Fitting RACE Suspension To My 50-Year-Old Rally Car

This week on Project Retro Rally, the guys swap out Heinrich's ancient suspension for a new set of H&Rs, and get to work removing the rear axle!
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[@BuggyGamer-db6mw]

Bruh the Switches from English to German are Smoother than the Transitions on the Nordschleife from Old to New Asphalt

[@shona5512]

That's not saying much though lol

[@filipzivic5429]

His mother is german

[@AbsolutAutobahn]

as a german i have to say, it is really weird hearing alex talk german, sounds good, just unexpected even though i knew he spoke some german

[@jacobwebb8818]

What does it mean?

[@Zak-ob5ze]

Because his mother is German

[@shona5512]

"spoke some German" lol dude he's fluent in German.

[@nuttenglotzer007]

Threw me off too, but damn does he speak it well. Hats off.

[@AbsolutAutobahn]

damn i didnt think that comment would blow up like that lol

[@AutoAgitator]

You're a BMW guy. You're not fooling any one Alex! We all remember how you shamelessly destroyed the w202. But seriously these are cool series, thanks!

[@shahrozalijafri8816]

Yeah this series is not for Alex,u can tell it by watching the videos

[@vanilakung7563]

Its not he´s own car

[@darius2640]

look, you don't have to be fixated on being bmw or ford or dacia sundero guy, some people are just car guys who can see wider than one path and appreciate everything automotive industry has to offer

[@Merkky]

I feel like Karl-Heinz just tries to make it through the day with Alex there being all camera-smooth.

[@Mr94529452]

That's some good german. Tell us more about that background. You don't speak foreigner german. You have a slight slang.

[@mnichudingus]

His mother is from Germany, also can you tell me how not to rip the skin?

[@dedasdude]

he is German...

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

huh

[@Ward1706]

He's half-German I believe. I think he also holds a German passport.

[@shona5512]

Alex is fluent in German, his mother is German, I believe.

[@BrucieMagik]

"do you want a bit?" "No thanks I'm Driving" lol

[@ryanlllaing]

I like how there's a BMW advertisement right before the video starts on my phone.

[@strohhalm1326]

That's just KZbin telling you which brand is better 😉

[@rampage3337]

@@strohhalm1326 fuck yeah aint nothing faster then a bmw

[@ashleywright1991]

adverts ? pffft there so 2001

[@thelarry383]

BMW doesn't have the classic car clout Porsche and Mercedes have so they have to remind everyone they exist too

[@BillyBrownhill]

Genuinely love that a manufacturer is getting involved in a build and working with content creators. My A35 AMG is being delivered in May, and I couldn’t be more happy to buy a Mercedes product 👏

[@ernodios]

Suspension, brakes and tires are my favourite part of project cars! That's what really turns a car into the kind of machine you want (track, rallye, drifting etc), power is secondary to that!

[@zuestoots5176]

that is exactly how a project car that gets driven should be built. Make it handle and stop before you make power. (Looking at you Honda guys) 400hp and stock fucking brakes

[@angrymancunian]

“No thanks, I’m driving” who said ze Germans didn’t have a sense of humour! Side splitting stuff right there.

[@cirian75]

They do, its just incredible dry and sharp

[@thediyandpianoguy8665]

You took the words right out of my mouth Ben 😂

[@angrymancunian]

I know, I found it hilarious!

[@tiborklein5349]

@@angrymancunian Yeah, almost like it was scripted...

[@filipgora3491]

Alles Klar Herr Komisarr 😂🙌🏼🤙🏼

[@derbademeisteer4626]

Da die de dum...

[@fatefulcoma]

Nothing more satisfying than no power tools while working on the car

[@connorblack9110]

Fatefulcoma 3:50

[@emmareporter4324]

@@connorblack9110 that's an airtool idiot

[@BrowneyFolf]

My head exploded when I heard Alex talking smoothly in german. Cheers from Poland!

[@thediyandpianoguy8665]

Alex, massive thumbs up for the videography and editing of this series fella; Im hooked again and really looking forward to the outcome as ever.

[@philippburrichter5564]

Wow! Was für ein Sprung in der Qualität. Ich mag deinen Channel schon lange, aber jetzt kommt es von der Komposition und generellen Aufmachung schon an große Serien Produktionen ran. Da hat sich in der letzten Zeit einiges getan. Das freut mich zu sehen und macht Laune auf weitere Videos. Weiter so! P.S.: Ich schreibe auf Deutsch, da du es ja anscheinend sehr gut verstehst.

