As someone who has been working on Mustangs my whole life, I am so entertained but still muttering things to myself about your choices and how things progressed 😂

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

HAHAHA Ya gotta yell it!!

@brady783

Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic LOUD NOISES!

@alwaysthinkpositive

Жыл бұрын

I'm just starting to work on a 1998 & 2008 mustang with my son, where is the best place to get parts?

@coltoncaskey5781

Жыл бұрын

@@alwaysthinkpositiveupgrades or replacement parts?

@brady783

Жыл бұрын

@@alwaysthinkpositive Late Model Restoration. American Muscle. Maximum Motorsports. Or your local auto parts store. Just to name a few.

"Just because Im dumb in one way doesn't mean I am dumb in all ways" -Paul

@SsElJohnny

Жыл бұрын

@humblemechanic you should tell Paul to use this quote on his website

I am really enjoying this collaboration series a lot more than I thought I would. This is the first time in the history of mankind that VW dudes RAISED the ride height of their car. Looking forward to the next episode.

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

HAHAH we are still shook

Loving this series. Definitely an interesting change of pace as I'm a lot more familiar with German and Japanese cars.

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

THANKS! Its been a ride for sure

@Dr_Dude

Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic I hope it becomes a ride after the effort

@williamgadomski8207

Жыл бұрын

​@@Dr_Dude I think it will be one of the rides of all time

I appreciate you guys leaving in the struggles and mistakes made whilst working. I dont feel so bad when I myself make mistakes.

I love how this car has 3 authentic Cobra R wheels and 1 replica.

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

lol

@GtGtiR32

8 ай бұрын

Those must be pretty valuable?

Be sure to check out GEARS episode 2 ~ kzread.info/dash/bejne/nXiOqMmknc_Of84.html AFTER this one HAHA!

Charles and Paul are such a great combination! You guys are really entertaining. 👍

@Bradleehage

2 ай бұрын

lift kits in mustangs is a bad idea that they did that, but the rest of what they did was good.

Fun to see 2 former VW techs work on something American. The mix of entertainment and banter between you guys makes for excellent episodes. Paul, please bring your wig to all future meet ups and events please :D

One of the best parts about the 95-04 Mustang GT is that parts swap really easily. If you had the time one of the better "mods" would be to take the short block of a 95-98 GT and throw your 99-04 heads on it. You get the benefits of doing head gaskets for reliability but you also get the performance benefits of a higher compression engine which could put you somewhere in the neighborhood of 280-320 wheel and not have to buy anything special to do it.

@sepg5084

Жыл бұрын

The other channel is putting a turbo on their LS, should be good for 500+ hp

@angelgjr1999

Жыл бұрын

They should just put a supercharger in it.

@NewEdgeDesigns

Жыл бұрын

@@angelgjr1999 they reverted to stock ride height, the choices in this laughable competition are questionable at best..🤣🤣.

@angelgjr1999

Жыл бұрын

@@NewEdgeDesigns Ready for rally race

@chrisdavis7883

Жыл бұрын

96-98 short block. 95 is the pushrod engine.

Paul really went all out for this one. Also, I've seen some sketchy things with shocks. That tool he used seems great though!

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Paul gives it his whole all the time

You two making videos together is pure gold. My eyes were watering I was laughing so hard. Paul is a master mechanic Haaahaha

You guys are so fun to watch. I was dying when Paul cut the cap of the loctite. 🤣

This is so fun and reminds me of working on my own SN95 Mustang. Coming from JDM cars, the approach to working on them is way different. There's no finesse. You just beat on stuff with a hammer lol

@angelgjr1999

Жыл бұрын

Can confirm. I’ve fixed my car with zip ties and hammers more than I’d like to admit. 😂

More collaborations please. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

they are always a blast

This is just watching two best buds goof off and build cars, and I love it!

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

HahH exactly!!! Thank you. This is the exact thing Paul and i shoot for

The hill Billy parts had me dying 😂😂😂. Love this series and always look forward to watching.

