Skipping sanding the primer was more of a "regular UA-camr problem". I am by no means a professional painter, but it seems insane nobody looked that up and just assumed you could just lay down layer after layer and it would come out smooth.
@@SecretSauceyjuice Oh we knew it needed to be sanded after the first coat, but Linus had to get on a plane early the next morning so there just wasn't time -AC
I love seeing Alex in videos, he has this very "i did my research but still have no clue so we're just gonna wing it" attitude that's amazing for videos.
I very much appreciate you guys not just jamming LED bulb "retrofits" into the old housing for so many reasons. They do blind people, and don't usually have a very effective beam pattern. Your xenon projectors came out looking great for the amount of cutting you needed to do. This was probably my favorite video you have done in a while. It would be so cool to see more old car upgrades.
Depends on what you buy I guess. I bought some bulbs that were $100 a pair. They have a very clean cut off and are not too bright. I also measured the height appropriately and lowered it a touch more than I was supposed to. Granted, these were engineered specifically for my car model. If you get some rando "one size fits all" bulbs they won't be as cleanly cut off or likely be too bright.
Yeah, the important part isn't necessarily the type of bulb, but rather if they're projector bulbs or not. My new car has LED lights but they're projector lights so the cutoff of light is below other drivers side mirrors
Yes! Hugely appreciated. Some high quality osram led bulbs may work with a slight alignment, but cheap ones will most likely leak light in every angle and stop working soon (ask me how I know) Also, almost all the LED options are a super cold blueish tone, which is harmful for other drivers' eyes
Most people don't understand led reflective properties of headlights are different from incandescent reflection. You can't really swap out an incandescent light with led and expect similar results. Motorcycle owners also have these issues
Xenon projector retrofits are kinda out of date these days. BiLED projector retrofits are brighter, less hot, and more responsive without “HID” warm-up
13:50 "I can be the asshole that blinds people!" "No, we aimed them..." "Like up?" "No down, you won't blind people." "Oooh man, I want to blind people." Gold.
@@alberta3157 all that matters is the owner seemed happy about the changes :) they were also changes specifically him and his issue which speaks to the heart of modifying cars
As an automotive enthusiast who's also a tech nerd, it makes me sad to see them put so much effort into a 7th gen Civic. I owned one, do not recommend. Old cars with modern amenities are definitely where it's at, but this platform is unfortunately tainted. In tech terms it's almost like filling a 15 year old PC with $500 of RGB instead of upgrading the stuff that actually matters.
Same. Computers and cars are basically my two favorite things to work on. Would love to see more of this from linus in the future. Allegedly you can turbo these old civics for less money and effort than just about any other car ever made... only cost a thousand or two.
hey Linus, I worked as a car preparator for a mechanic that did paint jobs too, if I can give a suggestion or two, the first thing you need to remember is "the ludic parts ofthe paint must disappear" sand it down, use scotchbrite abrasive brush, sandblasters, but make it as rught looking as possible, and scale up the sandpaper from 400 grane to 600, 800 adn 1000 as finishing one right before applying the first layer of paint, second suggestion/tip "always clean the chassis that have to be painted with paint thinner and antisiliconic cleaner to remove skin grease from the primer color" because if a bit of grease is on that part, it will amke the paint peel off someday, and last hint I can give is "after one of 2 hands of color pain (that are properly sanded with a 1000 grane sandpaper) put up a layer of transparent coating" even better if it's a heatcured one, this will make the car shine like a diamond and look like brand new, it's like the cherry on top on car paint jobs. Great video anyway!
Could you elaborate? (I'm a complete car idiot) Does drop in LED bulb refer to normal regular joe light bulbs? How could those be bad to use with a reflector housing?
@@vito6397 old pre LED housing where shaped to how the old halogens casted light. LED's does not cast it in the same way, this will make the reflector housing reflect in wrong and unexpected ways which will likely blind oncoming motorist. The focal point of an led is not in the same spot a halogen bulb
dude same. Cringing every time the camera changed angle. The headlights were the worst of it, then paint. I'm 40 now and did shit like this when I was 16, I get it, and it's kind of a joke, but I'd let everything else slide except the headlights. Those are the worst mod available for that car.
@@nomdom This isn't "upgrading" a car. Seriously. Going from crank windows to electric is to many people a downgrade. It is a super common part to fail meanwhile crank will last forever. Paint destroyed the car. Sound isolation, sure. But probably not even needed. They could have just put a fucking led lightbulb in it instead and it'd be better.
@@xnopyt13 Because they are still matte... there are 3 proper ways to do it, they did not even try one. I restored like 4-5 pairs of headlights, you don't need any skill except if you want to clearcoat it afterwards. Nothing was done properly here, not even the sound deadening because the rule of thumb is to cover 60% of the area which results in 95% more deadening, everything above that is just way too much weight for little gain. The paint ... don't get me started on that. I work on cars since 2014 and completely rebuilt like 9 to 11 cars and im not even a professional, but ANY information can be found on google. They just completely did whatever feels right instead of just using google or youtube for 1 sec to make sure its correct.
Until I watched this video, I had no idea cab filters existed. I followed the instructions to change mine, and it was caked in leaves and mold from 2 years of existence in Florida. So I went to an auto parts shop and bought an M95 quality filter. It made a heck of a lot of difference. I don't smell musky air when I first start the engine, and my nose opens up. I owe Linus a thanks. I've been harming my health all this time and didn't know. Update: Will people stop dogpiling me for not knowing about Cabin Filters? For Pete’s sake, It's like saying, "How could you not know there was a needle in that haystack? For shame!". I mean, the thing is BEHIND the glove box. You expect me to know to look back there? I'm a tech nerd, not a mechanic. Calm your teats!
@@Che1seabluesdrogba11 No way of what? It's true about the filter. And I don't think it's ever been changed in the entire car's lifespan. In my car the cab filter was behind the glove box.
How does People own cars and dont know the basics as how to change the filters, oil, wipers, breakpads etc. These things are as easy as changing graphic card in a pc
Top Tip with older car sound deadening : check the door/ boot seals are ok, as if water gets in, it will soak the matting and that will stay wet and you'll get rust.
Luckily with kilmat its not as much of an issue since it doesn't really absorb/trap moisture (know from experience). Though it is very much so a big precaution if you go with the foam style sound proofing (have experienced them crumbling and molding)
I believe with old cars another issue is checking the drains - there are supposed to be a ton of drains on cars and they get completely caked with gunk over the years and this also traps moisture
The cabin air filter is especially important if you live in an area that's been bombarded by wildfire smoke every year these last few years. I'm looking at you, entire west coast. Get a fancy filter, change it every few yearish if you're in the smoke zone.
I worked in a lab in Northern California right in the heart of the big fires a few years ago. There was ash debris INSIDE the labs on top of every horizontal surface. They had to cover equipment inside the building in plastic.
