Wheeler Dealers 996 Project
#31
Just a car guy
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Here you go: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x75x1tn
Not sure how long it will be up. Zero time spent on the convertible top, installed IMS Solution (sorry for the spoilers...)
Not sure how long it will be up. Zero time spent on the convertible top, installed IMS Solution (sorry for the spoilers...)
Got to watch, and rewatch. No commercials was a big bonus. I had to figure out the skip-ahead feature needed some patience. My wifi source (phone) lost battery power, so I missed the last minute. Didn't get to see what Mike sold it for.
A lot of good repair coverage. Captured a few of the big hitters. Hadn't anticipated the wheel bearing job. That was nice. The interior work was excellent. Other than too much Mike, I rate it two thumbs up.
#32
Thanks for posting. I'm not sure I would be able to stay awake - I get up early.
Got to watch, and rewatch. No commercials was a big bonus. I had to figure out the skip-ahead feature needed some patience. My wifi source (phone) lost battery power, so I missed the last minute. Didn't get to see what Mike sold it for.
A lot of good repair coverage. Captured a few of the big hitters. Hadn't anticipated the wheel bearing job. That was nice. The interior work was excellent. Other than too much Mike, I rate it two thumbs up.
Got to watch, and rewatch. No commercials was a big bonus. I had to figure out the skip-ahead feature needed some patience. My wifi source (phone) lost battery power, so I missed the last minute. Didn't get to see what Mike sold it for.
A lot of good repair coverage. Captured a few of the big hitters. Hadn't anticipated the wheel bearing job. That was nice. The interior work was excellent. Other than too much Mike, I rate it two thumbs up.
So with ya on "too much Mike". That problem has existed with the show from Day 1.
#35
Pro
There was one huge problem. During the purchase, Mike closed the driver's door by pushing on the glass. Doesn't he understand proper P-Car protocol? Terrible, shocking.
#37
Instructor
Here you go: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x75x1tn
Not sure how long it will be up. Zero time spent on the convertible top, installed IMS Solution (sorry for the spoilers...)
Not sure how long it will be up. Zero time spent on the convertible top, installed IMS Solution (sorry for the spoilers...)
#38
I like Ant Anstead every bit as Ed, maybe more. He's a man's man and like the way he carries himself (no homo). The sad thing for Ed China is the show really did not change all that much so I fear he walked away over nothing. Can't wait for the new series. With Grand Tour coming to an end, as we know it, this is now the best motoring show available.
#39
Racer
They hit the IMS. RMS, AOS and bearing. I was fascinated with the leather splitter. I was yelling at the TV when he walked out with the console “how much?!?!”. 600, seemed a good price I wonder if the regular viewer will get that price. Interesting about the air filter. How many on here have that kind of air filter. They did get a pretty good car to start. I recall on the British one they did an air cooled 911 and it had way more minor issues to deal with. $22500 seems like a great price for a car with 65k miles and the IMS solution done.
they made it look so easy for a few minutes I thought, hell, I could do it myself...lol. Then my wife walks past and says “You will break the car”, bringing me back to reality. Lol
they made it look so easy for a few minutes I thought, hell, I could do it myself...lol. Then my wife walks past and says “You will break the car”, bringing me back to reality. Lol
#40
Rennlist Member
True, for Ant the IMS Solution, RMS, AOS, clutch, even wheel bearings jobs are no challenges for him, looks so easy, incredible... Ant can really do anything, very cool episode, I really enjoyed it, it's like seeing my car on the show, hehheh :-) Cheers,
#41
Former Vendor
I never watch TV. I didn't;t even know this was coming on, till someone shot me a text while they were installing my IMS Solution.
Watching that install made me cringe... granted, this isn't a technical show, but now we are going to have all sorts of people thinking you can get away without pre- qualification of the engine, locking the engine at TDC #1, not locking the cams, and more.
This reminded me of why I don't watch TV.
Watching that install made me cringe... granted, this isn't a technical show, but now we are going to have all sorts of people thinking you can get away without pre- qualification of the engine, locking the engine at TDC #1, not locking the cams, and more.
This reminded me of why I don't watch TV.
#42
Pro
I never watch TV. I didn't;t even know this was coming on, till someone shot me a text while they were installing my IMS Solution.
Watching that install made me cringe... granted, this isn't a technical show, but now we are going to have all sorts of people thinking you can get away without pre- qualification of the engine, locking the engine at TDC #1, not locking the cams, and more.
This reminded me of why I don't watch TV.
Watching that install made me cringe... granted, this isn't a technical show, but now we are going to have all sorts of people thinking you can get away without pre- qualification of the engine, locking the engine at TDC #1, not locking the cams, and more.
This reminded me of why I don't watch TV.
#43
Former Vendor
Like everything today, it's all fake. Its been so long since I watched TV, I couldn't even figure out how to use the damn remote control to turn the show on. 45 seconds into the install procedure, I turned it off and went back to work.
#44
Race Car
I enjoyed the episode - thanks for sharing the link.
Although I miss the amount of technical detail Edd used to provide.
Its become more glitzy... Bring back the old days when they would flash up old ads of the car and meet with owners of perfect condition examples!
Although I miss the amount of technical detail Edd used to provide.
Its become more glitzy... Bring back the old days when they would flash up old ads of the car and meet with owners of perfect condition examples!
#45
The only point is that if you get a pre-qualification and it fails, you won't install it unless the engine is rebuilt for 10-20K $. If you know from the start that you're not ever going to spend that cash on the engine, then what is the point of getting a pre-qualification? For that particular engine, failed or not, the Solution will still be the best bet to keep it alive the longest for < $2000. With that I think it's wholly in the spirit of the show, it's not a car-restoration show anyway.
And even for your generic amateur that just wishes to address the IMSB without dropping 10-20 grand on a new engine, IMS solution is going to be his best option regardless of pre-qual. There's just no added value in it for them, it will only cost time and money without any upside from knowing their engine passed your test or not.