Lend Us A Ride: Australia [EPISODE 2]

[@Azurren]

This series is pretty epic! Kinda like an Australian Top Gear :D I could do with retrofitting my car with bull bars too! We don't have many kangaroos around here but there's this other species which loves to run out into the road in front of you! Heck, some of them have even ride these rudimentary two wheeled contraptions! How mad is that?

[@drink15]

While good, nothing like Top Gear.

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

Simon Liu it was good it just got canned and hte fact they kept changing the team didnt help

[@Azurren]

Simon Liu Well Top Gear wouldn't be Top Gear without Jezza and his motley crew ;) I'm only really interested in the challenges / comedy.. And Mighty Car Mods delivers in spades!

[@hilsbayrak5593]

Dead kangaroos everywhere on roads here you have to be careful

[@turboXmps]

Seriously, I can't get over the fact that there are people who bitch about frequency of videos or scripting and so on... Thanks for the free entertainment guys! Great as always!

[@1300l]

The best thing is how you guys are showing us Australia, your culture and everything that a tourist will want to visit. That make me want to take a road trip there ;)

[@XshaqSICKSKILLS29]

Can't believe how much this show is improving all the time. Love the new series. Would rival any car show on TV in Ireland and stands up to Top Gear UK. Great work so far guys. Best of luck.

[@mightycarmods]

Thanks mate. Glad you're enjoying it!

[@blankpaper66]

At first I was a bit on the fence with how scripted it was, but it's still looking to be a good series. And I heard they had a number of people who just gave them their cars, like this one, and didn't want to see it again where as others of course wanted them back.

[@mightycarmods]

Thanks for your comment. It's been interesting for us seeing some of the comments about this show being "scripted". Not only was there no script, we had personally never met any of these people in this episode before. This is literally seat of our pants working it out as we go. We're meeting them, then within 30 seconds pointing lights and cameras at these poor blokes, while a sound guy drops a microphone above their heads. It's enough to make anyone feel a bit nervous but I think they all did really well. But they are not presenters or actors so we appreciate that sometimes it may feel a bit awkward. At the same time, there are some things going on behind the scenes that help make the show flow better and usually in MCM episodes we would leave all of this stuff in. For example it took over an hour of asking around to try and find a place that may have a bull bar. We went to lots of shops and asked locals. But in the edit, we just arrive at the wreckers because it didn't really help the story having shots of us driving around asking for a bull bar. We're playing with a different format here and also, as explained on our forum, the episodes need to be capped at around 20 minutes. (Except for the finale) We know it feels really different to Mighty Mods, and more like "TV" and the interesting thing for us is that within one week of this series coming out we started to get licensing offers and TV studios contacting us. It doesn't mean we're going to be taking any deals but they see some real potential in the concept of this series which is really exciting. This has no reflection on MCM though, and as mentioned recently on our FB page, MCM will always be free to watch on KZbin regardless of what else we do. Above all those aspects though, is that we made this show because we personally wanted the challenge of doing something different, and we wanted to see the country via a road trip. We have very deliberately tried to make it feel different to the style of MCM, including recording all new music, different shooting style and a different presenting style. Doesn't mean it's better or worse, but we want it to feel like it has it's own style. Some people are going to like it. And others won't. And we totally get that. It's been really educational for us to see different points of view. We'd be interested to see what you think once you've seen all five episodes because things get pretty epic... Each car is obtained in a different way so theres lots of interesting people and cars to see so feel free to comment back and share your thoughts after you've seen the finale. Thanks for watching! 

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

Mighty Car Mods You guys are awesome, man. Keep doing what you do. :)

[@tropicalpolarbear4374]

+Mighty Car Mods is a bit hard for me to wrap my head around. I'm from Belize, and I currently go to school in the U.S., and in neither of these places would you find someone to lend you a car to go road tripping with. this is an awesome segment though, and as far as it being on TV, I would definitely watch it. keep up the good work!

[@evanlegee]

+Isaiah Hines Bailey I'm guessing the lenders are well compensated for the car.

[@KnuckleBearingPrime]

+Isaiah Hines Bailey like evan said, probably compensated. But also these guys are well known and im sure very popular in Australia, so when they ask if they can borrow a car its a chance for people to show their car to the world and meet the boys.

[@jangelopabunan93]

Loving this new series! Cant wait for more episodes! I love the fact that you guys are still doing modifications and not just borrowing cars! Cheers!

[@WoolleyGamingHD]

I loved seeing this episode, seeing parks where my grandfather used to work! Made me smile! I'm going to love this series!

[@vizualmrs]

What great series. Love the new ideas and how you guys are moving forward. Keep it up mates. Alot of love from Los Angeles!! We miss you. Come back soon.

