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Hi chris have you got a link to the trim cleaning product and drill brushes😊 Really enjoy your channel keep doing what your doing your very inspirational 👍
My 14 y/o son and I are doing the same effort in our 2012 Ferrari 458 spider rebuild. Get it back to its condition it left the factory !! That means scrubbing every bolt and making it one of the cleanest rebuilds. Looking forward to watching your project
Go back and take a wire wheel to those rusty brackets and a can of spray paint and do a better job. If your going for quality OEM those bits will make a difference, Don't cut corners. Good watch though, will be following to see the results 👍
I like the idea of staying true to factory spec and doing it how a weekend warrior would do it from home! Really looking forward to the rest of this build process!
Thank god you are restoring it back to stock I am in the process of repairing a damaged 08 reg r8 so if you need any reference items etc pop up and take a look
Looking forward to the build,definitely keep it original but if you want it to be the best it can be then change those little things like rusty brackets 👌🏽
100K Subs soon come Chris!... Loving this, didn't see it coming, who doesn't love/want an R8! I think defo rebuild as the cleanest OG version you can....OEM+ is the way forward, subtle mods that replace decade old tech etc to make the car better without making it look/sound/drive like a Max Power reject.
Great purchase and awesome content. I like that you include showing how you clean it, bit different to other rebuild channels and makes a good watch. Keep doing what you’re doing, really stepped up a notch since you committed to doing this full time. I support you all the way!
You can get mini sand blusters for small parts like that, very easy to do some of it still on the car. If you've got the money you can get the laser blast rust straight off 👍🏻
I know it’s his money and he can do what he wants with his cars, but I just don’t get why Mark does it to these cars that many of us can only dream of. Chris I’d remove the brackets so you can rust treat the back/whole thing 👍 yours is my favourite car channel ❤
Absolutely fantastic 👍🏻. Great to see attention to detail. I think sometimes thats what other UA-camrs lack. Keep thinking outside the box and not doing stupid things just for views. You will attract the right audience
This is what we need a project car that shows us what we can do at home to make a car look better Chris, unfortunately many of us havent got deep pockets like Mr Armstrong, so it will be a nice change to see this project 👍😁👍
Chris. thanks for all your videos. Really appreciated. Others may have said but worth checking the feeds to the oil cooler in front of the passenger side rear wheel arch - they corrode and leak and if they let go can cause oil starvation. Also, as this car may have had a hard life, worth checking the frame for cracks under the windscreen skuttle - there are repair kits if needs be.. Look forward to the next one.
Super excited with this restoration! Every time I see Matt Armstrong put a dirty engine back together without cleaning it I’m hurting! Both have great channels respect 🤘🏾
Cheers for the latest vlog Chris. Echoing others i too would say that a back to factory standard would be perfect for this car. Shame it was in such a bad state before you bought it,but i know it will look mint when you're done. All the best & get well too (didn't really notice till the message came up the end) 👍🏻
I’m really looking forward to this build! 👍🏻 I think it’ll be good to take it back to its original state……with the odd modification! Good Luck boys! 🤛🏻
So pleased you are putting it back to standard. As you say, there are so many modified examples about, for once it will be unusual for it to be as Audi intended 😌
Good vid , seen you a while back now and not watched any of your stuff for ages but well done, like the garage set up ..big space with nice lighting 😎👍🏼
Its so much nicer to see it getting restored VS getting destroid, I have ZERO interest on those destroying videos, just stupid clickbites! Congrats Chris! Awesome!
I would recommend spending the money on a sandblaster then to remove the brackets if not bilt hamper does a product where you mix the product with water then place your brackets etc in them and it removes rust, they also do a gel that you can apply. Defiantly worth it.
