I found you by your 1000 mile V8 challenge. I've been binge watching your videos. I love how genuine you are and your car taste is just amazing! Keep up the good work

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Just trying to keep it real. Thanks for watching the 1000 miler, every little helps towards the charity. Ed

Ok I am going to watch the Stelvio piece..❤😂

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. It was so much fun. 🙏

Thanks for the vid, I'd enjoy learning more about the Ioniq and of course, more content about the Giulia!

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

I’m probably most excited about the I6 than anything else. Ed

Pleased to hear that you still have the l322 looking forward to the next video keep it up, not long had a trip over to Westport in mine beautiful place you should do a video over there in the l322

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Next time I’m back I’ll grab one of my brother’s cars and do a little video. Ed

I like this channel, I must say. You're quite calming and sensible, no shouting etc. or fake smiles, which I like - you just seem yourself. I also appreciate how thorough you are on the guides - almost as if you're used to doing pre-flight checks..?! The Stelvio vid has been on my 'to do' list - I have a few in the watch later category, usually reserved for those peaceful evenings when I know I can just sit back. I will say I think the thumbnail is doing it no favours - I actually didn't even notice it there for some reason. All the best!

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Luke. Maybe the thumbnail is the reason it tanked? I’ll get onto that. Cheers. Ed

Leon is a great car. I had the tdi 130 but that was way before ULez ! Good choice by your son!

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

His good taste is inherited! 😂😂😂 Ed

Ed! I do like hearing your content! Keep doing it. Im excited to hear about your ocean coming and your ionic 6. Fun cars to look forward for your adventures!

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Jill. It’s very much appreciated. I’m most looking forward to the Ioniq 6. Ed

Sad to see your weather is almost as bad as North-east England. I drove around Ireland with a lady friend for a fortnight in Summer about 20 years ago. Beautiful country. Wonderfully warm weather. Raw, untamed. Views for miles, fabulous coasts. And really quite accessible, I use a wheelchair all of the time.

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

There’s nothing quite like Ireland on a good day. Sadly my wife is English so guess where I get to live now? Yes, Oxfordshire! Ed

@RLukeDavis

8 ай бұрын

My sister worked caring for quadriplegic students in Oxford for a couple of years. I visited fairly often. Lovely bit of the country@@Back_Road_Hero

Liking your ramblings sir, good clue to your current airline with the mention of ‘436’ views for the Stelio Pass. 436 being the Boeing designator to the BA production identifier.

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Only you would pick that up Brian. The old G-DOCs!! 😁 Ed

Thanks for the update, lots covered in a short time! Looking forward to the upcoming videos 🙂

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt. It’s been busy and will get even more so. Ed

Also, just subscribed to your EV Peasy channel. We’ve got a Nissan Ariya on order for March 1st delivery. Not sure if you’ve driven one. Really well spec’d. Decided not to go for the e-force 4wd one, but one down from that - 87kwh battery the Evolve (242bhp). Very well loaded - HUD, heated/ventilated front seats, heated rear, pan-roof, Bose audio etc. The 4wd e-force is rapid (5 sec to 60, but hits range). Worth a test drive!

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Never driven one myself. To be honest I’ve limited EV experience but I’m well up on the tech. Ed

@ohhyesitsonlyme

8 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero I had a Mustang Mach E on a 24hr test drive. Good car but for me not quite what I was looking for (and I’m a Ford fan all in as I have my Focus RS, and we’ve had Mondeo, Fiesta, old Escorts etc), but the Mustang didn’t appeal. Then I spotted the Ariya and felt it ticked all the boxes price wise and tech wise. Did consider an MG Xpower but didn’t see the need in the power, and reviews were mixed!

Hi, love the rambling videos best of all! As a petrolhead and an EV long-timer (currently a Megane, which is great) and also an ex employee of ‘That’ airline many years ago, it’s all good. Also a dog owner and camera lover, looking forward to that channel now 👍

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Gav. Looks like our interests align. Ed

dont worry about the view brother do if for us innit were invested now

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

No worries. I won’t be chasing views or subscribers. Just want to keep it for those that care. Ed

Keep up the great work thoroughly enjoy Ur content

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do! Ed

@lukemallory7832

8 ай бұрын

Hear hear!

