I Bought a $286,000 Aston Martin V12 and got 90% Off because it was Flood Totaled

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[@neom0nk]

6 months later: Now, remember the flooded Aston we bought, well we finally got the seat out and we're gonna be working on it again so stay tuned for next month when I change the fluids! Oh look, a chicken!

[@macsloan58]

That’s funny I don’t care who you are!!

[@john-1964]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ralphruiters2475]

But first, he needs to service his step-mom 😮

[@JasonMcCord-qk3yb]

@@ralphruiters2475 haha! I have to admit I’ll watch, just for that uncomfortable exchange!

[@romilgroup]

This restoration will be finished in 2045. Until then, he will buy 20 more cars, also not finished until 2080.

[@drewanderson8200]

Sam will we ever see a video where you buy a car and actually have back to back videos where you actually repair and rebuild start to finish...

[@bestprice1776]

Obviously no

[@LeeC783]

Annoying

[@Samcrac]

As a gambling addict and I would totally bet on myself to finish a project within the next 12-16 months

[@illiniarmory3142]

@@Samcrac but the green Ferrari……….

[@illiniarmory3142]

@@Samcrac 64 months for the ferarri?

[@xviper84]

Sam you can save a lot of money on lawn decorations by going to Home Depot, Lowes, or Walmart.

[@PB4204eva]

Lol

[@iankirkpatrick6486]

The state that fuse box came up, I doubt any electrics on the seats will still work, the motors will have turned to rust. But wish you luck, it's a really beautiful car.

[@Samcrac]

I unfortunately agree

[@theParticleGod]

Nah it'll buff right out.

[@chrisroyle4813]

The motors are probably off the shelf items, removing the seats to replace them is likely to prove challenging.

[@user-vv5fl6im4r]

That module in the Volvo world is called the CEM and it stores the configuration for the car on it including VIN, it also handles the immobiliser. You may be able to get some power to the car by replacing it, however it'll likely require coding to get it fully functional.

[@deanpatel7281]

They are programmed to the car . There are services that take the Info off the old cem. I don't think that will work on this one tho .

[@JohnnyG10178]

The rate in which Sam "works", he will have to worry about that part in a few years.

[@duckylucky6505]

Always amazing to me how much AMs cost and how cobbled together they are with parts from a garden variety of makes.

[@ulftegrell413]

The Volvo part costs $80 used, on a scrap yard. Additional cost for programming if needed.

[@RogerM88]

You should avoid rushing to power a flooded car. First you should wash it to remove the most salt as possible. Then clean all the electronics and connectors. Replace the fluids, and only then apply power to the car.

[@illiniarmory3142]

Stop making sense

[@axelbrambila2802]

The only problem with that is it's a good idea

[@maxangel6870]

Would it even matter if the car had a connected battery when flooded? Can't do much more damage

[@beverlycunningham5554]

u must be new to this channel...sam is a special individual lol

[@ColeSpolaric]

He can't get to everything anyways

[@truthseeking3818]

SaMCRAC.... the master of buying new projects and never finishing any of them.

[@glassvial]

Tavarish has entered the chat

[@turboturtle9083]

Vtuned wants his lift back ,how about dragging the Fartrarri back to the pasture.

[@charlie1832]

What a beautiful piece of yard art

[@MJtnp]

Anyone else notice on the initial jump, the clock spinning like an altimeter on a doomed 747?

[@JSMZeez]

I did too. I was like what the heck!

[@mpazs]

It's probably radio controlled and adjusting itself after being without power.

[@LordVipah]

It's going back to the future to show us the samcrac video of the finished restored aston. Or it's trying to rewind the time before samcrac made a bid.

[@AbnerG787]

that was creepy af

[@earnestbunbury2103]

@@LordVipah lol

[@barryhall7]

If you can get to the seat motor connector, you should be able to move the seat with 12v

[@br549rdr]

I was thinking that. Cordless drill battery

[@1967250s]

Could just find the connector at the BCM and apply power there on the pins to the seats. Same for the trunk release.

[@notwhereyouthink]

That's an absolute beauty and I hope to God that fuse box provides a solution.

