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Building A Budget Off-road Mini Cooper

Dirt Lifestyle
2021 ж. 19 Мау.
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Today on Dirt Lifestyle we finish our Gambler 500 project! We bought this supercharged Mini Cooper for a $1,000 a couple weeks ago and gave it a new lease on life! It's amazing what a lift, tires and custom bumpers can do to a rig. Everywhere I drive I get tons of thumbs up and positive comments. It's probably the least expensive build I have done to date and rivals any rig I own in terms of the Joy I get from driving it! Check out the next video in the series to see if it can lasts through the Gambler 500 🤘.
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  • Paint the roof rack white too. It’ll be like the handles on an igloo cooler 😎

    @308viking@308viking2 жыл бұрын

  • and in a year we will see this as a whole trend of ralley style mini coopers running around

    @messix7768@messix77682 жыл бұрын

    • ive been working on a clubman "rally" styled build and im just finally happy to have some good builders to give me ideas on how i can finish mine. the stance and width on minis with bigger tires look freaking amazing.

      @AngelMartinez-jc2rw@AngelMartinez-jc2rw2 жыл бұрын

  • Cool build, FYI the the grill material isn't extruded, it's expanded metal.

    @davehammond9796@davehammond97962 жыл бұрын

    • that was killing me too lol

      @JesseT86@JesseT862 жыл бұрын

    • I thought at first that you were being pedantic… the poor guy just said it so many times. Love ya’ Nate.

      @lory2622@lory26222 жыл бұрын

    • I misspeak all the time. One of my many flaws

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

    • @@DirtLifestyle, I thought to myself “Why would anyone point that out?” But, man you rode that hard into the sunset.

      @lory2622@lory26222 жыл бұрын

    • @@lory2622 yep. I make mistakes everyday 👍

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • I FULLY EXPECTED TO SEE YOU CATCHING AIR.

    @phemmeke@phemmeke2 жыл бұрын

    • Lol

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • Hoop and roof bends match the radius of the headlights, me likey.

    @choochoodebut3059@choochoodebut30592 жыл бұрын

  • Ha => i thought i klicked on an RC video only to find out it was a real car 😁 Love it 😍

    @kareldegreef3945@kareldegreef3945Ай бұрын

  • Whoever buys this when you are done is so lucky.

    @shekharmoona544@shekharmoona5442 жыл бұрын

  • Nice work, gentlemen. And... Happy Father's Day, Nate.

    @TrashPandaGarage@TrashPandaGarage2 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! Happy Father's day 👊

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • You Win Worker , You Are Rad

    @user-cv8zo8cn8d@user-cv8zo8cn8dАй бұрын

  • You talk of the front bumper maybe being a little ridiculous... GO FOR IT!! ... your off road modding a mini COOPER! Your already there, keep it coming

    @explore_off_road@explore_off_road2 жыл бұрын

  • For the time and money spent this is a really good one - You turned a car that I detest into something that I will drive....

    @clivedredge@clivedredge2 жыл бұрын

  • I really appreciate you showing the patch panels on the body. Top notch work 👍

    @jamesblack6035@jamesblack60352 жыл бұрын

  • I wasn’t so sure about this thing in the beginning but I effing love how it turned out. I also liked that you did the build in one video and didn’t stretch it out.

    @mattbrowder7498@mattbrowder74982 жыл бұрын

  • Heat the front flares to replace the plastic before cutting it. “Paint” the heat evenly over a large area. Let it cool then cut it. Should remove most of the uneven tension issues.

    @reelsroses3268@reelsroses32682 жыл бұрын

  • I wonder how many mine Cooper owners. Will be asking for build sheet .or for Matt to build them the parts .happy fathers day guys

    @kevinclevenger8741@kevinclevenger87412 жыл бұрын

  • The Mini looks awesome!!! There will always be things you could or "should" have done, but it is your build and you did an amazing job. I love watching your videos. They inspire me to do more metal fabrication. Keep up the awesome work and can't wait to see you guys in do the Gambler!

    @panda-threemonkeysracing2116@panda-threemonkeysracing21162 жыл бұрын

  • I really love your channel. It's the perfect mix of awesome fabrication, great teaching, and a stellar music taste. Keep up the great work!

    @luminousfisch4597@luminousfisch45972 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words 🤘

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • Mount the recovery board to the side panels and a fuel and water cell on the other side to match.

    @davidgutierrez5503@davidgutierrez55032 жыл бұрын

  • Per B is for build… Nate did such a good job!

