This trip just got $17,000 more expensive - WTAC Ep. 3 - K24 Ferrari vs the World

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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Recap
01:09 - It's Race Day
03:14 - Carbon Repairs and Track Prep
05:27 - The First Lap...
07:35 - Delivering the Bad News
08:48 - I can't even afford this.
10:22 - But then we found a transmission...
12:27 - Drifting with Tsuchiya!
15:18 - The Teardown Begins
17:14 - The Community
20:56 - Engine Mounts at Hypertune
25:08 - The Reinstall
27:06 - Just One Hour Left
28:08 - And One Last Problem...

[@stanceworks]

Anthony and I have been pouring TONS of effort into this series, and we've got one episode left to go! If you haven't subscribed yet, please consider it - it's an awesome way to support the channel, and you don't wanna miss episode 4. 😎

[@LastNameInTown]

Congrats on 200k subs and for all the amazing hard work you and your team have put in. You have huge respect from all Aussie car lovers. Thank you for making the journey and huge kudos for making such a beautiful car! ✌ 🇦🇺

[@squirrelsworkshop]

These episodes have been spectacular! Such good work on all aspects

[@superbkevin8002]

Keep up the amazing work!

[@seanirl7738]

Awesome! Amazing! Satisfying! Exciting! All words that describe this series.

[@AbominableJoshie]

You have had the undivided attention of the automotive community since you decided to put a K24 in a Ferrari. Everyone was watching assuming that it wouldn't end up "right" in one way or another, but the attention has only grown because it absolutely is right. It came out incredible as a show car and project. Now it's life as a race car begins. I appreciate the care that has already gone in to the refinement of the car, but I'm excited to see the story and it's ups and downs in the future as it develops. The videos are excellent, the car is excellent... I'm sticking around.

[@NoClassic]

"The car is broken, we are out of money" - Pretty much sums up most peoples experience in amateur motorsport. Super cool you guys got the car back together in time to run a few laps. Was watching the event live and was so hyped to see it back out there in the end.

[@wobblysauce]

Just getting to the track is quite the struggle, and then next time you may get it

[@daviddavis1322]

The old joke is "How do you make a small fortune in motorsports? Start with a large one."

[@ricardo1e93]

Or pretty much the life of every broke car person to tell the truth 😅

[@walnut5603]

Spoil alert

[@williamtaftt]

Honestly it's pretty hilarious that the guy who made the absolute Giga-Chad move of providing you with the gantry is actually named Chad This video is really a testament to how truly incredible the car community can be

[@DariusMcScotty]

I’m still in shock that you don’t have the number of subscribers you deserve..I simply can’t comprehend why videos like this, with a TV-Show quality, aren’t appreciated..:( You deserve a lot more Mike! keep up the good work, you’re awesome!

[@stephenturner9097]

Way, way better than tv quality. Can you imagine the drivel that tosser wannabes like Richard Rawlings or Mike Brewer would come up with for a project like this? TV car shows are like polyester slacks - old fashioned, uncomfortable, and only old men with diabetes want anything to do with them.

[@dundee2858]

Really goes to show how ass KZbin is nowadays. I get recommended absolute shit that I’ve never watched anything like before. I watch mostly car content and KZbin never once recommended this channel, I had to find it through tik tok. Still pissed at KZbin I wasn’t here from the start

[@extec101]

@@dundee2858 had the same happened to me that YT dont show the content of this awesome car. Subed to get more of this car.

[@HFV_Junkyardin]

5k new subscribers since the last video was posted! That’s progress!

[@stanceworks]

Unfortunately it's 5K since we departed for Australia. Growth is slow at times. But even if it's a small following, at least I know I have a dedicated following!

[@VS666]

IM NOT CRYINGA YOU’RE CRYING! but seriously wow, what an episode. its kind of nice to actually hear people say "yeah, im out of money..." because most people can relate and is usually the only thing holding us back from getting into racing

[@jstevesonfire119]

Screw the car, screw the trip, screw the money. You just found a dozen close friends that may last a lifetime. I’d say you won Mike. I could forget most of the good/bad stuff over time. But NO way you forgetting the NO hesi thrash those folks did for you.

