Ruby, Leroy, and James' 240 Faced MAJOR Problems In FL2K Qualifying... (Too Much Freedom??)

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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  • @OxBlitzkriegxO
    @OxBlitzkriegxO 3 роки тому +867

    lets show some more love for Cayden with his diorama. kid even said "youre the reason why i love crown vics".

    • @tomstech4390
      @tomstech4390 3 роки тому +18

      He should have autographed that thing its freaking baller!

    • @Crownvicgarage
      @Crownvicgarage 3 роки тому +46

      Thanks man I really appreciate that go check out my Instagram (same name as my UA-cam)

    • @Crownvicgarage
      @Crownvicgarage 3 роки тому +45

      @@tomstech4390 I gave it to him I have a autographed Neighbor that a built for him a month ago that I gave to him at LS Fest but he told me to keep because he was afraid he’d break it on race week.

    • @bigDwood
      @bigDwood 3 роки тому +7

      That's awesome man. Such a role model.

    • @AustinK95
      @AustinK95 3 роки тому +4

      🤘

  • @joeybaldarelli6620
    @joeybaldarelli6620 3 роки тому +702

    James does noticeably smaller burnouts when he's buying the tires

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 3 роки тому +79

      You sir are not wrong. In Ruby he is John Force's evil twin Jackstand Force.

    • @joeybaldarelli6620
      @joeybaldarelli6620 3 роки тому +3

      @@eriklarson9137 lol right!

    • @justaguy9776
      @justaguy9776 3 роки тому +22

      Personally I'd be the same way. Cant blame him a bit

    • @Gingilostine
      @Gingilostine 3 роки тому +10

      i was wondering why they were so tame lol. you nailed it

    • @paulmitchell8005
      @paulmitchell8005 3 роки тому +3

      I thought the same thing 😂

  • @n7565j
    @n7565j 3 роки тому +169

    Back in the late 70's, we busted our behinds trying to get our street cars down in the 12's... Seeing these guys bust their behinds to get in the 7's!!!
    How far we've come!!! Well done gentlemen :-)

    • @williamstamper442
      @williamstamper442 3 роки тому +10

      Same with the 80s. A 12.75 car was flying on the streets. I was there and part of Detroit scene around 1988-1992 that set off "fastest street car stuff" and happy i was there at that time

    • @n7565j
      @n7565j 3 роки тому +7

      @James M maybe so, but we were poor white boys with 0 money... 12's were stupid fast for us😉

    • @n7565j
      @n7565j 3 роки тому +6

      @@williamstamper442 in 82 (I think) I purchased a 72 demon with a 340 4 speed. Put a big cam and a holley 750 with headers and thought I was king of the world till a fella pulled up with a 55(?) Chevy & blew my doors off🤣 Somewhere somebody is gonna beat you! But it was all great fun and I wouldn't change it for the world😉

    • @n7565j
      @n7565j 3 роки тому

      @alanjrkaminski by the time we got to the 90's,my racing days were behind me😪 Wife and 2 children put the damper on any extra money we had...

    • @derpymcderpster3447
      @derpymcderpster3447 3 роки тому +4

      @alanjrkaminski "You owe me a ten second car" Ring any bells? LoL

  • @Fhantasyy
    @Fhantasyy 3 роки тому +76

    Honestly Cleet, James and Coop have brought so much joy to my life and have helped me through the hardest time of my life. Getting sober aint easy boys but watching your pure satisfaction and joy from uploading crazy content for us regularly I commend all of you! Offically 3 months sober and I can say these videos got me through alot of rough times

    • @KenG....
      @KenG.... 3 роки тому +5

      Kudos to you sir. Keep it up, one day at a time.

    • @BuildADSM
      @BuildADSM 3 роки тому +4

      Keep it up, it gets better

    • @DrHavok1
      @DrHavok1 3 роки тому +4

      Life is better lived with a clear mind for memories that make you smile 🙂

    • @fellowship_of_the_goat
      @fellowship_of_the_goat 3 роки тому +3

      Get a race car then you won't have any money for anything else

    • @Omararmendariz9565
      @Omararmendariz9565 3 роки тому +2

      Same here bro, getting off H & percocets & lean its A MF man. Got clean off that by smoking weed to eat &2mg alprazolam tablets & of course cleeter & the gang vids helped much more. Love you brother stay clean!

  • @KSRPerformanceFabrication
    @KSRPerformanceFabrication 3 роки тому +11

    Thanks Cleetus for the props and the front sticker!!! I sure wish I could have been there for this event! #SingleDadLife gets awful busy sometimes though....

  • @Heres_Gadget
    @Heres_Gadget 3 роки тому +305

    Brent is a f***ing hero. Honestly I look up to that guy. Big heart, HUGE HEART.

    • @untold44
      @untold44 3 роки тому +8

      I hope me moves to Florida, I would buy a Honda instantly just to work with him.

    • @Clutch_Boy
      @Clutch_Boy 3 роки тому +12

      Is Brent ever not smiling? I don't think I've ever seen him upset or angry

    • @thomasjohannesen1003
      @thomasjohannesen1003 3 роки тому +5

      Big heart energy

    • @vanclyde
      @vanclyde 3 роки тому +14

      @@Clutch_Boy Should have seen him when he didn't properly close the lid on leroy's water tank and iced the track.. poor guy was so angry at himself.
      He's so genuine, he reminds me everyday to keep it going. Love you Brent!!

