Chopping Up the K-Swap Ferrari for a Carbon Hood Vent - Ep. 68

[@stanceworks]

Well, I didn’t think I’d have to explain this one, but there’s a lot of comments so far saying I’m an idiot and could have moved the vent down the hood to avoid cutting the brace. You’re 100% right, but that would make for terrible, inefficient vent placement that ultimately wouldn’t work. I can add a brace to the hood (although it does not need it) and thought plenty about it before cutting into the hood. I’ll take some time in the next episode to discuss the vent placement.

[@RogueViirus12]

Airflow matters the most for cooling efficiency, and you really shouldn't need the bracing anymore since you've replaced the heavy material it was bracing with lighter weight and stronger carbon fiber. That bracing was just there to keep the hood shape under it's own weight when lifted/any air flow during operation anyway. Maybe worst case scenario you might need to weld a small brace near the front of the vent where the edges aren't as supported as the back and sides (since a portion of the forces seen by the vent will be appied there). But that's definitely an "address the issue if it becomes one" sort of deal. Doubt it'll cause any real with that much of a lip distributing the force evenly. Great work as always!

[@V.Parrondo]

Agree with you. An of course you can place anything when and where you want. Is your build and you F**K it when you want. In my opinion you could have sold that perfect hood and make a completly new one in carbon fiber... like you did with the engine. PD: sorry for my english i´m Spaniard.

[@kimthomas4320]

why not make the entire hood out of carbon?

[@chrisrawle2967]

Act like a Royal. Never explain. Never apologize.

[@brianshorey]

You can always add a little bit of bracing back on the other side of the CF if you think you need it. Long term you might want to play around with making your own CF panels..

[@CorpseExplosion]

I love everything about this build so much and I can't believe that people accuse you of talking too much. I'm huge fan of your narrative approach.

[@hondacota4rt]

Generally I like narration too, but personally I feel like the episodes feel kind of "empty". I end up skipping through most parts of most episodes.

[@KT-ur7pi]

Absolutely, the chats not only make progress educational with the use of tools and techniques but to solving problems. Also it gives time to get to know this man better on a personal level, which imho is a pleasure. This is an epic build done at a sensible pace, the end result is going to fantastic to behold and a real credit to the builder.

[@matthiggins6026]

Absolutely

[@jeremyjansen1932]

I love the narration. People who complain clearly doesn't understand the value of what you can learn

[@thomasmoore2695]

There's a line, sometimes more is not better. He goes over that line every video...every video!

[@rckeith]

Hey Mike whenever you upload is fine by me. Quality is better than quantity and you need a work life balance. 👌

[@dat_niqqa_eli5121]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.. Well put..

[@christianvangg]

This man said it!

[@matthewperry3269]

288 lights/fascia is a MUST. Also, thank god you're going with body color flares. There are certainly things I'm not a huge fan of, but 95% of this build is turning out exactly how I'd do it as well, which is kinda neat to watch. Getting to live vicariously through Mike!

[@Panthercholo]

Well that's a relief.

[@bryan_turner]

Agreed

[@geek9642]

Drag on? Seriously! One this build is in the real world and progressing really well! And who cares when it's done if you're enjoying the build and we are enjoying watching it...

[@SecwetGwiwer]

Compared to Project Binky, this is lightening fast!

[@peterjoseph6879]

@@SecwetGwiwer i thought exactly the same!

[@nicolajskovby6204]

wouldnt mind it being long, no doubt end result will be 10/10

[@cheesepizza87]

Invisible Headlights ftw, keep talking, I enjoy hearing you thought process. I'm sure other do F the impatient people, make it right instead of having a long list of "re do's" (also not rushing for the sema crunch)

[@stevevandervorst6641]

You know what... This is probably the best build-vlog ever done... Well explained, no "doing it for the content" vibe... Mistakes and the actual time that goes in it are shown the way they are in real life! And overall very well narated as well! Hats of to you man!

