Rebuilding A WORTHLESS Audi R8 That Every Mechanic Gave Up On | Part 1
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Today, we disassemble my 2007 Audi R8 that I bought from Tyler Hoover of @HooviesGarage - and it's quite possibly the worst example I've ever seen. It has engine issues, gearbox issues, interior issues, cosmetic issues, and it leaks like crazy. So obviously we are going to make it the best Audi R8 ever...I hope.
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when are you going to do the p1 evo?
Kindly stop using music in your video’s ❤ Thanks
You saved Tyler again. Why do you keep doing this to yourself?
Yo Tavarish hook me up with a car for college 😩
Stick shift conversion please. Gods save the stick shift.
Quite a few of the early R8 models suffered from a frame cracking issue. Sam Crac had the issue on an R8 he repaired. Audi do sell the parts for the repair. Definitely worth checking for as it's a major safety issue.
Quite a few?? Where? Sam crac is one of the only examples I’ve heard of.
I was going to post this. The entire 1st gen had this problem 2006-2010. If the kit to reinforce it isn't installed and even if it is you guys should check it.
Incorrect. Only happens if car is involved in a front end crash. Never seen one just crack. Ask any specialist that works on many r8s they’ll agree
@@dannyrs3382 Just Google "early audi R8 chassis crack". Lots of uncrashed examples with cracks
@@KN-jw7ts Just Google "early audi R8 chassis crack". Major car manufacturers don't make retrofit kits because one guys car had a fault.
For the people asking for P1 update that never touched a wrench, understand that working on a car like that even if you’re specialist with deep pockets takes a long time, from ordering parts to research and every other bits, hats off to tavarish and the team for not going the simple route and even taking it a step further on that project. Also I enjoyed this episode and R8 is simply a modern timeless classic.
R8 will be one of the all time greats hands down.
Lol, but he is going the simple route with the P1...remember he's removing all electronic drive. He's masquerading it as "increasing power", but in reality can't be bothered with the complicated electronics. The P1's electric motor makes up for reduced torque during gear shifts etc, it's unlikely the new "1600bhp" engine would actually beat it around a track.
@@oisinmoore8725 Didn't he state that his vision for the P1 is top speed in a straight line? Not going around a track? Different builds for different purposes, brother.
@@oisinmoore8725 oh yes, the half second that it might get beat on the track. Tavarish is not a race car driver neither are you or me, he cares about driving, enjoying, rebuilding that car and that’s what’s possible for him to do. I don’t agree with you saying “masquerading” but if so, it is his car and he can do what he wants to it.
@@oisinmoore8725 Losing 400 lbs. is HUGE on a track. And since the P1 isn't AWD, like most high performance hybrids, you don't get the launch out of a corner, either. Equal drivers, I'm guessing either Freddy's P1 Evo beats it or they're about even.
I think I’m gonna rewatch Hoovies R8 vid to make sure it’s the same one 😂😂
Can I just say that Jack, (with all due respect I love your videos) is the absolute best guy in the community, I'm so glad he started his channel and he's been a lot more on camera (alongside appearing on different channels)
The man is a damn legend, love seeing him in Mat's and Freddie's videos. I just absolutely love the KZhead car community as a whole.
What is the channel called ?
Jackbuildsit, he rebuilt his dream car, absolutely amazing build/transformation especially if you like to see how he worked on his car and he just started another project (thanks to Freddy)@@trumpstinyhands
@@trumpstinyhands Jack Builds It
@@Thotbusters thanks mate 👍
The P1 is nothing like the other builds guys. You can't rebuild a P1 overnight. You can find Audi and BMW and Volkswagon parts for everything else, you can't just find replacement parts for a P1. Especially one being converted to a one off unique car. You have to engineer and produce that shit, that takes time and money. A lot of both.
Least there's a few of us here that have a little common sense....lol
@@justinoliver1984admirable confidence Justin.
Take it you haven’t seen the one of one flooded Bugatti build then it’s very possible
wow you're a genius.
@@releasedmikehe had parts laying around. And he had three bug prior.
We need shop updates. All this new space needs a walkthrough.
