Project MX-5: My Awkward Interview With Chris Harris

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    Last month, Alex took Phil to Bristol to meet with UA-cam drifting legend Chris Harris. What resulted was an interview and Chris’ thoughts on #ProjectMX5…
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  • @djjones2723
    @djjones2723 8 років тому +229

    saw a S2000 at the mall today walked by the guy and said nice MX-5 dude was kind of mad lol

    • @pet3r387
      @pet3r387 5 років тому +13

      DJ JONES ABSOULUTE MADLAD

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 4 роки тому

      Why don't you buy an mr2

    • @samuelele
      @samuelele 4 роки тому +2

      The best part of it is that you actually recognised it being an S2000

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 4 роки тому

      @@samuelele mr2>mx 5

    • @samuelele
      @samuelele 4 роки тому

      @@dragospahontu surely a nice vehicle as well, especially because I don't like roadsters too much - mx5 is still cool, though :)

  • @JamaicanMeCrazy
    @JamaicanMeCrazy 8 років тому +185

    This was one of the best interviews I've ever seen. Well done to you both. Very good chemistry.

  • @Talon276
    @Talon276 8 років тому +164

    That kid with his ice cream all over his face gets me every time!

    • @JordieMotive97
      @JordieMotive97 8 років тому

      Talon276 I keep replaying that bit XD

    • @AJsWorld
      @AJsWorld 5 років тому

      That was unexpected and made me laugh more than it should have.

    • @vk849
      @vk849 3 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

  • @CarThrottle
    @CarThrottle  8 років тому +368

    NOTE: Hardcore CT fans, you may have already seen this video on the site, but we thought UA-cam subscribers also deserved to see Chris and Alex’s blossoming relationship.

    • @PakiiiBux
      @PakiiiBux 8 років тому +10

      Are you uploading the Ed China interview as well?

    • @jameseasy3971
      @jameseasy3971 8 років тому

      i got excited....watched it again anyways cuz its awesome

    • @Ryzza5
      @Ryzza5 8 років тому

      Car Throttle you thought right!

    • @c0c0asauce
      @c0c0asauce 8 років тому

      Emil Madsen It would be fun track day car. I don't think it would be precise enough to teach you fine car control. You want something that is precise and consistent so you can improve yourself instead of blaming the car, aka spending more money.

    • @OliverPickard
      @OliverPickard 8 років тому +10

      +Car Throttle chris is typically funny and you are pretty terrible to be honest

  • @officialHarryW
    @officialHarryW 4 роки тому +29

    Petition for this to be done, 2020 version

  • @KingADDJ
    @KingADDJ 8 років тому +244

    wait what?? It's 'TTL'? I thought it was the 6 gated thing, like the gear shifter of a manual transmission

    • @TheRatchet35
      @TheRatchet35 8 років тому +13

      All of us did... :'(

    • @m.vanhethof
      @m.vanhethof 6 років тому +3

      I did too :/

    • @q3znw6j88aywnwy
      @q3znw6j88aywnwy 5 років тому +1

      probably both, because art

    • @georgerosebush9754
      @georgerosebush9754 5 років тому +2

      Both

    • @ScottXC91
      @ScottXC91 5 років тому +11

      @@TheRatchet35 That's what it is. Why else would they focus on just the TTL portion of CarThrottle? There's no other reason to. That's literally exactly what it is.

  • @wasabi1m
    @wasabi1m 7 років тому +137

    These two should be top gear line up

    • @curtaintwitcher1148
      @curtaintwitcher1148 6 років тому +2

      wasabi1m they might well now be that Matt has had enough.

    • @befalcon9498
      @befalcon9498 5 років тому +1

      Yea i would watch top gear again if these 2 were the only hosts

    • @Eren-da-Jaeger
      @Eren-da-Jaeger 5 років тому +3

      @@befalcon9498 What if The grand tour every episode increased by 30 min, and having these two doing bits on cars and wheels etc ? of course along with clarkson may and hammond. 5 hosts but not together always.

    • @befalcon9498
      @befalcon9498 5 років тому +2

      @@Eren-da-Jaeger well I did think grand tour couldn't get any better but clearly the possibility is there :D

    • @oliverfletcher6707
      @oliverfletcher6707 4 роки тому +1

      No fucking way

  • @thomson765
    @thomson765 8 років тому +35

    that comment about selling his GT2 made me cringe. One of the highest valued cars in the world at this moment.