Enjoy your channel my friend most informative on all that you cover! Started following you for the alfa Content as I'm looking at buying a Gulia. Regards Chris

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris. It’s much appreciated. Ed

Hi Ed, that's a shame about the viewing figures on the Stelvio on budget video, I enjoyed it; felt like the type of road trip Car Magazine used to do in the 80's. Not a big fan of electric cars, pistons rule for me, but I'll be looking out for the Hyundai content as I keep an open mind. We all need to be appreciative of guys like you who develop & build motoring channels with thoughtful content.

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Truth is I’ve no real idea of what works on KZread. Perhaps I need to get down to Copart and buy a write off like everyone else!! 😂😂😂 Ed Ps I’m sure not giving up my day job. I’m not much use at this malarkey.

Ed, looking forward to the content, appreciate the hard work in the background. I work with Jet2 (not as a pilot, a supplier). Some vlogs on the pilot side would be interesting if you are allowed!!

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

The flying side is sooo tightly regulated that for each flight I would have to put a case to them and even say where the cameras would be placed. It’s not worth the hassle to be honest. Even my Facebook profile doesn’t mention who I work for. It really is that bad. Ed

@Edd5hott79

8 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero Oh well, it was worth a try! Private aerospace job required for subscription take off. In all seriousness we have just had the new Caffeine and Machine open near-by, could be an excuse to get the QV out for a run and video, you can have a go in my step front whilst your here.

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

I’ve never been to C&M but should really get up there.

Hi, Jon from Norway here; I like to see you upgrading the Giulia Q. What do you have in mind?

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Hi Jon I’ve already upgraded it over the last 15 videos or so. It’s probably right where I want it. I’ve still got to do the Apple CarPlay install video but that’s about it really. Ed

Interested in what mods you think of on the Guilia. Performance wise, would you boost the power? Also what your likes and dislikes are, as I’m sure they’ll apply to my Stelvio!

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

It’s like asking an athlete if they want steroids. It might make you faster but what is the ultimate cost? To be honest 500hp is more than enough for the road. A stage one map at 600+hp needs to be handled with care. Several already disappear over the hedge where perceived talent exceeds actual ability. Q4 in the Stelvio might actually make it manageable though. I’d love to see the results. Ed

@ohhyesitsonlyme

8 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero very true indeed. It’s already a reasonably edged drive in terms of how rapidly the speed builds, so more power isn’t always the answer. I’d like a bit more smoothness in the drive at town speeds. She always feels like a racing horse being held back and tugging at the reins to be let loose, but there’s nowhere here for that! Hoping to do an Italy trip in a couple of years and do the Stelvio Pass in my Stelvio!

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

👍

Is your e38 ULEZ? I have a 1999 740i and mine says it’s not online but I know other people who say yes 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

It that I’m aware of as it’s 1996. Not sure about the facelift cars. Such a pity. My e46 330Ci is however ULEZ compliant. Ed

Your Alfa content is my favourite and I enjoyed your Stelvio video. Not interested in the EV stuff though, it's just annoying (not your videos but rather the politicians pretending they know what's best when they clearly don't have a clue, fixating on one poor solution and stifling alternative innovation).

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. Ed

10% interest??? For a leccy cur? Oh dear. I hope your wife is happy, I look forward to the review, but I'll never buy one. There's a recession coming

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

This was ordered months ago with a £5k non refundable deposit. Silly me. I’m not paying any where near that interest rate, 7.3% for us and I’ll own it outright in 5 years. No balloon payment. Ed

Just discovered your channel today. Came across your alfa video and love your content. Can't wait for more videos on the gulia. Keep it up 👍

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

I’ve a few planned. Time is just the issue now. 😁 Ed

Always enjoy your videos Ed, your passion resonates - especially for the Quadrifoglio.!

@Back_Road_Hero

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul. Much appreciated. Ed