The Last Drive // Farewell LOTUS
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- In this episode, we take our modified Lotus Exige to a special place for its last drive...
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Noice
twist your nob until it falls off
Nice
A idea for a new short series for the future maybe is buy a a 1994 mazda 323 glx which is the sedan awd put in the 1.8 from the mazda gtx and race it against the evo ,the subie, I always wondered how it would compare to them , the 323 glx and 323 gtx came out in around the same time as evo and subies but was not paid much attention to because the evo and subie where very popular, the 323 gtx,glx are fun cars to drive as a fellow owner of one , parts for it are easily found because the 1994 mazda 323,familia , sedan,etude 160e up to the 2005 and 2006 used the same chassis , engine , suspension with some light changes ,love your shows
Wish i knew you were in town!
I love how Marty and Moog are able to buy cars that have been neglected and set-up poorly and once they are ready to get rid of it, it's the best version that the car has ever been. Examples are the Evo9, MR2, GTiR, 2WISTD, 180SX and this Exige
They be making the car world a better place
Don't forget the Civic
/s
Why do they always sell the best cars they have?
Depends how you define the "best". The "best" cars to them are probably the ones that have nostalgia tied to them. They'd never sell the mini, the fairlady or super gramps and all those cars wouldn't be alot of people top 10 "best" cars. The lotus would be in someones top 10 "best" cars, but that someone just isn't Moog.
The 180sx ... twice !
Not gonna lie I got a little emotional seeing all those people sitting down to dinner together. Feels like I’m living in a different world to you all
Thank goodness we have a government that’s not completely incompetent, and citizens who for the most part are keen to look out for each other. Being an island continent at the edge of the earth has helped too!
😂
Well despite all the self-congratulations just like the GFC we got lucky again, and our country is still small enough to care (unfortunately we have grown and lost our famous friendly & "laid back" attitude 20 years ago though).
Glad I don't live in the disUnited States of Unreality with riots left, right, and centre, and numerous outbreaks in the White House, ...that's bonkers!
Stay safe and good luck!
@@PeterKnagge well, over in the eu its fucking trash aswel.
@@melvinf190 It's beyond comparison with the Yanks. If there's a country that has purposely set itself up to fail it's the USA and the wilful ignorance is shocking...
It still blows my mind how popular you guys have become, it almost feels alien to see yall giving a speech at a special event. To me, you will always be two blokes working in a garage/in your mum's driveway.
I totally get the decision to part with the lotus, you've scratched that itch. I found this episode stressful to watch - you can hear Moog, he keeps calling it "track needs respect", "car needs respect", "car is light at speed" etc etc. It reminds me of some of the drives I had in a modified S2000 I owned (obviously nowhere near the performance of the exige) it was at its best on track driven hard, there was a real sense of being at one with the car when you were really "on it" bit equally I found driving it hard a double edged sword it was stressful - the car was twitchy (I described driving as "like trying to have sex with a tiger on wet rocks", not my phrase I stole that from a motoring journo somewhere) but it was adrenalin fueled.
Ultimately for me the stressful side won out - I got to the point where I couldn't enjoy driving it on the limit - maybe it's a personal thing, I'm just not cut out for being a legendary wheelman whereas other people love being on the edge and it works or them - or they just have more skill than I did and therefore it's less stressful, dunno. But I got to the point where I was ready to sell - pleased I'd had some fun and had ticked off an experience but also pleased I got out having sold the car before stacking it - that's probably over reaction on my part but that's how it felt at the time.
I bought a 911 after that but I never returned to the track. These days Im old, have kids and run a legacy TBSTI wagon, partly inspired by MCM, which is a fun daily for not much money - but again I can't see me feeling I want to track it.
The lotus was great for content I enjoyed watching the journey but I get why it's going.
Keep up the good work guys !
Really appreciate your humble and well thought-out perspective in this comment mate. This was the perfect send off episode.
People like myself will happily drive the car you're afraid of to its absolute limit. Check out the footage of me driving on the Falcon Autosport CZcams channel for examples.
And, for that reason, I completely understand how scary it is.