  • @MuscleVsTuner
    @MuscleVsTuner 8 років тому +27

    both of these guys are awesome lol

  • @ThinJizzy
    @ThinJizzy 8 років тому +141

    10:49 But the MR2 has popups..

    • @OverdriveXRSPS
      @OverdriveXRSPS 8 років тому +2

      Micah Montoya thought the same thing :l

    • @sparrowlt
      @sparrowlt 8 років тому +3

      +Micah Montoya absolutelly, and is prettier than a MX5 imho..
      still its a way harder car to drift due to it being MR..a MX5 a bit on steroids should drift quite easier

    • @bhew7409
      @bhew7409 7 років тому +1

      The MX-5 is more fun to beat on, MR is a bit crappy when you want to go all out as you need a race track.

    • @fireblade3655
      @fireblade3655 7 років тому +3

      maybe he was talking about the latest mr2/mrs

    • @monjessenstein
      @monjessenstein 5 років тому

      @@bhew7409 that, plus I'd say that if you had to buy your first sports car an mx5 is a lot safer than an mr-2

  • @ChristianSarnecki
    @ChristianSarnecki 8 років тому +18

    "Why didn't you buy an MR2" favorite line from the whole video

  • @KvotheMMA
    @KvotheMMA 4 роки тому +6

    This is one of the most entertaining interviews I have ever seen.
    I have actually seen it multiple times. Come on Alex, get another one done in 2020.. now that Chris is the big deal

  • @redyellowpink01
    @redyellowpink01 4 роки тому +15

    It's a ttl?! I thought it was like a 6 gate for a 5 speed with reverse 😂

  • @BondTheOGYT
    @BondTheOGYT 8 років тому +43

    You should do more interviews and maybe interview the public about Phil xD

  • @JacK-yr8ri
    @JacK-yr8ri 8 років тому +310

    I would watch chris watch paint dry

    • @gdfggggg
      @gdfggggg 6 років тому

      That’s mildly entertaining

    • @tadhgbolen3054
      @tadhgbolen3054 6 років тому

      You're* a loser.

    • @RoadsterRyan23
      @RoadsterRyan23 4 роки тому

      I agree

    • @skeelo69
      @skeelo69 4 роки тому

      Jack, the paint dried before you had the chance 😂🤣😂

  • @kenciful
    @kenciful 8 років тому +129

    Awesome episode

    • @CarThrottle
      @CarThrottle  8 років тому +9

      Kenan Dervisagic Thanks Kenan.

    • @ayrtonatif572
      @ayrtonatif572 8 років тому

      +Car Throttle i left your channel after who is Ayrton Senna incident never watched or liked any of your videos but this is the 1st one in ages i have liked and enjoyed. cheers 👍✌👍✌

    • @kenciful
      @kenciful 8 років тому +3

      Ayrton Atif Cool, man ;)

  • @uncFANno1
    @uncFANno1 8 років тому +2

    This is one of my favorite episodes! Great humor and Chris is an awesome guy!

  • @J0Z0117
    @J0Z0117 8 років тому

    I like how you've merged the two videos! Good to see this again :)

  • @btk7834
    @btk7834 8 років тому +109

    0:30

    • @CarThrottle
      @CarThrottle  8 років тому +41

      BOT König He's a huge Chris Harris fan

    • @btk7834
      @btk7834 8 років тому +9

      Car Throttle Everybody is :)

    • @crossphaded
      @crossphaded 8 років тому +2

      BOT König the kid kind of disappears behind Harris' back. What is this hijinxery!

  • @TheChannel1978
    @TheChannel1978 8 років тому +7

    Ok, this is hilarious. I cracked up so many times. The questions and smugness are deliciousss

    • @JDJD-mw9rr
      @JDJD-mw9rr 4 роки тому +1

      Hey that's a nice miata you have

  • @alfie1217
    @alfie1217 7 років тому +2

    These awkward interviews are the best interviews on UA-cam

  • @SuperSonicSpeedGuy
    @SuperSonicSpeedGuy 8 років тому +37

    Dear UA-cam, I don't want a Peugeot 308, so stop showing me the ads!!

