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Mini Too Hot and Fans keep running- How to change the thermostat n18 engine-Find and Fix
Mini countryman R60 running too hot, losing power and the fans always on after the car has been turned off.
In this video I investigate the issue and then change out the thermostat, which has a really tricky part. So be careful
Thermostat running 40 degrees hotter than it should be. See how to find and fix the problem.
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Make your Mx5 faster ! MX5 NC mk3
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Coilover Installation and Testing on an MX5 NC2. Meister R ZetaCRD. Lower ride height, improved handling, professional setup from Performance Link. Improved track times. Lighter alloy wheels with semi slicks. Donington race circuit.
NC MX5 Chasing a BMW 135i at Donington Circuit - Handling vs Power - 27/8/24
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Stock engine NC MX5 with coilovers and Avon ZZRs Chasing a 400bhp BMW 135i at Donington Circuit. Unmodified power. Running semi slicks.
Kawasaki Z1000 project refresh and Exhaust Mod! - Initial B
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Z1000 Restoration - Initial B I bought this Kawasaki z1000 needing some love, The frame was rusty, the tail lights didn’t work, the front brakes did pretty much nothing. Which turned out to be a ruined copper seal on the master cylinder. I did the exhaust mod to make the bike sound abit meaner and since it’s free there is no reason not to. The radiator was ruined so that was swapped out and las...
Making Life Easier With the MX-5 Smart Top Controller - One Touch - FULL INSTALL VIDEO
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Making Life Easier With the MX-5 Smart Top Controller - One Touch - FULL INSTALL VIDEO mx5things.com/products/roof-controller-for-mazda-mx-5-nc
Behind the Scenes at Initial B - Donington park - MX5 NC and Mini Cooper S R53
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We thought for this video it might be fun just to share some of the behind the scenes footage from the last track day in May 2024. For this track day, Ben took his MX-5 around Donington, whilst Craig walked around the track trying to get footage with his phone. There haven't been many modifications to the car at this point it is fairly standard other than some upgraded brake pads and a better c...
Donington Park NC mx5 with Supercars on track - Real Life Gran Turismo- CINEMATIC 4k
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A Cinematic Memory of another Epic trackday at Donington Park! Inspired by the “Replay” mode in gran turismo or Forza Motorsport Always amazing the amount of supercars and race cars on a trackday. From the view of our R53 Mini Cooper S and a Stock NC mx5 miata there are some really cool cars that you can experience up close and personal. Not every day you’ll get a challenge Ferrari outbrake you...
Top Mods for £500 -with Bofi racing giveaway! Mazda Mx5 NC (Miata) - Fit and Review
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Modifications fitted to Mazda Mx-5 NC. How to improve the look of your Mazda Miata. - Fit and Test Drive - New Ducktail spoiler - New Diffuser - Braided brake lines (HEL) - New Splitter - Anti Roll Bar Upgrade (RX-8)
Testing Lanoguard on my NC MX5 - is it worth the investment and how easy is it to apply? Full Review
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Rust treatment on my Mk3 MX5 using Lanoguard.
2024s Best Budget Sports car - MX-5 NC NC2 Review (Mk3) - Miata
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A review of the Mazda MX-5 NC2. This is my 2011, 2.0 litre petrol MX5. In this video I discuss the exterior, interior and driving experience of the MX5. I have the convertible MX5 model with a hard-top called the prht which do prefer in this model. The exact one is stock and doesn’t have the sports suspension or any optional extras other than what’s with the kendo edition. Oddly it has the 5 sp...
Mazda MX5 NC Coolant Tank- Essential Cooling Fix for a Major Flaw
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Mazda MX5 NC Essential Cooling Mod & Air Filter Change The 2005 to 2014 mx5 mk3 or NC has a small issue with the cooling system, which a lot of modern cars like the R53 mini also have, which is a plastic coolant res tank which split when aged due to the heat cycles I bought a reasonably cheap aluminium coolant tank off eBay and I’m really pleased with it. This will stop the NC randomly leaking ...
Mini Countryman R60 Full Service Guide
