Cutting My Roof Off Was Harder Than Anticipated // Rally Focus SVT

[@412JD]

Why do I like this channel? Sarah stays humble about her accomplishments. Rather watch you build restore $2k cars then build brand new M3's

[@wurlyone4685]

That ^^^^

[@MarkTrades__]

So much more relatable & real

[@mostcom]

cuz the gods commanded it and we don't want to piss of any petulant childish deities.

[@davidperry7271]

Yes to many high end cars being rebuilt by no experience kids

[@s.f.6393]

Aww Jack. So sweet.

[@josephbasanta]

Sarah, when drilling use cutting oil, it will keep the heat down and your drill bits will last longer. Tap Magic XP-xtra or Anchor Lube, both on the thick side so unlike WD-40 (not a cutting oil) you will not have to keep applying while drilling.

[@SarahnTuned]

I never use cutting oil, I always felt it took twice as long with it and have a habit of just throwing bits out to save time lol.

[@drulessman2892]

The oil helps cool the tool a dull tool takes longer to cut .. I propose next time ya lube it up for you tube.. nice to see you focused today!.. wow what a week for reviews .. you have a dream garage this week

[@Rob_Huskett]

You can always dip the drill in a bit of water to quench it after every 2 or 3 spot welds. My spotweld drill has lasted for 4 cars already and is still sharp

[@Kevin-nl2so]

Hopefully you see this cuz im posting under replies. Throw those spot weld bits away and pick up a pneumatic or electric belt sander. I do body work for a living, goin on 20 years now. It is ten times faster to grind the spot welds vs drilling them. 60 grit belts work best. 1/2” x 18” I have Onyx and Astro ones. Around $100 for the pneumatic kind. This will be a game changer trust me.

[@frogswurld]

As a machinist I can't agree more about the importance of cutting oil.

[@jormassi]

I like the fact that all the cars no matter of their value are getting equal love from Sarah

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Other channels destroy expensive cars and laugh about it without a care in the world. (appealing to the lowest common denominator?) Sarah improves cars for herself, friends and family. Much better. Thank you for that!

[@SarahnTuned]

I could never do that, I feel like that money could be better spent. Like go buy a hard working broke college student a new car and surprise them instead, you know?

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

@@SarahnTuned Exactly why I enjoy your channel and watching your projects! Keep up the great work!

[@richb2229]

I watch some of those channels too. They seem never to finish things correctly then take the vehicles out and destroy them. No real point other than breaking thousands of dollars worth of parts and labor.

[@rockyloccgarage2040]

There's my two personalities driving vs. Fixing my own car the same way

[@realwheelman]

Great stuff Sarah. I love your sense of humor, always a joy .

[@bongodave13]

Been waiting to see this. I want to see you rally it. Go, Sarah!

[@ross7684]

I think doing the engine work on the Xterra might have been easier than doing the roof work on the Focus! Lol! Thank you for another entertaining video, Sarah.

[@SarahnTuned]

I grew tired of working on the same thing and seeing my cars just sit constantly.

[@westcoastturbos]

One of my favorite KZbin channels.

[@bubbaborsci7123]

What a wonderful setup you have now with the new shop, friends next door to help, first class car reviews, great teaching experience and entertainment, your jokes are still fire.

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

When lots of other channels end up hiring help or have tons of people to wrench on shit you gotta give Sarah props for always busting her ass for the channel. It's starting to pay off! EDIT: LMAO at Sarah asking the homies next door to do the shit work lol

[@Ryan_hall]

I was actually kind of looking forward to the rear main project but after seeing that I don’t blame you for farming it that looks like a huge job just taking everything out

[@SarahnTuned]

They had it all apart in like an hour lol

[@mindtraveller100]

Sarah, you´re finally reaching the success you deserve. I still remember, not so long ago, of you sadly saying "they won´t give me the Type R to review, i´m not a big enough channel", and now, you´re reviewing the NSX! You´re even outsourcing jobs to smaller youtube channels... Oh, did i say "smaller youtube channels"? I meant friends... lol Congratulations, and keep it up.

[@sasha-taylor]

your channel reminds me a ton of Taylor Ray. You're both down to earth, do everything yourselves, obsess over the details, focus on the wrenching content, just got your own shops, you both have a bunch of awesome builds, and you're my two favorite KZbin creators!

[@SarahnTuned]

I watch his channel also, I appreciate his work ethics.

[@drulessman2892]

Both are some of my faves too I dont miss the uploads

[@sasha-taylor]

@@SarahnTuned his k24 cefiro and ls miata builds (along with a few others and my own goals of course) inspired my plan to put a turbo k24a2 Honda engine into a miata as my dedicated drift car

[@scottycollins131]

Oh brother.

[@fishnchips7823]

The channel of innuendos! Totally adds to the excellent content!

