Road Trip To Weigh 'The Mott' Wooden Pedal Car

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

Clicked for a pedal car. Got bait-and-switched for a cheerful tour of a lovely little town. 10 out of 10 (And the pedal car looks nice too 😉)

[@JonnyJKF]

Bantry looks gorgeous in the sun and such an interesting variety of independent shops and small businesses.

[@ButterflyMatt]

Thanks for taking us on the ride, Tim. I searched “Battery” seventeen times until I found Bantry on the map and recognized the N71 from your video. I’m just an American who doesn’t hear very well. Great episode, and thanks for the Mott’s Eye View.

[@johnjones4825]

There is a Bantry Bay in Cape Town, too.

[@alahue]

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[@ButterflyMatt]

@@alahue Captions created by the channel are frequently helpful. The auto-generated ones are frightful.

[@clivelee4279]

A most pleasant and relaxing guided tour , thank you .

[@CliveBarton-qf7yv]

You make a trip to our dump such a joy! We're so fortunate to live where we do - and on a day like this.....☘

[@chrissmith7655]

Hi Tim, thanks for the trip, looks a beautiful place to be. The car goes great, well done to all concerned in its building.

[@elijahwerner6130]

Thanks for taking us along; looks like a wonderful place to live!

[@stephenbyrn9097]

What a beautiful country and scenery. Thank you Tim for the tour.

[@tropifiori]

As a yank, I am always a little unsettled watching people driving left of center. Looks great Frank

[@brendangilmore4297]

I'm in NZ and feel the same watching American traffic 😆

[@geuis]

That was a lovely view of where you live. Looks like a really nice place to live.

[@Gorgonzola1970]

Mission accomplished Tim!

[@DianeD862]

We have been to that area of Ireland it’s just so beautiful we just loved your journey so so wonderful you should be so proud Tim the sun was shining as well makes all the difference.Just great 👍.

[@McRocket]

Four thoughts. 1) what a lovely idea for a video. 2) what a charming place you live in. 3) 70kg is 154 lbs. (in case people were wondering). 4) I hope your cold leaves you soon. ☮

[@nickgenericusername]

This was very pleasant! Thanks for taking us along :)

[@wesleycardinal8869]

It must be Irish car day as two videos by Irish Geniuses popped into my feed this morning; This one and Soup Classic Motoring with his Lotus Esprit. 👍🇦🇺

[@davidcoates4852]

I've been down your way but when I was a little boy, about 5 years old. That was 50 years ago. Love your videos Tim, and the MOTT. 🔧👍

[@abigailpip112]

Thanks for bringing us along. Great to see a road trip with it.....one day I'll have something like it.

[@BernardSandler]

I adore your contraption. If only all vehicles had such a rational meat to metal ratio, carbon emissions would be in a very different place.

[@meirionevans5137]

I loved it when you passed the filling stations, v.satisfying for you. I had some lovely tea/cake in Bantry a couple summers ago, lovely area. Good luck!

[@ShedTV]

What a lovely part of the world and such friendly people.

[@davefrench3608]

What a lovely place to live, full of helpful friendly types too Who could want for more.

[@NewfoundBrewing]

Thanks for filming the trip to the weight station. I'm a avid cyclist so I've thoroughly enjoyed the pedal car build, along with the other projects. Just purchased my first e bike to extend my range and carrying capacity, as I'm also looking to reduce my car usage.

[@patchvonbraun]

Thanks for that! Bantry looks just lovely. I was born in Plymouth, UK. Another seaside town. Your tour reminded me of the last time I was down at the Plymouth harbour, in 1973!

[@dfishpool7052]

Thank you Tim for a delightful presentation - very enjoyable and good to see how well the car is going - best wishes.

[@everestyeti]

70kg thats really impressive, definitely one of the best road going ideas on U-tube. Lets hope now that people see its a viable form of transport that you get a partnership with someone, like Mclaren I know they are keen on innovation. 👍

[@sandravanderschaaf3853]

Thanks for taking us along, Tim!

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

My pleasure!!

[@iainball2023]

A new convert, I have to say, I love this channel. What a lovely, refreshing, interesting thing it is ! 😊 fascinating 👏 👌

[@mfm1537]

Thank You for this trip! Splendid views! Cheers from Poland! :D

[@Paulman50]

Such a nice place, I've always wanted to go to Ireland but didn't quite make it on our UK trip. Thanks from a Kiwi.

[@pdxRetired]

Your little car is doing well!

[@mischef18]

Enjoyed this video bro. Ya live in a nice place by the sea too. Safe travels. Ken.

[@awldune]

From Bantry Bay up to Derry Quay! I have heard of Derry, but I never knew where Bantry Bay was.

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

What a lovely place to live! I saw 100 kph on a sign, but those roads don't look fit for those kinds of speeds, good heavens. Seems like more people should be riding around in a Mott. ;-)

[@SteveBueche1027]

I think that it’s closer to 50 mph.

