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  • čas přidán 22. 12. 2022
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  • @SpartanJAYMAN
    @SpartanJAYMAN Před rokem +7241

    I think the lesson here is if you’re really trying to save money sometimes leaving things stock is better than replacing it with cheap garbage.

    • @SidewaysGts
      @SidewaysGts Před rokem +312

      At least when you have 5 minutes to make the decision on what youre buying.

    • @jecht86
      @jecht86 Před rokem +168

      Yea. I felt the exact same way. Kinda of makes me feel bad fornlow cat. Paying money to make it worse... Noone wants to watch them do that.

    • @WhoThisGuy515
      @WhoThisGuy515 Před rokem +80

      And just because you pay a lot of money for parts doesn't make the base vehicle any better. (How many engines did OG high car go through? 3?

    • @1mlb704
      @1mlb704 Před rokem +39

      Yep. Most aftermarket radios I've seen/used suck compared to the stock ones honestly

    • @ThomasCWiley
      @ThomasCWiley Před rokem +58

      Here’s the thing. OEMs do a ton of research into making their products work in a huge range of conditions. 99% of newish cars will start no problem, from -20-140°F. Now, think of how many aftermarket (non-OE suppliers) manufacturers have the resources to do the same. Lots of cheap upgrades are garbage.

  • @doolderaaz
    @doolderaaz Před rokem +3631

    Props to the hard working Cameraman hiding behind James: 4:07

    • @BlickQuickly1
      @BlickQuickly1 Před rokem +208

      As a former production guy, i literally laughed out loud when i saw the hand. I have a couple of those stories as well.

    • @roopetolvanen989
      @roopetolvanen989 Před rokem +74

      Came here looking for this xD

    • @VanerDeeds
      @VanerDeeds Před rokem +35

      I came to say this... you go my guy! You deserve all the credit.

    • @b12y5e
      @b12y5e Před rokem +35

      We love you hidden cameraman!!

    • @bait-cz5uj
      @bait-cz5uj Před rokem +8

      And Nolan.

  • @Overkill14
    @Overkill14 Před rokem +829

    I’m disappointed that Nolan didn’t get a footprint gas pedal

    • @papitoimperialista
      @papitoimperialista Před rokem +13

      They saved it for the DiCabrio

    • @thatguyoverthere2288
      @thatguyoverthere2288 Před rokem +5

      "My outlaw..."

    • @That1NativeGuy97
      @That1NativeGuy97 Před 3 měsíci +2

      That's what I'm talking about brother! First thing that came to mind you know what I'm sayin.

    • @Zaucey
      @Zaucey Před 2 měsíci +1

      For the money, he would’ve been better off throwing away the stock covers and buying skateboard grip tape

  • @dirkyonkers4274
    @dirkyonkers4274 Před rokem +330

    I can feel Nolan's pain with the head unit. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to this

    • @hihaveaniceday9386
      @hihaveaniceday9386 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Yeah learned that the hard way lol

    • @CajunReaper95
      @CajunReaper95 Před 9 měsíci +8

      Not always a lot of people in the car audio realm will get a good 4 channel amp for their mids n highs and a separate sub amp almost no car stereo has a good internal amp

    • @TheLp640fan
      @TheLp640fan Před 9 měsíci +1

      I got my mom a BOSS system for her 06 Wrangler and while having Bluetooth is a god send for her i feel shitty for cheaping out. It's a terrible headunit and the sound is awful and painfully quiet especially with the top off. shes not bothered by it in the slightest lol

    • @dylanbassett8823
      @dylanbassett8823 Před 8 měsíci +6

      @@TheLp640fan if its a shitty android touchscreen headunit look in the settings, there should be a tab for audio input gain, mine was set waayy too low from factory and once i put the slider back up it sounded pretty good

    • @Vtls.
      @Vtls. Před 8 měsíci +2

      I got that same radio…had it in my car before I swapped it out with this shitty pioneer that cuts out a lot…you literally have to tune the audio I had it hooked with evl skar 10s and I had 0 complaints with it and I’m honestly thinking about putting it back in

  • @alexforkner4076
    @alexforkner4076 Před rokem +3237

    Can't wait for $3000 vs $300 Vape

  • @quickshiftkyle
    @quickshiftkyle Před rokem +793

    haha 4:08 you don't have to hide from us cameraman. We appreciate what you do!

    • @evolution2001
      @evolution2001 Před rokem +51

      "WTF?!?! They have "Thing" from the Addams Family with 'em!"

    • @quickshiftkyle
      @quickshiftkyle Před rokem +13

      @@evolution2001 haha! glad to see him still working

    • @zula3105
      @zula3105 Před rokem +10

      yeah, don't forget about him when you leave the car at the end of the day.

    • @Crusader932
      @Crusader932 Před rokem +2

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @obfidkwm
      @obfidkwm Před rokem +6

      That hands tripped me out but also made me luagh hard.....i dont know why but glad he made the shot better 🤣🤣🤣

  • @nchia
    @nchia Před rokem +231

    I just LOVE the hands adjusting the camera inside the car while they’re driving! 😂

    • @praneethdCanada
      @praneethdCanada Před 8 měsíci +2

      They lied to us... they had a 'magic hands' modification on the car 😂😂😂

    • @elliottball3064
      @elliottball3064 Před 7 měsíci +1

      4:08 🤣

  • @triplebasic
    @triplebasic Před rokem +775

    Would love to see Nolan as Hi-Team captain on the next one !