Love watching your resurrection videos. I did this years ago when nobody knew about Copart and other auctions. I had so many projects lined up for retirement, then blew out my back and lost everything. Watching you is the next best thing.
Only project left is my dad's 1985 El Camino SS, time for restoration and engine build.....
My girlfriends father works at your shop in Tavares and we met in person! Just wanna say your videos are super high quality. I'm not a car guy but I'm hooked on your vids man! Was cool to meet you!
That means there are 2 perfect places in Tavares, the Tavarish’s garage and that big ice cream cone.
@@rayhubbard1367 lol twisty treat!
Dude's giving away an R8 to viewers.......viewers complain. Keep it up Tavarish, love it all and being mildly add THIS is how i roll!
I will take it. Even with the V8.
I wonder if he'll ship it to Australia
@@dr69296 ieven pick up a damaged part
How do you enter for the giveaway?
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Oi! Oi! Oi! 😂
it worked ;)
AUDI AUDI AUDI
Freddy and Mat Armstrong just make you feel good.
I had forgotten that it was from Tyler 😂 but glad you’re resurrecting it. Wish all the best!!
Is that Hoovies old R8 that he didn't want to to mess with?
Yes
Thank you. I was curious
I thought it looked familiar
Hoovie bought this for his ex, and it appears to be a in the same condition as is marriage back then. I hope the ex isn't watching, i would hate to see her win. G-d bless.
I wondered if this was the same one that Hoovie had…
I hear you brother. The Feeling like you are carrying the weight of the world is a very tough battle, and completely consumes your entire energy to the point, that you have a complete mental breakdown. Much Love ❤️ Much respect 👊🏻
I like how Freddie seems to just be having fun at the moment, it’s nice to see
You may need to widen the rear frame to accommodate the s-tronic dual clutch gearbox. The r-tronic is narrower between the rear frame rails. If you measure the frame between the two cars you will see if one is wider. Interested in seeing what you are going to do to. I have always wanted to do this myself but in Australia we don't get alot of crashed super cars. Keep up the good work.
👀 to be fair that is a 24min build… 24min for the bumper, 24min for the hood, 24min for the quarter panel etc
yeah but 30 min for the brake callipers.
Maybe hoovie will win it!
It was the ex wife’s.. he doesn’t want it
I hope not, he doesn't keep anything very long, hope somebody who could never afford one wins it.
Oh id really want to win hoovies exes car
Hoovie will win it and give it to his new girlfriend
@@racerx2084 He didn't learn the first time?
@Tavarish Thanks for coming out to say Hi back in Feb when I stopped by the shop and not just running me off the property. Great to see the P1 project briefly in person.
I'm 1 minute in, and my first thought was "I want an R8 so bad"! then you said you're giving it to someone? CMON TAVARISH! Let me get it! I'm in Florida!!!!!!!!!!
I really love how you and Jack get along so well you seem aloy happier now keep up the great work mate :)
When you guys did the Mat Armstrong “heyyyyy” I nearly died!!😂😂
Ive always dreamed of owning a R8, I really hope this transforms into something amazing. If you put a little bit of oil smeared inside your sockets the nuts dont seem to get stuck in them like during the muffler area bit.
Great work! I love that you spend the time going through the repairs and not just farming them out to a local shop. I really enjoy your interactions with Jack. Your project and collaborations with other KZheadrs (like Matt Armstrong) really make me look forward to your videos. Keep it up and I can't wait to see how this and the P1 turn out!
Been following you since Matt Armstrong worked on his GT3 at your shop, been loving the content so far can’t wait to see the P1 Evo finished 🤩
Found this channel through Mat Armstrong, I saw Jack help with the wrecked BMW M3 , great videos, ❤️ from 🏴
You lucky sod, all his back catalogue to binge…..enjoy from a fellow valley redneck
That’s interesting that you’re from across the pond and found this channel in the exact opposite of how I found mat
I watched Mat first and found Tavarish through him as well. I'm canadian..
I found both separately and watched a colab finally eventuate 🎉
Wow! Maybe Jack and Freddy have xray vision. They really know their stuff. Looks can be deceiving, but not to this duo. Can’t wait to see the final product. Would absolutely love to drive this car.
