More Custom Parts and Fixes for our 190E DTM Tribute - Is A Project Car Ever Actually Complete?

►We "finished" building our Golden Era Mercedes 190e project back in 2023, but as we all know, with every project car, there's no such thing as complete. In the time since you last saw the car, Nate Vincent and Alex Nelson have been hard at work testing the car at tracks like Watkins Glen, Lime Rock Park, and Gingerman Raceway, identifying problems, and engineering bespoke solutions.
Join us as we go through the 190E component by component, explaining what was done, why we made our decisions, and what else is to come for the project.
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Volvo Control Arm Bushing Set - Powerflex PFR88-307BLK - www.fcpeuro.com/products/volv...
Mercedes Ball Joint - Lemforder 1643520327 - www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...
Universal Exhaust Mount - Powerflex EXH011 - www.fcpeuro.com/products/univ...
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00:00 - Intro and Background on the Car
01:17 - What Engine is in Golden Era?
01:58 - New Engine Upgrades
05:21 - New Wheels and Suspension
09:21 - Underbelly Pan and Carbon Fiber Splitter
10:21 - New Transmission Mounts
12:00 - Rear Diff
12:51 - Rear Suspension Upgrades
13:43 - Fuel Cell
14:07 - New Tailpipe and Exhaust Hangers
14:58 - Interior Walkthrough
17:24 - Conclusion - Thanks for Watching!
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[@Mexmex1975]

The weather getting warmer I see. Still no AC, you gonna remember me.

[@fcpeuro-media]

Its not the lack of AC that makes driving this thing warm, its the arm workout from no powersteering that gets the beads of sweat rolling.

[@Mexmex1975]

@@fcpeuro-media Get a Fanatec DD1 dude.

[@Satori-Automotive]

@@fcpeuro-media im not sure how they did it in the original 190E DTM, but back then often simply had tubes that fed the air from driving into the cabin (without using an AC) so they safed weight but still got fresh air. Maybe thats an option if its accurate to the original car.

[@maverickphantom005]

The best creation... What I mean: take a basic car, not a legend, and create your own legend!

[@fcpeuro-media]

Thats why the shirts we made say "Legends aren't born, they're built!"

[@maverickphantom005]

@@fcpeuro-media yes indeed.

[@heelandtoe_]

That fact that you guys crammed the M133 into the 190e and made it work is so awesome.

[@DYNANiK.official]

This build is beyond beautiful. Really love the amount of craftsmanship putted in there! Greets and Love from Germany!

[@WillemVerb]

Glad to hear the build got some Volvo parts on it. Was super cool seeing the car at Race Service

[@SanProsan1993]

The Volvo hero himself!!! Loved every episode, including the one from last night. Looking forward to the Japanese project 😉

[@fcpeuro-media]

We had to bring it back to our Volvo roots from when FCP Euro began somehow! Glad you got to see it in person!

[@gushax]

Awesome. That had me worried in the last episode. Glad you spoke to it in the last episode and got it sorted. This is an great series.

[@gouldnj]

Actually saw a real Evo at a car show in Phoenix at the BJ Auction. As much as I love the M3, the DTM looks of the Cossie is amazing.

[@carloborromeo5595]

Great video guys! Kudos to the team!🤘👍😎😊

[@CleverSmart123]

Awesome build, respect how it is thought trough

[@henrihausig6775]

Glad you guys worked out the smoke issue from the CCV, thankfully it wasnt anything intrinsically wrong with the engine!

[@maverickphantom005]

...and still wish this was a plain color, no vinyl creation

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

@@maverickphantom005why? it looks like an 80s DTM car. I have seen an e30 with the TicTac mints vinyl

[@paulohlsen3332]

Love the wheels! Was really hoping you were going to change to a DTM inspired rim 👍

[@ryanjamesupham]

I had all the same steering geometry hurdles with my k24 e36. The height was always oem so bump steer stayed in check. After moving my rack so far forward the Akerman issue is what I fought all last year. Glad to see you’ve got ways to alter both and get them dialed! 🤙🏻

[@austenmitchell2489]

If it is a36 steel maybe consider adding some gusset plates on the trans mount, it looks like its 1/8 or 3/16 which bends pretty easily.

[@laksflaks]

Cool build, never seen the coolerworx shifter installed that direction

[@georgef1176]

Great build guys! Definitely the sickest Benz stateside! Definitely get some legit limit straps. I know in my Honda days it used too kill the rack running them dry so we add fluid into it and loop the lines. But you could probably just grease it if you take it apart?

[@scotth7686]

Unless the E36 steering rack is different from other power steering racks, you need to disassemble the pinion and weld some parts together to eliminate the play that’s present in all of them.