[@IndependentHeathen]

It's 60 mph

[@LasVegar]

​@@SteveBueche1027 100= 60mph this road should be between 80-50kmp

[@josephturner7569]

​@@SteveBueche102780kph = 50mph.

[@stevebettany8778]

We visited Ireland on motorcycles and it was my wife who realised the only good roads were the ones between racetracks. Irish for you.

[@Theorimlig]

Beautiful place! And it's good to see the car working as intended. I hope you sell loads!

[@Peter-jo3wt]

I'm suprised that it weighs so much !! Perspective is everything !!

[@jaysparrowhawk9388]

I like how you can put your feet on the floor when sat in the car, it reminds me of the Flinstones

[@PaulinesPastimes]

You were getting along at a nice speed there. Thank you for the lovely scenic drive and a glimpse of your world. It's beautiful 😊✨

[@mysticshining]

What a nice ride! Very relaxing :D

[@geoffburrill9850]

What a great guide to your town. Beautiful little town.

[@kurtremislettmyr7108]

looks really nice, your car does 😊

[@plainnpretty]

Thanks Tim for the beautiful ride . It looks like the car is doing great. I could see you had a beautiful day for your ride but you scared me with your driving on the wrong side of the road . Thanks

[@gardenfork]

Tom I’m watching you and looking Bantry on Apple Maps Nice. Also first time seeing blue jeans and not work wear. - Eric.

[@BadgerBishop]

Cruising through your town with you gives me ideas for my Lego city. I'll have to watch it a few more times to design some things.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I love your small pedal car and the trip around your town was wonderful. You're a lucky man

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

I am!

[@chillyspoon]

That was a fun trip Tim, I love Bantry, long time since I was there tho, looking great in the sunshine

[@karremania]

3:56 Oooooh the Maritime hotel, i stayed there for a night, we made a massive trip from Killarney (we called that 'killer knee') south to Skibbereen, the area there is absolute amazing (the 'mountains' north are awsome to drive through).

[@gafrers]

Lovely tour and nice weight

[@teabagmcpick889]

Sure is pretty round your way, Tim.

[@darthgbc363]

I liked being taken along on this trip.

[@ptonpc]

A lovely day for a road trip :)

[@thewunder-lusters9644]

Thanks for the lovely day out, Tim ... and congrats on the 70 kilos 😊👏

[@BucketmanAnimations]

Tim, this might be my favourite video ever! It's so sweet and wholesome! Thanks for showing us The Mott :)

[@TheNomadluap]

I'm thinking you may be able to use a horse scale at the vet to get a more accurate weight

[@pete3897]

Wow, 70! :) I think I'm clocking in at about 1.8 Motts at the moment lol

[@christopherleblanc9599]

30kg light could boost the battery bank as a 100kg max 🥸🤓optional upgrade, koodos from Canada .been a long time since i been too Bantry bay .hope too go back some day , especially if sun a shining ,

[@johnpowell5433]

You're supposed to go to Galway Bay to watch the sun go down! 😁

[@normanboyes4983]

Absolutely delightful video, thanks for sharing the beauty of where you live and your great little vehicle.👍

[@SimonHollandfilms]

ivwas thinking of chips by the sea....nice spot

[@BrianTrosper]

That is a very beautiful place.thank you for the tour.

[@RB-wl7ct]

I doubt very much a standard weighbridge would give you an accurate reading on the mott. You should check their accuracy. Depends on type and load cell. You need a warehouse scale or similar to get closer.

[@KatrinaLeFaye]

Love your velo / pedal car, wish they were more readily and affordably available in USA.

[@CaptianDerp69]

the circle k was a surprise

[@cbhlde]

Fabulous Tim and his 70kg machine! Great to see and what a journey it was... thanks for sharing with us! ;)

[@IvoTichelaar]

Lovely ride Tim, and I can hear you love your town.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

4:16 Wow ! The diesel there is cheaper than Petrol ! I can’t remember the last time that was the case in the UK ? A long long time ago. Your prices at this fuel station are similar to UK prices for diesel & your petrol is about 15p a litre more.

[@princecharon]

Bantry town looks lovely, but then Ireland is full of pretty places, so that's not a surprise. Thank you.

[@balateera]

Thank you for sharing this trip and your joy for a sunny day. I got a cold, too, it might have been a little too much for my system the last time. Good recovery and thank you for the ride in this special place : )

[@rubenskiii]

The pedal care looks lovely, job well done and a lovely relaxing car ride. Warm greetings from the Netherlands, if you ever come here i would highly advise you to bring it. Seeing how Ireland is also EU it should be alright.

