Last time I was this early, the bid on the EVO was only at $17,500

"Get the cops called on you just for existing" should be the subtitle of the Nissan 370z

@JoelRG727

6 жыл бұрын

Grant King I think that looks too well, "sporty" to the common folk. A wrx or something just looks like any other daily driver.

@matthewhalvorson2225

6 жыл бұрын

Audi TT or TTS with mag ride was my thought. Half decent mpg, hatch back, awd, and active suspension. Also it’s just unassuming looking in colors like grey or black. But deciding what engine is my struggle. The Vr6 is interesting and had the mag ride as an optional add on. Then you can start the argument of what 4 cylinder to use and the years or weather or not the TTS is worth the extras you get. But toss out those jump seats in the back and you have a great spot for another fuel tank!

@manfredschmalbach9023

6 жыл бұрын

Matthew Halvorson having a second tank of gasoline right behind Your backrest going 160 mph ...? I would not like that. Isn't there an Audi Turtle with a V10 TDI engine and a similar layout? That would still be sitting merely in the tank, but it would at least be just diesel.

@sc-sp4cm

5 жыл бұрын

370z, too small, 2 seater no room for the 3rd person, and no room for enough fuel to just make 3 or fewer stops, so.. no, not a good idea....TT, same thing, the cars are too small to carry everything you need, go big or give up

@TheVboyfresh

5 жыл бұрын

s c g37 or q60 lol

Anytime Ed says that someone “was a shrewd negotiator” I prepare to laugh. Hard.

@manfredschmalbach9023

6 жыл бұрын

Are there Ed-Bolian-videos without the "shrewd"-word at least once contained on Vin-Wiki, at all?

@spenceramcgee

6 жыл бұрын

Who's making the compilation video?

@nismoklutchkicker

6 жыл бұрын

I laugh hard every time he says it.

@jmp92688

5 жыл бұрын

So I offered 25k and the guy was a shrewd negotiator so he said he wanted 50k for the car, and we landed smack dab right in the middle at 26k. LOL

maybe a phaeton w12? i believe it has the same suspension and engine of the continental, it's much cheaper to buy and maintain, probably more reliable than the amg and looks like a slightly bigger jetta so it wont attract too much attention and it's also confortable :)

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Minus a couple Turbos. Yes, everything about the way that car was built make it pretty much perfect for Cannonball. Good idea.

@hannesi.888

6 жыл бұрын

The US didn't get the five liter diesel Phaeton hugh? I'd suggest that's the perfect choice for this drive!

@lknowledge

6 жыл бұрын

That or the VW V10 diesel Touareg SUV. Air suspension for load carrying, its got speed and economy. Its got room has everything you need. And on top of that nobody looks at you twice. Same thing with the Phaeton.

@briantracy1324

6 жыл бұрын

VW Phaeton W12 is IDEAL ,, absolutely nobody knows what it is ,, it's more anonymous than a Camry and will hit 203 with nothing but deleting the top speed limiter out of the computer... Supremely comfortable for 3 adults and will handle the weight of all the fuel you need. It's on my short list of must buys when I have the money.

@wrapdump

6 жыл бұрын

The w12 Phaetons are not cheap to maintain. The costs can be incredible

When the title says anything about Cannonball, you know it's going to be great, since ed's telling the story

Easily the best car channel on KZread right now

Chevy SS everybody would say they saw a Malibu doing 140 and the police would never bother with it

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Good point

@simonyoung1265

3 жыл бұрын

I say same..im australian and chev ss are Australian made..ide use the VF GTS S2.

I love all the stories through vinwiki, but does anyone else get just twice as excited for Ed Bolian!

@cadenmiller2788

6 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Huey Yes 😂

@alalal123421

Жыл бұрын

yeah idek why buti like the guy a lot

you're my hero for doing this in a CL55, such an underappreciated car that I've been in love with since high school. Thanks for bring attention to this awesome vehicle!

Ed and the VinWiki crew. Thank you for this channel. It is a bright spot in my day every time I see a new video. Ed is such a great story teller and the guests have such a wide variety of experiences and viewpoint. Best of luck to VinWiki!

@VINwiki

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@EiteTryHard

6 жыл бұрын

Really a unique channel, I love it!

