Starting the 2024 Racing Season

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We're starting the 5th year of competition off with a bit of weight reduction! This car has brought us to the point of doing these finer levels of refinement as we're already near the edge of what we can do. But it looks like it's working! And the car is faster than it's ever been!
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Music:
“Dawn of Triumph” - Salon Dijon - KTQ05ZUTEET8D1SO
“Over and Out” - Maor - UTJKY6XF0QVZ8H1C
“Gonna Love On You” - Fillmore - TKJG4ETHFVJ79XBP
“Got It Just Right” - Dresden, The Flamingo - FOVAGFRBLYLV71IX
“Aurora” - Bryant Lowry - P8GUT5AEUP2MI3EP
“Getaway” - Shells by the Sea - WM4QWR1NM5WXXBAU
“Eagle Rock” - SPARKZ - V1FUDKFHT7ACET7R
“We’re Dreaming” - Strength To Last - LFW5ZYTVCCLODW2Q
“Next Door Stomp” - Rest & Settle - VQRVNEM4GUBPBEZ4
“Hazy Horizons” - Lunareh - OGWGL1XLWZRS1MXV
“Salad Days” - Wayfair - NPL0T7HPADZKL3MV
“End of It All” - Sam Barsh - H8SD7SB5LTYOPRED
00:00 - Don't worry, I'm going to give you useful chapter titles
00:58 - Screw this clip in particular
01:23 - Real racecars don't have glass in them
09:43 - Dash Removal
13:26 - Rear Crash Bar
16:28 - To VIR to test it all out!
19:03 - DRY TEST
21:44 - 1.4 Seconds difference*

Пікірлер: 501

@keithdosik 2 ай бұрын

I’m doing my own form of weight reduction in the bathroom rn

@xeesoxee4619 2 ай бұрын

Same

@beaujenkins2739 2 ай бұрын

😂 most genuine laugh I’ve had all week

@BigLassy 2 ай бұрын

Same

@j_mars_cars 2 ай бұрын

Same

@Shootsmith 2 ай бұрын

Me too! Just lost 7lbs!!

@Polaris1374 2 ай бұрын

Ben is doing more R&D than the Alpine F1 team

@boucher7361 2 ай бұрын

Ben doing his 98% for sure.

@reallynotmuffin 2 ай бұрын

OOF

@Adam-FR 2 ай бұрын

😂

@NickDrzr 2 ай бұрын

Love to see it😭

@UnknownUser_0000 2 ай бұрын

Williams* 😂

@TerminusVox 2 ай бұрын

Well, there goes the only advertising for Advance Auto I ever see...

@punkxmetalxcrust7676 2 ай бұрын

Seriously! Gears and gasoline without advance sponsoring them? What is this world coming to!!!

@afroaliens 2 ай бұрын

yeah.. wtf Advance! step it up!

@avotius 2 ай бұрын

Never heard of nor noticed Advanced before G&G

@MannyValdes 2 ай бұрын

Aaaand now Auto Zone gets my business.

@MorganBrady 2 ай бұрын

Time to get in the zone since advance clearly doesn’t want our business

@fabiocarra1997 2 ай бұрын

Mark will never install a carbon roof again 😅

@dantehughes897 2 ай бұрын

Wat did he have one go really wrong?

@LoserSnoozer 2 ай бұрын

@@dantehughes897 the sti, just was time consuming and such for only a small difference that was more cosmetic over all

@alexelrod242 2 ай бұрын

@LoserSnoozer it also leaked after 1 or 2 weeks of work installing it, so yeah there wad a major issue, that's where the episode ended and we haven't had any news since

@LoserSnoozer 2 ай бұрын

@@alexelrod242 he got it sealed properly so it doesn’t leak anymore

@davekal 2 ай бұрын

Probably wouldn't even help the Civic much in termss of structural rigidity. The weight gains if any would probably be ruined by cutting the structure.

@YeoldeOrange 2 ай бұрын

Now that Advanced isn't sponsoring you guys... I'm excited to see who will be next!

@AWOL_ODST 2 ай бұрын

I know its a Civic video but I am so hyped to see the EVO finally back running again in the background.Cant wait for the next EVO vid.

@somethingsomething5582 2 ай бұрын

17:12 So..we're not gonna talk abt Ben's Evo just casually there?😅

@Andries.. 2 ай бұрын

😂😂I just paused to comment on that then I saw yours

@leumas2606 2 ай бұрын

Ben also took his evo on the track at VIR, it was awesome to watch them both

@lsr0netheone9 2 ай бұрын

Saw that, I thought that thing was retired/flooded?

@yongling9825 2 ай бұрын

@@lsr0netheone9 Last time it ran was during the GRIDLIFE 2022 season at Lime Rock Park where it blew its turbo during its second session (it won Street Class in just one session lol). After that, it has been on jackstands for about a year as Ben wanted to focus on his other cars and give the Evo a break. When the flood hit the garage, his Evo was spared since it was on jackstands.