That's why most people prefer cars like e36's, schassis, mx5/miatas, ... While being way slower on track they're cars you could drive to the limit with one hand, even when they're out of control, you're still in control, it's quite difficult to explain but I'm sure people that have driven sketchy cars will understand.
@@haseebsheikh7189 nothing like the dashboard rattling so hard the glovebox falls open eh
Aweosme comment mate couldn’t have said it better myself keep blessing those cool moments you had with the car on the journey
The last 5 or so minutes of Moog talking about ownership and the feeling you get driving such a unique car is truly raw and emotional to say the least. Amazingly said from a true Car enthusiast.
I feel you bro
I'm sad we won't see it again, but no one can argue with his sentiment.
The one time he actually could have used (EMOTIONAL) in the title, lol.
2Oppai.com r
I want the two songs that feature in the outro 🎵❤
"handles like balls in a good way, like attached"
lmfao
"surprisingly not all of them work in IT, but a lot of them did"
I work in IT - do i get a lotus now? 😂
I also work in IT as an Administrator, and I drive a Dacia Logan MCV 0,9 Turbo 3cyl 90HP. And it's my most powerful car 😂
I work in IT and know at least three colleagues over the years who own Lotii.
And I’m making my way in IT that’s why I mod miatas/mx5’s. For now. Broke mans lotus lol.
that part was hilarious
"I apologize if I don't talk much" all good man I'm just listening to the supercharger whine
This is what I love about MCM. You're curious. You appreciate vehicles for what they are. Some are fast, slow, ugly, beautiful, a little of each.. and you find purpose in them and make it personal.
The Lotus was a perfect car for you (temporarily)- it remained unique while giving you a supercar nibble that everyone's / majority of's tastebuds are curious about. You praise it for what it is- but you are okay with parting with "perfection" because that perfection is ultimately for someone else. You just needed a brief moment to dabble in it to understand the appeal.
Without dipping your toes into Lotus, that childhood dream of experiencing Bathurst firsthand would not have happened as quickly..
Your appreciation doesn't blind you, it deepens your senses within yourself and the car. You know it's a beautiful thing, but your addiction isn't quite there so you selflesly want to pass the build along to some other enthusiast to aid in fulfilling their dream- without judgement or negativity..
Like you- I feel like I should immerse myself into some of the "finer" things.. but I'm always drawn back to 90/00's Japanese nuggets (but in USDM guise..)
Anyways, I appreciate you both immensely. (Missoula, Montana, USA)
Well said. 👍🏻
onya mate
@@joshnjade3728 100%
Just let those nuggets go man....*backs slowly away towards his 04 STi* also randomly from Missoula MT
Man, I fucking love this
moog: “i need to put aside chasing people down”
moog on conrod: “let’s chase this guy down”
😂
Gold
Exactly what i though :D
Thinking the same thing!
Moog talking at the end made me nearly cry his voice just has something to it that makes sad in a good way
His Voice? It can be as warm as a good long Hug.
Fr bro moog ending a a video puts you in the feels like when your favourite series comes to an end
Yeah man, I swear we got a gust of wind here and I got dust in my eye's......
I love how cinematic the episodes have become over the years, it’s not something that you see in a lot of car channels. Truly a slice of bliss.
Agreed. MCM vids are so well thought out and production is always amazing. I wish more youtubers took the time to put together videos like this.
Aww man no i really like the lotus. I get its costly to mod but man hate to see it go.
Then again its all about value for money these days man. Modern cars have gotten so much better that you don't need to compromise comfort and daily drive ability to have a fun day at the track. Si in this sense THIS lotus doesn't make sense. I love it too but I knew he wouldn't keep it.
Awesome cars but minimal content to make sadly... It's great from the factory
Quality parts are no more expensive than for any other tuner car and consumables are dirt cheap
@@syedhassaanmujtababokhari6199 "Fun", sure, but an Exige like this is about the sport of driving. No modern car with all the fancy comforts even comes close.
It’s ok, it will go to a loving family.. most likely a guy in IT
you can see the excitement and fear in Moog's eyes
I'm crying, this is more than a car...
This is a human story about growth and overcoming challenges and learning. Cheers to you mate, for passing this on to someone so they can change and learn and grow.
