The BEST Turbo Noises ever - Daihatsu Copen

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  • Опубліковано 22 бер 2024
  • The little Daihatsu Copen was always going to need a bit of work to be able to beat Moog's VW UP! GTI. A look into the engine reveals there is a bit more work required than we anticipated.
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  • @mightycarmods
    @mightycarmods  Місяць тому +72

    For a few years now we've been creating a weekly newsletter with updates about episodes, builds, merch specials and more.. you can sign up on the front page of our website. Thanks for your continued support of the nuggets! mightycarmods.com

    • @jeeves_uk
      @jeeves_uk Місяць тому +5

      Our noses are certainly lacking disrespect.

    • @jasper7851
      @jasper7851 Місяць тому

      Try to get your hands on a smart roadster! 3 cil, turbo, etc. Are they ever been sold in australia?

  • @brckshouse3660
    @brckshouse3660 Місяць тому +451

    Forget looking like garlic bread it looks like a clove of garlic.

    • @Tom-lf8hx
      @Tom-lf8hx Місяць тому +2

      Spot on 😂 100%

    • @recipioct
      @recipioct Місяць тому +6

      They should do a really bad job wrapping it in white a few times and it would be perfect.

    • @WarmGlassOfBatteryAcid
      @WarmGlassOfBatteryAcid Місяць тому +1

      actually i get what you mean aha get crinkles and that
      @@recipioct

    • @chillyspoon
      @chillyspoon Місяць тому

      100%! lol.. brilliant

    • @alxgu198
      @alxgu198 Місяць тому

      Did you know that a garlic clove can be used to treat piles?! 🤔 just saying 😂

  • @Kim_Anderzzon
    @Kim_Anderzzon Місяць тому +133

    The thing I love about Mighty Car Mods is that they encourage that I don't need a 1000hp extreme build to have just as fun!

    • @maisydaisy9970
      @maisydaisy9970 Місяць тому

      Yeah you do. What's fun about 60hp unless you find mowing the grass amusing .

    • @marcogallo2811
      @marcogallo2811 Місяць тому +10

      @@maisydaisy9970 so the only fun of a car is going fast in a straight line? IMO that’s boring as fuck. Most ppl stuck on that drive stock or near stock cars that just go fast. The fun part is building a car or even similar, just maintaining and enjoying your car yourself. Starting out small and doing diy maintenance, etc. it’s actually enjoying cars, not just slamming a go button

    • @maisydaisy9970
      @maisydaisy9970 Місяць тому

      @@marcogallo2811 Wow you wrote a small essay on an assumption. Well done you got everything about me wrong. You' were right about one thing, building your own track cars is a lot of fun.

    • @Kim_Anderzzon
      @Kim_Anderzzon Місяць тому +2

      @@maisydaisy9970 you don't even own a car

    • @maisydaisy9970
      @maisydaisy9970 Місяць тому

      @@Kim_Anderzzon You're right I own four. Now what?

  • @mattyf1492
    @mattyf1492 Місяць тому +59

    Wow. I remember 12 years ago I was feeling...lost.scared and alone.
    I remember one day just dwelling, youtube on auto play and the mighty car mods civic, ep.1 came on.
    I felt...renewed. I felt...interested. I know it sounds totally bizarre...but I felt, better!
    12 years. 12 years ago this channel helped me. 12 years ago I started my new journey to a better me
    Thank you Mighty car mods. I know it's crazy but, in a very meaningful way, your channel has helped me. ❤
    Cheers guys! And thank you
    Matthew

  • @pietervanbreda4360
    @pietervanbreda4360 Місяць тому +98

    I replaced that seals on a Daihatsu Cuore recently, can't find them here in South Africa so went to a parts shop and they said it is a normal 40x25 seal, they gave me a high pressure hydraulic seal in the size and it works very well .

  • @glumdogtrillionaire
    @glumdogtrillionaire Місяць тому +69

    You need LOCTITE 30514 Marty, not superglue for the gasket.