@ieatbeans9621 2 ай бұрын

@@leumas2606 found you

@BillyTheTeen95 2 ай бұрын

16:37 Ben you've got a brake light burnt out!

@BrainsofFrank 2 ай бұрын

Driver side no less!

@WalkiTalki 2 ай бұрын

For anyone that hasn't used Silka or Silkaflex let me tell you it is the best sealant made by man. Fifteen years ago I used four tubes to seal a seam in my concrete driveway and it is still good as new today.

@kinecty111 2 ай бұрын

Sika marine poly can hold the earth together

@asdowo111 2 ай бұрын

Just wanna say that racing content will always be my favorite content from G&G (road trips are 2nd)

@calebwithrow5503 2 ай бұрын

I was expecting Ben to just go through his side of the glass😂

@itzadam4826 2 ай бұрын

You might as well replace everything with carbon fiber.

@Dany_Jr_ 2 ай бұрын

(Next week) replacing everything with carbon fiber 😂

@552jacki3 2 ай бұрын

If Mark agrees to it lol

@CrazyYorkX 2 ай бұрын

Mark is going to beat you up 😂

@macantonioc Ай бұрын

Even the wheels and rotors 😅

@garrettjones7837 2 ай бұрын

When did you guys lose the advanced auto sponsorship?

@Aaronksegal 2 ай бұрын

Advance pulled all of their sponsorships in all Motorsport. They have been having some finance issues in general and this is just a cost cutting measure

@TypeVertigo 2 ай бұрын

The two Bens announced this earlier this year as part of the Eclipse vs RX-8 road trip series. Advance Auto usually sponsors those as well but they had a lot less to work with this time around

@shepherd3085 2 ай бұрын

Advance bought most of not all of the pepboys store locations. They've really expanded a lot here on the west coast and I think they're having trouble with competitors like Autozone and oreilly having a strong base here.

@88Frank Ай бұрын

Wouldn't it go faster with front windows?

@user-yx3ih7so6d 2 ай бұрын

Rain-x or similar on the windshield, inside and out. won't fog up. swap the interior non vital bolts for Alu', not too expensive and saves another few pounds. can do similar for body panel fixings. for the cost of carbon roof you could have better weight savings with something like titanium hub nut, wheel studs and lugs. probably even lighter hubs too. unsprung weight saving too

@ericsson_motorsports 2 ай бұрын

I think a good solution to the windshield foggging issue is to run a similar setup to rear windshield defrosters. There are companies that make front windshields with heating coils embedded in them

@Weidjeep 2 ай бұрын

So glad its racing season again.

@Angrynood 2 ай бұрын

2:13 Mark is really enjoying himself there

@lt1s142 2 ай бұрын

Something that's come up in the rally community this year, a few people have had the turn key kill switch lose contact even though it's in the correct position. People have started to switch to solid state electrical kill switches. Not sure you'll get as much vibration as we do, but I'd hate for you to DNF on a small part again

@Skootl3DCreations 2 ай бұрын

Crazy how you guys were sponsored by Advance for years. Kinda surprised that partnership ended, and looking forward to whatever comes next.

@SxpremeXO 2 ай бұрын

Great video as always, guys. Sucks that Advance Auto Parts aren't staying on. I really hope that doesn't affect the road trip content in any way. Feels like you've been with them forever!

@CharleyMur 2 ай бұрын

O’Reilly… let’s go!

@AndorRadnai 2 ай бұрын

10 seconds in, and the intro is already beyond perfect! Probably the moment that fully cemented your channel as the perfect combination of top gear and Cars.

@chimp_gaming. 2 ай бұрын

18:50 do my eyes deceive me? Has the evo been resurrected?

@easygoingdude9990 2 ай бұрын

I was so happy to see it!

@colelje 2 ай бұрын

That's Lana the Evo right!!!?

@chimp_gaming. 2 ай бұрын

@@colelje yessir

@phinkss 2 ай бұрын

This channel is one of the best automotive channels on yt, there will be plenty of businesses wanting to sponsor you guys. Wish you the best this season!

@masterdinosawr 2 ай бұрын

I really love seeing the progress of this car. Just seeing how each little tweak, mod and change has had results. Crazy to think I still remember when the civic and the Evo were both basically standard street cars...

@ZaydEdits 2 ай бұрын

1.5s is a massively impressive improvement over 1 lap, but it’s hopeful to assume the competition won’t have made similar upgrades this year. The upcoming season will definitely be interesting.

