When is it okay to modify a car? - The Carmudgeon Show - Ep. 32
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@RussellMezger4 жыл бұрын
I think the key here is the modifications need to be well considered and work together as a whole. The mods should either fix a key flaw, or enhance a key strength.
@Dtamscott
4 жыл бұрын
Amen
@aspecreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%
@summushieremiasclarkson4700
6 ай бұрын
And critically, should not affect the intended character of the vehicle. It should feel like factory-built and designed by engineers.
@rs-flamingo4 жыл бұрын
Gonna listen to this while a drill a huge wing into my daily
@rashedsasmr6648
4 жыл бұрын
Jack Banh good shit
@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo
4 жыл бұрын
Wing on a daily? Please tell me you haven't installed those "I'm trying too hard bro Motorsportish tire decals" and has a license plate frame with a cheesy F&F quote............
@ervin7178
4 жыл бұрын
Need more downforce for the drivethru
@thatcopenguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo taking notes, will do this on my next daily 😂
@firefighterps2
3 жыл бұрын
Prius right?
@CJBarbour4 жыл бұрын
So in 53 minutes I’ve learned that modification is acceptable when it amuses Jason Cammisa and Derek 😂
@Talynen
4 жыл бұрын
OEM+ and period correct are good. Mods for the sake of mods are bad. LS swap the world as long as you aren't ruining an already good car. Did I miss anything?
@Michael_Lorenson
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, clearly you understand that which is truly important when pondering mods to your vehicle. Simply gain Jason's or Derek's approval, and you are good to go.
@robl7532
3 жыл бұрын
As long as it is a car I will never own anyway (dreams), then I am good. I hate my dreams.
@trewebster58844 жыл бұрын
Modify your car as you see fit..I see it as an extension of your personality
@future62
4 жыл бұрын
This is how I see it. Trying to please everyone else is a great way to end up miserable
@salimshafie5614
4 жыл бұрын
but how do u know if what ure doing is adding up to be what u meant or even what u mean to get is what u truly want? I think if u want sth different u should probably look for it in other cars or don't , it's ur car at the end of the day
@trewebster5884
4 жыл бұрын
@@salimshafie5614 idk bout you but imma make the best out of what I can afford in my eyes. That's why there's an aftermarket. Make it your own...stock cars are only a certain way till it's not "your own" and definitely if you can't afford it. Some of these companies make cars a certain just so you can have all the options you want to modify
@trewebster5884
4 жыл бұрын
@@future62 big facts
@anon5500
4 жыл бұрын
Tre Webster most companies will sell you any amount of crap you want as they are purely making money by selling you said crap (the majority of the time, aftermarket products are junk, if you’re going to modify a car to OEM+ levels it takes a LOT of money to do correctly and not ruin your car, and frankly your money is better spent on a better car to start with.... I’ve worked in the motor trade for well over 20 years nearly 25 just to be around what i love, my daily is the Porsche in my picture because it just works no matter what, in any weather and when things do go wrong it’s actually not as expensive to fix as people think and I only use genuine from the dealer parts, as they made it, and I’ve seen and worked on cars long enough to know cheap parts are cheap for a reason... to me that’s a false economic view, if it’s a genuinely uprated quality part that’s different that’s a bit different but always costs more, but I’d never use some cheap crap “OEM quality” part, only main dealers sell parts designed for the car and often cheaper than “OEM quality” parts... they make one part for the manufacturer and one they sell cheaper as it’s not as good as doesn’t have to go through the same quality checks (I’ve spent a lot of my working life in this field, so I’m not just an internet bellend!🤷♂️😂) , I’ve seen the tests personally and that’s why I stick with manufacturer parts only or top level quality aftermarket , my toy that lives in a garage that never sees rain as it’ll fall apart🙈😂 is a 1980’s Ford that is highly modified and I’ve spent 3 times what I actually paid for the car in the beginning, , one thing I’ve tried to always tell customers is just because you throw money at a car, it doesn’t mean you’re actually improving it unless you do it right, and if if it’s not better, change it back, true car people spend a lot on their chosen vehicle and if you get it wrong, change it back, it’s not rocket science, it’s just a car😉
@diegoaponte85124 жыл бұрын
I still think that the new Alfa Gulia with a 2015 Ferrari California T engine swap would be the king of serious upgrades. That’s the engine it should have had, Ferrari didn’t let it happen. Also, loved the spotlight of the lancia!
@jasonyoung6420
4 жыл бұрын
I still think the Giulia with a helllcat engine & 6mt would be a freaking hoot - let's FCA the heck out of it!
@joblodders8947
3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonyoung6420 the hellcat engine is crazy heavy so weight distribution would be ruined, and it doesn't have the character of an alfa
@dragospahontu
2 жыл бұрын
@@joblodders8947 exactly
@shiftinggears9842
2 жыл бұрын
Screaming high revs , and small ferrari v8 instead of turbos and chopped off engine, damn ferrari
@THESLlCK
2 жыл бұрын
@@joblodders8947 but if it dropped and went on sale you would buy it anyway, and no, the hellcat powerplant is not significantly heavier than a twin turbo DOHC V6. Please, do your research
@sarowanes29284 жыл бұрын
I remember watching a video about singer (I think it was the Chris Harris piece he did for /Drive) Where Rob says that one of the goals for Singer was to take old 964's that were higher mileage, with an "uncertain future" and bring them back. . .
@blueridgegarage4 жыл бұрын
Looks like Jason is in love with his Mercedes. When you love something, you'll improve it if it's not perfect. But when you're in love with something, you don't change a thing, even if it's not perfect.
@leokal457
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry i am from germany and even though im not that bad in english i dont understand the difference between „to love“ and „being in love“. Can you explain it?
@blueridgegarage
4 жыл бұрын
LeoKal being ‘in love’ is a more profound feeling. When one person is ‘in love’, then it wishes to change nothing about that something or someone.
@mchristr
3 жыл бұрын
@@leokal457 "In love" is an emotion-based byproduct of a whimsical Western culture. Love is a true commitment to the benefit of another.
@ervin71784 жыл бұрын
Let’s get an episode on “is reliability overrated”
@jesselee4405
4 жыл бұрын
Ha! I think the importance reliability of a car is directly related to the age of the enthusiast.
@puddud4
3 жыл бұрын
Rip
@puddud4
3 жыл бұрын
This would have been a perfect episode. It's such a common gray area among car enthusiast
@bilaltariq7819
3 жыл бұрын
If you can work on your own car properly and aren’t doing dangerous shit to it, mod to your hearts desire. I have an r56 mini JCW as one of my toys. Probably one of the least reliable engines in existence but fixing the car when it inevitably breaks is half the fun. Lots of people cant or don’t want to work on their own cars and pay their way through enjoying cars, then reliability becomes an important factor and the generic consumer advice applies.
@wesleyrice2138
2 жыл бұрын
yes
@shanavlakaram49194 жыл бұрын
Only time to modify your car is when you feel the need to make some changes to suit your ideal vision of what you want the car to be
@OpenBarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I like that you said this. This is exactly how I feel about my project. I have an image in my head that I want to bring to life!
@RaMpArT024 жыл бұрын
I'll be listing to the audio version, just came here to like and say thank you 👍
@CarToneHK4 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing Harry's Garage adding electric power steering to cars with no power steering so he could park them easier, now that's a good reason to mod a car. His Espada rebuild engine is also tastefully improved
@alexmartinez280
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The Ferrari Daytona would benefit greatly from this mod. Ironically the prior model the Daytona replaced had power steering so maybe factory parts can be used if aftermarket leaves a bad taste in the owners mouth.
@RickOAA4 жыл бұрын
My main focus is handling. Most cars are fast enough going down the road.
