This is the content we want, shitty broken vehicles that ruin Tyler financially

Such a common problem on "tuned" R8s. The ecus have to be opened to be tuned. The sealant used to reseal them fails in about 2 years. If the stock covers are not put back over the ecus, or even with them.... Little moisture in the bay from a car wash or rainy day and poof goes the ecu. New ecu is 2300, recovery and refresh is about 800. Just put it back to stock. Not worth the small gains.

Swap the ECU position. Then see what happens after you clear the codes. They don't care which position they are in- have the same software on them, just perform differently because the physical wires are in different locations. The W12 is the same, and I resolved an issue on a W12 car by swapping the ECU.

Doing those donuts put a huge smile on my face. Dare I say, I see a resemblance with Jay. Cars are meant to be enjoyed. Not locked up somewhere. Cheers Tyler!

Great video. Watch JR Go had someone program his ECU's for his R8. May want to try that guy to reprogram them.

This is why I watch this channel. Buys 100000 dollar car proceeds to do donuts. Great to see

I think making that old 911 back into a Targa is a great idea. While not as much as one that has not been cut up, it would still be considerably more valuable than in current form I would have to think.

Tyler’s neighbors: “Honey, the idiot is doing his annual winter snow donuts again.”

If only there was someone in Wichita who recently finished their R8 engine swap that might be able go give Hoovie & Wizard some insight and contacts who could better program the ECM than the dealer...*cough* JR *cough*

I just love how the Viper just looks like an engine with some car around it. Which I know is basically what it is, but you really see it with the hood completely removed.

Daniel is a good dude. He made sure you guys were ready to film the startup. I think you've found the dude to turn Omega over to when you retire to your yacht in a couple of years, Wizard.

I love the fact that every time Hoovie goes to the reception area to pay his bill, the area seems to have gotten nicer and nicer thanks to all the money he hands over to the Wizard

I love the fact you show the bills the price you pay for getting the work done dont hide anything part of why i sub to you keep them coming man

Nothing better than starting a Friday with a Hoovie video. Thanks, Hoovie! Love your content!

Love automotive irresponsibility. Nobody does that better than Hoovie. 👍🤔

For the R8 get a stand alone ECU , Audi V8 are widely used in other car platforms so you can get standalone engine management and bin the Audi junk. Also will be a lot cheaper and more tunable.

I mean, this is the secret sauce to this channel. Everyone wants to know what is wrong with cars you buy at auction, especially sight unseen. Keep those cars coming in.

Time to call in some favours from John Ross Watch JR Go - nobody has understood the R8 pain more than him 😂

neighbors must love Mr. Hoovie..... 2 bad i never had a "hoovie" as a neighbor...😭😭

Time to give John Ross a call he loves an R8 he's very familiar with the ECUs 🤣🤣

Queue John Ross crossover episode. Bring him in to look at the R8 since he has so much experience with R8 ECU’s

Yes bring it to the dealership! That would be an entertaining interaction to see what they quote you and what type of service they give you!! Let's see a dealer video for the R8!

Beautiful framing on the opening and closing! Beautiful! Talk to John Ross about who did the ecu reprogramming for his R8. Gotta get that blue beauty on the road.

the ending reminds me of life in the 1970s we drove these things cause they were cheap and fun in the snow ... Good to see it!!

That sounds like a great idea Hoovie, get the Porsche back to Targa status. With the way the market is on these cars, that sounds like a smart move.

Hoovie: I want a house on a cul-de-sac. Realtor: Because you are looking for a quiet neighbourhood for your kids, right? Hoovie: Sure.

4:55 "look at what the cat dragged in" 🤣🤣 best wizard moment

Another Amazing video Tyler…especially since the Wizard is with you! I love your videos!

i wish i had a neighbor who did donuts in a road runner in front of the house lool

One of things I do love about this show is you don’t shy away from showing the costs of all the repairs. It sets reasonable expectations of people who watch these videos thinking they can do it without knowing the costs involved. Keep up the great content

$3,500 for Superbird front shocks, reconnecting gauge wires and a donated vacuum pump. And couldn't fix anything else. What a deal Wizard. What a deal.

I love how I can live vicariously through Tyler's car adventures and not waste a single dollar of mine.

you and wizard have a great dynamic and he's actually more interesting in your videos than his own, not as forced. love the open honest content and the fun both of you seem to have.

Really want to see that Superbird on a dyno. Maybe it makes “all the power”, but I’m betting it doesn’t. Sounds like a guessing contest to me, Hoovie! I’ll put my guess in at 400hp, 475 tq.