Tavarish, this build scares me 😧 you guys really put great content together and I’m hooked on every video. If you’re giving this away will it be USA only or will you be willing to send it to the UK for some special export loving 🥰 Love from the UK 🇬🇧 Edit, I’ve been going through a lot of mental health issues myself and getting support is what everyone needs, men don’t talk enough but when you find people in the same way of mind somehow it clicks, don’t be afraid to talk guys ❤️
Lol, he can’t afford an r8 but he can afford a p1 😂
This was a long time ago
This was Tyler’s old R8 from a long time ago. Besides, if we go by Ed, why be boring and spend money buying perfectly working cars when you can get hoopties with stories
What will he leave off of this one
he cannot afford even his home based on what he keep saying all time
@@lucasben640 In the middle of the vid he mentions the p1 so I doubt it
"I don't even know why I'm here bro" LOL.
Freddy, you didn't tell us it came with racing slicks! 38:27 🤣 It's track ready as is man.
I love how the open door chime of a R8 is exactly the same as my Jetta TDI.😂
Tavarish I love the channel and everything you’ve done. I’ve been following since the twin turbo Gallardo. But Betterhelp is definitely not a company I would want to be working with in the future.
So many good movie references in this one, i love it 😂
Loved this! Since high school the R8 has been my "kinda-sorta-realistic-but-probably-not-really" 😆dream car, and even if I don't win... it's exciting to watch. Thanks Tavarish & friends for this and the future episodes to come.
WHERE IS THE MILLION MILE LEXUS ???
Great video can't wait for more regarding mental Health I too nearly took my own life and I've learnt its good to talk about it. Stay safe everyone 🙏
Outstanding and funny tear-down. The way you use your platform to shed light on metal heath is also outstanding! Continue to make great content and great builds!
I only wish I had half of your enthusiasm when it comes my channel, you seriously are one of most fun to watch and definitely help lift my spirits since I’ve been laid off from work. Good job man and keep up the good work !🎉
This man is insane. Someone give him a medal. All these machines being saved from the scrap yard.
Yes, indeed. We should thank Jack for doing the impossible 😂
Yes, we should thank Jack for doing the impossible.
Other than the fact this car didn't swim in a garage filled with salt water, it seems to be progressing?? about the same as the P1... Audi, engineered by Volkswagen!!! Excellent content!!
Also never seen 🔥
Bravo for making sure everything is right on the R8. The a/c compressor is prone to failure and should probably be upgraded/replaced since motor out.
There's something nice about Clean bent soda cans :)
It makes me so happy that you are doing so much better, it hurt my heart to hear how down you had gotten. I have been in the same boat and it is good to see you make it out. Keep up the great content! Look forward to every video!
I've dreamed of an R8 since I played Need for Speed as a kid growing up . I commended you on taking on this challenge, and putting a dream car back on the road.
Keep up the great work, matey. Really enjoy your work,, appreciate your content, time and effort! Came to your channel from Mat Armstrongs channel after watching the interactions between the two of you. Planning on binge watching your back catalog!! 👍👌😎
Positivity, enthusiasm, joy.. .. Tavarish and Mat Armstrong have both in equal measure. I reckon they were created by the same mechanic, but one has an American body and the other an English body. Funny thing is, they both run almost identically.. .. perhaps something to do with the ICU installed
I know Jarroyd has his own channel but i miss him working with Tavarish, he added a different dimension to Tavarishes channel. Its a shame Jack and Jarroyd never got along.
How do you know that Jack and Jerrod didn't get along?
@@minni1094 I could tell by their body language and their interactions among themselves when they first met and a couple episodes later. Even blind Freddy could see they didn't like each other.
@@saviourmontana3044 Thats not the reason they arent friends though, im not sure what happened but it wasnt Jack.
Finally working on Hoovie's ex-wife's R8. Looking forward to this!
Name it Nightmare
Is that why he doesn’t even mention Hoovie like how he will usually do
Man im so happy to see you get to where you are from where youve been all those years ago in your personal garage. I love the content and really cant get enough of it.
