This was my first time driving a car without a windshield. Thanks to Oil Stain Lab for making it so damn memorable. I got to see it at SEMA with the top on and almost didnt recognize it haha
I remember this guy being an absolute tool to people on Instagram for telling him how stupid that rollbar is. Having harnesses paired with that rollbar is even stupider. If that car goes over, youre dead or paralyzed. No windshield is dumb too, but you could wear a helmet. nothing excuses that rollbar though. you can tell that "ultimate drivers car" was made for Instagram pictures and cars and coffee appearances. Maybe a glory run for pictures at a track. Hipster cali car build.
How miserable is your outlook, that you look at all the creativity, build hours, and effort that went into this, and discount it as a “Hipster cali build”?
@@joshcorvettewell ok, I think his impression of the guys character definitely colored his opinion. Which is fine imo, character counts. That said, the fact is that the rollbar is utterly useless. Definitely some form over function on that machine. Though I can appreciate it myself.
The Riviera Blue 993 GT2 in the corner tells me these guys have an unlimited budget. Great concept. The only things I'd change is I'd add a de-stroked high RPM Ls7 and a small windshield 😅 but it looks like a fun go-kart type car
@emptymannull very nice. And yes, but then we're adding a few hundred thousand dollars for an RSR. I'd just be happy with an Arena Red 6-speed Carrera 2S that I could put a GT2 widebody kit on. But nice 993s are becoming unobtainium, for us poors.
I'm right up the freeway from these guys and never knew they were there! I've seen a few of the cars they have in their showcase driving around SoCal....
For how mich time was put into that car....I really think it could have been more complete and well rounded...it just seems half way finished, other than the exhaust.
It could be that it is a driving prototype. They were probably aware that this car wasn't going to be THEE car, and will likely build another one like that from scratch and make it better. I like to look at this one as a polished "Mark I" like Iron Man's suit.
Boring I could see, but idk if I would call an LS build tedious. They are put in everything because they are small, light, very powerful, and reliable.
So glad to see top gear return to a reputable position. Bringing Rob on was one of the best decisions they have made. He is a dead serious builder himself so his dialogue does not sound artificial and he can have genuine interactions with other builders without being the typical mechanically illiterate reviewer.
bruh, I've been watching top gear since I was a child that didn't even learn to speak yet, then I've been watching rob dahm for the last 4 years when he started working on his awd 4 rotor rx7, in the last year I've been following oilstainlab and followed the progress from nearly the start...WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE!!! I wish when I'll start working on my own projects to be as succesful as these awesome people!
cool idea - very iconic look and futeristic.. but to built " THE BEST DRIVERS CAR " is maybe a bit to highly aimed. Seat position looks uncomfortable and not ideal for people over 1.75
Really great interview! From the long-hold shots of the car at different angles to a host whose approach doesn’t crowd out the personalities of those he’s interviewing. I enjoyed this one. Maybe this will be the prototype for the next American exotic. And since they’re twins, I think it’s only fitting that the next iteration sport twin turbos. (Sorry, didn’t mean to get all Hoonigan on you.)
"Also the sound is like... pretty cool" I don't know how he stayed so calm but I would have freaked out because this might be one of the best sounding automobiles ever to be created...
Nikita & OilstainLabs has a different kinda coolness, the 'Half 11' is utter badass! When asked if this car drove how he had imagined it to... To reply, well it's a little more rattly was hilarious and I loved that brutal honesty! It's cars like this that should be the superstars of the latest generation car enthusiast/racing games. Instead of keeping giving gamers generic manufacturer options, or dull electric models of the latest cars which often have no soul! As someone that loveS cars, engineering and automotive design... this was EPIC!!!
Gull-Wing Half 11would be epic... Keep in mind not that it would roll over, that the Gull-Wing door are able to open, while up-side down. Awesome OutLaw Porsche. The 3RD pedal manual transmission is a requirement. 👨🏻👍🏻🏎️🏁🚩 Rob Great job !
I’ve been in awe of this project for the last couple of years since I first saw it. It was still early in development, and has since evolved in a different way, but the end result is overwhelmingly impressive! Every part is an opportunity to explore and perfect and Oilstain Lab don’t disappoint! These guys are true artisans and the beast they created is something very special! 🔥🔥🔥
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” I love cars. I love projects, history and memories. This car is as refreshing as classic F1 vehicles upgrading in time and as seriously unsafe. For those who accept the risks may them race with a calm mind.
I like it the only thing I would change I would add a wrap around windshield and I would do something with the back panels add some kind of stabilizers because them suckers were flapping in the wind like wings , And maybe a clear cover for the rear engine.
I had dinner with Nikita this year at SEMA. What a super genuine, down to earth and friendly guy who speaks passionately about his projects and passions. The all you can eat Korean BBQ was great, the company was even better!
Rob Dahm is so right about that LS sound! Very pleasing and intoxicating. Reminds me of when GM entered Indy and used a stock block SB in its Indy race car. 🏎️ am I dating myself lol.
It's very awesome and all, but i can't help but think that it should be called Half a Head, because that's all you'd be left with if it capsizes at speed.
Yeah, that's insane. What are they thinking? And no windscreen? Sure, there were race cars without them in the 50's, when risk of death was 100x higher. A few insects in the eyes on a fast canyon road drive, and these guys are history.
Ok, Devils advocate, maybe just maybe more attention should have been paid to the roll hoop, it is useless, god forbid that thing ends the wrong way up driver and passenger are gonna have a real bad hair day, was it not possible to make the hoop high enough to rest on that incase of a turnover instead of the occupants heads?
It's like a big go-kart, or maybe like the Can-Am cars from '60s, all mechanical, you can see everything and not a bunch of hi-tech electronics controlling everything, YOU can drive it. Plus it goes and sounds like it goes!
This is one really COOOOOL prototype Porsche !!" I watched this video three time's . East time I watch the video I see something els in the car . Nice Work ..............
"People should take note of that (exhaust setup.)" Hell yeah, I'll just go draw out and 3D print a full inconel header and exhaust system for my car. Never realized how easily obtainable a custom inconel system was! Hell, Novitec charges like $14,000 just for an inconel "catback" system alone, so I could go into business making these things as well... easy money!
The only thing I don't like about this is that I built a car similar to it. Front half of a Boxster with a custom tube chassis rear half and Maserati V8 engine. Only found out last year that I was building it at the same time this was being developed. Now, often when I take it somewhere, people ask me if I'm trying to build my own Half 11. It's jealousy, I know, but it still kinda sucks to have your own idea be viewed as a ripoff. Dumb personal crap aside, this is such an awesome build. Definitely much nicer bodywork than my track toy. lol
I didn't realize throwing a 911 fascia on a GT40 kit car chassis and tossing an LS with a fancy exhaust constituted a "custom Porsche". Color be surprised.
When will MST have a 6R4 for you to have ago in? Can’t wait! The Mk1 and Mk2 are both awesome. My choice would be a Mk1 with a Millington! The 6R4 will be epic!!!
True, but if you know can you explain why topgear youtube get so little views? I mean they have lots of subscribers and do everything right from editing to choice of car but even small RU-vidrs videos consistently get more views than topgear.
Great design, the coupe should be epic, turn this into a Half 11 singer and you on to a winner. The only thing I did not like was the engine, for me it would have to be a 911 GT3 Gen 2, revving to 9K, that would do very nicely.