Nice one hoovie...appreciate your fleet update and good luck on the r8

So thanks to Tyler we have the last snow donuts done in a Superbird recorded for posterity. My buddy had a 70 Sport Satellite and we would do the same back around 1980. LOL What a hoot. Thanks Tyler.

Just get in touch with JR and his contacts. They can reflash the ECMs for you. No need to go to the dealer.

So amazing to see how this channel has grown...the epitome of new media reigning high. One man, a wizard and a gopro. Just incredible.

Tyler “helping” with the head gaskets on viper! Ah what an oldie! Coincidentally I just bought a 95 in yellow! Thank you Tyler for your RT10 content from years ago.

This man does some wild stuff! Stuff of legends! 🤙

Nobody with class wants a Superbird, it is the epitome of guache.... but for vicarious entertainment, can't be beat. Thank you Hoovie. And every time I see the Mustang I think of James Garner driving the '66 Black and Gold in Gran Prix (off track).

For the R8 it is probably cheaper to swap it to stand alone engine management. 👍🏻

VAG.. The gift that keeps on taking.. I bought one.. It was fine.. I spent lots to get all the maintenance up to scratch.. Battery.. Alternator.. AC compressor.. Timing belt.. Water pump accessory belt. Oil filter. Air filter fuel filter.. And good quality correct spec oil.. Drove it for 4 months.. Sold it to a friend.. 3 days later.. Intermittent not starting.. Tons of fault codes.. Cam sensor.. Injectors.. Oxygen sensor.. So obviously a ground or power feed issue.. All grounds checked and good.. Power feed checked and good...

THAT HEAD GASKET video was the first ever hoovie video I came across. Oh boy I love this channel.

WatchJRGo has already dealt with the ECM reprogramming fun on his former R8. Best wishes!

That evil glint in the Wizards eyes as he states "I have plans for it", I was waiting for the maniacal laughter....... 😈

The 67 Mustangs (don't know about the Hertz cars) had recessed hood vents, which had really nice turn light repeaters in them. You could see the lights in the hood and never need to look at the dash.

That look on Wizard's face when Hoovie is not laughing at the hammer accident :D

I love both of all of you two's content over the years. I have a strong feeling we'd have a great time hanging out.

You are going in the right direction for content

Wizard: 355 won't catch fire now. But these open headers get really hot. I was too dumb to do anything about it, so you can throw blankets on it. Or 💥🔥 High pitch engine whine now too.

Your house is cool. All the neighbors have Midwest style and you've got the modern flare. Love the way you treat the super bird the way it's meant to be driven ....and hard

People will be so mad that you're doing donuts in the snow in the superbird. But you know what that is awesome you're treating it like a real car you're not just leaving it sit. That is exactly what I'd be doing with it I'd be driving it all the time I'd put 10 20,000 miles a year on that thing and if it got door dings or scratches so what it's a car. Good job Hoovie keep it up 😃

Hello Hoovie! Cheers from Poland! You are making great content! I am a huge fan. Keep up the good work. You are one of my insporations on my small KZfaq field.

Love seeing you having fun with the girl!

That is hilarious only Hoovie is going to take a real Superbird out do donuts in the snow mad props love it man

Ah, my Friday evening is complete! Thanks Hoovie!

In terms of the Audi, I'm not sure if it counts for this car, but in order to "chiptune" some cars, you have to take out the ECU and open it up. So if that is the case on the R(, you could be helped by flashing OEM software on them. It has to do with the anti-tune software some european manufakurer use. Greeting from Luxemburg :)

Daniel is a beast! Nice work!!

If I could do doughnuts in the Superbird with Hoovies I would drink the shot of whiskey and pack up the Hash Pipe with Rocky and get all schmoked up

I love you Tyler. Never stop being you. I started when you were buying supercharged Park Avenues.

That Alfa 164 needs some love especially if it is the v6, glorious engine sounds beautiful, especially with a csc exhaust.

Congratulations, I see Kansas has been blessed with Minnesota-like weather. Be careful out there - thinking it has been a long time since I drove a rear-wheel-drive only.

I know of a place that can repair and recode them if needed.. I had the same issue with mine. I finally sent mine off and received it back within 10 days, Fixed my issue and I'm very happy with the work.

Make that porshe into a targa. It will be worth it. Targas are one of the best looking cars

My fluorescent brother from another mother! What's up Hoov you're killing it brother. You're content has been awesome and car choices are on point

Tyler keeps the Car Wizard in business! Love his meek attitude.

