Saying goodbye to my first project car

[@MrDellboy88]

KZbin recommended your channel to me a few days ago. Just watched the entire mini series over the last few days. Really enjoyed it, I can really relate as I have gone though the same struggles over the years working on minis on my driveway. Please get another mini project car! Well done getting this one finished.

[@kennyW001]

Binge watched all your videos over the last few days. Cracking job 🙌

[@markbrooks2998]

Just watched every episode on the mini in the passed 3 day and have loved every minute of seeing Bob transform

[@Old_Man_Pete]

I have just done a mini marathon, every video from start to finish and what a journey it has been, I did watch most of the adverts but did forget to hit the 👍 🤣

[@GrahamHazlehurst]

Came here from Dolomite video, just watched all the Mini playlist really enjoyed it, on to the next one now👍🏼

[@InVIism]

Man, what a journey. Just finished all your videos on Bob. I admire your attitude, I know it's not always easy to keep it up. You've done great both on the repairs and the videos! I learned a lot from you and am now inspired and motivated to start also working more on my Mini, which is something I've been a bit afraid of not having any experiences. So thanks a lot! I wish you all the best!

[@FunFindus]

Finished watching this R53 project. Amazing. I owned a 2005 S and sold it. I was smiling watching you deive Bob at yhe end. I should have never have sold it back in 2012.

[@markrobinson8539]

Yes my USA state doesn't require a front number plate and I like that a lot. It looks so much neater

[@FatAmericansGuide]

The Southern states generally tend to not have front 'tags' - we have to have somewhere to put our SEC/National Championship tags! My neighbor is still sporting her '09 Gator Natty tag?!? I treat them like the Claret Jug - After a year it goes away...

[@ste1872]

Im gutted this is the last episode of the build its been awesome watching all the work you done to this car it was a lot as well id have kept it for sure 💯👍🏻

[@norm4242]

How much did it sell for? I think it would be really interesting if you did a video on what the total cost of the parts to repair it were, and a rough approximation of time spent working on it.

[@LibertineScene]

Agreed, a breakdown of costs (not including your "free" labour), and what he sold for would be really interesting ;)

[@paulclarke4202]

Great project love the super charger noise

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

It’s addictive! Very much rewards spirited driving 😅

[@colonelbogey8143]

Sad to see Bob go. As a Mini owner i have really enjoyed watching you fight with him. Love the fact that you do it all in a parking space with minimal tools and still get the job done. I fitted a new High Pressure Fuel Pump on my R56 on Sunday. In fact I have done a few jobs on her that I probably wouldnt have attempted if not for your videos (and mini forums). Its a bit more stressful when its your daily driver though. When its got to be driveable by the next day it puts the pressure on. Interested to see what the next one will be. Was surprised to see you at Torque Monkey too. My wife works just round the corner from there, other side of B + Q.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

That’s so great to hear - I hope more people realise that you don’t need all the tools and facilities to just get stuff done 🙌🏻 Ahh a fellow Chelmsfordian! If I shouted from my house your wife could probably hear me - probably has with all the knuckle scrapes haha

[@paulwhelan7105]

That's me finished the NEV back calatogue - excellent stuff, your determination does you credit! Intersting to see the Chelmsford area - I have family a few miles down the A130 from you :) Keep it up Nino & props to your supportive better half Naomi. Hope the baby isn't completely disrupting things & look forward to your success meaning you going full-time on NEV!

[@1971Tobbe]

Enjoyed the Mini Cooper playlist, as you don’t give up easily you had a steep learning curve. Well done!

[@Plebanian]

So sad to see Bob go!! just spent the last few hours watching this journey as I was just given a 2002 Mini Cooper S and am planning to work on it.

[@EssexSilvering]

Just seen your car on Ebay, ... I'm sure you will do well on it, especially if they have watched you rebuild it like we all have here. If I never had an R53 myself, I would of snapped your hand off with this one because of all the work done. The moment I got mine I modded it up big time, more boost, light crank pulley, 17% Charger Pulley, Stainless Exhaust, Ram Air induction, etc etc etc, .... I'm pretty sure a Mini club member with keep on bidding on this one ... Hope you get loads of money for it and hope you get all your money back and proffit. Can't wait to watch your next project car ;-)

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I'm really hoping this car goes to a Mini enthusiast who will cherish it into the future. It's had lots of bids already, so looking forward to seeing what price it goes to!