[@BlueSpark-vy3fd]

Thank you for a great day out, Tim

[@Vile-Flesh]

That pedal car looks fantastic

[@bendordoy4815]

There was some lovely views on the way

[@eckosters]

What an awesome video! Like you, we live by the sea, in our case with a tide range of 14 m, so no boats, except sometimes around high tide (that was different in the Schooner age!). But I couldn’t live anywhere else. And we visited Ireland, including your corner, 6 years ago and it was so lovely to get this little road trip!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

This is truly OUTSTANDING Sir 😇👍👌🍻

[@ICUNA22]

Hi! I enjoyed retracing your trip on Google Earth! I live in the middle of the U.S. (in the middle of the state of Iowa), but I was born and raised on the Texas gulf coast, and I miss it. Your proximity to the sea looks like a great place to live! You've done a great job with the Mott. I ride motorcycles, and I get the same sense while watching your video, that you must also ride (drive) like you are invisible, because everything else on the road is bigger and tougher than you and you can't always trust that they will see (and yield) to you as they should! Best wishes!

[@spinaway]

I would love to have a go at building a mott, thanks Tim great video.

[@MrSoundman1955]

Hello Tim, Well Bantry has sure changed since I was there about 40 years ago! Thank you for showing us the beauuful Bantry Bay. I'm not sure your viewers are aware just how far West you live. That's the Atlantic Ocean, no wonder the sunsets are so good. Good to see the red Mott on the weighbridge and hear of possible progress with manufacturing millions of MottsI I notice the king pin mounts on the car have been reinforced. Is that an accident repair or a reccommended modification? I'd better get out some 6mm metal and my trusty jigsaw!

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

Ha! Those plates are just an experiment. Instead of using round kingpins I'd used some threaded bar and that slightly mangled the top hole - lesson learned! So those plates are to stop any movement and saves me filling and redrilling the holes. But I quite like them too...

[@MrSoundman1955]

@@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299 I'll carry on building as per the drawings then. Many thanks, John.

[@shaydon7315]

Could be a good series site seeing by pedal car

[@mr.headcrab31]

Your little slice of paradise is beautiful. I'm surprised at the weight of the Mott, though. I would have thought the wheels would be close to their limit with it's weight and a driver, let alone some groceries on board. Thanks again for the update

[@britishtechguru]

I remember doing part of my university studies in Ennistimon but that's a fair bit away from you. Looking at that pedal car, I feel mudguards on the front wheels would be advantageous.

[@timspoor]

Nice trip! I'm very interested in the inspection results.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks for the ride. That was nice.

[@s16100]

This is better than using google street view to see your area! :)

[@RadioHist]

So very pleasant.... I have the skills to duplicate your design but sadly my town and surrounding area is nothing short of hostile territory for bikes, trikes, e-Pedal cars or even a Smart Car. You are very lucky to be in what looks like a benign area for such endeavor. Maybe soon you could borrow a camera/software with image stabilization to add icing to your cake!

[@dougdavidson175]

Thanks Tim. Take care & stay safe.

[@ouzoloves]

One thing to check is how accurate the weighbridge is, over in the UK they can be accurate to as much as +/-150kg, which could mean your pedal car could be anything from -80kg to 220kg.

[@Tailss1]

He could weigh himself at home (or the doctors) and then weigh himself with the weighbridge as a comparison.

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

I suspect people would object soon enough if they took 10kgs of rubbish and were charged for 160!

[@OntarioTrafficMan]

70kg is really light for such a vehicle! E-bikes are allowed to be up to 120kg here in Ontario

[@nunyabiznez8120]

You could really lower the weight by using corrugated plastic sheet for the body. I don't know if they have it there, but its like corrugated cardboard, but clear or white plastic. Its often used in green houses and such. When used correctly, it can be quite strong.

[@JennyDecimal]

That's a really interesting idea. Already waterproofed, and way easier to work with than wood for a lot of people. I would still be a little worried about it strength wise though?

[@nunyabiznez8120]

There is a video of a corrugated cardboard (paper version) that was built and held a car on it. It all depends on how you orient it. It is strong against compression on end to end of the folds, but not across them. Take a piece of a card board box to fold it and try on the 90 axis. You'll see what I mean.

[@spacejihadist4246]

I'm surprised that wasn't a bumpy ride.

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

very nice veiws over there! thank you for shareing!

[@TechOne7671]

Class. All the best Tim.

[@jamesmisener3006]

Very nice Tim. Be safe Mate. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@rjung_ch]

4:16 unleaded in Switzerland around the same at the moment, your diesel is around 20c cheaper than ours. Most of EU diesel is cheaper than unleaded, except with us. Will continue watching now, I do love your wooden pedal car with electric help, I must check out if it's even legal here. If so, I might just buy the plans off of you Tim! Cheers 👍💪✌

[@kilastrika]

awesome, hope no one gives you trouble

[@stew8584]

Bantry looks nice, it's not quite Howth, but still lovely, Cheers.

[@alanduncan9204]

The incentive to build this car was fully displayed per Litre at both Petrol/Gas stations you passed on the way.

[@noranneduffy]

Motorcycle helmet would be a necessary addition. I know the wind in the hair feels amazing! But.

[@Santafefrank]

Thanks Tim 😊

[@nathanlucas6465]

You do live in a beautiful part of the world 😊 where were you before you moved there?

[@TheZitherish]

Nice one. The descent from the recycling centre didn’t make the final cut then?🤔❤️

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

Only the end of it, just before the beach

[@mtttony]

Very nice!!