[@davidvandergouw4016]

Seine Mutter ist Deutsch

[@Cher007]

Da stimm ich dir echt zu. Der Kerl hat echt was drauf!

[@zturbo]

Der Sprung in der Videoqualität liegt daran, das Mercedes die Videos produziert 😉

[@ej22_gc86]

Ich muss mehr Deutsch lernen...

[@mildmanneredthinkingman9323]

The older gentleman popping up all the time is really making the video extra fun to watch! Production value is up too! Didn't know you could speak fluent or ish German!

[@nhcs2k]

Wie immer toll gedreht und wirklich schöne Hintergrundmusik! 👍🏻

[@Matt281296]

Watching you guys working together reminded me of when I grandad used to teach me diy-ing as a kid!

[@andyxdemonking]

So see here little Matt, when the heart stops pumping and your brain has no activity.. you're dead. Why did you want to learn about dying again?

[@Matt281296]

A G general knowledge Papi... general knowledge!

[@victorgaetamarchi443]

Awsome content in this series! Thanks!

[@blkdna748]

Voila Aka Heinrich I love the whole transformation. CarsThrottle long live!

[@sir_maxi630]

Well i have to comment on that post it's brill... Very artistic approach I like the sequence, musical theatre and most importantly Heinrich's evolution 👍🏻

[@reglard]

Proper old school spanner work love it.

[@rasitcakir9859]

Best series on this channel. As a German i just love alex talking German!

[@MatchboxGarage]

The intro spanks life out of my subwoofers

[@kazekai8]

I turn my bass too high so I cracked my floor a bit with my 15 in subwoofers....

[@larizcar2114]

Great Series!

[@VaBraAnton]

Such good production quality and content.

[@johnalenwork53]

MOST AWESOME VIDEO AS ALWAYS BROTHER!!! I miss Felix!!

[@1one3_Racing]

Those Mercedes guys are so gentle. Hard to imaging them getting much work done in a day. I used brute force and heat. But I'm always in a hurry.

[@lzdrifting8003]

Awesome vid👌

[@uzvisheni]

I didn't think I would enjoy this, but you make it enjoyable Alex. Still I would like some more Miles episodes.

[@ismailshahzad6284]

This is pure love!

[@nathanschutt5591]

Very impressive German! Awesome to hear

[@e36328isport]

Still great viewing. Not a criticism but while it’s in bits I’d be cleaning/re powder coating the arms etc.....crack on Alex, I’m lovin this 👌🏻

[@mckingwastaken1]

i as a german love it when he talks in german

[@nappy5853]

I love this series

[@GradyRho92]

4:48. You gonna do what to the system Alex.

[@metalhead2670]

GradyRho92 I was scrolling through the comments waiting to find this

[@davidtsiklauri6951]

Great music choices !!!

[@thegreens8445]

That's not retro, that is CLASSIC

[@shaungallagher3300]

That Heinz bloke is a proper geezer

[@abidashhar8627]

hey Alex your classic is improving ….

[@enfieldpoltergeist]

Great series Alex. Can we see you restore a 635csiM they are like me favourite car of all time..

[@MrDanNS]

12:01 that ground clearance was strangely arousing

[@rbmwiv]

Makes me want to get one of the Mercedes out of the field. I have a white 4 dr like yours manual and all but it’s diesel. I have a coupe around the same year. It’s 100% complete. I would like to stick a good motor in it and do fender flares. I use to build nascar bodies. But I doubt I’ll ever get to it because I too many other things to do. But Mabe 1 day in the future. I never thought anything of the cars until I saw your video. Thanks great video.

[@XxmatixX6videosdiariosdenadav]

Yes! Do it And keep us updated lol

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

"Bottoming out on the top" :-D

[@sambensley3991]

Love you videos

[@tonygirvin8672]

Love working on old cars nice to work on , as long you don’t find rust

[@jdslfc]

12:01 why was that shot so satisfying?

[@Gambantein]

The German guys actually have humour! Great! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@jaxsonme]

8:09 That's a funny pose you got there, Alex.

[@matthijsgerretse3217]

10:04 Damnit! Gets me everytime!

[@peta60]

can't wait for you to drive it in the rally

[@jonasporten3059]

I never knew you spoke German!!! Pretty cool dude!

