Restoring my dead Mini Cooper with a $200 electric motor

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They say don't work with children, animals or Mini-coopers, well i broke all those rules., in this episode we try out the $200 electric motor
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[@RichRebuilds]

Next Mini Video! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4WXnWmvgceApa8

[@josephsalerno-spc8507]

dude... you called out the Simps like a respectful mobster. Good job! subscribed for MINI-EV

[@hifullooter6668]

Im fucking with u Rich, u remind me of a friend i call him a hip square, and the white girl is good for business plus she is chunky on the block thats a compliment🤘🏿✊😉💨

[@1offoriginal]

Rich I think you should have taken the clutch fork out of the bellhousing it's going to flap around into the Lovejoy

[@samuelbhagothiparsad3882]

Would the gear clunk not be cos you didn't put the motor on an oil filled engine mount?

[@omkarrahate3488]

Good work . I appreciate the work you are doing but will you please stop including the girl taking selfie in your thumbnail. It doesn't look cool bro

[@jovanno.372]

I love how he just roasts the overly sensitive people at the beginning 😂

[@wobblysauce]

Middle and End.

[@nrahman975]

I bet people come at this point to get told off by rich as their kink. Seeing how they keep coming back.

[@cbsdd00]

"I don't have to find a hideout place like you." Lol

[@anydaynow01]

@@matthewrideout2677 Yeah the instagram model thing on car channels needs to catch on

[@ramengreek4176]

Ong

[@lambotama]

Dear Rich, one of my favorite parts of your videos is you clapping back at the haters, bravo good sir.

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Same with me. The burns are quite entertaining

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Literally clapping, "I've never liked Olive Garden!" You tell 'em Rich, you tell the world.

[@Chris-cj9jn]

Agreed

[@Sir......]

4:00 interesting camera angles to help us learn about how to better clean our cars .....

[@dammdaniel9953]

4:13 too pretty impressive

[@e46dutch]

I honestly live for the sarcastic roasts at the start of these videos 😂😂😂

[@Urban_Paradise]

Had me cracking up

[@yurmamsaho]

This man is hilarious and I’m not even into mechanic stuff

[@bshinn4884]

This man is a master at leading into ads. Even the wallet drop was ace

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I gotta admit, last episode I was saying Samcrac had a slight edge on the ad segue, but this episode he took the crown back.

[@hughjaskoch5456]

I didn't see it thanks to KZbin Vanced. Not only does it block KZbin's ads but it also blocks sponsorship and other crap if you have it enabled.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

@@hughjaskoch5456 yeah. As slick as it is they're still required by law to alert the viewer that it is a sponsored section.

[@BMA967]

Segway

[@PACKERMAN2077]

He's a master at leading _into_ a lot of things

[@CarWizard]

This video is why I love Rich Rebuilds. Mini Coopers are junk, Leenda being in the videos is NOT offensive, it is not a crime for a woman to be in a video, and the I8 is a wonder work of a car. I love them. Rich for President 2024

[@PatsGarageOnline]

100%! Also, I'm going to write-in vote for Rich Rebuilds tomorrow. Give him a head start.

[@jarrymay1]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeezard

[@MrSpiritmonger]

Which are other video URL links that include Leenda?

[@ThijsSchnater]

Whaaaat, are you actually praising a BMW?

[@wepteditz2353]

i would not say they are not junk, i personally have a r53 s and it has treated me well, they have a lot of cheap stuff on them and a lot of quality stuff too since they are bmws, just check your oil!!!!!! they are also very fast and well at handling, so i would not say they are junk bro.

[@jadson345]

WTF... Is there someone complaining about Leenda??? She's the only reason why i'm here

[@ernestorountri3034]

Hahahahhaha when I read your comment, in my head I heard the “flute” sound at the end of it. Rich got me brainwashed now lol.

[@jadson345]

@@ernestorountri3034 lmao

[@SR_Snackwuerst]

Nah man I wanna see tech stuff, no simp stuff

[@Kay.D]

literally

[@guthrie1960]

everybody likes to take a drink every once and a while! Something refreshing! Something to take your mind away from any project you may be spending too much time on......children do this, and it seems so does Leenda. I like her in the videos she is cute and nice on the eye and funny. Use her more.