I've been watching this channel for around 10 years or more, and this is in my top 10 most original videos for the channel, I loved it! It really makes you feel like the old LTT is definitely still there!
car mechanic here, this was easy filter change, try different car where half or whole dashboard comes out before you can even see the filter :D and in europe you can not change the lightbulbs to xenons.
But can you just replace your headlights with 4 flashlights duct-taped to the chassis, label the gaping rusted hole in the floor as "extra ventilation" and use bacon grease as fuel? We can do that over here in rural Wyoming.
The cabin filter in my car required cutting out part of the support braces to gain access to it, it's even specified in the owners manual that you are supposed to cut the brace, and that's what the dealership would do if you took it to them and it's just permanently removed then
The filter change was still difficult compared to Euro cars, in MB and BMW you just pop the hood and the filter is right there on the back corner. Also you can do xenon retrofits legally, but in all cases you need a xenon-approved housing. Funnily enough, LED bulb conversions are legal in many EU countries now.
While y'all aren't ChrisFix, I love how this will get a segment of people to think about something on their car that could be improved for cheap. Cleaning or replacing your headlights can make a world of difference for you and your fellow drivers.
True, some of the small improvements (especially with a bit more money) can be really great. And some projects are really fun (like refreshing your headlights)
unless you're like me and have a POS car/truck with bad wiring whose headlights seem to be unfixable. the old ones weren't foggy, but i have brand new housings. tried cheap LEDs, tried expensive LEDs, tried going back to some pricey Halogens. nothing lol.
More of this car videos please. I mean not only new car reviews but also upgrade and modification and simple repair videos like this one. I was able to install my radio and camera unit in my 2005 SLK after you previous video since I finally understood each wires function thanks to you guys
This video is edited and plays just like the HGTV house/yard flip shows I grew up watching lol. Family is going on vacation, we told them we are going to do X but we ended up doing so much more, grand reveal, woah that's sick thanks guys! Love it!!!
7:27 One very important observation about this foil membrane. Some cars have a side impact sensor installed inside the door, connected to the airbag/SRS module, which is based not on an inertial element but on a pressure sensor. When they hit the door, they are crushed, which causes a sudden increase in pressure inside, which triggers the sensor. The presence of this foil, as well as its good technical condition, may be crucial for the correct operation of this system during an accident. The whole thing is designed to work in a metal box sealed with a membrane and a gasket at the glass with only a few ventilation holes at the bottom, and not with a large hole leading to a plastic-material-plywood element that does not fit tightly to the door. You can recognize which sensor you have by the fact that inertial sensors are usually a small cube, while pressure sensors have a small hole, often ending in something like a trumpet cone. During each work, when you have pressure sensor, such foil should be glued back correctly or replaced with a new one; for works such as soundproofing doors, it should be removed and replaced with tightly fitting soundproofing mats over the entire open surface.
For painting with standard paint systems (like DuPont) 1. Use a metal etch primer only on spots showing bare metal. It has a light acid to 'etch' into the metal and make a solid bond. 2. Use a surfacing primer to cover the car and lightly sand to hide minor imperfections. When sanded it easily shows the low spots and those can be remedied by another spray of surfacing primer or a little fix of fine cold fill. Colour is pretty simple, but if you ever use a pearlescent or metallic paint have the parts hanging in the same orientation as they'd be on the car so those additives stick and orient themselves as if they're on the vehicle, not doing so may be very noticeable to other vehicle panels. Spray a clear and enjoy! *Don't forget to include additives when spraying plastic body panels/bumpers so your paint system has the needed flexibility and doesn't crack and peel on the first ding that happens. Like what happened to Linus, make sure your air system has enough volume capabilities as modern HVLP paint guns use lots of air!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but additives for plastic parts seem to have gone out of fashion. I just did a few bumpers on my car and when I researched, nobody seemed to be using the extra flexibility stuff. That might be more for painting on rubber. But sanding the primer might be the biggest thing, that was missing here.
@@clutch2315 Yes, that might be the reason to that. Thanks for the rational discussion! The science behind colors has definitely changed a lot due to the quite recent switch to water based systems. That might be the reason to why relied heavily on flex additives. @iyoe those plastic adhesion promoters on the other hand seem really important, since they chemically open the material to accept the paint layers. In my hobby projects it was always a pigment layer (which isn't really hard at all) and on top a 2K clear coat, mich might even be just the "medium solid" type, and therefore more resistant to chipping. Flex additives where pretty expensive too, so I checked the forums and they didn't seem as necessary anymore.
As someone who has been an automotive mechanic for years, it’s good to see cars getting some love. Love that you used rattle trapping mat. Another good rattle and noise stopper would be adding felt between locations where plastic meets metal. Also tires can make a world of difference, don’t buy cheap, spending on tires gives a better quality and quieter ride. And typically you can get more miles out of them, with a good alignment as well.
@@asciicatface my 3 preferred brands are Michelin, Bridgestone, and continental. But also know most brands have multiple tiers of tires as well. Usually separated by price. Some brands even offer a foam liner inside to dampen more noise.
A proper projector retrofit is very worth it. I've done several and there is simply nothing that beats a D2S projector with an Osram Night Breaker Laser burning at 45w. They should have polished those lenses more, though, and sealing them after is a requirement. Usually, you'll have to revisit and redo the polish in six months or so but PPF or clear will make it last.
@@harambeexpress It do be like that. My personal retrofit is going on year 4 of unfinished but I've built about a half dozen pair of em for other people since I started that one
I'm loving these car videos, it feels so much more down to earth and usable for the average hardware nerd. Most people aren't gonna have access to computers with hard lined water cooling and top of the line GPUs, but a lot of people are gonna have older cars they would love to make these improvements to. All in all, good job LMG
I dunno. The tools they used were at times at least as uncommon for end users as the tools used in hardline liquid cooling, and I definitely don't have all the right safety equipment to spray a car. But I do have the right tool for 95% of all computer projects: a screwdriver.
@@OriginalPiManYeah, you're right there. I meant more the powered door locks, powered windows and the sound deadening. Those options (at least to me) seem a lot more doable
@@OriginalPiMan Also having a crew of guys and all the right tools at your disposal helps a lot. It made it seem really easy, when in reality just replacing one of these things (besides the cabin filter) is an entire day's work
As a BC EM2 owner myself, I love some of these mods, especially the headlights! I've been preparing to build my projector lights but in a different style, and it really helps to see you guys doing it. THANK YOU for showing the simplicity! Glad I have an Si so it comes with half the work already done, but it won't stop me from from modding everything
Love that you showed the cabin air filter. I've come across many that have never heard of that before. Found corn inside a friends blower motor once and peanuts in a company truck air intake.
Pro-tip on most old hondas: get an adapter or 3d print yourself an adapter to put quality 17cm/~6,5inch speakers in the doors. speakers cost 30$/€ usually but will make a huge difference. I did so for a CE2 and GH1/2 already.
Huh? you mean on the Hondas that didn't come with front speakers right? just wondering cause my 91 EF Hatchback had 6.5s in the front and my 97 Does as well. factory too.