[@crottemole]

Shotgun with the drift king himself. Incredible! Next step is him pushing the ferrari on the touge?

[@stanceworks]

You never know…

[@stewitr]

As someone who has raced motorbikes for a few years and hammered my credit cards and sometimes cry at night about how much I hammered them, I don't regret it one bit. Getting the chance to race at the levels I did, with the people I did, every single penny spent was worth it. Mike, I applaud you.

[@nickbrennan3925]

Quaif racing gearboxes come with a lifetime warranty, other than the heartache of having to buy a second and install it at WTAC you should be good on the returns front, then either keep it as a spare or sell it and recoup. Good luck

[@atheosxgaming]

Motorsport : Enjoy your stay. Just remember you couldve picked up a guitar instead. *upside down smiley face*

[@stanceworks]

I tried as a kid. And then I turned 16, got a car, and I haven’t touched a guitar since.

[@sprintermaximus]

Gosh man, I know that feeling so well. When I lost my motor on the 911 a couple years ago, I had a $35k bill. I could not pay for that motor. I ended buying a low mileage unit for a third of that from a reputable gearbox shop here in the states. Point being, it is so difficult to pull that credit trigger just to fund parts. But I am so glad you were able to, and, it will get paid for in the end. I had watched Haltech's video last week, so I was waiting for your side. Good on you man.

[@punchy8139]

As someone who has pitcrew’d for my brother twice at world time attack, i’m not surprised by the amount of help you received. The sheer size of the stage brings out the best of this amazing community and i’m so glad that it pulled through for you. I also miss the all nighters, we had an oil pump let go in a Rb and we also had a dogbox let go so i completely understand the experience, good job man and hopefully i can meet you next when we attend!

[@HumbleHonkingEnthusiast]

Absolutrly legendary quality in this series Mike. For those whove been around since the start of the channel (or even farther during the forum days) its been an emotional ride. Congrats on making it to WTAC, you deserve all of it

[@ivanjasper6772]

It’s inspiring how you and the team kept persevering despite all of the obstacles and remaining grateful while doing it. This is definitely a winners approach to life. Congrats

[@mautsukuda]

I felt such intense pride and joy for you when you went for a ride-along with Tsuchiya-san. What an absolutely amazing opportunity and honor from the Drift King himself. I think that was a divine sign to motivate you and the team to keep going and make this dream come true.

[@TommyRibs]

Mike, there may have been issues with the car, but in our eyes, the eyes of your subscribers, followers and fans, this is the highest level of success that can be achieved. It’s just the beginning for this car.

[@curtisroy6369]

Proud of you and the team, Mike. What an episode. 😮

[@kingcars]

This is some of the best content on KZbin right now. Been following the 308 build for a long time now, and seeing the journey it's led you on has been nothing short of fantastic. Kudos to you, your team and all the other people who have persevered and made this happen.

[@bennyb.1742]

Been there buddy. One of the highlights of my motorcycle racing career was getting to go to a big pro national on a bike I build my self. Shipped it across the country, dealt with all the logistics with spares and tires ect. Then I blew it up in qualifying. I also know what it's like to go deep five figures in the hole to trying to salvage a disaster season. No regrets... I've loved the whole series and I can't wait to see more.

[@RadsGarage]

I don't know what happens next, but I am so impressed. You took an engine out of a difficult car, in a pit garage, without the right tools, on the other side of the world, with only one person who knew how the car worked, with extra time pressure ... and the only thing you broke was one fitting. I know really how much work happened in this video. Its immense! 💛🏁🏎

[@MrGerardgordon]

This has to rank as one of the best video series ever on youtube. I was calling upon the automotive gods, cheering when you secured the new transmission, tearing up with the clutch line chronicles.......When I thought I couldn't be more invested in stanceworks.... Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelkim3432]

Awesome storytelling here Mike!! Your attention to detail, the narration, the videography all work together perfectly. Plus your wear-it-on-your-sleeve humility as you take us on this YOLO journey adds so much sincerity and emotion to what could've just been a flat, monotone, dudes and race cars story. Bravo!!!

