Rally Suspension Upgrade - BMW Mini 2007 | Workshop Diaries | Edd China

In this episode, I work with my mate Neil Burgess upgrading the suspension on his 2007 BMW Mini Cooper S rally car. As a former class champion of the British Rally Championship Neil is no stranger to rallying
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China relishes the upcoming project, which invites viewers into his personal workshop facility in Buckinghamshire.
“I’m really excited to finally be able to bring this project to our fans as it is something they repeatedly have been asking for,” said China. “Workshop Diaries will let viewers really get stuck into the project and the detail of the fixes, and also provide a platform for instant feedback and interaction. It’s an exciting prospect and it’s great to finally get going!”
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[@TastierBackInThe80s]

This show is a stark contrast to other car culture channels on KZbin, that seem to be yelling at you to like, share and buy merch. Full of hype, over the top drama and just willing to show you an end product without getting into the nuts and bolts of a rebuild and its challenges. This channel and Bad Obsession Motorsport. The only two places you really cant wait for content. And Edds channel with high production levels, no camera wobble, or any such things with the camera work. It just soothes the soul. Always.

[@mrkthmn]

Amen to that!!!

[@XtrmJosh]

The thing that bugs me is the amount of product placement going on. Edd has even blurred out tools in the past just to keep sponsorship deals in a healthy state. Disgusting, dishonest behaviour in my opinion. Having said that, these videos are very easy to watch, it just really infuriates me when I see it.

[@MePeterNicholls]

ASMR car mechanics

[@binnawan]

@@XtrmJosh You could always support the channel financially, then wouldn't need ads.

[@swegneto_9601]

@@XtrmJosh its almost like hiring a full team to film, light, edit etc is expensive and needs funding....

[@MrGeoffHilton]

This has become an essential friday evening watch, it's like being a kid again waiting for your favourite TV show. Great stuff, please keep it coming.

[@tomf3150]

This and Acorn to Arabella. Nice friday treats.

[@Shinare73]

Friday lunch watch for me!

[@sasant310]

True, Friday night in Denmark with a cold beer and some quiet time

[@smartgorilla]

It's so well made

[@smartgorilla]

@@tomf3150 I might try that too

[@jamiemansell5769]

"Are you alright?" "well we're the right way up" 😂😂 Brilliant

[@terryl9643]

so they do all this work so he can smash it up makes sense

[@nickboylen6873]

@@terryl9643, they’re doing all this work so that he’s less likely to smash it up. 😉. Racing on standard suspension is a little dicey.

[@bear1245]

A crest to an old mini is like a full on jump 😅

[@Rudd3r]

I love how happy and chilled out Edd seems these days. Great work, buddy.

[@dennism.3418]

Two blokes tinkering with cars while talking about them, such a simple yet highly entertaining concept! Love this series Edd, do keep it up for us fans!

[@Sindarul]

I know, right? I bet he has a wonderful team behind him, but this show it's miles ahead of similar YT shows. The product placement is not in your face, it has variety, tips and tricks and so on. It took some time to get back, but Edd delivers and he does it with a bang.

[@thesleepstate]

@@Sindarul Exactly. Two blokes tinkering with cars over a cup of tea. A1 homoerotic content!

[@PHiAX]

Can I just say, there are whole parts of the video without background music and I'm absolutely loving that!

[@neilbarnett3046]

A drop of music in the boring bits, or speeded-up parts, like when the subframe was being painted is all you need.

[@brianfretwell3886]

@@neilbarnett3046 Every so often there should be a burst of the old song "A nice cup of tea". Like "At a quarter past eleven, well my idea of heaven is a nice cup of tea" :-)

[@Dg-zj6jo]

yes the BBC F UP GARDENERS WORLD WITH THERE MUSIC thankfully edd dont

[@pamboskourtoulos5239]

Edd and Neil, two really watchable guys....well done.

[@BennBirch]

I could not agree more. Great chemistry and a nice adult car show versus the young kids with their flash and fast editing.

[@RonnyBerntzen]

I agree, and must say Neil is such a pleasant person to watch wit Edd. hope he does well in the rally circuit

[@GrumpyGrover]

I like Neil's understated manner. He makes a good team with Edd.

[@hrothgar014]

Painting the lead bars gold in a Mini for the Italian Job aesthetic. Perfect! The Self Preservation Society lives on.

[@paulmartin3340]

Wake up Saturday morning here in Australia to find another Edd China episode!! Woo hoo..... cup of coffee and watch yet another entertaining episode. Cheers from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🦘🐨🇦🇺🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@steveosshenanigans]

Same ! Here in Canberra

[@Sierra747]

Now that’s a proper demonstration of how to do a complicated job. Every part shown not just a 2 min clip like wheeler dealers does these days. Brilliant video.

