Nobody... I repeat... Nobody will have a Valkyrie video as thorough and comprehensive as this amazing video on this ultra-car. It's honestly impressive the stats, tolerances, engineering, and capabilities of this incredible Aston Martin. We will look back on this time as a golden era for super/hyper cars. Awesome!
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@kidrayray23 Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t word it any better! Congratulations on your Valkyrie JWW!
@rast4man Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. This one is going to go down in the history books for sure. I've never seen anything like this or any company that has put the time, effort, and money into a project. They killed it! This is the best of the absolute best.
@KarlLeinsing Жыл бұрын
I agree... its just too bad they didn't make more so more people, like myself, can purchase and enjoy the car.
@chinqlinq89 Жыл бұрын
Well said. If Porsche and those involved cant get their synthetic eFuel mainstream then this may be the last few years we have to see new internal combustion vehicles.
@DailyDrivenExotics Жыл бұрын
Congratulations it’s stunning.
@MaxKingsley72 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations? It’s not his
@hb6187 Жыл бұрын
@@MaxKingsley72 he was heavily involved in specing the car tho
@Unspoken_T187 Жыл бұрын
He’s got a Koenigsegg Gemera coming soon 😂
@Ghostface944 Жыл бұрын
@@Unspoken_T187 you mean his “business partner” good way to avoid social/political/tax pressure so I call BS. Let’s all just let the rich get richer while the middle class continues to fall into the lower class…
@Unspoken_T187 Жыл бұрын
@@Ghostface944 😂😂😂😂 go away with your jealous salty self and worry about what you are doing to get ya bank balance up it’s his own car that’s coming you melt
@F87_Frank Жыл бұрын
When this car was announced I was fascinated by its aerodynamics and said "I want to do that". Here I am 5 years later beginning my first year of college studying mechanical/aerospace engineering, and still marveling at this beautiful car.
@F1YMS Жыл бұрын
Huge congratulations to Aston Martin for producing such a car, particularly when so many people claimed it would never happen.
@AI-qd4vb Жыл бұрын
@Joseph OR Is there a prize in KZbin for stupid comments? I keep seeing idiots like you being contrarian for the sake of it in all top comments.
@ZxAMobile Жыл бұрын
@josephor9215it sounds AMAZINGGG like an INSECT
@poeticalvision Жыл бұрын
@@ZxAMobile The Gearbox whine is SOOOOOOOOO loud, I mean you literally gotta wear ear protection
@ZxAMobile Жыл бұрын
@@poeticalvision why is it so loud, though why does a gearbox make so much noise? O.o
@eddiestephenson57409 ай бұрын
the way the gears are cut they are probably straight cut gears therefore they make a whinning noise@@ZxAMobile
@patbrady4147 Жыл бұрын
Huge thanks to Aston Martin and everyone involved with your constant Aston content
@sameerjg Жыл бұрын
@RSF Leader why not just get the “convertible” one makes way more sense
@sameerjg Жыл бұрын
@RSF Leader exactly even more plus why get both . Just get the removable roof one. Pretty much same look a bit more weight not even noticeable and plus removable roof. But ofc even more limited then hard top but yeah
@Ghostface944 Жыл бұрын
@@sameerjg because these people are so rich they can get both? Most are oil barons and look at the record profits. They’re the only ones rich enough this year to afford this shite.
@Nyperia Жыл бұрын
Huge thanks to them paying him money for advertising? Lol
@sameerjg Жыл бұрын
@@Ghostface944 fair enough lol. If they could get both allocations
@bastiaanstultjens Жыл бұрын
I’m 45 minutes in now and my jaw has been on the floor for 44 minutes. I thought I knew a thing or two about this creation but this is amazing. An absolute masterpiece. Bravo and thank you Aston Martin. Also, thank you James.
@James-vw9os Жыл бұрын
Are you sure your not having a stroke? Hope you’re okay.
@luigidacosta1914 Жыл бұрын
I am having one 😶
@James-vw9os Жыл бұрын
@@luigidacosta1914 Having what? A hot flush or a stroke? Bless.