[@adnanlatif9007]

Wow excellent build & what a achievement would u build 1 for customer ?

[@philipcooper8297]

And now it's time for a DTM E30 build.

[@DoodlezMusic]

You gotta go ITBs man!

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Noice! So where'd you learn that shifter would work? 😉

[@yeahman1756]

this car reminds me of gran turismo 1 and 2 on Playstation DAYS!

[@kondor99999]

Would be more authentic with a bored out F22C1 (maybe 2.7 L), J's Racing made an amazing one that would almost exactly match the power output (~340hp) of the original Cosworth motor, and preserve the original, high revving NA feel of the car. Would probably sound nearly identical as well.

[@madxp9668]

Next , full custom cnc straight cut gear set into the box or H pattern dogbox

[@adbirdk]

First 5 seconds were hilarious

[@377Han]

does it run the stock m133 ecu? am i right in noticing a different limiter style then stock?

[@kylesharp9771]

What kind of turbo do you guys have on there?

[@jonm1066]

How much in parts is spent so far on the build?

[@Watchmedome3017]

White interior to be able to noticed cracks on the metal easier

[@Geeboogobber]

Did you buy the 190e from a guy that had a lancia? I bought a 924 turbo from him a few years ago

[@Mexmex1975]

9:54 Just remember to Marine Plywood and not regular Plywood.

[@maxtokmin9683]

No sway bar? that would take care of droop

[@Haulinbassracing]

hate to be that guy but if your moving the steering rack forward and rearwards your really adjusting akerman. adjusting it up or down would be your bumpsteer.

[@ronjatter]

The smaller wheels are so much better!

[@albegt98]

👍💪

[@JohnnyGTi2]

nice to see the vw water resevoir... where i am from...a vw water resevoir adds instant 20hp to any engine swop😂😂

[@I6N54]

Is it me or the suspension appears very soft with all the body roll that i see going around the track?

[@ungurdani8346]

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[@christophercasale7961]

Power steering is a performance mod! Put in a Volvo electro-hydraulic unit!

[@scottpezza8449]

Nate Vincent looks like Nick Percat’s twin..

[@princesssolace4337]

I'm more connected to cars racing around a circle in a racing track. I can appreciate, respect ¼ mile drag racing culture, its not for me. Touring Cars, Rally WRC/Gp A/N, Le Mans Sports Cars are always part of my car build

[@itzikbns123456]

car is amazing! graphics is very Bad! it does not looks like a DTM car, it does nothing to me looking at it and I love the 190 E

[@epgonzalez1573]

In my Samuel Jackson voice, say bespoke one more time!

[@fcpeuro-media]

Bespoke. 🙃

[@CLVannoy]

I like how you guys post videos of these custom built casr but offer no support for anybody trying to do the same….i got w208 drift car and have reached out to you guys several times trying to get parts to work on my drift car and keep,getting told that I can’t be helped….was even told after being persistent and speaking to a team leader that they would help and reach back out and it’s been literally 6 months…..so maybe you can talk with your team and have them more open to customers doing the same things you guys are instead of making me feel stupid and telling me there no support for that

[@fcpeuro-media]

Sorry to hear the CLVannoy - what sort of support were you looking for specifically? If you are looking for insights on Parts/Build specific you can reach out to our Mercedes expert [e-mail] , or if specific to this build reach out to [e-mail] .

[@CLVannoy]

I was needing a longer tie rod and was trying to find one that would Work on the w208 but give me like an extra inch on each side…..I would still like to find somthing that would work (maybe from a e class ect.) as right now I don’t feel good about thread engagement….thank you for responding and your willingness to see what’s going on love your guys builds and I’ve learned allot watching your videos

[@rolandotillit2867]

The last 10% takes 90% of the time.

[@fcpeuro-media]

Always turns out that way!

[@villeamiettinen]

DTF

[@fcpeuro-media]

Thatttttssss what DTM means....

[@archvizwiz]

I feel you all are "actually" overusing that word. When you keep saying actually. It really doesn't add any more legitimacy to your statement. I think all your viewers accept what you are expressing. Trying to over legitimize your statements makes everything else you say a falsehood. Because you didn't say it is, "actually" something. Then it is a falsehood. "The exhaust is, "actually", connected to the heads." I think we believe you if you said this. "The exhaust is connected to the heads." There isn't any more legitimacy inferred by using "actually" in the first sentence.

[@havarbeknutsen2428]

hei, thekangaroosteam sell oppgade for Your driveshaft, w201 w202 w203 w124 its a komplet sett whit biger spline and new wheel hubs