[@mikedemarchelier9090]

That car’s a looker for sure!

[@calicojack7264]

love the clock spinning away

[@Dane121180]

Watching Sam is like watching a series you have to wait a year for the new season

[@ishpants]

For real!

[@elipsorange]

Why does everyone say about finishing these cars? He orders parts or gets burned out. Dude has plenty of time. Thanks Sam all your videos are very cool and educational. I'll watch anything you post dude.

[@niklashartmann3616]

Must be a floridian disease to stack unfinished projects in your backyard 😂 Sam, Bruce Wilson and many more to mention😂

[@Dukefazon]

Sam deserves a medal for his writing. It's hard to believe he's just a one-man YT-er.

[@illiniarmory3142]

He only one video a month now. So probably a loaner

[@TheXshot]

Explains all the unfinished builds.

[@glassvial]

One man plus what seems like a rotating cast of assistants because Sam can't be bothered to do his own work anymore.

[@82FordMustangGT]

Hey Sam, I'm not sure where you are at in the process, but my DB9 had an electrical kill switch in the trunk and a reset behind the passenger seat under the squab. (Its very possible the owner rolled the windows down and hit the disconect in the trunk before the storm to prevent damage) You can also most likely get to the trunk through the back seat area as there should be a pull release that can be accessed through there. Good luck! Can't wait to see the progress.

[@normalizedaudio2481]

What could go wrong? Makes sense to me. 28,600 is a chunk of change.

[@ronr2445]

This car is never running again. When a salt water flood car is not attend to right away the damage is beyond repair!

[@leakyboomboomman3098]

Yo Sam, could you please make an episode where you park all your builds together. It would really help my OCD as i like seeing things lined up neatly. Others might enjoy it as well!! 😂😂

[@augere9620]

This is going to be a great documentary on why you don't buy flood cars.

[@ricksmith4736]

Especially SALT water flooded

[@augere9620]

@@ricksmith4736 the corrosion on the fuze box was insane! Imagine what the rest is going to look like.

[@zx1100a1]

Yay, thanks for a new episode Sam!

[@infjay777]

I like that they argue a bit. That makes it realistic. Thank you for that.

[@robertdusziii4125]

I'm not watching this until you finish with the Blue Corvette!! Standing firm.

[@nickh5450]

That fuse panel omg and it's a Volvo part . Double omg

[@nbagoats4819]

Fill the car hood full of rice. I had drones and phones fall into rivers and creeks staying submerged at least 10-20 minutes while I looked for it. Dumped rice on them overnight and they were completely bone dry the following day and worked perfectly after that. Rice is an EXCELLENT absorber of moister.

[@DementedButtHole]

Cows are going to love this new piece of furniture you bought for them.

[@handle690]

Finished builds or not, Sam has some of the most entertaining car content on KZbin!

[@davidj4662]

OK, Sam's Mom.

[@macbook802]

Right, I keep telling KZbin to stop recommending this crap

[@andrewt3952]

But u watched n bothered to comment

[@wurlyone4685]

💯

[@5ebra1]

Volvo sticker on the junction box? Would love to know how much Aston would charge for a new one.

[@202koolio]

Xemodex is who the volvo community uses to program the CEM they might be able to help with yours.

[@David-tz2cp]

It's always nice to see new content from you. Always rooting for a win for you Sam...Good luck!

[@JustinPandelo]

I am eager to see how ya make out on this one. I love My Aston Martin. My DB9 w/DBS facelift has been a reliable daily driver for me since January 2020. Love my V12!!! Cant wait to hear you start yours!

[@uncommonlogic1698]

Anything with power will suffer from electrolysis, when exposed to salt water. PCBs wil dissolve copper traces and anything zinc will disappear. Some things I found thru experience... Use phosphorus acid mixed with water to clean fuzzy residues, it will dissolve base metals. Then blow with air. Imediately wash again with soapy water strong mix, blow off, then with distilled water as final rinse. Dry with hair dryer then use dielectric spray and grease in connectors. Use a brass brush to polish , plastic toothbrush to scrub. Find the main power buss in the electric system and pay a bit more attention to those circuits, you may have to open connectors and de-pin to clean or replace. Time consuming but doable. Best of luck 🎉

[@ScotiaDroning]

Nice to see you back with new content. This looks like an exciting project. Keep the videos coming. 👍

[@stakman78]

Thanks Sam, magic as always. Keep up the great work mate from New Zealand.

