***** How hesitant were you being a bigger guy going on a popular youtube channels video? I feel like my insecurities would never allow me to go through with it. Props on you man.
KoG GoK I asked as a fat dude; shit eats at your psyche; or at least mine. Maybe not you; maybe you don't understand? Who knows; I asked from my point of view.
When UA-cam gets more and more professional, with productions similar to TV, this One Take concept is the right way to go. I don't want TV, I want to come close to the content and that is what UA-cam is (or was) about.
EMMHMMS If you want TV, Drive TV just launched, and for the $4/month you get a 30-minute television episode (on UA-cam) of course, with no ads, every tuesday. Much better formula than what we did in 2014, and everyone seems to be enjoying it. But yeah, this stuff has a certain charm to it.
TheSmokingTire I was admittedly against the whole Drive+ thing at first; I have become so used to free content that I instantly judged it as being not worthy of the payment but looking back I have enjoyed many Drive videos more than I have enjoyed a lot of other things I pay even more for. I really started thinking about it after watching the Joe Rogan podcast with Chris Harris. Going to finally give it a try now; sorry for being so uptight! p.s. I was pretty happy to see you over at /r/cars !
***** I'm a bit bigger than you and totally love my '05 MCS :) I'm slightly too tall (6'3"), so the mirror gets into my line of sight and my elbow won't go into the door :D Otherwise, plenty of room for a big dude and supercharger whine is sooooo addictive.
***** My biggest gripe of very few gripes is the fuel consumption at like 20 or so MPG and with $8/gal. gas here, I'm swapping to an electric car asap, unfortunately. I'd love to get a Volt, like Matt did, but we have none here and even 2yo imports would be over $25k.
***** You Americans don't know what a 'real' Mini is! The new generation is great but when you see them parked side by side it's a stark difference. My sister has an 08 1,4 petrol and my next door neighbour a 92 998cc Mini City and it's comical.
***** Finland. The prices have gone down recently, but not as much as the price of oil. It's like $85 to fill her up. I'd like to drive around, but price/consumption has become a real restriction, so I'm down to a tank a month, pretty much just commute-only :(
I love it. I swear Matt does it just to continue to piss off the haters. This time was a gem though, he was very, very careful about what cars he used as comparisons, then just before it ends: Fiesta.
Kirk Bümmer Well, the MINI was originally supposed to be that somewhat inexpensive but fun car to toss around. The price of a MINI these days is very high for what you get. That Fiesta is extremely fun to drive and relatively inexpensive as well. You miss out on the customization of your car but that doesn't matter to most people these days. The numbers aren't too impressive but that doesn't matter much when it comes to just fun factor.
Travis and Matt. You guys rock! One of the better "One take videos". I could sit back and just enjoy two car guys having a nice, natural, fun and interesting chat about cars/Mini`s. Nice car Travis, enjoy it. :)
Definitely loving this new format Matt! Its sort of an RCR for us Cali enthusiasts, though with more hard driving and less insane humor. Every video so far has been a joy to watch, and I'm looking forward to the rest. Makes me wish I had something worthy for you to drive.
Great content. Real car people in real cars. Matt u said it well "I usually only drive new cars." By doing these viewer car vids it makes us feel like we are passable humans again. If I buy a car that has less than 100k miles I feel like it is a new car, but I also tend to drive reliable cars I buy for $1000. And I appreciate how you give a frame of reference compared to your fiesta or other cars.
Been watching every Smoking Tire episode for years and I have to say, i get the most excited about these "one takes." I just think its a great concept. If you ever care to drive a resto-mod 1st Gen Bronco (and find yourself in the midwest) thats the business I'm in. lol. Either way, I thought you'd make it a whole video without mentioning the Fiesta, but you snuck it in right at the end. lmao. Not complaining, they really are that good, but it is kind of funny
Great Video Matt! Great to see you testing out viewer cars MINI's are fun...I bought an 05 JCW over the summer to flip...now that I've had it for a bit I can't get myself to sell it..And I'm not a 4cyl/FWD lover at all!
