FIRST TIME DRIFTING THE E30! WILL IT BREAK?!

So after 5 months of building this widebody V8 swapped BMW E30 from a bare shell.. it's finally time to drift it for the first time ever! We're being thrown into the deep end here, we have around 1/2 hours to test the car and then we are taking out passengers and doing drift demo taxis at Brands Hatch with PHDrift!
HOW WILL IT GO?! LETS FIND OUT!

[@RaceCarWings]

Awesome mate, to do a bare shell build with a powertrain swap + gearbox conversion, get it all running and have no major failures 1st time out in such a short time is pretty amazing!

[@nathaningram7557]

Your drifting has progressed so much from when you started. I’m so happy to see this e30 on track sideways. I have to say I didn’t expect it to get this far but fair play, you’ve done a proper job!

[@user-ob5vw5gg6p]

The smiles on those passengers faces said it all mate!!! Great job.Worth the wait💯❤️👌🏻

[@bradleyhanson2886]

Would like to see some exterior shots!

[@itsleelockwood]

Yeah sadly i can’t afford a full time camera man 😂😩

[@welephant2013]

How ridiculous use an insta 360 with an invisible selfie stick. No idea about cost but the quality is there. Just a thought.

[@Nathan_R32]

Car looks great fun mate. You should be proud of what you have built

[@waymanbarneyawesomecardude9561]

Nice driving Lee, you've achieved what you set out to do, the passengers loved it.

[@cur1ositeej]

So good to finally see it sideways! Glad you're back drifting, good job getting it done mate,

[@thedjse]

Buzzing for you Lee to build a car and to put it through its paces like that well done bud

[@garethdavies3175]

Brilliant mate 👏 really enjoyed watching the passenger rides. 👍🏼

[@jameswilson3573]

Nice one Lee, love the build - totally get having something fun now and not going for full restomod...in 5 years. Good on you for sticking to your plan 🎉

[@mivecize]

Well done lad

[@clivecromie3250]

Well done man,awesome build.Dont worry about the haters they just jealous cos they couldn't do what you have done.You should be proud of yourself.Good luck for the future.

[@gavmorris3191]

Talk about proving the haters wrong. The car looks like it did amazing. Really want to come out with you one day so hopefully you will be doing this at a show im at.

[@Retrobeemer]

*Still think a TAXI sign would be the cheery on top. Well done anyway!*

[@ste1872]

Looked awesome m8 the passengers enjoyed it 💯% well done Lee great job it must feel good knowing you've built this & it's working like it's supposed to do 👍🏻

[@EMJ754]

Smiles for miles mate, that was brilliant, fair play for getting it done 🍺

[@jayhow997]

Some black trim pieces in the bumper and cut out the indicator and fog light an fit some air ducts in there for cooling will finish the front end off nicely.

[@mystictripttv9495]

sickkkk!!! it just shows how much you put into this car mate it lasted the day and didn't let you down! ❤ belter mate we need more sends now could we see Lee lockwood in BDC sometime 👀

[@ianferguson7036]

Loving the content Lee! Keep smashing it mate!

[@jayAsparks]

Great vid total respect to you for building this enjoying it and showing us. A lot of so called car youtubers out their wouldnt even take a wheel off.

[@the_mk5_gashtra]

Gutted I couldn't go this year would of loved a passenger lap. Your a great driver mate well done. Car looks 🔥 too

[@benmorris9074]

Well done Lee 👌

[@tomtaylor142]

Belter big Lee out in the whip🔥🔥🔥🔥we have been waiting for this day

[@goodallmotorsport]

Drove like a boss! Oulton park next 😁

[@Mytee1]

Lad… that was fkin EPIC! You can tell it’s fast when it hooks up. Few more track days and you’ll be smashing them bends like a pro ❤

[@danieljames4137]

6 months of hard work payed off! 🙌🏻 Looked awesome on the track. Inspiring me to have a crack at an engine swap now 🤔

[@scf1218]

Go on lad, they all loved it….. just learn as you go, listen to people there, they will give ya best advice and enjoy ya day 👍👍

[@daledixon8325]

Look at what you've achieved, I hope your proud of yourself

[@ccm-racing]

Well done Lee. Big congratulations, you proved your point, job done 👍🏻

[@Andym19]

Wot a car well done mate great build you did sick

[@bradleyhanson2886]

Class driving!