[@RogueViirus12]

Another fantastic episode. I already know what's coming and this is still an emotional rollercoaster. This whole series has been fantastically edited and truly is a work of art. Big props to you and Anthony. Can't wait for the finale!

[@stevenc22]

Make sure the shaft nuts on the transmission didnt work loose. Kyle at boosted Boyz now welds the nuts after blowing up half a dosen of those transmissions.

[@SOLOIIguru]

This is awesome, Mike. Documentary level. Keep at it. Love ALL the work you’re putting in

[@BoPunk]

"It's not who you are, but who you know." You Sir, know some very influential and important people and I'm amazed at the well deserved attention that this project has received, the world over! Well done! Can't wait for Part 4! 😬

[@tyapka]

Thrilling. I loved your words "It's in moments like these it is easiest to get frustrated when the pressure ramps up and the tension grows..".

[@SteveWeltman]

Ryan I know you worked your complete heart and soul into this car and you're disappointed with the loss of your gearbox in AU world time attacks. I still think the world of your effort, your creative problem solving and your video journaling this entire process. You've captured my heart and attention with this car and the journey you've allowed us to see from your perspective. You are an inspiring car guy and the reason so many of us are in love with these noisy funny looking wheeled boxes that make us smile so much when we're around them. Thank you again for posting and sharing.

[@Skiridr22]

I’ll say this again the car culture is the best out there second is music, they will help complete strangers just to see their project succeed

[@318isGood]

My jaw dropped. Hats off to the Stanceworks Team and everyone involved. Much love to you guys and so proud to see how far you've come!!

[@monunyabidness5949]

I'm a firm believer in "no budget" when you are on the holiday of a lifetime. I can make more money when I get back home, cut coupons, eat ramen, etc to save money and pay off the credit cards. But the memories, I will treasure forever. World Cup Soccer in South Africa, World Cup Rugby in England, etc etc etc. Incredible memories. Good work every one!

[@dejoncoleman6862]

Man somebody get this man an award for this series pls

[@cs2294]

These episodes are so good. Like a mini doc series

[@Vgk36]

Australia car guys are some of the best car guys in the world. You guys are awesome!!!!!!! Thank you ALLL for helping Stance works out while thousands of miles away from home.

[@earthwindflier]

Put me on the list for when you come up with a "transmission tee" for the merch store. Just sayin. lol

[@stanceworks]

Working on it!

[@gedassulskis7901]

Happy to see everyone is willing to help. Proved again. Car community is all about get going. Still sad for issues. What roller coaster of emotions You must take the compromise to win, or else nothing. That means: you race or you do not. -Airton Senna

[@jndesign]

This is why I watch your channel. I would rather send money your way than to watch anything on netflix. The documentary drama, cars, people working for a common goal, admiration of heros and good people, the artful style. I'm sorry you had to go through all of that but thanks for the entertainment.

[@ryanking6651]

This is motorsport. Massive effort, resulting in crushing failures, more massive sacrifices made often with the help of the surrounding community. It’s crushingly difficult physically, financially, and emotionally. And it’s worth it.

[@DD-tv5oz]

Well, all of this is of course already passed with the editing and all but: Keep your head up mate. Not only do you entertain us, but you also offer another, much more valuable service: You encourage his "normal" car guys. I`ve just swapped an M30 drivetrain in my E30 and now I've got some minor issues left: A draining battery, bit pulsating idle and some oil seepage and after 6 month of non stop work I was exhausted. Until I saw guys like you soldier on in a much much much more serious situation. Thank you a million times for your calm, explainative and encouraging style!

