Building a Mclaren F1 LM from scratch ( It took three years!! )
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- čas přidán 10. 12. 2019
- This is the build log (photo laps) of how I built a replica of the iconic Mclaren F1 LM. It begins where I take off 18 years later after I first began working on the car. If you have any questions about the build feel free to comment below.
/ @broughbuilt - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Check out the video where I take this puppy out for a spin!! czcams.com/video/Kxcvv7FhVgA/video.html
Is there any reason you painted it yellow? Why not orange as most F1 LM are orange?
Where did you get all your measurements from?
wow......
What is the original donor car, if any? The one from the previous attempt.
@@BobbyGeneric145 no donor
It was built and fabricated from scratch
He found a lifetime supply of carbon fiber and suede and really said "im going to build an F1 LM"
super impressive!
Congrats on this achievement.
This is one of the most impressive things I have seen in all my life. I really hope McLaren sees what you’ve done. You haven’t just created art, you’ve created a love song to the original F1 LM. 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Wow man! That is the nicest thing to say! Especially because I see myself as more of an artist in a way than just a car builder. I seriously appreciate your feedback!
Brough Built its very clear that your an artist! That’s actually what stood out to me the most. I’ve seen many people build replicas of their dream cars, but what separates you is your artistic attention to detail. It’s clear this wasn’t just a project that was attempting to get close to what the original car was. You went beyond and thought through each detail to a level that is beyond what most would do. To top it off, the artist in you is clear in all details.
If you ever considered making a company to produce many of these or built to order for clients, I think you would have a very successful business.
Honestly, I'd rather McLaren not find this because it would be a tragedy if they pulled a Ferrari and sued this guy to the ground
Does any one know what time emmerdale is on tomorrow ??
@@Ballador yeah, I think Eleanor sued another youtuber for making an 'Eleanor' 67 Shelby GT500. Probably best McLaren doesnt know...
And for those "Purist" who dares to say its "FAKE" or "Replica"... This man BUILT IT WITH HIS OWN HANDS. Its most Legit, Most Certified car u can have. When u literally build it with your own hands. Just because u spend 10 of millions on "Real" mclaren dose not mean u own it. This guy owns every bit of this masterpiece. And its most real mclaren u can have, built with passion.
Thank you
Yes what he did is amazing, but I bet he would still trade it for a real one...
It is very impressive that this car was built all by hand. That doesn't make it "original" though. The original which is designed and built by McLaren is in fact an owned design produced for the public market. This is called intellectual property. A McLaren is built after testing and design work for every single part on the vehicle with each one being optimized for it's purpose. While this car is truly awesome calling it a McLaren is not right as it doesn't contain all the design and manufacturing techniques that McLaren uses. Call it the Brough Special and it's great but it's just not a McLaren.
@@matthewmoilanen787 yea but look at cobra kit cars same thing with ed ross like trike kits not from ross but inspired kit car is a unique market but i think caterham and many others sell kits just have to find company to partner with like banks turbo with gm
I love what he did, but it’s true that a replica can be perfect but still lack the superficial intangible value of the brand. But for 99.99% of people who see this car on the road, they all just see an F1. And that has tremendous value.
Gordon Murray would be proud seeing someone recreating his masterpiece.
Thank you!
This was amazing. You've basically built the 'unobtainable' dream. Looking forward to see more videos on how it drives, starts up, engine revs, etc. Well done from Malaysia!
Thank you for the kind feedback! Will be posting soon.
Seriously this was nice. It the dream.
I bet it’s worth more to him then the real thing!
He did not its not a maclaren anyway. Just looks like one
This is unbelievable 😮🔥
I’m shocked at the level of ingenuity and dedication of this build. I wonder how it drives. Truly impressive, congrats.
My favorite car of all time is the LM F1. I was thinking this would be a waste of time for the builder. Boy was I wrong. Amazing job. Gordan Murray is smiling I’m sure. Phenomenal job!
Wow thanks for the kind words! It was truly a lavour of love.
