I Upgraded His Car While He Was On Vacation
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Pulseway!
1:08 - The Plan
1:54 - Cabin Air Filter
2:39 - Headlights
4:14 - Sound Deadening
5:50 - Power Locks
7:24 - Power Windows
8:28 - Painting
12:12 - Finishing up Montage
13:00 - The Reveal
16:14 - Pulseway!
17:02 - Outro
@Wiisporter 12 күн бұрын
Next video: Putting my employee's car on bags and a widebody while they're on vacation
@NovaPog37 12 күн бұрын
doubt it
@YouTubetail 12 күн бұрын
Linustech 👍🏼
@bradhaines3142 12 күн бұрын
thats disgusting. lift it and put it on 33s. turn the trunk into a bed. thaats more like it
@phytonso9877 12 күн бұрын
"You could pay $10,000 for Lasik, OR...."
@marisozi4087 12 күн бұрын
i am pro tuner- just add new girl
@alexandergreenfield91 12 күн бұрын
Running a CT scan on potential components is both genius as quite possibly the most impressive tech flex I've ever seen. Bravo 💪🏼👌🏼
@JeffDeWitt 12 күн бұрын
I work in a plant that makes aircraft parts and today I was looking at an X-Ray of one of our parts... I know, not a CT scan but still pretty cool.
@theyeetus1428 12 күн бұрын
@@JeffDeWitt CT scans do use X-rays.
@averye 11 күн бұрын
@@theyeetus1428 just a basically big rotating xray that can take 3d pictures right?
@HercadosP 11 күн бұрын
@@averye yes, but they are very expensive. Universities tend to have only 1 of them in their imaging core
@Deja117 9 күн бұрын
@@HercadosP Let's just say even if you outright buy one for 50k-500k, it will cost you maybe 300k a year and that's being generous. Because now you need to get someone who actually knows how to calibrate it and take care of it around the clock all year, pay property taxes for it (yes that's a thing in most places!), oh also there's electricity costs too to consider, which vary depending on the accuracy and speed of your scanner (for example a medical CT scan uses 30kw-100kw EACH SCAN). For all these reasons, this is why Linus uses a Lumafield scanner. 75k a year (base) subscription... But think about what I said above. It's more expensive to own and maintain unless you're a 3 letter agency or whatever. That said, you can get real cheap ones for like 5k (like the ones labtech sells), but they won't scan much.
@hns_203 11 күн бұрын
I love seeing Alex in videos, he has this very "i did my research but still have no clue so we're just gonna wing it" attitude that's amazing for videos.
@mohamedsakka2338 10 күн бұрын
i hate how much less camera time he has now
@andyk192 11 күн бұрын
I very much appreciate you guys not just jamming LED bulb "retrofits" into the old housing for so many reasons. They do blind people, and don't usually have a very effective beam pattern. Your xenon projectors came out looking great for the amount of cutting you needed to do. This was probably my favorite video you have done in a while. It would be so cool to see more old car upgrades.
@Hamster1022 11 күн бұрын
Depends on what you buy I guess. I bought some bulbs that were $100 a pair. They have a very clean cut off and are not too bright. I also measured the height appropriately and lowered it a touch more than I was supposed to. Granted, these were engineered specifically for my car model. If you get some rando "one size fits all" bulbs they won't be as cleanly cut off or likely be too bright.
@parapetcloud 11 күн бұрын
Yeah, the important part isn't necessarily the type of bulb, but rather if they're projector bulbs or not. My new car has LED lights but they're projector lights so the cutoff of light is below other drivers side mirrors
@alm3id4 11 күн бұрын
Yes! Hugely appreciated. Some high quality osram led bulbs may work with a slight alignment, but cheap ones will most likely leak light in every angle and stop working soon (ask me how I know) Also, almost all the LED options are a super cold blueish tone, which is harmful for other drivers' eyes
@AarPlays 11 күн бұрын
Most people don't understand led reflective properties of headlights are different from incandescent reflection. You can't really swap out an incandescent light with led and expect similar results. Motorcycle owners also have these issues
@galbertdjaja 11 күн бұрын
Xenon projector retrofits are kinda out of date these days. BiLED projector retrofits are brighter, less hot, and more responsive without “HID” warm-up
@cameraboxer 12 күн бұрын
I love that you're running into normal car person problems. buying the right part but for a different trim, the bumpers held on by zip ties, etc
@rawrfjenkins 12 күн бұрын
not only that but steamrolling through it making shit work
@SecretSauceyjuice 12 күн бұрын
Skipping sanding the primer was more of a "regular KZfaqr problem". I am by no means a professional painter, but it seems insane nobody looked that up and just assumed you could just lay down layer after layer and it would come out smooth.
@LinusTechTips 12 күн бұрын
@@SecretSauceyjuice Oh we knew it needed to be sanded after the first coat, but Linus had to get on a plane early the next morning so there just wasn't time -AC
@Joe4evr 12 күн бұрын
@@SketchyCosmos Hey, he ended up liking how the paint job came out anyway. Happy little accident and all that.
@LinusTechTips 12 күн бұрын
@@SketchyCosmos i'm cool with it -np
@sensen6883 12 күн бұрын
Daym, I don't expect a new series of Pimp My Ride 2024: Linus Edition
@oladrolahola 12 күн бұрын
How'd you place the blue emojis?
@mikelarry2602 12 күн бұрын
Linus should consider that.
@magical_coww8866 12 күн бұрын
@@oladrolahola hold down alt and then press f4 on keyboard
@oladrolahola 12 күн бұрын
@@magical_coww8866 isn't that for closing apps? 🤨
@sensen6883 12 күн бұрын
@@oladrolahola: so you really want to know . Well it's just "KZfaq default" emojis, not hard to find
@LabidySabidy 11 күн бұрын
As an automotive enthusiast who's also a tech nerd, it makes me so happy to see you make a video like this!
