Aleix Espargaró VLOG #24 My Dream

Summary

Professional motorbike racer Álex Rins discusses fulfilling his childhood dream of owning a 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo. After winning his first MotoGP race in Argentina in 2018, Rins bought the iconic sports car as a gift to himself. He documents the year-long restoration process with his mechanic to customize the car, replacing nearly every component to optimize performance and reliability. The final reveal shows personalized details like custom upholstery, engraved seats, and customized gauges to commemorate Rins' career highlights. He calls the car 'My Dream,' a representation of achieving his ultimate aspiration as a racer.

Takeaways

• 😊 Alex won his first MotoGP race in Argentina, fulfilling a longtime dream
• 🚗 He then bought his dream car, a 993 Porsche Turbo, as his wife had promised
• 🛠 The car underwent a full restoration by Julià 911 to fix issues and customize it
• 🌟 Every part was redone and upgraded - engine, interior, paint, brakes, etc
• 🎁 The finished car was a gift to himself, something he can keep and enjoy forever
• 👪 It symbolizes not just fulfilling his dream, but something he can share with his family
• 🚘 The custom license plate reads "Dream" and the date he won the Argentina MotoGP
• ❤️ The car represents much more to Alex than just nice wheels and an engine
• 🌄 He took the finished car on a test drive up to the mountains around Andorra
• 🙌 The team at Julià 911 signed the car when finished, like signing a Picasso painting

Q & A

What kind of car did Alex buy after winning a race in Argentina?

Alex bought a 993 Turbo Porsche after winning a MotoGP race in Argentina. This was a dream car he had wanted for a long time.

Why was the 993 Turbo so special to Alex?

The 993 Turbo was special to Alex because it is an iconic Porsche model and one of the best cars in Porsche's history. Owning it represented fulfilling a long-held dream.

What work was done on the 993 Turbo during the restoration process?

The 993 underwent a full restoration process including paint work, interior updates, engine and mechanical work, and detailing. Essentially every part of the car was refurbished or replaced.

How was the car personalized for Alex?

The interior was customized to Alex's taste with special upholstery, engraved seats, and carbon detailing. The exterior and clocks were also personalized with special commemorative plaques and nods to Alex's accomplishments.

What was done to enhance the 993 Turbo's engine performance?

The engine was completely disassembled and rebuilt with new parts. The turbos were also dismantled, repaired and optimized to increase the engine's power output.

How did the shop customize the brakes?

The brakes were upgraded with new yellow-finished calipers and discs for improved stopping power.

What was Alex's reaction when seeing the finished car?

Alex was very excited and emotional when seeing the finished car, saying it was the best gift and represented much more than just a car to him.

Why did the restoration process take so long?

The full restoration took about a year because every part of the car needed to be disassembled, inspected, repaired or replaced, and reassembled. It was a meticulous process.

What special commemorations were included on the car?

The license plate reads 'Dream' for Alex's dream car. It also includes the date he won the MotoGP race in Argentina that enabled him to finally buy the car.

Where did Alex drive the car after picking it up?

After picking up the finished 993 Turbo, Alex drove it to Andorra to test it out and take photos.