Building An Insane Race Car For $500

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Seats and Harnesses:

NT05 Race Tires

Konig Countergram Hyperchrome 10.5x18 wheels

Music:
Fareoh - Cloud Ten

[thatmaverickguy]

Ironically the safest car y'all have built

[arnemdv]

This should solve the starting problem: A non-return valve in the fuel line is defective and is slowly allowing fuel to flow out of the line back into the tank. As a result, it takes forever to start, but if it was only off for a short time, you don't notice it and it starts immediately.

[TheQuestionableGarage]

I like that the goal was make it look awesome, making it run, meh. Thank you for making sure I could fit.

[GermanCarguy]

I love how the sticker on the door specifically say "eat ass" when the door is open hahaha. I am SURE that is not an accident!
Love the lemon build tho. Reminds me of the old 'chaotic' days with the BRZ in the backyard.

[mikepulsic]

Check crankshaft position sensor. It's the first thing you want to replace on any early 2000s Merc. A bad one throws no codes and results in intermittent no engine start condition.

[BUNKERJR]

I think it looks phenomenal. B is for Build does it again.

[ghomerhust]

WELCOME TO LEMONS! i am one of the co-hosts for the 24 Hours of Lemons iRacing league on youtube and facebook! great to see you goobers building something to bring to one of our crap-can races!

i got to put my finger on the actual D2 race cars from back in the day, i was stationed in germany and was able to put literally hundreds of laps on the Nurburgring. the museum at the track and visitors center had several D2 mercs on display at that time. (1999-2001ish). beautiful cars! love the idea, and i think you got close enough!

[MouseyGray]

Worked on Benz for over 20 years professionally. Put a crank sensor in it. They never set a code when they fail. To check it, see if your fuel pump has a signal when cranking, if not then it needs the crank sensor. Ecu will not send a fuel pump signal if there is no rpm signal when cranking. Crank sensor is rear of engine drivers side on the top of the bell housing. Bolt is an E8, use a 1/4" drive ratchet with a real long extension and a wobble. Put a piece of tape in the socket before putting it on the bolt to hold the bolt in the socket. 100% this will fix the starting issue.

[pachecodc]

Lemon has to change the $500 to like $1000, inflation has gotten the best of everything!

[joshgreen]

The break on the vinyl on the drivers door is epic

[kevinmcewen]

the decals when the doors are open vs closed reminded me of Top Gear when they did the 24 hours of lemans. great stuff

[NotJoEver]

I love the top gear style graphics that split at the doors to say… completely mundane and normal and safe things. :)

[VersaceDad]

I had an old bmw that started doing this randomly. Took me 15-20 mins to start it. Figured out it was a defective security sensor in the key (the ignition cylinder charges the key). New battery in the key fob fixed it👍🏼

[Jackinacox]

Accidentally building a DTM car - that looks bonkers!

[jasonspitzley]

Two things Make sure that you are getting a crank signal on start. Second, the fuel filter is a pressure regulator and is known to go bad and lose prime.

[jotighe]

what a great episode. everyone had so much fun. kyle did a great job, and chelsea with the decals-what a finish! these collaborations are great- we know everbody!

[silvenshadow]

This is so hilarious. I love the drag generators over the front wheel arches and the tire wake squirt tunnel aero thing. The whole thing is just grin-inducing.

[projecteuroau]

Had one of these back in 2008 - loved it. The design with the pillar-less windows and seatbelt extenders is amazing. A truely elegant coupe! Was also the most reliable car I ever had. You guys got the best engine as well with the M112 V6. The c209 is the 2 door coupe and the a209 is the convertible model. They did a facelift in 2005 which look a bit nicer but ironically they removed the reliable M112 and replaced it with the M272 which had balance shaft issues. Good luck on your trip!

[ianhoyt]

I love the longer length videos! I feel like I could watch hours and hours on end and I still wouldn't get bored!

[dieselsyrup]

Dude when the driver door is open and it says eat ass has me rolling! Reminds of of top gear!