Fixing my weird JDM MIDGET | This car is BONKERS!

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This is the weirdest vehicle we've ever bought. After arriving from Japan it's time to get this thing working, but once we started looking into the mechanics, it's going to need some work to get it running properly again...
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@Charlie6969 Год назад

I like how even though your budget and production has gone up a fair bit, the actual show has not changed much. It still has what made it so good back in the day.

@alottalogic Год назад

This is Top Gear: Australia, lol.. Our budget is huge but we spend it like it's only change from beer money.

@unfknknown9678 Год назад

For sure

@aaronmontoya2518 Год назад

First step: jack up your cah.

@randominternetguy Год назад

But with more b-roll, edm, and car porn.

@carlcarlssonvlogs Год назад

Well they have changed a lot by money and fame, but I still watch because of these episodes, these are the grassroots of MCM. All those ”new sports cars” or ”smashing old sexspec cars” episodes is something I just ignore now… I got mixed feelings all the time about MCM now but I’m still here and supporting…

@Eugenejohandupreez Год назад

To keep the seat up (working on the engine), there is a small fabric strap tied to the headrest bar. That strap gets pulled over the seat and hooked onto a poking tiny spike on the bottom black plate. If you need a workshop manual (Japanese), sent me a message! :D I have been dailying a 1998 van midget for a few years now in! :)

@The_Absolute_Dog Год назад

Somebody get this man to the top!

@afpreppie04 Год назад

On the vans in the interior completely stripped or is there some sort of trim?

@Eugenejohandupreez Год назад

@@afpreppie04 The interior of most of the midgets are bare metal. My one was optioned with a plastic leather type cover that has press studs on the floor, with a floor mat on top. The base around the seat is also covered with the same plastic leather type cover (you have to remove this, to take off the panels to put in the oil/work on the belt). My van version has a headliner in the back, but the drivers cabin is just bare metal roof + sides.

@hildamcsulla2741 Год назад

absolute legend

@kurtg5405 Год назад

send them a message on their facebook page, more likely to see it :)

@scoobysean555 Год назад

Top tip ..cover your sandblaster cabinet on the inside with clear removable plastic sheets ...them windows will get battered pretty quickly and go misty very expensive to keep changing them Thank me later 👍

@thejoetandy Год назад

Good tip, and a sheet of PPF works well, a lot of them self heal with a heat gun.

@NoWr2Run Год назад

@@thejoetandy 100% Gentlemen, I learned the HARD WAY, LOL.

@mightycarmods Год назад

it has plastic on the windows and lights

@NoWr2Run Год назад

@@mightycarmods NICE.

@scoobysean555 Год назад

@@mightycarmods 👍👌

@katywalker8322 Год назад

Carb airboxes often had a switchable intake. Take it from a cooler area in summer for more power. Take air from a warmer place (such as around the exhaust manifold) in winter to avoid carb icing.

@FedericoLucchi Год назад

The Bombardier Iltis (VW) had a similar setup, but using a thermostat, so the air intake would automatically use hot or cold air (or a mix).

@mightycarmods Год назад

Good tip = thanks mate!

@Hackapoid18 Год назад

Yeah my 1995 Suzuki sierra had the same thing 👍

@leeharrison3276 Год назад

Had one on my Gemini haha

@Alternatenorth Год назад

Came to the comments to see if someone had said this. Common on small engines, but usually a plate that you move in the airbox.

@tubesnacks Год назад

You know...this is just what I needed today guys, thanks. Just had a bummer of a day...just got home from work...cracked a beer and lo...an MCM vid. made my day. Even bought a duffel!

@mightycarmods Год назад

Thanks mate. You know what - some days are just straight sh*t. But when you're feeling like that its so important to remember that usually in a day or two once you get some decent sleep and sort a few things out it always gets better!