I wish everyone had such an opportunity, the world would be a better place. ✌️
You know after years of watching you guys (year 2 OG) I think I look forward to you end vids for projects and the heart felt narrations you do the most now, these videos have more character and emotion then any Documentary these days. The passion can be felt through the screens we view and fuels the passions i have in my life cars or other for that. I thank you Marty and Moog.
I surely can't be the only one, who almost gets about emotional in the last 5 minutes! And that's not even the first time with one of your videos! 🤣 I swear there's not many CZcamsrs that are as popular as you guys are yet are still as humble as the day you started. Keep up the amazing work guys 👍
Right??? Why do they always gotta do us like this, making me feel things 😆
Hit me in the feels....
Me, a sim racing intellectual who's never even been on a real race track: What are you doing Moog that corner is flat out!!!
haha yeah but brown pants are not really a thing in sims :p
What track is this?
@@bunnysparklzbunnytime5117 seriously?
I understand why Moog drives the way he does. I mean I can do a 7 minute Nurburgring lap in the sim but only managed 12 minutes irl lol
@@Mahalo_83 srsly
The dude drinking a beer before he goes racing is my spirit animal.
I noticed that too but it's just the editing timeline, that clip was from the night before. These track day events are strictly controlled, drug and alcohol testing, etc. This event was run by Simply Sports Cars who are the dealers for Lotus and KTM in Australia.
@PropanePete, yeah bro, everyone has to piss in a cup before they’re allowed out, just in case they’re using steroids to gain an unfair advantage.
@@kaydog890 Wow, didn't realise they went that far. I did a couple of Targa's and they tested us as we signed on at park ferme first thing every morning.
@@kaydog890 lmao
Check out Douglas Hamilton, he won Spa while blotto drunk! 🤣🤣🤣
Such a lovely nugget. With a car like this, if you cant heel-toe, do NOT downshift in the corner, do it in a straight line. On the brakes the rear gets light, and then downshifting can make the rear break loose
"The car's not on fire"
Eugh, all this reliability sickens me. Next car better be a shitbox!
Agreed.. like a festiva
Reliability and Lotus aren't usually two things you see together
@@zogworth what do you mean? They are among the most reliable cars on the planet, if you don't count some electric gremlins that get sorted the first year of ownership.. there's a reason why they use Toyota engines... You're thinking of the old lotus cards from the 80's and 90's, yes those were unreliable.
@@cartouchator It was a joke...
That's why they need to buy a Clio 172/182 that's been abused for nearly 20 years.
Lotus and its philosophy of lightness & engineering are a breath of fresh air in todays automotive world and the Exige is king in that world! Thank you MCM for taking us along on this wonderful journey! Lotus if you read this please don't stop what you the best at doing!
You so need some one on one driver tuition for your track driving, there’s so much that you could learn to make you more comfortable, safer and faster... it’s cheaper than tuning, sticky tyres or big brakes and will be relevant to any car you own and on road and track.
This needs to be the pinned comment.
This. Love the channel, but watching the track segments is kinda painful. Some tuition would go a long way.
Even just the lack of revmatching, every downshift makes me cringe
Listening to moog talk about his cars with such passion will never fail to impress me, when he spoke about the S2000 aswell, it's just a really nice way to end out a series on a car.
What a 'flash in the pan' saga of ownership that was...so many Lotus specialists helped him get this car right and invested their valuable time and effort in helping Moog...only to see him finally understand it's design context and then sell it because it wasn't right for him. Artisans...more emotional than pragmatic, it's the way Moog is wired. This won't be the last time this happens to Moog...but this is the entertainment that is Mighty Car Mods. Bravo👍
When I saw the title I thought "HOLY SHIT say they didn't wrap it around something". Then when Bathurst was mentioned I thought "PLEASE don't let them have wrapped it around a tree!!!!" Glad neither of these happened.
Same here.
I saw "LAST DRIVE" and "DANGEROUS TRACK" and i was just waiting for the wall-hit.