    • @DocileDestroyer
      @DocileDestroyer 3 роки тому +3

      I've met him a few times, he's literally the same person off camera, its incredible.

  • @dasjuggernaut1
    @dasjuggernaut1 3 роки тому +207

    Things to add to the pre race checklist:
    Check axle bolts

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 3 роки тому +5

      YA, NO SHIT & THEY KNOW THIS, IT HAPPENED BEFORE.

    • @Minnieal28
      @Minnieal28 3 роки тому +6

      @@NoWr2Run I think they do it just for the content at this point.

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 3 роки тому +6

      @@Minnieal28 I don't know but it's sickening to see shit happen over & over again, ( THE SAME THING ) ? Like Ruby's belt coming off for how freggin long ? No hood's on any of his drag car's, WTF ? NO AERO. AT ALL ON LEROY ? Also the channel is mixing like OIL & WATER, EVERYTHING IS STARTING TO SEPERATE.

    • @Viper-vn1cc
      @Viper-vn1cc 3 роки тому +10

      @@NoWr2Run what would you like him to do for a hood on any of these cars? Don’t know if you noticed, but that’s probably not going to work

    • @camerong.5989
      @camerong.5989 3 роки тому +18

      It’s their vehicles. Stop acting like they are ruining your car. Really. Is this video actually doing anything to hurt you? Because it’s their time and money. They want to be lax with checking stuff they will pay the price. Maybe they will change, maybe they won’t. Stop getting your pennies in a twist ffs

  • @PFIBrent
    @PFIBrent 3 роки тому +634

    Hit the pace car!!! I want you to be perfect !! I love the highs and lows and love getting down on the repairs!! Fl2k was awesome! Buenos Dias!🤩

    • @Matty.Hill_87
      @Matty.Hill_87 3 роки тому +13

      I'm dropping the hammer Harry!! 🤟🤣

    • @unLuckyFetus
      @unLuckyFetus 3 роки тому +7

      🐐🐐🐐

    • @gullreefclub
      @gullreefclub 3 роки тому +15

      At 1:31 Brent was looking like he had a little to much freedom earlier this morning but like a true professional when he had to go to work he was up to the task

    • @baddriversoflittlerock8359
      @baddriversoflittlerock8359 3 роки тому +4

      Hit the pace car????

    • @Hbn182
      @Hbn182 3 роки тому +1

      Buenos Nachos from East LA Brent!!!!!🤟🏽

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 3 роки тому +170

    Kevin earned that front center spot on Leroy. Business is business and im sure Jeremy understands.

    • @antonioovargas
      @antonioovargas 3 роки тому +4

      Thought I was the only one that noticed that .

    • @69Dartman
      @69Dartman 3 роки тому +29

      I'm pretty sure Jeremy said he's really busy now and recommended Kevin as he's excellent at at making drag cars go straight and fast and has the time to help them. I don't think anyone is upset about what's going on at all.

    • @MrkrMan
      @MrkrMan 3 роки тому +14

      @@69Dartman That as well as Kevin is a certified Holley tuner, so he knows the product better than Jeremy.

    • @Not_Sure_81
      @Not_Sure_81 3 роки тому +3

      Its all about respect, son

    • @scottcol23
      @scottcol23 3 роки тому +15

      @@MrkrMan yup, Jeremy said a while back that he is very busy, and he doesn't know the holley standalone systems well. So he recommended Kevin, being he is a holley certified tech and works exclusively on drag cars. Jeremy is a street tuner.

  • @reno145
    @reno145 3 роки тому +87

    Carroll Shelby: "There is no such thing as too much horsepower, it's just not enough traction."

    • @alvarsdzenis4739
      @alvarsdzenis4739 3 роки тому +6

      that's a Don Garlitts quote. Carroll Shelby said, "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races" look it up.

  • @rooster_saucer
    @rooster_saucer 3 роки тому +83

    went from everyone breaking PB’s at fl2k to everything breaking. lol

  • @bluestangGT2001
    @bluestangGT2001 3 роки тому +168

    I love the friendship between cleetus, James and the boosted Bois. With all this UA-cam and money stuff. It could easily cause issues. But you can see the genuine friendship

    • @Z-Ack
      @Z-Ack 3 роки тому +5

      Sheeit.. they all rich af..

    • @trosperdwuane2009
      @trosperdwuane2009 3 роки тому +9

      Money ain't 💩, can't take money with you when your time expires.

    • @SenorEmborracho
      @SenorEmborracho 3 роки тому +4

      They all come from money so it doesn't really matter to them. Thought Kyle is a sketchy ass idk why people stick around him after the shady shit he's pulled

    • @teringdeteringman
      @teringdeteringman 3 роки тому +3

      @@SenorEmborracho shady shit?

    • @maximunpayne92
      @maximunpayne92 3 роки тому

      they make more money togther

  • @jayburrough4308
    @jayburrough4308 3 роки тому +95

    Ol James was born to race just look at how he keeps his eyes on everything while he is going down the track..damn good racing

    • @tylerstickle49
      @tylerstickle49 3 роки тому +3

      James M common sense that alot of others seem to lack. Im not a drag racer by any means but for you to say that have a look at plenty of other youtubers that race. Their eyes are everywhere from mirrors to guages and the car next to them when they should really be focused as he is. Not arguing just saying it does seem like common sense but many people pay attention to everything else. Kinda makes me think thats why boostedboiz cant hardly ever get a clean pass. Maybe he needs a driver mod idk 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @aaronhenderson4359
      @aaronhenderson4359 3 роки тому +9

      I just hope him and Garrett never part ways, James and cleetus put out the best content in the automotive world of UA-cam

    • @aaronhenderson4359
      @aaronhenderson4359 3 роки тому +2

      I just hope him and Garrett never part ways, James and cleetus put out the best content in the automotive world of UA-cam

    • @torlandmusiq
      @torlandmusiq 3 роки тому

      Bout 5 sec from launch to lift on the youtube vid counter lol.

