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The Bracket Award - some proper spit the coffee moments...
They're promising a mahoosive episode this weekend!!!
Bring it on!
Yes. I was just thinking today we might not see binky for a while, but no!
Bloody hell, this one shows just how tight everything is in that engine bay!
Plus they may well be brilliant with the spanners but there's no way I'm letting them anywhere near my hair, brave man Mr Brunning!!
Saving this for when I'm eating later.
I check almost daily for the next Binky episode. Yay! Solstice special!
Can't a broadcaster give them a budget so we get more Bad Obsession Motorsports?
Please 🙏
Did I miss an episode?
They went from no space under the bonnet to MASSIVE TURBO to episode 32.
Is it still fitting in a mini?
To many Binki spin-offs and out takes to keep track
Please inform me
They always had space under there for a turbo, the original build species one. They mention it in an early episode when getting the engine low enough for clearance under the bonnet then they had a bit of arguement about keeping it N/A for a while.
Then they dropped the bomb of the "Safety Turbo" a few episodes ago. Can't remember which one though but it did cause a stir for a while. It was something to do with power to weight ratio being no better than the Celica was so more power was called for.
I don't think they ever really planned to go n/a tbh but it was a good wee interlude.
Come on Nic keep up
Must admit I initially had the same thought but Turbo fitting was in Episode 31 however there was a How we did it Gearbox rebuild dropped in between Project Binky 31 and 32.
The attention to detail with their fabrication is amazing, throw into the mix having to film it all and then edit it into a video, they deserve some recognition and their own motoring / engineering tv show would be a great reward.
I can't wait to see how they run it up but I'm guessing we have a few more episodes before that.
They've got the paint reveal, post-paint prep, installation of the wiring, rear subframe, front subframe and engine, suspension tweaking, interior fitting and engine tuning to go. If it doesn't go to 40 episodes I'd be surprised! Even with people as experienced as they are there will be a few issues they need to sort out as the final build progresses.
In a perverse way I don't want the series to end!
"****ting stick adaptor, run up on the lathe"
🤣🤣🤣
I can't wait for the paint reveal - I'm going for a really muted finish, maybe a traditional mini colour, so that they can 'go under the radar'.
We love it. Every time we watch an episode my OH says "if we ever win the lottery, they're building me a car."
Then they dropped the bomb of the “Safety Turbo” a few episodes ago. Can’t remember which one though but it did cause a stir for a while.
GTX3582R
We love it. Every time we watch an episode my OH says “if we ever win the lottery, they’re building me a car.”
order it now, buy the time it's ready you'd have won the lottery 😉
I confess, I'm finding it more and more boring. I can't not watch though!
neilnevill
MemberI confess, I’m finding it more and more boring. I can’t not watch though
So sad.. but this is why 99% of projects fail, ppl get bored of the little details. Personally I love it & cant wait for the next episode whether it’s Binky or escargot (who else would just swap out engines & running gear in a truck)
Then there's the MG...
Plenty of life left in Binky: paint, assembly, interior, suspension setup, rolling road tuning, track testing, road testing, MOT/SVA testing, further modifications...
Having rebuilt many cars i find it anything but boring as i realise how easy it is to throw a bunch of stuff at a car and declare it finished but to do a renovation and rebuild properly, ie - to a high standard does take an extraordinary amount of time so i'm more than happy to watch a 30 min video on making a bracket/doing wiring etc.
Having rebuilt many cars i find it anything but boring as i realise how easy it is to throw a bunch of stuff at a car and declare it finished but to do a renovation and rebuild properly, ie – to a high standard does take an extraordinary amount of time so i’m more than happy to watch a 30 min video on making a bracket/doing wiring etc.
This, but with motorcycles for me. It's the little brackety doofers that end up being the time-consuming PITA that make or break a project.
The wait goes on but meanwhile...
" New series "Bargain Racement" will start on Saturday 19th September at 19:00 BST on YouTube. All patrons will receive it on Friday night. This time, the car is already finished and we've filmed most of the episodes.
*We don't know when the next episode of Binky or Escargot will be, we're working on it.* "
I was soooo hoping for more Binky.
I get the impression the paint shop has let them down / got a backlog.
It's not Binky, but it'll do for now!
My wife had an Aygo, great little car. Would love a shot in 'race' one. Really enjoyed that video.
Blimey....about 3yrs worth of Binky progress in one Aygo episode!
I suppose it would be, as it seems to be a kit of bits.
I'd expect those lads to knock that car out in a weekend! Seeing as the whole idea behind the series is minimum cost, ie minimum prep required, and the cars are all the same it should easily be possible for a keen amateur to sort a car out in a week. Hell, you could probably smash your car up one race weekend and have a fresh one built for the next if you were able to work a few hours every evening.
reluctantjumper
Full MemberI’d expect those lads to knock that car out in a weekend! Seeing as the whole idea behind the series is minimum cost, ie minimum prep required, and the cars are all the same it should easily be possible for a keen amateur to sort a car out in a week.
Yah, but then there's some folks that go phew, a restrictive race class, I'll save tons of time and effort. And then there's some folks that go full nascar and invest tons of extra time and effort to make sure they build the best car they can within the rules.
Waaay to quick getting 3 episodes done. Looking forward to watching it later.
Glad to see the virus hasn't made its way to Croft pitlane then!
about 4 gear changes a lap 😀
It's, erm...
Finished? :O
What the? A BOM car gets finished?
Want a shot! Loved driving about town in my wife's Aygo (not so much on the motorway), reminds me of my Fiat Cinquecento Sporting.
Really fancy getting a basic small sporty (feeling fast rather than actually being fast) car, something like the Twingo Sport or Fiat 500 twin-air.
Really fancy getting a basic small sporty (feeling fast rather than actually being fast) car, something like the Twingo Sport or Fiat 500 twin-air.
I owned several classic minis back in the day, still the most fun on 4 wheels. 😀
Always wanted a mini but think I've left it a bit late now.
didnthurt
Full MemberReally fancy getting a basic small sporty (feeling fast rather than actually being fast) car, something like the Twingo Sport or Fiat 500 twin-air.
Once I get my donor legacy out of the lockup, I'm thinking I might get something cheap to fill the space- didn't plan to but I'm liking having a whole separate sekrit man cave. And if I do, it'll totally be a sub-£1k Ford Puma 1.7. I've never had a small car, I went motorbike-bike hauler- supersonic bike hauler, these vids have given me the itch.