@@xferth Yeah, also for speakers with bigger magnets on them. I remember back in the day helping a friend install elemental designs audio speakers and RE Audio speakers in his 97 hatch and we needed spacers/adapters for them so the magnets will be spaced out a bit. If you don't, the window won't roll down all the way or the speaker magnet will hit the inside of the door.
@@xferth not sure about any honda, but I know that some had smaller speakers up front. In my HRV I put a set of JVC CS-J1720X and it made a huge difference, even if those speakers are not high-end.
I always wondered when I saw vehicles like this on the road and how they got there. It all makes sense now, honestly it is really nice to see someone’s excitement over something others would consider junk.
How your headlights are aimed and the bundle they provide is part of the yearly safely checks here. If you do something like that yourself , it's almost always a given it has to be ripped out within a year.
@@emma70707Well, truth be told, automatically adjustable headlights (like matrix and stuff) were banned until 2023 while in the EU they were allowed since like 2002 or so. So that's why there's this blindness issue - cars can absolutely not blind you, but law said no
Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hector is gonna be running 3 Honda Civic's with spoon engines. On top of that he just came into Harry's and ordered 3 t66 turbo's with NOS's and a Motec System Exhaust.
One of my favorite things I've seen on this channel in awhile. I love see what can be practically (and impractically) improved. I might even do the sound dampening thing!
I had a '02 Civic sedan (so basically this car, but pre-facelift) and seeing all the upgrading gives me a ton of nostalgia. I had to replace a lot of electronic parts because they were not so at the time I bought it, and seeing the whole disassembly reminds me of the times I sat through the workshop hoping the car would be done soon.
I really loves Plouffe's positive energy in this. I wish there's a segment where he drives home and see the reaction from his partner. It would be amazingly wholesome.
Strong advice, when painting a car, almost every light and reflector can be removed in 3 screws or less. Just take them off, and freely paint the frame under them, but do make sure to tape the connectors, don't want to paint them.
FYI, if his ignition has not failed, he should get a new key too, (find someone who will code cut the new key and not just copy his old worn out key). Consult you local automotive locksmith expert (not the dealer, they don’t understand the failure mode and just replace the entire ignition housing) for details on why. Over time, the key becomes deformed with use. The deformations cause additional stress on the wafers in the ignition and eventually cause them to break. While it’s probably not possible to prevent this failure entirely, avoiding the use of the key in the door locks slows key degradation and having a new key will reduce wear on the wafers, theoretically prolonging their life. Should the ignition start acting up or fail, take the vehicle to a quality automotive locksmith. They can rebuild the ignition cylinder without having to replace major components. This leaves things in like new condition without having to buy hundred (or thousands) of dollars in parts. However, it is still a labour intensive process so don’t expect the repair to be cheap.
I was about to assume you guys did not sand the primer but then i heard the low pressure issue lol You guys did ok for your first time. Take it from someone who has his own shop.
Car tip for the tech tip guys, simply having LED headlights isn't the issue, it's the angle and beam pattern of them. Since the DOT tests for brightness at one single point, manufacturers build in a dark spot on purpose to please the test, but be brighter than competitors to "please the driver". That car with LED lights, as long as the beams aren't shooting up, would be just fine.
This simply isn't true. There are currently *25 different test points* in the US regulation, and some but not all of those are different than EU regs, and that's ignoring Asia and RHD locales. There are basically no drop in LED solutions to replace halogen headlamps that accurately replicate the filament tolerance box the reflector housings themselves were designed around. The newest, bestest stuff on the market is still only "very close" according to the engineer that actually designed them. 9 times out of ten, drop in LEDs scatter light everywhere making it so that you _absolutely cannot_ aim them down far enough not to glare oncoming traffic and if you can do that without breaking the adjuster inside your headlight housing, you'll only be able to see about 35' in front of your car because the massive blob of illuminated foreground will cause your eyes to adjust so that your ability to see stuff at distance will be diminished. The engineers actually know WTF they're doing and that's why OEM LED lighting solutions are completely bespoke reflectors or OEM supplier projector-based, from real reputable manufacturers like Hella, Stanley, or Koito. I've actually built headlights. For money. Alex made the right call. Cheapo LEDs headlights are literally just manufactured garbage.
You guys managed to make me, a computer guy who doesn't even drive, be interested in cars. This is a great way to bridge the gap between our worlds and I hope you guys make more, even if its on another channel with some other LTT fellas. Good job.
Take this content with a grain of salt. There are better ways to do this. This is the cheapest way and, for the headlights, one of the more shittier ways.
@@toolbaggers I believe that they leveled it - but it is still potentially not safe. The whole light needs to be designed for either halogen, xeon or LED. With the exception of some specially engineered LED halogen replacements. Also: In many jurisdictions you need washers for your headlights if you are above a certain light output (because of backscatter by dirt).
@nyftn never said he was good lol there is something to be said about specializing in something in my job the might be 2 or 3 people in the pan handle of Florida that can do it
As someone who used to work with these cheap actuators on a daily basis I can tell you they are surprising reliable for as cheap as they are. Let me tell you though, He is not overstating how bad they look and feel. Out of 100s of installations I have only had to replace a handful and usually only after years of service. Biggest tip I have with using these though is to make sure you have your lock/unlock pulse time right, the slightest bit too long a pulse and you WILL smoke the motors in these. Otherwise I also have some in my daily going strong for over 5 years now!
In Norway and many other countries, you are not allowed to install zenon lights without automatic height adjustment with sensors front and back. This entails data management and sensors
They started doing car content years ago. And they havnt won't make a channel for it unless there's enough intrest In it becuase videos that don't do well can hurt a channel, so in the meantime they can either do them rarely and far between or they can do a tech video or a fun video that happens to evolve a car. This is a tech channel that does alot of DIY and so they upgraded the tech in his car. They also tend to do alot of entertaining and is what has made them so popular(I only listen to wan show for tech news, I no longer watch ltt channels about most tech Because I'm at the point in my life where the 4 machines I have should last me another 10 years without upgrades so most the content is 100% irrelevant to me. I'm a computer science nerd who no longer programs and I have a great phone, great laptop, amd 3 gaming machines with parts to reconstruct a 4th and an Xbox. I don't even play video games anymore and I'm in employee housing not a homeowner so most home or smart tech is also irrelevant to Me. But when ltt does a car upgrade video ( I own 2 shit box cars and a bicycle) it's actually way more relevant to me as those are tech upgraded that do concern me. Finally it's content, it's entertaining its fun it's a painting video even it's great.
These auto upgrades are so fun! Besides the painting (very entertaining), all the upgrades are practical. Happy to see another video about auto upgrades/tech!
as a former employee of a car paint shop .. my itch to buff that car and my OCD is triggering specially that bumper with a dip that hasn't been patch up with a putty.
