I STRAIGHT PIPED MY SUPERCHARGED XJR!

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2022
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  • @AutoalexCars
    @AutoalexCars  Рік тому +20

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    • @MrUpTheRa1234
      @MrUpTheRa1234 Рік тому

      Oh aye

    • @CJM527
      @CJM527 Рік тому

      Saw that cheeky baby bell at 6:16 😂

    • @caisleannalochca1429
      @caisleannalochca1429 Рік тому +1

      Volume/ sound is fairly low mate

    • @thesimon4u2u
      @thesimon4u2u Рік тому

      @joe griffins 3:35 ?

    • @sleek86
      @sleek86 Рік тому +2

      sick video, did anyone else have audio issues? i had my shit cranked but still really quite

  • @justsomeguy1141
    @justsomeguy1141 Рік тому +941

    Rich with that mad burnout in the end. What a legend 🤣

    • @Decipher13
      @Decipher13 Рік тому +15

      RIP Alex’s tires lol

    • @cookieinthewoods
      @cookieinthewoods Рік тому +7

      Rich went "Like and SubscreeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Legend.

    • @vr6Hero
      @vr6Hero Рік тому +25

      Best burnout I've seen on UA-cam for a while..... And it was indoors!? Quality

    • @barneypaws4883
      @barneypaws4883 Рік тому +5

      Rich was setting up a time travel experiment

    • @carljones7992
      @carljones7992 Рік тому

      Quality 😂

  • @WatchesOnWood
    @WatchesOnWood Рік тому +986

    Rich is the sort of bloke that overhears you and your mates in the pub talking about something impossible and just chips in an says "I can do that"
    you think he's like every billy big bollocks bugger in the past, but then he proves you wrong, say, "told ya" and carrys on drinking his pint as though it never happened

    • @Fogg-yi8sg
      @Fogg-yi8sg Рік тому +13

      Spot on! i was thinking the same!

    • @repairupdaterepeat5815
      @repairupdaterepeat5815 Рік тому +9

      I guess he's also the guy you both love and hate living next door to his workshop 🤣

  • @wakely1001
    @wakely1001 Рік тому +144

    Went to him for a double res delete on my M140i, cheap as you like but quality job and even made sure to make the cuts in a way that allows the original resonators to be refitted 👌🏻

  • @daviddouillet4138
    @daviddouillet4138 Рік тому +166

    Rich looks like a crazy Doctor gone mad from doing so many experiments. Definitely a returning character to the show.

  • @kurojebprcic7339
    @kurojebprcic7339 Рік тому +1160

    Audio is low, but awesome episode

    • @walton10101
      @walton10101 Рік тому +31

      my thoughts exactly

    • @MC-Racing
      @MC-Racing Рік тому +142

      I suspect that something sent the VU-meters flying and it reduced the overall level of the video.. but what could that be??????

    • @edwardrod605
      @edwardrod605 Рік тому +19

      I thought it was me , thanks

    • @R_RPerformance
      @R_RPerformance Рік тому +26

      I thought it was my phone 🤦‍♂️🤣🤣

    • @ashavin81m
      @ashavin81m Рік тому +37

      The ads almost kill you don't they 🤣

  • @seanypal
    @seanypal Рік тому +457

    Your videos are genuinely something I look forward to every week... Brilliant content as ever Alex!

    • @AutoalexCars
      @AutoalexCars  Рік тому +50

      Thanks mate!

    • @jon81crowe
      @jon81crowe Рік тому +13

      Agreed, it's like car throttle held you back. Taylor awesome addition too.

  • @Kernowyon
    @Kernowyon Рік тому +147

    Taylor is more than knowledgeable, true enthusiast.

    • @barneypaws4883
      @barneypaws4883 Рік тому +6

      Taylor is to the show what the wax is to the thermostat

    • @Kernowyon
      @Kernowyon Рік тому

      We all need a Kettle.

  • @James-dm5xx
    @James-dm5xx Рік тому +21

    LOVED HOW THE FABRICATER REVVED THE BRAKES !!!

    • @happypavankumar123
      @happypavankumar123 Рік тому +3

      I thought I'm the only guy who noticed 🤣🤣🤣 good job mate

  • @BUSTERDOG2000
    @BUSTERDOG2000 Рік тому +31

    that burnout sounded awesome

  • @CMDRRustyDog
    @CMDRRustyDog Рік тому +14

    Now I understand why Rich has a two month waiting list. Jeez that sounded monstrous!