[@leoncarlier]

Agree 100%

[@horsepowermad8345]

Honestly upload whenever you want, Add as much info or as little into each episode as you feel necessary. Its clear you not only have a drive and passion for the car but also for the learning and passing that information on to the next person so you run the show how you want, I know myself and others will watch in full regardless. In conclusion... Work on the car and make episodes at a pace/depth that keeps you motivated and keeps the build quality at a standard you like without given into deadlines or upload dates 👍

[@GM-fh5jp]

We are all good with upload times Mike. Take your time and get the Ferrari done right, we support you 100%.

[@mattkrazit6414]

Life is a balance. I cannot imagine doing this work and filming it well enough to create a story and maintaining a reasonable quality of life.. Those that honestly support you will understand the schedule changes outlined and will still be here if videos are more spread out. Keep after it!

[@reedhardy7575]

Man reading threw some comments and I just want to say everything about this build and series of episode's is insanely well put together your dedication is incredible. Keep up the good work can't wait to see your channel years from now killing it even more.

[@stanceworks]

Thanks a ton!

[@TheShift1313]

I know you use Fusion 360. They just recently released a fluid flow study type for generative design. Might be cool to see ideal flow on the intercooler.

[@duarteandrade7880]

I wasn't expecting that hood vent to look that good, it actually looks great in carbon... and if you're painting the grills above the pop-ups in black, should be a great combo... Regarding the headlights... 288 style headlights FTW :P

[@thelifeofguyon]

Intro is a total vibe. At any rate I'm kinda glad this won't be a SEMA car because that gives you way more time to take your time on this one.

[@david5oo]

Pop-up the headlights about 2-4 inches and use a small light bar instead of a 7" round lamp and bucket. Still have them retractable. An LED turn signal can be added to the outer left and right side of each housing. Eliminating the need for fixed turn signals on the side of the front fender or nose. The buckets can lift and retract separately with the turn signals and together with the headlamps, or not.

[@otaviofl]

Hey Mike, its nice that you take your time to explain some decisions such as the vent placement. Its your car, your Project. And its just Magic. Keep it up. If someone doesnt like it, go on and make your own 308 Project. H&R pulling out of SEMA just gave you more breath to finish the project as it deserves. And it doesnt matter when the episodes come brother, just keep them coming.

[@rono982]

Hi I’ve just found your channel, I was ill in bed for a week and binge watch the 308 build up to date. I didn’t think I was going to like it as I’m a bit of a classic car purest. But it’s great, I like your reasoning and the time take to explain you’re though process. Keeping the mistakes in makes it real. Excellent content.

[@jasonscherf7553]

Keep doing what you're doing! Don't change a thing about how you work or present this build. It's by far and away the coolest build that's happened in a long time.

[@guidoheeling1179]

I like you talking so much, it takes the viewer really into the build and the way you think

[@bryan_turner]

I think the no SEMA thing while it's a bummer will be a good thing for this build so you don't feel like you have to cut any corners to get it done.

[@chrisrobinson176]

Or rush into it, w sema being a month away. Now he can take his time thoroughly and get it done,.on his timetable.

[@tokaido531]

I love your reliable delivery, as I really look forward to new episodes… that said, this is a marathon *not a sprint* and you do need to be sure your pace is sustainable. Totally behind the Friday shift… plus I 100% get the interconnected nature of many pieces of the project, there are dependencies that you want/need to resolve before you finalize other things… your explanations of those things are educational in themselves… it shows that you have the big picture in mind and understand the interconnected nature of the systems that make up a car.

[@RazzleDazil]

To be honest this is such a great project that I wouldn’t stress too much over delivering content with such a regular pulse, people will still stick with you on this because it’s awesome !