[@TariqAsker-wp9ri]

Well done hope your channel get bigger

[@ThorMotorWerks]

The rear wiper arm won’t fit, because you have the metal ring out the old one stuck on there still. Very common issue.. Also missing one of the arch lining trim clips as well if that’s the sort of thing that you’ll worry about 😂 Done well on the car, good luck with the sale.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Ahh I did think that metal ring might have been from the old wiper. I did have a quick go at trying to get it off, but didn’t want to give it too much force in case it was part of the motor

[@ThorMotorWerks]

@@NotEconomicallyViable probably corroded on. Might need to dremel it 👀

[@Nate6874]

I have absolutely loved this build series. I can relate to your highs and lows of "driveway building" as I've done the same with multiple cars now and will continue to. Top job Nino.

[@terryroxburgh3276]

I've just got my own cooper S and was watching your engine out video to try and see where a particular cable was connected as I have one that's swinging in the breeze and no obvious place to connect it. Even mini forums are of no help. It wasn't until I couldn't see the part at all that I realised mine is a gen 2 and yours is a gen 1! Good to see I'm not the only one that has a frustrating time with cars!

[@rogerwilks7512]

Discovered your channel recently after searching for mini content. I have an r50 cooper myself and found this incredibly informative and enjoyable. Subscribed after the second episode and have binge watched the whole mini series over three days! Now need to find something else to watch 🥺. Fantastic job on a great little car, I know it's very late but, congratulations on your success!!!

[@sniffergoal]

Great series Nino, as a Mini owner I’ve really enjoyed it and you’ve shown that mechanics on even relatively modern cars is still possible even without garage facilities. Looking forward to the next project

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you, Jonathan. I often look at cars post-2010 and wonder if I’d need a degree in electrical engineering to be able to stand a chance at fixing them. I’m quite happy at the moment fiddling with slightly older, less complex machines 👍🏻

[@jasoncaballero7931]

Congrats and good luck with the sale.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks Jason 🙌🏻

[@BigCol78]

Congratulations on your 1st thousand subs Nino keep up the great content and those numbers will rise rapidly I’m sure. I’m sad to see that Bob’s being sold but it makes sense moving forward. Looking forward to your new project and I hope you get a decent amount back for Bob. Good luck 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Colin. The 1k came around waaaay quicker than I ever thought it would! I'm sad to see Bob go, too, but I couldn't find any other way around it to be honest

[@stevenmorris266]

I've just discovered your channel and having a R52 myself the Mini series was fantastic. Love all your content you're a natural in front of the camera, keep up the great work mate cant wait for the next vids.

[@daleclarke977]

What a great playlist on the Mini. I am a subscriber I needed something to watch and I ended up watching every one! Brilliant! 👍

[@richardlawley8970]

Just finished watching the mini build .........awesome watch given me the motivation to start work on my own cooper s ! Lots of tips and hints great work mate look forward to the next !!!

[@sean9595]

I have just finished watching every episode on Bob the mini and like to say I loved it I am going to watch all the rest of your videos well done👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@bimmer4624]

Just finished watching all of your cooper vids think your honestly is refreshing . Love seeing your problems and the way you approach and fix them. Nice to see its not just me that finds problems. Have just purchased a cooper s and will find your vids helpful.Have found these very helpful and have had a laugh with you. All the best for the future. Cheers.

[@Badger66]

Just brilliant... great journey and inspiring to many! Keep it up!

[@msirazer2702]

It runs good! If I was in the UK, I would throw a bid in on it! See you on the next project.

[@ryanwooldridge7546]

Hiya mate, Just wanted to say that this is a fantastic channel and you've come so far already on this 1 car. I've just bought my brother in laws R53 that sat on his drive for 2 years unused, it needs a bit of work - overheating, ABS light, corroded brake line etc. Browsing KZbin for those issues and obviously came across your channel, I've now binged this whole playlist in 3 days lol - playlist is backwards btw :( - going from no experience to having the engine out and finally passing mot with no advisories is a fantastic feat and I hope you're very proud of yourself. About to start the next playlist now and hope its just as eventful. All the best, Ryan

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that mate. In regard to the playlist, you can sort it by oldest first, which fixes that problem. Good luck with the R53!

[@hughwetherall]

Watched you from the start. Well done . Hope you get good money from the sale of Bob. You deserve it. Cheers

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks for the support, Hugh. Bob has already hit his reserve price on eBay, so hopefully I'm not going to have to deal with time-wasters 🥴

[@simonbarker2567]

Well done!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks bud

[@Charlie_Crown]

Discovered your channel only yesterday Nino, just finished the Mini series, excellent content and of course subscribed 👌

[@wayneandvon]

Loved the series. Great camera and remember Matt Armstrong started like you.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks bud

[@jimmacdonald9746]

Loved the struggle bud 👍🏻🇬🇧 it’s great to see you overcome all of Bobs problems

[@mrt9031]

You've came so far. Please get wheel alignment and fix the minor faults , sell for a price that justifies the car..your almost giving it away. You deserve more!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Your comment just pushed me to get the wheel alignment done. Now tracking straight and true 👍🏻 Will try and address the other little bits if I get a chance