I deliberately avoided watching this series because I knew if I did I would buy an Exige. Finally caved, watched the whole lot and now have a 2006 Exige S on the driveway. Couldn’t be happier. Thanks gents
"I'm shitting myself" - charmin ultra strong advert runs
Good going CZcams
15:56 - Cars shouldn’t be locked away under covers , collected or to make money - Moog.
The current situation of the car scene is insufferable with the cars we desire being not obtainable due to some greedy people.
yep and the people who are locking them away in a garage know what they're doing. purposely limiting how many of the cars exist so in 5 years time they can make a fortune off of actual car fans
@@zacharymoore4117 Imagine wanting a BCNR33 but because of people like this it ruins your dream.......
Totally. With people here in states importing anything and everything they can from Japan, they are starting to lock them up there because now they used as investments instead of something to be enjoyed.Also doesn’t help that Japan is trying to stop so many cars from leaving the country.
@bear frog I think the real value of the car is what it feels spiritually, how it handles, how it behaves, how raw it is, how people can connect with a machine. Not because of rarity (just my opinion chill i don't wanna fight)
I agree I can't even afford a 96 eclipse GS like I had in college it's like 30,000 now what.....
i love the car, but i never really felt like it was a MCM type of car. sad to see it go, but not surprised.
It's Been mentioned in previous episodes ffs
Dudes I got chills and goosebumps watching this video. Amazing presentation as usual. Moog hit the nail right on the head. This is what being an enthusiast is all about. Sharing the experiences along the way and making sure the car is used for what it was built for. You guys are the real deal and keep it up!
"Lightness in the air, heaviness in the underpants!" LOL!😂
Every time Moog drives the car he looks terrified. That spin he had back then really destroyed it for him, From a psychological point of view it is perfectly understandable.
Best cure would have been a couple hours of twisty road after the alignment. Don't know if he ever drove it much off a track but they are respectable street cars. I suppose this spoils it for him trying a Supercharged V6 Exige, super sexy looking as well.
The car far exceeds his abilities, and moving to a high power to weight ratio mid engine sports car is about the worst way to dip your toes into that experience, in my opinion. It takes a different kind of feel to drive a car like that fast, even when set up properly.
@@tricd0444 strong agree. This car is way above his abilities and they aren't anything like driving most the stuff I see on this channel. You have to drive one of these near the limit to understand. More time learning to drive would have been much more beneficial than just whacking a bigger charger on. And he definitely needs to learn to heel and toe.
Initially I was a bit disappointed that he was selling it, but the more I think about it, it's not a good fit for him. I love track driving and I want the sharpest tool I can get for it, but not everybody is at home on the track and there is a huge difference between what makes a car a good track car and what makes a car a good road car. A good road car can still be fun on track too, and I think those types of cars probably suit the way he enjoys cars more than the razor sharp track tool that is the lotus....which is basically what he'd said if I was paying attention.
Yep he's scared af of it, its a true drivers car and it looks like he underestimated it and doesn't have the skills and experience to drive it. Its a real race car not like most exotic posers, not for the faint of heart, thats for sure.
Am I the only one hard-core thinking about this course on Gran Turismo and the hours I spent on it in a video game XD
YUS
Man I would really like to drive that irl. I feel like I have the lines down.
@@jan_franzke its way different in real life and those walls are way closer as well and hurt alot more.
My thoughts exactly. In my Lotus.
Driving an iconic car on the most iconic track in our country, great way to farewell her.
Damn, for years I've loved the videos you guys make, but this one was something else.
This made me realize that the reason I modify cars is to make people smile and not because I want to go faster.
This has been a great project and as I live in Norfolk (the home of Lotus) I’ve followed it with great interest. Sad to see it go but at least you are letting someone have the opportunity to experience that little beaut! Keep up the great work MCM! 👍👍👍
Longest ad for a second hand car I have ever seen :D (Joking haha)
Yep best comment there, well done
The AUTOMOBILE in the right hands becomes almost religious the way you learn to lean on them to heal your soul. They are simply more than an object. They are visceral. Touch. Feel. Hear and taste. The smell of fuel and tires. The sense of partnership and adventure. Bravo... I've said it before and I will say it again. Of all of the channels and people posting videos, somehow you two are the only two that "get it"! Thank you for the journeys.
