Rookie Mistakes When Building A Car

When a car enthusiast buys their first car there are bound to be some mistakes. Mistakes happen all the time, some worse than others but they are bound to happen. In this episode of Wheel School, we go over some of the rookie mistakes that we want you to avoid. What was your biggest mistake in your car? Let us know in the comments below!
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[@ohvx4098]

My mods list : get a car

[@g35_coup16]

Same

[@NateRiver5454]

@@gabegti thanks for the advice

[@scrub_lord]

GabrielTheGray i already have a list of all the mods im getting for my first car im saving up for. im gonna need like 10k in total but i think it will be worth it. i already filled out an application for a part time job and im going to be helping my dad sell stuff on ebay on the side

[@1upJeCK]

@@scrub_lord save up brotha, save up more than you think you should haha nothing goes smoothly with project cars. Also another word of advise, dont buy a subaru unless you're ready for that flat 4 to take over your bank account.

[@scrub_lord]

o_O-RioT-O_ o Lol my mom gave me her old outback. but its more of like the family car still so its not really mine. thanks for the advice

[@frostshock13]

Biggest mistake : not buying lambo doors first.

[@tino897]

Now that is a big rookie mistake.

[@FitmentIndustries]

I love you guys 😂😂😂

[@derrickmills7217]

Duh...

[@RB-sb9nj]

Stickers gives you extra 50horse's. Each. Lambo doors gives you extra 500000000 style.

[@RickyGExtra_TX]

My cousin bought a lambo kit for his 99' camaro which was trendy back in the day. Eventually he sold it away.

[@Mini-Hakkero]

imagine spending 10k in parts just to drive on your sidewalls

[@mikedavis5931]

This post was brought to you by the track fitment gang

[@hermanatorPC]

that's the dream baby

[@illogicalgarage8641]

@@hermanatorPC Rice

[@extec101]

uggly AF running on sidewalls not to mention un safe.

[@aleon117]

Dead 😂😂😂

[@jaysoykan1308]

Mistakes not to make when you're 20 Good thing I'm 17

[@03chubs71]

Jay Soykan good think I’m 16 and not 17

[@randomtvninja]

Good thing I'm negative 6

[@nahnothnx4608]

Jay Soykan saaaaaaaaaame bruh

[@burntferidgerator6848]

@@03chubs71 good thonk I'm 15 not 16

[@03chubs71]

Burnt Feridgerator fuck 😂

[@Tjulfar]

Best tip is have enough Money or you'll end up chilling in the parking lot with you car guys. You have air suspension , 3 piece wheels and a new wrap but can't afford to go to Mc Donalds anymore.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Cant even afford the $1.15 McChicken #struggles😂

[@cameronmauro7209]

$1.15 mcchicken? 🥺 they’re $5.50 here in Australia! $1.50 gets you a hamburger!

[@Tanrod-uu4si]

@@cameronmauro7209 jesus...australia must be expensive

[@cameronmauro7209]

You’re not wrong, a new wrx is 45k here 😂😂

[@Nathan_Jay]

@@cameronmauro7209 bruh the McChicken is cheaper than the burger

[@KeopsTV]

Getting frustrated with that pocket-size hammer, Alex... Now you know how my girlfriend feels.

[@ghettogecko2266]

But if you know how to use it properly then nailing the right spot should easy as -cream- pie.

[@FitmentIndustries]

You are a savage my man. 💀😂

[@Rnfjaydee]

So underrated😂

[@proudtobeapothead]

KeopsTV that’s why her knuckles are always red?🤔

[@thebastardgentleman9821]

Oof dude dont roast yaself just swing it the right way

[@kendelion]

I just realized you're like the Linus of Cars

[@burntferidgerator6848]

Looks like they could be cousins as well

[@30769s]

that is so true tho

[@joahl2922]

Kitsune Ken damn

[@kristofferlaw2816]

Yeah i heard him talk and thought "wtf is this a linus channel?"

[@sannaabbba4620]

@@kristofferlaw2816 iiiiiiiis B̶o̶r̶i̶s̶ Linus

[@30769s]

everyone seems to be putting down a mod list here. So heres my list: 1) Stop playing Need for Speed 2) get my licence 3) get a car

[@FitmentIndustries]

I can dig it 😂

[@jnh8057]

Soo when are you mailing your license to me?

[@asher_mccane]

Wo wo wo, never stop playing need for speed.

[@akassasin5768]

Haha mustang owners dont make 1000 hp and crash it into a tree. They just crash it into a tree

[@aleon117]

ak assasin hahahha

[@christopherdutton8565]

Or into a crowd 😂😂😂

[@sjeffy5137]

Depends on the mustang, the newer the mustang the more idiotic the driver is.