@rhyswilliams489311 ай бұрын
The guy explaining it all for the layman makes a huge difference. Without explanation its just magic
@DPCTechnology Жыл бұрын
This is reference material that belongs in a library for long term retention. This type of documentation is so awesome, future generations will thank you! Imagine a walk thru of a 250 GTO with the guys at Maranello... Unbelievable!
@HWMAstonMartinLtd Жыл бұрын
What an incredible video - an amazing level of detail covered. It was a privilege to have you and the team at HWM.
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
Thanks Guy and team! Incredible day!
@thewing331 Жыл бұрын
That young gentleman from Aston really knows this car. What a beautiful car and a really gorgeous colour.
@mattbuckley392 Жыл бұрын
Aston Martin have just simply the best sculptural styling of any car. The Valkyrie is exquisite and the colour of this example is just perfect ....
@JJHammond Жыл бұрын
Michelin: “we wanted to make sure the tyre is always capable of out performing the vehicle” Aston: “the tyre can’t take the downforce, we have to bleed it off” 😂
@srinitaaigaura Жыл бұрын
A car like this belongs on slicks on a track - aka AMR Pro. Any other tire is lesser rubber.
@randomsurfer3963 Жыл бұрын
This is beyond "in depth", great to be able to see this..I can only imagine how it must feel to be handed over such a car..goosebumps for a petrol head, big congrats!
@FrancoisTCS Жыл бұрын
Amazing !! 🎉🎉
@cephasmakuzva Жыл бұрын
This content as a whole not just the handover required a huge amount of cooperation particularly from Aston Martin and I just want to thank this awesome company for allowing you this unprecedented access. A highlight being the track drive in the Valkerie at Silverstone. Shout-out Aston Martin and thank you. Thank you also to James, your business partner, and all those who helped along the way to bring us this awesome coverage from speccing to collection. I enjoyed this video fully. From start to finish I have learned so much about this incredible machine. My goodness isnt she special. Stay blessed brother, Cephas from Portsmouth,UK.
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! So many people involved throughout the years but Aston facilitate it all! And lots more to come 😎🏁
@jamiekeeper6204 Жыл бұрын
Boyfriend I mean business partner 😂
@Kmh0277 Жыл бұрын
This car is crazy. I don't think people appreciate it currently, but they'll understand when the car is $20M+ in 10 years. People need time to process it just like the Carrera GT, McLaren F1 etc.
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
Exactly this!
@2moke2creen Жыл бұрын
5:01 imagine getting in a crash and your medical kits have been turned to roadkill 💀 LOVE this car though, I'm glad to see Aston Martin winning! And HUGE THANKS to you James for sharing this experience 🙏
@Paganizondaf650 Жыл бұрын
Or it’s constantly stolen when you park it outside
@marino4691 Жыл бұрын
by the way, all the hydraulics and stuff in the front wing will be rekt, ayy
@marino4691 Жыл бұрын
@@Paganizondaf650 Actually it is locked, because the tool to open it is in the frunk, and the frunk is locked with the key. he said that in the beginning
@2moke2creen Жыл бұрын
@@Paganizondaf650 having the medical kits stolen is probably the least concern you'd have with this car lol
@2moke2creen Жыл бұрын
@@marino4691 and so will your wallet
@poosemon Жыл бұрын
Saw one in the road last Tuesday on m40. Never expected to see one out and about in the blood! Kudos to whoever it was for driving it and it not just been a garage pony never seeing the light of day!
@2moke2creen Жыл бұрын
Whoever that man was is a mad lad! Seriously I NEVER see Koenigsegg or Paganis on the open road.
@LDBCFC Жыл бұрын
Highly likely that came out the factory being on the m40.. May have been a vp test car.
@sadiqulkadir7507 Жыл бұрын
@@2moke2creen usually just around Alderley edge or central London when arabs or so come over
@stevofoz Жыл бұрын
One of the first JWW videos I remember watching was the 458 Speciale delivery video probably 6 or 7 years ago now. I'm so pleased this type of content has been a staple of the channel and even more thrilled that the depth and breadth of information we're consistently presented with, is to a level that no one else can even come close to. James still feels like one of us car nerds and long may he continue to grant us such privileged access to a world most will never experience personally.
