ELECTRIC DEVIL: Mudslide-Surviving 1976 Porsche 911 Turned Tesla-Powered Ruffian Beast | EP36

[@nathanwide1]

I worked on this car! Very rewarding to see it driving and making people smile :)

[@chrisashton7133]

Thanks for helping to make it happen. Excited to have it on the road and fulfilling the promise!

[@nudaveritas6322]

Smile????

[@jeffmead4670]

That's a nice qualification to have under your belt. It's cool that you know how to do this.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for sharing with us!! We were all smiling after having so much fun driving!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Also, I can't help myself... does this mean 🎵Nathanwide is on my side?

[@johnflorian6745]

His comment about RC cars is spot on! Then a minute later we see it scoot down the track and from behind it looks so much like a Hot Wheels car that's instantly recognizable yet not quite right.

[@bowieo_0798]

Friend of mine worked on it at Elephant Racing... He tuned the shocks. Said other shops couldn't set the suspension right... Guess he got it spot on. What a beast!

[@aneben7]

The determination and dedication to keep fixing this car after all of the disasters is a much of a story as the power train. Thanks for finding these unique projects and bringing them to us.

[@chrisashton7133]

Fortunately I stayed so busy that I didn't have too much time to dwell on the negative. Just had to keep pushing. It is a relief to be able to drive it now though.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome!! Thank you for watching and for the comment!!!

[@keithusace4352]

What a perfect end to my day, an evening with Nicole and a nice ride to go along. Have a great labor day weekend everyone.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Aww...thank you!! Glad you enjoyed watching. Enjoy your weekend as well!!!

[@im4udevco]

From Notycat to Super-Sylelectric Porsche. It's unfortunate what happened from the mudslide, but out of that, came this and it's such a joy to see the creativity that comes out of projects like this. Thanks Nicole. We love to see stories like these and keep 'em coming.

[@nowheelspin]

No matter the car /electric car this woman knows the subject understand the cars. does a wonderful job to portray the subject to the viewer. car justice as Always, and beautiful as always..

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for the nice comment...much appreciated!!

[@GaryHerbert-g5g]

EV's in whatever form are not my thing, but I can appreciate the engineering that goes into a build like this. Another great video with intelligent questions that get to the crux of every aspect of the car.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@garyt123]

The cars are always cool on Nicole's channel, but I'm here to see the gorgeous Nicole! 🤩 Who's with me? 👍

[@backcountrylifemagazine6912]

Total eye candy, great curves. Looks super sporty with fun handling……. The Porsche is cool too.

[@spdcrzy]

Good Lord. What an insane story. Chris, you absolute legend. 😁 Like Chris said, because the power and torque are INSTANT, you don't get the feeling of 455hp and 332tq that you're used to in a gas engine. It feels much faster, while simultaneously being safer than a twin turbo car that gives you that same gut punch - but needs time to get there. This makes me believe that we can go back to having fun, affordable 150-200hp dual rear motor sports cars weighing 2500lb with LSDs. Because the batteries don't have to support as much power, the pack can be smaller, which means it will need less cooling, which means less weight, which means smaller brakes and better efficiency, which means better range and lower operating costs, which means longer car lifespans...the list goes on and on and on. Miata, please save us.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@chrisashton7133]

An electric Miata could actually be really cool. Those cars are all about fun in the canyons and having the top down. The sound they make has never been a high point anyhow (not that they sound bad, but it's not a high point like some other vehicles).

[@AshyGr33n]

I'm kinda hoping Dodge would've seen things your way and made the new charger with this philosophy...instead of the AWD, 6-ton land yacht we're getting. Maybe Ford could do some new pony cars like this idk..

[@Neojhun]

@@chrisashton7133 Electric Miatas conversions have been done many times and mostly figured out. They can easily become a powerful handful wrangle. Zero EV has a series on doing a Miata convertion.

[@spdcrzy]

@@AshyGr33n I don't get it, man. CAFE doesn't mean anything for EVs. I just. Don't. Get. It. MAKE THINGS SMALLER AGAIN! We have the technology to do it now, and relatively cheaply at that!