[@zirkh1609]

Old meme how about we create new one bud

[@akassasin5768]

@@zirkh1609 I found the v6 mustang driver

[@jordannewa9459]

You call them mistakes. I call them challenges.

[@hussammustafa5267]

Lmfao

[@Scypher0th]

n i call that stupidity

[@Hijargo]

4:26 I feel personally attacked lmao. Just after buying my FRS everyone told me to widebody, big wang gang, air suspension etc. etc... I just wanna enjoy it and make it mine, guys.

[@JBC1154]

I was told the same thing about my brz but nah it's meant to be a track car and its damn fun to drive every day. Just cant wait for boost💪🏾

[@lunchmoney18]

Same im definitely not bagging mine or slamming it

[@maxwell5428]

ive seen to many show toyobaru cars. Theres one at every show.

[@devonaragon7606]

Track That shit bro. Congrats on the car

[@HargunSV]

first comment after posting my new brz on insta “put it on air suspension” im just gonna do coil, wheels, exhaust until im done paying off the car because its my only daily. I Do like the widebodies though not gonna lie but i might grow out of liking them after the finance is over

[@zCrytekzHD]

My mods in order of what I did. 1st. Cold air intake 2nd. Short shifter 3rd. cam and head 4th. Coilovers 5th. Bigger Breaks and braided lines 6th. Lighter and wider wheels 7th. better tyres 8th. Turbo conversion 9th. Touchscreen display

[@hugourbanczyk2917]

finally. performance mods.

[@zCrytekzHD]

900 32 you can eat me

[@davidn5770]

10. Slam it, negative camber and wing

[@burntferidgerator6848]

So far my first mod is new non stock not crusty rusty ball joints and suspension

[@aden2391]

Bro. Lambo doors should be 1

[@boostaddict_]

I have made 0 mistakes so far. I have also built 0 cars. I have done a lot of research though so I probably won't make too many mistakes. Fingers crossed lol

[@boostaddict_]

Also, list of planned mods for when I get a MK2 Jetta: 1. Clean it up as much as I can, as in rust removal, paint if I can afford it, and get the interior looking new 2. Clean up everything underneath, get subframes powder coated 3. Brake upgrades, lots of bigger and newer VAG stuff fits and is way better 4. Stiffer struts with (hopefully new) stock springs 5. Wheels? And sticky tires. 6. Powertrain upgrades, maybe an engine and trans swap

[@mc1996]

BoostAddict A MK2 allways ask for a 20VT Swap and MK3 288mm Brakes so they can fit on (some) 15" Wheels ;)

[@relate97]

Building the car for yourself is honestly the best advice to tell anybody into cars 👌

[@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342]

Ultimately, the only person the car ever has to please is the guy paying the note.

[@sjeffy5137]

Bryan Smith Yeah I really want to get into building cars but I have a limited budget and automotive knowledge, still in high school and still working a shit job to save so someday I can.

[@AyeAnthony]

Simon Jeffries in here with ya

[@nailinmalin1719]

@@sjeffy5137 bro same

[@UnlinealHand]

7:45 that was my friend. Bought a 1993 Z3. Didn't want to do anything else but slam it on the ground. Bought cheap coils, slammed it, blew tires every week. Complained the car wasn't reliable.

[@carlomendoza5462]

Surprised Pikachu meme material.

[@josh2323]

Been there. I had a slammed cambered out fwd economy car with like 160bhp. Had no issues because scraping sometimes. When I picked up my 350z I did the same thing, deleted traction control, and spent around $5K on performance mods redoing basically half the engine bay + tune. It's close to 280bhp, rwd, and stiff as hell, and now I'm going through a set of michelin sports every couple weeks cause I like to send it lol. I was surprised at first, but I'm gonna have to go back and redo most of my suspension setup because I can't keep up with the tire cost. Lesson learned

[@long-long.]

@@josh2323 350z comes with around 290bhp stock though...

[@gupallday4483]

Be a leader not a follower set your own trend

[@TheOrangeKou]

Amen

[@insertnamehere6757]

G up all day that’s why I bought a civic, even though I get clowned on, I love every bit of it, except for the fwd

[@gupallday4483]

At the end of the day it's about what makes you happy. That's why I dont pay people no mine

[@BODenKai]

some people are not cut out to lead........

[@ItzJusAGameBruh84]

I drive an automatic I just wanna put rims on it, tint windows, and drop coil overs in it and just clean but slow as f*ck lol gas savor 😂

[@davidbernick2375]

do lowered springs instead of coilovers, same look, better ride. You dont need coil overs where you're going.