Nice work on pumping out content Matt; really liking the idea of taking people's rides out for a drive.. Even though some maybe a little sketchy lol. Do you have an active website? I'd try and implement a lend me your ride section specially if you're going to be traveling around and have new scenery etc. Just my two cents for a chance to drive other places/rides on the road
TheSmokingTire Drive a 1990s F Body. Humble thyself. Become one with the box of shit. Only then will you reach true enlightenment. "Humble thyself or thou shalt disparage thyself"-The Cube of Frozen Matter
It's kind of hilarious to see two enormous guys crammed into a Mini. Thank god the engine has substantial torque to pull all that and still manage to get some speed.
I love driving my R53 in those canyons :). Turbo is all nice and all but I've always loved the whine of a supercharger when it winds up to red line through the turns.
I spent many enjoyable years in a modified r53, and while it was as stiff as anything I ever have seen or driven, I miss it a lot. I didn't mod it into really high power, but it had a bit more power and springs, shocks, and sway bars on it, and it was great fun like that. I will comment that with the CAI and pulley set up I had, I *loved* the whine the supercharger produced, more than I think I'd enjoy the BOV noise.
Really miss my R53. Just like Matt's, no sunroof, with OEM LSD, Recaro Pole Position and 4 pots. That is the basic recipe for R53 & R56. Lift off over steer heaven
Hell yeah! This was sweet! You picked the perfect owner as the banter back and forth was probably the best of OT so far. I love the BOV sound (& the old whiney SC sound is sexual healing too). Definatly agree on no sunroof as well, but still looked fun to drive. I guess with this light a car, the only deciding factor between forced induction is price? Or were the price tags close to the same (tc vs. sc)?
They're really fun cars. Really want to drive one of the turbo S models at autoX, haven't had that opportunity yet, they seem great, but big guys like myself look a little goofy stepping out of them, haha.
@ Travis, all Turbo Cooper S's burn oil, even mine. which is an 08 with 80 000km's. Knocking is also an issue on the N14 motor, this is due to pre-ignition and heat issues. Dont stress, keep driving it.
Owner of 2 r56s, traded in a 90k mile for a 36k mile, they absolutely fall apart and rattle. Even the 36k (now around 38k), already getting creaks and rattles inside. Love these cars to death tho so much fun even at the non-S level
Wish I lived closer, I've got an r53 MINI running nitrous. Probably the only MINI on spray that you'll ever see, would love to let you take it out on one of these runs.
TheSmokingTire i have a 2010 Mini Cooper S which is completely stock and I have never had any issues driving it in the snow in Canada with traction control on. Even in major snow storms. I do drive it also in the snow with the Traction control off and do agree its more fun.. but I've never gotten stuck going up a hill or what so ever with it on. its just a friendly comment to what u and travis said about the mini traction control. Great video. and looking forward to seeing more :)
My thoughts as well. I have a 2004 Cooper S and even before the tune it was unstoppable in the snow with snow tires on it, even with traction control on. If you want to get stuck, try driving in the snow in a Prius. Very aggressive traction control and IT CANNOT BE TURNED OFF. (There is a disable procedure but it must be performed in P gear at a full stop, it is for diagnostic purposes only)
Are you planning to do any more in CT? I'm in RI and have no issue for the drive if you'd want to horse around in a slow car that makes some louder noises. It is one of the few stock height modern Civic Si's left. Also I have a fourth brake light for safety's sake.
