Saying goodbye to my first project car

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  • @MrDellboy88
    @MrDellboy88 2 роки тому +27

    UA-cam recommended your channel to me a few days ago. Just watched the entire mini series over the last few days. Really enjoyed it, I can really relate as I have gone though the same struggles over the years working on minis on my driveway. Please get another mini project car! Well done getting this one finished.

  • @GrahamHazlehurst
    @GrahamHazlehurst День тому

    Came here from Dolomite video, just watched all the Mini playlist really enjoyed it, on to the next one now👍🏼

  • @markbrooks2998
    @markbrooks2998 Рік тому +8

    Just watched every episode on the mini in the passed 3 day and have loved every minute of seeing Bob transform

  • @Old_Man_Pete
    @Old_Man_Pete 4 дні тому

    I have just done a mini marathon, every video from start to finish and what a journey it has been, I did watch most of the adverts but did forget to hit the 👍 🤣

  • @kennyW001
    @kennyW001 6 місяців тому +5

    Binge watched all your videos over the last few days. Cracking job 🙌

  • @InVIism
    @InVIism 3 місяці тому +1

    Man, what a journey. Just finished all your videos on Bob. I admire your attitude, I know it's not always easy to keep it up. You've done great both on the repairs and the videos! I learned a lot from you and am now inspired and motivated to start also working more on my Mini, which is something I've been a bit afraid of not having any experiences. So thanks a lot! I wish you all the best!

  • @FunFindus
    @FunFindus 4 місяці тому

    Finished watching this R53 project. Amazing. I owned a 2005 S and sold it. I was smiling watching you deive Bob at yhe end. I should have never have sold it back in 2012.

  • @ste1872
    @ste1872 2 місяці тому

    Im gutted this is the last episode of the build its been awesome watching all the work you done to this car it was a lot as well id have kept it for sure 💯👍🏻

  • @Plebanian
    @Plebanian 4 місяці тому

    So sad to see Bob go!! just spent the last few hours watching this journey as I was just given a 2002 Mini Cooper S and am planning to work on it.

  • @paulclarke4202
    @paulclarke4202 2 роки тому +2

    Great project love the super charger noise

  • @TariqAsker-wp9ri
    @TariqAsker-wp9ri 2 місяці тому

    Well done hope your channel get bigger

  • @paulwhelan7105
    @paulwhelan7105 6 місяців тому

    That's me finished the NEV back calatogue - excellent stuff, your determination does you credit!
    Intersting to see the Chelmsford area - I have family a few miles down the A130 from you :)
    Keep it up Nino & props to your supportive better half Naomi. Hope the baby isn't completely disrupting things & look forward to your success meaning you going full-time on NEV!

  • @1971Tobbe
    @1971Tobbe 9 місяців тому

    Enjoyed the Mini Cooper playlist, as you don’t give up easily you had a steep learning curve. Well done!

  • @colonelbogey8143
    @colonelbogey8143 2 роки тому +2

    Sad to see Bob go.
    As a Mini owner i have really enjoyed watching you fight with him.
    Love the fact that you do it all in a parking space with minimal tools and still get the job done. I fitted a new High Pressure Fuel Pump on my R56 on Sunday.
    In fact I have done a few jobs on her that I probably wouldnt have attempted if not for your videos (and mini forums).
    Its a bit more stressful when its your daily driver though. When its got to be driveable by the next day it puts the pressure on.
    Interested to see what the next one will be.
    Was surprised to see you at Torque Monkey too. My wife works just round the corner from there, other side of B + Q.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому +2

      That’s so great to hear - I hope more people realise that you don’t need all the tools and facilities to just get stuff done 🙌🏻 Ahh a fellow Chelmsfordian! If I shouted from my house your wife could probably hear me - probably has with all the knuckle scrapes haha

  • @norm4242
    @norm4242 2 роки тому +17

    How much did it sell for?
    I think it would be really interesting if you did a video on what the total cost of the parts to repair it were, and a rough approximation of time spent working on it.

    • @LibertineScene
      @LibertineScene 4 місяці тому

      Agreed, a breakdown of costs (not including your "free" labour), and what he sold for would be really interesting ;)

  • @EssexSilvering
    @EssexSilvering 2 роки тому +2

    Just seen your car on Ebay, ... I'm sure you will do well on it, especially if they have watched you rebuild it like we all have here. If I never had an R53 myself, I would of snapped your hand off with this one because of all the work done. The moment I got mine I modded it up big time, more boost, light crank pulley, 17% Charger Pulley, Stainless Exhaust, Ram Air induction, etc etc etc, .... I'm pretty sure a Mini club member with keep on bidding on this one ... Hope you get loads of money for it and hope you get all your money back and proffit. Can't wait to watch your next project car ;-)

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому +3

      I'm really hoping this car goes to a Mini enthusiast who will cherish it into the future. It's had lots of bids already, so looking forward to seeing what price it goes to!