[@Rnfjaydee]

David Bernick agreed lowered springs unless u got extra coil overs or some shit

[@ofthamist]

Manuals are better on gas

[@ofthamist]

Jus sayin

[@huntermatthews5919]

@@ofthamist on what planet

[@calebb5106]

camber over 10 degrees in either way should be illegal

[@mirainikki7681]

Foreal, California over here worrying about exhaust notes when they should be targetting these excessive cambered niggas, It's hideous

[@Revitalyzed]

@@mirainikki7681 So because you don't like how it looks mean it should be illegal.. makes sense

[@joshuakleine7821]

ITZ Caleb why does it affect you?

[@maxwell5428]

I normally dont like excessive camber but on a few cars it looks cool to me

[@slimey118]

@@joshuakleine7821 well it poses potential risk to others on the road, considering they have less grip...

[@artsohc]

#1 Rookie mistake, buying a car before learning about it. The number of people I have met who regretted not knowing that they should have bought a different year than the year they bought or they should have bought another spec rather than the spec they chose is staggering. Like people who buy N55 BMW 335i cars rather than N54 models. Or someone who buys a 2010 Mustang GT when you need to wait for the 5.0L Coyote in 2011, etc. Not knowing what you are buying or what spec you should be chasing is probably the biggest rookie mistake I encounter. #2 Rookie mistake is trusting the information you read on an aftermarket parts advertisement. Don't read an advertisement that says "installing this part will net you 20 wheel HP" and actually believe it. Often, those "performance gains" are achieved when a car has a bunch of other mods already installed that have made that part the bottle neck. Best bet is to actually research the mod and verify that, yes, in fact it does do what the manufacturer claims. Or at least temper your expectations of what it can do. Otherwise, Alex's list nails it.

[@SimbaTheGreat]

artsohc ALOT of people who buy the N55 know exactly what they’re getting. The more reliable engine compared to the N54 and a lot of those guys don’t care about making 500+hp at the wheels.

[@cainwomble7211]

Personally the 4.6 can be faster and it definitely has better reliability than most 5.0s. The 5.0 obviously has low end torque but the 4.6 consistently pulls top end and in my opinion it definitely sounds better haha

[@cainwomble7211]

I currently drive a 5.0 but I miss the 4.6, it was 10 years older than my brand new 5.0 and I already have more problems with it haha

[@rocketboyjv5474]

My mods: an unnecessarily large wing a wing for my wing a wing for that wing a big sombrero to put on top of the car ...idk

[@ofthamist]

And the sombraro is made of straws designed to funnel and direct air into the abundence to wings!..genius

[@christophercarpenter7536]

I guess you could say your car is all hat, lol

[@hankhillstricklandpropane4134]

Still better than the sticker guys

[@CarlosHernandez-oj1bf]

rocketboyJV honestly, you had me at sombrero for your car. I approve this comment.

[@SomeMechlover]

Rookie mistake: Buying a sports car *just kidding best mistake ive ever made*

[@VdubInParadise]

Unbalanced mods lol...I’m good at that. I was so focused on HP mods that I ignored getting better tires, new suspension, upgraded brakes, upgraded clutch, etc...now I’m in the process of catching up the other parts. 😅 That’s a good point that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

[@sirenz_]

Even if the car is stock, just a simple suspension/wheels/spacers [REASONABLE SPACERS..], it'll look pretty damn good. Simple and Great. :)

[@hasty-carnaage1518]

Never understood the saying "you are never done with your build". Yeah, you will never be done working on it with stuff like maintenance but plenty of people have a "finished" build. I personally don't but I do know what I want my car to be for now. It Will get "finished" and then maybe down the road, rims might change or this or that but I personally dont consider changing something like that a continuation of a build. But thats just me. I know far more people are never done lol

[@geremyhayes1597]

In order 1. Coil overs 2. new rims and tires 3. Exaust system 4. Supercharger 5. Better brake system 6. Body kit 7. Fenders 8. Removing seats (weight reduction) 9. Stereo, sub, and speakers upgrade

[@bearieroblox6451]

My rookie mistake was actually my first mod. The first mod I ever did was an engine swap and bigger turbos, didn’t go so well. Cost me a pretty penny, and I don’t have that many pennies.

