Q&A With Finnegan and Freiburger - Roadkill Extra 

The clone of David wears shoes. Thats how you spot the clone.

I totally disagree about the road trips. Yeah, there might have been not much classic roadkill breakdown drama in those episodes you mentioned, but they had some of the best cinematography in all of Motor Trends history and I think that is because of less breakdowns and therefor more time to shoot great shots. Especially the tow truck episode was amazing in that regard.

I don't agree the breakdowns equal drama. I would watch a roadtrip with a sick vehicle, cool scenery, junkyards trucks, weirdos, whatever, all day long.

thanks for showing this video for free

30+ years ago, Car Craft ran an article about a GM project where they put an S-10 V-6 engine/trans in a Chevette. Since the stock car was only 1800 pounds, the result was faster than a Z/28 and approaching Corvette of the time, one of the reasons GM never produced it. This sounds like it would be a project made for Roadkill.

Thanks for the Q&A. I miss when the Q&A was part of Hot Rod Garage...

Screw that!!!! Harry Tow was awesome!!!!

I have a question for finnegan: How's the eye? :)

@2:34: He said "rineDICK"... Classic Beavis (Freiberger) and Butthead (Finnegan) moment... as Finnegan loses it!

Every time one of my cars breaks down and threatens to strand me, I think to myself, "What would Finnegan and Freiburger do? This wouldn't stop them!" and I fix the car, sometimes temporarily with the same "techniques" you guys use! Thank you for your inspiration.

F bomb vs Blashemi in a drag race, please.

You should build a big block lawnmower

Thanks for making this free

Rotsun diff issues: R200 diffs from either 280Z's, 280ZX's or 300ZX's are commonly swapped into high horsepower first gen z's. They use CV joints and don't have the bolt issues you're seeing with the R180.

More F-bomb please.

episode 100-110, go around the world, car budget of 3000 dollars per country. If the car blows up and you cant find parts where ever you are you have to buy another car and keep going, if you can make it back to California you win an ice cold beer. Cars must be driven where ever possible with ocean crossings being one example of an exclusion. Weekly vlogs can fill in the gaps between episodes. Obviously the two of you will need to shuck all responsibility to do this trip, if expense is an issue I recommend you start a crowd funding campaign.4 million of the 5 million subs you have are only subbed because of roadkill, I figure you gotta be able to get at least a couple hundred grand out of them. Go do it.

It's fine if nothing breaks, still entertaining.

I have an idea Roadkill vs Hoonigans -You both have a death Kart -You both have a tri five Chevy gasser -The viva Ranchero vs their Ute Basically you guys have some similar things so like in the Roadkill vs Subaru video just have a competition.

Thank you for not dramatizing your episodes, I'm so tired of car shows that are less about cars and tech, than they are about drama... You guys are awesome keep it up!

With regards to the Rotson. Have you considered wirelocking the bolts into the driveshafts? That and using Loctite 2701 threadlock it should stop those bolts falling out. Regards , a british Roadkill fan and mechanical engineer :)

9:20 I called it on an earlier episode lol! The real David wear flipflops and his clone wear boots ;)

More Dulcich on Roadkill. Give him an episode. That guy is entertaining and has lots of obscure info and tricks to share.

Put a dually or a big truck rear end in the Rotsun!

I think a cool idea for a episode is to get a couple old diesel trucks and have a competition with them, kinda like the episode with the old cop cars.

Episode suggestion. Drive the muscle truck to Key West, Florida. Buy a boat. Remove the engine from the muscle truck. Install the engine in the boat. Sail to Cuba in the boat. Remove the engine from the boat and install the engine in an old car. Race or Rally the car with your new Cuban friends. Give the car and boat away. Great potential for drama, death and mayhem. Great scenery. Great opportunity to expand your market!

Rotsun rear end. R32 gtr diff and axles would work, use the r32 hubs aswell, Use the diff cover off the diff in it on the gtr diff. Or simply buy an an r200 from a skyline and use the diff and shafts, Stock skyline stuff is super super strong like 700hp at the wheels sort of strong,

super ep idea, both of you craiglist a car each and road trip to every state, race a strip in every state and then cannon ball it back to HQ, first one back wins.

the aluminum 528 hemi...what in the world did that short block cost?!

Great job guys, looking forward to 75. Thanks!

The episodes where you guys fix cars put of the junk yards are best. Even though the episode with "harry" I believe it was, the tow truck... Was "boring", I still enjoyed it. Love roadkill.

I love the comparison episode idea. But I do love the parking lot brawls with the cars that are still running, those are my favorite re-runs to go watch! So hopefully a new one of those are on their way back!

I agree the latest Colorado looks big, and certain not a small truck too! Probably not full-size but definitely bigger than most "mid-size" used to be... we get them as 2.5L & 2.8L Duratec here, powerful truck.

