Cyberpunk Miata Build: Carbon Fiber Turbofans. Part 2 of 2

Finishing up the 3D printed turbofans by covering them in carbon fiber, as well as designing the flat covers to go on the top. In this video I experimented with a new pattern that changes appearance depending on the angle of the light hitting it, giving an animated "glitchy" effect when in motion.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Prepping the turbofans for carbon
01:05 - Testing glitch carbon pattern
04:25 - Carbon fiber wet layup attempt
06:22 - Carbon skinning first turbofan
08:26 - Thank you to my supporters
09:22 - Carbon fiber vacuum layup
14:30 - Second turbofan carbon skinning
17:08 - Successful glitch carbon piece
18:25 - Carbon skinning inside the turbofans
22:12 - Trimming completed turbofans
24:22 - Saving the failed carbon attempt
27:29 - Fitting the turbofans
29:52 - Trimming the first turbofan cover
34:40 - Adding 3D printed parts
37:32 - A little sanding
38:35 - Trimming the remaining cover
40:37 - Mounting tabs
43:41 - Prepping for clear coat
45:27 - Spraying satin clear coat
46:32 - Adding decals
47:40 - Weathering and airbrushing
50:10 - Assembling the turbofans
51:57 - Final installation
53:30 - Completed wheels
55:30 - Outro

[@KyleSturgeon]

Glitch pattern was great. Light hitting them as they spin is unreal. Great work!

[@_autoverse]

Brilliant stuff, this whole car is like a prop for a movie that doesn’t exist.

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Maybe we can trick someone into making a movie just as an excuse to use the car haha. Maybe Fast and Furious 77, Cyberpunk Tofu Delivery edition

[@thechadwick22]

If you would please simply build Kaneda's bike (with a functional turbine drive line) to photograph next to each other, that'd be great.. (I would die. for real.) @@TofuAutoWorks

[@TofuAutoWorks]

@@thechadwick22 I definitely love Kaneda's bike but what I enjoy is designing and making new things so I probably wont build any replicas of something that already exists on this channel. But I would 100% think about making some sort of cyberpunk bike in the future.

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Hi everyone! I know these videos have taken a little longer to come out so thank you for waiting. This ended up being my longest video ever so if you want to skip through please at least make sure you see the clip of it rolling at 54:05. I'm really proud of how this effect came out and this was basically 3 weeks of work for only a few seconds of video 😂 Based on your feedback I decided to leave everything in and give you the option to watch as much as you want. I know some of you just like having something to help you fall asleep to haha.

[@CHANG_MO]

항상 잘 보고있습니다. 당신의 열정에 무한한 응원과 박수를 보냅니다! 어떻게 완성될지 마지막이 궁금하네요 😊😊

[@MrFroggy29]

Hello from 🇫🇷 ! Vous avez bien raison de laisser la vidéo en entier ! Votre travail est incroyable !!

[@akumabito2008]

I love these long episodes! And your ride looks sick! The deep dishes up fron and the aero's out back look amazing together! EDIT: Hmmm... maybe you're right and the aero's should go in the front... I don't know... both look cool!

[@TofuAutoWorks]

@@akumabito2008 Cheers man. Function wise you'll always see turbo fans on the front because those are the brakes that are doing the most work and so you want to keep them cool. But that would probably be the only functional consideration I've made on this whole car so I'm tempted to do the opposite and keep them on the rear just to mess with people. Like my air vent that leads straight into a filler cap but it's fine because the cap is fake and there's nothing behind it.

[@nintenjo64]

Great work as ever!! Keep it up.. I think it looks a bit too low on the rears compared to the front, I’d raise it about 20mm would help balance the look and also help those rear wheels fit within the arches.. but that’s just my opinion 😅

[@Thomason1005]

dude is building the darkest roughest car while living in green rolling hills... what a contrast to be had. respect!

[@hayndaswhy]

Bro you're a fuckin menace! Calling those turbofans insane would be a massive understatement. Your attention to detail, strive for perfection and near-flawless execution is motivation for myself and I'm sure a bunch of others in the comments. Keep making shit happen! We're here for it!

[@pstlgrp3183]

Tofu never misses. Your work is inspirational and crazy at the same time. Cheers!

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Thank you bro, I appreciate it!

