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How is your car going? Thinking about supercharging my NC. Has there been any issues with your setup, anything you would do differently or do you have any suggestions.

What diff are you going to use?

Awesome GS Jeff. Keep the content coming.

Do you import cars for a living ? Nice to see you’re a perth local

Can you tell us how much you paid for this 2 years ago? Thanks

Argghhh get rid of the "sports mind" sticker. You will end up being laughed at in the "is that a fucking sports mind sticker" fb page!

I use my Spacia as a more comfortable work van. I love it. Mine has the window visor which is great + electric mirrors. The only thing I'll say as far as customising it goes is that being 15 inch 4 stud, there's not many options for alloy wheels. The previous owner put Noah seats in the front which are darker & patterned - very nice. I ended up building myself a much larger centre console/arm rest out of ply & covering it in grey vinyl - much more comfortable & has a lift up storage compartment. Thanks for the tour.

Big fan of Kei Cars, and I think these are just really sporty!! Honestly, they are starting to pop up here in my country more and more, so for sure Kei is definitely the way!! We can get them direct from Japan, long as they are not so old. Very practical the boot is from what I have seen on other vids. If you want more, you can still lower the back seats as well. Kudos on this review, definitely love how you highlight the pros and cons.

any advice where to find car parts for this specific type of vehicle? Im having a real hard time finding a compatible thermostat for mine. Thanks in advance!

Im a bit fan of kei cars and small cars driven fast too mate 😁

Are these reliable?

I have a black one on the way from Japan as I type this. Can't wait!

I Try to find If the Alto Works is rwd or fwd ?

Here in Rochester,NY I have purchased the exact same model with left hand drive and absolutely love it.

Where do you get aftermarket parts for this car? also is the van lowered by any chance? tia

The back door is unique

good day,may i ask if do you have a name or serial number of the aircon compressor of that unit?

Just picked up a 2007 NC in Rochester,NY and I love it. Tight, quick and a blast to shift all 6 gears.

I have an 09 Stormy Blue PRHT, though sadly AUTO. When you talked about Tuning getting you near 200 HP, I didn’t know that much improvement was possible with a tune. I’d like to know more.

Can I ask what it cost on road ? I’ve seen a couple in NSW for sale they’re asking $25K is that expensive ???

Hey mate just a quick question, are you importing any kei cars any time soon?

how does it handle higher speeds? like on the freeway and that

what is going on with the oem s203 wing and the carbon lip?

Got a turbo RS on the way!

Hey mate researching the car so I can import later this year. Can I confirm that tyre size is 165/55R15? If so, how are tyre options, can’t seem to find many sporty options for it. Cheers

Hi I only just came across your video today. Love the car. I have been wanting to get a Kei car myself as well for a long time. However I am 6’5” tall. Will I fit in it? And can I use the pedals without my knees hitting the steering wheel? I saw you are based in WA as am I. Any chance I can “fit on” your car when your back home? Thanks.

I 100%agree with all your comments. Mine came with Amazon adjustable dampers with front coil overs but was slammed as low as it'd go at the rear. i raised it up a little but still gets spring bound at the slightest hint of a bump. I'm hoping a shift to BC Racing coilovers all round will improve things as I can use a rubber damper on the rear spring perches. Mine also has a Greddy Turbo boost controller hidden away under the stereo wiring rat's nest under the dash so they couldn't notice it at Shaken inspections. I'll clean that mess up when I fit a new headunit and remove the Toll card holder and attendant Japanese ladiy's admonishments re no card present. I fitted a Monster inlet and the small Monster Blow Off Valve cancellation kit. It sounds exactly like the "dose*" noise yours makes (* what the MCM guys call it). Likely mods to come are a larger intercooler and a re-mapped ECU (Monster are apparently "out of stock with no replenishment date" according to the Importer Nihonjin man on the ground) so either a Blitz (but AU Blitz agent in Kirrawee were spectacularly unhelpful in facilitating this activity) or KC Technic who have a local agent to send my (coded to vehicle anti-theft system) ECU to them and back - approx $1500 plus shipping? Don't need the added perf but can't help myself 😁. Till then,Ima just keep ganging it around with the biggest idiot grin on my face. Cheers from Sydney.

is there a build thread on this car anywhere? mainly interested on how the gearbox mounts to the car

Thanks for posting Aus content on these cars, heavily considering swapping my Toyota Blade for one ;)

Thanks for the video, thinking to bring this one, Suzuki Swift 1.4 or Honda Fit 1.5 sensing. The amount of videos about this one is scarce.

I saw this at SubieFest Perth. Nice SVX in the background too.

Apologies for a laaaate comment, but I'll be checking out an Alto Works for myself next week, or later (assuming it hasnt sold by the time I get over this damn spicy flu) Super excited about one, to the point of selling/trading my 99 MX5 in. Curious on your thoughts about some things i'd be worried about with a Kei car (only ones I've been in are 90s ones, like Beats, Cappos, and a mate's modified AZ1 with 100rwkw) How does the Alto do at highway speeds? I know it can physically reach them, but does it cruise at 100kph comfortably, or more of a "holy hell i'm a stiff breeze from death" does it feel quick? I know it's not a racecar by any means, but i'd muuuch prefer a slow car that feels fast and fun, over something actually fast that feels slow. And..... how does a 6ft tall white guy fit in them.... Comfortably? Cheers mate.

Fix your audio level gosh

Nice walkaround! I'm looking to get one shipped to the UK. I think the patch under the steering wheel was probably a toll card reader.

That steering wheel would look great in a small electric Chinese fire truck... SIGH

It's such a handsome beastly looking little car 👍🏻 You must be thrashing it to only get 38mpg 🤣

Nice ,i just bought new one ,still standard

MOAR MINI

Ok for a couple of hour journey at 110?

Really nice car. You have made me think about putting a Rotrex supercharger on my 944S

what gearbox is behind the 3s?

Wicked 👍

Woowww.. beauty 😍

Very nice car lol do you want to sell it yet I had a s660 to. Now I have a daihatsu wake la710s

Looking forward to the next video with the new upgrades. Cheers from across the Nullarbor.

Brilliant, I've got a 2019 Works on the boat over to Sydney right now. It has coil overs fitted and I've got Monster inlet Intercooler and ECU on order for it. I love these little Kei cars and had fun ripping my friends' ones around Nagoya when I was there on business trips over the years. Local RAW believes there shouldn't be any major issues with the certification for NSW (at least) Fingers crossed and I get it for Christmas. Enjoy yours.

Nice little car

jdm

I regret jumping on a low miles soft top. I shoulda waited for a NC 2009+ PRHT. O well, first world problems.

Nice one mate. In the uk, the Best tuning company is BBR. With the exhaust, remap, new Air intake, and kent cams. You Get a solid 225bhp. Its a different Beasty. Throttle response should be Good. If not, you got work to do. I got an NC kuro, 3 months ago. I don't want anything else.