[@canineparty3497]

I remember all my friends convincing me to swap a SR into my 240... I was happy with the 2.4, but I ended up going through a red top and a black top and finally have up on 240s all together, because I hated working on them in the end... seriously, just build your own car and appreciate other people's builds

[@iEdBeezy]

I bought cheaper quality stuff a couple times but when I got my hands on quality stuff I fell in love lol There’s deals out there all you have to do is wait and it’ll pop up. 😏

[@KantstandlamGarage]

Honestly this video is on point. I’ve been doing KZbin for 4 years, modifying cars for 10 years and been involved in the car scene for 12 and there seems to be a separation between quality build and parts over Hypetrain/IG/Clout LEGO built cars. The younger crowd has bad influence and it could be the end of the car scene.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Glad that you find our channel informative, helpful, as well as entertaining! 🙌❤️

[@SpinRush]

Lam Le Yo, you are right! These young bucks are just excited to do anything to their car. I think that’s why Alex leads these videos. The younger generation sees Alex and they feel they can relate. The older generation ( myself ) doesn’t judge a book by it’s cover. We listen more....”Oh okay, Alex knows his shit”. The car scene is California is going to shit. We all know why. Is this the end of the car scene? Yes and No. Yes, it’s going to come to an end and the manufacturers will be the ones to slam the nails in the coffin. They’ll try to make it super difficult to mod your car. My answer is also NO. No, it won’t die. Our human spirit won’t allow it. I’m JDM till I die. I think it’s going to cost so much more to mod in the future. My “secret” project cost me 45K to buy the car, wheels and tires 4.5K, bigger air intake, bigger intercooler, oil cooler, piping, blow off valves and a bunch of other shit you’ve never heard of.....can easily add another 10 to 15 thousand dollars. So yeah, in 10 years the younger generation will be stock, because they won’t be able to afford anything beyond that.

[@chellic5919]

There are so so many people who make builds for clout and it isnt just the young ones. Also some people just naturally get "famous" off of having a nice build. Doesnt mean they do it for clout

[@sidewayzsrt706]

Lam Le incorrect, I have found a club here in California and I myself am young and we don’t build our cars for anyone but ourselves and of course to race them. The car scene isn’t dying it’s just expanding

[@KantstandlamGarage]

Mr. 5.7 R/T that’s true. Everywhere there are different age groups with different builds. All depends what you’re exposed to. I’m from Florida and 95% of the cars here are ratchet.

[@vdochev]

At the end of the day, my mods should be in the following order: - Interior LEDs - Tyres - Brakes - Wheels - Suspension - LSD - Engine & transmission

[@Max_G43]

vdochev lol

[@MarkSegree]

only problem with that is by the time you get to the engine, its times to replace all the other mods you did before, given all the shit some of the big name companies are producing these days. really have to do your research before buying anything these days as the names we use to trust are the biggest piles of donkey... well you get the idea.

[@vdochev]

@@MarkSegree It's a car. Sooner or later you will need to replace everything.

[@MarkSegree]

@@vdochev true. I just wish it was later than sooner o.o

[@marwaneldomiaty6151]

6:30 my head hurts...

[@AndyE30]

That shit gay

[@alexfuentesyuherd]

Marwan Eldomiaty pussy.

[@davidhopkins2691]

Yeah as a previous owner of a 370Z Nismo that hurts my soul. I don’t know why someone would want to do that to their car, but to each their own.

[@d2eraisk]

Been working on my s13 hatch for 10 years 😭 it magically turned into a sil80.

[@fnaticb00st]

Biggest mistake: fitment like the 370z at 6:27

[@AndyE30]

That shit gay

[@TOUGHTATERTOT]

I for one, like automotive Linus.

[@xXx_Oshino_xXx]

Just as short as well

[@andyly6651]

Slam it, then correct suspension geometry.

[@themightydash1714]

dont buy a house???? WTF that IS the mistake!!!! As soon as you buy a house, you're putting your monthly mortgage payment into your own house, When you pay rent, you're buying a house for someone else! Renting is categorically the most stupid thing you can do.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Best part about buying a house, Garages! 😂 At least over by us damn near every house has a garage! Which is huge for times like now where it is -28 outside!🥶

[@juliansaiz5714]

Because at the end of the day

[@Ejiokpa16]

Truth. I haven’t really been building my car yet. I’m waiting for school to end so I can make real money that I can spend. I always say if you can’t afford it once, don’t pay for it twice.

[@Beast-rz9cd]

I think the saying is if you can't buy it twice don't buy it at all. Best of luck with building your car!

[@Meep469]

I like how he jokes about having an expensive car is not a mistake because half the people that get them can’t afford them - just because you can make the payment doesn’t mean you can afford it because making 30k a year is nothing and after take home pay it’s about 20k if you don’t have another job

[@christianmartin7456]

The biggest issue I see is people who make 1k a month and think they can afford a car because the month payments are $650 a month. People are dumb. The way I keep money is buy taking half of my monthly income and limiting that amount on bills. So I make 2k a month, max I’ll spend on bills is 1k a month. Granted I only spend about $400 a month lol

[@bryaneekelder8267]

My wheels rubbed my wheelwells when i swapped to the winterwheels. I remember thinking that i had to fix that the next day, then something came up, then i had to graduate while still driving 120km a day.. result: Tires are still in one piece, the lining of my wheelwells isn't.