    @rfeldtz@rfeldtz2 жыл бұрын

    • They said that?! I'm flattered if it's true! I've been watching them since before I had a KZhead channel

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • That thing is awesome I have wanted to build one of those minis for off-road for awhile and this truly inspires me

    @kevingray4996@kevingray49962 жыл бұрын

  • That Mini Is Dope

    @user-cv8zo8cn8d@user-cv8zo8cn8dАй бұрын

  • That is the sweetest looking Mini I have ever seen!! Love your channel, Nate!

    @sadkomodo@sadkomodo2 жыл бұрын

  • i really appreciate the content its clear, informative and entertaining. the story arc, filming and editing quality is top notch. thank you for great quality content.

    @beyondrust@beyondrust2 жыл бұрын

    • Much appreciated! 🙏

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • Love the build man! This may be my favorite build yet!

    @matthewmorris7729@matthewmorris77292 жыл бұрын

  • Such a cool looking mini. My wife already told me NO I can’t do that to ours. 😂 However she dose like it. 🥳💪

    @jjansen987@jjansen9872 жыл бұрын

    • Lol!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

    • Lol

      @fotomotoxxiii@fotomotoxxiii2 жыл бұрын

    • Perfect excuse to buy another!

      @KevinSatterthwaite@KevinSatterthwaite2 жыл бұрын

    • I’m lucky, we’ve got three MINIS in the garage. Might have to consider a lift kit etc 🇬🇧💨

      @hughwolfe1176@hughwolfe11762 жыл бұрын

  • Awesome! - I hope I see this thing in person some day, excited to see it shred the Gambler this year through your channel.

    @joshuamartin4121@joshuamartin41212 жыл бұрын

  • Sweet! Can't wait to see you running the Gambler.....

    @Dutch1951x@Dutch1951x2 жыл бұрын

  • That turned out way better than I imagined it would...🤩 Very cool...👍👍👍👍👍

    @tanco2158@tanco21582 жыл бұрын

  • Nate you really got me inspired for my baja bug build absolutely love this build!

    @JakeTaylor1646@JakeTaylor16462 жыл бұрын

  • Great looking little rally Logging Road bomber

    @richheider8455@richheider84552 жыл бұрын

  • Add a limited slip to it, I'm sure someone makes one for it....I built a rally civic years ago and having the limited slip made a huge difference in performance...I love the build bro, it truly is a work of art

    @c.shoefish@c.shoefish2 жыл бұрын

    • There are a couple options for LSDs for the R53 roughly around $750 to $1,000

      @phillpennell311@phillpennell3112 жыл бұрын

  • The Mini turned out GREAT!! Love it!

    @wildthingsgarage@wildthingsgarage2 жыл бұрын

  • Can wait to see you guys out at the trails. See you at the gambler🤘🤘

    @jamiebaxter4826@jamiebaxter48262 жыл бұрын

  • This thing is awesome. What a fun project and I bet it is a blast to run. Good luck at the gambler!!!

    @markdinius9012@markdinius90122 жыл бұрын

  • That mini looks fun. Happy Father's day Nate

    @Bryan-or9hc@Bryan-or9hc2 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! Happy Father's day!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

    • @@DirtLifestyle thank you good sir

      @Bryan-or9hc@Bryan-or9hc2 жыл бұрын

  • Sweet little build. My daughter wants me to build her one now. Thanks Nate !

    @gregeverett6557@gregeverett65572 жыл бұрын

  • The end results of several different ideas that's time had come. Looks good.

    @orangepickel2@orangepickel22 жыл бұрын

  • Totally diggin the bluegrass jam during the bumper build segment!

    @joerivs80@joerivs802 жыл бұрын

  • looks great! bet it's a hoot! thanks for the great content,Nate!

    @michaelharris1455@michaelharris14552 жыл бұрын

  • The music in the video is awesome lol. From bluegrass to blues delay guitar

    @dannysmash275@dannysmash2754 ай бұрын

  • I hope we see ya out there!

    @H4JI@H4JI2 жыл бұрын

  • Nate that’s bad ass makes me want to change direction on my 64 mini was gonna do a all wheel drive road rally car now I want to lift it your videos always inspire every single video you make has drummed up some sort of inspiration

    @nickhicks8376@nickhicks83762 жыл бұрын

    • Awesome! I'm happy to help inspire in some way!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • I wanna do this to my 2016 Cooper so I feel a little more comfortable taking it up to the mountain in the winter time, when i go snowboaring! This one looks awesome!

    @hebaum431@hebaum431 Жыл бұрын

  • Awesome man , really cool Mini project,when creativity and work comes together man can make amazing things Thanks for doing that

    @sigstuko5270@sigstuko52702 жыл бұрын

  • Absolutely loved this build!! Way to go Nate!