The production of these MCM videos has become really professional and cinematic. The boys have come a long way since the days of stringing a few jerky MP4 clips together in a budget video editing program.
"Having a Lotus is like falling in Love with the wrong woman" ,
Jay Leno
Do you know what, when I read the title I thought to my self “what you doing! Just keep the car especially this one!” but after hearing what you said really put things into perspective on how cars should be about, they can still be looked after but still driven to be enjoyed not just stored and waiting for the price to go up, really cant put a price on enjoyment 👌
Great video MCM team cant wait for the next one! 👊
Sad that it’s going. Though don’t need to wait, I’m sure it’s worth a Lot more now than it was. Besides Now they can buy more nuggets. 😁
Dear Mighty Car Mods,
Marty and Moog you guys are the reason I still love cars. You have gotten me through so very hard times and still are. Driving is one of my only outlets and the last segment on the video about getting over your fear and feeling almost one with that car is why I drive. I love the noise and true freedom it gives. Moog you did such a good job describing why we must keep driving and enjoying every small drive. Thank you
I remember blowing through those blind chicanes hitting all the walls on the way down while playing Forza lol
This was my fav MCM car :(
Nice car the lotus. My fave is Fairlady
Nah the 9 sec beetle
@@SayGahTaah na.... that's your opinion.
@@g.bergervoet4505 Thanks von 🙏 lol I always knew someone as intelligent as you would save me from my autocorrect! Haha 😄🤣😂
@@g.bergervoet4505 I'm being honest lol but obviously YOU'RE not perfect either 🤣
i've driven Bathurst.
in a old cl valaint..
with dodgy suspension..
even at 60 odd kays it was ...scary
I drive a '72 VH 'Pacer', I am amazed they managed to race some of these around any track, let alone Bathurst.
We did it with 14 ppl in a Hiace mini bus......scary is an understatement 🤣
I always love the last episode of a series , the summery of the whole journey ,
Isn't the journey for which we strive . And the car lefts the MCM garage looking and working at its best ,
simply the car lives on our hearts and goes to a person who really appreciate the automotive goodness!
Wow so lucky! What a beautiful track! Thank you for bringing us along guys!!
I know he says otherwise but, I don't think he conquered his fear of driving the Lotus at the limit. You can see the fear in his eyes.
Coupla little humps left him shook. Guess he never rode motocross. But I can understand a frightening experience leaves a scar.
I think the car was a bit too much for him from the beginning and he underestimated the challenge, makes me wonder how crazy that Lotus is to drive
I mean I get where he is coming from. A couple of pulls on the road is nothing compared to driving your car at the limit of every aspect of it like on a track.
@@Dzonnyg I've driven my Elise on track and it's nowhere near as quick as this Exige, but you end up going pretty quickly to the point where it's a bit scary and you're still nowhere close to it's limits.
You really need to be a good driver to push these cars because they're very capable but unforgiving, and you'll be going very quickly when it all goes wrong.
That track also looked fairly terrifying to be fair...i dont blame him! Hate to put that lotus into a wall
I’m just jealous how you can all sit down together and have fun without face coverings on 😭😭
Take your mask off.
Yea because they weren't stupid like America was complaining about muh freedoms and shit.
Just take it off mate. You control you.
Here in the U.K. I’d rather minimise the risks of giving it to others than take the mask off.
I’m just hopeful the vaccine does work as well as the stats say!
We follow the rules in Australia man, we might be laid back and all that, but facing a global pandemic it was just plain common sense to follow infection control procedures.
It’s like the Isle of Mann TT. The speeds that those people do is just mental. Balls of goddamn steel.
/cues kickstart my heart..
I don't know how I missed this episode when it first came out. But it was amazing and the ending was beautiful. Most importantly it was true.
Cars were built to move. Car's are art, but their art isn't just in their style, their sound, or their statistics on a piece of paper. Their art is doing what they were built to do. It doesn't matter what car it is, when it was built, or how much its worth. If it isn't out on the road, then its entire existence is being put on hold. That isn't how one should treat art. Paintings and Statues were meant to be admired, examined while they are sitting still. Car's were meant to be experienced. A collaboration of noise and movement, engineering and human control.