    • @toughpuddinbuilds1972
      @toughpuddinbuilds1972 Před rokem +9

      I was gonna say the same thing

    • @CringeLord-dr8pe
      @CringeLord-dr8pe Před rokem +18

      They should’ve done that this season already 🤠

    • @acedadon2107
      @acedadon2107 Před rokem +46

      Fr he stays positive but if you continue to read his expressions you can see bros going through it not a jealousy thing but damn he wants to be in the position too not just get things that breaks , & the fact that the other guy idk his name lmao just shits on everything Nolan buys aswell doesn’t try to show some support encouragement nothing bro says shit straight up lol

    • @SpaceMissile
      @SpaceMissile Před rokem +1

      @@CringeLord-dr8pe wut in subordination!

    • @mitchellm5855
      @mitchellm5855 Před rokem +6

      @@acedadon2107 his name is James and he literally makes the show 100 times better lol without dynamics this show would suck and I think your assuming a bit much. I also agree with you on the point that I want to see Nolan get high car. Cause it would be hallarious to see James shit on his own cheap car and products lol

  • @DarkestDawnZK
    @DarkestDawnZK Před rokem +884

    Nolan deserves an extra $500 on a challenge next season because he was shorted as hell on this one.

    • @SpaceMissile
      @SpaceMissile Před rokem +113

      the time constraint skewed this one hard! if you've got money, then "sort: highest price first" is a no-brainer. budget boys can't spend money, so they need to spend _time_ to hunt down some bargains. team low-car couldn't do that here, so of course they're gonna end up with a bunch of junk.
      obviously it's just a game and I'm not salty or anything, but it would have been better without the time crunch IMO.

    • @lexiarie6545
      @lexiarie6545 Před rokem +42

      @@SpaceMissile yea tbh the whole point of the show is to see if you NEED to spend a lot of money in order to get quality products. kind of defeats the purpose imo when you're pressuring them to buy items, especially when it takes time to find cheap deals

    • @julianmccallum3894
      @julianmccallum3894 Před rokem +13

      Honestly just let Nolan do Hicar next season

    • @nickw4898
      @nickw4898 Před rokem +11

      @@SpaceMissile Also, specifically using ebay motors only hampers tf out of that. You can't go find sales or other wholesaler style deals.

    • @Mk-qk5bw
      @Mk-qk5bw Před rokem

      Lol fuck that. Give him $250 next time. It's the whole point of the show stop feeling bad for him. Lol

  • @timvanslooten3840
    @timvanslooten3840 Před rokem +764

    NOLAN FOR HI CAR!!!
    i think a budget-swap could be really interesting for next season

    • @_thelocalsonly
      @_thelocalsonly Před rokem +26

      I agree! Nolan for Hi-Car!

    • @jordancailes8383
      @jordancailes8383 Před rokem +57

      I want to see hi car team struggle with low car budget parts

    • @timstover414
      @timstover414 Před rokem +12

      maybe next season they will switch it up and make james be lo car

    • @amartje0108
      @amartje0108 Před rokem

      hou je bek tim

    • @joshcombe440
      @joshcombe440 Před rokem +20

      Agreed, let’s see what Nolan can do with HI car for a New Years resolution! He takes everything in good humor with getting the cheap parts. No offense James, your great.

  • @Synysterw0lfe
    @Synysterw0lfe Před rokem +238

    I am absolutely in love with the way this episode has been filmed. it feels like youre mixing hi lo with money pit. its sick

  • @brycepiontek161
    @brycepiontek161 Před rokem +75

    The hand in the back seat at 4:05 🤣😂

  • @mcdamn_it
    @mcdamn_it Před rokem +331

    It's pretty goofy seeing the cameraman hiding so hard in the backseat. Just let the dude sit up! 🤣

    • @TheCastleUser
      @TheCastleUser Před rokem +2

      Loved it. Made me laugh.

    • @CaliKrome
      @CaliKrome Před rokem +7

      Stuff like this makes the channel feel like it's been going downhill for a while

    • @andrewpulle315
      @andrewpulle315 Před rokem +14

      @@CaliKrome bro what? 💀

    • @dirtrider88
      @dirtrider88 Před rokem

      @@andrewpulle315 right? oh no the camera man inside a tiny car can kinda be seen for half a second. what a shitty channel.

    • @GRENADEable1
      @GRENADEable1 Před rokem

      @@andrewpulle315 same bro, saaame

  • @stephen3164
    @stephen3164 Před rokem +668

    Reminder to everyone who mods: the OEM parts on your car are of a certain quality, and unless buying high quality aftermarket parts, modding your car is just replacing high quality with garbage. There’s definitely a time and place and pricepoint for modding.
    On my Miata, I bought a “Momo Italia” $10 shift knob (well, it’s actually a 4-5” long cylinder shape?). It attached firmly but after a few days, I was just not digging the feel. I then bought a $99 Voodoo shift knob which I had on my other Miatas. So much better.
    On the WRX, the steering wheel is fine. A cheap aftermarket one is dangerous. Remember Donut’s “real or fake” episode where they destroyed a fake wheel in seconds? Wouldnt want that on the track. Same for crap shift knob and plastic pedals. Low car could have “dumpster dived” for high car’s Cobb shift knob for free. That said, disappointed low car didn’t go with those crappy “bare feet” pedals as seen on 1970’s vans and whatnot. Would have at least been worth the amusement.

    • @PabloPhreshcobar
      @PabloPhreshcobar Před rokem +17

      As an MS3 owner, I feel you on OEM usually being better than most mods of the same part. Aftermarket support is already no good for it, but what is there is usually way worse than OEM most of the time (OEM parts for my car are fuckin expensive tbf). There're exceptions both ways, of course.

    • @tyreksimmons4167
      @tyreksimmons4167 Před rokem +12

      Me omw to swap my quality oem rims for some rep rims that will snap in half the second I hit the track.