[@TheComputerCowboy]

Dude, you are a master of sarcasm! I love it!

[@slideways8022]

EVs, corvettes and showing the average person a budget way to get to EVs, this is a truely balanced man

[@vintagethrifter2114]

And who isn't too full of himself to pick up dog shit.

[@JGCSRT]

* balanced

[@m1l3s27]

His hummer balances out like 15 teslas. Man just loves vehicles and engineering.

[@RichRebuilds]

I appreciate that! It’s all about balance and budget. EVs, gas, diesel. I love all three. My cheapest car I paid 500$ for and my most expensive is still under 40k. My average car price is about 15k. There’s something for everyone!

[@janvanhunks7287]

@@RichRebuilds you just got yourself a new subscriber. I absolutely can't stand the petty pandering and apologizing KZbinrs proffer to their astute critics, it is weak. Use the 3.76 cents you make from my subscription wisely brother

[@timalejandroalm]

Rich I wana see a Tesla conversion to a gas engine

[@KuntalGhosh]

I want something that's even more offensive! I want a toyota prius with a Cummins 5.9 straight piped with big turbo and big injectors with lots of fuel to roal some coal!

[@randbthug007]

That would be dope

[@boxeclectic]

We may have something like that in the other garage..

[@MrNub]

That would be pain in an ass

[@steelcucumber5708]

Yessss, I've been saying this for ages. I would love to see an LS1 swapped Tesla. I feel like uncle rich is rich enough and far enough left from centre to consider doing this.

[@danmpetersen]

Both my wife and I, enjoy watching Leenda and your builds, keep going.

[@photeas6407]

"Tying two chickens together doesn't get you an eagle" LOL

[@JeremyWhy]

The call back to Leenda’s “white glove test” in the end was awesome. 😆 Keep her in the videos. She’s another element to your epic content!

[@mr4dhd409]

Agreed

[@tyronenelson9124]

But ask yourself would she actually be there if the cars and money weren't?

[@JeremyWhy]

@@tyronenelson9124 Even more important, would the cars be there if the money wasn’t? 😉

[@Chris-hw4mq]

She brings something new to the channel. Sam should also get an assistant

[@tyronenelson9124]

@@JeremyWhy Possibly not.

[@Grenyas]

That Arnold cameo had me crackin 🤣

[@Lisa-wh8tc]

Arnold is such a goof ball

[@tscottist]

Dying hahahahah

[@yulesh5726]

I've been wanting to do something like this, thank you for completely outlining the process. you rock!

[@junioralexanderfal]

I have just started watching your videos a few days now, and I must say Leenda brings a unique flavor ( looking for a word ) to your videos. Keep her there she's worth it. I like watching your videos they are great. Keep it up!

[@tracewaybos]

"Tying 2 chickens together does not give you an eagle" - Thank you for this magnificent statement.

[@SHINdanny]

4-5 will do the job

[@marquisethomas5611]

I was looking online for this 😂

[@donwan3602]

The white glove “test” at the end was hilarious...that tied the whole video together...I watched the part like 5 times 🤣🤣

[@shawncurtis3686]

Bravo ! Your videos, projects, comments and Lenda are great, thank you for all of it.

[@rdsledge]

Leenda is Wonderfull addiction to your staff. We need more Leenda!👍😊

[@matthewdupuis232]

I don't care if Leenda is clickbait, trollbait, or what: she's hilarious and compliments your channel perfectly.

[@zaceryhammond1144]

She’s honestly not needed and looks to be trying to hard to show off her assets when it’s completely irrelevant to the actual Video

[@David-zb3bh]

@@zaceryhammond1144 you’ll live with seeing a woman other than your mother for 5 minutes I promise

[@paulcarr6388]

@@zaceryhammond1144 show us how it's done on your channel.

[@marcryvon]

Fully agree ! She's definitely a keeper. For ALL of talents ! Wink wink !

