept it civilised at the same time. Your videos are getting better and better, really enjoy them.

[@MotorAddicts]

Thanks for watching

[@livinglifeboosted1642]

I love the way the old boy is like why are you not smiling he is an absolute legend

[@MotorAddicts]

He’s such a character and a genius

[@livinglifeboosted1642]

@@MotorAddicts yes he is definitely a genius to build that at home incredible workmanship

[@MotorAddicts]

@@livinglifeboosted1642 🤙🏻

[@danielcooper175]

That's one of the tidiest 6R4 builds I've ever seen and looks super stable

[@MotorAddicts]

It’s by far the best I’ve seen

[@shaunpc2512]

I’ve gotta say that I’m thoroughly impressed with this video, it’s on another level guys 👌🏻 I have to say that I’d probably be able to chat for hours with Ian, so knowledgeable, so down to earth and so laidback about what he’s created. Absolutely blooming brilliant thank you 🙏🏻

[@MotorAddicts]

Mate we did chat for hours, the bloke is a genius

[@shaunpc2512]

@@MotorAddicts I would have loved to have got a up close and personal look at some of the finer details and picked his brain on how he solved some of the problems that he came across. Like you say he’s a genius. Thank you so much for the content too. I’ll be getting in touch with you at some point for a look at my own project but I’ll keep quiet about the details for the time being 😉

[@TheEshabee]

What a talented talented guy. I would be super proud to build something like that. Ian is a legend, and another brilliant vid guys!

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated, also massive well done to Ian 👏👏

[@user-pk4sd9dd2w]

That guy really knows his stuff, massive respect.

[@ianmangham4570]

Thanks

[@minihegnirst]

​@@ianmangham4570 massive respect to you Ian, excellent

[@ianmangham4570]

@@minihegnirst 🤟🤠

[@LeeRestoration1275]

I would love to have the knowledge of this guy, what a build and what a car !! this is how power should be delivered, not spinning wheels all over the place - More great content FROM MOTOR ADDICTS - Without doubt one of the Top 3 builds on the channel

[@MotorAddicts]

100% mate, beast of a car

[@matthewstables2744]

The car looks stunning and goes down the road better than most expensive builds done by the professionals, i take my hat off to Ian... "Well done sir!" Your channel is by far the most interesting car channel on YT. I love the old cars modified using new tech and these home builds. Keep it up guys 👍💯

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated buddy 🤙🏻

[@rob1615]

There's a couple of things that need to be put right and that is wrong wiper blades and also tyres needs addressing ASAP then he can call it a 6R4 METRO

[@FergR]

@@rob1615 There's quite a bit more needs doing before he could call it a 6R4! 😂

[@jonpowell8014]

Love it! If your loving the V6 singing, i think search Andy Burton 306 6R4 for the the initial rally car build and then Andy Burton Peugeot Cosworth for when the original 6R4 motor got replaced with an Opel V6 DTM motor a few years later to see another bonkers home brewed motor. Ian, your a legend mate!

[@MotorAddicts]

Yes he is 🤙🏻

[@NoRRyRaMpaGe]

I'm so jealous of people that can just put a car together like this such a sik car congrats fella

[@owenkcc]

Me too, its a completely different mindset to be able to do this stuff

[@MotorAddicts]

💯

[@tomgibbons2475]

I pulled into a Shell garage in North Yorkshire and this chap pulled up next to me. It’s an incredible car. I was in my GT-R and I instantly had car envy.

[@mikematthews2k181]

Wow fantastic 👏 👌 😀. I'm an ex Rover MG mechanic so this is my dream car.. the metro was such an underestimated car. Whether in 6r4 form, GTI form or a k series turbo swap 🤩

[@MotorAddicts]

Mate cracking cars

[@anthonyh958]

This is what’s it’s all about. I dop my hat to you Ian,what a fantastic build. I can’t even comprehend the amount of ‘obstacles’ you must of hurdled to get her looking,driving and sounding so well. Another super dooper video dropped by Motor Addicts 🫶

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated pal, he’s a genius

[@thektmkid6990]

Everything about this was fantastic, everything, the car, the craftsmanship, Ians' obvious love for the car & how proud of it he is...and rightly so

[@matthardern1594]

Great video and amazing car - big respect to the work gone into it - and it works - no wheel spin with 600 horsepower 2 wheel drive

[@MotorAddicts]

It’s built so well

[@lomx]

I love how he's made his own improved version of a 6R4.