  • @terryroxburgh3276
    @terryroxburgh3276 8 місяців тому

    I've just got my own cooper S and was watching your engine out video to try and see where a particular cable was connected as I have one that's swinging in the breeze and no obvious place to connect it. Even mini forums are of no help. It wasn't until I couldn't see the part at all that I realised mine is a gen 2 and yours is a gen 1! Good to see I'm not the only one that has a frustrating time with cars!

  • @markrobinson8539
    @markrobinson8539 2 роки тому +3

    Yes my USA state doesn't require a front number plate and I like that a lot. It looks so much neater

    • @FatAmericansGuide
      @FatAmericansGuide 5 місяців тому

      The Southern states generally tend to not have front 'tags' - we have to have somewhere to put our SEC/National Championship tags! My neighbor is still sporting her '09 Gator Natty tag?!? I treat them like the Claret Jug - After a year it goes away...

  • @Nate6874
    @Nate6874 11 місяців тому

    I have absolutely loved this build series. I can relate to your highs and lows of "driveway building" as I've done the same with multiple cars now and will continue to. Top job Nino.

  • @ThorMotorWerks
    @ThorMotorWerks 2 роки тому +4

    The rear wiper arm won’t fit, because you have the metal ring out the old one stuck on there still. Very common issue..
    Also missing one of the arch lining trim clips as well if that’s the sort of thing that you’ll worry about 😂
    Done well on the car, good luck with the sale.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому

      Ahh I did think that metal ring might have been from the old wiper. I did have a quick go at trying to get it off, but didn’t want to give it too much force in case it was part of the motor

    • @ThorMotorWerks
      @ThorMotorWerks 2 роки тому

      @@NotEconomicallyViable probably corroded on. Might need to dremel it 👀

  • @rogerwilks7512
    @rogerwilks7512 8 місяців тому

    Discovered your channel recently after searching for mini content. I have an r50 cooper myself and found this incredibly informative and enjoyable. Subscribed after the second episode and have binge watched the whole mini series over three days! Now need to find something else to watch 🥺. Fantastic job on a great little car, I know it's very late but, congratulations on your success!!!

  • @msirazer2702
    @msirazer2702 2 роки тому +1

    It runs good! If I was in the UK, I would throw a bid in on it! See you on the next project.

  • @Badger66
    @Badger66 2 роки тому +3

    Just brilliant... great journey and inspiring to many! Keep it up!

  • @stevenmorris266
    @stevenmorris266 Рік тому +1

    I've just discovered your channel and having a R52 myself the Mini series was fantastic. Love all your content you're a natural in front of the camera, keep up the great work mate cant wait for the next vids.

  • @richardlawley8970
    @richardlawley8970 2 роки тому +1

    Just finished watching the mini build .........awesome watch given me the motivation to start work on my own cooper s ! Lots of tips and hints great work mate look forward to the next !!!

  • @sniffergoal
    @sniffergoal 2 роки тому

    Great series Nino, as a Mini owner I’ve really enjoyed it and you’ve shown that mechanics on even relatively modern cars is still possible even without garage facilities. Looking forward to the next project

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Jonathan. I often look at cars post-2010 and wonder if I’d need a degree in electrical engineering to be able to stand a chance at fixing them. I’m quite happy at the moment fiddling with slightly older, less complex machines 👍🏻

  • @bimmer4624
    @bimmer4624 2 роки тому +1

    Just finished watching all of your cooper vids think your honestly is refreshing . Love seeing your problems and the way you approach and fix them. Nice to see its not just me that finds problems. Have just purchased a cooper s and will find your vids helpful.Have found these very helpful and have had a laugh with you. All the best for the future. Cheers.

  • @jimmacdonald9746
    @jimmacdonald9746 Рік тому

    Loved the struggle bud 👍🏻🇬🇧 it’s great to see you overcome all of Bobs problems

  • @BigCol78
    @BigCol78 2 роки тому +3

    Congratulations on your 1st thousand subs Nino keep up the great content and those numbers will rise rapidly I’m sure. I’m sad to see that Bob’s being sold but it makes sense moving forward. Looking forward to your new project and I hope you get a decent amount back for Bob.
    Good luck 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Colin. The 1k came around waaaay quicker than I ever thought it would! I'm sad to see Bob go, too, but I couldn't find any other way around it to be honest

  • @daleclarke977
    @daleclarke977 7 місяців тому

    What a great playlist on the Mini. I am a subscriber I needed something to watch and I ended up watching every one! Brilliant! 👍

  • @jasoncaballero7931
    @jasoncaballero7931 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats and good luck with the sale.