[@SmilingDevil]

Please just tell us your Marriage is not in ruins, the fact your Wife joke ratio has dramatically decreased has me worried, knowing that a fragile person like me is in need of this social reassurement... I want to know there is a Happy End here somewhere...

[@Sovereign86]

That Arnold clip is ELITE! 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀

[@larssonk22]

Could have also used, "YOU'RE A CHOIR BOY COMPARED TO ME!"

[@SirBrucie]

it made me laugh like a fool, this guy man lol.

[@tommy6322]

I'm loving the roast of the young beta male! 😂🤣

[@YESITSWILL]

When you do your rants can you have Leenda in the back ground through the whole thing? I came for the cars and stayed for the thighs.

[@babapambazuka2845]

I think Leenda needs to be the designated ASL translator for all of Rich's extended monologues and explanations.

[@Will-oj3un]

I can’t believe Rich would call me emotionally fragile. I’m shaking rn

[@doctorlovera]

I like how Rich pushes all the buttons on those delicates and only then he goes for the grease, nuts and bolts. BTW that cardboard company should sponsor him. " Crucial for the mini cooper, crucial for the pooper"

[@jakeb6703]

@꧁ F*UСК МЕ !!!! OPEN MY CANAL !!! What is wrong with these bots lmao

[@iwantsexseemyvideo6868]

🍎

[@rickgrinds]

Bro y'all just make me happy everytime I watch y'all, I wish I could come help you guys on these crazy projects.

[@joshuamcilwain4724]

This guy is on another level. True savagery at its finest. I like the content as well.

[@inferno14u]

One of the best KZbin channels regardless of subject. I only wish he posted more.

[@joshuad1716]

What do you mean he’s been consistently hitting once a week for a while

[@ernestbeggle1981]

Leenda polishes his knob and then says, "He likes it SUPER clean!" 🤣

[@patrickkeefe7270]

Keep Leenda forever! She’s the best! The car stuff is good too.✌🏼

[@mzigliara]

The 3m28s intro was pure gold! And I actually ordered 6 Displates, great stuff & awesome discount, Rich!

[@TedKidd]

Just when Richie makes me think he can't make me laugh harder... He makes me laugh harder. (Love the beta male rip) Love the 38.5 seconds of Lynda every ep! Keep it! Do have a complaint. Some videos have NOT had black ice, or ASHEY FEET, both of which I feel we have been led to expect and are entitled to.

[@pumba4963]

Yeah this channel feels incomplete without the ashy feet cameos

[@RichRebuilds]

I listen to my fans. Ashy feet content INCOMING

[@Neverdyingpride]

@@RichRebuilds he actually replies in comment section

[@Vo0d0o2009]

im allergic hard to black ice car freshners , i dont even know if its an allergy but your comment remember me that ive see one in this video , also remember me the thrash they scent , the most catastrophic odor in the whole universe ( for me) it make my throat sick

[@MrWhiteVzla]

@@RichRebuilds How about more of Steven's glorious mullet? We haven't seen it in a while

[@Laylowex]

This dude is like the one kid that’s underrated, until he pulls up the science fair with a electric Mini Cooper😂😂this dude is litirally my hero

[@iwantsexseemyvideo6868]

🍅🍎

[@WatchRichRebuildsChannel]

Uncle Rich is the man 👍

[@teamEP789]

@@iwantsexseemyvideo6868 settle down, rita!

[@SirBrucie]

@@iwantsexseemyvideo6868 Can you stop, its no nut november.

[@andrewtiley8172]

I love seeing Leenda in the videos, keep her in!!! love watching your videos all the way from Australia

[@kajyakuzonik9130]

Heck, I'm not even into cars and Rich still has me hooked on his videos!

[@lavapix]

You're lucky the entire car didn't disintegrate when you sprayed the oven cleaner on it. After all, it is a Mini Cooper.

[@mianfazlerazik3636]

Hahahaha. Man these people are trolling the mini cooper

[@Stanley-px3bt]

@@mianfazlerazik3636 Mini POOPER

[@mianfazlerazik3636]

@@Stanley-px3bt 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@beezy7412]

This needs to be pinned.

[@alecfleming373]

@@Stanley-px3bt Almost a pooper... They took the poo poo pipe off... So maybe now it's a mini ooper?

