Powering my DIY electric Mini Cooper on a budget

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[@myrecommendedisallmemes]

Jesus Christ. That Surfshark ad was next level.

[@philanaemic]

Honestly that is literally the only time in my life I knew I was being marketed to and yet I still watched every damn second of it. Rich is like the advertising antichrist.

[@RyanCoyer]

I enjoyed that epic ad most on this one! I feel ya.

[@kieranstrahan6578]

Holy Hell, what a lead up. That, was art

[@jonxor]

He really set it up like 3 episodes ago. Genius, or madman?

[@Panhead49EL]

Had to pause the video for a few minutes just to soak in just how great that ad was.

[@DiemetriX]

Riches ads have a better story than most full length movies.

[@kameljoe21]

I was sad it ended.

[@likes-yv3lj]

I watch his videos just for the ads

[@andy12b97]

hell yeah

[@youssefchaoui2940]

And its free 😂😂😂

[@joebotelho248]

yeah I mean, he tells a huge story within only 3minutes

[@TheGroovyGuitarDude]

OMG. The commitment to that Surfshark ad. LOL

[@MrRFPinhas]

It was a 3 minute ad! And I loved every second.

[@xinyster18]

Switching over from expressVPN to SurfShark just because of the ad! Ha they're all the same now, just diff logo.

[@Rnfjaydee]

@@xinyster18 their are alot of free ones. I actually made my own vpn. Very simple wish i came up with the idea of charging people for a VPN I would be flithy rich by now😂

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

LOL Totally!!!

[@badhomecooking5102]

Was that real or am I’m just dumb?

[@jackmaley8]

He literally found a way to entertain me with an ad

[@uprightape100]

That was the best VPN ad EVER.

[@Stannely1]

Dude. Best ad ever

[@GetJobDoneofficial]

Creative 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@El_Presidente1959]

You should check out some of Internet historians Nord ads

[@Blinker_Fluid_Supply]

I thought Cyanide and Happiness had good VPN ads but this is another level 😂

[@nickturner2813]

How sad when someone is so dull that they rate VPN ads, even sadder, get excited about the results and then the saddest of all, they talk about their sadness in public. I wonder which VPN you awarded second prize to?

[@bundles1978]

Rich is getting like the superbowl, some people only watch for the Ads

[@iammarkanthony1]

One of the only places where I'll actually watch an ad for more than 5 seconds. Reason being that I don't even k ow it's an ad until it's too late. South Park was right. 😂

[@xaytana]

If batteryhookup's marketing isn't 'single batteries in your local area,' I'm gonna be disappointed.

[@Rnfjaydee]

Underrated

[@kareemdelacreme2018]

You a fool 😂😂😂

[@nathan1sixteen]

I'm honestly starting to get convinced that Rich does in fact make most of his money at the seed bank

[@wyattc6572]

he does

[@craigcampbell1843]

I don’t think there’s another KZbin channel I’ve seen that puts as much effort into the commercials for their sponsors. 😂

[@micoromico]

Internet Historian

[@danyypaquette3051]

Peter Mckinnon

[@marcmann982]

Longbeachgriffy lol

[@federalbureauofindigestion4084]

@@micoromico

[@honzahurda1800]

Donut media sometimes

[@RonaldFinger]

What a fucking segue for that ad, holy shit

[@joj.]

Rich: *teaches people how to repair cars, how EVs work, why the right to repair is important, how to mod and tune cars* Also Rich: *I HAVE NOW LEGALLY COOM TOO MUCH*

[@marquisethomas5611]

I didnt know you could make 150 per deposit

[@jpierpoint]

The set up for that Surfshark plug was great lol

[@Samcrac]

Jeez Rich, there are easier ways to make money than selling seed. I mean you do have a PATREON, something I've never done, not once; I've also never sold my seed.

[@Agent22817]

We'll know he hit rock bottom when he starts doing BioLife spots and opens an onlyfans

[@russellcook8075]

i mean theres also easier ways to do a advertisement than shooting a full length film......but here we are LOL

[@icandreamstream]

There has to be demand in order for something to sell.

[@ExtremeODD]

Unsubbed till both yall have Onlyfans. Mostly jusy Sam tho, Rich.... eh.

[@adamposey6985]

Well bless your heart...

[@cre9774]

that was one of the greatest ads ive seen on youtube.

[@agentpredatorgaming3196]

Rich has the most smooth transitions and backstories to an ad and i aint complaining bout it

[@SStanton803]

The level of commitment to the writing in this video opener is absolutely amazing.

[@lorenzodemonti]

Wait so rebuilds is not his last name?

