Our 190E DTM Tribute Gets a Widebody, Cage, & Throwback Livery +First Start Up!?

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • ►A race car’s wild flares, wings, and splitters are just as memorable as the sounds they make and how they drive. Our Golden Era Project needed to emulate those late-90s DTM cars as best as possible, and there was no better way to do that than with a period-correct widebody kit replicating the original championship-winning Mercedes 190E. However, a three-month-long ordeal bringing over the body kit from Europe has put the team on the back foot as they scramble to get the 190E 2.0-16 ready for Gridlife Circuit Legends.
    Following its successful public unveiling at Gridlife Circuit Legends, the Golden Era Project still needed enormous work. The rolling shell was devoid of fluids, wiring, and drivetrain, so the team had their work cut out for them. Upon arriving home at FCP Euro HQ, the systematic work began to bring the 190E 2.0-16 to life.
    Engine prep begins with a visit from Schaeffler and a haul of fresh ignition components and ancillaries before the transmission is bolted to it for the final time. At the same time, the shell is fitted with its fuel system, brake lines, and wiring, finalizing it for its mating with the drivetrain. After nearly a year, the first fire-up is tantalizingly close. Watch along as our 190E finally gets its heart and soul right here on the Golden Era Project.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 70

  • @MielesmanFD
    @MielesmanFD 10 місяців тому +8

    Thats theee most fire Maaco paint job in the history of that company, glad they the stigma wasnt true, they did a fantastic job!

    • @fcpeuro-media
      @fcpeuro-media  7 місяців тому

      Sometimes you just have to find out for yourself! They crushed it and on a wild timeline

  • @toefurrrrr
    @toefurrrrr 6 місяців тому +2

    Its crazy to see how quick people who know what they’re doing work

  • @Formula1-Dave
    @Formula1-Dave 10 місяців тому +1

    Okay that DIY baffle-plate blew my mind !!!🎉 pure skill and talent

  • @therustdigger
    @therustdigger 7 місяців тому +1

    I've gotta say, I love how you show all the ups and downs.. I know how depressing and demotivating a non starter can be.. beautiful work anyway guys! Keep it up

    • @fcpeuro-media
      @fcpeuro-media  7 місяців тому +1

      Here to show the reality of any real project car! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed

  • @Mr_Kurosaki
    @Mr_Kurosaki 11 місяців тому +3

    That Essa F80 looks stunning in the background and on track.

    • @fcpeuro-media
      @fcpeuro-media  11 місяців тому +1

      We miss having that car around the shop!

    • @Mr_Kurosaki
      @Mr_Kurosaki 11 місяців тому

      I can believe so

  • @nickwells20
    @nickwells20 11 місяців тому +1

    Their is something about a small and square 2 or 4 door that looks beautiful once you give it race car style appearance mods. When these 190s and M3's get lowered with a front splitter, side skirts, and a wing they transform so much. This video called it the DTM look and I'm cool with that name. Even just a lowering kit is fine wine on 90' to early 00's boxy sedans. I am so happy than the square boxy style is starting to come back today. The new Lexus GX went box on the new model and it looks like the beauty from early 2000's.

  • @woznaldo
    @woznaldo 6 місяців тому

    So much love for this car. I was (still am) a huge Touring Car fan, be it BTCC, DTM or anything ‘80s/‘90’s.

  • @aviatorix8805
    @aviatorix8805 11 місяців тому +1

    Just finished part one yesterday, so this is excellent timing!

    • @fcpeuro-media
      @fcpeuro-media  11 місяців тому +1

      Part 3 This Sunday!

    • @aviatorix8805
      @aviatorix8805 11 місяців тому

      @@fcpeuro-mediaLooking forward to it!

  • @FrederickRincon
    @FrederickRincon 11 місяців тому

    Amazing Iconic building! Good luck on the project.

  • @t2p
    @t2p 11 місяців тому +1

    The body shop did their thing ✌️

  • @Steve-s4b
    @Steve-s4b 11 місяців тому +8

    Months waiting on a custom wiring harness for the pinout to be incorrect, ouch. I know there were plenty of choice words said off camera.

  • @hassinihamza7084
    @hassinihamza7084 11 місяців тому +1

    I love it guys very professional and the car is 🔥🔥

  • @nickwells20
    @nickwells20 11 місяців тому

    The silver 190 dtm cars bodykit was so sick. The way the front widebody fenders flow together with the front splitter is amazing. Its similar to how the widebody hellcat and demons look and flow with there front. Of course the dtm is way better though lol

  • @Frankie_Freedom
    @Frankie_Freedom 11 місяців тому +3

    Was this a reupload? Wasn't these already uploaded?

  • @timothythegreat6294
    @timothythegreat6294 5 місяців тому

    even the w202 c230 komp is TINY yes they are tiny love em

  • @albegt98
    @albegt98 11 місяців тому +2

    good job man 👍💪

  • @michaelkither2620
    @michaelkither2620 11 місяців тому

    Interesting and well produced,,,thanks

  • @Earlysport
    @Earlysport 10 місяців тому +1

    I daily a CLA45 with that engine. Major compromise is the thing doesn’t rev, which for me is the opposite of what you want in a race car. If you find a way to spin it to 8k I’m interested,

  • @youdontneedtoknowmyname4417
    @youdontneedtoknowmyname4417 11 місяців тому +1

    Maybe a dumb question, but did you find a perfect fitting ball joint? If so, which ball joint fitted? 😅

  • @hattorihanzo969
    @hattorihanzo969 10 місяців тому

    With all these new parts & fab, you didn't bother building custom headers for the exhaust?

