BUILDING A £500,000 AMG GT FROM TEMU (PART 4)

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  • @deancwhmackinnon6547
    @deancwhmackinnon6547 26 днів тому +417

    Chris, by doing this Merc with a Temu kit you have hit the nail right on the head! Most people cant afford the custom stuff from the top makers, By doing this you have showed that 'Mr Average' can do it too. Well done mate

    • @Al_is_XXX
      @Al_is_XXX 26 днів тому +7

      yes, and it makes an economical, sensible way to repair a car like this

    • @ISLAMICSTORIES13
      @ISLAMICSTORIES13 26 днів тому +12

      eastern europe and asian car tuners have been doing this stuff for a while. as shipping from china is much cheaper for them. here in usa when rebuilding a salvage it makes the most sense to get used OEM parts vs waiting weeks and paying high shipping for chinese parts. but i love the conversions that alibaba body kits can do. dudes turn their older model mercs and bmws to look like newer models. even changing the interior sometimes. theres a channel autobahn thailand on youtube that converted a g20 3 series into a yellow g80 M3 and did it spot on

    • @ryanm347
      @ryanm347 26 днів тому

      @@deancwhmackinnon6547 he keeps saying Temu but it’s from Ali express

    • @IZAKKU006
      @IZAKKU006 26 днів тому

      @@ISLAMICSTORIES13 Link it if u can

    • @TimmsyTFG
      @TimmsyTFG 26 днів тому +6

      yeh with about 100,000k in labour between everyone ....

  • @HarryHubschrauber
    @HarryHubschrauber 26 днів тому +194

    3rd brake light in the spoiler also houses reverse/backup lights. Could be worth checking out (if there’s another wire apart from the brake light one).

    • @nickmac8225
      @nickmac8225 24 дні тому +6

      yeah, unless the center light is reverse, its not functioning as it should.

  • @ILREECELI
    @ILREECELI 26 днів тому +82

    I think this one of the best cars someone has brought back from the dead on YoutTube, such a classy merc

  • @rustysparks8645
    @rustysparks8645 26 днів тому +93

    Finding 'Dips' has been a real boost for your builds and your channel. Team work makes the Dream work ! 👍👍

  • @andrewshieber3873
    @andrewshieber3873 26 днів тому +138

    Literally drove past your place earlier and saw it parked up outside looks amazing mate!

  • @M140i23
    @M140i23 26 днів тому +563

    Last time I was this early … I ended up with my son

  • @jackfalls1722
    @jackfalls1722 26 днів тому +70

    This car is the reason i subbed! Such a unique project... This ones a keeper foo shoo!!!👍👍

  • @capitanknuckles1654
    @capitanknuckles1654 26 днів тому +18

    Hands down one of my favorite rebuilds the car look unreal. 😮
    You deserve it Chris. Congrats🎉👍

  • @WeAreGuidedBySpirit
    @WeAreGuidedBySpirit 26 днів тому +10

    Loved watching the transformation of this car you guys made that body kit work beyond what it’s worth. Should take it back to Mercedes and show them how you saved yourself over 100k

  • @dbr2msf
    @dbr2msf 25 днів тому +1

    Great content Chris, which is what these youtube channels are about. Ignore the negative remarks, most of them I'm sure would swap places with you in a heartbeat but dont have the character to put the hard work in.

  • @marcelwallace6679
    @marcelwallace6679 26 днів тому +15

    Shout out to Dips, legend!

  • @GuruMarcus
    @GuruMarcus 26 днів тому +5

    Unfortunately just cant love it with the stock wheels on!!! CANNOT WAIT to see your wheel choice & Colour! Well done so far 😅

  • @Toastybear1
    @Toastybear1 26 днів тому +8

    That looks absolutely sick, wasn’t sure how it would end up looking but it’s 10/10

  • @RBIROB
    @RBIROB 26 днів тому +51

    For the number plate I believe the bumper was made for one of those sticker number plate things so you can stick it either under the headlight if the is any space ofcourse or on the splitter

    • @Soul-IM
      @Soul-IM 26 днів тому +10

      I think the spilter is the best place tbh

    • @davenuhuh
      @davenuhuh 26 днів тому +2

      ​@@Soul-IM didn't even look that bad tbh

    • @ginco_bnz
      @ginco_bnz 26 днів тому +2

      Or just don’t run it and take the tickets. Not sure how it works in euro land but in the US some don’t run front plates and never had issues.