[@ju5a1972]

Great show, please do more Minis

[@billcunningham8485]

Nice work Nino. Can’t wait to see whats next. Congrats on 1,000 subscribers.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Bill 🙌🏻

[@philmoore71]

a wonderful series full complexity, lotsssss of whacks on your hands & head, English weather in an outside carpark. A suggestion... get a wheelbarrow to move to your ´tools & supplies as I presume you make many trips carrying everything

[@stevewilson4343]

Great series this r53, going through lots of the same as you with my rescue rust bucket mini . Admire you can do attitude

[@GoWstingray]

Bye Bob☺️ Glad you are concentrating on your channel, It’s really hard to grow a channel these days with so many established players but I think you have a real shot at growing with this format, your likeable, watchable, you don’t waffle on to much you get you hands dirty and stuck in and show working being done. I pay for KZbin premium as it’s mostly what I watch so made up when I found you, and tbh it’s nice to actually have interaction and not be lost in a million comments, though I hope I am one day for you lol as it means you have lots of subs haha. Anyhow that wiper arm, just rebuilt my wiper motor on my E87 as BMWs idea of having the washer jet go through the spindle was an overly complex design which looks prone to failure, I say that because I noticed the new arm you got looked like it had the cut out for where the washer fluid sprays through but couldn’t see the corresponding hole in the spindle. Could that be the difference on later cars and they changed the design? Might be why the old one was removed and blanked off as they gum up. Just a thought. Keep going mate loving your channel on the best of luck with the sale.

[@paulburgess1455]

The washer jet is still in the spindle and the splined part of the old arm is also still on the spindle.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Iain, you've been a huge support from the very beginning, and these words just now have made me even more motivated to keep going. I'm doing quite well keeping up with the comments so far, but I can see how easily it gets out out hand for big channels. I'm having people message me here in the comments, on Instagram, on Facebook, and someone even sent me a message on eBay haha. If the channel keeps growing I'd love to do a small meetup at a car show, or Caffeine & Machine or something and meet you all

[@andymoss]

Brilliant series mate! Found my way here from the S Type and watched the entire Bob set today! Hope you got a decent price. And love the perseverance!

[@su51mon]

Great stuff Nino, don’t underestimate your achievements … looking to add R53 to my collection so hope to see the car again!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers bud 💪🏼

[@David67399]

Hi Nino, the silvery metal ring on the rear wash wipe thread is the internal part off the old wiper, it must be cut off in order to tit the new rear wiper arm. 👍 livin your vids old chap!!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you mate. I cut it off with my trusty hacksaw in the end - was worried it was a needed part of the wiper at first haha

[@jamesstuart137]

Great series Nino. Loved every mile of it.🏁🇬🇧🇮🇹

[@paulbrigham9287]

Great series mate, thoroughly enjoyed it. Working outside in the winter months is some dedication and whilst filming it as well. Hopefully, somewhere in the comments there is a mention of what it sold for and perhaps what you spent on it. Can’t put a price on a labour of love though. All the best.

[@mick7425]

Well done m8 top man can't wait for more video's

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks Mick 🙌🏻

[@arnog9959]

You sold it!! No way. All the blood and tears. Hah Good stuff man. Keep it up

[@markmagee8755]

Hi, I've enjoyed watching you sort out BOB! lol Can I ask how much you sold your Mini Cooper for? I use to have a 2010 R56 Cooper D & loved it. I'm now searching for another similar to my old one. 👍

[@nuthouseproductz]

Watched the entire series on the mini its how I found your channel but please put your playlists in reverse order I had to use a third party site to watch them all in one go. Did a check to that mini is still on the road today so someone is enjoying the car.

[@bigkev8949]

Bye Bob, it`s been........ emotional.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha indeed it has!

[@davephln]

Great content Nino watched all the mini cooper s series 👍.

[@MisteryHatch]

These cars are excellent! So glad I found this channel keep up the good work man!

[@paultaylor9652]

Really great series of videos, great personality not full of "I know everything" to do with cars.

[@thetruthwillout3347]

I've just binge watched the whole Mini series and really enjoyed it. You've opened my eyes up to them and I've already been looking around for one! Out of interest what did it sell for in the end? Looking forward to more great content!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Ahh that's great to hear. To be completely honest I can't remember. A few grand I think. I remember just about breaking even. Just.