@anton.demchenk0 11 күн бұрын
Totally agree. Love it!
@alberta3157 11 күн бұрын
i agree, but man they butchered that poor civic i'm heart broken
@LabidySabidy 11 күн бұрын
@@alberta3157 all that matters is the owner seemed happy about the changes :) they were also changes specifically him and his issue which speaks to the heart of modifying cars
@McLennox 4 күн бұрын
As an automotive enthusiast who's also a tech nerd, it makes me sad to see them put so much effort into a 7th gen Civic. I owned one, do not recommend. Old cars with modern amenities are definitely where it's at, but this platform is unfortunately tainted. In tech terms it's almost like filling a 15 year old PC with $500 of RGB instead of upgrading the stuff that actually matters.
@Tall_Order 11 күн бұрын
Until I watched this video, I had no idea cab filters existed. I followed the instructions to change mine, and it was caked in leaves and mold from 2 years of existence in Florida. So I went to an auto parts shop and bought an M95 quality filter. It made a heck of a lot of difference. I don't smell musky air when I first start the engine, and my nose opens up. I owe Linus a thanks. I've been harming my health all this time and didn't know. Update: Will people stop dogpiling me for not knowing about Cabin Filters? For Pete’s sake, It's like saying, "How could you not know there was a needle in that haystack? For shame!". I mean, the thing is BEHIND the glove box. You expect me to know to look back there? I'm a tech nerd, not a mechanic. Calm your teats!
@Che1seabluesdrogba11 10 күн бұрын
There's no way
@Tall_Order 10 күн бұрын
@@Che1seabluesdrogba11 No way of what? It's true about the filter. And I don't think it's ever been changed in the entire car's lifespan. In my car the cab filter was behind the glove box.
@CheradenZakalwe 9 күн бұрын
If it still smells after there are anti bacterial bombs you can use. Always worth it straight after buying a second hand car.
@yosefm170 9 күн бұрын
How does People own cars and dont know the basics as how to change the filters, oil, wipers, breakpads etc. These things are as easy as changing graphic card in a pc
@CheradenZakalwe 9 күн бұрын
@@yosefm170 it is, but not everyone has a drive way in which to do all that. I personally love working on my cars as much as tinkering with tech.
@theminecraftchannle 12 күн бұрын
Thank you for not using drop in LED bulbs in a reflector housing. Correctly levelled HID bulbs are so much better for everyone.
@RitzBlitz33 12 күн бұрын
Important to add that these were HIDs in a projector retrofit, not pnp’s in a reflector housing.
@theminecraftchannle 12 күн бұрын
@@RitzBlitz33 Absolutely the projector lens is a must when changing to HID’s
@vito6397 12 күн бұрын
Could you elaborate? (I'm a complete car idiot) Does drop in LED bulb refer to normal regular joe light bulbs? How could those be bad to use with a reflector housing?
@joschaugustenborgnielsen2366 12 күн бұрын
@@vito6397 old pre LED housing where shaped to how the old halogens casted light. LED's does not cast it in the same way, this will make the reflector housing reflect in wrong and unexpected ways which will likely blind oncoming motorist. The focal point of an led is not in the same spot a halogen bulb
@johanneskurz7122 12 күн бұрын
But there are fully certified street legal (in the EU) replacements by osram. I guess they are checked for blinding.
@daniwalmsley611 12 күн бұрын
Linus using his employees car to get tips on how to paint his bike is the most linus thing in this vid xD
@cpljimmyneutron 11 күн бұрын
Strong advice, when painting a car, almost every light and reflector can be removed in 3 screws or less. Just take them off, and freely paint the frame under them, but do make sure to tape the connectors, don't want to paint them.
@IgnacioRamoss 2 күн бұрын
they did mention that most of them were glued in tho
@valerianocosta5976 11 күн бұрын
hey Linus, I worked as a car preparator for a mechanic that did paint jobs too, if I can give a suggestion or two, the first thing you need to remember is "the ludic parts ofthe paint must disappear" sand it down, use scotchbrite abrasive brush, sandblasters, but make it as rught looking as possible, and scale up the sandpaper from 400 grane to 600, 800 adn 1000 as finishing one right before applying the first layer of paint, second suggestion/tip "always clean the chassis that have to be painted with paint thinner and antisiliconic cleaner to remove skin grease from the primer color" because if a bit of grease is on that part, it will amke the paint peel off someday, and last hint I can give is "after one of 2 hands of color pain (that are properly sanded with a 1000 grane sandpaper) put up a layer of transparent coating" even better if it's a heatcured one, this will make the car shine like a diamond and look like brand new, it's like the cherry on top on car paint jobs. Great video anyway!
@theultamateengi2312 12 күн бұрын
As a automotive technician im glad the customer was happy and you guys had a great time modding it! (internal screaming)
@user-ky1jp7ev8b 12 күн бұрын
dude same. Cringing every time the camera changed angle. The headlights were the worst of it, then paint. I'm 40 now and did shit like this when I was 16, I get it, and it's kind of a joke, but I'd let everything else slide except the headlights. Those are the worst mod available for that car.
@nomdom 12 күн бұрын
Can you explain why? I'm not really a car guy, but honestly wouldn't mind upgrading my car
@xnopyt13 12 күн бұрын
@@user-ky1jp7ev8bwhy are the headlights bad?
@ASDASD34RDFS 12 күн бұрын
@@nomdom This isn't "upgrading" a car. Seriously. Going from crank windows to electric is to many people a downgrade. It is a super common part to fail meanwhile crank will last forever. Paint destroyed the car. Sound isolation, sure. But probably not even needed. They could have just put a fucking led lightbulb in it instead and it'd be better.