[@caleb-tc3dz]

So far my build plan consists of breaks, suspension, and transmission (bought the car with those things needed so i can talk myself iinto it) after general safety I’m looking at small performance parts, after that its all aesthetics.

[@octavioguzman6988]

Quality over quantity Is the best lesson here . For me the biggest mistake was not going air suspension from the start. I went with bc coilovers extreme low 22kg and 18kg had them for 4 years now. I've replaced the same shit over and over . Lips, bumpers, oil pans, inner barrels and bull shit lol .but best mod u can do first is suspension just depends the direction ur going with the build because ultimately not everything has to be bagged . And definitely research what ur getting into for what ur trying to achieve on ur car

[@FOURTEEFIVE]

Bags need coil overs anyway

[@jasin1441]

Idk why he feels he needs to bash automatic transmissions, all the fastest cars I know about run some sort of automatic...

[@ericlewis5035]

I agree with Alex. Don't build your car for others. Do what you want to it. Like me I love 97-03 Pontiac grand prix and I love wide body,rocket bunny cars and 3 piece wheels. One day I want to do my dream build. But a lot of guys tell me it looks stupid, don't look good etc. I'm doing what I want,its my car. Check it out @junkgtp

[@jeremysearcy8875]

Cutting my coils instead off buying lowering suspension then driving is a super bouncy car for 3 months while I saved up for the suspension I wanted. I cut the springs to much and ripped my exhuast off at one point.

[@fabianng3153]

What car arrow means ? I can’t find anything bout it

[@nicholasjohnston6684]

It’s car aero as in aerodynamics. It means a big wing or a front lip

[@fabianng3153]

Thanks man . 😊

[@Purpose_Bilt]

I thought it was a troll comment at first. Not everyone knows everything though.

[@danielmelendez1192]

I have 1995 Toyota Corolla and I bought eBay coilovers. I ended up finding out that it’s really your only choice when it comes to that platform. Yeah they run a little stiff but honestly for the price I paid($202), quality, and better handling that I got out of it i actually love it. It’s decent enough to daily. I have eBay coilovers, Whiteline 14mm sway bar that I got for a steal! ($87), K&N intake which I had to fab and only paid ($65), OEM 2007 Yaris wheels from the junkyard which cut rotational weight from the stock Steelies(which I sold for $80), wrapped with Performance All Season Kumho Solus TA11, eBay 4-2-1 headers which needed small fab work ($85), and magnaflow hi flow cat ($65) and magnaflow muffler ($55.) this car was built on a mad cheap budget and I kept reliability, handling, and efficiency in mind. Not every build had to be a money pit with your modifications. This was just a daily which I wanted OE+.

[@fxvague]

yo send me pics of this beast on ig bro! @anurvg

[@FitmentIndustries]

Damn sounds like quite the build you have so far! 👀 You should upload some pictures to our gallery sometime! 🙏🏼 bit.ly/2obqAZQ

[@MantisPLUR]

Yo let’s see a pic

[@danielmelendez1192]

Angelo what's ur IG homie?

[@assassin_redeye677]

Biggest mistake...getting new wheels and for getting to tighten down the lug nuts 🙃

[@FitmentIndustries]

Oh boy...💀😅

[@alexstromberg7696]

One rookie mistake is owning s 370z with straight pipes. Or just owning a 370z/350z

[@emanuelsauz12345]

Your just jealous you don’t have one!

[@emanuelsauz12345]

I bet your proud of that shit in your profile pic!

[@alexstromberg7696]

@@emanuelsauz12345 if you don't know what a Saab looks like you're the moron here. Sounds better than your hairdressermobile

[@chewylewy1714]

No hate, but what's wrong with the 370z? I have heard that it is a pain in the butt to daily(Mainly because of the blind spots), but I think it is great looking, has great HP, and is pretty cheap if you get it used.

[@christianmartin7456]

Chewy Lewy aftermarket parts are expensive as hell. My buddy has a 350z hr and just spent 4K on full bolt ons which isn’t much. Intakes, throttle body, intake plenum, and r35 injectors. Plus it was 1k for a tune before he asked for the flame map which was an extra $200. They aren’t bad cars, but they really don’t make high hp low 300 to the crank and that’s on the good models. Plus they only have 2 seats which they have their pros and cons.

