Automotive Vloggers (Vol. 5)
Discussion
Pommy said:
jayemm89 said:
Raccaccoonie said:
Not really watched most bloggers for a while, because they just make me feel sick, like vomit in my mouth.
But stumbled on Harry's garage and really enjoy the laid back style that doesn't scream ME ME ME.
Number one piece of advice I can give you, don't watch American YT channels. Some of them can be decent but I have tried watching a few because people have told me "you should be like xxx..." And I give up after about fifteen seconds.But stumbled on Harry's garage and really enjoy the laid back style that doesn't scream ME ME ME.
I understand now why my parents did not want me watching American TV as a kid.
There I was, watching A.L.F and next minute I'm munching on the cat.
Once we went on a flight, saw a big black dude, loadsa jewellry, he looked scared so 'pow' stuck a syringe in his neck and out he went. Wasn't happy when he woke up but gave him a glass of milk and all was well.
waremark said:
...I think one interesting aspect of the Purosangue reviews is the amazing level of interest in this car. ....
I have watched STG and (both) Harry's videos on the PS. I think it is an interesting car - more so than a normal 'supercar' - and I do like 'road trip' style videos so that's what encouraged me to click.I think I'd still prefer a shooting brake like the FF or GT4-Lusso as a Grand Tourer, plus a more sensible SUV (G-wagen, Range Rover or Cayenne etc).
If I had the means to afford a PS then I think I'd also be able to afford a second parking space, so no need for a One Car Solution.
I find most American YT channels annoying, bigger, badder, madder, louder, what can we wreck and trash, usually hosted by similar types, hipster beards, tattoos, long shorts, flip flops, baseball caps and a shouty voice, there are of course exceptions, but they are few and far between.
By comparison I find Europe has a much more diverse mix, with something for everyone. I actively search for content that is not American, but that may be just a ‘me thing’.
Sometimes I view content, which leads to an American channel, that is good. Recently I was viewing M359 Restorations, who did a US road trip, which included Jason Cammisa, who produces really good content.
By comparison I find Europe has a much more diverse mix, with something for everyone. I actively search for content that is not American, but that may be just a ‘me thing’.
Sometimes I view content, which leads to an American channel, that is good. Recently I was viewing M359 Restorations, who did a US road trip, which included Jason Cammisa, who produces really good content.
Doofus said:
Truckosaurus said:
SteveStrange said:
Jonny Smith driving The Beast...
The best bit was when he turns the car off and all you hear is the ringing of your own ears.If my Lotto numbers come up this week, I'd buy The Beast and thunder down to Le Mans in June with it full of beer and camping gear. Would definitely win all the toll booth Grands Prix.
The driving shots inside made it sound like he was filming from inside a tumble-drier. That would get tiresome very quickly.
I'm just pleased that someone actually built something so completely ridiculous.
CoupeKid said:
Ratarossa doesn't get enough credit IMHO.
He's restoring Ferraris in his conservatory and at a friendly body shop.
I think he really does the social media thing very well. Some of his content is him doing work, when he gets stuck he puts a shout out and uses the knowledge of his followers to get answers. For instance he wanted to know where he could get a starter button for less than the £150 Ferrari wanted and someone pointed out that the Arbarth equivalent was only £35 and was about exactly the same. In the next video he credited his follower and fitted the button.
Also, he doesn't feel the need to put out regular content. I think he's quite active on Insta but his YouTube videos are quite infrequent.
I did feel for his neighbours recently when he did a video of all the cars he had and asking for advice on which ones to sell. I thought he had a couple of running Ferraris but he also has a few that just need one or two things doing, like fixing the electric windows. In the meantime they are sitting around festering. He's getting close to hoarding/council territory there
I found his videos very samey and a bit spammy, so unsubbed after a while, so I unsubbed. There's no doubt that a small proportion of the content is dynamite for those of us who like seeing hands-on restoration. But he does know how to bleed the content well dry, and quite a lot of his stuff is clickbaity and repetitive.He's restoring Ferraris in his conservatory and at a friendly body shop.
I think he really does the social media thing very well. Some of his content is him doing work, when he gets stuck he puts a shout out and uses the knowledge of his followers to get answers. For instance he wanted to know where he could get a starter button for less than the £150 Ferrari wanted and someone pointed out that the Arbarth equivalent was only £35 and was about exactly the same. In the next video he credited his follower and fitted the button.
Also, he doesn't feel the need to put out regular content. I think he's quite active on Insta but his YouTube videos are quite infrequent.
I did feel for his neighbours recently when he did a video of all the cars he had and asking for advice on which ones to sell. I thought he had a couple of running Ferraris but he also has a few that just need one or two things doing, like fixing the electric windows. In the meantime they are sitting around festering. He's getting close to hoarding/council territory there
jayemm89 said:
Raccaccoonie said:
Not really watched most bloggers for a while, because they just make me feel sick, like vomit in my mouth.
But stumbled on Harry's garage and really enjoy the laid back style that doesn't scream ME ME ME.
Number one piece of advice I can give you, don't watch American YT channels. Some of them can be decent but I have tried watching a few because people have told me "you should be like xxx..." And I give up after about fifteen seconds.But stumbled on Harry's garage and really enjoy the laid back style that doesn't scream ME ME ME.
I understand now why my parents did not want me watching American TV as a kid.
Legit Street Cars is absolute must-watch stuff for me too. Genuine guys, getting excited about cars, and repairing/modifying/rebuilding them themselves on a (relative) budget. Not sure where his most recent McLaren video series is headed, but he's definitely not afraid to get his hands dirty. My only criticism would be that he's got a lot of projects on the go that seem to stop and start at will, but that's a small thing.