@emmanuelmorales41214 жыл бұрын
Derek's back! Yaaaaaas. I love Jason buck Derek really comments his character and both represent the 2 side of every car guys mentality
@Talynen4 жыл бұрын
I love that so much of Jason's love of cars comes from the engine. It's a very different experience for me. I'm primarily drawn by looks and suspension/handling characteristics. The one caveat to that is sound. I can't see myself buying a car that I couldn't make sound good.
@nikhildrao2274 жыл бұрын
My dudes please do an episode on how the world wars led to the creation of basically the best car marquees
@alexmartinez280
3 жыл бұрын
And best car technologies
@Carreraboy9112 жыл бұрын
I just love...LOVE engine noises that Jason makes lol 😆 and it's funny cause I went thru all the cars he owns.. Ps I've did s50, s52, euro s50b30 and euro s50b32 swaps into e30s but I don't agree that turbocharging m20s is no Bueno, I have 325ix awd that is turbocharged and it's so much fun!
@Kalepsis4 жыл бұрын
I'm actually pretty libertarian on this issue; it's ok for anyone who owns a car to modify it, as long as it doesn't endanger other drivers. You want to paint your Honda Civic rose gold, make it sound like a broken lawnmower and make it ride like it has Fred Flintstone's stone wheels? Go for it. But no one will buy it from you.
@eldolarescaro676
3 жыл бұрын
Based
@curtislovrak53904 жыл бұрын
I modified my brother’s 2.5rs with a jdm turbo motor. Those cars are becoming increasingly rare in good preserved condition, but the whole persona of a vintage Impreza is to make rumbly Choo choo sounds like mcrae so to me it’s justified.
@Talynen
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that falls under their 'the factory did it so it's okay' clause. The early 2 door STIs had turbo engines in them, for example. I don't think many people aspire to own a stock 2.5 RS, but instead buy them because they look like the more powerful versions.
@user-br1up5vw4h
20 күн бұрын
That car comes to life with the twin cam.
@karacop784 жыл бұрын
I'd say an Alfaholics GTV, without carbon stuff and fuel injection. Just strengthened and widened chassis, modern brakes and suspension, and a carburetted engine with around 200 hp, probably a 2.3 lt. And thank you guys for one more great video..
@nickallain4 жыл бұрын
I was talking with a friend about Jason's VW's. What I told him was that as much as I love his cars, they set the bar so high that it would be depressing to buy a scirocco in pursuit of having something on the level of what Jason had been dedicated to thinking through for decades.
@bogosian.4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not ending the episode 51 minutes earlier.
@StefanoMaggio4 жыл бұрын
you should do a full Alfa episode, i would like to know what you guys think of Alfaholic's GT. i think ( not that ive driven one) those retain the visceral experience they deserve
@39PSIOnTheDaily4 жыл бұрын
It’s okay to modify a car one of three ways: • Modify with rare, OEM parts. • Modify with rare, subtle, period correct, rare and high end parts • Modify with new, subtle, high end parts Anything else won’t age well, probably won’t perform well, and will only decrease the value.
@jameswhitehead67584 жыл бұрын
LS > BMW V8. The biggest benefit IMO (outside of it just works vs. the BMW that's always broken) is that you can fit the LS into a 6 cylinder car so you get the rack & pinion steering. Recirculating ball steering gears are GARBAGE in a sporting car.
@Emily1963eh
4 жыл бұрын
This, as soon as the guides go in my 540, they ain't getting fixed, but the E39 platform is sublime.
@alexmartinez280
3 жыл бұрын
The S65 is on another level to a LS. How it works in a swap is not a factor in how good an engine is. Bespoke engines are awesome now and even more so in the future.
@user-br1up5vw4h
20 күн бұрын
The LS is a packaging marvel.
@stantaur34 жыл бұрын
Spot-on & supported by restomod movement in past couple of years' auctions. Reversible updates "fix deficiencies without ruining the ethos" for cars that just needed a little optimization. Applies to our orig owner matching-numbers '69 Z/28 with Tremec 5 speed, Hotchkis springs/shocks/swaybars, re-valved steering (Cayman S weighting/effort, 12.7:1 ratio), Del-A-Lum bushings, 245/275 17" CCWs, and visually identical 530 HP pump-gas small block (stored orig DZ engine in a crate). Perfect for Sat AM drives through the twisties. Same approach on our '07 S2000 w/2-way adj Motons, 700/550 springs (20mm lower than stock), 255 RE-71Rs F/R, 218 RWHP w/ECU tuned to bring VTEC in at 3800 (instead of 6000) making the powerband perfectly linear and boosting midrange torque of the 2.2L. Both cars are visceral, engaging and "the best version of themselves" to drive. We never nibbled any metal & kept all orig parts in a crate which next owner gets for $1... but the cars are so fun to drive I don't see a need to sell anytime soon. Thus, these kinds of edits even benefit the environment by letting you enjoy the car (rather than just looking at an ill-handling perfect auction car) without needing to buy something more modern to drive. Keep up the great work guys.
@OpiceSF4 жыл бұрын
The Vitaloni mirrors on my Alfa could be tightened up with a hidden screw if you took it apart (so long as the plastic hadn't cracked).
@luiscouto65432 жыл бұрын
A subject very near and dear to me,., my 2 decades of collecting my cars and some small to big mods but mostly keeping them stock I have alot of appreciation for this topic
@zishansyed89054 жыл бұрын
I feel like I'm already going to agree with all of your views on mods, so I liked the vid even before watching! -Edit- Now that I've finished watching, I can confirm that I more or less agree with everything you guys said. I will note that I have never driven a 964, Singer or otherwise, so until i have the experience that you guys do- I'll continue to lust after Singer 964s! Oh, and I'm not a fan of LS swaps at all.
@f4st3r364 жыл бұрын
if you own the car and can pay for the modification then it's okay for you to modify your car. $3k, $30k, $300k, $3MM - nothing is sacred and it's all built to be used and enjoyed, do what makes you happy and apologize to no one. However, I have no respect for someone that borrows $60k to buy a car and then puts $10k of modifications on a credit card.
@markweisgram155
4 жыл бұрын
So it’s about financing of the modifications that bothers you?
@RussellMezger
4 жыл бұрын
@@markweisgram155 Without speaking for him it sounds like the lack of respect is directed toward the person, not the car.
@mrkkiani4 жыл бұрын
Next time you need a odd plastic or rubber part let me know and I'll model it and print it for you in Berkeley. I'm the guy with the blue e46 Alpina styled wagon.
@DucDucSTFU
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a built thread somewhere? We all could use more wagon pics.
@BilalMalek4 жыл бұрын
Jason, you mentioned LS Swap Miatas, what are your thoughts on the LS Powered ND, by Flyin’ Miata.
@Turshin
4 жыл бұрын
I likey
@OaksCU1
4 жыл бұрын
I wanna see someone LS swap a Tesla.
@b0kb0k4 жыл бұрын
FIAT X1/9 with a K20A2 swap (including a 6-speed trans). X was an amazing car with no power and a weak trans. Only better swap is an Alfa Busso V6
@chompeyboy4 жыл бұрын
12 mins in and i'm really enjoying this Jason, might have to tune in more often now.
@Talynen4 жыл бұрын
With regards to the gearing vs traction conversation around 6:00 Why not have shorter gears and... less power? You'd end up with a car that feels just as accelerative, but you shift more often and probably get better mpg/emissions if you reduce power by downsizing the engine.
@jwhite76214 жыл бұрын
Had a Solstice with the 2.5 liter that I put an Eaton supercharger on. Long tubes and custom exhaust finished it out. Loved that car.
@darksideemt4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you guys on this point. I get when people say well it's their money and their car so they can do it if they want, that is correct, but just because you "can" definitely doesn't mean they "should."