[@deonpetrus]

I really hope you get this one running Sam. Cannot wait for the next episode.

[@ishpants]

I love these auction buy videos!!! So glad I stumbled on this 😎

[@sebfill55]

That fuse panel box needs to be programmed to the car. I went through this about ten years ago on a DB9. Got it off Copart and was flooded the same as yours. I purchased a used fuse panel box thinking the same as u but it didn’t work. Turns out the box is coded to the car. I took the car to my local Aston dealer it took them two months to get a new box and at the end they couldn’t program it completely as they needed the old box to download the software and uploaded it into the new one. Wish u luck but that fuse panel box is a nightmare.

[@ToyotaLandCruiser]

Sick design. Thank God my Toyota is not so ”wise”.

[@emfraza7953]

I'm really enjoying all these "Florida Kept" vehicles, Sam. And I admire your passion for the "Florida Swept" sub-genre as well!

[@bryces8153]

I nearly spit out my drink laughing when he was in the engine bay just getting rained on. Thanks as always for another amazing video Sam!

[@heshelk22]

Blessings Sam! Cheers up!

[@mjjr1000]

Pull the plugs under the seat and power the motors from a battery to move seats forward. I’ve got a C30 volvo and a few have issues with this CEM and it’s coded to the car. The c30 screen has a fault that leaks in water on to these causing all manor of issues.

[@robinharrison3907]

Love the Car Bud 👍👍Hopefully get it sorted 👍👍Can not wait for next video 😀😀

[@JBsC6]

Looking forward to seeing updates on this beauty

[@MichaelSabo]

Dude, I'm excited to see what happens when you get the new fusebox. Had me laughing when Mike was pulling the old one 😂

[@rossfield8850]

Shout out to Volvo! Fair thee well with this one Sam, looking forward to the update video in 2024 😉

[@nitro_rc_dude8158]

Love how the fuse box has volvo part number on it 🤣

[@stevefox6753]

'pull up outside with its V12 running on at least 10 cylinders running...' you crack me up Sam lol

[@sub3marathonman788]

This is an attempt to win back his ex-wife, and sadly, while not documented with video, might have gone something like this: Sam: Honey Bunny, I'm a new man! Look at the Aston Martin V12 I just drove up in. Honey Bunny: Sam, that car sounds like it's running on 10 cylinders. Sam: Hey, that's way more than half. And, I bought this car for pennies on the dollar. Honey Bunny: Sure, just like when you were in Vegas? I don't think so, let's hear the entire story. Sam: Yes, I only paid $20K for a $286K car! Honey Bunny: OK, I said THE ENIRE STORY. Sam: OK, I might gamble, but I don't lie. I only had to put in another $300K to get it to this point!! Honey Bunny: Sam, WE'RE FINISHED!! This may be fiction, but if it had happened it would be true. LOL

[@grabsme]

So happy to see a video from ya Sam!

[@user-jp8bk3sm6h]

Gorgeous vehicle I hope you get it back on the road

[@MrRJDio]

I love waiting to see how you’ll tie in the in-video advertisement. Well done.

[@pali1H]

Can't wait to see the progress of this! Love these exotic salvages!

[@kerryclark1926]

You'll be waiting a long time....

[@MainInternetUser]

It will never be completed under his hands 😂

[@canadagord1814]

Clicked like... I'm only 1:24 in... the cold open is fabulous. I laughed when Alex ignored your call in his last post with the cts-v wagon.

[@zatarra1234567890]

Hey Sam, You can tilt the seats forward. My 2013 DB9 have a black strap in that pocket below the headrest. If yours are the same, pull the strap up, seat tilts.

