I Upgraded His Car While He Was On Vacation
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Try Pulseway FREE today, and make IT monitoring simple at: lmg.gg For the cost of a single monthly payment on a new 2024 Civic we upgraded Plouffe's 2004 Civic with a bunch of modern amenities.. plus special Linus surprise. Thank you to RetrofitLab for supplying the Honda Civic 2001-2005 Bi-Xenon HID Light Upgrade Kit. Buy it here! lmg.gg Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy a Biltek Power Window Conversion Kit: geni.us Buy Kilmat Car Sound Deadening Mats: geni.us Buy Dynamat Car Sound Deadening Mats: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► EQUIPMENT WE USE TO FILM LTT: lmg.gg ► OUR WAN PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Pulseway! 1:08 - The Plan 1:54 - Cabin Air Filter 2:39 - Headlights 4:14 - Sound Deadening 5:50 - Power Locks 7:24 - Power Windows 8:28 - Painting 12:12 - Finishing up Montage 13:00 - The Reveal 16:14 - Pulseway! 17:02 - Outro
In this episode, Linus Tech Tips documents a bold car upgrade project performed while Plouffe is away on vacation. The crew begins by outlining a plan to bring a worn 2004 Civic closer to modern comfort, while humorously noting a financial “catch” to keep the rest of the team from getting jealous. The first major improvement is the cabin air filter replacement, which frames the car’s interior as a platform for better air quality and overall comfort. Next, they tackle headlights, deciding to upgrade to xenon projectors rather than cheap LEDs to avoid blinding other drivers, a choice that requires front bumper removal and careful housing modification. Throughout the video, they acknowledge the DIY nature of the work, balancing ambition with practical compromises to keep costs in check and results visible. As the project progresses, sound deadening is installed in the trunk and doors, followed by attempts to retrofit power locks and power windows, with mixed success and plenty of trial-and-error dialogue. The culmination features a paint job that is imperfect but improves the car’s appearance significantly, plus a final reveal where the owner reacts with surprise and enthusiasm at the purple and gold fleck finish. The video closes with a ride-along test to evaluate NVH improvements and a plug for a sponsor, underscoring how the upgrades alter the car’s daily usability and comfort. Overall, the team presents a credible, entertaining DIY journey from plan to reveal, balancing realistic constraints with satisfying, tangible upgrades. Viewers are treated to practical tips on sound deadening, simple window upgrades, and a cautious approach to headlight modification, all while maintaining a lighthearted, appreciative tone toward the recipient’s car and taste. The blend of hands-on technique, minor missteps, and a dramatic transformation keeps the narrative engaging and informative for DIY enthusiasts and car fans alike.
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