What's the Ferrari 488 GTB Got? Private Back-Yard Race Track

There's not much better than a race track in your back yard, as I discover on visiting Rodin Cars to check out their Fzed race car, and experience some laps at the wheel of a Ferrari 488 GTB!
David Dicker has taken on the Formula 1 style project that is the Fzed and is developing it to become something quite extraordinary. Operating from the base North of Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island, it's also the home to a dual-circuit layout on site.
After a flight up with Christchurch Helicopters, but sadly with the weather against us, it wasn't going to work to take out the Fzed for an experience but it did mean a chance to take a look at Rodin Cars' founder, David Dicker's private collection including a few laps for me at the wheel of the Ferrari 488 GTB. It has to be said, the car has been overlooked slightly from my end is quite a beautifully balanced machine on the track.
Hopefully an opportunity will arise in future to return and see the Fzed in more detail, as well as further projects that Rodin Cars are working on.
Thanks for watching, Tim
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[@Shmee150]

There's not much better than a race track in your back yard, as I discover on visiting Rodin Cars to check out their Fzed race car, and experience some laps at the wheel of a Ferrari 488 GTB!

[@someonehackme7981]

The 488 tho X3 I can't believe you tracked down the TDF Shmee you're literally my hero. That's my favorite car of all time!

[@Shmee150]

Well stay tuned in this video, there's another one!!!

[@someonehackme7981]

You just got in the air OMG YES! You spoil us! X3

[@jimsmith1454]

Shmee150 another brilliant video shmee! Loving the new content!

[@timwilson1339]

That took guts! No wonder you were poking along. The track has no curbs, gravel traps, or barriers. A true death wish at this point! Does the waiver ask if you are of sound mind and body?

[@blairanderson2043]

Can this finally put an end to all the "Shmee doesn't drive cars how they should be driven" crap? He's using someone else's car, on a track he doesn't know, with standing water in many places, obviously cool temps, yet he's still taking the revs up and sliding the back end out for some fun! Give the man the credit he deserves for being both respectful to others property AND still giving us a good taste of what the car can do with some fun. Thanks Tim for always giving us amazing unique content, with enthusiasm, respect, taste and fun. Cheers from Canada

[@TheJStoney]

Exactly! Shmee can actually drive he respects the rules of the roads unlike the majority of other KZbinrs. In my eyes it’s actually a good thing coming from me, someone who used to do crazy things even drifting on public roads until I matured.

[@boatymcboatface666]

Blair Anderson well written!

[@blairanderson2043]

Thanks. I just think Tim deserves a lot more respect for not only his driving, but in reality he was an innovator in the Automotive KZbinr scene, plus he has to to be the hardest working guy out there! I love Mr.JWW, STG, SOL, Solomondrin, and most all of the cartubers for their own styles and what they bring to the table, but Shmee gets access to things NOBODY else does.....why do you think that is? He's a respectful, hardworking innovator who obviously has the respect of all the brands and aftermarket companies. He deserves all his success and then some.

[@Kevhoe]

Hahaha what? Because he lost traction for a fraction of a second at corner exit in a flappy paddle automatic? We should now respect his driving?

[@blairanderson2043]

Actually YES!, but I was more speaking to the comments that people make too often about how he doesn't drive cars how they should be driven! I'd like to see you borrow someones $400,000-$2,000,000+ car a drive the stink out of it...oh wait that will never happen because if you plan on driving it the way you claim you would, nobody would ever let you drive their super/hypercar! Most of you who criticize Shmee would probably crap your pants if you ever got behind the wheel of one of these cars, and end up chickening out of driving it all together (I've seen it happen more than once). Let's also not forget that the man has taken and passed a racing license test and has tracked most of his cars at some point (which is more than can be said for most people who own cars like his)! So damn right you should give some respect where respect is due!

[@MacheteK]

Tim always brings British weather, even down under!

[@miquelb.3065]

Mashetekiller hopefully not,nothing against Tim but when he's in germany he isn't that far from me so leave the weather in the UK. Please do me that favour,atleast in the Summer.

[@gkstanfield]

Love your channel, Shmee! I’ve been subscribed since last summer, when I was invited along for a four-country, 10-day Grand Tour of European car manufacturers in a new 488 Spider. It was an epic experience and I’ve missed that tremendous car each day since. What a wonderful ride around that private track in the 488GTB you’ve offered up for all of us...thank you for another great film, and for helping me re-live the feeling of piloting a 488. What a machine. Love your work each day, Tim; you are the Crown Prince of this genre, truly...