  • @rudiknapen4867
    @rudiknapen4867 11 місяців тому

    i am a Mercedes mecanic with 40 years in the field and i must admitt it looks great guys !!!!! from who is the song at 12 min ?

  • @lucasdamask
    @lucasdamask 11 місяців тому

    Is this the Polish body kit? the rotiforms look nice, but the OZ's are the shiznitz, so fire. Congrats on the result, the interior looks racecar but really tasteful and that engine looks right at home, you guys killed it.

    • @fcpeuro-media
      @fcpeuro-media  11 місяців тому

      This kit is from Vuik! We loved the look of the OZs off of our W204 too, but we think the final result is even a bit more eye-catching. Stay tuned!

  • @benjaminmarouski3487
    @benjaminmarouski3487 11 місяців тому +3

    That MINI in the background 😮😊

  • @manuvic2
    @manuvic2 10 місяців тому

    These Rotiforms 🤤

  • @PCP6996
    @PCP6996 11 місяців тому

    Fantastic work and great filming. I just wish they'd use less filler words like 'basically' and 'you can see'.

  • @michaelsummerell8618
    @michaelsummerell8618 11 місяців тому +2

    And you changed out the gorgeous OZ wheels for those hideous things...?!

  • @davidnorquist9142
    @davidnorquist9142 10 місяців тому

    Can you comment on the fit and finish of the body kit? Would you recommend it?

  • @shiftygypsy7356
    @shiftygypsy7356 11 місяців тому

    What front bumper is that on the mini in the background?

  • @skyhigh1154
    @skyhigh1154 11 місяців тому

    USA amateur hour, I love it.

    • @catalintrandafir9736
      @catalintrandafir9736 10 місяців тому

      They've actually done a pretty damn good job so I don't see why the hate.

  • @Mexmex1975
    @Mexmex1975 11 місяців тому +1

    You got Lou Ferrigno working on the wires??? You must have a lot of money. I also see an electric AC in that car's future, and I will be remembered.

  • @IVIich4eL
    @IVIich4eL 11 місяців тому

    Next project should be VW POLO PROTO, the only Polo rally car in the states👍

  • @armschoolc32
    @armschoolc32 11 місяців тому +1

    Looked like Thailand made Hedgehog Motorsport EVO DTM replica kit ?

    • @fcpeuro-media
      @fcpeuro-media  11 місяців тому

      This kit is a Vuik kit, but we've heard Ake's is also a fantastic choice!

    • @khabel21
      @khabel21 9 місяців тому

      @@fcpeuro-media What was the quality of the kit like? Did it need much bodywork to fit?

    • @bernardwarr4187
      @bernardwarr4187 5 місяців тому

      @@khabel21did you watch the video?

  • @alexschulz5305
    @alexschulz5305 11 місяців тому

    I would like one of those engines on my 560SL , stock engine is heavy and slow

  • @mndlessdrwer
    @mndlessdrwer 10 місяців тому +1

    You don't realize how small that car actually is until you see a dude pushing it around like that. I mean, it doesn't have an engine in it, so it's quite light, but just the size comparison between the paint and body shop dude and the car itself really demonstrates how teeny the car actually is. I've driven one of the C-series cars that came right after this generation and it was also much smaller than you'd expect. Mercedes really did an impeccable job of making such a small car give off big car energy.

  • @giorgilomidze1066
    @giorgilomidze1066 11 місяців тому

    where did u bought body kit ?

  • @GarrettPorter
    @GarrettPorter 11 місяців тому

    Andy Samberg is a mechanic too?

  • @MinaTadros1
    @MinaTadros1 11 місяців тому

    Who the heck made this harness 🤦‍♂

  • @steadybreeze1443
    @steadybreeze1443 11 місяців тому +5

    Where is the exhaust going while everyone works at their desk… hopefully you have exterior hose

    • @DanimalZ32
      @DanimalZ32 11 місяців тому

      Nah, there’s no fun in that.

    • @jeremiahsawyer2123
      @jeremiahsawyer2123 10 місяців тому

      There's a, "Steady Breeze", of Karen's, complaining..... All that hot air blows through UA-cam and pushes the exhaust right outside.. 👌

  • @을지문덕-u9u
    @을지문덕-u9u 11 місяців тому

    터보 첨가제??

  • @bgee461
    @bgee461 2 місяці тому

    That car is so excellent. But i just cant get over the wheels looking weird

  • @originalediscoversion7802
    @originalediscoversion7802 11 місяців тому

    C est pas un fenchy Karim?

  • @cybertronic1771
    @cybertronic1771 10 місяців тому

    man the welding it s so so bad

  • @andyMutale
    @andyMutale 11 місяців тому +1

    Im first 😊😊😊

  • @victorwilks88
    @victorwilks88 11 місяців тому +1

    overnight parts from Germany lol

  • @pet3rgaming
    @pet3rgaming 11 місяців тому

    stop using motec, start using fueltech

  • @PiotrTester
    @PiotrTester 11 місяців тому +1

    expensive project

  • @izemanevobike
    @izemanevobike 11 місяців тому

    Great content. But could you skip this unnecessary kindergarden like narrator? Explaining things that are most obvious ...

  • @dreaman1981
    @dreaman1981 11 місяців тому +1

    Only
    ALFA ROMEO 155 V6 TI ❤

  • @m5p944
    @m5p944 10 місяців тому

    Labor cost, people wages, parts 300-400k cost all day long