I have always wanted a mini cooper, ever since high school i ended up getting a honda cvic lx 05 put full bolt ons had it for 4 years then sold it and got a new 350z 2007 and had it ever since and love it full bolt ons and everything but i have a feeling my next car will be a mini cooper or a mazda speed 3 . maybe even a honda civic SI but the new ones like 2012-2015
TheSmokingTire I'm really liking these one take videos with the owners. Are you allowed to give a release date of the 1M(3) video on /Drive? The suspense is killing me!
thanks Matt. I love my '13 Mini Hardtop S myself. and I agree.. their trend to larger is the WRONG direction. I got the '13 while they had a '14 on the lot, not for sale yet..and prefer the '13 and earlier
TheSmokingTire yep. my old man used to time trial race 60's Minis "back in the day".. that size would have been even better! of course the re introduce mini is significantly more car than the 60s, but that size was winning!
I sold my 03 Cooper S with 50k miles for 5500 about a year ago in the US. It was a great car in good shape no rattles. So sad... Yes I hate that they are getting bigger! I say that they will be making a new mini mini to get back to the smaller car. Whats even more crazy is that in Japan they start at 35k, and I see them quite often and they have 4 doors. (Japanese equivalent not exchange rate) To put it in perspective you can get a Honda crossover hybrid for 27k here. Still I see more Minis than the Honda. lol
Holy shit, this is your 256th one take! So I feel like a lot of us have whitelisted you, hopefully making you some extra cash. If its working out for you maybe you can reward us with an HD masterpiece with some cinematography chucked in there one day? From a grateful kiwi :)
TheSmokingTire Matt, if you were ever in the UK I would love to have your take on my car '95 Toyota Starlet GT Turbo, 850kg and 180bhp built to handle :)
This made me miss my '08 MCS. Awesome cars, but engine trouble with the timing chain (cost $3k for mine) and the amount of oil they consume is not pleasent. A truly fun car for the price
***** The timing chain is what got me, but I wish I kept it longer. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones =D Just make sure to check and you will have many years of happy and fun motoring
Might sound weird, but what if you brought the DMC up to Angeles Crest? It's not tight, like the Snake, so the brakes and tires wouldn't get beat up and being mid-engined it should be fun to run it here once.
vtr0104 the delorean is really a crap canyon car. It can do it, but it's won't be an enjoyable experience. Dynamically, it's just not very good aside from the sound of the engine. It's really just a cool cruiser for the PCH and around LA.
Ah.. I see. Thanks for the explanation on this one. In that case, have fun with the other cars and thanks again for taking time to make the videos. A very nice rest of the week to you!
Excellent video. Love the commentary. Would love for you to drive my heavily modified R53 - too bad I'm not a "California Local" :-) Check out my MINI repair videos on my channel - I have a few track videos as well!
I always wanted a Mini for myself but then I compared it to cars like the Mazda Speed3 and Focus/Fiesta ST and the Mini lost its allure to me once I saw the price.
750lbs of awesome in the front seats... Mini was PLANTED in the corners.
Hahaha... So, more like 520? 530? :)
***** How hesitant were you being a bigger guy going on a popular youtube channels video? I feel like my insecurities would never allow me to go through with it. Props on you man.
James H hes fat bro he doesnt have 2 heads.
KoG GoK I asked as a fat dude; shit eats at your psyche; or at least mine. Maybe not you; maybe you don't understand? Who knows; I asked from my point of view.
When UA-cam gets more and more professional, with productions similar to TV, this One Take concept is the right way to go. I don't want TV, I want to come close to the content and that is what UA-cam is (or was) about.
EMMHMMS If you want TV, Drive TV just launched, and for the $4/month you get a 30-minute television episode (on UA-cam) of course, with no ads, every tuesday. Much better formula than what we did in 2014, and everyone seems to be enjoying it. But yeah, this stuff has a certain charm to it.
TheSmokingTire I may have to subscribe again!
TheSmokingTire that seems much better than the last drive+ thing
TheSmokingTire I was admittedly against the whole Drive+ thing at first; I have become so used to free content that I instantly judged it as being not worthy of the payment but looking back I have enjoyed many Drive videos more than I have enjoyed a lot of other things I pay even more for. I really started thinking about it after watching the Joe Rogan podcast with Chris Harris. Going to finally give it a try now; sorry for being so uptight!
p.s. I was pretty happy to see you over at /r/cars !
