Making My Civic Into a "REAL RACECAR"

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  • @wanabevideographer1613
    @wanabevideographer1613 3 роки тому +1444

    It's crazy to see how big yall grew, coming from the Ford Escort ZX3 that was supposed to be the track car, to now having a Civic K swap and winning 2 races, and being sponsored by these big brands, the transformation is super real. Keep the press😄

    • @styre
      @styre 3 роки тому +36

      Bro like these guys feel like family

    • @wanabevideographer1613
      @wanabevideographer1613 3 роки тому +20

      @@styre man, they were my role model when I was younger, I remember looking for videos on the legacy GT and this channel was the main thing to pop up. And then the attempt at the legacy wagon build attempt gravy. But now they're time attacking, icing on the cake, as younger me always wanted to get involved in it😁

    • @hvrbros8730
      @hvrbros8730 3 роки тому +1

      they’ll be at 1 mil soon

    • @L3giT_Hax
      @L3giT_Hax 3 роки тому +6

      ZX2 but I would have preferred to see a ZX3 foxus

    • @natefrommtl
      @natefrommtl 3 роки тому +10

      I miss the Escort 😔

  • @Jimmy_Broadbent
    @Jimmy_Broadbent 3 роки тому +778

    Ben, the car looks STUNNING!
    This series is one of my favourite things to watch on UA-cam. Thank you for consistently delivering this level of quality in these videos, it gets me super hyped for my own projects!

    • @finlaybamlett54
      @finlaybamlett54 3 роки тому +12

      Would love to see a race between the Civic and your MX-5

    • @shehetheir8382
      @shehetheir8382 3 роки тому +3

      Your GTR will feel so jealous with this comment.

    • @chilledkiwi4012
      @chilledkiwi4012 3 роки тому +2

      Hey jimmy, you wont reply to this🤣

    • @L3giT_Hax
      @L3giT_Hax 3 роки тому +2

      Jimmy pls, tell me you love the st170 escort zx2

    • @s70driver2005
      @s70driver2005 2 роки тому

      Reminds me of your Minty Miata Jimmer.

  • @IIKCARUS
    @IIKCARUS 3 роки тому +1498

    "It's not about the size, it's about the width" - Short Ben, 2021

    • @GearsandGasoline
      @GearsandGasoline  3 роки тому +354

      I don't know why I forgot how to say "diameter"

    • @KutsugeMindUrmoks
      @KutsugeMindUrmoks 3 роки тому +1

      @@GearsandGasoline That happens to everyone

    • @DjMurda
      @DjMurda 3 роки тому +4

      That’s what she said.

    • @WouterB76
      @WouterB76 3 роки тому +2

      That's what she said.

    • @510kali
      @510kali 3 роки тому +1

      Girth matters ; )

  • @stilllmkp
    @stilllmkp 3 роки тому +478

    damn i remember when you guys went on the roadtrip with this civic
    crazy to see how far its come

    • @KutsugeMindUrmoks
      @KutsugeMindUrmoks 3 роки тому

      Same

    • @Liperium
      @Liperium 3 роки тому +9

      It's been so long I forgot that this is the roadtrip car. Mannn

  • @SharpTurnStudios
    @SharpTurnStudios 3 роки тому +97

    I legit teared up at the reveal of the finished car. From aspiring young UA-camrs to bona fide, sponsored race winners. Keep on living the dream, guys.

  • @heavenzsin2614
    @heavenzsin2614 3 роки тому +546

    Today, on Gears and Gasoline:
    Short Ben washes his width
    Tall Ben watches
    Luke records it all

    • @papercarcrashes4924
      @papercarcrashes4924 3 роки тому +6

      Lol why is this so funny

    • @thatyellowr3237
      @thatyellowr3237 3 роки тому +8

      Top gear

    • @sajid4482
      @sajid4482 3 роки тому +10

      Read it with Jeremy Clarkson's voice.. ...

    • @Drew.DrivesYT
      @Drew.DrivesYT 3 роки тому +8

      @@sajid4482 i read it in the bottom gear voices

    • @adomagala1
      @adomagala1 3 роки тому +3

      @@Drew.DrivesYT I hate how I instantly knew what you were talking about XD

  • @ArodPR
    @ArodPR 3 роки тому +152

    That vinyl looks awsome. Loved the printed front grille!