@@BroughBuilt I envy your dedication and skills 🙌🏿
I would go for the rival LM but I get it
This was super impressing! This isn't the usual replica where people use super cheap and dangerous materials and just pretty much only make the outer shell. The fact that you used a v12 BMW engine makes it just so more authentic to the real iconic F1 LM! Really well done, i'm impressed by your dedication. It turned out amazing! :)
Watched the whole video without skipping out of respect. This is by far the best build I have ever seen. Just the fact that you used carbon fiber and then covered it so that nobody even knew, but you did, gives me so much appreciation for your replica. Even sourcing a BMW V12 instead of going with a Chevy crate or something. WOW!!
Wow thanks for the kind compliments! I did actually get a Chevy crate motor for the build but decided throughout that it would simply be sacrilegious not to go all the way
This is genuinely incredible. In America, it is common for home-built cars to have Chevy V8s, I am so glad and impressed that you took the effort to use a V12. Your attention to detail and composite skills are amazing.
Thanks a lot! Would you believe I started off with a big block! Still have it for a nother project. I'm also glad we decided on going the right rout.
I love this wheels so much! Nothing feels better than looking at a car with actual tires in 2020.
Amazing someone can do this in their garage. How one man can have so much knowledge is insane too. Imagine staying motivated on a project that's possibly consumed 1/4 of your life or more.
Coolest thing ever. Guy makes me feel like I need to get back on the short bus!
This is mind-blowing. The bodywork, the interior, the carbon everything (including the all-important air box). Would love to know the weight and more about the suspension. Wow!
original weighed 1140 kg, his F1 weighs 1180 kg.
Seriously impressive
Thank you Justin!
I fell in love with this car in Need for speed 2 SE. Since then I've watched so many MCLAREN video's and by far this is the best. You have done a job that usually takes a whole factory and an expert team to get it done. They should hire you for sure. Love from India ❤️
amazing skill, creativity and dedication lad. your ability to problem-solve and perseverance is second to none. well done, hope you enjoy the car for many many years to come.
Thank you for your kind words sir!
I can't believe how accurate to the original your lines and shapes are. This is an extraordinary feat. The F1 LM is definitely one of my favorite cars ever made. You found a way to own one without having to pay $15,000,000. The side windows seem a little small compared to the original and the front fender flares seem a little large. But i don't want to act like i could do any better. I don't have the skill to do ANY of this. I watched the whole video. You should be so proud of what you have done. I wish i was your neighbor so i could see this thing in person. Cheers to you. Amazing job.
The ten % of people that can actually tell them apart, will still appreciate all the work 👍🏾👏🏾
I wish that I will sometime in my life will feel the same feeling of acomplishment, pride and joy that you must have felt after compliting this engineering miracle.
First time ever in history I am impressed by the replicas
Wow thanks! It means a lot!
Incredible.. literally the best rep I have ever seen ever
the amount of dedication....knowledge...detail....and hard work....that has gone into this build....is ASTRONOMICAL....and the result of all that "passion" shows when your build simply outclass and outshine every other car at the car meets. You deserve that attention. McLaren guys should take note.
You sir are absolutely brilliant, genius!! This dream car built from scratch is incredibly stunning and the attention to detail is out of this world !! Hats off to you my good man, hope you enjoy every living moment you spend driving this masterpiece !!! I would totally pay for this build as well , as we all know the original LM's are nothing less then 20 million buckaroos, haha!
Dude this is amazing hey this honestly the best thing ever
Wow thanks man! That's very kind of you to say.
they say "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" and this is the best compliment I have ever seen in my life.
And the winner of best replica/kitcar EVER, ever, ever goes too no guessing..........!!! Amazing skillset, wish i had 10% of the tallent, vision and drive to do this............
Thanks you are very kind😊
Best video I have ever seen in the youtube. This video deserves more views. Pure talent I am utterly amazed of what I saw.
Wow thanks for the nice reply man! It is very kind of you to say this🔥
Absolutely incredible work!! I can't even fathom the skill and time needed to pull off something like this. Congrats on the amazing project!!
the attention to detail is amazing. this is one of the most impressive things i’ve ever seen in my life. Great job sir
Nice little build. I on the other hand built something similar but mined and smelted my own metals , drilled my own oil in which I synthesized into various polymers and products at the lab in my garage, raised my own cows for leather ,and grew rubber trees in my backyard (for tires of course)....... but seriously, folks, those are the only things this man didn't do in this build ! I know the words "build" and "built" gets thrown around a lot , but this man literally built a super car from the ground up ... takes the word "capable" to a whole new level . I enjoyed every minute of this . Congrats!