[@ascendantP]

I fell over laughing when Rich said he never tested the motor to make sure it even worked before mounting it with the transmission

[@Vo0d0o2009]

happens to me most of the times i repair a thing then reassemble it without test it lol

[@TheGhostHAG]

idk why but i assumed it worked. big mistake following rich lfmao

[@keny0099]

This intro is the best thing that happen in 2020 !!! Rich for President ;-)

[@zokusharuuku1091]

Best 2 minute intro I’ve ever seen, thank you for putting the naysayers straight. I’m tired of all the haters please keep bringing the amazing content. I look forward to more of your hilarious yet informational and inspiring videos.

[@UnWrecked]

Ok the arnold clip "I don't need a hideout spot like you" got me. 😂

[@armandomorales3809]

He just roasted that dude who emailed. Damn 😂😂

[@trevorflanagan4873]

Yeet XD

[@UndefinedStasis]

Imagine caring enough to email him and then getting roasted by him on his channel

[@hawkboy000]

😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❄️

[@wormbo2]

@@UndefinedStasis i dunno, I'd be kinda proud to get a rich-roast!

[@dwaynedenny1106]

Rich, love your show. Your assistant is a fun addition to the show. Keep doing what you’re doing and build YOUR BRAND.

[@michaeldefilippis2818]

Thanks Rich for kool videos, awesome commentary AND Leenda! We need more mentally tough people making content.

[@HVRDLVLZ]

😂 The Camera Angles when she’s on screen is hilarious. Slight trolling for the salty bois

[@raturn0]

For sure getting that low angle lol

[@machedari]

Im pretty sure its salty girlfriends commenting on their dudes accounts. That email uncle Rich was roasting looked like a girl wrote it.

[@landsharkvids9143]

I’m new to the channel but I went back and watched almost all the old videos and this is becoming one of my favorite automotive channels because of you FU attitude. Ps perfectly fine with your assistant in the videos 👌

[@loveandbaconbrian1901]

This is the first time I feel maybe I can do this - thank you so much 🙏

[@BDTube2006]

3:00 complete savage! Ha! Ha! I'll fill his subscriber spot! I need more of this! HA! *Turning on all notifications* @Rich Rebuilds, well played kind sir--well played!

[@yurmamsaho]

This man a comedian/mechanic

[@enricogolfen]

Someone: criticises Rich Rich: *rubbing hands with ill intent*

[@jesseray9688]

He def isn't rubbing them w/ lotion

[@turkeytrac1]

Aqualung?

[@Junnytheboss]

Steven’s voice is like a teenager, but looks like a 35 year old man 🤣

[@Harry-uq9qd]

probably is older. voice pitch doesn't follow age like you imply

[@MisterTwo92]

Not emotionally fragile and his sense of humor is why I like Rich.

[@ultrasupreme9312]

I just became a subscriber because of Leenda, and for the opportunity to learn from the project.

[@chrismast2790]

20:13 "We were grinding metal..." Rich: "That explains the grinding noise". Thanks Rich!

[@iwantsexseemyvideo6868]

🆘🆘

[@captainzero1]

I love the camera angle changes when Leenda stretches or leans over - I love the tongue in cheek taunting of the whiners. Keep up the great work Rich, ignore the haters. Welcome Leenda - everyone is welcome to work on cars and if you do it in a bikini, well, that’s even better.

[@samsonian]

@Richi RIch maybe if those mouth-breathing Elon-worshipping incels had donated to the Rich Rebuilds v2 Tesla Roadster Fund he’d still be coming up with content featuring their favorite driving appliance brand...

[@tyrellcobb4665]

Stretchy pants 😋😋. More Leenda please.

[@TheFenwulf]

Best time I've had in a very long time! Thank You!

[@NobukiPhu]

I FUXKING LOVE YOU!!! Not only do I highly rate the information you are conveying in your videos, but after after your "intro rant", I am totally sold on how fuxking brilliant you are. haha. Thank you for another mint video and your undying enthusiam. LEGEND!!! Cheers from Australia.