@SafewayDoge 2 ай бұрын

should go to a wind tunnel, would be really cool

@zander4371 2 ай бұрын

Thankz guys for another great Saturday video

@kennethelliott5985 2 ай бұрын

You can put a anti fog coating on the windshield

@Motorbreath1985 2 ай бұрын

You can use dish soap inside of the windshield as an antifogging, a thin layer applied by a micro fiber towel.

@cocx88 2 ай бұрын

Sucks that advance auto parts isn't working with u guys anymore, but I'm excited to see what comes next .

@geoffwatches 2 ай бұрын

Goosebumps reliving you being 1st for a while. I don't watch any motorsports at all, but that race... Man.

@aaronkent76 2 ай бұрын

your journey to track and wheel to wheel racing is inspiring. thank you for all the work you do for this content.

@christopherharris6005 Ай бұрын

Awesome video as always Ben and Mark.

@slothgarage4846 2 ай бұрын

If you arent already try running some more toe in the rear to help scrub the rear tyres and get them hotter

@dm8264 Ай бұрын

1 sec from weight reduction! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Nice job! Looking forward to the competition this season, because you *know* they've been making progress also.

@matthewbell5162 2 ай бұрын

Good luck this year!

@DmitriyKl 2 ай бұрын

“Carbon roof” - STI carbon roof video reference? 😂

@SweVikingRC 2 ай бұрын

Yeah... Spray the window whit anti fogging up spray 👍 works pretty good AND BEN if you are having problems getting tires up to temp before a session... Put the tires and RIMS in a black Big garage bag. Close it up and place it in the sun !! A friend of mine does that to his Wheels and tires to get them up some of the way in themp!! He does hillclims and they didn't have any time getting heat in the TYRES 👍🎉

@nathandrobisch1864 2 ай бұрын

I'm amazed by the quality of these videos every time I watch one. Great work gentlemen!

@chase276 2 ай бұрын

Thinking about being insane and building a mid 70s muscle car for gltc

@b-rys.si. 2 ай бұрын

Its the 360 spin on the out lap for me.

@crystalcactuis.w 2 ай бұрын

Love the Saturday morning vids! Keep em coming!!

@emmanueltrujillo1554 2 ай бұрын

Amazing Work Guys 🏁

@tomlogan1531 2 ай бұрын

It's amazing how professional make things look so easy. Great job

@HostmorkeCZ 2 ай бұрын

This is cool. I’m an apprentice body tech and did this same window removal and urethane back in for the first time last week.

@geolo2765 2 ай бұрын

Love the content! Hyped to see you take 1st this year in GLTC! Also I spotted Lana at the track with you 👀 hyped to see the Evo turning laps again!

@05silverem2 2 ай бұрын

I love the editing in your videos!

@raikoafm702 2 ай бұрын

Seeing the Evo out there super excited for it

@gonkymcgonkface5595 2 ай бұрын

It was good to see that ZX2 in the background :)

@jaynuck 2 ай бұрын

Love following this car’s development.

@dustinkaviani 2 ай бұрын

Not sponsored by advanced? Info on that!

@michaelyocum7082 2 ай бұрын

Advanced dropped all sponsorships, financial issues

@dustinkaviani 2 ай бұрын

@@michaelyocum7082 dang. They sponsored a lot of their trips so hopefully that won’t impact any content.

@CorpseExplosion 2 ай бұрын

Great ep.

@primotripleta7649 2 ай бұрын

congrats

@glampie155 2 ай бұрын

I love Charlie’s product!!! Amazing quality!!!

@pira.kathir 2 ай бұрын

SportContact 02 in the rain is like driving in dry… they’re so good!

@catgirl_eva 2 ай бұрын

I call the rust on my 92 C1500 weight reduction. It's not just any old rust, it's performance rust!

@ghomerhust 2 ай бұрын

well you know what they say? rust is lighter than carbon fiber!

@Douglasfamilyfishing 2 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to meet you guys at GridLife SC!

@stefankoles 2 ай бұрын

YES!!!,Another G&G video

@J.T.G.E 2 ай бұрын

I aspire someday to prepare and race my cars like you !🤘🏽

@ghomerhust 2 ай бұрын

ooooo that window peel was top shelf! i love a good peel

@rustypritchard6794 2 ай бұрын

Love seeing the escort in the back. Any plans with it coming up?

@Moosehung 2 ай бұрын

I love cars, but for some reason dont watch a lot of racing, but for some reason love following along the GaG race seasons, pumped lets gooooo!

@koltrountree5219 2 ай бұрын

Epic content! Love seeing the civic refine into awesomeness! Nice to see Lana,lurking in the background too! I've been watching G&G for years and I seen the zx2 in the background with the hood up should I be looking forward to seeing that at vir soon?

@bryantpck8 2 ай бұрын

👍🏻😄👍🏻 Thanks for the inspiration and showing the world that this is racing and not just buying a supercar and speeding on the streets. 👍🏻😄👍🏻

@darrelpads 2 ай бұрын

Not to take away anything from this video. But im psyched to see Lana is coming back.