    • @ben501st
      @ben501st Před rokem +9

      This is why I'd like an OEMidcar where anything they modify on Hi and Lo car they replace with new factory or OEM parts. A low quality new part might feel better than a 15+ year old, worn out factory part but that's not a fair comparison.

    • @ben501st
      @ben501st Před rokem +5

      Since they bought three cars and multiple engines this season, no reason they couldn't do Mid Car and pay a shop to refresh the car.

    • @TylerKai421
      @TylerKai421 Před rokem +1

      This.
      I spent 10 bucks on an ebay katana shift knob (it was for a bit, trust) and 100 on a likewise knob of similar shape, and it's worlds of difference.

  • @garretreed9709
    @garretreed9709 Před 8 měsíci +3

    4:09 the hand randomly peeking out 😂

  • @phonike
    @phonike Před rokem +92

    I would like to officially request a video on tire chains. There are so many different chain options and some of them seem very sketchy. I own a pair of cheap chains that I pray I will never have to use. All you have to do is get some chains and make it snow in California. Thanks

    • @mustangdemon87
      @mustangdemon87 Před rokem +5

      It really depends on the vehicle and use. If your using a truck go with actual chains. If your driving a modern car with minimal wheel well clearance use tire wires or v blocks. They will no tear up your wheel wells. Chains are the strongest and work the best but require slowest speeds and moat clearance to not cause damage.

    • @evanmeeden2222
      @evanmeeden2222 Před rokem +2

      I think Project Farm is more suited for that one!

  • @HunsonJay
    @HunsonJay Před rokem +896

    I would like to see next season of high/low with the roles switched

    • @beruskaletuska
      @beruskaletuska Před rokem +22

      Ikr

    • @HunsonJay
      @HunsonJay Před rokem +67

      @beruskaletuska would be a nice change to see Nolan be in charge of hi car

    • @christopherboland8789
      @christopherboland8789 Před rokem +42

      I would like to see next season oh hi/low with them even pretending to still give a fuck about the content they're putting out. The corporate acquisition of Donut is a prime example of how greed destroys creativity

    • @HunsonJay
      @HunsonJay Před rokem +35

      @@christopherboland8789 can you give examples to reference?

    • @Galian6686
      @Galian6686 Před rokem +10

      Nolan has said he's always Team Low Car

  • @tqlla
    @tqlla Před rokem +61

    The five minute limit, and $500 limit for 5 unknown parts is too much of a disadvantage for low car. If you are on a budget, you have to research the parts to get a good value.

    • @dirtrider88
      @dirtrider88 Před rokem +9

      nolan should have got at least triple the time to research.

    • @tqlla
      @tqlla Před rokem +9

      @@dirtrider88 I agree. I am using a $16 shift knob. And it’s definitely nicer than a 2g eclipse plastic shift knob. Nolan just didn’t have a chance to look for anything good.
      If you have money, it’s easy to just buy something expensive and it will probably be good

  • @DJSekuHusky
    @DJSekuHusky Před 11 měsíci +3

    I almost got one of those NRG knobs, so glad my suspicions were proven correct and I didn't get it.
    My stock shift knob was so heavily worn from the previous owner, and the size of it didn't quite fit my hand.
    With having to replace the transmission due to wear, and with every aftermarket shift knob available for cheap being garbage, I ended up discovering that a Civic EG has the same thread pitch for its shift knob as my Xterra, only the knob itself is smaller.
    Got one from the local junkyard for a fiver and it's been a perfectly snug fit since. It even looks like it should be stock.
    Thanks for doing this episode. I'm shocked at half of the car stuff I see getting sold these days, so it's nice having real-world use reviews for the good and the bad.

  • @artinbakhan
    @artinbakhan Před rokem +5

    18:13 I need to know what's the background music 😭

  • @arezxo
    @arezxo Před rokem +2084

    5000 v 1000 would be the better option. 500 was too low, kinda unfair.

    • @shahriyaahmod2326
      @shahriyaahmod2326 Před rokem +161

      Makes for better content thoooo

    • @LARANEASTCOST
      @LARANEASTCOST Před rokem +13

      YEAH I AGREE

    • @jjwrx8
      @jjwrx8 Před rokem +252

      To be fair this could be used as a public safety announcement to not skip out on quality parts on your car, i for one was shocked on just how bad those pedals looked.

    • @jaysonenglish6137
      @jaysonenglish6137 Před rokem +45

      TBH most people especially just starting out don't have 1k to upgrade stuff let alone interior stuff. Hell people buy max speeding rod coilovers for 400 and that's a more more important part of the chassis then lets say a head unit, or upgraded shift knob.

    • @sythenalpha2037
      @sythenalpha2037 Před rokem +45

      i think they should of done the smart thing with low car where they dont modify the part so stock parts to save money and just add wheel and gauges

  • @jamesaguerrero7626
    @jamesaguerrero7626 Před rokem +72

    I just wanna say, for the next season of high low can we have James an Nolan switch. James gets low vehicle an Nolan gets high. I just wanna see how it’d differ, I loved the past 3 seasons but I think sum people would love the switched role variety

    • @vinno97
      @vinno97 Před rokem +1

      People say they feel bad for Nolan for getting the cheap stuff, but he actually likes building low car
      Edit: probably not as much when he's only got 5 mins to search, as this is way too little time to research low-end parts

  • @andrewrife6253
    @andrewrife6253 Před rokem +20

    I'm surprised Nolan didn't take the way out of leaving certain things stock. Sometimes the factory part is better than the cheap replacement

  • @brycerose7541
    @brycerose7541 Před rokem +131

    James's expression at 15:53 that is all

    • @SpaceMissile
      @SpaceMissile Před rokem +9

      _when it's christmas but you have to wait for your little brother to open his gift before you can open another one._

    • @daya1253
      @daya1253 Před rokem +2

      represents the situation of the channel lately

    • @obeseperson
      @obeseperson Před rokem +1

      @@daya1253 please explain for the class

  • @mrman8856
    @mrman8856 Před rokem +8

    Fun fact, James $1,600 head unit comes with Maestro iDatalink, which allows you to tap into the cars ecu to display the vehicles' gauges.

