Are these Vloggers just a scam? SOL or Shmee etc? (Vol 2)

[Truckosaurus]

ghost83 said:

..Likewise gaming whilst I enjoy it I can’t say I’d watch others play games on YouTube

As someone even older than TonyGravelwoodCars I've not watched any gaming videos, do people watch them for the gameplay or for the banter/commentary provided by the Youtuber?

[will_]

ghost83 said:

Oh and I’m surprised tony is only 2yrs older than me I thought mid 40s

Must have been a tough paper-round.

[E36Dan]

Truckosaurus said:

ghost83 said:

..Likewise gaming whilst I enjoy it I can’t say I’d watch others play games on YouTube

As someone even older than TonyGravelwoodCars I've not watched any gaming videos, do people watch them for the gameplay or for the banter/commentary provided by the Youtuber?

The latter. I watch way more gaming videos than I do actually play any games


Off topic, I've made a post in Photography/Video looking for recommendations on improving my audio. If anyone from here can chip in, that'd be appreciated!
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[will_]

Shmee said:

Mine are somewhere in the middle; a shift down from Jon for sure, however interestingly picking out specific videos can often change the results.

Any video in its first day will have a younger viewership as those are the people clicking straight away, but then look at the last 90 days of a 12 month old video and the stats will be skewed towards much higher age groups - sometimes I can find videos where categories like 35-44 will the be largest. Makes sense for a Ferrari review if you consider who are actually the buyers...

But where are these stats from? Presumably you have to (a) be signed up to Youtube for it to record your age when you watch a vid and (b) can give Youtube any age that you like when you sign up (as I doubt they verify it).

[AJB1971]

Shmee said:

AJB1971 said:

I don't think YouTubers should use their channels to advertise the sale of their own or connected parties cars.

These two conversations illustrate why. One took place before the car was put up for sale and the other took place shortly after it was sold -
https://youtu.be/B5DjLqn54uQ?t=791
https://youtu.be/pimTmLK7gls?t=40

Interesting and very detailed links there!

However, to consider, if you went to a garage with a car and needed a trade offer, of course it would be the least desirable spec and worth nothing. Yet if it was on the dealer forecourt it would obviously be rare and highly desirable and command top dollar. This definitely doesn't just relate to cars, but business of any type whether it's professional or private.

I agree, but it’s the discussion about the current and future values that I really take issue with. It’s not as if they’re impartial.

The roles of dealers and customers are clearly defined, but I think there’s a relationship between YouTubers and their audiences, which, rightly or wrongly, may lead some people to place a greater level of trust in what they’re told.

In the first video the cars are described as ‘pretty decent places to have cash,’ they ‘hold their money very well’ and are ‘safe cash.’ In the second, it was ‘the best time to go,’ ‘you got out at the right time’ and ‘a tiny bit of volatility in the market means you can lose a big wedge.’ That certainly suggests the advice given in the first video was incorrect.

I'm assuming the cars are sold on consignment. Does anybody know what sort of commission the dealers take?

[TheAngryDog]

Female car vlogger ThatFezGal has decided to do a calendar. Fair play to her for recognising her audience and taking advantage of it, but as an employee of the NHS I aren't sure whether or not it is a sensible move or not. Also as a long term wanting to be take seriously, especially by potential sponsors, though they may see it as an opportunity as well to get more exposure...

[egor110]

TheAngryDog said:

Female car vlogger ThatFezGal has decided to do a calendar. Fair play to her for recognising her audience and taking advantage of it, but as an employee of the NHS I aren't sure whether or not it is a sensible move or not. Also as a long term wanting to be take seriously, especially by potential sponsors, though they may see it as an opportunity as well to get more exposure...

I few in her comments have said the same but she's answered that it's all been sorted with her work .

Personally it's all a bit 90's max power and she's like a little girl so not for me .

[TheAngryDog]

egor110 said:

TheAngryDog said:

Female car vlogger ThatFezGal has decided to do a calendar. Fair play to her for recognising her audience and taking advantage of it, but as an employee of the NHS I aren't sure whether or not it is a sensible move or not. Also as a long term wanting to be take seriously, especially by potential sponsors, though they may see it as an opportunity as well to get more exposure...

I few in her comments have said the same but she's answered that it's all been sorted with her work .

Personally it's all a bit 90's max power and she's like a little girl so not for me .

Of course, everything people say on YouTube is true right? When you are employed by a company there is now often a bringing the company into disripute etc, often via the internet, you can face disciplinary action. I cannot see the NHS being that different, despite what she says. In her position I would be careful.

Also, totally agree, very max power.

[KHK]

lemmingjames said:

not sure if it should be in here or the beard thread but read the comments on the guy purchasing this lambo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVl41O8NkDE

He just got sentenced to 4 years for pimping out his ex (no joke). I have no respect for Heather for adversting this guy and his scammer buddy who got the Ghost. She knew exactly what this guy was up to.

Full judgment: https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/doc/2018/2018onc...
IG account which exposed this guy: https://www.instagram.com/k_wealth__/?hl=en

[KHK]

lemmingjames said:

not sure if it should be in here or the beard thread but read the comments on the guy purchasing this lambo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVl41O8NkDE

He just got sentenced to 4 years for pimping out his ex (no joke). I have no respect for Heather for advertising this guy and his scammer buddy who got the Ghost. She knew exactly what this guy was up to.

