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My mate convinced me to buy an old BMW 840Ci E31... So what's it like? | Feat. James Whitham
About a year ago I was chatting to a mate of mine, James Whitham, at Cadwell Park and he convinced me spending some money on a 1997 BMW 840Ci E31 coupe was a good idea. So I did - but what's it like some 27 years after it was built and does it still stand the test of time today?
#bmw #e31 #840ci
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I bought the cheapest and rarest Golf GTI Mk2 I could find - how broken is it?
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Trying to find a big bumper Mk2 Golf GTI in Calypso Blue is a bit of a mission, but amazingly I managed to source one and it was a bargain... however it does need a lot of work doing to it to make it a show winner again. So, join myself and Big Neil as we set about restoring a classic over the coming months! #volkswagen #golfgti #carrestoration Facebook: tombrooksmedia Twitter: twi...
I took my new £70k Porsche Cayman 981 GT4 on-track with @Jimmy_Broadbent!
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A few months ago I bought a 2016 Porsche Cayman 981 GT4 and wanted to take it on track to find out its potential So when Jimmy 'Earl of Sheddington' Broadbent invited me to Brands Hatch as he tested his Toyota Supra, I jumped at the opportunity. #porsche #caymangt4 #trackday Facebook: tombrooksmedia Twitter: TomBrooksComms Instagram: tombrookscomms Website...
My first weekend racing my new car didn't go well... | BTRDA Rallycross at Knockhill
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If you caught the Project Race Car series this year, you'll have seen us take a road going Ford Fiesta and convert it to a production-spec rallycross car, however due to work commitments I wasn't able to compete in our scheduled first event at Lydden Hill. However, fast forward a few months and I'm back in the driving seat to make my debut in the Fiesta. #racecar #carbuild #motorsport I hope yo...
Porsche Cayman 981 GT4 First Drive & Review | Is it the best sports car you can buy?
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For as long as I can remember I've wanted to own a Porsche Cayman 981 GT4, and finally I decided to bite the bullet and buy one. So join me as I head to Wales to collect it, take it on its first drive, and give a short review of my new-to-me sports car. #porsche #caymangt4 #carreview Facebook: tombrooksmedia Twitter: TomBrooksComms Instagram: tombrookscomm...
Is there such a thing as a cheap Audi R8? | Head-to-head with @Tiametmarduk at @REPerformanceUK!
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Earlier this year, I bought a 'cheap' Gen 1 Audi R8 and it's been an... interesting experience so far. So I phoned up my mate, Ben Daly, and we brought both of R8's down to Ricky at REPerformance to see how different two seemingly identical cars are. #audir8 #reperformance #automotive I hope you enjoy this video. Please leave a like, comment, and subscribe if you do! Facebook: tomb...
Our re-built rallycross car goes racing! | Project Race Car Ep.5
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After Dad worked at the speed of lightning to get a new engine into our Fiesta, you join us at Lydden Hill as Project Race Car makes its rallycross debut in the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship. #racecar #carbuild #motorsport I hope you enjoy this video. Please leave a like, comment, and subscribe if you do! Facebook: tombrooksmedia Twitter: TomBrooksComms Instagr...
I bought a Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2 Edition. Is it worth the hype?
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Late last year, Triumph announced the Street Triple 765 Moto2 Edition, a bike limited to just 765 units of each of the two colours available. Naturally I jumped at the opportunity to own one, so join me as I ride my current 765RS to the dealership and pick up my new bike, then give you my first impressions of it. #triumph #moto2 #streettriple I hope you enjoy this video. Please leave a like, co...
My cheap Porsche Boxster 986 S is BROKEN... LET'S FIX IT!
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If you saw the first episode of Project Porsche then you'll know that our Boxster has a broken gearbox and needs a lot of other parts replacing to bring it back to its former glory. In this episode we're at the Brooks Automotive Restorations Workshop to fix it! brooksrestorations Facebook: tombrooksmedia Twitter: TomBrooksComms Instagram: tomb...
We took our race car testing and it EXPLODED! | Project Race Car Ep.4
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In the fourth instalment of Project Race Car, we head to Brands Hatch to take our Fiesta rallycross car testing, but unfortunately it didn't end well... #racecar #carbuild #motorsport I hope you enjoy this video. Please leave a like, comment, and subscribe if you do! Facebook: tombrooksmedia Twitter: TomBrooksComms Instagram: tombrookscomms Website: tombro...
I bought a track bike for £1500 and got a BRITISH SUPERBIKE RIDER to thrash it!
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I've always wondered if you need to spend obscene amounts of money to get out on track on a motorbike. So when the opportunity came up to buy a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 750 for less than £1500, I snapped up the opportunity and decided to bring it to Lydden Hill and get ex-BSB racer and current Endurance World Championship rider, Tom Ward, to give it a thrashing. Eazi-Grip tank grips: www.eazi-grip.com...