Mt. Panorama is one of my dream tracks to drive on. I have managed to drive up Pikes Peak, not at speed because its the same, just a public road unless races are happening. Took a lap around Laguna Seca, and Sonoma Raceway both road and Drag. Even not getting to go at speed on some of them, while disappointing, its still a wonderful thing.
Moog was definitely hard on it. Look at his eyes - never seen them so wide open. In the nicest possible way, he looked a bit like a Wallace and Grommit character in the wide open eyes!!!!!😆
My boy needs to learn to heel / toe though, these cars will bite if you don't rev match.
"It would be so easy to come off this track in a spectacularly bad way."
It looks seriously deadly!
Great sign off at the end, it really does in the last 2 minutes of the movie say all that needs to be said about what a lightweight mid engined car is all about. Visceral, noisy, hands on sheer unadulterated driving pleasure unmatched by anything else. Glad you guys finally discovered this little British car manufacturer!
Perfect last drive, and I understand and respect your decision. There’s a difference in fast, fun, and familiar and a truly race inspired machine. Something with that much love and appreciation built in, it deserves an owner with the time and same love to put into it.
After the look on his face while doing 200kmh, this is going to be one car that Moog is going to regret selling.
No... I think that was sold to fund buying the Lotus to start with...
I dont think so, as he is a fan of understeer... Come on, one spin on track and he is affraid to drive. Of course fwd and awd is safer, but no driving pleasure
@@ValtersPriede Not to mention souless DSG gearboxes.
Nah more like he's scared as fuck of it, he never really managed to drive it at full tilt, till his video it seems, thats fear in his eyes. Looks like he has very little experience driving rwd cars at decent speed.
@@ValtersPriede no driving pleasure in a FWD? My integra Type R would like a word with you
hey moog, have you considered heel toe downshifts, will keep your rear wheels planted better before cornering, won't have the sudden jolt of the motor and drive line re-engaging
The lotus was an amazing journey. Thanks for bringing us along.
Well stated mate...and that’s what we do, we buy them, fix them, and move them on to others...we keep them alive, it’s an honor to do that. Keep wrenching!!
Your tribute speech at the end was awesome. It really felt like you are happy in your decision to part with it and I'm glad you got to enjoy something so special.
Never really got his confidence back after the spin. Don't blame him as mid engine is not for everyone
He looked SCARED while driving on the track. Never even revved the car out. Not that I blame him. That track is no joke
@@tolga1cool he's punching it on the straight and taking it easy in the corners. I know it's his first time there but if he's not willing to take corners hard a lotus is not the right car for him
Been driving aw11 mr2's for nearly 26 years. Love the platform. Would love to own an exige oneday.
Well done Moog. Doing 210km/h in that little Lotus with no roll bars to protect you is no small thing. Its on my bucket list to go to Bathurst and see what this iconic track is like.
I would struggle to rationalize getting rid of such a spectacular car, but I'm also a much smaller dude so getting in and out of a car that compact isn't a struggle for me like it is for the two of you with your enviable height. Hopefully you'll get a chance to own more Lotus cars in the future. They're really something special.
Good lord that machine is beautiful and intimidating at the same time. Congrats to the next owner :D
Love MCM!
Im surprised Moog doesnt rev match when he downshifts with all the experience he has driving manuals.
Exactly. Those downshifts are painful.
Glad I’m not the only one that cringed 😬
Learn how to heal and toe for f/sake Moog ! It's the basics for goodness sake.
I question his ability period.
He's having fun. That's all that really matters in the end
One of my local mates just bought a Lotus Evora 400 . 10 years in planning and saving ,, as he had always wanted that new Lotus . Dreams can come true if you want them bad enough .
Lotus exige is one of the cars ive allways wanted to drive. Stripped back driving appeals to me. First car being a classic mini. Such a pure experience. Maybe one day. 40yrs old and still not driven a lotus. Bucket list .
That lotus sounds fucking awesome on song! This would be a lot of peoples dream to do this at speed. Well done man.
