For some of us, they aren't hobbies, they're a necessity. I have lived out in the country my entire life. I drive hundreds of miles a week just getting back and forth to work, taking kids around to where they need to be, getting groceries or a new washing machine, etc. We HAVE to have them. There's no uber or taxi, even if you could afford them. Even though it's a necessity, you might as well have a nice one.
Well said. I have long realized how impossible rare my opportunity is. And it makes zero sense financially or emotionally to put this much obsession into building a rotary. Thankfully my happiness comes from self growth and pushing my limits. Which is why im not the best youtuber. Im not doing the superlative build for the views. its a byproduct. im doing it for my happiness and curiosity. TH-cam second. But im so fortunate that it allows me to make a monstrosity. It is like chasing a high though. I knew the night as i was driving back from racing Ken that i would be focused on the next big thing because that race wouldnt satisfy for as long as i was dreaming about doing it to begin with. Ive made peace with chasing the devil and found a way to be happy. And a way to use my restlessness or unhappiness to be productive and push myself further.
Your videos to me show realism and passion. You don’t flash cash, you buy as needed to achieve your personal goals and share your story unfiltered to the world which allows many to either experience or learn from your build. Thank you Rob 🙂
Rob, I love your work best cause for the first time I watching all of TH-cam, your channel gives me passion for something I thought I'd lost. Cars, we do it be cause we love cars. It's not about beating the best or even being the best but being the best version of ourselves. Reaching the heights we BELIEVE we truly can reach. Taking on those hard task not because they're easy but because they're hard. Keep up the good work and fighting the good fight. Your car and ability to work on cars and learn on the fly gives me hope and passion. Be thankful for the position you're in. To try out your passion without worrying about the other. Your passion pays you. I wish I had that position. I'd be a mad scientist in the garage all the time. Its my zen. The happiness for me is seeing what I built come into fruition. Keep being great bro!
I've been a car enthusiast for the past 20 years. I've learned to just appreciate what I have, which is a beat out 06 mustang gt and another 99. I invested in myself and can fix just about everything on it. That's how you achieve happiness as a car guy. Good video, wish you guys the best.
My first few years I street race my 5.0. Realistically I put my family first and sold it after my reputation spread. I took a 14 year hiatus and got back on the horse. I put over $75,000 into my new build. But I lost interest in being a part of the community and their worthless Frankenstein builds. It’s just myself and my car now.
ill ad to that. im in the same boat. and now at 35 years old. there's something nostalgic about having the Honda Civic with a 6 speed I would admire in high school (2006) tbh nobody gives af about what you drive. everybody is in their own world. so once you learn to appreciate what you have. its the best. I feel 18 when I get in it. its slow as dog ish but that's fine with me. it has the sounds, the smells and the clunkiness of a car of my day you won't won't get now.. I call that the difference between a "enthusiast" and actual "carguy" enthusiast want the flashy fastest whatever for insta clout. but real car guys enjoy the aspect of driving any vehicle. that's a whole other topic that's generational also lol.
This advice is perfect. I just recently bought an S2K and I plan to return it to stock. I've been called crazy because of that, but in the end its my car and my money. And I want to experience this car as it once was.
That's why I bought the BRZ. At the end of the day, it fit what I wanted. Small, lightweight, 2 door, rear wheel drive, affordable. yeah yeah its slow in a straight line, but I find it fun to drive and that's all that matters. Slow off the line, quick in the corners.
Thank you for making this video. I always dreamed that I could drift. I saved up and bought a 350z and sure enough, I could actually do it. But it was kind of like meeting a hero. We began to take it more seriously. We rushed to make it to events and my car was never working right. It took the joy out of it. Someday I want to compete. But I want it to be because I’m at the track to enjoy drifting, and it just so happens to be in a competitive environment. For now I sim race. Awaiting my return behind the wheel of a real car.
mid-late 80's was doing it with a modded Datsun 620 long bed pickup, the extra 10" wheelbase made it very predictable+consistent. there's lots to be said for "keep it simple stoopit", it put up with being hammered and rarely ever broke. recommend for a fun "slideways seat time" budget build project. L20-B giving +165 whp, 4 speed from a 1600 wagon for lower closer ratios, no spare no tailgate no rear bumper no smog no AC, lots of weight stripped. late 70's Datsun was like playing with a Chevy, near anything bolts together! power sliding and "slideways" was before anyone called it drifting, hehe so what.
Kind of similar scenario. Ive always loved racing games. Bought an Altezza track car. Cost me pretty decent money. The heartbreak of trying to get things ready for track days and things going wrong, mechanical failures, accidents. Did it for 3 years and eventually sold it. Bought a direct drive setup and just sim race now. Its astonishing how close it feels to real life. Assetto Corsa feels great. The only IRL track experience im missing is Nordschliefe. Absolutely going to bring a car there.
I am so Happy with my GR86. I Drooled over the CRX when in my Early 20's and Never Got One. Got a Mk7 GTI With All The Bells and Whistles as a Mid Life Crisis. Got More Tickets Than Ever. It was a Blast. Messing with my Phone I Totalled It. I am Tempted to Do Some Things to my 86 but I am 61 Now and my Priority is Travel to World Heritage Sites. This Reflection on; Ego, Fame, Supremacy, Etc is Excellent. Stay Balanced. There is More to Life.
Yes, I agree My philosophy Is to use that desire to Always Better myself: work hard and spend time and Money on your hobby not for social media clout, not to be the Dude having the 1000+HP Supra "look at me", but to improve yourself and achieving your goals. Sure, maybe you Just wanted that car at the start and now that you have It you want It faster, appreciate what you achieved so far and don't set your standards to the ones of "big people of TH-cam" Dream big but Remember to be Happy of what you have done so far, and most importantly do It for YOURSELF, you'll never feel Happy if you think happyness Will come when people "envy" you or when they'll think you're successful, It's YOU Who Need to think YOURSELF as successful, not others
if you think about it, humans are very selfish creatures. there’s never a moment where we think “okay, I have everything I want, I’m done now”. we always want more things, better things, etc. and it comes to a point where people’s happiness becomes reliant on the next cool thing they do or buy, but the happiness is only temporary. it takes a long time to break that cycle. the only way to really be happy is when you’re happy with yourself, and you can only do that when you aren’t reliant on other people or other things. at the end of the day, the most important thing in our life is ourself (as selfish as that sounds)
True , the path of materialism which is never enough ...Where is the sense of the community we all want in this Age of individuality . friendship and life experiences are the Goal IMO
In October I turned 30 and all I wanted to do was go for a drive for my birthday.. No cameras, no social media, no anything. I had friends ask "where's your camera stuff? Aren't you going to film?" My response was "I literally never get to enjoy my actual project cars all by myself and not for the camera. " It's a thought that is rare nowadays as a TH-camr in the auto world. Great work my friends.
"I literally never get to enjoy my actual project cars all by myself and not for the camera. " and the drive is where it all started. What its all about. This video and your comment were a nice wake up call.
I remember seeing you rolling into IA in Atlanta back in 2015 I believe. Was such a big headache getting in cause their systems wouldn't recognize the tickets due to crappy internet signal haha
It's funny, I'm not a TH-camr or Instagramer but because I'm in the middle of boosting my car, every time I work on it I think to myself, "shouldn't I be filming this?" But there's a quiet satisfaction is just thinking "nah" and getting on with it. I'm building the car for myself to enjoy, and that's all that matters.
@@fullsend9076 Even if you don't do it for others approval it still wont make you happy, sure material things can give you moments of happiness but it will never make you truly happy thats all about mental health or something.
I recently inherited my dad's car. He died from cancer 3 weeks ago and he had a 1989 Renault 12. It's by no means a sports car, but he bought it for dirt cheap after being parked in an old garage for over a decade (I'm new to car stuff, but is this considered a barn find?) He spent 4 years fixing it, making it run and even painted it. This year my dad came home extremely happy saying it passed the technical test it needs for it to be legal to drive in the streets. The car is far from perfect still and soon I'll have the paperwork so it's finally mine, and I expect to finish it up and have it like my dad wanted it :) I won't do anything crazy to it. I live in Argentina and don't have the kind of money needed for that, but I will enjoy fixing up this car with my friend and will be very happy once I'm done. My dad wanted me to have the car and sell it as a classic when enough time passed, maybe it's too common to be a classic but we'll see. I miss my dad.
Great video this. I'm super fortunate to be able to own my dream car, an R32 GTR. Outside a couple of videos, I've made an effort to keep it off TH-cam because everyone has their own opinion on what it should/shouldn't be and they all disagree with each other. The best moments I have in the car are (as you said) when I go out for a drive with no cameras, phone on silent and just enjoy what the car means to me. Also regarding "MUST DO THE BIG BUILDS". This is kinda the reason why I've never tried to do my own content with irl cars. I know the majority of my audience doesn't care about me cleaning up an old MX5, so it stops be from doing the content that I'd like + more importantly, the car doesn't get worked on. It's a balance that I think every video creator/social media nerd struggles to get right.
One thing I've noticed after watching youtube for a while is that I enjoy watching people who look like they truly have fun doing videos. Its not something you can fake, you feel it while watching the video. But at the same time, people really won't watch things unless they're over the top or really special. Its a really thin line of balancing and its hard to keep that balance. Like super fkn hard. You have to keep things fun enough for your self but at the same time keep things fun for the people who watch. Personally I feel like the best way to keep up with youtube is to stay connected with your viewers so that they can hear what it is you enjoy. Although some people like to keep their private life/feelings to them self and put up with a persona. But that's preference for each individual. And like I said it harder to show your viewers that you're really happy. Idk man I just had to rant a bit. I feel like you are very honest and balance fun in a good way ^^ Keep doing what you're doing! I'll be rooting for you irl and ingame haha
My car makes me very happy tbh. Whenever I drive it, it's like a form of therapy to get away from all the BS that happens in life. It sounds cheesy, but when you like your car and like driving it, it's like nothing else matters when you get behind the wheel. Big stress relief
I agree with this 100%. But also cars are a source of frustration. When something breaks, a new part doesn't fit or you get busted doing something stupid it can get demoralising and get you down. But I guess that's how we appreciate how happy they make us. There's no ups without the downs
When I'm not working I'm either at my computer or out driving. What's making me even happier is to know that all of those things are paid for by myself, alone. It gives you a feeling of accomplishment. I might only be 19 years old but I work, by far, the most hours in our household (mother, stepfather, friend, me). I might not work every day sometimes but I don't have normal work hours. I'm.a truck driver. I don't stop when I'm tired. I stop when I'm done...
I mean this video doesn't make ANY sense for real car guys.... It's only for social media guys that want to be famous and they don't know shit bout cars and don't even enjoy having them just wanna be like other famous car guys.
Also cars, I've sunk too much cash in my build (years ago before social media were a thing) and nowadays I wouldn't even consider modifying my car beyond a chiptune and some good rubber. And I've got more money than I had before. The reason was because I thought the car was my identity before. How good the car was was indicative to how I thought people saw me. That of course was an illusion and all the trouble I did was wasted. Today I'm less insecure about my identity, My car doesn't portray who I am, not even a little bit. I still like cars, but it's so much more fun now that I can enjoy them without that selfimposed pressure. I think that's what he is trying to convey.
He got me when he said, "you can spend 100k on a Lambo, but is it even turbo?" That right there put it all in perspective, you can spend any amount of money on car and someone will try to find a way to bring you down. They wouldn't understand how hard I had to work for what I have.