[@capnthepeafarmer]

Keep up the amazing work, Mike! Seeing you make progress gives me inspiration to keep going on my own projects! Funny anecdote about the "trust me I measured it", in machining I always tell students that a good machinist is a paranoid machinist, and the person you should trust the least is yourself. So measure, measure, measure, then measure again, then right it down, then measure again THEN you can think about cutting, then measure again.

[@chunkdaddy4733]

Love your vision for the car 288 headlights and no side skirts. A lot of body color. Big fan. Idc when the episodes come out always gonna watch em.

[@Onlooker71]

Sooooo glad to hear you’re keeping the stock headlight design. It’s so integral to the beauty of the 308’s design. As for the vents above the headlights, I think they look great in yellow but black would be fantastic as well.

[@chrisc6452]

Car is looking great, and definitely no side skirts. The same thing that makes a C3 corvette looks so iconic is the Coke bottle curves, and the same works so nicely on this one with the wide arches. Great work, I really look forward to all the updates.

[@donaldfite]

Don't sweat all the haters! I love this car and the build is informative. I've been working on cars since I got a driver's license and I feel like I have learned from watching the series. I love the fact you put the vent where it will function best and not where it was easier to put. Can wait to see this thing put down some laps... When you finish up the interior make a GoPro mount for some good track footage.

[@itstanced]

Love the look of the hood vent. Clean and functional. I think the 288 gto headlight idea is perfect. Also clean and functional.

[@miguelcollado5438]

good choice on having all the additions in body color - gives it the classic Ferrari organic look

[@scotth7686]

Today when you mentioned the BMW M1, I realized for the first time how much the car will resemble an M1 Procar. Kind of a cross between a Ferrari and an M1 Procar? The gray M1 Procar that Canepa built is one of my favorite cars. I’ve seen it twice at Canepa’s place. Tuesday & Friday schedule makes sense. As long as I get two episodes a week, I won’t complain. Keep up the great work!

[@forty-glocc]

Man I can't wait to see this thing on the road for its first revision. That 4pistion built motor is sick. I don't think you can on that car because the front end doesn't slope down much but I like when people remove the flip for a covered headlight.

[@TheJulez91]

MIike, what about removing the pop-ups and extending the grilles to the front? It would complete the 'no-headlight'-vibe. Absolutely love the project!

[@backseatdriver4833]

That thing deserves to be at Sema. Tuesdays and Fridays are OK with me and don’t worry about the talking you’re doing fine.

[@l9jjp]

Love the way you talk us through the build process please don't change the concept . Cool so glad your going body colour on the kit . Keep up the good work Mike well worth waiting for see ya Friday can't wait ..

[@diogodrumssilva]

Oh brother, just take your time and build it the best way you can! Those who want fast builds can go watch a channel that does bolt on's. Project Binky is going for years and we still love it, and just like them, you have our support :)

[@matthughes7895]

I actually tune in for the explanation of the how and why and feel I learn a ton from it...so keep talking. I thought the Tuesday & Thursday upload schedule was aggressive so I think doing what feels like more manageable is a better path. I like the carbon vent not painted on the hood. Ties it with some of the other black trim pieces of the 308. Maybe leave it as the hood is easy to paint on its own later? Also, having project cars of my own I can relate to the “first I have to do this but I can’t do that until I get this” pace of a project. It will get done, don’t lose your passion for it because you are on a timeline...then it becomes work and you will start resenting it...

[@calhun1567]

Don’t listen to the crap bud! Keep at it! Can’t wait to see the finished product! Good methodical, meticulous, visionary and interesting work!

