RIG RUNDOWN || Mercedes G Wagon Walkaround

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Part 1: • RIG RUNDOWN || Seb's S...
So I spend the day with Seb (owner) and Chris (builder) to get an inside look at what makes this thing tick.
In this Episode I take you around for a detailed look at the features of this mammoth build.
I take it for a quick little joy ride, and end the video with some amazing footage from the High Country :)
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[@freedomrider266]

If nothing else, I give full credit to the bloke that bought this, then took it off roading...I don't care if it wound up on it's side, I've seen Jeeps, Land Cruisers, and others on their sides too...But willing to spend, yet use it for its intended purpose, my hats off to the owner!

[@douglasabdullah8162]

pro tip: watch movies at Flixzone. I've been using them for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@torinadrian3241]

@Douglas Abdullah Yup, I have been using Flixzone} for since december myself :)

[@bakeralec2377]

@Douglas Abdullah yup, I've been watching on flixzone} for years myself =)

[@carldamien1889]

@Douglas Abdullah Yea, have been using Flixzone} for since december myself :)

[@zahirgunnar1644]

@Douglas Abdullah yea, have been watching on flixzone} for years myself =)

[@032254855]

probably that bloody water tank on the side that tipped her over hope there wasn't too much damage

[@mrgtsx]

Fantastic car. Had the pleasure of seeing it up close. Props to the builder done a fantastic job. Hope to see you guys come past head office again soon

[@tac0o0o0o]

3:41 You jinxed him there sam!!

[@nicholastoo858]

Was thinking that that's too much weight up there. At the end of the video I was like oh snap!

[@Butho_04]

"Brabus is a German accessories company...." C'mon guys.... C'mon.... Brabus is a German, but internationally acclaimed, Mercedes aftermarket tuner!

[@jimmyy9273]

when

[@rgc9090]

@@jimmyy9273 since ... forever

[@jimmyy9273]

@@rgc9090 nah when did I ask

[@foo50o]

Love it, good to see unique one off modified 4wds, well done Sebastian I always loved the G wagon. I myself is building a one off in Australia Jeep WH/WK no other like mine and only just started. Good stuff guys keep up the good work.

[@claytonhutchinson6523]

Sam can see the future. Didn't it end up on its side in the high country?

[@alexsnaith4384]

Yes

[@derykzegveld7172]

look at how much weight is on the roof, if it goes around a corner too fast it'd roll so no wonder why they put it on its side

[@alexsnaith4384]

@@derykzegveld7172 On a 12 inch lift too... Great truck, but you're kind of asking for it at that point

[@jayzr8938]

Clayton Hutchinson Video?? How’d you hear this?

[@alexsnaith4384]

JayzR8 I heard it through Instagram, but at the end of the video he shows it on its side

[@PedroSilva-pr2ef]

18:38 😱oh man, i feel for the guy

[@Ridingwithmaximus]

the irony being that this car is the definition of bought.

[@SnipeZz33]

That’s what I thought 😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@qeva_]

This lift is unbelievable. 37" is like 31"

[@aaronparton738]

Imagine if he had a 'kings awning'! ahahahaha

[@stevenjalopnik1342]

Fuck that’s a lot of weight up high. Wouldn’t be surprised if that thing rolls. Especially in vic high country. All show no go.

[@chrishiggins1811]

Another great rig rundown cant wait to see more

[@andreaskoumides9599]

The 4.7L version was fitted to the G500. The G63 has 5.5L

[@chriscarruthers8370]

Andreas Koumides yeah I’ll own that mix up 😫 nerves were in full swing in front of camera haha

[@andreaskoumides9599]

Chris Carruthers no problem man mistakes happen. It’s an amazing build wish I could something like that one day😂.

[@chriscarruthers8370]

Andreas Koumides thanks mate, it has been quite the project but so good to see it all come together and be used

[@m.a.w1231]

@Chris Carruthers Great job mate! 🙂👍🏽

[@chriscarruthers8370]

M.A.W Thankyou. Keep an eye on insta. It’s always evolving 😉😁

[@benrogers8331]

Very nice car 👌 I don't think you had to be a rocket scientist to figure out it was way too top heavy. Live and learn I guess.