@@tylerthenormal9059 almost the point. What im saying is, it doesn't matter how far you go, there will always be new heights to reach, and with new heights there will always be someone trying to drag you back down or kick you down. I managed to buy my first car off a lot 6 months ago. Its a 33k+ car. It doesn't have all the bells a whistles but thats ok. I worked very hard and I didn't ever once think that it would be possible for me to obtain a car that I knew I truly wanted. It doesn't have to be the best or most turned or modded. Its the fact that I came from owning a bike and riding the bus to buying a car brand new off the lot. That to me is every thing. I didnt think I would make it as far as I did in this life.. people can hate on me if I don't get the best that the best can offer. This is good enough for me. I stay humble and count my blessings. Ignore the trash talk, haters, and negative comments. If I can be happy, so can anyone
Yeah you’re right if you buy a cla 200 why you don’t get that cla 45 amg version! If you get the cla 45 OMG you didn’t have the c43 amg? So dumb!! Haters gonna hate! And you have to be strong enough to don’t fail down to their comments and critics, you can be happy with your old bicycle
It's less about others and more about you comparing yourself to others. If you care that other lambos have turbos and yours doesn't, it is your problem. if you care that your car doesn't have a turbo because your car is slow without one, then that is a valid reason to care, because it's about your enjoyment and not about others. the bottom line is, do what makes you happy, not what makes others give you an internet point.
Extremely well-put together. It is funny enough a vicious circle and both the content consumers and content creators are the victim of the social media drive. Do what makes you happy when it comes to cars. If it's making other people happy in the process, then that's a nice bonus.
Cars will absolutely make you happy. The problem is unattainable or unreasonable goals, and that applies to any hobby/obsession. The problem these days is people forget what made cassic hotrodding so good, which was the concept of really good ideas anyone can do on an average budget for a hobby. My all black 2014 GT was the alternative dream car to one of my actual dream cars (either a 08/09 Bullit or a real classic Dodge Charger like my dad had), and with the red accents on the headlights, blacked out exterior, and free flow exhaust, it turns heads when other cars that cost way more are ignored. It's loud, has great power, and gives me plenty of satisfaction as I see people stop and look on the street. It's such an icon, they *know* what it is. On those merits, I'm satisfied with the car, but I don't want all bark and no bite. I have goals to expand the rear tires from 295 to 325 radials in the rear ($1250?), replace my radio that just died ($600), get an e85 tune ($150), and if I ever find a get lucky, a Tremec transmission (over $2000) and a Procharger ($5000+.) I juet want to put more expensive cars and Chevys to shame. Should be reasonable. Should I ever strike it rich, I'll buy an actual dream car like a $150,000 Cobrajet, and I can grease Teslas all day long. Until then, I will appreciate what I have and be humble.
YES! Cars can make you a bit happier, but only AFTER you've figured out how to make top dollar--and by then, the odds are pretty good you're getting older and will sacrifice everything for the biggest possible house and a couple kids you don't want because "SHE wanted it." If you haven't nailed that 100+ grand a year job yet, you can sort of just piddle around with cars. This shit is *expensive,* even if it's a 20-year old car in decent shape and all you want is to put some rims on it and maybe install a decent stereo. Your car can, and probably will, eat up more of your life than ANY physical possession has any business consuming--even a house! That's time that you could have spent pursuing a $100,000 job that you hate (like any job) and have the money to pursue a car that you actually like instead of pissing away a decade of your life fucking around with a car because you can't afford the one you really want. They're just cars. Some of them are cool cars, but they're still just cars.
Self awareness and accountability is hard to find in the car scene. Everyone is addicted to trying to become the next greatest build that they lose all sense of accountability
This commentary really resonated with me. Over a decade ago, I used to have a huge group of friends that were collectively into the racing scene. We used to travel every month to autocross, the drag strip, car shows, and just driving up the mountain. But as the years went by; those same people acclimated to new and differing priorities that took them away from the hobby. We all slowly drifted away, until there was just now you, and your car that you dumped tens of thousands of dollars into and the group and the motivations of doing what you used to do no longer exist, because even you have changed. I used to daily my modded car until I bought a motorcycle, and even bought a new car to replace it recently. Now, it's being sold at a huge loss. But when I look back at the pictures of it; I remember the experiences I got to have, the friends that I made, and the joys of what it was to be a part of that community. That in the end, was worth the price of admission.
I used to be a street car guy, got into off roading. Now off roading is expensive and you break a ton of shit but man.....Put that fucker on a trailer behind the truck, take a friday off and show up at the park Thursday night to set up camp for two full days of wheeling before you gotta go home... people are always there and welcoming, first rule is to never leave anyone in the woods. Dude, its a motorsports junkies heaven. From shitbox budget xj's with welded diffs and used tires to 150k ultra 4 cars, everyone parties their ass off at camp and rides like there is no tomorrow.
You are part of the creator culture selling the "cool" factor of mod life, builds, give aways and click bait. The very thing this video is trying to warn against.
This has to be the most motivating video I heard. Story: I use to be all in on the car community, I hanged out with the OG Gold Rush Rally guys that you see on TH-cam, visited all the coolest car shows in FL, raced multiple cars race tracks, personally know an F1 Racing Manager, I drove nice super cars, what they are all looking for is people to be around, not to be lonely, to be with someone like them so they can finally have someone to relate to. But once the cars are gone, life and circumstances take over. You are so different and so cool, that you are lonely, i have never felt so depressed as when I made the car I drove determine me . Enjoy life, your family, and the people that care for you, don’t let social media transform and stomp your life. Take an internet fast or social media 1 month fast. That works amazing miracles. Good luck, and thanks fro reading my story :)
4:02 hits HARD. "Interests and goals may help you find an identity but they should never define you. Anyone who thinks they've 'made it' because they drive an EVO is one spun bearing away from feeling like a nobody."
You can blame social media and the creator culture of many who glamorize "things" over reality. Those who tie their identities to what they own, the click bait, the views all of the non-sense disposable trash content. Cars are hunks of metal, nothing more, they are there to enrich your life, not to define it.
Well easy to say when you have a personality haha! Some of us need cars to be defined into a genre of ownership. But in all seriousness, you're right. No one will ever be happy with what someone else own. I was fortunate enough to not care when I started and I still don't care which has been pretty great. I'm sure having driven as many vehicles as you have, its the pleasure of experience that creates the draw I suppose. I have had the opportunity to watch what having a car insta does, to the actual car and sadly its not pretty. The quest for likes, leaves decent cars looking like trash, held together by zipties, barely passing safety, all in the name of being ratty "cause its cool" or worse, photoshopping the imperfections away to create the ideal fashionista shitbox that can barely get past 4000RPM's cause it has a straight pipe. If someone cares about cars it shows but most can't tell. When folks care about their image around cars as an identity, well it shows.
My car makes me happy. It's not different to other cars on the way it looks and it feels like therapy for me when I go out for a drive. Takes my mind away from heartbreak and struggles.
Dude, rewatching this video 2 years later after owning my dream car, this video really does stand the test of time and is very true. I own my car for me and me only. If you aren't happy before the car, you won't be happy after. There are car things I would love to get into, but they won't affect the enjoyment I have in my car whether I get to do them or not. I love this video.
According to research done by psychologist, the following activities make people happy: - socializing with friends - working toward higher goals (self actualization) - helping others - expressing gratitude - physical exercise
Well said and spot on! I enjoy bonding with my Wife & 4 fur babies & watching movies at home. But my dream car is a Dodge Challenger R/T my wife's dream car is a Ford Mustang GT 5.0
I see it as quite the opposite. It's all about the solitude, the personal enjoyment of a brilliant driving experience on a weekend, after a tough day of work, or on the back roads when running an errand.
Theese are the kind of videos that I appreciate the most, because of how unique, sincere and honest with sharing your feelings they are, and for how human they feel.
I think your guys video are partly so popular because they're different. You buy cheap, unknown cars (maybe not the miatas) and just do your thing your way. Maybe not as professional as it could be. But you're happy with it. At least it seems. And for me it kinda shows that you can be really happy and have a good time with a kei bus.
@Lil Kabob It's meant obviously when you're trying to do something for yourself, something that should make you happy. And of course, it's not like if you're a drug addict or something like this you should keep doing it, obviously you need a bit of brain to survive anyways. Either way, I am trying my best at actually not giving a fuck about what people think, just like I preach.
Very, very true. I always make sure I buy cars for myself, not for the acceptance of others. Comments like "when are you going to modify your x" or "when are you replacing your y" really bug me. There's almost an expectation online to buy a car, throw thousands of pounds/dollars at it, then sell it and buy something else. It's easy to say just zone these people out, but it's harder to actually do that in practise.
i agree. I like Honda and i got a 99 Civic (Rover 400) as my first car as i really wanted the EK hatch but mine is very similar and i love it! One of my dream cars and i own it, feels good.
This is SUCH the problem with the car community (in terms of social media) - so many people are only excited/driven by different/unique/better/more/most/best/etc - as though it's not enough to be happy with something even if there exists something better/more. It's killed so much of my interest in the scene in the past few years.
For real, I was feeling terrible for having "just" a Fiesta ST, it's not going to ever impress people, while for my own enjoyment, it's an incredible car.
Ive never spent more than 4k on my drift car and that's really all I need. Got it for 600 off my neighbor, amazing RWD junker. The draw isn't the car... The draw is the speed, the danger, and the thrill of drifting down a mountain pass. What's the point of getting a nice car if your not going to Street Race it anyway.
@@razmuzen1090 thats true. But you could cycle it. For example live 1 month per year like poor person and then it feels awesome again and u appreciate it more
I think is much more than that! I never heard or saw someone on the internet share something that i felt with a car I. It was perfect for me, just lacked 100hp (it had 130). Everything bought was for me, for my pleasure, the suspension, brakes and anything related with the way it looked. Never for others.
@@gerekappo am i wrong because i like driving shitboxes fast, there easy to fix and its no big deal if you blow the engine. I have had nice cars but they always feel numb because you dare not drive them to the limit.
@@garygluebag4825 the cars i’ve had the most fun with have also been the cheapest. Best one has got to be the 1984 BMW 323i I paid one hamburger for. Kick ass winter drifter but a shit car.
So true! My biggest takeaway is that there is always inherent value in being content with what you already have. Everyone... literally everyone can always point to something they don't already have, and that they want. Whether or not you ever achieve that dream or desire doesn't really make your life better. I'm 27 years old and still drive my very first car which is now going on about 11 years old. It still drives great and more importantly, I've had it through high school, college, first main job out of college, marriage, and now it even has a car seat in the back for my newborn baby girl. So it's safe to say that my car will always have way more value to me than some aspirational car I once dreamt about when I was younger. I'm just grateful for what God has given me already and I pray that all of us can try to stay content rather than become obsessed with something we don't yet have.
Let’s hope so otherwise people will be over it by 2030s. Something similar or more advanced and futuristic will surely replace social media that people will use by them. Either a holodeck like in Orville or Star Trek, or like in the movie Ready Player One or Wall-E. We might be living like in the Netflix show “Black Mirror” but let’s hope not.
I love these videos, a breathe of fresh air. Way I see it.. it’s not about the cars, it’s about your passion for them and your personal experience with them what matters, not how others experience your car.. clout chasing etc etc and whatever else, just do what makes you happy, not dictating your happiness based on approval of others (in most things in life) Yes car communities can be a good way to socialise and be a living part of community, but if the only thing you are basing your happiness on is if others like your car, then it’s probably not the way to go.