"Get the cops called on you for just existing" so true haha

Being British I’m a bit worried worried about Jean-Claude Juncker coming out the brexit negotiations with Ed’s well “mrs May and mr Davis to say the least they were shrewd negotiators”

A wise man told me..... 3 things in life are certain: 1) Death 2) Taxes 3) Your Mercedes Benz Air suspension will fail Cheers Ed

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Very wise. True for Hydraulic ones as well.

@BeesonsCars

6 жыл бұрын

Very true.

Keep the videos coming I stumbled across this channel about 3 weeks ago. I enjoy listening to all the stories at I commute to work and back (2 1/5 hrs round trip) . No need to watch just listening to them for safety reasons has definitely made my drive enjoyable. On the down side I have watched everyone of them and watch the newest one daily. Any suggestions on similar channels I’m a gear head who enjoys hearing Car stories as well as learning new things.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening!

@warlord120496

6 жыл бұрын

You have to see Ed's beautiful face to get the full experience.

@marcinpuczyowski9759

6 жыл бұрын

You guys should consider a podcast or something in that fashion.

@jakeanderson007

6 жыл бұрын

Salomondrin “lets talk about cars yo” podcast

@samwilson182

6 жыл бұрын

Nathan Williams I listen to let's talk about cars yo on my drive to school everyday. Definitely worth a listen.

VW Phaeton. They are made for high speed cruising, comfortable and they don't stand out.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Yes. It would expensive to bring them up to perfect now that they are aging but a great car for sure.

@matevzflorjancic2286

6 жыл бұрын

The good side is, you can find them pretty cheap. The bad side is, that VW Phaeton is basically Bentley with Passat like shape, so parts can be quite expensive.

@speedmayhavebeenafactor9736

6 жыл бұрын

Ed Bolian I actually have a co worker whose father owns a W12 Phaeton, and it’s such a complex car that I didn’t even bring it up. Hundreds of buttons and switches, and Bentley parts to boot.

I would think the Chevy SS from 2017 would make a cannonball car; 415 hp, big V8, relatively inexpensive maintenance (one would think), availability of parts, ability to haul people, and the sleeper looks

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely sleeper looks. Good call.

Glad to see you have the AMG up and running for a decent price Ed!

maybe a Caprice interceptor? like a 2012. cops might think you're a detective or FBI if you're caught speeding

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

That would be the best under-the-radar option I think.

@overkillisunderrated5027

6 жыл бұрын

This for sure, i'm not sure how they're geared from the factory, but it shares a lot of parts with the G8 / GTO / SS sedan, etc so there are likely parts you could swap to lower the final drive ratio a bit to help with highway mileage. The big torque-y LS or newer LT V8's along with a comfortable chassis / interior would be my go-to. Maybe a de-chromed Cadillac CTS-V wagon as well.

@Aheitchoo

6 жыл бұрын

This! I'm curious why he ignored the whole "look like a cop car" option.

@butt5810

6 жыл бұрын

i have a fascination with retired police vehicles. explorers, chargers, and of course, crown vics. i would feel kinda weird actually owning one though. and I don't want people around me driving extra slow because of me. I like when people try to race me!

@coisnotpog

6 жыл бұрын

Tge new Caprices have poped up for sale from departments. That LS based motor with a cam, and headers would be stout, and they are still big cars.

I love these videos. I get excited when it tells me there is a new one. Keep it up!!

I've been waiting a long time for a video, glad you did one.

I think the new M5 will be an epic Cannonball car, and BMW already showed us to refuel in motion on it.

@speedmayhavebeenafactor9736

6 жыл бұрын

Clint Gliford agreed

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Yes. That was impressive.

@randocrypto1678

6 жыл бұрын

Doing that on a public road at speed would be some feat!

@Chazlovesburnouts

6 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion

@gfrom2537

6 жыл бұрын

RandoCrypto need for speed the movie type

I would choose a 4th generation Lexus LS. A very good choice imo.

I'd want to do it in a Commodore. (Or the Chevy SS in the states) lots of room, heaps of power, relatively subtle looks.

i'd love to slide my '10 E63 amg across the country. Super comfortable, seating and trunk space for all, air suspension in the rear only, plenty of power with the 6.2 v8, DISTRONIC cruise control works up to 120mph+.. the list goes on

Glad to see her back up and running!

Love these daily videos, I think something your viewers would really enjoy would be an occasional podcast that was streamed live or if you asked your viewers to post some questions and you could read through the comments and pick and choose some to talk about.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea.