[@akihiro88]

Beautiful build! This man spent a fortune

[@GuyCruls]

It’d be great to see the owner posting on youtube, to show how well this baby performs!

[@allentrevena6841]

Very Cool Truck. Full credit to Seb and Chris for the build, Just a few teething problems. getting the fuel and water lower on Mark 2 will know doubt be on the agenda. Cant wait to see it.

[@iguanabartola]

WHAT A BEAST! is there any more footage of this vehicle offloading?

[@theLoneHustler]

I really like this car. But taking a gasoline G63 as a base vehicle is insane. After knowing it tipped: Never mount close to 200L of liquids on top. Mount them to the sides or the back. Chainsaw on top. all heavy boxes in the trunk.

[@samdevos3223]

Sick Rig

[@lynch7]

Did Chris ever mention where he got the Edition 1 decals from? They look great on the G!

[@technopsychobedlam]

I was watching the video thinking the guy who did this build got completely carried away. Then I read in the comments that the car rolled on its first outing. Such a shame...but in no way is it surprising. Unfortunately the ultimate example of 'all the gear and no idea'....but coming from a professional that was paid to have some idea. I don't get it.

[@austintrajkovski3007]

It’s a 5.5 litre V8

[@angusbutton2284]

Austin Trajkovski yeh I was confused. Because before I saw the interior they only come in 4 litre or 5.5 litre in the older one which this one is.🤔

[@williamklowss8114]

What a weapon!

[@thatsgangsta2450]

So this is what your rig would look like if you bought the most expensive of every accessory, can’t say it looks bad not gonna lie

[@donfinch862]

interesting thing. nice review. Good to have a quick chat with ya at the 4WD Adventure show on the weekend. Cheers

[@fraserson1]

All that money and he steal cheaped out on lithium 😅

[@johnricardo4431]

Cheaper to fly around Australia in a private jet....... Wondering if this is a yellow sticker magnet... Nice ride 👍🏽

[@khaledmohammad1111]

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[@stuartkcalvin]

Many G Wagons in the ADF. You could probably get one at auction in about 15 years. And they carry only a cam net on the roof.

[@bradphillips1446]

Thats a lot of rotating mass in the rims/tyres! Worst mass for fuel usage. Crazy rig.

[@davidhancock818]

Hi Sam, yep the G wagon is an impressive thrust of cash, bought not built, pull it down mate just a wad full of cash not a home engineered like yours

[@matt87888]

I dare say there was a conversation where the owner said you’re not allowed to put it as bought 1st

[@leondwyer5003]

Roof storage was thought out well lol

[@janeyaustinor4718]

Keep it wild !

[@bcatz454]

damn this man got a lot of $ and credit

[@HEKTIC458]

Very nice & tough

[@seeking_adventure_australi2045]

Did that tittle say only one in aus ? Theres definitely more in aus

[@ozzie4x432]

The ending tho 😂😂 Sam bro i think you might of jinxed it 😂

[@tjudge2963]

ONE BIG ROCK .fun way too spend MONEY.

[@brandonspain3483]

Awesome set up but for the price he paid he could of had a ram 2500 super tourer from patriot campers with all the nuts and bolts and comfort, however its a great concept for a 4x4 the G wagon 6x6 is very cool just cant get them here in oz 😭😭😭

[@Akoroush]

Who the fuck wants to drive a ram. Lmfao

[@1NV4DR]

Should've done a 0 - 100 run 😈🔥

[@baileyhislop5601]

Anyone read the graffiti in the back

[@Goku_sama322]

Vandalism is more fun when you know what to write.

[@regwarren4wd943]

Good video Mate

[@whitepenali]

MPGs should be around 3 😍😍😍

[@EFFINJERK84]

This isn’t actually the same suspension set up as an actual Squared as the Squared uses portal axles, great build none the less

[@gibbethoskins8621]

Looks like that weight up top was definitely a factor 😬 Awesome rig though, just need to reassess the weight distribution

[@freedomrider266]

That's the truth...I am glad to see the owner use it for its intended purpose, but brother, take that crap off the roof, and if necessary, haul a ruggedized small trailer for the water and the spare...Keep the COG as low as possible.

