Making my abandoned Audi RS6 road legal

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  • Опубліковано 28 жов 2024

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  • @golders99
    @golders99 2 місяці тому +40

    You need to be dropping off a box of beers to Tim the mechanic next door.

    • @LastChanceFossil
      @LastChanceFossil 2 місяці тому +2

      Weekly as this will be an on going relationship

  • @brianiswrong
    @brianiswrong 2 місяці тому +68

    Big 👍👍up to tim for taking on the welding.

    • @mrfishbulb7187
      @mrfishbulb7187 2 місяці тому +1

      Nice bit of welding considering it's a rusty old exhaust pipe.

    • @matthewanderson9119
      @matthewanderson9119 2 місяці тому +2

      Get a wee ultrasonic cleaner that will sort the washer jets

  • @colsi7228
    @colsi7228 2 місяці тому +27

    Tim at Torque Monkey rocks! 👏👏👏

  • @shadracksharu5650
    @shadracksharu5650 2 місяці тому +23

    ❤ from Kenya, absolutely love your content, your sense of humor always cracks me up.thank you

  • @JoeBlack666
    @JoeBlack666 2 місяці тому +12

    You've made some good progress, nice to see such lovely and skilled people working together. Not a big fan of the "let's change the control arm on one side only" approach though...

  • @a.k.7629
    @a.k.7629 2 місяці тому +3

    You are the mr bean of the car mechanics. I love your content dude ❤

  • @pureblood1978x
    @pureblood1978x 2 місяці тому +5

    As an s6 owner I would love to win this car. I would also hate to win this car. Fabulous and horrendous at the same time.

  • @PandaMobileMechanic
    @PandaMobileMechanic 2 місяці тому +11

    I see the lift doesn't get old lol and ya loving it, it won't get old anytime soon, enjoy it matey.

  • @100brsta
    @100brsta 2 місяці тому +1

    My mechanic has welded a new flex pipe in and it lasted for years without a problem (2.8 V6 Audi). He also did it like it is nothing, he didn't charge many hours of work. I was amazed by the welding skills, some people are just awesome.

  • @garethcharlton922
    @garethcharlton922 Місяць тому +2

    Get Tim on the channel full time! He’s funny 😂

  • @elzorab85
    @elzorab85 2 місяці тому +2

    Tim has some great welding skills, cheers!

  • @russwalker675
    @russwalker675 Місяць тому +1

    great results mate! The bonnet absolutely lifted the exterior and top stuff with the exhaust fix from Tim too! 😎

  • @GheGho
    @GheGho 2 місяці тому +1

    One of my favorite channels. You are killing it mate!

  • @andrewbannister4515
    @andrewbannister4515 2 місяці тому +4

    You and Tasty Classics are my joint favourite UA-cam channels! Another brilliant episode. I bought a bunch of tickets for the car, and I'm so glad some of that goes to Alder Hey. Top quality all round. PS I used to work for Audi. I feel you pain...

    • @james-3778
      @james-3778 2 місяці тому

      This!!

    • @james-3778
      @james-3778 2 місяці тому

      As an Audi tech and avid Not Economically Viable watcher. Hats off to you 🍺 my Aunty has a 52 plate one currently in bits. May have to have it off her one day 🫣

  • @BlazingsNL
    @BlazingsNL 2 місяці тому +173

    Paying other mechanics to fix the car in your own garage. Now that's what I call Not Economically Viable!

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 місяці тому +31

      😂😂

    • @c1tlr340
      @c1tlr340 2 місяці тому +8

      @BlazingsNL Everyone has to learn what they don't know, you were the same before you learnt

    • @stuartbarber7784
      @stuartbarber7784 2 місяці тому +8

      I do what can, learn as I go, and pay for what I cannot, works for me!

    • @c1tlr340
      @c1tlr340 2 місяці тому

      @stuartbarber7784 I can do just about anything mechanically but I've never welded. Going to have to learn PDQ as I've just bought a 40 year old VW T3

    • @BlazingsNL
      @BlazingsNL 2 місяці тому +3

      @@c1tlr340 I guess the joke went over your head

  • @marjancfarku6372
    @marjancfarku6372 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi, I just came across your channel, and I admire what you do. I'm someone who tries to fix most of the issues myself but has to do a job as well to support my family, so when I see you working on your cars, it's fantastic. If you need an inexperienced mechanic, just drop me a text😁.

  • @marcduthie4327
    @marcduthie4327 2 місяці тому

    Nearly there. Looking forward to whatever is next. Good on you for admitting you needed the help. Have a good week. Marc from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @barneykennett9282
    @barneykennett9282 2 місяці тому +3

    Tim's a star...👍.

  • @chrisgreen1094
    @chrisgreen1094 2 місяці тому +22

    That 90° metal pipe on the end of the original flexi, looked to be removable, it had a hex nut where it meets the flexi?