[@petern7731]

I think I messed up with these really thick engine mounts. But eventually I'll build another engine on the side to swap in. Non Vtec to Vtec. Other than that I pretty much build it for myself. I'm on a good path then :D I'm glad.

[@MintyMan707]

I wanna get a 2005 ls430 as a daily and lower it and put some wheels but that's super common in the VIP world for that car and I wanted to do a dark color but black is super common but was thinking dark purple. What should I do to it so it's more unique and not to crazy?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Dark Purple is 🔥🔥 fr tho!!!

[@StephenBrewer89]

Look up a color called java purple. It’s a Harley Davidson purple. It looks very dark in some light but other times it’s really purple. I almost bought a f350 duality painted this color and have never liked purple.

[@icrystardust6577]

maybe look into some lesser known lip kits? but also maybe what if you did something with your interior like some kinda custom fabric?

[@_Greasyzoku_]

Just keep it classy, that’s a HIGH quality car. There should never be low quality parts on her.

[@andrewmiller1540]

was so close to buying one as a daily as well since i loved dailying my ls400 but is going into full drift car status with a welded diff but ended up getting a 335d. I would just say stay away from the basic wheels and its fine if you car looks similar to other cars from first glance. I think its all in the details and quality that shows off builds and as long as its what you want, then thats fine. Also simply things like getting custom retrofitted headlights or maybe even get the badges and small accents coated in something unique like rose gold. There isnt as much aftermarket options for the ucf30 as the ucf10/20 sadly but you can almost change small things to make it yours

[@silviamills5218]

Build it how you want it people! Even if people call you a "ricer"! When I search for "ricer" I see some stuff I hate but I also see some stuff I really like!

[@omarhernandez6159]

I NEED that matte black banner behind you!!

[@FitmentIndustries]

I gotcha my guy! bit.ly/2H5D8sm

[@andreykirilov510]

The only way to modify is to ask you to build my car

[@christophermeza3332]

What I like to do is buy decent price parts, install and eventually replace them with a more expensive part when I have the money.. I either reuse the parts or sell them to help out

[@nanashinogombe4175]

Biggest mistakes: Buying Lambo doors and Not painting my '99 Eclipse MNP

[@sidewayzsrt706]

Oh and I understand the “driver mod” one. I start off with a 200HP SUV, Moved on to a 300HP R/T now I’m in a 400HP SRT next is 700HP

[@ruthlessroyalty5477]

I've got a car that I don't really like so want to mod it so I do love it do you think that could work Alex??? Be a good video I'm sure there will be other people out there like me too thanks be good to hear from you

[@austinlycke960]

I'm starting my first build on a lexus is300 right now. I daily it, so I'm not making a racecar per say, I'm making a dailiable sporty thing that I can take to track day and car meets sometimes. 👍

[@zamoragera13]

Like when people get bigger wheels and don't upgrade their brakes.

[@DILLYBAR31869]

There's a guy in my town that has a chevy colorado, monster 20-somthing inch rims and little itty bitty discs/drums. Its so dang comical. Prob the ugliest thing i have ever seen.

[@AKATropical]

So right now I have a BMW 330ci and I have done all preventative maintenance. The only thing is that it’s automatic and I know people frown upon that. I know what I want to do to my car and have to money to modify some stuff right now. -just got to the part where Alex said to build your car for yourself. So I guess that answers my questions. Still any opinions or suggestions?

[@AKATropical]

Adamdickieson Yes, it’s an e46 2002 BMW 330ci. I spent a lot of money already fixing it up. Was thinking about getting something new that’s manual. I’m also in college so I don’t got the funds like that to restart on a new car. So I was thinking later on when I’m done, I can do a manual swap or even an engine swap. I really do enjoy my car and know the car very well after all the fixing

[@_Greasyzoku_]

Well first off, I’d say what do want out of your car? Drifting? Stance? Canyon car?

[@Nick_Tank]

I have an Auto Civic that looks like an Si... don’t be ashamed. I know an Auto Bagged Civic in car shows. Build it how you like and people will be looking at yah. Stay humble and keep pushing the passion

[@alexcoupe.]

I've an E46 330d touring 2002. I've upgraded the suspension with AP Suspension which lowered the car 40mm front and 20mm rear and replaced the stock wheels with Fox Motorsport MS007 in carbon grey (17x8j) wearing 225 45 17. Poly bushed when old bushes have needed replacing and the always followed the servicing schedule. This is my family car and is used daily. The has covered 248,880 miles and is still going strong! 👍

[@AKATropical]

Greasy Style just trying to make it look nice right now. I can’t afford into drifting. I want a new paint job (some body work needs to be done), new rims, reupholster the interior, and suspension to lower it.