Facts. The community is a nice bonus and it’s nice to share my passion with friends but even if nobody else around me cared about cars I would still be passionate about it. It’s all about cars and ha going fun with them
Same. Got the cars I have because they interested me, and when I scroll through subreddits and such I don't see targets to exceed, I just see other peoples' neat projects.
Cars won't make me happy but driving them sure does. Alone, music softly playing, on some curvy road in the middle of nowhere. In that moment I have zero worries, zero obligations, zero stress. I feel you, though. I never compare my car to other people. I drive an RZ34. Online people will say things like "slow" or "ugly" or "dealer markups" (which I didn't pay btw). But to me? it is the fastest, most nimble, most capable car I have ever driven, let alone owned. It is the first manual I have ever owned. So I have that enjoyment squared when I'm not only driving the best car I've ever had, but also finally learning to smoothly shift while I have the hammer down. Also while writing this I glanced up at 2:56 just in time to see a bumpersticker that says "buttstuff" lol nice. I worked my way up from being homeless, sleeping in a '94 Buick Lesabre, to having my own actual place and a brand new sports car. I'm ok, man.
i keep catching myself searching the hashtag of my car model on instagram and just go into a deep depression because every other car looks so much better than mine lmao
@@ThunfischmitBeinen I'm in that's rut at the moment about my cj0 colt. I keep looking at the amazing builds that people have done to them and teh insane engine swaps and ask myself "why not my car?". This was one of my dreams cars ever since I was a kid but a month into owning it I started to feel depressed because I wouldn't be as cool as the other people. I'm taking a break from cars on social media starting from now though
This hit me in the feels! I'm building a project car, a VW Scirocco with a motor swap, and i constantly tell myself that I do it because i think it's cool and that i dont need the validation of other's. But when other people say it's a cool project it certainly does help. And the few times I was able to drive it before I broke stuff I was extremely happy. But you hit the nail on the head when you said it's not as fun when you don't have friends around. Covid taught me that, I get lonely working on it by myself in my garage and would love for a couple of friends to come over and just hang out while we(or even just I) work on it but given the situation of the pandemic that is not in our current reality. Final thought: I think whatever anyone does to their own car should be within the realm of what they can afford, a car project is not worth going bankrupt over. Great video, and i truly appreciate it.
The Scirocco is a good car. I drove one of these on the Nordschleife. Too bad we didn't get it over here in the U.S. but I understand why VW didn't want it cutting into the sales of their other hatches.
I’ve felt the same recently with the whole covid thing, prior there were always cars all over my drive where mates would just come round and we would spend all weekend taking them to bits, modifying stuff or making stuff now were all locked down cars feel like a huge chore, and have no interest at all to go outside on my own and do stuff I always knew cars were a way for us to get together but I didn’t realise how unimportant the cars were and it was just my friends I wanted around
@@chron151 They were here in the US. My cousin had one, and it was so rotted and that was back in the 80's. I remember the advertising, Sirocco means wind... didn't they have just one wiper blade ? I have seen them for sale on CL.
@@chron151 the Scirocco I'm working on is a 1984 gen 2! But yes. Equally disappointed we never got the gen 3 here in the US. I have family in europe and think it's a cool car.
I had to come to this conclusion several years ago. I was working hard to pay for college but couldn't get the car I felt like I'd get a thumbs up for driving or generate a crowd at a car show. I got mad at myself and ignored those around me encouraging me to stay at it. The internet car scene was the biggest problem. Once I let it go, focused on my studies, and those around me my outlook on life changed drastically for the better. Thank you for this video. I hope it's encouraging to others.
You hit a lot on the head. I’m in my 30’s and none of my old friends are into cars anymore bc of money/family things. I’ve been lucky enough to work my ass off to own an r32 gtr and a 65 mustang. Both are amazing rides but I have no one to share it with. I’m actually storing the mustang to an area that has more shows and meets for classic cars so I can enjoy it with other like minded people. I work in the film industry and you couldn’t have been more spot on when you said “it’s lonely at the top”. Fame is absolutely short lived. So do what matters in life and enjoy the time with the people around you. Like many I must admit I got into cars bc of fast and furious. as stupid as it sounds my favorite part of the films where all the homies hanging out drinking Coronas and BBQing in the back. That’s my dream.
I completely understand where you are coming from. Cars have always been one of my top passions in life and growing up I had many friends that were into cars and tuning/building. I now have a few cars I always wanted back in highschool and I don’t have many friends that are still into it because of families, passed away, and other reasons. But for me that’s always been a top passion in life. Hell my first word as an infant was truck lol. Also whenever fast and the furious (the first one) came out I always imagined getting older and having bbqs with my buddies and their cool cars or wrenching on them too. We’re still out there and kudos to you for achieving those goals of acquiring your dream cars. I’d love to have a 65 mustang and an r32 as my first car I bought but sadly didn’t get to finish was a 66 mustang. If you ever need a friend on the east coast I’m always down to geek out over cars and peoples builds. Cheers!
I love your RX7. I think, it's superior to most of the builds you see on social media. It looks sleek, clean, but also powerful. Exactly like an fd should. The color pops and I'd take it over so many 1000hp RX7s, Supras, Skylines or whatever you want. It's about character, not horspower. Soul, not laptimes 💛
This is why I love the rally scene, ofc its about power and speed but its also about pushing cars and drivers to the limit, I can look at a little corolla with eyes of wonder just because it was a rally car for 3 years, but thats so cool and I would be honored to drive one, character and soul is everything, 100% agree.
Yeah. I have an RX-8 and really the way it drives is perfect to me. The long redline, the noise, the way my seat feels on... the seat. I've driven a lot of cars that would obliterate its laptime around the nearest track, and yet I would never replace mine with theirs. Not to channel too much boomer energy, but I feel like the modern horsepower wars are distracting from some of the intangible joys of driving a car. I am extremely fortunate that my career has taken me to a place where I could probably buy a turbo 911 or NSX as my next car, but the one on the top of my list right now is a simple club-spec Miata.
hypercars are engineered for speed and performance miata is engineered for enjoyment. they spent extra time making sure you would have fun while driving it -- don't take that lightly ;) (source: i own and drive a '93 miata)
I really needed to come back to this video today and im glad i rediscovered it because i recently got a E46 sedan and have been overwhelmed by all the mods and things i feel like i NEED to get done before i can really feel happy but that happiness im trying to achieve isnt because of things i want but things i see other people have and feel like i need to fit in with them instead of building the car I WANT and this video has helped my take a step back and be happy with what i have and with time i will discover what i personally want out of my car
A year later how’s it going with the e46, have you done anything to it and how’s it treating you, it’s one of those cars that I might get once I get all set in life, toodles 🐣
@@pat1u it's still running pretty good considering the condition I bought it in. I have major maintenance planned next month after my bills because I'm taking it on a 1300 mile road trip but for a car that people say needs alot of maintenance I have barely done anything to it. Bought it as a 500$ junker and it's only needed a battery, valve cover and gasket. coils and plugs and a expansion tank and some hoses. Now it still leaks oil but that's going to be fixed soon but BMW made a pretty good car and I have zero regrets. Put about 7000 miles on it so far
@@RadsZerich I mean honestly most people underestimate bmw reliability it’s just cause people don’t know how to maintain them. Also a 1300 mile road trip sounds awesome but draining good luck to you!
@@DENDENMUSHIFROMZOU that's still double of what they were selling for a couple years ago. They sold around 2500 - 4000 max back in the day for a WRX but now they've gotten insanely expensive
I’d just find one with a blown engine. I’d wager there’s a few out there, no? It goes with the old car guy buying something not running and fixing it themselves. Bring that much more pleasure!
One of the reasons I’ve never had a “brand new” car...I’ve always had a passion for cars, but could not afford the cars I love each time. So I always end up buying it used when the time comes and I could afford it...and each time I’ve always been happy, like a kid in a candy store...because when I get in that driver seat, it’s “my car”...and I finally have it. It may not be the fastest Evo, the nicest C63, or the best RS4...but it’s my car and like you said, it puts a smile on my face.
Damn, this actually brought me to tears. Thank you for this wonderful message. Every now and then we need that reminder: “do it for you”. That’s the most reassurance you can ever give someone.
I once knew a guy with a beat up old Toyota Trueno hatchback and he was the happiest because that car's sole purpose is to deliever tofu in the mountains.
The best car lessons are life lessons. The true happiness was never the cars, it was the experiences we had with them along the way. Thanks for sharing this, Ben!
Life is so short and you got to do the little things that make YOU happy. I recently had a health condition that put me out for a good five months. The first two months were the hardest two months of my life and during those times I couldn't do a thing but be completely miserable. I had ordered all my car parts for my car and they were all siting in my garage and I decided that I needed to do something to put "that smile on my face." I couldn't lift, I had trouble walking and I definitely couldn't put these car parts on my car by myself so I had someone do it for me and man alive was it worth it. I put my intake on and that was the most I could do by myself and even that was a complete struggle but the results were so worth it. It pulled me out from such a emotional state. I was mentally, physically and emotionally fucked in the head with this health condition. We take our health for granted and we take the little things in life for granted. Do not care about what other people have or what other people do. You must do the things in life that make YOU happy and even if they are short lived. After five months I'm finally getting better after so long and I'm already getting ready to continue my build. Time to get the hands dirty!
@@Handgun777 Me too! I just did that about a couple of weeks ago 👍 For a decade, I've been shackled by Fb and I feel liberated now. But, tbh, I felt like I was in a rehab program and slowly withdrawing from addiction while experiencing a lot of craving, but it's hella worth it in the end!
Wow much respect for creating this video. It really pushes the idea to do things to make yourself happy. Ifeel like most people have gotten caught up by trying to be the best in everyones eyes instead of doing things to make themselves happy. Great job on this video again. It really shows how humble you are. Much respect 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This was beautiful. After years of wanting a Corvette, I finally bought one yesterday. I fully intended to make a TH-cam and IG for it, but I had the same realization that I bought the car for my own enjoyment and not that of other's. If building your car is not your job/primary income, it isn't worth it.
It's worth it, if you deem it worth it. How the hell is the community going to stay alive if it's just car mechanics and dealers out there :D I can't grasp just why you would link these two. It's like buying a nice house should just be left to those who build or sell them on. I don't see the correlation, buying things that make you happy isn't a bad thing imho. You've worked for it and clearly wanted it.
@@davidgalea6113 That's what I said. Turning it into a content piece wasn't the motivation for me to buy it. I wanted a fun car to enjoy. I decided to not make my "journey" with the car public because that would take away from my enjoyment of it.
@@91_C4_FL no you did not say that, I did... here is a quote from you : If building your car is not your job/primary income, it isn't worth it. I disagreed with that specific sentence and replied with: If you are building/buying your car to impress others than it is not worth it.
My mindset is, "If I was the last person on earth, would I still want to do ______" When there is no compliments to be had, no attention to get, no likes or shares to earn, will you still want to do that thing? If the answer is no, thats an indication that you dont actually want to do it, you just want to be seen as the person who does that thing.
fuck yeah man, I'd be the last man on earth driving around in a v8 rs5 and touring the whole god damn continent baby. Idk if I'll ever be able to afford it, but its my dream car for sure. but good advice tho edit: after watching the video I had to edit this, right now I have an alfa 147 thats 14 yo but its been in our family since new and I still love driving and it looks awesome with the alfa red paint. so I dont have to dream some car, when Im having fun right now too. anyway... :D
Dude, to be left alone on earth with all the cars of the world? My firsr journey would be to find the stratos hf zero and that'll be my daily, id spend my whole life trying to drive every single cool car ever
I feel like between this video and one you guys put out recently about owning the FD was a real “come to Jesus” moment for you on owning the dream vehicle. Brave and necessary to put something like this out 👍🏻 FWIW - I struggle with a similar thing, the bikes and ideas I think are interesting typically never get views so I have to come up with wacky and zany things for the team to make videos on. If it were up to me, I’d make videos about ripping forest trails on crappy 250cc dual sports, but we’re all slaves to the algorithm. Oh yeah, I sent y’all to gapplebee’s with sub counts - gotta keep up 😉 jk
Yo Papa Yams! Never thought I’d see you here:) anyone else here have a bobber and a tuner car? Ive always just assumed I was alone. Like a guy who’s into cosplay or something.