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Mini Countryman R60 Full Service Guide A full service retailing at £280 pound can be done at home for less than 100 including tools! This guide is the same for all the R series cooper S minis, but this specifically is the R60 countryman, In this video I change my air filter, the oil, oil filter, and the pollen filter, which isn’t usually included in a ‘full service’. All goes well for good main...
Kawasaki Z1000 Servicing Gen 1 - How to Guide
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A simple guide on servicing my Kawasaki Z1000, Nothing hard in this video, just easy and quite relaxing work on a bike I love. Any questions please let me know, and yes I know the bikes rough, that’s how I bought it but it’s work in progress! - Initial B - I’m no mechanic , so this is just a guide, I cannot take responsibility for any mistakes made
Top 5 Subaru Mods that are a Waste of Money - Initial B
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Here I walk-through 5 car modifications that were not a good idea. I explain what the mods are, how they work, and why to avoid them. All modifications are relevant to my Subaru Legacy GTB but suit most EJ20 Subarus The BH5 legacy is a complex design and not all standard turbo modifications suit this car. So I’ve used my previous 3 years experience with this epic car to explain some mods I woul...
Proof! An Exhaust makes you faster! Mx5 1.8 NB-- dragy tested - cobalt /japspeed exhaust- initial b
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In this video I (Initial B) fit a new aftermarket exhaust to my Mazda Mk2 MX5 1.8. Once its fitted, i use my dragy to test the 20-70MPH times. I do this before and after fitting the exhaust. Although some of the launches weren't that great,I managed to beat my best time using the new exhaust. This video proves the gains using actual evidence from my GPS Dragy I’m not sure if this if the old sty...
5 Essential Tips When Buying A Used Motorbike
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5 Essential Tips When Buying A Used Motorbike
Mx5 mk2 NB 1.8 - Review and first impressions - Initial B
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Mx5 mk2 NB 1.8 - Review and first impressions - Initial B
£100 Subaru Catch Can Install and Track tested! - Initial B
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£100 Subaru Catch Can Install and Track tested! - Initial B
Mini- R56 , R60, A Simple Way To Diagnose a Misfire
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Mini- R56 , R60, A Simple Way To Diagnose a Misfire
Front Bumper Removal tutorial and Air con Condenser Replacement - Mini Countryman R60
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Front Bumper Removal tutorial and Air con Condenser Replacement - Mini Countryman R60
Big Spin, Near Misses, Oil leaks - Donington GP - SEASON FINALE!
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Big Spin, Near Misses, Oil leaks - Donington GP - SEASON FINALE!
Volume Up! 400bhp in the countryside - Raw Subaru Sound
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Volume Up! 400bhp in the countryside - Raw Subaru Sound
Honda Hornet 900 - A Review a year later- cb900 - Initial b
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Honda Hornet 900 - A Review a year later- cb900 - Initial b
Japshow Santapod 2023 - Epic JDM Cars, Drifting, Drag Races, Stunts - Initial B
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Japshow Santapod 2023 - Epic JDM Cars, Drifting, Drag Races, Stunts - Initial B
Subaru legacy Gtb single turbo review- 400bhp - Initial B
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Subaru legacy Gtb single turbo review- 400bhp - Initial B
A Modern Key for an Old Legacy - How to Program a New Key Fob for a JDM Subaru - Initial B
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A Modern Key for an Old Legacy - How to Program a New Key Fob for a JDM Subaru - Initial B
Building My Legacy STI in 10 Minutes
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Building My Legacy STI in 10 Minutes
Nissan Elgrand E51 3.5 - Frequently Asked Questions - Initial b
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Nissan Elgrand E51 3.5 - Frequently Asked Questions - Initial b
Fitting A New Engine (EJ21) - Subaru Legacy GTB Project - Initial b
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Fitting A New Engine (EJ21) - Subaru Legacy GTB Project - Initial b
How to build a reliable Subaru! 2.1 stroker EJ20 - Full Build + Spec with Scooby Solutions @radfamtv
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How to build a reliable Subaru! 2.1 stroker EJ20 - Full Build Spec with Scooby Solutions @radfamtv