[@miquelb.3065]

A racetrack in a backyard??? This needs to be a big backyard

[@Shmee150]

It is!

[@MrGrazzhoppa]

Miquel B. Many Australians/New Zealand that are living in the outbacks or in the remote parts of Australia/New Zealand owns massively huge acres of land.

[@bennicholson4223]

Me.Grazzhoppah this is New Zealand

[@MrGrazzhoppa]

Ben Nicholson I forgot to type in /New Zealand.

[@shanescarlife]

Odd question for you. When someone invites you to drive their car(s), do they ever expect you to pay for fuel?

[@Shmee150]

If I take a car on any kind of drive where there is a substantial dent in the fuel tank, I would always give it back with a full tank.

[@greatleader4841]

@smee150 i wish my friends were as considerate as you.

[@87plank]

Shmee150 how do get invited to drive cars worth thousands of pounds/Euros. Is it just networking ?! And they like you and your channel so you can have a go ?

[@zakahamed786]

Its amazing how you always get to experience some of the most exclusive places! Keep up the good work!

[@Kevhoe]

Sick Impreza.

[@tyoyusuf8501]

Porsche

[@aumkar2]

Tim is definitely living the good life. Also, some amazing enthusiasts in NZ.

[@jarvisdyne]

im from nz

[@kokosvlogs4921]

I subscribed. I love the Ferrari 488, it’s my dream car

[@kumarankarth86]

The ultimate playboy's dream and way to let your mind aim freely throwing the gear into overdrive. Great experience Tim and thanks for sharing with us.

[@bjornverheyen7056]

what a car that 488 gtb , a dream

[@safiot6286]

this backyard is like something out of this world

[@fenilpatel7735]

awesome track, awesome collection, awesome channel...!

[@radityaindera3442]

Impreza sti, old fairaldy z, and mk1 mx5 amongst all those race cars and exotics. i like this David guy very very much!

[@grandtourbear9497]

Must say Tim, you da man mate. Great video.

[@cnmperformance8414]

Such an awesome experience!!!

[@haneeezk16]

You really should go back there when it's actually nice day and drive properly. Very nice video as always👍👍

[@rossxjohnson]

That Tyre wall though... Clearly he enjoys driving ;)

[@phillollard6965]

Down under is turning into a really great experience ,for your viewers as well Looks to be well planned and well shot ✌🏻

[@TheCTM124]

shmee you living the dream man awesome

[@Elmo-vp9kl]

sick video what a helicopter ride haha

[@TeatWrangler]

These are the Shmee150 videos I love, new adventures, new places, just better videos

[@Cursedrool]

Love the diversety of cars, everything from a miata to a tdf

[@carlenekanevanbetuw1539]

Wow go new Zealand,shmeeee has been to new Zealand and in the south island awesome work

[@TheCarLovingSwede]

That is my dream place. I love 3d printing and I love cars! 😍😍

[@DanielSadjadian]

Having your own private track/area to just mess around in has got to be the best thing ever! No rules, drive as fast as you want, no time limits, etc...

[@frankfranco8470]

Have a wonderful day nice vlog

[@zd8202ap]

Magnificent 488 😎

[@iwishitwasajoke5169]

11:30 I'm very very conscious about the water on the road, So let's put it into race mode LOL

[@vizestroowash]

Now this is what I call living the good life! A large country estate with acres of private land to do with as you please!

[@joaocruzmiranda]

What a cool video :)

[@armandoperez-lw1oh]

I like how you start your video's

[@spadgm]

I am way behind with your vids, but epic content!

[@luisroig104]

I'm jealous. Stuck here behind my desk & your out driving supercars & traveling for a living. I've done something or am doing something wrong LOL LOL

[@arnabdas1096]

hii shmee... love your videos soo much

[@grkhunter9265]

Next video : Helicopter insane revs & accelerations

[@aidanscheiwe3274]

The helicopter needs an exhaust system put on it

[@grkhunter9265]

Aidan Scheiwe Its not impossible for ricers lol

[@MrSlash00r]

What a place!

[@alexanderpierorazio5313]

good content

[@abdu8745]

The facility, the garage, the track... things I dream about. Can't believe people live it lol Good on them , attaining that level of success is not easy. Must use them as inspiration to persevere through my education 😂.