How about an engine masters or roadkill featuring an inline 6? Slant 6, Ford 300 etc.

On the Rotsun diff hardware... try using all steel non-directional locknuts. Same dimensions as a regular nut but have indentations in the sides of the nuts that make them prevailing torque locknuts.

Personally love the road trips even with or without the breakdowns Roadkill is still the best day on the web ever!

guys a Subarute rear diff and housing are interchangeable with the Ratsun and LSD is available straight from a Subaru with various ratios..... and some of the Subies make sick horsepower.

I remember this was at the end of some roadkill eps.

Two of the coolest dudes out there... chemistry, knowledge, and beer.

Hoonigan vs Roadkill - Ultimate shitcar/skids? Am I late to the show on that one?

I had an 89 civic hatchback that sat under a bridge for 3 years, unregistered under the 5 freeway in San Deigo. I put a little work into it and drove it to Seattle. I took the craziest route and it still made it. I was really hoping for a roadkill moment but I paid $400 for her 8 years ago and will just won't give up. I filmed it and everything but like you said tradegy sells.

"...and we've got behind the scenes extra footage, tech tips -you name it." Do you have midgets and carnival music?

i dont watch this show to see you getting stranded and fiy the car. I mean its a nice extra to an episode to see you fix something with cableties. I guess most of the people are here to see you guys drive cars and have fun, no matter if there is drama or not.

Ratson- built t45, on the rear diff flange, just fine thread tap it and put some arp bolts with thread locker. And do some land speed stuff, 1/2 mile, 1 mile, etc., use a hellcat swapped dart.

Rotsun rear end idea: ford 9 inch center section made for an irs. That or 5th gen camaro or mustang etc irs bolted into the rotsun. Cut the shafts you have to fit into whatever mounting system they need using the rotsun control arms just with an updated heavy duty rear end.

Jeez still a lot of whiners here. You still don’t have to pay for roadkill. You pay for OTHER content. Nothing has changed other than extra content being available. The whopping $5 a month is worth it to me, I watch it regularly. The stuff you had for free two years ago is still free...

MCM told in their part 2 episode that the Subarute is somewhere in the USA for more upgrades. at the 9K racing (garage)

I think a road trip would be a great episode, an idea is that you guys buy a car locally and take it on a trip and on the way stop at junkyards and find bolt on parts that will improve the car. So the idea is the do up the car a little bit more the further you drive and see how good or bad the car will be when you get it back home

I'll be honest, the ford station wagon video was my absolute favourite episode. I'm from England and I'm a total American patriot, I love America and seeing real America on that episode was perfect for me. I think "boring" roadtrip episodes should pop up a little more often on roadkill.

when are you guy's coming back to Australia hope its soon road kill is awesome and has motivated me to so much

For me best episodes was like the cdua where they start with a shell, build a car from parts and then accomplish something, if theres a small road trip there then thats icing on the cake. Totally acgree with mikes "so much in, so much out" theory, have had the same thoughts for a long time, also when you're pushing so much like freiburger your memory gets worn out like a cylinder bore and it cant hold onto things anymore. Would love the rotsun be done properly with as few compromises as possible, NO SOLID AXLE with that much power and so little wieght its practically built for drag racing (just dont hit the wall), just stick a good rear end in it and while the stick is more fun getting an auto in it probably wouldnt hurt too much (make it heavy though).

Lol, I saw the Rotsun at SEMA this past Tuesday. I'm not sure I really believed it before, but you two are officially ridiculous. Kudos, gentlemen!

Here is an idea for an episode. Go to a junkyard get a cheap car running. Then travel roughly 200 miles to another junkyard and do it again. On your way to an event or drag race. I think this will cost a lot of money but be a super interesting episode.

Thank y'all's for no fake brake down$😉 & thanks for sharing All these shows on you tube. Not just the road kills but all of them. Well I forgotten what I was going to say o yeah ya'lls have old timers disease to 😂 aluminum is good for you 😊

You can keep your Independent suspension on the Datsun. Currie Enterprises sell a 9inch housing for IRS stuff. Get a centre section, plop it in. Some DSS axles can be made to fit.

I love watching the roadtrip videos just because of the anticipation of breaks and then at the end I'm like whew! they made it no problem. More roadtrip videos please!

The cloned (Cyborg) Freiburger is easy to spot in these videos, he's the one that swings constantly at flies that aren't really there, an obvious tick in this model of "cloned-Dave".

Guys, if you are that worried about the rear end of the Rotsun exploding just get a Ford 8.8 IRS on it out of a mid 2000's Explorer, from that you have a variety of options for the axles, from U joints to Porsche 930 Style CV joints

Show idea junkyard shoot out between HRG, Roadkill and Dirt Every Day. Each show picks their own car and they have to race back to Cali. First one back wins or like an auto cross/drag racing to determine the winner

there are plenty of choices for IRS that can hold up to that kind of power, solid axle is the easy route, but if you really wanted to keep IRS there are center sections that can take it.

