I Fitted Expensive Mods To My Cheap Porsche

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[@thedarkknight1971]

@TDC - 08:17 - I DON'T THINK it's someone putting Loctite on the bolts, its a Metalergy thing, Steel vs Aluminium, They DO NOT MIX WELL TOGETHER, Copper Grease HELPS! There is a galvonic reaction between steel and aluminium in that they react (hence why you're seeing a white powder on the threads)...

[@TheMasterMief]

Genuinely the best mix between educational and entertaining car content on KZbin. As a German I have a big affection towards doing things "right" (who would have guessed, I know :D), but I try not to be too anal about things. You are people who do things right when it matters (safety relevant components) and are chill enough to do a slight botch when it isn't that serious. I love that. Great content keep it up.

[@TheMasterMief]

Also getting Bilstein because some guy in storage fucked up part numbers is huge :D. Kudos to that merchant.

[@TheMasterMief]

Did I tell you I like to do things right? :D I personally believe this to be a bit of an urban legend, but there have been reports of copper paste leading to corrosion on modern alloy wheels. In Germany most modern shops now use exclusively ceramic paste on any parts in the wheel well. Partly because copper paste could lead to ABS faults, but that of couse would require to really fuck up application, at which point I would probably take the entire wheel assembly off and make sure everything is properly done :D

[@The1just12]

Just don’t think about any final solution for your problems. We keep a close eye on you bastards😅

[@FBIopenup2390]

lol anal

[@Whistler2494]

doing things reich't. i get it :D

[@lowfeelsblvd]

I love how nitty gritty these videos are. Reminds me of old Wheeler Dealers - a lot of KZbinrs will say "Oh it's the next morning and I've put new wheels and lowering springs on" like it's no biggy, you guys go into detail about where you got the parts, how they're installed and why they are/aren't suitable for your car.

[@Nikelaos_Khristianos]

I’m glad someone else shouted out Wheeler Dealers - it really does feel like a spin on that classic show 😁

[@KHarHar]

Totally agree it’s my fav thing about it, and absolutely carried by the fantastic chemistry between the two - fav channel on YT by far

[@chrisb9360]

As a boring traditionalist, this is the type of content I like! Good cars like this deserve the appropriate type of upgrades. Nice work!

[@B0TJERRYX]

You're making zero sense. How can you be a traditionalist but like upgrades?? You do know a traditionalist is someone who.... Likes tradition.... Not new or upgraded stuff right? You ain't a traditionalist you're just simple innit

[@chrisb9360]

@ Sorry to have confused you. In the Porsche community at least, upgrading performance parts is a traditional thing to do. It’s been a tradition since pretty much day 1. James Dean did this with his 356’s and his 550 from new. Other examples are upgrading to M030 suspension parts which the lowering springs in this video replicate. Similarly, upgrading to a short shift is another performance upgrade. I’ve done similar on my 986 albeit using a 997 part. Upgrading to other Porsche wheels to allow wider rubber is common, even if the ones in this project are replicas. My SC runs 7 & 9” 930 wheels as an example, meaning there’s a wider choice of track tyres available. Even the previous owners ‘Gundo’ hack mimics the factory PSE sound but without the switchable part. Again, apologies if this is too much to take in. Things can be tough sometimes.

[@recreationalelmersglue6053]

​@@B0TJERRYXsurprised you are on a car channel and haven't heard of it before, it's a really common idea. You modify the car just to enhance the driving experience, not change it. So massive engine swaps, turbo's, extreme suspension, silly camber values etc. That and you tend not to modify it in a way that is aesthetically obvious (think Ricers for the extreme version). There's genres of it too, restomods, period correct modding, OEM+, Even adding a modern stereo technically counts.

[@nevets5891]

I think the younguns call this OEM plus.

[@dwaynne_way]

You definitely lucked out with this Porsche Ed, considering you bought it so cheaply it is a pretty good car. Looking forward to seeing the mods you do.

[@speedwaynutt]

I'm not upset about the free stuff I'm glad to see a company looking after TDC.

[@Renee_R343]

Not too bad yet, but when the channel gets bigger and more companies start sending them free stuff, it won't be a 1500 pond upgrade if you spend 1500 and companies give you another 2K worth of stuff.

[@C3rb3ru5]

As long as the final episode breaks down the cost and the "value"

[@zeropearlfrostq]

This was the clearest and easiest explanation I have ever heard on explaining off set wheels. Excellent job.

[@hannesmcneill1966]

Big respect for sticking to your budget on these builds and including the cost of sponsored items. You get sick of seeing youtubers putting thousands of pounds of free parts on and pretending it's something everyone can afford

[@WeirdNeville]

It's not locktite. It's galvanic corrosion from the steel bolt through the alloy hub. They all do it.