@Krauser12264 жыл бұрын
Agreed, modifications are ok when they work AND when they enhance the car to be a better or more focused version of what it already is. My own Mk7 GTI follows this philosophy. It's modified, but it has wheels BBS wheels and PS4S tires (lower unsprung weight and better grip/feel), APR ECU (more power), APR TCU tune (better smoother shifting and more usable/less luggy shift maps in normal and sport modes), and some OBDeleven tweaks for convenience features to improve the livability. What I HAVEN'T done is useless mods. Aftermarket intakes that don't do anything for the platform but make noise. Catback exhausts that add nothing to power for what they cost. At the end of the day, to each their own, but I've driven a few "modded" cars that are way worse than they were stock and it always throws me off why you'd spend the time, energy, and many times money, to have a poorer experience with your car.
@udp10733 жыл бұрын
lol.. as an Italian and having worked for like 15 years in the Automotive indistry, I find the part about the mirror so funny AND so appropriately describing how italian did (and still do) cars..
@SuperBad8504 жыл бұрын
The taillights on my old 1979 Lancia Beta were also used on early 80's Ferrari's. The 90's Ducati SS Motorcycles used the Vitaloni mirrors too.
@abalakrishnan41524 жыл бұрын
The people who disliked did a misclick. They actually meant to like the video.
@verdict11634 жыл бұрын
The older I get the less I care for modifications. My cars are all street cars, and usually the stock configuration they came with is the best for street driving.
@leokal457
4 жыл бұрын
That extremly depends on the parts and the car you are modifying. Today so many manufacturers cars are set up extremely harsh. Most cars get more comfortable if you install a set of KW coilovers and get them set up by a professional. And its still faster because the damper reacts much quicker to bumps so you can use a stiffer spring. I see it more that way: Cars are set up for the majority. So they look at what the most people could put up with and put it in the car. And in my experience 85% of the people think hard=sporty and because its much cheaper many cars are set up that way today🤷🏼♂️
@nathanchildress5596
3 жыл бұрын
That’s an ok approach, but many stock cars have compromised parts to let non car people have quiet and comfort. Take Z’s and G35s which have soft rubber differential mounts which flex too much and are prone to failure, all so gentle drivers can be comfy.
@KostadinDelizhanski4 жыл бұрын
well for the 325i ... port the head, give it headers, supersprint exhaust and a schrick camshaft :)
@alexmartinez280
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Alpina has built their entire brand on modifying the base engine properly rather than swapping in different engines. Most stroker BMWs can be made with factory parts off other BMW engines so all OEM parts.
@Beanpapac154 жыл бұрын
I’m listening to this while chopping out my Datsun’s strut tops
@michaeln.70834 жыл бұрын
For the exception of Miata's... if changing the balance and weight bias, and adding a ton of extra power, you have to modify the rest of the car suspension, spring rates, chassis, ect... most of the time people ruin the car like slamming it on the concrete and running -5.0° of camber.. then wonder why it slings you into a curb at 15mph.. like driving on pennies..😂🤣
@pasha_houston3 жыл бұрын
at 1:30 of the video, and before i hear what you have to say; it is okay to modify a car when you are not going to destroy something great for adding something shitty to it. or when the performance upgrades are actual upgrades, and are higher in quality, or equal. Will in fact improve the performance of the vehicle. then there is reliability to that, it a factor, but everyone got different goals. In my case: i bought a 92 Lexus sc300 on a junkyard as a shell, but turned out, it had an engine in it. It was one with a blown head gasket in it and other issues. it was okay for me to modify the car cuz it was DEAD on a graveyard. this car (Red Zombie is the name) is now it is running and driving, it is my daily :) it is also getting a w58 manual transmission and will get the 1jzgte from japan. I am so proud of a car that looks like total POS for most people)))
@bavariancarenthusiast27224 жыл бұрын
Jason Cammisa-Scirocco is an official VW hero in Germany! There are tons of Scirocco clubs here - the seem to share your passion, they are not going anywhere. Will there be a new Scirocco before VW goes full electric? I would only really modify my if that is my passion doing - we call it "Schrauber" here, not really to improve my car - beside the obvious with the best tires, breaks etc.
@NewbombTurk.4 жыл бұрын
I had a 1990 325i 4 door that had been modified by Dinan. One of the mods was a flashed ECU with their specific tune. That ECU had the rev limiter eliminated and I can verify that the 2.5 would continue to pull past 6400 (up to 7k). As far as I know, none of the internal parts had been changed out (cams). I always thought that the 6400 redline was a bit conservative on BMW's part.
@leokal4574 жыл бұрын
I see it that way: Mass produced cars are always set up to serve most of the people. I certainly do not like everything most people like. Furthermore Im willing to spend more money than most people on well set up suspension. And a well set up set of high quality KW-Coilovers is almost always better that the standard suspension.
@ValentinNadolu3 жыл бұрын
You can put most BMW engines in an E30, even a V12 like the M70.
@jimf51604 жыл бұрын
there is a GT3 Touring around here that is Oslo Blue...looks amazing. on a Porsche 356, unless it is a particularly rare example, disc brakes do not appear to hurt the value...of course 356C brakes are an easy update...collectible is defined at various levels. A disc brake converted 356...is by your words, OEM+. I have factory sport seats, a 930 steering wheel and 15x7 wheels in the rear (of my longhood 69S...) OEM+
@francoisg35004 жыл бұрын
Do love this podcast! Look forward to watching it later!
@MrQsaud4 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that Singer actually doesn't modify or cut up 964s that are really nice. They have allegedly asked customers to take back cars they deemed too clean or too rare and offered to source them other cars. But yes hopefully they work with triptronics instead
@WhiteMouse773 жыл бұрын
I installed reeling wind-resistant sunshade made of thick netting underneath of pull-up sunroof so I can feel the breeze w/o getting roasted over summer… such a small modification making huge difference!
@JETZcorp2 жыл бұрын
I know (in passing) one person who owns a Singer. Dude dailys whatever the newest Turbo S is, and has a 918 and a Carrera GT in the garage. I think he had a 911R right when that came out, but I'm sure he sold it on. Not wanting for money, Singer owners.
@mrkkiani4 жыл бұрын
Jay Leno always does the brake update
@AnomNOM4 жыл бұрын
You guys should really consider getting guests on your podcast!!!!!!, especially now when its done remotely. Would love to see a podcast with Brian from RCR or Matt Farah
@romankilun15272 жыл бұрын
that Cosworth is so perfect, no change to it would make it look better.
@ChasingDifferentAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Naturally Aspirated, or Super Charged engines are more reliable. Turbos are connected to the Down Pipe, which is connected to the exhaust system for back flow pressure to spool the turbines. Back flow coming from exhaust leads to Carbon Build Up Thus, locking Turbo Blades and internal veins, restricting air and boost. From my experience I learned the hard way, it was great for 3.5 years (after factory warranty ended) fuel mileage average was 32 mpg and dropped significantly to 8 mpg to 12 mpg.
@ekscalybur3 жыл бұрын
The argument of not changing the fundamental experience of the car when it was new falls completely apart when you look at one of the most important factors of ALL performance of the car. Tires. If you have a classic car, you can't put tires on it that come close to mimicking the sorry performance of vintage tires. Any tire with the same rubber compounds and built in the same manner is so old that the tire is unsafe to use. Even garbage brand tires of today vastly outperform tires of 25 plus years ago. They grip, wear, resist heat, resist rolling resistance, light years better. Maintaining the fundamental experience of the car when it was produced is simply an impossibility once you can no longer source safe rubber that is identical to what it came with from the factory.
@user-br1up5vw4h
20 күн бұрын
Lots of American car enthusiasts do exactly that lol, personally a lot of cars become wrong on newer designed tires.