  • @Dream146
    @Dream146 Před rokem +15

    Things usually come with a Swatch of the material so you can test cleaning products on it to see if they're suitable

  • @ChiefBroady
    @ChiefBroady Před rokem +26

    I’d love to see a high vs low vs reasonable series.

  • @MikeDCWeld
    @MikeDCWeld Před rokem +1

    I loved the Raceseng shift knob I had for my Civic. It was the perfect upgrade for it.

  • @ZorakiSassan
    @ZorakiSassan Před rokem +60

    Can't wait to see how somehow the new stereo will make the engine blow up again

    • @drsipp407
      @drsipp407 Před rokem +7

      This sounds like a joke but it’s a Subaru so it may actually happen somehow

  • @FoxInta
    @FoxInta Před rokem +136

    This episode although very enjoyable makes me realise how much this series could benefit from a middle of the range class

    • @jasonbirchard487
      @jasonbirchard487 Před 11 měsíci +6

      or even if Low Car got overnight to research parts purchases.

  • @sebastianarancibiasaldana1312
    @sebastianarancibiasaldana1312 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I bought a similar NRG shift knob as Nolan did in the video.
    I had to modify mine to be able to put in a set screw on the side and it works and feels good.
    It is a shame that I had to drill and tap a hole to be able to use it properly but IMO worth it !

  • @sharpright6887
    @sharpright6887 Před 8 měsíci

    I had a 99 SF5 that was my hands down favorite car. Swap lots of parts from a WRX onto it, lots of suspension upgrades, stereo system. everything from the intake to the exhaust, even new rims someone took off their new STI. Mostly second hand parts from various Up Garages. Then had it wrapped. Had lots of fun driving it for the few years I owned it and multiple neighbors shaking their head at me for working on it in my parking spot. Good times.

  • @emyse4665
    @emyse4665 Před rokem +448

    I think that the whole point of this series is to find the best parts for your budget, but in this episode they have defeated that point by implementing a system where next to no research is performed and that's why Nolan ended up with cheap Garbage that broke. He even stated that He bought the pedals out of pressure and not because he thought it was a good deal with the budget he had. However I do appreciate the effort, and all of your videos are entertaining asf. keep it up

    • @MaxC_1
      @MaxC_1 Před rokem +32

      and that's why all the parts they chose were pointless to performance or quality of the actual car. As the main point of the show is to compare performance of the cars, this stuff was pretty insignificant so they really haven't defeated any point imo

    • @thomaskrueger1457
      @thomaskrueger1457 Před rokem +28

      I also think it has something to do with the engine rebuilds they had to complete. That really put them behind schedule for the series multiple times. It also shows the importance of researching and vetting your parts, a vital part of the show that we never get to see. It's a good reminder that spending extra time researching is worth way more than a quick decision.

    • @garluis23
      @garluis23 Před rokem +5

      Exactly, no point in comparing budget with expensive if your going to buy any garbage

    • @angriinomad3527
      @angriinomad3527 Před rokem +8

      The issue with donut selling out. They don’t get to run the show the exact way they used to and new “rules/ideas” get implemented that are *highly recommended*

    • @hiramesensei3112
      @hiramesensei3112 Před rokem +1

      kind of a them for this season. none of the parts bought in previous episodes had much thought put behind them

  • @ExperienceAwesome
    @ExperienceAwesome Před rokem +237

    I feel like the time time limit placed on Nolan was responsible for alot of the wasted money

    • @EGOfoodie
      @EGOfoodie Před rokem +15

      They should have given a $1000 limit for low car $200 a part seems reasonable.

    • @flyingtentacle7631
      @flyingtentacle7631 Před rokem +12

      Totally agree. Having a time limit is going to affect the lower budget shopper much harsher than a high budget. Also the fact that they used Ebay which is complete trash for this type of random item shopping. Ebay even made hi car look bad.

  • @slap_k_man1862
    @slap_k_man1862 Před rokem +1

    This season high car is truly going high with 2 cars and 3 engines I think nearly a new car/engine each episode

  • @williamcopenhaver5516
    @williamcopenhaver5516 Před rokem +1

    From my personal experience it’s best to get close to oem shift knobs and pedals. In my Mazda 3 I did aftermarket shift knobs and nrg pedals. Needless to say they don’t hold up or stay on the vehicle very well. For my mr2 turbo I went with a stock 93 leather shift knob that is pretty weighted and did some oem pedals with the rubber inserts. Both feel and function 1000% times better. Overall go for weighted knobs and pedals that will got over the metal or drill on opposed to ones that just attach to the existing pedals

  • @N.Cognito
    @N.Cognito Před rokem +243

    Truly the only necessary mod was the gauges on a track car. The oem versions worked well enough that on a budget you really don't need to swap out the wheel, knob, pedals or radio.

    • @AussieDaz87
      @AussieDaz87 Před rokem +25

      Especially the pedals, stock WRX pedals are great

    • @gercobosch2870
      @gercobosch2870 Před rokem +7

      I think they could also better (if they wanted improved sound) go for a 2din so only text head unit, instead of an infotainment system. At 2 din head units you get a really solid one at 50 bucks.