You can definately lower those straps easily. Just pull the handle a tiny bit, and use your finger to release and hold open the lock bar down inside while you lower the strap with the handle. Then let go of the lock. And reset. You have to do it a few times but it works.
Regardless of if people use a particular service, I love that Tavarish is promoting that men should take care of their mental health! I'm sure the R8 is going to be awesome.
I am sure he contacted them and offered to promote them out of the goodness of his heart...
@@TazR6 Talk about intentional misreading. Of course he is being paid. As long as a male public figure is telling a huge audience of men it's okay to seek therapy, that's a good thing. Get my point? If you have an axe to grind with Tavarish or Better Help fine, but nobody needs your snarky defeatism. Read a little further into the first line of my original comment.
Dont use betterhelp. There we're incidents of them selling your health Data to big Players for "better" Advertisement for you. Thats an absolute No Go for a health plattform
Maybe he is waiting for parts etc on the P1? Everyone is so demanding about their FREE entertainment. Ridiculous.
What’s free ?
I’m sure that wiring harness is also taking a ton of time too, bet that hasn’t panned out too well.
@@davidurbanowicz8161being able to watch this on KZhead is free
Absolutely agree @smokingspitfire1197
Nah we are just hyped, whats wrong with that, of course it's better to take his time, but I really cannot wait to see the finished product
Absolutely loved it 🤙. Not a car person at all. Started watching your channel through Matt Armstrong. You and your team Rock 👊🏼.
Watching your videos always helps me stay motivated. ✌🏼
You really are an absolute star Tavarish. I feel for everything you have been through mentally and you have come through the other side. Yourself and Matt Armstrong are my 2 all time favourite people. I wish you all the best luck in the world. At times life sucks but you make it shine for me. Keep up the brilliant work. Best wishes to you and your family and friends. Never stop believing in yourself my friend.
Oh wow. That's awesome man. Thank you. Part Hoovie. Part Car Wizard and Part Tavarish KZhead history. Plus it's pretty much the only Audi I really love.
Love seeing jack on camera more often! You guys should have a track battle between his evo and the focus RS!
I love Rex's upholstery cleaning services
Everyone's been asking for the P1 update, and I'm over here like...FINALLY AN UPDATE ON THE AUDI! This is the one I've been waiting months for.
Love this build.will be interesting to see what you come up with. Definitely one of my favourite Audis. Glad that you decided to keep the AWD system, too. 🎉
I've always been a fan of the early Audi R8 over the later model's the only down side to them was the v8 but you'll sure be making my dream car a reality. I hope you document the engine swap all the way through so i can use it as a tutorial one day keep up the good work man ive been a fan since you started on the white Lamborghini and it makes me happy to see your successes.
Freddie, who's the guy with the grey hair? I dont' think I've seen him in your videos before.
Hoovie’s R8! YES! 😎
Hoovies Ex’s 😂
Hoovie's EX nightmare Pick one
It's great to watch you take apart one R8 and create a new better R8. Keep the videos coming!!
Yay! You're back!! I know you've had a lot going on, so it's great to see you still making content.
F00ck dude I thought you gave up and went travelling with Jack and a bunch of dogs in an old bus. Nice to see you mate. Love you guys xx😂
The amount of people commenting on no P1 update is crazy. The man is rebuilding a salt water flooded P1 for crying out loud lol. He's not made out of money or time. Making other videos for cash flow for the car makes sense. And if you are waiting on parts or other things, then why not work on other projects? Houston with the Bugatti, for example, has way more funding, and the work was done over a year, and he put videos out over time.
I can't wait to see how this car ends up. Love the R8 and love watching Tavarish!
Love the dynamic between you and Jack always fun to watch the shenanigans
Tavarish needs to clarify that all the crap that was wrong with it from the "Previous owner" was not from Hoovie. Anyone who follows both of them knows this car and history and it should be made clear that Hoovie is not the one who did silly stuff like paint the brakes.
The car never ran for hoovie either.