[@DanielFrangie]

Loving these series guys. Keep up the amazing work. You've got a loyal fan here in Suriname, South-America.

[@recongeldof9926]

Meant to add. I really enjoyed the section about the radio telescopes and the history behind it. Keep up the great shows.

[@PROcrastiDRIVESVofficial]

THIS IS THE GREATEST KZbin SERIES EVER MADE!!! POSSIBLY THE GREATEST TV SERIES EVER MADE!!!!! THANK YOU MCM!!!!

[@Silverwidows]

such a cool idea well done guys. its nice to see the progression from when you started. I'm not a huge car fan, although I do go to drag meetings and silver stone occasionally. Your videos are v.entertaining and I hope you get your own show/dvds etc one day. Keep up the good work, Adam, UK

[@cowanr775]

Linden is freaking awesome and hilarious!! He needs his own show. "It'll be bigger than Ben Hur." Can't wait for the next episode!!

[@kentucky9976]

Not going to lie... After I saw the first episode I thought this series was going to suck, but after watching the second one I was super disappointed it ended so soon! Love it!

[@FourTwenny]

I feel like a nerd knowing what a pulsar is, and also knowing that the radio telescope you see at 2:32 also helps curious astronomers see through space dust. Now a days we use arrays spread out over huge distances. In a dream world, this telescope you see would be 1 of a thousand, spread across the entire globe, with half active at any given time all pointed in the same direction.

[@xXIamJAEXx]

Great watch guys thanks keep them coming x

[@PhynixPc]

I absolutely love the "Lend Us a Ride" series so far.

[@VICEHDx]

Can't believe you guys don't have more subs. What a great channel.

[@zp1944]

A behind the scenes is definitely needed for this series. I understand its for entertainment purposes, but it just doesnt have that quirky feel that the other videos have

[@Locomah]

love the series and the work! keep it coming guys. I reckon it has enough potential to become a real show; if thats what were to (eventually) want.

[@bigmike8847]

Keep it going guys, its getting better every week

[@jimmyvlogs6743]

HEY! I love you guys! I cant sleep, its 4 am. Im sitting in my living room with spaghetti watching Mighty Car Mods. My life is complete!

[@TheMrShinagami]

You cant stop it there!!!! Loving it so far and cant wait for the next episode

[@FezoBadazz]

way too short episodes, please make them at least 30minutes guys! Loving the show :)

[@barekantspel789]

i love this series! you guys seem a lot more casual instead of being as professional as the other series', but in a good way! like a Marty calling Moog a "dickhead" kind of way! great job on another project, guys!

[@jeffpark4003]

This show is awesome! I love mcm but ,this is completely different in a good way ,with old friends. Keep it up guys

[@toyrav64]

This the best series ever! Thanks guys!

[@dextras41]

Dude i swear this is better than top gear in every way!

[@82coxy]

Its better than the American Top Gear but Not the british one.

[@Joseph-C]

Leeroy Jones There's also an australian Top Gear that this is better than as well. Top Gear UK is the best show _in the woorrld_ so I doubt he was talking about that.

[@curonianmoto572]

WOW, How I have missed these series? Now I must watch all of them.

[@optimusWII]

I enjoyed this episode a lot more than the first one. Looking forward to the next one.

[@ChadMerritt]

Brilliant video as usual. The Aussie travel agency needs to sponsor you! Great car stuff but also wants me to vacation there from the US even more!

[@jdarmis87]

love the new show and I can't wait to see the gramps build finished and any new projects you guys do

[@subsilkdj]

I can see this 'Lend Us A Ride' series extending past Australia in the future and in to different countries!

[@Haider_Malik]

I'm loving this series! great job guys :)

[@daredevil7442AUTOMOTIVE]

Great tour of Australia and very nice people! Good vid

[@awfull_art_on]

Looks like it's going to be a fun ride. Especially for your international followers who will get a real look at Australia and the Outback.

[@chronos1496]

Awesome job guys! Keep up the hard work. Cant wait to see gramps in action!

[@thebigworldofnz]

The wreckers that allowed MCM to film for the episode I'd become a customer from that alone Feels welcoming

[@adrox6324]

"What do you think dog?" *dog backs up*

[@gfunkin3d]

Another Excellent episode. This show is brilliant

[@dotcomGone]

This actually just 'made the jump' in my head between a youtube video and TV, cool!