    • @Chrissaces1
      @Chrissaces1 26 днів тому +1

      @@ginco_bnz my local newspaper reported there was a Ferrari impounded not so long ago for having no front number plate… I believe you can also get up to a £1000 fine and 3 points on your licence, but points are bad, because after 12 points you lose your licence for like at least a year or more, which means no driving any cars, besides, insurance in the UK goes off no claims or penalty points, where my ford focus is like £400 a year to insure, with 3 points it would probably be £1000 a year to insure, even more with more points, then with a historic ban from driving maybe £3000 a year to insure… I have zero points and like 15 years no claims, you never want to lose any of that shit lol

    • @y0Special
      @y0Special 25 днів тому +2

      ​@@ginco_bnz thats not how it works in Europe sadly, most countries you will get a fine and the second time they will impound it. You NEED 2 plates there are no exemptions

  • @golfhacker9051
    @golfhacker9051 25 днів тому +1

    Love the colour. Great work and lots of patience. Great friends too!

  • @nlocnil3602
    @nlocnil3602 26 днів тому +9

    The car is already low enough. No need to be lowered. And the exhaust is loud enough already and sounds good

    • @Metal05
      @Metal05 26 днів тому +6

      No it needs lowering like a proper one with better wheels.

  • @michaeljamesgoderick5805
    @michaeljamesgoderick5805 23 дні тому +2

    I totally, totally love this car Chris. I have only ever seen two out here in Australia, both in Sydney. I am glad you retained the original colour too. Fab wheels, well done! I just rebuilt an SLK from the ground-up, wiring everything, so I know how the wheels turn. I love your channel - keep it coming.

  • @forsh3546
    @forsh3546 26 днів тому +5

    Looks epic! - Spoiler bolts were a huge improvement but I think the time has come for black anodised! 👍

  • @paulbarker3786
    @paulbarker3786 23 дні тому +2

    You've just driven past me on the m6 by Sandbach services. She looks stunning in person. Well done 👏

  • @colejones7228
    @colejones7228 26 днів тому +9

    The sharpie on the white board is wild 18:40

    • @frankyy99
      @frankyy99 26 днів тому +4

      16:52 to remove the sharpie from the white board you have to over write with the sharpie later and wipe off straight away. The new ink will dissolve the old one.

    • @_Shinasu
      @_Shinasu 26 днів тому +1

      ​@frankyy99 I was about to comment this too 👍 or even some of the alcohol hand wash would do the trick

    • @breadnbutter2218
      @breadnbutter2218 26 днів тому +1

      Magic eraser cleaner sponge works best for the white board

  • @brian623
    @brian623 26 днів тому +1

    What a car looks absolutely amazing to me. You’ve done a fantastic job and if you like it, I wouldn’t listen to anybody else says all getting better and better all the time.

  • @jakekaslly1470
    @jakekaslly1470 26 днів тому +9

    I saw this on my fyp and was instantly excited to see it! this series is one of my favorites

  • @vincentwhiteman6433
    @vincentwhiteman6433 24 дні тому +1

    Well done Chris, it's an absolute credit to you.
    I've always loved the amg GT, so it's been a pleasure to watch this series. 👍

  • @devaant1playz
    @devaant1playz 25 днів тому +3

    Been watching since part 1, and the hardwork you put was emance, love the final product mate 💪🏻

  • @deanbrown2015
    @deanbrown2015 26 днів тому +2

    Chrissy 1000000% the right decision to keep the OG colour looks awesome mate and that’s coming from someone who’s not a massive fan of the GT! If your ever cruising through Wellingborough pop in to my shop, it’s called Found, I’ll hook you up with some new sneakers FOC. All the best mate, Dean.

