Driving 48 States in Two Mazda FD RX7s - Episode 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ม.ค. 2021
- Our most ambitious trip to date. We drove our two Mazda FD RX7's to all 48 continental states in the US. We thought about driving to Alaska and Hawaii as well, but it turns out it cost $7,000 and two weeks to ship cars to Hawaii, so that's just not rational. but driving all 48 continental states on the other hand...
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Omg I needed this for my project car! You guys are great! I was really excited for the premier for this series :D
You already went to all states on the US, when u decided to do a road trip to South America let me know i would like to join you as support also i can speak fluent spanish 😅
Seriously lets all be thankful that this is free, this is movie level content
Thank Advance Auto Parts for sponsoring it!
@@GearsandGasoline For sure!
Level of a pretty stupid movie
@@stuvademakaroner9607 lmao
True tho
Should've been called: Stopping at every AutoZone and Gas Station in the US.
Sponsored by Advance Auto so not exactly
yeahitskimmel shut up
@@sora7648 chill
I’ll agree , like every half tank stop ?
@@sora7648 No.
24:25 Seeing him instantly drive behind the truck to save more fuel made me laugh out loud.
"What fun is an FD without boost?" What fun is an FD without the R in the RX7
What is the point of an FD body and suspension when you no longer have 50/50 weight distribution?
What’s the point of modifying a car at all?
@@christians131 passion
@@lynxoflight72 and with that, the fun is in the passion. An RX7 with a 3 cylinder swap is fun as long as the owner is passionate.
@@christians131 that’s like every other hobby, why put effort into it? passion.
Next road trip: Attempt to cross every Canada / USA border crossing. Only mod allowed are tints that are too dark.
Borders are closed and will probebly stay closed😑
@@XtruecanadianX but the week they open 😜
Next road trip: Go to Japan. Rent skylines.
That would be epic guys!
Please do this
You're doing the thing I always wanted to do.
Took the words right out my mouth
You should do it, too, but in something really normal...like a new Impreza or a mid 2000s Corolla. Something Regular, if you will
TRUE. ALSO hello 👋
Sam here
I'm gonna do this as a bucket list
I just want to give huge props to the editing team for using specifically Chicago Jazz instead of a different type of jazz during the Chicago Tour.
It’s this attention to detail that makes this channel one of the absolute best to watch!
What's the song at 30:30 I cannot find it
@@chadknauer1820 th-cam.com/video/Uk_5thQSWLY/w-d-xo.html
@@chadknauer1820 That One Time - Midnight Daydream
Is it better than utah jazz?
HOLY SMOKES! I seen you two ripping through Buffalo NY on my lunch break around noon. I couldn't help but think why there were two FD's ripping in the middle of the winter up here! this is awesome!
That’s dope!
Props to the camera man that was running the whole time
😂😂😂
Underrated comment right there😭😭
Bro what 😂😂😂😂 I'm dead 💀💀
He was in a Tesla. Self driving. 😂
Would be funnier if you didn’t clearly see the truck he was driving in the video
Could also name this "Filling up in all 48 states"
the FD is my dream car and it sucked to hear that the engines are crap
@@davdmtz1247 actually all oposite...rotary ain't crap, just need proper maintenance
@@aitor9158 yeah but its really frequent maintenance. also i know that the engines aren’t crap they make my favorite exhaust sound
@@davdmtz1247 well... Rotary ain't for the common person ^^;
Still i would love to own a rotary as daily cause am a crazy mechanic xd
@@aitor9158 Damn thats so cool. I’d love to be a mechanic someday. The FD would be so sick to work on.
This feels like a top gear episode and I love it
This is still without a doubt the most beautiful car Mazda has ever designed and manufactured. It's always been on my sort of bucket list of nostalgic import cars to one day own. Thankfully there's not too many left on that list because I've been fortunate enough to own quite a few of them over the years, albeit most were temporary.
"as taylor swift said welcome to newyork"
"are you feeling 22"
"yeah shake it off"
quality conversation 101
The resignation rotary Ben said "shake it off" with. Comedy. Gold.
Taylor swift once said brap brap brap
Taylor swift is a rotary
XD
Ben: my brake line is leaking
ben: *prepares extinguisher*
Ben's always lookin' out for me.
Also ben: *stays behind Ben*
He looks after Ben even if Ben keeps flaming him about his fuel economy
also to be fair brake fluid is flammable and if it comes in contact with the exhaust you could have a fire
I died with laughter at that point 😂
The FD Rx7 is one of the most beautiful cars to ever exist.