[@eoinsaggy2963]

Hay,guys love what you do but every day and night I go to see if you uploaded a video.Sorry for being inpatient but that's how buck I love you :) ,thanks

[@AllTheBestNames]

As much as I want to love it I feel that MCM totally hyped up the Miata VS S2000 build then side tracked it in favor for the Gramps Build which while done we didn't really get to see the final result. Either way we got two great stories with no ending in sight. I'll keep watching the new series to get my MCM fix.

[@viktorc8095]

awesome work guys! Love this series!

[@nfsm654]

The only thing wrong with this series is I can't get enough.

[@LachlanKelly]

You guy need to be picked up by network TV, your stuff is amazeballs!

[@HypnoticSuggestion]

I really love this Capri, I would totally drive that. I had a '83 Capri RS, very different beast all together, but this car is special, and very rare. I would daily that thing here in the states.

[@MattsMotorz]

Loving this series!

[@92justy]

Great Show you guys.. I can't wait for the next episodes!

[@mrmalavey1098]

That was the fastest 18mins of my life, you guys are awesome, those dudes at the garage were awesome, its all just to awesome :D and now we play the waiting game again :( also please tell the guys to hurry up with the stuff for the scooby, i'm getting yoda withdrawals, Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa cough, choke on own saliva, snot bubble from nose aaaaaaaaaaaaad :D

[@Veritas925]

"It's gonna be bigger than Ben-Hur" PRICELESS. Someone buy that man a beer.

[@PKdrummer101]

COPS COPS COPS hahahah! I'm loving this new series! keep it up boys!

[@tdnoz]

The english Capri is much better looking(i think), and what's the difference between a ute and pickup?

[@solobeing]

Reminds me of the Top Gear specials! This awesome! upload another episode ! America is waiting!!!

[@JPLlewellyn]

MAAAAADDDD, so dope your still makeing narly videos

[@cesarm.gonzalez2663]

Epic series guys!! PLEASE ADD MORE EPISODES!!

[@JoeM27]

Awesome can't wait for the next one

[@Tightyo]

Could watch this forever!

[@MS-hn1ek]

Thank goodness that I live in a country far enough away from australia so that I dont have to wait untill the next day to watch the new episode of MCM :)

[@rythegeneral511]

Beyond AWESOME! Good on ya mates and all that jazz wot wot!

[@Skarfar90]

Idea for Lend Us A Ride: Travel to Norway. Start at Lindesnes in the south, and attempt to lend cars throughout the country. The final destination will be at Nordkapp all the way up north The driving route has to be on the inland route: E39, E18, E6 and E69 Total driving length is 2583 km, but the added bonus is a lot of beautiful scenery

[@outdoorinitiative]

this is absolutely classic! love the concept, MOAR!!!!

[@noobgamingok]

Awesome. Better then top gear australia! Good job guys and good luck.

[@branlee8]

Clearly they got permission to mod that Capri but being that there are nearly none left they shouldnt have. Awesome show.

[@garfield1415]

Maaad lovin the new show guys!!

[@rokasanddavid]

love the guys cup around 12:30 :D

[@ArchP]

i like that key and peele style intro

[@z3258209]

You guys are just crazy.... but I like it.... Can't wait for next episode....

[@TastySlimJim]

wow really enjoy this series! I wish it was at least 30 minutes each episode :)

[@MossyTomb]

Can't wait to see that Capri with a bull bar and snorkel. It'll definitely be something different.

[@MatchboxGarage]

Remind me not to let these cars borrow my car!

[@V8SilverFox]

cars borrowing cars?

[@MatchboxGarage]

Ooops... 'Guys'

[@drmendonsa]

Apparent Overdose of Car Stuff! If they pick your car, they will make it a lot faster, and good looking.

[@pilot12890]

Apparent Overdose of Car Stuff! "Remind me not to let these cars borrow my guys!" ?

[@redneckwolf3028]

I'd let them borrow my car. I have seen what they can do with a 93 Subaru Legacy wagon.

[@Sn1pest3r]

I'm still having a hard time understanding how could they just lend you their car, i mean, you've done some choruses at the dish base and he just gave you his car's keys?

[@Tha_Zhuk]

its obviously staged...

[@Sn1pest3r]

SovietSpetsnazi Just now heard "running out of reg and about to blow up", now that all makes sense

[@Wisconsin.pikachu]

SovietSpetsnazi idk if its staged as more as they get leads on cars that are a pos like the ford that was about to die and the owners just dont care about it thus the reason they can mod it also

[@thepoolisdead7481]

Hey man, it's a show, don't take it too seriously! BTW awesome episode.

[@benmccarthy3177]

I think the guys friend at the dish base was mechanical stig (ben) or one of their friends who've been on the show before

[@stocky9803]

Top blokes! I actually live in Cowra which is only 100 kilometers from Parkes! I've actually done a few jobs at the Parkes Wreckers myself Top vid!