  • @sN4Re
    @sN4Re 23 дні тому +1

    Best crash damaged build on UA-cam! Love this car

  • @WEFLIPANYCAR
    @WEFLIPANYCAR 26 днів тому +7

    You have done an outstanding job mate, well done 🎉keep up the good work Chris ❤❤

  • @NZMASTEROFGAME
    @NZMASTEROFGAME 26 днів тому +1

    Support for the body shop guys!!!!! Unsung hero's of every build!

  • @PavelDurov21
    @PavelDurov21 26 днів тому +36

    Brilliant video. But your hair has absolutely zero chance.

    • @chello491
      @chello491 26 днів тому +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @JCfuUPhoz
    @JCfuUPhoz 26 днів тому +1

    I’m desiring a better sound from the exhaust is all!! Car looks sick man you and all the others truly saved the machine

  • @h_4094
    @h_4094 26 днів тому +3

    Looks sick but I think it needs the updated headlights, pricey but worth it.

  • @ColinPrince
    @ColinPrince 26 днів тому +1

    Congratulations, from what you had, to what you’ve achieved is absolutely amazing. You’ve got yourself a gorgeous car, which are still a lovely looking beast.

  • @drivebyfuel
    @drivebyfuel 25 днів тому +1

    Amazing… looks better to me than the real black series. Well done Chris all your hard work is proper paying off

  • @cp4512
    @cp4512 25 днів тому +7

    Definitely need black bolts on the spoiler if you’re aiming for a car that looks £500K! 😂

  • @HGVdiscoDave
    @HGVdiscoDave 26 днів тому +2

    love it , im a merc fan myself so slightly biased , its without a doubt the best car you've done yet , she's a stunner

  • @P.thoma5
    @P.thoma5 26 днів тому +4

    We’re almost there.
    Let’s go team Chris

  • @alistairjeffrey3754
    @alistairjeffrey3754 26 днів тому +1

    Must say that you all get to work on really interesting cars. The availability of parts and reasonable services
    is a big plus. And well, space to work.

  • @benje302
    @benje302 26 днів тому +3

    Buy the plate direct from DVLA. That other place will charge you £80 assignment and then vat on top making it more expensive.

  • @darylharris32
    @darylharris32 24 дні тому +1

    Wing Bolts - Go to a company called Pro-Bolt and you could fit titanium or yellow/gold anodised bolts and washers… nice finishing touch Chris.

  • @davidcarroll5389
    @davidcarroll5389 26 днів тому +5

    Seen the video, ran to get a can from the fridge, C'mon. That looks absolutely naughty. Can't wait to see the tune

  • @XxNachilloxX
    @XxNachilloxX 26 днів тому +2

    Nice decision buying that new workshop. You deserve getting this improvement in the channel!!!

  • @whitebeardcycles
    @whitebeardcycles 26 днів тому +3

    Stunning car bud, new sub from part 1. Well earned for all the hard work. Now to catch up on previous vids.

  • @cjmcc59
    @cjmcc59 26 днів тому +2

    Been waiting for a part 4. Car looks mint waiting for the new wheels will top it off 👌

  • @4ndrea.a
    @4ndrea.a 25 днів тому +8

    My personal thoughts:
    - the wheels are not okay, silver doesn’t go with night blue and carbon
    - the steering wheels looks bad, you should have retrofitted the newer one
    - the front lights are meh, I think the newer one would have looked better

    • @JustDennix
      @JustDennix 9 днів тому

      And it’s too high 😂

    • @tahahaider5836
      @tahahaider5836 11 годин тому

      Silver rims look very nice, especially with a brushed finish

  • @umarrajput105
    @umarrajput105 26 днів тому +1

    Awesome to finally see it on the road after all this time and effort you guys put in! Cheers from Pakistan mate!