[@jml_53]

Great video. Love the Franken-blending of the classic and the modern. I grew up in the 70's reading Popular Mechanics articles about all the (now) classic muscle cars of the day alongside Popular Science articles about future electric cars. I was fascinated by both. It's so amazing to see those visions merging today. I own a '91 and an '88 Wrangler YJ. I bought the '91 new. It was the first year they put an MPFI setup on the Wrangler, and it still runs great. I got the '88 a few years back for my kids, and it had the POS BBD carb. I thought it would be good for them to experience. Bad call. It was such a kluge trying to meet emissions that it was almost untuneable. I ripped it out and put in a Holley Sniper TBI setup in it and have been tweaking it ever since. Just as you said, I've been toying with the idea of going EV because of those frustrations. The low-end torque would be amazing off-road. Jeep had been doing the 4xE for a couple years now, but keeps pushing off the fully electric option. I'd hate to lose the 258 straight 6, but it just might be worth it. Keep the great videos coming.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@g.fortin3228]

Same here.. those two magazine and stereo review kept me interested in many things.. wasn't any internet so that was how we saw things if not on the tube..back then the tube was a CRT ..LoL.

[@cheezyridr]

that low, 3/4 camera shot showcases how much rubber is in the back. i was sold as soon as i saw that.

[@spdcrzy]

It's full road race ready spec. TONS of mechanical grip.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@chrisashton7133]

I need to get some 0-60 times. I was surprised at how well the Michelin PS4s grip.

[@kylereese4822]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetourIn the UK there is duel Tesla motor Beetle that has 1000bhp.. They`ve also converted 3-4 Ferrari Testarossa to Tesla power... And a Land Rover that has 200kw battery pack...

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

​@@kylereese4822 He also has one of the quickest landrover defenders in the world 🧙🏻‍♂️🇬🇧 And a bay window Crew cab VW. That's has the same sort of power as a Ford Sierra Cosworth .. which he used to take the kids to school in Wales. He's done a dozen or more Porsches and a Jensen Intercepter and several big ex V 12 Ferraris .. and Lamborghinis.

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Chris kind of nailed what it is about EV’s. RC is raw, uncomplicated fun. This Porsche is raw uncomplicated fun. People the world over doing projects involving resto modding and converting to EV nail the same experience that all car enthusiasts seek. Uncomplicated fun. EV’s are so orientated to user data, devices controlling what the driver does because they aren’t for drivers, they are for ordinary people who don’t engage with the road and surroundings. The same is said for combustion powered vehicles. 20 different beeps for irrelevant warnings, the manufacturer watching your data. There’s all the “safety” features that ironically distract you from the road. We all seek and love cars that are not anything much more than a car that can be driven by the driver, not the car. Chris has stripped a Tesla of all the irrelevant things that take away from having fun, and put the important things into a fantastic platform to have fun in. Thanks Nicole and Thankyou Chris.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@chrisashton7133]

Well said. I never really thought about it like that specifically but I think you make a really good point.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

But for awhile at least, some of these nannies will be necessary. Of note, even the most experienced drivers are astounded and caught off guard by the sheer torque of EVs, and even more so how it’s not really a progressive power delivery the way an internal combustion engine is. There is some progression. But it goes from beserk power to ultra beserk power before most people can process it. They truly are that powerful.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

But for awhile at least, some of these nannies will be necessary. Of note, even the most experienced drivers are astounded and caught off guard by the sheer torque of EVs, and even more so how it’s not really a progressive power delivery the way an internal combustion engine is. There is some progression. But it goes from beserk power to ultra beserk power before most people can process it. They truly are that powerful.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

Also, the RC car analogy works. Indeed, my experience with a Traxxis Rustler VXL showed me that tow wheel drive for an RC car was no good at all. The thing will wheelie from almost any speed and when it does that it’s totally out of control. Soooo, no fun. Once I got a Rally VXL the game was on. Add the right gearing and a LiPo battery, and the power delivery is astounding. I have a street which runs by my house that gets lots of school traffic. Speed limit is 25mph but no one does that, mostly 35 or more. I played my own little game where my 1/10th Rally car would be in the grass just off the road, and when the front bumper of a car passed, I would try to catch up before the rear bumper passed. Not easy, but doable. Think about that. At 15mph that would be amazing. At 30mph that is astounding. And this with no traction control. All wheel drive, slipper clutch engagement which needs to be tuned, and then just brute power. I stopped trying to make it faster when it could do 55mph on that same street. And it could do that in about 200’. The only thing slowing down its acceleration is directional stability and traction. I cannot apply full throttle until about 30mph plus, and even then the fronts will spin a bit. The fronts and rears are tied together, so technically if either spins they all spin, but the fronts are easier to SEE spinning because at that acceleration there is less weight on them and they bulge more quickly. Scale this up from 1/10, and you’ve got cars that could go 1500mph, were they not .limited by other factors. Cut that scale in half. Okay. 750mph? These cars regularly go 150mph. 100mph out of the box for one model. That’s where I’m using the 150 times ten, or just half the 1/10 scale, which would be 5 times the numbers. 100mph on a 1/10 scale vehicle, scaled up not by ten but by five would be 500mph. Conceivably, a 1/1 scale electric RC car could be made, leaving out any concerns for a human driver. Imagine a 1000lb vehicle with 2000 hp and more than 2000ftlbs on tap at 2rpms. The zero rpms claims are a bit off of reality. Imagine that. Aero could be optimized. The limiting factor would be tires. Truth is that EVs are already there, and that’s without even trying too hard. Making horsepower isn’t the problem. Harnessing it is.

