how car films should feel - Porsche 944 engine rebuild

Episode.78
I wanted to do something like this for a very long time...
Shot on SIRUI anamorphic lenses, by my friend Maze.
Custom scored by P. K. Stephan
CAMERA // / mazewagner
MUSIC // / p.k.stephan
INSTAGRAM // / onlyaroadtripaway
00:00 944 engine assembly
Sony A7S3

[@orlandocoronado1330]

A masterpiece

[@awdobsession717]

Indeed 👏🏻

[@kaeptnk4848]

The lighting, these images, the sound! A work of art.

[@jkoepis]

I would like to express my dissatisfaction concerning this video, because it is videos like this that made me pull the trigger and buy myself a project car. I hope you are happy with yourself for exposing this kind of madness upon others. Excellent video. Love the cinematography and sound design on this. Keep up the good work.

[@monkeyturds789]

Honestly, an uncut video of someone building an engine with the music for ambience has the same effect of Lofi for my brain. Just so relaxing

[@Sumonic]

The feeling you create with videos like this, is just so soothing and relaxing. Love it

[@javier_canada]

Respectfully, how can you feel relax and soothing watching this? I feel only excitement, joy, thrill and almost trembling.

[@teflond0n]

ASMR, for men 😅

[@artysanmobile]

So many times I wished for this kind of access to my 944’s engine. It was fun to see this. I bought a series 1 brand new in 1983 for the now-absurd low price of $22,600 all in, taxes, fees. That car was a treasure. In 2000, I purchased a 1993 968. There is so little similarity in performance but working on the engine was familiar. Many, many updates make my 968 an easier car to maintain despite the added complexity. I put it to ‘bed’ about 2014 to save money for a family. It still awaits its second life now my daughter has gone to college. She loved growing up with that car, which she named ‘Cheetah’. I wonder why.

[@ctsmusic135]

Art at its finest. I am always beyond impressed with your abilities, but this is on another level! Better than high budget productions by other companies here on KZbin. You should all be impressed with your work. Thanks for sharing!

[@WesleyKagan]

This is beautiful, and what car content should be.

[@nandansho]

I experienced the pleasure of watching my 911 Porsche engine get rebuilt by a very competent shop where the owner allowed me to take photos of the process. It was amazing. I'm going to save this video for later on today and enjoy what you did here. Just the music itself is amazing and ominous and fantastic. The lubrication that you put on those bearings was just artful. That's why I'm gonna save this video until I can fully appreciated it in stereo mirrored to my Big Screen TV.

[@vilnius77]

Born petrolhead, in Modena, long time ago and saw a lot about cars. This is a masterpiece, thank you.

[@ALEXANDARRR42]

One of the most impressive and well filmed automotive videos I think I've ever seen on KZbin. I've been restoring my 1984 944 for almost two years now. Watching this video makes me want to re disassemble my engine again lol. Well done!

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

Double check if it hasn't been fixed and think was your year there was a recall..campaign..on fuel rail..dealership will replace free

[@effervescentrelief]

I had no intention to watch more than a few seconds just to see what this was about... and then I got sucked in. Wonderful presentation! Thank you.

[@tylerwelker]

I did not want this to end. You need to film a sci fi thriller. The shots and coloring were perfect.

[@donrichardson5132]

Preach 🙌🏼

[@pandagear6730]

This video deserves far more eyes laid upon it, this was a creature of care and love and should be see by more. This was truly something beautiful with its cinematography and focus. No words just actions, with intention. This is the stuff that made me want to do something with cars, this is the stuff that truly beats within my heart, as a car guy, photographer, and just a curious man. Thank you for doing something this amazing, bless you.

[@edmatthews9235]

Nicely done pretty darn creative and I guess pays homeage to the 944 turbo ending at 9m51 seconds.

[@ENUMeRs]

I really love the look of an anamorphic lens, rare to see, and even rarer for it to be used so well!

[@jagab1672]

Can somebody edit this with a british guy softly talking over it like a movie, this music is so calming 😌

[@geg5274]

Love the color palette, makes the video look like a 90s thriller movie

[@andreasohlen]

This is just a master class 🏆 Can’t stop watching it. Seen it 4 times now.

[@matthiasosa-noyoze169]

Wow, words can not even express how satisfactory this was to watch. The music, the music, where do you get it from? Great work as always

[@OnlyARoadtripAway]

Thanks! The music was custom composed just for this by a dear friend of mine.

[@JasperV70-205CT-BX]

​@@OnlyARoadtripAway honestly!? Wow! It has some 007 bond like vibes. Perfectly done!

[@matthiasosa-noyoze169]

@@OnlyARoadtripAway I had a feeling it was a special composition for this video. It’s beautiful

[@John-Andretti]

@@jakedean8560 No ,literally - Please ask if the Dear Friend would upload to spotify or apple music

[@larrylobster78]

The mastery displayed here both from a mechanical standpoint and a talented filmmaker perspective is incredible. You ignite my passion in engineering when you produce stuff like this. Wow.

