My $173,000 Corvette Z06 Broke After 900 Miles.

[@blip123dj]

Warning! 09:08 Don't ever kick the wheel like that without having the car on axle stands (or at least put another wheel under the car in case) as the car could have slipped off the jack and crushed you.

[@asmcdon1]

for real!

[@davidritchie9344]

Rubber mallet to the tires works a lot better, unless you don't give a shit and just use a sledge.

[@Brooks22n]

Boy this guy is Stupid

[@JasonDotsch]

I nervously said out loud, "Bro, whaaaaat are you doing!?"

[@matthewt6070]

I cant believe no other person here is yelling at him. Some fans he has! Lets keep him on KZbin not the news.

[@trellyrell01]

I think you know by now, haters are gonna hate! Even those subscribed to you. Love the transparency and you allowing a lot of us to live vicariously through you - for the time being! Good stuff!

[@lorijohnson9417]

Don’t click on the comment it is a scam

[@worldofoutlaw1353]

@thestradman07 shut up

[@Aderin.]

I hate the word haters because everybody just misuses the word now

[@Lamborghinikid23]

@@Aderin.exactly

[@randomchannel323]

It must suck for chevy though knowing their flagship product is having such serious issues right from the jump

[@tylerd6348]

Hey Strad, I might have commented on this before when you're changing to your winters, but if you hit the tire all the way around with a hammer, it will break loose and much safer than crawling under your car with no jack stands. If you still have your utv, put a plow blade on it, and you have all your plowing needs covered. Love the videos. Stay safe

[@StreetSpeed717]

Damn buddy I hope she's back up and running soon for ya!!

[@brandondarnes3699]

Lots of stuff to say about the stuck wheel. That scared the heck out of me with you under the car kicking the wheel. That jack could have easily slipped off the car. And also, you’re lucky the carbon ceramic rotor didn’t break when the wheel banged down. They’re easy to chip. Be safe man

[@JustReviewed146]

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[@DL-lz6pj]

Just realized how close to 4,000,000 subscribers you are at👍Things go so much smoother with professionals helping out. Thanks Chevy Techs.

[@jwalster9412]

Probably like 10 left.

[@augustinf]

Wow i hadn’t looked at that since a long time… feels like yesterday when he kept on talking about the 1 million he was going to reach soon

[@therealrando]

Damn I remember when he hit 100k lol. time flies

[@hereisthefullclip7666]

Link to the Clip : They finally released this kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHa7m4Woid-HnbM ..

[@PicoNeo3]

hey dude, watch out with changing the tires, I heard stories of people getting crushed by they're cars, not using jack stands. be careful, stay safe, keep up with the great vids!

[@PicoNeo3]

@@hereisthefullclip7666 what?

[@FAB1150]

@@PicoNeo3 issa bot

[@PicoNeo3]

@@FAB1150 oh, makes sense

[@robertjakicic5878]

Hey Strad, a little lithium grease on your hubs will help prevent your wheels from sticking and come off a little easier good luck with the ZO6.

[@ItsJsAsh]

my mom’s car was messing up & it sounded like it was abt to blow up. but we didn’t think abt looking under it for transmission oil. but we live in a trailer park so we don’t have any concrete so i don’t think that would’ve worked. but it’s been like 1-4 weeks since this has happened, & they told her that it was her transmission….. sooooo she needs a WHOLE new transmission for her car. & it’s still gonna take at least 2-3 more weeks until she gets it back, but keep up the good work james i’m a HUGE fan of yours. love your vids! ❤️.

[@liamhuelsman5076]

Hey Strad, when kicking off wheels like you did on the Coupe, it is a good idea to thread the lug back on a few threads as it will not drop the wheel, just break it loose

[@inxfrnal6336]

crazy how far you’ve come, you definitely inspire me and many others thank you man.

[@mALSSZ]

@Jack Wrath bot

[@africasquad1060]

Stop being a kiss ass, we sub for his chasing dreams now he is not thing but all talk ,

[@CasualXCars]

Wow dude - 9:14... WHAT NOT TO DO!!! That was very unsafe brother, especially that you were there on your own... I hope you are extra careful man... be safe!

[@heyguys4571]

Link to the Clip : They finally released this kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHa7m4Woid-HnbM ..