[@tobgam4204]

You’re smashing it, Mike! Love your content and the way you narrate is so helpful for someone that has very little idea about building/modifying cars.. super helpful for me to understand what’s going on

[@elvinklit]

Hey Mike I LOVE your project... The perfect mix of efficiency and looks. Its your car of course, and I like your style and all, but... If it was my car, i would maybe: Make the scoop "deeper" to be more effective (like you), but also make it more square to match the bodylines. And I think the 288 lights are to bulky, so I would make "lazy/sleepy eyes" (1/4-pop up) and a hidden LED-bar behind the front-grill/mesh. Maybe make the vents behind the headlights more open/efficient (mesh?), but not make more vents behind them. Have you considered that solution? Btw... Talk all you want... Keep explaining and exploring, testing and trying, failing, learn and succeed... Be cause it will be a WIN-WIN for EVERYONE. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@Mario-G-Man]

Hey man. I subscribed, and rang that bell. Do what you gotta do in order for your content to be just like you want it to be. Can't wait to see how everything is going to turn out!! This and Project Binky has me hooked up!! 😂

[@zaklingenhammer2149]

Totally agree w u about the 356 BTW. Hahaha that’s what I always say! “Measure twice, then think about cutting. Then measure 10 more times! Then get ready to cut, then have a panic attack. Then measure again…. Then cut.”

[@thetezz0001]

The amount of work your putting in to this build is impressive this car will be perfect given the fact your going the extra mile

[@deanmcmanis9398]

I always loved the look of the 288 GTO, including the rectangular grill headlights. It's great to see the steady progress of this build.

[@alansmith7121]

288 GTO lights in the front? That's why you are the man!!! Hanging on for every new update. Thank you again

[@KingofSoup]

Whoever is mad this epic build is taking a long time and that you talk too much can kick rocks. Mike keep it up. I love the detail and explanations. So on point!

[@maxh.7133]

I think the vent would look sick painted in yellow, but seeing the weave of the carbon (like the Enzo and F40 paint) through

[@achromaticwraps]

Exquisite!! Glad you are going with paint matched flares. Maybe for the vent on the hood would be cool to do a raw carbon fade into yellow (raw at the bottom, yellow on top) to showcase the carbon but still be subtle. Keep it up!!!

[@Unc_Talks]

I changed the airshock on my Benz last week. Never do stuff like that, but hey.. I been watching a LOT of youtube so I was more than confident. LOL. Saved about $400.

[@Pstaines439]

Oooooo Headlights. Yes do the 288 GTO look!!!! And agree no side skirts.

[@gert-jandejong1832]

Take all the time you need Mike, and please don't stop talking and explaining so much!😉

[@kerrysummers7204]

I think everything painted would look good but I also think leaving small things carbon will add to the car 10 fold! Love the channel man. The attention to deal is on point!

[@GrindhousePerformance]

Looks awesome, I think people are underestimating the strength added once the carbon's bonded to the hood structure. Excited to see it all come together; the fender vents I think would be sick if they started at the backside of the headlight and went in one continuous piece through the top of the fender. Could be designed to be laser cut and made pretty simply similar to the trackspecmotorsports stuff

[@RandomGuyDan]

You and B is For Build are both benefiting from H&R's decision. They were scrambling to complete their R32 body on an R35 chassis project and not having to be ready for SEMA allows them to work at a more reasonable pace.

[@HFV_Junkyardin]

Just a thought. maybe get some flush mount front marker lights. those 80's chunky ones are going to be a bit of an eyesore on a very slick car. hiding the headlight is defiantly the coolest option, maybe some ultra bright LEDs hidden behind a tented panel. Don't worry about talking to much. I like hearing the whole thought process.

[@5thearth]

Rounded corners on the vent hole have another advantage: they don't concentrate stress like a sharp internal corner, so the resulting panel will be significantly more durable. Not really a major concern with a nonstructural metal panel, but would be a really big deal with a brittle material like CF.

[@jonathanohagan1349]

Its good to hear the insight as to your plans. Keep talking and building. Loving the work.

[@benzina5917]

The hood vent looks remarkably good. Once you shovel and tunnel it down to the cooling stack the look will really come alive.

[@stanceworks]

Thanks Rob!