This has always been a dream of mine to just make a cross country road trip in some nice car with a friend or alone. Idk but it feels like something that could be spiritually uplifting, getting to see and admire all of nature and this world's beauty
I'm gonna do it next year during my vacation time with my FC3S RX-7, I've needed to do this for a while
“Oh Yah Rotary Not Reliable!”
*Short Ben K-Swapped breaks in every possible way*
see. rotarys aren't as bad as people say
Short Ben 😂
@@sbeve9820 fax
FCs and FDs arent that bad if you take care. The problematic one is the RX8s. Even taking care of them they'll still break xd
@@juancitobentos6351 what do you mean ? :(
I like to imagine how many kids or people's days were made from seeing two clean FD's drive past throughout the whole trip
Seriously, man. One time I saw two Honda NSX's driving tandem on the highway while I was passing through Vegas, and that certainly was one of the highlights of my whole trip.
Something so simple, yet so satisfying to see.
This, comment made me smile, thanks mayn
Yea it just gives me a smile thinking about seeing them
It would've made my month honestly.
Contribute to the yellow FD gas consumption 😏😏
Am from Kenya and i can't get tired of watching these episodes they are real movies, i have enjoyed, congrats to you all who participated without forgetting the camera man, kudos.
I feel these guys have the best edits in automotive youtube. From the visuals to the sound editing...just superb. Literally the golden standard.
if i had a FD I could probably spend a whole day just looking at it. One of the most gorgeous cars ever
the popup design is orgasmic
@@derpguy51 the yellow color as well pure beauty
I was one of those total weebs who watched initial D and was like "I want an AE-86 so bad" but the more and more I learn about cars, the more the FD is becoming my genuine dream car. The rotary is such a cool engine, despite its flaws. The car looks incredible, and with a whole rotary community out there still loving on and running the engine, you can easily learn enough to make it reliable as long as you take good care of it. I would love to own one some day.
@@SaltExarch Couldnt have said it any better its basically the same with me. Appreciate every japanese car they are built like Art especially the FD. Couldnt agree more!
@@SaltExarch sound like u and sun king are still total weebs that have much to learn about cars
The gas mileage is hilarious. A Honda at 4k rpm is still almost 50% more efficient haha
I don't think i would care about 16mpg when i have an afterburner. Just a shame everyone but Ben can enjoy it.
True but you dont get a rotary because you want good gas mileage. Rotarys are for that 1%
And someone def wouldn’t get it for this 48 state travel
@@garygluebag4825 this is a road trip and you're missing the point
Damn bro why u gotta hurt em like that lmao
What an amazing vid! Thank you guys for this high quality content.
videos like these are just amazing, its hard to describe how much this inspires me to do these thing. love the vids keep it up!
K-Swap Ben: “Imma stop by ASM to get the car sorted out”
Also K-Swap Ben: REBUILDS WHOLE CAR
...replacing spark plugs isn't really "rebuilding the entire car!" but alright
@@arbi9506 *ending of the video has entered the chat*
@@arbi9506 did u watch the end of the video?
@@arbi9506 rip no reply
@@turbofarted lmao he pulled a talked too soon moment
Andy's reaction at the end, when Short Ben describes the few minor things, that needs to be done is absolutely hilarious!
*“Short Ben”*
Oh it's too good, the moment he started laughing especially 😂😂😂
Loved this set of Videos. Cheers guys and @advance!
How does this channel have only a million subs? This content is waaaay too good for such few subs. Love you guys!
Ben: "What fun is an RX-7 with no boost?"
Me: "What fun is an RX-7 with no rotary?"
a rx8
a ls swap
@@marquaviouschester6947 ls overrated
Agree its not a real rx7 its like riding a harley with a one piston engine swap
Reliability and 24mpg with 400 horses lol
@@QqKamilqQ rotary is way more overrated
19:05 gave me a little heart attack because of how close that door swung to the other FD
Thank god I wasn’t the only one.
Me too lol
Right. Well, you would hate it where I live I have dumbasses who drive on the opposite side of the road to drive close as shit to my car. Then get mad at me when I beep or yell at them. I need ideas on what to do. I put cones out but people keep stealing them. My friend said put nails near my car lmfaoo. I can't even build my car due to this reason.
Joining the club lol
I was scrolling the comments to see if anyone saw that, i was chillin fallin asleep then i saw that n it made me jump😂
Love these road trip series you guys do. Awesome to see another one.
Great job with the cinematography... It looked super good and was consistent all the way
Props to the camera man for taking a journey with you guys.
