ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE WRECKED BUGATTI CHIRON FOR THE FIRST TIME
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Check if your car was damaged with carVertical - using code MAT for 20% off - carvertical.com Finally the time has come to drive the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport for the first time since we started rebuilding it. But first we have to fix the radiators and get the car running to temperature. Then we are going to see if all of the parts we have made and repaired hold up to the true test
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This video documents a highly technical and iterative rebuild of a crashed Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport, focusing on the cooling system and radiators as a critical bottleneck to getting the car running again. The hosts begin by recounting early setbacks, notably a front radiator pressure test failure that prevented coolant fill, and the decision to fabricate radiators in-house due to unavailability of new Bugatti parts. They then demonstrate a methodical approach to pressure testing the cooling loops, diagnosing leaks, and disassembling radiators to repair cores and tanks. The team collaborates with an expert welder, Bob, who fabricates a new radiator core and aids in reassembly, welding, and alignment within the tight chassis constraints. Throughout this phase, attention to compatibility with swapped components from other cars, such as Lamborghini fuse boards and Volkswagen parts, illustrates the pragmatic problem solving required in a bespoke rebuild.
Topics · autos & vehicles · engineering · car restoration · construction & fabrication · video series · rebuild & restoration · motor vehicles
Questions answered
- What was the first major hurdle that prevented starting the engine during this phase of the build?
- The first major hurdle was a front radiator that failed the pressure test, preventing the car from being filled with coolant and started.
- Who assisted with fabricating and installing the new radiator core?
- Bob, the welder from the machine shop, assisted with fabricating and welding the new radiator core and helped with bracket modifications to fit the chassis.
- How did the team address parts compatibility after damage in the crash?
- They identified interchangeable parts from other cars, such as a Lamborghini Gallardo fuse board and a Volkswagen pump, and adapted them to fit the Chiron where possible.