M550d with a tune. Not available in the states but it has 3 turbos and great MPG at high speed. The new one is 400+hp quad turbo and in a station wagon with 560+ ft lbs of torque on tap.

This is so close to home, I get my car serviced at RBM north! Love this channel

For the cannonball i would go with a more sleeper car that makes the power and the space and just keeps a low profile. My choice would be the 2013-2014 Chevy SS a sedan sleeper that has that LS v8 power. With either a manual or automatic. Can fit 3 people comfortably and can take the load with some suspension work or get the 2015 with the magnetic ride. And since it looks like a chevy malibu at some angles when it gets called in or spotted they might mistake it for the soccer mom in the malibu next to you

@criticallycanadian

5 жыл бұрын

Better yet, take the SS badges off and put Malibu badges on.

Volvo S80 V8 ... Yamaha NA engine... 300 hp Sleeeper.. Or maybe new S60,V60 polestar 500 hp. So cool cars that nobody expect..

i cant believe this halfway though the vid i was going to comment about the vw then i see this!!! nice job!

Dang I’m speed king opening this notification

as i saw canonball i just stopped doing my homework and started watching this

What kinds of cars are typically used in cannonball because I would say a crown vic would be a decent candidate

Ed, I finally got around to read your book a few days ago and I really enjoyed it. I'm glad you included the hardships you faced, and didn't make yourself look like you're living the perfect life.

@TarzanGTI

6 жыл бұрын

And that shrewd negotiator line in the book got me 😂

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It meant a lot to me to get the full unfiltered story out there. Glad you enjoyed it.

@TarzanGTI

6 жыл бұрын

Ed Bolian no problem, it was a great read

My father has an 03 CL55, it makes me proud knowing Ed beat the cannonball record in one and it's a testament to how great high powered cruisers they are!

I really can't think of anything better than an AMG car. Except for maybe a Panamera or something

Volkswagen phaeton! Super roomy cabin, very unnoticeable, and a 6.0 liter W12 motor :)

@TheOystei

5 жыл бұрын

I think i would have gone with the V10 TDI if they are available, better fuel economy, cheaper cars, still pulls HARD (remember being in a touareg with that engine, it was quick despite weighing the same as small building)

How does Ed have all these epic stories. This guy is living life to the fullest, keep it floored and sharing these stories!

2007 Mercedes E63 AMG. You can pick one up for about $10k and it’s plenty fast and comfortable.

How about a Audi A6 3.0 Tdi? Makes up to 330ps. Sits happily at 150mph with under 35mpg

@vermilgates

6 жыл бұрын

Or an AUDI A8 4.2 V8 TDI quattro (351 HP) something a bit nicer and still TDI.

Doug Demuro's AMG wagon!

@eddyrocket8737

6 жыл бұрын

Cory Blackmon my choice would be exactly that, in addition to a 2014 XJR

My parents had a black 1996 Chevy Impala SS that I remember taking a road trip in from Detroit to Orlando. I was only 3 when we took the trip, so I don't remember much, but I was told that my dad sustained speeds of 90+ the whole trip. Allegedly we blew past a cop at 100 and my dad got off at the next exit, pulled into the nearest gas station, picked me up and ran into the bathroom. The cop pulled up, saw what my dad did, nodded, and left. I was used as a decoy to thwart a speeding ticket, didn't actually have to go to the bathroom. But a big, comfortable chassis and a small block chevy v8 sound like a recipe for Cannonball success. It is certainly dated and a newer Chevy SS, Pontiac G8, or as mentioned elsewhere the Caprice PPV would be the modern equivalent. I recall seeing Buick roadmaster wagons in pictures from the 2904 and feel like those are a great option. The wagon is certainly my choice to pull of the 2904. Potentially a hearse like Arne's would work well with the beefed up rear suspension, but I'm not sure if there is a second row of seats for a third crew member in a hearse. I daily drive a 2001 Chevy Suburban that has self leveling rear suspension. It certainly has a substantial rear suspension to handle extra fuel and it would have to be a LOT of extra fuel to cope with the poor mileage. I did a full tank at 80mph through Montana and got roughly 13 mpg on the standard 32 gallon tank. You would easily be able to put an 80 gallon fuel cell in that back, weighing in at around 500 pounds and you would get roughly 1000 miles out of it. A newer, plain white or black Tahoe with black steel rims would blend in nicely with any police department across the country and would get better mpg than an older truck like mine.