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jamesmarquis5142
    @jamesmarquis5142 2 години тому

    Good video 👍🏻 Do you cover the fuel filter change in another vid?

  • @onemore_pie
    @onemore_pie 4 дні тому

    Can you erase misfiring codes with the scanner?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 4 дні тому

      @@onemore_pie yes absolutely

  • @RadFamTV
    @RadFamTV 5 днів тому

    Was a pleasure to build for you Ben! And what a build it truly was your a great knowledgeable guy!

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 5 днів тому

      @@RadFamTV you built me a superb engine! Cheers Andy

  • @GameWithViiP3R
    @GameWithViiP3R 8 днів тому

    I hate mine with a burning passion. It's done 32k miles at 10k miles, and I have had a gearbox replaced. I've been back to the dealer over 8 times for updates You can understand why the vw group is losing 1.6 billon Im waiting for my kia sportage hybrid

  • @al3x_k388
    @al3x_k388 12 днів тому

    What width wheels are those and what size tyres?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 12 днів тому

      @@al3x_k388 the road ones are 7.5j. 225 45 17. Quite a chunky fit but weighs near identical weight to stock.

  • @peakdistrictguitarplayer
    @peakdistrictguitarplayer 13 днів тому

    Lead foot problems 🤣

  • @louiseburybury6574
    @louiseburybury6574 13 днів тому

    Yes had same trouble with my mini with the fan sooo loud

  • @tiaelliott6651
    @tiaelliott6651 19 днів тому

    Is there a particular reason you got Ashton pads modified to work with it? Or would the pads designed for those callipers work fine?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 19 днів тому

      @@tiaelliott6651 those pads are what Godspeed supply with the kit, stock ones will work though but won’t cover all the disc area

    • @tiaelliott6651
      @tiaelliott6651 19 днів тому

      @ does that mean when you replace the pads you get them through Godspeed every time? What’s your personal opinion with them?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 19 днів тому

      @ that’s right yeah. Although you could probably match the pad. Tbh I thought they worked really well. For a road they are more than enough, on track they got hot but it was only a road pad. Discs are lovely

    • @tiaelliott6651
      @tiaelliott6651 19 днів тому

      @ you ever heard or know of anyone using other pads with it? Does Godspeed have other options of pads? Or even calipers to get a good cover of the pads?, they seem really good just genuinely curious on their capability

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 19 днів тому

      @ on the Godspeed website they offer about 4 versions of pad including ebc blue stuff for track.

  • @cariea
    @cariea 24 дні тому

    Thanks for the video mate. 1st one I've found for the R60. I've removed other condensers and Radiator shroud without disconnecting the AC on R56 and F54 in the past, but the R60 model requires AC disconnect :(

  • @superheroman4600
    @superheroman4600 Місяць тому

    How do you turn off the sat nav talking to you on this series.my grand kids pressed something it is activated in background.

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      @@superheroman4600 can’t say I remember but download Google translate app for your phone and you can use the camera app and it’ll translate the buttons. You’ll find it.

  • @paulmarclalonde3834
    @paulmarclalonde3834 Місяць тому

    Any direct injection engine does

  • @stevenbond1410
    @stevenbond1410 Місяць тому

    What wheels are those ?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      @@stevenbond1410 the ones in the intro are Wedsport tc005, The ones with the track tyres are konig illusions

  • @KeepOnSinging
    @KeepOnSinging Місяць тому

    👍

  • @GaryWright-qt2dq
    @GaryWright-qt2dq Місяць тому

    Very Good

  • @SakibAhsanTamim-p1t
    @SakibAhsanTamim-p1t Місяць тому

    Hello, "Initial B" I was analyzing your channel and saw that in your channel have some problem, That's why your channel is not much growing and not getting much engagement, If you can solve these problems, Your channel will grow like a storm. If you tell I can tell these problems. Where can I tell? Here or email?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      I do it for the joy of doing it. Thanks though

  • @matkin05
    @matkin05 Місяць тому

    You can take the red ends off the coil over adjusters and make a much smaller hole. Then you can reattach the red bit when you’ve poked it through.

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      @@matkin05 for the rears? You are joking! Haha

    • @matkin05
      @matkin05 Місяць тому

      @ ua-cam.com/video/h3LAbZ6VC40/v-deo.html&si=ZmT6aWvxvuvyPV77

  • @reddogmick80
    @reddogmick80 Місяць тому

    Cars looking mint now mate

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      @@reddogmick80 cheers man!

  • @peakdistrictguitarplayer
    @peakdistrictguitarplayer Місяць тому

    👍🏻

  • @vincent1963m
    @vincent1963m Місяць тому

    Got the petrol version what a great car, volume is on L/H side of steering wheel, you adjust climate control at the top of the screen petrol version is fast and superb think your being a bit over critical + looks great

  • @paulroper4847
    @paulroper4847 Місяць тому

    Yes to the RX8 sway bars - I have these. Instead of the cosmetic changes - I'd rather have the back exhaust box changed out which makes an amazing difference - ua-cam.com/video/3rFP85e8llk/v-deo.html

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      You’re absolutely right , my cars being used for the prototype m2 motorsport exhaust so need it stock atm

  • @Sci-Fi_Fan296
    @Sci-Fi_Fan296 Місяць тому

    Thanks for uploading this. This looks like a lot of fun! How awesome.