@DarkSession6208 12 күн бұрын
@@xnopyt13 Because they are still matte... there are 3 proper ways to do it, they did not even try one. I restored like 4-5 pairs of headlights, you don't need any skill except if you want to clearcoat it afterwards. Nothing was done properly here, not even the sound deadening because the rule of thumb is to cover 60% of the area which results in 95% more deadening, everything above that is just way too much weight for little gain. The paint ... don't get me started on that. I work on cars since 2014 and completely rebuilt like 9 to 11 cars and im not even a professional, but ANY information can be found on google. They just completely did whatever feels right instead of just using google or youtube for 1 sec to make sure its correct.
@Czechbound 12 күн бұрын
Top Tip with older car sound deadening : check the door/ boot seals are ok, as if water gets in, it will soak the matting and that will stay wet and you'll get rust.
@hiRyan329329 12 күн бұрын
Luckily with kilmat its not as much of an issue since it doesn't really absorb/trap moisture (know from experience). Though it is very much so a big precaution if you go with the foam style sound proofing (have experienced them crumbling and molding)
@mattsonn 12 күн бұрын
I love how Alex says “Xeon” (like the cpu) instead of of “Xenon” 13:47
@BMR1995 12 күн бұрын
Love that you showed the cabin air filter. I've come across many that have never heard of that before. Found corn inside a friends blower motor once and peanuts in a company truck air intake.
@Nolano386 12 күн бұрын
The cabin air filter is especially important if you live in an area that's been bombarded by wildfire smoke every year these last few years. I'm looking at you, entire west coast. Get a fancy filter, change it every few yearish if you're in the smoke zone.
@xferth 12 күн бұрын
Yeah i should change mine now that i think about that lol, thank ya haha
@jacob07221 12 күн бұрын
i work at a subaru dealer in oregon and good god the amount of crap i see in cabin air filters is outrageous
@LinvestigatesMC 12 күн бұрын
The smoke smell add character
@fauge7 12 күн бұрын
Honestly it should be changed more regularly than that even.
@SecretSauceyjuice 12 күн бұрын
I worked in a lab in Northern California right in the heart of the big fires a few years ago. There was ash debris INSIDE the labs on top of every horizontal surface. They had to cover equipment inside the building in plastic.
@sturdybutter 12 күн бұрын
Not only should you replace your cabin air filter but you should do it yourself. I’ve seen shops and dealerships try and charge over $100 to install a $15 filter. Bonus points for spraying unscented Lysol through the intake with the AC cranked before throwing the new filter in, it will kill any bacteria growing in the ducts and help with and wet or mildew smells you might be experiencing. A lot of times you get so use to your cars particular smell that you don’t realize how bad it is.
@hiRyan329329 12 күн бұрын
While I worked at a shop I used to ask why it was so much and I was shown the books. They are all blanketed under a like 1.5 hour task. My shop would frequently discount to around $20 on top of filter shop cost, though the cars that come in of which and are the reason the book hours are so high, they paid full price. If you've ever had to change a filter on cars that keep them behind the center console for instance or have metal rigging going across you've probably never wanted to do another (which oddly enough the book notifies the rods as "do not reinstalls" which seem to be there just for initial manufacturing, they make the first replacement a nightmare)
@johnt.848 12 күн бұрын
Great tip TY.
@SeeMoreLevingthon 11 күн бұрын
I've been watching this channel for around 10 years or more, and this is in my top 10 most original videos for the channel, I loved it! It really makes you feel like the old LTT is definitely still there!
@kyleking3087 11 күн бұрын
Car tip for the tech tip guys, simply having LED headlights isn't the issue, it's the angle and beam pattern of them. Since the DOT tests for brightness at one single point, manufacturers build in a dark spot on purpose to please the test, but be brighter than competitors to "please the driver". That car with LED lights, as long as the beams aren't shooting up, would be just fine.
@skuzzyj 11 күн бұрын
This simply isn't true. There are currently *25 different test points* in the US regulation, and some but not all of those are different than EU regs, and that's ignoring Asia and RHD locales. There are basically no drop in LED solutions to replace halogen headlamps that accurately replicate the filament tolerance box the reflector housings themselves were designed around. The newest, bestest stuff on the market is still only "very close" according to the engineer that actually designed them. 9 times out of ten, drop in LEDs scatter light everywhere making it so that you _absolutely cannot_ aim them down far enough not to glare oncoming traffic and if you can do that without breaking the adjuster inside your headlight housing, you'll only be able to see about 35' in front of your car because the massive blob of illuminated foreground will cause your eyes to adjust so that your ability to see stuff at distance will be diminished. The engineers actually know WTF they're doing and that's why OEM LED lighting solutions are completely bespoke reflectors or OEM supplier projector-based, from real reputable manufacturers like Hella, Stanley, or Koito. I've actually built headlights. For money. Alex made the right call. Cheapo LEDs headlights are literally just manufactured garbage.
@TheAllthatremains94 12 күн бұрын
While y'all aren't ChrisFix, I love how this will get a segment of people to think about something on their car that could be improved for cheap. Cleaning or replacing your headlights can make a world of difference for you and your fellow drivers.
@splittedspark1675 12 күн бұрын
True, some of the small improvements (especially with a bit more money) can be really great. And some projects are really fun (like refreshing your headlights)
@raynjpg 12 күн бұрын
unless you're like me and have a POS car/truck with bad wiring whose headlights seem to be unfixable. the old ones weren't foggy, but i have brand new housings. tried cheap LEDs, tried expensive LEDs, tried going back to some pricey Halogens. nothing lol.
@wouterattheorgan 12 күн бұрын
i recently changed out my halogen bulbs on my motorcycle, world of difference, and the most fun part is that it was plug and play
@curtisbme 12 күн бұрын
*And aligning your headlights..
@Leeqzombie 11 күн бұрын
It really did make me think of all the things I could do for my Kia Rio of a similar vintage (it was a free hand-me-down car)
@Skiman__ 12 күн бұрын
Jake and Alex need a car channel asap, love such videos
@Sithhy 12 күн бұрын
Linus Car Group
@tbillington 12 күн бұрын
They talked about a car channel on the wan show. Consensus was they're to busy doing their usual work to fit it in.