    @larrybauerle4689@larrybauerle46892 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Larry!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • Can't wait to see you this weekend!

    @bajasoobnut@bajasoobnut2 жыл бұрын

  • Looks awesome... hope to see/meet you this next weekend.

    @IdExplorMor@IdExplorMor2 жыл бұрын

  • This is really awesome! Great to see your creativity and it looks amazing 👍

    @JoeGarofaloII@JoeGarofaloII2 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Joe!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • THAT IS BADASS!! I bet it's a blast to drive. Very nice... absolutely love it 😎

    @georgetorres8834@georgetorres88342 ай бұрын

  • Awesome build Nate. This is one of the best mini’s I have seen.

    @frediefarmer@frediefarmer2 жыл бұрын

  • I want one now!! Sweet build!

    @overlanding_tbd3000@overlanding_tbd30002 жыл бұрын

  • Wish u would do more stuff during the week , but am able to make it to Sunday . Think ur little roler skate looks good .keep up the good work ,stay safe

    @johncrowder4297@johncrowder42972 жыл бұрын

  • Wicked little build

    @dennisfreebairn8754@dennisfreebairn87542 жыл бұрын

  • I dig it! Can't wait to see the gambler vids!

    @paulezk@paulezk2 жыл бұрын

  • So much respect for all the camera angles!!!!

    @idratherbewheeling@idratherbewheeling2 жыл бұрын

  • Really nice looking build, love to see in person but we’re all the way down in very southern Arizona and it’s getting super hot out as well… Have a good time with your new toy.

    @hughwolfe1176@hughwolfe11762 жыл бұрын

  • Heck yeah.. looks amazing. Nice job nick.. 🏆🏆🏆

    @joshleal9811@joshleal98112 жыл бұрын

  • I love it. Looks different from the normal look. Your on to something new. Good job Nate!

    @bryanjohnston4907@bryanjohnston49072 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • Hope to see you at the OG!

    @willc4149@willc41492 жыл бұрын

  • So to go with the Igloo theme you should paint the stinger hoop white, and because it's a gambler car just add a stinger to the back bumper and paint it white too. Looks great though. It's got me wanting to build something like it. We need an east coast gambler.

    @number1yota@number1yota2 жыл бұрын

  • Dude dope lil mini! And as usual your music's on point. Peace! Can't wait for the next video.

    @greghoffstadt667@greghoffstadt6672 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • I think you might started something here, I'm glad you went for a full size wheel .and when you get back from your run I can picture some Jimny solid axle's going under the Igloo I'm shaw you can make it work 🤣🤣🇦🇺

    @NANKEL1@NANKEL12 жыл бұрын

  • great build man! your shop looks killer with all the new cabinets. loved the music and damn washington is so beautiful, hope I get back out there someday. peace and happy fathers day nate.

    @jaxtraxtv@jaxtraxtv2 жыл бұрын

    • Much appreciated! Happy Father's day!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • Happy Father’s Day man! Would love to see more content on this mini! I would love to have one.

    @nicholasvasquez4223@nicholasvasquez42232 жыл бұрын

    • Happy Father's day!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • That LIFTED MINI Cooper is soooooooo cool 😎, it’s actually reminded me of what I would like 👍 to do to my Peugeot 206 Quicksilver 3dr hatchback here in the U.K. and I also think that your MINI is just so brilliant with all the fab work that you did that I am now lost for words. So congratulations for a excellent build and for reminding me of my project to come.

    @jackhume4532@jackhume45322 жыл бұрын

  • That is so cool looking! Now I want to build one.

    @dalleymonroe3836@dalleymonroe38362 жыл бұрын

  • Damn that looks cool. Makes me want to go find a cheap Mini and build one like this.

    @reddcocker64@reddcocker649 ай бұрын

  • I have a Mini. . . .and I love your project! I think I would love to do this!

    @kbacheller@kbacheller Жыл бұрын

  • Impressive build and video production 👏 👌

    @vladimirkorostov6984@vladimirkorostov69842 жыл бұрын

  • Bad ass Mini! I hope it survives. Best of luck at the Gambler.

    @samsanderson7159@samsanderson71592 жыл бұрын

  • looks great, it's going to be so fun!! my daughter has a mini-S and it's so fun to zip around in, it's a rocket ship that handles like a go-cart. Great Tunes on this one as well!!!