[@OnlyARoadtripAway]

Thank you!

[@teflond0n]

This channel has heavy le man's 1971 Steve Mcqueen feel to it. So good!

[@captaincoyote1792]

The year I turned 50, coincided with the same year I was promoted to O-6 (Navy Captain)….I gifted myself a 944s2 Cabriolet, in beautiful Baltic Blue. Now in the last year of my 60s, I still own the car….almost pristine, stored in winter, and it has barely 65k on the clock. I’m fully retired now, from both the Navy, and a career in federal law enforcement. I’m tempted to “let her go” and buy a 911 or a BoxsterS….strange how the 944 cabs and turbos, in good shape, are bringing “silly money” right now. Still….I just don’t know if I can part ways with it….and after watching this video, I have a new appreciation for that engine in particular, and in general, “automobile as art”. Great video!

[@hadrianaugustus5712]

Keep it!!

[@mattsmallshot]

Started with James bond vibe, transitioned into TENET vibe, and ended with Interstellar, goddang this video is a work of art.

[@dailydriven991]

It took me a couple of days but I finally caught up. This was spectacular. This is what car films should feel like. There are not many people who capture the reverence we have for our machines, but your style makes every nut, bolt, and click of the torque wrench seem beautiful. Because it is! The reason I love KZbin is that you just can’t find stuff like this anywhere else.

[@laapulsford]

As the folks say, a masterpiece. This is very true and clearly created by a genius. This is what KZbin was made for. As my French friends would say, bravo maestro! I would hazard to say, your best work to date.

[@dirckgevers2618]

Future generations will look back to you and honour you for the new art form that you created. This is a masterpiece, deep thank you!

[@Grenadeo617]

this is like artwork in video form

[@amirhosseinkermani3695]

this new style of video is absolutely amazing

[@OEMPlus]

that shortblock design is... breathtakingly well engineered... dang.

[@bjrnrs]

Great video. I have a 89 Porsche 944 S2. Great car. And a great engine.

[@JoJo-rn8sg]

Simply the most beautiful engine build i haver ever seen. Can’t wait for your next video!

[@pauldavy9355]

Beautiful work my friend, the film and the music are perfectly matched. Congratulations on a wonderful work of art, very well done. 💫👏

[@Grawedx]

The composition of the first shot speaks for itself, and then there's the soundtrack... A class by itself

[@kaivirkkala3213]

9 min 51 sec mechanical art👍

[@JamesChurchill3]

What an amazing soundtrack. Elements of dark noir crime thriller crossed with Blade Runner-esque themes. Paired with wonderful framing, editing and mechanics, makes this an utterly incredible film. Well done.

[@TheJagjr4450]

Whomever did the musical score with select mechanical sounds of assembly overlayed did a superb job.

[@OnlyARoadtripAway]

Phil is a genius, there is a reason we have worked together for a decade.

[@xXSk8mafiaX]

Awesome video. Enjoyed the detail of the video having a run time of 9:51.

[@simonb.3220]

Mit Abstand bestes Video, das mir in den letzten Tagen von KZbin vorgeschlagen wurde.

[@gtcork1349]

I forget which episode it was, but I know you mused about the future of your channel recently and the KZbin etc,,, Just do you and follow your gut. It's unique, and meaningful and purposeful. How many of us are on our fourth or fifth watch of this since yesterday? Chapeau.

[@JasonSimonSmith]

A joy to watch. Thank you for putting this together and sharing the journey. Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@MrBmxblur]

The greatest engine rebuild video i have ever seen. The atmosphere is incredible and reflects my emotions when working on old cars perfectly.

[@nickdenecke]

The ending gave me goosebumps! The cinematography is on point, the purest aesthetics in perfection. Love it 🫶🔥

[@marcholmes284]

Bravo 👏🏽...a cinematic / symphonic / engineering / masterpiece 🎉...and IAm also a 951 owner that as of yet does not have your courage or engineering abilities... 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ransom7258]

loving how with all the details and added care for the production of teh video, the length of 9 mins and 51 seconds (951) was the original specification of the 944.

[@magnusmoulton6376]

i mean this in no rude way, but the 952 is for the 944 turbo, but still, to have the film end at that number is such a nice little easter egg

[@ComeauRacingEnterprises]

@@magnusmoulton6376 There's the 944 ( normally aspirated), the there's the 951, which is a left hand drive 944 turbo, then there's the 952, which is a right hand drive 944 turbo.

[@OnlyARoadtripAway]

And none of this was intentional, but I do like the fact people mention it over and over. ✌🏼🤭

[@balazsjozsa4301]

Wow, that is a actually a good looking engine.

[@luschtigadrei1475]

DANKE! Art, the kind I love. Location... I started dreaming, what would I do in such a wonderful place? Maze, well done. Unmatched. Music is very well chosen too.

[@OnlyARoadtripAway]

Music wasn't chosen - it was composed just for this!