[@chriscarruthers8370]

Gibbet Hoskins already being sorted. No one in Aus does an aux fuel tank nor was interested in making a one off, 8week lead time on one from Italy gave us no choice but to put fuel on roof for the first trip.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

@@chriscarruthers8370 Nice, unfortunately that 12" lift is going to play a big part too on steep rutty tracks, it's just physics. See a lot of big lifted rigs end up on their side for this reason. Does look cool though, but not so much when you roll it. I imagine that roll over would have cost a fortune, with all that carbon etc.

[@xdmurphyydog4335]

Yo nice rig I’m getting a gq patrol in 6 years we did have one but we bought a navavara

[@gibbethoskins8621]

haha what?

[@Fortnite-gv1jq]

In 6 years

[@Phil_McAvity]

I love it!

[@ausoff-road7795]

The irony you mentioned it being top heavy and see how it goes in the High County then bam puts a foot wrong a tips her over.

[@maverick2242]

Wonder how those carbon flares look now, not allot of functionality.

[@ausoff-road7795]

@@maverick2242 i would hate to think how much to replace them. was bound to tip with 100L on the roof.

[@maverick2242]

DownUnderBikeLife Mate agreed, it’s not my thing I can appreciate someone building that it has some factor and everyone to there own, but seems not fit for purpose to me, the range alone, mud dirt sand etc, luxury is not for the outback, carbon bonnet if you can afford it but flares, even if not rolled you still rub banks trees all sorts of shit even deep ruts, rocks stones flying up, as you say the top end load is usually what everyone is trying to avoid not create. Cool to see don’t see it catching on, not for me, comfort is canvas and maybe a couple Stratos in the Landcrusier a good mattress in the RTT, dunno what he sleeps in either didn’t see no swag? What would that look like after a trip to York and up gunshot?

[@barje.waffles5461]

@@maverick2242 saw this thing in Robe SA on the 15th of July. Looked just like it does in this vid. Not a scratch on it.

[@thomasrevell6277]

Hell yeah mate

[@jamesethell8364]

Great vids

[@nicholas787nicholas]

3:30 - one step further.....

[@lnto]

I enjoyed the wonderful and enjoyable video. I am overlanding in South Korea.

[@iamlord2all]

Think the bloke who built this would be a bit more happier??

[@justinm_a_s_c_o5632]

Looks nice. Great motor. I do wonder if the money has gone into the right places.... AGM battery and a ctek 25? Redarc redvision and lithium battery maybe would have been better. Neat control panel for managing all those stedi lights. nice vehicle though, and great work on the editing and review! Chris was a little hard to get a word out of you did well...

[@freedomrider266]

Depends on where he lives...In Germany, the US, Canada, Russia, etc., lithium batteries are useless since they won't take a charge below 32 degrees F. I love Lithium and hope they soon find a way to counteract this issue...Your points are valid though...

[@nicholasportbury672]

@@freedomrider266 South Australia plates mate

[@davidgreathead2204]

Yes

[@jro6497]

Definitely a 5.5 liter.

[@ryanharte528]

How is this "built not bought?"

[@saketwali25]

Did he put it on its side 😱😵🤯

[@GuyCruls]

the Brabus wheel carrier does away with the oh-so-bling carbon fibre cover - and good riddance!

[@baashie]

So top heavy. That baby will tip -- onroad or offroad . I don't care what anyone tells me

[@dimmacommunication]

Is this the 5.5 V8 ?

[@noelscammell662]

Hmmm By the sounds of it The "real" beadlock rims used would make any insurance on this vehicle void. Something different... You definitely got a good variety of vehicles in your youtube channel Now a Porsche and a vw v10 turbo diesel next An Occa would be awesome to see as well In a dual cab configuration. Have heard of one fitted with a 6.6 duramax in oz

[@freedomrider266]

There are DOT approved beadlocks...The MB 4x4 Squared is one; the Hutchinson Rock Monster is another...And I believe there are a couple more that have double bead that make them legal as well...We will see more in the future.

[@thomaskaarup5461]

Love the G but this is more form over function.

[@thomaskaarup5461]

minimize the buttons... except the 50 around the driver section

[@Grawedx]

Profanacja

[@freedreaming1]

my dream car, brabos you have to be in there head to have good finish i don,t like what they did at all. nothing that helping when you are really off road except the arb fridge

[@santos886]

Anyone have a diesel g wagon for off-road ?

