A NEW CAR! it's the best JDM Convertible Sports car EVER MADE
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Always wanted one with the GTR Liberty walk kit very coool
I got the parts tray!! Also got a sticker for my Fiesta ST. Thank you for shipping all the way to Texas!
Now imagine it with a flat six and rear wheel drive ;)
Am I the only One who was expecting a Boggo test for those Trays?? 😂😂
You guys should do the Mongol Rally this year. 1000cc or less crappy vehicles traveling from Czechia to Mongolia 17,000 klm
This vs Honda BEAT would be fire build battle
There’s plans for the beat in motion
@@mightycarmods Sunday Cup
@@mightycarmodsBeen waiting for you guys to get a beat since you raced one in Japan!
@@mightycarmods Add a suzuki capuccino to finish the trifecta
SUNDAY CUP@@Dude_Eggs
From all of us at 38 Copen Racing Team 🇲🇾.. Awesome!!!!
One thing I respect is that you work on cars the normal person can own. Props to you guy, love the channel.
They took a hiatus from that for a while and that is the essence of this channel. Best MCM videos are from the era when they filmed in Marty's mom's garage. That time was epic.
We need a “Mighty Car Mods Nugget Nationals” brought to you by SuperCheap race series. 2-8 hour endurance races with a rule set modeled after the endurance race they just did with some changes as needed.
Would have cost too much for NN ?
i love that this came on autoplay right after watching Tavarish work on his P1, such a pallet cleanser.
same! that intro felt personal hahahaha
Why do you have dirty pallets?
@@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310
Personally I find Tavarish hard to follow/watch, nothing against him, his content just isn't my style/for me. Is it cool? Do I respect the dude for taking on insanely difficult projects and seeing them through more often than not? You bet your butt. I have mad respect for the guy, and he does cool stuff. I just prefer watch other stuff. Hes a cool dude though.
@@goosenotmaverick1156 I used to watch him all the time now i dont
Now Moog has to get a Honda S660, the actual best JDM Convertible Sports car EVER MADE.
rx7 better, yall are lame
Honda S2000
@@ghost.of.aleksz.salad. Not really the point. It's not a Kei car.
@@trollonme Not really the point. It's not a Kei car.
Cappuccino
L880K, ball bearing turbo and all. A fine choice!!
Don’t try to adjust the roof.. ever. 😅
If it squeaks and rattles, lots of silicon lube on the seals and maybe a spacer to tighten the clamps.
I'm freaking out about a wayward mechanic farkin up the roof mechanism, whenever I need to take it for anything I'm 'Here's how the roof works, if you break it you're paying for it!" aha 😂
Not my experience?? When I first got my Copen the roof rattled heaps, quick adjustment later and its been fine coming up 3 years now, adjusting the roof was super simple
I like blue for the same reason, a very calming color. Also appreciate the impromptu science lesson. Best 4WD AND science channel?!
Awesome, Gran Turismo sunday cup classic.
When ever i see a copen gran turismo comes to mind 😂👌🏼
That's the only reason I know about this car here in the US lol
i kinda saw the copen coming a mile away given the Daihatsu addiction😂😂
If this continues Marty needs to go to a Daihatsu addiction self help group. He had sooo many Daihatsus😂😂😂
I thought moog bought one for martin years back and martin hated it and immediately got rid of it, it was during the blue turd era if i remember correctly
Never mind it was a figaro,
i thought it was gonna be a cappuccino
@@jadehegler6489 same
Props to you guys.
Yes you have grown the show and have some amazing accomplishments, but the thing I have to give the most props to is you have kept the show grassroots. You still work on the ground with a jack and stand (like majority of car moder’s) well done Marty & Moog keep it going we need a car show that speaks to the people.
The Chad.
Rather than swapping the engine. I would love to see that engine built for some even crazier revs. 10k+?
Holy crap a Copen! I had one years ago, and I recently bought it back. It’s so much fun.
Always been curious about these! That little 4cyl is a neat motor. Are they easy to convert to an aftermarket ECU to gain power?