I used to have an ‘08 SRT Charger. Never cannonballed but frequently had to drive 180 miles to Miami for business. Good speed, not great fuel economy, but in a boring color a lot of people get out of the way thinking you might be an unmarked police car. Always thought it would make a good cannonball car, room for 3 plus heat, big enough trunk for fuel cells, fairly anonymous, and the average driver will just think maybe you’re a cop and get out of the way/not call 911.

The new Panamera wagon thing would be a good option. Their Chalk color is also ambiguous.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, just have to build a fire wall around the fuel cells in a wagon. I do like that color but I fear it is getting played out.

Every Ed story is a must watch

@VINwiki

6 жыл бұрын

This one probably wasn't quite as riveting but I hope you enjoyed it.

I'd go with an A8 V8 tdi, seems to have enough power and good mpg.

A pick up truck, the new f250s can be outfitted with gas tanks that last a 1000 miles without looking externally different, meaning that putting more in the bed could possibly make it so that you don’t have to stop. They are on the slower side but you do some basic modifications to makes it go in the 140/150s

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Not sure it would handle well at those speeds!

You don’t get it in the US but a new BMW M550d would be amazing. If you remove the electronic speed limiter I reckon it could hit 185-190 mph and being a diesel it has amazing range. It looks subtle enough not to attract too much attention yet aggressive enough to get Prius drivers out of the way. Big trunk to fit fuel cell(s), lots of luxury, comfort and safety stuff (useful for this kind of trip) plus it has 8 gears so you can chill at relatively low rpm even at properly high speeds. Diesel idea aside, basically any Audi RS, Mercedes-AMG or BMW M super saloon with the speed limiter removed is basically made to do this.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Yes. The US diesels are really weak, particularly since the VW scandal.

@TuddecBMW

6 жыл бұрын

Alpina’s are also amazing since they take already great BMW cars and set them up to be ultimate road weapons. It’s like they design them for cannonballing.

@VINwiki

6 жыл бұрын

Yes!

I think a Silver W212 2013-15 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG would make the perfect car for a trip like this. It is inconspicuous enough for people offended by me speeding past them would think that I'm just an asshole business executive running late for a meeting and not a 20 year old drag racing/street racing. Plus the car is fast enough to shame supercars and can seat 4 people comfortably. I think Ed has the right idea when it comes to using AMG Mercedes for a trip like this. You need something that is built to do high speeds for long times, and German cars are truly the best at doing just that.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. The E uses an air suspension which is strong enough but not as hardcore as the hydraulics in the S and CL.

Mercedes Benz R63 AMG. Perfectly capable of holding the speeds you need, enough space for three people and enough fuel cells to make it so you don't need to stop for gas. Also, it looks like a minivan. Doesn't get more "under the radar" than that.

Anyone could make a pretty darn good argument for the c4 Corvette. They have been around long enough that they don't really attract much attention, they get good mileage, they are fast enough, they have good enough brakes, they handle well, if the alignment is correct, then they don't diminish driver confidence over say the 130 number, and they have very comfortable seats. Plus, there's a small cross sectional area in the front, pop up headlights cant be targeted by laser, 140 amp alternator will run an arc welder, and they are cheap. The only real problem is an additional fuel cell sits right behind the driver, and even though its amazingly easy to connect the transfer system to the primary tank (and run the transfer pump off the rear window defogger circuit) you might end up decapitated in the event of a hard front collision, so .... there's that.

How about a Rolls Royce Wraith? I feel like most middle Americans would have no idea what it was. You would also only be adding .00001% more weight to it.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

It would be very comfortable. The excessive weight would ultimately slow you down though. Points for style!

@edridesbicycles

6 жыл бұрын

when you say Wraith you really mean this kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqhhyKiNp6vLcbQ.html right?

The next trip must be in a hire car - the fastest car in the world right? They will shit themselves when the see how many miles you do in just over 24 hours

@tech-hilfeportal6611

3 жыл бұрын

There was one in a rented mustang

@asmellysurprise1934

3 жыл бұрын

this aged well

2003-20010 Audi A8 D3 with a 4.0TDI or 4.2TDI engine, super economical car and can easily keep up at a 130mph pace. Also has air suspension and a huge trunk to house the extra fuel tanks.

For a modern day cannonball run I would heavily consider the Audi S/RS 7. Tons of space for fuel cells, luggage, and spotters in the rear, as well as plenty of power. It’s also still understated enough to fly relatively under the radar.