[@MarkMilotay]

The rust removal and satin black gave me such joy. Same approach that Robin Mullet and Bruce Cornfield did so many years ago at a small British car garage in Victoria BC.

[@darwincaballero4276]

Thanks Edd and all the staff, hello from Honduras 👍🚚

[@robmckee6843]

By far best Ed yet and one of my favourites in the 11 episodes. Fantastic seeing Ed into the oily bits for 44 minutes. Great work want some more please.

[@Dukefazon]

Wow, 44 minutes just flew by, I could keep watching it until you reassemble everything but all good things come to an end I guess. See you next Friday!

[@TERRYB0688]

Edd, great program, no silly stuff, just informative information and serious mechanics, brilliant

[@johnger850305]

Now my childhood is back, with higher resolution and more cool content......

[@fd4639]

Each program is enjoyable just from the start, without people shouting, cheezy music or cheap visual effects. Loving the show....

[@mrkthmn]

Im really glad you took the time to refurb. Help yourself now so you don't have to later! Loved this episode!

[@raywite6665]

I thank you Ed for coming back with areal motor show not the joke you left.

[@jamesford3648]

As having more Days behind me then ahead of me, It’s Truly a GREAT Feeling to look forward to a certain Day of the week for thee BEST show on any PLATFORM. Hello from the little State of Delaware USA. Thank you EDD.

[@kastooMcFry]

That was a fun show to watch. You should bring Neal in once in a while. You two work well together. Thanks!

[@JP-vs1ys]

It's so good to see Edd doing his own thing and focusing on the stuff we all want to see...the car work! Top notch production work too. And thank you for not drowning out Edd's comments with music.

[@sunnylam2284]

Have to say, thoroughly enjoyed this one. Didn't at all expect such a new car would have this level of rust lurking underneath but hey, I guess now we know what to look for when buying a Mini and how to repair one if we've got a lemon on our hands. Keep up the good work Edd and Neil, this is top notch stuff.

[@MattBrownbill]

BMW tried to add some original features of the 'proper' Mini, rusty subframes, gotta love them....

[@timwilliams2343]

It's not that new, it's a 2007 car, a very early R56.

[@Qspecialman]

Great suff!!!! Thanks Edd & Neil.

[@edwardlattimer3238]

Since watching you on Wheeler Dealers, (gutted you left) this give me the confidence to start working on my BMW, done everything from full brake rebuild to clutch and flywheel gearbox swap to full suspension replace, so glad to see you back.

[@prabhishek96]

Hands down one of the best episodes. Cheers to Neil and Ed, looking forward to more episodes together.

[@blaqdesignuk]

I know absolutely nothing about cars but this show is just so watchable. Love it!

[@jamesjudd6577]

Every episode has better and better production. Great job

[@paulham1672]

Great to have you back Edd China

[@animalian01]

this was a truly great episode, I really enjoyed it. thanks Edd

[@nismomike6236]

I love the small details of this show and especially the camera angles are on point! You know what I mean.. the bread crumbs on the bottom of the toaster kind of details! Edd is a legend.

[@gaminggrandad5828]

This really is a much watch series. As usual with Edd he's such a natural in front of the camera and nothing feels scripted unlike Ant Anstead on WD where, as good a mechanic as he is, every word out of his mouth felt scripted which is why Edd was such a sad loss to all of us WD fans, But he's back now so woohoo.

[@paulmcateer1595]

Those ear defender/safety goggle combos are a work of genius!

[@silverfernlandscaping]

Edd China Thankyou you are the best of the best and it doesn’t get any better than that your a class above the rest Its the best decision ever leaving Wheeler Dealer you out grew the show I cannot watch it now that your not on there you have a unique way about you that noone else has or can replace!

[@Deepthought-42]

Thanks. As usual great content and an interesting and informative on the job chat with Neil👌 24.30 “Caution crest and bump”……………”Well, we’re the right way up!” Slight understatement 👍😂

[@Fritter70]

Reminds me of having to drop the front subframe to replace the oil pan gasket on my old 325i. Total Rube Goldberg engineering.

[@cme2cau]

It's not designed to last long enough to need a new oil pan gasket!

[@Fritter70]

@@cme2cau pretty much haha!

[@giggiddy]

Sooooo good to see you putting out these quality videos Edd. I cant believe how much I used to pay for cable for 17 minutes of watered down mini clips with endless obnoxious commercials. This is pure wrenching gold. There's no doubt that you tube will destroy this format eventually. But until then I'm grinning from ear to ear buddy.