[@helistorm98]

when i found your channel i tought you knew nothing, don´t ask why cause i don´t know but that was my impression... Seeing you cut so cleanly with the angle grinder, made me realice: BOY, WAS I WRONG!! that´s clean AF!

[@hauolivision]

I’d remove the headlight covers an replace them with carbon vents that run up the hood into the existing vents and possibly beyond as you mentioned... Awesome!!! I love it!!! 😎🔥🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@chrislee6691]

Everything you are doing is quality Mike. I thoroughly appreciate your approach and the way you are editing and producing these videos. Keep doing what you are doing! I absolutely love this build and the channel.

[@chrisallan4591]

I prefer the no side skirt look myself... the fenders roll under the body nicely. Not a big rear wing fan on a street car (think GT3 Touring), but... as you'll be running time attack, a big rear wing is de rigueur. Excellent build and coverage so far. Cheers

[@Omeshan]

Happy I can comment soon! Love the build. Think of adding simple wipers? Just so you have them and DOT cant fault you. plenty of crazy cars perfectly legal but no wipers have had a problem. Doesnt even matter if they are a shadow of a wiper, its just a box ticking exercise

[@audouinclement8822]

INVISIBLE HEADLIGHTS! I love how it looks right now with that big vent

[@joaom3664]

I absolutely agree with keeping the headlights down, what about doing a headlight remove? filling the hole so it's flush with the body.

[@gmonnye]

Dude don’t listen to the %1 of people saying you talk to much, I think everyone here loves the style you have going. Keep hammering mike👊

[@DaraghsTube]

I like Tuesdays and Fridays, especially if it helps keep you fresh and making content and tempers project burnout! Love the build, you're doing what a lot of us wish we had the time, space and money to do projects like this.

[@steinwaydoyle]

Body colored 👍👍👍. Loving the build

[@73Bugman]

I held my breath and put down the coffee while you cut the hole in the hood. Steady hands ✋ my friend. 👍

[@ch_chone]

Oh my god yessssss! I've been waiting for you to do some hood venting. Track cars with vented hoods are hot. (actually cool, but whatever) EDIT while watching: Don't worry so much about the hood vent area looking small. Typically you only need about 1/3 the area of the rad open in the front bumper, so compare the vent similarly. I think you'd be surprised just how little air actually flow through the radiator. The important part is the low pressure behind it with the vent and high pressure in front of it with ducting.

[@brianshorey]

Personally I love the way this thing looks. I like the idea of body color on the flares. You can always change them or wrap them later.

[@randybomar700]

Don't care what days just keep going looking forward to the finished product

[@Unc_Talks]

9:55 Led lightbar would be dope as hell.. on some cyberpunk type vibes

[@eurotrashdtm]

Great episode. Glad you’re going with body colored flares and agree that the hood duct would also look better body colored, more of OE Motorsport vibe. Interested to hear what your plans are for rear view mirrors? Craft square or Magical racing would look great, perhaps mounted in the quarter glass which would also clean in the side profile of the car.

[@Stealthgate007]

Take your time, Talk as much as you want, we are here for the details, not a rush job!

[@DavidM2002]

I'm going to be an outlier here. While I love the look of the carbon fiber on the yellow background, it had to have been a pretty pricey bit of bling. Unless it's making up for some of the lost rigidity from the cut brace, the CF doesn't serve any purpose that good old fiberglass wouldn't also accomplish. It reminds me of offices in the late 1970's and early '80's who sent out their reports and correspondence printed on dot matrix printers instead of typewriters to impress people that they had a real in house computer. And, before you start cutting into the CF, and I'm sure you are aware of this but, it bears repeating that the dust can be really hazardous and a good respirator will be in order. I have been milling some CF lately and can attest to its nastiness if proper precautions aren't taken. Keep up the great work; it's just outstanding and very educational for those of us who aren't up on so much of what you're doing.

[@drewvalenzano746]

Upload whenever you want, build however you want and talk as much as you want. Excellent build, excellent channel!

