Driving A MANUAL Alfa Romeo 8C!

[@PedroHenriquePS00000]

i think they should redesign the center console to be higher and actually keep the gearing flat. i really dislike the housing poping out like that... looks very strange... although i agree with ergonomics... it looks like a prototype not a finished thing... i would buy it anyways... haha

[@thatsthis753]

It looks very odd.

[@hhh7929]

Arrondir la partie côté frein à main pair alléger la pièce et qu’elle soit dans la continuité des arches de la console

[@RBEngineering]

They should do it to the Maserati Gran Turismo, same engine and also available with the F1 Gearbox👀

[@enjoiBoys]

😮 that would be amazing!

[@rousemotorsport]

I have had 3 GranTurismo’s, that would be a huge upgrade!

[@benzinapaul7416]

conversion cost would buy 2 Gran Turismos!

[@THESLlCK]

@@benzinapaul7416 some things are just worth it

[@uksharif]

Problem is it isn't worth the cost, you can pick up a Maser GT for 1/3 of the price of the conversion alone

[@MrFluryy]

I crapped myself at 11:18 - nice save with that closed road

[@stephankyle6460]

I didn't love the gear lever popping out until you said exposed linkage. Im a sucker for function and in a car that pretty its like a glass back watch with proper motion. Maybe it just needs some more design so it doesnt look like a partially milled block of raw material.

[@StonedNoob]

Idk but that gearbox sitting on top like that looks just weird and out of place. Idk prolly just me. I love that car regardless though.

[@joshn.5625]

Agreed!

[@pistonburner6448]

Who cares? What kind of a priss complains about the aesthetics of the height of a gear change mechanism? Oh, my mistake: your name and picture clearly indicates you are an absolute perfectionist in all aspects of life...

[@verhu010]

It looks ridiculous.

[@pistonburner6448]

@@StonedNoob Nice emotional response. Both of your responses are completely devoid of any thought and purely emotional, feminine whining. I bet everything you have and you do is far from perfection...or go ahead and inform us why I'm wrong. Even your username us so scummy I can't write it here or my reply will probably be censored...and your picture...you're as far from the height of sophistication and curated style as can be. Probably also just a child.

[@pistonburner6448]

@@StonedNoob Nice emotional response. Both of your responses are completely devoid of any thought and purely emotional, girl-like whining. I bet everything you have and you do is far from perfection...or go ahead and inform us why I'm wrong. Even your username is so ------that I can't write it here or my reply will probably be censored...and your picture...you're as far from the height of sophistication and curated style as can be. Probably also just a child.

[@maxmoller]

As you said. The gearshift looks a bit "aftermarket". But honestly, I don't mind it. The only thing I don't like, is the steeringwheel. It's kinda shaped like a 90's BMW (E90) wheel, just without any buttons.

[@zanderwilll]

E90 wasn’t in the 90s, but i see what you mean

[@maxmoller]

@@zanderwilll yeah wrong decade, I know. Forgot to turn on my brain, before I started typing 😄

[@theroadblog2858]

The steering wheel is similar to the Alfa Romeo 159 TI steering wheel. But without the buttons and a different center/airbag. I wonder if the 159 wheel (and buttons) would fit, could be made functional

[@user-un7ip7di4y]

“a 90s BMW steering wheel without any buttons” I fail to see the problem here

[@pauln0371]

The Testarossa project sounds mint. Can't wait to see it when it's completed 👍👍

[@memorimusic420]

Studying can wait... this video goes first!!

[@js3602]

Sounds alright doesn't it mate? Nice downshifts! 🕹

[@CarObsession]

That must have been such a joy to drive, the engine noise, the feel/sound of that gated manual, belissimo! Also really appreciated the POV angle as well, it really added to the experience - good work Sam!

[@RemieRobinson]

Woah,, I gotta see that Testarossa when its done!!

[@flavioc5389]

This exact same car is for sale right now at the Bologna Classic!

[@2Bunphettered788]

9:54 min - I love these man and road, zero-chatter segments! Never stop doing them, Sam. I feel like I'm the one driving! 😁

[@atw196]

Do they have a youtube page or something ? I really want to follow that testarossa build !!

