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05-20-12-Qualcomm Autocross Event Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 331 seconds Today's autocross action was at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. I drove the Craig Way prepared Fiat 850 Spyder to a convincing win by beating the competition by nearly 2 seconds and over 4 seconds with the PAX dialed in. Thank's Doc, we did it again! Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE! |
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Flat Head Ford V-8 Thermal Cleaning Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 236 seconds Another thermal cleaning project, this time on a flat-head Ford cylinder block. Watch as John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine explains the process. (949) 63106376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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05-19-12 Cars & Coffee - Irvine Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 305 seconds I finally got back out to Cars & Coffee today, I think its been about 5-6 months since I was last there. Always nice cars and good friends. What a surprise to see three Fiat X-1/9's there! Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine Shop (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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Waiting for the Sun to Go Down Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 100 seconds Just some pics I took with the Fuji HS10 and S9100 on Mother Day - not your usual video from me, just something different. |
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312 Rod Mod Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 67 seconds Here's another neat trick that John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machiine has come up with, it a later model Ford rod that is modified for use in a Ford Thunderbird 312 CID enging. The same mod can be used in the 272 and 292 engines as well. For more info, Call John @ 949-631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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Fiat 850 Block Thermal Cleaning Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 75 seconds Take a look at how this Fiat 850 block was cleaned using the Sunnen thermal cleaning system, John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine will tell you how its done. 949-631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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327 4V Intake Manifold Thermal Clean Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 138 seconds Here's a look at how an intake manifold is cleaned using a thermal cleaner, watch as John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine explains the process. 949-631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' an SUBSCRIBE. |
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2012 Pro Solo Day 1 Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 431 seconds Some of today's fun in the sun at the 2012 SCCA Pro Solo event held at the Great Park in Irvine today (day 1). Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 63106376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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2012 Pro Solo Welcoming Party Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 271 seconds Some video of the welcoming party at the 2010 Pro Solo at El Toro, CA. Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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Copper Plated Connecting Rods Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 81 seconds Ever wonder why they copper plate connecting rods? John Edwarda @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine explains why this is done. (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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2012 National Tour.mp4 Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 475 seconds John Edwards and David Hartsuck driving the Craig Way prepared Mighty Mouse Fiat 850 Spyder at the 2012 SCCA National Tour event held at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. David finished 6th and in John finished 3rd. Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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Abarth A112 Crankshaft Pilot Bushing Installation.mp4 Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 113 seconds John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine describes how to install a pilot bushing in an Autobianchi A112 (Abarth version) so that the engine can be installed in a Fiat 600 or 850. This installation is a high performance upgrade of the 1050cc engine with 72 Hp. Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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Porsche 911 Intake Port Enlargement Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 102 seconds See how John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine uses his Bridgeport mill to enlarge the instake ports on a Porsche 911 air cooled engine. (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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New Hoosiers for the Mighty Mouse Fiat 850 Spyder Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 85 seconds We put a new set of Hoosiers on the Mighty Mouse Fiat 850 Spyder, take a look at the old set in the before video - whew, it's about time! Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUB|SCRIBE. |
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04-22-12-Qualcomm Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 212 seconds Another weekend outing with the Mighty Mouse Fiat 850 Spyder. The new Hoosiers were plenty sticky and I broke an axle, plus the battery faded below 9 VDC on the third run. We are getting ready for the SCCA National Tour Solo event this comming weekend. Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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8,074,478 Views and 5,317 Subscribers Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 44 seconds You have clicked my videos over 8,000,000 times, and I want to thank each and every one of you and all of my subscribers. THANK YOU! Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to "Click' and SUBSCRIBE today if you already haven't. |
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Mitsubishi 4G63 Honing with Torque Plate Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 147 seconds See what a difference a torque plate makes on a Mitsubishi 4G63 block out of an Evo IX makes as John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotiove Machine walks you through the steps. (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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Blue Berry Start 01 Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 109 seconds This is the first video about transforming our other Fiat 850 Sedan, affectionately names the Blue Berry, into a real screamer with an air-cooled VW engine and transaxle. Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine 949-631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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VR6 Flywheel Lightening Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 727 seconds Here's a VR-6 flywheel that was brought into Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine for some lightening. It wound up having nearly 5 pounds of material removed in the process. (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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03-25-12 Qualcomm External View Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 318 seconds Some external video of todays event at @ Qualcomm. Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 Dont forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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03-25-12-Qualcomm Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 318 seconds Another day in the seat of a autocross car. I drove Mighty Mouse (Fiat 850 Spyder) to another victory today at the SCNAX autocorss event @ Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. I did have an exciting spin-out! Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine. 949-631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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Peterson Museum 03 11 12 Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 638 seconds Went to the Peterson Automotive Museum and took a few pictures for you to enjoy. Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to ' Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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Off Road VW Race Engine Piston Lightening Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 555 seconds John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine describes and shows you how he lightens a set of pistons for an off road VW race engine. (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Click' and SUBSCRIBE. |
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03-04-12 Qualcomm Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 213 seconds This is the March 4, 2012 event at Qualcomm. You will have to excuse the person taking the video, it was his first time. Craig lost the hex key that I use to tighten the bracket for the normal camera poisition. Won the event with a 61.711 second run. Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine. |
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Nethercutt Museum-02-25-12 Posted by: fiatnutz
Video duration: 573 seconds Today I took the tour at the Neathercutt Museum in Sylmar, CA. It was a terrific surprise and wonderful collection of classic cars and various orchestreons and the Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ - third largest in the world. If you have never been, take a look at this collection of pictures and book your tour today. |

