[@isaacinglis8899]

as an Ausie I feel so sorry that this was your first experience of our races. lots of love I have lobed this so far

[@stevenmarvo2620]

Mike I must say what you do, fabrication, building awesome cars. That inspires me. Not some old drift guy who I've never heard of

[@ukfozzybear]

@stanceworks. Help me upvote so Mike sees this. The comment about the nut on the Quaife is 100% correct. Boostedboiz run that gearbox and had exactly the same issue as you. They had to stake the nut to prevent it coming loose on their gearbox (mounted to a Honda engine). Here is his video when they find the issue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX7Vf2qHibeeiskfeature=shared&t=301 Ps. This is one of my favourite builds (other than Binky). Love from the UK.

[@sparkplug964]

If it's the one thing I love about are sport it is the support offered by other racers, I have had my sheer of help on track over the years and I have always been grateful for there support and time in getting me home or back on track.

[@autopassion27]

The help of the community is a great support, big thumbs up to all the team 😉 It's an unforgettable moment to be next to DK himself!

[@94porsche968]

Mike, the quality of this series is next level! Incredible and inspiring. Keep it up, we all support you and will continue to watch.

[@crxvtec92]

Boostedboies have had the same issue. Weld the nut!

[@38tech]

This shit is insane. I haven't been in this much suspense in a while. Lol I too have had those days where you are just wrenching, it's stressful, but fun and there is nowhere else to be.

[@BigPatViggen]

A violent and expensive way of entering the higher levels of Motorsport. You will recover from this and laugh about it… just not right away! On the plus side, this is awesome content. Your videos are top flight as usual and I can’t wait for the next installment.

[@tg1929ch]

The video fills in a few blanks, we turned up at the track a few minutes after the car was pushed into the Haltech stand. Sorry to not see it running but still very impressed to see it in person. Everyone there appreciates the fact you got it running again. Nice work!

[@ArraisLF]

Damn, my heart sunk when second gear exploded. Cant wait for the next episode. Godspeed bro

[@amradio1968]

This has become, and earned, the best car content KZbin has to offer.

[@555jaybo]

I sub to a lot of automotive channels, but rarely do I watch an upload from start to finish... except yours. The editing, voice over and overall style of the videos are enough to hook you from start to finish and the fact that you explain the process in layman's terms is on point. Fingers crossed by the ep ep you have found a fix 🤞

[@Low760]

I love the honesty about the cost. Most KZbinrs will just aviod talking about cost and it annoys me, it lets others think you need to be rich to do stuff but in reality most others just refuse to say.

[@jimbauer9736]

While I would rather not see the obstacles, you have me on the edge of seat. You guys deserve al the love you are getting. Raddest car on the grid.

[@EvoSupra]

This is the best Time Attack content EVER MADE! This is gold!

[@michaell6995]

Wow, this is definitely a bucket list world adventure happening in real time. Imagine what stories Mike can tell his grand kids in the future.

[@LordHolley]

That is definitely a once in a lifetime experience, I'm glad you decided to spent the money. Very happy for you and your team.

[@michaelraabe3401]

Wow! The roller coaster ride is still in motion. We are on the edge of our seats and holding our collective breaths. Praying for a miracle, Mike!

[@ideabrickworks9043]

Cory was with you dude! You, the crew, the community, and the car. What a freaking story this is. The car is fabulous, the story amazing. My dad was integral to my adventures with cars and racing, and I miss him very much. Treasure your time with your dad, what a freaking adventure. Quafe should be helping you, if only to clear their name! Maybe they will step up and make things right.

[@TokSnok]

This video really made my day (or night, not sure where time's at atm) Had a horrible start to my flight from the US to SWE with screaming children, delayed flight, wifi not working etc. but as soon as this video started rolling and I got a beer in my hand, my face just lit up. It's so amazing to see the great people and minds in the car culture get together and solve what seams to be an impossible mission. What are the odds that someone at this event has the exact GB with the exact gear ratio as you do? And everybody is pulling together to get this working. I know you'll figure it out before even watching the next episode, bc that's what petrol heads do, they make it work. Hence the bad luck and sterssful experiences, I'm happy to see you get so much love from the car sommunity, and to see you getting praise from the DK himself and get a ride along with him, what an awesome journey! Can't wait for the next episode to drop, keep up the amazing work!