  • @thamiemmanuel369
    @thamiemmanuel369 26 днів тому +116

    South Africans where yall at?🎉🎉

  • @1881Gordon
    @1881Gordon 26 днів тому +2

    I'm loving this build series.... I can't get enough of it... Brilliant!

  • @jameslowe6033
    @jameslowe6033 26 днів тому +16

    1:42 love this Chris but that orange peel is shocking

    • @Darsh5361
      @Darsh5361 26 днів тому +2

      It’s really bad! Back bumper, bottom of the front fender. Ruins all the hard work they put in 😞

    • @THEG12EG
      @THEG12EG 26 днів тому +2

      ​@@Darsh5361 Doesn't ruin it.. it can be flatted and polished out. remember he used.to be a detailer!

    • @gusnilsson6928
      @gusnilsson6928 26 днів тому +1

      Wow that is terrible paint work.

    • @robwickens7961
      @robwickens7961 26 днів тому

      You’re gonna have to put the plate underneath the Mercedes badge like Shmee’s

    • @rabmc
      @rabmc 26 днів тому +1

      I remember back in the day you would want a small level of orange peel on cosworths when repainting as they had this from factory.

  • @RavenRestoProjects
    @RavenRestoProjects 26 днів тому +1

    Gotta say Chris, never been a huge fan of Mercs, but that is an absolute weapon, what a build, never thought that kit would work, nice job by all ......new premises looking good to 👍🏻

  • @DaleTwigger
    @DaleTwigger 26 днів тому +27

    Obviously you haven’t used this videos sponsor then, you’re still losing your hair 😂😂

    • @triz1hunna151
      @triz1hunna151 26 днів тому +4

      I think the builds be stressing him faster than the products can work 😂😂

    • @IJm3
      @IJm3 26 днів тому +3

      That's because most of those hair loss things are bs 😂

    • @peterabdullah7260
      @peterabdullah7260 26 днів тому

      Yeah.... Freddy too! And he was sponsored by HIMS😂😂😂

  • @scottharding4944
    @scottharding4944 26 днів тому +1

    bro you have smashed this you have come far bro big up couldnt think of anyone more deserving mat and chris fan from day one cant wait for more !!

  • @zephyr__08
    @zephyr__08 26 днів тому +3

    early!!!!!!!!

  • @brandedheartministries8016
    @brandedheartministries8016 26 днів тому +1

    My favorite car of all time and this one is Bad To The Bone!! Awesome Chris
    Much Love from Florida!!

  • @wanrapsyndor4095
    @wanrapsyndor4095 26 днів тому +14

    Mate change the wheels.

  • @lapchoine6600
    @lapchoine6600 24 дні тому +1

    Wow that $10K Black Series Kit looks amazing and the bodywork looks perfect. That is one sick AMG you got there!!

  • @Magnus1stcool
    @Magnus1stcool 26 днів тому +15

    Something about that bodykit just doesnt look right imo

    • @TheVerraton
      @TheVerraton 26 днів тому +1

      Those facelift headlights make a big difference

    • @henrik2935
      @henrik2935 26 днів тому +1

      The Star in the Front ist also wrong. And there are still alot of small Aero parts Missing.

    • @TheVerraton
      @TheVerraton 25 днів тому

      @@henrik2935 yeah

  • @PiyushFindlay
    @PiyushFindlay 6 днів тому

    Love your attitude about this bag and not caring about what people will say. kislux You are right keep your head up and no your priorities.

  • @christarbuck867
    @christarbuck867 25 днів тому +1

    You have such an entertaining style Chris! Love all your videos and this one has been exceptional. Nothing seems to get you sown - well done!

  • @51madmitch
    @51madmitch 25 днів тому +1

    When you think the Mercedes body kit was from memory £150K the Temu kit was exceptionally good value, it does look great, well done !!! Most aftermarket kits need some work to make fit, really enjoy this rebuild, as a Mercedes driver, and this is a car I would love for that engine alone, twin turbo V8 😍

  • @luvit7567
    @luvit7567 26 днів тому +1

    Gotta say, Chris, I never in a million years thought this one would have turned out so good. What a stunning car 👍

  • @kings3803
    @kings3803 26 днів тому +1

    Glad to hear you are keeping this one cause its the one I would keep for sure.