[@TheHayabusa09]

Engine capacity?? 4.7Lt don't think so!

[@mitchellfeuerriegel7292]

Does everyone know he has rolled his g wagon already

[@extra7219]

All the gear, no idea.

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Beautiful G Wagen, but to high, top heavy, should not have more then 100kg on roof, this was poorly planned a waste of money and a recipe for disaster,

[@kbawatea93]

If ya got the money, spend it!! No point wasting $$$ on a rig you're not 100% happy with just to appease the masses.

[@MrRoma70]

The G Wagon, lol

[@philburns5044]

What a way to spend north of half a million dollars 💵

[@psy06]

wonder how it passed ADR with exhaust pipes under rear windows ? no wonder this thing went on it's side, way too much weight up top, like at least 200kg ?

[@JimmyStewpot]

The exhaust out the side is stock on the AMG

[@psy06]

@@JimmyStewpot i know that, thats why im asking how it passed our ADR compliance.

[@chriscarruthers8370]

psy06 Mercedes benz has the ADR compliance for the side pipes. They are stock exhausts on all v8 Gwagons in AUS/worldwide

[@psy06]

@@chriscarruthers8370 i wonder how they got it "10.1.1. the exhaust outlet must extend at least 40 mm beyond the furthermost outboard or rearmost joint of the floor pan which is not continuously welded or permanently sealed which could permit direct access of exhaust gases to the passenger compartment, but not beyond the perimeter of the vehicle when viewed in plan; 10.1.2. the exhaust outlet, if to the side of the vehicle, must discharge to the right hand side of the vehicle and downwards at an angle to the horizontal of not less than 15 degrees and not more than 45 degrees" it basically fails both of these. so how did merc pass it? lots of cash ?

[@andrewb5887]

@@psy06 same as any multinat, lobbying the corrupt governments of the time. late stage economic system

[@zeMasterRuseman]

I don't like these soulless builds where they just throw money at arb.

[@4x4adventurecanada10]

are the hutchison wheels 7.5 or 6.5 inches wide?

[@jensbaufeldt7543]

Crazy cool but I wouldn’t like this for actually touring around....

[@metalmaster76]

How can this guy afford to offroad such a luxury beast? Well it is simple, the bloke is loaded. He was trying to buy a G63 6x6 - those are well over a million dollars. He's in a different leageue

[@jamesbushy9031]

More dollars than sence pretty truck but

[@freedomrider266]

That saying is as stupid now as it was way back when...If stupid can get you those things, then I've been looking at stupidity all wrong...Jealousy sucks....

[@perthpete7906]

Hi Mate, I am willing to swap my honda crv for your rig. I will throw in a full tank of petrol.

[@johncitizen8253]

Why does it use so much fuel? Because it's about an aerodynamic as a brick. The faster you go, the more aero plays a role in fuel consumption.

[@zombiefighterof1987]

And the massive v8 petrol engine probably doesn't do it any favors.

[@johncitizen8253]

@@zombiefighterof1987 I disagree. Just because the engine can make a lot of power, doesn't mean it needs to use that power all the time. Even if you put an engine half the size in it, that vehicle would still use roughly the same amount of fuel, except, you would be using more of the available power under normal driving, as the vehicle would still require the same amount of power to move it through the air. This is about fluid dynamics more than about anything else. There is a reason why Teslas looks the way they do. If the exterior of the vehicle was designed like a more 'normal' car, they mileage on them would be A LOT less, for the same reason as the mileage on this thing is so bad.

[@zombiefighterof1987]

@@johncitizen8253 The massive 5,5L V8 definitely affects fuel economy, if it were say a 3.0 v6 or some other smaller engine it would use less fuel since it's smaller displacement.

[@johncitizen8253]

@@zombiefighterof1987 I don't think you understand the impact aero has.

[@mmc2377ify]

No much of a build more of a bolt on every accessory in the expensive catalogue. Stupid waste of money for a touring rig tbh

[@iloveericaD]

Not your money is it?

