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Trying Not To Work
Australia
Приєднався 31 жов 2012
Welcome to Trying Not To Work. The channel is about cars, bikes and anything with an engine. Cleaning them, restoring them, driving them and enjoying them. It is not about doing nothing, but doing something that you love instead. I've spent over 37 years working behind a desk and having recently been made redundant, I realised now is the time to focus on stuff that feeds my soul, and hopefully, inspire my 4 children to do the same.
Cleaning My Car Without Touching it
Can you clean your car without touching it? In this episode, I test Koch Chemie's SO02 spray to see how it holds up after a week in the sun and a big rain storm. The results surprised me.
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Mazda RX8 Restore & Protect
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Welcome back to the channel and today's details of this beautiful Mazda RX8. It's getting the works with a Squeaky Clean detail followed by a machine polish and ceramic spray sealant. Chris, aka ilusion.mp3 or my eldest son, is helping today, drawn by the allure of the rotary engine perhaps. Check him out on Instagram if you're into Drum & Bass.
BMW E39 M5 ... and it's up for sale
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At 22 years old, this E39 still turns heads and now with a detail and protection, this M5 looks awesome. I was lucky enough to drive this car some 12 years ago, and even wrote about the experience at the time (there's a link below) and now some lucky buyer will get the chance to own her. If anyone is interested to learn more, drop me a comment below or email me at mike@mphit.com.au Living with ...
Did I ride 1000kms without a rear brake?
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Happy New Year everyone, hope you had a great break. I took my Dakar over to Motorcycle Weaponry in Mona Vale, on the Northern Beaches of Sydney to have my bike checked over and given a minor service. Jo and the team were very accommodating so check them out below when you need your bike serviced. For those who need the BMW Workshop manual for a F650GS drop me a line at mike@mphit.com.au and I'...
BMW X6M Competition
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After driving the X550i recently, I can appreciate the proper M engine in this X6M Competition. Though it looks good after a couple of hours of detailing, just buy the M5 instead
Audi RS7 Detail
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Making this beautiful RS7's paintwork pop was an absolute pleasure, and yet I'm told few will appreciate the colour. Ah well, I'm in the minority again.
Become a molten mess in 60 minutes
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I took up the challenge to audition for a spare pro driver seat with FastrackExperiences.com.au at Sydney Motorsport Park. We can still dream, can't we?
Stop buying new when you can recycle? Like with this BMW X5 xDrive 50i
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Fair enough, fast executive SUVs are not exactly green, but neither are EVs when charged by fossil fuel. And don't get me started about the emissions generated by building the batteries. So buying second hand is a better option, plus you'll avoid the depreciation hit. Take this BMW X550i for instance. Carefully driven and owned for the past 10 years, it's looking for a new home. Someone who'll ...
Have I wrecked my Dakar by pressure washer?
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A quick detailing is needed before we visit the mechanic. Will I kill it?
Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Edition 507
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Reportedly only 1000 507 editions were made globally. This is the sedan version of the C63 AMG and it sounds marvellous. It's available for sale, link below: prestigeautotraders.com.au/p73278-1269325-mercedesbenz-c63-2013/?frequency=Weekly&term=7
2020 Audi RS3
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This carbon edition 2020 RS3 has a mere 18,000 on the clock and is now back to its silky smooth best
BMW M8 Competition
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Great car to detail but man the ride was harsh. Might be worth going for an 850 instead
Bloody dogs#shorts
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Coby has come to stay for a few weeks. Looks like he's made himself at home
Mercedes S65 V12
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I had the pleasure of detailing this ultra rare Mercedes S65 V12, one of only 10 in Australia. I wish I could say it's still for sale, but it's already gone to one lucky new owner. Man, that engine!
Don't kill me yet, I'm only a learner!
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This is the first of a series of videos as I learn to ride a bike on the streets of Sydney. This one is a jaunt around Cammeragal land, or the lower north shore of Sydney's harbour. In each video I will try to show you how Sydney looked when the British first arrived and how it looks now with the help of the brilliant resources of the State Library of NSW. If you'd like to find out for yourself...
Audi vs Bentley, V6 vs V8, what does an 8 year old think sounds best?
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Audi vs Bentley, V6 vs V8, what does an 8 year old think sounds best?
Is this the best mark 1 Golf GTi in Australia?
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Is this the best mark 1 Golf GTi in Australia?
How does the RS shape up after a track night session?
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How does the RS shape up after a track night session?