    @robjones4210@robjones42102 жыл бұрын

  • SO BAD ASS!!!!! Very well done

    @robertmills794@robertmills7942 жыл бұрын

  • Awesome build! Looks like a blast to drive.

    @troymanning3150@troymanning3150 Жыл бұрын

  • Looks really cool Nate. Almost makes me want to build one.

    @woodstk70@woodstk702 жыл бұрын

  • Such an awesome job! Can’t wait to see it in action.

    @randyhughes7044@randyhughes70442 жыл бұрын

  • I LOVE IT !!! Great job! I've been looking for a base MINI to modify slightly and use as a daily driver. I'm interested in giving it a little lift and adding slightly bigger tires.

    @noblewv70@noblewv702 жыл бұрын

  • Looks like a super fun little car, awesome video man, thanks for the upload

    @051biohaz@051biohaz2 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • I never ever thought you could make one of those things cool but u got it this is pretty damn cool

    @dwightsparkes7827@dwightsparkes78272 жыл бұрын

  • Looks good, you've got a good eye for style and function. Good Luck at The Gambler!

    @dhu1042476@dhu10424762 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • mXr reached out to me through a BMW forum, as well. Working through some issues with the product, but they've been good to work with so far. Ride quality has been good on my e46. Loving the Mini build! I just dragged another one home over the weekend.

    @yjsaabman@yjsaabman2 жыл бұрын

  • Nate that looks so badass!! Have fun and kick some ass at the Gambler 500!!

    @sandralutz-rodriguez2864@sandralutz-rodriguez28642 жыл бұрын

  • This is so cool. I really need to get on my Saab off roader project...

    @jrodigan5@jrodigan52 жыл бұрын

  • Absolutely freakin amazing!!

    @hashimraza263@hashimraza2632 жыл бұрын

  • Really looks great. The only thing missing is a couple of white bows on the roof rack that look like handles on your "IGLOO". Other than that, it's awesome!

    @lesszabo5625@lesszabo56252 жыл бұрын

  • Great build!! Thanks for great content and no unnecessary fill like other yutubers

    @hooligansquad6800@hooligansquad68002 жыл бұрын

  • Your Fab skills are awesome ! Having worked in the aircraft industry for 30 plus years, I have worked with some awesome fabricators . Good Job !

    @mbagley5803@mbagley58032 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • Sweet lil buggy Nate!! I love it bro, brings me back to watching those old Herbie the love bug derby movies when I was a kid. Someday I'm gonna do the Gambler with you and thank you for all the inspiration!

    @jameshilbig882@jameshilbig8822 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for the positive vibes brother!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • Looks freakin awesome man!!! I like the black bumper/light bar, it matches the car and looks like it belongs. The mesh part looks factory!

    @vgullotta@vgullotta2 жыл бұрын

  • Fun build, got excited to see the next video if this build series

    @samsoncarr9950@samsoncarr99502 жыл бұрын

  • Man dude im jealous i wish I would of thought to do this too it but Im glad I got to watch you do it.

    @jasondqd@jasondqd2 жыл бұрын

  • Very cool! I love your fabrication!

    @bradleverton3233@bradleverton32332 жыл бұрын

  • Well done! Reminds me of the baja bug. I love it. Might have done a tube rear bumper to be symmetrical and cause that tow point looks weak if you are pulling from a sideways angle. Looking forward to your next video. Happy Father's Day.

    @campnut5351@campnut53512 жыл бұрын

    • No time unfortunately

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • This thing turned out way better than I though it was going to. Looks so cool!!!!

    @KJMGarage@KJMGarage2 жыл бұрын

  • My TJ had those size tires on it when I bought it and it did pretty well, other than the break over angle. That thing is looking awesome you two 👌🍒 -Thomas

    @joulemine@joulemine2 жыл бұрын

  • Looks awesome

    @lonmace2170@lonmace21702 жыл бұрын

  • This is the coolest thing I have seen on KZhead in a while!

    @dragut@dragut2 жыл бұрын

    • Much appreciated!

      @DirtLifestyle@DirtLifestyle2 жыл бұрын

  • Looks awesome!

    @matthewspencer7037@matthewspencer70372 жыл бұрын

  • I LOVE IT!!!! TOTALLY AWSOME ENGINEERING!!!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING!!!! TOTALLY AWSOME BUILD AND VIDEO!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

    @johnbehneman1546@johnbehneman15464 ай бұрын

  • I think it's your coolest build just cause it's a Mini

    @TooTallharley@TooTallharley2 жыл бұрын

  • Really turning into one of my favorite builds of yours

    @TheTreadLife_@TheTreadLife_2 жыл бұрын
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