I bought a cheap broken Porsche BLIND on Facebook... How bad is it?
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As you probably know by now, when cheap cars come up for sale I find it difficult to walk away from them, so when this 2004 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S was advertised on Facebook Marketplace recently, naturally I decided to buy it. There's just one issue... It's broken. So, join myself and Big Neil as we collect and inspect the car before fixing it in the next episode. #porsche #porscheboxster #carre...
Meet my NEW rallycross car! | Project Race Car Ep.3
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Since we started the Project Race Car build over three months ago, it's been a challenging (and expensive!) experience for Big Neil and myself, however we're now next-to-finished with the build part of the project and in this episode we reveal our new livery for the 2023 season and tell you about when we're planning to get out for testing! #racecar #carbuild #rallycross brooksresto...
The story of F1Digital+ - Always destined for failure?
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#formula1 #f1 #f1digital The story of F1Digital is as fascinating as it is complex. Setup to improve the standard of F1 broadcasts and create more revenue thanks to its pay-per-view format, but ultimately closing after just six years owing to huge losses due to a lack of audience. In this story we look at how it was created, what the service offered, why it proved ultimately unpopular, the lega...
Our race car build is getting VERY expensive... | Project Race Car Ep. #2
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Our race car build is getting VERY expensive... | Project Race Car Ep. #2
I went to Spain and drove the quickest dirt buggy you can buy! | #YaCarCross Kart in the wet
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I went to Spain and drove the quickest dirt buggy you can buy! | #YaCarCross Kart in the wet
Turning a £1500 Ford Fiesta into a racing car! | Project Race Car Ep. #1
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Turning a £1500 Ford Fiesta into a racing car! | Project Race Car Ep. #1
Is this the greatest hot hatch money can buy? | Hyundai i30N Drive-N Limited Edition DCT Review
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Is this the greatest hot hatch money can buy? | Hyundai i30N Drive-N Limited Edition DCT Review
Living with an EV: Frustrating or Exciting? | 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance Review
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Living with an EV: Frustrating or Exciting? | 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance Review
I bought the LOUDEST Honda Civic Type R EP3 in the UK! | HKS Hi-Power 409 Exhaust Install
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I bought the LOUDEST Honda Civic Type R EP3 in the UK! | HKS Hi-Power 409 Exhaust Install
This rallycross car is faster than a Porsche 918! | Racing in the TORRENTIAL rain at Lydden Hill
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This rallycross car is faster than a Porsche 918! | Racing in the TORRENTIAL rain at Lydden Hill
Honda S2000 vs. Toyota Supra - which is faster? | JDM battle at Brands Hatch with @Jimmy_Broadbent
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Honda S2000 vs. Toyota Supra - which is faster? | JDM battle at Brands Hatch with @Jimmy_Broadbent
I bought a Hyundai i30N Drive-N Limited Edition and took it to the world's most dangerous circuit!
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I bought a Hyundai i30N Drive-N Limited Edition and took it to the world's most dangerous circuit!
Fiat Panda 100HP Review | Is it worth the hype?
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Fiat Panda 100HP Review | Is it worth the hype?
I bought my dream bike and took it on track... it didn't go well! - Honda CBR600RR at Snetterton
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I bought my dream bike and took it on track... it didn't go well! - Honda CBR600RR at Snetterton
My GT7 inspired S2000 hits the track! Ft. @Tiametmarduk & @Jimmy_Broadbent | Project S2000 - Part 2
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My GT7 inspired S2000 hits the track! Ft. @Tiametmarduk & @Jimmy_Broadbent | Project S2000 - Part 2
I modified my Honda S2000 using Gran Turismo 7! | Project S2000 - Part 1
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I modified my Honda S2000 using Gran Turismo 7! | Project S2000 - Part 1
Our 147 GTA is done! - Project Alfa Ep. #8: The Finale
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Our 147 GTA is done! - Project Alfa Ep. #8: The Finale
MY FIRST EVER WIN IN RALLYCROSS! | BTRDA Rallycross Championship at @lyddenhillracecircuit4450
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MY FIRST EVER WIN IN RALLYCROSS! | BTRDA Rallycross Championship at @lyddenhillracecircuit4450
What's it like being a commentator? | Behind-the-scenes of the British Rallycross Championship
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What's it like being a commentator? | Behind-the-scenes of the British Rallycross Championship

