Wow look at all that battery space where fuel cell was .

RX8 would make a great EV conversion, front engine rear drive, awesome!!!

Came here from a Facebook Ad, pretty excited to see this from start to finish

You are the best man

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id really like to know what that engine hoist is called and how big it is

I wanna play.

can you do a subaru wrx

I think an EV mini is a fantastic idea

those are great track day toys but yeah reliable nah

My father bought a mini cooper a few years ago. I've never seen a car with so many problems.

I just found your channel an look forward to working through your videos.

2:32 Please don't tell me that's a real 959...

Pretty sure the original Mini had the battery in the boot as well.

I appreciate the other tabs you have open at 0:48

That RS7 tho she’s a beaut it’s on the top of my list of cars I’d want to get but my current Audi’s issues I’ve had will likely prevent me from ever buying another unless it’s got a brand new warrranty even those BS add on warranty those scam artists weasel their way out of paying to fix parts at all costs. 3,500 for a new electrical fan and install At the stealer shit for an Sq5 almost killed me. Not to mention the 1,900 they wanted for a damn water pump and another 700 for a thermostat and new lines parts that are removed when the water pump is already total BS of course I pulled a google (USgone) university degree in sq5’s so now I can do all the work alone but parts are still more then other German cars.

Hello Rich, I have become a fan of your content. I really appreciate all the info you post. I have an Audi A4 3.2 convertible 2008, I love this car but I am tired of the gas consumption, and now is parked and no use. I live in California and have been dreaming of owning an electric car but covid has impacted me greatly, would you be able to convert my car to electric I am in a low budget but if there is anybody that can pull this off is you. please contact me if you are able to help me.

Hood pull is on the right side, I don't think they change the RHD LHD models.

My r53 was a nightmare in terms of reliability, I bought a civic si after.

The modern Pinto

Hi Rich, I've started looking for your videos, they are a great source of information. I have to say, my eyes lit up when I saw the Range Rover. I was hoping you were going to start the build on it. I have an 04 range rover that I want to switch over to EV. I would love to see that build.

Be awesome if you did a SUV or truck in your lineup. Just to say you did it.

hello, I'm trying to follow you on Instagram. building EV with mini's is a excellent idea. When you fixed the red older mini, it reminded me of the late 60's when I was stationed in Germany. I drove my 58VW every places in Germany. thanks for the memories.

Are you going to finish this build? I've really been looking forward to seeing it done.

For brake booster just use a VW vacuum pump, one way valve, pressure switch. Those vane pumps move quite a bit of air, would probably suffice. You could get several in a wrecking yard any day of the week.

me: sees chicken wire Also me: Screaming hysterically while rolling on the floor, down the stairs, out the door, careens of the grand canyon.

Your videos are splendid! Thank you for giving me a new perspective to contemplate!

I own a R/T Magnum but I wouldn't mind an EV. Most of the mopar groups are drooling for the Hellcat and more, I'm happy with what I have, it's fun.

Tesla cant be on the S&P 500, cause it would have to be successful and make money, we all know it doesnt do the latter.

Rusty thing...

I can't believe how much gubbins (to use the technical term) BMW has managed to shove into the mechanicals space of the Mini. I say BMW, because alas, the Mini is no longer the product of the Austin motor company.

You should Honda b18 swap the old mini

This looks like it'll be a cool build! I know NOTHING about Minis, but my wife was kinda wanting one. Good luck with the build!

Aaaa! I see what you did there. 😉

How much for the paring knife?

Woah quit with the provocative thumbnails rich. This one is way over the line 🤣

Wait, I thought you were Jamie Foxx and Rich was your USgone name. OMG I am shook to the bone. hehe. :)

Getting so close to a million subscribers Uncle Rich! I've got your back. Keep 'em coming.

Good choice on unreliable cars lol. Things are driving pieces of trash made by BMW so too pricey to keep fixing lol. Also, whole time looking for the hood release i was just chanting "Right side right side" (been years since i drove my old mini but still remembered)

Hello Rich. I recently converted BMW e39 on electric drive. We have similar components. I have ZILLA Z1K HV , and WARP 11. If you will need help to configure controller , fell free to ask question. You can see my last video of car review. :) Hope you will se this comment :) . I like your channel :) BG, Matija

Bro I like the video but your dog whining made my dogs go psycho and barking all through the house

Why do you have an Ankle bracelet?

$1500 for a non-running salvage titled Mini? Why so much?

Give it 30 to 40 years and idiots will be calling the New Mini's "iconic" too....

"I bought the least reliable car..." Doesn't even make the top 10 list of least reliable cars lol Not even "unreliable" in the UK where I work on them maybe once per month, as compared to all the Fords and Mercs all day every day. And Toyota. Beemer? Nope.