Your comment hit the nail on the head, "Interest and goals may help you find an identity but they should never define you." Thank you for the great video.
As someone recovering from anxiety and depression this was a very important lesson I had to learn to keep from fading away. Thank you for this message❤
@@santbhindranwalejidefanche8767 no I did cars dont make you happy don't get into then for the wrong reasons but like bruh they not once talked about depression or anxiety LOL
The hardware doesn't make us happy, playing our favorite games to escape reality makes us happy. Same with any other hobby, sure you need some of the necessities first, once you do it's the activity once you're in that makes it fulfilling. I went down that dark hole of feeling bad I didn't have the best thing, but my little budget PC can still play the games I like and I enjoy driving my Mazda 3 hatch almost as much as when I had a WRX wagon. I enjoyed driving itself more than what I was driving.
@@Pankake51 I disagree I was also on depression because of bad games from cyberpunk 2077, need for speed series and learning from toxicity that the devs are I think hardware made me more happy than the software I play with around don't even get me started on assassin creed games it made me consider that industry corrupt beyond repair even if indie exist doesn't mean it all of gaming just like ferrari and Lamborghini isn't all of cars
@@siddheshpillai3807 damn, who hurt you when you were growing up? If you aren't satisfied with what you have, you will never be happy in life. That's just the truth
Very well said! Just bought myself a 1.8l Lancer X and a friend of mine laughed because it's not an EVO or even Ralliart. Sure it's not fast but it makes a smile on my face when I am driving it around and that is the only thing that matters.
I decided to listen to every eurobeat song featured on initial D recently. Other than that I have consumed no car related content yet this appeared on my recommended, and while I might not have much context on the channel other than that provided by this video I still deeply appreciate the message that it had. This could be applied to anything at all and that's what I think makes it genius.
This is something I personally struggling with especially with driving my Suzuki Cappuccino and typically getting made fun of for the lack of power or size that it has over more common vehicles. I try to remind myself that I love my car because of what it has offer for ME and not to prove to other people what it should be... Your video really made me tear up dude...good shit, have a nice day :)
I agree with you. I’ve owned many cars…currently own a WRX but maybe my favorite most charming car for me was a Kia Soul believe it or not. It was my commuter and was just trouble free and had a quirky charm. I had no expectations about it, but it over delivered consistently. Not in the speed category lol. You love what you love…never apologize or have a regret.
Suzuki Cappuccino was my dream car for a few years, but I gave up on it because getting spare parts and reliability of 30 year old car sounds like a pain, not enjoyment. But I think if I come across one in decent shape I might just give in and finally buy it. I don't care what other might think of it, I LOVE how it looks.
I want to thank you lads for being a big influence of my automotive journey. I can relate heavily with the words shared in this video growing up and overprioritizing this hobby to either fit in or keep up with the rest. now days I am thankful to have my dream car, but sometimes I reflect at what cost. I often check in with this video to allow myself reality check so to speak as to the real reason I do what I do and to not get distracted by the noise social media can bring.
Isn’t it weird how once the internet was a place to get away from the world. Now the world is a place to get away from the internet.
This is a fucking gold quote.
Wow, I have never seen it put that way before.... and you’re right
You just blew up the internet with that comment. Well said
Great comment. But change the word "weird" to "scary".
Good comment
This should just be called “Social Media Won’t Make You Happy”
Thank you lmao. I couldn’t relate to this video tbh
Yeah I agree
Or videogames won't make you happy
@@siddheshpillai3807 The idea of permanent sleep is the only thing that makes me happy.
Exactly. This video is irrelevant
"Don't compare yourself to others, compare yourself to who you were yesterday."
Bro this comment motivated me to change my entire lifestyle for a better me
I dont know who youre quoting, or if thats original, but i feel like i really needed it. thanks
@@sethery7826 jordan peterson wrote it in his book "12 rules for life" (rule 4)
not sure if he was the first to say this
Nice Sentence, I"m still fucked though. =)
Thats uplifting. Whoever you are, thank you!
7:48 "Cars won't make you happy. But sometimes... they can put a smile on your face." That's the truest statement of hobbies I've ever heard
For some of us, they aren't hobbies, they're a necessity. I have lived out in the country my entire life. I drive hundreds of miles a week just getting back and forth to work, taking kids around to where they need to be, getting groceries or a new washing machine, etc. We HAVE to have them. There's no uber or taxi, even if you could afford them. Even though it's a necessity, you might as well have a nice one.
@@twistedpixel2558true for me it’s the tractors 💪🏼🚜
For me that was the Honda Accord 2.0T.
"Comparison is the thief of joy"
-Theodore Roosevelt
"Comparison is the death of joy."
- Mark Twain
"Car's won't make you happy"
TH-cam Recommended: "Man lives in a shed, but has his R32"
that guy is happy tho cuz his car isn't his job its his hobby. :P
Jimmy Broadbent xD.
But....my car makes me happy ?
pls no punterino jimmer
please no punterino
Well said. I have long realized how impossible rare my opportunity is. And it makes zero sense financially or emotionally to put this much obsession into building a rotary. Thankfully my happiness comes from self growth and pushing my limits. Which is why im not the best youtuber. Im not doing the superlative build for the views. its a byproduct. im doing it for my happiness and curiosity. TH-cam second. But im so fortunate that it allows me to make a monstrosity. It is like chasing a high though. I knew the night as i was driving back from racing Ken that i would be focused on the next big thing because that race wouldnt satisfy for as long as i was dreaming about doing it to begin with. Ive made peace with chasing the devil and found a way to be happy. And a way to use my restlessness or unhappiness to be productive and push myself further.
Your videos to me show realism and passion. You don’t flash cash, you buy as needed to achieve your personal goals and share your story unfiltered to the world which allows many to either experience or learn from your build. Thank you Rob 🙂
i love your work brother
This is why we love you rob. Please do the build for you and only you and just take us on the journey. Thats all we ask.
Rob, I love your work best cause for the first time I watching all of TH-cam, your channel gives me passion for something I thought I'd lost. Cars, we do it be cause we love cars. It's not about beating the best or even being the best but being the best version of ourselves. Reaching the heights we BELIEVE we truly can reach. Taking on those hard task not because they're easy but because they're hard. Keep up the good work and fighting the good fight. Your car and ability to work on cars and learn on the fly gives me hope and passion. Be thankful for the position you're in. To try out your passion without worrying about the other. Your passion pays you. I wish I had that position. I'd be a mad scientist in the garage all the time. Its my zen. The happiness for me is seeing what I built come into fruition. Keep being great bro!
Well said!
I've been a car enthusiast for the past 20 years. I've learned to just appreciate what I have, which is a beat out 06 mustang gt and another 99. I invested in myself and can fix just about everything on it. That's how you achieve happiness as a car guy. Good video, wish you guys the best.
My first few years I street race my 5.0. Realistically I put my family first and sold it after my reputation spread. I took a 14 year hiatus and got back on the horse. I put over $75,000 into my new build. But I lost interest in being a part of the community and their worthless Frankenstein builds. It’s just myself and my car now.
totally agree with you. am just doing the same as you do. i know my VE SS v8 in and out.
love your comment man
ill ad to that. im in the same boat. and now at 35 years old. there's something nostalgic about having the Honda Civic with a 6 speed I would admire in high school (2006) tbh nobody gives af about what you drive. everybody is in their own world. so once you learn to appreciate what you have. its the best. I feel 18 when I get in it. its slow as dog ish but that's fine with me. it has the sounds, the smells and the clunkiness of a car of my day you won't won't get now.. I call that the difference between a "enthusiast" and actual "carguy" enthusiast want the flashy fastest whatever for insta clout. but real car guys enjoy the aspect of driving any vehicle. that's a whole other topic that's generational also lol.
"Anybody who thinks they've made it because they drive an Evo is one spun bearing away from feeling like a nobody."
If an evo is truly your dream car that will never happen
Yeah... You're not wrong...
Learnt that when I spun a rod bearing in my F-Body.
This hurt like a MF. But it's true
Ben probably felt like nobody in his evo before saying this
"the fame doesn't last, the timeline keeps refreshing" my mans spitting golden words
and even if somehow you become famous you only going to be known to some people the entire world not going to know you
He's your husband?
PSA: Don't buy a car for anyone but yourself.
Edit. Thankful for all the considered, wonderful replies to this. I love you all xoxo
I was gonna be a smart ass and say "what about for my kids?" But this video doesn't need any of that in the comments and your sentiment is correct.
Exactly
This advice is perfect. I just recently bought an S2K and I plan to return it to stock. I've been called crazy because of that, but in the end its my car and my money. And I want to experience this car as it once was.
That's why I bought the BRZ. At the end of the day, it fit what I wanted. Small, lightweight, 2 door, rear wheel drive, affordable. yeah yeah its slow in a straight line, but I find it fun to drive and that's all that matters. Slow off the line, quick in the corners.
@@HakeemKaree That's the last thing you need to worry about, family vehicle are easy to find and cheap
Thank you for making this video. I always dreamed that I could drift. I saved up and bought a 350z and sure enough, I could actually do it. But it was kind of like meeting a hero. We began to take it more seriously. We rushed to make it to events and my car was never working right. It took the joy out of it. Someday I want to compete. But I want it to be because I’m at the track to enjoy drifting, and it just so happens to be in a competitive environment. For now I sim race. Awaiting my return behind the wheel of a real car.
It’s much much cheaper and less time obligation
mid-late 80's was doing it with a modded Datsun 620 long bed pickup, the extra 10" wheelbase made it very predictable+consistent. there's lots to be said for "keep it simple stoopit", it put up with being hammered and rarely ever broke.
recommend for a fun "slideways seat time" budget build project.
L20-B giving +165 whp, 4 speed from a 1600 wagon for lower closer ratios,
no spare no tailgate no rear bumper no smog no AC, lots of weight stripped.
late 70's Datsun was like playing with a Chevy, near anything bolts together!
power sliding and "slideways" was before anyone called it drifting, hehe so what.
Kind of similar scenario. Ive always loved racing games. Bought an Altezza track car. Cost me pretty decent money. The heartbreak of trying to get things ready for track days and things going wrong, mechanical failures, accidents. Did it for 3 years and eventually sold it. Bought a direct drive setup and just sim race now. Its astonishing how close it feels to real life. Assetto Corsa feels great.
The only IRL track experience im missing is Nordschliefe. Absolutely going to bring a car there.
I am so Happy with my GR86. I Drooled over the CRX when in my Early 20's and Never Got One. Got a Mk7 GTI With All The Bells and Whistles as a Mid Life Crisis. Got More Tickets Than Ever. It was a Blast. Messing with my Phone I Totalled It. I am Tempted to Do Some Things to my 86 but I am 61 Now and my Priority is Travel to World Heritage Sites. This Reflection on; Ego, Fame, Supremacy, Etc is Excellent.
