This is actual insanity. They need to be held liable and be sued! Not only does this damage their own business which is good, but also the vision of all the other tune mechanics.. everyone will think twice now and legit good businesses will suffer from this also! Absolute madness
The fact that James stood here for 13 minutes not saying a single swear is mind blowing. If i had my car come back like this i would go off on them. He kept his cool and he did not hold back.
well he did say a few times “my car is a cluster-“ and then it smoothly cuts to him continuing talking so presumably here have been some swear words cut out of the video
James I know this situation has been hard on you for the past few years. I know this video wasn’t easy to make and you’ve been putting it off for awhile now. But I’m glad you’re showing the audience the truth. This isn’t an uncommon occurrence where RU-vidrs PAY for a build and the shop screws them around and screws up their car. The shop gets the money and the millions of views making them look GOOD when in reality they have no business working on peoples cars. The hardest part is having to make a choice to walk away from the shop and say nothing to your audience. Which allows people to form their own ideas about what happened or you make a video exposing the shop which can also hurt your own brand in the process. I’ll give it to you. You’re stronger then me for doing this. Ive walked away from shops in the past and always got blamed for “burning the bridge” because I didn’t make a video like this exposing them. Stay strong bro. I hope they make this right! I’d also like to offer our help. I can have Mike Essa our full time tech fix your car and I’m sure we can get it tuned properly! Let me know how we can help. All at no cost. Call me. ❤
I tried warning you about B-Rogue 3 years ago. I commented on your video to contact me. In the original video when you were dropping off your car at B-rogue, my orange Lambo was in the background on a lift. It sat there for 6 months with Brandon telling me that he can’t figure out what’s wrong with it. I finally get fed up with him and sent it to a Lamborghini dealership where they had my car running the same day I dropped it off
This has probably been my favorite video so far. It sucks that you had to go through all this but it shows the true side that everything’s not perfect and just because someone is “well known” and charging top dollar doesn’t mean they care or respect your property.
Please sue them for the $52,000 plus attorneys fees and finish them off so they can’t do this to someone else. This has been insane for taking this long. Clearly someone just said “F it” and sent it back like that.
it wouldnt be so easy tbh the court would end up dismissing it anyway since its not their problem he has to deal w b row plus he would have to prove everything which would b too much of a headache
Is REALLY hard to feel bad for a rich dude who is crying about $50k which is literally pocket change. It’s like if Elon Musk had to pay a million dollar lawsuit and crying about the pocket change he’s losing.
@@tioswift3676But at the same time, I feel like for him it’s not about the money it’s about the car. He loves that car, it, for a while, was his entire channel, and for it to be fucked up like that, and absolutely ruined must be such a heart break, I can’t imagine. Also, don’t comment on his financial situation, you have no clue what it’s like, nor do you have the right to know.
You have handled this in a mature manner. I say that you turn this into a RU-vid series where different mechanical RU-vidrs help fix the Gallardo. Stay strong Strad 🏁
The fact that ur still smiling and being civil with your words means you genuinely are the good man I’ve believed you are since 2017 🎉celebrate yourself stradman
Bruh I still can wrap my head round the fact that you remained absolutely calm and didn't utter a single insultive word. That's so cool 😎. You are James of all people and can get anything done at any given time and am sure you'll definitely fix that car and get it working fine on the channel so we can watch you race it against your Bugatti Veyron 😊😇. Really looking forward to that...
Strad, you are ridiculously humble, mate! I'm not sure if I would put up with all of that for that long. And it's great to see other big RU-vidrs offering courage and help. Great stuff, that's what we like to see, a greater outcome at the end of this
Man I don't think Strad is that kind of a guy. I mean yes he did get scammed and all but its Strad we are talking about. He is like the nicest guy like ever
@@LabeebFaisalthat’s probably a reason to why this may have happened. Like he said himself, there is a point in time that he has to stand up for himself and thus is that time
@@LabeebFaisalsuing someone for fraud/stealing $50k+ doesn't mean you aren't a kind/nice person. Haven't you ever heard the saying: don't mistake my kindness for weakness.
Take them to court James, get your money back. The fact that you have everything documented is more than enough to end this madness and have them cover this issue.
do not forget the lost income not having this car on the channel. such shops should not be open and work on cars. I do not understand a shop screws a RU-vidrs car up like this. this is asking for bad publicity , so stupid and dumb
james genuinely looks so sad. i feel so sorry for him. they did him dirty. him usually being so energetic and now ok the verge of tears makes me disappointed. we need a rebuild of the gallardo. we’re with you james!!