[@FaL4Fl]

No its boiiiii

[@shahali1969]

No its white

[@Weezedog]

CarGuru was his last name. He had to legally change it.

[@khavaliar]

Rich Benoit?? I think..

[@Mrpiraterias]

No it's reseed

[@maurofacundoscalese]

Bad times here in Italy, we're in lockdown and the only thing that makes me happy is when uncle Rich upload a video

[@lorenzodemonti]

Non pensavo ci fossero altri italiani hahah

[@07ORO]

Same here in London

[@maurofacundoscalese]

@@lorenzodemonti neanche io pensavo, grande✌🏽

[@TheDJFra1]

Same in Glasgow

[@ootmaster1]

@Lincoln Orcutt they dont work period but ok

[@Miata822]

Great to see the practical info you are sharing, encouraging the DIY community. But the pure entertainment value, that's what makes this channel a winner. Keep pumping 'em out (not talking about the kids).

[@nolanwhite1876]

Best ad set up in a KZbin video ever! Amazing!!

[@WatchJRGo]

I wish I had a Cyberquad going for me 😍

[@carsnob]

You have alot going for you John 💪🏽keep grinding!

[@ericgrier2188]

@@carsnob er485eaÁee

[@shortvidz9576]

How about inviting Rich over to build you one John

[@carsnob]

You should make an electric vette go kart 👀

[@keithbrookshire]

It's the karma from Bastardizing a classic Camaro. That's going to haunt you for a long time.

[@dranelgrim]

Love how he uses educational communication instead of talking like we are all experts

[@adonellis6453]

Just wanted to say thank you for your content, especially the educational portions. Fantastic!

[@amirfathirad2965]

you are my favorite youtuber bro keep up the great work, honestly i never saw any channel more entertaining than yours respect man

[@mr.cantsay]

Rich is single handedly restoring my faith in humanity.

[@TheKiman2]

One seed at a time...

[@imaginingistrue4323]

Yeah, looking for European tour :)

[@tomislavlulic9330]

"My kids will have a white dad in no time" ur too funny man

[@hugoandrewmembreno734]

Gold, pure gold, I love your intros!!!

[@elschumi]

Thanks for going into the nitty gritty details. Super interesting... and I only understand half of it!

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

I'm trying to force Tesla to give you your referral points back.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

That's like trying to force Satan to give you your soul back. "Read the small print, mortal. Hahahahahahahaaa." Etc.

[@calholli]

That's like trying to force Google to write "don't be evil" back.

[@daniesalex7073]

How are you gonna do it

[@Ravidist]

@@Ingens_Scherz All states require "good faith" in the course of doing business. It would be child's play to prove that Tesla lacked good faith by taking away Rich's referral points

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

@@daniesalex7073 I'm gonna refuse to buy a car.

[@zabdab1839]

Lol I can't tell if he's actually selling his seed or not

[@brianpeter9254]

You cant it's charity only

[@joebotelho248]

why would he not?

[@alejoboxcol]

You always put a smile on my face. Even in shitty days like today. Thanks man!!! Keep it up with budget cereals !

[@elijahherman]

The dc to dc converter would fit perfectly where the old battery was, then cut an access hole. It also had the wires ran already to the front...

[@glenntinamiller6199]

I have been watching rich and I just wanna leave a comment to let you know bud that your the most interesting car build channel out of all I have seen you do things that are actually more realistic than people with high end cars and high end garages going and getting 10 grand worth of tires this channel is down to earth and its fun to watch keep them coming bud

[@qwi2311]

This level of story building for an ad is why I subscribe. Thanks, rich.

[@aaronp9835]

Your videos are excellent. I always look forward to them. Keep up the good work. And best of luck spreading your seed internationally

[@shabbabaptiste36]

😂😂😂😂👀

[@popsss2000]

I know you got friends and family first thing that I was thinking about don't change keep doing what you doing and your videos are quality again keep up the good work.

[@abaymfritz3464]

It’s a good goddamn day when rich uploads

[@Doellimann]

„Pirates are pretty cool!“ Exactly what I’m thinking every morning for the last 15 years while putting on my prosthetic leg! 🦿

[@Doellimann]

@Joshua Pittman Because I’m a cyborg on top.... “cyborg Pirat” 🤔 it won’t get better than that!

[@boxeclectic]

Pirates are fantastic, I just am not certain I can be a good enough one. Bless you and the peg leg.