[@LeendaLucia]

This video is amazing boss 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RogerSanGabriel]

You did well yourself miss God bless.

[@GBOAC]

@@RogerSanGabriel tips fedora

[@nedsdeclassified]

F

[@Lilp181]

You got only fans ?

[@aarons5442]

I hope uncle rich makes a skit on how many beta subscribers you can ...."skim" from his channel with your obvious detailing and mechanical talents

[@paulbenvie7269]

More Leenda please I love her!

[@konstantindufnik696]

Simp

[@bobbyg3989]

@@konstantindufnik696 You must likes dudes! More power to you. ✊

[@carsnob]

Who doesn't love Leenda

[@parr03]

Keep up the awesome content! I enjoy your humor, and great projects.

[@benbeckley9192]

You know It's a tasteful video when the magic words are bleeped out. Thank you Rich!

[@KingsMom831]

I am a girl/female/woman. Been here for a long time because I enjoy your quality content. I have found every single one of your videos to be of interest to me. Keep doing what you’re doing😁

[@Alex-tc9yi]

I'm a girl woooow 🤣

[@edsalt5281]

What's a girl

[@JanBabiuchHall]

False. There are no girls on the internet.

[@DMalek]

If your a mother of a king your not girl anymore, just sayin, unless your alien like queen elizabeth

[@knightfall7534]

Girls don’t exist

[@LSx64Chevelle]

I am fairly new to watching your videos. I would like to applaud you on laughing at the critics. I also laughed. Please continue to point them out. “All 6”

[@mauricenorrisejr]

Great video and yes its nice having Lenda in your videos

[@thomaz1963]

I love the direction your videos are going, some people have no sense of humor... oh and I subscribed to your channel, keep up the good work I love the detail, especially the closeups. Building an electric mini is something I would really love to do, this project may give me the courage to attempt it

[@javaldes7]

Steven adds so much to these videos. He needs a raise.

[@Tree_Cruiser]

I love how you roast these Trolls Rich.

[@user-xe2mo4fm2h]

The continuity is amazing! Its like watching a Spielberg directed episode of Columbo

[@cstevenson8085]

LOVE THE CONTENT!!!! So happy that I found your page.

[@tfragia1]

More Leenda! 😄 And, I love watching these projects. It's so fun to watch someone else's bank account get drained. Thanks Rich!

[@revengefrommars]

8:20 so, the switch to turn on a scale is on the _underside_ of the scale. Brilliant design.

[@c.amoroso]

Well U can’t turn a scale on with weight on it anyway

[@dokidoki1021]

@@c.amoroso sure you can, it'll just display negative when the car is lifted off

[@c.amoroso]

@@dokidoki1021 true

[@teamunicorn9389]

love it! your mechanic first . Entertainer second!

[@henksamsung1216]

Wow, tight design and good shapes, all natural. I like the MIni as well.

[@jonxor]

Rich Rebuilds: Comedians in cars getting Popeyes.

[@omarcominhayyo8180]

Nice comment, I watch it

[@babo7380]

Great camera work at 4:10🤙

[@MrAureli224]

Thanks rich!!! This video is priceless. I want to do the same thing.

[@anthonythompson5817]

Came here because I was intrigued with an EV conversion, fell in love with the humor provided!

[@evana1112]

WE NEED MORE LEENDA! Not less! She is awesome! What kind of guy doesn’t like her? I mean seriously

[@funkhugh4426]

Love the click bait, love the assistant. She should always be in a bikini for safety reasons. Loose clothing can get caught in electric motors. Love the irreverence.....keep up the great work!

[@electronicartis]

😄😎😎😎🤣😅😆👽👽

[@stcredzero]

I can totally understand why the assistant blows people's minds. She blows *my* mind!

[@mlaxfarque2069]

Lmfao! OK BUDDY

[@rideordie2318]

Lol I agree 👍

[@mistermac7114]

Lol "we've never had white gloves"🤣🤣🤣

[@olegil2]

This video is hella relatable. There's gonna be things you didn't think about, people are gonna complain no matter what you do, life will interrupt in the middle of a video. Love how you just show it all. And even the trash talk is wholesome. "Call your dad. Call your mother while you're at it". Pfft.