[@JakeGauld]

Yup found this out the hard way doing an abs sensor on one of these, totally seized inside the hub.

[@adamfry1125]

Exactly what I was about to say! If Locktite was the issue why did the nut come off ok?! Locktite wouldn't hold the plain portion of the bolt in.... corrosion would.

[@TheFleetflyer]

100% this. That galvanic corrosion on that nut meant that the strut needed to come out of my 996 and be beaten with a sledge hammer, fire applied, and drilled out. It took several days. Edwin got off very lightly indeed.

[@panzerveps]

It does look like green loctite though. Probably a mix of corrosion and loctite.

[@TheFleetflyer]

Sorry, not nut, bolt.

[@ryanforeman3650]

One thing I like about you two is you're both genuinely happy and excited for one another working on the others car. It's great to see

[@samuelgarrod8327]

It's called 'being friends with someone'.

[@Fred_the_1996]

​@@samuelgarrod8327 something which is rare on youtube

[@ricardoseixas3242]

one of the things I love about this duo, is that even though they are "challenging" each other, they always end up helping and even supporting each other, like real friends! You see an example of that when Edwin asks Will to polish his Porsche's lights

[@VixenExige]

14:49 this shot perfectly sums up TDC. Edwin sat like an orangutan and Will cack-handedly bolting the wheels on in Edwins lap.

[@Joeyy99]

These guys are definitely the best thing about Monday

[@paulbaker645]

agreed need more

[@twisted5576]

100000%

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Hahaaa, never. You must have a tiny little life. Seriously.

[@twisted5576]

@ You commented some negative crap and no-one cared so came back a week later to say the same garbage again. What a great use of time, your life must be so grand.

[@scruff520]

​@@twisted5576well said 😂

[@filippivonka5181]

that Peugeot in the background 😍

[@schwuzi]

Taylor bought that. There is a video on the AutoalexV2 channel.

[@SpaceMissile]

yeah, that thing looks sweet

[@MartinPratt-q2s]

❤❤🤤🤤

[@30harbakshsingh45]

man that car has a special place in my heart ❤ sad we didn’t get it in our country

[@CalamityJames.]

I love that you filled a gap with explaining the things some car people take for granted, like willtheyfit for wheel calculations etc. It's something that even car restoration TV programmes don't do nowadays. Best automotive channel out there. Long may it continue guys

[@goose4150]

Ed that lesson about wheel fitment is absolute gold from heavens. With that TDC has definitely become the most car guy YT channel. Plus that Boxster could be easily sold on Collecting Cars for how good it is, but I don't think it's worth parting ways with it. It's so good

[@bollemann2582]

I love how educational and entertaining you manage to be at the same time! You take time to explain things to people that might be new to cars or want to learn more. And trust me when I say, those people really appreciate it! By far my favorite KZbin channel right now!

[@chris2414]

I love how you promote the draper impact then immediately get a different one out and use it 😂

[@gregmarking6716]

Yeah, it probably couldn't even undo Lego 😆

[@cooolsimon282]

Draper impacts are absolute shite lol, Makita all day long. Had one for years never missed a beat

[@timpullen9784]

Exactly what I thought, clearly isn’t man enough

[@BobbyOnADuke]

@@cooolsimon282draper tools r solid, at least, I use their tools on all my bikes and they do everything I need

[@TomoHawKzZ]

​@@cooolsimon282milwaukee is the impact king

[@mr.carguy654]

Christmas jumper disappeared immediately! 😂

[@seanrutherford3883]

You guys are genuinely the only KZbinrs that I watch religiously every Monday! Interesting, entertaining and always bringing new, interesting content. Nothing is milked for views. Keep it up!!

[@Arya-mm8tu]

Love the series! It would be cool to see you guys modify a more expensive care (5-10k or more).

[@huwkan]

Bankruptcy for these boys for sure.

[@zakovel1142]

I literally love TDC! always itching for the next episode, auto Alex is a reasonable filler while I wait for more of this good stuff. I want more!!

[@Daniel-li3kp]

Dropping in to say how much I enjoy the explanations of things on this channel.. the cryptic wheel numbers, I finally understand them- explained in plain English- thank you!

[@madmike999]

2:12 Bless you 🤣🤣

[@ksaandor]

I was taught to never put copper Grease on the mating surface of the hub (as it could cause imbalance), just grease the center. Never had any issues taking my wheels or spacers off

[@undergroundgarage]

Same here. Also . There shouldn't be any grease on the mating surfaces as they are friction part so not to let the rim induce forces on the wheel bolts under hard breaking or hard acceleration. Only ceramic paste on the centering ring .