@@jwlms depends where your from, Japanese import ones are much easier too
@@jwlmsthese days there's always a pocket of "nerds" in a good way, that make harnesses for stuff like this and take on stuff like that, it's awesome. I bet someone makes em, but probably to order and finding them would be the hard part. But I bet it exists for these if they're racing em that much
Oh boy. Y'all have lit a fire under the ass of all the MX-5 fans out there. Keep it up 'cause we need to be kept honest.
Miata fanboys always forget about the glory and prestige of the MGB
True@@ArgonBlargh. Lest we not forget about the humble *cough cough* TR6 Spitfire and the Honda S200.
@@jamesavery9236 I dare say the spitfires and mgbs of that time paved the whole damn highway for all lightweight convertible sports cars
@@ArgonBlargh I really wanted an mgb or a spitfire before I bought my miata. I just couldn't find one in well enough condition to daily sadly, they're definitely cool cars.
Same. Love my Miata, but it is definitely a stand-in for the MG that I couldn’t find (in good enough shape to daily).
Toyota did an extremely limited run of a GR Sport version of the Copen, only released in Japan, unfortunately. That just shows how amazing this little nugget is!
Why would Toyota modify a Daihatsu ???
@@boilinwater69 Toyota owns Daihatsu
@@UncleRJ thanks👍👍👍
Im waiting to see if there will be a GR tocot
As a tocot avanzato
They just need to add the 5MT to it
Perhaps even add quad steer
I appreciate the audio quality in a moving convertible.
That's awesome that you jumped on Copen train! In keen to see what you do with it! Mine has the K3 treatment!
Congratulations again on finished the endurance race @ Sepang!
I'm so glad you're back in the shed! Love that, feels so relatable.
As a miata owner, how dare you!!
Jokes aside this thing is awesome, I had no idea it even existed, I love seeing what you guys do with kei cars especially since they're so foriegn to me living here in canada
So much love for the Copen..... miss mine would buy another in a heart beat
I can't wait to watch this adventure plays out
Epic bits of kit that are finally getting attention even in the states, Kei cars are showing their potential, cannot wait to see what you guys do!
My FAVOURITE Blue colour on a car is the 'Audi Ara Blue Chrystal'... Goddamn it's a BEAUTIFUL colour, and then... In the sunlight, it glistens too! 👌
😎🇬🇧
Looking forward to seeing more great stuff this year guys. Thank you
Gotta love those (Bluey) dollar-bucks! 😄
Garlic bread, with a bit of Marty stikking out of it. I love it. 🤣 18:30
Great job on sound quality, given the top-down content. Well done.
I just love how happy these little cars look!
I feel the same about my Honda Beat. A sporty kei car gives you the most smiles per mile. Can't wait to see the progress!
I've just picked up a N One RS Manual. Daily is Zook Alto RS Turbo. Also have a 595 Scorpionio with about 300HP and a 500HP GR Yaris. The Kei Cars are the most fun and dollar for dollar the best things to drive.
Wow! Marty’s explanation on the track about the Copen was so professional and concise. Get him on mainstream television. A guy that can have fun, be informative and relate to the audience! We need more of that! What a legend!
Pretty sure he's going on aussie top gear
I had the LHD 1.3L K3-VE version in Germany as a daily driver and I loved it. I've never loved a car until I got this. The car is still in the family as a summer fun car.
My first trip to Japan I did nothing but smile when I saw the Copen. So sweet.
Yeah! I always liked the small teddybear ☺️ But whats about the cappuccino?! Ist more like a mx5 with RWD and it looks a bit better imho. I had one for 2years and it was awesome! I even took it on a roadtrip to sardegna back in 2021 🥳 i loved it
Have you seen what Mark at Barrell Bros did to his cappuccino?
HELL YEA. Been wanting to see an L880K for so long now.
Those orange seats looks fantastic
Every single time yall post an episode like this, I'm like man I don't know if I'm gonna be interested in that. But I click it anyway, because MCM FTW. And EVERY SINGLE TIME it's always SO interesting, even if I don't care a single bit about the source(like Kei cars). Legitimately, how do you do this? You can't chalk it all up to natural presence or personalities...you legitimately make me feel your passion for this stuff, and it makes me think about my project cars. Props, lads.
K3VET swap would be very dope. Only issue is getting a gear box that isn’t made of glass
K swap it, ez.
sadly not even a d16 fits between the chassis rail @@N4CR5 😢
Very much looking forward to this one! Always had a major soft spot for the Copen and it's ridiculous cuteness!