[@KornzYT]

who cares

[@austinbishop7430]

Yeahhhhh. He should stick to paying people.

[@unwanted3236]

I was a little worried with you laying under the car kicking the wheel off 😅

[@tksgarage2137]

Hey, I hope you see this, but when you have to swap wheels on stuff, leave one lug nut on each wheel you have to kick off, halfway threaded on. So you don't scratch the wheel!

[@BiOSphynx]

hey strad just to save you some time brother, my wheels love getting stuck like yours. the easiest method my pops showed me was taking a hammer, preferably a rubber/plastic mallet (less chance of damaging anything) and hit it from the same point you were kicking. The bottom then the top and it usually slips right off. anyways keep up the great content man! watching this on my honeymoon, nothing will stop me from watching your new videos 😅

[@B1ZZnice]

Agree just use a mallet....almost scraped up the wheel let alone drop the car on you...

[@dano7813]

Great video! One recommendation for your sticking wheel problem, leave one or more lug nut/bolt loosely screwed in while you kick the wheel. It will keep the wheel from falling off and getting scratched up. One other bit of advice, a snow blower would be a lot of work for as much driveway as you have. A plow on an atv or utv would be much easier. Just some thoughts.

[@vansman03gaming76]

Lost my childhood dog early this week, love seeing you in a great mood. It helps out a lot. Make sure you give Oscar extra love

[@tylerplayzz8697]

I'm sorry for your loss, I know how attached we can get to those little floofers. I can't imagine how I'm gonna feel when my dog's time eventually comes.

[@deathbyramen_]

I'm sorry for your loss :( I lost my samoyed (same breed as Oscar) in June and every time I see Oscar I get a little teary eyed :(

[@Disruptedable]

Clean the wheelhubs with a wirewheel, where the rims contact. Then rub a bit of copper paste, dont drench it, just a bit on to the surface before you put the other wheels back on. That’ll make them much easier to remove when you switch back. Same goes for the wheel bolts/studs. Clean them up and rub a bit of copper paste on them. It protects the tread and makes the bolts come on and off much easier. Especially when you live in a place where you get both proper fall, winter and spring weather.

[@matthewbutler5236]

You know this .....and use axle stands too

[@OGWonka]

You laying under that Lambo kicking that wheel gave me an adrenaline rush

[@jacobfloresrapp288]

Mike stopped by my dealership and showed us all this video. Anybody who needs an affordable tow with an amazing guy please give Mike at all American towing a call! He’s been working with our dealership for years now and he’s an amazing guy!!

[@mercerreilly6984]

So happy for James you deserve everything you have an more my friend

[@clown6994]

So happy for James. You deserve everything you have and more my friend 🙌

[@speedfreaks.]

The day just gets so much better whenever James post's a video❤

[@ndzaligang4627]

This is just fax

[@redasd1314]

yes hes the only reason i open youtube tbh

[@ndion78]

Yes it dose

[@funboybrody8117]

Agreed

[@mathewfrangoul7200]

Cringe

[@Plagued_Visions]

James! Please for the love of all thing’s safety put stands under the car before kicking a wheel while under the vehicle! The car community needs you more than you know! Stay safe! ❤

[@kenarsenault9863]

I actually love all the videos and watch them all. It's great to see you able to be so successful from allot of hard work. That's what it's supposed to be all about.

[@treysonyates5754]

About to hit 4 million bro! Huge congrats, deserved every step of the way.

[@heyguys4571]

Link to the Clip : They finally released this kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHa7m4Woid-HnbM ..

[@lamboking8able]

A safer way for your wheels next time is to keep the top lug nut on it and have it twisted maybe 3 or 4 times and then kick off the wheel. prevent any falling to the floor👍

[@austinhickerson2326]

Keep it up Stradman you do an amazing job!

[@timmckenzie8194]

SUCH A GENIOUS PROSESS !! SUPER FACINATING AND ENJOYABLE TO WATCH !! MIKES TOWING AND THE AMAZING GUYS FROM RIVERTON CHEVORLET THANKS FOR SVING THE DAY!!!! SIR STRADMAN HAS BEEN MY HERO AND LIFE MENTOR FOR YEARS !!! WE LEARN SOOO MUCH FROM THIS KZbin LEGEND!!!!!!!!