    • @N.Cognito
      @N.Cognito Před rokem +15

      @@gercobosch2870 if they insisted on swapping for a screen unit, they could have gotten the OBD2 Bluetooth adapter and used it as the auxiliary gauges, this saving money. Also the install looking bad was their fault, not the head unit.

    • @mikeyo1O1
      @mikeyo1O1 Před rokem +1

      Not only that, but neither of them got a wideband (a/f), which once again shows these boys are out of their territory.

    • @AveragePicker
      @AveragePicker Před rokem

      worked well enough...don't need to swap out
      Ah...that could be the mantra of my life.

  • @gregb4219
    @gregb4219 Před rokem +300

    You can’t be miserly under duress. Saving money requires time for research and patience waiting for sales.

    • @shropsicle21
      @shropsicle21 Před rokem +47

      Yeah that seemed like an unnecessary complication for this episode. Would have rather them spent more time researching and explaining what they were looking for than just "time attacking" the shopping.

    • @mattclinch1976
      @mattclinch1976 Před rokem +20

      Agreed, give a Nolan a list and a month. I bet he'd kill it.

    • @UnluckycharmsGaming
      @UnluckycharmsGaming Před rokem +8

      Yeah I totally agree. There are absolutely cheap options for all those parts that could come under the budget but you have to look around a bit.
      I also don't really like them only using eBay motors for this type of stuff. It's clearly hurting low team a lot. Amazon, AliExpress, and other normal stores have tons of options for this type of stuff. $50 Amazon head units can definitely be solid.
      It would also be nice to see Nolan be able to make the decision to not replace some parts. The stock STI pedals are great for example.

    • @shropsicle21
      @shropsicle21 Před rokem +2

      @@UnluckycharmsGaming eBay motors is the sponsor, so that doesn't surprise me, unfortunate they are probably obligated to only shop there. And agreed on the stock parts, although these aren't STIs.

    • @nicholasagnew2792
      @nicholasagnew2792 Před rokem

      EFI doesn't make more power than carbs. "upgrading" the brakes doesn't work. Points ignition is better for power. You've been lied to about the new shiny things. Buy Now!...These guys are cool but they have the American consumer virus.

  • @arzumanian
    @arzumanian Před rokem +18

    Hey guys, love your videos! This series would be more engaging if Low car had more time for research. Because that would be more reflective of a real world situation. That is, if you have a lot of money you can just buy top-of-the-line, but if you don’t have a lot of money, you have to spend your time figuring out what’s going to work best. So it makes sense for high car to only have five minutes. But it doesn’t make any sense for low car to have to figure out some piece of junk to buy in five minutes also.

  • @NeonMacabre
    @NeonMacabre Před rokem +2

    7:36 I will come back to this for the backing track alone.

  • @downhillfreak188
    @downhillfreak188 Před rokem +202

    you should've bought their old shiftknob for 5 dollars 😂

    • @KarasouTengu
      @KarasouTengu Před rokem +22

      That was the best part, the best shift knob was already on high car lol. Figured low would of just snagged it.

  • @tennisontower8003
    @tennisontower8003 Před rokem +140

    I know it would be a lot to ask for, and it likely not to happen due to the increased cost and complexity, but this episode highlights what Ive been thinking for a while. I feel like we should have 3 cars, a hi-mid-lo series.
    For example with the pedals and shift knob. The cheapest of the cheap were literally no better than garbage, and the hi car expensive parts were so unreasonable most people wouldnt even consider it. There should be a middle ground, or the parts most people will really use.
    Low car shows the poor quality and potential danger of the cheapest parts, Mid car is an average real build, with budget quality parts, and Hi car is the insane, top of the line parts that most cant or wont afford. That would really highlight the parts where you dont want to go for the cheapest stuff, but also show where the most expensive are unnecessary. As it is, Hi car will win almost everything, because every part installed is that much better, and more expensive. However, the difference between a mid range part and top end might be negligible, in which case Mid car would be the best option, where otherwise it would be Hi car. For example, A $300 set of pedal covers are probably just a nice feeling as the $600 ones, but that comparison is missing here.

    • @tatatazemefoo
      @tatatazemefoo Před rokem +19

      The mid car should be the seasons money pit car, practical and (hopefully) reliable

    • @nickg1511
      @nickg1511 Před rokem +6

      They should have a specialist on the vehicle build the middle tier car that way you know it’s what people would actually do. I don’t know a single wrx owner with a Garrett turbo in it.

    • @firstjohn26
      @firstjohn26 Před rokem +15

      True, but now we're talking 3 WRX engine rebuilds per episode...

    • @nickg1511
      @nickg1511 Před rokem +8

      @@firstjohn26 if they had someone who actually knew Subarus or broke in their motor then you wouldn’t have 3 rebuilds an episode

    • @Bl4ckD0g
      @Bl4ckD0g Před rokem +2

      @@nickg1511 it doesn't help that they keep letting people who don't know how to drive, drive these cars and bash em into the ground.

  • @TheScott240
    @TheScott240 Před rokem

    I have a 1st gen 12 valve Cummins. I went with a glowshift 3 in 1 guage. It does what I need it to do. The main indicator is EGT, then it has a little screen to show boost, and temp of whatever I want to connect it to. I can hook it up to oil, coolant, or whatever I want, it's currently not hooked up to anything. I have a manual, but if I had an automatic then maybe trans temp

  • @sloanfrederick3461
    @sloanfrederick3461 Před rokem +16

    As a Canadian, I will help James read the gauges

  • @GenericAnimeBoy
    @GenericAnimeBoy Před rokem +4

    The proper "low car" approach on the head unit would have been to buy a blanking plate for the dash and do a stereo delete for the weight savings.