Thank you for the letter! Was very much entertained reading it 🤣
Saving the erath from big companies?
Honestly, impressive, if not making this up. Good job!
I respect the time and dedication that went into it. Great job man!
HUGE McLaren F1 fan. Seen this car in the flesh earlier this year. Truly AMAZING! very well done!
Thank you! It's awesome when a real Mclaren F1 fan approves of my rendition.
no bro, its not a show stopper.
YOU are the show when you drive that to any event. I cant imagine seeing a McLaren F1 LM when i go to any car show. My jaw would drop!
One could argue this is more logical, because it lacks the bad ideas in the original F1. 1) it might be using tires that don't require a special min. group order, 2) it's not dependent on one goofy laptop, 3) it doesn't have a flex bladder that requires the engine to be pulled every five years, 4) trans and engine parts will be easier to get in the future. Another video shows the frunk hatch gap -- OMG this guy must be a perfectionist. The gaps are tight!
I am blown away by this. The most incredible piece of dedication and skill I have ever seen. Well done doesn't seem anywhere near enough my man. Hats off.
Sorry, I put this comment in at about the 13 minute mark..........Finished it now. Ignore my above comment of hats off, doesn't even come close to enough praise. This is epic. It's awesome. It's incredible. If everyone could show this level of dedication to the things they loved then the world would be a much nicer place. Best video on CZcams, no question. Thank you for sharing and thank you for the creation it's about.
This is incredible! Give this man the whole Bell's distillery!
Haha! Thanks dude! In these times I could do with a Bells😁
your level of commitment and skill to this beautiful mix of art and machinery is unbelievable
How the heck this doesn't have +1M views!!!???
This deserves even more. My Total respect to you sir
Thank you very much!
OMG.... I would like to have one
A true work of art and it also has a function! . The amount of hours and hurdles must have been staggering! .from New Zealand I salute you!
Thank you sir! It is an awesome compliment
this equates to national treasure! Respect for this amazing work!
20 minutes in and I'm shaking my head at this. Its just brilliant.
Than’s what happens when you are no millionaire, but smart and creative as fuck
Mad respect
Haha! Thanks dude!
What a great achievement, and what determination and persistence it so clearly required. One question: is there any risk that the steering column UJ could bind? The angle with the rack looks extreme.
Thank you for the compliment! It was quite a battle to make the u Joints work. I had very little space so I needed to get the angle as tight as possible without a risk of it binding (this took more than one tries). Also I noted that by offsetting the two U joints by 90degrees they canceled eash others "bind" out.
Agree. Only thing that looked a bit suspect. Otherwise great engineering
I just wanted to how impressed I was with your McLaren F1 LM! My all time fantasy car. You did an unbelievable job. Keep it up.
Thanks for letting me know 👍👍
My god, you are truely astounding human being, when I see that finished result looking down the side of the car and see the doors aligning with the body work, I'm just out of my mind blown away as to how you could do so many different disciplines to such a high level!
Wow thanks man! I'm glad you notice the lines. I am very proud of it😁
Lovely work man. The F1 is my favourite car of all time, and this is great replica of the 240mph beast!
Thank you man! That is very kind to say! The F1 is also my favorite and I wanted to pay a certain "homage" to it without any disrespect to the Mclaren pedigree.
Absolutely, you have done a great job indeed!
Best ever replica build i have seen ! The attention to detail is crazy !
Thank you. I really wanted to do the F1 justice.
Your determination and sense of achievement is through the roof!! Well done, one of the best projects I’ve seen in a long time.
...an unbelievably good structure, especially dedicated to the details. The best I have seen so far, an absolute masterpiece, hats off to this level of craftsmanship.