Stay Balanced. There is More to Life.
Been about a year since you commented this, hope your dreams have gotten closer to reality
The Human being just wants more.. this vídeo sums up the actual car scene.
Yes, I agree
My philosophy Is to use that desire to Always Better myself: work hard and spend time and Money on your hobby not for social media clout, not to be the Dude having the 1000+HP Supra "look at me", but to improve yourself and achieving your goals.
Sure, maybe you Just wanted that car at the start and now that you have It you want It faster, appreciate what you achieved so far and don't set your standards to the ones of "big people of TH-cam"
Dream big but Remember to be Happy of what you have done so far, and most importantly do It for YOURSELF, you'll never feel Happy if you think happyness Will come when people "envy" you or when they'll think you're successful, It's YOU Who Need to think YOURSELF as successful, not others
Wrong
if you think about it, humans are very selfish creatures. there’s never a moment where we think “okay, I have everything I want, I’m done now”. we always want more things, better things, etc. and it comes to a point where people’s happiness becomes reliant on the next cool thing they do or buy, but the happiness is only temporary. it takes a long time to break that cycle. the only way to really be happy is when you’re happy with yourself, and you can only do that when you aren’t reliant on other people or other things. at the end of the day, the most important thing in our life is ourself (as selfish as that sounds)
True , the path of materialism which is never enough ...Where is the sense of the community we all want in this Age of individuality . friendship and life experiences are the Goal IMO
It’s just capitalism
In October I turned 30 and all I wanted to do was go for a drive for my birthday.. No cameras, no social media, no anything. I had friends ask "where's your camera stuff? Aren't you going to film?"
My response was "I literally never get to enjoy my actual project cars all by myself and not for the camera. " It's a thought that is rare nowadays as a TH-camr in the auto world. Great work my friends.
"I literally never get to enjoy my actual project cars all by myself and not for the camera. " and the drive is where it all started. What its all about. This video and your comment were a nice wake up call.
You just influenced me to go for a GT3 rental experience at the Porsche Delivery Center in CA, except it's not my birthday
I remember seeing you rolling into IA in Atlanta back in 2015 I believe. Was such a big headache getting in cause their systems wouldn't recognize the tickets due to crappy internet signal haha
I know all your followers appreciate the journey you've taken them on. But not all journeys require passengers. Make sure YOU enjoy living YOUR life.
It's funny, I'm not a TH-camr or Instagramer but because I'm in the middle of boosting my car, every time I work on it I think to myself, "shouldn't I be filming this?" But there's a quiet satisfaction is just thinking "nah" and getting on with it. I'm building the car for myself to enjoy, and that's all that matters.
This applies to basically everything in life.
X wont make you happy if it relies on others aproval
@@fullsend9076 Even if you don't do it for others approval it still wont make you happy, sure material things can give you moments of happiness but it will never make you truly happy thats all about mental health or something.
Jesus fills that emptiness
@@Will-rq3ip Amen! I really enjoy cars, but only Jesus give me fulfillment.
@@Will-rq3ip Amen
I recently inherited my dad's car. He died from cancer 3 weeks ago and he had a 1989 Renault 12. It's by no means a sports car, but he bought it for dirt cheap after being parked in an old garage for over a decade (I'm new to car stuff, but is this considered a barn find?)
He spent 4 years fixing it, making it run and even painted it. This year my dad came home extremely happy saying it passed the technical test it needs for it to be legal to drive in the streets. The car is far from perfect still and soon I'll have the paperwork so it's finally mine, and I expect to finish it up and have it like my dad wanted it :)
I won't do anything crazy to it. I live in Argentina and don't have the kind of money needed for that, but I will enjoy fixing up this car with my friend and will be very happy once I'm done.
My dad wanted me to have the car and sell it as a classic when enough time passed, maybe it's too common to be a classic but we'll see.
I miss my dad.
i hope he is happy up there
Great video this.
I'm super fortunate to be able to own my dream car, an R32 GTR. Outside a couple of videos, I've made an effort to keep it off TH-cam because everyone has their own opinion on what it should/shouldn't be and they all disagree with each other. The best moments I have in the car are (as you said) when I go out for a drive with no cameras, phone on silent and just enjoy what the car means to me.
Also regarding "MUST DO THE BIG BUILDS". This is kinda the reason why I've never tried to do my own content with irl cars. I know the majority of my audience doesn't care about me cleaning up an old MX5, so it stops be from doing the content that I'd like + more importantly, the car doesn't get worked on. It's a balance that I think every video creator/social media nerd struggles to get right.
No punterino
hello Jimmer
One thing I've noticed after watching youtube for a while is that I enjoy watching people who look like they truly have fun doing videos. Its not something you can fake, you feel it while watching the video. But at the same time, people really won't watch things unless they're over the top or really special. Its a really thin line of balancing and its hard to keep that balance. Like super fkn hard. You have to keep things fun enough for your self but at the same time keep things fun for the people who watch.
Personally I feel like the best way to keep up with youtube is to stay connected with your viewers so that they can hear what it is you enjoy. Although some people like to keep their private life/feelings to them self and put up with a persona. But that's preference for each individual. And like I said it harder to show your viewers that you're really happy.
Idk man I just had to rant a bit. I feel like you are very honest and balance fun in a good way ^^ Keep doing what you're doing! I'll be rooting for you irl and ingame haha
Jimmy surely our best car moment was driving to James Mays pub
Jimmer?
"it's not much, but it's mine"
That's how it goes.
My car makes me very happy tbh. Whenever I drive it, it's like a form of therapy to get away from all the BS that happens in life. It sounds cheesy, but when you like your car and like driving it, it's like nothing else matters when you get behind the wheel. Big stress relief
Yeah I know what you mean. It's a release.
I agree with this 100%. But also cars are a source of frustration. When something breaks, a new part doesn't fit or you get busted doing something stupid it can get demoralising and get you down. But I guess that's how we appreciate how happy they make us. There's no ups without the downs
When I'm not working I'm either at my computer or out driving. What's making me even happier is to know that all of those things are paid for by myself, alone. It gives you a feeling of accomplishment. I might only be 19 years old but I work, by far, the most hours in our household (mother, stepfather, friend, me). I might not work every day sometimes but I don't have normal work hours. I'm.a truck driver. I don't stop when I'm tired. I stop when I'm done...
You guys should watch wangan midnight. Its a racing anime.. made me love driving
Try moto, same thing X10 haha
This isn’t just any ordinary video TH-cam recommended to me, it’s more of a life lesson.
This sounds like it has more to do with Social Media then Cars.
I mean this video doesn't make ANY sense for real car guys.... It's only for social media guys that want to be famous and they don't know shit bout cars and don't even enjoy having them just wanna be like other famous car guys.
@@danielkadek4272 but thats why a lot of people are getting into cars rn so it makes sense to tell them how it is
@@dontjudgeme2736 true
Also cars, I've sunk too much cash in my build (years ago before social media were a thing) and nowadays I wouldn't even consider modifying my car beyond a chiptune and some good rubber. And I've got more money than I had before.
The reason was because I thought the car was my identity before. How good the car was was indicative to how I thought people saw me. That of course was an illusion and all the trouble I did was wasted.
Today I'm less insecure about my identity, My car doesn't portray who I am, not even a little bit. I still like cars, but it's so much more fun now that I can enjoy them without that selfimposed pressure. I think that's what he is trying to convey.
@@danielkadek4272 truee man i love cars for me. The sound, the look, the power, the feeling of speed, adrenaline. Fuck social media.
He got me when he said, "you can spend 100k on a Lambo, but is it even turbo?" That right there put it all in perspective, you can spend any amount of money on car and someone will try to find a way to bring you down. They wouldn't understand how hard I had to work for what I have.
Exactly. You don’t need turbos if it’s a freaking lambo. They come from the factory with way more than enough speed
@@tylerthenormal9059 almost the point. What im saying is, it doesn't matter how far you go, there will always be new heights to reach, and with new heights there will always be someone trying to drag you back down or kick you down. I managed to buy my first car off a lot 6 months ago. Its a 33k+ car. It doesn't have all the bells a whistles but thats ok. I worked very hard and I didn't ever once think that it would be possible for me to obtain a car that I knew I truly wanted. It doesn't have to be the best or most turned or modded. Its the fact that I came from owning a bike and riding the bus to buying a car brand new off the lot. That to me is every thing. I didnt think I would make it as far as I did in this life.. people can hate on me if I don't get the best that the best can offer. This is good enough for me. I stay humble and count my blessings. Ignore the trash talk, haters, and negative comments. If I can be happy, so can anyone
Yeah you’re right if you buy a cla 200 why you don’t get that cla 45 amg version! If you get the cla 45 OMG you didn’t have the c43 amg? So dumb!! Haters gonna hate! And you have to be strong enough to don’t fail down to their comments and critics, you can be happy with your old bicycle
the joke is on them because all there life is, is a narcissistic and approval seeking pissing contest.
It's less about others and more about you comparing yourself to others. If you care that other lambos have turbos and yours doesn't, it is your problem. if you care that your car doesn't have a turbo because your car is slow without one, then that is a valid reason to care, because it's about your enjoyment and not about others. the bottom line is, do what makes you happy, not what makes others give you an internet point.
Extremely well-put together.
It is funny enough a vicious circle and both the content consumers and content creators are the victim of the social media drive.
Do what makes you happy when it comes to cars. If it's making other people happy in the process, then that's a nice bonus.
Guess that makes you tier-1, Misha 😅
Misha always on spot ✌🏻
Definitely a tier 1 comment from a tier 1 media
Agreed
Do what you would do with no one watching and watching no one, than you may find what makes you happy.
Misha, buy a Rotary 😎
Cars will absolutely make you happy. The problem is unattainable or unreasonable goals, and that applies to any hobby/obsession. The problem these days is people forget what made cassic hotrodding so good, which was the concept of really good ideas anyone can do on an average budget for a hobby. My all black 2014 GT was the alternative dream car to one of my actual dream cars (either a 08/09 Bullit or a real classic Dodge Charger like my dad had), and with the red accents on the headlights, blacked out exterior, and free flow exhaust, it turns heads when other cars that cost way more are ignored. It's loud, has great power, and gives me plenty of satisfaction as I see people stop and look on the street. It's such an icon, they *know* what it is. On those merits, I'm satisfied with the car, but I don't want all bark and no bite. I have goals to expand the rear tires from 295 to 325 radials in the rear ($1250?), replace my radio that just died ($600), get an e85 tune ($150), and if I ever find a get lucky, a Tremec transmission (over $2000) and a Procharger ($5000+.) I juet want to put more expensive cars and Chevys to shame. Should be reasonable. Should I ever strike it rich, I'll buy an actual dream car like a $150,000 Cobrajet, and I can grease Teslas all day long. Until then, I will appreciate what I have and be humble.
YES! Cars can make you a bit happier, but only AFTER you've figured out how to make top dollar--and by then, the odds are pretty good you're getting older and will sacrifice everything for the biggest possible house and a couple kids you don't want because "SHE wanted it."
If you haven't nailed that 100+ grand a year job yet, you can sort of just piddle around with cars. This shit is *expensive,* even if it's a 20-year old car in decent shape and all you want is to put some rims on it and maybe install a decent stereo.
Your car can, and probably will, eat up more of your life than ANY physical possession has any business consuming--even a house! That's time that you could have spent pursuing a $100,000 job that you hate (like any job) and have the money to pursue a car that you actually like instead of pissing away a decade of your life fucking around with a car because you can't afford the one you really want.