Been binging stuff I’ve missed so nice to see an upload in the AM
Throw a Sirion X4 engine in it and nearly double your horsepower. :P
I like the orange seats, they really pop against the white paint.
Try rotaryswapping it... i think the brap would suit the style of the copen so well
This is great news, I've had a Copen for ~3 years so a set of video guides that are tailor made is going to be awesome
You bloody legends! I’ve been begging for you to do a Copen for years. Can’t wait to watch it develop
I hope it'll have a K3 VET 140hp and a body kit it'll be a killer
Just commented the same. 140hp in this is 165hp/tonne. Not too shabby.
Moogs turn soon surely ….. 👀
Absolutely
Cappuccino! Please!
ive been using those sized magnetic parts trays for small engine repairs for decades. they are so handy for not losing small bolts and screws while working on brush cutters chainsaws mowers gerators etc a bigger tray would be perfect for car stuff since they are larger and more to take apart and re-install.
Enjoyed that film guys,thank you.
I'm in France and someone has one of these in my city, they are adorable lol.
Perfect fit for small European city streets. I just wouldn't ever fit in one, not even with the roof open 😂
I hate how much I love this car.
As a Copen owner I have been waiting for this moment for many years 😂 I can't wait for what you guys are going to do🔥
I love the dig at certain other YT channels doing the same shit over and over and over at the start, this is why we love you guys, you are the same as us real people.
I don't know why this thing looks like a little mini Bentley
I just choked on my cone when this came into the garage. Im still laughing, most amusing indeed.
This is cool! Been driving these heaps in GT.
The ending of the intro to the copen was the absolute best, got chills! Cheers ❤️ 🇨🇦
Notification gang --->
Ayo
Yo?
Legends
@mightycarmods no u ❤
Yep!
Yes! I used to have a wee 1.3 version one. Slammed it on BC coilovers and all. Wee stanced looking big and it was class. The one car I regret selling
I lived in Japan for a few years and had a little Cappucino while I lived there. Really fun car, and by far the best looking of all the little cars I interacted with over there. Our "family" car was the Wagon R Wide. That is a fun one too, but we wore the bearings out of the rear axels. Too fun.
MCM is so much an inspiration and a support, to me. I have been, though, a lot over the last few years, and it not just mcm that's helped, but it has been a massive part of my life to help me get back to to who I truly am. I have all the respect for All The MCM guys including turbo yoda (god) and Benny, moog and martie. You guys are so genuine and more of an inspiration than you will ever know. Thank you with allnmy hart guys❤ keep giving us all the content the word needs.
Super cool car. Can’t wait to see it on track with engine mods!!!
The opening comment! I lol'd.. Agree with these other folks about keeping the content to cars that real people have and who dont have gigantic youtube channels bangin on supercars. Much love MCM, ..from Texas.
YEEES I got a copen about a year ago and its awesome, can't wait to see the mods
It genuinely makes me happy in my heart that this channel is such a champion for little Daihatsu nuggets. Never change lads, never change! :)
I have no idea how the UA-cam algorithm works, but Mighty Car Mods stopped showing on my front page for about a year and I feel like I've missed out on so much! Glad it's come back in at the start of a new project. Looking forward to seeing what comes of this little car!
My wife had one of these, same engine. We are in the UK.
Totally unsuitable for the UK, surprisingly, as you would think the small size and the fact its convertible would suit here. (Yes, the UK is very fond of convertibles, our weather is often more fair than not & and also not TOO hot for roof down action)
The reason why is because our roads are poor condition and so it bounced and crashed over most roads, a lot of attention had to be paid on avoiding potholes. It was difficult to find parts and the oil filter could only be removed by a gynaecologist. And lastly, the rust, oh, the rust. We salt our roads in winter, the Copens came with no-rust proofing and it ended up requiring welding. Luckily for us, a drunk eastern European crashed into the back of it and wrote it off before it failed MOT (inspection) but it was a close call.