Linus: We're gonna give him a shit paint job so nobody gets jealous. Also Linus: Does an awesome job with his professional paint sprayer setup The orange peel texture looks awesome on video if I wasn't cheap I would want do that to my own car
That plastic thing Linus removed from Plouffe’s driver door is what keeps water out. Water can drip down below the gasket on the window into the door, which has drain holes in most, so that plastic helps keep the water out. Not essential but it’s best to keep it.
When a car has the cheap plastic moisture seal stuff, you're usually better off replacing it with new rather than trying to save it. You can use it as a trace pattern to cut a new one out of regular home vapour barrier though, and you can apply new waterproof adhesive with a caulking gun.
Linus you're wearing the respirator wrong. The latch on the front should be down when in use and when necessary you can unlatch it and have it drop below your chin, making it easier to talk or anything else you need an uncovered mouth for. Should of course only do that if you are in a clean area.
Definitely want to see an update on Linus's SV650. I ran across his video from 13 years ago when he first bought it when doing research on them. Can't wait to see the transformation!!!!!
What a great video. Damn it seems like a really cool place to work where people are willing to do all kinds of fun off topic stuff just coz they can make a video out of it. Love these odd videos.
We definitely need the follow up to see how he liked it after driving it for a bit. How were the lights? What about the power windows? Was it noticeably quieter? That would have been the satisfying icing on the cake to this fun video.
I love that you're running into normal car person problems. buying the right part but for a different trim, the bumpers held on by zip ties, etc
not only that but steamrolling through it making shit work
Skipping sanding the primer was more of a "regular UA-camr problem".
I am by no means a professional painter, but it seems insane nobody looked that up and just assumed you could just lay down layer after layer and it would come out smooth.
@@SecretSauceyjuice Oh we knew it needed to be sanded after the first coat, but Linus had to get on a plane early the next morning so there just wasn't time -AC
@@SketchyCosmos Hey, he ended up liking how the paint job came out anyway. Happy little accident and all that.
@@SketchyCosmos i'm cool with it -np
Next video: Putting my employee's car on bags and a widebody while they're on vacation
Edit: They got close enough
doubt it
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Two 15's?
I love seeing Alex in videos, he has this very "i did my research but still have no clue so we're just gonna wing it" attitude that's amazing for videos.
i hate how much less camera time he has now
I really dont get why people hate on Alex so much, seemed very surprising to me from the mean comments videos.
I very much appreciate you guys not just jamming LED bulb "retrofits" into the old housing for so many reasons. They do blind people, and don't usually have a very effective beam pattern. Your xenon projectors came out looking great for the amount of cutting you needed to do. This was probably my favorite video you have done in a while. It would be so cool to see more old car upgrades.
Depends on what you buy I guess. I bought some bulbs that were $100 a pair. They have a very clean cut off and are not too bright. I also measured the height appropriately and lowered it a touch more than I was supposed to. Granted, these were engineered specifically for my car model. If you get some rando "one size fits all" bulbs they won't be as cleanly cut off or likely be too bright.
Yeah, the important part isn't necessarily the type of bulb, but rather if they're projector bulbs or not. My new car has LED lights but they're projector lights so the cutoff of light is below other drivers side mirrors
Yes! Hugely appreciated. Some high quality osram led bulbs may work with a slight alignment, but cheap ones will most likely leak light in every angle and stop working soon (ask me how I know)
Also, almost all the LED options are a super cold blueish tone, which is harmful for other drivers' eyes
Most people don't understand led reflective properties of headlights are different from incandescent reflection. You can't really swap out an incandescent light with led and expect similar results.
Motorcycle owners also have these issues
Xenon projector retrofits are kinda out of date these days. BiLED projector retrofits are brighter, less hot, and more responsive without “HID” warm-up
13:50 "I can be the asshole that blinds people!"
"No, we aimed them..."
"Like up?"
"No down, you won't blind people."
"Oooh man, I want to blind people."
Gold.
he does seems to have persistently strange desire to blind people... lol
As an automotive enthusiast who's also a tech nerd, it makes me so happy to see you make a video like this!
Totally agree. Love it!
i agree, but man they butchered that poor civic i'm heart broken
@@alberta3157 all that matters is the owner seemed happy about the changes :) they were also changes specifically him and his issue which speaks to the heart of modifying cars
As an automotive enthusiast who's also a tech nerd, it makes me sad to see them put so much effort into a 7th gen Civic. I owned one, do not recommend. Old cars with modern amenities are definitely where it's at, but this platform is unfortunately tainted. In tech terms it's almost like filling a 15 year old PC with $500 of RGB instead of upgrading the stuff that actually matters.
Same. Computers and cars are basically my two favorite things to work on. Would love to see more of this from linus in the future. Allegedly you can turbo these old civics for less money and effort than just about any other car ever made... only cost a thousand or two.
Linus using his employees car to get tips on how to paint his bike is the most linus thing in this vid xD
Funny part is I was thinking the same thing😂😂😂
Daym, I don't expect a new series of Pimp My Ride 2024: Linus Edition
How'd you place the blue emojis?
Linus should consider that.
@@oladrolahola hold down alt and then press f4 on keyboard
@@magical_coww8866 isn't that for closing apps? 🤨
@@oladrolahola: so you really want to know .
Well it's just "UA-cam default" emojis, not hard to find
hey Linus, I worked as a car preparator for a mechanic that did paint jobs too, if I can give a suggestion or two, the first thing you need to remember is "the ludic parts ofthe paint must disappear" sand it down, use scotchbrite abrasive brush, sandblasters, but make it as rught looking as possible, and scale up the sandpaper from 400 grane to 600, 800 adn 1000 as finishing one right before applying the first layer of paint, second suggestion/tip "always clean the chassis that have to be painted with paint thinner and antisiliconic cleaner to remove skin grease from the primer color" because if a bit of grease is on that part, it will amke the paint peel off someday, and last hint I can give is "after one of 2 hands of color pain (that are properly sanded with a 1000 grane sandpaper) put up a layer of transparent coating" even better if it's a heatcured one, this will make the car shine like a diamond and look like brand new, it's like the cherry on top on car paint jobs.
Great video anyway!
Thank you for not using drop in LED bulbs in a reflector housing. Correctly levelled HID bulbs are so much better for everyone.
Important to add that these were HIDs in a projector retrofit, not pnp’s in a reflector housing.
@@RitzBlitz33 Absolutely the projector lens is a must when changing to HID’s
Could you elaborate? (I'm a complete car idiot) Does drop in LED bulb refer to normal regular joe light bulbs? How could those be bad to use with a reflector housing?
@@vito6397 old pre LED housing where shaped to how the old halogens casted light. LED's does not cast it in the same way, this will make the reflector housing reflect in wrong and unexpected ways which will likely blind oncoming motorist. The focal point of an led is not in the same spot a halogen bulb
But there are fully certified street legal (in the EU) replacements by osram. I guess they are checked for blinding.
As a automotive technician im glad the customer was happy and you guys had a great time modding it!