[@liamsstufff]

Congratulations on 4 Million James!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@talony3481]

You should put in an epoxy floor in the bat cave. It reflects light and if they do it right, it can look good. Also, epoxy flooring in very durable and if you make a mess on it, it is super easy to cleanup. In my opinion, epoxy is the best garage floor material. Hopefully you see this, if so, give it a thought. Thanks, keep up the awesome videos.

[@chrisdoesitall7150]

As a gm certified mechanic I will say there’s no reason for there to be something wrong with the transmission. You did the right thing and didn’t start or drive the car. The leak will be repaired and you’ll be good to go!

[@tylerwinters5810]

Love the videos so much. I trusted you on the transmission fluid, you know more than us. You always do a go job, keep it up.

[@hereisthefullclip7666]

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[@elig8003]

Hey Strad, you need to build an automatic touchless car wash bay in your property. Getting that road salt off your winter cars is a must….Or perhaps have a colab with Obsessed Garage and have them design a perfect car wash setup for year round in-house maintenance.

[@coops_290]

Congratulations on 4 million subscribers 🎉 been here since before 1 mil knew you could do it, 5 then 10 mil coming soon 🤘

[@MJ-is1zy]

love your videos man. Make my days a lot better

[@drew_174rhodes5]

Hey James, I would definitely look into some oil soak pads, I use spilify brand soaks which is what they use on most pipeline jobs to keep oil from equipment getting into dirt and streams. They work great!

[@MrSeanman30]

That or cheap and simple dry sweep. Way cheaper than cat litter too lmao

[@Marco-vp8wl]

Concerning the stuck wheels: make sure to put some copper paste onto the wheelhub. Could prevent it, or at least make it less stuck

[@GarethBeltonl]

I almost watched this man kill him self over stuck wheels

[@Drivewaygarage999]

Congrats on 4 mil

[@MK-ib8ch]

Congratulations on 4 million subs Stradman. Your hard work has really paid off. Hopefully I get to meet you one day Cheers to more wins

[@Bjørken04]

Love the videos James. Lets hope for some snow drifts with the lambo this winter. Love from Norway

[@tymmorris]

Hey Strad, use a thin coat of antiseize on the mating surface of the brake caliper and wheel. They will not be an issue after that.

[@JustReviewed146]

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[@noavgdrvr1]

Hey Strad; guess what also work well on removing oil from concretr garage floor? Dish washing liquid (preferably seems to be the best).

[@INDIANBEA5T]

Mann venti looks so good🤌🏻🤌🏻 also the zo6 would be an easy fix for sure

[@JustReviewed146]

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[@martinbonham1469]

Love the little bug running to the kitty litter...another great video. 👍👍

[@Zeke313_Editz]

Even though the C8 Z06 is going away and having problems, he always has a positive type energy! Been watching him since his late lotus days and early Gallardo days.

[@5musicman]

Just a friendly tip, if you sand the hubs and apply anti-seize compound your wheels won't stick to the hubs

[@mveloplays-gamingadventure7182]

I'm am such a huge fan and I'm from South Africa and I'm sorry about what happen about the c8 but it also gives you something to film about and give you income to take care of Oskar and add more things in the house 😁You're such a great youtuber and keep up the good work TheStradman💯

[@falkentires55]

If your transmission is failed on the Z06, make sure your Dealership puts in what is called a SPAC case on the part, as the vehicle is under warranty. After this step, your dealership should be able to get with their Regional Manager for GM, and they can get involved to try and pull a unit off of production to repair the vehicle. We've had to do this at my previous GM dealers for other brand new vehicles that suffered major failures, when the part was still being used for production, and had not yet been released to PDCs for stock.

[@pavanpatil2668]

Congratulations on 4 million subscribers James🎉🎉🎉

[@SamAcDrifts]

WSP BROSKI\

[@darthjarjar2742]

Trying to get that early comment?

[@SamAcDrifts]

@@darthjarjar2742 kinda lol cuz i was the vid was 12 secs out so why not

[@joekamaballis634]

W first comment

[@mr.hellboy1341]

Get this in strads comment feed --> 7:13 stradman u can make it look like it was never there. Get the kitty litter an put it over the trans stains. The use fresh cardboard and slid over top of it with ur foot. The clean up the kitty litter. Works like a charm. Trick of the trade.