@uwibern 2 ай бұрын

i know this ben's civic ep but seeing ben's Evo in the background is

@wr1ght939 2 ай бұрын

This is an Ek. The EP is like 2000-2006!

@TypeVertigo 2 ай бұрын

@@wr1ght939no he meant this is Ben's Civic EPisode

@uwibern 2 ай бұрын

@@wr1ght939 i know it's an EK, was talking about EPisode.

@danielxiong5842 2 ай бұрын

Road trip in the race cars!!!

@commandergeokam2868 2 ай бұрын

Finnaly the EVO is fixed cant wait to see it run againg Also good for you ben you Civic is a proper race machine

@SuperGT80 2 ай бұрын

I love doing 360s before a lap

@admarshall4 2 ай бұрын

Lana is back!!!!!!!

@decemberseben6363 2 ай бұрын

cant wait for next upgrade for next race

@BMJAY47 2 ай бұрын

fire video ben

@josef6658 2 ай бұрын

see you at laguna seca 😮 again last year. I was in the stands when the clip fell off and knew that, unfortunately, first place had slipped away

@frosts1956 2 ай бұрын

a personal kanjo inspired racing livery would be sick tbh

@povilaskasmauskis9721 2 ай бұрын

Do the rules allow undertrays and diffusers? With proper ones you'd reduce drag, increase downforce, might even reduce the size of the massive rear wing which adds a lot of drag.

@rcravincase 2 ай бұрын

He had to reduce the size of his splitter to meet rules. Partial undertray is permitted, just not sure if he has fully exploited it

@LoserSnoozer 2 ай бұрын

CTR's ruling: Rear undertray diffusers are not permitted, factory or otherwise. Flat underbody floors/pans are prohibited.

@jmirsp4z 2 ай бұрын

light is right!

@yzreljadeeborde3754 2 ай бұрын

Thee evoo is backkkk!

@5150_Designs 2 ай бұрын

Mark in the background playing with the Poly window is my spirit animal!

@irivisions 2 ай бұрын

The best car content ever

@dMushh 2 ай бұрын

G&G for the win!!!

@plamshaw 2 ай бұрын

Damn, kinda breaks my heart to hear advanced isn't a sponsor anymore, doesn't affect me as I'm in Canada, but Ive always linked you guys together in my mind

@wildcard9624 2 ай бұрын

Mark delivering lines is So god Damn rough....And I'm Fucking here for it hahaha

@johnsnake3467 2 ай бұрын

“You lost at trivia” “you lost at grid life” 😂

@alvarosc 2 ай бұрын

How nice will be to have an in screen conversion from freedom units to whatever other thing :D

@pm5312 2 ай бұрын

You brought my cousin charlie moua doryoku crash bar. We all from MN been watching you.

@SilentDecode 2 ай бұрын

I had that shiftercable issue, YESTERDAY with my daily driver.. This feels so familiar! Could laugh about it luckily.

@zoltanmatyas2035 2 ай бұрын

If you want to lower the centre of gravity, use the weights on the under panel or anywhere under the car. Make a weighted aero panel or something :)

@thomasbarton795 2 ай бұрын

Great video, you said that gridlife rules require no front glass? Have you considered cutting vents into the rear window or even the boot lid to relieve the air that can be caught in the interior of the car? Similar theory to when people cut the rear bumper..

@garys1266 2 ай бұрын

Use RainX anti fog on the inside of your windshield. Works like a charm.

@arlowelee Ай бұрын

I just rewatched the "i'm swapping to 5-lugs" video and I can't beleive I never noticed that only the rears are still 4-lug to this day. Pretty neat!

@tiresnflowers 2 ай бұрын

charlie moua is local to me! glad to see his products getting out there

@jasonearlavila4737 2 ай бұрын

Ben's evo working

@Yhigma 2 ай бұрын

For the OEM style spoiler, you can swap it w/ a plastic one to drop some weight too

@dankmemes7657 2 ай бұрын

I would love to see some itbs on this thing

@sisullinen 2 ай бұрын

That dashboard reminds me slighty your escort with no interior:D

@DREWlanning 2 ай бұрын

Well you keep breaking records ben, I dont think I have seen someone "warm up" their rear tires that way that early before! Haha still blows my mind you are taking a civic this fast and far as a racecar.

@keithroberts185 2 ай бұрын

Get an Alcantara/suede steering wheel 100% helps grip and how you grip the wheel

@GrecoDan46 2 ай бұрын

Thank God for this episode 😅 the glass was triggering me

@JWingfield69 2 ай бұрын

Ever considered endurance racing with @worldracingleague? It’s an awesome series, competition, and community. It would be sick to see a G&G car on the grid!