Damn dude, this build is WILD. There was so many skills in use to make this project happen. Absolutely amazing. Hats off to you and those involved! What a herculean task but you killed it! How many hours of hands on work do you think this took? Time frame was a 3 year process but how many man hours do you estimate?
Hi there. Thanks for the nice words. It is hard to say how many hours it took. Let's just say it took every free minute I had😅
Mclaren should give this its own chassis number, amazing work.
Unbelievable the amount of work went into this! Congratulations on building your dream car! You really did it justice!
The sense of accomplishment that you must have felt when you took her out on the road for the first time must have been phenomenal!
Very well done sir!
More than I can explain. So many years of sitting inside the dirty, dusty cockpit and dreaming that one day it would actually become a real car driving down the road?! Some days when walking into my workshop and looking at it, I couldn't think that it would ever become a reality. But yes, the first drive as short as it was, was one of the most gratifying things I've ever experienced.
@@BroughBuilt it's true satisfaction is amazing and this armchair in the middle, no car gives it away
Jy mag maar.....................also glad to see that you're in my neck of the woods (GP), would love to see this in person.
Dankie man! Dm my gerus op Instagram as jy na die kar wil kom kyk.
great work, some elements came out better than in my replica. This is one of the most difficult cars to build. I wish you success and I look forward to other films. Regards, I wonder if you were inspired by my solutions
I built the prototype 6 years later, 5 years of corrections and introducing new solutions, only now it is 16 years from the beginning, my version is driving well.
Thank you!! Yes your work has inspired me for a long time. I have watched your progress from the beginning even before it was on CZcams. You haven't posted in quite a while? I'm curious what you are busy with currently? Keep well
@@BroughBuilt thank you for the kind words, I'm glad I was an inspiration. now I'm finishing the version on the M70 engine just like you, but with 1 turbine, the same transmission as your DQS audi 6 gears. this copy took me 5 years although in the meantime I built this red one with a v8 on a turbine. In a few days I will throw a video on YT. What was the reason that you built after 18 years? 1 knowledge? , 2 money? 3 time? How many pss did you get on these 2 turbines? you have a video with the parameters I will watch. I found your channel today and I see a lot of movies, but I didn't manage to watch them. Of course I watch.
Cool! I can't wait for your video to come out! I really want to see how the car came out.
The main reason it took me so long to finish the car was a lack of knowledge and skills. There was a time when I thought I had taken on too big of a task and just left it standing for some time.
I have an adjustable boost controller on the turbos but the highest I've set them was on dyno at 8psi and it had no problems. Usually I run 6psi
I'm obsessed about this car.
I’ve seen a lot of builds of dream cars. But this is genuinely one of the best I’ve ever seen. You should be super proud with this!
Hey what is that? Oh just something I whipped up in the garage, I call it number seven. 19 million 990 thousand less than a real one!
Haha! I like it! But I'd be lying to just casually say I whipped it up🤣. Even now when I look at the video I can't imagine having taken on such a mammoth task😱
@@BroughBuilt you should definitely do orders for people! Id definitely buy one
@@BroughBuilt do you sell them if you do how much do you charge
I don't sell them (yet) but I've had some requests so it's something I might consider.
@@parabellumalpha thanks dude. That's very kind to say!
Very cool, that is incredible! Amazing craftsmanship! I had a question about the lexan windshield and no wipers, is it road legal?
Thank you! I am in the process of making the car road legal. Last two things I have to do is install a windshield wiper (even though I hope to never have to use it) as well as a park brake. Where I live you are allowed to use Lexan.
The dream car of all dream cars. What an amazing build. I can hardly believe it.
Seen a small clip talking about this and had to come watch. One of my favorite cars of all time
Looks like a kit car still, the proportions are off, the rake of the front window and the arch of the roof. The way the rear quarter meets the hatch, all completely off. Reminds me of the Fiero Ferraris.
Omg 😳 this is one of the best builds I’ve ever seen😳
Cannot believe the dedication this man has and excellent craftsmanship!!
Wow, I am impressed! Dude just demonstrated a master class in everything car... Mad respect!
absolutely unbelievable skill this is the most perfected replica of any car ive seen you should be rewarded a mclaren of your choice for such art well done man
well this is just incredible, it would have been too easy to build the kit around an mr2 or such like but no! you build an F1 LM from the ground up, a true master of the craft
Unbelievable!!! You are truly an artist and brilliant builder! Just, wow
Absolutely amazing!! Bravo!!