[@discipleoftheLordJesusChrist]

I concur with Chevrolet's customer service. I'm on my second chevy malibu, I just purchased a used 2021 RS from a chevy dealership in south florida... and their sales, service, and finance teams are top notch!

[@GHCAT701]

Thanks for an entertaining year of videos. Looking forward to what next year has to bring

[@CAI877]

You know when somebody really loves the dog when they have many pictures of their dog love the channel keep up the great work and I love Oscar❤❤❤😍🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@T.O.D.G]

I know you haven’t released a new video in a few days! But congratulations on 4 million subs James!!!! Awesome!

[@zackary4]

hey Stradman at my work we use something called purple power it’s good with cleaning up oil, grease, literally anything!! Also have someone clean where your wheels and rotors meet keeping that clean makes your wheels come off easier every time! Don’t forget to torque and re-torque for your own Safety Huge fan been watching for years can’t wait for the next upload!

[@thadon268]

For sure excited for the tractor 🚜 content is gonna be awesome. Congrats on everything you’ve accomplished🫡

[@RightPedalDown]

always love the vids! sorry abt the ZO6. keep up the good work man!

[@DUCts927]

Hey Stratman, I’m surprised so you’re almost at 4 million subscribers. I’ve been here since 3 million good job and keep off the hard work and good job on 4 million. 😁

[@_nikholas]

James just makes our day much better like watching this multi millionaire like if you've been here for like 4-5 years your a legend love you James you a true one

[@Maharshi.K7]

Feels sad to see you struggling soo much with this new car man... I hope it gets repaired very soon🤞🏻

[@theenlidor]

4 million subs 🔥🔥 ,i remember how stoked you were at 1 million and now it's 4. The journey has been so crazy and amazing. Coincidentally this is my 100th comment from this account.

[@15secofFame]

@7:01 you wrecked some bugs oil front property! Looked pretty mad and was coming for you lol.

[@cgt6112]

WOOOO CONGRATS ON 4 MILLION SUBS 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@unit_x81]

Mechanics trick for stuck wheels: Thread two lug bolts/studs back in a little, then use a dead blow hammer on the back side of the wheel. Hit, turn, hit, turn, hit, turn. Also, jack stands.

[@gjsc424]

Congratulations on 4 million subscribers!!!

[@babycammy100]

quick tip about your seized wheels: put a small amount of anti-seize on the area the rim comes into contact with around the studs but be carful not to get any on the studs themselves. also throw a lug nut on when you're booting the back of the wheel so it doesn't fall off lol :)

[@ross.gibson]

Concrete floors... Seal them. Don't mean to just state you should, but there are at least a couple methods of limiting the porousness of concrete, sealing it being my go-to... It makes clean up super quick and easy, it preserves that new look of the concrete, prevents water seeping in and causing damage, etc...

[@STRIKEFURY]

Thanks for always putting a smile on my face and the black wheels look amazing.

[@DIY_Al]

I can tell you from first hand experience that Dawn dish washing detergent will get those stains out. Pour it on and let it work for a couple of weeks. They wash it off. It must be Dawn, it works better than all other dish washing detergents. I would also suggest you also put some antiseize on the wheel face where it contacts the brake rotor hat. Then it won't be so hard to remove your wheels.

[@brobrowthamoungusimposter5181]

Yo strad, I’m so glad your okay and you where not driving wishing best of luck man.

[@powderfreak7206]

Hey James, to help with the wheel sticking you can put a small amount of grease on the part where the wheel hits the rotor. That will stop the corrosion which will make the wheel not stick

[@StarGuy123]

4 million subs congratz!!! 12/18/2022

[@traviskorda3262]

Getting damn close to 4 million subs. Pretty solid let's go!

[@zealinbarden3942]

Man the mechanic and tow driver super skillful and professional

[@NicFlicksRL]

James, I'm a tire technician and I just wanted to give you a pro tip, leave one of the lug studs or lug nuts on, but loose and then kick it. That way when you kick it or hit it with a rubber mallet it doesn't go flying off.