@codymiller4413 12 күн бұрын
They’re also not the best at it.
@MrHaydenJr 12 күн бұрын
Itd compete with doughnut media...
@AlmostLikeHuman 11 күн бұрын
@@codymiller4413 isn't that kinda the point..? The fun comes from the jank.
@lookitdisguy 12 күн бұрын
I was about to assume you guys did not sand the primer but then i heard the low pressure issue lol You guys did ok for your first time. Take it from someone who has his own shop.
@wassimmehanna4402 11 күн бұрын
We need more that kind of videos. I would watch them. Thanks LTT!
@roland7123 12 күн бұрын
thank you LTT for pimping my ride
@aknightstale2248 12 күн бұрын
Xzibit would be proud lol
@drummerdoingstuff5020 12 күн бұрын
Simp my ride
@SpaceGamblerJR 12 күн бұрын
But seriously a new set of rims and he could time-travel back to 2004.
@VonDelano 12 күн бұрын
can't believe you missed the opportunity to spray the hubcaps gold
@Dan-Simms 12 күн бұрын
I was looking for this comment, and I couldn't agree more.
@nickrobinson9629 11 күн бұрын
Clean the tires, spicy new set of caps and paint them gold. 👌
@DrRulRul 9 күн бұрын
More of this car videos please. I mean not only new car reviews but also upgrade and modification and simple repair videos like this one. I was able to install my radio and camera unit in my 2005 SLK after you previous video since I finally understood each wires function thanks to you guys
@iCadaverx 12 күн бұрын
Please modify more of your employee's cars! This was a sweet video. Actually very impressed at how well you guys did the projector retrofit install.
@thetom7644 12 күн бұрын
car mechanic here, this was easy filter change, try different car where half or whole dashboard comes out before you can even see the filter :D and in europe you can not change the lightbulbs to xenons.
@DrsDapperTopper 12 күн бұрын
It is illegal in the US too.
@Patriot-Eaglehead 12 күн бұрын
But can you just replace your headlights with 4 flashlights duct-taped to the chassis, label the gaping rusted hole in the floor as "extra ventilation" and use bacon grease as fuel? We can do that over here in rural Wyoming.
@calebmenker988 12 күн бұрын
The cabin filter in my car required cutting out part of the support braces to gain access to it, it's even specified in the owners manual that you are supposed to cut the brace, and that's what the dealership would do if you took it to them and it's just permanently removed then
@TopiasSalakka 12 күн бұрын
The filter change was still difficult compared to Euro cars, in MB and BMW you just pop the hood and the filter is right there on the back corner. Also you can do xenon retrofits legally, but in all cases you need a xenon-approved housing. Funnily enough, LED bulb conversions are legal in many EU countries now.
@thetom7644 12 күн бұрын
@@TopiasSalakka and if you buy Bosch filters, there is also instructions how to change and location of the filter.
@clutch2315 12 күн бұрын
For painting with standard paint systems (like DuPont) 1. Use a metal etch primer only on spots showing bare metal. It has a light acid to 'etch' into the metal and make a solid bond. 2. Use a surfacing primer to cover the car and lightly sand to hide minor imperfections. When sanded it easily shows the low spots and those can be remedied by another spray of surfacing primer or a little fix of fine cold fill. Colour is pretty simple, but if you ever use a pearlescent or metallic paint have the parts hanging in the same orientation as they'd be on the car so those additives stick and orient themselves as if they're on the vehicle, not doing so may be very noticeable to other vehicle panels. Spray a clear and enjoy! *Don't forget to include additives when spraying plastic body panels/bumpers so your paint system has the needed flexibility and doesn't crack and peel on the first ding that happens. Like what happened to Linus, make sure your air system has enough volume capabilities as modern HVLP paint guns use lots of air!
@m-tech1816 11 күн бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong, but additives for plastic parts seem to have gone out of fashion. I just did a few bumpers on my car and when I researched, nobody seemed to be using the extra flexibility stuff. That might be more for painting on rubber. But sanding the primer might be the biggest thing, that was missing here.
@h3ck774 11 күн бұрын
Royce Dupont?
@iyoe 11 күн бұрын
@m-tech1816 Not sure about solid colours, but clear coats with systems I've used tend to be quite good with flexing As for adhesion, quick scuff and plastic primer Though I've seen products that go straight on, would still use adhesion promoter unless TDS states otherwise Though with anything like that, always read the Data Sheets, there so many weird chemical cocktails these days, some still amaze me.
@clutch2315 11 күн бұрын
@@m-tech1816 copy that, I haven't been in the auto body paint systems world since 2010 and flex additives I was told were "essential"
@m-tech1816 11 күн бұрын
@@clutch2315 Yes, that might be the reason to that. Thanks for the rational discussion! The science behind colors has definitely changed a lot due to the quite recent switch to water based systems. That might be the reason to why relied heavily on flex additives. @iyoe those plastic adhesion promoters on the other hand seem really important, since they chemically open the material to accept the paint layers. In my hobby projects it was always a pigment layer (which isn't really hard at all) and on top a 2K clear coat, mich might even be just the "medium solid" type, and therefore more resistant to chipping. Flex additives where pretty expensive too, so I checked the forums and they didn't seem as necessary anymore.
@jakeketchum1398 12 күн бұрын
This is my favorite video yet! The 3D scan was a real treat.
@RaisinBarXZ550 10 күн бұрын
As a BC EM2 owner myself, I love some of these mods, especially the headlights! I've been preparing to build my projector lights but in a different style, and it really helps to see you guys doing it. THANK YOU for showing the simplicity! Glad I have an Si so it comes with half the work already done, but it won't stop me from from modding everything
@redirtman 12 күн бұрын
As someone who has been an automotive mechanic for years, it’s good to see cars getting some love. Love that you used rattle trapping mat. Another good rattle and noise stopper would be adding felt between locations where plastic meets metal. Also tires can make a world of difference, don’t buy cheap, spending on tires gives a better quality and quieter ride. And typically you can get more miles out of them, with a good alignment as well.