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      @@Sci-Fi_Fan296 cheers man

  • @NorthernMan932
    @NorthernMan932 Місяць тому

    Great review, I know the fuel economy might not be that good but for long journeys it's cheaper than a train.

  • @jorissommerhalder6030
    @jorissommerhalder6030 Місяць тому

    just found that by looking if i can manage a way to get a legacy to do touge and i found this masterpiece lmao thx youtube

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      @@jorissommerhalder6030 enjoy it man!

  • @dgbourdon1325
    @dgbourdon1325 Місяць тому

    Nice!

  • @theaveragejoebody
    @theaveragejoebody Місяць тому

    I bought my dads pride and joy from him since he moved out of the country. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman all4 S. She's got 76000 miles on her. I just replaced the PCV valve and headlights. Im going to do the oil next. I think im going to take her to our local BMW mechanic to do a thorough inspection. Eventually, I want to walnut blast the valves and start some mild modifications. Thank you for the video.

  • @Lendario-zj5gm
    @Lendario-zj5gm Місяць тому

    is possible to change the fuel filter in this car ? I don`t find any thing about fuel filter in the R60

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      @@Lendario-zj5gm if I remember right, it’s in the fuel tank.

  • @raymondharper
    @raymondharper Місяць тому

    In order to do the inner sills you have to remove the rear arch covers. Made out of a strange material they absorb water and cause rusting on the arch. Remove the lower plastic bung, towards the front of the car, and squirt your product into the recess. I use Dinitrol ML for this

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      @@raymondharper cheers man. Will get on it!

  • @jhonyhernandez9236
    @jhonyhernandez9236 Місяць тому

    does rain affect anything in the engine bay?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      @@jhonyhernandez9236 nah it’s all pretty good at being waterproof in there.

  • @FREN12345
    @FREN12345 Місяць тому

    Thanks for making that video, was curious about that exact scenario :)

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB Місяць тому

      No worries. Glad it’s of use!

  • @jamesfengwane5690
    @jamesfengwane5690 2 місяці тому

    Where is a gas circuit located in the engine?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@jamesfengwane5690 sorry man, I’m not sure

  • @Kleslye2
    @Kleslye2 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the great video can you please let me know how much is road tax I cannot find it anywhere?! Appreciate it

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@Kleslye2 it’s standard import car tax, around 280 a year.

  • @geomentalist8955
    @geomentalist8955 2 місяці тому

    hey Which plug do I move to make the boost controller work?

  • @guitaristanime
    @guitaristanime 2 місяці тому

    Nice!

  • @simonwolfe529
    @simonwolfe529 2 місяці тому

    this dude is so from Notto (me duck)

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@simonwolfe529 hahaha good spot me duck. Lol

  • @gentlemansbusa2985
    @gentlemansbusa2985 2 місяці тому

    Any idea the proper routing for the oem twins?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@gentlemansbusa2985 you can use the same, there is a two post outlet on the block which doesn’t have much room though and is quite brittle.

    • @gentlemansbusa2985
      @gentlemansbusa2985 2 місяці тому

      @InitialB I see the 2 post with the 1 running to the pcv my question is would it be simplistic enough to put a can on each breather 1 on left and 1 on right. Then have a 3rd can for the pcv tube (all cans being a 2 port catch can?)

    • @gentlemansbusa2985
      @gentlemansbusa2985 2 місяці тому

      @@InitialB I realize the idea of running 3 cans is silly but I just don't wanna have to reroute pressure tubes and what not

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@gentlemansbusa2985 I don’t see why you’d need three cans, the way the engine breathes hasn’t really changed with my turbo layout changes.

    • @gentlemansbusa2985
      @gentlemansbusa2985 2 місяці тому

      @InitialB OK, honestly I'm a bit daft and I've come to exactly what I want to do. Run a 2 port on the pcv valve. My question is the port coming out of the engine (the 2 post where the top runs to the pcv) that would run to the IN side of the can and the OUT would run to the pcv side? I appreciate it sorry for the confusion >.>

  • @denirovegno8214
    @denirovegno8214 2 місяці тому

    brilliant vid mate, you got the link to this adapter by any chance?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@denirovegno8214 ah yes, just added it to the Description. Cheers

  • @gentlemansbusa2985
    @gentlemansbusa2985 2 місяці тому

    no Hayward Scott downpipes? I have a bg5 2nd gen and that's one of the biggest recommendations is get 3inch pipes so those turbos can exhale.