@Hbrady224 жыл бұрын
Love the podcast!
@atreyac53844 жыл бұрын
Please make one on Ferdinand Piech please.
@qtrfoil2 жыл бұрын
Usually accepted - OEM parts from later (and often better) models of the same car, such as suspension parts. With care, parts that went on European/Rest of World models that didn't come to the US, such as lighting. LED lighting? I think the jury's out, but you can't argue with better drivability, especially on older looms. But whatever, you do you. Right up until you want to sell it and recoup all your money.
@_-_9114 жыл бұрын
THANK THE LORD IT'S WEDNESDAY
@NoahBB4 жыл бұрын
Jason, not sure if you have seen it but "Auto Quest Motorsports" has a shorter final drive offering for the 981 Cayman GT4 and all the other cars using the same transmission. It moves the shift points lower by 10, 16, 22, 27, 33 mph (all the figures on their website). The piece itself is only $2600 but there would probably be a few thousand in labour as well. If you could get your hands on it we'd love to hear if fixing the GT4 gearing truly makes it the perfect Posrche sports car.
@DirtDude1174 жыл бұрын
My S2000 I ended up swapping in the AP2 gearbox into the AP1 for the better gearing and sent the diff out to be modified to not be glass, have more fluid for cooling, and different gearing. The LS7 in my Z28 has also had the heads replaced due to the valve drop issue with Kaltech heads and it has a cam too which funny enough is the same specs as GM's NEW LS7 crate engine cam.
@thema6359004 жыл бұрын
Great episode, thanks a lot as usual. I find very interesting your shared opinion about Singers, I guess the certain 'disappointment' has to do with the mismatch between what the wild and retro style promises and the much more 'modern' experience. I wonder how other restomods feel, such as what Brabus do with old Mercedes or Eagle with E-Type and MkII Jags (I think these modifications are much less extensive than Singers though). One topic I missed in today's discussion was the automatic to manual conversions. I don't like automatics so it's kind of a deal breaker for some models only available as automatics, especially the automated manuals from 15-20 years ago which seem to have aged badly without providing a pleasant 'vintage' experience innreturn. It's interesting that Aston Martin created a manual conversion kit for the Vanquish for a healthy 50k (if Intemember correctly),which is kind of admitting they were wrong; and a couple of weeks ago I saw some guys doing the same with BMW e46 M3 CSLs. I think that the increasing lack of new manual sport cars is creating a niche for enthusiasts cars some manufacturers are trying to cover (the 911R and GT3 Touring would also fill this category)
@prettynormalme274 жыл бұрын
I wish manufacturers and more car journalists and people who buy them recognized it more often too that some of the memorable experiences of a car are its flaws. Cars have been updated to gloss over those. People modify it too much to smooth-en those rough edges. Thats what a good mod is, no matter the cost: does it retain its character that were born out of its roughness.
@redeyerob21764 жыл бұрын
If you guys like the 240z you should look into the OS Giken twin cam head for the L series motor, it does away with belts, the cams and accessories are all driven with gears and it sounds glorious on full chat, that engine with the zg nose and covered lights in the maroon color and some period correct ssr wheels is a dream build of mine
@PHFilms34 жыл бұрын
Life is too short to stay stock
@cayman98732 жыл бұрын
Jason... congrats on the mirror and spacer.
@veefource3 жыл бұрын
Never add a turbo? I agree with all things said on carmudgeon but my mk3 1ZZ'd MR2 is sooo much better with a turbo. It even keeps giving right up till the red! ..though whether it gives up doing this some day is another matter.
@DIglas19814 жыл бұрын
Just when o thought about singer, Derek bring that up... And just when im translating from Portuguese to english in my mind, and i tought about "bring that up", Jason says it... I can only came to a conclusion: this quarantine is fucking my mind.
@James_Sovereign2 жыл бұрын
I would have a Singer over literally anything else. Dream car.
@verdict11634 жыл бұрын
The engineers who design cars design each part of the car to work harmoniously with all the other parts, and with specific goals for NVH, noise level, performance, comfort, etc. Changing any single component often causes an imbalance in another area and always come with trade-offs in NVH, livability, driveability, etc. There is no "free lunch" when it comes to performance - increased performance almost always comes at the expense of other things. Take a seemingly sensible mod like stickier tires for example. Stickier tires often have stiffer sidewalls which reduces ride quality. The increased grip puts increased wear on the chassis and suspension, and in extreme cases the suspension can even bottom out since the spring rates no longer match the grip. Short shifters are another one. The shift distance is shorter, but it's higher effort. Same with smaller-diameter steering wheels, which if you go too small are twitchy. Tradeoffs. The worst is probably increasing power by 15% or more without strengthening the transmission, differential, axles, and chassis.
@sltillim4 жыл бұрын
Becker Mexico radio Jason!!!!! There are many but they’re expensive and some have been modified (unnoticeable) to Bluetooth
@BlueRidgePhantom4 жыл бұрын
Modify tastefully!
@Turshin4 жыл бұрын
BMW's v8s SUCK compared to the LS. Wanna know why? The LS is compact, light (for a v8), makes plenty of torque, and actually WORKS.
@trewebster5884
4 жыл бұрын
Light regardless... lighter than a b18
@HandsomeAlex254 жыл бұрын
17:20 Thanks for permission to fix the torque dip in my 86.
@guysinclair75884 жыл бұрын
MZR Roadsports UK. 240Z heaven mod builds with taste.
@alexorer4 жыл бұрын
Jason's German accent is the best.
@B0SS3304 жыл бұрын
This is what I love about my 10R80 Mustang... just over 100mph at the top of 4th gear !
@engineheader2 жыл бұрын
I so want to get a BMW E46 estate manual and swap an LS into it. BMW never made an M3 estate unlike Mercedes C63 AMG estate, and I think there should have been. I can't do a true E46 M3 estate cause the motor is way to expensive and will not start up to the abuse I want
@Rsv4rr-r4 жыл бұрын
What about period Oettinger parts for your VW's?
@joeconway17654 жыл бұрын
You guys talked about Porsches but didn't mention the guys Subaru swapping 912s. Thoughts?
@alexmartinez280
3 жыл бұрын
Swapping engines from other manufacturers IMO is the bottom of the totem pole. Especially from a sub tier manufacturer like Subaru vs Porsche.
@TheLambo1232542 жыл бұрын
great episode
@anon55004 жыл бұрын
You two make by far the best car show available anywhere as you both actually have a passion for cars! I’ve worked in the motor trade in the U.K. for nearly 25yrs to be close to what I enjoy, and it’s nice to see a top show by people that actually love cars, not just lining their pockets like Top Gear or that bunch of dicks on amazon that are just in it for the money but have zero clue about cars in detail.... PS ffs Jason you haven’t had one decent rant recently... have you had coronablah and you’ve mellowed out?!?🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀😉
@nbmaheswara4 жыл бұрын
THIS CAME EARLIER THAN USUAL! Yesss
@pussygalore59474 жыл бұрын
See Jason!...you're making headway! - if you don't sing to Hyphen, he misses it! Re: Modifying on classic/special interest cars, safety considerations almost mandate discs over drums, dual master brake cylinders, modern headlight bulbs, radial tires and better exhaust systems. Options available from the factory that can be added after-the-fact also desirable. Beyond that - No!
@hasanm37074 жыл бұрын
What if I'm an engineer who has his own vision for a car but doesn't have billions of dollars or the resources of car manufacturers and yet I have enough money and knowledge to engineer a car the way I want it or improve on it for a specific purpose. I think its fine to modify a car however you see fit and make it do whatever you want, regardless of its "value", as long as it isn't dangerous. Its only an object and you should enjoy it whatever that means to you.
@sr420det2 жыл бұрын
Civic that's been turbod and dailyed for the past 10 years..enters chat. Low 12s and 40mpg with Honda reliability!