@asciicatface 11 күн бұрын
Is there any brand/type of tire you would recommend? I hear people say that Michelin is pretty good.
@redirtman 11 күн бұрын
@@asciicatface my 3 preferred brands are Michelin, Bridgestone, and continental. But also know most brands have multiple tiers of tires as well. Usually separated by price. Some brands even offer a foam liner inside to dampen more noise.
@kurtwagner16 8 күн бұрын
@@asciicatface most of the times, i go for Hankook. They are really good for the Money.
@thexgamer8240 12 күн бұрын
Plouffe after returning from his vacation: *This is brilliant, but I like this (points to Linus’ car).*
@AndrewsYTlink 10 күн бұрын
These auto upgrades are so fun! Besides the painting (very entertaining), all the upgrades are practical. Happy to see another video about auto upgrades/tech!
@marekklucka4407 10 күн бұрын
Since the cabin filter is off, it is probably good idea to also disinfect the internal air ducts with fans running internal loop and ozone generator in the car (approximately 30 min is mostly enough). It helps also with some smells that you can have in the car, especially for cars after smokers Mind you be aware of how to use ozone generator it as it's toxic and dangerous, but quickly dissolves into regular oxygen.
@Its_Crumby 12 күн бұрын
Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hector is gonna be running 3 Honda Civic's with spoon engines. On top of that he just came into Harry's and ordered 3 t66 turbo's with NOS's and a Motec System Exhaust.
@hedlund88 12 күн бұрын
A couple of sr20 would be premium right before race wars
@TooMuchMiddle 12 күн бұрын
DAYUMNNNNNNN BOYEEEEEEEEE!!
@benwu7980 12 күн бұрын
That should have a spoiler alert.
@abcpea 12 күн бұрын
This comment endangered my manifold and made my floor panel fly off.
@humphreywolfe 11 күн бұрын
@@abcpea don't worry, you almost had him
@Triflixfilms 12 күн бұрын
This video is edited and plays just like the HGTV house/yard flip shows I grew up watching lol. Family is going on vacation, we told them we are going to do X but we ended up doing so much more, grand reveal, woah that's sick thanks guys! Love it!!!
@kena4977 12 күн бұрын
Only thing missing is Plouffe is a crayon collector and part time shoe shiner. His budget is $1.5m
@4Devianz 12 күн бұрын
@@kena4977 real shit he gets back and his 04 civic is ev swapped or some shit lol
@tyrannicpuppy 11 күн бұрын
What a great video. Damn it seems like a really cool place to work where people are willing to do all kinds of fun off topic stuff just coz they can make a video out of it. Love these odd videos.
@jeremywilliams3320 11 күн бұрын
Major points for going xenon instead of LED. Better visibility at longer distances and much safer for other drivers
@dimitrevasilev7670 12 күн бұрын
First computers now cars💀💀💀
@AshSabre 12 күн бұрын
First computers, then clothes, water bottles, underwear, bags, screwdrivers, and magnetic wire management tools and now cars..
@SaturnianDragon 12 күн бұрын
Linus Car Tips :)
@ShiftTeam 12 күн бұрын
He's been doing car video in all honesty.
@shize9ine 12 күн бұрын
I’d be 100% okay with LinusCarTips as a channel
@isaarunarom7830 12 күн бұрын
They started doing car content years ago. And they havnt won't make a channel for it unless there's enough intrest In it becuase videos that don't do well can hurt a channel, so in the meantime they can either do them rarely and far between or they can do a tech video or a fun video that happens to evolve a car. This is a tech channel that does alot of DIY and so they upgraded the tech in his car. They also tend to do alot of entertaining and is what has made them so popular(I only listen to wan show for tech news, I no longer watch ltt channels about most tech Because I'm at the point in my life where the 4 machines I have should last me another 10 years without upgrades so most the content is 100% irrelevant to me. I'm a computer science nerd who no longer programs and I have a great phone, great laptop, amd 3 gaming machines with parts to reconstruct a 4th and an Xbox. I don't even play video games anymore and I'm in employee housing not a homeowner so most home or smart tech is also irrelevant to Me. But when ltt does a car upgrade video ( I own 2 shit box cars and a bicycle) it's actually way more relevant to me as those are tech upgraded that do concern me. Finally it's content, it's entertaining its fun it's a painting video even it's great.
@liamcallahan 12 күн бұрын
I'm loving these car videos, it feels so much more down to earth and usable for the average hardware nerd. Most people aren't gonna have access to computers with hard lined water cooling and top of the line GPUs, but a lot of people are gonna have older cars they would love to make these improvements to. All in all, good job LMG
@OriginalPiMan 12 күн бұрын
I dunno. The tools they used were at times at least as uncommon for end users as the tools used in hardline liquid cooling, and I definitely don't have all the right safety equipment to spray a car. But I do have the right tool for 95% of all computer projects: a screwdriver.
@liamcallahan 12 күн бұрын
@@OriginalPiManYeah, you're right there. I meant more the powered door locks, powered windows and the sound deadening. Those options (at least to me) seem a lot more doable
@squidwardo7074 12 күн бұрын
@@OriginalPiMan Also having a crew of guys and all the right tools at your disposal helps a lot. It made it seem really easy, when in reality just replacing one of these things (besides the cabin filter) is an entire day's work
@billythygoat 11 күн бұрын
To test the headlights with the new LEDs if you didn't want to buy and install HID or Xenon lights, you just point your car at a wall while your car is level. You then measure the height of your headlight and mark that same point on the wall with blue painters tape. You want the headlights to be at and below the line on the wall, and you can adjust it with the adjustment screws/bolts (if your car has it lol).