(internal screaming)
dude same. Cringing every time the camera changed angle. The headlights were the worst of it, then paint. I'm 40 now and did shit like this when I was 16, I get it, and it's kind of a joke, but I'd let everything else slide except the headlights. Those are the worst mod available for that car.
Can you explain why? I'm not really a car guy, but honestly wouldn't mind upgrading my car
@@ScottMyers-l1zwhy are the headlights bad?
@@nomdom This isn't "upgrading" a car. Seriously.
Going from crank windows to electric is to many people a downgrade. It is a super common part to fail meanwhile crank will last forever. Paint destroyed the car. Sound isolation, sure. But probably not even needed. They could have just put a fucking led lightbulb in it instead and it'd be better.
@@xnopyt13 Because they are still matte... there are 3 proper ways to do it, they did not even try one. I restored like 4-5 pairs of headlights, you don't need any skill except if you want to clearcoat it afterwards. Nothing was done properly here, not even the sound deadening because the rule of thumb is to cover 60% of the area which results in 95% more deadening, everything above that is just way too much weight for little gain. The paint ... don't get me started on that. I work on cars since 2014 and completely rebuilt like 9 to 11 cars and im not even a professional, but ANY information can be found on google. They just completely did whatever feels right instead of just using google or youtube for 1 sec to make sure its correct.
Until I watched this video, I had no idea cab filters existed. I followed the instructions to change mine, and it was caked in leaves and mold from 2 years of existence in Florida. So I went to an auto parts shop and bought an M95 quality filter. It made a heck of a lot of difference. I don't smell musky air when I first start the engine, and my nose opens up. I owe Linus a thanks. I've been harming my health all this time and didn't know.
Update: Will people stop dogpiling me for not knowing about Cabin Filters? For Pete’s sake, It's like saying, "How could you not know there was a needle in that haystack? For shame!". I mean, the thing is BEHIND the glove box. You expect me to know to look back there? I'm a tech nerd, not a mechanic. Calm your teats!
There's no way
@@Che1seabluesdrogba11 No way of what? It's true about the filter. And I don't think it's ever been changed in the entire car's lifespan. In my car the cab filter was behind the glove box.
If it still smells after there are anti bacterial bombs you can use. Always worth it straight after buying a second hand car.
How does People own cars and dont know the basics as how to change the filters, oil, wipers, breakpads etc. These things are as easy as changing graphic card in a pc
@@yosefm170 it is, but not everyone has a drive way in which to do all that. I personally love working on my cars as much as tinkering with tech.
Top Tip with older car sound deadening : check the door/ boot seals are ok, as if water gets in, it will soak the matting and that will stay wet and you'll get rust.
Luckily with kilmat its not as much of an issue since it doesn't really absorb/trap moisture (know from experience). Though it is very much so a big precaution if you go with the foam style sound proofing (have experienced them crumbling and molding)
I believe with old cars another issue is checking the drains - there are supposed to be a ton of drains on cars and they get completely caked with gunk over the years and this also traps moisture
The cabin air filter is especially important if you live in an area that's been bombarded by wildfire smoke every year these last few years. I'm looking at you, entire west coast. Get a fancy filter, change it every few yearish if you're in the smoke zone.
Yeah i should change mine now that i think about that lol, thank ya haha
i work at a subaru dealer in oregon and good god the amount of crap i see in cabin air filters is outrageous
The smoke smell add character
Honestly it should be changed more regularly than that even.
I worked in a lab in Northern California right in the heart of the big fires a few years ago. There was ash debris INSIDE the labs on top of every horizontal surface. They had to cover equipment inside the building in plastic.
I've been watching this channel for around 10 years or more, and this is in my top 10 most original videos for the channel, I loved it!
It really makes you feel like the old LTT is definitely still there!
thank you LTT for pimping my ride
Xzibit would be proud lol
Simp my ride
But seriously a new set of rims and he could time-travel back to 2004.
Jake and Alex need a car channel asap, love such videos
Linus Car Group
They talked about a car channel on the wan show. Consensus was they're to busy doing their usual work to fit it in.
They’re also not the best at it.
Itd compete with doughnut media...
@@codymiller4413 isn't that kinda the point..? The fun comes from the jank.
So is this like a Plouffe of concept?
I'm furious that this comment doesn't have more likes
underrated for sure
car mechanic here, this was easy filter change, try different car where half or whole dashboard comes out before you can even see the filter :D and in europe you can not change the lightbulbs to xenons.
It is illegal in the US too.
But can you just replace your headlights with 4 flashlights duct-taped to the chassis, label the gaping rusted hole in the floor as "extra ventilation" and use bacon grease as fuel?
We can do that over here in rural Wyoming.
The cabin filter in my car required cutting out part of the support braces to gain access to it, it's even specified in the owners manual that you are supposed to cut the brace, and that's what the dealership would do if you took it to them and it's just permanently removed then
The filter change was still difficult compared to Euro cars, in MB and BMW you just pop the hood and the filter is right there on the back corner.
Also you can do xenon retrofits legally, but in all cases you need a xenon-approved housing. Funnily enough, LED bulb conversions are legal in many EU countries now.
@@TopiasSalakka and if you buy Bosch filters, there is also instructions how to change and location of the filter.
While y'all aren't ChrisFix, I love how this will get a segment of people to think about something on their car that could be improved for cheap. Cleaning or replacing your headlights can make a world of difference for you and your fellow drivers.
True, some of the small improvements (especially with a bit more money) can be really great. And some projects are really fun (like refreshing your headlights)
unless you're like me and have a POS car/truck with bad wiring whose headlights seem to be unfixable.
the old ones weren't foggy, but i have brand new housings. tried cheap LEDs, tried expensive LEDs, tried going back to some pricey Halogens. nothing lol.
i recently changed out my halogen bulbs on my motorcycle, world of difference, and the most fun part is that it was plug and play
*And aligning your headlights..
It really did make me think of all the things I could do for my Kia Rio of a similar vintage (it was a free hand-me-down car)
More of this car videos please.
I mean not only new car reviews but also upgrade and modification and simple repair videos like this one.
I was able to install my radio and camera unit in my 2005 SLK after you previous video since I finally understood each wires function thanks to you guys
This video is edited and plays just like the HGTV house/yard flip shows I grew up watching lol.
Family is going on vacation, we told them we are going to do X but we ended up doing so much more, grand reveal, woah that's sick thanks guys!
Love it!!!