I believe a Saab 93 or 95 Aero Sedan or Wagon would be a great choice, they receive no attention and with the V6 you get close to 300HP and they have a huge trunk. They are quick, handle great at high speeds, and they are pretty inexpensive.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

There was a 95 Aero sedan supposed to make 2904 this year but it broke too late.

Party bus packed with gas tanks = no stops 🤷‍♂️

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like my kind of party!

@stephen3164

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck getting that up to speed! And even more luck needed when someone pulls out in front of you at an 80mph variance and you gotta slow those 5 tons of steel and fuel down quick.

@noudhospers2419

5 жыл бұрын

G from 253 Sounds sketchy as hell. I like it!

What makes this car the best for Cannonball is the boring silhouette that blends in with other cars and the sky blue color that blends in with the horizon. Some cars just look fast even when driving slowly. My old silver Lexus LS430 is pretty stealthy and resonably quick.

I think a hot rod suv like a saab 97x aero would be great, but they're heavy and get bad gas mileage. However, an LS2 suv would be perfect for flying under the radar and holding anything you need to, also the 97x has auto leveling air suspension to hold up the fuel.

Audi RS6 Avant would go over pretty well probably.

CTS V wagon

My next car will probably be a 2015-2017 S65 coupe. Ideally black with saddle brown interior. Yes I would love to do the Cannonball in it.

ABC is a well known issue with that car!!! The 5.4 Kompressor in 03 was the one in the E and CLs classes that really set the bar high. AMG, most performance for the buck. With the right tune, they are monstrous.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Pretty monstrous out of the box!

I think a jeep grand Cherokee trackhawk would be a great cannonball car. 700+HP so speed is no issue, tons of room for fuel and it has air suspension in the rear, and it's very inconspicuous, to the untrained eye it's just another grand Cherokee. Main problem would be the huge vehicle is easy for laser and radar to pick up even with some jammers.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it would.

@TheCobruhAlienat0r

6 жыл бұрын

Too risky, I'd be afraid it'd break down.

@andreifotache3311

6 жыл бұрын

Room for fuel, but even worse mileage than the merc

@stephen3164

6 жыл бұрын

You probably wouldn't want the fuel cells to be in the cabin with you. At least in the trunk of a sedan you have the chance the fumes will only somewhat intrude in to the car's interior. Curious about the CoD - as you go faster, wind resistance increases exponentially, so to get the best fuel mileage, you want a more low profile vehicle with a small frontal area. Adding fuel tanks to offset poor fuel economy isn't as efficient, because you are adding weight the more fuel you add, which decreases fuel economy further, which means you need more fuel cells, which keeps decreasing fuel economy... Ed's choice in cars was very decent. A good GT car seems like the perfect choice. And stealthy enough not to stand out like a Corvette or Mustang would. A BMW M5 seems like an obvious choice as well - either in Alex Roy E39 era, or even better, a newer one. (owning a high performance E39 in 2018 is nearly as bad as a 2000's AMG - each time you start the car you cross your fingers that a new light on the dash doesn't appear.)

@randocrypto1678

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen E Yeah a jeep would have quite a bit of drag, although it's probably not as bad as you might think they did some aerodynamic modifications to the vehicle and lowered it a bit compared to a normal grand Cherokee. As far as added fuel decreasing efficiency, I don't know how much of an impact it would have on the highway. In city driving weight is very important but once the mass is up to speed, maintaining that speed won't require much additional fuel.

In my opinion an Audi A8 4.2 TDI (350-385 hp) or something like an A6 3.0 TDI (326hp), BMW M550d (F10 with 381 hp, G30 400 hp) would be the best choice. They all run easily over 155mph if vmax limit gets removed, are very inconspicuous, have enough space for litterly everything and have the a clearly better fuel consumption. But I don't know which of these are available in the US.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Most of our diesels are pretty weak here. Strict regulations.

@PaSe_Miata

6 жыл бұрын

that's a bummer. They're great autobhan cruisers.

ive been thinking about doing a run with my brother, not neccessarily to break the record (tho its nice if it happens) but just as a bucket list thing. The cars that keep on coming back to my mind are The Charger Hellcat, Grand Cherokee TrackHawk. They both have plenty of space for comfortable people, fuel cells and equipment. They are both subtle enough to not attract too much attention, the 8 speed transmission with the MDS means they get decent cruising MPG (relatively) and they have more than enough power..........maybe one day ill do it.....maybe one day you will see me here telling the story. maybe..