[@jeffmead4670]

Nicole, I love the way you smile when you get behind the wheel of a great car, just makes the car somehow better when you do that.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Aww...thank you so much!!!

[@jeffmead4670]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour I want you to find a Calloway Corvette to drive

[@Neojhun]

@@jeffmead4670 Modern C7 build might be the easiest option.

[@SnowDawg]

Very cool build and video - but electric vehicle......ahhhh my soul hurts. Chris said it best ~ "I giant RC car!"

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching...thanks for the comment!! We loved Chris's RC car reference too!

[@bolkoschuseil7484]

even though I am not a fan of electric cars - no wonder after 30+ years with ICE's - this is a remarkable piece of engineering! Thanks for the - as always - profound and detailed tour!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@JonathanAdams-z8r]

WOW! Just WOW! Took me a minute to get used to the no rear grill look, but out on the road it looks decent from behind. I think this conversion is a great option for these classic cars.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@Sdpartscenter]

Chris' builds have always been awesome to see at SEMA. Pairing his creativity and style with the offerings from Electric GT is just perfect. The build storyline definitely illustrates the "cursed" part of it all!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Absolutely...thank you for the comment!!!

[@MatthewRobertHenry]

That RC car analogy changed my whole perspective. Now I want to Tesla swap something. Maybe the Bradley GT2 🔋⚡️

[@jeremiahshields7827]

When I bought my first hobby grade rc car I wondered why we didn't make cars in the same way, a platform that holds motors a battery tray and 4 posts for suspension and then bam a few years later Tesla came out. Elon actually designed the cars the way he did as to not throw people off, he could have made them not look like conventional cars since it doesn't need an engine bay or conventional cooling and oiling he could have put a fishbowl on the platform but people don't like change. Teslas do nothing for the environment but good hell are they fast.

[@kurt1618]

Nothing bad comes from everything good. Great cover Nicole, thanks for doing what you do.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks so much...I appreciate that!!

[@steviejmes]

It looks so insane under full acceleration. I’m not sure I’m convinced, but I’m intrigued.

[@chrisashton7133]

It has relentless acceleration. You keep waiting for it to let up for a shift or for the power to taper off but it just doesn't.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Intrigued is good!!! Thank you for watching!!!

[@BillLasell]

Super Show, I love learning about the builder as much as the car. Thank you for bringing us up close and personal. (I must admit this is my fav. episode to date).

[@JoeEngineer]

The air-cooled Porsche flat six holds a very special place in my heart. Ngl, I rolled my eyes before I clicked on the video. I was pleasantly surprised by the plug and play/reversible nature of the EV conversion and the result looks like a riot! Im genuinely curious about doing this to another car now! PS: Those are all my local drivin roads too! 🤙

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@chrisashton7133]

Nice! Definitely a big selling point to me, being able to go back to gas or even to upgrade the electronics and such in another ten years. I appreciate you giving the video a watch!

[@RagPunker]

There are kits like that for old VWs as well and the minimally invasive nature was a big selling point. I'm doing a 1966 VW Bug. Not using a tesla motor but may upgrade to one later.

[@tomcolegrove5491]

What an amazing car! Maybe it should have a vanity plate that reflects what it is; "Sparky", "911V" or something to that effect. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! I'm already looking forward to the next one!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@tombazemore1098]

Another great eye opening video from Nicole! Thanks! I bought a Model Y in March and will go for a drive just for the fun of it. The instant torque is extremely addicting. And with the regenerative breaking, when I drive something else, I have to remember to put my foot on the brake pedal. So, Nicole, it’s okay to have a big smile after experiencing an EV.