@MrBrander Год назад

@@mightycarmods True. It always gets better when you have a good night's sleep and sort some things. If you can't do all the things at once, then just do one at a time by one step at a time. I'll get better. :)

@tubesnacks Год назад

@@mightycarmods I can't help but think this is Moog replying...anyway... thanks for replying! I do really love watching you guys; it brings me so much joy. You two have such a great friendship and rapport on screen. I think I shed a tear when you got Marty the Superturbo! I also really appreciate how you advocate for mental health... obviously coming from the heart and perhaps from something personal...just makes it that much more honest. Anyway, thanks for doing what you do!

@lordlikeking5659 Год назад

Best off roading/ 4 wheel driving/ midget channel

@robertcushman3984 Год назад

Tip from a auto body tech that’s watched every episode over the years…. we use the rubber cleaning wheels in the shop I work at when using them have then spinning off the edge of the panel and careful on plastic parts!!! Always enjoy the new content!!!

@mightycarmods Год назад

Thanks Robert

@HigeYatsu Год назад

Why am I more hooked on this series than most build series featuring my favorite cars? Can't wait to see this thing ripping around a track, hahaha.

@Scott29a Год назад

I think it is because the two of them are really likeable and relatable. Couple that with excellent production and it’s a winner

@hollowsxkingdoms-2624 Год назад

A new mighty car mods today is going to be a good day. More midget, that little truck is so badass.

@JustCuzner Год назад

If that's what I think it is, you HAVE to keep that MiniDisc player and have a library of MiniDiscs behind the sun visor.

@mediocreman2 Год назад

That is definitely NOT a minidisc player. Those of us that have them could explain why, but I'll refrain. That device looks like something used for roads.

@jayruka2508 Год назад

Holy hell I lost it at the "10 bucks if you catch it" 🤣

@Ammageddon89 Год назад

I love that you reused the music at 8:45 - that gives back so many memories of your guys earlier videos. Greatful for all the entertainment and knowledge you guys have given us

@justintyler8641 Год назад

I wanna see a supercheap auto shopping trip with the midget as the shopping cart.

@gc82000 Год назад

i hate it when my hoodies are not compatible with wireless headphones. thank you guys for finally addressing this devastating modern issue

@stalincat2457 Год назад

27:55 Two cupholders in a single seater? This reminds me of my 1991 Subaru Mini Jumbo. Carb car in a EFI world. An air filter with a summer/winter/inbetween mode depending on the temperature and the manual choke also doubles as a anti-theft device :D

@mightycarmods Год назад

Haha you're right - didn't even notice!

@AbbStar1989 Год назад

lol. That's hilarious and something I never thought about. "Nah mate, a choke is folklore and not a real thing so GO AWAY!" said the 2020 car tech.

@jamesbarisitz4794 Год назад

Get an on board air compressor. Great for tires..AND an air horn! It's not a truck without it. Plus Marty doesn't have one.😃

@djlosmi Год назад

22:14 WD40 is amazing for removing old glue residue without any mechanical damage to the surfaces.

@robbieprice6396 Год назад

Great car fellas. Would love to see more weird and bonkers cars on the channel. Love what you guys are doing.👍👍👍

@johnymadball Год назад

This is so good, I love everything about it. I've only been watching these boys for the past 5 or 6 years but one thing I've learned from them is it doesn't have to be scary fast to be fun! So good.

@markm0000 Год назад

They're like best friends I never had.

@theadventuresoftimtimandfo5352 Год назад

That airbox is as Marty says, the second feed comes from the exhaust shield so you have a warmer air feed.

@chubbysumo2230 Год назад

stops the carb from icing up in the winter, but also helps keep the engine running because the fixed carb doesn't like cold.

@itzruckus Год назад

Old 70s 4 banger Mazdas had this as well a summer and winter setting on the air cleaner with a tube that connected to the top of the exhaust

@23gatesy Год назад

Love it when i'm watching old MCM vids and a new one drops 🥳🥳🥳

@pantelos96 Год назад

I was just wondering what if you do an engine swap with a similar capacity motorbike engine. A 600-700 cc revvy engine would destroy Marty's kei truck. And also "purity" .