    • @waynester71
      @waynester71 8 років тому

      Ditto...really annoying!!

    • @falconeer4382
      @falconeer4382 4 роки тому

      Nobody wants a fucking Peugeot, let's be honest

    • @devonbuller
      @devonbuller 4 роки тому

      @@falconeer4382 i would take a retro one, like a 205

    • @falconeer4382
      @falconeer4382 4 роки тому

      @@devonbuller okay fine the 205 is a good car to be french and from Peugeot xD

  • @Huli-Man
    @Huli-Man 8 років тому +26

    "that's just cause you mast... do you workout?" ahahah

  • @PPC4
    @PPC4 7 років тому +2

    Brilliant.....Chris harris is a legend. 13:37 and at 13:46 "Young man" Love it.

  • @Tigermoto
    @Tigermoto 8 років тому +2

    Car Throttle Thanks for this video. Chris Harris is a legend, what a guy. He actively plays out the not giving a shit vibe, while being a proper, proper car guy. So glad he decided to get from under /drive+. I actually thought his new channel was someone stealing his videos and reuploading them without UA-cam knowing, so thanks for the clarification. LOL

  • @DoKapsy
    @DoKapsy 4 роки тому +2

    Do another video with this trio.
    That would be interesting. ♥️

  • @Schmeeky455
    @Schmeeky455 8 років тому +1

    This is hilarious. I run a Eunos Roadster, and love it to bits. I know Chris isn't keen on them, and fair play, he drives (and owns) machinery of a far higher caliber. But the banter and mickey-taking is great fun. Cheers for making a great film.

  • @duncantodd3403
    @duncantodd3403 7 років тому +2

    You sir, are fucking hilarious. Just watched most of your awkward interviews. I love living in awkward moments. It's obvious Chris Harris is fond of you. Keep it up homie

  • @dtofq
    @dtofq 8 років тому

    That was so great, Chris is the man! Great vid Alex!

  • @kl75182
    @kl75182 8 років тому +2

    ''Are you concerned that someone might try to steal this vehicle'' that one and the '' car trottel'' killed me. Chris Harris is a boss. .

  • @learysinsight5796
    @learysinsight5796 7 років тому

    Hilarious!! love the milk mustache on the kid walking by as Chis is explaining some fascinating history!

  • @the-boring-car-guy
    @the-boring-car-guy 4 роки тому

    I always forget you guys did this. What a great simple vid

  • @cottonsoxx1677
    @cottonsoxx1677 6 років тому +10

    "Mr Chris Harris, How you doing?... I'm in the car with this bloke. What's your name again?" Short term memory loss, bro :-/

  • @HDConcussionz
    @HDConcussionz 8 років тому

    I really liked this video, you should do more interviews like this.

  • @claireevergreen6941
    @claireevergreen6941 8 років тому

    I watched this enjoying every second
    I thought there would be driving
    there wasn't, and it was still brilliant
    so many good one-liners lol

  • @TheRaveknight1985
    @TheRaveknight1985 8 років тому

    this is cool. love Chris Harris. man is a poet. Hope to see more of this

  • @this_too_shaII_pass
    @this_too_shaII_pass 8 років тому +12

    "And I haggled, then I stole it" xDDDDDDDDD

  • @TOP.G
    @TOP.G 8 років тому +3

    Chris is the man to watch. This guy great driver n I only watched this video because his in it :)

  • @Slakbury
    @Slakbury 8 років тому

    Awesome job :) this was too funny and interesting at the same time. Alex... join Herts 5's on Facebook! You'll love it... I go to some of their meets in an R33 (no one seems to mind of course) and they're all super friendly and fun to chat to.

  • @johnhagebeuk8
    @johnhagebeuk8 4 роки тому

    You make such an awesome shows i really think you deserve a tv programme

  • @xzst
    @xzst 7 років тому

    I love to listen Chris Harris' banter. Brilliant.

  • @JDMricist
    @JDMricist 8 років тому

    AHHHHHH!!! This interview was so awesome!!

  • @onlymt
    @onlymt 8 років тому

    Favourite interview ever, watch it at least once a week

  • @3dScience8
    @3dScience8 8 років тому

    Great car (mx5), great interview. Well done CAR THROTTLE!!