[@T0mThompson]

The way you are pushing every car to the absolut perfect i think especially the MR2 has increasing its value by a lot. Your channel and your attitude is me showing...of you grind your a*s of...you are going to reach your goals. Thanks for motivating me Sarah :)

[@MrBikebros]

I'm proud of my cabinet! I so luv your style, please don't change

[@kennethhess5457]

Young lady I never get tired of watching you do your car thing you're awesome

[@akaydogan]

You and that NSX were made for each other. I've said it before, we just need keep watching, subscribing, and getting those numbers, and soon you will be driving one off the lot as an owner and not just reviewer. Great job coming up with different approaches to getting the winshield out. Also, talking about the structural rigidity of the car oncethe roof is removed is something that most hackers wouldn't even consider until after car is skewed.

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah right, lol. Wishful thinking!

[@mostcom]

@@SarahnTuned did you see Faye's Supra?

[@ItsProbablyFine]

The addition of Jeff the Dog to this channel may be the greatest cast member addition in television history. This is even better than Frank joining Always Sunny or Gus joining Breaking Bad.

[@fletcherchad9434]

What? Adding Sarah's sister was the best addition. So funny to see camera shy people on camera.

[@Primus54]

Great of you to keep Celine’s Xterra going while doing what you love and providing variety for your subscribers. That paint on the Acura might be my absolute favorite red of all time! Cannot wait for your review. Congratulations... you keep on moving up in the car review world... much deserved. 👍

[@IDEALRC]

most glass shop will come remove the front window for a few bucks , that's the easy way

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah, I called one the second I uploaded this! You’re 100% correct

[@thewrench324]

Hahaha 🤣 A+ effort lol

[@LD-bv1pm]

I'm thinking of getting an NSX so looking forward to your quirky review pointing out stuff I'd never notice :)

[@SarahnTuned]

If I could afford one, this would be the ONLY supercar I’d ever even remotely consider owning.

[@LD-bv1pm]

@@SarahnTuned that's great to know, thanks Sarah. I'm coming from a Mclaren 570S but frankly the thought of the ticking maintenance time bomb terrified me every drive!

[@SarahnTuned]

@@LD-bv1pm I like the NSX because it feels like you could put 200k+ miles on it.

[@immortalfool7627]

I used to remove windshields. You had the right idea. They use a very strong string line to cut through the glue.

[@ezlikesundae68]

2:10 . No. The XTerra has been my favorite build. Looking forward to seeing more. - Penguin

[@harrycordell7769]

I really like the way your organizing your shop.beautiful.

[@ryanjames2962]

That tool is called a “centre punch”... the most simple style is a point at one end and a flat that is hit with a hammer on the other.

[@carlsummers6105]

Hello Sarah. How are you? I stumbled across one of your videos a couple weeks ago and I have been obsessed watching you since. Your reviews are much more interesting than most. Seeing you biting your lower lip so often is a nice touch. Your project cars are a pleasure to watch. You became my favorite KZbin channel to watch. Stay safe.

[@nur_spec]

I believe the springy tool you were using to mark drill points is one type of center punch. I've used automatic-push-pen style center punches before.

[@nullrout556]

I'd like to think that baby wolf spider will go on to raise little ones of its own in your shop and pass on the legend of the nice lady who was a benevolent and let him/her live. Those spiders will be protecting your shop for generations to come. You will become a deity to their whole branch. They sing hymns about you that include penguins and such.

[@jshrawder49]

I’m am fine with whatever you put up!! It’s about the journey not the destination!!

[@toolshed7652]

I always love the sound of the power tools when the video is sped up :D

[@danieledwards1081]

There's a handy little tool you can get for cutting out glued in windscreens, has a nice solid handle so you can control it, a cable attached near the base to get extra pulling power on it and a strong little blade with a 90° bend in it. You work the blade in, twist it perpendicular to the glue joint then pull on it hard, it slices through beautifully so then you can just lift the window out, easy as 👌👍

[@rf3899]

I'm new to your channel and have been binge watching your videos. You have quickly become my favorite KZbin channel.

[@markopolo9559]

Whoop whoop, for the new cabinet Sarah!

[@danielperkins4610]

Who needs a gym when you can take off a windshield! I’m glad baby Jeff the warlock made an appearance!

[@SarahnTuned]

Hahaha, the warlock!

[@mikef93670]

Windscreens are easy, if you have the right tools

[@jeffheyman8537]

Heat and a windshield remover tool used to take windshields out of our demolition derby cars .

[@mikemensinger5763]

I think windshield replacement folks use a heater to melt the glue first. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tomtaraselena]

My girlfriend got me in to your channel much love for the cars u work on and show off and a shout out to my girl kerri robblee

[@amoni1959]

Grats on ur new shop. Looking forward to more forester stuff. 👍🏾

[@romans8forging181]

You can use a little bit of oil when drilling metal to keep the bit from over heating. Also use a lower speed

[@tattooedsailor8666]

That red Acura NSX is totally bad ass! What a gorgeous car!