Komentáře

  • @AnthonyMalesys
    @AnthonyMalesys Před dnem

    How the F a 3.0L 364HP car can be boring ?

  • @paddyici6629
    @paddyici6629 Před 2 dny

    The twin lights came on the 16v, 8v were single

  • @JaesGarage93
    @JaesGarage93 Před 4 dny

    Absolutely love the 840ci

  • @SkillsForKills89
    @SkillsForKills89 Před 12 dny

    Tom I'm stuck between a few cars. i30N DCT, M140i or new shape 2 series 230i

  • @thedroptop6074
    @thedroptop6074 Před 15 dny

    I got an 840ci last year, im 50 years old, so this was a dream car when they came out in the 90s. This car has been nothing but a pleasure to drive and own.....never get rid of it !!!

    • @alecduguid7270
      @alecduguid7270 Před 14 dny

      I love the old stool BMW'S I was looking for a E24 635csi but I'm steering towards the E31. I just wanted to ask... Is it worth buying one??

    • @thedroptop6074
      @thedroptop6074 Před 14 dny

      @@alecduguid7270 So far so good, I wanted an 850ci, the V12....buy after being talked out of it I went with the 840 the V8. The V12 is great when tuned and in good working order... the V8 is a bit more reliable and was used on several other cars.. .. Buy the BEST E31 in your budget , don't be in a rush, you don't want a project car E31.... Happy hunting 👍🏼

    • @alecduguid7270
      @alecduguid7270 Před 14 dny

      @@thedroptop6074 Thanks for getting back to me, much appreciated. One more question, shall I go for the 4.0 or 4.4 840ci ?

    • @thedroptop6074
      @thedroptop6074 Před 14 dny

      @@alecduguid7270 4.4 all the way ! The best V8 made. They were late 1995 to the end of the production run.. Mine is a 1997, last year available in the USA. In Europe the last year was 1999.

    • @alecduguid7270
      @alecduguid7270 Před 14 dny

      @@thedroptop6074 Thanks for all of the advice and I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

  • @jimmyolsenschannel6263

    Why does one feel that a father-son relationship is being put to the test here?

  • @Thuds593
    @Thuds593 Před 20 dny

    Over £20,000 for something that looks like a 2014 1.6 3 series SE. I’d rather get something that will age better tbh

  • @KingVip4
    @KingVip4 Před 27 dny

    Hi can yoh help me will mk1 carberator fit and work on mk2

  • @areject17
    @areject17 Před měsícem

    Sorta scares me when I want to buy one.

  • @wpjohn91
    @wpjohn91 Před měsícem

    Title should be, two blokes dont maintain their R8s and get shocked by big bill

  • @GTFour
    @GTFour Před měsícem

    Drivers seat should have height adjustment

  • @bobcantstandzyobitz9778
    @bobcantstandzyobitz9778 Před měsícem

    I want to buy a used Porsche 718 Gt4. My wife wants an Audi R8. I've been stalling because I'm worried about huge maintenance costs and don't know a lot about either of these brands, but I would like to get her an R8 because it seems that's the only way I'm going to get a sports car. She's shooting down my Porsche dreams.

    • @wpjohn91
      @wpjohn91 Před měsícem

      R8 gets my vote. Lambo on a budget.

  • @icequake3
    @icequake3 Před měsícem

    Just found this-cannot believe it! we were only talking about her old car yesterday-my wife’s old Golf GTI-we bought it from MS Autos Biddenden,Kent many years ago,used to have the original wheels-so no idea why they were changed!

  • @josh5647
    @josh5647 Před měsícem

    When the next video on this?

    • @TomBrooksMedia
      @TomBrooksMedia Před měsícem

      Aiming to film early next month once paint is finished and we can begin work on the mechanical side of it.

    • @josh5647
      @josh5647 Před měsícem

      @@TomBrooksMedia looking forward to it!

  • @peterwood2633
    @peterwood2633 Před měsícem

    Great video and banter. Big bills , but i still want one!

  • @gdubyadubya8961
    @gdubyadubya8961 Před měsícem

    Like anything if you buy a well maintained and serviced car it wouldn’t end up like these. Dude with the paint ball hat cant even drive in a straight line onto the hoist let alone maintain a car so what do you expect.

  • @Jack-lo1uc
    @Jack-lo1uc Před měsícem

    "In a car that weighs 2.4 tonnes" 😂😂 thats really heavy!

  • @theenglishtrucker1849
    @theenglishtrucker1849 Před 2 měsíci

    8v GTi's suck, 20v Turbo swap it.

  • @i1cey
    @i1cey Před 2 měsíci

    rate the hannspree honda livery my go to

  • @arnoldrimmer9161
    @arnoldrimmer9161 Před 2 měsíci

    Is there no button to turn off start stop then?