    • @youcanbesmartaskhow3857
      @youcanbesmartaskhow3857 3 роки тому +1

      @James M unfortunately common sense isn't all that common lol. Some guys are looking at gauges, shifter, etc. But hes got it down fs.

  • @thomasmeade4490
    @thomasmeade4490 3 роки тому +3

    every single time you post your story its an inspiration to so many people out here and I can't thank you enough for allowing us to be part of your journey through this life

  • @michaeldougherty8851
    @michaeldougherty8851 3 роки тому +129

    Everyone like this to get Cleetus to see it. He needs to switch up them Allen bolts on both Leroy and ruby to a grade 10 to stop shearing the bolts as well as loctite680 much better then red and blue. Work on ski lifts it’s some of the best stuff we have encountered. (No more sheared bolts)

    • @--_DJ_--
      @--_DJ_-- 3 роки тому +3

      I think if they would just keep the ones in there tight they would be fine. Not to say what you suggest is a bad idea other than 680 isn't really a thread locker by design. Why do you say it is better than red?

    • @--_DJ_--
      @--_DJ_-- 3 роки тому +6

      @Sic Semper Tyrannis I don't think they are letting the bolts loosen up to allow for a weak spot, they are breaking from being loose, not from being too weak for the job. 6 3/8 (?) Grade 8 bolts will provide some serious clamping force. Something like 42000 pounds.

    • @tylerekstrom5916
      @tylerekstrom5916 3 роки тому +5

      most axle allens are grade 10...

    • @happyhappyjeepjeep725
      @happyhappyjeepjeep725 3 роки тому +2

      @@--_DJ_-- I concur why use Loctite 680 Adhesive for Anaerobic Fiber Optic Connectors......... especially if you use the primer...it almost welds itself together....

    • @--_DJ_--
      @--_DJ_-- 3 роки тому

      @Sic Semper Tyrannis I read your whole comment, including the part with the poorly designed shear you worked on. They are breaking because they are loose, not too weak. Even if they were using 8's to let it break there they are not breaking at a point where 8's would when they are backed off.

  • @christopherwedemeyer2993
    @christopherwedemeyer2993 3 роки тому +246

    The Demolitia hat did it. You've seen what Matt C does to cars...

  • @CpCgaming603
    @CpCgaming603 3 роки тому +26

    Instead of the ol turn on intercooler sticker on Leroy, Ruby's gonna need one that says check axle bolts lol

  • @zero-fj9xk
    @zero-fj9xk 3 роки тому +39

    It’s amazing to see how much you’ve grown cleet from the C7 turbo whistles to getting you’re own track! Keep it up brother we all love ya

    • @2769487
      @2769487 3 роки тому

      I wanna see some turbo whistles on ruby

  • @calebrose4607
    @calebrose4607 3 роки тому +11

    i love how awesome the car community seems to be. nice guys all around, helping with repairs when needed, supportive of each other, that's what this shit's all about. THIS is why we say HELL YEAH BROTHER

  • @JuliDechecchi
    @JuliDechecchi 3 роки тому +32

    Dude, Brent is such a nice dude, love to watch him, he's always smiling. Too bad for the cars tho, but I know ya'll got it.

  • @Shaynewarner1
    @Shaynewarner1 3 роки тому +242

    seeing that thumbnail, all i could think of was "OOF"

    • @mmavcanuck
      @mmavcanuck 3 роки тому +30

      And I thought “hey, that looks a lot like spaghetti’s thumbnail

    • @walle200
      @walle200 3 роки тому +5

      well hell gotta have more probs to keep making content eh??

    • @JohnSmith-lw2bm
      @JohnSmith-lw2bm 3 роки тому +5

      That’s called building the suspense.

    • @Prestiged_peck
      @Prestiged_peck 3 роки тому

      I mean everything breaks eventually, it's about time they actually had issues lol

    • @NorthAvenueRacing
      @NorthAvenueRacing 3 роки тому +5

      James, get in a habit of closing your face shield. Even more important now that you're on Methanol

  • @tavbfl
    @tavbfl 3 роки тому +212

    Leroy: How about getting me a drag race transmission instead of a modified street trans?
    Ruby: Doesn't ARP make bolts or a stud kit for my axles?

    • @paulcopeland9035
      @paulcopeland9035 3 роки тому +31

      Leroy has had a "drag race" transmission for a couple of years.

    • @Ltmonte
      @Ltmonte 3 роки тому +16

      its a faceplated, straight cut, dog ring(if I remember correctly) "t56". I think they have one that is mildly beefier that they put in Donnie but to be honest I don't remember.