IMO, of course, I would have rebuilt that motor and accessories and sold them as a package or individually.

I have a 350z that I love. Can it be converted to electric. What would it cost.

10:18 for technical sniffs...

Rich, I feel bad for you Bro. They sight unseen you a real POS. Thank you for entertaining and sharing.

Please keep the sexy girl on your site what a nice body. Thanks

Thx god they stolen mine... got some money from insurance.

0:10 That's how you teach a dog that barking means getting attention.

I e started on the same project here this summer. Manual 07 Mini. I have an adapter done working on coupling the DC forklift motor next. I’m excited to steal some ideas from you as we go.

1:56

that mini engine could make a fun go kart

Can we please have you in our show?

Hi Rich, can I buy that intake???

Forklift motors and controllers are a cheap way to do electric car conversions.. Alot of people don't cool the lithium-ion battery packs properly... Goodluck....... 👍👍👍

I watch you regularly, I never complain or ask for free shit, but jesus please stop explaining yourself to haters cause its getting on my tits

With this experience why not start your own car startup :):)

Hey Rich, are you the one that has Sam's mini cooper original key and you are making him go thru all this mess on purpose ??......good content

That skinny girl is still thick thou.

Why don't someone Ev swap a hummer H2

Just K-swap it

5:00 MY MAN GOT ONLYFANS ON THE TASK BAR

for the brake use the electric vacuum pump from a 99-04 saab 9-3

RX7 is very unreliable

I had a 2005 mini once now I drive 88 volvo

17:17 "I'm assuming the supercharger is good but I don't want to assume anything... " - 2020 Rich -

I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S, the battery is located on the passenger side of the car, in front of the windsheild.

Is it possible to have ac too?

This'll be fun content to watch.

Owned 3 R53s, currently on a JCW. No issues, people need to learn to service and look after their cars. Supercharger whine and handling are incredible and always makes me smile

Would you please take a deep technical view on school bus conversion to electric big or mini, it has more space for battery and solar roof. Thank you!!

I like the accidental props for Vote yes on #1

Nothing beats the German TÜV! (MOT-test or -certificate, ger.: Technischer Überwachungsverein, engl.:Association for Technical Inspection)

dope you found electric garage!

you give something away and a little later you see it for sale ....... I would really feel screwed by that person. I think it would be more reasonable for him to return the object received. But no. When there is money to be made, everything that is moral falls away. People are in love with money

Hard flex duck this

Who’s complaining about free content 👀

Mini coopers are very reliable. And if you spent 1500 on one with a blown engine you paid top dollar.

Where are the batteries going Rich and what about AC and Heat?

@18:29 preach

Hey Rich, Rich here! (No, this is not another random voice in your head). Watching your Cooper rebuild with interest and looking to get all the pointers I can for how-to build and convert on the cheap. I am a two-time Leaf owner (still have one in factory blue) and am getting closer to pulling the trigger on converting my 2006 Scion xB to electric. I am also on the hunt for a replacement battery for the Leaf (like who isn't) and hope I can get a 40kwh battery in it. (Larger if I can find one). But I digress...GREAT project and watching with interest! I may even have to fork-up for Patreon.

LOL, why would you try to control the use crap YOU GAVE AWAY??? Then you LOVE to be on here POUNDING your chest about how much you DON'T care about what folks are saying. If you really don't care then carry on and DON'T CARE which =s NOT MENTIONING anything about it. You're a really silly supposed little man.

Wow those messages from people complaining about converting the red mini, ranged from intense, to murderous.

any plans on doing the tacoma? im thinking of converting mine but dont know anything about doing electric conversions, maybe net project? ;)

Loved the photoshopped Scarlett Johansson with big ole gazongas

Man Rich, I got an A7 and a Mini as well. Crazy the last two car you showed is my last two car.

Biscuit LOVES his Rich! Glad someone does! (LOL) Honestly, we all love you, Rich. (Such a high bar to clear!)

Uncle Rich you never let me down. Some of the funniest content on you tube

rear battery is only on the s model

also if i recall correctly, the motor is canted to the rear a bit, and a head gasket failure isn’t common on these cars. i ran mine hot many times and never had a HG failure. they just leak oil a lot

i owned a 2004 for 6 years and it was reliable for me. most people who say they’re unreliable haven’t owned one. they’re good on gas, fun to drive and they start every time you turn the key. they don’t even really need maintenance like that. just change the oil and you’re golden. brakes lasted about 5 years on mine.

In my 3 hours of owning my mini cooper only 6 issues have occured. I think that's pretty reliable if you ask me.

Great video again

My 06 mini Cooper was reliable until it got totalled by a deer lmao. Still was able to drive home in it tho

A Tesla as a first car damn how lucky she is

Your transitions to your ads are the best!!

They say A fool and his money are easily parted.