[@cubedrama-1558]

*_💎🚗🚗💎beautiful and very beautiful and waiting for more success and excellence💎🚗🚗💎_*

[@brunonjezic6208]

I hope it stays in original color... I love this serial... Im totally enthusiastic about old cars

[@tyrereviews]

The best bit is when you call dampers dampers, not shock absorbers. Amazing video as always

[@ttscopez9752]

Yay new vid

[@user-ku2gl4lt4u]

Nice vid

[@Eatinbritches]

Watching Karl-Heinz pop up at 8:35 - LMAO

[@realkilju]

0:33 so sick

[@sebastiangiebels383]

As a German I have to say your German was on point but hilarious as well 😂

[@Eli1234gordon]

RALLY YES MY BOYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@arevo8702]

Pretty good actually you got there I was expecting rat poop and rust everywhere but this cars ok

[@LogieT2K]

Wow, alex’s german is really good

[@marc9283]

Dein deutsch ist ja echt überraschend gut Alex! :D

[@skyduty8615]

Wow my dude your german is good :)

[@Onion_Knights]

Paint it red, put some stickers, voila, there ya go, the pig 2 XD

[@balazslupkovics9731]

Happy March 15 from Hungary!

[@ericokompatzki7110]

Die Felge ist zurück! 😂

[@tjunerzstaglja3899]

You have soucha damn good shirt blue like gnk dinamo and square sample pocket like croatian coat of arms greetings from croatia

[@matt-dewee5217]

A proper wheeler dealers video!

[@filliposgak9856]

MORE POWER!!!

[@1worldgaming18]

how come u used h&r and not eibach for suspension ??

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

I miss the old trivia videos that made carthrottle :(

[@MS-hn1ek]

Klasse Projekt. Bin kein großer Mercedes Fan aber so eine Restaurierung finde ich toll.Gute Arbeit Alex :-)

[@lewisburt262]

When you do another project do the ultimate off road build and use a Morris Mini.

[@PritchyTurbo2000]

When is this series over?

[@theenthusiast9708]

Thanks for the 20 seconds of muscle display phew ´:D

[@BLACKgts5230]

6:38 ... that look xD

[@wayneunderwood5921]

I’m pretty sure Karl-Heinz is played my Mark Heap. 😉

[@Julian-do7bv]

The new super skinny wheels are great

[@151CHAVIN]

Love how he say "we " but them German mechanics just what him out the way but give him a rachet now and again just to look like he' is doing something🤣👍

[@BK-it6wg]

6:03 when your girlfriends abroad

[@MatchboxGarage]

This is my favourite rally car

[@dantecarp]

Sponsored maybe, but enjoyable watching

[@josephseditings1813]

But it is...

[@DassRoc]

Only in Germany is scrapping off weather proofing a fun thing to do :V

[@hfigo]

Dry Ice = CO2 -- March 15th = Climate Strike : Perfect timing for this new video :D

[@dieschnellekatze]

I love zhe germans!

[@ahphoto2000]

Can anybody tell me what that amazing tunes is that comes in at 11mins? I want that tune!

[@austinwiggs9600]

I’m going through the same experience trying to restore a 2000 jetta lol

[@austinwiggs9600]

It’s incredible how bad my my car is lol

[@ItIsYourBoyMe]

7:59 Makes me think of the bar scene from Inglorious Bastards. Looks like you are a proper German already!

[@umar_07w]

Who remembers CAT THROTTLE 🐱🐱🐱

[@CarThrottle]

We do.

[@thediyandpianoguy8665]

Are you kitten me? Who could forget ? 🐱🤪

[@umar_07w]

@@thediyandpianoguy8665 Lol!

[@colinlook5237]

As a German this is really nice to watch

[@91PKPower]

Probs to Alex for his German pronunciation. His interactions with the Mercedes guys seem really natural.

[@davidvandergouw4016]

Thats cause mother is german and he has a German passport

[@RadostinVelchev]

Pretty nice audio on this one

[@fivedotsdave9723]

Very good looking rims on the red car, anybody know what make they are?.....

[@acharles8375]

Can anyone provide links to the suspension parts used?

[@antoniovillarroel6510]

the best german accent from a non german in history

[@abemarkillie1742]

It's not a rally car until there's electrical tape X's over the headlights

[@Pappderbarp]

Nein danke, ich muss noch fahren 😂😂😂😂😂

[@zader999]

Where do I get my self a pair of those overalls