[@khass110]

Congratulations on the 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour win! Looking forward to owning a tiny version of the car.

[@A_Joel1200]

Congratulations on winning the hot wheels legends tour ❤️

[@precutziplock]

Every other auto mods channel should take note and be afraid that ToFu may show up at a car show near by.

[@kenecchi]

I was surprised by how good that pattern looks in the sun! Great stuff, but when we're all sick of seeing turbofans on every build over the next few years, remember you and Tim started this trend. :D

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Cheers mate! I hope I don't end up starting a new trend that we all get sick of in a couple years haha.

[@jimzucker]

this channel is still underrated

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

when a tamiya 1:24 model kit won't do it.... this is amazing

[@polos69O3O5]

Congratulations, you have won the hotwheels legends 2023!!!!

[@-trigger--strider1-600]

This build and the other guy building a Quadra v Tec are awesome

[@MikeLaRock88]

Got to be the coolest Miata in the world

[@agafonovas]

Am I the only one that got WINAMP install vibes from those goats? 😀

[@aidankelly1994]

spray adhesive for tack changed my life

[@robertplett7065]

Thank you for another video. We are patiently waiting for another stagea video 😊

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Cheers man. I'm going to be getting back into the Stagea either in the next video or the one after, I just needed to take a break from it and work my head on something different for a change. But don't worry, I'm itching to get back into it as well.

[@squidikka]

I feel like a bot being this early to a video. Love this build.

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Thanks mate!

[@starfis20]

If only the guy who is building his own real life Quadra V-Tech knew how to create custom parts which don't look like they will fall apart when he turns the engine on. These looks amazing and even feel heavy just by the sound they make when you put them on the table.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

This would have been a show stopper at SEMA. Maybe next year man.

[@TofuAutoWorks]

When they hold SEMA in NZ I'll be first to put my name on the list. 😆

[@tripfastjp]

The glitch pattern looks so good when it's rolling!!

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Oh man it was a relief that it actually looked how I imagined after spending over a month on them.

[@tturi2]

​@@TofuAutoWorksI fully understand that stress, takes me a month to change my oil lol

[@The.Sky.Driver]

Agreed, the flat plates look better at the front. Such a good build! It's been very fun to see how this progresses!

[@thewondersock3818]

Mans not wearing gloves working the carbon you're a stronger man than I. I'd be crying from itchiness after 5 minutes of that

[@ProductofNZ]

The sheep is as impressed as I am @54:38

[@OneOfThePauls]

Every time one of these comes out I'm like "There's no way I'll watch a whole hour of this..." and every time I watch the whole hour and at the end am like "I wish that was longer..."

[@brokstine]

I wonder if in the future you gonna be like a car preparer with a team and everything, your work is incredible

[@Anagusame]

Congratulations on winning the Hot Wheels Legends Tour! I’m super excited to get my own die cast model of the build!

[@JimEckhardt]

😱That glitch pattern looks amaZeballs! 🤩

[@IkeRobb]

Nice seal of approval from Hot Wheels! Great work and well deserved. Awesome commitment to your project.

[@bartrabiej]

Dude you really have talent!

[@cyntax_error]

I can almost guarantee that sema will be filled with glitch carbon next year; it looks sick!

[@Chrysaor117]

I’m gonna buy your car when it’s a hot wheels car! I’ve enjoyed seeing this masterpiece be made congrats dude🐐

[@redhenracing2]

Doesn't need background music, don't even need no words. Just doing something genuinely interesting. Keep it up, my dude

[@jwog9307]

Damn this car boutta be a hotwheels

[@grassegarage]

I love every minute of your videos mate I think the red light in the back needs a cover 😁

[@GodGid85]

The Glitch-Pattern is SICK! And glad I watched till the very end - was just about to mention turbo fans in the back are kind of "useless" XD

[@AgentedeScarlettJohansson]

This Miatta protect is my favorite 🤩

[@CarLoverPhotography]

They really complete the look

[@AgentedeScarlettJohansson]

Great Sunday!!!

[@shavanirving7403]

Flys going crazy

[@That_50cc_boy]

Honestly these looks perfect on it

[@deadwaterblacksmithing]

Killing it as always my dude. Makes me want to start going wild on my miata as soon as the turbo gets upgraded.