[@azerwhite8870]

Get well soon

[@RallyHagge]

@@azerwhite8870 Hahahahaha! 🤣

[@Rnfjaydee]

Hell ya ur basically a cyborg🕺🏿🍾

[@peterhutchings6356]

Great progress. Loving the build and the view of different tech

[@tana212]

Surfshark ad is dedication... I'll just subscribe to reward that!!!

[@henryyandle7950]

Loved the surfshark ad. You are genius! Perfect set up, perfect execution, perfect deliver and great punchline. You should be writing for SNL.

[@davidpp9999]

That was a whole backstory for the sponsor hahaha that was good

[@albertchore6525]

The only thing I keep coming back is the voice over. Dang this is freaking Art. 😁Keeps my day going. Rich rebuilds subbed for the second year noe

[@WarpDriveM]

2:55 the web pages that are open on the web browser just made my day! we all new.....

[@RudyOMP]

I already have a vpn but I’ll get Surfshark purely because of that intro 😂

[@HeadDrill]

And I thought Linu Tech Tips has the smoothest ad transition. Congratulations Rich! 👏👏👏 you have the best and smoothest ad transition!

[@mdjey2]

TechAltar is very smooth.

[@FeritYrdsv]

agingwheels also making a good transition

[@johnstutz4458]

Dayum, your transitions are so on POINT!!!

[@hadjkam1069]

richie builds makes ads fun man something that is put into our faces by force you make a little fun thank you for that richie !

[@bryantporter1933]

Why am I watching this, I can’t even afford a AA battery

[@joshuabest100]

7:45 straight across the battery terminals good way to ruin a tape measure

[@mrsethatwood]

one of your better videos lately. Love you uncle Rich.

[@SpeakerWiggin49]

Always a good video from you showing your work, Rich.

[@louismodels]

This guy is incredible. The first 3 minutes was pure comedy gold. ("Keep on keeping on" -Joe Dirt)

[@hetzelhernandez]

Dang, you are a good entertainer! I loved the intro, I was so involved in the story and... you threw a commercial on my face! I didn't even notice nor I mind it! lol Keep it up!

[@timwegman5776]

So far this is one f my favorite builds of your. You are doing a much more professional looking job than the roadster.

[@StripeyType]

Oh man, thanks, first off, for the really helpful email the other day, and thanks even more for the content you make that answers my questions before I even have 'em. Also, you're local'ish I think, so if I ever get this conversion done (I also have to restore a lot of the thing) I'd love to let you have a look.

[@ChrisF12000]

Big brain idea for the 12v. Flip it upside down and cut a hole through the floor so the terminals always have easy access.

[@Kalvinjj]

So basically make a TVR Tuscan Speed Six battery? That was one nice fire hazard for sure

[@ChrisF12000]

@@Kalvinjj exactly what I was thinking when I wrote the comment, just didn't remember the car.

[@TheDangShow69]

We love seeing this come together! I’m a certified mini tech and while they are fun cars. They do break a lot and they are expensive to repair.

[@hasanism1842]

That ad, I will never skip it. Awesome

[@chris24hdez]

by far one of the most informative videos on this channel

[@tony_rd1941]

This guy flex on us in an respectable way🤣🤣

[@snapverse]

I liked that you used Putty :-) that would explain the Ethernet cable.

[@Lecktroe]

The only channel were im excited to learn about random EV stuff and watch paid for promotional loot.

[@863music6]

The most well put together ad I’ve ever seen😂😂😂😂

[@SK8TRvsCOPPS1o1]

I was not prepared to be flexed on that hard during the intro

[@BahjatAlaadel]

Your intros are epic. I appreciate the shear effort and work to craft these scripts. And I'll get on the facebook subscriber bots to get on the 1 million subs for ya since they've been made redundant after the social dilemma aired.

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

The only channel where I watch the entire ad!

[@gregorymorris8343]

No intention on building my own EV I love watching your tutorials interesting stuff

[@mianfazlerazik3636]

I wanna see lindas part more the the mini coopers parts

[@hunterharrison3539]

Simp

[@frankmundo4300]

@@hunterharrison3539 how ?

[@gqbme2]

Perv

[@Spotter-]

💀

[@5dingg]

Bruh

[@spoon7177]

See now I can’t tell if he’s actually a donor or not...

[@jakeb6703]

Popeyes expenses ain't cheap (to be clear it's in his videos alot, this sounded real bad and I remembered my names on this account)

[@Supertoddy96]

hes saying he is because you dont make money selling veggie seeds

[@bonda_racing3579]

Theirs over 30 women bearing his children! Sold his unborn children for a truck. Respect !