[@johngriffiths3394]

Magnifico! Just the best. A truly beautiful car. Timeless.

[@zizazable]

It's cool to see how the gearbox pops out like that. Looks pretty interesting

[@Snarge22]

Love the dual nature of the car now. There's so much driving one does that can be quite the drudgery. Even on a day when you're headed to the fun roads. The cruise to and from the fun roads might as well be in standard relaxed mode.

[@EdLo.]

That road looks so beautiful

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Ooh I love those seats... I'm having a CAV GT+ built for me, very much the restomod, and I need me some of those magnetic headrests. Great idea

[@notdaltonxd]

Now do it to the 4C!

[@verynormalman]

How long have you owned a 4C? Where is the current system lacking?

[@matthewyoung3942]

I love everything about that car and I know people are going to be put off by that shifter arrangement but I think that it's right it should be the centrepiece of the interior as it's the big headline of the car, although I do think it could be prettier as it is in Zonda ect. I love that we are seeing the return of automotive cottage industry and let's face it the reason for that is because what we're seeing being released currently and how the future looks has made modern classics our only viable option for enjoyment and pleasure.

[@3ducs]

At 3:56 an Alfa Romeo GTV, that is MY kind of a restoration-mod, or just a restoration to original. A relatable car that can be enjoyed on the twisty New England roads where I live.

[@ganz7ful]

Wow, that looks fantastic in black - probably the best colour for an 8C - I thought there was already an injected BB 512...?

[@R-Tap]

OEM+ is cool for more collectible car cars while full on restomod's are cool on more humdrum models IMO.

[@2Bunphettered788]

16:40 min - Sam, the wristband color of your watch matches the color of the car seats. 😉

[@Bigwilliestyle322]

I’m with you Sam. Turn the wick up to 11 and you’ve enhanced the original ethos. Turn it up to 14-15, and you’ve got an entirely different car that may or may not be “better”

[@uksharif]

But he said at the end that if you take it out of sports mode, it comes down to 11 again basically

[@jaythor7123]

Love the vid man! Great content

[@SWR112]

I’m sure there is sponsoring opportunity with whatever Sam is doing on the shaving front. 😂 Electric shavers are a thing mate. But yes the 8C has just matured so well and they have improved it while being sympathetic to retain a classic feel and obviously keeping the drop dead looks. I wonder how you explain the Car to insurance company for cover “Well it’s a 8C but it’s reworked” I always prefer small Cars to large. Give me a pocket rocket every time. Some of the 1970’s BMWs modernised would be great too. I like that company in Wales who are producing mk1 and mk2 Ford escort RS cars brand new with modern tweaks but still retaining the classic looks.

[@lv8920]

it is based on the Maserati 4200. That could be ordered with a manual gearbox. Should'nt that fit ? Maybe cheaper then +100.00 euro's fot his one. Then you have more euro's to fine tune the suspension etc.

[@acton909]

The word beautiful is overused but is totally appropriate when used with this car. I love what they have done but I agree that gear-lever assembly looks like an afterthought which clearly is not the case. Love the car.

[@petermcelvogue7521]

Why not increase the length of the gearstick, It makes that part look like an afterthought. If you look at older Ferrari’s as an example such as a 250 series car or a classic Aston the stick is like a wand. It’ll look the part as well as keep the unit low conforming to what is already there. It’s not a Ferrari so there’s no need for a gated shift so a leather covering would also reduce the look of the gearstick.

[@TheCliffHanger]

I love the look of that gearbox.. I don’t find it to be jarring or out of place. Looks factory enough…

[@MarcSob22]

The more modified the car, the more I like it. I've been working in the area for over 15 years and I always enjoy seeing cars like this being modified and used. Some of my clients have extremely rare modified cars. This is the right way to have these cars for me! Nothing stock is much fun, no matter the car! And I've driven almost everything ever made! Love this 8C

[@jonathandemacedo158]

YES! More of the POV shots, that’s absolutely perfect. 💛

[@GM-kj6sb]

What road is this? It’s gorgeous

[@BoooSelecta]

SP197, Provincia di Cuneo, Italy 😉

[@teosk8er]

Actually, not SP197. This in Colle del Lys. Provincia di Torino. I know because I live there!