@user-br1up5vw4h
20 күн бұрын
When he mentioned hot riders the first thing I thought is Honda, most of the EGs these days are a power train that moves from shell to shell.
@Michael_Lorenson4 жыл бұрын
Seems like you forgot to cover 'in-period' or 'period correct' modifications that collectors often find acceptable or even desirable. For example, a Schnitzer, Alpina, or Dinan BMW that was done when new. There are many others, of course, like Callaway Corvettes, Ruf Porsches, etc. A friend of mine built an exact replica of an Alpina BMW e28 5-series car, which I believe was a called "B9" by Alpina (I could be wrong). That car will never be as valuable as a real Alpina-built example, but it is more interesting than a standard 535i.
@user-br1up5vw4h20 күн бұрын
8:57 as someone that’s built an s14, I can’t for the life of me understand why.
@TheRSAngle4 жыл бұрын
I havent watched this yet, but the answer is allways
@sayyeddavis81994 жыл бұрын
You guys should do an episode on how the average consumer has ruined cars for the enthusiast. I.E. Extinction of a manual transmission, and manufacturer obsession over meaningless stats.
@artsohc4 жыл бұрын
Wait till the end to give it a like? I think not. LIKE
@Fee.14 жыл бұрын
Are you guys my real dads?
@jasonyoung64204 жыл бұрын
I have a personal code when it comes to modifying cars, and I don't give a flying f*** what anyone else thinks about it. Although I do have opinions on other peoples cars & their chosen modifications, I'd never try to dictate what they should and should not do (assuming they've done modifications within the boundaries of the law, and then it's up to the governing body not me to make that determination).
@mrkkiani4 жыл бұрын
I like modded cars, I like seeing the people's personal expressions.
@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay3 жыл бұрын
What's the possibility of manufacturer putting Hi-Low gear (like in off-road cars) on these sports cars that can do top speed?
@aaaaachew4 жыл бұрын
The entire episode should have been devoted to the DLS. Jason, I don’t know if you are on a diet but the weight loss looks 👍
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I think the key here is the modifications need to be well considered and work together as a whole. The mods should either fix a key flaw, or enhance a key strength.
@Dtamscott
4 жыл бұрын
Amen
@aspecreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%
@summushieremiasclarkson4700
6 ай бұрын
And critically, should not affect the intended character of the vehicle. It should feel like factory-built and designed by engineers.
Gonna listen to this while a drill a huge wing into my daily
@rashedsasmr6648
4 жыл бұрын
Jack Banh good shit
@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo
4 жыл бұрын
Wing on a daily? Please tell me you haven't installed those "I'm trying too hard bro Motorsportish tire decals" and has a license plate frame with a cheesy F&F quote............
@ervin7178
4 жыл бұрын
Need more downforce for the drivethru
@thatcopenguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo taking notes, will do this on my next daily 😂
@firefighterps2
3 жыл бұрын
Prius right?
So in 53 minutes I’ve learned that modification is acceptable when it amuses Jason Cammisa and Derek 😂
@Talynen
4 жыл бұрын
OEM+ and period correct are good. Mods for the sake of mods are bad. LS swap the world as long as you aren't ruining an already good car. Did I miss anything?
@Michael_Lorenson
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, clearly you understand that which is truly important when pondering mods to your vehicle. Simply gain Jason's or Derek's approval, and you are good to go.
@robl7532
3 жыл бұрын
As long as it is a car I will never own anyway (dreams), then I am good. I hate my dreams.
Modify your car as you see fit..I see it as an extension of your personality
@future62
4 жыл бұрын
This is how I see it. Trying to please everyone else is a great way to end up miserable
@salimshafie5614
4 жыл бұрын
but how do u know if what ure doing is adding up to be what u meant or even what u mean to get is what u truly want? I think if u want sth different u should probably look for it in other cars or don't , it's ur car at the end of the day
@trewebster5884
4 жыл бұрын
@@salimshafie5614 idk bout you but imma make the best out of what I can afford in my eyes. That's why there's an aftermarket. Make it your own...stock cars are only a certain way till it's not "your own" and definitely if you can't afford it. Some of these companies make cars a certain just so you can have all the options you want to modify
@trewebster5884
4 жыл бұрын
@@future62 big facts
@anon5500
4 жыл бұрын
Tre Webster most companies will sell you any amount of crap you want as they are purely making money by selling you said crap (the majority of the time, aftermarket products are junk, if you’re going to modify a car to OEM+ levels it takes a LOT of money to do correctly and not ruin your car, and frankly your money is better spent on a better car to start with.... I’ve worked in the motor trade for well over 20 years nearly 25 just to be around what i love, my daily is the Porsche in my picture because it just works no matter what, in any weather and when things do go wrong it’s actually not as expensive to fix as people think and I only use genuine from the dealer parts, as they made it, and I’ve seen and worked on cars long enough to know cheap parts are cheap for a reason... to me that’s a false economic view, if it’s a genuinely uprated quality part that’s different that’s a bit different but always costs more, but I’d never use some cheap crap “OEM quality” part, only main dealers sell parts designed for the car and often cheaper than “OEM quality” parts... they make one part for the manufacturer and one they sell cheaper as it’s not as good as doesn’t have to go through the same quality checks (I’ve spent a lot of my working life in this field, so I’m not just an internet bellend!🤷♂️😂) , I’ve seen the tests personally and that’s why I stick with manufacturer parts only or top level quality aftermarket , my toy that lives in a garage that never sees rain as it’ll fall apart🙈😂 is a 1980’s Ford that is highly modified and I’ve spent 3 times what I actually paid for the car in the beginning, , one thing I’ve tried to always tell customers is just because you throw money at a car, it doesn’t mean you’re actually improving it unless you do it right, and if if it’s not better, change it back, true car people spend a lot on their chosen vehicle and if you get it wrong, change it back, it’s not rocket science, it’s just a car😉
I still think that the new Alfa Gulia with a 2015 Ferrari California T engine swap would be the king of serious upgrades. That’s the engine it should have had, Ferrari didn’t let it happen. Also, loved the spotlight of the lancia!
@jasonyoung6420
4 жыл бұрын
I still think the Giulia with a helllcat engine & 6mt would be a freaking hoot - let's FCA the heck out of it!
@joblodders8947
3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonyoung6420 the hellcat engine is crazy heavy so weight distribution would be ruined, and it doesn't have the character of an alfa
@dragospahontu
2 жыл бұрын
@@joblodders8947 exactly
@shiftinggears9842
2 жыл бұрын
Screaming high revs , and small ferrari v8 instead of turbos and chopped off engine, damn ferrari
@THESLlCK
2 жыл бұрын
@@joblodders8947 but if it dropped and went on sale you would buy it anyway, and no, the hellcat powerplant is not significantly heavier than a twin turbo DOHC V6. Please, do your research
I remember watching a video about singer (I think it was the Chris Harris piece he did for /Drive) Where Rob says that one of the goals for Singer was to take old 964's that were higher mileage, with an "uncertain future" and bring them back. . .
Looks like Jason is in love with his Mercedes. When you love something, you'll improve it if it's not perfect. But when you're in love with something, you don't change a thing, even if it's not perfect.
@leokal457
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry i am from germany and even though im not that bad in english i dont understand the difference between „to love“ and „being in love“. Can you explain it?
@blueridgegarage
4 жыл бұрын
LeoKal being ‘in love’ is a more profound feeling. When one person is ‘in love’, then it wishes to change nothing about that something or someone.
@mchristr
3 жыл бұрын
@@leokal457 "In love" is an emotion-based byproduct of a whimsical Western culture. Love is a true commitment to the benefit of another.