Can you imagine being Hoovies neighbors I’d be out there having fun with him lol

Amazing content, always entertaining, regular television is dead

Hey Tyler, try and contact the guys at Goonzquad, they just repaired an R8 and had similar issues with the ECU if I remember correctly. I'm sure they found a cheaper solution than going to the dealer. Worth a shout even if I've got it wrong

Love it. Superbird donuts in snow. It's what life's all about!

Seeing that super bird (real of fake doesn’t matter) do donuts in the snow is just to awesome.probably never see a that again

Hoovies motto is definitely when life gives you lemons, buy more lemons!

Danielson doing great work with the Ferrari, hopefully it drives soon!

Always good to find a great mechanic, you my friend have one

"Mommy, why is that man spinning that orange car around?" "Take a seat, young one"

I love the way the 'pasajero' ECM is on the driver's side 😀

Would love to see the SC restored back to a Targa!

You know what's best about the superbird shots at the end? Here's a guy treating the car like a car and is having some fun with it.

If i ever see you climb back up on that wing again!!!! OMG, that was crazy!

I’m sure you have many resources for ECM‘s. But Sam Krack did an excellent video on his mismatched Ferrari ECM’s. And the specific shop he sent them to to get re-programmed so they matched. It would be a shame not to get that Audi on the road

I believe that the Car Wizard is basically pronouncing "passenger" in Spanish (that ECM box).

You could try Car Ninja. It might be worth a try. Car Ninja does a lot of reprogramming and he would likely be cheaper than the dealership. There are other source mentioned in the contacts as well. This is why modifications are so often a bit of a farce.

Did that B.M.Trouble-you? That's genius comedy right there.

I bet the neighbors really liked Tyler recording the end of the video

Wow! No babying or pampering this six-figure Super Bird for you, lol... Glad to hear that you're mindful of restoring the value of your Porsche by re-installing the targa top (though I definitely prefer the convertible). No matter how much money you're making, there's not that much dumb in the world than to *NOT* restore the vehicle to its original condition if it will ensure that you don't completely lose your shirt on the deal (also, you're newly minted celebrity status may further ensure that you get your money because you'll probably make a video about the process of *re-targa-ing* the Porsche).

Wow..the window still goes up. Old Bmw window regs are the first to go.

Get the programming from the corroded ecu on R8 and try swapping it to the other one using ecu pinning equipment. Shout from e36 community!!! swartz metallic is one of my favorite colors. The gauge is rebuildable, consider meyle HD suspension components they are heavy duty upgraded OE and feel smooth as butter for joints and control arms are painted with preinstalled hd bushings too. Check cyclone pcv for clogs and leaks, metal water pump upgrade will make it reliable if it isn't already, and aluminum thermostat housing. I'd pull and lubricate window regulators, check motors for corrosion. The reason they seize is your exterior door handle gaskets, buy handle covers + gaskets thank me later when they break upon removal unless it's been done before or you get lucky with heat. Highly recommend ceramic spray or quick wax when removing also they have a tentancy to slide against paint. that paint is not easy to fix and is looks amazing.

Check with JR GO for the Audi. He’s been there, done that.

Being a fan of countless KZfaq car and car repair channels, I've considered buying a "cheap broken" R8 thinking like Jeremy Clarkson "how bad could it be 🤔 " After seeing this video and seeing even the Car Wizard is walking away from this project I know NOT to do this. Thanks Hoovie for taking this chance. Signed An owner to a broken 3000gt

I enjoy Hoovie‘a Garage it’s the best channel on KZfaq!

Hahah great vid man, especially the ending!

You need to work with WatchJRgo / John Ross on that R8. He has some experience and a guy that should be able to sort out the computers.

Superbird + snow and ice. I see no possible way anything could go wrong. 🤔

Wow, the superbird wing is stronger than I thought! Supported Hoovie with no noticeable flex whatsoever!

Always enjoy your videos especially with the Wizard

Great videos Dave! I own an auto repair shop in Rhode Island and I'm interested in knowing what software you use for your receipts. I like how clean and organized they are. Thanks!

Send ECU out to get reprogrammed before bringing it to the dealer turnaround time is about 24 hours configured within 3 days you would have them back she wants the information for the guys that do this in Florida let me know

The snow -nuts were perfect. Thanks for the laugh !

I love the crossover of these KZfaq car guys. What I’d love to see is a map of the US that shows where each of these guys shops are in relation to each other’s. There would seem to be some long drives or flights to get from one place to the other’s.