  • @kamanski
    @kamanski Рік тому +54

    Rich really knows how to do a proper shed skid! What a legend 👍

    • @fostermajor9591
      @fostermajor9591 Рік тому +1

      Wood and Al at the Skid Factory just stirred a moment then 🤣

  • @RickPalmer
    @RickPalmer Рік тому +171

    Keep it classy(ish)… Side pipe the next one, not this one! 🙏 Amazing content Alex. Thank you! 🙌

  • @GentilsGarage
    @GentilsGarage Рік тому +44

    Amazing. That’s proper bank robbery getaway. Can’t beat a straight six for a great racing sound!

    • @apexmarbella
      @apexmarbella Рік тому

      *V8

    • @harveyshaw1466
      @harveyshaw1466 Рік тому +8

      @@apexmarbella this one is a straight 6

    • @apexmarbella
      @apexmarbella Рік тому +2

      @@harveyshaw1466 Sorry, may have missed a video or 3 watching World Cup 2022. This XJR is now a straight 6 conversion?

    • @GentilsGarage
      @GentilsGarage Рік тому +4

      @@apexmarbella no, this is the x300 and they all had a inline six, plus a V12. From mid 97, the revised XJ (x308) had the V8s and the V12 was dropped not long after.

    • @apexmarbella
      @apexmarbella Рік тому +3

      @@GentilsGarage Apologies, señor. Enjoyed a '98 and '03 V8 in real life and stepped straight into the title on catching up on the channel. Sorry.

  • @davej6335
    @davej6335 Рік тому +45

    Rich is ‘the machine’! Think we need his colab on other projects

  • @robbo1967
    @robbo1967 Рік тому +6

    drivetribe / alex / hammond shootout is going to be awesome 🙂 looks like you won the soundoff event anyway !

  • @ianfrost3529
    @ianfrost3529 Рік тому +4

    My mate has his dads old 1988 bmw 750(e32) which he has done the same too
    That sounds awesome.
    Great video as usual.
    Glad you didn’t go with the side exit on this car

  • @ChokyoDK
    @ChokyoDK Рік тому +4

    Love seeing Alex doing videos on this channel.
    A bit more personal than the other channel.

  • @AbsintheMindMatt
    @AbsintheMindMatt Рік тому +38

    Just...it is always such a pleasure to watch you just hanging with regular car guys. Top marks boys!

  • @1991julez
    @1991julez Рік тому +2

    Single greatest car you’ve bought yet. And that exhaust is out of this world. Love it

  • @MrJohntilly
    @MrJohntilly Рік тому +6

    What a sound I actually rewind it to listen again would look nice with side pipe and that sound

  • @neilcobb1731
    @neilcobb1731 Рік тому +32

    Alex, you and Taylor (& Rory) are such an amazing gang! I really hope you guys go on another road trip like that one you did to Wales (heck, the first part of that at Castle Combe never fails to make me laugh 😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣)

  • @channex8179
    @channex8179 Рік тому +1

    That sounds insane!!! 👌, Loving the channel Alex keep up the barmy projects also you and Taylor make a top duo with great screen presence its like watching 2 giddy toddlers. 😄

  • @paulg2923
    @paulg2923 Рік тому +2

    The advert coming in was louder than the car, though both made me jump.
    Oh and Rich was the star of the show. What a metalworking wizard.

  • @Nicky_Nacky_Nooo
    @Nicky_Nacky_Nooo Рік тому +4

    Now I understand why the volume is so low on this video. The ending makes up for it 😄
    I am still eagerly waiting to see the result of the Fiats paint job.

  • @nicksharpe8487
    @nicksharpe8487 Рік тому +5

    Love the little mcm reference 🤣 great job. You guys get better and funnier in every episode 👍🏻🤣

    • @BTMikeMan
      @BTMikeMan Рік тому +1

      Also The Skid Factory and a shed skid :)

  • @magneticluke2047
    @magneticluke2047 Рік тому

    Another great video from alex taylor and rory love all the content

  • @carlholness6000
    @carlholness6000 Рік тому

    another great video Alex and what a mod on your xjr sounds very good cant wait to your next video

  • @Dannny1067
    @Dannny1067 Рік тому +8

    We NEED to see more of Rich!

  • @234224234
    @234224234 Рік тому +11

    Been going to Rich for some time now, got few cars done, great guy, good quality work and fair pricing. Great to see him getting good exposure even though he’s booked for next few months. Great video..