    • @wackoSQL
      @wackoSQL 3 роки тому +4

      IKR, finally mia had a grill badge and is RED

    • @BA-rh5hy
      @BA-rh5hy 3 роки тому +2

      Came here to say the same! The front grille looks spot on !

  • @ClayWong
    @ClayWong 3 роки тому +85

    It’s come so far since day one! You’ve been a huge inspiration to my K20 EG build guys🔥👏

  • @TerminusVox
    @TerminusVox 3 роки тому +22

    Such a great design! Dynamic without letting the sponsors names become lost I. The graphics! Good job to everyone who designed, printed and applied the livery! Thank you to the sponsors for letting this be awesome! Good job Ben and Ben for being patient enough to get the sponsors whose products you actually want to use!

  • @luisdesototorres5440
    @luisdesototorres5440 3 роки тому +67

    Kudos Ben on having your car sponsor, looks great

  • @francisdoucette3902
    @francisdoucette3902 2 роки тому +1

    i think you have one of the most interesting car channel on the web I dont know why but the way you guys implement road trip, car breaking down on the road up to building a pure race car. I will be following you in the futurs i really like the videos about going on a road trip with ur best pal and sharing what happen is In my opinion the reason why we mods cars. i realized not long ago that you better to drive a civic with yours friend than driving a lamborghini alone! Good job!

  • @jdmj0
    @jdmj0 3 роки тому +8

    Little detail I love is that you incorporated the H-emblem in the grill wrap. Kudos!

  • @papercarcrashes4924
    @papercarcrashes4924 3 роки тому +19

    You have made such a amazing journey!! From taking it on a 5000 mile road trip to winning with it!!! Great job!

  • @sealeyteamsix5980
    @sealeyteamsix5980 3 роки тому +28

    One of my favorite ones yet. That wrap is incredible

  • @LamentOfTheFallen
    @LamentOfTheFallen 2 роки тому +1

    The wrap is absolutely amazing I can stare at it all day and not get tired of it.

  • @tiborfoldi6762
    @tiborfoldi6762 3 роки тому

    The way this car turned out is amazing! I loved to watch the roadtrip were you guys took this little car and seeing that its now one of the leader cars on youtube is just the best thing. This little car has a soul and u kinda can see the smile in its face.

  • @denisdimitrov5051
    @denisdimitrov5051 3 роки тому

    OOOH BOY! Them sponsors are here! This car now look as a PRO. All of the brands merge so well, the collors are on point man! Great job guys, many thanks to sponsors. Me myself could never afford to build a car like that, very happy to watch your videos.

  • @kpokfposkf
    @kpokfposkf 3 роки тому +9

    the wrap is absolutely stunning! Love it.

  • @ALLDAYANTHONY
    @ALLDAYANTHONY 3 роки тому

    Looks wild! So pumped for you guys!

  • @shineything4444
    @shineything4444 3 роки тому +1

    4:04 ngl that was the most satisfying sound i heard in a while

  • @danielc.284
    @danielc.284 3 роки тому

    First of all, that's probably one of the best looking Civics I've ever seen. Hands down. Valvoline cars always have such a great livery.
    Second, I know there's a racing school down by VIR, maybe it's worth looking into some of their advanced courses? I think they run 3-5K depending on if you bring a car and how long you're doing it for. Best of luck this season!

  • @MarkPakula
    @MarkPakula 3 роки тому

    Wow. Amazing job from the design team.

  • @samthecivic3697
    @samthecivic3697 3 роки тому

    By far the best looking civic I've seen to date and continues to inspire me to continue my amateur build!

  • @Capital993
    @Capital993 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on the success so far this year and landing some amazing sponsors! The car looks amazing and you should be very proud.

  • @bojned
    @bojned 3 роки тому +3

    Wow, this is going to be an eye candy on the track for sure! I am always happy to see new G&G video!

  • @ernestopiris-grau1383
    @ernestopiris-grau1383 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome is an understatement. You guys are by far my favorite UA-cam channel. Upload more and more please

  • @caseythimm5522
    @caseythimm5522 3 роки тому

    Just watched this video for a 2nd time. I think this is my favorite video of yours so far. Your usual quality in combination with such a major change to the car makes this one stand out.