Only thing missing is Plouffe is a crayon collector and part time shoe shiner. His budget is $1.5m
@@kena4977 real shit he gets back and his 04 civic is ev swapped or some shit lol
Plouffe after returning from his vacation: *This is brilliant, but I like this (points to Linus’ car).*
7:27 One very important observation about this foil membrane. Some cars have a side impact sensor installed inside the door, connected to the airbag/SRS module, which is based not on an inertial element but on a pressure sensor. When they hit the door, they are crushed, which causes a sudden increase in pressure inside, which triggers the sensor. The presence of this foil, as well as its good technical condition, may be crucial for the correct operation of this system during an accident. The whole thing is designed to work in a metal box sealed with a membrane and a gasket at the glass with only a few ventilation holes at the bottom, and not with a large hole leading to a plastic-material-plywood element that does not fit tightly to the door. You can recognize which sensor you have by the fact that inertial sensors are usually a small cube, while pressure sensors have a small hole, often ending in something like a trumpet cone. During each work, when you have pressure sensor, such foil should be glued back correctly or replaced with a new one; for works such as soundproofing doors, it should be removed and replaced with tightly fitting soundproofing mats over the entire open surface.
For painting with standard paint systems (like DuPont)
1. Use a metal etch primer only on spots showing bare metal. It has a light acid to 'etch' into the metal and make a solid bond.
2. Use a surfacing primer to cover the car and lightly sand to hide minor imperfections. When sanded it easily shows the low spots and those can be remedied by another spray of surfacing primer or a little fix of fine cold fill.
Colour is pretty simple, but if you ever use a pearlescent or metallic paint have the parts hanging in the same orientation as they'd be on the car so those additives stick and orient themselves as if they're on the vehicle, not doing so may be very noticeable to other vehicle panels.
Spray a clear and enjoy!
*Don't forget to include additives when spraying plastic body panels/bumpers so your paint system has the needed flexibility and doesn't crack and peel on the first ding that happens.
Like what happened to Linus, make sure your air system has enough volume capabilities as modern HVLP paint guns use lots of air!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but additives for plastic parts seem to have gone out of fashion. I just did a few bumpers on my car and when I researched, nobody seemed to be using the extra flexibility stuff. That might be more for painting on rubber.
But sanding the primer might be the biggest thing, that was missing here.
Royce Dupont?
@@m-tech1816 copy that, I haven't been in the auto body paint systems world since 2010 and flex additives I was told were "essential"
@@clutch2315 Yes, that might be the reason to that. Thanks for the rational discussion! The science behind colors has definitely changed a lot due to the quite recent switch to water based systems. That might be the reason to why relied heavily on flex additives.
@iyoe those plastic adhesion promoters on the other hand seem really important, since they chemically open the material to accept the paint layers.
In my hobby projects it was always a pigment layer (which isn't really hard at all) and on top a 2K clear coat, mich might even be just the "medium solid" type, and therefore more resistant to chipping. Flex additives where pretty expensive too, so I checked the forums and they didn't seem as necessary anymore.
As someone who has been an automotive mechanic for years, it’s good to see cars getting some love. Love that you used rattle trapping mat. Another good rattle and noise stopper would be adding felt between locations where plastic meets metal. Also tires can make a world of difference, don’t buy cheap, spending on tires gives a better quality and quieter ride. And typically you can get more miles out of them, with a good alignment as well.
Is there any brand/type of tire you would recommend? I hear people say that Michelin is pretty good.
@@asciicatface my 3 preferred brands are Michelin, Bridgestone, and continental. But also know most brands have multiple tiers of tires as well. Usually separated by price. Some brands even offer a foam liner inside to dampen more noise.
@@asciicatface most of the times, i go for Hankook. They are really good for the Money.
He seemed genuinely happy.
The headlight conversion is something I could see myself trying.
A proper projector retrofit is very worth it. I've done several and there is simply nothing that beats a D2S projector with an Osram Night Breaker Laser burning at 45w.
They should have polished those lenses more, though, and sealing them after is a requirement. Usually, you'll have to revisit and redo the polish in six months or so but PPF or clear will make it last.
@@skuzzyj I've been re-polishing yearly..I bought some clear, but I've never been organised enough to make that happen.
@@harambeexpress
It do be like that.
My personal retrofit is going on year 4 of unfinished but I've built about a half dozen pair of em for other people since I started that one
can't believe you missed the opportunity to spray the hubcaps gold
I was looking for this comment, and I couldn't agree more.
Clean the tires, spicy new set of caps and paint them gold. 👌
I'm loving these car videos, it feels so much more down to earth and usable for the average hardware nerd. Most people aren't gonna have access to computers with hard lined water cooling and top of the line GPUs, but a lot of people are gonna have older cars they would love to make these improvements to.
All in all, good job LMG
I dunno. The tools they used were at times at least as uncommon for end users as the tools used in hardline liquid cooling, and I definitely don't have all the right safety equipment to spray a car.
But I do have the right tool for 95% of all computer projects: a screwdriver.
@@OriginalPiManYeah, you're right there. I meant more the powered door locks, powered windows and the sound deadening. Those options (at least to me) seem a lot more doable
@@OriginalPiMan Also having a crew of guys and all the right tools at your disposal helps a lot. It made it seem really easy, when in reality just replacing one of these things (besides the cabin filter) is an entire day's work
I really liked that textured paint job. I know it wasn't intentional, but turned out great. I'd love it if my car had that textured look.
Plouffe seems like such a wholesome guy. It was lots of fun to watch the work and his reaction to it!
12:18 that TO DO cardboard is insane
The video has been up for 6 minutes. Bros watching at 2x
Attention span is weak with this one
😂
@@calebline8455 UA-cam says the reply's are 20 minutes old, but the top comment is 6 minutes old? Weird...
I don't know if it's a recurring joke or if it's just what they do. But this is absolutely not the first video with a to-do cardboard
As a BC EM2 owner myself, I love some of these mods, especially the headlights! I've been preparing to build my projector lights but in a different style, and it really helps to see you guys doing it. THANK YOU for showing the simplicity! Glad I have an Si so it comes with half the work already done, but it won't stop me from from modding everything
Love that you showed the cabin air filter. I've come across many that have never heard of that before. Found corn inside a friends blower motor once and peanuts in a company truck air intake.
Pro-tip on most old hondas: get an adapter or 3d print yourself an adapter to put quality 17cm/~6,5inch speakers in the doors. speakers cost 30$/€ usually but will make a huge difference. I did so for a CE2 and GH1/2 already.
Huh? you mean on the Hondas that didn't come with front speakers right? just wondering cause my 91 EF Hatchback had 6.5s in the front and my 97 Does as well. factory too.
@@xferth Yeah, also for speakers with bigger magnets on them. I remember back in the day helping a friend install elemental designs audio speakers and RE Audio speakers in his 97 hatch and we needed spacers/adapters for them so the magnets will be spaced out a bit. If you don't, the window won't roll down all the way or the speaker magnet will hit the inside of the door.
@@xferth not sure about any honda, but I know that some had smaller speakers up front. In my HRV I put a set of JVC CS-J1720X and it made a huge difference, even if those speakers are not high-end.
I always wondered when I saw vehicles like this on the road and how they got there. It all makes sense now, honestly it is really nice to see someone’s excitement over something others would consider junk.
How your headlights are aimed and the bundle they provide is part of the yearly safely checks here. If you do something like that yourself , it's almost always a given it has to be ripped out within a year.