[@michaeljones8166]

I really like how knowledgeable you are. Keep up the great work. I will recommend to other gearheads

[@SimonParkes]

Love it, 7:36 metal rule straight over the battery terminals, could have been exciting, keep up the great content

[@sebastianalvarado2390]

We all know why he’s going to Leendas house ;)

[@stickshift13]

Planting seeds 😂😂😂😭🤦🏻‍♂️

[@williamkeith8944]

To pick up his skooter

[@mfreund15448]

She lives on the west coast, so......new Geographic area!!

[@humanform5354]

Could possibly be a "free seed giveaway"...😏

[@jabulaniharvey]

ROAD TRIIIIP!!!! good first test for the mini

[@TC-xh5wp]

VPN ad should be in Superbowl half-time. The whole damn thing!

[@jaybrixxxhard]

My new favorite channel. I have a ton of catching up to do. Thanx alot!!!

[@MrJinwright]

This SOB got me again with the ad lead in. He's good

[@jakebaker8210]

7:32 I am screaming, the measuring tape is touching both terminals of the battery!

[@abhirajsutar8260]

The current hasn't been kind to you.

[@markchip1]

I'm thinking that you will NEED a very strong securing method for the second/upper battery pack to prevent major/fatal trauma that would result from the huge battery mass being thrown forward in a frontal collision!! I'm imagining a very robust pair of cables secured to the rear frame and wrapping around the upper battery pack.

[@darius9521]

Exactly! Just rip those rear seats out.

[@andy1056]

No exhaust, no gas tank. He could cut and lower the floor a lot. He’d need to find somebody that can weld, though...

[@daniesalex7073]

That is actually a good idea ,

[@brainthesizeofplanet]

@@andy1056 he could ask Leenda 😂😂

[@BCRM007]

Troubleshooting those ESC totally turns me off about projects like this . Keep it up Rich !

[@SWITCH7425]

The intros always have me in stitches....your faithful follower from Ndola Zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

[@Godsmusikluvr]

I'm surprised Rich didn't mention the blue scented tree it matched the car. The previous owner must not like black ice. Lol

[@christobar]

"I don't want to be a pirate" says the guy who already looks like a pirate...

[@boxeclectic]

I do, but that doesn’t make me one just yet, does it?

[@DiscoFang]

@@boxeclectic Yet or anymore?

[@richeyeimagery]

Dawg😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 the intro that ties into the ad is epic

[@johnjory1792]

just getting around to watching this one the day before Christmas 2020. The Intro promo for SurfShark got the like even before watching all the techy stuff.

[@RyanBuskirk]

I'm so happy to hear Leenda made it home safe on your crappy scooter, you hack 🤣❤️

[@Brian-bq8pf]

Damn these intros are becoming more powerful. The more you try to stop Rich the more powerful he becomes.

[@big_red_joe]

Your sponsored bit is one of the only ones I dont skip because it's a good laugh. Well done uncle rich

[@MrBlazer3585]

Awesome captured the second the problem was resolved.. satisfying....if only I knew what it meant...only one type of pot I know.

[@energize]

Rich with Rich Rebuilds here.

[@dr_workaholic]

Throwing the eggplant seeds at the globe had me rolling 😂

[@christopherhamilton5557]

😂😂😂

[@jons4686]

Thanks for the Surfshark Super Bowl ad!

[@adrianparker7444]

You're hilarious bro! Keep doing what you're doing. It's very appreciated and motivating to many.

[@christopherkirkland7856]

Talk about the long way around. Best VPN ad ever.

[@deltacx1059]

Its kinda ironic that a video series showing how to convert to electric on a budget includes the words "dont do this at home". All of this is going to be done at home, its the entire point.

[@boxeclectic]

We legally have to say it. Everything is a liability.

[@deltacx1059]

@@boxeclectic i just think people are too sensitive but that isnt goint to get better unless courts start telling stupid people to use their brains.

[@gamertherapyconsoleyoursel5804]

Literally the BEST sponsor ad I've ever seen. That was HILARIOUS.

[@alainkov4616]

You know what...no I am gonna leave. Y'all better do a compilation of these ads on new year's eve because y'all have supported the ad finessing from day 1. Keep that energy

[@user-rv3ef8ji5y]

Richs ads are amazing he should make a stand alone channel so we can re watch them

[@BadDFWDrivers]

Can you fit a 3rd pack where the gas tank was (if you could go over the budget a bit)?

[@oneforall549]

This is absolutely amazing!! Where can you get this kind of content!!! EPIC!!! GEEEZZZ!!!

[@seanroche4277]

Absolutely love you humour and sarcasm dude !!