  • @ragzard
    @ragzard 8 років тому

    Funniest interview I saw this month. Kudos!

  • @chrisbarbosa6942
    @chrisbarbosa6942 8 років тому +5

    Love this project/series

    • @CarThrottle
      @CarThrottle  8 років тому +16

      chris barbosa And we love you Chris.

  • @BluTrollPro
    @BluTrollPro 7 років тому +36

    Bald man does not like his hairdressers car. What a revelation.

  • @burnzy3210
    @burnzy3210 Рік тому

    Love these lads!

  • @CtRacerX
    @CtRacerX 8 років тому

    This was flipping BRILLIANT!!!

  • @sunsweetsuitable593
    @sunsweetsuitable593 8 років тому

    this was my favorite Chris Harris ANYTHING!!!!!

  • @TIM3Y89
    @TIM3Y89 8 років тому

    This is the best thing I've randomly found on youtube for ages.. Ps i came from a video of a talking dog 👍🏻

  • @trishanuray3833
    @trishanuray3833 7 років тому

    You wanted that sticker anyway and that will not go anywhere on the body... eh Cris? ?
    Very honest but fun filled interview. I too never understood Car Throttle logo.
    I like those stretched tyres and wheels , nice flush.

  • @ChoppsyV
    @ChoppsyV 8 років тому

    Chris deserves more views! Such a cool dude and a seriously good driver!

  • @jeffsloane8628
    @jeffsloane8628 5 років тому +1

    Chris Harris is the man! His Ferrari F40/F50 video is in my top 10 all time car videos on you tube.

  • @NorwegianKicks
    @NorwegianKicks 8 років тому

    Loved every second of it :) My type of humor

  • @Sturney
    @Sturney 8 років тому +6

    That was incredible uncomfortable. Rather large maturity void between those two...

    • @zooboyjoe
      @zooboyjoe 8 років тому +1

      ***** Yup. Bit odd to watch. Look about the same age but Alex acts about 20 years younger :S

    • @HarizHafiGarden
      @HarizHafiGarden 8 років тому +2

      They were joking

  • @dolphinoegglet7263
    @dolphinoegglet7263 8 років тому

    Why was this my fave interview of the year?

  • @Prodriver33
    @Prodriver33 8 років тому

    awkward?... no, cracking...YES! dont know what your on about with los title but this was great m8! a fully priapic thumbs up on this! cheers!

  • @pattytoddles
    @pattytoddles 8 років тому

    chris harris is legend. he's by far the best motoring journalist imo. I want to see him with jeremy Richard and James on their new show. chris could do the lap times on all the new cars they test since he is a wicked driver.

  • @TimSenna
    @TimSenna 8 років тому +1

    Starting to have a lot more confidence in new Top Gear, knowing Chris is on board after watching this.

  • @ketchup5344
    @ketchup5344 5 років тому

    I sold my jag xk8😢and now Im looking at a mk 3mazda as a convertible ride.
    It'll have to be a 2006 edition with reasonable miles for what Im spending....but there's so many variants....1.8 , 2L, sports,.......Hard to know what I can get by without to save money.
    They look good and I wonder what they're like to drive...?..👊❤😊

  • @PixelTrooper
    @PixelTrooper 8 років тому

    What a wonderful duo this is...

  • @c3adswaqq
    @c3adswaqq 8 років тому

    Is this shit even a series anymore I've been waiting forever for another freaking ep man

  • @dylan100022
    @dylan100022 8 років тому

    Me and my mate have the single pegga diff (Open diff) and we both kick the asses out.
    Me in the S13 stock SR20DE him in a kingswood with a 308, yep

  • @bartvanriel6767
    @bartvanriel6767 8 років тому

    Mx5 vs mr2😄, that's the one film I've been waiting for for about a year now!!!

  • @matthewcarnell5678
    @matthewcarnell5678 8 років тому

    Haha, sewing machine! i don't remember seeing this bit on the CT website video?

  • @gaiustrollius9920
    @gaiustrollius9920 8 років тому

    Hey Alex, do you think it's time you put a turbo or get a 13b engine under your mx-5's bonnet, after Chris Harris's comment?

  • @jblenh
    @jblenh 7 років тому

    Chris Harris is a man's man. I love that guy!