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Both great candidates. Have fun and be safe. The drive is fun regardless of how fast you go.

Hey Ed, I’m sure you’ve thought about it but I come from a background of off-road racing, where we do refueling while driving. Gravity fed fuel cells+a chase truck=moving refuel. Btw, a custom fabricated cell that would fit the exact dimensions of the trunk of your CL55 is totally doable, and affordable. I’m shit at math but I think that would equate to 92 gallons of gas, as the trunk of a CL55 is 12.3 cubic feet. Playing it safe, and utilizing say 11 of the cubic feet at your disposal, would still yield an impressive 82 gallons. Gravity feed THAT into your regular gas tank so as to not deal with new fuel pumps (totally easy to do, we gravity feed cells into stock tanks on trucks all the time) and you’re looking at potentially a no stop run. Couple that with some 2.5” fox/king/icon bump stops to help ease the weight burden on the rear axle (another help from my off-road background), and you’ve got your car. Remove the center console for extreme driver changes as well lol I’ve never done a cannonball run before but I’ve done the drive from central Texas to LA in 13 hours almost to the minute, in a modified C63 AMG. It’s 1240 miles, and I’ve always done it by myself. I LOVE long distance driving. I’m probably a special kind of breed though. I made that drive from Texas to California twice a week, for two years.

The CL55 was the ideal car for the run. Subtle, yet more stable at 150MPH than just about any car. The E55 AMG would be much easier to maintain since it doesn't have hydraulic suspension but the tradeoff is that it might be too small of a car for all of that equipment. They are more popular for drag racing because of their smaller size.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Correct.

@blackonblack...9244

6 жыл бұрын

You know the E55 came in a wagon? People diss the wagon, but it truly is under the radar for an AMG car. Plus add limo tint for the rear.

@AMGmeister

6 жыл бұрын

Oh I know it did, and it's the most sought after E55, commanding massive price premiums compared to the sedans. E55 wagons are pretty rare and collectable so they are not really the kind of car you'd want to hack up or put a ton of miles on.

@BeesonsCars

6 жыл бұрын

AMGmeister some guy in my small town has an E55 wagon in silver and it’s gorgeous. I love seeing it out and about, I wonder if the dude even knows how special and rare it is.

I think your choice of CL55 is excellent, and I'd also go with the CL class but the newer generation (2013) just because I like the looks a lot more and it's the next car I'm saving up for.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck. You will love it.

@BeesonsCars

6 жыл бұрын

The C216 is much more reliable than the C215 too. I have a W221 (S550, 4 door version) and it’s an incredible highway car. Would highly recommend it. The Airmatic is great, the ABC is even better.

I would absolutely love to do it in a late seventies early eighties trans am... with a 2009-2013 zr1 ls9 and t56 haha. Leaf sprung in the rear so helper air bags could compensate fuel weight. Two drivers. 100 gallon cell in the backseat/ trunk. Send it.

I love it when Ed is the storyteller.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I enjoy sharing the stories.

One day you'll be talking about 400 lbs of extra batteries

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Looked at it. No Tesla + Trailer situation is workable yet.

Surely a great car for this would be an Evo, AWD plenty of power and space inside for gear and auxiliary tanks.

@VINwiki

6 жыл бұрын

Tough to get away with much shenanigans in an EVO. Cops tend to notice them.

@thomash1

6 жыл бұрын

I considered that but surely anything doing double the speed limit would grab attention, I know what you mean though. Thanks for replying!

@VINwiki

6 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

I suggest you guys do a meet and greet . . .would be nice to meet someone such as yourself and other cannonballers to hear the stories in person lol

I'd love to do what Ed did but with a Charger Hellcat, could be a good idea if it had enough fuel tanks and looked a bit more stealthy

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

And cop-ish

Chevy Caprice PPV!

I would love to see a new S65 coupe prepped in the same way. Any plans Ed?

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Waiting on them to depreciate.

@thginKxelA

6 жыл бұрын

yeah they're 200+k at the moment.... not a good choice for something thats going to get modified.

My ideal cannonball vehicle would be something like my 99 suburban k1500. Bone stock it will set the cruis control at over 100 mph, anf gets almost 800 miles to a tank(about 42 gallons). There is plenty of room for people, and electronics. The suspension can take a load, and rides and handles good. And with the right choice in mods could probably reduce feul stops to either 1 or none.