I mean, its their job.
@@CheeseColeslaw they could have refused to do it...
@@paulcochran3780 then they would have hired another
@@DarkosCZ maybe
@@paulcochran3780 "Hey boss, I don't wanna do my work, so imma just stay at home, remember to bank-in my salary, kay?"
Who else has just been sitting waiting, refreshing, for this video to finally come up? SO EXCITED!
Me!
yes mee too i am so hyped
Me ...me..
They posted right as I got of work so I got lucky lol
me!!
You guys are great! This is the first video I have watched and I am definitely subscribing. Can't wait for the stance card roadtrip video!!
Oooh I love your road trip videos! So glad to see another series!
Ben looking out the window holding the fire extinguisher when they were talking about other Ben's brake lines was gold
GOLD! 🤣
Short Ben: Rotary not reliable
KFD: breaks down
Asian Ben: (risitas laugh)
Too bad it was staged so they could stop at their sponsors store ADVANCE AUTO℗® ™ ©
@@janegoodall1837 yeah 100%
Hey guys I have been following god for some time now and he’s made my life so much better. I encourage you to do the same🙂
Go go go
@@janegoodall1837 holy shit you are right lollll
@@TwamZ of course you cope, i mean agree*
I watched this fd roadtrip series for like 4 times already, but still, the excitement for this trip guys is still insane. Topnotch video! 👌
Something that i love the most from gears and gasoline are, the road trip,because the had gorgeous cinematic,good story telling,ad they shoot a lot of beautiful places, i love it,
props to the camera crew working their magic without actually appearing on screen. We love y'all
Unsung heroes fr
Top gear tried to do that but....
They are actually shown in other videos. These guys do good at humanizing their camera guys.
Ben: "The car runs great"
Also Ben: *Asks Andy to modify the entire car*
i was waiting for this comment lmfaooo
I was very happy to see someone doing what is my dream with my dream car...some clips in the video actually brought tears to my eyes...I was sure the video can't get any better but when you guys ate a breakfast, storing the cup on the spoilers...damn it got me very happy 🤣beautiful cars and editing, premium content on youtube for sure...thanks guys ♥️ (P.S.: sorry for bad english, I am still learning it)
congrats..nice video guys..awesome
I was literally avoiding this video. But it got recommended like 30 times. So I decided to watch it.
Same. Glad I did tbh
100% same
Same 😂
I deliberately avoid every one of their video even though I'm subscribed.
Same
"Cars that shoot flames are better than ones that don't." -Matt Farrah
This “mini doc” was freaking amazing guys. The filling, editing… everything was so well done. I came across the first video at 4 am and had to watch all 3 episodes. Fantastic! And so glad you guys made it. That big of a drive in a rotary (sorry blonde sam) is a fuckin risk lol but you guys did it, and made a killer video out of it! Glad I watched!! Thankyou for posting 🤘🏼
So happy to see you guys make it🎉
19:03 Holy... thought he was gonna smash his door into the other FD. My heart is pounding
was looking for this comment hahahah
I literally screamed xDDDDDDD and had to wipe the sweat from my brow
I was looking for this comment
Its just a car lmao
are you serious
19:04 anyone else pucker a little when his door came like inches from hitting the car?
YES
Went straight to the comments when I seen that 😂
straight to the comment section
Definetely
With such indifference as well!
The video production on this channel is top-notch. Would sub
Camera angles and shots are absolutely stunning
I can see the Craigslist ad now: For sale K swapped FD, high mileage but all highway. Only a few leaks....
I love how Andy is smiling and laughing while Ben is stressing his worries. Lol
This is too good. So much effort and not enough views. Damn guys, y’all are inspirational!
30:00 That is the cleanest s2000 I've ever seen. S2000s are literally my most favorite cars.
God hand
When Asian Ben was slip streaming behind the 18 wheeler I was dying
OOOOO I am so excited to watch this!! Thank you for being the inspiration behind our trip and inspiring us all boys
super dope right??
As a Honda boy and a rx7 owner and enthusiast myself, this is the best video ever. I almost lost it when they started showing all the cars at gridlife. Not to mention just how high quality of a production this is.
this was one of the best movies ive ever watched lol im so glad i found your channel, i love the content!!!