  • @Bal4Designs
    @Bal4Designs Місяць тому +11

    Is it just me that was expecting a foot to show up when both the blokes were working on the cam cover?
    There's always a wild foot appearing.

  • @aserta
    @aserta Місяць тому +23

    Any seal you may have, it's always going to exist in a similar or identical form in the hydraulic world. Most manufacturers, just take those seals and reuse them. So if you ever find yourself not finding a seal, speak to a hydraulics dealer, explain the sh!t you're in and ask them to help you dig. Have a case of beer or something and they'll help you out. I've made friends with them because most of the cars i keep around the stable have this issue.

  • @carlsberg1668
    @carlsberg1668 Місяць тому +19

    Had a nissan pulsar, rocker cover was leaking, quickly found out you cant just replace the seals over the spark plug tubes so i just grabbed a tube of rvt and good attitude to seal it all up. Worked like a charm

    • @douglasberg2881
      @douglasberg2881 Місяць тому

      You could do that, but its not correct. Its not very difficult to replace the gasket.

    • @leeharvey9006
      @leeharvey9006 Місяць тому

      ​@@douglasberg2881it's not easier than putting rtv on it

    • @derkman127
      @derkman127 27 днів тому

      ​@@douglasberg2881next owner problems

  • @gtachorley
    @gtachorley Місяць тому +17

    Loving the Copen!

  • @mattipeltola4934
    @mattipeltola4934 Місяць тому +6

    Such a nice little vehicle! A car doesn't have to make a load of power to be fun - to work with and/or drive ❤

  • @normal_464
    @normal_464 Місяць тому +19

    So enjoyed this episode. I'll always have a soft spot for Daihatsu. From my earliest recollection until the day they took his licence away for being old and demented, the only vehicle my dad had was a 1969 Daihatsu 2 tonne truck. As a kid in the 80s and 90s it was embarrassing. As an adult it was cool. He was a cabinet maker from the moment he woke in the morning until his head hit the pillow so of course a little truck was all he needed. Being cool is being who you are meant to be.

  • @jmaxim80
    @jmaxim80 Місяць тому +1

    Love you guys and all the hard work you do to entertain us. Thank you

  • @Jakes-Garage.
    @Jakes-Garage. Місяць тому

    You guys been watching you for maybe 10+ years now love the content and just decided to make my own channel you're my inspiration! Keep it up guys!

  • @juddphilby9015
    @juddphilby9015 Місяць тому

    Love the videos and the merch I ordered was delivered in a week into the UK and is great quality. Cheers fellas

  • @Sodaguy2345
    @Sodaguy2345 Місяць тому +11

    1st Step “Jack up your car” So Hilarious but so true😂😂😂😅

    • @juddlewis9939
      @juddlewis9939 5 днів тому

      Have you been watching mcm since the early videos?

  • @ApoapsisGaming1
    @ApoapsisGaming1 Місяць тому +10

    looking forward to seeing what arrives in my Shiela's Big box and Mystery Item (on their way to the UK). Been telling everyone that will listen at work (Lotus Cars factory) to order and check out the store.

    • @ImBarryScottCSS
      @ImBarryScottCSS Місяць тому +5

      Get those Emira's built son 😅

    • @ApoapsisGaming1
      @ApoapsisGaming1 Місяць тому +2

      @@ImBarryScottCSS I would but am on Evija lol

  • @matthewspeller
    @matthewspeller Місяць тому +4

    This thing would be a great candidate for a liter bike engine swap.

  • @louiswilliamhicks
    @louiswilliamhicks Місяць тому +2

    @mighty car mods Cool to see you have the rotary buffer. I have one too, plus the mini buffer they do. Can't wait to use both in the summer when the UK weather improves. All the best, and great job as always.