    • @ajchieflc
      @ajchieflc 3 роки тому +5

      I think Donnie’s was a new one, they should still have the backup red white and blue trans for Leroy, I haven’t seen him put it in at least on camera

    • @nathanortiz2810
      @nathanortiz2810 3 роки тому +4

      @@Ltmonte no they put a stage 4 trans if I remember, stage 5 for Leroy

    • @replynotificationsdisabled
      @replynotificationsdisabled 3 роки тому

      CAT makes a strong bolt.

  • @IISTAGII
    @IISTAGII 3 роки тому +140

    Anyone see how bad kyle was shaking when he showed cleetus the time slip? Lol he was fired up

    • @chrisrobles2012
      @chrisrobles2012 3 роки тому +5

      Oh yeah I saw it.

    • @IISTAGII
      @IISTAGII 3 роки тому +2

      @JustDrew seriously lol running off pure adrenaline at that point

    • @scrythis1
      @scrythis1 3 роки тому

      thinking the same thing

    • @michaelwynne4346
      @michaelwynne4346 3 роки тому

      Too many Red Bulls.

  • @SeanPwnery
    @SeanPwnery 3 роки тому +53

    Leroy has "Turn on Intercooler" on the dash - will Ruby get "Check Axle Bolts Between Rounds" ??

  • @B-U-C-K-S-H-O-T
    @B-U-C-K-S-H-O-T 3 роки тому +2

    I love seeing James just super chill. No matter what he is always calm and collected. Wonder if he has anything other than racing fuel runnin thru his veins.

  • @96kylar
    @96kylar 3 роки тому +302

    James, between run, tuning a turbo rig, and Cleet is under a rig, RnR'ing a axle..... what world am I in ????

    • @mattmanyam
      @mattmanyam 3 роки тому +6

      Bizzarro World... for sure.

    • @DanielRichards644
      @DanielRichards644 3 роки тому +17

      fucking 2020 man.

    • @Veritas-invenitur
      @Veritas-invenitur 3 роки тому +2

      Its real life Freaky Friday man.

    • @broo_shs
      @broo_shs 3 роки тому +1

      you are in world of motorsport

    • @420maddmax
      @420maddmax 3 роки тому

      @@DanielRichards644 I couldn’t agree more on that one haha 2020 has been a hell of a year.

  • @aarondyess9463
    @aarondyess9463 3 роки тому +224

    Good morning everyone, welcome to the early crew, MURICA

  • @leblanc40
    @leblanc40 3 роки тому +188

    Im going to be honest james 240 looks stupid fast !

    • @justinprince552
      @justinprince552 3 роки тому +13

      That second pass he just rolled through lights and put his foot in her and she was outta there. That thing is a beast

    • @EgebartJesper
      @EgebartJesper 3 роки тому +4

      Why dont we see the times he sets ?

    • @leblanc40
      @leblanc40 3 роки тому +5

      @@EgebartJesper he ran in the no time class. So his times where based of james saying if he went slow ,fast , faster . It was a test week for james and cletus

    • @leblanc40
      @leblanc40 3 роки тому +3

      @@justinprince552 hell ya from doing nothing but snappin axels to pulllin tires and rollin out

    • @AttilaThebung
      @AttilaThebung 3 роки тому +2

      @@leblanc40 helps having quality axles

  • @rokaxiv
    @rokaxiv 3 роки тому +31

    I can’t be the only one who thought ruby was gonna be totalled judging from the thumbnail

    • @joshwilliams7709
      @joshwilliams7709 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah I'm thinking photoshopped or thats just one of them weird angles from the cam. Bc I def thought Leroy sent it, mustang style

    • @danielcarter5579
      @danielcarter5579 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah I was like oh they must've taken off and went straight for the wall.. clickbaited hard.

    • @dremoore9436
      @dremoore9436 3 роки тому +6

      Was defiantly click bait, as if I needed that to watch 🤣

  • @bluemr7922
    @bluemr7922 3 роки тому +3

    Idk if I’m the only one seeing the black windshield stickers for the first time but they’re dope imo. They look so sleek and clean

  • @troymotter7422
    @troymotter7422 3 роки тому +234

    Ole leroy just needed a spa day maybe go through him front to back and refresh everything and use ruby for a while

    • @riley5032
      @riley5032 3 роки тому +4

      I agree

    • @philb5593
      @philb5593 3 роки тому +8

      When they upgrade the turbos he'll definitely get a refresh

    • @iibadsportii690
      @iibadsportii690 3 роки тому +5

      Definitely needs bigger turbos

    • @Stu650Zuk
      @Stu650Zuk 3 роки тому +4

      Yea for sure. He put his work in on RMRW 2.0 with pass after pass and all them miles. Overall Leroy has been a reliable race car.

    • @jeeves_uk
      @jeeves_uk 3 роки тому +5

      I think a spruce up in FF blue would complement leroy quite well

  • @jlambeth21
    @jlambeth21 3 роки тому +109

    I love so much that an auction bust corvette with a truck motor has turned into a 7 second beast bursting with freedom and bald eagles. Can’t wait to see this thing average 7s on race week 2021.

    • @Hero-ei7dp
      @Hero-ei7dp 3 роки тому +16

      @Nathan Gregory when it was bought it was, and im pretty sure that was what he meant.

    • @martijnvkk
      @martijnvkk 3 роки тому +2

      Well the corvette was in a pretty good condition. So not that impressive.

    • @oldhunterraziel5327
      @oldhunterraziel5327 3 роки тому +3

      jlambeth21 It is been fun watching the transformation for sure!!