[@YungaceOfficialChannel]

Rich rebuilds: “I NEVER LIKED OLIVE GARDEN !!” Headphones users:⚰️

[@westechnerd]

What you don't like bread sticks that taste like cardboard?

[@westechnerd]

@Terry Melvin There's an awesome Italian place near my job that makes killer subs. The only time I ever go to olive garden is to grab a shrimp scampi or endless soup, salad, and breadsticks.

[@mustangeverything]

Leenda is the best, she needs more run time! Also, that knob was obviously not polished correctly, have her redo it. May need to use some sort of lubricant to breakup that sticky residue. Don't feed the haters it's bad for their health. Loving the content and can't wait to see what you bought (F650?) and see this mini hit the road!

[@LesVertsAlgerie]

We wanna see a gas engine in a Tesla!

[@ADVRaiderKTM]

THIS WOULD EXPLODE THE TESLA MUSKETEERS! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO THAT!

[@kwbalance108]

Didn't someone make a 2jz Tesla? I might be bugging. If I find it, i'll comment here.

[@carsnob]

Elon would send assassins to take out Rich and get the Tesla back

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

No!!

[@user2C47]

A coal rolling 50s generator on a trailer. Would require custom power drivers and control systems.

[@viccat6625]

You are very smart and blessed to be at the status that you are. Seems like you started your owe success by yourself. You helping a lot people that are around you, please help some one that look like you too. Thx great success

[@derrickboatman1560]

It's hard to be smart and funny you are an inspiration and a hero Sir.

[@iWaxxy]

y0 Rich, my wife wanna see the extended version of the video where your assistant is wearing the white bikini 😂😁

[@scottsmith2173]

I second this

[@crashcourseinbruhsurgery]

hol up

[@IbbiAhmed]

i third this

[@TheChefChronicles]

I forth this. At least I no longer feel some type of way for going thru all his videos since he added her trying to find the bikini video 😂

[@jameslvsjo]

Yessss! For science....and Waxxys’ wife.

[@crankybear1236]

I gasped in awe at that roast! Well done!

[@phillimt21]

Hey Rich don't let the haters get to you man I love your channel it's great to see someone doing something with their hands and a new world of technology involving cars

[@splashpit]

Some much needed Leenda footage !

[@someguy6369]

I subscribed to your Channel because of a Tesla video you made. But now I'm enjoying all these projects you're working on. Including the gas powered ones.

[@cvittas]

Love your content, makes me laugh.. Leenda is a nice addition to the videos.

[@ysiadpir1423]

Subscribed... Just to see how much we are all underestimating Leenda.

[@jrvapor]

Holy sheet, Rich Rebuilds never watched your channel before that I can remember but its fooking great, you got jokes, you got know how, you got some t & a, and theres a whole in the bucket, dear Liza, fond memories luv it!!!

[@dirtrida274]

Your opening statements are so good!

[@mingli1241]

4:14 thank you cameraman.

[@khanyisaningcobo8438]

He even took a step back and lower the camera 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🙈 savage... Matter of fact I think he is a pimp, coz I think that is his woman...🤷

[@raza838]

@@khanyisaningcobo8438 that's what I'm saying i think that's his lady 🤣

[@shimeih2287]

@@khanyisaningcobo8438 ZULUMAN.

[@gmfw9777]

I too am a proponent of unorthodox household cleaning product use...... for cleaning various and sundry items. Easy Off is effective on insects (expect some collateral damage) and some stinky shoes. Also it's nice to hear the C.H. unit of measure is still being used.

[@jkeltonga]

OMG! You had me rolling on the floor with your soapbox speech for the first 3:50. Love your videos!

[@dedricbullock5567]

This was well put together it's amazing how you incorporated the sponsors well done my friend.

[@traffictraffic]

4:12 I see what you were trying to go for there Mr Cameraman, and i thank you.

[@omarquintanilla696]

I jumped on this channel after the Vice Tesla repair video that sold me, but damn Leenda is The cherry on top...Ooooooo gorgeous woman, 😅😅💯🔥🙌