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Yeah I'll be the devil on your shoulder. Do it. 😈

[@deadwaterblacksmithing]

@TofuAutoWorks parts have been ordered... The peer pressure is real even half way across the world....

[@UncleSpool]

I think next time, you should put the peel-ply on first, then use a roller on it. I was kind of yelling at the TV, asking why, lol 😂

[@ricado3589]

You put so much effort and time in small details. I am amazed and I love to watch. Next time you should make the covers at least the same diameter like the rim. Now they look smaller than the front wheels. But that is really the only thing I could criticize.

[@oh2hilarious]

Just saw this car is going to be a hot wheels! That's amazing man congratulations

[@LukeTheJoker]

Very, very cool, looking forward to seeing this thing out and driving.

[@notleviathan855]

I think that if I ever hit the lottery, I'd pay for someone to build me a custom car from cyberpunk. Their designs are so cool, even if a little impractical.

[@aidencoder]

The 3D printed jigs for cutting the shapes was *face melts* so good. That press-fit moment with the centre piece ... damn. Chubbed.

[@ItsDaJax]

Lookin' good, lookin' good. I have ideas for a cyber punk car,I just need the car, money, stuff, lol.

[@janih777]

Oh wow. What a change to cars look. GG

[@kimmyrask7368]

The amount of dust you make must be enough for a small dessert😂 I like the design, looks sweet as!

[@djwildc4t]

This car is a true piece of art no matter how you look at it. It could perfectly be used in films like: 'Akira' or 'Ghost in the Shell'.... Awesome job!!

[@tomaszoberc8651]

This is not just experience. This is lots of lots of talent combine with experience wow. 👏

[@drericshannonparr]

Ridiculous craftsmanship. Moi Bueno, brother. 👊🏻💪🏻

[@michealpahl8523]

That carbon effect in the sunlight is incredible

[@eeobeeob]

Really impressive craftmanship!

[@Lopez_the_heavy]

55:20 thank you for switching them

[@tripfastjp]

The wizard is back ⚡⚡

[@thazsar]

Finally understand the glitch effect after seeing it drive. Very cool!!!

[@ReKo_noire]

Your every video makes me want to work on my 7gen civic coupe more Keep up the great work tofu ❤

[@hiro0216sprint]

これほどの完成度、、、 お主只者ではござらんな、、、 Biglove from Osaka❤

[@bjrobertscbr600f3]

This should be next hero car in Twisted Metal! Fantastic look and skill !

[@SebastianBlix]

Trolled us hard at the end 😆 Well done lad, well done.

[@plnkfloydian7814]

Crazy talented man, you make it look so effortless

[@morinoamanda4043]

Miata cyberpunk with wheels cover carbon turbo fans is are tribute of Mazda 787B wheels cover is awesome for great 💥💥🔥

[@Chappers158]

Good Morning Mr.Tofu

[@evgeni2306]

I'm not sure if I have ever seen more satisfying crafting videos with awesome resoult than yours dude. Actually ..i'm sure i haven't.

[@marklucas3025]

The level of detail and effort making these wheels is ridiculous! The results are outstanding though! What’s next? Mouldings for around the rear tail light bar?? 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bernardszybszy603]

i recently actually saw your miata get recreated by someone in a game. it was cool to see

[@CarguyDerNenBaboIst]

damn man, i am not the biggest fan of cyberpunk looking cars but this built.. this is so much more then just a car with a body kit, turbo kit and other rims. this is what i can call art, propper art, you really built what you wanted and i like it. all in one, dope shit!

[@DocDouD]

Une œuvre d’art et un artiste

[@comfort_in_discomfort]

I would love for you to get exposure at SEMA with this build. So cool.

[@TCreatorO]

Just shut up and take my money! 💰💸 lol, wow bro, so much work goes into these, but the result... 10000% worth it!!! Thank you so much for sharing the whole process. I bought a pair of 15x8 steel wheels with only 2 inch back spacing, so they are 6" deep in the front, I will try something similar, but cheaper and a little less complecated hopefully lol

[@NoReverse77]

You won’t find those hubcaps at walmart

[@DrippyWaffler]

He'd be traveling a long way for a Walmart anyhow!