    • @Joetwebb
      @Joetwebb 3 роки тому +2

      martijnvkk it just ran a 7 that’s pretty damn impressive.

    • @UserO0OO01
      @UserO0OO01 3 роки тому +2

      martijnvkk wheres your 7 second race car

  • @gtgodbear6320
    @gtgodbear6320 3 роки тому +48

    James didn't even launch it and it still took off like a rocket!

    • @gdxd7956
      @gdxd7956 3 роки тому +5

      Yea. That car is a BEAST now. His first go with the turbo i was like DAAAAAAAAAAM! It was FLYING!.

    • @talon4x4
      @talon4x4 3 роки тому +2

      Can't wait to see what his times are now.

  • @shannonhoward8680
    @shannonhoward8680 3 роки тому

    Daaaang....Jack stand Jimmy rips his trans break...and Ol' Gear shift Garrett breaks Leroy and Ruby.... Fixs Ruby then skreets the tires on take off, DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS GUYS !!!!!!
    Just loving it..keep up the great work !!!

  • @jetproduction4747
    @jetproduction4747 3 роки тому

    This is the most rare phenomenon we may never get to see again!
    McFarlands cars down and Coopers car still truckin’. What a spectacle!! 🇺🇸

  • @CoyHere
    @CoyHere 3 роки тому +133

    Cleet: "We got a 7 sec car"
    Ruby An Leroy: "You Say Wuh"

  • @reggie7653
    @reggie7653 3 роки тому +29

    Will always have a lot of love for Jeremy, but it feels right repping Kevin on the front bumper these days.

  • @budd2018
    @budd2018 3 роки тому +148

    "Better to be knocked down than knocked up."
    -Abraham Lincoln

    • @twosocks9002
      @twosocks9002 3 роки тому +1

      💀

    • @alvinfry1895
      @alvinfry1895 3 роки тому +1

      Amen

    • @FU-Utube
      @FU-Utube 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Abraham Lincoln. Our greatest sea captain of the Lost Ark II.

  • @Peshki19
    @Peshki19 3 роки тому +10

    Feelin the Demolitia hat. Gotta get ole Cleeter and Jack Stand Jimmy over to Matt’s ranch!

  • @robertgardner4508
    @robertgardner4508 3 роки тому +5

    As Chris Fix would say. "Put some medium strength thread locker and torque it down to spec!"

  • @Koolicyde
    @Koolicyde 3 роки тому +279

    Funny how everyone had the best 1/4 runs of their lives, and then totally fell apart for qualifying. (Cooper, Kyle, Cleetus, James... etc.)

    • @jasonm9264
      @jasonm9264 3 роки тому +20

      Cooper qualified and is still running

    • @carsonwilliams
      @carsonwilliams 3 роки тому +25

      It always goes fastest right before it breaks

    • @dehbarbavi305
      @dehbarbavi305 3 роки тому +1

      Haven't seen cooper in the videos for a while now

    • @KriegerDelfin24
      @KriegerDelfin24 3 роки тому +10

      @@dehbarbavi305 He started his own Channel and is no longer part of the Cleetus Channel

    • @dehbarbavi305
      @dehbarbavi305 3 роки тому +2

      Thanks. I hope their still friends. They made a good team

  • @Joe-tt3fg
    @Joe-tt3fg 3 роки тому +30

    Kevin deserves all the credit. He’s a huge part of the success the fleet has had

  • @racersg4427
    @racersg4427 3 роки тому +7

    I am glad to see James out there in his car. He has worked so hard and now it is time to enjoy it.

  • @tubbsy58
    @tubbsy58 3 роки тому

    Tough day for everyone. But that's the reality of racing. The triumphant wins to the dismal damages. Things break but that's how you learn what works and what doesn't is setting the cars up. But I love watching you guys drag race.

  • @emeraldisle70
    @emeraldisle70 3 роки тому +14

    “Those Honda guys with their patience and their picks”. 😂🤣

  • @KurtisKlunder
    @KurtisKlunder 3 роки тому +9

    "Did you add some sauce to the thingy?"
    Are we talking about racing? Cooking? Mixed drinks? Yes to all?

  • @split150
    @split150 3 роки тому +138

    Left handed drill bits for taking out those broken bolts in a snap.

    • @laynereed7606
      @laynereed7606 3 роки тому +23

      Great suggestion! Also locating pins on the axle flange. Bolts should not see 100% of the torsional load. Locate the axle with the pins, then “fasten” with the bolts! Love watching you guys rip! Cheers

    • @wingracer1614
      @wingracer1614 3 роки тому +19

      It would also be a good idea to keep an extra outdrive flange in the trailer so they wouldn't have to mess around with it at the track, just throw another one in it. And then make sure to tighten the things every two or three passes so it doesn't happen in the first place.

    • @BarneyLux
      @BarneyLux 3 роки тому +17

      I also wonder if safety wiring all the axle flange bolts would be worth while?

    • @8180634
      @8180634 3 роки тому +8

      @@BarneyLux Safety wire and/or red loctite, especially since they are known to come loose.

    • @dontask8979
      @dontask8979 3 роки тому +12

      Slots cut in the end of the bolts, then when you break one, you screw it out with a screwdriver.