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Steve! Really great to hear you enjoyed this video 😎🏁
@ofthenearfuture Жыл бұрын
This is incredible! Congrats on the opportunity, and thanks for bringing us along on this whole Valkyrie journey.
@Ghostface944 Жыл бұрын
You don’t find it weird non of these cars are his?
@ofthenearfuture Жыл бұрын
@@Ghostface944 Like he said in the video, it's his business partners car, but he was the one that spec'd it and went thru that whole process. He was transparent so it's not like he's hiding that fact, and I think it makes perfect sense that he would have a delivery and walk-through video about it. He also has a close relationship with AM so we probably would've seen this video with another car regardless if he hadn't had the opportunity to spec one. I think it'd be much weirder if the only content he made was with his own personal cars lol, how many creators do that?
@Emeljayy Жыл бұрын
From someone that makes a living doing vehicle handovers in the premium sector, this guy's knowledge of his products is where I aspire to be. Great work and good video.
@Schmitzelhaus Жыл бұрын
I am pretty sure this guy is one of the engineers given f.e. his knowledge in thermodynamics, so don´t feel too bad as you probably won´t have the opportunity to be as deeply involved in the development as he is. 😉
@BrentTK421 Жыл бұрын
I'll just add, "it's found on cruise missiles" to the things I'd never thought I'd hear on an automotive you tubers video. The engineers and designers must love working on a car with so few limitations. Stunning.
@jake..A Жыл бұрын
The engineering on this car is insane. This car is definitely going down in history as one of the greats.
@MatthewCMaw Жыл бұрын
Typically if I see a video that’s 1hr+ long, I typically give it a miss, but with this I’ve never clicked something so fast 😂 This is next-level content 👏🏻
@MatthewCMaw Жыл бұрын
Side note: this fella from AM is defo from Hull 👀😂
@2moke2creen Жыл бұрын
I didn't even notice it was an 1 hour long, I just clicked 💀
@hb6187 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE how detailed and informative this video is!
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
😅 great! This was very much the plan to nerd out! 👍🏻
@hb6187 Жыл бұрын
@@MrJWW I’m glad you did! I just finished the video and didn’t even realize that almost an hour and half went by! It would be super cool to see more videos like this if possible!
@JackTorrance333 Жыл бұрын
I concur. Cheers
@choman94 Жыл бұрын
I can't express how happy I am to finally see the final product after waiting for 4 years. This video can only be described with one word: INSANE!
@shaunhamill5365 Жыл бұрын
Wow 🤩 what an insight into this absolute masterclass that has been built by Aston Martin I can’t actually believe they have managed to squeeze a V12 into it. I’m genuinely in love might now be my dream car ❤️
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
@johnhoneyball2338 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It’s a genuine F40 moment. By that I mean what I felt like as kid reading about the F40 that blew my mind at the time. The detail in this video was brilliant. Thanks for taking the time to give us this experience. What a beautiful colour that is too. Well done.
@mickfletcher1289 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on this amazing car. I'm only 15 minutes in and had to comment. The engineering on this car is beyond impressive. The water bottle, number plate aero and actuators within the active aero to name but a few. Haven't even moved beyond the front wheel arch 😂. This almost feature film length vlog will be rewatched. So so impressive.
@MrCollinonderwater Жыл бұрын
This style video is so great. A in-depth look like this with the b-roll is what the car corner of KZbin needs. We want more
@christian_coulson Жыл бұрын
i was screaming inside with him holding the part over the car lol
@greggreg2263 Жыл бұрын
Wow, the Valkyrie is my favorite car in the world. The paint on it looks so perfect. It looks like it’s wet and I’ve never seen these rims before they are awesome.
@star10007 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding presentation by the Aston Martin engineer. Really well explained and knowledgeable, a credit to the company
@MrX-l6d Жыл бұрын
The very best in depth video of the Valkyrie ever. I have a greater appreciation for this car now that I've had a glimpse into the technology packed into this car.
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!
@steve45678 Жыл бұрын
Truly a mind blowing experience, thanks James for showing us the handover.
@Ven100 Жыл бұрын
14:37 As a train fan, the fact that they designed the wiper in a high-speed train wind tunnel is amazing!