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 місяці тому +5

      It’s all one thing unfortunately

    • @romka5967
      @romka5967 2 місяці тому +2

      @@NotEconomicallyViable you can make your own pipe with flare tools and screw it into the flex pipe, it's easy and probably cheaper than buying original

  • @brendonelton
    @brendonelton 2 місяці тому +1

    To Tim, as a welder that supplied OEM exhausts for the Landrover L494, L462 & L405, top job mate!

  • @Dalbayob69
    @Dalbayob69 2 місяці тому +3

    On the front right where brake line was corroded-just get a flaring tool, few connectors and a small piece of brake line. Including the flare tool it cost me £20 and I cut the corroded section out which was just 100mm long. No need to replace the whole brake line.

    • @NewBeetleBits-y2k
      @NewBeetleBits-y2k 2 місяці тому

      Ninos already got the flaring tool

    • @bikeman123
      @bikeman123 2 місяці тому +1

      And next month another section will need replacing.

    • @Dalbayob69
      @Dalbayob69 2 місяці тому +1

      @@bikeman123 I did mine 4 years ago and nothing needs replacing yet.

    • @janus3759
      @janus3759 2 місяці тому

      In this condition the brake line can be cleaned using a steel brush and painted it, will last for years.

  • @philipbunker146
    @philipbunker146 2 місяці тому +2

    Same welder as mine! R-Tech have an updated version now!

  • @Robjud-u2x
    @Robjud-u2x 2 місяці тому +1

    suspension arms should be tightened up when the weight of the car is on the supension as that is common place. if you tighten on a lift with the wheels drooped then put it down. it will twist the bushings and they will be flexed at rest. then when you hit a bump in the road it can tear them.

  • @landmonkey22
    @landmonkey22 2 місяці тому +3

    Hankook are great tires!

  • @MrTattoo5984
    @MrTattoo5984 2 місяці тому +2

    Bought 10 tickets , fingers crossed 🤞 ❤❤

  • @amazulu3401
    @amazulu3401 Місяць тому

    I keep getting shivers down my spine whenever I see the number plate on that beast. Ive bought loads of tickets in an attempt to win it. My initials are RSB and I own a C6 RS6……..

  • @tjfcarty-karensmaximized8697
    @tjfcarty-karensmaximized8697 Місяць тому

    Great Video Nino.. Come on man.. 100k is just around the corner, I hope US international viewers can get some of that SWAG too soon.. take care my friend..!!

  • @tractorb0y
    @tractorb0y 2 місяці тому

    Great Video Nino, thats just taken 45 minutes of my first day back at work!! Perfect!

  • @PBz420
    @PBz420 2 місяці тому +2

    I LOVE this channel! this man is a LEGEND

  • @asw16177
    @asw16177 2 місяці тому +5

    Can't wait to see this car on my driveway 😎

  • @gregorymorris704
    @gregorymorris704 Місяць тому

    Great insight into how brutal it is trying to old cars back on the road in the uk because of the mot test

  • @robmason1068
    @robmason1068 2 місяці тому

    Flexi in my van had failed and went to an exhaust shop where the guy cut it out and welded in another. Works fine.

  • @saulmc8920
    @saulmc8920 2 місяці тому +1

    My favorite channel nowadays

  • @laz1go286
    @laz1go286 2 місяці тому

    it aint a bad car now, good on You Nino! Once it's all finished up someone gonna be happy with it, especially for 99P..
    Good choice to leave the welding part for a pro. it looks neat now, much better than what you could've done..

  • @WhiteWolfArkis
    @WhiteWolfArkis 2 місяці тому

    Good thing you took him on the welding. It is a tricky weld to pull off. :)
    I know a lot of mechanics that would just slap exhaust putty on it without welding and give it a go.

  • @P373RV2
    @P373RV2 Місяць тому

    Almost a 100k subs! YOU. DESERVE. THAT.! Awesome work mate!

  • @foregonereality
    @foregonereality 2 місяці тому

    Another great vid! Please keep working on cars of this era!

  • @JonnyNoStars
    @JonnyNoStars 2 місяці тому

    Have lusted after these RS6’s since watching Layer Cake about 20 years ago. Keep up the good work.

  • @christhomas6116
    @christhomas6116 2 місяці тому

    Bloody hell fire Nino, was struggling to get my earphones to connect to my PC, finally got them going just at the bit when your mike went crazy. Totally thought my near buds were screwed🤣🤣🤣 happily not ,but had me going for a bit. Keep up the good work, great stuff in your vids.