[@markwalton8644]

Really digging the look of your E30 and that V8 sounds insane!! Mods going forward, for me would be a Gearbox cooler and put the fan on a Switch on the Dash and I'd leave it switched on until whilst Drifting and the Best Mod would be a Taxi sign, that would be So Cool 😎

[@Tinazzzz]

Loving the drifting content mate. Usually get bored of youtube content but youre one of the only creators i come back to watch, content in class! Glad to see how well youre doing mate! Pro drifter incoming....👏

[@robertbenney1440]

Chuffed to bits for you buddy! Dedication pays off in smiles!

[@Dexrea]

Yhhhhh boooiiiii looks like a wicked day out

[@steveb19111978]

Awesome mate, well done. Such a sick little car.

[@streetoMatt]

Top man, glad the diff survived 😂

[@leonsutton299]

Lee I'm so pleased for you dude this is amazing, IV loved the build and looking forward to seeing what upgrades and mods to do to the E30 and once got a few stickers on it and a fat spoiler it will look wicked 👊👊

[@EvilZombo]

Fair play to you lee, I know you took a bit of shit for how it was built but you did it mate. From the ground up, by yourself with a little help from friends and great companies. Congrats mate and enjoy it, your passengers loved it!

[@riskyb100]

I'd ignore the comments..... Kudos mate you've done a R8 job , it looks real nice as well

[@jasondunkley6606]

Mega car, well done. Was waiting for some footage of it drifting from spectators angle

[@tunstall429]

No hate - it's nice to see you finish a project for a change. Loved watching the progress on this 👍👍👍

[@btc1337]

well your welds held up mate was thinking this would rattle to bits 😂😂

[@stefanbooth2747]

Looks puka lee fair play to you, theres a bloke in stoke that just specializes in bmw diffs hes definitely your man 👍

[@Birmingham_racing]

Looking good out there

[@l333boa]

Mint content Lee lad 👌

[@Bun0892]

Yes lad, what a video! Car looks mint and the drifting is awesome! Smashed it mate!

[@adriansmith1410]

Fantastic content 💪🐸✌️

[@zirfas87]

Mate to see there faces light up must be well rewarding. All the work you put it was well worth it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Cellestion]

Looked incredible, just loved those cheesy grins on the passengers faces 😁 well done as always

[@kevinf2231]

Sick mate, you must be proud of yourself after all that work 👍

[@leecox5916]

Looks amazing lee lockwood legend ❤❤ u have come a long long way man keep up the good work

[@neho86]

Every credit, great series and car looks mint 🤟🏻

[@Yakazuka]

So sick mate, happy for you 😎🤌🔥🔥

[@russhopkins724]

This is brilliant Lee, car looked great sending it straight from the box

[@mikevickery7536]

This is so cool. What a car lee 👍🏻

[@paul_69]

well done mate great job happy for you

[@russellcrowhurst933]

You probably won't see this but mate what a life I remember doing the odd mods on drive way now building your own drift car and a e30 at that keep winning my brother take care

[@lewischafer3333]

Another Great Content ever 👌

[@E11evens]

Happy for you dude 👍

[@PureEvolution]

Amazing lee done really well to build and drive a new car like that aint easy takes some balls too will try catch you at one of these events

[@darrenferguson7582]

Awesome man what a difference for in Ur driveway wi the Clio then the evo and now this been watching for years fuckin awesome keep smashing these videos 👍👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JIMWSMITH]

Awsome, car did great , fantastic result. All the stress was worth it 😃

[@gazzer883]

Great job good skill your hard work and head scratched paid off. Oh ye and that bloody aweful colour looked great out in the pits. Cheers for sharing the journey.

[@leighord7341]

You should have faith in yourself lee you have built it not brought it, looks epic in the yellow well done on a great day cant wait for next

[@craigacooper]

The car looks absolutely brilliant yellow isn't my favourite colour but still looks good live the build on this fair play keep up the great work

[@rskdevelopments]

Looks great i knew you would do it.