HAHAAHAAHA two of the biggest people you could imagine squeezing into a Mini!!!
***** I'm a bit bigger than you and totally love my '05 MCS :) I'm slightly too tall (6'3"), so the mirror gets into my line of sight and my elbow won't go into the door :D Otherwise, plenty of room for a big dude and supercharger whine is sooooo addictive.
***** My biggest gripe of very few gripes is the fuel consumption at like 20 or so MPG and with $8/gal. gas here, I'm swapping to an electric car asap, unfortunately.
I'd love to get a Volt, like Matt did, but we have none here and even 2yo imports would be over $25k.
***** You Americans don't know what a 'real' Mini is! The new generation is great but when you see them parked side by side it's a stark difference. My sister has an 08 1,4 petrol and my next door neighbour a 92 998cc Mini City and it's comical.
***** Finland. The prices have gone down recently, but not as much as the price of oil. It's like $85 to fill her up.
I'd like to drive around, but price/consumption has become a real restriction, so I'm down to a tank a month, pretty much just commute-only :(
mcspikesky It's always funny to park my R53 next to a new Mini countryman :D Christ, they're huge.
Every time a one-take video begins with Matt saying "soliciting random strangers", I have Backroom Casting Couch flashbacks.
It's the plus in Drive+...
I was like "finally no comment on the fiesta!!"...then I got to the end hahaha
I love it. I swear Matt does it just to continue to piss off the haters. This time was a gem though, he was very, very careful about what cars he used as comparisons, then just before it ends: Fiesta.
Kirk Bümmer Well, the MINI was originally supposed to be that somewhat inexpensive but fun car to toss around. The price of a MINI these days is very high for what you get. That Fiesta is extremely fun to drive and relatively inexpensive as well. You miss out on the customization of your car but that doesn't matter to most people these days. The numbers aren't too impressive but that doesn't matter much when it comes to just fun factor.
I'd love to drive his modded fiesta, I almost bought one the other day for the hell of it. Cheap as fuck and fun to drive.
Running British cars over there must be a dream. 10 dollars of gas lasts what 4 months?.
daz samuels what are you smoking? 10 dollars of gas is like 2 days unless you only drive about 5 miles a day.
Travis and Matt. You guys rock!
One of the better "One take videos". I could sit back and just enjoy two car guys having a nice, natural, fun and interesting chat about cars/Mini`s.
Nice car Travis, enjoy it. :)
I was just driving up there on Saturday. First time since I moved from Florida. That road is a blast.
Wonder how different the car would drive with just the driver, especially if it was some frail manlet.
something like 3 tens faster in a straight line i guess.
***** With a small light chuckable car, the weight would be noticable! (no offence to you both!)
Misc mate checkin in.
Strong misc presence
***** it sick
You can see it in the passenger's face as soon as the video starts.
"Ohhh Jesus. Here come the fat jokes."
*****
I'm glad you have a sense of humor about it dude! I think the ability to self deprecate shows a lot of character.
pretty cool car ! It looks like it handle really well. Thank-you Mini Cooper owner for letting this happen !
I'm loving these 'one take's Matt, keep up the great work..thanks!
Definitely loving this new format Matt! Its sort of an RCR for us Cali enthusiasts, though with more hard driving and less insane humor. Every video so far has been a joy to watch, and I'm looking forward to the rest. Makes me wish I had something worthy for you to drive.
I love the BOV chirp everytime he lifts. Seems like a fun car!
That thing is sick! Dope whip Travis! Coolest mini I have seen. Nice chew chew too
Love these one take videos, well done on being so consistent with them
Great content. Real car people in real cars. Matt u said it well "I usually only drive new cars." By doing these viewer car vids it makes us feel like we are passable humans again.
If I buy a car that has less than 100k miles I feel like it is a new car, but I also tend to drive reliable cars I buy for $1000.
And I appreciate how you give a frame of reference compared to your fiesta or other cars.