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
🚄highspeedtesting!
@soupistasty5 Жыл бұрын
Such a cool indepth video James! Small details that shorter Valkyrie vids just can't cover. I'd love, love to see an edited version of this too! Something in the 15 min range - would bring this crazy exclusive content to a larger audience. Much love as always, MrJWW! 🚗💖
@luigidacosta1914 Жыл бұрын
Hands down one of the best super car reviews on KZbin.
@nealm1814 Жыл бұрын
"Most people will be familiar with the central locking nut on a Porsche GT3" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well maybe most people you know James
@thefightingplumber Жыл бұрын
Like he recently felt it's pretty special to have a non-digital instrumentcluster on the Porsche lol
@josteinatlejrgensen6962 Жыл бұрын
The man from Aston has so much knowledge . Impressive .
@milutinmilankovic02 Жыл бұрын
Congrats @MrJWW on the delivery of your Aston Martin Valkyrie! Great spec of your Valkyrie. A bespoke Q colour in green, going back to Aston Martin's heritage of using racing green in their race cars. Love that green on the Valkyrie!
@michigan_supercars6569 Жыл бұрын
It's not his...
@2moke2creen Жыл бұрын
It's not his but he can surely ask kis business partner friend for some street time every now and then 😎
@hayden401 Жыл бұрын
The knowledge in this mans head that is available to respond to any question on the spot without so much as a stutter is just awesome. Loved this in depth handover!
@HRHTim1 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else feel nervous when the Aston guy held the torsion bar over the paintwork?
@darrynwalker2682 ай бұрын
And scratching the door way with his watch
@Redonepunch20 сағат бұрын
Yeah I was saying in my head “get away from the car ffs”. Then the guy walks out with a giant torsion wrench lol
@ctchrisbrown Жыл бұрын
What a piece of engineering. The thought & design hours spent must have been huge. Not sure of the Aston engineer's name walking us through the video......but the guy really knows his stuff and extremely articulate. Thanks for simplifying and being so concise. Wow what a beautiful machine.
@yp5387 Жыл бұрын
0:00 to 5:00 all he is saying please don't crash the car and damage the front wing 😆
@MaciusSzwed Жыл бұрын
The most amazing hypercar ever built by mankind!! I saw one with this colorscheme at Autoropa in Sweden last year for a client in Monaco, absolutely stunning, the worksmanship, the innovation, the engine, attention to details, literally everything! LOVE IT
@decimater97 Жыл бұрын
Ah yes the well known “business partner”. Nice spec but if the Aston guys are referring to the car as his why not just admit it?
@JackLauricourt Жыл бұрын
Best car hand over vehicle I’ve seen. Personally I’ve never been a fan of Aston Martins but through your videos, you’ve helped changed my perception! Happy driving that beauty and hope to see it one day 🙌🏼
@stewlee2019 Жыл бұрын
This is actually yours? What the actual? Oh to be born into old money...
@SwissWatchGang Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite supercars, saw it in person here in Zurich, Switzerland, what a work of art!
@MisterSteverino11 ай бұрын
I would want this guy to just cruise around with me explaining all the cool stuff over and over again. Brilliant insight into an incredible machine!
@ARlELATOM Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being brave enough to completely nerd out! This video is gold!
@matsgueggel7470 Жыл бұрын
Crazy there are only 150 people whou ordered these and i can Already see 2 on sale here in Switzerland.
@marcus1970 Жыл бұрын
Stunning to see my car here.... .... I do mean the Passat outside the window!
@srinitaaigaura Жыл бұрын
Nowhere else will you get so much incredible information like a masterclasses on hypercar engineering like on James's channel.
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it thanks buddy
@KangoV10 ай бұрын
If anyone has watched Rob Dahm's teardown of the Cosworth race engine that he acquired, you'll notice that the electrical connections are the same on that as on Valkyrie. I was glued to this. What an insane amount of engineering. Well done.
@superboy305 Жыл бұрын
Congrats, U, Tim and Salamodrin are the spec kings
@clivejefferies Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this. The guy buying the car did no theatrics or telling us how lucky he is. Just listened to what the engineer had to say and got on with it. Thanks for sharing.