Edited by C70R on Tuesday 14th March 12:08
I get there are bloggers who just want to show how many cars they have, like having lots of money buys interest, but it doesn't it just becomes a social account to publicise themselves.
I like ones that are about the cars, history and interests. I think Jay Leno is a very good example, he is mega rich but actually an interesting person.
I like ones that are about the cars, history and interests. I think Jay Leno is a very good example, he is mega rich but actually an interesting person.
I watched Kidd in a sweet shop last night. I didn't realise till I read the comments the owners don't actually get to drive them. It seems that you don't get to see what you've bought into unless you go to a how or track event that they've taken the car to (number 4, on the website) I guess the cars just sit in the warehouse? Then they'll need recommissioning if they're sold and the owner wants to drive them?
I didn't see any info on their website about the upkeep (none on the video were on trickle charge and no mention of them ever going anywhere) just how many shares are available for each car.
it seems a strange one to me.
https://thecarcrowd.co.uk/investor-home
I didn't see any info on their website about the upkeep (none on the video were on trickle charge and no mention of them ever going anywhere) just how many shares are available for each car.
it seems a strange one to me.
https://thecarcrowd.co.uk/investor-home
LARK F1 GTR said:
I watched Kidd in a sweet shop last night. I didn't realise till I read the comments the owners don't actually get to drive them. It seems that you don't get to see what you've bought into unless you go to a how or track event that they've taken the car to (number 4, on the website) I guess the cars just sit in the warehouse? Then they'll need recommissioning if they're sold and the owner wants to drive them?
I didn't see any info on their website about the upkeep (none on the video were on trickle charge and no mention of them ever going anywhere) just how many shares are available for each car.
it seems a strange one to me.
https://thecarcrowd.co.uk/investor-home
Sounds like PaddlUp to me.I didn't see any info on their website about the upkeep (none on the video were on trickle charge and no mention of them ever going anywhere) just how many shares are available for each car.
it seems a strange one to me.
https://thecarcrowd.co.uk/investor-home
LARK F1 GTR said:
I watched Kidd in a sweet shop last night. I didn't realise till I read the comments the owners don't actually get to drive them. It seems that you don't get to see what you've bought into unless you go to a how or track event that they've taken the car to (number 4, on the website) I guess the cars just sit in the warehouse? Then they'll need recommissioning if they're sold and the owner wants to drive them?
I didn't see any info on their website about the upkeep (none on the video were on trickle charge and no mention of them ever going anywhere) just how many shares are available for each car.
it seems a strange one to me.
https://thecarcrowd.co.uk/investor-home
Cars will accrue little or no mileage or wareI didn't see any info on their website about the upkeep (none on the video were on trickle charge and no mention of them ever going anywhere) just how many shares are available for each car.
it seems a strange one to me.
https://thecarcrowd.co.uk/investor-home
C70R said:
CoupeKid said:
Ratarossa doesn't get enough credit IMHO.
He's restoring Ferraris in his conservatory and at a friendly body shop.
I think he really does the social media thing very well. Some of his content is him doing work, when he gets stuck he puts a shout out and uses the knowledge of his followers to get answers. For instance he wanted to know where he could get a starter button for less than the £150 Ferrari wanted and someone pointed out that the Arbarth equivalent was only £35 and was about exactly the same. In the next video he credited his follower and fitted the button.
Also, he doesn't feel the need to put out regular content. I think he's quite active on Insta but his YouTube videos are quite infrequent.
I did feel for his neighbours recently when he did a video of all the cars he had and asking for advice on which ones to sell. I thought he had a couple of running Ferraris but he also has a few that just need one or two things doing, like fixing the electric windows. In the meantime they are sitting around festering. He's getting close to hoarding/council territory there
I found his videos very samey and a bit spammy, so unsubbed after a while, so I unsubbed. There's no doubt that a small proportion of the content is dynamite for those of us who like seeing hands-on restoration. But he does know how to bleed the content well dry, and quite a lot of his stuff is clickbaity and repetitive.He's restoring Ferraris in his conservatory and at a friendly body shop.
I think he really does the social media thing very well. Some of his content is him doing work, when he gets stuck he puts a shout out and uses the knowledge of his followers to get answers. For instance he wanted to know where he could get a starter button for less than the £150 Ferrari wanted and someone pointed out that the Arbarth equivalent was only £35 and was about exactly the same. In the next video he credited his follower and fitted the button.
Also, he doesn't feel the need to put out regular content. I think he's quite active on Insta but his YouTube videos are quite infrequent.
I did feel for his neighbours recently when he did a video of all the cars he had and asking for advice on which ones to sell. I thought he had a couple of running Ferraris but he also has a few that just need one or two things doing, like fixing the electric windows. In the meantime they are sitting around festering. He's getting close to hoarding/council territory there
What Mat got right (IMO) is the balance of level of depth vs punchy editing and fast pace in his videos. I feel like I know the in's and outs of a Murci oil pump, but also wasn't boring or too labored. I also always get the feeling that Mat will finish a project, where as Ratarossa will often get half way then park it up to move onto something else.
I like watching the American youtubers to get a different take on things.
But most of them seem to take pride in driving manuals really unsmoothly as if banging gears hard and stepping off the clutch is the 'proper' 'enthusiast's' way of driving. I also find it annoying when they knock manuals into neutral and aggressively shake the stick back and forth way before they come to a stop.
But most of them seem to take pride in driving manuals really unsmoothly as if banging gears hard and stepping off the clutch is the 'proper' 'enthusiast's' way of driving. I also find it annoying when they knock manuals into neutral and aggressively shake the stick back and forth way before they come to a stop.
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