[@jdmjesus6103]

It's just impossible to back, isn't it? I don't know how those TV companies get it so wrong

[@VikasGupta-bx5qv]

Ouch. cliffhanger. Can't wait to see the solution! Awesome show once again.

[@silverian]

Great job with suspension! It was nice to hear Neil's experiences about Rally at the same time when working!

[@hrothgar014]

Kudos to your production team as well.

[@TheRattyBiker]

Wether it be rotten out Range Rovers, crazy oranges or rally spec Mini's, I could watch Edd and his mates mess with cars all day. Better yet imagine a rally colab with Bad Obsession Motorsport 👍

[@Vormulac1]

Christ! I felt that rally impact through the monitor!

[@CompSciGuy2]

What a great show! Really enjoyed watching Edd and Neil tackle this car together.

[@Dr.G]

The camera work, lighting, and editing are absolutely superb. Incredible definition and focus. You may have hit on something here with the quieter, slower, laid back format. It really feels like the viewer has just stopped by your shop after work to just hang out and see what's going on. Really a unique format. I will admit that at times, if you are not used to it, it seems a bit slow, but once you get the feel for the show and how it moves, you learn to relax and flow with it. And I think "relax" is the key adjective here. You end up being really disappointed when Edd says "in so many words" okay guys it's time to go home, come on back next week. LOL. WHAT? it's over? Is it that late? Hahahhaha I've sat around many garages in my life and felt the same disappointment. Great job guys, well done...👍👍

[@simonhutton1]

🤣 that rally incident. Lucky you kept your foot in it, dragged you out. The co-drivers reaction was brilliant also. She sounds on edge anyway. Great stuff 👍🏼

[@okgo8315]

Someone else said it "so watchable its therapeutic".... thanks Edd for a great episode.... all the best from Rome👍🇬🇧

[@bear1245]

Best car show anywhere 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@loidor8013]

Absolutely love the show! It keeps me motivated with my own cars :) A small bit of constructive criticism - the audio is quite loud during power tools and the rally clip, so I should look into normalising it a bit more. As of now, I lower the volume every time the impact gun comes out :)

[@liviubita4238]

For us mechanics worldwide, that's pure symphony. 😄

[@VictorNoelCoryPaz]

true

[@leesnorgaard]

I really enjoyed that, reminded me of the early series of Wheeler Dealers, when it was more about the instructional side of doing the fixes. Keep them coming :-)

[@grahamwest1079]

I have uprated all the parts you replaced apart for those castor corrected front bushes on my mini r50. I also fitted big brakes. Had suspension professionally set up and now it's a proper B road blaster.

[@charlesbernardodias4926]

I am big fan of ur shows.I have watched all your wheeler dealers shows

[@evolutionmonkey3146]

Best episode so far!!

[@ratspeedgarage]

Great to have you back!

[@MrPhillipgraham]

If Edd was a teacher at my school I would have gone every day including weekends.

[@ianfurqueron5850]

I've replaced the LCA bushings a number of times on MINIs. As those bushings are quite prone to failure, BMW sold a special tool that allowed for pressing out the old bushing from the carrier and pressing in the new one without removing the carrier or subframe from the car. It wasn't a cheap tool when I bought it from a MINI dealer back in 2006, but Baum Tools sells an equivalent tool for less. Edd also skipped over detaching the front bumper part from the bumper, in case anyone is watching this and planning to do this job themselves.

[@TSVStriFe]

44 minutes sure as hell went past quickly. I could watch this day in day out. Great episode Edd! Thank you very much!

[@mad-beerc3818]

Very addicted to these shows now! Interesting and informative stuff Edd😉👍

[@hixyhicks]

Fantastic to see you back again.Great vid .

[@danielchandler3468]

Looking forward to next week Edd China and your mate Neil with his mini keep up the good work see you guys next week

[@docgramps1]

"Well, we're the right way up". That's my new response to, 'are you alright?'.

[@markeprice4295]

should have T-Shirts with it on - I'd buy one

[@nigelstanley3674]

Great vid. Very watchable. Thanks Ed and Neil.

[@emregenc34]

We really missed you. Welcome again.

[@granthansen7438]

brilliant stuff!!! as an r56 owner this is sort of thing is invaluable....

[@antonioberrios2014]

Edd China is a great máster blessed from Honduras 🇭🇳

[@VladoT]

That impact is AMAZING!

[@pepsibottleq]

Hands down the best KZbin channel going, I love these videos

[@frankn4skeen]

Highly educational! You learn A LOT watching that video. Now I know for sure that I'm going to get a Corolla to build a fun car out of it.

[@JJ-zg1hh]

The most absorbing video on KZbin. Looking forward to part 2!