They're just cars. Some of them are cool cars, but they're still just cars.
“The two happiest days in a boat owner's life: the day you buy the boat, and the day you sell the boat.”
Lmao
idk my parents have owned a boat for around 20 years and it has been pretty trouble free but they only take it out maybe 5 times a year at most.
That is the same with aircraft.
Can relate so much. I bought a saturn 5 rocket 16 years ago.
The cycle continues
Im glad theres someone in the automotive TH-cam landscape who's honestly self-aware. Love your guys' content and keep up the hard work and dedication
Self awareness and accountability is hard to find in the car scene. Everyone is addicted to trying to become the next greatest build that they lose all sense of accountability
@@preston4837 like anything else if you know where to find it, its not always like thay
"The fame doesn't last, the time line keeps refreshing".
Reinvent or retire yes.
This commentary really resonated with me. Over a decade ago, I used to have a huge group of friends that were collectively into the racing scene. We used to travel every month to autocross, the drag strip, car shows, and just driving up the mountain. But as the years went by; those same people acclimated to new and differing priorities that took them away from the hobby. We all slowly drifted away, until there was just now you, and your car that you dumped tens of thousands of dollars into and the group and the motivations of doing what you used to do no longer exist, because even you have changed. I used to daily my modded car until I bought a motorcycle, and even bought a new car to replace it recently. Now, it's being sold at a huge loss. But when I look back at the pictures of it; I remember the experiences I got to have, the friends that I made, and the joys of what it was to be a part of that community. That in the end, was worth the price of admission.
I used to be a street car guy, got into off roading. Now off roading is expensive and you break a ton of shit but man.....Put that fucker on a trailer behind the truck, take a friday off and show up at the park Thursday night to set up camp for two full days of wheeling before you gotta go home... people are always there and welcoming, first rule is to never leave anyone in the woods. Dude, its a motorsports junkies heaven. From shitbox budget xj's with welded diffs and used tires to 150k ultra 4 cars, everyone parties their ass off at camp and rides like there is no tomorrow.
@@nickmcalpin10that sounds amazing...
Awesome video! This whole world of cars is fun but filled with void that won’t get any deeper than another new part install. Love it.
Hey Evan:))))
sup evan, nice miata color - midnight whine aka spicy black
@@Creepsss just saw the vid
Crazy to see Evan comment on this
You are part of the creator culture selling the "cool" factor of mod life, builds, give aways and click bait. The very thing this video is trying to warn against.
Long story short, social media is bad for your mental health.
Does TH-cam count... And Reddit?
@@adgefreeman6091 I think not, at least not as much as Facebook and Instagram junk.
@@hedgehogthesonic3181 I would hope so, I just refused to give those up. They're just too good.
I've made the decision to delete my Facebook two weeks ago. Haven't feel this great in a really long time...
@@Handgun777 I haven’t had a Facebook in about 3 years now! It’s a good call
"one spun bearing away from feeling like a nobody" is the perfect statement of wrapping yourself up in your car as your identity
financially prepare, even a better reason to be a car guy. I build road racers not super monster power drag racers
This has to be the most motivating video I heard.
Story: I use to be all in on the car community, I hanged out with the OG Gold Rush Rally guys that you see on TH-cam, visited all the coolest car shows in FL, raced multiple cars race tracks, personally know an F1 Racing Manager, I drove nice super cars, what they are all looking for is people to be around, not to be lonely, to be with someone like them so they can finally have someone to relate to. But once the cars are gone, life and circumstances take over. You are so different and so cool, that you are lonely, i have never felt so depressed as when I made the car I drove determine me . Enjoy life, your family, and the people that care for you, don’t let social media transform and stomp your life. Take an internet fast or social media 1 month fast. That works amazing miracles. Good luck, and thanks fro reading my story :)
"Cars won't make you happy if you find your identity in them"
_Jeep owners heard screeching in the distance_
lmfao
Suicide rate in frat boys across the country goes up 400% after *this* video posted on TH-cam!
@@or2wheels Lol!!
Man, I love this Ben. Been feeling this super hard lately. So much of this also applies to the media side of things as well.
This makes me look at things from a different perspective
I doubt you'll see this, but I hope that feeling goes away someday for you
Totally agree.
@@frosty8936 i appreciate that
@@HALCYONphoto No problem, thanks for making dope edits of cars
4:02 hits HARD.
"Interests and goals may help you find an identity but they should never define you.
Anyone who thinks they've 'made it' because they drive an EVO is one spun bearing away from feeling like a nobody."
Who cares if your car isn't some rapid machine, it's your dream car and it's all yours
You can blame social media and the creator culture of many who glamorize "things" over reality. Those who tie their identities to what they own, the click bait, the views all of the non-sense disposable trash content. Cars are hunks of metal, nothing more, they are there to enrich your life, not to define it.
Well easy to say when you have a personality haha! Some of us need cars to be defined into a genre of ownership.
But in all seriousness, you're right. No one will ever be happy with what someone else own. I was fortunate enough to not care when I started and I still don't care which has been pretty great. I'm sure having driven as many vehicles as you have, its the pleasure of experience that creates the draw I suppose.
I have had the opportunity to watch what having a car insta does, to the actual car and sadly its not pretty. The quest for likes, leaves decent cars looking like trash, held together by zipties, barely passing safety, all in the name of being ratty "cause its cool" or worse, photoshopping the imperfections away to create the ideal fashionista shitbox that can barely get past 4000RPM's cause it has a straight pipe. If someone cares about cars it shows but most can't tell. When folks care about their image around cars as an identity, well it shows.
Well said, Mr Goose.
So materialism didn't exist before 2009? …okay
@@CoryMck Of course it did. But the internet and social media has magnified it in the car world exponentially.
This. And that’s why You’re the best car TH-camr.
They do a great job of trying to and that's what makes me come back every time
This is legit. Cars don’t make poeple happy. Driving does.
fuck man, this has legit giving me an epiphany. That's an outlook I can live by.
When I'm in my 20 year old conversion van I'm never happier.
Cars make me happy af. The driving experience of each individual car and chassi makes me happy!
Can only agree to that statement.
My car makes me happy. It's not different to other cars on the way it looks and it feels like therapy for me when I go out for a drive. Takes my mind away from heartbreak and struggles.
Dude, rewatching this video 2 years later after owning my dream car, this video really does stand the test of time and is very true. I own my car for me and me only. If you aren't happy before the car, you won't be happy after. There are car things I would love to get into, but they won't affect the enjoyment I have in my car whether I get to do them or not. I love this video.
According to research done by psychologist, the following activities make people happy:
- socializing with friends
- working toward higher goals (self actualization)
- helping others
- expressing gratitude
- physical exercise
In my case: Watching hentai, fapping and making cheat codes...while fapping.
Well said and spot on! I enjoy bonding with my Wife & 4 fur babies & watching movies at home. But my dream car is a Dodge Challenger R/T my wife's dream car is a Ford Mustang GT 5.0
@@MegaChaos91 Phahaha
physical exercise in my case hurt me because I also hunting for new lap times and I broken 7 bones and lost two joints of it.
4 out of those 5 don't make me happy at all.
It's all about the human interactions. Cars are a good gateway to make them happen and go down as memories.
This. I've met the best people in my life from the car community.
Ты что здесь делаешь?
You'll possibly find the best memories come from the cheapest cars.
No
I see it as quite the opposite. It's all about the solitude, the personal enjoyment of a brilliant driving experience on a weekend, after a tough day of work, or on the back roads when running an errand.
Theese are the kind of videos that I appreciate the most, because of how unique, sincere and honest with sharing your feelings they are, and for how human they feel.
Exactly, I absolutely love these videos
Well said
You’re insanely impressive kid. Much love. I never had money or anything decent to twist. I made do with a 86 Bonneville V6
mad true
Greetings from Poland. That’s nice you are also here ❤️
Love your videos, and this vid hit hard
I think your guys video are partly so popular because they're different. You buy cheap, unknown cars (maybe not the miatas) and just do your thing your way. Maybe not as professional as it could be. But you're happy with it. At least it seems. And for me it kinda shows that you can be really happy and have a good time with a kei bus.
Love you night ride
The key to life is to just not give a fuck about what others think, "easy" as that.
Amen brother
It is pretty easy.
@Lil Kabob It's meant obviously when you're trying to do something for yourself, something that should make you happy. And of course, it's not like if you're a drug addict or something like this you should keep doing it, obviously you need a bit of brain to survive anyways. Either way, I am trying my best at actually not giving a fuck about what people think, just like I preach.
I agree
Yeah you build your car for yourself not for the opinion of others.
Very, very true. I always make sure I buy cars for myself, not for the acceptance of others. Comments like "when are you going to modify your x" or "when are you replacing your y" really bug me. There's almost an expectation online to buy a car, throw thousands of pounds/dollars at it, then sell it and buy something else. It's easy to say just zone these people out, but it's harder to actually do that in practise.
Big up Adam 💙
Amen
@@JuniorProduction1000 That’s talking about you
I missed the part where that's my problem
i agree. I like Honda and i got a 99 Civic (Rover 400) as my first car as i really wanted the EK hatch but mine is very similar and i love it!
One of my dream cars and i own it, feels good.
This is SUCH the problem with the car community (in terms of social media) - so many people are only excited/driven by different/unique/better/more/most/best/etc - as though it's not enough to be happy with something even if there exists something better/more. It's killed so much of my interest in the scene in the past few years.
I think I, along with many people...needed to see this. This hit me on a personal level
I completely agree.
100% with you on that
Yep
For real, I was feeling terrible for having "just" a Fiesta ST, it's not going to ever impress people, while for my own enjoyment, it's an incredible car.
@@owenoseroff Wow really? People need to hear the oldest phrase in the world. "Be Happy With What You Got" extended into 8min long video.
This is straight away one of the best car videos I've ever seen.
Build and enjoy your car exactly how you want. Fuck what people think.
Problem was social media. Nobody get a punch in the face
Amen to this Kumo
No matter how ugly or fucked up too.
Ive never spent more than 4k on my drift car and that's really all I need.
Got it for 600 off my neighbor, amazing RWD junker.
The draw isn't the car... The draw is the speed, the danger, and the thrill of drifting down a mountain pass.
What's the point of getting a nice car if your not going to Street Race it anyway.
Imagine needing some lame youtuber to tell you that
At 30 years old, Ive come to realize days off from work and couple of close friends to hang out with regularly WILL make you happy in life
I've had similar thoughts and I'm happy someone verified that for me.
Imagine driving ferraris with them tho
@@megapet777 You'd get used to it, it's human nature.
@@razmuzen1090 thats true. But you could cycle it. For example live 1 month per year like poor person and then it feels awesome again and u appreciate it more
Wise words man, great summary of the people who chase their dreams and never realize that they are still lonely…
This is the extended way of saying “I live my life a quarter mile at a time. Nothing else matters. For those ten seconds or less, I’m free.”
hoora
I think is much more than that! I never heard or saw someone on the internet share something that i felt with a car I. It was perfect for me, just lacked 100hp (it had 130). Everything bought was for me, for my pleasure, the suspension, brakes and anything related with the way it looked. Never for others.
@@gerekappo am i wrong because i like driving shitboxes fast, there easy to fix and its no big deal if you blow the engine. I have had nice cars but they always feel numb because you dare not drive them to the limit.
@@garygluebag4825 100% true!
@@garygluebag4825 the cars i’ve had the most fun with have also been the cheapest. Best one has got to be the 1984 BMW 323i I paid one hamburger for. Kick ass winter drifter but a shit car.