[@practicalplinking6133]

That braking feature is the same as manual vs auto transmixers.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@bryandickerson5365]

I’ve been wanting to create an EV for at least 25 years, but the experts always said “wait for the batteries to get better”. Now they finally are! You’d think I’d be super excited about all the new EVs on the market and I am..sorta. The problem is all the weight and complexity. The EV I’ve always desired is simple and light without all the bells, whistles and screens. Just 4 wheels and an electric motor - like THIS!

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

It'd be nice if there were bolt-in kits for enthusiasts to install, but even when there are the kits, the after-market manufacturers won't sell them direct, only to licensed workshops. I can go drop a massive V8 in to a musclecar in my shed, but I'm not able to EV swap the same??

[@brantbasting]

@@PiDsPagePrototypescheck out EV West.

[@billbayer5526]

@@PiDsPagePrototypes You certainly can! No different than going on Summit to order crate engine. Go to one of many online EV parts stores (or ebay or Copart) to order your Tesla drive unit. They should be able to hook you up with a battery and all the other components, too. EV's conversions, on a parts-count basis, are actually very simple.

[@Neojhun]

Note sure about 25 years, but 20 years is very much doable. FYI Rav4 EV from Y2K era with passive thermals Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery on average survived 17 years. This is real world data of old dead cars. Heated and Cooled Lithium Ion batteries are not doing much better and degradation data from currently high mileage BEVs are showing the same lifespan. Soo with some more tweaks 20 years should be doable, 25 years will not be in mass production in anytime soon.

[@Neojhun]

@@PiDsPagePrototypes "massive V8 in to a musclecar in my shed, but I'm not able to EV swap the same" WTF that is insanely wrong. Its much more difficult to do a modern V8 swap in a private garage than a EV conversion build. It requires far less specialized tools, way less messy liquids and lubricants and no burning hot parts to protect. It's much easier to do a Motor and Battery swap as Shade Tree mechanic. Your assumption was just based on ignorance of the field.

[@mikegrizwold2522]

Fast is fast, isn't that what it's all about? Love the channel Nichole, keep them coming.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!!!

[@chrisashton7133]

Dang straight!

[@michaels2916]

It is really cool to see someone have a vision and make it a reality. These air cooled cars have been such a good clean slate for so many types of builds.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching!! Thanks for the comment!!

[@E.T.GARAGE]

Love it can not get enough Nicole Johnson, Another great video 👍😎👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks so much!! We're glad you enjoyed it!!

[@christopherbellisario9195]

Chris is an absolute legend. Nice to meet you up in Monterey as well! Thanks again for the Great content!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!! Chris is amazingly talented for sure!! Nice meeting you as well!!

[@georgemueh3273]

I really enjoyed this. I never really liked ev and once Tesla came out i hated them. Slowly i started to look at ev as the next big jump into automotive evolution. Now i am building Ev pickup trucks and suv. Love it. ⚡️ I really love your passion and enthusiasm for these cars and the guys that build them. You have this genuine reaction when you look over how they were built, and when you get behind the wheel. Thank you for bringing us on another cool adventure.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!! Nice comment!!

[@joakimlindblom8256]

Three wrecks and a mudslide... that's an insane level of misfortune😵‍💫 Looks like it was totally worth it in the end, though - great episode! 😁

[@chrisashton7133]

Yeah, definitely too many "you wouldn't believe what just happened" conversations. lol

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@mortenhansen3455]

What I truly respect about Chris. Is the fact that he is a not a giant show boat. He seems incredibly humble and down to earth, while he let's his cars do the actual talking. Plus his Ford Galaxy is maybe one of the coolest cars I've ever seen. Ever!

[@ticnatz]

That car is insane....thank you for not crashing it !

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha...my pleasure!!!

[@Arithryka]

never thought you'd drive an electric on the show. this thing is sick!

[@daveelgie1363]

Absolutely loved this one. A Sunday fun car, raw but refined. Very very cool.

[@chrisashton7133]

Sweet!!! It's a nice car to have in the mix.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching...thank you!!!

[@T.hunstiger]

Hi Nicole, I love watching your videos! I love seeing your excitement for each and every car that you share with us. All the different experiences, locations and vehicles! So cool. Your videos are informative, entertaining and educational. As an individual who can’t drive due to vision issues, I especially enjoy seeing all the perspectives while you are driving. Thanks again for the awesome videos!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@tommynikon2283]

LOVE at long sight; I've loved Porsches since my college days 50 years ago. A few professors and doctors drove them in my college town; love at first sight. I love the bare bones interior.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Thanks Nicole, great back story, great road test! See you soon!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!!