Let’s get an episode on “is reliability overrated”
@jesselee4405
4 жыл бұрын
Ha! I think the importance reliability of a car is directly related to the age of the enthusiast.
@puddud4
3 жыл бұрын
Rip
@puddud4
3 жыл бұрын
This would have been a perfect episode. It's such a common gray area among car enthusiast
@bilaltariq7819
3 жыл бұрын
If you can work on your own car properly and aren’t doing dangerous shit to it, mod to your hearts desire. I have an r56 mini JCW as one of my toys. Probably one of the least reliable engines in existence but fixing the car when it inevitably breaks is half the fun. Lots of people cant or don’t want to work on their own cars and pay their way through enjoying cars, then reliability becomes an important factor and the generic consumer advice applies.
@wesleyrice2138
2 жыл бұрын
yes
Only time to modify your car is when you feel the need to make some changes to suit your ideal vision of what you want the car to be
@OpenBarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I like that you said this. This is exactly how I feel about my project. I have an image in my head that I want to bring to life!
I'll be listing to the audio version, just came here to like and say thank you 👍
I remember seeing Harry's Garage adding electric power steering to cars with no power steering so he could park them easier, now that's a good reason to mod a car. His Espada rebuild engine is also tastefully improved
@alexmartinez280
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The Ferrari Daytona would benefit greatly from this mod. Ironically the prior model the Daytona replaced had power steering so maybe factory parts can be used if aftermarket leaves a bad taste in the owners mouth.
My main focus is handling. Most cars are fast enough going down the road.
Derek's back! Yaaaaaas. I love Jason buck Derek really comments his character and both represent the 2 side of every car guys mentality
I love that so much of Jason's love of cars comes from the engine. It's a very different experience for me. I'm primarily drawn by looks and suspension/handling characteristics. The one caveat to that is sound. I can't see myself buying a car that I couldn't make sound good.
My dudes please do an episode on how the world wars led to the creation of basically the best car marquees
@alexmartinez280
3 жыл бұрын
And best car technologies
I just love...LOVE engine noises that Jason makes lol 😆 and it's funny cause I went thru all the cars he owns.. Ps I've did s50, s52, euro s50b30 and euro s50b32 swaps into e30s but I don't agree that turbocharging m20s is no Bueno, I have 325ix awd that is turbocharged and it's so much fun!
I'm actually pretty libertarian on this issue; it's ok for anyone who owns a car to modify it, as long as it doesn't endanger other drivers. You want to paint your Honda Civic rose gold, make it sound like a broken lawnmower and make it ride like it has Fred Flintstone's stone wheels? Go for it. But no one will buy it from you.
@eldolarescaro676
3 жыл бұрын
Based
I modified my brother’s 2.5rs with a jdm turbo motor. Those cars are becoming increasingly rare in good preserved condition, but the whole persona of a vintage Impreza is to make rumbly Choo choo sounds like mcrae so to me it’s justified.
@Talynen
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that falls under their 'the factory did it so it's okay' clause. The early 2 door STIs had turbo engines in them, for example. I don't think many people aspire to own a stock 2.5 RS, but instead buy them because they look like the more powerful versions.
@user-br1up5vw4h
20 күн бұрын
That car comes to life with the twin cam.
I'd say an Alfaholics GTV, without carbon stuff and fuel injection. Just strengthened and widened chassis, modern brakes and suspension, and a carburetted engine with around 200 hp, probably a 2.3 lt. And thank you guys for one more great video..
I was talking with a friend about Jason's VW's. What I told him was that as much as I love his cars, they set the bar so high that it would be depressing to buy a scirocco in pursuit of having something on the level of what Jason had been dedicated to thinking through for decades.
Thanks for not ending the episode 51 minutes earlier.
you should do a full Alfa episode, i would like to know what you guys think of Alfaholic's GT. i think ( not that ive driven one) those retain the visceral experience they deserve
It’s okay to modify a car one of three ways: • Modify with rare, OEM parts. • Modify with rare, subtle, period correct, rare and high end parts • Modify with new, subtle, high end parts Anything else won’t age well, probably won’t perform well, and will only decrease the value.
LS > BMW V8. The biggest benefit IMO (outside of it just works vs. the BMW that's always broken) is that you can fit the LS into a 6 cylinder car so you get the rack & pinion steering. Recirculating ball steering gears are GARBAGE in a sporting car.
@Emily1963eh
4 жыл бұрын
This, as soon as the guides go in my 540, they ain't getting fixed, but the E39 platform is sublime.
@alexmartinez280
3 жыл бұрын
The S65 is on another level to a LS. How it works in a swap is not a factor in how good an engine is. Bespoke engines are awesome now and even more so in the future.
@user-br1up5vw4h
20 күн бұрын
The LS is a packaging marvel.
Spot-on & supported by restomod movement in past couple of years' auctions. Reversible updates "fix deficiencies without ruining the ethos" for cars that just needed a little optimization. Applies to our orig owner matching-numbers '69 Z/28 with Tremec 5 speed, Hotchkis springs/shocks/swaybars, re-valved steering (Cayman S weighting/effort, 12.7:1 ratio), Del-A-Lum bushings, 245/275 17" CCWs, and visually identical 530 HP pump-gas small block (stored orig DZ engine in a crate). Perfect for Sat AM drives through the twisties. Same approach on our '07 S2000 w/2-way adj Motons, 700/550 springs (20mm lower than stock), 255 RE-71Rs F/R, 218 RWHP w/ECU tuned to bring VTEC in at 3800 (instead of 6000) making the powerband perfectly linear and boosting midrange torque of the 2.2L. Both cars are visceral, engaging and "the best version of themselves" to drive. We never nibbled any metal & kept all orig parts in a crate which next owner gets for $1... but the cars are so fun to drive I don't see a need to sell anytime soon. Thus, these kinds of edits even benefit the environment by letting you enjoy the car (rather than just looking at an ill-handling perfect auction car) without needing to buy something more modern to drive. Keep up the great work guys.
The Vitaloni mirrors on my Alfa could be tightened up with a hidden screw if you took it apart (so long as the plastic hadn't cracked).
A subject very near and dear to me,., my 2 decades of collecting my cars and some small to big mods but mostly keeping them stock I have alot of appreciation for this topic
I feel like I'm already going to agree with all of your views on mods, so I liked the vid even before watching! -Edit- Now that I've finished watching, I can confirm that I more or less agree with everything you guys said. I will note that I have never driven a 964, Singer or otherwise, so until i have the experience that you guys do- I'll continue to lust after Singer 964s! Oh, and I'm not a fan of LS swaps at all.
if you own the car and can pay for the modification then it's okay for you to modify your car. $3k, $30k, $300k, $3MM - nothing is sacred and it's all built to be used and enjoyed, do what makes you happy and apologize to no one. However, I have no respect for someone that borrows $60k to buy a car and then puts $10k of modifications on a credit card.
@markweisgram155
4 жыл бұрын
So it’s about financing of the modifications that bothers you?
@RussellMezger
4 жыл бұрын
@@markweisgram155 Without speaking for him it sounds like the lack of respect is directed toward the person, not the car.
Next time you need a odd plastic or rubber part let me know and I'll model it and print it for you in Berkeley. I'm the guy with the blue e46 Alpina styled wagon.
@DucDucSTFU
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a built thread somewhere? We all could use more wagon pics.
Jason, you mentioned LS Swap Miatas, what are your thoughts on the LS Powered ND, by Flyin’ Miata.
@Turshin
4 жыл бұрын
I likey
@OaksCU1
4 жыл бұрын
I wanna see someone LS swap a Tesla.
FIAT X1/9 with a K20A2 swap (including a 6-speed trans). X was an amazing car with no power and a weak trans. Only better swap is an Alfa Busso V6
12 mins in and i'm really enjoying this Jason, might have to tune in more often now.