[@mmc2377ify]

@@iloveericaD thanks for the question Keith G, infact yes it is

[@iloveericaD]

@@mmc2377ify righto P plates

[@Selo79]

bought not built

[@freedomrider266]

So? Some peoples time is worth far more than what it would take to wrench it...And wrenching is not for everyone...I'm sorry, did you build your house from the ground up, build ALL the vehicles you and your family ever owned; personally grow all the food you ate? Man the jealousy on this site is like a massive stench from the heart to the mouth to the air...

[@Selo79]

@@freedomrider266 more the irony that a car like this is on sams channel, whos motto is built not bought. Look at most of the other run downs and the guys are doing custom barwork and panel work themselves. Not to mention all the other gear and additions. Not saying its not a nice rig, that is what 200k+ gets you, but it was hardly built with knowledge or experience as a 4wd and had landed on its side on its first outing, just as predicted by Sam.

[@reubs91]

His own fault he rolled the thing. Why do gnarly tracks with all that shit on the roof!?

[@garymolony8880]

When money is no object eh. Nice but not for me.

[@matt87888]

No challenges because they want it in top condition. As it ends would have been better off letting you drive it through the challenges to prove what it can do, other than the rich Boy racer rolling it. Now we’ll never know

[@freedomrider266]

Really? A guy with money buys the rig, then uses it for its INTENDED purpose, and your jealous heart can only diss the guy? Grow up...

[@matt87888]

Money doesn't matter. I wanted to see the car win all the challenges now we'll never know. We're all boy racers including sam. If you fail to see the comedic timing of what happened and the comment of tip top condition you should go and ingest a satchel full of HIV positive Richards Mr douche worm. I'm sure this guys mates have given it worse than we can. So if you want to try suck rich arse throw up a classifieds add

[@liamc1102]

@@matt87888 Or maybe he just has aspergers.. Don't say such rude shit.

[@matt87888]

And that has what to do with the irony and timing of the tip top comment and the roll over? I’ve never wished the owner ill, merely displayed disappointment we didn’t see his car win all challengers. I’m sure it would have. So Aspergers means we’re all boy racers or none of us are? You’ve lost me with you attempted guilt defence of something that’s quite achievable to live hand in hand with.. look I’m glad you all saw a4s media’s post about all the hate this guy got and fell in line like sheep and love the chance to only see the few negatives in my comments not take away the positives. ( car been a winner and all that ) so freedom dude had to get some polite suggestions which now hopefully result in some back bone growing In closing you’ll see no comments of mine displayed as hate to the owner anywhere on socials and the jealousy thing. I work half a year provide for 4 so I’m doing alright that’s all I need to be happy

[@billyt2295]

All the gear no fucken idea

[@alberttresslevic914]

Cool car but a bit of a functionality fail

[@tomskimcdouglegaming806]

When the two dullest personalities collide.

[@ianwatson3315]

Look how skinny you were there 😅

[@stephenrogers9664]

Way way too too heavy. Also I think he had way too much money.

[@jakkelly2037]

Is to much money a problem?

[@freedomrider266]

I routinely see Aussies running 3ton+ LC79s that are somewhat prone to tipping over (ask Shauno)...It's not just the Merc...People LOVE to diss those with money, yet I never see them turning it down...

[@musokid89]

did anyone else spot the graffiti in the background at 7:02? ‘Black people deserve a chance Abott’ 😂

[@freedomrider266]

Not privy to the issue that prompted that, but yes, I noticed.

[@fpvjunke9285]

What does he do for work

[@the_real_d1pper500]

Blokes

[@mycapitalvice]

he owns an aviation company

[@newport5504]

This guys definitely over paid

[@callumwhite1501]

Puts it on its side in the high country. This guy has no idea. These blokes have never built a fourby. Way to high and then extremely top heavy. Why would you tour in it? How the hell are you gonna get parts in the Bush to get yourself out of there?!? Just a mawl crawler that now won’t fit in a car park. Makes me laugh

[@careymahoney1605]

The guy has more money than sense...

[@liamc1102]

I doubt it

[@darrensice1550]

Just watched the other video on the G wagon and if he still wants a six wheeler tell him to look up henissee 6x6 700-750hp and something like 1200-1500nm and they are half the price of the 6x6 Mercedes G wagon

[@damit505]

Wow what a sexy beast I want one