[@leeh9420]

Tsuchiya! Wow Mike - that's amazing!! Dream-fodder!

[@JiveTurkey159]

Hi Mike, Been here since the Orange BMW E30 Photoshoot video and have loved watching since! I was absolutely guttered for you mate when that dogbox carked it. Couldn't believe it when you heard the news of Spoon having a spare. And to top it off, the moment you got the opportunity to ride shotgun with Keiichi Tsuchiya must've felt so special. So awesome to have followed you on this journey.

[@PascalVos]

i must say after seeing the whole build inthis series not missed a second of any episode i does have some feelings with it :) love your enjoying/feeling it to the fullest !

[@georgeroffe9084]

While we do all this to race, it’s been my experience that the stories the really dedicated racers share over beers are the ones about the big thrashes made against the odds, often overnight. The most told story I tell to other racers is about the 90 drive each way from the track to my house, dropping two engines and putting the good one back one race car at midnight and racing the next day. Race long enough and you’ll have stories like this to tell and your friends will tell you theirs. And the beer will taste all the better during the telling. I’ve loved following your journey and can’t wait for the next episode.

[@1one3_Racing]

My house is right near SMSP. I can tell you that when I'm not racing, I'm wanting to! When all the other shops are full, my garage will often have broken race cars dropped off and guys cranking all night to get them fixed! We're pretty proud people. We prefer to beat you on the track than through mechanical malfunction so yeah, we'll fix your car!

[@JeepTJay6]

20:25 Dead socks...Respect. 🙂 But holy shit these episodes are more stressful than Biker Build Off back in the day. Great work guys.

[@coryholbrook4643]

Everyone focuses on the nugget that is Keichi Tsuchiya is the Drift King, but drifting as it’s known now is nothing like what he started. It’s always been about speed for him and drifting as we see it now is not at all about speed. What he created is not what exists today. For him it was a means to be the fastest around a track or down a mountain and not for simply showboating as it is in “competition” today. I see drifting as figure skating in a car. Just watch any of the thousands of videos he’s in here on KZbin. Dude’s a racer, not a drifter. That being said, awesome opportunity getting to ride along with him.

[@SiR2Dean]

What an epic adventure you all had! Truly living the dream (inc all nightmares) Without the lows, we can never truly appreciate the highs! ❤

[@Sin-Cal559]

Bro, your journey is EPIC... The story playing out behind this car is the business. I've been watching from the beginning, the K24 swap grabbed my attention, and have been hooked. I know it's hard to pull money out of thin air but somehow the more determined someone is the more it seems to happen. And you Sir, are making it happen. Cheers

[@Underpantsniper]

I wish i could give these video 1000 likes. This is such good content and story telling. Hats off to you and your team!!

[@samueleinheri96]

Riding shotgun with THE godfather of Drifting... DUDE!

[@timmason5230]

Well done Mike, great to see all the people that came through to help!

[@SMUDESS]

everything is so good about this series. it feels like an actual tv show! keep it up mike! your fuckin killin it!

[@rb26sr]

The emotions I feel when watching this can't hold a candle to you actually experiencing them, Mike. But wow, I can imagine what it was like. Such an amazing journey of highs, lows, challenges and solutions. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@Bigturboguy]

its just the aussie way bud, get in and help your fellow racer! glad it came together man

[@collinwiedel]

Very interested to see a teardown and diagnosis of why your original trans let go- is there any kind of warranty or anything you’d be able to recover any kind of money you spend on the new transmission?

[@jahn-pierrezietsman2293]

I am so pissed off with that gearbox... But I don't know if you get a warranty on race parts. I was wondering is he going to send it back to the manufacturer or is he going to open it up himself. I it has a warranty he will probably send it back. But I am so pissed of with that dam gearbox!!!