  • @robertharder3707
    @robertharder3707 3 роки тому +72

    Add Nord-lock washers to those axle bolts, they're more effective than loc-tite or anything else I've found for maintaining bolt tension in high vibration applications

    • @uglymechanics6599
      @uglymechanics6599 3 роки тому +10

      Completely useless in every way. Biggest scam going

    • @VictorGalayda
      @VictorGalayda 3 роки тому +5

      Nord-lock is garbage if bolt and material you run a bolt in is harder than a washer. They have rather narrow list of applications and only superior to thread lock in high heat environment.

    • @nickgee7022
      @nickgee7022 3 роки тому +9

      only way to solve this is to nut and bolt the car after every race, like circle track racers do.

    • @Duif_RS6
      @Duif_RS6 3 роки тому +3

      easy fix, just weld round steel bar to the outside of the allen bolts. I have done this so many times on ships, especially propellers. I Know it sucks having to use an angle grinder to undo the bolts, but rather that, than having to drill out all of them...

    • @terryalpha4666
      @terryalpha4666 3 роки тому +9

      @@Duif_RS6 or ya know instead of that horrid hillbilly fix you could safety wire the bolts. Like many racecars and aircraft do.

  • @brianhechinger8715
    @brianhechinger8715 3 роки тому +7

    I love how James' cars all have crap bouncing around in the back when he races.

  • @jonnyboy3674
    @jonnyboy3674 3 роки тому

    Cleetus to James "So did you add some sauce to the thingy?" Lol 🤣

  • @xcalibur8320
    @xcalibur8320 3 роки тому +39

    Noticed James doesn’t do a big burnout when he buys the tires

  • @turb0z
    @turb0z 3 роки тому +4

    Man, when Cleet said "You guys wanted 7s, this is what we have to deal with" got me. So much stress on every part of these cars to launch. Super excited to see how things continue as 7's continue to be pushed.

  • @hunternelson3018
    @hunternelson3018 3 роки тому +116

    No such thing as too much freedom, only underqualified components.

  • @RoadsideRescue
    @RoadsideRescue 3 роки тому

    You’ll get em all back 100% for sure! Keep killing it!

  • @markcoia1381
    @markcoia1381 3 роки тому +1

    Anybody else wish these videos were like an hour long? Lol I could watch this all day.

  • @radicalfilmz647
    @radicalfilmz647 3 роки тому +65

    Who else misses mcfarland science episodes

  • @1953fords
    @1953fords 3 роки тому +80

    Not trying to hate on anyone but these comments constantly about oh it’s frustrating with this thing James is doing not showing us his times..... cleet explained it and normally people who watch this channel about racing should understand the reasoning. It’s a class of racing. Grudge Racing..You don’t share your secrets or details about your set up and try to race people for money or bragging rights. It’s pretty much races you normally would see on the street. But trying to be safe and legal and on a prepped surface. If you truly don’t understand the meaning behind the secrecy then you won’t. Grudge racing is whoever passes the finish line first. Not oh I ran a 8.50 to your 8.60 or I got you off the tree. None of that matters. First across the line.

    • @mattpeterson7074
      @mattpeterson7074 3 роки тому +7

      Appreciate the explanation. Didn't totally understand it from Cleet's info the other day, but this makes sense.

    • @clovenhalo0798
      @clovenhalo0798 3 роки тому +1

      I know he explained partially before but I didn’t quite grasp what he meant, but your explanation helped a lot, thanks.

    • @stylepoints.180
      @stylepoints.180 3 роки тому +2

      Thank you finally someone else gets it

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 3 роки тому +2

      He's explained this on camera many times and people still don't get it, but you think a comment is going to do it? People cant' watch a video or read more than a headline, so good luck.

    • @ajchieflc
      @ajchieflc 3 роки тому +1

      Most of us get that but we don’t have any perspective on how fast they’re going down the track. Watching people fight for 7’s then seeing James shoot down in 3.6 seconds is mind boggling, I just want a time to have a point of reference

  • @jauken83
    @jauken83 3 роки тому +18

    Get yourself a Brent, everybody.

  • @dogsubx2
    @dogsubx2 3 роки тому

    FULLY support Kevin getting the primo sticker spot. Well done. Love how Cleetus takes care of those who take care of him.

  • @myakkaoutdoors6266
    @myakkaoutdoors6266 3 роки тому +10

    At 15:00 you can see me flicking my mullet in the background behind james’ ear😂

  • @beany1987
    @beany1987 3 роки тому +13

    Can we get some likes for Brent!! What a man 👍👍

  • @MrNodnarb123
    @MrNodnarb123 3 роки тому +7

    I love how you and so many other channels just meld together. Seeing you guys as one big car family really is awesome. Also 240 with pop up headlights up is awesome.

  • @osufan1995
    @osufan1995 3 роки тому +8

    Cleetus still hasn’t double clicked that 4th panel button to light it green....

  • @Myknickers
    @Myknickers 3 роки тому +1

    Cayden killed that display!! HELL.YEAH.BROTHER.
    Round of applause 👏

  • @buckd1ch
    @buckd1ch 3 роки тому

    Glad to see Kevin front and centre on Leroy. He really has put in the work to make the cars what they are today.

  • @Clearjab
    @Clearjab 3 роки тому +24

    Those sheared bolts are the reason why "Extractor" drill bits exist, although few people outside motorcycle shops use them, they save you a lot of trouble when trying to take broken bolts out might be worth having a set around in the trailer

    • @MerlinOpeth
      @MerlinOpeth 3 роки тому +2

      I use them and I'm in the Reno business.