  • @slash199514
    @slash199514 Před rokem +254

    I love this series and look forward to every episode. I do have to say though I prefer when there is time and thought put in the purchases. Because yah if you just do the cheapest thing you can find with little to no research it’s a good chance it’s going to be garbage. But doing proper research on low or high can make each item show real pros and cons. Long story short I didn’t really care for the whole time attack purchasing but it does at least show don’t make rushed purchases. Keep up the good work!

    • @dinizec
      @dinizec Před rokem +39

      Totally agree. I think it could be even cooler if they gave a time limit to the high car and unlimited research time for the low car so we can see if a well researched budget option can stack up to an impulsive expensive one

    • @HarryPorpise
      @HarryPorpise Před rokem +2

      Yes, I was going to make this exact comment! It’s not fair when low car can’t research to find the best accessories possible.

    • @arnoldsarins
      @arnoldsarins Před rokem +13

      This episode should be called "How to throw away money if you are rich and stupid vs poor and stupid". Absolute waste of money. Don't be like this, do your research.

    • @25566
      @25566 Před rokem +2

      Yes they should know the 5 things and the budget then make a budget

    • @aarliann
      @aarliann Před rokem +2

      you’re so right- the only way the poor can get a good deal is by taking copious amounts of time investigating for sales or cheaper alternatives with similar results and features.

  • @driftfits
    @driftfits Před rokem +27

    The poor lad who had to hide in the back of the car haha

  • @trickyphoto715
    @trickyphoto715 Před rokem +2

    13:08 is the best ad I’ve ever seen

  • @davidnathanial9115
    @davidnathanial9115 Před rokem +84

    4:09 best part of the video. Where did that come from? How long was it back there? So many questions

  • @kiyosenl.3889
    @kiyosenl.3889 Před rokem +79

    I feel like this time high car is doing a lot better than low car by a heavier margin then usually, also this time limit kinda hurts the whole idea of this series, its not really a good comparison anymore

    • @ragingviking5712
      @ragingviking5712 Před rokem +3

      I understand where you’re coming from with the time limit limiting the possibilities, but this was just a fun episode that didn’t majorly impact the performance of each car, however I don’t think Hi car is much better than Low Car, each major performance comparison they’ve been pretty close, especially after hi cars multiple engine ending schemes

    • @matthewdavis3898
      @matthewdavis3898 Před rokem +2

      Up until the turbo upgrade low car was doing really well for itself.

    • @kiyosenl.3889
      @kiyosenl.3889 Před rokem +1

      @@matthewdavis3898 agreed

    • @kiyosenl.3889
      @kiyosenl.3889 Před rokem

      @@ragingviking5712 well the past few episodes high car flew massively ahead and while i get this was a more fun episode i feel like this show typically compares well chosen budget options to the highest end stuff and this one kinda killed that cause usually you gotta put more thought into low end parts and this one kinda lacked that thought process and kinda misrepresented the budget options in this case, they kinda talked about that in the video but i feel like it they had at least gone over that and had more of a discussion at the end like they used to it at least would have made that more clear to the viewer, its an entertaining video but doesn't represent the series well

    • @kiyosenl.3889
      @kiyosenl.3889 Před rokem

      @@ragingviking5712 oh and I wasn't complaining about high car pulling ahead by a lot, in this kind of car spending more money does tend to shave time off and even small improvements are very important and it shows a lot of the more expensive stuff is definitely worth it and a few things aren't

  • @technewb8241
    @technewb8241 Před rokem +1

    Should have gone with something like the Raceseng Ashiko for Hi-Car. The added weight (1.62lbs) makes the 2-3 and 3-4 shifts faster and easier. I love mine

  • @dannylegare8150
    @dannylegare8150 Před 9 měsíci

    if you buy an iDatalink for the expensive one you can control the AC with the screen and seen rpm/shifting/etc, to make it useful

  • @frenchmanremy
    @frenchmanremy Před rokem +31

    The suede swatch is useful to be able to test cleaning products for weird effects or getting other interior parts colour matched.

  • @AN-fm4fh
    @AN-fm4fh Před rokem +141

    Nolan for high car!

    • @luistorres2544
      @luistorres2544 Před rokem +12

      It would be a cool switch up tbh

    • @BlickQuickly1
      @BlickQuickly1 Před rokem +1

      The next series name: High Low Low High

    • @user-oj7co5wm8g
      @user-oj7co5wm8g Před rokem +11

      Again, no. He’s already explained that he prefers lo car team as it more closely resembles how he would build his cars.

    • @beruskaletuska
      @beruskaletuska Před rokem +1

      Yeah I'm sure he doesn't say that because James is his boss

  • @titanhollowsesh
    @titanhollowsesh Před 20 dny

    i have the same headunit , i love it , so better then stock ones , cheap and amazing

  • @ChrisGamesToo
    @ChrisGamesToo Před rokem

    Great episode guys! Looking forward to the race.

  • @jamessattely4759
    @jamessattely4759 Před rokem +43

    I love how Nolan answers the correct question and james says noooo lmao I love the level of friendship on donut. Been a fan since day one it never gets old

  • @greenbay331
    @greenbay331 Před rokem +8

    Sponsored by Ebay motors that guarantees fitment.... pedals don't fit needs modification.... Love that.

  • @Revobushwoky
    @Revobushwoky Před rokem +1

    High/low repairs and DIY projects. Imagine one team 3d printing parts and the other salvaging and DIY it in the best of their abilities. I'm thinking of using the OEM 350z gauges in the middle for my turbo IS200 build lol

  • @colinstu
    @colinstu Před rokem +1

    I remember getting a machined solid delrin knob for my elantra for only like $35-50 and it felt amazing.