Look at how not-covid Australia is right now.. I'm hella jealous to see that normal looking life.. I miss normal.. I want normal back :(
The virus was greatly exaggerated - deaths with a +test result were said to be virus related ven though well over 90% had serious existing conditions and average age of 80. I'm embarrassed to see men aged under 70 elbow bumping instead of shaking hands - pitiful conspiracy theorists.
@@fredlachy Talking about conspiracy theorists while spouting absolute conspiracy nonsense lol. You are part of the problem not the solution.
@@fredlachy 500,000+ deaths in the USA. That shit didn't happen in Australia because we took steps to make sure it wouldn't. I reckon you would have some older relatives. So you'd be fine if all of them died?
@@kippen64 yeah sure cause they fucking enjoy life after being 80 years old lol.
@@chief5145 I plan to enjoy life after the age of 80. Looking forward to it.
I'm sitting over here tied to a couch (4th spine surgery in 3.5 years) and I get to work on cars and drive awesome cars still.....because of you two. Everything that was automotive to me (I also compete in autosound SQ comps) just had to stop and I went from working/wrenching to having 12 screws now installed in me. I never miss an episode! So when I saw this explanation video for the Lotus vanishing, I could hardly wait.....and it was done perfectly! What a way to start and FINISH with a super-MODs-car! You all took a "nugget" (albeit a nice one) and made it better than factory after finding out almost the hard way just how out there it was. It was tastefully transformed into such a beast you two! And the companies that helped were just amazing!
Thank you Mighty Car Mods.
Thank you Marty and Moog.
You dudes got fame, got money but still remain two down to earth everyday blokes. The respect you show to people and cars is just amazing. That's your biggest achievements in my book. Thanks for all the great content. Cheers from up over Greece.
It was good to meet you guys at Bathurst and sad to see you're selling the Lotus. Short but sweet relationship.
Hurts my soul when you don't even try revmatching your downshifts😅
@Sasha Lemay I don't think rev matching is fancy or anything. I rev match, including heel-toes for when I'm already slowing down, every downshift unless I know I'm coming to a complete stop. I completely forgot that people let the revs go down and just...let the clutch out.
I'm not saying I'm a cool cucumber behind the wheel of a top tier car but I think rev matching isn't the thing I'd stop doing if I was 100% concentrating on something else.
@Sasha Lemay when you start rev matching, it becomes second nature. I even do it by accident in my 140hp daily driver 😂
@Sasha Lemay its automatic once you practice it enough. anyone with a manual should be trying to better their skill (if youre into track) in day to day driving on their normal comute.
@@RTSRAZORBACK its the correct way to drive no matter the hp.
It's not that big of a deal. Yeah, it's probably better to do it on the track, but it's not necessary if you just want to have fun.
The voice over on this video is so epic! Thanks for sharing your story, bringing all of us along on your epic yourney of buying and modding cars! Thanks for re-awakening my car heart! You guys are awesome!
You buy it you rebuild it you enjoy it at the limit you share your experience with friends and best of all you sell it for a profit! That is the Mighty Car Mods way a winning formula every car enthusiast aspires too!
After selling the Lotus, Moog will be able to get a 10 piece Nissan McNugget combo sight unseen!!
Ooooooooh delicious
Be nice to see and have them learn Rev matching while downshifting. I can’t help but do it daily when I drive, just a force of habit.
Just got sent a video of Moog saying hi to a mates son on the night you were at Bathurst! What a great vid Moog, and so awesome that you took the time to say a few nice words! Fantastic role models for our younger generation :)
My observation:
Now when you/we/people see Peter Brock (RIP #05) flying through Skyline, The Esses, The Dipper and Forrest's Elbow, all with one hand on the wheel, the other hanging out on the sill and having a casual chat with the commentators, you can get an appreciation for just how good he was. Incredible.
P.S. After watching the whole video, I always end up wishing you guys would do more of those closing montages. The one from "Kei To The City" is what got me into MCM.
I’ve played this track many times on Gran Turismo and yes it is one of the more difficult tracks in the game too. Lol
ALREADY!!!? Sad that it's already leaving :(
God damn that engine sounds so good with that charger on it.. awesome job Moog, I share that same idea of cars shouldn't be locked away they should be driven so those whom see them or drive them can enjoy.
