AE86 Drifting at Gunsai Touge | Sandals In Japan (4K)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- I first met Mr. Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi (better known as Running Free 86) on a trip to Japan in 2019 when he took me to a Friday night meeting at Daikoku PA. He's renowned in the old-school AE86 community for his elite driving ability. I love raw, low-power drifting and have been dreaming of drifting at Gunsai Touge for years. So when one of the best drifters I know told me to come out for the 4AG drift event hosted by Garage Infinity and get a ride-along, I knew I couldn't pass on this opportunity before I left Japan.
My friend Kenken offered to drive me there, which meant leaving at 5:00am so that we could get to Gunsai from Tokyo before the event started. Despite the overcast skies and light rain, it was a stunning drive through the mountains. I was immediately greeted by hachiroku's as far as the eye could see, in every style imaginable. It was truly a beautiful sight to see.
The most exciting moment was seeing how luxurious Kaicho's passenger seat was. I knew that someone who would go as far as to remove every feasible trace of cushion in order to achieve the maximum weight reduction was a driver as serious as they come. Due to the rain, the driving had to be more conservative to avoid crashing into the guard rail (again) or falling off the mountain. However, that didn't detract from the most insane ride-along of my life.
Mr. Takahashi is seriously awesome, and by awesome I mean he's completely crazy. I'm so grateful that he invited me to come out and have the opportunity to experience this event. I'm also so thankful to Kenken for offering to drive me. As with all of the events I've attended in Japan, I met countless people who were so kind and welcoming to me, showing me their cars and being excited to meet me as well. The people that I've met along the way have been the best part of my trip, and I cannot express how much I appreciate them making me feel welcome as a loud foreigner who barely speaks Japanese. That said, お疲れ様でした!
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Read the article here: checkpointjapan.com/2023/11/24/raw-ae86-drifting-in-japan/
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You know a Japanese anime car drifting?
@@iringyellow4327 initial d
Gotta love this perfectly balanced 80s box
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@@CheckpointJapanI’m sure the MK2 Supras could hang with them too ;)
@@Barton_Motors_Ltdidk maybe
For me, the AE86 is one of the most beautiful cars ever created. And to think that even after 40 years its still being loved all over the globe like it is, makes me so happy. Superb video, amazing quality, thank you very much!
miss that Japan early brightness. Especially summer with the sun full blown at 5am. Unfortunately Gunsai was empty when I went, old guy at the booth let me walk the track though.
Instant love for that charismatic smile. She's so cute. Must be an awesome experience driving there
When the video begins with the goat Runningfree86, you know it's gonna be dope !
This channel is criminally underrated
I’m a V8 muscle car guy that got into drifting via Initial D anime. The hotrodder in me fell in love with these low cost imports that people take and turn into cars like this. I guess I’m just a gearhead now, I love seeing all cars.
I created the dorikaze logo in 1998, the ae86 forum based in YYZ/YVR and this video just makes me so hype. So many og builds, n2 kits and togue drifting was so lit.
Who were the AE86 drifters in 1998 on Dorikaze?
@@Vapourdave?????????🎉
Wow, drifting with an AE86 in Japan sounds like an exhilarating experience! The Gunsai Touge is such an iconic location, famous for its challenging turns and beautiful scenery. It must be thrilling to watch an AE86, a car renowned for its agility and drift capabilities, navigate those roads. Plus, in 4K, every detail of the action must be so vivid and immersive. Drifting culture in Japan has such a rich history, and it's always exciting to see it in action, especially in such legendary spots! 🚗💨🇯🇵
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TH-cam algorithm putting in work! Came across this on my front page and holy crap am I glad I clicked through. This video was awesome and very gorgeous. I look forward to going back and catching up on your content! Keep up the good work!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Next time I go to Japan I’m going to Gunsai
Hell yeah, when are we goin?
Great footage! Gunsai for sure one of my favorite tracks
It reminds me of the old anime Initial D. Takumi is one of the greatest drifter in downhill or uphill race. Nice video ❤
It isnt that old too
@@makisekurisu1761
90's anime at this point is old, plenty of generations of anime have come and gone since then
@@jayhill2193 the start is old but it ended in 2013 it's like saying that one piece is a old anime sure it is but it isnt at the same time since it is currently happening
Where's takumi
tactical fiji water
Nowhere where’s keiichi is my question
1:23 you can see his panda trueno behind the red levin hatch
He passed em all and made his tofu delivery
Day off 😂
Kaicho the GOAT
the Toyota gods have once again blessed my ears with the greatest sounding motors ever🙏
(minus a rotary)
So awesome you got to meet Hiroshi🫶🏽! I can't wait to meet him and hype him up in Texas soon 🙌🏽
WICKED! glad the Japan content is still flowing too.