Taurus SHO outfitted to look like a police cruiser. Black on black on black with CB antenna and cattle guard.

Q7 V12 TDI! Get one on EU plates and export it temporary to the US to do the run. It may feel like cheating.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Isn't it a V10 TDI?

@Juice-tr8xi

6 жыл бұрын

Ed Bolian It is a V12 TDI

@xM20VT

6 жыл бұрын

The V10 TDI was placed in the Touareg. But wait, the Touareg would be pretty awesome as well. yet maintenance for both these cars is just through the roof ridiculous..

@RickBruinsma

6 жыл бұрын

The Touareg and Phaeton models are using a V10 TDI. The über Q7 got a V12 TDI that is a close relative to the Le Mans V12 TDI. Pardon my English.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

True

So I have thought about it for a while. I think the best cannonball vehicle would be a white truck and quad cab. Maybe an older Chevy vortec max or a Tacoma with the 3.4 v6. You can carry various fake contractor company magnetic ads to swap out on the doors. Blend in with the contractors on the road.

@VINwiki

6 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea.

@chadfoust6942

6 жыл бұрын

Very good ideas but I have a question. How do you keep those magnetic signs on at 150? Also, how do you get a Tacoma quad cab to do 150?

@ThriftStoreHacker

6 жыл бұрын

Chad Foust you must fit tires that can hold the speed. Play with the ECU to remove the electronic limiter. After that play with the rear end gearing to get a few more mph. Maybe not 150 but 130 is very possible. As for the signs. Testing would be needed. Maybe go vinyl signs so they stick better.

@bencommerford9319

6 жыл бұрын

Neither of these vehicles would handle well nor get the necessary fuel economy at anything above 100mph. And my Tacoma would have had a real hard time reaching 120-130 let alone sustaining it.

@ThriftStoreHacker

6 жыл бұрын

ben commerford maybe go with a tundra or a chevy vortec max truck. The Chevy will go 120+ pretty easily and still look like a contractor's truck.

crown victoria police interceptor would be a good idea if asked me it got more than enough spaces for extra fuel, and ive seen some vics with air suspension

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

The stock suspension is plenty rugged. Just needs better gearing.

@albazieanas

6 жыл бұрын

its a pretty good platform there is a lot of options when it comes to gearing but the main issue is they weren't made to do +130 for a long time. it could do it but for how long idk

@VINwiki

6 жыл бұрын

Correct.

Hi Ed, a few friends and I are planning a C2C run here in Australia- There has never been a documented attempt of it so any time we post will be a record. From the Westernmost point to the Easternmost point is around 3,100 miles (you're all welcome for the Imperial conversions) and we believe it can be done in a high-40 hour time frame. We also face some interesting challenges when it comes to vehicle selection- Anything European or upmarket will stand out doing speed runs across the Outback, and because of our country's interesting impound/crush laws we certainly don't want to spend a ton of money in case things go south. A domestic car like a Ford AU series Falcon or Fairlane (LWB version of the Falcon) with either a 4.0L six or the older Mustang 5.0 V8 would be very inconspicuous, will happily sit at 120+MPH (with any limiters removed) comfortably and would swallow up a couple of 25 gallon cells in the trunk. Hopefully one day I'll be sitting in the VINwiki chair telling you guys all about it!

Alpina D3 Touring with extra fuelcells, but they don't sell that in US do they?

@VINwiki

6 жыл бұрын

No they don't. Very cool car.

@andreifotache3311

6 жыл бұрын

Bonus, you can fill.it at a truck pump, higher flow rate!

@TheOystei

5 жыл бұрын

@@andreifotache3311 Idk how the truck pumps in the us are, but over here that would not work due to the bigger nozzle.

a new 7 series diesel would probs be the best bet now good fuel consumption, big boot and can do 150+

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

That M760 looks strong too!

Took a roadtrip in a 2007 Mercedes S550, from Chicago to Albany, NY. Never got pulled over and it is to this date the most comfortable car I ever driven on a roadtrip.

2004-2006 Lexus ls430 has 300 hp gets decent gas mileage 16-28 depending on driving style, very dependable, comfortable for any size person, huge trunk space, and very low key

Chevy SS, Cadillac CTS-V, or Panamera.

@alanbeshore943

6 жыл бұрын

The SS would be perfect, but no one on this channel is going to support the idea of anything American made beating their pet European cars.