  • @markmagee8755
    @markmagee8755 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi, I've enjoyed watching you sort out BOB! lol Can I ask how much you sold your Mini Cooper for? I use to have a 2010 R56 Cooper D & loved it. I'm now searching for another similar to my old one. 👍

  • @sean9595
    @sean9595 Рік тому

    I have just finished watching every episode on Bob the mini and like to say I loved it I am going to watch all the rest of your videos well done👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @hughwetherall
    @hughwetherall 2 роки тому +1

    Watched you from the start. Well done . Hope you get good money from the sale of Bob. You deserve it. Cheers

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the support, Hugh. Bob has already hit his reserve price on eBay, so hopefully I'm not going to have to deal with time-wasters 🥴

  • @wayneandvon
    @wayneandvon Рік тому

    Loved the series. Great camera and remember Matt Armstrong started like you.

  • @ryanwooldridge7546
    @ryanwooldridge7546 Рік тому

    Hiya mate, Just wanted to say that this is a fantastic channel and you've come so far already on this 1 car. I've just bought my brother in laws R53 that sat on his drive for 2 years unused, it needs a bit of work - overheating, ABS light, corroded brake line etc. Browsing UA-cam for those issues and obviously came across your channel, I've now binged this whole playlist in 3 days lol - playlist is backwards btw :( - going from no experience to having the engine out and finally passing mot with no advisories is a fantastic feat and I hope you're very proud of yourself. About to start the next playlist now and hope its just as eventful.
    All the best, Ryan

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate that mate. In regard to the playlist, you can sort it by oldest first, which fixes that problem. Good luck with the R53!

  • @Charlie_Crown
    @Charlie_Crown Рік тому

    Discovered your channel only yesterday Nino, just finished the Mini series, excellent content and of course subscribed 👌

  • @andymoss
    @andymoss Рік тому

    Brilliant series mate! Found my way here from the S Type and watched the entire Bob set today! Hope you got a decent price. And love the perseverance!

  • @stevewilson4343
    @stevewilson4343 Рік тому

    Great series this r53, going through lots of the same as you with my rescue rust bucket mini . Admire you can do attitude

  • @paulbrigham9287
    @paulbrigham9287 Рік тому

    Great series mate, thoroughly enjoyed it. Working outside in the winter months is some dedication and whilst filming it as well. Hopefully, somewhere in the comments there is a mention of what it sold for and perhaps what you spent on it. Can’t put a price on a labour of love though. All the best.

  • @su51mon
    @su51mon 2 роки тому

    Great stuff Nino, don’t underestimate your achievements … looking to add R53 to my collection so hope to see the car again!

  • @ju5a1972
    @ju5a1972 Рік тому

    Great show, please do more Minis

  • @billcunningham8485
    @billcunningham8485 2 роки тому

    Nice work Nino. Can’t wait to see whats next.
    Congrats on 1,000 subscribers.

  • @arnog9959
    @arnog9959 Рік тому +1

    You sold it!! No way. All the blood and tears. Hah Good stuff man. Keep it up

  • @philmoore71
    @philmoore71 2 роки тому

    a wonderful series full complexity, lotsssss of whacks on your hands & head, English weather in an outside carpark. A suggestion... get a wheelbarrow to move to your ´tools & supplies as I presume you make many trips carrying everything

  • @mrt9031
    @mrt9031 2 роки тому

    You've came so far. Please get wheel alignment and fix the minor faults , sell for a price that justifies the car..your almost giving it away. You deserve more!

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому +1

      Your comment just pushed me to get the wheel alignment done. Now tracking straight and true 👍🏻 Will try and address the other little bits if I get a chance

  • @simonbarker2567
    @simonbarker2567 2 роки тому +1

    Well done!

  • @jamesstuart137
    @jamesstuart137 Рік тому

    Great series Nino. Loved every mile of it.🏁🇬🇧🇮🇹

  • @mick7425
    @mick7425 2 роки тому +1

    Well done m8 top man can't wait for more video's

  • @David67399
    @David67399 2 роки тому

    Hi Nino, the silvery metal ring on the rear wash wipe thread is the internal part off the old wiper, it must be cut off in order to tit the new rear wiper arm. 👍 livin your vids old chap!!