Tuesday Track Night - Beaten by a P-PLater
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Tuesday Track Night - Beaten by a P-PLater
MPH Auto Services and the products I use
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MPH Auto Services and the products I use
Nice video ! What dilution of VB did you use ? It was really foamy ...
Only around 20-30 ml per litre of water. It's a great pre-wash.
@@tntw23thats what I use. But is doesn't foam like yours. my car is white so maybe you see it better on your dark paint... I also have labocosmetica primus 2.0. It disolves dirt better than VB. And it is very versatile. Can use it in sprayer, foam and in bucket hand wash. It is a little bit more expensive. Ph11. Weaker pH but more efficient. I like VB a lot. But like primus even better. (And it got VBA certificate, safe on every surface) Also tested FX protect gravity. Works great in sprayer. But I am concerned about safety on all sort of surfaces.
I'm thinking to buy the Koch Chemie's SO02 spray, from your opinion what's the rate that you give it out of 10?
These products are being improved all the time, but so far I'd give it a solid 8/10. I'll keep checking over the next few months and get back to you.
@@tntw23 I am using Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Wax, but in the lowers the wax goes ways super easy in the first rain... so i'm considering to change to Koch chemie, should I ?
Hello! Just dropped in and clicked your video!!… Where are you from?
Thanks for swinging by, I'm in Sydney, Australia
Nice Rx8, you will enjoy the driving experience in a rotary engines and on curves its on rails. 👍
Great video !
Thanks!
Totally admire your sentiments regarding doing what you love , and very informative. Best video of a middle aged man in an underground bunker I have seen since the movie Downfall
Just kidding, your vid was very helpful . Cheers
Nothing sounds like a V8 , Nothing . Although your raspy voice is a bit like an idling 1973 FB Ford Falcon
NIce job.
Hey you consarned varmit. Get of my porch!
Is it 4 stroke? Because if it were it a 2 stroke , it would make a sound like dakar, dakar dakar
Please give us a video on the history of Brands Hatch , one of the greatest circuits ever
ua-cam.com/video/0mOLo2dASUk/v-deo.html It all happens in Kent , are you a Kentish man? Or a man of Kent? excuse my spelling
More of this please mate. Your driving is fun
Nice car, but where I live in Japan, they won't turn over in the winter .
Why use expensive detailers? The clever people wash their cars in the seawater because it is free. What could go wrong? ua-cam.com/video/XiL1c3-UA9M/v-deo.html
Stirling Moss was one of my favorite drivers . You, I hearby dub "Pounds Stirling Mess" Hope you had a great day.
Gorgeous . Does MPH stand for Mile per Hour or are they your initials? Oh no! Have I doxed you?
Beautiful job
You should have at least removed the L plate, does not inspire confidence
Love the channel mate, but will not be satisfied until you review the Lelyand P76 which turns 50 this year and was England's greatest gift to Australia since Olivia Newton John
Moaner Vale? Sounds like the perfect place for a whinging Pom . NIce bike though
I am a Zionist , to me BMW stands for Break My Windows
No hate but you literally got all the facts wrong.
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Дмитрий Иванович: такая красотка и без меня
The rear end looks much better than the older model which looked liked it had a saggy ass
How much is it going for ?
He’s decided to keep it. It’s not unusual after a car’s been detailed. They fall in love with it again. That said, $50k AUD
The most beautiful car!
Wow 🎉🎉❤❤👍👍👍💯💯💯😱😱😱😱😱🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪💪💪
Wow. Looks incredible. I have a Grey one. This really does pop. Love the color
Can you please give me the number of this car,s colur
I don't know the number but the name is Navarra Blue. Hope that helps
Awesome Car! 😆
Beautiful car😂
But it will average 5 mpg...fact 😅
Not if Darren is driving it. As an ex Lexus driver, his style is grandma-ish
Nice video with great insights 👌🏾 Its 4.4l V8 not 5.0l 😉
You should switch to neutral when starting the bike, the engaged first gear is an an additional stress for the starter.
Excellent advice, thanks Frank. I will do that from now on
You have 19 subs, 258 views on this video, and the algorithm send me here. I dunno, man! You're doing something right! Love the channel name.
Haha same here
Thanks Ben. Hopefully you'll like the content as time goes by
My dream car. Hope one day to have it...speed shift?
I will always be a fan of the S65 AMG coupe
I’d take this over a Bentley or Aston
Stoned asf thought i was watching carwow
Haha. No drag race unfortunately
Instantly subbed. Bril work geezer x
I CAN hear the fizz. Very nice work.
That legacy that passed you is the absolute sleeper