Ive thought all along something must be up with the build, and as a creator I know how hard this video was to make, tons of maturity in handling this and giving them so many chances to make it right. Crazy they did this with someone who has a channel with 4 million subscribers, imagine what they do with regular customers cars...
I bet they just replied his offers because of his popularity, i wouldn't doubt they would be capable of even ignoring him if he were a regular customer.
So insane bro you've been more than nice, way more than anyone should ever have to be which speaks to your character. Hope you can get it worked out and finally on the road!
I love this comment section with all of my favorite RU-vidrs offering the help, That's how you know the Automotive community is the best one. I hope you get this car done and make it what you ever dreamed of!!
4 years and you were patient up until the very last minute, nothing but respect for you man. With that being said, you are not only rightful to be angry but rightful to sue, they need to be held accountable.
Take them to court, this is insane that it has taken over 3 years for them to do a sloppy job of a twin turbo kit on your Gallardo. Get your money back James.
Fr bro take they ass down cause that crazy that the car was running at 150 miles per hour a few months ago to a leaks of oil till this point. I say take them all the way
@@DragonM3D me too everytime james upload I always expect for him to tell us some news or updates about this car but yet here it comes but not the ideal outcome that I've expected
1. Fix it with your own money. 2. Take them to court. 3. Lawsuit is for the cost of the repairs you footed yourself, along with the original work price.
you dont deserve this man you put your blood sweat and tears into this car and they retun it to you like this? It mind bogoling your the nicest person ever and b rouge was some how able to make you break character. Stay positive king
It's so weird seeing James not being his normal cheerful self. It's also funny how his "angry side" is way nicer and more polite than most people are ever
Sue B Rogue for the cost, time and stress this has cost you James. I'm so sorry that you've had to go through all this. Your OG subscribers love the Gallardo and its so upsetting to see in this state. Thank you for being open and transparent after giving the crooks at B Rogue every opportunity to put things right.
I agree. The principle of the matter is that they should not get away with this. But in hindsight, I'm no lawyer, because he exposed the issues on YT, the lawsuit may not be valid...he's already commented on public domain. Would be interested to see what the legal folks say about this.
Nothing is “easy” about a lawsuit. Just more dragged out headaches for James. Clearly he’s had enough. Trust me, this video will hurt B rogue a lot more then a lawsuit will
@@rarecase3666what makes you think in any way that this was not the companies fault, he spent over $50k to receive a car that doesn’t even work (not to mention he waited 5 years for it)
This is the first time i've actually seen James pissed off. And logically everyone would be too in this situation. And also the fact that he's trying to stay positive to us even though he genuinely is mad, i respect it, much love Strad! ❤
My car went to dealership for repair for 7 days and when I get to pick it up it was having battery issue and water in fuel light on. I was furious and angry at the fact that keeping at dealership where we go to get our car cared get more issues. This guy is ace that even after multiple years and with the condition he is taking is more coolly than most people would. We are with you James.
@@ronaldrunyowa8841 they are counting on him being too nice again and not suing them, thats why they just dumped a car on him like that… they know that lawyer will cost him same or more as if he just fixes the car elsewhere, minus the headaches… and even if he wins, they will probably declare bankruptcy and just open a new company on same location. So now he has to cover legal fees and still fix his car. With his reach, it would probably make more sense to make a few more videos of fixing the car and be sure to let his viewers know who “built” this clusterfuck….
The emotion you can see in his eyes… if you’ve been here for long enough to remember the TT and the Gallardo you understand. Hope it gets fixed and done right
Couldn't agree more. He did everything he could to help them and even gave them tons of time and money yet they did his car like that. Just cant trust some people sadly
I think you should give Mike Essa and DDE’s Team a shot, I’ve been watching both of y’all’s channels since 2014 and DDE ALWAYS makes sure projects get done in a timely manner and that their projects get done perfect and they wouldn’t put THEIR brand nor Mike Essa’s names out there without being 100% sure they could rectify the issues and every video Mike Essa has made with DDE he ALWAYS explains exactly what he’s doing and WHY he does it the way he does it clearly showing he has the knowledge behind what he does and never says he can do a project that he doesn’t come through with. I’ve always loved the collabs that they’ve made over the years and in EACH ONE you can clearly tell there is genuine respect between each of their brands. As well as the fact that DDE would make content on every bit of work they’d do to the vehicle giving the fans something content on each and EVERY step of the process that it would take to get the OG Gallardo back on the road in all of its former glory and leave the 4 year process that it took to get it to that point in the DUST.