[@MotorAddicts]

It’s miles better than the original

[@FergR]

You're joking, right? I love Ian's take on the Metro and on the road it might be faster than some 6R4s, but it's 2WD. Better? Nonsense.

[@paulfisher6918]

I was fortunate that my dad was friends with Malcom Wilson’s dad who owned a scrap yard just outside of Workington (Cumbria) we went up and he had a rally prepared 6r4 all I remember is a red light that was on the dash which was on until it was up to temperature it looked evil with all the splitters and aerodynamics to keep it stuck to the ground u couldn’t get in it without ear protection awesome performance 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@MotorAddicts]

Great cars 100%, it’s lucky you got to see a real one, they are so hard to come by

[@paulfisher6918]

I actually went in it. I was also fortunate That my birthday present was a run in the escort cossie Pirelli wry for my birthday they brought it on the rally trailer to where I lived he drifted it around the oval where we played football so all my mates seen me I felt like superman when I got out 💪💪💪

[@danielclarke7632]

Old school Saturdays, paper round, burning stuff, rallying on box, pink biscuits, glue, wrestling and nonces on television. Group B was the nuts👍👍👍👍

[@MotorAddicts]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@davekennedy6315]

What an awesome build, this guy is proper talented. All that power in a teeny little motor and its drivable, tractable, reasonably quiet and just usable. Proper mental little motor!

[@MotorAddicts]

Couldn’t agree more

[@css172]

It looks stunning, like it just came out the factory! Incredibly talented guy and sick car.

[@MotorAddicts]

The craftsmanship is epic

[@davekennedy6315]

I agree 100% with your love of the 6R4! As an Essex Boy I should be an RS200 guy but the 6R4 was far and away the most mental looking and defo the best sounding! That high revving NA V6 howl was way better than the turbo'd 4 pots most of the competition ran.

[@MotorAddicts]

So much back then that are icons

[@handlesarefeckinstupid]

What do you mean? Its contemporaries in 1984 were Audi and Lancia (pre Delta), porsche were still having a go back then as well. Ford were the only real contenders using 4 pot back then.

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

Ian you are a bloody legend and thats from Australia where everyone is just drooling over this red rocket ,what a bloody rippa talented humble champion,hats off Ian,i recentley viewed an American show Autopia where they test drove and SMASHED a over 1000hp muscle car because of inferior brakes ,thank the lord nobody died,Ian seemed delighted to announce what amazing stopping power hes vehicle has and thats something to be truly proud of ,very smart talented builder right there

[@nelg1973]

6R4 was a beast in group B, only non turbo'd car, all other metros were won on bullseye with Jim Bowen back in the day 🎯

[@MotorAddicts]

😂

[@nelg1973]

@@MotorAddicts look what you could of won, a metro with a speedboat lol

[@AdamForeman]

@@nelg1973 Bullseye and all other gameshows of the 70's and 80's had stupid prizes. Caravan? Speedboat? Cuddly Toy? Dusty Bin? Not to mention a Blankety Blank Cheque Book and Pen! How did nobody kick Terry Wogan in the balls after winning that shit!?

[@nelg1973]

@@AdamForeman 😂

[@justinw6670]

Mmmmooooo

[@DrCrunkMusic]

absolutely sick a 6r4 with a sunroof. what an awesome awesome build

[@MotorAddicts]

💯

[@gleng6812]

What a car! My favourite car you have had on the Chanel so far 🔥 and what a nice and very knowledgeable guy also 👍 You guys are smashing it! ❤️

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated Glen 🤙🏻

[@nickrider5220]

The very best engineers and builders often seem to be so unassuming, decent people - wonderfully mad car Ian 👍❤

[@DM01710]

Blown away absolutely brilliant , im a big fan of the 6R4 and this is definitely an improvement or modern take on a classic recipe.

[@MotorAddicts]

💯agreed

[@ThatCarGuy1983]

I used to have metro's away as a younger in the 90s scuddy bit of man power turn and away blackboxed loads of these 205's montego's fezzys escorts ect Im nearly 40 now.. Lovely motor mate absolute beast 💕

[@alextripp1230]

Hi guy's, jesssssus that Metro is quick, what a fantastic build, Owen & Stu both gritted teeth and speechless....Great Sunday viewing..!!!! Nice one Ian... super build..!!!! Alex.