[@Penguins247]

I love the fact that you always try to improve things and make them better :D I also liked the percussion sounds, very Art Of Noise.

[@GDKimble]

I'm always impressed with the quality of your work! And you are damned persistent!

[@manuelg8050]

That Red on the Acura NSX (? is that right? We don't have that brand here) looks really delicious!

[@SarahnTuned]

Valencia Red Pearl

[@sharkeyist]

Pro tip, When your stuck for spotweld bits, Irwin turbomax drill bits have a flatter end than a normal bit, and with the set you can use the size to match the spot.

[@DrayneR1]

For windshields, I usually use piano or bass strings to cut the glue, it works like a charm ! Just pass it through the glue, and then I use a wooden stick to wrap the string around and have a better grip :)

[@meshal4048]

Finally you got to review an exotic car not a people’s car...you’ve earned this major upgrade as a definitive result of your hard work and always evolving contents...keep up Sarah...best luck

[@EVERYDAYLAWNCARE]

The little tool that you used is what we use in the fire/ems world for breaking glass for rescue. It’s like a $5 tool

[@paultaylor9652]

Working hard girl, keep them coming.

[@jeeper426]

i have one of those auto punches, i use it for marking drill holes as well as knocking pins out of door hinges, i found it on Ebay just searching for "spring loaded auto punch", and for windshield glue, i've used a heat gun in the past to soften the glue enough to run a piece of music wire through it, great project and it'll be interesting to see how the sunroof delete turns out, i've never seen this done myself so i'm curious to see where it goes

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Progress for the Focus! Nice new cabinet for the shop. Pulling a modern bonded windshield is a messy PITA , and not the tasty kind! Can’t wait for your review of that car, I didn’t catch what it is, but I like it!

[@scottc3]

Awesome, I asked you for the new Ram review and you deliver!! Great work on the Focus, but looking forward to seeing what 'magic' you will work on the TT...

[@chilcootsam]

Saw the windscreen out with piano wire. Or in a pinch, guitar strings, or a hood release Cable from a wrecking yard.

[@Sorry4UU]

Nice planning with the drill bits..... maybe there's a KZbin video about windshield removals? Just a thought....

[@reymondlopez7468]

Thinks to myself “damn, Sarah looks totally hot in that sweater” Sarah: “I’m dressed like an idiot.” 😂🤣

[@criticalevent]

"Also Imma ruin this sweater."

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Piano wire. I have watched the pros take them out in a few minutes without even breaking them

[@mpstein1976]

Yup

[@ever2gut1]

I've used a similar wire but its a dedicated product and yeah you just need two people and to protect some paper plates. Gravy.

[@evilmelon8790]

Thank you. The Focus is my biggest curiosity.

[@r0llinguphill483]

This is why you can have nice things!

[@simon2428]

Check out Poly Strip Discs, fit in an angle grinder 👍🏽 strip paint etc without damaging the metal.

[@WokWithEddie]

The NSX is gona be EPIC! !!!

[@trapperted5083]

you can also use the top E string from a guitar to cut the glue into also but it takes two people one inside and out to cut it out goes surprisingly fast

[@tonygiraldes7848]

The hardest working content creator on KZbin 👍🙏

[@beachBUMver1point5]

Cool vid! 🍿 Entertaining & educational. The NSX is built in mid Ohio, I got chance see those rip down track while I was learning the course. That chassis on that car is something else.

[@shortvidz9576]

Soon you will be reviewing Lamborghini's too Sarah keep grinding

[@SarahnTuned]

Meh, I don’t care for exotics. This NSX I can get down with because it’s not all about the emblem for status.

[@troypalmer5065]

I know it's late and I'm sure you looked it up already but you can go to the auto parts store and get a cable specifically for removing windshields which you might need for future projects.

[@Elmer_RedEagle]

That tool looks exactly like a Lee Valley spring punch I use on finishing nails that are sticking out a tad.

[@christopherblakeley]

I believe those punches are made by Spring Tool and can be bought from Lee Valley Tool and of course Amazon. They've been around for a long time. I have some from 20yrs ago when I was in aviation. Back then they were called Knox-on punches, or something close to that. Work really well on softer metals.

[@6RAW6]

I love that NSX, so want one!!! Can't wait!!!

[@cucina57]

They make and sell that same type of cable saw at plumbing supply stores to cut PVC pipe in close quarters, and yes they do the same thing yours did after about three uses.

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Cabinet action - spicy!

[@SarahnTuned]

Heck yeah! Spicy 🌶 lol

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Friday Sarah!! Stay excellent!!

[@malibuman8941]

Nice cabinet. Glass guys can remove a windshield in 10 minutes with special tools without damage.