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@gentlemansbusa2985 don’t know about the bg, but there’s a few BH where the decat downpipe lets the turbo overspool. Kills off the primary pretty quickly

  • @paulfallon181
    @paulfallon181 2 місяці тому

    Are these expensive to insure ?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@paulfallon181 my insurance was no more than a crv. So no not really.

  • @tiaelliott6651
    @tiaelliott6651 2 місяці тому

    Do the 2 returns have to be equal lengths?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@tiaelliott6651 I read that they do, but I can’t see why tbh.

    • @tiaelliott6651
      @tiaelliott6651 2 місяці тому

      @@InitialB haha I’ll just play it safe and keep them equal too, quick reply was much appreciated

  • @gerardmorillagorgot5217
    @gerardmorillagorgot5217 2 місяці тому

    Ej20❤

  • @petewright3952
    @petewright3952 2 місяці тому

    I'm going to do this job and this is the best video I've seen on it, thanks. Couldn't the flat metal bar which is bolted to the car underneath be moved a bit out of the way which might make it much easier to refit the pipework? Also I read that "special" O Rings are recommeded (Nitrile rubber? The green ones) rather than standard or doesn't it make much difference?

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@petewright3952 yeah nitrile are recommended but I wasn’t expecting those and didn’t have any. If you know about it then mights as well get proper ones. Glad you found it useful. Cheers

    • @petewright3952
      @petewright3952 2 місяці тому

      @@InitialB What do you think about that flat metal bar, it looks right in the way couldn't it be shifted a bit if one end is loosened? Thanks again

    • @petewright3952
      @petewright3952 2 місяці тому

      I removed the flat metal bar which goes from the chassis member to the bottom of the plastic radiator surround, this gave a lot easier access to the A/C pipework when removing and refitting.

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      @@petewright3952 sorry I didn’t reply I was going to go under and take a look. Good idea though that!

  • @JWSmythe
    @JWSmythe 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for posting your video, it was really helpful. I ended up needing to replace that double middle pipe that you showed. 3 of 4 bolts were seized and the heads sheered off rather than unthreading. On cutting the refrigerant pipes, you did it the hard way. Tin snips go through those pipes easily. It's like cutting cardboard with normal scissors.

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 3 місяці тому

      @@JWSmythe haha yeah I’m not sure why I didn’t do that tbh. What a faff haha.

  • @thumbs0909
    @thumbs0909 3 місяці тому

    learn to shift tbh

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      Haha at which point? No rev limiter was hit.

  • @ryanmccormick2150
    @ryanmccormick2150 3 місяці тому

    I just bought myself an Elgrand a month back ....we've got 5 kids and it's perfect for us! I absolutely love the looks of it and interior room is perfect! Love the engine too it sounds great 👍

  • @JohnButler-iq8rl
    @JohnButler-iq8rl 3 місяці тому

    This guy can drive 😊 like his body language that is erring the car on---😊

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 3 місяці тому

      @@JohnButler-iq8rl cheers man!

    • @JohnButler-iq8rl
      @JohnButler-iq8rl 3 місяці тому

      I've got a molded nc meister coilovers racing beat exhaust dynoed at 180 but I wouldn't see you for dust on a circuit----lol!.-

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 3 місяці тому

      @@JohnButler-iq8rl with some good tyres and alignment and you’ll be flying too man!

    • @JohnButler-iq8rl
      @JohnButler-iq8rl 3 місяці тому

      Thank you 😊.

  • @RexBase
    @RexBase 3 місяці тому

    About to do this for the first time on my NC, very helpful tips here, cant wait to smell it 🤢 Cheers.

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 3 місяці тому

      @@RexBase no problem man. Enjoy the day haha!

  • @peakdistrictguitarplayer
    @peakdistrictguitarplayer 3 місяці тому

    2:33 - asking Xbox to Record that

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 3 місяці тому

      Making sure I had some evidence lol

  • @josealejandromoreno80
    @josealejandromoreno80 3 місяці тому

    The NC is such a magnificent piece of engineering. Good racing skills also! Nice video-

  • @Shaddai-x4h
    @Shaddai-x4h 3 місяці тому

    What mods you done on bro

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 3 місяці тому

      For this video it’s a single turbo conversion. Everything in the description I think mate

  • @flyro2000
    @flyro2000 3 місяці тому

    Nice driving! As a blue m135i owner i'm unsure how to feel 😅

    • @mohsindulloo347
      @mohsindulloo347 3 місяці тому

      Same here 😂 I'm hoping James is just a bad driver compared to the mx5

    • @InitialB
      @InitialB 2 місяці тому

      Haha he was sound, but the mx5 can carry some good corner speed and late braking