TL;DW: "Why give a fuck about others if you can focus on your own dream and just enjoy the journey?"
@Lil Kabob not really
avanza cukup kok mas
Because they want money lol
So true
Because the only way to chase that bag is to follow trends this a big part on yt if u don't follow trends u are not making money
I appreciate your honesty. Most influencers would be like:
"WHAT'S UP GUYS, BACK WITH ANOTHER AMAAAAZING CAR"
and then cry off screen.
I felt that on level 1,00000000000000! because it happens fr!
Why did I read that in a british accent
@@RealAntek You tell me. LOL
Maybe it's cause a lot of the UK ones do this
So true! My biggest takeaway is that there is always inherent value in being content with what you already have. Everyone... literally everyone can always point to something they don't already have, and that they want. Whether or not you ever achieve that dream or desire doesn't really make your life better. I'm 27 years old and still drive my very first car which is now going on about 11 years old. It still drives great and more importantly, I've had it through high school, college, first main job out of college, marriage, and now it even has a car seat in the back for my newborn baby girl. So it's safe to say that my car will always have way more value to me than some aspirational car I once dreamt about when I was younger. I'm just grateful for what God has given me already and I pray that all of us can try to stay content rather than become obsessed with something we don't yet have.
Grabbed my keys and went out for a drive after watching this .
but you posted about it here on social media smh
@@dawsen1855 and got 10 000 karma on r/cars
i wanted to drive my car to work today but it rained and fuck that, lol
and it seems, i will not able to do that in my country :')
Social Media belongs to the 2010’s.
Its a new decade, lets make one that isn’t everything about social media anymore.
I honestly think Instagram and Twitter are a form of cancer in today's society.
@@lucase3047 They sure are. And just like actual cancer, it is very profitable for these big companies.
@@lucase3047 they literally are. Twitter is the most garbage and toxic thing to exist
Let’s hope so otherwise people will be over it by 2030s. Something similar or more advanced and futuristic will surely replace social media that people will use by them.
Either a holodeck like in Orville or Star Trek, or like in the movie Ready Player One or Wall-E. We might be living like in the Netflix show “Black Mirror” but let’s hope not.
So is gaming belongs to early 2000s
"Comparing yourself to others won't make you happy"*
"Don't compare your behind the scenes to someone else's highlight reel."
Good thing I drive a stock 86 GTS then, I don't compare myself to others for my own mental health anyway. B)
I love these videos, a breathe of fresh air.
Way I see it.. it’s not about the cars, it’s about your passion for them and your personal experience with them what matters, not how others experience your car.. clout chasing etc etc and whatever else, just do what makes you happy, not dictating your happiness based on approval of others (in most things in life)
Yes car communities can be a good way to socialise and be a living part of community, but if the only thing you are basing your happiness on is if others like your car, then it’s probably not the way to go.
Facts. The community is a nice bonus and it’s nice to share my passion with friends but even if nobody else around me cared about cars I would still be passionate about it. It’s all about cars and ha going fun with them
Completely agree mate. Even though I plan to make videos on my car, I’ve built it for me & what I like. Would be good to see more people do that.
What someone likes may not get them views tho thats kinda the sad part of being a content creator
@@Rnfjaydee Sad but true unfortunately.
My cheap, stock cars do make me happy. At 3 AM, when hopefully nobody can see what I'm doing.
A bone stock ST and some twisty roads, who cares if its not pushing high hp I can actually drive my car :D
@@spicemint80 srry bro
Woaw, I've never looked at the car hobby like this. I've never seen it as status or competition. Then again, I don't use Instagram.
You lucky basterd 😁
dont get it, trust me
Same. Got the cars I have because they interested me, and when I scroll through subreddits and such I don't see targets to exceed, I just see other peoples' neat projects.
i use some social media but never how this media makes it seem. comparing it to body dysmorphia is also kind of a stupid take.
Cars won't make me happy but driving them sure does.
Alone, music softly playing, on some curvy road in the middle of nowhere. In that moment I have zero worries, zero obligations, zero stress. I feel you, though. I never compare my car to other people. I drive an RZ34. Online people will say things like "slow" or "ugly" or "dealer markups" (which I didn't pay btw). But to me? it is the fastest, most nimble, most capable car I have ever driven, let alone owned. It is the first manual I have ever owned. So I have that enjoyment squared when I'm not only driving the best car I've ever had, but also finally learning to smoothly shift while I have the hammer down. Also while writing this I glanced up at 2:56 just in time to see a bumpersticker that says "buttstuff" lol nice.
I worked my way up from being homeless, sleeping in a '94 Buick Lesabre, to having my own actual place and a brand new sports car.
I'm ok, man.
Wow, I’m one of the people that needed to see and hear this..
We all are in a way.
I'm right there with ya, dude!
i keep catching myself searching the hashtag of my car model on instagram and just go into a deep depression because every other car looks so much better than mine lmao
@@ThunfischmitBeinen I'm in that's rut at the moment about my cj0 colt. I keep looking at the amazing builds that people have done to them and teh insane engine swaps and ask myself "why not my car?". This was one of my dreams cars ever since I was a kid but a month into owning it I started to feel depressed because I wouldn't be as cool as the other people. I'm taking a break from cars on social media starting from now though
@@briickwallstudios your dream was never the car, it was be cool. thats were you failed
I just wanna go 5 hours without having an existential crisis, man. Why do you do this to me?
This hit me in the feels!
I'm building a project car, a VW Scirocco with a motor swap, and i constantly tell myself that I do it because i think it's cool and that i dont need the validation of other's. But when other people say it's a cool project it certainly does help. And the few times I was able to drive it before I broke stuff I was extremely happy. But you hit the nail on the head when you said it's not as fun when you don't have friends around. Covid taught me that, I get lonely working on it by myself in my garage and would love for a couple of friends to come over and just hang out while we(or even just I) work on it but given the situation of the pandemic that is not in our current reality.
Final thought: I think whatever anyone does to their own car should be within the realm of what they can afford, a car project is not worth going bankrupt over.
Great video, and i truly appreciate it.
The Scirocco is a good car. I drove one of these on the Nordschleife. Too bad we didn't get it over here in the U.S. but I understand why VW didn't want it cutting into the sales of their other hatches.
I’ve felt the same recently with the whole covid thing, prior there were always cars all over my drive where mates would just come round and we would spend all weekend taking them to bits, modifying stuff or making stuff now were all locked down cars feel like a huge chore, and have no interest at all to go outside on my own and do stuff
I always knew cars were a way for us to get together but I didn’t realise how unimportant the cars were and it was just my friends I wanted around
@@chron151 They were here in the US. My cousin had one, and it was so rotted and that was back in the 80's. I remember the advertising, Sirocco means wind... didn't they have just one wiper blade ? I have seen them for sale on CL.
@@DanTheManIOM You're correct. It looks like they were in the U.S. until 1988. The third generation never made it over here though.
@@chron151 the Scirocco I'm working on is a 1984 gen 2! But yes. Equally disappointed we never got the gen 3 here in the US. I have family in europe and think it's a cool car.
I had to come to this conclusion several years ago. I was working hard to pay for college but couldn't get the car I felt like I'd get a thumbs up for driving or generate a crowd at a car show. I got mad at myself and ignored those around me encouraging me to stay at it. The internet car scene was the biggest problem. Once I let it go, focused on my studies, and those around me my outlook on life changed drastically for the better. Thank you for this video. I hope it's encouraging to others.
Long Story short:
Be grateful of what you have.
Always wanting more will never make you happy throughout your life.
You hit a lot on the head. I’m in my 30’s and none of my old friends are into cars anymore bc of money/family things. I’ve been lucky enough to work my ass off to own an r32 gtr and a 65 mustang. Both are amazing rides but I have no one to share it with. I’m actually storing the mustang to an area that has more shows and meets for classic cars so I can enjoy it with other like minded people.
I work in the film industry and you couldn’t have been more spot on when you said “it’s lonely at the top”. Fame is absolutely short lived. So do what matters in life and enjoy the time with the people around you.
Like many I must admit I got into cars bc of fast and furious. as stupid as it sounds my favorite part of the films where all the homies hanging out drinking Coronas and BBQing in the back. That’s my dream.
I completely understand where you are coming from. Cars have always been one of my top passions in life and growing up I had many friends that were into cars and tuning/building. I now have a few cars I always wanted back in highschool and I don’t have many friends that are still into it because of families, passed away, and other reasons. But for me that’s always been a top passion in life. Hell my first word as an infant was truck lol. Also whenever fast and the furious (the first one) came out I always imagined getting older and having bbqs with my buddies and their cool cars or wrenching on them too. We’re still out there and kudos to you for achieving those goals of acquiring your dream cars. I’d love to have a 65 mustang and an r32 as my first car I bought but sadly didn’t get to finish was a 66 mustang. If you ever need a friend on the east coast I’m always down to geek out over cars and peoples builds. Cheers!
I love your RX7. I think, it's superior to most of the builds you see on social media. It looks sleek, clean, but also powerful. Exactly like an fd should. The color pops and I'd take it over so many 1000hp RX7s, Supras, Skylines or whatever you want. It's about character, not horspower. Soul, not laptimes 💛
This is why I love the rally scene, ofc its about power and speed but its also about pushing cars and drivers to the limit, I can look at a little corolla with eyes of wonder just because it was a rally car for 3 years, but thats so cool and I would be honored to drive one, character and soul is everything, 100% agree.
Yeah, cars can tell about people character. Alone from the cars I have seen here, he would be the dude I would hang out with. Likable.
Yeah. I have an RX-8 and really the way it drives is perfect to me. The long redline, the noise, the way my seat feels on... the seat. I've driven a lot of cars that would obliterate its laptime around the nearest track, and yet I would never replace mine with theirs. Not to channel too much boomer energy, but I feel like the modern horsepower wars are distracting from some of the intangible joys of driving a car.
I am extremely fortunate that my career has taken me to a place where I could probably buy a turbo 911 or NSX as my next car, but the one on the top of my list right now is a simple club-spec Miata.
Bullshit
hypercars are engineered for speed and performance
miata is engineered for enjoyment. they spent extra time making sure you would have fun while driving it
-- don't take that lightly ;)
(source: i own and drive a '93 miata)
I really needed to come back to this video today and im glad i rediscovered it because i recently got a E46 sedan and have been overwhelmed by all the mods and things i feel like i NEED to get done before i can really feel happy but that happiness im trying to achieve isnt because of things i want but things i see other people have and feel like i need to fit in with them instead of building the car I WANT and this video has helped my take a step back and be happy with what i have and with time i will discover what i personally want out of my car
A year later how’s it going with the e46, have you done anything to it and how’s it treating you, it’s one of those cars that I might get once I get all set in life, toodles 🐣
@@pat1u it's still running pretty good considering the condition I bought it in. I have major maintenance planned next month after my bills because I'm taking it on a 1300 mile road trip but for a car that people say needs alot of maintenance I have barely done anything to it. Bought it as a 500$ junker and it's only needed a battery, valve cover and gasket. coils and plugs and a expansion tank and some hoses. Now it still leaks oil but that's going to be fixed soon but BMW made a pretty good car and I have zero regrets. Put about 7000 miles on it so far
@@RadsZerich I mean honestly most people underestimate bmw reliability it’s just cause people don’t know how to maintain them. Also a 1300 mile road trip sounds awesome but draining good luck to you!