[@loganmcclain8231]

bouta hit 4 million! congrats! a tip for the stuck wheels: water the bolts and behind them, thats all it ever takes for me :)

[@UrbanCha0s]

To stop your wheels sticking on. Put copper grease (The same you put on the back of your pads) on the outside of the disc hub between the wheel nuts where the wheel attaches, that way the rims will not stick and be easier to remove the next time.

[@yungzer1019]

almost at 4 mil subs, congrats strad

[@gregwiens35]

Your Z06 is the perfect lemon color! Great service comes from lots and lots of practice ;)

[@JustReviewed146]

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[@jackryan4313]

Yo, stradman. Former big-diesel truck (450+ series) mechanic/fabricator. Kitty litter needs to be ground into the concrete for best results. Don't just pour and leave. Grind that shit down until it's a fine dust. Dance every number from footloose twice if you have too. After that, sweep up. If there's any little patch or two left behind that need more than two more small cycles of that, an electric pressure washer will finish the last tiny bit (100% chance if you spray 10% bleach on the area...super extra but if you need it, 🤷🏼‍♂️)

[@eysaally9130]

Hey strad nice to see the Z06 getting fixed. I noticed something when you were In the aventador. out of the 4-5 years I’ve watched you I have NEVER seen you wear a black hoodie kinda random but u looking real nice in it also I like the aventador with black wheels if you got custom black wheels with white accents that would look 🔥 keep up the good content Peace

[@Secrettuners]

Nice carbon bro Merry Christmas have fun always and I will always support you

[@alexandersmith2422]

For the cleanup of the transmission fluid I would suggest spraying the whole area down with some brake clean then throw some kitty litter down also ask for your transmission for your Corvette to my understanding the transmission in the c8 Z06 is very similar to the standard one kind of like the Lamborghini huracan performante versus the standard huracan

[@smithidk9557]

You are so motivational, I remember the Audi tt days. You deserve it!

[@demoscottgaminglounge6315]

Hey Strad just an idea if you seal in those floors with a nice epoxy for a shop setting if you spill oil it’s no issue and you can easily clean it up with a push floor cleaner machine with pine sol

[@Tonysedits]

Strad needs to buy his own tow truck he'd save so much money towing his cars on his own. Yes ik it's expensive to buy the actual trucks but for the years coming it'll save so much money and all he'd have to worry about is fixing the cars.

[@thatguy-ye7pb]

I would contact the Chevy dealer and see if they could give you some concrete floor cleaner. Most shops get an orange citrus powder soap but in like a 75lb drum. However you would need to get the floor wet sprinkle it on and scrub it with a stiff bristle broom. You could also always try something like simple green and do the same thing scrub it in let it sit for a couple min and use a mop or something to clean it off.

[@Grant.G.Simpson]

touching distanace of the 4 million sub mark buddy, good job, well deserved

[@aswinmohankumaresh4416]

Hi Stradman You can remove small oil stains from concrete with detergent or vinegar and a scrub brush. If that doesn't work, you can use an absorbent material like cat litter to absorb oil. Then, use a commercial concrete cleaner or degreaser and rinse thoroughly.

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

TheStradman Great Video I'm glad your C8 Z06 Z07 is at your Local Chevy Dealer get getting fixed and I hope it's nothing too serious

[@kylewakeboards]

If you need a tv for your house get the frame. It can display any picture you want when it’s turned off. I have it and I love it.

[@Von_RX]

Good luck! Hoping for the best

[@tryhardjordxn]

9:24 my heart dropped when he kicked the rim off, I was like yup good bye to that rim.

[@Crazy4lambo]

4 million SUBS!🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊🏆🎖🏅

[@johnnyterry2004]

I think our boy James needs to commit to a true straight pipe exhaust for the Venti coupe. Ik he's a FI fanboy, but a Gintani exhaust on that car would be WILD.

[@JustReviewed146]

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[@nimbus259]

you’re soooo close to 4M! YOU DESERVE IT!

[@Thestradman0147]

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[@justthatcivic]

im your 4 millionth sub, congratulations!

[@jamesolive3693]

Strad you have to step on the speedy dry squish it into the concrete as much as possible and make it a dust and that floor will be clean let it sit overnight p.s buy a nice big rubber mallet for the wheels tap the wheel on the inside of the tire and spin