I like the way they treat their cars. Using the car in the way that it should be used and move to the next project. Congrats!
“Let’s chase this guy down”
Hard cut to blowing their doors off. Lul
The experience has led Moog to blossom like the lotus.
I love how you guys capture the hearts of all of us with the way you are, the way you operate and your very philosophical outlooks. This is truly a place for car lovers.
Got a little emotional at the end there.
It felt like you were explaining how you'd saved some rare endangered animal nursed it back to health and were now releasing it back into the wild.
Beautiful, just beautiful!
Sad to see the Lotus go. It has become an awesome machine. I would love to own it. On a side note I am amazed that these guys do not know how to heel and toe downshift. How can you be a big car enthusiast and not be able to do this basic skill?
Not every car enthusiast is also a good and fast driver...
@@grossmeister1181 i completely understand that, but these guys go to tracks somewhat frequently. Seems odd to me to do that and not work on some basic skills.
@@TheeStig1 Yeah, it is odd in this case. Maybe they should attend a driver training?
@@grossmeister1181 agreed or watch a CZcams video on some basic things lol
The title gave me a heart attack for a second jesus lads 😅😂
When they started talking about how people had died at Bathurst I was totally expecting the video to end with the car being written off.
@@c0rse legit same man 😅
Did you not watch any of the Audi episodes where they talked numerous times about how it was replacing the lotus??? 🤡
If you haven't been to Mt Pano you don't understand how steep the dipper and entry to the elbow actually is. So much fun to race skateboards at up to 110k on.
2:24 - Some CLASSIC Aussie car geek action there with the man basting his dream body with another beer for the road ...
it feels like that car was never the car for you.
Yeah, I got the impression from the start that he really wasn't feelin' it.
Absolutely, Moog never got on with this car, not right for him.
Yep, too good for him, quite literally the car challenged him, he needed to elevate his skills to drive it properly. I guess he did overcome his fear at least a bit, but not 100% and so he parted ways with the Exige. Still a nice little bend in the journey of MCM, we got a glimpse of the epicness of these cars, a bit of the repair/mods that go with them. Kudos to MCM!
I hope he does eventual find the perfect one.
These are cars for proper drivers and they take a lot of learning and a lot of respect to master. Someone who can't even heel and toe will never get on with one.
Moog: “It’s really good to get your car out to the track, learn what it’s limits are.”
Me: *looks at my 6200 lb 2004 Volvo T6 XC90 with only 270 BHP with a 4 speed auto that’s guaranteed to shit itself*
My car: “don’t think about it bud”
No way, is it really that heavy?
My '99 V70 looks at me and lights it's brakes on fire just thinking about it.
@@warummussmeinnameangegeben6502 the 99v70 can move .... Mine was a 2.5tdi and it followed a cooper s on a fast b road. But needs better discs and pads so you don't overheat the brakes after a few good slow downs . My 850 t5 is something else tho
@@Dzonnyg yes. Boron steel thick body panels. It was like the safes car in the world but heavy as hell
My ‘03 Mondeo will break something on the track
In Canada, #99 is always associated with "The Great One" Wayne Gretzky. I was pretty stoked to see your number.
Don't you just love it when your race course is sky, sky, sky, GROUND! lol.
Ya'll have a knack for making a guy get that tingly feeling of awe and presence like no other channel. I appreciate you bringing us along for this adventure and I assume the track bug has bit ya with the excitement you show for it. Amazing story guys. Truly an inspiration!!
Aww bro I really feel your pain 😞
But I'm sure it will live one on some t-shirt or deck of cards 🤔 😉 😏
15:34 wow I never realized how small the Lotus actual is. This really puts it in perspective.
My eyes are having a tough time adjusting to the size, but is that an M2? If so, I might try to buy an Exige just to keep in my pocket.
For someone around 6ft they are about waist height.
Bravo, Bravo, Bravo, love your work Guys, what and episode, yes it brings a tear to the eye, cameras will never do justice to Bathurst, if you love it, set it free...