Full judgment: https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/doc/2018/2018onc...
IG account which exposed this guy: https://www.instagram.com/k_wealth__/?hl=en

[Japveesix]

I know Queen B has been mentioned a few times on here, and I never though her content was up to much at all, but this just cropped up on my YouTube and actually looks decent. Good quality editing and filming and some decent locations etc.

Drift Queen trailer by Red Bull:
https://youtu.be/tYz8hKKRE2s

[sixspeed]

Beefmeister said:

It’s a well known issue on the Huracan, with a permanent AWD setup the diffs are set to work when all rotating at the same rate.

Utter nonsense.

The standard fitment tyres aren't even the same profile, so don't even run at the "same rate" from the factory! Standard tyres for the Huracan are 245/30-20, and 305/30-20 - about a 5.4% difference in circumference/diameter between front and rear. Loads of people have run 20/21 on Huracans with no issue. With a 9J front and 12J rear (typical setup), you could run 255/30-20 and 325/25-21... and guess what, same ratio.

This just sounds like typical misinformed forum talk.

[sixspeed]

GVK said:

Archie has had 21" rear wheels and 20" fronts on the Hurucan (4wd)
The mis-matched rolling circumference of the new wheels can bugger up the diffs apparently.
And void the warranty yada yada...

Except the rolling circumference is mismatched from the factory.

[Beefmeister]

sixspeed said:

Except the rolling circumference is mismatched from the factory.

No, everything is set to work at that particular ratio. Big difference.

[e30m3Mark]

sixspeed said:

Beefmeister said:

It’s a well known issue on the Huracan, with a permanent AWD setup the diffs are set to work when all rotating at the same rate.

Utter nonsense.

The standard fitment tyres aren't even the same profile, so don't even run at the "same rate" from the factory! Standard tyres for the Huracan are 245/30-20, and 305/30-20 - about a 5.4% difference in circumference/diameter between front and rear. Loads of people have run 20/21 on Huracans with no issue. With a 9J front and 12J rear (typical setup), you could run 255/30-20 and 325/25-21... and guess what, same ratio.

This just sounds like typical misinformed forum talk.

Quite a few US cars running 325's according to various forum that pop up on Google. I'd disconnect the front diff' personally.

[aji621]

Japveesix said:

I know Queen B has been mentioned a few times on here, and I never though her content was up to much at all, but this just cropped up on my YouTube and actually looks decent. Good quality editing and filming and some decent locations etc.

Drift Queen trailer by Red Bull:
https://youtu.be/tYz8hKKRE2s

I think we need to take a second to appreciate how well shes managed to do to get a redbull deal, this show must have cost hundreds of thousands to produce & for someone who has a relatively small following, to me thats impressive!

This whole thing looks so professionally produced i cannot wait to see how it comes out ( and she uses an S15 so im pretty bias lol)

Hoping to get her on the podcast, shes already provisionally agreed but im waiting to get a bit more practise in before i get the guests that arn't my friends on

[ashleyman]

I met Queen B a few years ago in Shoreditch.

She was by the tunnel at Wheler St taking photos of a old red BMW.
Got a feeling she was shooting this:
https://www.instagram.com/p/nZDxi9g7aq/?taken-by=q...
https://www.instagram.com/p/oPOPxig7W4/?taken-by=q...
https://www.instagram.com/p/o1V61Ag7aI/?taken-by=q...

Very nice car and she seemed alright.

[Bernie_78]

Japveesix said:

I know Queen B has been mentioned a few times on here, and I never though her content was up to much at all, but this just cropped up on my YouTube and actually looks decent. Good quality editing and filming and some decent locations etc.

Drift Queen trailer by Red Bull:
https://youtu.be/tYz8hKKRE2s

Is mighty impressive, and if successful will open a lot of doors through red bull contacts list alone

[S9JTO]

ghost83 said:

Oh and I’m surprised tony is only 2yrs older than me I thought mid 40s

Photo for comparison please

[smithyithy]

aji621 said:

Japveesix said:

I know Queen B has been mentioned a few times on here, and I never though her content was up to much at all, but this just cropped up on my YouTube and actually looks decent. Good quality editing and filming and some decent locations etc.

Drift Queen trailer by Red Bull:
https://youtu.be/tYz8hKKRE2s

I think we need to take a second to appreciate how well shes managed to do to get a redbull deal, this show must have cost hundreds of thousands to produce & for someone who has a relatively small following, to me thats impressive!

This whole thing looks so professionally produced i cannot wait to see how it comes out ( and she uses an S15 so im pretty bias lol)

Hoping to get her on the podcast, shes already provisionally agreed but im waiting to get a bit more practise in before i get the guests that arn't my friends on

Looks promising. She seems alright, haven't watched much of her stuff but it does seem she's making the effort to produce proper content, rather than just clickbaity instabragging..... Didn't realise she had kart / racing experience too, pretty cool.

No easy thing to get a Red Bull deal like that so will keep an eye on the project.