@DjDolHaus86 Год назад

I was surprised that it wasn't a motorbike engine, it seems like a weird decision for Daihatsu to build their own 600cc engine rather than buy a readymade one from any of the big motorcycle manufacturers in Japan

@pantelos96 Год назад

@@DjDolHaus86 i believe they developed their own engine due to the fact that kei cars are widely used in Japan and makes sense to make an engine exactly for your needs how you want it to operate.

@maxpower700 Год назад

Itsbenmodified on yt did it 😅

@MidgetBarmaid Год назад

Ducati or Yamaha R1 engine.

@RedesCat Год назад

turbo busa swap incoming

@DanRobards Год назад

You muse have so many untouched cans of WD. Grab cans every episode!

@Drew_Reviews Год назад

watching you guys for the better part of the last decade, can't say I've ever seen a more hilarious engine service video - the tiny engine and the fact that you're under the one and only seat just brings a smile to this viewer lol thanks!

@chedhead3278 Год назад

I can see Marty's truck having a top speed advantage. Not something I was expecting to ever type.

@LITTLE1994 Год назад

I remember these cars from Gran Turismo 2 on PS1. Nice to finally see a real life one. They sure are indeed small.

@timm.e.n. Год назад

Same here, and i have wanted one ever since... Bin the Ferraris and Range Rovers, this is where the magic happens!

@munnsie100 Год назад

The OG MCM music around 8:28 takes me right back.... nostalgia of the best kind. The prime era of ripping around particular Sydney suburbs in the TRDLZR.

@MrBrander Год назад

Ah man. This is the classical Mighty Car Mods. Not arguing and unnecessary amounts of trash talk and everything. Just friendly chatter and a bit of nudging with good beats, calm talking, calm doing, calm parts buying, good voiceovers and nice long clips about parts coming off and going on, getting made, fixed and so on. And in general a car getting fixed with parts and stuff :D Thank you for this video. This is the Migty Car Mods I enjoy the most. Good spirit video with a car getting fixed. 😄 Keep up the good work mates. 😄👍

@Grantmacintosh1 Год назад

A real estate agent near me uses one as a promotional vehicle 😂

@adammcallister2260 Год назад

The hell are the selling? Garden sheds? 😂

@1stuntcock Год назад

Jimboomba?

@alexcorona Год назад

I've never seen on in all my country(USA)

@Loki1815 Год назад

Do you have pretend Estate Agents as well?

@Chuckie2k7 Год назад

I guess it's working as a promotional piece because we're talking about it!

@haydenkinley5266 Год назад

What a mad nugget, I love it! It has so much personality, looks goofy, but so endearing. I'd rock one if I could for sure.

@Ironraven001 Год назад

I have a 1996 Suzuki Carry that I have lifted 3" and put 26" mudders on. I drive it off-road daily, it's my hunting, firewood gathering, farm vehicle and absolutely an epic little bugger.

@NoWr2Run Год назад

NICE.

@phython911 Год назад

Lovely car, nice going weirder and weirder with these vehicles!

@darrenb3783 Год назад

I think it’s a good idea to always cover your load especially in unknown tunnels

@NoWr2Run Год назад

I GOT THAT, LMFAO.

@DaveRogers1985 Год назад

Needs a 650/1000cc bike engine with a turbo coversion!

@SoulTouchMusic93 Год назад

"cough" turbo busa "cough"

@frank-parkes7115 Год назад

I thought I was the only person in Cheshire, UK to watch MCM …. Was behind this 2008 VW R32 on my way to the gym!! And it had a chopped sticker in the back window had to take a photo at the traffic lights, just to show the Missus as “in the bin” has become a household phrase with us 😁😁😁😁🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘

@michaelnguyen590 Год назад

The OG music at 8:24 . Brings back great memories

@Tnert987 Год назад

One thing that I constantly appreciate about MCM is Moog’s background in audio engineering. The Voiceover and soundtrack is something that always brings the videos over the top on production quality. The sound design, as well as the cinematic camera work, is what brings me back again and again to the bright, familiar faces of MCM. Your videos always bring a smile on my face and get me stoked to work on my cars!

