Car Fix Season 8 Episode 9 Lotus & Lambo

Car Fix is a reality television show that primarily focuses on showcasing the expertise and skill of Jared Zimmerman and Lou Santiago. This series depicts the art of auto repair, where the hosts illustrate and reconstruct automobiles that are otherwise abandoned or considered to be junk. Each episode of Car Fix revolves around a particular vehicle that requires dense repairing. Undoubtedly the show's main attraction is the dedication and effort made by the hosts to bring life back to these cars and turn them into masterpieces. Car Fix stands out amongst other reality TV shows because of its educational and informative nature that showcases the mechanics of automobiles and the complexities of repairing them.

In episode 9 of season 8 of Car Fix named 'Lotus & Lambo,' the hosts undertake the repair and restoration of a Lotus Europa and a Lamborghini Murcielago. Both these sports cars were once the pride of their owners but are now in desperate need of repairing.

The episode starts with Jared introducing the episode and the two cars that they are going to work on. He explains that both cars have significant issues; the Lotus Europa has a wiring problem, whereas the Lamborghini Murcielago's brakes require significant attention. The show's hosts then begin by dissecting the technical aspects of these vehicles and explaining the intricacies of the problem.

The first half of the episode focuses on the Lotus Europa. Jared explains that the car has been lying in an abandoned condition for a long time, which has resulted in its wires getting damaged. Fortunately, the body of the car is in excellent condition. Lou and Jared begin with replacing the car's wiring and start with the headlights because, without them, it's not possible to drive at night. They dissect the front of the car and begin removing the headlights. During this process, the hosts face a significant challenge because the headlights are covered with a rusted piece of metal, which makes removing them very difficult. After they finally remove the metal covering, they realize that the headlights' bulbs are in terrible condition and, without them, the headlights cannot function. Fortunately, the hosts discover that they have some spare bulbs and are able to replace the broken bulbs.

The Lotus Europa also requires a significant amount of replacing various wires, and in the process, the hosts discover that many areas of the car are bare metal and rusted. Since the wires are meant to be on an insulated surface, this proves to be a problem for them. The hosts decide the best way to fix this problem is to use some electrical tape and some spare plastic sheets they find lying around. This small extra expense and effort will ensure that the car is safe to use and can be driven on the road without any potential accidents.

In the second half of the episode, the hosts move on to the Lamborghini Murcielago. The Murcielago, a supercar with a V12 engine, is a nightmare for anyone trying to repair this vehicle. Its hydraulic brakes are particularly troublesome, and the hosts have to devote a significant amount of time to simply remove the wheels. After exploring the brake system, they realize that brake oil is leaking from one of the pipes. This leak could lead to unwanted situations, such as brake failure, and thus has to be fixed.

Fixing the brake leak problem is a tedious task, and one mistake could prove fatal for this supercar. The hosts carefully examine every part of the brake system and eventually find the source of the leak. They realize that one of the pipes had been damaged due to a faulty manufacturing process. As they are repairing the leg, they realize that some of the bolts were so deeply tightened that it's nearly impossible to remove them without some specialist tools. After failing several times to remove the bolts, the hosts come up with a unique plan - they decide to use a blowtorch to heat the bolts so that they can easily remove them. This method proves to be successful, and the hosts are finally able to fix the brake leak.

Towards the end of the episode, the hosts manage to repair both the supercars successfully, and it's a moment of triumph for both of them. They inspect the cars, and they can't help appreciating the hard work that they both have put in to bring them back to life.

In conclusion, the episode named 'Lotus & Lambo' from season 8 of Car Fix is a compelling and informative episode. The hosts, Lou and Jared, dedicatedly repair and restore two unique vehicles, and their efforts and hard work are apparent throughout the show. As always, Car Fix delivers an excellent and informative episode that will undoubtedly be a delight for car enthusiasts and everyday viewers alike.