Chris, from a fellow Chris - you are absolutely smashing it with these videos and your work. Just fantastic, easy to watch, and engaging content. Good on you. 👍👍
Looking forward for this I would’ve done the same thing complete refresh this thing will definitely become a classic one of the most iconic supercars or sports cars the first gen R8s where always sitting in the middle of them 2 which made them special
I came from motor addicts, Owen forced me 😂 When these first came out I was working at a ladies house, she had one. She said her husband bought it for her but she didn’t like driving it because it was too fast for her and folk took photos of it every time she stopped somewhere. Definitely a future, if not already a classic.
i like it. Theres always the temptation to wack a great stonking spoiler on it... but in many ways for the older cars restoring them to stock is just as satisfying. Less is definitely more in this case. Personally i would maybe replace some parts on the engine, maybe have the engine tuned a little. not going mental just making sure it was similar to brand new. overall i love it! and cant wait to see it on the next road trip
Super excited about this build. That’s always been my dream car as well. Hopefully I can get my business where I want it, and get an R8 as a promotional vehicle. Keep up the great work from across the pond.
What is the R-Tronic like. Im looking at cars around the 30k mark and the R8 is in budget however Ive been told to avoid the Auto. Is it really that bad?
this is my literal dream car! I live close by to you and always see your cars on the front. Maybe im lucky enough to get to see them up close lol. Dont ask, you dont get. PS, I love your videos and everything you do
This was the car mark was driving when I realised I didn't like seeing nice cars being trashed. I know his vids are really popular, but it makes me sad! Love the colour 👍
If you have small parts with rust on them, try boiling them in plain water, and the brush it with a copper brush when dry, and then treat with a rust converter.
@Chris_Slix if it's something as easy as a simple bracket look for original new one. Might be cheaper than the time and effort in making them look good / getting then blasted and coated.
Thanks all for watching as always i really appreciate it! ❤
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Hi chris have you got a link to the trim cleaning product and drill brushes😊
Really enjoy your channel keep doing what your doing your very inspirational 👍
@@jeffsheriton385 check the end of the previous video 😊
Emailed the wiring diagrams you need!
Chris, buying OEM brackets Vs cleaning, rust removal, blasting and powder coat is a no brainier - well worth it for piece of mind and speed
My 14 y/o son and I are doing the same effort in our 2012 Ferrari 458 spider rebuild. Get it back to its condition it left the factory !! That means scrubbing every bolt and making it one of the cleanest rebuilds. Looking forward to watching your project
I'm glad you doing it with your son.
Finally Chris, keeping it stock and giving it the love it needs 🙌🏻
I agree, sometimes stock is just what it needs
Concour cars can fetch decent money when they become classic age
Well done Chris, it’s great to see your channel growing with new cars and content. A great watch
really appreciate you going stock. there is something about restoring a car to the initial look
Go back and take a wire wheel to those rusty brackets and a can of spray paint and do a better job. If your going for quality OEM those bits will make a difference, Don't cut corners. Good watch though, will be following to see the results 👍
I like the idea of staying true to factory spec and doing it how a weekend warrior would do it from home! Really looking forward to the rest of this build process!
Yes Chris. Resto for sure, I’m looking forward to learning how it went together. So much modifying in this genre, resto sets you apart.
Thank god you are restoring it back to stock I am in the process of repairing a damaged 08 reg r8 so if you need any reference items etc pop up and take a look
Congrats on the car! Going to be an awesome project
Looking forward to the build,definitely keep it original but if you want it to be the best it can be then change those little things like rusty brackets 👌🏽
Nice video, agree with how to treat this car and enjoyed watching the little bits being refurbished, general cleaning etc.
100K Subs soon come Chris!... Loving this, didn't see it coming, who doesn't love/want an R8! I think defo rebuild as the cleanest OG version you can....OEM+ is the way forward, subtle mods that replace decade old tech etc to make the car better without making it look/sound/drive like a Max Power reject.
I've always loved these, great you and Matt have both got an R8 at the same time.
Great purchase and awesome content. I like that you include showing how you clean it, bit different to other rebuild channels and makes a good watch.
Keep doing what you’re doing, really stepped up a notch since you committed to doing this full time.
I support you all the way!
Oh and give it a treatment of lanoguard, will make it mint.
You can get mini sand blusters for small parts like that, very easy to do some of it still on the car. If you've got the money you can get the laser blast rust straight off 👍🏻
Yes dude! This is the right car to return back to stock. A real future classic. Great content as always
Like that Chris…resto-mod/ oem plus… but super clean and factory. Makes a real change from the usual content.
Matt armstrong just brought an R8 aswell. There should be a race at the end between both cars
@@24k__Jgood content though
@@24k__Jcome on, its a bit of fun.