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому

      Thank you mate. I cut it off with my trusty hacksaw in the end - was worried it was a needed part of the wiper at first haha

  • @GoWstingray
    @GoWstingray 2 роки тому

    Bye Bob☺️ Glad you are concentrating on your channel, It’s really hard to grow a channel these days with so many established players but I think you have a real shot at growing with this format, your likeable, watchable, you don’t waffle on to much you get you hands dirty and stuck in and show working being done. I pay for UA-cam premium as it’s mostly what I watch so made up when I found you, and tbh it’s nice to actually have interaction and not be lost in a million comments, though I hope I am one day for you lol as it means you have lots of subs haha. Anyhow that wiper arm, just rebuilt my wiper motor on my E87 as BMWs idea of having the washer jet go through the spindle was an overly complex design which looks prone to failure, I say that because I noticed the new arm you got looked like it had the cut out for where the washer fluid sprays through but couldn’t see the corresponding hole in the spindle. Could that be the difference on later cars and they changed the design? Might be why the old one was removed and blanked off as they gum up. Just a thought. Keep going mate loving your channel on the best of luck with the sale.

    • @paulburgess1455
      @paulburgess1455 2 роки тому

      The washer jet is still in the spindle and the splined part of the old arm is also still on the spindle.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому

      Iain, you've been a huge support from the very beginning, and these words just now have made me even more motivated to keep going. I'm doing quite well keeping up with the comments so far, but I can see how easily it gets out out hand for big channels. I'm having people message me here in the comments, on Instagram, on Facebook, and someone even sent me a message on eBay haha. If the channel keeps growing I'd love to do a small meetup at a car show, or Caffeine & Machine or something and meet you all

  • @davephln
    @davephln 2 роки тому

    Great content Nino watched all the mini cooper s series 👍.

  • @nuthouseproductz
    @nuthouseproductz Рік тому

    Watched the entire series on the mini its how I found your channel but please put your playlists in reverse order I had to use a third party site to watch them all in one go.
    Did a check to that mini is still on the road today so someone is enjoying the car.

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 2 роки тому

    Really great series of videos, great personality not full of "I know everything" to do with cars.

  • @thetruthwillout3347
    @thetruthwillout3347 Рік тому +1

    I've just binge watched the whole Mini series and really enjoyed it. You've opened my eyes up to them and I've already been looking around for one!
    Out of interest what did it sell for in the end?
    Looking forward to more great content!

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  Рік тому +1

      Ahh that's great to hear. To be completely honest I can't remember. A few grand I think. I remember just about breaking even. Just.

  • @MisteryHatch
    @MisteryHatch 2 роки тому

    These cars are excellent! So glad I found this channel keep up the good work man!

  • @sugar-3-Danny
    @sugar-3-Danny 2 роки тому +1

    I’m a new subscriber an I’m literally loving ur work. Well done mate 🙏🏼👏🏻

  • @philmoffett366
    @philmoffett366 2 роки тому

    Hopefully together with you excellent personality and hard work you should and will have a good car project channel👍👍

  • @markzehetmeier195
    @markzehetmeier195 2 роки тому +1

    I'm really enjoying your content, i have subscribed so keep up the good work !!

  • @robaustin245
    @robaustin245 2 роки тому

    Well done mate. Just bits and 'Bobs' to do! For your next project why don't you let us subscribers make suggestions on what it should be. That would be fun.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому

      I've already got the next project, but I 100% would love to have you guys get involved with stuff. I was thinking about making a shortlist of cars that I could get and then running a poll or something. You guys can also start naming the cars (after this next one as it already has a name...)

  • @anthonyhawkins9239
    @anthonyhawkins9239 2 роки тому

    Well done 👍, looking forward to the next 👍, bye Bob, it’s been emotional 🥲 🤓👍

  • @1sapphie
    @1sapphie 2 роки тому

    Sorry to hear Bob’s gotta go but onwards and upwards. 🙂

  • @bigkev8949
    @bigkev8949 2 роки тому

    Bye Bob, it`s been........ emotional.

  • @taz8436
    @taz8436 10 місяців тому

    your videos are brilliant mate enjoy watching them deffinatly will subscibe thanks for sharing

  • @rickydub6950
    @rickydub6950 2 роки тому

    Some amount of work to get to this point, hope you make a bit of a raise on it 👍 😎

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому

      That'd be nice - it has just hit it's reserve price on eBay, so hopefully I don't have to deal with any timewasters!