This is great! Love to see you guys working on projects like this - very funny!

Better than Saturday Morning Cartoons!

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

FACTS! maybe Paul and I need an animated series.

@silasmayes7954

Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic I'd watch that. A mildly educational cartoon about cars would be fun.

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

@@silasmayes7954 I agree!!! Who can I pitch it to? HAHAH

Use a wire nut as a replacement cap for the Loctite. I've done that a few times over the years when I've lost or damaged a cap.

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

that is a great idea... I had to really process that for a second hahah NICE

I'm absolutely loving this series! Keep doing them in the future!

As a longtime Mustang guy I am literally screaming at the screen on how they doing things the hard way. Keep it up

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Hahahha I knew we would be

Loving this one! Something different. Also prediction you guys are going to win the auto-x and rally cross, but I think the G&G guys are going to take the drag race.

I like how you guys are following the Japanese way of tuning/modifying. Handling first then increasing the power. 👍

Really good episode boys, I think the mustang is going be just fine, it’s amazing what new bushings and shocks can do to a car + the front and rear bracing. Aussie fan 🇦🇺

That mustang guna be a race car by the end of the week 🤙

I never thought Id still enjoy Charles working on a mustang and not a VW/Audi, but I did

Awesome colab series again. Expecting one yearly now.

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

ME TOO!!!

3:33 - Now _that's_ a humble move. also, I used to hate watching suspension work (idk why), but I was thoroughly captivated while doing the springs and bushings. real satisfying work.

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

I love Gears&Gas but I'm pulling for you guys. Nothings ever easy, and yall sure have a hell of a to do list. ✌️

I love you guys. Never stop creating

Love this series... more Mustang content plz! I am hoping you guys win haha

Love this. Best automotive show on youtube right now.

I'm stoked to see you guys racing the Bens!

This is such a great collaboration build series! I can’t wait to see the final power vs handling battle!

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

It’s a good battle for sure.

I just found Gears and Gasoline not long ago. I watched all their road trips. Then I watched their race car build. Came to here to watch their race car build. Not disappointed at all. Can’t wait to see who wins. Either way, I feel like I’m the winner here lol

This brings back all the fun memories of all the updates I did on my 2002 Steeda Mustang Vert... and no cheap parts, only Steeda parts.

Really enjoying this series... I'm pulling for the mustang, but the camaro might have the advantage with the turbo they installed... cant wait for race day!

Great series! Well done 👏

On my 95 GT I replaced the ball joints and I took out the lower control arm to clean it and the spring up and repaint both of them. I also used a wire wheel like you did at 11:50 to clean up the spring seat, and then I went one step further and used a needle gun to get stubborn pieces of rust to break loose in that area. Nice video!

Fab video as usual guys, I think Paul should make a separate video on how to open thread lock 🤣

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Flobble is my new favorite word. Great video. Thank you 😊

Looking good God bless! Love seeing the wire wheel on the suspension areas, every little bit helps!

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Even though this is a short term car, we still want to do it right

@BoostedPastime

Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic The older you get the more crucial you understand how "doing it right" is.

Having owned and modded JDM, 'Merican (including 3 Mustangs) and German, I'll take American all day when it comes to the labor. SOOO much simpler and easier to work on. Ze Germans are absolutely the most convoluted, overthought, 'solve a problem that never existed'. Loving this series.

This is some of the best content ever. I should so make a super-cut off all the out of pocket things you guys said lol.

It’s kinda funny seeing these guys realize just how easy and painless it is to work on American cars, and not having to wait for parts all the time either.

I love watching you guys struggle with an old Ford. I had an 87 Grand National, I know the struggle. I wonder if you could put air bags in the rear springs to help with the drag race, that helped my GN a lot on launches.

This is so much fun to watch!

@BryceJordanProductions

Жыл бұрын

Paul I know that struggle struggle 😂😂

Lol 😆 throw the bar away wtf I love it!!!!