@rast4man Жыл бұрын
What an unbelievable car. I've never seen anything like this with so much attention to detail down to the nuts and bolts. Whoever gets to be an owner of this amazing feat of machinery, is a lucky person. Great video and thanks for the interactive and in-depth look into this beautiful beast!
@Danrobertson89 Жыл бұрын
The Aston Martin representative was amazing in this video, his breadth of technical knowledge is outstanding.
@skywalk3x Жыл бұрын
I was there for your first video on The Valkyrie and this video is simply a dictionary of information and to give us all a look into the incredible exclusive buying and delivery experience that we may never experience for ourselves. I want to thank you for your love of cars and your dedication for showing us all. Thank you
@MrJWW Жыл бұрын
Thank you for tuning in to the series it’s been a mega journey so far and lots more to come!
@flayerrr7730 Жыл бұрын
This is a game changer in terms if YT videos. Better then any TV or Cinema
@bob808 Жыл бұрын
I am in awe of the Valkyrie! It's right up there with the legendary Mercedes CLK GTR in my book. But there's one _inconsequential_ thing I love the most... they made it in RHD! :D
@jessephillips9515 Жыл бұрын
She was so appreciative. Made me well up a little. What an awesome present for her and a memorable trip for the whole family. I always thought that car would be a great entry Mercedes.
@ozeskiman Жыл бұрын
This is one of the fabulous things we mere mortals get to enjoy through James sharing then with us. What a tour de force the Valkyrie is. Thanks for taking us along on this amazing adventure. Can't wait to see you light the tyres.
@toliver8898 Жыл бұрын
the most incredibly detailed review of a car I have ever seen. Well done James
@andrewhill9513 Жыл бұрын
Great video, James the lead engineer was the perfect person to describe everything for this deep dive. I’ve read and watched so much on this car, but this video has blown my mind with new info
@jdadventures966811 ай бұрын
This car is beyond amazing!!!! I can't believe the engineering that went in to the creation of this work of art.
@portman2396 Жыл бұрын
If anyone try’s to put this country down just remind them of this machine. Should really make everyone proud. Really Immense. 🇬🇧
@JamieHall-l1f7 күн бұрын
Keep doing what you’re doing. How well spoken you are and the level of detail your videos go to is what makes it, you’re not arrogant either besides your level of success ❤
@contingency9 Жыл бұрын
An amazing British world beating hyper car the attention to detail is mind boggling!
@adamsteinhardt6393 Жыл бұрын
Going through a front to back top to bottom with an engineer who knows all the design is amazing. Clearly this is the most impressive road car to exist.
@TheJammydodger92 Жыл бұрын
What a phenomenal piece of kit! The engineering and creativity in this car is mind blowing! And as was constantly said the packaging and presentation is outstanding!
@brettconv83 Жыл бұрын
My jaw never left the ground. I’m a Ford guy and have always been taken by the Ford GT but this is no next level, the carbon is unbelievably beautiful
@vivarosport Жыл бұрын
I love watching people that have such a passion for their job. Really knows every MM of that car 😮
@HAVOK_SNM Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning! Honestly one of the best new cars I've ever laid my eyes on! Definitely in my top five all times greats! The owner is one incredibly lucky fella! 😍
@CziffraTheThird8 ай бұрын
I thought the Valkyrie was a centered one seater.....I am stunned. Mister JW, although I am so late to the party here....a most massive, astonishing congratulations to you!...what a most sublime car you have obtained! You worked so utterly hard for it! And I now officially think this Valkyrie is one of the most beautiful cars ever made!! That colour is so so bloody nice! Your spec you made has converted me!
@speeddemon467 Жыл бұрын
The design of this car is next-level insane. From a distance, it looks like a crazy hypercar, but when you get close, you realize that it's more like an F1 race car that's wearing a road car disguise. Absolutely amazing.