Not if the angle proves correct. 😂
We don't have those yearly approval in Canada
I wish we had that in the US... Factory cars have issues with angles which is why people get blinded. Flipping annoying.
I wish we had that in the US. Factory cars even have issues with angles which is why people complain about getting blinded...
@@emma70707Well, truth be told, automatically adjustable headlights (like matrix and stuff) were banned until 2023 while in the EU they were allowed since like 2002 or so. So that's why there's this blindness issue - cars can absolutely not blind you, but law said no
Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hector is gonna be running 3 Honda Civic's with spoon engines. On top of that he just came into Harry's and ordered 3 t66 turbo's with NOS's and a Motec System Exhaust.
A couple of sr20 would be premium right before race wars
DAYUMNNNNNNN BOYEEEEEEEEE!!
That should have a spoiler alert.
This comment endangered my manifold and made my floor panel fly off.
@@abcpea don't worry, you almost had him
We need more that kind of videos. I would watch them. Thanks LTT!
I love how Alex says “Xeon” (like the cpu) instead of of “Xenon” 13:47
One of my favorite things I've seen on this channel in awhile. I love see what can be practically (and impractically) improved. I might even do the sound dampening thing!
Now I can OFFICIALLY confirm that LMG can debut into automobile/automotive works......!!!! CAR repairs , modification etc...!!!
LTT Pimp My Ride is back, baby!
I had a '02 Civic sedan (so basically this car, but pre-facelift) and seeing all the upgrading gives me a ton of nostalgia. I had to replace a lot of electronic parts because they were not so at the time I bought it, and seeing the whole disassembly reminds me of the times I sat through the workshop hoping the car would be done soon.
I really loves Plouffe's positive energy in this. I wish there's a segment where he drives home and see the reaction from his partner. It would be amazingly wholesome.
10:51 We got a version of Breaking Bad Linus before GTA 6🗿
I wonder how many people saw the correct spelling of segue and were completely baffled until Linus said it out loud
Strong advice, when painting a car, almost every light and reflector can be removed in 3 screws or less. Just take them off, and freely paint the frame under them, but do make sure to tape the connectors, don't want to paint them.
they did mention that most of them were glued in tho
FYI, if his ignition has not failed, he should get a new key too, (find someone who will code cut the new key and not just copy his old worn out key). Consult you local automotive locksmith expert (not the dealer, they don’t understand the failure mode and just replace the entire ignition housing) for details on why.
Over time, the key becomes deformed with use. The deformations cause additional stress on the wafers in the ignition and eventually cause them to break. While it’s probably not possible to prevent this failure entirely, avoiding the use of the key in the door locks slows key degradation and having a new key will reduce wear on the wafers, theoretically prolonging their life.
Should the ignition start acting up or fail, take the vehicle to a quality automotive locksmith. They can rebuild the ignition cylinder without having to replace major components. This leaves things in like new condition without having to buy hundred (or thousands) of dollars in parts. However, it is still a labour intensive process so don’t expect the repair to be cheap.
He already did this a couple years ago! -AC
Dang, all those worries.,.
Gone
Or... You can just go to a junkyard and get a lock cylinder with a key for under $50. Takes an hour and you can do it at home.
I had one fail on my civic. Had to drill out security screws in a grochery store parking lot to get home and nobody even looked twice at me lol
@@LinusTechTips SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP ALEX
6:25 , seeing the CT scan in action around a project like that was so cool. Thanks for doing that LMG
This video opens a gateway to the very tiny chance of a collab between linus tech tips and donut media
I was about to assume you guys did not sand the primer but then i heard the low pressure issue lol
You guys did ok for your first time.
Take it from someone who has his own shop.
Alex ages like a fine wine. Once a bright eyed cute little boy in silly hats, to now a rugged and gruff distinguished handsome gentleman.
this better be in the next reading your comments
Good god
Car tip for the tech tip guys, simply having LED headlights isn't the issue, it's the angle and beam pattern of them. Since the DOT tests for brightness at one single point, manufacturers build in a dark spot on purpose to please the test, but be brighter than competitors to "please the driver". That car with LED lights, as long as the beams aren't shooting up, would be just fine.
This simply isn't true.
There are currently *25 different test points* in the US regulation, and some but not all of those are different than EU regs, and that's ignoring Asia and RHD locales.
There are basically no drop in LED solutions to replace halogen headlamps that accurately replicate the filament tolerance box the reflector housings themselves were designed around. The newest, bestest stuff on the market is still only "very close" according to the engineer that actually designed them.
9 times out of ten, drop in LEDs scatter light everywhere making it so that you _absolutely cannot_ aim them down far enough not to glare oncoming traffic and if you can do that without breaking the adjuster inside your headlight housing, you'll only be able to see about 35' in front of your car because the massive blob of illuminated foreground will cause your eyes to adjust so that your ability to see stuff at distance will be diminished.
The engineers actually know WTF they're doing and that's why OEM LED lighting solutions are completely bespoke reflectors or OEM supplier projector-based, from real reputable manufacturers like Hella, Stanley, or Koito.
I've actually built headlights. For money.
Alex made the right call. Cheapo LEDs headlights are literally just manufactured garbage.
14:22
I did not expect Alex to own a bakery
😂
It's a recent development. I don't remember seeing him being so God damn thicccccc
Please modify more of your employee's cars! This was a sweet video. Actually very impressed at how well you guys did the projector retrofit install.
Love seeing cars on tech channels. Combines my two favorite things in the world.
You guys managed to make me, a computer guy who doesn't even drive, be interested in cars. This is a great way to bridge the gap between our worlds and I hope you guys make more, even if its on another channel with some other LTT fellas. Good job.
I agree. I love cars and enjoyed seeing the combination of auto and tech. Please make more!
Take this content with a grain of salt. There are better ways to do this. This is the cheapest way and, for the headlights, one of the more shittier ways.
@@ScottMyers-l1z Absolutely. But I love LTT's jank approach to things lmao
Linus is the Man worried about blinding others with aftermarket LED bulbs, but has no trouble installing High Power Xenon Bulbs. Money well spent.
... in housing that is not designed for it ... without installing the washer set that is necessary to make it safe for other drivers.
@@toolbaggers I believe that they leveled it - but it is still potentially not safe. The whole light needs to be designed for either halogen, xeon or LED. With the exception of some specially engineered LED halogen replacements.
Also: In many jurisdictions you need washers for your headlights if you are above a certain light output (because of backscatter by dirt).
@@TylerDurden-pk5km Womp womp.
Projector style housing that is aimed properly, look at the beam pattern they showed. I would be shocked if anyone flashes him.
In Germany you are required to have headlight washing as well as automatic level adjustment
Good job Linus! Remember watching you since the beginning. You are able to take your channel to the next level.