[@jessecarrier5468]

You should always build a car for you and learn about your car the type of car what engine it has the ins and out also fix all the problems with it before you start building

[@brianyoung575]

Biggest mistake: body kit

[@bergerstorm]

Brian Young *hella camber

[@SimbaTheGreat]

Let people enjoy things and tasteful body kits are welcomed in the community.

[@Weektoweekhockey]

4:30 mans LITERALLY described my plan for my car (my choice no one else’s) 😂

[@RazzleFrazzle]

First thing I ever did to a car was change spark plugs out. Super fun and when it actually fired up after, I was pumped as hell.

[@deangelolawson6184]

At the end of the day I have a 91 GMC Sonoma all stock with just a tool box. I see a blank canvas to build my dream truck.

[@ruslankozodoy4898]

Build a car you want and not what everyone else wants. There will always be people that will not like your build. Just remember the car is for you and not for everyone else

[@samperez7765]

slammed my car without adjustable arms😂

[@imyosancho]

This is my favorite from you Alex! Definitely a must watch for everyone!! My biggest mistake was boosting a single cam Honda Civic del Choad with 212k miles and putting an aggressive BASEMAP (not even a tune yet) and then racing the fuck out of it. Long story short, I was NOT surprised when I blew it up 😂

[@rawkout]

biggest mistake too low. will look back in shame in the future.

[@jan-markussahala590]

Biggest misstake what i have done is i bought car what i started to build as track car. But i wasnt sure do i want to build it that way.. End up selling it out cheap and now im building driveable show car.

[@goaldigger2314]

IMHO: performance upgrades come first.

[@TomyHighOfficial]

Ima get my first car this year but idk what to get

[@Towardrisk]

2:46 I made every one of those mistakes except buy a house lol

[@YoungStatic]

not sure if my cars on here as a good example or bad example, Lol.

[@IDRiiFT3R]

Makes me happy that my skyline is my project car and im going moderate on it, sort of a semi stock look.

[@pasttimes3068]

2001 Audi TT Quattro 6 speed 1. Borla Exhaust 2. 42 draft Ram air 3. Forge Silicon hoses 4. Forge Blow off Valve 5. Re routed some lines for cooler air 6. Inter cooler elbow replaced with less friction 7. Lowering springs 8. Neuspeed pulleys 9. Down pipes needed (need) 10. Rims and tires (doing this soon)

[@bearle97]

Nah cam is a daily thing for sure

[@Qunia]

I will by a RX7. Once I get enough money And than release that I can’t take it to the garage if I ever get a huge problem. I saw a RX7 in decent shape, it’s distance was respectable, the frame and underside need cleaning tho

[@ultrainstinctshaggy2745]

U can build a janky car....... If your Roadkill

[@icecubes_for_the_boiling_frogs]

My advice; don't be afraid to get an uncommon car. With a little research you'll find most have a popular cousin you can transfer parts from. Some of the best builds are the only one at the show. For example; I have a wide body 2000 jetta and I'm currently building an n/a drift ranger.

[@kumxito219]

You did say “in the end of the day” ...don’t read that part

[@rickmassey1272]

Your cars and coffee comment about Mustangs is not about modding past ability to drive it,but, A LACK OF ABILITY PERIOD. I WISH IDIOTS WOULD STOP BLAMING THE MUSTANG FOR DOING WHAT BAD DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR. It's not the car as millions of good driver's are proof of... it's bad drivers and idiots who perpetual bullshit theories on their KZbin videos. As for that little hammer...I can think of one thing you can do with it.

[@sir_puffs_alott_rc]

The thumbnail is Patelsaw15 on ig

[@sortaanonymouslaex9564]

I haven't got myself a car yet, but I'm pretty close I plan to do something really unique, I guess I'll give my plans out here. Maybe you can reply if there's something that can be improved, or just a new idea. Starter Car: Mercedes 190E, preferably a 1.8L or 2.0L model. 1. Short shifter 2. Coil-overs (nothing excessive, just a stiffer ride, and a lower height) 3. Bucket seats 4. Cold air intake 5. Retro 5-spoke rims and newer, sportier tires. 6.A small wing, like the one on the 2.3-16V or the 2.5-16v EVO 1. 7. A metallic paintjob. 8. Bigger and better brakes. 9. LSD 10. Some small engine mods, not looking for mega horsepower, not a fan of turbos either. 11. A new exhaust system. Don't know what else for now, to be honest.

[@staticmercedes809]

thanks for thrashing patel in that thumbnail. 😐

[@FitmentIndustries]

Nothing but love man!!!