@PanzerAttack72 Жыл бұрын
It amazes me that with all the cars you've owned, all the cars you've seen and all the cars you've driven, you got soooo excited at every single element of the Valkyrie. Fantastic video, James, keep up the great work
@UnrelatedNonsense Жыл бұрын
He doesn’t own this car. It’s for a “business partner”
@PanzerAttack72 Жыл бұрын
@@UnrelatedNonsense I know it's not his, but I loved his excitable enthusiasm when every detail of the car was being explained to him
@KendallSiS Жыл бұрын
This car is just a testament to multiple different industries all the latest science and engineering coming together to produce something so incredible like Valkyrie! An amazing vehicle!
@alexhudson3574 Жыл бұрын
beautiful car , and the aston guy is wearing a matching green seamaster , nice
@gottligm06 Жыл бұрын
Love the level of engineering and detail in this video. This is what KZbin needs more of.
@iamclayscholes Жыл бұрын
This might be my favourite video you’ve released. So much insight and BTS details. 💯👏🏻
@andythomas5356 Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable. One of the best VTs I’ve watched on the car world KZbin👏👏👏the AM engineer was absolutely superb. So knowledgeable. Can’t wait to see it on the road with you behind the wheel James. Congratulations 👏
@1881Gordon Жыл бұрын
This car is a Marvel. I cant think of any other word to describe. The details, spec, materials & mechanicals are mind boggling! What an excellent talk through by James Rawlinson. Fascinating - You need a classroom training to even start the damn thing! Brilliant content. Thanks for sharing.
@ConcernedParent420 Жыл бұрын
How gangster is it to have your color on 3 amazing models from Aaron. One you own, one you spec’d, and the origin story… well done sir, well done!
@nawtdavids2 ай бұрын
God, what a fantastic video. We need way more car videos like this, where the project engineers go through the details.
@Angus1507 Жыл бұрын
One of the best technical presentations I have ever seen. Outstanding.
@cliftonjackson441 Жыл бұрын
The engineering in this is fvcking mind boggling 😮 i can't wait until the breakthroughs from this car proliferate down to the rest of the industy, road and track. Congratulations aston 🎉 and you too mr jww and your business partner as well 🎉 You guys are really doing big things 👏
@dsg3855 Жыл бұрын
49:53 Green ceramic bezel with a white enamel diving scale. Seamaster Diver 300M co-axial, master chronometer 42mm Omegod, that boy got taste… Fireeee 🔥🔥🔥
@Youtubeuser1aa Жыл бұрын
I agree Stroking my black black 😅
@baja1980s Жыл бұрын
Absolutamente the best interview about the Valkyrie on KZbin… very interesting and such amazed at the level of engineering.❤
@rhyswilliams489311 ай бұрын
This does this. We will get to that in a moment. Wow... nothing beat an engineer explaining how something works.
@Atels11 Жыл бұрын
This car is sensational... visually, engeenering-wise, it's just a whole new level, absolutely wild. One could dream of owning one some day, a true masterpiece
@rjimbowintergrove5813 Жыл бұрын
So happy I have a Aston Martin! Most exclusive brand!
@Auto.Therapy Жыл бұрын
I have to say, you have some of the coolest content. You are a no nonsense creator and no drama. I look forward to when your videos pop up because it’s just that good. Keep being you, I hope one day I can meet you. Best of luck with the P1GT brother. 🙏🏽
@bondy284 Жыл бұрын
That was absolutely brilliant James 👍 Thank you for taking us along !!!!!🇦🇺
@juzzylfcok252 Жыл бұрын
This video is amazing. No other creator will have this much in depth coverage of this vehicle. Unreal . Well done
@kevinwait852 Жыл бұрын
I love it that green carbon is sweet and I really don't like a lot of green card but that really goes with it.
@Hossdelux Жыл бұрын
My god, I love they have extra parts to show the engineering involved
@GaIvatr0n Жыл бұрын
This is like the SR-71 bomber plane... unprecedented stuff. Thanks for this excellent watch.
@christophercook1372 Жыл бұрын
Mr JWW and Aston, I am blown away by this machine. There are race cars, super cars and hyper cars and then there is this, an ULTRA CAR. Help me Coin the Phrase. I am copyrighting it here and now. 😂
@nigeldewallens1115 Жыл бұрын
I think the bit that tickled me was when he said"We have an important telephone number!" At the end! I would need a total recapping of the whole lot! Well done to your friend and well done to you for going through all that!