[@-Jakob489-]

This. Especially not when Aluminium parts, like the spacers, are involved.

[@bhavmak6897]

I have a 2001 986s - it has 18inch split rim spoked wheels which look incredible. Also, done some work on it with my brother - fixed headlights (had to open on up!), centre console LCD needed replacing and the installed by-pass valves to the exhaust. Such a fun car to drive, sounds amazing with or without the valves open. Also, had the wheels fully refurbished and boy they came out nice.

[@Grantysgarage]

Making vids on the 986 on my channel if you're interested, and like poorly shit and edited videos😅

[@bhavmak6897]

@@Grantysgarage nice, good luck with it !

[@RandomHeroSpotting]

I cant credit Edwin and Will enough, they make me cackle with laughter but also are so informative. To people that are quite in the know of some automotive details like what the letters and numbers mean on a tire which is extremely handy. They have become the channel i which every upload as they come out! Even on my Paris holiday, stopped to watch. Fun, educational and packed with charisma. One of the best on KZbin hands down!

[@mathewearnshaw4279]

This is an awesome video and as a quakified mechanic, I really can't add all that much onto how you were educating people. The only thing that I feel I must correct you on, is the locktight fiasco, it wasn't locktight. What it actually was, was corrosion from diss-similar metals ie the aluminium hub and the steel bolt, locktight will be coloured, either blue, green or red depending on the type, yours was just corrosion I'm afraid

[@kevinlawes591]

When your fully Quackifided noducky can argue about it! 😉👍🏻

[@iwanevans607]

Another top class episode guys, enjoyed the more down to earth and informative take on the past few videos. You’re balancing it perfectly between buying sh*tboxes and random vehicles to have fun with and genuine cars you enjoy and are spending time and effort on. Ace content and one of thee best automotive channels on KZbin right now 👌

[@ErnestineRivera]

For sure one of your top videos so far!

[@Aurous9]

Those wheels on that Boxster have made it my new dream car. Stunning.

[@alexs9110]

Yippie more TDC best KZbin channel of the year frfr ❤

[@jonscott831]

Of all the new channels created by the talent of previous channels, you guys are my favorite! Keep your heads up, forgive each other for frustrations, and know that you're creating excellent content.

[@SB-tp3yw]

those wheel centres would look so good in the same colour as the concept car had!

[@MysticalJ]

I love this channel y’all’s chemistry is addictive and you choose wild projects keep it up!! Watched every last video y’all have posted. Love from Vermont USA!!

[@ryanlewiscars]

"Honda person, trying to get out of a space" love it lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@Carlos_Teixeira_Drums]

Love this channel, love the fact that you guys explain the parts and where they go and how they go etc .... Very interesting! You guys have a good formula here so keep it going please!

[@alistairbartlett1930]

I think aluminium corrosion was also a big factor in your bolts being hard to get out.❤

[@concon264]

The mix of entertainment whilst also explaining things in further detail is perfectly done by both of you, makes the content enjoyable and engaging, kudos boys!

[@ZoyaEverett-l5d]

There is nothing better on Monday than these men.

[@rc2634]

This channel is gold. The explanation of how things work is easy to understand, love it You guys are legends

[@petermetcalfe1579]

Please never stop these videos are quality

[@SpaceMissile]

this series is legitimately the highlight of my mondays. I don't have a lot of youtube vids that I look forward to like these. keep up the good work 👌

[@TurtleSodadrives]

Remember. Copper grease does not go between hub and Alloy wheels. It's fine here as the spacers are not valuable. But you need to use different grease for alloy wheels on steel hubs.

[@TrueFawkes]

Copper grease is something from the past, they should just use ceramic grease. The amount of times I've had to deal with galvanic corrosion because of copper grease....

[@JohnBaxendale]

@@TrueFawkes Ugh, this is something I need a tutorial on (guys?), when to use "grease", "copper grease", "lithium grease" or ceramic grease :\

[@Programentalist]

@@JohnBaxendale Can't think of a reason why ceramic grease shouldn't be a safe all-purpose one for stuff like this.

[@TurtleSodadrives]

@@TrueFawkes yeah, galvanic corrosion is the worst. 😂

[@henrykravitz468]

I love these video's. I love that you talk about the job your doig, how to do it and, you have the camera to guide people how to do it. Have a great week Edwin and Will

[@LukasDriftGamer]

Don’t tell alex but this channel is better 😂😂😂😂

[@m1chi13l]

You boys are killing it! You're what we all wanted big time to be

[@twisted5576]

5:55 Will, that is an impact wrench. Impact drivers have less torque and tend to have a hexagonal chuck as opposed to the square drive seen on impact wrenches like yours. Love your videos as always.