  • @Landofsmiles999
    @Landofsmiles999 26 днів тому +1

    For me, you won't top this. You took a chance and risked it big time, and the car gods have given you the thumbs up. Well done, Chris. Those body shop guys, did you have a solid man.

  • @davidlowe4785
    @davidlowe4785 26 днів тому +1

    Loving The Video Chris, You've done an amazing Job on That Merc. A True Professional at work.

  • @biroti89
    @biroti89 23 дні тому +2

    What a fucking ride this has been! I found out about your channel by chance, binge-watched all the videos, and the sense of pride and accomplishment is as it's my own. Congrats Chris.

  • @daverack
    @daverack 25 днів тому +1

    After watching the number plate placement puzzle, I couldn't help but look up Shmee's AMG GTR to see where he stuck it. looks like it's a curved plate just below the massive Merc badge.

  • @simonmoore4243
    @simonmoore4243 22 дні тому +1

    Spotted this at the service station near Huddersfield on Saturday. Looks unreal. 🙌🏻👏🏻. Really enjoyed this series. Great work and you've made it an easy watch 👍

  • @James_Watson49
    @James_Watson49 26 днів тому +1

    OUSTANDING JOB!! Well done Chris!

  • @tmarklewuk
    @tmarklewuk 26 днів тому +2

    For the number crew.... video is 31:32. Doesn't happen by accident. Nice work, Chris. 👊
    It's goes without saying the editing, the presentation and the music is top quality. Chris, you're making some top-quality videos.

  • @yanis_s500
    @yanis_s500 26 днів тому +1

    Man, this car is such a beast!!! So nice to see that you chose Mercedes AMG to modify, not another BMW.

  • @croc8998
    @croc8998 26 днів тому +1

    My No1 car channel. Well done Chris 👍

  • @petroldiaries6769
    @petroldiaries6769 26 днів тому +2

    Awesome build, you turned this around quickly as the car looks EPIC!!!!!!!

  • @waynetomlinson5994
    @waynetomlinson5994 26 днів тому +1

    I absolutely love this AMG man what a build never let this one go gotta keep it.

  • @MrAdy993
    @MrAdy993 25 днів тому +1

    Like I said in the first video of the series, this is gonna be an amazing build, not to mention the fact that it’s been in the personal car collection of Roger Taylor👌👌

  • @stevenyusufov9873
    @stevenyusufov9873 26 днів тому +2

    Car looks absolutely mint Chris! Great work!

  • @honkenh2988
    @honkenh2988 25 днів тому +1

    What im not jelous about is the roads you have to drive that beautiful car on. Not even close to our roads in Sweden. Thanks for sharing this awesome build with us! :)

  • @Gus0898uk
    @Gus0898uk 26 днів тому +1

    Great credit to you Chris, that should go well down Humble Lane.

  • @the_cris_channel3082
    @the_cris_channel3082 26 днів тому +2

    For the spoiler take some flared screwes blued, look’s better

  • @ElliottSix
    @ElliottSix 26 днів тому +1

    01:30 omg this is amazing, fell in love with this instantly!

  • @wandideee628
    @wandideee628 26 днів тому +1

    Then Number One Car Video I’ve Highly Anticipated Since The Beginning Of Watching UA-cam. Keep Soaring Slix 🙌🏽

  • @davidhedley1225
    @davidhedley1225 25 днів тому +1

    Impressive!
    Looking forward to your next builds, and seeing whether you can top this.

  • @richarddannatt9095
    @richarddannatt9095 26 днів тому +1

    Dips comes across like the nicest guy you ever could meet!!

  • @51madmitch
    @51madmitch 25 днів тому

    Exhaust sounds great, reset low tyre warning in on screen memory after all pressure equal.