[@MarkBlance]

I am always impressed that people put their trust into someone else. That Nicole is able to be that person is really awesome.

[@chrisashton7133]

After I found out she drove monster trucks competitively, I felt ashamed for ever questioning her driving ability. Happy to have had her drive three of my favorite rides now.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you Chris!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for the comment!!!

[@PaulHigham-p5q]

A cool looking car. Congratulations to everyone involved in the car build. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@robertoberdiel3297]

Very impressive, wow. ! Outside the box by a lot! John James Racing is a top notch , humble and committed to high standards! Perfect combination of analog machinery and EV era! Awesome Video for nOn believers like myself!!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@ChrisB257]

That car sure has some history!! This broke the mold Nicole but for sure was ''something different" - certainly a real torque maker and super good looking too. I'm also an IC power fan but something like this in electric is fascinating and a new experience for The Detour.... a fun drive regardless... significant 'grin factor' :)

[@worldsails2000]

I love it when Chris is on the show. He is such an interesting, cool guy.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we love Chris!!

[@irish223]

Nicole, i am always amazed at the projects you find as they unique. In addition, Chris Ashton finishes project he starts even if that means starting over and over and over. That shows ultimate commitment. As for electric cars, I am a fan of the concept but I still like vehicles that leak oil, smell funny and drink gas. Since I am in my mid 70”s I understand the electric cars but it’s hard to get excited with a vehicle that makes no noise. My daughter has one of the Mach E Mustangs. I like the acceleration but it’s like sitting in an amusement ride not a “hot” car. When you sit at a traffic light it is like sitting in church there is no rumble of or smell of exhuast. Chris built a magnificent vehicle that is the future but I am stuck in the past. Keep up the videos the are alway superb.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@Bruce4lmighty]

Great looking car! I guess this will be the one time you won’t struggle to find the clutch pedal break point 😂😂😂 Thanks Nicole 👍🏻

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@mortenhansen3455]

I'm glad I found this gem of a channel. Thanks for posting these videos Nicole!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome...we're so glad you found our channel!!!

[@Davivd2]

Man.....I've seen Chris's work before and he's a bold car builder but this is out there. IDK if I could ever go electric. Not having a transmission would be too weird of an adjustment. I raced RC's as a kid so I know how electric power delivery works and I'm surprised that electric cars don't have a more robust transmission or differential system. Relying on software to keep your power delivery in line....I would be so scared. CPU lag, a software glitch, a short in a power cable and who knows what would happen. I do like it though. It looks cool, Chris is doing Chris and that's a total success as far as I'm concerned. I'd like to see this out at Willow Springs putting up fast laps. That would be wicked. This is definitely one of the most interesting seats you've put your butt in. lol

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@chrisashton7133]

I cannot wait to get some track time in! So curious to see how it does.

[@Davivd2]

@@chrisashton7133 Sweet. I bet it handles like a dream. So light and so much acceleration. I hope we get to see that on KZbin. 🙂

[@andrewking1122]

I like the idea of it being a RC car you get to ride in, spot on comparison.

[@emaceratus]

A little sacrilege never hurt anyone you know ^^ Nice car !

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@rcjFrankson]

Cool - EO... always, ya dig Chris Ashton, from Ruffian's video's. Invitations, an what have you's, are informative. As said --- this electrified devil, defies expectations. Really enjoyed the Vid... Nicole

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@gilbertwashburn7095]

I love the electric devil it's what an electric car should be it's awesome way better than any Tesla that's for sure thanks for the great video I'll keep watching I'm a old-timer I'm retired I used to build and race cars that thing is awesome don Garlits would love it have a great day I'll keep watching

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@abikepeddler]

Chris, I feel you when it comes to the unexpected natural disaster that took out your garage. In 2017 I had a structure fire take out my garage with all my prized cars... it brought me to my knees. Made me question if I wanted to continue being engaged in car culture. Glad you persevered and that this orange Phoenix rose from the... uh... mud. Wait. That doesn't work. How about: Glad this worm rose from... nope. That's bad too. The way this thing steps out under wide open throttle makes it's name, 9-1-1, seem appropriate.

[@chrisashton7133]

Oooof. Yeah, I absolutely loved living in the canyon but similarly the experience made me question that choice and I moved to the city. I think I just traded one set of problems for another but I can do without serious fire and flood threats for a while.