A Pontiac Bonneville ssei. Gets alright gas milage, stock supercharged makes 240hp, not very standout ish, cheap (compared to a Mercedes) load leveling suspension, 18 gallon tank with large trunk, 5 seatbelts and all of them are under $10,000. Other cars in the body may work too, like a Deville or a park Avenue (much more sleeper).

@alanbeshore943

6 жыл бұрын

That would get the job done, although no one on this channel is going to support the idea of anything American made beating their pet European cars.

@stephen3164

6 жыл бұрын

I had one of these... I don't think that drivetrain would like sustained high speeds. These cars also haven't aged all that well. Probably better off in the later V8 model ones, but at that point you just get the Caddy instead.

@alanbeshore943

6 жыл бұрын

The buick 3.8 is very durable even in its supercharged form. Sure if you have an unlimited budget then the ls4 cars would be better.

@alanbeshore943

6 жыл бұрын

I do. In fact the park ave would be a very good car for this sort of thing. I think people forget how much things like comfortable seats actually matter once you try and do something like this. Plus, no one driving a park ave is going to get arrested even if they are going 120.

@BeesonsCars

6 жыл бұрын

Park avenue ultra would be awesome for this. Super sleeper body, pretty powerful, decent on gas, and a load leveling suspension and a super comfortable interior. That’s gotta be in the top 5 best ways to do it cheaply. Also with an underdrive pulley on the supercharger it’ll make more power reliably for those constant high speeds.

Maybe a lightly modified focus st power won't be as great but the economy would most likely level it out

Vw Caddy.I know they aren't sold in America but it is essentially a Golf Van.Same engine and stuff. But gets good mpg's can make power,hold all your stuff as well as a couple fuel cells.

Would a 7 series work? Plenty of room not sure what year they got self leveling suspension on it.

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. The Alpina would be a monster. The issues of late are just reliability.

@terrorfarce

6 жыл бұрын

That's what I daily and I love it! once a month I take an 800 mile round trip to see my kids and it cruises right along and never breaks a sweat

@BeesonsCars

6 жыл бұрын

Жак Морозов I think the 740 E38 would struggle a bit at speeds of consistently 110+. They’re really heavy vehicles with just enough power, for normal driving it’s great. But you’d be pushing the car awfully hard for a cannon ball run.

@Gk22632

5 жыл бұрын

My uncle had a 2017 750li and It was actually amazing for speeding and weaving in traffic even though it was huge

C63 seems like a good choice

@VINwiki

6 жыл бұрын

The way the handling is set up, it would be a bit more nervous feeling at highway speed. I love the C class steering feel but I don't think that it makes for the best highway car.

@MeKo

6 жыл бұрын

Not with that engine. You need 55 for this long trip

@JP_NameThatIsntTaken

6 жыл бұрын

E63 AMG wagon

@iTrinityPlays

6 жыл бұрын

VINwiki A 6.2 V8, or the new Bi-Turbos?

55 AMG for sure. one of my all time favourites in that department is the E55 Kompressor model, delimited and plenty of space should get the trick done

Always such interesting stories from Mr. Bolian

Does Ed still hold the record? If not, who owns it now?

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@randocrypto1678

6 жыл бұрын

Ed Bolian Do you think it will be broken? If so how long until somebody does it?

@kinggrantking

6 жыл бұрын

Ed's said before that the biggest factors in the Cannonball are not things under one's control (weather, traffic, distribution of cops, etc), so it's not a matter of perfecting plans for another run, it's really whoever gets luckiest with the confounding variables.

Audi C6 RS6 V10 Avant, more space for more fuel, go harder for longer

@EdBolian

6 жыл бұрын

Oh how I wish they brought these to the US.

@craigshovlin9756

6 жыл бұрын

+Ed Bolian an absolute masterclass in engineering that car, wonder why they never brought it to America? But if I was going for a cannonball record run, I'd ship one in especially for the purpose

@averybolling

6 жыл бұрын

I commented saying this vehicle as well. When two big named car manufacturers work on something together, it almost always seems to be something amazing. Unless you're McLaren and Honda.

That's one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen

A hearse with air ride and and an LS engine. You could have plush sleeping quarters in the rear. Lots of space for fuel. Car would pass under the radar visually. Air ride would give you a less taxing ride on rough roads, handle extra weight and allow you to drop down on the highway to decrease air resistance.