A teenager can’t afford to buy a bugeye anymore because of the “ subie tax”
The one mentioned in the video was 8k and all the ones near me either cost upwards of 9 or are on the edge of death. Big oof
I just got mine for 6k. But then again I also looked for months.
@@DENDENMUSHIFROMZOU that's still double of what they were selling for a couple years ago. They sold around 2500 - 4000 max back in the day for a WRX but now they've gotten insanely expensive
I’d just find one with a blown engine. I’d wager there’s a few out there, no?
It goes with the old car guy buying something not running and fixing it themselves. Bring that much more pleasure!
For real though, gotta overpay for a Subaru just to get one
One of the reasons I’ve never had a “brand new” car...I’ve always had a passion for cars, but could not afford the cars I love each time. So I always end up buying it used when the time comes and I could afford it...and each time I’ve always been happy, like a kid in a candy store...because when I get in that driver seat, it’s “my car”...and I finally have it. It may not be the fastest Evo, the nicest C63, or the best RS4...but it’s my car and like you said, it puts a smile on my face.
TLDR: bought a car you thought you'd like and Social Media ruins everything. We've all been there.
Damn, this actually brought me to tears. Thank you for this wonderful message. Every now and then we need that reminder: “do it for you”. That’s the most reassurance you can ever give someone.
I once knew a guy with a beat up old Toyota hilux truck and he was the happiest because that car's sole purpose is to go mud drifting in the outback.
Hiluxes are mad skid pigs
aye littarly same thing
I once knew a guy with a beat up old Toyota Trueno hatchback and he was the happiest because that car's sole purpose is to deliever tofu in the mountains.
@@Shaibuli *S p e e d y S p e e d B o i ?*
@@finlandball1939 Vauhdikas vauhtipoika
_"...sometimes, maybe even for a little bit, they can put a smile on your face."_
And a solid one too! 🙌
And that's all we care about 🔥
The best car lessons are life lessons. The true happiness was never the cars, it was the experiences we had with them along the way. Thanks for sharing this, Ben!
Yes!
Right, the valuable thing was the time spent with my grandfather, not the old beat up vw I worked on every weekend in his garage.
Life is so short and you got to do the little things that make YOU happy. I recently had a health condition that put me out for a good five months. The first two months were the hardest two months of my life and during those times I couldn't do a thing but be completely miserable. I had ordered all my car parts for my car and they were all siting in my garage and I decided that I needed to do something to put "that smile on my face." I couldn't lift, I had trouble walking and I definitely couldn't put these car parts on my car by myself so I had someone do it for me and man alive was it worth it. I put my intake on and that was the most I could do by myself and even that was a complete struggle but the results were so worth it. It pulled me out from such a emotional state. I was mentally, physically and emotionally fucked in the head with this health condition. We take our health for granted and we take the little things in life for granted. Do not care about what other people have or what other people do. You must do the things in life that make YOU happy and even if they are short lived. After five months I'm finally getting better after so long and I'm already getting ready to continue my build. Time to get the hands dirty!
This applies to everything in life guys, delete social media
@Grant whats the difference between
Hi5 Myspace Facebook Twitter Instagram Snapchat Ticktock vs TH-cam?🤔
I deleted my Facebook. Feels great to not feel like you have to impress everyone.
@@Handgun777 Me too! I just did that about a couple of weeks ago 👍 For a decade, I've been shackled by Fb and I feel liberated now. But, tbh, I felt like I was in a rehab program and slowly withdrawing from addiction while experiencing a lot of craving, but it's hella worth it in the end!
@@Handgun777 same, deleted mine 2 years ago and its great
@Grant you are right but youtube is actually very useful like these kind of videos
I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING
lmao! didn't expect you to be here.
Are you? Imean you said *YOU'RE CRYING..??* 😄 I only cry of onion👍
“Compare your car to the one you had yesterday, not to the one someone else has today” - Jordan B. Peterson
The mistake that everyone in society needs to correct. Do for yourself, not someone else.
Wow much respect for creating this video. It really pushes the idea to do things to make yourself happy. Ifeel like most people have gotten caught up by trying to be the best in everyones eyes instead of doing things to make themselves happy. Great job on this video again. It really shows how humble you are. Much respect 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This was beautiful. After years of wanting a Corvette, I finally bought one yesterday. I fully intended to make a TH-cam and IG for it, but I had the same realization that I bought the car for my own enjoyment and not that of other's. If building your car is not your job/primary income, it isn't worth it.
this inspired me man im looking to get a Nissan 350Z soon. u should make a YT id love to see ur progress
It's worth it, if you deem it worth it. How the hell is the community going to stay alive if it's just car mechanics and dealers out there :D I can't grasp just why you would link these two. It's like buying a nice house should just be left to those who build or sell them on. I don't see the correlation, buying things that make you happy isn't a bad thing imho. You've worked for it and clearly wanted it.
I strongly disagree with the last sentence in your comment.. If you are building/buying your car to impress others than it is not worth it.
@@davidgalea6113 That's what I said. Turning it into a content piece wasn't the motivation for me to buy it. I wanted a fun car to enjoy. I decided to not make my "journey" with the car public because that would take away from my enjoyment of it.
@@91_C4_FL no you did not say that, I did... here is a quote from you : If building your car is not your job/primary income, it isn't worth it. I disagreed with that specific sentence and replied with: If you are building/buying your car to impress others than it is not worth it.
My mindset is, "If I was the last person on earth, would I still want to do ______"
When there is no compliments to be had, no attention to get, no likes or shares to earn, will you still want to do that thing?
If the answer is no, thats an indication that you dont actually want to do it, you just want to be seen as the person who does that thing.
fuck yeah man, I'd be the last man on earth driving around in a v8 rs5 and touring the whole god damn continent baby. Idk if I'll ever be able to afford it, but its my dream car for sure.
but good advice tho
edit: after watching the video I had to edit this, right now I have an alfa 147 thats 14 yo but its been in our family since new and I still love driving and it looks awesome with the alfa red paint. so I dont have to dream some car, when Im having fun right now too. anyway... :D
Dude, to be left alone on earth with all the cars of the world? My firsr journey would be to find the stratos hf zero and that'll be my daily, id spend my whole life trying to drive every single cool car ever
Well.. that writes off any team or competitive hobbies. Like, surely you don't want to play hockey alone, or race cars with.. no one else.
I feel like between this video and one you guys put out recently about owning the FD was a real “come to Jesus” moment for you on owning the dream vehicle. Brave and necessary to put something like this out 👍🏻
FWIW - I struggle with a similar thing, the bikes and ideas I think are interesting typically never get views so I have to come up with wacky and zany things for the team to make videos on. If it were up to me, I’d make videos about ripping forest trails on crappy 250cc dual sports, but we’re all slaves to the algorithm.
Oh yeah, I sent y’all to gapplebee’s with sub counts - gotta keep up 😉 jk
I'd watch you on 250 dual sports, no hate but the "came from craigslist" videos are a bit cringe
Again, no hate💓
Gears and gasoline and yammie in one place , both of my passions have come together
busa
That I can understand, maybe a b channel can host that if you have time.
Yo Papa Yams! Never thought I’d see you here:) anyone else here have a bobber and a tuner car? Ive always just assumed I was alone. Like a guy who’s into cosplay or something.
Your comment hit the nail on the head, "Interest and goals may help you find an identity but they should never define you." Thank you for the great video.
The most truth I ever heard in history. That’s a real car guy.
Unplugged router: check
Phone in woods: check
Engine not in engine bay: oh...
better go fix that....
As someone recovering from anxiety and depression this was a very important lesson I had to learn to keep from fading away. Thank you for this message❤
nigga what???
@@chasemcclary8861 ? Random racism???
@@Flexan_Dre I'm sorry what does this have too do with the video they not ones talk about anxiety and depression lol aso it isn't rasist lol
@@chasemcclary8861 well you clearly didn't get the message the video was trying to convey.
@@santbhindranwalejidefanche8767 no I did cars dont make you happy don't get into then for the wrong reasons but like bruh they not once talked about depression or anxiety LOL
"Comparison is the thief of joy"
Great video
I learned this lesson with gaming PCs. You need enough money for the necessities but you can’t buy your way into happiness.
The hardware doesn't make us happy, playing our favorite games to escape reality makes us happy. Same with any other hobby, sure you need some of the necessities first, once you do it's the activity once you're in that makes it fulfilling. I went down that dark hole of feeling bad I didn't have the best thing, but my little budget PC can still play the games I like and I enjoy driving my Mazda 3 hatch almost as much as when I had a WRX wagon. I enjoyed driving itself more than what I was driving.
@@Pankake51 I disagree I was also on depression because of bad games from cyberpunk 2077, need for speed series and learning from toxicity that the devs are I think hardware made me more happy than the software I play with around don't even get me started on assassin creed games it made me consider that industry corrupt beyond repair even if indie exist doesn't mean it all of gaming just like ferrari and Lamborghini isn't all of cars
@@siddheshpillai3807 damn, who hurt you when you were growing up? If you aren't satisfied with what you have, you will never be happy in life. That's just the truth
Uh and most importantly what’s a point of a high end pc build with no friends to play with
@@marccandrift that's why I play mostly single player games, don't need friends there lol
I’m just happy when my check engine light isn’t on and the car runs.
truth
Very well said! Just bought myself a 1.8l Lancer X and a friend of mine laughed because it's not an EVO or even Ralliart. Sure it's not fast but it makes a smile on my face when I am driving it around and that is the only thing that matters.
lancer was my first car, i made friends and learned to work on car with the lancer. I have a r33 now, but i still miss my first car. enjoy it
I'm the same way with my Scion tC. Under the hood, it's just a Camry engine. But it's my Camry engine and I enjoy it.
I decided to listen to every eurobeat song featured on initial D recently. Other than that I have consumed no car related content yet this appeared on my recommended, and while I might not have much context on the channel other than that provided by this video I still deeply appreciate the message that it had. This could be applied to anything at all and that's what I think makes it genius.
This is something I personally struggling with especially with driving my Suzuki Cappuccino and typically getting made fun of for the lack of power or size that it has over more common vehicles. I try to remind myself that I love my car because of what it has offer for ME and not to prove to other people what it should be... Your video really made me tear up dude...good shit, have a nice day :)
I agree with you. I’ve owned many cars…currently own a WRX but maybe my favorite most charming car for me was a Kia Soul believe it or not. It was my commuter and was just trouble free and had a quirky charm. I had no expectations about it, but it over delivered consistently. Not in the speed category lol. You love what you love…never apologize or have a regret.
Real car guys would kill for a Suzuki Cappuccino 😂 ! This car is so awesome 💪
Real car people appreciate every car for what it is!
People who only look at power or size, aren’t real car people. You have a truly unique and awesome ride, enjoy it and ignore all the miserable idiots.
Suzuki Cappuccino was my dream car for a few years, but I gave up on it because getting spare parts and reliability of 30 year old car sounds like a pain, not enjoyment. But I think if I come across one in decent shape I might just give in and finally buy it. I don't care what other might think of it, I LOVE how it looks.
Perfect video.
You Inspired me Too Zosh
My biggest inspiration playboy 🔥
ayooo
I completely agree with you bro!
Favorite car quote: Smiles per gallon
I want to thank you lads for being a big influence of my automotive journey. I can relate heavily with the words shared in this video growing up and overprioritizing this hobby to either fit in or keep up with the rest. now days I am thankful to have my dream car, but sometimes I reflect at what cost. I often check in with this video to allow myself reality check so to speak as to the real reason I do what I do and to not get distracted by the noise social media can bring.