[@tymonw9824]

+Steve S Depends where you are. Both are acceptable in Canada.

[@mattgottfried3500]

If your ever in Georgia I U.s. I'd lend you my ride no doubt. Awesome vid

[@13_bigmac]

"Bing bong, bye bye skippy" Fucking gold! 😂😂😂

[@nomadben]

These episodes need to be like 30 minutes. Plus it does feel really scripted and fake. But other than that, it's thoroughly entertaining, and I'm really enjoying it.

[@namphu]

What a opening! Over the top.

[@joker199614]

You guys are epic! Love your vids. I would totally lend you my ride!!

[@FranRuiz]

awesome!!! Guys, anyone can tell me the name of the guitar song at 3:31?

[@SeaEl__]

Hi just wondering if there would be any chance of you guys doing a full detailed video of vinyl wrapping your entire car, I'm looking at doing mine but would be a lot more confident if I saw it done properly in detail first, there are other KZbin videos but they just tend to do a montage of it being done and although helpful don't really inspire too much confidence unlike the videos you guys do. Hoping I'm not the only one who would be interested in this. Thanks Chris.

[@GLANZAmj]

You Guys Honestly Make Better Entertainment than Most Mainstream Tv Shows. Like if you want MCM To Make Maaad KZbin Videos Their Fulltime Job!! :)

[@DL390]

@9:42 I spent more time at that BP than at the house I rented during that period. Driving interstate. Memories.

[@cal2782]

I can tell this is gonna be such a sick journey to watch! Just wondering, where can I get the music that starts around 1:25?

[@willgreen8685]

Would you guys by any chance have gone through a town/place called Bogan Gate, its 60km from Parkes and its roughly 20 min drive from Trundle. You may have gone through Bogan gate on your way to trundle from parks.

[@Brandonvscars695]

Loving the series MCM

[@jonarne85]

Gramps episodes and Lend Us A Ride is top notch work! btw, didn't know moog had hair. I thought he was born with a cap on top of his brain. :-) (lol)

[@joelquinney6417]

Please can u upload more often of lend us a ride as I love this series keep up the good work boys

[@boingkster]

Quick general explanation of Aussie registration laws: You need an inspection slip from a qualified mechanic saying the car is safe to drive (all lights work, brakes work, no leaks or major mechanical problems), which you then take to an insurer who gives you a slip saying you are covered against damage you cause to anyone else if you crash into them (as a minimum), and then you take all that to the state registration office and they register the vehicle as legal to drive on the road. You may also be issued with new licence plates if you are registering a currently unregistered vehicle. All that generally costs around $800 annually (in NSW) or more if you are registering something that needs plates, transferral of ownership fees, or a more detailed technical inspection because its been off the road for a long period. If you want comprehensive insurance it starts at around $700 a year on top of the above for a driver under 30 in a non-performance passenger vehicle. If your car has a lot of mechanical problems it can often be cheaper to simply buy another that's already got registration. Hope that helps for our international friends!

[@boingkster]

Also thanks to the Mighty Car Mods team for the new episode, good idea for a series!

[@jakethomas1234566]

Can't wait for the next episode lovin it

[@davidoosty]

I predict you guys are a hair width away from landing something on free to view TV. The production and quality of your films are amazing. Top gear called,, they want their audience back.

[@okiland09]

love this series hope you or someone else does it for the states

[@MrKillermeatball]

you should check out the radio telescope we have here in Puerto Rico, it is literally hundreds of yards across and built into a valley.

[@1098gun]

cmon bro we need longer episodes can't get enough

[@gsppuffer]

Blows my mind how many and how long other countries have had turbo cars.There finally coming around here in amarica

[@russellcarlson4436]

Finally?? The turbo Capris were here in 1991.....

[@ShoulderRollJason]

Please post more regular vid's or release them closer to each other we love these.

[@cl9eurocl9]

Great episode it gets better !!! all the time

[@Googladesh]

holy crap john from the big dish has a strong resemblance with turbo yoda!!!

[@NoxNoctisUmbra]

Awesome show guys!

[@scattrr]

To anyone complaining about this series being different in the terms of looking at cars that have been modified instead of modifying their own cars: they're in the midst of building an 11 second H6 turbo Subaru, a track built Miata, & the S2000~ WHAT MORE DO YOU PEOPLE WANT!?!

[@daniellesmith533]

Gramps episodes.

[@Joseph-C]

Danielle Smith And this my friends, is why mightycarmods doesn't usually release daily videos for a week. People like this get spoiled and think they can just whip up another one any time they want.

[@kenolsen1845]

They are plain crazy, love it.