[@paulic5561]

great video .... NZ ... kiwi bro ... putting the country on the map for its car culture .... nice!

[@GoldenSolutionPlating]

i like the 280Z

[@Ty2late]

thats crazy I have been watching shmee since the audi r8, man time sure flys lol

[@blackflagpirate3444]

Aladdin’s cave of treasures.Would love that race track in my garden 😂

[@spyrospets5813]

No one would expect to find supercars in this remote place.

[@andreataccani5286]

Question: do you support an F1 team? Graeat video as always! A private racetrack is my dream

[@eemeeke]

Woooow, that Black Fairlady Z. OMG!!!!!

[@jameswillard1]

Hey Schmee- how would you compare the transmission shift speed of the 488 to your 991.2 GT3?

[@daveroberts1099]

I think that maybe just a small part of a much larger international collection.😎

[@brianmessemer2973]

Tim, you've got to go back there some day and drive the FZ.

[@TreVox]

So far this is the first time I've heard anyone say "Private, Back-Yard, Race Track" That's fucking insane, you have no idea how insane that sounds to us norms...

[@Sam-lq2jh]

Any pics of that mx5?

[@head911]

Great video Tim!! What camera do you use for your vlogs?

[@Shmee150]

You can find everything at: shmee150.com/shmeegear/

[@lemosley01]

No love for the 2 Yamaha VMax in his collection?

[@MacheteK]

Can't you turn off the beep when you are on a track for example?

[@sinoperture]

9:05 Aren't you meant to drive a track counter clock wise? Or was it designed to the lapped clockwise?

[@rodneypratt4324]

Tim, excuse me sir but did you turn the blinkers on at around the 9-minute mark?

[@chuckmusic8003]

First!! Looks like Shmee is having a great time in NZ!!

[@Shmee150]

You bet, it's awesome, thanks for watching the videos!

[@NiTeHaWKnz]

Tim, have you thought about "interviewing" some of these people. Talk about their collection and so on.

[@Shmee150]

Only if they prefer to be on camera.

[@NiTeHaWKnz]

Hmmm yeah, that is a bit of a problem!

[@allensaunders449]

The mist impressive thing is the manufacturing capabilities of course the private track is nice too

[@AndyWJP]

What an amazing back yard David has! I prefer it to Kim Dot Com's gimmicky NZ mansion. Must be awesome to play with all those cars on a private track. You would maybe have a viral video if you slid the Ferrari of the track across the grass and into the helicopter ;-)

[@09aryan1]

Was that the speed limit warning, going off every time he crossed 150?

[@shaunswesey4854]

Wow Shmee!

[@staticfitment9489]

What’s all the beeping?

[@alexzalaf1955]

Extreme Racer I reckon it's some sort of speed notification (over 100km/h or something)

[@tomvu4281]

Heavy braking

[@ratmtbola]

It's always beeping when he gets past 130 km/h, so yeah it's some sort of speed warning that you can most likely turn off

[@andrew8807]

Hi shmee!~

[@bruhuamf7372]

THAT IS FUCKING AMAZING

[@21zolex]

Mariner Blue Miata spotted 8:11 the guy has style fo shure

[@nzwotb2525]

You should have gone to the southward car museum near Wellington biggest car museum in the southern hemisphere

[@hetpatel1566]

Nice country

[@rv9990]

What is the beeping sound, you sometimes hear when Tim is driving the Ferrari? (~ 12:15) Edit: is it to warn you for the 130 kmpu speed limit in New Zealand?

[@Shmee150]

It has a speed notification set at 130km/h for whatever reason

[@corkeymonster]

Maybe because if you're caught doing 40 km/h over the speed limit it results in an automatic 28-day license suspension.

[@rv9990]

Cookie Monster really? And that beeb is from the ferrari self? Or some thing from the government itself? I remember back in the day in dubai when a car past 120kmpu it started beeping as well, but that was just some thing the government installed in your car.

[@corkeymonster]

The beep is from the Ferrari. I know of a few cars that enable you to set a speed warning at whatever speed you like. Japanese domestic cars used to have a government-mandated speed warning at 105 km/h (back in the 1980s).

[@brianmessemer2973]

What's the black beauty at 1:32 behind the FZ next to the tire rack?

[@dj280z]

The Sintura S99

[@brianmessemer2973]

Thanks! Beautiful machine.