I don't have time to wait another week for the next video.

This is epic. Love it. You two make a great collaboration LoL at Flo master muffler.

Holy 4x4 is right, OMFG that ride height is ridiculous. LOL Paul's mullet is absolutely AMAZING!! 😂😂

This is my favourite series. Great work to both team!

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

13:00 I despise when that happens, sometimes it'll get a sensitive one and make me jump lol.

Thanks for leaving the brake line installation in. I lost it at the torch part

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Haha I was REALLY close to cutting it. In fact there is a timeline where it’s cut. It just felt so relatable 😂

@Mrpancake72

Жыл бұрын

@HumbleMechanic relatable for sure, we have all been there. The more simple the task, the quicker it is to get to that point to lol.

Crazy, your approach is so different than the other guys.

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

HAHA We couldn't have planned it as well as it worked out. WILD!

Only 2 videos and I'm already subscribed, keep up the great work and you'll reach 1 Mill in no time! 🤙

Gotta love the F-150 rear end lol. They are great cars though, 2v”s make power with boost.

Hahah you gentlemen are really entertaining to watch

Feel like any safety stuff should not come off your cost. Like the frozen caliper and broken spring. That's up to you guys to hash out with gears and gasoline.

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

I agree too. We just try to make it as simple as possible HAHA

@dexter122181

Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic could always have considered lemons race rules.

Glad to see your channel take off.

Pro tip on shocks. When installing, leave the strap when you install either the top or bottom of shock in car, then line up and pop the strap, let the shock extend itself in place 🤙

It's very interesting coming from someone that has worked in a RHD market with lots of JDM market vehicles that strut braces aren't just bolt in options. Cusco or similar brands just bolt in onto the shock absorber top hat studs directly as the flex in the shock towers is from the absorbers compressing. Interesting that they make you drill and bolt through the sheet metal instead in this case.

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

That is similar in the euro space too. most are bolt on. Talking to the guys at the mustang tuning shop, they said it common for guys to buy the braces and not install, because they dont want to drill the car up. I feel that way too, but not on this baby. HAHA DRILL BABY DRILL

That beard hair at 12:56 made my day 🤣

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

HAHA it was so gross.

Love the channels. I was just thinking, it might be interesting to see the cars compete stock and then again when modified. That way you could put your money into mods to counter the competition’s advantages. But anyway, you guys are awesome and so are race cars. Good luck!

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS IDEA!!!!

As someone who still drives around a v6 new edge these videos make me so jealous 😂

Trust me fellas. Take that rear strut brace bs outta there! It will 100% hurt you and not help you. You need to add rotation to the rear end, not take it away. Lots of mustang guys even remove the rear sway bar completely.( I wouldn’t). And DEFINITELY just remove the “quad shocks” altogether. Those are the little shocks in the rear wheel wells…. That posi- solid axle rear end is all you need. You’ll see…. I’m a 47yr old lifelong mustang guy. I know sn95’s like the back of my hand. If you want to win this thing all you need is this: Stiffen suspension, like you’re doing. But not those stock springs… Full length subframe connectors. Stock calipers and rotors w/ aggressive track pads of your choice. SS brake lines. GEARS!!! Gears!!! Gears!!! You’ll shit yourself with 410’s in there. Even on stock motor… Used supercharger. A stock 4.6 will handle 400hp all freaking day and night for eternity….. Oh, and staggered tires/ wheels , phat drag radials on the rear. No lie, a stock sn95 with drag radials and gears as the only mod can reach 12’s…. ( swap out for non drag race of course) Good luck guys. Hope you have success. But please! If anything, do the subframe connectors and gears. They are literally life changing for a sn95

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

You’ll want to watch Saturday for the next episode!!!

yall should def invest in some looks after the challenge is done, like smoked halo lights, clean widebody, and a better then factory spoiler!! loved the video, and subed for more!!