[@BoooSelecta]

@@teosk8eryou should Look at the sings when you’re there mate! SP197 leads to Colle de Lys, drove it last month with my 911. 😉

[@teosk8er]

@@BoooSelecta you are right about the sp197 name. But is provincia di Torino mate! From Valle di Susa to Valle.di Lanzo! Provincia di Cuneo is much further south! Isn't a 911 too wide for drive fast on this road?

[@jamespettitt9213]

Want!, hope they do the same to the 4C, 😜.

[@andygtv]

I would not to have my hands off the wheel in the 4C😂

[@secretbrad9259]

Only 4 minutes in and thought I would have to say that the production of your videos are simply next level! By far the most professional content on KZbin! Awesome thank you for bringing the amazing to my mundane!

[@davidpriestley666]

Great idea badly executed !!! Looks like it’s been stuck on ??? Great vid as always Sir

[@sniepo_gaming9953]

I think that they should have lowered the gear lever. Made it fit into the center console more. I think it would further give that feel of old alfas as the gear levers were not that close to the wheel and sort of down real low. Or just make the lever longer.

[@paultucker1272]

Take a look at the gearshift mechanism on a Ferrari 250 GTO........THEN this look makes sense. What a car!

[@BoooSelecta]

An overlay with the name of that bloke and the company would have been nice.

[@iggihk]

You need a wood steering wheel to match

[@royd72]

Not into the gear lever sitting up, looks so wrong, surely they should of reworked the centre console to suit a standard lever, proper cool tho, looked and sounded ace on the road when moving 👏👏👏

[@kevinhenault434]

Great video but that shifter linkage looks nasty. Hopefully it’s the prototype and they will fix it for customer cars.

[@rousemotorsport]

Being Italians, they can design a center console they is pretty and places the gear shifter higher. Right now looks odd.

[@beardedboon]

Its crazy how you and jayemm talk the exact same i can tell youre from the same neighbourhood

[@keithevans5667]

STG coffee time ❤

[@beardedboon]

Ive always loved the 8c its such a weird car

[@chickliftsfarming1127]

At the end of the day a great drivers car simply comes down to the tactile feel of the control surfaces and how connected to the car , also a great sound ...it really has nothing to do with blistering speed

[@donjuan150]

I am more interested in the Testarossa. Impressive company!

[@colinmaduike2569]

Manual 8C is a great idea but the execution of that gated manual looks awful in the car. Huge letdown on the aesthetics front…HUGE

[@Ksilva2]

I love to see this with Koennigsegg light speed gearbox

[@EA40]

I know the gear selector may me marmite, but I'll quote a Ford GT owner I spoke to: "Do you like the car, or not?" Sam likes this car. And for the price, this seems to be a very good car.

[@MrPhantom1961]

Very industrial looking gear shift. it wouldn't look out of place on an old Routemaster bus.

[@albertoascari9390]

Perfection

[@benzinapaul7416]

Sam starting to rock the Prince William look??!

[@kace002pumpkinwizard]

I know for a fact that this 8C is not the only manual in the world! Come on down to the Alfa Romeo store in Indianapolis Indiana and talk to the top Alfa guy! He owns one!

[@studiolezard]

I'm in love!

[@77sdb]

Amazing car

[@ahmedelzahabi1451]

love it

[@wpc692]

this is one of the road behind my place where when I was younger (and more stupid 😄) I went almost every night to drift and so fast

[@BoooSelecta]

That switch gate looks kind of improvised and does not match. Nothing I would expect for that extra money.

[@theroadblog2858]

It does look a lit like it is tacked on and not integrated

[@AccentShmaccent]

Those ox blood red seats are prime! Can’t understand the goofy McDonalds red some companies are doing now.

[@ThePublisher-jl6bz]

❤ All is missing is one feature: Decappotabili

[@cj41079]

How many did they make 8Cs? IK it was limited production....