[@MotorAddicts]

100% and thank you

[@MANGO-SAXON]

First time watching your channel and loved it. Likeable presenters and the creator of that car is an absolute legend.

[@MotorAddicts]

Cheers for watching buddy

[@danielanthony6141]

Cor what a thing of beauty!! Absolutely savage build. The dedication and commitment to see this project through is inspiring. The fear in both of your faces as passengers says it all 😂. Great content guys 👍

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated and the car is legendary

[@jesterokjones4954]

Savage is the proper descriptor for this build, it's absolutely brilliant in every way. Not a huge fan of MG as a manufacturer, but this car is on a whole other level and was only made better by this mad scientist, Ian.

[@DanielLuck7]

I love how Ian gets such a kick and so much enjoyment when the lads experience it, he's very proud of his build as he should be, amazing ingenuity!

[@SpiritBlueFezST]

Awesome car from top to bottom, and hats off to the guy for building it all himself! Massive respect! May not be the 'real' thing but who would know, and it looks like it's absolutely rapid and very stable. Great car!

[@MotorAddicts]

Couldn’t agree more

[@lordofthesuperchargedgiraffes]

Thats an absolutely awesome build. You can see the love gone into every aspect of the car. And you dont have to ride in it to appreciate the power and speed of it. Awesome work ian. You should be proud as punch with what youve built there. Well done

[@mju7752]

Ian is one very skilled man, I've been lucky enough to know him for years through his dedication to the RC scene/ racing and have followed this build from the start. Anything he puts his name on is nothing short of perfection

[@ianmangham4570]

🤠🙏

[@simonbrannigan7834]

Followed oddified for a couple of years. Great to see the guy behind the build, so so skilled. Always loved the 6R4, giving it Will gollop matching pace in this build is commitment and talent in equal measure!

[@petyrkowalski9887]

What a total weapon…fabulous build. Kudos to Ian.

[@MotorAddicts]

💯🤙🏻

[@deanhanmore4150]

oh my goodness! mad respect! that motor is off the scale ! what a clean build !

[@MotorAddicts]

💯🤙🏻

[@YborFast]

This man deserves a medal! Top job! 👍🏻

[@deanmathers4483]

Owen and a Stuarts reactions are usually enough to make any of the car/videos great fun but this is what it's about, hats off to Ian, what an epic build. Keep up the great content 👍

[@MotorAddicts]

Cheers dean, this was a monster

[@markburton8303]

Awesome boys!!! What a car and I cant fault your enthusiasm for all things nuts!

[@MotorAddicts]

Cheers dude

[@grumpyone5963]

Wow what a toy that looks! I used to fantasise about driving one of these on the road. I saw another great replica recently and the guy was displaying a book of photos of the build. He started with a beige 1.3 and put a Toyota MR2 engine in the back. They’re just like a big go cart really, credit where it’s due to Ian👍

[@MotorAddicts]

Ian has built a masterpiece

[@mixmaster09777]

Absolute savage! 💯 one of my fave top 5 cars of all time. Another cracking upload boys keep it going 👍🏻

[@MotorAddicts]

We will keep trying

[@mixmaster09777]

That's all you can do brothers...KEEP GOING 🥊💯

[@hongkongstuey]

Epic car!! Girl I knows dad (rip Ron Aiken) had an ex works C800EHU metro 6r4, was nearly crushed after a massive crash, but was fixed and kept original works status! Great video guys yet again!!

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated buddy

[@lyndonhudson5859]

That build is so complete it's absolute mental, great video chaps👍

[@MotorAddicts]

Agreed and appreciated

[@davehills3489]

The look on your faces when he takes off says it all... what a superb built car by a man who clearly knows his engineering... There is an episode of the late brake show featuring a genuine 6R4 and this one is better in every way. (must add same engine though, seems to be the way forward and needs far less servicing) good video lads, liked this one a lot.