  • @urbanjungle9600
    @urbanjungle9600 26 днів тому

    My goodness it’s a beauty!! That engine sounds like a symphony. I cannot wait for you to sprinkle your mods on the engine bay and see how much performance you can get from it. This is such an epic build congratulations Chris

  • @nickmac8225
    @nickmac8225 24 дні тому

    love these videos! two things I'd have done. Get the Blk Edition fender wells and cut the hole out for the vent. Use 3M tape for rear badge.

  • @ragensf
    @ragensf 26 днів тому +1

    Gassed to be a part of this build 👏🏼

  • @LiqdPT
    @LiqdPT 26 днів тому +1

    20:25 Shmee has his mounted center below the logo. That said, if you can get away with leaving it off, I would.

  • @russwilliams7308
    @russwilliams7308 19 днів тому

    Great work Chris, it’s nice to see some different cars being restored and improved. The only thing I would say is that I don’t think the wheels are special enough for the car after all of the black series upgrades, it needs something more, and it would probably benefit from being slightly lower.

  • @oscarsibanda9454
    @oscarsibanda9454 26 днів тому +1

    I was just minding my own business…now I involuntarily click to watch this video. I see, I click 😂😂😂

  • @ThaBeardedMatt
    @ThaBeardedMatt 26 днів тому +1

    Love seeing your journey with every car you get, motivates me until I go out and break a headlight tab and then leave it for another day 😂

  • @erikxtrema3845
    @erikxtrema3845 22 дні тому +1

    You made it a beautiful car Cris , a real dream car !!! I love your video's . One small thing i would change is the Mercedes stars , i would make them black .

  • @BegolliCollini
    @BegolliCollini 2 дні тому

    My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

  • @oni9302
    @oni9302 25 днів тому

    That car just looks so sick.. i think a full black color would make it perfect. I hope one day i'll own one of these and be able to drive it.

  • @hangawfattah5694
    @hangawfattah5694 24 дні тому

    The only thing that’s missing is the head light and for your own fun the interior. Literally everything is else is spot on. Good job!!!

  • @PaulPorterTattoo
    @PaulPorterTattoo 25 днів тому

    Nice work as usual. A quick hack for shiny bolts is, (depending on the material) if you want them darker/blued is to hit them with some heat, and then quick dip into some old oil. Is a temp fix as some cheaper ones, will rust quicker.

  • @percyj8
    @percyj8 25 днів тому

    Mercedes usally mounts the front plate right under the big mercedes badge on the grill and it doesn't look too bad, also if I were you I'd swap out the headlights for the actual black series ones to make it look just more realistic.
    Other than that, props to you mate, it's amazing, true "budget" dream car 👏🏻

  • @alexoleszek
    @alexoleszek 25 днів тому

    first off your smashing it with the cars its entertaining, second something I noticed how you help your buddy Mat so many times but i havent seen him giving you a hand with your projects on any of your episodes, I could be wrong its something i noticed maybe he is just not being filmed im just saying cuz i had friends like that . licence plate would be cool free floting off a
    tow hook back plate.

  • @therocksince99
    @therocksince99 26 днів тому +1

    The car turned out so cool. I actually like with the OEM silver wheels, the color combo is so similar with Shmee SLS Black Series xD

  • @janrbh17
    @janrbh17 26 днів тому

    It looks stunning! I have had a normal GT and now I have a GTR. I, as an amateur driver, don`t feel the big difference when driving. Most of the car is the same. So you have got yourself a nice piece of kit 🙂 ( If you want you can tune the engine to endless horsepower and beat every stock GTR on the road)
    I was never a fan of black wheels. So I bought grey/ silver wheels to the GTR. It lost about 50 % aggressiveness by doing that, and I have changed my mind regarding black wheels - they look awesome on a GT. So a new set of wheels will make your car complete, I think!

  • @ianmilly
    @ianmilly 26 днів тому

    To get sharpie ink off a whiteboard, simply use a sharpie to overwrite the letters and wipe off as ink is still wet!

  • @alanchurchill7305
    @alanchurchill7305 26 днів тому +1

    Outstanding end result