[@denisspratt926]

The 8C is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. On my top 5 list of favorite cars. And I like the idea of a manual gated gearbox in this. But the big block they have put under there ruins the interior. That looks so shit that I´d rather keep the terrible automatic if I had one. Nice video though.

[@stickshifter8]

Couldn’t identify your watch today Sam. Is that an IWC?

[@avmelidor]

Brilliant

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Here in the U.S. Alfa is failing again, mostly because of their horrid reliability issues. I know some people will reply that they've had no problems, but the facts speak for themselves. Beautiful cars, but horrible reputation.

[@wouterleenders]

That BB though…

[@Niine80]

Art ❤

[@JuliaMans1]

I watch you with great pleasure. Your videos are a true work of art.🎣⌛️‍♀️

[@pipimontana]

How could you not make him rotate the Testarossa?!? 🙁☹️😭

[@ThatChrisGuy]

I really dislike what they've done with the milled gated shifter... it looks more like an architectural flourish than engineered perfection...but the rest of the car, I have to admit, looks magnificent.

[@nyhcbd]

nice rumbling

[@gabrielbarcellos1036]

Os Restomod vão ser o futuro da emoção nos super carros, a indústria tá caminhando pro lado mais racional e elétrico, chato... pena que só os endinheirados vão conseguir essas coisas

[@Coutinho024]

What's the name of the company again?

[@kaydesign]

Most beautiful car in the world. I have a scale model 😅🇮🇹🍀

[@albundy5992]

That was slightly sketchy with the oversteer at relatively low speeds!

[@cbca6567]

Not true. One of the Alfa Romeo factory 8C protoypes tested by Georg Kacher in an auto review in period had a gated six speed manual subsequently not chosen for production, so that was the first 8C manual! Also the one offered for conversion is very expensive and not factory engineered; the gearknob looks an add on and not in harmony with the rest of the cabin.

[@robertbroekema]

I love this

[@williama-d6]

They said that about the porsche

[@anthonyjarvis9472]

lol those seats are shocking, this doesnt look very well executed tbh! great video though Sam.

[@jamespugh]

To me their other cars cheaper and better. It's very cool theo

[@dsd174]

The 8C competizione is my #2 dream car (the #1 is the original 33 Stradale - of course, all in red). I always thought about a manual conversion but, for what you showed, the change of gears clicks too loud and I'd get too annoyed. Hope someone tries a modern dual clutch conversion anytime. Anyway, nice video. Already saved it on my 8C playlist. ☘

[@benzinapaul7416]

I'd have this over a Singer any day

[@christopherwalker6056]

Hey is this Shmee's older brother!?!?? 😃

[@stickshifter8]

Not a big fan of the plinth like structure that holds the gear lever. Weird looking thing.

[@davidhunternyc1]

The Alfa Romeo 8C is but a handful of automotive design masterpieces of the 21st century. Engineering prowess aside, this manual gearbox ruins the car.

[@PorscheDiddy]

Good idea but don't like the gear lever construction and the loud clicking sounds with every gear change..

[@jongib6096]

lol that shifter looks awful

[@jjjfo1818]

Jeremy Clarkson is on record saying the 8C isn’t a very good car 😂

[@ThrottleBody]

The execution of the install looks very DIY

[@andygtv]

😂😂😂looks like I did the mod

[@alexanderswistak1778]

I wonder if these resto mods have a new car smell

[@fabiopuglisi5183]

If you were to put an 8C body on a Mustang V8 platform, would you really be able to say the difference? If feel like the 8C as beautiful as it looks it’s kind of overrated

[@S2000Y]

Thar gearbox gate is just horrendous

[@samueljones3668]

Found it strange the concept was a manual, and the production car was an auto. And that shift placement is hideous, Alfa did both the Hard Top and Soft as a manual that looked better than this. The hell changed underneath in production.

[@richboy900]

The og 8c was a beautiful, but flawed gem. But then it wouldn't be an Alfa if it wasn't

[@philipgreensmith1694]

I get that they've placed the gate like that for a reason but for me it just doesn't work.... looks like an after thought and really out of place 😕 And £300,000+ for an 8c.... sorry, just too much! Lots of other cars I'd be buying for that sort of money before looking at an 8c