So... At first, this seemed like the projects of all car projects.. But after seeing the car in that state, scares me about all car modifications... Good job for uploading this James!!
For them to treat the car that is symbolic of you and your dads relationship this way is a travesty. I hope there’s some sort of legal action you can take to rectify this! Maybe try talking to Gintani, they seem to be experts in Lambos
@iFerg fr this project was an immense marketing opportunity for their shop yet they took years and made their shop look terrible. Just imagine what everyday customers deal with
that gallardo should've been done over 3 years ago. been struggling to understand how/why james kept talking positively about b rogue, glad something is being said
There are a few issues. That engine is super fragile, and parts are incredibly hard to get. They broke the engine three or four times and after that should have completely rebuilt the engine with stronger components to handle the stresses of that much pressure. I think another tuners once said that most people don’t twin turbo those engines for the reasons mentioned. I think the solution maybe to go back to stock or fit a VF supercharger.
I love how in the video strad said sorry to the hamilton collection even tho it was a prank, (no hate to the hamilton collection) he is honest and kind, keep it up strad! And the fact that the car took 3 years and broke down is honestly heart breaking. It was the first car that caught my eye on this channel, love how those cowards turned their comments off cuz they cant face the facts. The reason the e-brakes broken is they prolly had some fun with it whilst you weren't there, drifting,speeding, and all in all treating the car badly. Sorry for you james :(
This is crazy. An option you can consider is, shipping it to gintani. Alex and the boys will take care of the car. Considering that Alex personally flew almost halfway across the country to TUNE your venti, just goes to show that he cares. They’ve taken very good care of DDE, and honestly, as much as it hurts to spend the same amount of money doing the same thing to a car, it’s a better option.. Damon and Dave can vouch for Alex if it’s needed.. Godspeed James. The gallardo will be back, and boy she’ll be back with a bang
@@21sledF12 was bad idea to begin with they did a good job sorting it out as much as possible but the top mounted configuration and Damon's driving just doesn't work with the Ferrari
We stand with you James. Respect for taking the leap and actually calling them out. They could’ve had it made but instead they will probably end up bankrupt and out of business
We restored a muscle car a few years ago and it was a 2-3 year process and very expensive. They did a good job, but at some point in the timeline of it being worked on, I think the garage came to the realization that the work, time, space that this vehicle was taking up was eating away at its initial margins on this restoration. They were making money, but it became a nuisance and they were ready to move on to another project. I have a feeling they viewed your vehicle the same way.
They even had the nerve to stick their logo all over the engine 🤣🤣 everything aside I think you should go through the legal side and sue them for what you paid them.
I've been on the same boat, in fact I am currently dealing with a similar said "boat"; Nice classic supercar with shoddy engine work that ultimately needed a rebuild... I'm finally nearing the end of the rut, but it took years... hang in there, it gets better!
Is REALLY hard to feel bad for a rich dude who is crying about $50k which is literally pocket change. It’s like if Elon Musk had to pay a million dollar lawsuit and crying about the pocket change he’s losing.
My respect went up for you. Thank you for confronting a problem and dealing with it. And this is especially sketchy coming from a company like that. Definitely handled it the right way 💯
I know I’m a bit late (I took a break for a while and I’m catching up on your videos) but you’ve shown these guys a lot of love over the years, you are one of the nicest and most positive people on the platform so on the rare occasion you have something negative to say I can only assume you’re being completely honest. If any legal action came/comes of this they’re obviously attempting to save face. Seeing the clip of you trying to get the car going was frustrating, first time I’ve ever seen you struggle not to curse and you genuinely seemed like you wanted to cry from all the hard work and money you’ve poured into this project
So happy he finally made this video and told the truth. But let's be honest. If this was Damon at DDE, he would have been roasting these guy on camera 2 years ago saying "what's the delay?!?!"
I started, and graduated college throughout the entirety of the time your car was gone. I can’t imagine what 3 years is like waiting for a car to be completed only for it to be a major waste. I know this feeling when I waited 1 whole year to receive a car with a blown motor. I’m so sorry James
Congrats on graduating college! I just graduated highschool this year so I was a freshman when this all started. Kinda crazy, it doesn’t feel like it’s been all that long.
Some mechanic shops are the worst bro 🤦♂️ they’ll run up a $30,000-100,000+ build without an issue and still not complete the vehicle properly. Craftsmanship and quality goes a long way
Strad is the last person to deserve this kind of treatment. Sadly, I’ve been waiting a couple years for this video. James you are a rock star for the way you’ve handled this, giving them EVERY opportunity to fix it. Shame on brogue. I hope a legal team is watching and willing to take this case forward. We’re here for it James!