With regards to the gearing vs traction conversation around 6:00 Why not have shorter gears and... less power? You'd end up with a car that feels just as accelerative, but you shift more often and probably get better mpg/emissions if you reduce power by downsizing the engine.
Had a Solstice with the 2.5 liter that I put an Eaton supercharger on. Long tubes and custom exhaust finished it out. Loved that car.
Totally agree with you guys on this point. I get when people say well it's their money and their car so they can do it if they want, that is correct, but just because you "can" definitely doesn't mean they "should."
Agreed, modifications are ok when they work AND when they enhance the car to be a better or more focused version of what it already is. My own Mk7 GTI follows this philosophy. It's modified, but it has wheels BBS wheels and PS4S tires (lower unsprung weight and better grip/feel), APR ECU (more power), APR TCU tune (better smoother shifting and more usable/less luggy shift maps in normal and sport modes), and some OBDeleven tweaks for convenience features to improve the livability. What I HAVEN'T done is useless mods. Aftermarket intakes that don't do anything for the platform but make noise. Catback exhausts that add nothing to power for what they cost. At the end of the day, to each their own, but I've driven a few "modded" cars that are way worse than they were stock and it always throws me off why you'd spend the time, energy, and many times money, to have a poorer experience with your car.
lol.. as an Italian and having worked for like 15 years in the Automotive indistry, I find the part about the mirror so funny AND so appropriately describing how italian did (and still do) cars..
The taillights on my old 1979 Lancia Beta were also used on early 80's Ferrari's. The 90's Ducati SS Motorcycles used the Vitaloni mirrors too.
The people who disliked did a misclick. They actually meant to like the video.
The older I get the less I care for modifications. My cars are all street cars, and usually the stock configuration they came with is the best for street driving.
@leokal457
4 жыл бұрын
That extremly depends on the parts and the car you are modifying. Today so many manufacturers cars are set up extremely harsh. Most cars get more comfortable if you install a set of KW coilovers and get them set up by a professional. And its still faster because the damper reacts much quicker to bumps so you can use a stiffer spring. I see it more that way: Cars are set up for the majority. So they look at what the most people could put up with and put it in the car. And in my experience 85% of the people think hard=sporty and because its much cheaper many cars are set up that way today🤷🏼♂️
@nathanchildress5596
3 жыл бұрын
That’s an ok approach, but many stock cars have compromised parts to let non car people have quiet and comfort. Take Z’s and G35s which have soft rubber differential mounts which flex too much and are prone to failure, all so gentle drivers can be comfy.
well for the 325i ... port the head, give it headers, supersprint exhaust and a schrick camshaft :)
@alexmartinez280
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Alpina has built their entire brand on modifying the base engine properly rather than swapping in different engines. Most stroker BMWs can be made with factory parts off other BMW engines so all OEM parts.
I’m listening to this while chopping out my Datsun’s strut tops
For the exception of Miata's... if changing the balance and weight bias, and adding a ton of extra power, you have to modify the rest of the car suspension, spring rates, chassis, ect... most of the time people ruin the car like slamming it on the concrete and running -5.0° of camber.. then wonder why it slings you into a curb at 15mph.. like driving on pennies..😂🤣
at 1:30 of the video, and before i hear what you have to say; it is okay to modify a car when you are not going to destroy something great for adding something shitty to it. or when the performance upgrades are actual upgrades, and are higher in quality, or equal. Will in fact improve the performance of the vehicle. then there is reliability to that, it a factor, but everyone got different goals. In my case: i bought a 92 Lexus sc300 on a junkyard as a shell, but turned out, it had an engine in it. It was one with a blown head gasket in it and other issues. it was okay for me to modify the car cuz it was DEAD on a graveyard. this car (Red Zombie is the name) is now it is running and driving, it is my daily :) it is also getting a w58 manual transmission and will get the 1jzgte from japan. I am so proud of a car that looks like total POS for most people)))
Jason Cammisa-Scirocco is an official VW hero in Germany! There are tons of Scirocco clubs here - the seem to share your passion, they are not going anywhere. Will there be a new Scirocco before VW goes full electric? I would only really modify my if that is my passion doing - we call it "Schrauber" here, not really to improve my car - beside the obvious with the best tires, breaks etc.
I had a 1990 325i 4 door that had been modified by Dinan. One of the mods was a flashed ECU with their specific tune. That ECU had the rev limiter eliminated and I can verify that the 2.5 would continue to pull past 6400 (up to 7k). As far as I know, none of the internal parts had been changed out (cams). I always thought that the 6400 redline was a bit conservative on BMW's part.
I see it that way: Mass produced cars are always set up to serve most of the people. I certainly do not like everything most people like. Furthermore Im willing to spend more money than most people on well set up suspension. And a well set up set of high quality KW-Coilovers is almost always better that the standard suspension.
You can put most BMW engines in an E30, even a V12 like the M70.
there is a GT3 Touring around here that is Oslo Blue...looks amazing. on a Porsche 356, unless it is a particularly rare example, disc brakes do not appear to hurt the value...of course 356C brakes are an easy update...collectible is defined at various levels. A disc brake converted 356...is by your words, OEM+. I have factory sport seats, a 930 steering wheel and 15x7 wheels in the rear (of my longhood 69S...) OEM+
Do love this podcast! Look forward to watching it later!
I read somewhere that Singer actually doesn't modify or cut up 964s that are really nice. They have allegedly asked customers to take back cars they deemed too clean or too rare and offered to source them other cars. But yes hopefully they work with triptronics instead
I installed reeling wind-resistant sunshade made of thick netting underneath of pull-up sunroof so I can feel the breeze w/o getting roasted over summer… such a small modification making huge difference!
I know (in passing) one person who owns a Singer. Dude dailys whatever the newest Turbo S is, and has a 918 and a Carrera GT in the garage. I think he had a 911R right when that came out, but I'm sure he sold it on. Not wanting for money, Singer owners.
Jay Leno always does the brake update
You guys should really consider getting guests on your podcast!!!!!!, especially now when its done remotely. Would love to see a podcast with Brian from RCR or Matt Farah
that Cosworth is so perfect, no change to it would make it look better.
Naturally Aspirated, or Super Charged engines are more reliable. Turbos are connected to the Down Pipe, which is connected to the exhaust system for back flow pressure to spool the turbines. Back flow coming from exhaust leads to Carbon Build Up Thus, locking Turbo Blades and internal veins, restricting air and boost. From my experience I learned the hard way, it was great for 3.5 years (after factory warranty ended) fuel mileage average was 32 mpg and dropped significantly to 8 mpg to 12 mpg.
The argument of not changing the fundamental experience of the car when it was new falls completely apart when you look at one of the most important factors of ALL performance of the car. Tires. If you have a classic car, you can't put tires on it that come close to mimicking the sorry performance of vintage tires. Any tire with the same rubber compounds and built in the same manner is so old that the tire is unsafe to use. Even garbage brand tires of today vastly outperform tires of 25 plus years ago. They grip, wear, resist heat, resist rolling resistance, light years better. Maintaining the fundamental experience of the car when it was produced is simply an impossibility once you can no longer source safe rubber that is identical to what it came with from the factory.
@user-br1up5vw4h
20 күн бұрын
Lots of American car enthusiasts do exactly that lol, personally a lot of cars become wrong on newer designed tires.
Love the podcast!
Please make one on Ferdinand Piech please.
Usually accepted - OEM parts from later (and often better) models of the same car, such as suspension parts. With care, parts that went on European/Rest of World models that didn't come to the US, such as lighting. LED lighting? I think the jury's out, but you can't argue with better drivability, especially on older looms. But whatever, you do you. Right up until you want to sell it and recoup all your money.