Another one?bought one about 4 years ago
@@mattymakin433 that was a TT
@@khanf303a blue newer gen R8
I know it’s his money and he can do what he wants with his cars, but I just don’t get why Mark does it to these cars that many of us can only dream of. Chris I’d remove the brackets so you can rust treat the back/whole thing 👍 yours is my favourite car channel ❤
Because he's an attention seeking muppet.
Absolutely fantastic 👍🏻. Great to see attention to detail. I think sometimes thats what other UA-camrs lack. Keep thinking outside the box and not doing stupid things just for views. You will attract the right audience
This is what we need a project car that shows us what we can do at home to make a car look better Chris, unfortunately many of us havent got deep pockets like Mr Armstrong, so it will be a nice change to see this project 👍😁👍
Chris. thanks for all your videos. Really appreciated. Others may have said but worth checking the feeds to the oil cooler in front of the passenger side rear wheel arch - they corrode and leak and if they let go can cause oil starvation. Also, as this car may have had a hard life, worth checking the frame for cracks under the windscreen skuttle - there are repair kits if needs be.. Look forward to the next one.
Love the fact most of it’s done at home, top job 👌 wish I’d of started watching sooner
I heard my R8 V8 Manual is better than your R8 V8 Manual 👀
Worlds closest drag race inbound 😂
Super excited with this restoration! Every time I see Matt Armstrong put a dirty engine back together without cleaning it I’m hurting! Both have great channels respect 🤘🏾
Cheers for the latest vlog Chris. Echoing others i too would say that a back to factory standard would be perfect for this car. Shame it was in such a bad state before you bought it,but i know it will look mint when you're done. All the best & get well too (didn't really notice till the message came up the end) 👍🏻
I’m really looking forward to this build! 👍🏻 I think it’ll be good to take it back to its original state……with the odd modification! Good Luck boys! 🤛🏻
So pleased you are putting it back to standard. As you say, there are so many modified examples about, for once it will be unusual for it to be as Audi intended 😌
You and Mat are the only reason I come on UA-cam 😂
Good vid , seen you a while back now and not watched any of your stuff for ages but well done, like the garage set up ..big space with nice lighting 😎👍🏼
Absolutely loving the content on your channel Chris. One of the most engaging and just great to watch. Keep em coming 🤔
I love the new direction with your channel. It's so much cooler, to me, when repair our dream cars.
Chris please put the "Boompah" captions back in 😂. Love the idea of a clean example of an R8 👍 Great job!
Great to see the channel progressing Chris! But please keep this OEM+, sometimes less is more especially with a car like this!
Its so much nicer to see it getting restored VS getting destroid, I have ZERO interest on those destroying videos, just stupid clickbites! Congrats Chris! Awesome!
I would recommend spending the money on a sandblaster then to remove the brackets if not bilt hamper does a product where you mix the product with water then place your brackets etc in them and it removes rust, they also do a gel that you can apply. Defiantly worth it.
Chris, from a fellow Chris - you are absolutely smashing it with these videos and your work. Just fantastic, easy to watch, and engaging content. Good on you. 👍👍
Nice one! You really go all in!! 🤙🏼
Absolutely love R8. Awesome content
Another good video, Chris keep it up mate Get the car dry, ice blasted, Be good to see it done 👌
I like your way of thinking, getting this back to its former glory is the way I’d go with it to.
Looking forward for this I would’ve done the same thing complete refresh this thing will definitely become a classic one of the most iconic supercars or sports cars the first gen R8s where always sitting in the middle of them 2 which made them special
Congratulations mate! First car UA-camr with a great plan about a car! Please commit to do that plan! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Loving the idea of this build OEM+ and well done for saving the car from Mark
Chris the wires what’s came out of the ride hide sensor plug…..just match them up from the other side mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Theyre not the same colours brother
@@Chris_Slix 🤦🏼♂️ ahhh nightmare mate. Just give tps a bell, they should email you the diagram. Good luck with the build mate 👊🏻👍🏻
I came from motor addicts, Owen forced me 😂
When these first came out I was working at a ladies house, she had one. She said her husband bought it for her but she didn’t like driving it because it was too fast for her and folk took photos of it every time she stopped somewhere.
Definitely a future, if not already a classic.