  • @KrisDouglas
    @KrisDouglas Рік тому

    Cracking vid as always, your sound was mixed *very* low on this one though. Had headphone amp and PC volume cranked to max!

  • @martinpettett4306
    @martinpettett4306 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant video.
    Must admit, although it sounded lovely on idle, it sounded a bit 90's Max Power Peugeot for me at high revs.
    Audio was quiet on the video (the ads nearly deafened me).
    Keep the content going, and keep Taylor!

  • @adamwade2546
    @adamwade2546 Рік тому +10

    Props to rich, guys clearly the real deal with this stuff
    Outstanding result

  • @MadeByBishop
    @MadeByBishop Рік тому +7

    Some audio level issues in this video.... but I totally get why 😁
    This is what audio compressors are made for 👍

  • @ChavaYang
    @ChavaYang Рік тому +2

    Sheeesh! That sounds amazing! 👌 can't wait to hear a pull!

  • @thedarkknight1971
    @thedarkknight1971 Рік тому

    It's ONE of the reasons why I watch this channel, when you do your CarVertical sponsor bit, I look forward to you showing the 'Damage' to the cars you show, and MAN!!! That m4!!! JEEEEEEEZUZCHRISSST!!! 😮😮😮 😎🇬🇧

  • @SkidsNDonuts
    @SkidsNDonuts Рік тому +13

    Excellent! Glad to see the mods coming through! :D

  • @kevinf2231
    @kevinf2231 Рік тому +5

    Another decent alex video as usual 👍

  • @Dn2kproductions
    @Dn2kproductions Рік тому

    one of the best videos ive seen in a long time relating to cars =D

  • @GTIClubsport
    @GTIClubsport Рік тому +1

    Don't often like any videos on UA-cam but i had to see after seeing that sick burn out, Rich is a boss

  • @naikjoyx4291
    @naikjoyx4291 Рік тому +10

    Alex I really like how you doing stuff. I do think you genuinely find value in the craftsmanship that goes into some of these great vehicles. Even if you were to do catch and release I'd still be content. Your sense of style is great and your friends are awesome. You could possibly be even an upgrade to Jeremy Clarkson and the 2000s Top Gear.

  • @alexharley7843
    @alexharley7843 Рік тому +4

    "No ones ever been killed by a side pipe.. lots of people been killed by Lions"
    Pure poetry

    • @wayland7150
      @wayland7150 Рік тому

      That's so true and a great justification as to why fitting a side pipe is safer than the usual lion that comes as standard.

  • @SQURDDRD
    @SQURDDRD Рік тому

    Keen to see what else you do this thing, sounds awesome 👌

  • @davidh2022
    @davidh2022 Рік тому

    Alex - just fookin awesome! love the Jaaaaaggg! and what you done so far!

  • @didierdt5420
    @didierdt5420 Рік тому +10

    You guys are nailing it with this channel 👍

  • @kennorcott7074
    @kennorcott7074 Рік тому +9

    I will say that central wiper is fantastic. This car is awesome

  • @sparky4878
    @sparky4878 Рік тому +2

    Making me contemplate a new exhaust on my 4.2 X100 XKR (same shape as Alex’s but with the bigger engine). I bought it with an after market exhaust on that sounds good but can always be improved.

  • @gman248
    @gman248 Рік тому

    What a machine! Rich looks like a top bloke, great work guys

  • @beachuk2000
    @beachuk2000 Рік тому +10

    That’s awesome but personally I’d want it with another box to make it nice and quiet with a little rumble but with a control bypass valve for when you want the high notes 👍🏻 best of both then

  • @martw5291
    @martw5291 Рік тому +3

    Taylor is the Bob Ross of the car servicing. Also if you're going to side pipe something, it's got to have 8 cylinders and be a classic right? :P

  • @andrewcordingley6421
    @andrewcordingley6421 Рік тому

    Loved the shed skid and the nod to Mighty Car Mods playing the air filter like Moog plays intercoolers.

  • @katiemorris5908
    @katiemorris5908 Рік тому

    Rich is the most genuine car enthusiasts in the the game my husband had his lexus GS 430 in for a full system sounded absolutely amazing 😍

  • @Jase1806
    @Jase1806 Рік тому +4

    Was that all shot on the same day? That build was insane!