@j_s0n

Жыл бұрын

Imo halo lights look ugly on new edges, they look like the car has protruding eyes and kinda doesn't go with the body style. Maybe the singular halo headlights, but not the double halos. I say put an 03-04 Cobra front bumper and add the DLR headlights that's a nice aggressive look on a new edge

My new favorite phrase for work is 'its as good as I feel like doing!"

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Nothing better than having Paul and Charles together!

This is a way better build than the Gears and Gas car 😂😂. Can't wait to see the results

Just think of all the small animals now saved by the Mustang gliding 14 inches above the road. :)

I clicked in your video because I love American muscle but I subscribed because I love your guys work attitude

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!

I love Paul's impression of Ben's southers accent lol

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

BIN!!!

It's beating the struggle that defines you lol

Thank you for the crash course on how to pimp my ride 🎉

Watching a foreign car guy work on a Mustang is priceless 😂 the springs on the front control arms have very little too no tension on them. Since you're doing shocks etc you could have just loosened the strut from the strut tower and use a jack under the control arm to let the assembly down slowly. Must be a double wishbone thing.

I too hate thread locker that seals properly! You did the right thing by cutting the cap!

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

HAHA the hero we needed!

10:31 You can see where he jumps from spring moving 😂

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad someone caught that

i think it's a good idea to keep the wipers on considering you're going to be doing a rallycross. never know if your windshield is gonna get dirty

Great video can’t wait for the next one 😂😂😂😂😂

I love Paul he’s so funny you both crack me up

I love how Paul looks like he has no sense of humor but it fucking hilarious 🤣

Freaking gold! Love this video

Thanks for all your majesterial benevolence, King Paul.

@Deutscheautoparts

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome, i bestow this upon all my subjects…. 😂

"Stop criticizing my nuts" You almost made me choke on my bear Paul.🤣

@basedemt6608

Жыл бұрын

Why were you eating a bear?

@kristijancoric3604

Жыл бұрын

@@basedemt6608 So you could ask a dumb question.

We all gotta start somewhere… In important ways…it got u to where u are today !

woohoo another competition! gonna go see what G&G has cooking. i think its the Mustang's Arch Nemesis....

so many laughs in this episode!!

Loving both sides of this battle haha yall are gonna get smoked if that turbo they have doesn't rock their engine!

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Hahahha at this point in the series you’re 100%

@TunerThings

Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic Looking forward to seeing how it runs on the spray!!! This is gonna be a great set of races

NOS 2.0 - can't wait!

Really fun video!

Y'all are awesome information and entertaining as all get out! I'm new to working on mustangs with my son, where do you get all the great parts?

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Advance auto, American muscle and LMR

@alwaysthinkpositive

Жыл бұрын

​@@HumbleMechanic thanks man! Love the latest episode too!

Great that you got Warhorse Racing on your side. For the caster, throw as much positive as the plate allows, plate slid towards the rear. It looked like you were trying to slide the plate forward. Also for autocrossing these cars probably as much negative camber too as the camber curve is terrible and the tire will rollover.

Ah yes. A freezer full of bush meat and bushings! And that was wild seeing you guys walk around under your "sports" car like that. 😮

This is better than Comic Relief.

Man, you guys are reviving that Mustang with a Hella Low Budget 👍 After Paul cut that locktite the way he did, you should have just dismissed him Charles 🤣

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Hahah he’d be getting off too easy if I did

Charles, serious question. At around 2:31, is there a certain intergalactic gem-based plasma cutter wielding space priest nearby? 😂

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

;) You are the only one that said anything about it. The fun part is, I took one of my Fulcrum Sabers into the closet and ignited it like 30 times to get that effect. HAHAHAH

@caysonellsworth5366

Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic This is the kind of content I subscribe for. I thought it was a great Easter egg.

If one of these teams had picked a truck they'd clean up easy, especially with the 3 different events

7:50 ... Foreshadowing for sure!