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Love following your success . . . happy for you. Cheers.

[@staleyexplores]

Those wheels on the forester are pretty sweet

[@2jamadu]

Cleanest Mechanic on the Planet!

[@senatorchinchilla5389]

Some day I want a huge metal cabinet like that for all my rock auto magnets. There are more than I care to admit.

[@harrymoon8154]

I love this build so much

[@Newhaulin]

It's a spring punch. I bought mine from matco. It was an assortment of 4 for $20. Great tools to have.

[@jamespaul2587]

Great video Sarah. Let me know if you can use a Nissan hamburger for the Xterra. I have one from my LEAF which was recently totalled, and I was thinking of you as I pried it off the charge port cover... it's kind of pretty in blue! 🙂 Congrats on getting so many test vehicles, very impressive that so many brands respect and trust your opinions... they must have seen how gentle you were with the C8 🙂

[@virtualyme7659]

They do make cable saws my dear. Glad to see you prosperous 😊 I hope to see the MR2 soon ☮️💜

[@SarahnTuned]

My schedule doesn’t allow for me to go buy/order something every time I need it. 72 hours.. that’s all I have to get a video done before it’s time to upload again.

[@richmcdowell]

You're moving up, Sarah. Gotta let it sink in. I'm hating you right now for that NSX and TRX lol. I'm trying to remember how the early TTs were designed and if the front subframe has to be removed to pull the transaxle. Let that NSX and TRX remind ya: you've come a LONG way. Nowhere to go but UP.

[@oldretireddude]

On the windshield removal: Put some dowel rod or pipe through your cable loops as handles.

[@leeswift7883]

TRX and NSX, can't wait

[@infinitexsound6087]

Welding wire and 2 screwdrivers... make a cut with a utility knife into the urethane at the top corner. And wedge the wire thru start sawing....

[@PetrolJunkie]

They actually make a specific wire for sawing. It's not twisted the way the wire is for load-bearing applications, but to be course even as it wears. I buy it by the spool to cut PVC and conduit I can't get anything else to fit in around it. Works really well.

[@roanshrouder2889]

I have not seen that method used to remove the windshield since I worked at an auto body shop back in the 90's.

[@victoreroyale6068]

You are amazing,that looked like a great workout

[@eefneleman9564]

I think his shirt should say 'I wrench' . For windows, we use a square wire nowadays, pulls right through. Insert through the top seam, exit through the bottom (yes, you need a long wire) and you cut through one half of the windshield bond at once. Also I've seen pro's use a very simple looking razor sharp cutting tool they just pull through by hand. Remember, that windshield (and others) are a structural part of the car. They help retain the shape of a car in a crash and have to remain in place when airbags go off. Not like the old days when windshields were fitted in a rubber seal or with butyl tape.

[@kevinwiltshire2217]

I'm impressed you wore out a spot weld cutter I've broken the teeth but never worn one out

[@criticalevent]

I think I missed a video, why are you taking the roof off? If you ever have to take a windshield out again, you can get a camping cable saw at any store that sells camping stuff, that'll cut a little better than that picture hanging cable.

[@mikevarner9082]

You have THE BEST musical bumper music...SU-PER.

[@marklengal9990]

Next time try Worth water base undercoat. It sprays nice and dries hard and very durable. The rubber undercoat never really dries and it’s brown

[@KermitGTT]

For future reference to remove a windshield, stick piano wire through the sealer top and bottom in the middle. Then simply use it as a saw with both handles on the outside. Much easier for one person to remove the glass this way. Shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to have the screen on a scrap pile. It will also work if you want to remove it without damage, but you need to take out the molding around the screen fist.

[@smee1969]

LOve your channeL..you always figure it out and get it done!

[@curtishunterii7025]

Every garage needs a cabinet...

[@BdeSimon]

Facts!

[@postingid3214]

8:41 - On the galls website, look for "Galls Spring Loaded Window Punch". It's a window breaker.

[@bigfilsing]

Round wound guitar string ( E ,A or D ) to "saw" thru the glass glue Rock n roll . Take my hat off to ya. The roof replacement looks a bugger of a job

[@mostcom]

Ernie Ball super slinky

[@brianmurphy8790]

Nichrome resistance wire, two wooden handles and 12v battery - that screen would have been out in a few minutes. (unbroken).... I love watching you struggle, such wonderful entertainment....

[@ryanpartlan5813]

ooo the upcoming reviews are gonna be awesome!!!! can't wait!

[@benrondo912]

Can't wait to see that car review Sarah

[@neoanderson7]

Look at you! Progress all around. The truck has absolutely no drivetrain!!😲😱 Must...sell...vw!!! 😝😂 You got your workout done attempting to take the roof off. 👏🏻 Look at you with the fancy Honda! Can’t wait to see how you compare it to the recent C8. 👏🏻👍🏻