  • @samwatson2506
    @samwatson2506 Před rokem +15

    “they’re slippery, they look terrible, & i feel bad about myself” 😭😭😭

    • @whatsap7457
      @whatsap7457 Před rokem

      Let us 👆🏻 taLK here right away 💲💲🎁

  • @gregorahlin6461
    @gregorahlin6461 Před rokem +4

    3:33 i was 100% expecting you to say "the feel of this wheel is unreal"

  • @kieran8580
    @kieran8580 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow, it's incredible how much of a difference there is between these two car stereos! I had no idea that the price could vary so drastically just based on quality alone. Thanks for sharing your experience and providing such valuable information for those looking to upgrade their audio systems in their vehicles!

  • @Samttv994
    @Samttv994 Před rokem

    Shout to y’all and special my boy Nolan gets always the cheap car to build and still kick ass 😶‍🌫️🙏🏾🙏🏾🤣

  • @antikruxx
    @antikruxx Před rokem +4

    I have missed james and nolan breaking down which one they would buy with their own money on the subies. Keep that part at the end of each episode please!

  • @ismail10_02
    @ismail10_02 Před rokem +53

    Ebay motors cant pay you enough for that ad! That was great and funny didn't skip. And I'm going to check it out

    • @0x4rk0
      @0x4rk0 Před rokem

      Same, seems like they are winning that uphill battle!

  • @mrnice6581
    @mrnice6581 Před 4 měsíci

    The head unit I have the cheap one in my volvo v70 and its's great. You must go into the setting and change the sound settings so it sounds good.

  • @Dgafsranger
    @Dgafsranger Před 9 měsíci

    Put the big screen on a slide so you can slide it up and down depending on need

  • @reggiefurlow1
    @reggiefurlow1 Před rokem +92

    I would've brought official Supreme stickers for the windows. That helps make the car faster

    • @Hellamoody
      @Hellamoody Před rokem +5

      That adds at least 69 hp

    • @TotallyNotKanye
      @TotallyNotKanye Před rokem +2

      @@Hellamoody actually... it adds 420 hrsprs, reduces gas usage and makes your car 69% times faster

    • @lordgoofus2364
      @lordgoofus2364 Před rokem +1

      Add some NOS and No Fat Chicks stickers and that street weapon will never be beaten.

    • @yodad4776
      @yodad4776 Před rokem +1

      5hp per sticker LEGIT don't believe me just watch sht Honda ppl say

  • @Angrynood
    @Angrynood Před rokem +34

    Still waiting on an AOS and Oil pickup/baffle supporting mod video for these cars...

    • @slick_boi1158
      @slick_boi1158 Před rokem +15

      They don't know what they are doing I thought that was clear. They have spent enough money on motor replacements they could have iag long blocks in both the cars.

    • @SkyyMi
      @SkyyMi Před rokem +7

      It's crazy how far they are willing to push this stereotype. Instead of doing even an ounce of longevity research.

    • @dankcincy
      @dankcincy Před rokem

      This whole series is a joke.
      The have no clue about anything Subaru and didn't even bother to find out.
      Picking cars with such a massive following and shitting all over the cars and owners is rather stupid.

    • @3ac407
      @3ac407 Před rokem +2

      Yeah from my experience swapping my 2.0 for a built 2.5 almost every option they have put on has been awkward/ wrong. I think the thing that has bugged me the most is even when they tried to break in a motor they only went for 500 miles. Straight from outfronts websight it recommends 5 oilchanges over 3000 miles.

  • @shafick200
    @shafick200 Před 7 měsíci

    love the dude at the back seat

  • @dkemp1337
    @dkemp1337 Před rokem

    dude i had that radio and loved it it worked good for what it was although apple airplay quit working after an ios update it always connected to bluetooth immediately as the car cranked

  • @markomarin3414
    @markomarin3414 Před rokem +10

    That Defi is fking gorgeous . If you have an Sti the colour match with the cluster meter

  • @chevvakulasrikanth9260
    @chevvakulasrikanth9260 Před rokem +5

    Now that's super sick!! 18:03 😯

  • @DesmondCleaver
    @DesmondCleaver Před rokem

    The AD vert was spot on!

  • @DeusAequus
    @DeusAequus Před rokem

    Honestly for something g intended for track having dataloging on the gauges is really rad. I kinda think the gauge cluster is a dual win in the same way the shifter was a dual lose.

  • @Nightfall-NVG
    @Nightfall-NVG Před rokem +7

    I love this series so much. I wish I just found the Channel so I could binge everything for the first time again😂

    • @repoxhacks9277
      @repoxhacks9277 Před 11 měsíci

      Literally what I’ve been doing lately.

  • @StingrayOfficial
    @StingrayOfficial Před rokem +3

    For pedals, one good trick is to take off the rubber pads and attach skateboard grip tape., Super cheap, get a great pedal feel and they actually work very well.

  • @Justinsatiable
    @Justinsatiable Před rokem

    I've done this experience irl a few times and I've nearly always regretted installing the el-cheapo head unit

  • @tomj3089
    @tomj3089 Před 11 měsíci

    the ebay motors ad integration was awesome in this video

  • @mmmodafoca
    @mmmodafoca Před rokem +8

    i can't wait for the season finale, this is such a brilliant IDEA this should've been pitched to MTV as soon as PIMP my ride ended cause this feels like such a badass show for TV. and at the end you guys raffle the vehicles to one of your followers.. or sell it for charity. That would be great.