@Droid96 10 күн бұрын
Some people would be upset with the loss of crank windows lol Main tip for painting, don’t start spraying or stop spraying over the car, go past it. Helps a bit with keeping it even.
@flutterguy965 12 күн бұрын
Pro-tip on most old hondas: get an adapter or 3d print yourself an adapter to put quality 17cm/~6,5inch speakers in the doors. speakers cost 30$/€ usually but will make a huge difference. I did so for a CE2 and GH1/2 already.
@xferth 12 күн бұрын
Huh? you mean on the Hondas that didn't come with front speakers right? just wondering cause my 91 EF Hatchback had 6.5s in the front and my 97 Does as well. factory too.
@user-ky1jp7ev8b 12 күн бұрын
@@xferth Yeah, also for speakers with bigger magnets on them. I remember back in the day helping a friend install elemental designs audio speakers and RE Audio speakers in his 97 hatch and we needed spacers/adapters for them so the magnets will be spaced out a bit. If you don't, the window won't roll down all the way or the speaker magnet will hit the inside of the door.
@flutterguy965 11 күн бұрын
@@xferth not sure about any honda, but I know that some had smaller speakers up front. In my HRV I put a set of JVC CS-J1720X and it made a huge difference, even if those speakers are not high-end.
@ermtheworm 12 күн бұрын
Alex ages like a fine wine. Once a bright eyed cute little boy in silly hats, to now a rugged and gruff distinguished handsome gentleman.
@nomdom 12 күн бұрын
this better be in the next reading your comments
@HoloScope 11 күн бұрын
Good god
@zekion. 11 күн бұрын
God I love your car videos, please do more! As a car guy it's always interesting seeing you guys discuss all this stuff. I'm so glad you guys talked about sound deadening. I would recommend you read the resonix sound deadening guide for more info because I definitely do not think the sheet you guys used would act as an insulator or improve HVAC performance.
@s2000. 5 күн бұрын
First thing I thought of
@this_wizard 9 күн бұрын
Definitely want to see an update on Linus's SV650. I ran across his video from 13 years ago when he first bought it when doing research on them. Can't wait to see the transformation!!!!!
@BakasuraOfficial 12 күн бұрын
12:18 that TO DO cardboard is insane
@Just_Lexx 12 күн бұрын
The video has been up for 6 minutes. Bros watching at 2x
@tortillas5 12 күн бұрын
Attention span is weak with this one
@calebline8455 12 күн бұрын
😂
@rubendriezen7177 12 күн бұрын
@@calebline8455 KZfaq says the reply's are 20 minutes old, but the top comment is 6 minutes old? Weird...
@the_undead 12 күн бұрын
I don't know if it's a recurring joke or if it's just what they do. But this is absolutely not the first video with a to-do cardboard
@jorismak 12 күн бұрын
How your headlights are aimed and the bundle they provide is part of the yearly safely checks here. If you do something like that yourself , it's almost always a given it has to be ripped out within a year.
@Tzphardi 12 күн бұрын
Not if the angle proves correct. 😂
@NicolasChapadosGirard 12 күн бұрын
We don't have those yearly approval in Canada
@emma70707 12 күн бұрын
I wish we had that in the US... Factory cars have issues with angles which is why people get blinded. Flipping annoying.
@emma70707 12 күн бұрын
I wish we had that in the US. Factory cars even have issues with angles which is why people complain about getting blinded...
@pleepler 12 күн бұрын
@@emma70707Well, truth be told, automatically adjustable headlights (like matrix and stuff) were banned until 2023 while in the EU they were allowed since like 2002 or so. So that's why there's this blindness issue - cars can absolutely not blind you, but law said no
@dylanstorts4327 5 күн бұрын
Why are these car upgrade vids so good!?... I think it is because the attitude is 98% fun, 2% caution.
@nightfr09 11 күн бұрын
I'm enjoying this series a ton; I'm following suit and doing a lot of car mods on my old af corolla.
@oussamadaferio 12 күн бұрын
LTT Pimp My Ride is back, baby!
@TAP7a 12 күн бұрын
I wonder how many people saw the correct spelling of segue and were completely baffled until Linus said it out loud
@jdpsnow 12 күн бұрын
I love these car vids, it'd be great if they started trying out all kinds of achievable DYI stuff, especially like jank headunit upgrades and stuff.
@LouisSubearth 11 күн бұрын
They did a head unit replacement video
@KozelArt 11 күн бұрын
ok... that was unexpected :D Now I need more car upgrade videos from LTT :D :D great job guys
@nathans5773 12 күн бұрын
FYI, if his ignition has not failed, he should get a new key too, (find someone who will code cut the new key and not just copy his old worn out key). Consult you local automotive locksmith expert (not the dealer, they don’t understand the failure mode and just replace the entire ignition housing) for details on why. Over time, the key becomes deformed with use. The deformations cause additional stress on the wafers in the ignition and eventually cause them to break. While it’s probably not possible to prevent this failure entirely, avoiding the use of the key in the door locks slows key degradation and having a new key will reduce wear on the wafers, theoretically prolonging their life. Should the ignition start acting up or fail, take the vehicle to a quality automotive locksmith. They can rebuild the ignition cylinder without having to replace major components. This leaves things in like new condition without having to buy hundred (or thousands) of dollars in parts. However, it is still a labour intensive process so don’t expect the repair to be cheap.
@LinusTechTips 12 күн бұрын
He already did this a couple years ago! -AC
@drummerdoingstuff5020 12 күн бұрын
Dang, all those worries.,. Gone
@qapncrunch 12 күн бұрын
Or... You can just go to a junkyard and get a lock cylinder with a key for under $50. Takes an hour and you can do it at home.
@Mcawwacm 12 күн бұрын
I had one fail on my civic. Had to drill out security screws in a grochery store parking lot to get home and nobody even looked twice at me lol
@veikko3152 12 күн бұрын
@@LinusTechTips SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP ALEX
@julienplay4304 12 күн бұрын
PLEASE give alex his own Car Channel FINALY!!