[@TimberWolf429]

You know, I get where the rookie gear head might go to Ebay to get super cheap, super sketchy parts, I was there in my early 20's. Honestly, it's a good thing that there are channels like this that can advise the rookies in what the best thing to do is. Myself, I plan to bring a lot more power out of my truck's 7.3L IDI diesel. Not for making my truck faster, but for better towing, and pulling. Conversely, I'm not going to start with my engine, I'm starting with my transmission. In my case, I'm looking to replace my aging E4OD with a heavily upgraded unit from Monster Transmissions. Some might say to start with my suspension and tires, but the thing is, my suspension is built from the factory, perfect for pulling, and my tires are 10 ply, heavy load rated tires. So in turn, that side of the truck is perfect. Not saying I won't upgrade my brakes though, but I do have a little leeway there, as the trailers I will be pulling, will have brakes as well. Also, I'm used to inspecting my equipment, being a proffesional driver.

[@jessylauzon8740]

There is one mod that I really want to do at my car in 1 or 2 years when I will have a nice engine bay it's a transparent hood, I only have seen one car like this and even on youtube you don't see that much of these (it's pretty "unique" and it's look really nice)

[@joshmessinger113]

Hey man, thought of doing this as well. Either making the whole hood outta lexan, or cutting a hole in the hood around the engine cover and covering the hole with lexan. Might be cool

[@jessylauzon8740]

ThatWhiteGuy but, because of the sun and the heat of the engine, I wonder if it will become yellow, so maybe I will put it only for car show 🤷‍♂️😂

[@montesonobe8041]

Biggest mistake (so far): installed stage 3 clutch w/lightweight flywheel and the car (s14) has stock power basically. Dailying it is a nightmare in traffic.

[@christianmartin7456]

Buddy of mine had an e36 m3 he had a stage 4 in and the only other thing it had was an exhaust lol. Talk about a fucking workout. He got rid of it 2 months into owning it. Granted he has a basically stock e46 m3 to daily instead but he still drove the 36 everywhere

[@zhraansheikh6914]

talk about dealing with rust on a car

[@mayoM90]

I feel attacked at 6:00 you know how hard it is to be in the car scene rolling up in an automatic

[@FitmentIndustries]

😂😂😂

[@aiden5343]

Widebody is overrated and overused anyways, build that shit how you like it.

[@tcmbrown]

Yall have the perfect monstrosity as the cover photo. Hahahaha! Him and that crap car. So stupid...

[@fal1212]

Terence Brown fuckin patelsaw

[@svdemusic3785]

Lol. You’re what’s wrong with the car scene.

[@gmans7859]

Buying a dumbass muffler and installing it only to have no one wanting to ride in it cuz it drives you bonkers. (Read: Girls) Alex, every word. Everything NOT for everybody. Be proud of YOUR work and admire the efforts of others. Friggin cool. I didn't know Christmas Tree's could be an 'Aero Mod'. E36, that was awesome. A really good buzz is striving to improve Craftsmanship and Quality in what you do. At the end of the day (there it is) you WILL love your car, you WILL love to drive your car and the world will be at peace.

[@shakethaspot6301]

🤦🏽‍♂️ I have at one point made every mistake I possibly could have. We live and learn ✌🏽

[@FitmentIndustries]

Facts. 🙏🏼😂

[@tino897]

Well. My mistake is talking too much. Like i want to do crazy ass mods on my cars even tough both are in no working order currently and are in process of making them just drive. I go on 3 piece wheels that cost more than the cars air suspension ( that doesnt even exist for these models ) and lets not talk about performance mods. I guess my mistake is not having patience. Being hyped by other countries car scenes from 1000 hp camaros to slammed LS lexuses. The idea is that well... Building a properly made show car or a properly made daily and tuner just takes time and offcourse money.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Lots and lots of money!

[@JayDanger2x]

Little do you know this is not a mistake. The owner wants the car this way. As car guys you should show some respect towards somebodies build.

[@bradleypreston5282]

biggest mistake with my first build (current build). solid subframe bushings on my b5.5 passat that's daily driven. rattles like a mo f88ker in gear at a redlight. forever having to replace my downpipe bolts! i've tried lock washers,lock nuts,loctite, impacting the everliving f**k out of them, it doesn't matter...they keep falling out :/

[@anthonysiracuse8613]

I have that hammer

[@TheCanam1977]

I once forgot my wheel spacers when going to stoopicold, drove there on my winter set (stockies) when I went to put the summers on for the show, realized I forgot the spacers, and used washers. 10/10 biggest mistake ever

[@MrPhoto17]

but you save big money at menards

[@FitmentIndustries]

We love you guys! 😂😂😂