  • @travisstaggs1774
    @travisstaggs1774 Před rokem +5

    I'd like to see a spin off of this series called built vs bought, 1 car gets to buy whatever, the other does proper research & builds or modifies mid to low range parts to be most efficient

  • @onearthsince1997
    @onearthsince1997 Před 3 měsíci

    I recently got a $60 head unit with the same features as the high car just minus the HDMI. And It had a reverse cam with it. Quite a steal really, fast response and nice audio quality, reliable GPS too.

  • @BrodieWalbridge
    @BrodieWalbridge Před rokem

    dude, I got the exact same head unit in my 02 Impreza outback sport and it fits perfectly

  • @kinn1647
    @kinn1647 Před rokem +3

    Thanks James for all the years, can tell you care about your friends and the channel. Hope you all have a good xmas. 🌲🌲⛄️⛄️⛄️🌲🌲🖖👍🍺

  • @KarasouTengu
    @KarasouTengu Před rokem +9

    I got the same pod unit, but I got the Defi Boost Gauge, and 2 empty spots lol, They look amazing, but they are dammed expensive.

  • @MichaelWilliams-yu1xj
    @MichaelWilliams-yu1xj Před 7 měsíci

    people sleep on Boss Audio but they have decent units usually with pre amps and reverse cam hookups for like $200.

  • @AdamTrageser
    @AdamTrageser Před rokem +2

    Screaming “$45 OMP pedals!” at Nolan the whole time he was pedal shopping.

  • @OcVideoTributes
    @OcVideoTributes Před rokem +18

    Don't worry Nolan we will still love you no matter if you use or don't use the sketchy parts for Low Car. We would rather have you safe and continuing to make great content with the rest of Donut.

  • @subparnaturedocumentary
    @subparnaturedocumentary Před rokem +22

    definitely liked the low cars gauges better a pillar set up is the goat!

  • @perialis2970
    @perialis2970 Před 8 měsíci

    go for the more expensive option, the sound waves of the expensive one propels you, making you faster = more HP

  • @RIDDICK845
    @RIDDICK845 Před 11 měsíci

    Tbh I think that’s the finish you got in the knob, I have one of there knobs made from a solid piece of billet aluminum and it’s the best thing I’ve ever used

  • @tbbbo
    @tbbbo Před rokem +35

    12:30 why is James’ google maps in French 😂😂

    • @AndrewGeierMelons
      @AndrewGeierMelons Před rokem +4

      Parce qu'on est le meilleur 😜

    • @LouisSubearth
      @LouisSubearth Před rokem

      Was gonna ask the same thing

    • @sampik2003
      @sampik2003 Před rokem +2

      I noticed too! Though it was funny. Peut etre qu'ils ne pouvaient pas se promener dans les menus pour changer le language!

    • @jaxxdotorg
      @jaxxdotorg Před rokem

      same question... thought for a second CZcams got too smart and managed to do live translations over the video... that'd be f'ing disturbing

    • @PonkaPoule
      @PonkaPoule Před rokem

      Parce que c'est la plus belle langue

  • @jookm
    @jookm Před rokem

    I'm a fan of Prosport gauges. I recently got some new ones in their Premium Series, previously having used their Performance Series.

  • @ignaciosevilla2298
    @ignaciosevilla2298 Před 4 dny

    I love they way they make adds funny as heck 😂😂

  • @dvontemims9444
    @dvontemims9444 Před rokem +155

    I hope there is more audio focused series coming to the channel.

    • @machiavelliishii
      @machiavelliishii Před rokem +2

      @Don't Read My Profile Photo ok

    • @MohamedMagdy_94
      @MohamedMagdy_94 Před rokem +1

      I would like to see that too!

    • @tbag6600
      @tbag6600 Před rokem +7

      they arent really car audio enthusiasts. why not just check out some channels that are more into that

    • @PantyDropper69
      @PantyDropper69 Před rokem +6

      God I hope not. It's not 2004 anymore, you can get a perfect sound system anywhere these days.

    • @MohamedMagdy_94
      @MohamedMagdy_94 Před rokem +3

      @@tbag6600
      True, but donut isn't specialized in one car topic, so i think it wouldn't be strange if they talked more about audio and they've already done it once before.

  • @kilovwdude6457
    @kilovwdude6457 Před rokem +13

    Hey let's get GTIs next time around! I'm gonna comment this on every new episode of this series until It happens

    • @danieldyman7196
      @danieldyman7196 Před rokem +1

      100000%

    • @slowdown6311
      @slowdown6311 Před rokem +1

      Mark Vs also!

    • @SSmallwood
      @SSmallwood Před rokem

      @@slowdown6311 oh god please not mkv, the worst looking and worst handling of the already sloppy vw chassis. better off w a hatch civic

  • @Misfitkid626
    @Misfitkid626 Před 9 měsíci

    As far as NRG steering wheel, I went with a different material. I don’t like suede. But I love it 🤷‍♂️

  • @harrisnewbold4404
    @harrisnewbold4404 Před rokem +1

    for those who didnt know, the cheap unit had that usb port on it which happens to be how you connect your phone to the carplay, although i am sure the unit was still very crappy. It may have been better than portrayed

  • @anarchydirector
    @anarchydirector Před rokem +20

    as a shift knob maker, I sometimes have to use universal-style adapters like that. You NEED to put lock tite on the set screw. I put instructions in my packages that tell you to apply thread locker. I will also say, it is an inherently bad design to only have 1 set screw. My adapters use 6 screws.

    • @AveragePicker
      @AveragePicker Před rokem +3

      6?!?!? Jumping Jesus on a Set Screw! I was thinking 3 would be more than plenty.