[@philiphartley8823]

How great it is to see actual work being done instead of all the usual garbage that goes with todays car refurb programmes. Keep it up Ed and Pals it puts you head and shoulders above the rest and makes them look very amateur.

[@sandeepkulkarni7750]

Pure therapy, what else can I say!

[@avonperera2187]

Neil should be your permanent boy wonder. Such a calming contrast with charming British banter

[@TRXDefenderRCxCrawling]

I suffer from OCD and watching Ed over the years has helped calm me because he goes into detail about things and deals with all the problems. I tend to obsess and catastrophise most things, but videos like this calm me because it illustrates how everything can be fixed. This video is excellent for someone like me. Cheers

[@stevesrover]

Someone once told me that everything can be fixed. It just depends how far you want to go! When you run a classic car, you find that parts that aren’t supposed to be serviceable can actually be serviced! Channels like Edd’s certainly help with building confidence with those kind of situations.

[@stymie09]

Great to have you back Edd!

[@JohnCarlyle]

Did similar to this for my R53 BMW Mini. Quite an insight to see the changes between the subframes from 1st to 2nd generation cars, improvements to the outer/lower ball joints, but having to drop the exhaust on 2nd gen is quite a step backwards.

[@bearblackhawk9362]

Edd. Its Nice to see. "PAUL" back in the shop helping you.

[@MeaHeaR]

The Oldé Guy was Funny Too 😁😀👍

[@rwbblade1]

Still waiting to see the range rover complete. Ya no a good idea with rusty nuts is to clean any exposed threads with a wire brush and then use xcp. Great show. 👍

[@kevinwong3722]

Great episode, admittedly I like this sort of content where there is a story and I think not exactly a minor repair with theory of why it is done that way makes it much more interesting. Keep up the great content.

[@seantaaffe8632]

Hey Edd, great to have you producing content again. I've enjoyed following the playlists for each vehicle, however i think they're in the revers order! It'd be great if the playlists started with the first episode chronologically and played through to the latest episode.Cheers.

[@bernardhannigan8987]

Really enjoyed this episode Edd. A good "start to finish" kind of job. It shows the reality of the old saying: Women talk face to face, men talk side by side (while working on a project) Basically, it had a very natural feel to it and was refreshing to see on KZbin. Congratulations on refining your content each week and looking forward to next Friday already. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

It's good to know your car's limits. Doesn't matter if you're a race driver or just driving to work. If you know your car's limits it can save you from a crash. The first thing I do when I get a different vehicle is take it out and see where it's limits are. Then I know how fast I can take a corner, how hard I can hit the brakes and how fast I can take off from a standstill without losing traction. It's also good to do it in every type of weather in your area. If it rains or snows a lot, you should know how to drive your vehicle safely

[@guspisano9777]

I've just spent 40+ minutes watching two men perform bunch of work that I will never have to do in my lifetime and I enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you Edd, (my favorite KZbin presenter), and good luck Neil in your much improved Mini

[@markharris7662]

Great channel Edd. I'm a big fan of these mini's. Lots of fun and never dull.

[@OrionCrazyCarl]

Stone chip and satin black , classic edd 😎

[@ClellBiggs]

It still impresses me how skilled Edd is.

[@michaelkavanagh4437]

Absolutely Superb to watch you two guys, ten out of ten fellas, keep it up.

[@stephenhenion8304]

Go Edd!! These cars are just Fantastic! On my second Mini!!

[@noelcastle3986]

Another great episode it's quickly becoming my favourite You tube channel .I don't mid the background music on the other episodes once I got used to it.

[@jphilb]

Another one! I need to get caught up. Thanks for putting so many of these out.

[@florianmehmeti9529]

Great job you deserve to be wold watch for all other Mechanics

[@wickedwild2009]

By far the most enjoyable episode of the series love it.

[@rbirdi900]

Nicely presented..and great descripton of the job. One must say this looks way more complicated than it should be I guess the new mini manufacturers think otherwise... Will be good to see this car bouncing around in rally mode

[@elfosioux519]

Your 're a legend !!! Edd !! thanks 4 the master class !!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Would love to have a cup of tea and wrench with these two

[@user-tl2xh5ft3s]

love your show thanks for free full episodes 🙂👍

[@jdmjesus6103]

After a hard week at work of changing a subframe on a rally car, I come home and watch a video about changing a subframe on a rally car. I see no problem with this.

[@Astandane]

Pretty sure we'd have also watched that paint dry this content is so good

[@barry5165]

Edd and neil holding onto the steering column 😂 that was awkward

[@conorc725]

Best episode yet! Love the longer episodes as well.