Sunday
Discovery 2 Lt230 Upgrade For A Gm Ls Engine Preamble
After a frustrating international shipping ordeal, Mike finally gets his hands on a remarkably clean and rare Discovery II transfer case equipped with a factory diff lock. The customer has bold plans to mate this British hardware to high-horsepower American muscle—a GM LS V8 engine swap running big tires. But Mike knows these boxes have torque limits. He dives into an inspection of some curious external switches before cracking the casing open to see if it can handle the power or if it needs a serious internal upgrade.
▶ Find on YouTubeRepairing A Very Cheap Abandoned VW T5 Transporter Crew Bus
Chris and Rob finally drag their VW Transporter into the workshop. It's been waiting a while, and the dreadful knocking sound coming from the engine bay signifies a major mechanical job is needed: a new clutch and dual mass flywheel. The catch? They admit to being "VW Transporter gearbox virgins." Watch as they tackle the daunting task of dropping the subframe, wrestling with a heavy gearbox, and dealing with the inevitable broken parts along the way. Will the new kit silence the racket and get the van moving smoothly again before they move on to bodywork?
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Squashing The Beef With Bugatti
Mat and the team say goodbye to the GT3 before flying stateside to sweat over the purple Chiron project in a broken AC workshop. The real action kicks off at Monterey Car Week, where Mat swaps a high-mileage loaner for the keys to a multi-million dollar hypercar that he’s terrified to drive. Amidst the chaos of an elite hypercar road rally, Mat has to perform a MacGyver-style roadside repair on a legendary Ferrari. The trip culminates with exclusive access to the world premiere of Bugatti's new V16 masterpiece and a crucial, high-stakes meeting with Bugatti executives that could make or break their rebuild project.
▶ Watch on YouTube20 Million Views!
It’s a red-letter day in the workshop as Mike celebrates a massive milestone nearly a decade in the making: 20 million channel views! Join him for a heartfelt acknowledgement of the fans who made it possible. Plus, Mike takes a trip down memory lane to reveal the hilarious, completely accidental origin story of the channel. How did a rusty ex-army Land Rover project and a technological blunder launch his YouTube career? You won't believe how it all actually started.
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Atlanta's Most Legendary Cop Recounts His Most Viral Arrest!
A former Georgia State Patrol trooper joins Vinwiki as guest host to reveal the chaotic reality behind one of the most viral law enforcement videos on the internet. He recounts the intense moments leading up to intercepting a massive Atlanta street takeover and the dangerous pursuit that followed when a panicked pickup truck driver began recklessly ramming traffic to escape. Hear firsthand details about the execution of the now-legendary PIT maneuver and hood slide arrest, the surprising obstacles encountered in the aftermath, and how GSP's aggressive tactics changed the landscape for illegal street events.
▶ Find on YouTubeI Bought This Broken, Cheap Audi Q5 For Less Than Half Price!...
YouTuber Dean takes a late-night gamble on a "non-runner" 2014 Audi Q5, snapping it up at auction for a fraction of its retail value. Despite the high specifications and low mileage, the SUV arrives with daunting engine bay issues, including severe oil contamination, coolant leaks, and a erratic idle. Dean dives under the hood to track down the source of the fluid mixing, fearing expensive worst-case scenarios like a blown head gasket or a cracked block. As he begins the teardown, he uncovers more broken components than anticipated. Tune in to see if Dean can diagnose the true cause of the carnage and turn this mechanical nightmare into a profitable flip, or if he’s bought himself a massive headache.
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Building A £200,000 Mclaren 600lt From Nothing
Join Chris as he undertakes the monumental task of rebuilding a McLaren 600LT supercar entirely from the ground up. Starting with just a bare replacement carbon fiber tub, the team faces a high-stakes jigsaw puzzle of expensive parts. Watch as they navigate complex wiring issues, a nerve-wracking twin-turbo V8 engine installation, and a nightmare battle to salvage bonded carbon fiber panels from the wreckage. Will all the components connect, and can they finally breathe life into the beast for its very first start?
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What Happens When You Try To Road Trip Ed's Old, Cheap Ferrari 1,000 Miles?
Vinwiki guest host Cameron succumbs to peer pressure from Ed Bolian and purchases Ed's infamous, high-mileage Ferrari 360. When professional shipping options look too sketchy, Cameron and a skeptical friend decide to fly into a freezing Missouri winter and drive the questionable Italian exotic 900 miles back to Georgia. Armed with almost no preparation and a "just see what happens" attitude, the duo faces dead batteries, arctic temperatures, and terrifying mechanical noises at speed in a car that definitely lives up to its reputation as a proper "Ed car."
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The Investigation Into The Street Racing Kingpin Of Florida
A Vinwiki guest host opens up about the high-octane reality of his past life in the Miami street racing scene. Hear the wild stories of dodging helicopters in the 'Fast and Furious' era, the explosive undercover news investigation that labeled him a 'kingpin,' and a surprising encounter with police during a COVID lockdown drive in a famous supercar. Finally, learn the obsessive, meticulous secrets he uses to dominate the drag strip and set world records in stock McLarens.