    • @Clearjab
      @Clearjab 3 роки тому

      @Ok Then Ive only been to an aircraft engine "shop" once in my life so I had no Idea they used that sort of stuff construction though, had a couple of guys fixing a shed we had for an emergency power plant that sheared a couple of bolts when the roof went flying from high winds and when I mentioned them they looked at me like I was E.T. or something

    • @timramich
      @timramich 3 роки тому

      You don't need extractors for sheared bolts. Just spin them with a small screwdriver or pick until enough is sticking out to grip with fingers.

    • @Clearjab
      @Clearjab 3 роки тому

      @@timramich if enough of it sticks out yes you can do it that way but Ive tried that with bolts from an aluminum frame that had loctite and it was a pain, extractors just made it easier

    • @timramich
      @timramich 3 роки тому

      @@Clearjab Heat breaks loctite.

  • @randykudijaroff482
    @randykudijaroff482 3 роки тому +37

    The 240's problem is everybody forgot his name. I wouldn't be happy either if everybody forgot my name lol. Try 'reintroducing' Lieutenant Dan and see if he doesn't get some act right. Go ahead, tell me I'm wrong.

    • @mcrissjr
      @mcrissjr 3 роки тому +5

      But it's not Lieutenant Dan anymore. Lt Dan doesn't have legs because he breaks axles all the time. Not breaking axles anymore with the 8.8"!

    • @randykudijaroff482
      @randykudijaroff482 3 роки тому +4

      @@mcrissjr Even better! Didn't Lt. Dan end up getting a titanium leg swap? Sounds to me like Lt. Dan is just evolving into the Astronaut he always wanted to be lol

    • @wickett7078
      @wickett7078 3 роки тому

      Astronaut would be a cool race car name

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 3 роки тому +3

      @@wickett7078 Yikes.

  • @purplestang4742
    @purplestang4742 3 роки тому +13

    I think James might be going a little faster than the cage in the 240 is good for lol. Time to upgrade man

    • @adriane7841
      @adriane7841 3 роки тому +3

      Same with ruby's cage

    • @jirisvec3653
      @jirisvec3653 3 роки тому

      why dont they show the time that it went?

    • @chevyon37s
      @chevyon37s 3 роки тому +3

      @@jirisvec3653 because James runs grudge race/ not time classes where ET doesn’t matter only beating the other guy. So he doesn’t know other to know what he runs.

    • @jirisvec3653
      @jirisvec3653 3 роки тому

      @@chevyon37s Thanks

    • @Twizz435
      @Twizz435 3 роки тому +2

      @@jirisvec3653 its more that you dont want a video that shows the competitor what hes doing so they know what to beat.

  • @mjakakilla
    @mjakakilla 3 роки тому +1

    The thumbnail made me thought you messed up on the launch and hit the wall driving *Ruby* lol I was like *NOOO!!! not my RUBY!!!* (my favorite project car on the channel) Glad she's ok though, just a few bolts needed to fix 😊. I learn more and more about fixing parts on cars everytime something breaks. You guys will do better next time for sure 😉

  • @gamingwithblaise3822
    @gamingwithblaise3822 3 роки тому +10

    Cleetus reppin Demo Ranch. Nice!
    That's one hell of a model set!
    I don't care what anybody says... I'm sitting here going frame by frame on James' launch @6:44 and the dude is at least launching within a frame of the light switching... He's got some sort of mental link to this track's tree controller lmfao
    That merch store plug fit in so well. Didn't even feel forced.

  • @djjithujab
    @djjithujab 3 роки тому +30

    I think James and ruby are the perfect match. Wen cleetus touches ruby it literally breaks every time .
    James deserves ruby

    • @mikeyoung6351
      @mikeyoung6351 3 роки тому

      Dude, I consider Ruby to be James car. I honestly th I no ol Cleet should give Ruby to James. It feels right

    • @ajchieflc
      @ajchieflc 3 роки тому +4

      The loose axle flange bolts happened to James too during Race Week so I don’t hold that against The Cleet

  • @RippinGearz
    @RippinGearz 3 роки тому +34

    Can you make a “Save the Sticks” shirt!!! That would be dope.

  • @carbide1968
    @carbide1968 3 роки тому +15

    This is why i had to give up racing, without getting serious and having sponsors I couldn't afford to pay attention. These things break alot !!!

    • @bbdl7042
      @bbdl7042 3 роки тому

      Why I stay with bike there is nothing that’ll run a 9 as cheap and reliable as a liter bike.

    • @bbdl7042
      @bbdl7042 3 роки тому

      @MrKalashnik0va drag bike? Fuck a literal stock liter bike runs 9s. Brocks got a 600 with very little money to make a 9.8 all stock motor just exhaust and good clutch.

  • @colton4455
    @colton4455 3 роки тому +1

    "It's before noon and they got all this ENERGY" lmao james is fired up

  • @minimanadam
    @minimanadam 3 роки тому +1

    Fricken Brent , that man can fix anything with just a stick and a rock...

  • @FishFind3000
    @FishFind3000 3 роки тому +32

    Put some nordlock washers on those bolts. That or just red loctite

    • @williamstamper442
      @williamstamper442 3 роки тому +5

      No red....then they cant get the broken bolts out between rounds! Its shearing the bolts they are not backing out. Maybe backing out a hair then causing the shear but i think its time for a better bolt. Also id tear it all down and add 6 more. Just my 2 freaking cents lol

    • @Quagmire17000
      @Quagmire17000 3 роки тому

      @@williamstamper442 I agree that would be the way to go

    • @KSRPerformanceFabrication
      @KSRPerformanceFabrication 3 роки тому +4

      Haha, this is funny. I sent him a link to Nord-Lock washers earlier this morning. I use them on everything!