[@GoatSimpulator]

But seriously, why don't companies make more or ANY turbofan hubcaps by wheel bolt pattern!? Seems like a huge market to miss out on, only see ones for Teslas

[@yesormaybeno]

​@@GoatSimpulator teslas need it for the breaks other car don't reall need them since its mostly cosmetics. Also you need deep wheel wells so it wouldn't be universal.

[@aaronf4201]

Keep the fans on the back, the balance is 👌🏻 such great work!

[@TofuAutoWorks]

But if I leave them on the back then I'll have to deal with "Turbofans are supposed to be on the front" in every comment section and car meet haha 🤣

[@aaronf4201]

@@TofuAutoWorks oh damn, that shows my ignorance, I didn’t realise that was the case! Either way it’s incredibly impressive. It’s just such an amazing build. I’ve seen lots of ‘apocalyptic’ builds that are just an excuse to not finish the thing. You have gone above and beyond on this one!

[@jessesmith5142]

Man you have more patience than then I ever will

[@williamfullman2639]

Couldn't WAIT for this AMAZING AND INSPIRED MAN

[@DigitalForged]

Now that’s a very complex hubcap

[@TWCAAO]

I love your work space, quite but with the background of nature at times, perfect.

[@andrewsmith1204]

That jigsaw effect with the CF looks amazing. Plus it'll pop at different angles of light. Really cool stuff.

[@rawiyt8638]

Is there a category called "automotive art" on youtube? Cause man's Bob Rossing the heck outta this car.

[@chichaalapomme]

That glitch effect is sooo mesmerizing. The only thing missing on this car is a massive rear diffuser to complete the cyberpunk look

[@TofuAutoWorks]

I've thought about adding a diffuser for years but I keep going back and forth because I don't know if it would make sense for something that lives on a farm. 🤔

[@chichaalapomme]

@@TofuAutoWorks Might as well go all the way and add one. It's a form over function build that can't even go on public NZ roads, you've got nothing to lose 🤷‍♂

[@alexmarti1817]

This guy is an awesome fabricator

[@nosaint01]

As usual, totally worth the wait. Loving the spinning carbon effect as well. The amount of work you put into sharing the videos with us is totally appreciated by all who view. Thanks much

[@qers]

I really hope Glitch Carbon will catch on. I'm not a material engineer, but maybe it could be made to work like Oriented Strand Boards work for wood fibres? But even if it doesn't, it looks very cool, and if it doesn't detract from the pieces rigidity it would be a very cool cosmetic addition to some body panels.

[@markgkonan]

good job , looking foward what comes next.

[@romankuznesov1921]

Yes! It turned out great!

[@esesel7831]

That thing is Immensely cool

[@thatmini]

Enjoying a Sunday morning coffee with Tofu! 😎

[@nicolelongneckergallery]

Your obsession with this art project is truly remarkable. I know about hand-made composite work, as I've mentioned in the past, and must give you a huge hat tip for doing thes projects. Thansk so much for sharing with us. I look forward to seeing more. Cheers.

[@ThatGuyJake94]

Heck I love sitting back and learning parts fabrication stuff from these vids. I know this thing isn't a performance focused build, but I'm kinda glad you swapped the fans to the front at the end, knowing roughly how they work

[@Hashi-Maru]

I know this is more of an art piece, but something like a low boost kraken kit or rotrex would add so much to the driving experience even just with the change in sound. The glitch effect came out amazing, never seen anything like it. Awesome craftsmanship.

[@TofuRabbit]

Huge fan of the carbon fiber camo pattern, never seen anyone do that before, it looks sick!

[@balazsbanhalmi]

These wheels turned out truly amazing

[@plageran]

geeeez Dude! i don't have the patience but looking hella good

[@JK-dh2je]

Such a great looking car

[@A1C6]

You are a craftsman

[@noobFab]

While I don't know that I would have made all of the same aesthetic choices, the end result is absolutely fantastic. It perfectly captures the cyberpunk aesthetic. I wasn't at all convinced by the glitch carbon look until you showed the wheels movin in the sunlight and then I saw how amazing they look. FANTASTIC build, one of the absolute best on YT and by far the best one man build I have seen. Excited to see where you go next!

[@henriquecampolina7765]

54:37 even the sheep are like daaaamn