  • @lookship
    @lookship 3 роки тому +4

    Holy cow that wrap is awesome 👌
    Literally just wrapped mine this week and I kinda wish I'd gone for a full livery 😅

  • @Genevagirls-h2x
    @Genevagirls-h2x 3 роки тому

    Congrats on the sponsorships, long time coming!! Looking forward to the progression of the season, car looks great!

  • @scottfurtado3504
    @scottfurtado3504 3 роки тому

    Happy to see your progress over the years! Great meeting you and Luke. Thank you for repping our tires!!

  • @Flinix
    @Flinix 3 роки тому

    Wow the closing music and final presentation of the car was bloody amazing. Gave me goosebumps

  • @koltrountree7619
    @koltrountree7619 3 роки тому

    It's amazing just how far the civic has come,it's very motivational too! Thank you guys for all the awesome content,as always I was nothing but impressed,quality videos in every aspect! And yes I'm still absolutely loving the Honda content....please keep em coming

  • @WTF-sh4is
    @WTF-sh4is 3 роки тому

    Woah! Those graphics are so sick! Congrats on the race wins. Go for the title!! Wishing you luck!

  • @kuya_timmy
    @kuya_timmy 2 роки тому

    Wow what an amazing build. That $5000 car has really come a long way from that first road trip.
    EK hatch was always one of my favorite cars, this build was very satisfying to watch

  • @jdmfreak22
    @jdmfreak22 3 роки тому

    Amazing video, for an amazing car with an amazing livery. And I have to admit, I don't normally throw compliments at channels, videos, cars, liveries and people. Well done boys, well done!

  • @camarowland4
    @camarowland4 3 роки тому +1

    Valvoline is easily one of the greatest and most historic liveries around. I hold it with gulf, martini, Marlboro and Castrol as one of the bests ever.

  • @rudymwaurah
    @rudymwaurah 3 роки тому +24

    The radiator grill decal has done so much for my OCD 😍

  • @matpewsey
    @matpewsey 3 роки тому

    No matter how many times I see it get done, I am always in awe of car wrapping..... looks awesome

  • @natelamore7372
    @natelamore7372 3 роки тому

    Best car video quality on UA-cam hands down , and I watch ALOT of UA-cam . Can’t wait to meet you guys again !

  • @nuggetplan
    @nuggetplan 3 роки тому

    The Wes Anderson style pan at 4:23 was nothing short of fabulous

  • @Praxicaeon
    @Praxicaeon 3 роки тому

    I can't believe that 2 years ago this car was a buy for a cross country road trip and now it's a beautiful track car. So much love 💜

  • @kevinchambers2327
    @kevinchambers2327 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, the car came out amazing! The guys really did an amazing job with the wrap!

  • @JustinCFC
    @JustinCFC 3 роки тому +1

    Had a lot of fun at Gridlife watching you track this beauty! Great job guys!! Hope to see you guys at another event soon.

  • @alenculjak7173
    @alenculjak7173 3 роки тому

    Way to go guys, Huge support from Croatia, the homeland of Rimac Nevera

  • @paulcruz4220
    @paulcruz4220 3 роки тому

    Sexier civic man. Nice to hear that you chose every brand that are part of your journey. More power to every staff and crew of GnG. ben&ben 💪

  • @sidneybaxter197
    @sidneybaxter197 3 роки тому

    Man this is awesome I remember the humble beginnings now this. Just WOW. Keep it up man!

  • @twan102000
    @twan102000 3 роки тому

    At 4:05 You put the NewNew on a dirty old Hub Face with buildup and rust marks from the old rotor pattern. This seemingly minute issue will cause the rotor (and wheel/tire) to be mounted in an offset plane -eventually causing rotor thickness variation which is the true cause of most brake pulsation issues. Most term the resulting RTV (rotor thickness variation) "warped rotors". They usually put another set on the same surface and start the process all over again. This can also cause wheel/tire assembly run-out and vibration issues, it takes a few minutes to clean up the face- and edge of the hub and it can be very rewarding! If you measure the run-out of the hub and put the high point with the low point of the rotor even better. Try and match your rotors/Hubs/wheels for the best overall run-out for the sets you have.

  • @mmansour1
    @mmansour1 3 роки тому

    Love it. The Castrol wrapped supras and celicas in old racing games are the main reason i use Castrol oil today...its the little things sometimes.

  • @Busydadgarage717
    @Busydadgarage717 3 роки тому

    This thing looks SICK! You are doing amazing with this setup! Can't wait to see how things progress this year!