@aarong9378 12 күн бұрын
If you've seen his other car reviews, you might change your mind.
@julienplay4304 12 күн бұрын
@@aarong9378 no I like his style, he knows what He is talking about
@jamesmcconnon2 11 күн бұрын
Just an fyi, the reason why that calls for 20psi and you have 9, is because it is referring to conventional equipment (compressor and gun) and you have a 5 stage (looks like Fuji) turbine. It is still possible to get the same atomisation with some tweaks to the material. The difference is that turbines put out way more air, at a lower pressure, but a compressor puts out less air at a higher pressure. You would just want to adjust the material with some thinner. Granted, you wouldn’t do that with high build primer, but if you rub that down a bit before applying a topcoat, and you thin that topcoat slightly more than for conventional, you can still minimise orange peel. You can also turn the flow at the gun down a bit, that will help. The aim is to minimise those larger boulders out of the gun when testing your spray pattern before spraying. Ultimately turbines are slightly underpowered for thick primers like that, but you can make up for it in prep.
@thesecondtonone3010 12 күн бұрын
Love this Linus Garage Car Upgrade episode! MOREEE
@hugboat 12 күн бұрын
One of my favorite things I've seen on this channel in awhile. I love see what can be practically (and impractically) improved. I might even do the sound dampening thing!
@stufflike5844 12 күн бұрын
Is there anything Alex CAN'T DO,LIKE FFS MAN HAS THE KNOWLEDGE OF ENTIRE WIKIPEDIA IN HIS HEAD. I'm jealous
@steveholland1163 12 күн бұрын
It's called the internet he just researched what needed to be donen
@FakedPvp 12 күн бұрын
I mean practice memory games and you will learn a lot and retain information better
@nyftn 12 күн бұрын
@@steveholland1163 and doesn't seem to be very good at it rofl
@Shadow0fd3ath24 12 күн бұрын
its really not that crazy...my HHR got the same power window/lock thing done in 2017. Not new at all
@steveholland1163 12 күн бұрын
@nyftn never said he was good lol there is something to be said about specializing in something in my job the might be 2 or 3 people in the pan handle of Florida that can do it
@harambeexpress 11 күн бұрын
He seemed genuinely happy. The headlight conversion is something I could see myself trying.
@skuzzyj 11 күн бұрын
A proper projector retrofit is very worth it. I've done several and there is simply nothing that beats a D2S projector with an Osram Night Breaker Laser burning at 45w. They should have polished those lenses more, though, and sealing them after is a requirement. Usually, you'll have to revisit and redo the polish in six months or so but PPF or clear will make it last.
@harambeexpress 11 күн бұрын
@@skuzzyj I've been re-polishing yearly..I bought some clear, but I've never been organised enough to make that happen.
@skuzzyj 11 күн бұрын
@@harambeexpress It do be like that. My personal retrofit is going on year 4 of unfinished but I've built about a half dozen pair of em for other people since I started that one
@Nostalgia_Realm 11 күн бұрын
I cannot be the only one thinking the textured finish actually looks *sick* !! Some cars in GTA IV looked like that too, for some reason
@ford1546 12 күн бұрын
In Norway and many other countries, you are not allowed to install zenon lights without automatic height adjustment with sensors front and back. This entails data management and sensors
@zsaca0 12 күн бұрын
In Hungary it is the same and you must have automatic washers as well for them.
@Liverpool1616 12 күн бұрын
Thats great bud. lol good for fucking norway
@adamrootfourme3845 12 күн бұрын
@@Liverpool1616 Shut it bin dipper
@illidur 12 күн бұрын
Just drive with sunglasses at night like men.
@andoletube 12 күн бұрын
@@Liverpool1616 With them it's Norway or the highway. Stuck up Norsicans always telling everyone about world's best practice.
@TooLazyToFail 12 күн бұрын
Plouffe seems like such a wholesome guy. It was lots of fun to watch the work and his reaction to it!
@AgentLokVokun 11 күн бұрын
*LOVE* this kind of content. MORE! It would have been amazing to use bed liner type paint. Because cool AF.
@stephenbeyer4315 Күн бұрын
I really liked that textured paint job. I know it wasn't intentional, but turned out great. I'd love it if my car had that textured look.
@diablow1411 12 күн бұрын
I had a '02 Civic sedan (so basically this car, but pre-facelift) and seeing all the upgrading gives me a ton of nostalgia. I had to replace a lot of electronic parts because they were not so at the time I bought it, and seeing the whole disassembly reminds me of the times I sat through the workshop hoping the car would be done soon.
@sagarpokhariyal5974 12 күн бұрын
10:51 We got a version of Breaking Bad Linus before GTA 6🗿
@alexkhan987 10 күн бұрын
I love this video, tech, cars and LTT. Match made in heaven!
@mikey6174 7 сағат бұрын
Not Linus learning how to retrofit with projector lenses. This is literally a 90s kid’s dream!!! Now black them out
@Yarumasi 12 күн бұрын
You guys managed to make me, a computer guy who doesn't even drive, be interested in cars. This is a great way to bridge the gap between our worlds and I hope you guys make more, even if its on another channel with some other LTT fellas. Good job.
@UV5R- 12 күн бұрын
I agree. I love cars and enjoyed seeing the combination of auto and tech. Please make more!
@user-ky1jp7ev8b 12 күн бұрын
Take this content with a grain of salt. There are better ways to do this. This is the cheapest way and, for the headlights, one of the more shittier ways.
@Yarumasi 12 күн бұрын
@@user-ky1jp7ev8b Absolutely. But I love LTT's jank approach to things lmao
@MrRevenant333 12 күн бұрын
Linus is the Man worried about blinding others with aftermarket LED bulbs, but has no trouble installing High Power Xenon Bulbs. Money well spent.