  • @adamnewman6539
    @adamnewman6539 2 місяці тому

    Just entered the competition! Loving these videos Nino. Keep up the work you’ve come a long way 😅

  • @th45h1zn1t
    @th45h1zn1t 2 місяці тому

    Tasty Classics pointed me in your direction. Looking forward to more fantastic content, thank you

  • @qlikbox
    @qlikbox 2 місяці тому +1

    I need brake lines doing on my mini.... Off to see Tim 👍 awesome vid as always

  • @Imasundaj
    @Imasundaj 2 місяці тому +1

    That V8 sounds so good. I could listen to it all day.

  • @tennentssuppa
    @tennentssuppa 2 місяці тому

    washer jets.
    Get a wire brush, put one of the wires into a metal vice and pull it out.
    It should be the right size to clear and adjust the jets.

  • @SgtNibblerI
    @SgtNibblerI 2 місяці тому

    Another great video on the RS6! Look forward to the next one! tempting me more and more to get some tickets!!

  • @arturasd570
    @arturasd570 2 місяці тому

    Nice to see Tim helping you😊 👍

  • @ianwoollard9008
    @ianwoollard9008 2 місяці тому

    Tim has done a super job. It looks OEM. 😮👌

  • @P373RV2
    @P373RV2 Місяць тому

    those weldings are wonderful. damn!

  • @johng7304
    @johng7304 2 місяці тому +32

    I’ll buy a ticket but think the car is not economically viable to keep. Great videos though.

    • @mrfishbulb7187
      @mrfishbulb7187 2 місяці тому +2

      Nice car but a future money pit.

  • @nsp265
    @nsp265 2 місяці тому

    You're a good man. Lovely work.

  • @a5h1y
    @a5h1y 2 місяці тому +2

    man take us on a ride with that baby we want to hear it roar!

  • @zhoaibraja2992
    @zhoaibraja2992 26 днів тому

    Faz is a legend for breaking C5s.. got loads of RS6/A6 C5 bits for wicked cheap off the guy.. 💪🏽

  • @m0rtifiedpenguin
    @m0rtifiedpenguin 2 місяці тому

    I would jack it up to ride height and torque the suspension bolts. Measure the center of the wheel to top of the wheel arch before lifting the car

  • @MikeyBee1
    @MikeyBee1 2 місяці тому

    Another great update Nino, and loving the content... Currently watching from the Montalbano mountains in Tuscany wearing my Not Economically viable t-shirt! 😃 (The wife says it suits me! 🙄)

  • @nathancamenzuli3329
    @nathancamenzuli3329 2 місяці тому

    Bro im a big fan, super happy to see you getting the rs6 back to roadworthy but be careful filming the welding on camera cause usually they end up breaking lenses haha

  • @kar428
    @kar428 2 місяці тому +2

    Tim is a legend

  • @leevarker5563
    @leevarker5563 2 місяці тому

    I've just bought one of these in Daytona pearl, about 2/3 the price you paid for this one, needs some bodywork but will get there, maybe it will have a twin parked next to it on the drive in a few weeks time 😉

  • @ballygarran
    @ballygarran 2 місяці тому +1

    Hydrahose Chelmsford, Norton Hydraulics Braintree and Anglia hose & hydraulics Colchester have all saved my arse on numerous occasions for manufacturing one off solutions to all sorts of pipe problems.

  • @sussexbikerpillion
    @sussexbikerpillion 2 місяці тому

    Nice one Nino. You sleeping well now 👍

  • @bushyboi8724
    @bushyboi8724 2 місяці тому

    Great work on the rs6 I've got 5 tickets 🤞🤞 love your channel Nev you do a great job mate 👊👊

  • @Man7rah
    @Man7rah Місяць тому

    Tim is a legend!

  • @davewhiteman8353
    @davewhiteman8353 2 місяці тому +3

    Soon be 100k subscribers 👏

  • @SuperRob41
    @SuperRob41 2 місяці тому

    i like these videos, i like working on cars, this week I took the front bumper of my 2021 545e to replace a parking sensor.

  • @salazar1104
    @salazar1104 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful car, can't wait for you to sort it out and have some fun driving it :)

  • @kevintucker5364
    @kevintucker5364 2 місяці тому

    I think this is an amazing UA-cam channel, best of luck for your future endeavours 😎

  • @mw-th9ov
    @mw-th9ov 2 місяці тому +1

    nice car to win as a spare car..but new owner will need to write down a number for max to spend before selling and stick to it!

  • @Eddy-l3t
    @Eddy-l3t 2 місяці тому

    Let's get this channel to 100k soonest.

  • @peterbarber5442
    @peterbarber5442 2 місяці тому

    Entered, you're doing great work for a great cause

  • @tonyBobb5209
    @tonyBobb5209 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello from France, Sainte-Mère-Église.

  • @italianjob-vx6hp
    @italianjob-vx6hp 2 місяці тому +1

    Good to be so close to other car people.

