Fixing Their $370 "Battery Relocation Kit" for $8

[@arilesamokrane1029]

Lol mine literally was identical when I finally collected my car from Vargas/angel motorsports

[@ioriOki]

No way. I guess this is the standard there?!

[@arilesamokrane1029]

@@ioriOki if they "upgraded" that fuel system, you def wanna make sure it doesn't leak and it's the correct AN sizes lol.

[@802Garage]

@@ioriOki Holy shit this is from Angel? Wooow. Horrific. Been working with JPR Imports in NJ and I know they would never send out something like this. Jim notices every little thing that could cause an issue hahaha. The tuner Wilmer is very discerning as well.

[@springbay1]

This series is turning out to be just what I hoped for. Reminds me a little of the style and approach of Uncle Rich back in the kitchen knife era. 👍

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

The uncle rich comparison is the greatest compliment I have received on the internet! I’m just glad we’re getting traction. I need to step my edit game up. 😅

[@ioriOki]

He didn't mean it. He's just gassing you up. lol

[@sacredgear]

Lookin forward to the series! but man im still mind blown over the absolute horrid level of shoddy work by "professionals".

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

Every time I find something new I think “there’s no way they’re not boofing this on purpose”. 😂 They build em good enough to roll out of the shop’s driveway.

[@802Garage]

@@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403 I would like to imagine they have hired some new guys and didn't properly scrutinize their work rather than the head folks being this incompetent, but either way it's just as bad.

[@scotty305]

6:10 Years ago I had a lead-acid battery leak in my car's engine bay, even though it was mounted in the stock tray it still made a mess, corroded some parts, and ate away some paint. I replaced it with an AGM battery, and in hindsight I should have spent the extra $50 or $100 whatever it would have cost to avoid the lead-acid battery in the first place.

[@ioriOki]

We gotta save up for an antigravity here soon.

[@scotty305]

@@ioriOki I think Antigravity has the feature where the battery will disconnect to avoid draining itself down below 11V when the car sits for a long time. I really like that idea.

[@itsBlack]

The self adjusting 12mm open wrench

[@802Garage]

11:23 Wooow power cable routed right through a sharp hole in sheet metal. That coulda burned down the whole car eventually. Black cable too which makes it so easy to identify as carrying +12V. With a methanol line that could rub through right nearby too! Very nice. The ground location was probably sufficient, but all of the grounding was now through the bolt threads alone. There was no bare metal contact to the lug except for the bolt itself. Plus, yes, it does technically compromise the seat holding, though it likely would never matter. The old crimp and solder didn't look the best either. Whoever worked on this car needs to learn a lot to say the least. Your work was a massive improvement.

[@tsherwoodrzero]

Thank you for mentioning these massive "install" issues. I was trying to convey it, but it wouldn't let me put it in for some reason. Gotta say in my 10+ years of being a RX7club moderator, that "relocation" the not-so-unknown shop did was by far the worst I've seen. Between this and the other items they failed at, I'm surprised it wasn't on fire already. Imagine a 35 lbs projectile moving at a velocity of 50mph, while trying to ignite everything and spewing sulfuric acid INSIDE a car while you're in it? And all that's between it and you is a 3mm piece of plastic. Please do me a favor DJ, get the "guy" that did this and rub his nose in it while going "Nooo" like you're disciplining a bad puppy. This is the only appropriate use of such a method, period. And before you proceed any further, I have a sticky thread in the RX7club 3rd gen section (Akagis_White_Comet). I'd like to take a MUCH closer look at this before any more work is attempted so it can be "unf*cked" the right way. A lot was changed between Version 1, 2 and 3 (93, 94 and 95 in the US) and not fully understanding the differences WILL make your life a nightmare on this car.

[@802Garage]

@@tsherwoodrzero Weird. I left another reply comment that didn't go through as well. Anyways yes that "mechanic" definitely needs their nose rubbed in it. I'd demand a refund from a shop that did dangerous work like that.

[@tsherwoodrzero]

@@802Garage This is why the Treble Damages statute exists in some states like Michigan. Steve Lehto can explain it far better than I can, as he is both a car guy and attorney that specializes in consumer law matters like this.

[@Bruuhhhhhh]

editing goin 📈 for every video, good shiit

[@sleveille44]

That's a really good job so far man 👍 keep em comin

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

Thank you. I figured we’d start easy first. 😊

[@kobeyamaminami2901]

Awesome video :) Can't wait to see more Mazda RX-7 videos~ :3

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

I hope I don’t let you down!

[@salsaaa_verde]

The new intro/outtro is the best ever 2:10

[@ioriOki]

I told him to delete that. lol

[@Slideway86]

@@ioriOki😂

[@JustASimpleGuy]

see me a a pro tech of course having Graduated top of my class from KZbin University I would "borrowed" a baby carseat from a Walmart parking lot and just strapped the battery to it safely but thats just me they were the pros and you did your best to show what professionals do

[@ioriOki]

You are a visionary!

[@RobotHotSauce]

This whole video was “I’m not mad, just disappointed” Dad vibes.

[@ioriOki]

That's DJ's whole vibe all the time when something is wrong. And it is devastating. lol

[@RobotHotSauce]

Lolololololol

[@marcuswynn89]

Go dj that’s my dj

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

Day 1 supporter right here! Thank you, fam.

[@Slideway86]

Coming from the S chassis community I never understood why so many FDs caught fire. I know why now 😮. Your friends lucky.

[@ioriOki]

TBH, insurance would have offered a higher payout than the shop at hand.lmfao

[@itsBlack]

Turned the FD into a trap house with the baking soda 💀

[@ioriOki]

Did you see the wrist work?! lmfao

[@CammyMoto]

Jfc what a nightmare for 17k amount of work.

[@RETMTM]

I didn't know baking soda neutralized battery acid. Mind you, I've never had a battery leak inside my car.... Gosh, this is half a comedy show 😂 I can't wait to see what else you can "betterize" what the 🤡 s have done 🤦🏼‍♂️ Keep the videos coming!!!

[@Bruuhhhhhh]

aint no way mfs put the methanol hand screwed in right next to their $370 relocated battery man 😭

[@ioriOki]

From what I have heard, this isn't even the start of it.

[@DefiGuy808]

Awesome

[@daniel27x]

😃😃😃

[@joshchaides]

👏

[@tsherwoodrzero]

Okay, this has crashed 4 times now and I'm getting sick of it. DJ, I messaged you on FB. Got a feeling you're wading into a big cesspool of fail from that shop, and about to be over your head and overwhelmed by more fail to be uncovered later. Perfectly understandable, and you're off to a good start, but I wanted to reach out and toss you a lifeline for when things go full (inappropriate word here). And who better to do so than the Sorcerer Supreme of the Spirit R?

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

It seems the comment button is plottin on your downfall! No worries! I’ll check my FB in the morning as I need all the help after what I just found. Lol You’re the GOAT. I look forward to the in depth lessons via comments.

[@tsherwoodrzero]

@@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403 Just look for a Tony Stark avatar pic, you'll know it's me. I got more than a few ideas to help stretch the budget and get equally good results that would make certain better shops smile if they saw it. The truth is...I am Iron Man.