Glad you’re taking it back to oem and making it look good.
Is the Goshawk Toms? Falconry and cars have always been my passion, channel just went up notches again 👍 Get a days hunting on video 🦅
100k subscribers soon Chris 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌
i like it. Theres always the temptation to wack a great stonking spoiler on it... but in many ways for the older cars restoring them to stock is just as satisfying. Less is definitely more in this case. Personally i would maybe replace some parts on the engine, maybe have the engine tuned a little. not going mental just making sure it was similar to brand new. overall i love it! and cant wait to see it on the next road trip
Good to see an OEM standard build! Good on yer Chris!👍👍
Great buy mate looking forward to the build 😃💪
This man went from burnt Audi tt less than 6 months ago to an x3m and a Audi r8. Well done man.
Nice, very nice idea, bringing cars back to top tear level, you have found your area of UA-cam can wait for more future Classics
Love this project! Looking forward to how its gonna look all done
You should go OEM+ a few subtle mods
Super excited about this build. That’s always been my dream car as well. Hopefully I can get my business where I want it, and get an R8 as a promotional vehicle. Keep up the great work from across the pond.
Can’t wait for this! 🔥
I think OEM plus is the way to go Chris, don't go to mad just a few subtle changes
indeed excited about this one. Have an ‘08 R8 R-tronic. a joy to work on and built SO well
What is the R-Tronic like. Im looking at cars around the 30k mark and the R8 is in budget however Ive been told to avoid the Auto. Is it really that bad?
That's ace 😁 awesome video. Will have to see who's R8 turns out better yours or Matt's
Smashing it mate love the videos bro
Love these cars, can't believe what's been done to it, just glad you got it off him 👌👌
awesome idea to go back to stock! maybe consider a REPerformance collab on this one!
Going all in.. Much respect.
Nice to see the old girl get an appreciative and respectful owner in her twilight years
Cool 😎 respect GGG-unit score!!!! EPIC
gotta love the Billy Ocean clip!!
Im glad someone noticed 😅😂
Look forward to this, can see it being put back together better than factory.
Can’t wait to see this one unfold great idea to keep it original also. Good luck
I appreciate that you’re going to keep it original, the car deserves it. That said, the car also deserves replacement brackets 😂
this is my literal dream car! I live close by to you and always see your cars on the front. Maybe im lucky enough to get to see them up close lol. Dont ask, you dont get.
PS, I love your videos and everything you do
Great idea ! Maybe even OEM plus finish
I thought Matt Armstrong bought 1 but Goodluck with ur journey ❤
Great idea about going back to original spec can't wait to see it fi shed.
If you guys do this for R8 , I will enjoy so much watching 👌
This was the car mark was driving when I realised I didn't like seeing nice cars being trashed. I know his vids are really popular, but it makes me sad! Love the colour 👍
Nice bro you just keep on doing what you are doing we are all loving the content ❤
Nice R8..good idea to keep it clean 🎉
Liquid yellow r8!👌🔥🔥
Can’t wait to see this finished
You & matts r8 video going to be epic
Yes we. Are excited about this project
Did you paint your fence in Audi R8 grey... Great video!
Both the main lads on the R8s now.
Really enjoyed this one mate
I would love to see this car with perfect panel gaps and potentially looking like the original concept car when it was first announced and showcased.
Excellent plan to demonstrate what can be done at home with hard graft good luck
Nice content Chris looking forward on this project
Lovely car that, something cool about an r8 I think they need a spoiler tho.👌🏻
Great choice!
Keep it clean and original 👍
I would love to do this myself as well!! Have a good fun 🤩
12:28 yes i think it the same way. Non modified supras for example are worth more than modded ones
If you have small parts with rust on them, try boiling them in plain water, and the brush it with a copper brush when dry, and then treat with a rust converter.
Sounds easy! Thank you 😊
@Chris_Slix if it's something as easy as a simple bracket look for original new one. Might be cheaper than the time and effort in making them look good / getting then blasted and coated.
Nice. Love R8’s.
Getting this back to factory, and how it should have been will be incredible. Definitely only modding the bare minimum.
Yeah Chris do a return to oem or maybe oem + so the slightest of improvements on the car. Great work buddy!!!
P.s hate the colour lol