    • @cpzmelbs
      @cpzmelbs Місяць тому +1

      Thought it was the orbital. Anyway what size is the minI one? Been thinking of getting a ryobi polisher though cant decide which model. All I want is variable speed that functions well

    • @louiswilliamhicks
      @louiswilliamhicks Місяць тому

      @@cpzmelbs I have a dual action polisher, which looks the same as theirs. I'm new to paint restoration. The smaller polisher is the RDP18-0 detail polisher.

  • @LastOfTheLookers1
    @LastOfTheLookers1 Місяць тому +1

    My friend and I have basically been doing this same showdown for the last year.
    He has a JDM spec Copen, I have a Fiat Panda 100hp (very similar size, weight and power to the UP GTI).
    We both bought our cars as broken wrecks. His was saved from the scrappy with some welding and refurbs, mine had a HG failure and worn out everything. Now both cars are on good suspension and tyres and being entered into hillclimbs, track days and other motorsporty things. Copen is better in the corners, Panda just wins on the straights but our times in all disciplines are always very very close. Both of us have kept the engine power standard so far but this year the Copen is getting more boost and the Panda is getting more air and a better ECU... and so the battle continues. Really enjoying this series.

  • @Jot8192
    @Jot8192 Місяць тому

    Great job, love you guys!

  • @InitialP_Photography
    @InitialP_Photography Місяць тому +11

    Got my hoodie, chopped air freshener and surprise Tea Towel today, love them guys all the way to the UK from the Aus.

    • @callumt2115
      @callumt2115 Місяць тому

      Hi sorry to jump post did you get a second email to say when it was coming. I ordered just over 2 weeks ago but only have a confirmation email for my order

    • @InitialP_Photography
      @InitialP_Photography Місяць тому

      @@callumt2115 Yes, when royal mail got the package, I had to wait about a month.

  • @nukedathlonman
    @nukedathlonman Місяць тому +2

    What a cool little Copen of a nugget! 🙂 Look'n really sharp. Can't wait to see the next adventure with it (on the track against the UP!).

  • @jamiedufrayer5461
    @jamiedufrayer5461 Місяць тому

    Awesome. Love you guys! ❤️

  • @pietervanbreda4360
    @pietervanbreda4360 Місяць тому +4

    The splash plate that covers the seal u use cutting pliers and cut small 5mm sections around it bend it open with normal pliers , replace the seal and nock the 5mm cuts back with a socket of that size.

  • @arranmc182
    @arranmc182 Місяць тому

    McM are legends, just got home chilling before NASCAR Cup race so hopped on UA-cam and to my surprise I see that one of the best UA-cam car channels has uploaded another video, this day just keeps getting better as never a bad day when McM has a new video up

  • @LucoreAuto
    @LucoreAuto Місяць тому

    What a great little nugget! There's a special kind of joy only had behind the wheel of a fun little high revving low powered machine like that!

  • @merijn1086
    @merijn1086 Місяць тому +4

    Gluing seals can be a pain. It's mostly down to the glue itself. Super glue is a bad seal with temperature cycling like an engine. The superglue cures hard but is brittle, and once broken, it won't seal. Try a temperature suited soft like glue that remains flexible with the rubber and seal accordingly.

  • @feenyx6394
    @feenyx6394 Місяць тому

    Look at it go!
    This will be a great showdown.

  • @ImNotPeso
    @ImNotPeso Місяць тому +1

    Man this brings back memories of gran turismo 5. This was my first car in that game and introduced me to jdm kei cars

  • @johngrant1337
    @johngrant1337 Місяць тому

    great car and mods , thanks

  • @Android-vk8yh
    @Android-vk8yh Місяць тому

    Great stuff, can't wait to see it. It nipping at the up Yet another cool car that wasn't sold enough in the UK

  • @benjaminnorfolk8082
    @benjaminnorfolk8082 26 днів тому

    Can't wait for next video about copen I was thinking of getting 1.3l one and putting a supercharger on it for fun

  • @ivanbarton4475
    @ivanbarton4475 Місяць тому +2

    The rocker cover baffle is needed so that the oil doesn't go to the intake through the PCV and breather.