[@bryandickerson5365]

I started reading your comment and thought - “this sounds exactly like what happened to a friend of mine” - and it was! Hard to imagine how tough it must’ve been for both you guys..

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you all for the comments!!

[@dion9146]

I’ve been a gearhead all my life and I love the sound and smell of an IC engine. But I’ve driven a few Teslas and you can’t deny the fun factor. I think there’s room in the car Hobby for both right now and I love the vintage car conversions at this point. I’m here for it. Great video!

[@caddydave]

^^^^ this x 1000! :)

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@blakef]

Mad props for the Braille Decal on the grey cabinet:)

[@chrisashton7133]

Hah! Good eye!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Cool!!!

[@bradinch1563]

glad to see a new video, i this is a very cool car, thank you

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@marcusbeau]

sweetness, return of Chris

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!!!

[@chrisashton7133]

Hah! They can't get rid of me!

[@Clemente4u]

Love this little lady, I met her at the luftgekuhlt OC Fair Grounds. Top notch! 😎👍👍

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

Nicole ripping up SoCal and the cops would never hear them coming 😅. He reminds me of shaggy from scooby doo. Have a great weekend 🤗. 🌲

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha!! Thanks for watching!!

[@kennethjones8683]

Ahhh Santiago Canyon Rd - I love this drive and know it VERY well! I have taken my 04 WRX STi many times there and now my Tesla P3D. This would be a dream to drive and still be able to hear the tires on tight corners.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@GeorgeMAdamo]

I got interested in electric cars in 1968 after having a disscusion with an aerospace engineer about the merits of electric propulsion vs internal combustion propulsion vs external combustion propulsion. His thesis was that electric propulsion would be best if the power source could be perfected. I am glad I lived to see the day practical electric vehicles are a commercial success. Lets move on to capacitor/battery hibrids .

[@chrisashton7133]

Dang, that's cool. Nearly instant charge would be fabulous.

[@Neojhun]

Supercapacitor are really only needed for peak power. Modern batteries have massive peak power output there is no need for Super Caps. Galvanic Batteries have way better energy capacity that capacitors.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing with us!!!

[@SonOfTamriel]

Sick build

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!!!

[@gusananas9069]

Unbelievable ,you're the best Nicole 👏👏👏👏👏thanks

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@christopherbrown6697]

Awesome car. I love the sound and feel of an air-cooled engine singing behind me, but fast is fun and I'm not a propulsion monogamist. My long-term dream falls somewhere between this car and John Reynolds' Super Beetle sleeper you introduced to me. My first car (purchased in 1990) is a '71 Super Beetle in terrible shape that I want to transform into a stock-appearing EV sleeper. I'm not going to go completely nuts with the output, but tripling or quadrupling the original 60 hp with major suspension upgrades and reinforcements should be a hoot.

[@mary_mildred]

I too was thinking The Super Beetle ep., my fav and millions of others.

[@chrisashton7133]

Perfect car to do that with too.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you Christopher for the comment...we appreciate it!!

[@jeffmead4670]

I like that "propulsion monogamist"

[@KeithBWms]

That was very awesome Nicole. What an experience.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks...glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@scottfoster1083]

I absolutely loved this episode in spite of e-misgivings, ha. Chris' 911 redux kinda reminds me of you, Nicole - confidently, capably quick and way good looking - tho this one sports labels warning there's a "devil inside" 😂 thank you for taking us along again and we'll be here waiting for your next outing... 🤗✌️

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!!! We're glad you enjoyed watching...thanks for the comment!!!

[@JimStabe]

I share your bias against electric cars - that being said, I would LOVE to take a ride in Chris's car to feel the acceleration but past that, I'm still not convinced. The reason I enjoy cars so much is not just the acceleration but the other sensations that go along with it. You talk about the sound the cars make and how much you like it in almost every one of your videos but not so much with this car. I'm probably just getting old but I think I would miss the more visceral pleasures I get from driving a really high-performance internal combustion car. Chris did a magnificent job building the car and it will continue to evolve and improve as he dials everything in - Kudos! I did mention that I would like to take a ride right? Keep up the good work Nicole and Mike

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you Jim..we appreciate you watching!!

[@mattmayes599]

Looks like an awesome car. Bet it's hard not to have your face muscles hurt after driving it because you've been smiling so big the whole time. 👍🏻

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Hahaha...that's true!! Thanks for watching!!