[@Duell-850R]

Don’t worry to much about what others think. I like to hear your thought process. So just keep talking. 😄 And the Ferrari K20 is awesome.

[@michaelmackaman3572]

do what makes the car come together and do well. if the content is good, and it is, people will watch.

[@uhhrace]

REALLLLYYYY liking how this thing is coming together

[@Bram.c_]

For the headlights, look up vw golf orciari. Its a grill that can slide open and close down again to show and hide the lights behind a part of the grill with a switch and it is possible to make it yourself so maybe you can do something with it

[@raverick187]

I don't know why, but that (camel) yellow/white/black (carbon) colour pattern is getting some 80's vibe remix. As for front lights, there is a ton of ideas from Italian car designers. Abarth, Italdesign, Bertone and other wedge car design masters have a lot to offer. My kind of flavors are Lamborghini Countach lower front lights with design of pop-ups, but inverted into car and Abarth S2000 Scorpio concept, but build in bellow the hood, like Knight rider lights.

[@Ottienger]

headlight in the front with a flipping up cover like a mid 60's cougar or late 60's chargers had. hides the headlight completely and cover flips up to have a fixed headlight behind it.

[@AW_DIY_garage]

On the topic of upload schedules, you are a very consistent uploader and create lots of forward movement content on your build. I fully support you choosing a schedule that works for you, even if that means fewer videos. I just don't want you to burn out on the video making.

[@ryanrollins3457]

Great way to start the day👌🏽

[@13kenney83]

Tuesday and Friday or any two days are appreciated! Great to have new content twice/week :-)

[@4real681]

Here in Switzerland its 13:36 right now when the video came out. I've been waiting for the video since yesterday. Never been this hyped before. When i saw that the video took longer to be released i knew something lit is about to come. great video

[@Cbmh100]

You should look into getting the hood vent powder coated in yellow. I think the results could be unique and stunning.

[@davidgray5583]

The look of this vehicle still blows me away. It looks stunning so very excited for final product. Stick with your vision Mike. It’s a good one !

[@discipleoftheword1785]

The light buckets popping up a modern amount like an inch with strong leds would be cool. Or using them for temp ram air.

[@jaapkr7520]

You could remove the old headlights and intergrate them with the vents behind. I think that would look quite clean and aggrassive at the same time. If you make it black or even carbon, it would make the entire frond look very balanced. (Sorry for my poor English)

[@JordanPayneLV]

I think the black carbon contrast looks sick!

[@makhoe1]

I'm so glad you focussed on cooling. Very exciting. Please blend and paint the duct/hood so that your 308 looks like an improved 308, and not a ricer. (Ricers have their place, just not in this build). Anyhoo, I'm along for the ride either way.

[@j.d.8593]

I would be more than fine with once a week uploads! That gives you more time to show more progress and take things easier with the build and your life, but tbh whatever you do works fine for me! I love the build and i love watching you do your magic! 😁

[@jdwxly]

I'm down for whatever video schedule works for you. Love the content and the delivery. Thanks for bringing us along for the build!

[@TheRealTomLauda]

I kinda like the yellow with white accents color scheme you have now. But i'm sure it will look stunning with what you have in mind.

[@tonycrispin]

As far as drop in universal hood vents go, that really looks like it was made for the Ferrari! (even if it's not what you'll end up using in the long run lol)

[@tirsortube]

Tues-Fri great idea. Work at your pace and flow. It's coming together and will be the beautiful once done.

[@wimdepril6920]

Totally, 100% agree with all your design choices!

[@danieleidson8881]

I really love the detail and the explanations. I think you might find that doing one longer video every week rather than 2 videos every week may be easier and leave you more time for progress. Keep up the great work.

[@didiertheard4466]

loving the project, I support you, better to take the right amount of time to do it right. Upload videos whenever you want, its already amazing that you are taking the time to share all this with us, I really appreciate.