  • @irtesamnasrat9866
    @irtesamnasrat9866 3 роки тому

    It requires no telling the videos are impeccable and a treat to see the thoughfulness of Ben behind all the works being done to the civic.
    BUT I wonder why anybody doesn't mention how good the music selection is in each and every Gears and Gasoline video. I usually shazam it all the time and they eventually make it to my driving playlist. haha. ^-^

  • @Strike86
    @Strike86 3 роки тому

    The wrap detail of the black grille section with the red Honda badge is a brilliant touch.
    Will be interesting to see how the brakes hold up though, I think the lack of ventilation will still be an issue.

  • @akeelhassanvideo
    @akeelhassanvideo 3 роки тому

    The beauty shots of this car at the end!!!

  • @VeloceOrangeDesign
    @VeloceOrangeDesign 3 роки тому

    Way to go dudes, car looks amazing and your working with some incredible companies. Go get em!

  • @jurizenarevalo1657
    @jurizenarevalo1657 3 роки тому

    Wow. Great job on everything as always. More power to all of you and more podium finishes!

  • @rramos3tx
    @rramos3tx 3 роки тому

    Man you're living the dream! It's been awsome to see how far you guys have come. Live it up for all of us average Joes!

  • @J.Galvao76
    @J.Galvao76 3 роки тому

    Awesome job! The result was really off the scale! Keep pushing and sending those videos!
    Kudos From Portugal!

  • @tomazjaksa7339
    @tomazjaksa7339 3 роки тому

    Just love how car keeps evolving each season... keep pushing dont give up !!! Greetings from Slovenia

  • @AaronBowendrummer
    @AaronBowendrummer 3 роки тому

    It’s awesome to see how far you’ve taken this Civic. Enjoyed this video, good stuff as always.

  • @jordanpanich
    @jordanpanich 3 роки тому

    Looks amazing!
    Awesome camera work as always!!!

  • @mintkind
    @mintkind 3 роки тому +1

    Honestly this right here is lifegoals. Congrats man!

  • @animated8623
    @animated8623 3 роки тому

    Honestly your EK has been inspiration for me to work on my 97 ej8 sedan. Slowly but surely. Maybe one of these days I’ll run into you at gridlife.

  • @thatguy_kai
    @thatguy_kai 3 роки тому

    What an awesome looking race livery ever 👌🏼😎 the Civic LOOKS BEASTLY NOW!

  • @saimamasummita7838
    @saimamasummita7838 3 роки тому

    The Civic is looking way more aggressive than before ! You will be a champion soon. Good luck !

  • @brycekelly8611
    @brycekelly8611 3 роки тому

    That is so razor sharp looking! Excited for you guys and your awesome content!

  • @xanderking1926
    @xanderking1926 3 роки тому

    I'm getting chills just thinking about that car! Amazing guys!!

  • @38tech
    @38tech 3 роки тому

    That is sooooo sick. Everything about this vid is top notch! Keep up the good work. Ill be rutting for you.

  • @LENINsWORLD
    @LENINsWORLD 3 роки тому +1

    Hell yea, The folks at IW did an amazing job, came out dope AF! Can't believe I missed seeing the Civic, I drive past IW almost everyday 💀📦🔥🔰

  • @anewdimnsion
    @anewdimnsion 3 роки тому

    Looks absolutely STUNNING in that livery.
    Well done.

  • @thomashogan164
    @thomashogan164 3 роки тому

    this is probably the best video you have made. love this so much

  • @timp8770
    @timp8770 3 роки тому

    We have an EK endurance car. We run brake ducts for another reason... The axles need cooling. We were going through a few on higher speed courses until we blew air at the brake and CV. Just another issue with FWD and going fast.

  • @albono780
    @albono780 3 роки тому

    Wow that’s a sick transformation. Car looks awesome 👏🏻

  • @drivewayjunkie
    @drivewayjunkie 2 роки тому +1

    That livery is on point.

  • @jonnyturbo6142
    @jonnyturbo6142 3 роки тому

    I really enjoy the quality and care you put into your content...great work, love the videos and all the progress! a solid inspiration for us UA-cam newbies lol

  • @panashe12ify
    @panashe12ify 3 роки тому

    hey, i noticed you only changed your front callipers and rotors. another trick to help with over heating issues is to install a brake balance adjuster and shift some of that balance to the back.and upgrading the rear callipers will work as well. this will also help with driving and getting faster.