[@luschtigadrei1475]

@@OnlyARoadtripAway Wow! Very, very well composed then!

[@gracz24PL]

The combination of music, sound and aesthetics makes this film a delight even for someone who is not a fan of motorization. The whole form and presentation of the assembly of the engine has been so poetically and artistically presented in this film that it amazes. Thanks to the music and passion for motoring, this film kept you in suspense, unfolding like poetry. I think others will agree, that this video as a whole is more like a play about the heart of a Porsche 944, and how a person who loves their car does their best to bring her back a heart that beats and not just a stone without feelings. (Just like a love story but to cars and passion.) I hope to seem more video like this one int he feature. (btw. Thanks for inspiration.)

[@stefanomaranini7033]

I cried. It's beautiful

[@althejazzman]

I'm now convinced that you only have that enormous warehouse to maximise the dramatic effect of your videos.

[@OnlyARoadtripAway]

Rest assured, that isn‘t my warehouse - and it won‘t stay empty…

[@shingoose6197]

The hell...where are my movie tickets? Where's my popcorn??

[@roberthaviar8243]

A true Masterpiece! ❤

[@afeudale]

Damn impressive! Who knew an engine rebuild could make one tear up?? 🤷 Reminds me that my 944 oil cooler seals prob need replacing...lol

[@bentzedaniel]

Das beste KZbin Video das ich je gesehen habe 😍

[@aidankelly1994]

beautiful video, an engine rebuild has never gone so smoothly for any mechanic

[@vaidasjurka8603]

Just incredible combination of extraordinary skills. As an ex owner of 944 with this engine, i thank you for bringing me good memories!

[@BardiaNikpourian]

Wow Porsche needs to see this!

[@matschwarz9261]

What a video! 😊

[@ravnodinson]

I love how the man and machine became one for a brief moment.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Every frame of this was gorgeous. Well done! 🤯

[@_-ridehower-_125]

I Just found this video by accident . Im just in shock how awesome this is . Everyone should watch this short movie . Definitely a piece of art . It is the best quality it could possibly get.

[@icbtech01]

Excellent. Beautiful choice of music and camera angles. You deserve an independent film award for this.

[@knotsandstuff]

The shallow dof was nice, good storytelling.

[@brandonrude]

That was incredible

[@christophertiru4823]

An unbelievably satisfying and complete video. Bravo.

[@Felixwankelofficial]

absolutely incredible

[@AuX23A]

I'm but a few minutes into the video - I just wanted to say your cinematography is simply amazing!

[@fns58]

This was glorious to watch on my ultrawide monitor. Great job man, video was a masterpiece.

[@FrankFramesThings]

Wow! you have outdone yourself yet again! This is what car films should be like ;)

[@jens2972]

from the engine to the video, an absolute work of art

[@subarusti9542]

This is one of the best video I've ever seen on KZbin. Beautifull ! The sound, the filming, everything is just perfect

[@WorkingAxle]

Love love love the space!

[@BenjaminBertucci]

Beautiful film. Great work, David!!

[@Felix-wp3st]

Very well done! Love it

[@944racer]

Beautiful work, and beautifully filmed! Thank you.

[@otzpeda3860]

WOW! This is absolutely brilliant, I mean the workplace in combination with the music feels like a James Bond villain building his murder weapon

[@MikeyGaumann]

This was amazing. So enjoyable to watch

[@13Rcdrifter]

Masterpiece! Thank you

[@ShootingDave]

This is mesmerizing!

[@helgedergesegnete3395]

Absolutly beautiful video.

[@hugonrtm]

Incredible work

[@douglasmartinez2756]

I enjoyed watching this so much! Bravo!!

[@andrewrbrady]

beautiful work

[@kiwihame]

That was beautiful. The subject, the setting, the lighting, and of course that incredible score. Engine building as art. Well done.

[@sebastianeiselt37]

This is one Masterpiece of a Video🔥

[@JasperV70-205CT-BX]

You have absolutely nailed it, stunning! Mesmerising! Shooting and editing perfectly done. Thank you for making it!

[@kiefercolburn1393]

Stumbled across this. It wasn't unlike watching an artist paint his favorite.

[@mattyturbo1]

Beautiful Video! Thank you!

[@motoguzzi7592]

So good I had to watch in full screen.

[@Rich_Lambert]

That was great!

[@retrotrawler]

Epic! Always a good day when you post a video! Thank you.

[@danielcollins2617]

beautiful, powerful video. Thank you.

[@UtopiaRestorations]

This was a true pleasure to watch 🙌

[@Pekkelsson]

Pure awesomeness!

[@arvindbachoe]

Absolute masterpiece! Captivating, emotional and pure... This is why we love cars 🤙🏽

[@carrellwashington4007]

Well done.

[@osebu]

Awesome! Feels like a big screen movie. I wish rebuilding an engine was as easy as it looks in this video

[@dunzhijialuo736]

Incredible

[@AcidrossGaming]

truly a work of art

[@Thedaleb1]

Really nice job