[@justintaylor9148]

What a journey its been. But this time round youve got a drift car you can say you built yourself from the ground up. Massive improvement to the stang😂

[@craigpearson9063]

I wasn't keen on the yellow on the last video but out in the sun it looks great just needs something to break it up a bit love the build tho

[@alexharrison3586]

Well done Lee! You've done an ace job with the BMW! what are you planning on doing next?

[@itsleelockwood]

Coming very soon

[@alexharrison3586]

@itsleelockwood buzzing! Looking forward to it mate! 👌

[@alexjones8296]

Fair play, Lee❤

[@rhysjones2215]

Quality 🔥

[@gascans801]

Done well there mate. proud of ya, sounds awesome, needs stickering up with the colour being so bright needs the stickers, but well done gife yaself a pat on the back bro.

[@s1_vbe]

Great job lee , it was fun watching u out at the start of the day. Should of got in for a ride. #silencethehaters #homebuilt #learnasyougo

[@user-pc9rv9th4d]

Your e30 is sick. Would you consider putting vents on the bonnet.

[@Rybags]

Great video mate would be good to see some shots of the car going round not just on board

[@T1NY85]

i think we all wanna see you attempt this in the relient

[@projectclark123]

Yesssssssssssssss Lee 😊❤

[@GTiR23]

Yaaaaaareet lads!

[@Joshf93.]

Bit late now seen as you've probably sorted the noise from your gearbox but do a fluid change on it anyway and put some RedLine Lightweight Shockproof oil in it mixed with a good quality 75w90/120.

[@skynet1.044]

would a deep rim steering wheel not help more? either way glad its sideways finally! 🤙

[@user-nw2ie2wp9n]

You could add some water wetter additive or evens waterless coolant the should help you situation without changing anything

[@robertplues4661]

nice one lee good to see it out and being abused haha i see u got the cross bars back in aswell

[@stu-b4958]

This gives a 🖕🏼 to all the moaners. Good on you for sticking with it mate, the end result is exactly what you intended..... And it didn't break 😂😂

[@scf1218]

Oooooo get you🎉😂😂

[@MrEdwardsno8]

Smashed it cool as f@#k 👍😎

[@laykaholder8161]

I wanted to come out with you but I think you was taking a brake I ended up in a blue s15 and it was naughty 😊😊

[@youtube2kwatcher]

try put gearbox additive in

[@baz200uk]

If you were wondering who the idiot beeping and giving you the thumbs up this afternoon at Dartford crossing queue in the hiab wagon was, it was me 😂, sorry mate clocked the x5 and the reg plate I thought I no who that is I got a bit star struck 😂

[@itsleelockwood]

😂😂🙏🙏

[@waynelewis5656]

Do you have to get car insurance like a taxi driver would? Something like 'driving for hire or reward'? That can't be cheap 😬 or is it just public liability insurance?

[@youtube2kwatcher]

you need some black stickers

[@scf1218]

Will it break…….😂😂 never you built it, come on lad have some faith 😂😂👍👍

[@john147GTA]

Gutted BDC ended , what's the best league that runs like how BDC was ran

[@M.MINIUK]

Bro don't explain or defend nothing what you've acheived here is ace and can only get better !! anyone who says anything negative with no constructive input ....... Where's you own built e30 v8 drift car tho ??? Beleive the only drifting they be doing is on there desk chairs 😂

[@dswissport8050]

Ford S Max

[@Beansswtf]

First

[@seanbenit501]

Does Lee reply?

[@Twistandgouk]

Does Sean beg it

[@seanbenit501]

@@Twistandgouk yes, yes I do. Now what

[@itsleelockwood]

I do

[@Twistandgouk]

@@seanbenit501 bit wet

[@seanbenit501]

@@Twistandgouk okay… and???

[@scf1218]

I brought all me tools (so in your case a hammer😂😂) Nar where’s the t5 😢 shameful chap 😂 no-one likes a bmw lol 😂😂😂😂

[@andrewgibson4778]

I think all the haters they as been since Lee started his build . They should all come forward say sorry/ well done 👍

[@goodallmotorsport]

Drove like a boss! Oulton park next 😁

[@itsleelockwood]

Buzzing!