[@guyredshaw1422]

Very exciting to see today’s electric technology fitted into an old/IC car. It’s not right or wrong, it’s just different, and different is always cool👏

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for watching!!

[@erics3101]

Always wondered when the RC car tech would catch up with our big rides, thank you Nicole and this guy is a legend.

[@erics3101]

Okay yes I agree I'm reading the comments and my 85 carb mods are the furthest I will ever go but this will be cool for the future.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome...we're so glad you for watching!!!

[@S2NAZ]

He’ll, we had regenerative speed controls when I was racing the R/C still and that was in the 90’s 🤷🏼

[@michealelwood7086]

An exceptional car and Chris explained every thing, including what he had to do after the three mishaps to make this project come alive.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching...glad you enjoyed it!!

[@rom14141]

Jaw dropping.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@martyhanks5977]

Love it! Welcome to the Future!!

[@SidViscious]

I have had many Hot Rods in my life, Corvettes, Mustangs, Camaros, Viper, SRT-10 Trucks, The list is endless. I have now had a Performance Model 3 TESLA for 5 years and I am never looking back. It is truly the way of the future.

[@chrisashton7133]

I rarely meet anyone who has driven a nice electric car who is still bitter about them. I'm definitely done with gas powered cars as a daily but I still like to get out a classic on the weekends.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for sharing

[@jeffpierce3436]

I have wanted a Mach E as a daily for a while now(can’t afford one 😕), but I fully agree with you about performance cars. A big part of it is hearing the power, not just feeling it! You have definitely opened my eyes, Nicole, with this excellent video. Many thanks, girl! 😂👍

[@mongus451]

as a Tesla and a Corvette owner.. I love it.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome...thanks for watching!!

[@chrisashton7133]

Ooooh, same! It's kind of a like a weird mix of the two.

[@richardatkinson4015]

Really cool ! I like the plaid seats.

[@alangeddes268]

Nocked it out of the park again young lady. That is the nicest wide body I have ever seen and the car is still air cooled. I'm an ICE motor guy but when he mentioned the RC car thing it really changed my thinking having been playing with them since the early 70's. The new brushless motor cars are insane. Now find something else neat to drive. See if Jay Leno has something interesting. The two of you together would be interesting to say the least. Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...we're so glad you enjoyed watching. We appreciate the comment!!

[@nigelbullman1351]

Totally in love with car. It’s nuts 😊

[@GarrickStaples]

I've been daily driving EVs for over a decade. It's funny that there are still people discovering them for the first time. They always say, the best way to convert someone is to put them behind the wheel.

[@chrisashton7133]

totally

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Love it...thank you so much for the comment!!!

[@grantnyenes3742]

Love it!! I wish you had got it into some twisties, that would really showcase how quick in comes out of corners……only negative point, those fans are super loud, maybe they could be speed sensitive relative to the cooling needed..

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

That sound is otherworldly. That's your kid's electric car on Warp Factor 7, Scotty.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!!! Thank you for watching!!

[@chrisashton7133]

I do have the soft spot for electric motor sounds. I asked the Electric GT guys if Tesla had any sound deadening in their drive unit that we could remove to make it louder, lol. Unfortunately no. Maybe someone will make some straight cut gears. :)

[@RoninDosho]

For starters, I've been following Ruffian cars on IG since your first drive of one of their cars. Duly noted that you might actually have "lifted the curse" on this ... Well, what do ya call it anyway?? Hybrid Porsche? All politics aside, I'm not necessarily opposed to electric cars being in the world, alongside gas powered vehicles, of course. And Chris has put the electric car in proper perspective with this one. It's a street/race ready car that seems like a hell of a lot of fun, as evidenced by your unmistakable smile. Thanks for another awesome Video!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching...we appreciate the comment!!

[@drakeorion94]

The learning curve for conversions are steep

[@chrisashton7133]

Definitely. I've had a hand in building some wild stuff but I am a long way from understanding all of this stuff. It's a whole different thing.

[@drakeorion94]

@@chrisashton7133 I have all the bits to build an electric bike, but I am frankly terrified of the current.

[@billbayer5526]

You'd be surprised. Every single EV has exactly the same fundamental parts (motor, high voltage battery, 12v battery, high voltage battery charger, 12v battery charger and instrumentation) . A conversion typically has considerably less complication. You build to suit your style and needs. You have to open your wallet a little further than a gas car but all the parts are readily available online. If you can fabricate/weld, you've whooped 80% of the learning curve!