  • @MK2GolfStories
    @MK2GolfStories Před 2 měsíci

    Welcome to the club mate! Sounds like you’ve some leaky injectors there amongst other things :D Be sweet when running right though

  • @airfolio6913
    @airfolio6913 Před 2 měsíci

    Would love to know which problems you solved on yours and how you prioritised them? Great in depth video

  • @sugars205
    @sugars205 Před 2 měsíci

    Great little vid!

  • @Featheredblack
    @Featheredblack Před 2 měsíci

    Someones a fan of sumerian lore lol

  • @obeii1805
    @obeii1805 Před 2 měsíci

    What’s wrong with u? Your father spoiled you so much as a child that you couldn’t be content on your beautiful bike that u go out and get the same bike ?

  • @driveheritage
    @driveheritage Před 2 měsíci

    Good luck with the project Tom! Hope there are no rusty horrors hiding below the bodykit!

  • @user-xj6hd9cv9y
    @user-xj6hd9cv9y Před 2 měsíci

    Great "0" face .... lol. Woof.

  • @infoinfo6037
    @infoinfo6037 Před 3 měsíci

    I nearly bought this car, I recognise it from ebay. Glad I didn't now. The wheels look correct bbs ra to me although painted black. 15" is the correct size for a gti if that's any help

  • @zinni_de
    @zinni_de Před 3 měsíci

    …and I thought these German ones are reliable Supercars?! 😮

  • @themafree1105
    @themafree1105 Před 3 měsíci

    Bought mine 4 years ago now. And loved it.

  • @xaviersandrinedemay6396
    @xaviersandrinedemay6396 Před 3 měsíci

    Overreving is an understatement!! You killed it man😢

  • @rikosimmo
    @rikosimmo Před 3 měsíci

    Ventilation sucks

  • @Cartsp70
    @Cartsp70 Před 3 měsíci

    How you finding the bike now,? Still happy with it?

  • @wjm3018
    @wjm3018 Před 3 měsíci

    That's why ppl just lease European cars. Not worth keeping long term

  • @wjm3018
    @wjm3018 Před 3 měsíci

    Any repair done will cost you in the thousands 😮

  • @Rumpleforeskin77
    @Rumpleforeskin77 Před 3 měsíci

    Owned a few gti mk2 and 4s ..Pas makes a mk2 far worse to drive ..much better off without it . I would consider a 1.8T swap

  • @neonaffliction
    @neonaffliction Před 4 měsíci

    Howdy, the way to fix reverse/first gear issue is to pop the gearshift boot and inspect the reverse lockout plate thats made out of plastic and prolly fell apart, you can change it by drilling two rivets and slapping new one, if that didnt fix it, there is a nut and bolt you can crack near the gearbox allowing you to adjust linkage

  • @Smokey8080
    @Smokey8080 Před 4 měsíci

    Ow wow, so what did you do? Have you fixed all the problems?

  • @PhilKimberDN
    @PhilKimberDN Před 4 měsíci

    Right wheels - just have black painted centres 👍

  • @mudguardrider8211
    @mudguardrider8211 Před 4 měsíci

    I own a PFL I30N in manual and considering trading for a GR Yaris. How do they compare?

  • @yonreck4821
    @yonreck4821 Před 4 měsíci

    How many kilometers on each car? That would have been some of the most important information to know. That should have been the first bit of info to hear.

  • @dtrain1634
    @dtrain1634 Před 4 měsíci

    Can’t believe I’ve just found this!!! 😮

  • @dtrain1634
    @dtrain1634 Před 4 měsíci

    Subbed 😮 nice 👍

  • @dtrain1634
    @dtrain1634 Před 4 měsíci

    Brilliant 😮 Just what my wife doesn’t want me to see hahahaha

  • @sttm1283
    @sttm1283 Před 4 měsíci

    what year model is it?

  • @rvdende
    @rvdende Před 4 měsíci

    By the way.. recently learnt that the sport button doesnt only blip the throttle, it also enables the extra cooling radiator. Well worth knowing. I recently got a 981 gt4 as well, its brilliant!

  • @rvdende
    @rvdende Před 4 měsíci

    Need a session with Jimmy at the wheel in the dry! Would be very interesting to see what he says with some grip available.

  • @cabbage681
    @cabbage681 Před 4 měsíci

    At least you didnt bin a bike you don't deserve to be ridding, if your not around 2.15 after a whole day you just need to soak your balls over night in Miracle Grow. Good luck see you out there, i'll wave a foot . Just joking with you all the best, glad you enjoyed the day 👍

  • @mikehoward8688
    @mikehoward8688 Před 4 měsíci

    I own a calypso green MK2 GTI as well. just bin off the 8v and stick in a 20vt

  • @Peskarik
    @Peskarik Před 4 měsíci

    how much did you lose on the resell, if you do not mind my asking? BTW, congrats on Moto 2, it's a beautiful machine! I miss my Daytona 675, regret selling it