This series has such potential! Keep it up!!
Really enjoy these videos. Keep them coming.
Such fun little cars, well done.
Loving the 1 take videos, Keep em' coming!
Nice...love minis myself, was looking forward to this video
I love these vids, please do more of them!
Been watching every Smoking Tire episode for years and I have to say, i get the most excited about these "one takes."
I just think its a great concept. If you ever care to drive a resto-mod 1st Gen Bronco (and find yourself in the midwest) thats the business I'm in. lol.
Either way, I thought you'd make it a whole video without mentioning the Fiesta, but you snuck it in right at the end. lmao.
Not complaining, they really are that good, but it is kind of funny
That road looks so fun I wish we had roads like that in Michigan. I'd love to take my Fiero down something like that when it's done.
Great Video Matt! Great to see you testing out viewer cars
MINI's are fun...I bought an 05 JCW over the summer to flip...now that I've had it for a bit I can't get myself to sell it..And I'm not a 4cyl/FWD lover at all!
Loving these one takes
Well done Travis!
I really like this whole idea of driving other people's cars. I'm a SoCal local that has a Focus ST, but I'm sure you've driven one of those before.
Nice work on pumping out content Matt; really liking the idea of taking people's rides out for a drive.. Even though some maybe a little sketchy lol. Do you have an active website? I'd try and implement a lend me your ride section specially if you're going to be traveling around and have new scenery etc. Just my two cents for a chance to drive other places/rides on the road
Burnafew I have so many people sending cars I honestly don't want any more ways. Already booked through end of march.
TheSmokingTire wow thats amazing, I'm looking forward to the new content!
TheSmokingTire Drive a 1990s F Body. Humble thyself. Become one with the box of shit.
Only then will you reach true enlightenment.
"Humble thyself or thou shalt disparage thyself"-The Cube of Frozen Matter
found the guy who makes Matt look small even in a mini cooper
***** you look like a nice guy! *no homo
I love the glass roof. These cars are awesome fun to drive.
Another excellent video.
This so awesome.
Please some outside Pics and specs at the beginning !
Then perfect.
It's kind of hilarious to see two enormous guys crammed into a Mini. Thank god the engine has substantial torque to pull all that and still manage to get some speed.
Love these vids. Keep it up
I love driving my R53 in those canyons :). Turbo is all nice and all but I've always loved the whine of a supercharger when it winds up to red line through the turns.
I spent many enjoyable years in a modified r53, and while it was as stiff as anything I ever have seen or driven, I miss it a lot. I didn't mod it into really high power, but it had a bit more power and springs, shocks, and sway bars on it, and it was great fun like that.
I will comment that with the CAI and pulley set up I had, I *loved* the whine the supercharger produced, more than I think I'd enjoy the BOV noise.
Really miss my R53. Just like Matt's, no sunroof, with OEM LSD, Recaro Pole Position and 4 pots. That is the basic recipe for R53 & R56.
Lift off over steer heaven
Nice car. Interesting conversation, too.
Hell yeah!
This was sweet! You picked the perfect owner as the banter back and forth was probably the best of OT so far.
I love the BOV sound (& the old whiney SC sound is sexual healing too). Definatly agree on no sunroof as well, but still looked fun to drive.
I guess with this light a car, the only deciding factor between forced induction is price? Or were the price tags close to the same (tc vs. sc)?
You didn't talk too much at all. Those ~10 mins are all we get to learn about/meet the car. I want to know as much as possible when watching these.
They're really fun cars. Really want to drive one of the turbo S models at autoX, haven't had that opportunity yet, they seem great, but big guys like myself look a little goofy stepping out of them, haha.
@ Travis, all Turbo Cooper S's burn oil, even mine. which is an 08 with 80 000km's. Knocking is also an issue on the N14 motor, this is due to pre-ignition and heat issues. Dont stress, keep driving it.