...But if they follow both, they'll know the story from Hoovie right? But I get you though. In a situation where someone might have just enough info to come to the wrong conclusions, it might be a good idea to disclaim for Hoovies sake.
Quite right, Tyler is far too level headed and mature to do stupid stuff like that..
@@ettcha I watch both but Hoovie a lot less often because the cars he keeps buying aren't really interesting to me at all. I knew it was his R8 but I didnt see the video explaining the story of this car. I wouldn't think he would do this to a car but still, I'm one of the people watching both and not knowing the full story
Tavrish: therapy is good therapy is needed it helped me out so much me: is that an RX8 behind him, YOOO whend he get that!?
This restoration is insane! Who would have thought an Audi R8 given up by everyone could make such a comeback, truly a miracle in the world of mechanics!
That pressure washing deep clean of the fully stripped car was so satisfying. Never thought this thing would get back to its former glory (and better)
Hmmmm!!! whose 70 Chevelle
I'm so glad to see you working on this car. A audi r8 was the first car that really got me in to wanting a supercar. And to hear that your giving it away get me really hyped for this build and can't wait to see it finished. Are you going to do a reveal video with the person that wins the car?
This build series is a nice way to honor the end of the R8's production. Look forward to the rest 🤘
winning something like this would be amazing but something that Freddy has had his hands on rebuilding would.... well beyond amazing, I have no words to describe this! Congratulations to anyone who win this.
Hey the 08-10 r8’s have a weak frame on the front end, you can buy the support brackets from Audi for like $50 and do a little preventative maintenance. I was planning to do that to my R8 but uhhh i sorta crashed it before i could 🤷♂️
What happened? Was it totaled?
33:45 Haha! :))))) Best reaction! :))))
Man, what I would give to have this job. Working day in and day out on things you’re truly passionate about, and getting to push the envelope to make these one of a kind builds. Hats off to you guys! Can’t wait for the next video
10:38 For stuck nuts or bolts in sockets, either slightly put it back on the stud or in the threaded hole SLOWLY and wiggle the gun off, or an easier solution. You can take the socket off, put it on the ground and tap it with a hammer. The vibrations will knock the stuck nut or bolt out pretty quick 👍 👍
I'd love an R8 but I can't because I know my dumbass would take it storm-chasing and get it totaled.
Well, you would be able to outrun the tornadoes, but flooding wouldn't be healthy!!!😂
Great to see you back on KZhead and another entertaining video. Would love to see a few more updates on the new shop and P1. After having a child with mental health issues it itis good to see you are taking car of yourself.
Ive always loved the r8s, its super cool to see this in depth stuff. AND the fact that your giving it away when its done is super exciting!!
Do y'all think he can just buy "the fastest P1 in the world" parts off the shelf? The lack of patience is ridiculous
This is Hoovie’s broken R8 that he tried to give his ex for Xmas. Hoovie’s video of her looking PO’ed at the non-running gift was taken down I believe.
Can’t wait to see it parked on my driveway. I’ll send photos. Keep up the awesome work!
Well I'm definitely like this series. Hopefully the V10 you guys can go through it and put some mods inside. Maybe a bigger cam you know. Make the engine bullet proof
You're making that car that hoovies gave up on look real good
Jack is back! I assume MA called to fix his Roller.... Everything is repairable...
Love your videos! And colabs with UK cartube 🥰👌 really gives me the good old Top Gear feeling. You're the next generation of heroes for the car community.
Been watching you for a long time! You’ve come along way and now someone gets one of your builds! Truly epic! 🙏
When poor people buy a car to look rich, this is what happens, neglected, butchered, hidden damage.
Jack is the real MVP
You love wiring harnesses. Haha. Hey just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos. I got totally enveloped in the P1 series and can’t wait to see the end product. Thanks to you and the guys for everything. Love watching!
Watching Pimp My Ride staring the #1 Hoopty Transformer Tavarish pimping Hoovies Hoopties.
Tavarish : One of the best guys ever. Probably that's why you have this success pal! Thanks for everything!
Is that Hoovies R8?
Yes IT is‼️☝💯 👍😎👌
Technically, it's Hoovie's ex-wife's car. He gave it to her for Christmas.