[@carloborromeo5595]

Thank you opening my eyes Chris and Nicole. Awesome content. Not for the faint hearted, but it did not disappoint. ❤😊

[@chrisashton7133]

Hah! That's great to hear. It's been a roller coaster ride for sure.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Our pleasure! We're so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@adjake1]

Right in the middle of an electric build. This is a great way to keep old cars on the road Can’t wait to drive it EVen more now We are building a dual Tesla motor on a modified exocet/tesla chassis and a whole lot of batteries.

[@johnboydTx]

A Porsche is a Porsche 😍 Performance is Mandatory.... EV direction is the future 🤔!!! Battery 🔋 Technology has to Improve 🤷... I'd like to see a 914 conversion with motor behind the shafts and the batterys in the middle for balancing ?????🤔 Great Episode 👏👏👏👏 Happy Motoring ✌️🤠❤️

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for the comment!! Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@TheOriginalADGuy]

This thing needs to have old school dialup negotiation sounds like a modem when it starts....

[@chrisashton7133]

lol, that would be hilarious!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Great idea!! very funny!!

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you, Nicole Johnson. This is your subscriber from Los Angeles, but watching this video on the big island of Hawaii.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 I am like you I am used to combustion engines, but this electric Porsche is pretty cool. Well, thank you and I guess I better say Mahalo.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching from the big island!!! We appreciate it!!

[@DoctorHayduke]

That thing is wicked, and that's one big juicy booty.❤ I have an orange.Z32 and I'd love to widebody it. Not sure about the electric motor yet. Maybe. I can see the appeal.

[@Slingshotgixxer]

Chris seems like a really cool individual , nice relaxed vibe , but a total gearhead with killer projects , and this 911 is no exception .

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we couldn't agree more!! Thanks for the comment!!

[@BlueMarlin-q7f]

I'm learning that people that don't like EV's are afraid of change in general

[@Bruce4lmighty]

Really? If the change is an improvement, people accept it. People aren’t accepting EV’s because they aren’t an improvement over current circumstances speaking in general terms

[@BlueMarlin-q7f]

@@Bruce4lmighty they are an improvement but most people believe what they hear on media and don’t spend the time doing research into the details. I’ve had a Tesla for 2 years and every negative comment I get is due to ignorance

[@abikepeddler]

Agree with user. EV's are, in general, a massive step forward over combustion powered vehicles. Granted, as Nicole stated, the combustion engine offers and experience that is unique and often associated with "personality" and fun. But when it comes to getting a pilot from point A to point B, a fuel powered vehicle simply cannot approach the efficiency and performance of an EV. Just from a general maintenance prospective, a ICE vehicle looses the argument. It's only when you get into long distance travel where EV begin to show their weaknesses.

[@MickH60]

@@Bruce4lmighty They ARE an improvement, if informed, NO ONE could form this opinion, no one.....

[@BlueMarlin-q7f]

@@abikepeddler I've had several hotrods/muscle cars and at first after getting the Tesla I did miss the sound of a nasty cam, but as time goes by I really don't miss the sound anymore. I actually like the quiet smooth power of the EV

[@opiealvin]

Saw the Mustang and the GT40 and was wondering what would be next from Chris. The man always does great work. And we all must admire his perserverance to clean up and rebuild this Porsche. Nicole finds another gem.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...we appreciate the comment!!

[@surfpapo]

She’s is hot with all respect and knows about cars ☮️

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!!!

[@dustinwebster6349]

Another crazy fun car and i love how you and Chris shine a spotlight on it so well with a wild back-story and amazing way to present EV as something fun, not something contorversail. Kudos Chris for another amazing build

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@flatline7310]

He made that car right.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!!

[@brianhoward482]

Such a sweet project 😮🎉

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...it's amazing!! Thanks Brian

[@truantray]

These EV conversions all have too much power, requiring too big batteries. Around 300hp output and hundreds of pounds less battery would make a better car.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@fletcherjacobs3688]

Build one and shut up.

[@AlexMason3]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetourget ya rat out

[@jlangford7422]

Exactly, why can’t we have 300-350 hp with 1,000 of range instead of 700 hp and 200 miles?

[@jamesengland7461]

Electric motors are small, light, and powerful. The high maximum power is nearly free. The level of power needed to commute a particular distance is still small, and the range won't change just because the available max power is double or triple.

[@markopolo3445]

How could you not want to drive a "RC" car...nice Nicole💯

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Exactly!!! We appreciate you watching!!