THANK THE LORD IT'S WEDNESDAY
Jason, not sure if you have seen it but "Auto Quest Motorsports" has a shorter final drive offering for the 981 Cayman GT4 and all the other cars using the same transmission. It moves the shift points lower by 10, 16, 22, 27, 33 mph (all the figures on their website). The piece itself is only $2600 but there would probably be a few thousand in labour as well. If you could get your hands on it we'd love to hear if fixing the GT4 gearing truly makes it the perfect Posrche sports car.
My S2000 I ended up swapping in the AP2 gearbox into the AP1 for the better gearing and sent the diff out to be modified to not be glass, have more fluid for cooling, and different gearing. The LS7 in my Z28 has also had the heads replaced due to the valve drop issue with Kaltech heads and it has a cam too which funny enough is the same specs as GM's NEW LS7 crate engine cam.
Great episode, thanks a lot as usual. I find very interesting your shared opinion about Singers, I guess the certain 'disappointment' has to do with the mismatch between what the wild and retro style promises and the much more 'modern' experience. I wonder how other restomods feel, such as what Brabus do with old Mercedes or Eagle with E-Type and MkII Jags (I think these modifications are much less extensive than Singers though). One topic I missed in today's discussion was the automatic to manual conversions. I don't like automatics so it's kind of a deal breaker for some models only available as automatics, especially the automated manuals from 15-20 years ago which seem to have aged badly without providing a pleasant 'vintage' experience innreturn. It's interesting that Aston Martin created a manual conversion kit for the Vanquish for a healthy 50k (if Intemember correctly),which is kind of admitting they were wrong; and a couple of weeks ago I saw some guys doing the same with BMW e46 M3 CSLs. I think that the increasing lack of new manual sport cars is creating a niche for enthusiasts cars some manufacturers are trying to cover (the 911R and GT3 Touring would also fill this category)
I wish manufacturers and more car journalists and people who buy them recognized it more often too that some of the memorable experiences of a car are its flaws. Cars have been updated to gloss over those. People modify it too much to smooth-en those rough edges. Thats what a good mod is, no matter the cost: does it retain its character that were born out of its roughness.
If you guys like the 240z you should look into the OS Giken twin cam head for the L series motor, it does away with belts, the cams and accessories are all driven with gears and it sounds glorious on full chat, that engine with the zg nose and covered lights in the maroon color and some period correct ssr wheels is a dream build of mine
Life is too short to stay stock
Jason... congrats on the mirror and spacer.
Never add a turbo? I agree with all things said on carmudgeon but my mk3 1ZZ'd MR2 is sooo much better with a turbo. It even keeps giving right up till the red! ..though whether it gives up doing this some day is another matter.
Just when o thought about singer, Derek bring that up... And just when im translating from Portuguese to english in my mind, and i tought about "bring that up", Jason says it... I can only came to a conclusion: this quarantine is fucking my mind.
I would have a Singer over literally anything else. Dream car.
The engineers who design cars design each part of the car to work harmoniously with all the other parts, and with specific goals for NVH, noise level, performance, comfort, etc. Changing any single component often causes an imbalance in another area and always come with trade-offs in NVH, livability, driveability, etc. There is no "free lunch" when it comes to performance - increased performance almost always comes at the expense of other things. Take a seemingly sensible mod like stickier tires for example. Stickier tires often have stiffer sidewalls which reduces ride quality. The increased grip puts increased wear on the chassis and suspension, and in extreme cases the suspension can even bottom out since the spring rates no longer match the grip. Short shifters are another one. The shift distance is shorter, but it's higher effort. Same with smaller-diameter steering wheels, which if you go too small are twitchy. Tradeoffs. The worst is probably increasing power by 15% or more without strengthening the transmission, differential, axles, and chassis.
Becker Mexico radio Jason!!!!! There are many but they’re expensive and some have been modified (unnoticeable) to Bluetooth
Modify tastefully!
BMW's v8s SUCK compared to the LS. Wanna know why? The LS is compact, light (for a v8), makes plenty of torque, and actually WORKS.
@trewebster5884
4 жыл бұрын
Light regardless... lighter than a b18
17:20 Thanks for permission to fix the torque dip in my 86.
MZR Roadsports UK. 240Z heaven mod builds with taste.
Jason's German accent is the best.
This is what I love about my 10R80 Mustang... just over 100mph at the top of 4th gear !
I so want to get a BMW E46 estate manual and swap an LS into it. BMW never made an M3 estate unlike Mercedes C63 AMG estate, and I think there should have been. I can't do a true E46 M3 estate cause the motor is way to expensive and will not start up to the abuse I want
What about period Oettinger parts for your VW's?
You guys talked about Porsches but didn't mention the guys Subaru swapping 912s. Thoughts?
@alexmartinez280
3 жыл бұрын
Swapping engines from other manufacturers IMO is the bottom of the totem pole. Especially from a sub tier manufacturer like Subaru vs Porsche.
great episode
You two make by far the best car show available anywhere as you both actually have a passion for cars! I’ve worked in the motor trade in the U.K. for nearly 25yrs to be close to what I enjoy, and it’s nice to see a top show by people that actually love cars, not just lining their pockets like Top Gear or that bunch of dicks on amazon that are just in it for the money but have zero clue about cars in detail.... PS ffs Jason you haven’t had one decent rant recently... have you had coronablah and you’ve mellowed out?!?🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀😉
THIS CAME EARLIER THAN USUAL! Yesss
See Jason!...you're making headway! - if you don't sing to Hyphen, he misses it! Re: Modifying on classic/special interest cars, safety considerations almost mandate discs over drums, dual master brake cylinders, modern headlight bulbs, radial tires and better exhaust systems. Options available from the factory that can be added after-the-fact also desirable. Beyond that - No!
What if I'm an engineer who has his own vision for a car but doesn't have billions of dollars or the resources of car manufacturers and yet I have enough money and knowledge to engineer a car the way I want it or improve on it for a specific purpose. I think its fine to modify a car however you see fit and make it do whatever you want, regardless of its "value", as long as it isn't dangerous. Its only an object and you should enjoy it whatever that means to you.
Civic that's been turbod and dailyed for the past 10 years..enters chat. Low 12s and 40mpg with Honda reliability!
@user-br1up5vw4h
20 күн бұрын
When he mentioned hot riders the first thing I thought is Honda, most of the EGs these days are a power train that moves from shell to shell.
Seems like you forgot to cover 'in-period' or 'period correct' modifications that collectors often find acceptable or even desirable. For example, a Schnitzer, Alpina, or Dinan BMW that was done when new. There are many others, of course, like Callaway Corvettes, Ruf Porsches, etc. A friend of mine built an exact replica of an Alpina BMW e28 5-series car, which I believe was a called "B9" by Alpina (I could be wrong). That car will never be as valuable as a real Alpina-built example, but it is more interesting than a standard 535i.
8:57 as someone that’s built an s14, I can’t for the life of me understand why.
I havent watched this yet, but the answer is allways
You guys should do an episode on how the average consumer has ruined cars for the enthusiast. I.E. Extinction of a manual transmission, and manufacturer obsession over meaningless stats.
Wait till the end to give it a like? I think not. LIKE
Are you guys my real dads?
I have a personal code when it comes to modifying cars, and I don't give a flying f*** what anyone else thinks about it. Although I do have opinions on other peoples cars & their chosen modifications, I'd never try to dictate what they should and should not do (assuming they've done modifications within the boundaries of the law, and then it's up to the governing body not me to make that determination).
I like modded cars, I like seeing the people's personal expressions.
What's the possibility of manufacturer putting Hi-Low gear (like in off-road cars) on these sports cars that can do top speed?
The entire episode should have been devoted to the DLS. Jason, I don’t know if you are on a diet but the weight loss looks 👍