Road trips were the heart and soul of Roadkill, ah the good ol' days.

Q45 diff in the Rotsun. I've got a buddy who runs one in his LS6 powered 280z, which went 11s, and it's been just fine.

You should Do a episode with the Leaf blower Monza vs rotson !!

The road trip episodes are my favorite. The dart in the map is one of my favorite

Take a rear end from an M3 E36. Limited slip locker stock and it will take the power for the Rotsuns powerplant. Plenty of gearing options for it and you can find them for cheap.

Regarding roadtrips being boring: Nah, as long as you go to and show us interesting places and meet interesting people, it's not boring, even if the car doesn't break down.

Perfect episode idea for you. Come to Anchorage Alaska and buy my 74 C3 Vette for 6k, fix its quirks, and see if you can make it back to David's place!! Im sure it will not disappoint with its faults and what not. Its a L82 350 with an auto and only 69k original miles.

My dream come true would be to do a build-off between roadkill and grand tour..

This was fun to watch! Thanks for posting

Here is a "RoadKill" thought for you guys. Get Dodge to give you one of the three Demons that burnt down in the transport and you have to make something running and "RoadKill" out of it before they take it back and crush it.

How about a roadkill show where every decision you put to a Facebook poll? Got to junkyard, choose 3 cars, Facebook decides which car. It has issues, Facebook poll decides what's fixed what's not. Should it be sprayed or turbo...? Quick poll.. just like those adventure books for years ago

I would love to see mike and dirt head Dave vs lucky and Dave frieburger vs Tony and Steve on a wild, badass build!! That would epic!!

Can so relate to Friburgers vanishing car-memory

Rotsun: 8.8 IRS out of a Explorer and 930 CV Joints

from australia and we love you here keep up the good work boys

the r180 from the wrx you guys put in the rotsun has a 180mm ring gear. thats what the 180 indicates

You guys should get a chevette and do a bunch of stuff with it! Put a huge crate chevy engine in it!!

IIRC the MCM guys kept the Subarute in a garage somehwere for any future visits to the US.

Do a tour where you pick a fan's car to test drive in each state you drive through

Why does every other comment mock MT for always putting videos up for free? Everyone knows they don't have to put it up free, right? And it's just a matter of time until they don't

You guys should toss the rear end out of a 300zx into your Rotsun. It would hold up to more power without being a live axle.

They gave the vehicle to the shop where they worked on it. Its called 9k racing. I believe they are building it at the moment.

Having pulled up to a stoplight next to a Canyon, I can confirm it is about the same size as my moms 2003 GMC Sierra

The Datsun rear end will take a LOT of abuse. Swap it for an R200, and CV axles from an '84 to '86 turbo 300ZX, and it will take even more. Weak point is the uni axles, CV axles take a ton of power in the 240Zs.

Use a differential out of a 300ZX Turbo in the 240. It will easily hold the power you're making.

Welcome to Riverside, guys!

Pull the trans from the Nas-Carlo and put it into the Ratsun. Go clutchless!

Put the flathead that use to be in stubby bob into a Prius, go to a junkyard and find some old ATF from a 1950's auto (the stuff that has actual whale oil in it) mix it with the gas so it blows a heap of smoke, mount a harpoon on the roof and go Tesla hunting

Just watched Harry Tow episode again- It was great- really atmospheric- wasnt boring at all.

If you want another roadtrip RK that is exciting fix the Rotsun and road trip it. Because the Rotsun never fails to fail.

Colorado trucks are huge now! Might as well be a damn full size. Theyre actually bigger than the last gen trucks

I loved the Harry tow episode and the was drama it was effing cold outside. It was an old truck you just have to use it in future episode. If you use it, put the gremlin in the episode too.

CTS rear end for the Rotsun like the Flyin Miata guys run

FriesBurger is the antagonist from the films 13 cameras and 14 cameras

for the rotsun just put the diff out of a c3 corvette then you can still have half shafts and there pretty bullet proof

The rotson needs the rear carrier taken apart and the bolts need to be installed in the output flanges and put back together with the nuts on the outside. if there is no room for a socket then weld a tube to the nut and another nut on the end of the tube.

I wish it was like the first one find a car like that and make it run

Was thinking of the Rotson an in Australia we change the rear ends out for the 200s/s13/s14.. can get loads of gear ratios and well its nissan too. Holds up to the HP you have and still interpreted rear.. Gearbox T56 or grab a 350z gear box.. 350z gearbox has a 1.1 5th gear and hold up again to the HP but saying the T56 will bolt up the the ford engine with no mods.. Cool show and looking forward to more.

Harry tow was one of my favourite episodes.

You guys are too cool. :) BRING BACK MINITRUCKS!!!!

They could find an IRS out of a 99-04 Mustang Cobra and that would hold up to the power a lot better.