Owner of 2 r56s, traded in a 90k mile for a 36k mile, they absolutely fall apart and rattle. Even the 36k (now around 38k), already getting creaks and rattles inside. Love these cars to death tho so much fun even at the non-S level
gothops154 Mechanical failures and upkeep is absolutley killer on these :(
avoid n14 engine like a plague
I have an N14, I live in fear every day lmao
Wish I lived closer, I've got an r53 MINI running nitrous. Probably the only MINI on spray that you'll ever see, would love to let you take it out on one of these runs.
Love this vids!! I wish you could drive en e30 Matt!!
Hillarious hair style !
Is it weird that I watch this video all the time just because I love TST and Mini Coopers?
+Goodspeed i watch it because i luv travis.
I love that road! Matt! you should come drive with Corvette forum in your C5. I would love to see it in person. We go out once a month. :)
We'll probably have a new Z07 there too. TheSmokingTire can do a review.
In_a_Trance Studios I don't drive with other people. People do stupid shit when I'm around.
TheSmokingTire Don't most people do stupid stuff when they're driving in groups?
Love the belly jiggle. Best part of the video. Love all this content Matt. Thank You.
TheSmokingTire i have a 2010 Mini Cooper S which is completely stock and I have never had any issues driving it in the snow in Canada with traction control on. Even in major snow storms. I do drive it also in the snow with the Traction control off and do agree its more fun.. but I've never gotten stuck going up a hill or what so ever with it on. its just a friendly comment to what u and travis said about the mini traction control. Great video. and looking forward to seeing more :)
***** maybe they improved the system since my car.
TheSmokingTire totally possible :)
My thoughts as well. I have a 2004 Cooper S and even before the tune it was unstoppable in the snow with snow tires on it, even with traction control on.
If you want to get stuck, try driving in the snow in a Prius. Very aggressive traction control and IT CANNOT BE TURNED OFF. (There is a disable procedure but it must be performed in P gear at a full stop, it is for diagnostic purposes only)
***** R50's R53's DSC is horrible.. Maybe the R56's are better.
hope new minis don't lose that go kart feeling
Not just canyon roads... ALL ROADS... Sweet car
Matt- you will never be Jay Leno. But you get an "A" for effort.
Do you prefer the mini or the much adored fiesta?
Nice!
Any chance you can find a Caterham 7 to review?
Are you planning to do any more in CT? I'm in RI and have no issue for the drive if you'd want to horse around in a slow car that makes some louder noises. It is one of the few stock height modern Civic Si's left. Also I have a fourth brake light for safety's sake.
WOW! was worried i couldn't fit wife and kids in but you Proved me WRONG!!
I have always wanted a mini cooper, ever since high school i ended up getting a honda cvic lx 05 put full bolt ons had it for 4 years then sold it and got a new 350z 2007 and had it ever since and love it full bolt ons and everything but i have a feeling my next car will be a mini cooper or a mazda speed 3 . maybe even a honda civic SI but the new ones like 2012-2015
Hey Matt, love the content. But is there gonna be anything on the Mustang soon? Seriously...
Lol every person I've known who has owned a mini has been a big guy. Really enjoy these car
joey gonzalez if you're a big guy, the mini is the best little car.
TheSmokingTire I'm really liking these one take videos with the owners. Are you allowed to give a release date of the 1M(3) video on /Drive? The suspense is killing me!
Was waiting for him to say something about them both being big guys in a mini hehe.
That's a heavy episode xD But I still like this series :D
thanks Matt. I love my '13 Mini Hardtop S myself. and I agree.. their trend to larger is the WRONG direction. I got the '13 while they had a '14 on the lot, not for sale yet..and prefer the '13 and earlier
Donald Turner I still think the R53 was the perfect size for a "mini"
TheSmokingTire yep. my old man used to time trial race 60's Minis "back in the day".. that size would have been even better! of course the re introduce mini is significantly more car than the 60s, but that size was winning!
TheSmokingTire Ok that's cool, but how does it compare to the Fiesta!?