@mediocreman2 Год назад

Interesting because sometimes he really messes it up and gets the music way too loud compared to the dialogue volume, so you have to constantly adjust the volume. I think maybe his background actually hurts him there because with music production you want something dynamic going on with volume. But with RU-vid you don't. Your average person is listening on headphones or chilling on their lunch break using the computer watching these and all of a sudden the music blasts your ears. He seems to have improved lately though so maybe they figured something out.

@robertdonohue3710 Год назад

Would love to see a motor bike engine swap in this! great episode

@twinshock175 Год назад

Did someone say Hayabusa?

@jacobhope4657 Год назад

These are the best kind of videos. Diy is something great to learn.

@gtrmatty Год назад

I cannot tell you hpw glad I am that MCM works on cool little cars like this. So many RU-vid videos are clickbait shit with supercar and normal JDM stuff that is done to death, and it's so mad that you guys buy fun stuff that you like

@360-Speed Год назад

A lot of comments, a lot of views, short span of time 👌. Loving the content and thank you for sharing the love on these little nuggets

@01gtbdaily30 Год назад

My second favorite type of video to watch with a midget in it .

@siffoine Год назад

I don’t like the Tomorrow never dies (TBH any Brosnan -era Bond movies, but Tomorrow never dies was the one with Daihatsu Midget) as much as I like MCM. That must be what you meant?

@SamsSleds Год назад

Wanted to buy merch for so long... Today's my birthday so I finally treat myself and bought the tokyo hoodie!!! Felt so great I had to brag about it! Keep the great work guys!

@LM42 Год назад

Great vid! Best entertainment on YT, well done !

@CdotPoppy Год назад

This is awesome!!

@ThisMarv Год назад

YES MORE MIDGET

@Doktoreq Год назад

Mighty Car Mods - best two man midget action channel in the world.

@phazerfourtyseven6431 Год назад

ive been so hyped for this, i love this content u guys rock

@pigpotatoandfreindsshark8900 Год назад

WD40 to remove gunk from double take or decals, works like magic. Something to test next time :) love the best 4x4 / Midget channel! Excellent new buy!

@NoWr2Run Год назад

WD-40, GOO-GONE, I've also used mixed gas from 2 stroke.

@AbbStar1989 Год назад

WD40 really works for this? I'm trying it when the opportunity arises.

@alexyoung9710 Год назад

Was just about to comment this. WD-40 actually works brilliantly

@JaysElectronicTinkerShack Год назад

love this little thing needs a bike engine conversion and turned into a little drift monster lol

@sandroflumiani1123 Год назад

Totally agree.Was thinking the same thing.

@Paronic Год назад

I received my grey chopped hoodie. Ordered 1 size to big(took a few weeks to arrive and too much hassle a swap it out) but love the quality, the candy was a plus. Tastes minty and reminds me of a stick of rock that you buy at the beach back when I was a kid(33yrs young now)

@muzzaball Год назад

Great job boys, top video as usual. It really doesn't matter what car you guys work on - it's still excellent to watch. Cheers.

@bigkeg9173 Год назад

As the once proud owner of a Honda TN360, I guarantee this Midget will be a heap of fun 👍

@onelegdis Год назад

I think Matra did the center driving position long before McLaren.

@DrivenFilmsPhotography Год назад

I love the fact that no matter how big you guys get you always stick to your roots with the weird jdm cars. I love it!!

@littlecabinknives8954 Год назад

Saw you guys on road kill been watching ever sence love the channel

@li04am Год назад

wooooo midget video. love this new car

@jairuller4154 Год назад

that looks like the easiest oil filter change i have ever seen

@whyshouldipickaname Год назад

only the fb rx7 is easier because you don't have to lie down. just unscrew from the top and put a new one on.