▶ Find on YouTubeCopart Crashed Car That Was A Scam Is Almost Fixed!
Following the successful engine rebuild, Chris and Rob shift their focus to the car's damaged front end. Chris attempts a daring money-saving fix on the twisted plastic front panel using heat, while Rob works on reassembling the cooling system and investigating an AdBlue fault with new diagnostic tools. However, the project hits a major snag during reassembly. A tiny missing component causes delays, but the real frustration begins when fitting the bonnet turns into an inexplicable, hour-long struggle with alignment issues that stumps the duo. Will they find the hidden cause of the latching problem? Plus, a special look at Chris's freshly painted classic Morris truck.
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We Each Bought A $10,000 Diesel Truck
While waiting on parts for the Supra build, the Goonzquad team shifts gears with a budget-busting "Cheap Diesel Truck Challenge." Armed with a tight $10,000 limit, they hunt down a high-mileage Cummins, Duramax, and Power Stroke to see whose rig reigns supreme. But finding a reliable diesel on the cheap proves difficult, as massive fluid leaks, terrifying "death wobble," and immediate mechanical failures threaten to sideline the competitors before the real testing even begins. Watch as these beat-up behemoths face off in a series of grueling events, including an audience-judged sound-off, a bumpy off-road speed test, a hill climb, and a chaotic three-way tug-of-war. Which truck has the guts to survive the abuse, and who will take home the $10,000 grand prize to restore their clunker?
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Cars You Can't Buy No Matter How Much Money You Have!
Join Vinwiki's Guest Host and classic car expert John Ficarra as they dive into the frustrating yet fascinating world of "unobtainium"—vehicles so rare and significant that even unlimited funds cannot secure them. They explore legendary machines seemingly locked away forever in museums or private vaults, like a historic Mercedes Grand Prix racer and the very first Duesenberg. But what happens when one suddenly surfaces? The duo analyzes the shocking recent secret transaction of a McLaren F1 LM that involved a very unusual payment method that wasn't just cash. They also reveal a brilliant, counterintuitive strategy used by a legendary BMW specialist to keep his best inventory from buyers, and discuss how modern manufacturers are now allowing billionaires to create their own one-of-a-kind cars from scratch.
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Salisbury Axle Pinion Noise And Bearing Wear
Mike and Jeff face a frustrating challenge with a Land Rover axle that's developed a nasty noise after barely any mileage. Things get complicated quickly when the vehicle proves too heavy for their lift, forcing them to work in awkward conditions on the floor. After diagnosing failed pinion bearings and sourcing expensive replacements, the reassembly hits a snag. Something inside the differential is catching, and they have to figure out exactly what is rubbing before they can set the critical bearing preload. Tune in to see if they can solve the friction mystery and get the diff spinning smoothly again.
▶ Find on YouTubeI Asked Tavarish For An Update On Every Single Project!
I've escaped Vinwiki headquarters for a trip down to Florida to visit Freddy Hernandez, aka Tavarish. It's time for an inspection of his ever-growing collection of salvage supercars and questionable financial decisions. We get hands-on updates on the massive flood-damaged McLaren P1 rebuild, survey the crispy remains of his Porsche 918 Spyder, and debate the actual value of a very ugly, low-mileage Toyota Tacoma. Freddy also reveals a risky, budget-friendly fix for his blown-up V12 Aventador before tossing me the keys to his incredible, manual-swapped Ferrari 430 Scuderia for a shakedown run.
▶ Find on YouTubeThis Cheap Supercar Has Big Problems! Ft. @homeimprovements
Ricky and the team are faced with a massive challenge when two builders arrive with two deeply troubled Audi R8s. The focus is on Brad’s high-mileage example, which turns up with a shocking list of bodged repairs, missing components, and a clutch that has completely given up. To fix it, the guys must undertake a major engine-out teardown. As they dig deeper into the abused supercar, they uncover some horrific surprises hidden inside the gearbox and wiring that threaten to derail the entire build. Can this mechanical nightmare ever be roadworthy again?
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I Sold My Classic Ford F250, But The Buyers Felt Scammed! So I Refunded The Money, Plus $3500?
Tyler Hoover deals with a seller's worst nightmare when a classic 1973 Ford F-250 he shipped to a buyer is rejected due to catastrophic brake failure upon arrival. Instead of accepting a lowball offer, Hoovie drags the truck back to Kansas at great expense to provd it's a simple fix. Meanwhile, he attempts a "miracle in a bottle" fluid flush to save his cheap V12 BMW M760i from a potential $8,000 transfer case replacement. Will his gambles pay off, or is the Hooptie fleet facing massive losses?
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Return To The 2020 Rust Proofing Test!
While clearing out his yard, Mike stumbles upon a forgotten relic: a piece of scrap metal used for a rust-proofing test started six years ago. This discovery prompts him to revisit another long-term experiment stashed on the back of his Land Rover 130 pickup involving varying treatments on wire wool. Mike examines how contenders like WD-40, engine oil, and specialist products have fared against the elements over half a decade, revealing one product that stood the test of time significantly better than the rest.
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