At 2:20 thanks for addressing the elephant(s) in the room!
That clutch will go soon. I know of so many clutches going and radiators on these.
Friends forever....
hey Matt..will you be doing these modded reviews in New York?
Any problems with installing that BOV I'm buying a 2015 here soon I know it will be different though
If you don't run a blow of valve, does that harm the turbo?
i have a mini cooper 2015 too!! how did you put the pink lights inside your car?!!
I sold my 03 Cooper S with 50k miles for 5500 about a year ago in the US. It was a great car in good shape no rattles. So sad...
Yes I hate that they are getting bigger! I say that they will be making a new mini mini to get back to the smaller car.
Whats even more crazy is that in Japan they start at 35k, and I see them quite often and they have 4 doors. (Japanese equivalent not exchange rate)
To put it in perspective you can get a Honda crossover hybrid for 27k here. Still I see more Minis than the Honda. lol
If you're ever in NJ or anywhere near. Please let us know. I own a fully built 99 Accord coupe and a Lexus is300 with bolt ons.
Install an wind-deflector for your sunroof, it should help to reduce the noise.
What mods did you do to your R53?
IsurviveLIFE header w/ no cats, intake, custom made smaller pulley, pro tune
Holy shit, this is your 256th one take!
So I feel like a lot of us have whitelisted you, hopefully making you some extra cash. If its working out for you maybe you can reward us with an HD masterpiece with some cinematography chucked in there one day?
From a grateful kiwi :)
How's the reliability? Looking at a low milage 2009 S for 15G
TheSmokingTire
Matt, if you were ever in the UK I would love to have your take on my car
'95 Toyota Starlet GT Turbo, 850kg and 180bhp built to handle :)
a size 10 dude in a size 2 car
Why do big people pack themselves into little cars?
How would you compare the mini to the fiesta ST?
I like that whistle sound, can anyone explain. To bad I got a bmw diesel...
I loved my R53... I love my R58 now though :)
Little cozy there lol
Man that was the first time I saw a slow driving car pull aside on any road, in Videos and real life.
Hey Matt what do you think of the Veloster?
I'm a big guy myself, but imagine how much better this car would perform with just the driver.
what better thefiesa st project or the mini
Why did you have to sell your Mini when you started The Smoking Tire?
This made me miss my '08 MCS. Awesome cars, but engine trouble with the timing chain (cost $3k for mine) and the amount of oil they consume is not pleasent. A truly fun car for the price
***** The timing chain is what got me, but I wish I kept it longer. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones =D Just make sure to check and you will have many years of happy and fun motoring
Might sound weird, but what if you brought the DMC up to Angeles Crest?
It's not tight, like the Snake, so the brakes and tires wouldn't get beat up and being mid-engined it should be fun to run it here once.
vtr0104 the delorean is really a crap canyon car. It can do it, but it's won't be an enjoyable experience. Dynamically, it's just not very good aside from the sound of the engine. It's really just a cool cruiser for the PCH and around LA.
Ah.. I see. Thanks for the explanation on this one. In that case, have fun with the other cars and thanks again for taking time to make the videos. A very nice rest of the week to you!
Excellent video. Love the commentary. Would love for you to drive my heavily modified R53 - too bad I'm not a "California Local" :-)
Check out my MINI repair videos on my channel - I have a few track videos as well!
My 08 R56 burned oil too and it was fairly stock
Matt have you tried renault clio rs?? i wonder how would you compare it to mini cooper s
thx
TheTonicro never had the pleasure.
too bad, i hope someone borrows you one for next time you visit europe
whats that song chris Farley did:..little suit something...
And in this episode of big guys in small cars....
I always wanted a Mini for myself but then I compared it to cars like the Mazda Speed3 and Focus/Fiesta ST and the Mini lost its allure to me once I saw the price.
Soooo Matt, you going to get another R53?
Y'all look like twins matt lol
I feel you really need a quick once around the car at the start/end so we can see how it looks