[@jesuschristiscallingyou953]

This has the quality of a Netflix show. It looks so professional!

[@DataRew]

As a guy who has followed your work (mainly on Insta for the first couple of years) since Rusty came to car forumn circles, seeing you here and the people you have with you, and the moments of obvious recognition of your position and luck with your friends and said position, in the face of these serious troubles is just nothing but wholly admirable. Keep it up, Mike!

[@Telecasterland]

Hypertune and Spoon brought me to tears props to the community.

[@pkaczynski]

Car community FTW, those motor mounts look flawless

[@bm8209]

Amazing mini series for one of my favorite automotive build series. Thanks for working so damn hard and sharing your passion, Mike!

[@raceace]

The crucible of motorsport is such a cruel emotional roller coaster. Costs you time, money, sanity but gives you experience, friends, and perspective. Brilliant series, can’t wait for the final hopefully fruitful episode.

[@HansRutenbrecher]

Congratulations on 200 000 subscribers 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jasondavis4385]

-atta boy! That's what race week is all about!

[@staipari6244]

Man I’ve been watching you since you started this project. I know this situation must have been tough but this is some of the best car content on KZbin. I hope you get more subscribers and can earn more cash from these videos because they really are awesome. Congratulations on how far you have come already.

[@Pats-Shed]

Jaysus Mike ! It's like a fecking country and western song 10 minutes into the video, "my gearbox is dead and my money has left me " , then you turn it around to dry up my tears, with a ride-along of a lifetime and a Merlin-esque stroke of a unicorn gearbox magically appearing along with the help to fit it . You would be well advised to get in contact with Kyle from @Boostedboiz to see the process of sorting out these Quaife sequential gearboxes.

[@morgananderson9647]

The people and teams that rally'ed around this project with all their efforts is nothing less than deserving the status of "HERO'S". A HUGE THANKS for everyone who made this happen. I'm so looking forward to the next video... All the best, M-

[@ferkle1980]

Holy crap Mike, what a rollercoaster.

[@nikatnyght89]

I love your channel Mike. Your content, dedication, and editing are on another level. I really look forward to every upload you put out. My 3yr old son and I have been watching your latest episodes and he loves your Ferrari lol got me thinking.. You should see about getting a model toy made. It would be so sick to have! Wishing you all the best man ❤ Keep it up!

[@panteleykolodii]

not over till it's over to the max

[@cinaibur]

Obviously your busy with the trip, but get someone to help restock merch. I've been waiting for sizes and I want to help support the trans purchase. Love the content!

[@ernieleithes6545]

Boosted boys found that flaw in the gearbox on their gearbox sounds crazy to tack weld a nut to secure it (U tube boosted boys ) K24 in mr2 has the world record drag car.

[@andywest1788]

These moments are the worst in life but are always the greatest story and brings the most joy in life when told later, especially when you accomplish the issue. Happy you said that in the video. Because that’s a moment and bond with your friends that will last forever. 👏 Amazing build and story so far.

[@BuiltByBlake]

All class Mike 💯 incredible video, a roller coaster of emotions. Buying stance works merch right now to help pay for that impulse sequential 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@crypto_que]

The Drift King x Stance Works in a Left Hand Hyundai N in Australia!? This series just keeps getting better and better!

[@jameshatton4405]

"He is in his element.... and I am on awe!" Needs to be printed on a shirt 👕 23 WTAC

[@NewZeroland]

YOLO!!! Man what an amazing experience. This episode was the best so far!

[@sarahdell4042]

Love watching the journey! Killer quality too!

[@ZoomMonty]

Dude the story of my march to vintage racing,,, This story sounds so much like my own,,,,, and I am sure other guys would agree. Glad you got another trans to continue on!!

[@petem5603]

man what an experience!!! the camaraderie between racers is unlike anything! brought back a lot of memories for me! so glad you got to finish! absolutely unforgettable experience 👍 So happy for you!!