67 and I owe you 2 lots. Cool video. 🤟
That tire screaming and engine roaring its beautifully music to my ears💯%💪💪
So happy I found this channel
06:36 Holyy Faaaakk!!! i can feel it just by watching this video, crazy entry speed at that corner
Inertia drift
Sick Video Guys! Loving the Japan series videos
I miss mine
I had my in ‘98-2000. Couldn’t afford to fix my up like these guys
japan is the best in drifting.. i love drift... keep safe always
The song is beautiful thoughts - niko Rubio
Cant find it anywhere
So much love for the 86 pilots!
My favourite video ever!!!
Ae86 I click ! ❤🎉
Every day should be 86 day
i LOVE MY AE86 1984 Levin Coupe Euro Edition 4AG 16v Turbo
The Next Fast & Furious should be like this,Street racing story not James Bond story
algorithm sent me here!! LoL i guess you have a new found fan hahhaha sick asss Content where have you been.. i dig this kind of content dead ass
DEFEAT EVERYONE ON TOUGE WITH HACHIROKU!!!
Very very enjoyable!
4age: one of the best sounding 4 cylinder engines!
"Don't worry, I'm wearing pants" has to be the best quote of the video.
Thank you .ITB🎉
Amazing car!
Best video I’ve watched in a long time! Nicely done 👊🏼
This is up there for best footage of all time
This video should have gotten a lot more views than what It is now. So underrated
Love the sound of the 4AG
Thank you for this amazing Video!!! 😍🤍
Runningfree86 is so based frfr
bee's nest
NEVER DISRESPECT GOD ENGINE EVER AGAIN
NOT THE BEEEEEEEEES
2:15 that is serious. its just motor. xD
The Paradise ☺️
They all make it looks so easy
Love these videos!
You defeniately need to make a video about how to film cars you're doing a great job!
Amazing
Doesnt matter how many body panels your AE86 has falling off, doesnt matter how loose your bumpers are, slap some tires on and you know that engine will give you a ride that lasts well beyond the 40 years these things have been shredding rubber on these roads
1:26 look at that paint work 😮
taste the rainbow
Little tofu fighters 🎉
so sick
Cool content! You help me learn English) I wish you success!
(I used the translator)
Scenery is perfect for drifting
WAKE UP ITS 86 DAY!
Duude these Trueno's are eye catching what a beauty 😍
The only one who's missing is Takumi's Panda Trueno AE86
THATS 67
*_Don't worry, I'm wearing pants..._*
his engine bay is really just an engine bay, nothing else lol
Love the mood on this video, keep going 🤩
loooooooove this
It’s like Saturday July 8th in November!
This is the real racing ❤ the best japan!
THAT IS 5AM?!?! THAT BRIGHT?!? I need to experience this ;-;
Take love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
that was sick as fuck
So so so much ae86😮
Beautiful thoughts niko rubio
A dream of a dream❤❤❤
I have an R/C AE86 drift car and I'm still upgrading it.
AE86峠の王様です！ドライバーを育てるって聞いたことがあります。
Would love to see a downhill from the Pikes Peak summit. 🤔
This was awesome. Hey Sandra, any tips on wanting to learn Japanese someday? Where do I start? lol
I'd recommend Duolingo to get you started, Genki I textbook/workbook, watch Japanese TV shows/movies, and then just talk to people if you have the opportunity. I used Google Translate a lot while living there, one pro tip I have for that is if you do translate something, take the time to actually read and say out loud what you've translated to learn/retain it
@@SandalsRacingthanks so much!
Depending where you live, there should be evening courses, or you could search for an app than could do the same.
ahhh the beauty of having a RWD...
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Content is really enjoyable and interesting, love all bout japan and drifting, so I feel really sorry to say that camera work is a tragedy.
Then please go film there yourself, so we all can see how it should be done.
@@oldmennewgames no need to be butthurt. The content creator needs to take and handle criticisms and improve. I was not a jerk, only honest.
Cameraman of culture🗿
all japanese can drift. what a talent
5:08 that's an impressive grip cornering... Hats off to the driver
Edit- its called slip angle... I just forgot the word 😂
El paraiso de los 86
this video is underrated
Nice channel .more drift action🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
one day bro, one day
bro got the entire Trueno community for this one
i love this car culture 🤩
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I see drift. Instant like and subscribe 😄
Track at the beginning is fire 🤟😎
what is the name of this track?
Wath a picture❤
Engine bay : 😳😩😩😳
Grip on Gunsai must be fun as well ！
Good channel!
High praise from you guys ♥️
DEJA VU! 🎵🎶🎶🎵
4:30 legends know what happened there
These guys drift better then Americans in the United States