[@dj280z]

It's my favourite car at work

[@doctorjet1]

You get all the cool connections! It would be nice if you brush up on your aircraft knowledge? It might be a little helicopter but those G2's cost over 200k euros. What a back-yard!

[@hussainmithi8883]

What was the thing behing his hand

[@element7448]

why doesnt he put curbs next to the track? wet grass is indeed very deadly

[@tomtellem]

Element 7 I can imagine he's probably not allowed to do that

[@someonehackme7981]

FIRST! #Squad4life #HELICOPTER

[@Shmee150]

Hehe, thanks!

[@someonehackme7981]

Is this even really Shmee? Some guy swears up & down there's no way it's Shmee but some guy in Lancaster perhaps lol

[@iftekharahmed6886]

How are you??

[@ChrisDorgan]

David saved money on carbon and wheels :P :P

[@dimitrijordan8414]

what kind of people r these and what kind of life do they have , its insane ! living in beautiful new zealand having an own race track and so nice cars , someone did smth right :p

[@jdord4838]

I like that lil helicopter nice vid too..."Yeshua/Jesus is the way"

[@turbofanlover]

The only thing more awesome than a hot sports car is a chopper.......and fixed wing aircraft, of course. :) P.S. There is nothing.......NOTHING........that sounds as good as a revving Ferrari, IMO. Love it. :)

[@soupistasty5]

Shmee150, did you just change the title of this video, within the first few minutes of it going live? It used to be something about a 'Back-Yard Track', etc.

[@Shmee150]

Yes, people clearly weren't interested in that element. Toying with ideas because the video isn't proving very popular - the internet can be unpredictable

[@87plank]

Shmee150 this video was great. !! When you said you were at a private track I thought of Ascari but that is in Spain... maybe you can do some videos there. It's my dream to be there sometime.

[@miquelb.3065]

8:07 For me the 240Z and the MX-5 are the best cars in the whole video (except for the GT3RS)

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

That's a 280 or early 300 I think

[@miquelb.3065]

MagicAyrtonforever doesn't matter,still awesome!

[@GoldenSolutionPlating]

its a 280 z 100%

[@creeker81]

Yeeeesssss!

[@miquelb.3065]

Sterling Archer awesome name👍😂😂

[@almo29]

The Subaru Impreza, isnt that a 22b STi ?

[@dj280z]

Nah, it's not a 22B.

[@EddieSLX]

It's either a version 5 or 6 type R STIi coupe (rare to find one unmolested), 22b's are created using a version 5 (GC8f) STi type R coupe as it's base chassis platform. Prodrive & Sti add the fun bits.

[@theantler3625]

blinking nora!

[@andreataccani5286]

Tim do you miss owning a Ferrari?

[@thismanagain]

#Shquad

[@TAEbot]

So many people think they're cool hating on the 488... Get one or the Pista please! Ok how about the 812 then... Or just get the Lusso🤷‍♂️

[@russellcoight1718]

Because half of the KZbinrs tell them to, like salamondrin because he couldn't buy a laferrari

[@tomh7647]

1:33 what about the lotus t125

[@renandecandio29]

#SHQUAD

[@Vs12321]

488! You are two years late mate

[@BrOkEnSkAtEr1295]

Not just any impreza! A 22b! Those are rare as shit

[@Psych0Matt93]

i need a private track

[@Kayzef2003]

Notification Squaaaaaaad

[@Shmee150]

Thanks for having notifications on!

[@Cleoagame11]

I wonder how long it takes to cut all of the grass 🤔

[@dj280z]

It's constant. Once you finish, you go back to the start and do it again.

[@darrenleenz]

We got plenty of sheep here in NZ.

[@ferrarienzo38]

1st time commenting on being early lol feels good

[@Shmee150]

Hehe, welcome

[@ferrarienzo38]

:D

[@ferrarienzo38]

Hi Shmee, it is so awesome that you replied :D.I was wondering what is your fav car in your garage.

[@julianwilson2387]

Did you meet Richie McCaw?

[@TOMO.90]

Julian Wilson 😂

[@antoinep9733]

Richie was barefoot waterskiing with Chuck Norris that day.

[@Levi_Amongst_the_Watchers]

#shquad

[@kodjoblacka]

Bro you have to coolest and funniest intro ever. Lmao.

[@Clover-db2sw]

Why am I always early?

[@frankfranco8470]

Goodmoring