  • @weswright3187
    @weswright3187 Місяць тому +2

    When you open boxes, cut the ends first, then raise the top. You can then cut down the centre. This will save you cutting into valuable goods that are sometimes sitting just beneath the top. I wax a storeman for many years. Ask me how I learned this?

  • @adzmc6681
    @adzmc6681 Місяць тому

    Few months ago my wife showed that she likes the Copen. I just laughed saying are you sure. Now you guys are at it. I have to show my wife this.

  • @smarouchoc7300
    @smarouchoc7300 Місяць тому +1

    Oh boy. Since e the last video and this one, my Cheryl's BIG mystery box has shipped, along with a mystery item! Got the shipping notice on my birthday 😁

  • @janojanuary
    @janojanuary Місяць тому

    Loved this Copenhagen series, its one of best you have done in a while.

  • @murrieteacher
    @murrieteacher Місяць тому +3

    One of these used to run at the Mt Cotton hillclimb. He had a bigger turbo, trick suspension and slick rubber and was putting in times better than the 2 litre class. You both should consider running un a few hillclimbs too. They are harder than circuits as they are very technical but you both have that mindset.

    • @Sk1m_Beeble
      @Sk1m_Beeble Місяць тому

      Love the Mt Cotton hill climb, only been out there once about 15 or more years ago but I had a great time, very cool little track

  • @Kyeva4896
    @Kyeva4896 Місяць тому +1

    My dad used to modify the rocker cover of a Kelisa to replace the Coil Seal like that, and just lock the backplate in with a screw. PS : He was pretty much the first batch of mechanic back in the day for Perodua.

  • @Jesus-bs5fl
    @Jesus-bs5fl Місяць тому +1

    Might Car Mods brought to you by Mighty Car Mods :D

  • @smooshy1337
    @smooshy1337 Місяць тому

    Marty and moog are just two of those people who are just somehow calming to listen to, used to whack mcm on when i used to get anxious about stuff.

    • @2dcutout
      @2dcutout Місяць тому

      I've nodded off to their voices many times!

  • @saschawittig328
    @saschawittig328 Місяць тому +2

    Hey guys, just a quick tip - the wool pad is very aggressive for polishing, no matter what polish paste you use.

  • @DreuVince-if1wg
    @DreuVince-if1wg Місяць тому

    That turbo flutter noise is amazing

  • @denismundia5292
    @denismundia5292 Місяць тому

    Sounds so good

  • @mistercallme3047
    @mistercallme3047 Місяць тому

    It just gives that vibe of good times in the summer for some reason

  • @Frrlas
    @Frrlas Місяць тому

    I dont know what it is but when the small turbos just keeps fluttering and spitting for ever after letting of it makes me smile like crazy.

  • @Picasso-man
    @Picasso-man Місяць тому +1

    I have fond memories of making gaskets from gasket paper for my Datsun 120y (you need a 120Y!), I loved the innovation with the Hoonda gasket, however the failing point would have been the join and it would have leaked worse than before. Fantastic the original showed up 😉, loving your content on everything. 1:08 whose bonnet is that?

  • @shaunh227
    @shaunh227 Місяць тому +7

    44kW = 59BHP

  • @matthewh9585
    @matthewh9585 Місяць тому

    I love you guys I’ve been watching before I even had my first car ❤

  • @istvan5276
    @istvan5276 Місяць тому

    I keep finding myself grinning like an idiot while watching you guys work on the Garlic Bread. Love this little car, wish we had them in my country.

  • @brettbarrett7670
    @brettbarrett7670 Місяць тому

    garlicy nugget of goodness. Awesome build!