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated, glad you enjoyed

[@jpmotorsport4728]

Stunning build and by the owner 🙏😎🔥 Respect ! What a weapon ! That engine bay is epic 👍

[@MotorAddicts]

💯🤙🏻

[@davidheaney7705]

I worked on a 6r4 turning it into a road car back in the 80s . They were put together at Leyland by apprentices and fit of every thing was so rough . We removed ever panel and worked every panel shut gaps to look like a road car would .f1 wheels fully chromed suspension. We built a panel between the the engine and cock pit with a Windows in it . Painted in porshe guards red with gold f1 wheels . Magazines came to view it

[@mk1baz72]

ian is one of the nicest people i’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting a true perfectionist and on a level far beyond normal makes nasa look thick

[@MotorAddicts]

😂 😂😂😂😂 agreed

[@Haroosh20]

wow what a car and what a guy. You see the original 6R4's with guys wearing head phones they are so loud and this one even has a stereo in it. He has seriously optimised one of the coolest car concepts around :-)

[@MotorAddicts]

Totally agree

[@adamdiaz8442]

I’ve followed the builder from the begging absolute great fella

[@MotorAddicts]

He’s a legend

[@DB.KOOPER]

I built a 351whp Mk2 Golf and it was mental... 600bhp in something that size must be insane. So cool. Awesome build.

[@markjevons7650]

Full credit to Ian, that is one sweet build

[@1980VINZ]

One of the most AMAZING cars I’ve seen in my whole life. AND WITH MY FAVORITE COLORS COMBINATION. I’m in love !!!

[@nutty_assasin7718]

Epic car and an even more epic man, what a talent to be able to create this, kudos 🙂

[@MotorAddicts]

💯🤙🏻

[@damienwood1414]

Bonkers. We are at that stage where everything has been done to death then you whip this metro out of the bag. Brilliant

[@MotorAddicts]

We try finding the odd for you guys

[@ashsiviter8731]

Weapon!! Guys got talent, Sick build!!an last few vids u guys are comin wid that 🔥🔥

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated

[@ianhe-kensken9303]

What a build. That man is very talented, possibly the best DIY build iv e ever watched on KZbin

[@Rob_Dekker]

I call my Fiesta Red Edition my little Red Devil, but this car is the Lord of Darkness himself. What a car… looks like a smooth accelerator as well. Excellent job Ian 👍🏻🚗👹

[@MotorAddicts]

He’s done a fantastic job

[@CLOCKCHASER2222]

I built a mg turbo replica out of my 1.3 in 1996/97, it was a old A reg and I painted it in exactly that same Colour, I knew it was radiant red when the video first came up. Blast to the past for Me thank you

[@NaughtyNick5]

Lovely build. Ian is a genius

[@MotorAddicts]

💯🤙🏻

[@michaelleaver1766]

Kudos to Ian,that must of been a labour of love.But seeing you guys in the passenger seat as well,the facial expressions all round meant it was worth it.👌

[@MotorAddicts]

😬😬😬😬

[@andylewis8669]

Sweet 😍 keep making these cracking videos lads ,can't wait for the next one 💪

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated buddy 🤙🏻

[@colinmorand129]

Im actually blown away by this, grew up watching cars like this on RAC Rally,what a car and the sound is just music- proper old school! 😎😃

[@MotorAddicts]

💯🤙🏻

[@MarkHossNorthwestrcclub]

Pre-liked and Reminder set up, Absolutely can't wait to see you guy's with Ian and his amazing home built 6R4 rep 🙂👌🏻

[@MotorAddicts]

What a car!!!!!

[@MarkHossNorthwestrcclub]

@@MotorAddicts Built by an absolutely wizard of a guy, with an incredibly vast engineering knowledge 👌🏻

[@MotorAddicts]

@@MarkHossNorthwestrcclub deffo

[@ETH85]

What a motor ! Looks insanely fast and the styling is bang on 👌

[@MotorAddicts]

He’s done a cracking job

[@ETH85]

@@MotorAddicts yeah definitely! Best one I've seen on KZbin

[@ETH85]

@@MotorAddicts what did 600hp feel in that thing ?

[@johngrant8533]

Man that thing is a wet dream. The way it pulls so strong and smooth is a massive credit to how well its built 👏

[@MotorAddicts]

Ian has made an amazing machine

[@johngrant8533]

Like you boys said you could remember seeing these on the TV and have owned metros. The 6r4 is probably my second favourite car after the f40 and this one just proves why they are so loved

[@BlueVibeeees]

What a quality build! Oldskool savagery! Sounds incredible too! Great content guys, keep smashing it 🔥✅❤️💪🏼

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated Stu

[@Cinnn]

Glad to see Ian Oddie getting some attention. He's a genius. He built that thing on his driveway and out of his shed.