  • @JaredStCyr
    @JaredStCyr 7 років тому

    I normally hate cringy stuff but this was amazing!

  • @kabob21
    @kabob21 8 років тому

    I had to look up what a Lister Costin Coupe was and then I had to reach over and clutch my monitor in amazement O_O

  • @dilawer321
    @dilawer321 8 років тому

    Thats cool harris is a jdm fan? Would like to see him test some tuned jdm cars

  • @NjoyMoney
    @NjoyMoney 6 років тому

    in finland we call the "dish" of the wheel the "lip" :D

  • @blahber222
    @blahber222 8 років тому +4

    "With this bloke..." It's just Chris Harris, no biggie 😂

  • @itubrrr
    @itubrrr 8 років тому

    I actually drifted my 1.6 open dif. I was on a runway where the pavement wasn't like asphalt. The floor itself was naturally slippery.

  • @ayeapprove
    @ayeapprove 8 років тому

    10:39 - Popup Headlights as a reason for a MX5? The MR2 also has them :D
    How about FR layout, 50:50 balance, cheap parts, lots of donor cars?

  • @stefonadonis5046
    @stefonadonis5046 8 років тому

    whats the name of the car Chris says at 12:45? Liston austin coupe? huh???

  • @stuart2311
    @stuart2311 8 років тому +1

    Chris Harris is the best man in the business .
    I simply have not seen anyone better .

    • @cream2257
      @cream2257 4 роки тому

      No, jeremy clarkson is

  • @fill7t1
    @fill7t1 4 роки тому

    Brilliant interview.

  • @miguel3642
    @miguel3642 8 років тому

    Are you going to contineu with the mx5 project?? I want more videos pls!!!

  • @Mrzacman5001
    @Mrzacman5001 8 років тому

    the carthrottle logo is the TTL of throttle?!?!? I always thought it was a 5 speed manual gearbox!

  • @turboxide
    @turboxide 8 років тому

    Great video!

  • @Incriveles
    @Incriveles 2 роки тому

    These chaps should make their car show!
    Awesome

  • @TheoldSouth
    @TheoldSouth 8 років тому

    this video is amazing!

  • @Detroiter166
    @Detroiter166 8 років тому

    amazing interview

  • @mikeobarr8589
    @mikeobarr8589 6 років тому

    Of course they would be mates. Love it.

  • @MrMister1227
    @MrMister1227 8 років тому

    All the cars Chris has driven and his sitting in a miata LMFAO!
    I love it! XD

  • @CK_ONE
    @CK_ONE 8 років тому

    One of my favorite videos

  • @philip1470
    @philip1470 8 років тому

    I so wanted to see him try and drift it! For whatever the outcome was it would be damn funny :D

  • @big-R
    @big-R 8 років тому

    Awesome interview

  • @MadelnMachines
    @MadelnMachines 4 роки тому

    This is gold!

  • @soundseeker63
    @soundseeker63 7 років тому

    Love a bit of sarcastic banter. Weight reduction or going bald made me LOL! :-D

  • @mrhighboost8474
    @mrhighboost8474 8 років тому

    More project mx5 videos!

  • @bryandoherty9399
    @bryandoherty9399 8 років тому +2

    You can get the first two generations of the MR2 with pop ups

  • @SheepRacing
    @SheepRacing 8 років тому

    "What does HH stand for" !!!! :P Ahahahahah nailed it !

  • @A1dize
    @A1dize 8 років тому

    You had me at the start "Is this his grand entrance, are you watching this?"

  • @patriotsquill
    @patriotsquill 6 років тому

    Absolutely hilarious. Think back to the days before UA-cam when it just wouldn't be possible to widely disseminate a "special interest" video like this!

  • @dhatchbernier
    @dhatchbernier 4 роки тому

    I’m just here to see how tight a T-shirt Alex is wearing. This episode didn’t disappoint!

  • @davidbenitez2709
    @davidbenitez2709 7 років тому

    Brilliant !!!

  • @kila_whale
    @kila_whale 2 роки тому +1

    "Why didn't you buy MR2"
    Best answer 😂👍

  • @ChrisJackson80
    @ChrisJackson80 8 років тому

    Please someone help!! What are the wheels on it! Keen to get some for my red NA!