Other than that, it was good fun and drove well, the engine did feel like it had much more to give if it wasnt so strangled with restrictions. It always brought a laugh when I borrowed it, of course there was the small minded homo comments occasionally because it looked like Barbies car to neanderthals but all you had to do was blow a kiss at them in return 😂
Noddy and big ears car
Please don’t stop these videos! I’ve been watching since your very first video! Wish you could do 2 hour episodes everyday! Love you guys all the way from the uk!
I've been requesting this for so long! fmic, straight through exhaust and an intake and this car is a beast (for 660cc lol)
Sort of has those Old Porchse vibe to it, pretty cool. I remember seeing these in your video.
Looks amazing with the new seats and wheels. Very nice
I love this car! We "only" got the 1.3 liter engine over here in Germany but there are only a few up for sale. Good ones come around 6000€.
My phone notified me there was a new MCM episode, i have come back from the land of the asleep and awaken to the 1st of the month to MCM. What a joy!
Marty: "The best convertible sports car ever made."
Miata/MX5: "Am i a joke to you?"
I can't wait to see the progress of this build.
Yes!! A 'jack up your car' episode. Love it. 🇦🇺
Great Bluey reference.
Orange is also my favourite colour. We orange lovers are out there.. there a dozens of us!
I had a feeling he’d get one. I mentioned he should get one and he was like “maybe… who knows…”.
I’ve always liked the Copen and I’ve wanted one for a long time.
Loved the Bluey Dollarbucks reference!!! Beautiful little car, always wanted one but never enough $$$
because I like water and I like the sky... I love that Marty appreciates the simple pleasures in life.
Copen!!!! Yes! Always loved these little things, looking forward to the videos on this one! :)
Love watching this channel ❤️
Oh thank God your back. After a month of rehashed videos and no new contact I felt lost.
Im more of a Cappuccino or Beat/S660 guy, or of course the AZ-1. The Copen being FWD is a bit of a bummer for those little things but i do like the design! They had a 1.3L in some countries. (Edit: you mentioned it haha)
11:56 that would be a Toyota MRS, sir. Another car you should take a look at. I know you have some reservations about working on MR2’s after your SW20, but ZZW30 is easier to work on and (IMO) a better driving experience.
Copens are cool tho! I only wish they were RWD.
Finally.....! Thanks guys...Keep it up🤙
I've had my little copen since 2003. I love it!
As the owner of a Mk1 Audi TT the first thing i thought when i saw one of these is, wow that actually kind of looks like my car. I would love to drive one of these. I imagine with some coil overs and nice wheels and tires this thing handles like a dream. Maybe some thick sway bars
It's an Audi TT MK1 little cousin. Cram a 1.8t engine in it and it will fly. The side mirrors look just like it's from an Audi TT. Compare the interior against the Audi and you'll see many similarities, even the rear window and crash bars behind the seats.
So happy to see MCM back. I missed ya
I love copens so much. One of the best cars ever. I had mine 1.3MT highly modified visually, but it was crashed while parked and now just rusting in a garage 😢
Luv watching this channel ❤️
I am jealous. Ive always loved these on GranTurismo. We do not get them but I know Id be all about em if we did get em.
Was that a wee Benny cameo at 18.25? Defo a look of approval from the big man.
Looking forward to seeing a big turbo conversion of this.
Going to be awesome😎🖤💯💫💯
yeah, in Malaysia is quite common to see the Kelisa swapped with the K3VE2 (revs until 7.5k) or the K3VET (turbo) and they are brilliant engines and I love my car that comes stock with the K3VE and how much fun and just driving around with this under the speed limit
OMG A COPEN. Love it !
For the oil filter replacement, put the cup/claw on the filter from underneath, then use a long extension through the front of the car. The grille may need to come out, I can't remember.
Having driven a Honda Beat in Kansas City it made me a K Car enthusiast! Looking forward to this build, what I enjoy most about MCM is most projects are within reach of us average schmoes, no supercar baloney, just normal enthusiast cars.
The Honda Zed just came into the 25 year import rule. Already showing up. Really want to drive one. Might have to ditch a few things and get one.
Trust me, the K3VE Copen is amazing, for real
I own one, I've tested both and they are both great but the K3VE is better :D
Amazing engine, have it in my '07 Sirion Sport too
Said it before and I’ll say it again. I come for the jungle and stay for the cars. The score for your episodes are top notch