  • @sssaaammmd
    @sssaaammmd Місяць тому +1

    Just a helpful tip for those using super glue that you can use baking soda for the glue to instantly dry. (have a very light dusting of baking soda between the point of joining that you add a drop of CA glue)

  • @nathanknight8022
    @nathanknight8022 Місяць тому

    Now this is how you do a car build series 😁

  • @WarmGlassOfBatteryAcid
    @WarmGlassOfBatteryAcid Місяць тому +2

    it also does look like a garlic clove, well named

  • @estewar03
    @estewar03 Місяць тому

    Love it.

  • @AtrociousNightmare
    @AtrociousNightmare Місяць тому

    Hey Moog! I love the music bit that starts at 9:06!

  • @MEchanicAL_LSTAR
    @MEchanicAL_LSTAR Місяць тому

    This kind of reminds me of my first car when I moved to the US. If I remember it was a 91 Suzuki Swift GTi. Almost a blend of the Copen and the Up. Maybe that could be a future build. A little bit of something for both of you.

  • @newfan55555555555555
    @newfan55555555555555 Місяць тому +4

    Pre-liked. You know it's going to be good!
    *Thanks BOYS!*

  • @user-oc8uu1ot9k
    @user-oc8uu1ot9k Місяць тому

    Gnarlic bread, love these wee turd box builds. First time commenter, year one follower. Keep it coming boys!

  • @fireblade3655
    @fireblade3655 Місяць тому

    Finally copen project

  • @jeremyk6560
    @jeremyk6560 Місяць тому +1

    Top Gear Australia 👏 grats

  • @ddraidex6842
    @ddraidex6842 Місяць тому

    Cute little car good luck on the racing episode

  • @markmorrow3250
    @markmorrow3250 Місяць тому +1

    Nice to see how this project came together. I do wonder if you might have an oil consumption problem with the oil deflecting shield removed from the inside of the valve cover. It could be a problem especially when you are running hard on the track. Orher then that, it looks like a total blast to thrash!🙂

  • @mediocreman2
    @mediocreman2 Місяць тому +10

    15:10 1994 Relic! Good name! 😅

  • @Atem_S.
    @Atem_S. Місяць тому

    Unleash the beast!!!!

  • @AcousticFool
    @AcousticFool Місяць тому

    Dat dose doe! ❤

  • @ChevTheMechanic
    @ChevTheMechanic Місяць тому

    Yesssss!

  • @gloglas
    @gloglas Місяць тому

    Up! came with 44kW and 55kW with the same engine, different ECU. And then also the GTI spicy one.

  • @nmc888
    @nmc888 Місяць тому

    Yesssss 🎉

  • @garyholland5642
    @garyholland5642 Місяць тому

    Yes

  • @robertwanless2025
    @robertwanless2025 Місяць тому

    Loved the videos but would not be seen dead in a Copen 😂

  • @mr2marc
    @mr2marc Місяць тому

    The baffle plates for turbo toyota/daihatsu motors are actually air oil separators. That's why there's a breather port even though there's a pcv valve.
    When i removed this plate, my oil consumption went to 1l/1000km. Reinstalled it and went back to nothing.

  • @chrishenry571
    @chrishenry571 Місяць тому

    3:46 Acura Legend, mate!

  • @bryancohn9406
    @bryancohn9406 Місяць тому

    I drove a friend’s Honda Beat in the Kansas City area last year and the more I see of K cars like this the more I like them. I’m restoring my Bugeye Sprite right now and after that, who knows??

  • @egorkay
    @egorkay Місяць тому

    I love the little cars you guys do. But you really need to do a build on a mk3 vr6 golf. They have so much potential for a 90s 6 cylinder nugget

  • @peesanggoraying91
    @peesanggoraying91 Місяць тому +1

    Marty you forgot the baffle plate for the valve cover! Thats gonna make the pcv valve suck the engine oil directly into the intake. Happened to me once when i replaced the seal for a Kelisa

    • @mightycarmods
      @mightycarmods  Місяць тому

      Yeah catch can is an absolute must because of this, and long term i'll try and find a new cover

  • @Jawad_Muhammad
    @Jawad_Muhammad Місяць тому +1

    9:06 Moog out here making Manny Fresh HotBoy beats. Lol😂

  • @johnt.848
    @johnt.848 Місяць тому

    Damn, I've always wanted one of these Daihatsu Copens, they remind me of Noddy's car and would be ideal to even paint the same colours.