[@jamesmattoon9479]

Wow what a perfect build that little Metro is, more WOWS, keep up the great work ! J

[@MotorAddicts]

💯🤙🏻

[@siraff4461]

Boost, torque, short gearing and no weight. This is brilliant.

[@garethedwards2883]

What an amazing car and also wanted to have a go in a metro 6R4 but that Ford V6 with a turbo charger is a great engine as I had a Ford ST220 which was great (no turbo of course).

[@MotorAddicts]

It makes a huge difference

[@theoxtv7382]

Awesome build can't beat a sound a screaming V6 such a rare sound on the roads these days

[@MotorAddicts]

Epic car

[@darcyphillips70]

The content on this channel just get’s better & better & BETTER. I didn’t think we’d be gettin’ even close to the two previous Escorts any time soon… and then as if by MAGIC, it goes absolutely Looney Choons again, AGAIN 🤪

[@MotorAddicts]

😂 we keep digging everywhere for these builds, we don’t wanna dry up

[@darcyphillips70]

@@MotorAddicts love it, you guys won’t run out of content… there’s plenty out there between yourselves & the nutters grafting in their sheds 😊💯🚀👊💥

[@MotorAddicts]

@@darcyphillips70 let’s hope so

[@feisty7933]

Ian you are the man......I think I know about cars, but you blow it out the park...I mean, who knew that a metro door mirror is the same as an MGTF! Megane brakes, vauxhall and on and on....what a machine👍

[@ady_mather_66]

Awesome video...that is an absolute weapon 🤩🤙

[@MotorAddicts]

Glad you enjoyed Ady

[@filipealves77]

I love their faces when Ian says "OK, now I'm gonna go full boost" :D

[@G4RY1159]

You lads are smashing it these days with this style of content, full respect is given along with a big Thanks for all the times and dedication you stick in. Cheers fella's

[@MotorAddicts]

We try our hardest, especially working around 3 full time jobs. We love it though

[@btc1337]

blast from the past what a build

[@WouterB76]

A hour long video Owen? I could watch this kind of magnifisense all day!

[@MotorAddicts]

Cheers dude maybe one day 😂

[@diesel-technology5507]

Can't imagine ever wanting to sell a car like that, beautiful machine

[@johnmulligan7853]

The next car i would have after the mk2 escort thats a beast well done Ian 👏 👏👏👏

[@MotorAddicts]

🤙🏻

[@deanishere7237]

That's the definition of Beauty & the Beast !!! What an absolute classic !!! Good vid lads !!!

[@MotorAddicts]

Much appreciated Dean 🤙🏻

[@stuarthoy3331]

What a car & what an experience

[@MotorAddicts]

Beast

[@TeriWilde]

as far as the looks go, it's bloody BRILLIANT!!! It's brilliantly engineered and put together. As far as everything else... that Turbo dump (whoosh) is not what a 6R4 should ever do, they should be naturally aspirated with that induction sound. The 6R4 sound is 90% of what a 6R4 is.

[@superchickensoup]

Oh here we go again for some Sunday madness, I'm sat on my sofa wearing a seatbelt for this one

[@MotorAddicts]

😂

[@giounous861]

Savage UNCLE , MAN you are my future version. NEVER STOP DRIVING

[@Gman-nb9ge]

Fair Play what a cool guy

[@MotorAddicts]

He’s nailed it

[@brianfernandes2382]

It is an incredibly slick build that puts many tuning companies to shame. A daily driver that seamlessly changes into a giant killer. And a "self build" to top it all.

[@angelodagnolo984]

You guys are gonna make it big with content like this 💪👌😀

[@MotorAddicts]

Hopefully one day mate

[@sambono5112]

This Metro Is MEGA👍 I seen it at ADAM C FEST 3rd June this year and Filmed it as it was FLYING Down the road Exiting the FEST, This is the most MENTAL Metro EVER👍👍👏👏Awesome Vid does it JUSTICE 👍👏

[@MotorAddicts]

It’s a beast of a motor, also thank you 🤙🏻

[@JofGB]

It’s engineers like that who made Great Britain great what a car

[@MotorAddicts]

Couldn’t agree more