[@x-marks-x5137]

Absolutely love the into music, haha epic one dude! 🎉😂😂😂

[@windronner1]

Best damned maritime channel on KZbin ever. Most popular viewing recommended by American Admiralty by sea captain everywhere. For both fresh & salt water seamen world wide. LoL. I love this channel. Am pulling for corvette and hoping like hell Sam pulls a lucky charm from Aston. This is an incredible build/recovery.

[@gemini_beck7520]

😂😂😂You guys are hilarious pulling that circuit board

[@kludz007]

I think I felt the relief through the video when I read the word "Volvo" on that board box.

[@glennarnold3970]

Sam use a can of deoxit on all the crusty connectors it will get rid of the green crusties use a dental pick and a small bristle paint brush on the terminals then use some dialectric grease on the plugs the dioxit is meant for green crusty wires and connectors hope this helps cheers from down under

[@johngogo8859]

I was the previous owner of this DBS. It has a number of new parts. The coil packs and plugs are new and the oil was changed appropriately 1,000 miles ago. If you can’t get it repaired I have a relationship with Aston Martin for parts and would be interested in buying it back from you.

[@kenrossaukrsa]

“Put your hand on the brake, let me see if I can move it “and the dash clock went wild 😂😂😂

[@mikejohnson599]

boy im glad im watching your channel ive always been tempted to buy a cheap flood car but now i see why they are so cheap thx sam

[@1wadesdad]

Absolutely out of your mind! I love the content. Applying power right away was a terrific idea. Kind of hard to ruin it any worse😅

[@taurota1554]

Awesome as always

[@Arteolike]

The forklift damages and people ripping parts off carts is complete BS, I cannot believe no consumer protection agency hasten filed any lawsuits about cars significantly differing from pictures.

[@muffindell]

I really hope that we get to see this car fully running, unlike lots of other 'projects' that have gone before!

[@dudleydogbrown1]

I think your doing great, you have lots of guts and I hope you can make a boat load of profit, you deserve it. You sure tackel scary shit.....

[@rodrigo_realestate]

*Hi Sam I have one one these, also the Volante in storm black, it's currently parked next to 360 trev's 360 challenge*

[@jesselaporte7184]

Been waiting so impatiently for this project to begin. Pls,‘pls,’pls don’t make us wait too long for the next one

[@lyf6626]

One thing about Samcrac, when a video comes out like once every 6 months, it’s proper 👌🏽 I have a feeling we’ll wait long for that bcm and for the next video and for this car to even be fixed 😂 Samcrac, where’s that viper I think that was water damaged?

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

I’ll guarantee it still compresses fuel to a sparking point. I’ll bet you get the electronics & calibrating sorted out and it’s gonna need A LOT of detailing. I’ll recommend “I Am Detailing” in Costa Mesa CA.

[@danesen]

Thank you Sam you are a legend!! 🙌

[@getchasome6230]

Been waiting for this video.

[@Ajay-kl8el]

the plastic box you removed is not just a fuse box. its what you call a CEM module. its a common failure item on Volvos with heater core failing and dumping into it and another failure from the heat in hot climates.( heat failure causes the module to randomly loose communication and put the car in limp mode) these modules are also uniquely programmed to the vehicle and can be done only by the dealer. also you cannot get a used module to program through the dealer it must be a brand new module. and they cost around 550$ new. there are third party services that can read the immobiler data and other vehicle data from old module and then write them to a used module but your old module doesn't looks like the information can be retrieved from them. it looks like you need a new module and has to be programmed by the dealer. some simple research across forums would have told you this but i guess it adds for a good story to buy a used module and showcase viewers how it wont work.

[@samrodian919]

Oh you've just put a gigantic spanner in the works! lol ( sorry I'm English so that should have been a gigantic wrench in the works for those of you in the US )

[@Ajay-kl8el]

@@samrodian919 not really it would cost nearly 350$ or less for a new CEM module. volvo charged me nearly 200$ to program it. i am guessing aston martin would charge him more. but pretty sure for under 1000$ this can be resolved. the CEM module controls all the central electronics and is gateway to all the other modules it is very vital. for any other older volvo this might be as you say "throw a wrench in the works" but this is a very desirable aston martin dbs so its actually considered a cheap repair.