@TylerDurden-pk5km 12 күн бұрын
... in housing that is not designed for it ... without installing the washer set that is necessary to make it safe for other drivers.
@TylerDurden-pk5km 12 күн бұрын
@@toolbaggers I believe that they leveled it - but it is still potentially not safe. The whole light needs to be designed for either halogen, xeon or LED. With the exception of some specially engineered LED halogen replacements. Also: In many jurisdictions you need washers for your headlights if you are above a certain light output (because of backscatter by dirt).
@theramennoodler7950 12 күн бұрын
@@TylerDurden-pk5km Womp womp.
@Jushwa 12 күн бұрын
Projector style housing that is aimed properly, look at the beam pattern they showed. I would be shocked if anyone flashes him.
@MrRevenant333 12 күн бұрын
In Germany you are required to have headlight washing as well as automatic level adjustment
@itsKtoday 10 күн бұрын
Thats pretty cool I drive a 2003 toyota tocoma still! The mistake of the paint job was a blessing I feel. I would love a textured paint job on my truck! Little jealous since I still have manual windows and locks but great video!
@Srchowdown 12 күн бұрын
You guys really need a car tech channel where you tech mod, this is great.
@spaceman4782 12 күн бұрын
LOVE the car upgrade videos, these help me every time you post one! Keep it up!
@NoLMAOnade 12 күн бұрын
that orange peel is INSANE 😂😂
@curtisbme 12 күн бұрын
That isn't even orange peel. They have powered past that to popcorn texture.
@avg895 12 күн бұрын
@@curtisbmei call it painted ship metal finish
@masterchiefy830 12 күн бұрын
as a former employee of a car paint shop .. my itch to buff that car and my OCD is triggering specially that bumper with a dip that hasn't been patch up with a putty.
@randomoinkbomb 12 күн бұрын
that's not orange peel. That's ALLIGATOR SKIN!
@wanderer7779 11 күн бұрын
Proper air pressure and some wet sanding would have made that look way better!
@MyNameCybr 6 күн бұрын
linus car tips and mods is exactly what I need, PLEASE MAKE MORE
@gordonfan1095 10 күн бұрын
Honestly, the fact that the paint texture is consistent makes it less distracting than if it were just a little spot, and it definitely looked better in the sun
@This_is_Aaditya 12 күн бұрын
I love this Garbage time of Linus Tech Tips 😂😂 and Congrats to Plouffe and Team for an amazing Car conversion
@iDreu 12 күн бұрын
man you'd be surprised how just changing or cleaning your headlights can make your car feel brand new
@rjsmith2007 11 күн бұрын
We definitely need the follow up to see how he liked it after driving it for a bit. How were the lights? What about the power windows? Was it noticeably quieter? That would have been the satisfying icing on the cake to this fun video.
@Lancaster604 12 күн бұрын
LTT moving into car content is the expansion we need. MORE CAR CONTENT!
@wyatt9144 12 күн бұрын
That plastic thing Linus removed from Plouffe’s driver door is what keeps water out. Water can drip down below the gasket on the window into the door, which has drain holes in most, so that plastic helps keep the water out. Not essential but it’s best to keep it.
@theredscourge 12 күн бұрын
When a car has the cheap plastic moisture seal stuff, you're usually better off replacing it with new rather than trying to save it. You can use it as a trace pattern to cut a new one out of regular home vapour barrier though, and you can apply new waterproof adhesive with a caulking gun.
@fehlerstromalex 12 күн бұрын
german TÜV says: NEIN! 🤣🤣
@D3M3NT3Dstrang3r 11 күн бұрын
As someone who used to work with these cheap actuators on a daily basis I can tell you they are surprising reliable for as cheap as they are. Let me tell you though, He is not overstating how bad they look and feel. Out of 100s of installations I have only had to replace a handful and usually only after years of service. Biggest tip I have with using these though is to make sure you have your lock/unlock pulse time right, the slightest bit too long a pulse and you WILL smoke the motors in these. Otherwise I also have some in my daily going strong for over 5 years now!
@DannyBoyett 11 күн бұрын
High build primer not only needs higher PSI, but it also needs to be sanded for a smooth finish after. It’s meant for filling small imperfections, then sanded smooth before painting over.
@monstrixmonstrousx2842 12 күн бұрын
This is what your car looks like, at the beginning of a play in Saints Row ! 😂🤣 !
@user-cx5jj2yv3p 12 күн бұрын
I love the series of pimp Plouffe's car
@MichaelE6300 11 күн бұрын
At first I didn’t like Plouffe very much but his joy and genuine happiness is really wholesome. Keep on rocking Plouffe!
@Moose004 3 күн бұрын
Alex is definetly one of my favorite hosts. I'm always excited when I see him :)
@Oaisus 12 күн бұрын
Linus: We're gonna give him a shit paint job so nobody gets jealous. Also Linus: Does an awesome job with his professional paint sprayer setup The orange peel texture looks awesome on video if I wasn't cheap I would want do that to my own car
@Metal_Maxine 12 күн бұрын
He bought it to paint his motorcycle pink.
@justinbouchard 12 күн бұрын
most people don't even know oil filters exists in cars let alone cabin air filters lol
@kizuati 10 күн бұрын
Best LTT vid in a while. Great content!
@ernest5385 11 күн бұрын
I love those Civic upgrade videos, so fun and I can copy some ideas as I drive the same car 😄
@liviubita4238 12 күн бұрын
0:36 Up To Speed is a Donut Media gig, at least it was, wright?
@dagameface8181 12 күн бұрын
Hoping to see more vids branching out like this
@haroldbastatas4351 11 күн бұрын
This is amazing!!! Good job guys!!!
@StevenLeung101 6 күн бұрын
Good job to Linus' team doing a headlight retrofit the right way with projectors. As well as providing some info for why you shouldn't just install LEDs in a reflector.
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