@andyheilmann1656 Год назад

I'm super pumped for this series!

@jasperpipes4222 Год назад

I love this channel ! There was even some car stuff in between merch plugs and sponsor plugs...

@nathanfarrell1116 Год назад

Bring back 2sexy plesseeee

@bmthfodayz4376 Год назад

Omg agreed!

@builtbyfarrell2453 Год назад

Please please please bring back 2sxy mighty car mods

@zedeg94 Год назад

18:34 for this coolant angle pipe (don't know how else to call it), I'd fill craters with JB weld or something. Because as it is right now, it will sweat coolant all the time.

@ipoopmuffins Год назад

every time you guys buy a new nugget to fix up, it instantly becomes my favorite car

@urbanbunny5532 Год назад

I think it’s awesome how you guys got to work on this half of the car while waiting for the other half to arrive!

@comfort_in_discomfort Год назад

All I can think now is a 650cc motorbike engine swap with transmission. Imagine the burnouts!!

@johnellis9147 Год назад

You should graft a Hyabusa motor into this truck. It would absolutely thrash anything Marty throws at it

@Rockhopper1 Год назад

I keep saying that

@transatlant1c Год назад

Boys you have been nailing it with the tunes last few eps. Always good but even more so recently! 👌

@DracoOmnia Год назад

Regarding the chrome bits, I'm torn. 100% the taped on wheel covers needed to go but I'm not sure I'd black out the rest, it accentuates the quirkiness and it's a weird little truck, embrace the weird! Also, black and chrome is very motorbike style and with a mere 660cc's (and a whole lot of comments talking about a motor bike engine swap) may as well run with it. Maybe get some saddle bags to increase the bed capacity, lol. Curious to see how she handles on a track, and what mods are even available besides pilot sport cup 3s to improve handling, braking and acceleration. Lol, best mod on the track might be removing all the lights, extra wheel, bumper, side view mirrors etc for aero, LOL

@NoWr2Run Год назад

YES, I wouldn't BLACK OUT the whole vehicle but those plastic fender things HAD TO GO.

@scpittman5769 Год назад

Love to watch you guys work odd ball cars

@rogerpha1398 Год назад

8:15 Put seatbelts in back so someone can sit on the boot box if you need to haul a passenger.

@jcswheneveraussieoff-roadi4806 Год назад

The winter and summer slide on the air box is for cold starts. The winter slot opens up the port that rests near the exhaust headers, so it can suck in warmer air from around the headers. And the summer side takes in cold air.Some cars used to have the vent hooked up to a vacuum line that opened up and closed when the engine was warmed up enough

@rasmusbilow615 Год назад

Getting some proper GT4 throwback seeing this mad Midget! I'm so looking forward to follow this build! Definitely one of my favourite cars on the show!

@madtlrmat Год назад

Great little truck and exciting new project. once again I find myself wanting a vehicle I NEVER thought I would want (or could find.... Lol) Thanks guys.

@Freakezzz Год назад

VAG and the best AWD channel on the interballs all in one? I can't even comprehend this quality content anymore. Amazing stuff, fellas.

@averyanderson6945 Год назад

You guys always come threw with iconic cool machines like this

@timmason5230 Год назад

Sweet ride, thanks guys!

@chezpicker Год назад

Been waiting for this👌🔥🇬🇧

@Emacspirate Год назад

What a neat crazy little truck!

@RIAAN2OUTLAW Год назад

Marty, another way to get the radiator hose off which i find is easier, is after you (loosen, move or Remove) the clamp holding the radiator hose on, you take a (plumbers wrench / water pump pliers) grab on to the rubber radiator hose pipe where it (meets or is over) the steel (or hard surface it was clamped to) and turn it around the pipe, not like 360 degrees but just slightly to loosen the built up whatever is holding it there. Much easier that trying to get that pointy tool in there especially in awkward places.