He definitely didn’t deserve this and for how long he has waited for this car this is just sad the quality of their build at B Rouge is Garbage and waiting 3 MONTHS FOR A CONTRACT. I would Nahverkehr done the same thing you did strand
Couple thing's, the smoke could be the turbo drains undersized and what happens is the oil pressure weeps past the journal bearings and puts oil in the intake, the engine oil pressure issue may be a sign of multiple things, but the 1st thing I would do is remove the filter and cut it open to check the filter media for "bearing debris " that would tell us a lot, I own a Performance engine shop, lmk If we can help.
Hammering in the point, this car is what makes the Stradman channel the way it is. I still remember the story you told that you didn't have a house and no one backed the Gallardo purchase. How they disrespected a very sentimental thing in this channel's history is absurd.
man after 5 years and over $50k you have every right to not just be mad or piss, you have the right to be furious at them, honestly you are handling this a lot better than i would and it really just shows how great you really are. i hope everything comes out well
i have been watching this man for years and not once he ever made a video adressing any drama. the fact that he is making one now is testament to how utterly ridiculous the situation is and how much b rough buit screwd up
They ruined his first proper supercar that he owns, if you've been watching his videos for a long time now, you should know how much he loves this Gallardo, he even said multiple times on multiple different videos, that he will never sell the gallardo even if he had to sell every other supercar, just because how much it means to him.
@@dannypark6910 i know thats what im sayin, this car means so much to him, i started watching him from the video where he buys the gallardo and camps in a parking lot . the shop fked up
The fact that you can see with your own eyes that he’s upset and does not break character or even utter a curse word just goes to show how professional he is. I hope that Justice is served and that she’s on the road soon bro!
I really hope you can recover every cent you poured into that beautiful Gallardo. Ive always loved the Gallardo because in NFS I could never afford the Aventador and had to use a Gallardo, and my love for it still remains. So I hate to see one butchered by a crap repair shop
Your patience is off the charts. I personally, would have a lawyer doing EVERYTHING possible to hold B Rouge accountable for this debacle. Good luck, James!
I’ve never seen you like this man, you know they messed you up, when we see this reaction. You’d think with the following you have, they would’ve figured it out within a year, not nearly 5 years. Good luck man.
@@un6250He absolutely can, but that's a lot of work and James might not want to deal with that headache. This video will more than likely cost b rogue more in customers than they would ever have to pay in court.
@@boverkest6437 he should definitely sue them. This video is surely tanking their business now, but they released a statement saying they will take legal actions against James. Like the sheer audacity. But we also have to blame James for defending them for so many YEARS. The moment it went over a year, everyone knew it was a scam, and people warned him as well. Let’s hope it’s not too late to get back at them.
@@un6250 if they actually attempt to sue james they will get absolutely nothing. If they do sue james should absolutely countersue and he will win that by a ridiculous margin. B rogue built will go broke paying out the court fee for that.
TheStradFam has wrecked them more than the OG. Google took down their local listing due to so many negative comments and IG should be next. StadFam for ❤️
The craziest thing is I’ve been watching since the day this car left and more than that but this is insane I’ve been waiting for the return of that lambs for so long and it’s just unbelievable
I remember watching them work on it live on tiktok too. I’d be pretty damn pissed and say you’re handling this a lot better than most people would including me
100%! 4 years of car depreciation and unusable time, $52,500 spent, and to finally receive the car in abysmal condition compared to when it was dropped off. James is too nice to sue, but it's definitely something i would do in that situation.
My hunch is B-Rouge is an empty bag. Suing only works if they have the ability to pay a judgement. They file Chapter 7 and the judgement is null. Only the lawyers can win here.
You know it's bad when someone so genuine like James is this angry. You can tell he's holding in the anger on camera cuz he's a good influence and I admire that. Idk what B Rogue is thinking if they're gonna sue cuz honestly this is all on them so they're asking to lose a lot of money. They're business I;m sure is gonna shutdown and I hope they do so nobody else has to deal with this. I hope you see this James, I so sorry this happened to you. I knew something wasn't right for a while it doesn't take 3 years for something like this.
Its crazy how after almost 4 years of them having the lambo, James still tried to be patient with them. Its about time james started speaking out about them.
That is exactly where James was wrong as well. Should’ve been mad at them as soon as it took over a year. That’s definitely not normal. Everyone was telling him he was getting scammed but he was defending those robbers. 3+ years for a single build is absolutely insane.