[@Samcrac]

Holy jeez this is big info. There is literally 0 information on these cars on the Aston Forums...

[@andrewthomason3857]

@@Ajay-kl8el if Volvo charges $200, Aston Martin will probably charge something like $8,000. Ten grand if you also want them to make you a spare key.

[@Ajay-kl8el]

@@Samcrac i had the same CEM module fail on my volvo c30 and s40. i live in the middleast we have have some crazy heat here in the summers. the module would just randomly freak out while driving and put the car in limp mode. there are many third party services on ebay and forums who can take the important data from the old module and program it a used good module. but this may not work for you as your module looks toast but could be still possible as the information they need is in a single chip. i ended up getting a brand new cem for nearly 500 or 600$ and took the car to volvo to have it programmed. i had to pay 200$ for volvo to reprogram it and its been fine since then. the dealer will not be able to overwrite and module that has already been written to so if you are going the dealer route it must be a brand new fresh module. good luck sam excited to see you get this one back on the road

[@adam6ism]

awesome car SC always entertaining and interesting thank you

[@presidentcomacho3816]

Love the VOLVO fuse panel

[@rcoombe80]

Can't wait to see the next video 👌

[@moodiblues2]

Sam, you like the same cars I love. I’m a minor collector having six cars including a C4 Corvette, a Jaguar XK8 which is very related to the Aston DB7, a Mustang and a Thunderbird. I don’t work on my cars which makes me buy cars in good working order. I used to work on cars having worked in a service center thru college.

[@jorelvaaz2087]

You can use a POWER PROBE to directly add power to the electronics from the battery. Highly recommended.

[@user-te1le7ck6b]

Sam given the amount of flood cars you buy , i think its time you bought an ultrasonic cleaner and had a go and putting some boards through it , you may be surprised with the results but your module was too far gone even for that , though again cost nothing to try and see if traces were intact at least

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Presume with the seats you fish around for a connector under the seat in the hope you can bypass normal controls and apply power to the motor that moves it forward. If it isn't rusted solid.

[@JavonCarterVideos]

10:00 buddy was mad as hell 🤣

[@scollins2246]

Lawn looks fantastic 🚗 🚙

[@jamdc2000]

@1:07 nice calendar photo

[@RobertBullock]

I've always wondered why Sam doesn't put these in a small plastic tent/tiny enclosed portable building with a few dehumidifiers for a week...

[@jasonmeulendyk6771]

quick question why not apply power to the trunk release switch? a power probe could do that easy

[@chevyguy-hf1yq]

Love it brother!!

[@lkt4893]

Sam great to see you back buddy! Look, in your talented hands, this beauty will be on the roads of Florida in no time. Just kidding you're fuked! Seriously I believe in you and can't wait for another videa in 3-4 weeks. 😅

[@M1LAD81]

Good job for the Volvo parts. I think during the ownership of Ford when they had Aston Martin and Volvo so you may get away with cheap parts from the 'Ford Reign' parts bin! Keep posting more Sammy boy, geez you're a real slacker these days!

[@0ttoman]

If you can get to the seat connectors try to apply 12V directly to the seat motors with alligator clips and a drill battery to hot wire it.

[@InServiceToHumanity]

Yay 😊 content!! Go Sam🎉

[@watchingitallhere]

Jesus what a nightmare project. Only you Sam. Good luck!

[@DjJay]

Great now we'll have to wait for like 6 months for part 2

[@lifeisfuneh]

Sam....I love your videos! :)

[@yonihales9133]

Ya got balls! Hope it's an amazing buy for you!

[@alexandrecouture2462]

This fuse box looks so similar to the one in my 2008 Mazda 3. Very Ford-era product.

[@Rhinozzzz]

Volvo was owned by Ford Motor Co from 1999 to 2010. There is your similarity in the Ford/Mazda/Volvo fuse box.

[@bnjmnwst]

Love the LSC shirt!

[@philliplester6387]

Keep it up man

[@Globbs]

hey its at least nice to see that fuse block is a Volvo part!

[@ginochristian7656]

That's my dream ride. I hope you get her running again