  • @dannyhtheretrogamingmaster9548

    Sounds immense and is a proper awesome car now. One of Alex's cars should have a side exit exhaust though I'm glad its not this one, keep it relatively standard with a few minor upgrades as its a real classic car now.

  • @brokenparsnips5185
    @brokenparsnips5185 Рік тому

    Ha I was looking forward to this episode, saw the auction onenthis morning, deglecting to check when it was posted I had no idea when this follow up episode would come in.

  • @ryansparks6676
    @ryansparks6676 Рік тому

    I love a good detailed intro on a continued project

  • @sammymurdoch1600
    @sammymurdoch1600 Рік тому +10

    Alex, your content is awesome. Love what your doing. I understand it’s hard work but 1 video a week ain’t cutting it. We need more. 2 a week would be nice lol

  • @coteye8526
    @coteye8526 Рік тому

    Can’t wait to hear it on the road nxt video I hope 🤞

  • @theflyingsteamerstoke8534
    @theflyingsteamerstoke8534 Рік тому

    15:57.... A magical moment when an old Jag says "Hold my beer"

  • @jamiegray8055
    @jamiegray8055 Рік тому +3

    Great channel

  • @clowes51mw3
    @clowes51mw3 Рік тому +7

    Working at a maindealer for jag i always thrive to see the potential in these engines. Least you have ticked off a box for me !😂

  • @kaneramplin6539
    @kaneramplin6539 Рік тому

    Been to Rich a few times for some welding absolute top man

  • @retrojb101
    @retrojb101 Рік тому

    Your videos consistently make me laugh! Thanks again chaps!

  • @Jackoc1382
    @Jackoc1382 Рік тому +6

    Wide body kit and factory alloys with wide friction welded barrels would look wicked.

  • @ofmanynicknames
    @ofmanynicknames Рік тому +7

    Oh Alex no, not straight pipes! Even with a single central muffler these things are unbearable. I had to drive mine with that exhaust setup from South Carolina to Massachusetts (over 900) miles when I first bought it, and breaking down ten miles from home was almost a sonic relief.

    • @Doug791
      @Doug791 Рік тому +2

      I have a 4.2 supercharged s-type as a fun car. I had a bespoke stainless straight pipe system made for it , I owned my own garage at the time. Ruined the car . Sounded great revving it up in the pub car park , but 5minutes on the motorway and I wanted to die. It stayed on for about 2 weeks. Sold it on fleebay for £700.😂😂

    • @ofmanynicknames
      @ofmanynicknames Рік тому

      @@Doug791 At least you got some money out of it! Exhaust experimentation can be a pricey thing. I have found that having just the factory back boxes on a Jag (and straight-piping everything else) is a great balance between making for fun revs in the parking lot while keeping it mostly civilized on the motorway.

    • @Doug791
      @Doug791 Рік тому +1

      @@ofmanynicknames It runs with some nice sport back boxes now. They seem about right and keep the missus from shouting at me.😂

  • @davomyarse
    @davomyarse Рік тому +1

    Rich’s fabrication shop did the cage in my e36! He’s a great guy and did a top job too!

  • @umbertosannella
    @umbertosannella Рік тому

    Might be the best vid I’ve ever watched on UA-cam

  • @redlined4493
    @redlined4493 Рік тому +3

    Well there goes my dreams of rebuilding my dads old xjr....

    • @machiningbasics1729
      @machiningbasics1729 Рік тому

      Was this your dads ? He looked after it so well !

    • @redlined4493
      @redlined4493 Рік тому +2

      @@machiningbasics1729 nah sadly not, he bought his in 2009 and had it for 8 years. Loved that thing but it got vandalised, we then re painted it on the driveway took it to festivals n what not. Ran out of funds n just sat there for a couple years before the weather took its toll. Planned on saving up n buying one to do all over again. There just gonna go up in price now 😂

  • @NairobyMS
    @NairobyMS Рік тому +4

    the volume is SUPER LOW in this video wtf

    • @danielseelye6005
      @danielseelye6005 Рік тому

      I was wondering if I was the only one thinking that.

  • @systomattic8469
    @systomattic8469 Рік тому +2

    Congrats Rory on your new Jag!

  • @TheRCScotsman
    @TheRCScotsman Рік тому

    You genuinely had me going for a moment, with that air filter thing!
    I thought it was going to be a bit like the old paper-and-comb trick! 😆

  • @freddieflanders
    @freddieflanders Рік тому +3

    Do not side pipe it !