  • @m0rtifiedpenguin
    @m0rtifiedpenguin 2 місяці тому +1

    Repairing these cars will need careful planing and a lot of clever tricks to cap costs

  • @antonioseifert2574
    @antonioseifert2574 2 місяці тому

    Another your video before sleep , love it :D and pls can you put maybe 60FPS in your videos?

  • @londoncentral
    @londoncentral 2 місяці тому

    Have been a fan since day one Nino. You just get better with every video. Can't wait for the next one 👍🍛

  • @Badger66
    @Badger66 2 місяці тому

    Loving this mate, huge progress and great you have experienced people around happy to help for a sheckle or two! 😉

  • @Gm-pe4te
    @Gm-pe4te 2 місяці тому

    Can't wait for the next video on this Rs6 . Will buy a couple of tickets too ❤

  • @ashlockett7138
    @ashlockett7138 2 місяці тому

    NEV autos sign needs to go up outside the workshop just for giggles. I'm gonna buy some tickets as i love the rs6.

  • @larvey
    @larvey 2 місяці тому +1

    Sometimes, you gotta raise your hands and admit defeat - we all hate it, but having Tim and his team around is deffo a touch.

  • @geoffbell2906
    @geoffbell2906 2 місяці тому

    Got the same Hankook tyres on my F56 Mini. Good wet weather grip and reasonably priced.

  • @morestupidforms
    @morestupidforms 2 місяці тому

    Had the same problem, I was looking at an entire new exhaust, but saved by a good welder.

  • @AYO-cr9br
    @AYO-cr9br 2 місяці тому

    You can take that end of the brake pipe flexi by the way

  • @--Nino--
    @--Nino-- 2 місяці тому

    Amazing video as always! Gunna increase my tickets purchase on payday by another 20 me thinks 👀

  • @williammatthews9131
    @williammatthews9131 2 місяці тому

    Nico, just seen a tweet on "x" by "luden automotive"....Triumph spitfire, bright red, looks good...sold for £810 including fees!!

  • @susanlewis1953
    @susanlewis1953 2 місяці тому

    Love your videos 😊 Cheers Sue

  • @siweljdforp
    @siweljdforp 2 місяці тому +1

    Super to see your progress, and your constant humility and good humour. I am really looking forward to seeing your welding training - I need to learn to improve my skills. Best of luck!

  • @dannydirt5D
    @dannydirt5D Місяць тому

    Tim deserves some beers for that mate haha great video

  • @JoeBlogs-qd2jw
    @JoeBlogs-qd2jw 2 місяці тому

    That’s a big lump of a car for that lift your a brave man

  • @eQuASiANXane
    @eQuASiANXane 2 місяці тому +5

    bro please blur the trade plate. if its yours or not. People copy them as they know its currently valid.

    • @jebruijs
      @jebruijs 2 місяці тому

      As they can when the car is out on the street...
      From people who are attracting much less attention (non UA-camrs).

  • @alanparkinson5724
    @alanparkinson5724 2 місяці тому

    Top man tim looks great with the new bonnet good result getting mot like this car

  • @CheradenZakalwe
    @CheradenZakalwe Місяць тому

    Nice work, ive entered. If i win i'll give it a nice home.

  • @craigrobertson7938
    @craigrobertson7938 Місяць тому

    Just a thought on the paint job. Would it be worth including the paint job in the prize but if someone wanted a full repaint say they could pay extra. Just a thought

  • @MrAPOPLEX
    @MrAPOPLEX 2 місяці тому +2

    dang it... i wish i could buy a ticket for that car but im a bavarian mainland peasant

  • @MeyerFerreira-b5o
    @MeyerFerreira-b5o 2 місяці тому +2

    Tell Tim to also start a UA-cam channel

  • @nigelbond4056
    @nigelbond4056 2 місяці тому

    I haven’t gone anywhere… why do you keep telling me to come back? 🤣 Great video on one of the best sounding cars ever 👏

  • @GlennBerry
    @GlennBerry 2 місяці тому

    Missed opportunity to replace all the flexi pipes with Stainless Steel braided, Goodridge is my favourite.

  • @gasoutgarage6667
    @gasoutgarage6667 2 місяці тому

    Great channel. Subscribed. Random question where do you buy your jeans?

  • @TheAndymacd
    @TheAndymacd 2 місяці тому

    Nice one can’t wait to see next keep going bro ❤

  • @brigman28
    @brigman28 2 місяці тому

    Well done keep up the good work love the video's and the constant learning.😂

  • @normanclifton4814
    @normanclifton4814 2 місяці тому

    Hi the wire expanding joints are available to but at SES Motor Factors don't waste your money on new cats cheers norm Hampshire

  • @Stop..carry-on
    @Stop..carry-on 2 місяці тому

    That welding looked a right pain , dunno how he got above that pipe not easy work

  • @motoringmemories6825
    @motoringmemories6825 2 місяці тому

    You must be spending more money than your making. Great Audi vlog.