[@charlietraquair6866]

“Bye Bob”

[@1sapphie]

Sorry to hear Bob’s gotta go but onwards and upwards. 🙂

[@londoncentral]

Bye Bob 😢👍

[@sugar-3-Danny]

I’m a new subscriber an I’m literally loving ur work. Well done mate 🙏🏼👏🏻

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you mate 🙌🏻

[@philmoffett366]

Hopefully together with you excellent personality and hard work you should and will have a good car project channel👍👍

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that, Phil 👍🏻

[@robaustin245]

Well done mate. Just bits and 'Bobs' to do! For your next project why don't you let us subscribers make suggestions on what it should be. That would be fun.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I've already got the next project, but I 100% would love to have you guys get involved with stuff. I was thinking about making a shortlist of cars that I could get and then running a poll or something. You guys can also start naming the cars (after this next one as it already has a name...)

[@markzehetmeier195]

I'm really enjoying your content, i have subscribed so keep up the good work !!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Mark. Great to have you on board 🙌🏻

[@anthonyhawkins9239]

Well done 👍, looking forward to the next 👍, bye Bob, it’s been emotional 🥲 🤓👍

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I'm gonna miss him for sure!

[@rickydub6950]

Some amount of work to get to this point, hope you make a bit of a raise on it 👍 😎

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

That'd be nice - it has just hit it's reserve price on eBay, so hopefully I don't have to deal with any timewasters!

[@taz8436]

your videos are brilliant mate enjoy watching them deffinatly will subscibe thanks for sharing

[@leperri352]

I'm wondering if I can work out a place to put your mini if I win. Would honestly love to have it so you get to see it been looked after still me and the missus have been watching since the start shes always loved the BEP colour. Good luck with the sale nino

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you bud 🙌🏻 I'm really hoping that Bob goes to a Mini enthusiast who will cherish it long into the future

[@JREVY22DECEPTICON416]

It's always sas to see the first one go

[@acecin]

Bye bob😢

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I saw Bob yesterday driving around my town! It’s still running lol

[@michael5089]

Brilliant!😊

[@paulburgess1455]

It's about time you stopped underestimating yourself with what you've done to Bob and not just that actually sorting the small things like a cigarette lighter is more than what a lot of people would do, I knew from the beginning that you wasn't keeping Bob and now the time has come I'm gutted he's got to go to a new home but the new owner is going to get one hell of a car remember you've got this.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you, Paul. I'm gutted he's got to go, but hopefully a Mini enthusiast will buy him and take him all the way to the next level with the bodywork

[@TheSturmrunner]

Very entertaining :)

[@jonnygg6594]

So weird, I'm watching this on April, 10th 2024. Exactly 2 years after it was originally posted...

[@MrDanTrials]

So am I! Didn't even realise until I read your comment.

[@paulhaycock9919]

Grate videos keep it up what was Bob's squeal in the end

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers, Paul. The sqealing noise was a boost leak coming from the seal that connects the supercharger feed pipe to the supercharger intake. I damaged it when I installed it 🤦‍♂️

[@Crylhound]

Goodbye bob. In half a year I need to say goodbye to my Mini because the f56 jcw is waiting. My Mini is called Winnie.

[@MyJon64]

I'm hoping your going to be rebuilding the Twin air Fiat 500 engine!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

😉

[@derekgb3780]

7 months too late - trust you got a decent price for Bob

[@DanRoper-ex2vy]

How did u boot wires mate on new boot

[@whitemonkey7932]

The insert from the old wiper is stuck on the shaft -

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers bud - looks like I'm gonna have to cut it off!

[@whitemonkey7932]

@@NotEconomicallyViable run a file over it mate...or an angle grinder if you feel brave...until it just breaks through then you'll have no trouble tenderizing it to get it off.

[@alecmcdonald744]

I'm actually gonna bid on this 🤦😂😂😂

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha do it!

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS_AND_RC]

You seem to have a fogging problem on the speedo during the test drive🤔🤣

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Well-known Cooper S issue… 😅

[@johncallaghan4616]

Farewell / “Bye” - you’ve had your 15 minutes of fame, now go and be a good little Cooper S and blast up and down them “Big Roads”

[@danwhitworth87]

What exhaust is on this mini ?

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I never found out. There we’re no logos or anything on it (that I could see)

[@donyel30]

Get another mini more people will keep watching now get a gp mini

[@samcourt6228]

I’ve enjoyed binge watching this series. The original MINI is my favourite; the design is just right. Each subsequent version got uglier and uglier. I miss my R53.

[@jayash6108]

If your ever after little bits for cars, try your local car scrapyard

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I picked up the replacement tailgate from a scrapyard, but that was actually an eBay purchase. I've never been sure how the whole scrapyard process works...do you just turn up and have a poke about?

[@jayash6108]

@@NotEconomicallyViable if your local scrapyard allows it, the one where i live let you go in and pick the bits you need off the cars

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Well done for getting 1000 subs Nino 🙂 now you can start earning some KZbin cash! 😁

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks Bud. Yep, my account is under review for the partner program as we speak 😉