@acura1815 Год назад

Lol, I posted the pic of the earbud cable eyelet in the pocket . Made my day when you mentioned it :)

@WAYTOOCOMPLICATED Год назад

What a funky little thing that is… love it!

@johngrubb1590 Год назад

They are a cool little truck, it's great to see one on your channel. On Grand-Turismo I had one in my garage great fun.👍🚚

@jaredmarkleady Год назад

When the music starts at 8:30 it gave me a nostalgia hit from the first season the weight reduction video, restoring faded blaaaaack panels, pimping the red turd the trd laser Rug doctor, or your electric space wizard music video 😂

@jaredmarkleady Год назад

Ohh and moogs filthy beanies

@alanwilson4208 Год назад

Just a tip: When you have an oil filter in that position what I usually do is loosen it first then put a hole in the middle of the bottom of the filter with hole punch to allow the oil to drain out of the filter first, and as the oil is draining out I slowly loosen the oil filter even more to allow the oil to flow a little faster. That way you don't get your hand covered in oil.

@fatboyshadetree5139 Год назад

From America and i really want one now. The midget 2 is what i used to have fun racing in Gran Turismo. Plus the size means i can tow it behind the family SUV to take out on a track. Oh boys you are making a dream come true.

@xancurse380 Год назад

I always learn something when I come to the channel

@aserta Год назад

I buy at least 5 of a filter for rarer stuff, three in stock at all times for common ones. Cheap insurance against changing times. Last year i could easily service my stuff on my own time, not waiting for parts.

@ENTK87 Год назад

My head was about to explode in previous episode of Midget ... I couldn't recall where the hell I remembered this car from! PS1 Days were looooooooooong ago... for sure I had this "maxxed out" on performance mods on Gran Turismo, just like any other not so popular car. Cant wait for an engine start and more fiddling with this little gem! Cant wait for the special adventure episode also! TOP Video as always guys! Greetings from Greece!

@hanselgretel8563 Год назад

Can't wait for the next off road adventure!

@FlightSimulationTech Год назад

The old mcm music really bought back some nostalgia aye haha, love it

@Jeeplee_rc Год назад

I absolutely love the checkered flooring in cars. 👌

@ajca69420 Год назад

Can't wait for another full length adventure drive movie with your trucks! You guys are awesome!

@Hotrob_J Год назад

Nice! I remember this as the best (only) truck in Gran Turismo 2

@csorgb05 Год назад

I have always had a fascination with micro vehicles. My dream car is a 1930"s American Austin Seven Saloon, resto modded. Marty got me hooked on Kei vehicles. I watched your midget video, and fell in love with the little truck. I kinda like the van version of the midget a little better. I am so excited to see what you do to it.

@dumbestoyster Год назад

The selector on the filter box, diverts warm air off the exhaust manifold for the winter, and cool air from the fender in the summer

@willecutlip Год назад

Love the "Adventure Aisle" !!

@jordanslingluff287 Год назад

The tubing coming off the exhaust is useful if you drive in the cold. Since carbs have predetermined jets they can only deliver so much or so little fuel. The preheated air keeps the air to fuel ratio in a more friendly range. If not the jets would be to small to deliver enough fuel on more extreme cold condition when its running. It looks like the carb also had an electric choke or some sort of electronics to control the idle up on a cold start. If you only drive it in moderate or hot conditions you definitely don't need the exhaust preheating stove. In America the intakes had a switch that would start up using the preheated exhaust stove. Once warm a door would shut and then it would take fresh air from the snorkel. I never seen a manual switch for that.

@rickstalker6817 Год назад

One of my favorite things about this show has been Marty’s game plans at the beginning of the episodes.

@TechnoNut96 Год назад

Gotta love that classic soundtrack at 8:24

@mikeymike3240 Год назад

It’s sooooo good underneath and rust free because they don’t use salt on the roads in Japan in the winter to melt the snow. Cracking wee pickup’s guys.