Is there anything Alex CAN'T DO,LIKE FFS MAN HAS THE KNOWLEDGE OF ENTIRE WIKIPEDIA IN HIS HEAD. I'm jealous
It's called the internet he just researched what needed to be donen
I mean practice memory games and you will learn a lot and retain information better
@@steveholland1163 and doesn't seem to be very good at it rofl
its really not that crazy...my HHR got the same power window/lock thing done in 2017. Not new at all
@nyftn never said he was good lol there is something to be said about specializing in something in my job the might be 2 or 3 people in the pan handle of Florida that can do it
This is my favorite video yet! The 3D scan was a real treat.
As someone who used to work with these cheap actuators on a daily basis I can tell you they are surprising reliable for as cheap as they are. Let me tell you though, He is not overstating how bad they look and feel. Out of 100s of installations I have only had to replace a handful and usually only after years of service. Biggest tip I have with using these though is to make sure you have your lock/unlock pulse time right, the slightest bit too long a pulse and you WILL smoke the motors in these. Otherwise I also have some in my daily going strong for over 5 years now!
In Norway and many other countries, you are not allowed to install zenon lights without automatic height adjustment with sensors front and back. This entails data management and sensors
In Hungary it is the same and you must have automatic washers as well for them.
Thats great bud. lol good for fucking norway
@@Liverpool1616 Shut it bin dipper
Just drive with sunglasses at night like men.
@@Liverpool1616 With them it's Norway or the highway. Stuck up Norsicans always telling everyone about world's best practice.
I love this Garbage time of Linus Tech Tips 😂😂 and Congrats to Plouffe and Team for an amazing Car conversion
Linus turning into a cartuber went better than I expected.
PLEASE give alex his own Car Channel FINALY!!
If you've seen his other car reviews, you might change your mind.
@@aarong9378 no I like his style, he knows what He is talking about
0:36 Up To Speed is a Donut Media gig, at least it was, wright?
I cannot be the only one thinking the textured finish actually looks *sick* !! Some cars in GTA IV looked like that too, for some reason
First computers now cars💀💀💀
Edit:.OMG i never had so many likes ty.
First computers, then clothes, water bottles, underwear, bags, screwdrivers, and magnetic wire management tools and now cars..
Linus Car Tips :)
He's been doing car video in all honesty.
I’d be 100% okay with LinusCarTips as a channel
They started doing car content years ago.
And they havnt won't make a channel for it unless there's enough intrest In it becuase videos that don't do well can hurt a channel, so in the meantime they can either do them rarely and far between or they can do a tech video or a fun video that happens to evolve a car.
This is a tech channel that does alot of DIY and so they upgraded the tech in his car. They also tend to do alot of entertaining and is what has made them so popular(I only listen to wan show for tech news, I no longer watch ltt channels about most tech Because I'm at the point in my life where the 4 machines I have should last me another 10 years without upgrades so most the content is 100% irrelevant to me. I'm a computer science nerd who no longer programs and I have a great phone, great laptop, amd 3 gaming machines with parts to reconstruct a 4th and an Xbox.
I don't even play video games anymore and I'm in employee housing not a homeowner so most home or smart tech is also irrelevant to Me.
But when ltt does a car upgrade video ( I own 2 shit box cars and a bicycle) it's actually way more relevant to me as those are tech upgraded that do concern me.
Finally it's content, it's entertaining its fun it's a painting video even it's great.
man you'd be surprised how just changing or cleaning your headlights can make your car feel brand new
These auto upgrades are so fun! Besides the painting (very entertaining), all the upgrades are practical. Happy to see another video about auto upgrades/tech!
that orange peel is INSANE 😂😂
That isn't even orange peel. They have powered past that to popcorn texture.
@@curtisbmei call it painted ship metal finish
as a former employee of a car paint shop .. my itch to buff that car and my OCD is triggering specially that bumper with a dip that hasn't been patch up with a putty.
that's not orange peel. That's ALLIGATOR SKIN!
Proper air pressure and some wet sanding would have made that look way better!
Linus: We're gonna give him a shit paint job so nobody gets jealous.
Also Linus: Does an awesome job with his professional paint sprayer setup
The orange peel texture looks awesome on video if I wasn't cheap I would want do that to my own car
He bought it to paint his motorcycle pink.
ok... that was unexpected :D Now I need more car upgrade videos from LTT :D :D great job guys
10:56 Breaking Tech
This is what your car looks like, at the beginning of a play in Saints Row ! 😂🤣 !
Why did I learn more about car fixes in 5 minutes on a computer channel when it takes me hours on a car channel lmao. I like this 😂
I love the series of pimp Plouffe's car
Lmao. They brought out a CT scanner to verify your product is crap. You cannot hide from LTT.
Never in my entire life did I ever think I'd hear Linus say "JDM Civic"
Honda people are
up with this one
most people don't even know oil filters exists in cars let alone cabin air filters lol
german TÜV says: NEIN! 🤣🤣
At first I didn’t like Plouffe very much but his joy and genuine happiness is really wholesome. Keep on rocking Plouffe!
That plastic thing Linus removed from Plouffe’s driver door is what keeps water out. Water can drip down below the gasket on the window into the door, which has drain holes in most, so that plastic helps keep the water out. Not essential but it’s best to keep it.
When a car has the cheap plastic moisture seal stuff, you're usually better off replacing it with new rather than trying to save it. You can use it as a trace pattern to cut a new one out of regular home vapour barrier though, and you can apply new waterproof adhesive with a caulking gun.
I wonder if Linus did anything interesting right after painting the car
Why are these car upgrade vids so good!?...
I think it is because the attitude is 98% fun, 2% caution.
Linus you're wearing the respirator wrong. The latch on the front should be down when in use and when necessary you can unlatch it and have it drop below your chin, making it easier to talk or anything else you need an uncovered mouth for. Should of course only do that if you are in a clean area.
Lol I actually figured that out last night. Don't worry, though, I had it tightened extra to compensate and it was sealed well. - LS
13:46 did they say 'xeons' instead of 'xenons'? must be pc guys lol
Definitely want to see an update on Linus's SV650. I ran across his video from 13 years ago when he first bought it when doing research on them. Can't wait to see the transformation!!!!!
I "Upgraded" His Car While He Was On Vacation
Linus Car Tips.. 😂
What a great video. Damn it seems like a really cool place to work where people are willing to do all kinds of fun off topic stuff just coz they can make a video out of it. Love these odd videos.
8 secods ago is crazy
nah you're crazy for thinking it matters
Man this is so cool. Cars of that era, 2000s, plus some modern upgrades, really are imo better than modern cars.
this is the reason why i love this channel, the tech tips are not kidding, love u linus,
We definitely need the follow up to see how he liked it after driving it for a bit. How were the lights? What about the power windows? Was it noticeably quieter? That would have been the satisfying icing on the cake to this fun video.
High build primer is meant to be sprayed and cured then sanded down flat before painting. It’s always textured before flattening
Alex is definetly one of my favorite hosts. I'm always excited when I see him :)
I'm enjoying this series a ton; I'm following suit and doing a lot of car mods on my old af corolla.