  • @dylankeeley4661
    @dylankeeley4661 3 роки тому +33

    James’s 240 is definitely a 7 second car easy

    • @firefly2472
      @firefly2472 3 роки тому +1

      Easy. That thing goes hard

  • @dookiebooger9967
    @dookiebooger9967 3 роки тому +32

    Was wondering what happened with the fasterproms sticker. Kevin is a cool dude for sure but damnit I love Jeremy

    • @mackie_p
      @mackie_p 3 роки тому +8

      Jeremy hasn’t been around in the videos for a while, yes kinda been fazed out it seems.

    • @FishFind3000
      @FishFind3000 3 роки тому +5

      He did his work in the beginning but now he’s not tuning the chassis so Kevin gets the spot.

    • @ronpark3809
      @ronpark3809 3 роки тому

      There is a smaller one on the top of the frame above Kevin's

  • @chris.becker
    @chris.becker 3 роки тому +10

    James looks like he's got a school bus steering wheel in his 240.

  • @GTcruzin
    @GTcruzin 3 роки тому +1

    I had drive shaft issues just like that using a drive shaft spacer. I was using lock washers thinking it would help, it didn’t. Used flat washers and didn’t have the issue ever again.

  • @asylumental
    @asylumental 3 роки тому +19

    So what happened was, Ruby just loves taking down Supra's so much that she got a little too worked up and she couldnt contain herself.

    • @peterb4143
      @peterb4143 3 роки тому +1

      HEEEELLLLL YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHH

  • @tylerkwiatkowski3757
    @tylerkwiatkowski3757 3 роки тому +33

    The real question is does James still have the under glow?

    • @blue92blue92
      @blue92blue92 3 роки тому +2

      I was literally asking this question last night catching up on videos.

    • @solatyn
      @solatyn 3 роки тому

      Wasn't it for parking lot axel swaps? Man thats a big job now to swap out the solid axel hah

  • @bigripper2048
    @bigripper2048 3 роки тому +4

    Cleeter McYeeter tearin' up the whole dang fleet in this one.

  • @DeathRattleDiesel
    @DeathRattleDiesel 3 роки тому

    Put a sequential gear box with a air controlled paddle shifter in Leroy!
    Change it up a bit and get the shifts a little faster

  • @banayadmtvlg516
    @banayadmtvlg516 3 роки тому

    When james left from the line, the laptop went flyin to the back and gone into pieces😂😂

  • @jackmahogovv
    @jackmahogovv 3 роки тому +4

    Earliest ive ever been to one of old Cleeter's videos. Cant Wait

  • @Teramydog
    @Teramydog 3 роки тому +4

    McFarland Fabrication MOTTO: "BREAKING STUFF! Its what we do"

  • @falcardeckion
    @falcardeckion 3 роки тому +12

    Change stickers on Leroy, and then he breaks. Coincidence? I think not! 🧐 seriously though, glad to see KSR getting some attention, and glad Leroy has an easy(ish) fix.

  • @chrisobrien9334
    @chrisobrien9334 3 роки тому

    That Satin black beauty is awesome James.
    Great work by everyone who helped to get ruby fixed

  • @Tsitris46
    @Tsitris46 3 роки тому +1

    That’s a quote man! “Hey-I heard you went...fast”!

  • @Jasonthraen
    @Jasonthraen 3 роки тому +4

    Leroy has such a unique sound.

  • @chadwright7614
    @chadwright7614 3 роки тому +39

    I didnt know there was such a thing as to much freedom

    • @dr.jackill2861
      @dr.jackill2861 3 роки тому

      There isn't!!! Yet these boys would like to prove us wrong

  • @joejo9808
    @joejo9808 3 роки тому +4

    Brent is 1 solid guy always getting da vetts going in racing

  • @devinray2011
    @devinray2011 3 роки тому

    Just a FYI if you keep a left handed countersink. You can put it in a drill and as long as the bolts are not seized when they break, You can normally get them to back out.

  • @Josh69420
    @Josh69420 3 роки тому +1

    I love that cleet shows his disappointment but doesn’t let it stop him and when he says “that’s racin” he’s right

  • @LeahciMAB14
    @LeahciMAB14 3 роки тому +4

    I knew there had to be some breakage with not having an upload yesterday lol. Good luck boyos.

  • @StrykerWolf92
    @StrykerWolf92 3 роки тому +5

    Look up Nord-Lock washers. You won't have an issue of bolts coming loose with those.

  • @tejbergin6393
    @tejbergin6393 3 роки тому +47

    Hellll yeah never been this early

  • @Stu650Zuk
    @Stu650Zuk 3 роки тому

    Really liking this whole new set up on James' 240. Between methanol, turbo, TSP 427, 8.8 rear end etc. Not to mention its got to be lighter than the Corvettes as well. 1/8, 1/4 mile Grudge match killer!

  • @mickv2tshaw187
    @mickv2tshaw187 3 роки тому

    Love seeing the cars evolve! The 240 is so cool now, can’t wait to see it on race week 👌