[@johnrestel2994]

Was just about to comment the same thing 😂 but then thought. “I don’t wanna be that guy” lol 😜🤣

[@UnionPacificClassFeF]

Tbf in the UK though people do call it a driver as well. Since we say spanners and no one talks about impact spanners. And cordless ratchet is already taken

[@Cam-pe3nd]

I really appreciate the clear and concise explanations of wheels, shocks, and springs, fellas. Learned a bit today.

[@Josh.Sanderson]

You guys make monday so much better

[@ShingoKirishima1997]

Loving the 986 build. At my old residence, one of my neighbors had a yellow 986 with a silver Hardtop. I moved out about a year after I acquired my 07 350z, but for that year and some change my neighborhood looked like this series of TDC

[@ivanjovanovic362]

Those wheels are the best thing I've ever seen. That gear knob is the worst thing I've ever seen.

[@chrislee1059]

Wrong way round 😂😂

[@ivanjovanovic362]

Nope

[@MegaBlobbs]

i agree, horrendous. i dont care what its from. its the emperors clothes of gear knobs 🤣🤣

[@jfcars1997]

That fitment lesson was everything I needed. Thank you

[@da-mazing8500]

Edwin wearing a Christmas jumper in November...for every day its done a baby Elf dies

[@jamesradcliffe7382]

You guys are brilliant! Love the genuinely awesome content you make with the proper banter, always entertaining and funny. Also never wanted a Boxter until now!

[@48Boxer]

I'll bet that was galvanic corrosion not loctite

[@WeirdNeville]

Yep you're right. Steel bolt through alloy hub. Anyone doing this job, buy new drop links (the pinch bolt is the top drop link mount).

[@DeepSpaceNetwork]

Monday as an upload day is honestly so good for my brain. When I have the stress of the day weighing down on me, I see an upload from TDC. Suddenly I’ve snapped out of my lamentation.

[@StephenButlerOne]

Wheels are very nice indeed. 600 very well spent.

[@rjpm92]

Love that you guys go into detail about what you're doing, makes the videos so much more of an engaging watch when you feel like you're learning whilst being entertained

[@thosestoryguys]

Just made our day!!❤

[@WilfredGawen]

same

[@pindus6259]

the pronounciation on einpresstiefe was actually very impressive! Greetings from Germany

[@RoderikvanReekum]

PORSCHE is the 🐐G.O.A.T🐐

[@wteff8586]

loved that you gave each car a whole video nfor the modification process, i learnt a bunch of things and was entertained as well. looking forward to next week's vid!

[@TomoHawKzZ]

Grease on the mating face of the wheels is a massive no no if you're ever going to do any spirited/track driving. The grease can boil from the heat and then stretch the wheel bolts slightly making them come loose over time with heating and cooling. Also, reducing the friction between the mounting faces can mean that the wheel bolts now encounter centrifugal shear forces from the weight of the wheel instead of just holding the wheel to the hub.

[@BoxInvader]

Completely false. They used copper grease which is fine.

[@PandemoniumFortress]

Great mix of entertainment and information in todays vid. You and All The Gear are the only channels I'm actively waiting for the new video to come out.

[@the-d2506]

11:10 sometimes you can't let your intrusive thoughts come out

[@dave41184]

Always great to find out the reasons behind fitting things and how it all works, you make it so much more accessible to those without specialist knowledge - Thanks Edwin & Will!

[@SamThredder]

Black wheels are only good if there's some silver or gold there to offset the black. Those wheels are fucking sick. The gold of the logo in the centre and the silver rims with the black spokes is a really nice ratio. Absolutely banging. Good shoes make anything/anyone look better

[@Fourwheeledfarming]

Genuinely one of the best videos you’ve done. Interesting and informative with a smattering of fun and sarcasm 👌🏻

[@Englishguy1]

Come on the boys. I thought porch is what you put on the side of a house 👀

[@alfie-160]

😐

[@Avus90]

I think you need to book in for a hearing test mate.

[@conorfraser5893]

At 19:04 that boxter is gorgeous, I'd have it! Nicely done Edwin

[@philippm.1271]

Dont put grease or anything between the mating surfaces (Disk and Wheel), its a friction fitting. Thats why the brake rotors are not smooth. If you put grease on it, there will be to much Torque on the Bolts. There is a special tool to clean the mating surfaces (the hub) to make it super clean. Grease only in the very middle (outsticking part) And yes, all of you do it - and never happend something. But it doesent mean that it is right to do.