  • @davebrownlow9620
    @davebrownlow9620 Місяць тому

    For your seals and any bearings, try a bearing and seal place, take it or the measurements and 9 times outa 10 they will have what you are after, same for 'O' rings. Saves being swamped on the interwebs. My go to is Statewide bearings, they generally have it on the shelf, if not they get it fast

  • @JBurford
    @JBurford Місяць тому

    The measure of an engineers success is truly gauged after the test of time. And the engineer that designed that rocker cover and gasket system is a spud. Just make them easily replaceable in order to avoid multiple causes of failure and the need to throw out many rocker covers.

  • @somewhat7
    @somewhat7 Місяць тому +27

    5:38 *cries in panel-beater ( my old shop teacher would bust my ass if i used a panel hammer for anything other than a body work ) 😅

    • @mightycarmods
      @mightycarmods  Місяць тому +19

      It never gets used for panel work, it’s an old thrasher.

  • @Dave1507
    @Dave1507 Місяць тому

    Now you got a great base vehicle for the next 24 hrs in Malaysia!

  • @michaelhart5886
    @michaelhart5886 Місяць тому

    Tip if you have access to a high temp parts washer i.e like a dishwasher type cleaner and cant get certain new rubber gaskets then put them in the parts washer and it'll soften the rubber and get you out of trouble.

  • @markburke207
    @markburke207 Місяць тому

    I met Moog yesterday at the formula 1, I may had fan girled a bit according to my wife. Absolute legend of a guy, So friendly. absolutely made my day. Got a great photo with him and my boys. :)

  • @morganweast4228
    @morganweast4228 Місяць тому

    Went to the Daihatsu page and I found it. Some very cool looking cars. At 1 time they were imported into the States. But sadly 😥 no more.

  • @TheMerc1950
    @TheMerc1950 Місяць тому

    Fun little car.

  • @ericmosher6969
    @ericmosher6969 Місяць тому

    Neat!

  • @robertoldroyd4676
    @robertoldroyd4676 Місяць тому +1

    Never clicked so fast before✌️ coming from a different time zone

  • @UndermobzRec
    @UndermobzRec Місяць тому

    I love those wheels! what are they? if it comes in 4x108 its even more perfect

  • @gregsmith2262
    @gregsmith2262 Місяць тому

    Love it

  • @GetOffMyLog
    @GetOffMyLog Місяць тому

    Seats are amazing gents

  • @tubesnacks
    @tubesnacks Місяць тому

    Yay!

  • @rocketsurgeon11
    @rocketsurgeon11 Місяць тому

    I know you like the turbo surge noise, but that is a great way to kill that tiny turbo with a quickness.

  • @dakotablackstone4486
    @dakotablackstone4486 Місяць тому

    This series makes me miss my Copen.

  • @bradleyard4195
    @bradleyard4195 Місяць тому

    I really wish these were available in the States!

  • @pietervanbreda4360
    @pietervanbreda4360 Місяць тому

    Looks very good, sounds assume.

  • @SB-pr3gk
    @SB-pr3gk Місяць тому

    Loved the tunes in the background! Ha that engine is such a subtle sound…rather than “BWAAAAAAAAAAA CHO CHOOO” it’s “brrrrrrr tchzuuu” hahaha love it!

  • @edwilko8819
    @edwilko8819 29 днів тому

    Rtv not super glue marty 😅 Love thisittle nugget you boys were getting cars that were just tooo new for a while ❤

  • @TheLastCrankers
    @TheLastCrankers Місяць тому +1

    an ecu upgrade might have to happen to take on the up successfully