  • @SPARKYYT
    @SPARKYYT 3 роки тому

    Ok, that music match perfectly with the reveal at the end !
    Nice job guys !

  • @doriSirod
    @doriSirod 3 роки тому

    amazing to see valvoline as a sponsor, been watching the little civic since your road trips! keen to see more podiums

  • @PullyRacing
    @PullyRacing 3 роки тому

    I'm so happy for you and the team! This is awesome!!!

  • @13geeky
    @13geeky 3 роки тому

    It’s just so well put together. Absolute beauty of a car

  • @Mario12342010
    @Mario12342010 3 роки тому

    Dannnnnng that warp makes it look soooo cool awesome work guys

  • @serdiegito
    @serdiegito 3 роки тому

    The day this car will be available a Hot Wheels or even better a 1:18 model car, I will be very very happy. This is an amazing journey!

  • @SHADOWW18
    @SHADOWW18 3 роки тому

    Good to see a you tube channel focusing on circuit stuff mixed in with your other videos, keep it coming

  • @AlbertoCuevasGallego
    @AlbertoCuevasGallego 3 роки тому

    So your telling me this is the little replica type r civic involved in an accident in some course with a miata.
    Seriously i love what y´all do i look up to you guys.

  • @funwithcars3154
    @funwithcars3154 3 роки тому +2

    The Civic looks awesome! I especially love the new Honda grille wrap 👌

  • @stephanvanheerden8967
    @stephanvanheerden8967 3 роки тому

    Wow! Civic looks amazing, Well done man!

  • @stolaola6313
    @stolaola6313 3 роки тому

    Almost 1 million subs! Its crazy how much you guys grown!!!

  • @badlighting
    @badlighting 3 роки тому +1

    A modded civic that isn't riced?! What world am I living in?! WHY is it so GOOD LOOKING?!?!?!?!

  • @KnitGnosis
    @KnitGnosis 3 роки тому

    Man the civic is lookin good in that wrap. Also if you are still having brake cooling issues, have you looked into changing the wheels to a "turbofan" design that pulls air from inside out? Could help with cooling the brakes while also removing warm air from the engine bay

  • @syawallisme
    @syawallisme 3 роки тому

    It is so.good to see those valvoline words in their correct orientation both left and right, saw a lot of wrapper just mirrored them when it comes to the same situation. It just spell wrong...

  • @denlimwolf
    @denlimwolf 3 роки тому +1

    Omg, this thing is insane. Such a trip from what it was to now. Absolutely love it.

  • @BROCKgoFAST
    @BROCKgoFAST 3 роки тому

    This car gives me a lot of motivation. I’m really wanting to get back to the track and this is the platform I’m looking at and it’s just cool to see a fwd Civic be faster than rwd sports cars

  • @dogmatika7
    @dogmatika7 3 роки тому

    Nice build!
    Really deserved this final stage!

  • @Grappler130
    @Grappler130 3 роки тому

    Was super cool to see this at Alpine fest you guys have really come a long ways.

  • @sparky4845
    @sparky4845 3 роки тому

    This looks sick! Great stuff, looking forward to the next video with the Civic.

  • @ice44567
    @ice44567 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely amazing result. Can't wait to see it on track. Side note, are you going to replace the cracked windshield or just live with it? Lol

  • @WholesaleTurbos
    @WholesaleTurbos 3 роки тому

    run brake ducting from your radiator channel, since its a low stressed engine you should be fine. You can also look for a solution to pull air out of the wheel well which will give smaller gains

  • @tylersimms6020
    @tylersimms6020 3 роки тому

    So cool as a Fredericksburg local to see y’all return to Illusions once more. They’re THE best!!

  • @ashmars_
    @ashmars_ 3 роки тому

    This civic has come a long way from its origin ricer look to what it is now. So happy to see a honda civic being appreciated like this.

  • @denisyogore9660
    @denisyogore9660 3 роки тому

    Greetings from the Philippines! Love that livery you guys had installed!

  • @nasafan23dl44
    @nasafan23dl44 3 роки тому

    That wrap looks amazing. Awesome job and best of luck for the rest of the season.

  • @MrCaptainsm97
    @MrCaptainsm97 3 роки тому +1

    You guys are making Honda proud!