[@lewisdavies9484]

Love the fact that you really aim to stick to budget 👌🏻 super video!

[@phillipstewart2031]

All those free parts aren't fair man

[@williamreinhard]

You are welcome to start your own highly successful KZbin channel and get your own free parts.

[@quintonb9870]

You guys may already know this, but for anyone that doesn't: be very careful about heating knuckles/hubs when they contain struts/shocks, and ball joints. Working in a very rust-prone area, torches are mandatory tools. I've had both explode with far less heat than you'd think it would take. The struts are kinda self-explanatory- they're pressurized. Ball joints are a little less obvious. ANY moisture in the ball joint socket can and will expand. Given that expansion has no place to go, eventually it will rocket the joint out at a ludicrous speed. There is a 3/4" deep chip in the concrete floor of a garage I used to work for that serves as a good reminder. I got extremely lucky and moved my head from directly underneath that ball joint about 1.5 seconds before it exploded. My left ear took 3 days to recover from the noise.

[@davem9204]

I'm sure there was a JustRolledIn video that showed a ballpoint exploding a while back.

[@nikolaszikakis1046]

Fake splits on a Porsche = blasphemy Sorry but don’t like (not that it matters)

[@spacekii]

I had no idea about the wheel sizing website! Honestly makes finding wheels so much easier. Wish i'd have known about that sooner, thanks guys!

[@andysmith5073]

Short shift kit is set up for LHD, remove the pivot pin and rotate it 180 degrees and it will centre. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Radingtonbear]

Imagine how hot those wheels would look with body coloured centres 🤤🤤🤤. Top work this lads. I bloody love a cheap boxster. This is looking ace.

[@haydengreensmith6894]

Really like how you take the time explain things like wheel fitment etc 👍🏻

[@Arctic_Fox709]

Great job guys! I love these type of fun semi-educational videos

[@steveguthrie2550]

Really enjoying the content lads. I feel like you’re doing things you enjoy and people are really enjoying it. It’s also good having a video come out on a Monday. Keep it up.

[@dcasitis]

No better feeling than finishing work on a Monday and settling into another episode of TDC! Keep up the work lads, your content is brilliant!

[@ferrumignis]

The Boxster looks lovely, even in the metallic pink 😁

[@adamrichardson7758]

If I'm remembering your podcast correctly I thought you fellas didn't like black wheels 🤣 but you've got to admit, they look very nice on this occasion! Amazing video as always guys, you've got the perfect blend of actual mechanical advice and entertainment and messing around. Keep up the great work!

[@mohawkZT]

Since you all dispersed from Car Throttle I genuinely think you guys have the best channel! Great banter between you and great info and comedy! 👍🏼👌🏼🙏🏼

[@richardblack4958]

It might be because I'm old, but I like seeing you do OEM+ upgrades and keeping cars on the road rather than ending up in a scrap yard. I also enjoy learning something new, as I often do in your videos.

[@_skrzypo]

Love your content guys, always keep everything so relatable, podcast and videos. Not gonna lie, from whole of AutoAlex universe you are the best. PS. I've got a Fiesta ST as my 5th car and finally I'm working on service and maintain by myself.

[@Alps6408]

Gotta be honest lads, outside of Legitstreetcars, this is a must-watch channel. Keep up the great work!

[@jrbuch]

Car has come out amazing. The wheels and gear knob are on point. Well done!

[@a.g.s_films]

Great channel! As I’ve said before you guys could be British version of mighty car mods, restoring, builds/upgrading, entertaining & educational. 👌🏻

[@thepacerman]

tdc upload, one of my favourite parts of the week

[@b00130629]

On my old job the big shit that was locktited we had to use induction tools to heat the big nuts to cook the lock tire off. Try the blow torch where the threads are. Also great content boys loving the channel 🤘

[@rockyroad1780]

Absolutely love the content, but also the educational side too. Really awesome stuff guys

[@jfizor]

Looking good - Make sure the wheel caps line up with the value stem on that Boxter. Emblem should point to the value stem.

[@93tiny08]

Yo, the walkthrough of the wheely stuff was super interesting. More of that please and thank you. Ciao bella bois!

[@undergroundgarage]

Dont use grease on the mating surfaces, only on the cetering hubs. Also cooper grease is used to prevent galvanic corrosion on steel bolts in aluminium parts, ect, for wheels use ceramik paste. Grease will relese oil under higher temperature and that is not pretty.

[@ldarm]

This is absolutely my fave channel in this genr

[@maxscott1002]

Nice to see you boys getting some treats from companies, it's well deserved 👏👏

[@chrisparr3516]

Always look forward to your episodes, entertainment and educational, keep it up.