Absolutely astonishing!!
Incredible. Truly amazing work
Saw the greatest supercar to ever be built back in Need for Speed: 2 and instantly fell in love with it. Amazing job, gave me chills just looking at it.
Thanks man! I also used to drool over the one in NFS 😁. Glad if you like it
If the dream seams unattainable then build it. It’s probably more reliable than the original too. Fantastic job and thanks for posting!
You had a dream, you weren't afraid to dive into it, and you ended up with something amazing that you BUILT WITH YOUR OWN TWO HANDS...
I got nothing but respect, my dude. Well done, seriously. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thanks a lot man!
Dyno results?
NGL I fast forward to engine choice and once I seen that you sourced a BMW V12 I went back and watched the whole thing. Bravo sir, Bravo 👏
Haha thanks man!
Incredible ! Well done.
I'm Speechless...
You are Unbelievable...
Respect...
Hope McLaren will never see this video ( lawyer) but I think
If they do.. They have to give You a Job...
I'm speechless..
I can't believe what you done..
Masterpiece..
Greetings and much respect from
Germany....
You are Genius
this is the true car building spirit. I think this creation should be seen on a world stage. Kuddos. its awesome
Thank you!
@@BroughBuilt anytime Donnie.. You are a mad scientist and I am so impressed with what you made here. This is genuinely some next level skill brother. Words can't stress just how special you are as a human being on this planet. There is no one else alive on this big rock we all live on that could achieve this. Think about that. I know a guy in Europe built a couple Russian/Ukraine versions of a F1 rep but nothing created from anywhere or anyone else stacks up to you and yours. So humbled by you and your ability to create rolling masterpiece. Everyone can trust that Mclaren knows about this and is probably just as impressed. They probably hate how well built this Lm rep is but I can guarantee they are rubbing their chins saying damn this dude is special. Imagine the literal art Donnie could create with unlimited time and a unlimited wallet..... Donnie is the Banksy of the automotive Rep world.
Absolutely incredible!!
Wow.... awesome work
You may not be a musician, but you are definitely a rock star!
I stay in Rustenburg and saw this car driving towards Oliefantsnek in 2020. I lost my mind and told my friends about it. I thought it was real. It looks so real. Soon as I found out it was a replica I was even more impressed. I knew its couldn’t have been easy or cheap. I’m certain it was all worth it. Really awesome build
Thanks, its an amazing compliment.
This is truly incredible, you are the master craftsman of the century.
Thanks so much for the compliment!
WOW! That's huge amount of work! You created a piece of art! That's amazing!
Well. That was a trip. I guess if you don’t have millions laying around, this is the way to do it. Good job.
Watched the whole video, absolutely loved it. I can’t even imagine how much work that took to create. It’s my all time favourite car...
Thanks man! I also sometimes look back at the build pics and can't believe I took on this mammoth task. But I'm already considering my next big build!! I guess it's addictive 😂
@@BroughBuilt Lets se if you can do it in half the time 👌🏼 will be waiting for the progress videos. Awesome color choice for the F1 btw...
Amazing work!, got to be the nicest,cleanest and the most well put together car I've seen done by a country mile!. Great work
got better panel allignment than an actual mclaren haha, incredible job here, amazing work.
You made the best car ever made with little resources a man can have even better
Absolutely amazing 👏
I’m in awe of your incredible skill and enormous amount of commitment, most impressive!!
Amazed this doesn’t have millions of views!
Amazing work!
What a car.. The 3 years you investet really paid off man
Absolutely amazing amazing amazing!!!!!! Truly epic build from what is clearly a very talented individual no doubt about it!!!!! Just blown away with this and super glad I stumbled on to the channel!!!
Simply outstanding. Hat off to sir, amazing fabrication work.
Respect... Truly built not bought.
Excellent job sir.
OMG!!! Thats looks like an original F1 LM. Most amazing thing i've ever seen!!! Congrats on your hard work