  • @leperri352
    @leperri352 2 роки тому +1

    I'm wondering if I can work out a place to put your mini if I win. Would honestly love to have it so you get to see it been looked after still me and the missus have been watching since the start shes always loved the BEP colour. Good luck with the sale nino

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому

      Thank you bud 🙌🏻 I'm really hoping that Bob goes to a Mini enthusiast who will cherish it long into the future

  • @londoncentral
    @londoncentral 2 роки тому

    Bye Bob 😢👍

  • @DanRoper-ex2vy
    @DanRoper-ex2vy 10 місяців тому

    How did u boot wires mate on new boot

  • @JREVY22DECEPTICON416
    @JREVY22DECEPTICON416 2 роки тому

    It's always sas to see the first one go

  • @paulhaycock9919
    @paulhaycock9919 2 роки тому

    Grate videos keep it up what was Bob's squeal in the end

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому

      Cheers, Paul. The sqealing noise was a boost leak coming from the seal that connects the supercharger feed pipe to the supercharger intake. I damaged it when I installed it 🤦‍♂️

  • @charlietraquair6866
    @charlietraquair6866 2 роки тому +1

    “Bye Bob”

  • @paulburgess1455
    @paulburgess1455 2 роки тому

    It's about time you stopped underestimating yourself with what you've done to Bob and not just that actually sorting the small things like a cigarette lighter is more than what a lot of people would do, I knew from the beginning that you wasn't keeping Bob and now the time has come I'm gutted he's got to go to a new home but the new owner is going to get one hell of a car remember you've got this.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Paul. I'm gutted he's got to go, but hopefully a Mini enthusiast will buy him and take him all the way to the next level with the bodywork

  • @jonnygg6594
    @jonnygg6594 8 місяців тому +1

    So weird, I'm watching this on April, 10th 2024. Exactly 2 years after it was originally posted...

    • @MrDanTrials
      @MrDanTrials 8 місяців тому

      So am I! Didn't even realise until I read your comment.

  • @TheSturmrunner
    @TheSturmrunner 9 місяців тому

    Very entertaining :)

  • @MyJon64
    @MyJon64 2 роки тому

    I'm hoping your going to be rebuilding the Twin air Fiat 500 engine!

  • @Crylhound
    @Crylhound 2 роки тому

    Goodbye bob. In half a year I need to say goodbye to my Mini because the f56 jcw is waiting.
    My Mini is called Winnie.

  • @derekgb3780
    @derekgb3780 2 роки тому +1

    7 months too late - trust you got a decent price for Bob

  • @acecin
    @acecin Рік тому

    Bye bob😢

  • @johncallaghan4616
    @johncallaghan4616 2 роки тому +3

    Farewell / “Bye” - you’ve had your 15 minutes of fame, now go and be a good little Cooper S and blast up and down them “Big Roads”

  • @whitemonkey7932
    @whitemonkey7932 2 роки тому

    The insert from the old wiper is stuck on the shaft -

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому

      Cheers bud - looks like I'm gonna have to cut it off!

    • @whitemonkey7932
      @whitemonkey7932 2 роки тому

      @@NotEconomicallyViable run a file over it mate...or an angle grinder if you feel brave...until it just breaks through then you'll have no trouble tenderizing it to get it off.

  • @alecmcdonald744
    @alecmcdonald744 2 роки тому +1

    I'm actually gonna bid on this 🤦😂😂😂

  • @SCALE_SLOTCARS_AND_RC
    @SCALE_SLOTCARS_AND_RC 2 роки тому

    You seem to have a fogging problem on the speedo during the test drive🤔🤣

  • @danwhitworth87
    @danwhitworth87 Рік тому

    What exhaust is on this mini ?

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  Рік тому

      I never found out. There we’re no logos or anything on it (that I could see)

  • @donyel30
    @donyel30 2 роки тому +2

    Get another mini more people will keep watching now get a gp mini

  • @jayash6108
    @jayash6108 2 роки тому

    If your ever after little bits for cars, try your local car scrapyard

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому

      I picked up the replacement tailgate from a scrapyard, but that was actually an eBay purchase. I've never been sure how the whole scrapyard process works...do you just turn up and have a poke about?

    • @jayash6108
      @jayash6108 2 роки тому

      @@NotEconomicallyViable if your local scrapyard allows it, the one where i live let you go in and pick the bits you need off the cars

  • @samcourt6228
    @samcourt6228 Рік тому

    I’ve enjoyed binge watching this series.
    The original MINI is my favourite; the design is just right. Each subsequent version got uglier and uglier. I miss my R53.

  • @Fidzs
    @Fidzs 10 годин тому

    That car is not worth alot for a safe Bet about £900 pound and that's taking a chance,

  • @Budget-Cars-And-Bikes
    @Budget-Cars-And-Bikes 2 роки тому +1

    Well done for getting 1000 subs Nino 🙂 now you can start earning some UA-cam cash! 😁

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Bud. Yep, my account is under review for the partner program as we speak 😉