  • @simonthomas5367
    @simonthomas5367 Рік тому

    Alex, loving the straight pipes!! Am in St Omer and we've just bought a 6 pack of Candy Up!!! For you dude!

  • @olegon6732
    @olegon6732 Рік тому +1

    Sidepipe it!!!
    Oh man that burnout at the end had some serious Midnight Club 3 vibes going on in my head :D

  • @michaelsimpson4365
    @michaelsimpson4365 Рік тому +1

    That burnout at the end was awesome 👌

  • @garyjackson7183
    @garyjackson7183 Рік тому

    Got to be the best channel on UA-cam love it 🚘

  • @BoostWorx
    @BoostWorx Рік тому +1

    That's sounds amazing wow I need some of that noise in my life

  • @cliffordgwekwe9853
    @cliffordgwekwe9853 Рік тому +1

    i love Rich ..that burnout though..sick

  • @samverve
    @samverve Рік тому

    I had to watch that ending about 20 times! 😂 🤣 😂 Nice video!

  • @Kevin6t8
    @Kevin6t8 3 місяці тому

    That Mad Lad Rich at the end !🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Might I suggest a set of headers for this beast? A full exhaust will do wonders for this engine.
    Cheers!

  • @joypops1
    @joypops1 Рік тому +2

    Excuse me but I think I had a proper trouser accident when I first heard the noise that Jaaaag made, what a legend of a fabricator to boot.
    Proper stuff Alex and gang right here.

  • @bedtimestories4927
    @bedtimestories4927 Рік тому +2

    I remember you mentioned that its very special to have a 4.0 straight six. In fact older Jeep Wranglers and Cherokees had a 4.0 straight 6 and it was one of the best engines to come out of Chrysler.

    • @wayland7150
      @wayland7150 Рік тому +1

      Straight 6 is smoother and simpler than a V8 but with a more modern dual overhead cam.

  • @theanimalman2000
    @theanimalman2000 Рік тому

    I got my Audi rs5 done at Rich’s! Amazing job and so great to see you guys use him as well

    • @patbirdmusic
      @patbirdmusic Рік тому

      What generation? Would love to own one at some point all A5 variants have such a stunning look

  • @raygraser6196
    @raygraser6196 Рік тому

    The tea and the thermo was too funny! XD

  • @krithikcs3234
    @krithikcs3234 Рік тому

    I love the jaguar content on this channel, The reason i subscribed to this channel

  • @Jestersson
    @Jestersson Рік тому

    Now it’s a shouty old Brit with attitude. Love this👌

  • @110t0m
    @110t0m Рік тому +1

    rich did the exhaust on my jzx, the guy is an absolute hero

  • @quixvii4712
    @quixvii4712 Рік тому

    got to hear it last night at caffeine and machine great sounds

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 Рік тому

    Amazing, that sound😍🔥👌

  • @YoungQwasson
    @YoungQwasson Рік тому

    Had Rich build me a full 3" exhaust system in the past, his work is really top quality stuff, he knows his shit for sure

  • @mikelightowlers6594
    @mikelightowlers6594 Рік тому

    Awesome reminds me of my Supra straight 6 no cat 650hp sounded like a Lancaster Bomber!!!!

  • @Gah_Galvao
    @Gah_Galvao Рік тому +1

    I’d to put my earbuds on to enjoy it better haha well done, it sounds amazing!

  • @eze8970
    @eze8970 Рік тому +1

    Great work!🙏🙏

  • @danieljones6805
    @danieljones6805 Рік тому

    That sounds absolutely amazing

  • @gleng6812
    @gleng6812 Рік тому

    Can see Rich is an absolute Dark Horse! Horse 🐴 🐎 what a result that sounds the absolute Nuts! Can't wait to hear it drive through a Tunnel!

  • @EyeCanShootFL
    @EyeCanShootFL Рік тому

    Beautiful work

  • @glad2
    @glad2 Рік тому

    That man is a genius. That car tickled my ear drums right good. Proper job.

  • @chedhead3278
    @chedhead3278 Рік тому

    Grace, pace and the SPL of a jet plane taking off. Sweet, sweet car.

  • @liam916
    @liam916 Рік тому

    just wondering im currently working on a jaguar x300 and i need to sort out the fuel system including the fuel line and pump any advice of what things i can do with the engine to sort out the fuel and alternator problem

  • @dave41184
    @dave41184 Рік тому

    That fabrication stuff was amazing. Great to see and understand proper engineering - go Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggg!!!