I love how their "humble" with their builds and power numbers unlike these overkill, ridiculous builds on TH-cam
Edit: Compared to the big turbo, supercharged builds of a k24 civic. Thorns might seem "shit" but reviews like hoonigan autofocus do it justice. You don't need high horsepower to have a nice build or a fast build. Most people that go in a 400hp car will be scared shitless yet you have people making 750+ hp builds look normal and the new standard, which is completely unrealistic and needed in the world outside of TH-cam
Edit: Weow so many likes in such little time-
it would get destroyed going that long😂
Same, I hope to make a track/touring car, powered by a 4bbl, 289 Windsor. Just a nice, reliable pump gas screamer.
High powered RX-7 and road trip sounds like a bad time!
@@henrym5889 They commented that in the previous video. Tons of people build 1000+ HP cars just for publicity, not to fulfill their dreams (i.e. beating records in drag racing).
@@TrinomCZ Like compared to the big turbo, supercharged builds of a k24 civic. Thorns might seem "shit" but reviews like hoonigan autofocus do it justice. You don't need high horsepower to have a nice build or a fast build. Most people that go in a 400hp car will be scared shitless yet you have people making 750+ hp builds look normal and the new standard, which is completely unrealistic and needed in the world outside of youtube
"Drove just 1 mile north just into Michigan, then U-turned to head back west"
Same, even though I currently live here
I'm absolutely hooked on this channel
I love the cars but the landscapes are wonderful. Thanks for the posting. Greetings from Portugal.
New title: “visiting every gas station in the US”
this man changed his alternator in 10mins in a parking lot... my sc400 could never
Lmao aye! Sc gang
an air hammer, a lift, and an hour later got my alternator swapped on my sc300
Same with us Subaru owners watching him change spark plugs in 10 minutes. :O
The camera work is one of the best I've seen !
I have to say - i only found this Channel yesterday - due to accidentally seeing JDM vs Euro - i think you boys do a HECTIC job on this page and i love the way the videos are shot - reminds me of the ol skool Top Gear special episodes... kudos and well done! i 100% subscribed - very entertaining....
My rotary FD is hopefully going to finally run today. Fingers crossed.
i wish you luck buddy
Well???
It’s alive!
Been there with my fb
@@robpetersen87 great to hear my dude
It's not that I watch Gears and Gasoline's vids just because they're good, but because they genuinely make me happy in my heart to be a car guy.
excactly, they show us what other youtubers dont
Okay, I know this is super late, but the section of video towards the end where they are driving downtown Chicago is soooo beautiful and satisfying. I love the music it is paired with and it looks and could probably be used as a trailer for something cool like a game or movie or something. Make a giant compilation of all the roadtrips you have done so far :)
Keep up the good work guys!!
do you know the song
The photography is amazing!
“HE KEPT ASKING ME TO SHOOT FLAMES”😂😂😂
Rotary engines dont fail people, people fail rotary engines.
Huge facts.
K but why are they so fragile and complicated
@6KillaBC sry I only know that they have the spinny triangle. I thought it was like a joke that they are very hard to work on
@@datsun_420z5, it’s not that it’s just people don’t know how to work and run a Rotary engine car. Like shown in the video it’s very picky when it’s comes to how you drive it, how to fill it up with fuel, it’s oil consumption, etc.
Well said...RE ftw
great series
Literally the best Recommendation in my life
I'm so fucking happy guys I've been waiting days and hours. I'm like a little excited kid
everyone: oh the Rotary gonna break
Honda FD: ight imma break
Hold up
Hondas?
@@captainafiq5988 The Fd has a honda engine in it lol k20
Now that is a good youtube video, man what a pleasure. The FDs are so nice
great cinematography really enjoy it
When Ben removed his wing to try to save gas lmao 😂😂
I like how he justifies the k swap by talking about gas mileage and practicality.
I suppose it’s still far better than a rotary for parts and maintenance.
As a subie guy, I drool over those 10 min spark plug changes.
If his K Swap wasn't boosted I believe it would be much more reliable
@@Filipe1020 but then it would make less power than a 13b
first time in my FR-S took me 6 hours, second time on a friend's car took 2. My AE82 I can do in 5 minutes!
Just hit 30k on my FA.. can’t wait to change the plugs.. ugh.. it’ll be my first on a subie coming from honda
@@Filipe1020 The k swap is turboed, both are making about 360whp
Dont know what rock i was living under but so glad i stumbled across this channel. Just binged watching the whole road trip series now.
these are a joy to watch!
“All time best mpg for rotaries”
*Alex Kersten is typing*
I think he got 400 miles to a full tank, I've got just short of 300 miles to a full tank in a RX8
It's like RCR says the displacement of an I4, the power of a V6( not this one), and the fuel consumption of a V8.
@@pianofry1138 and in the UK the tax of a V10 £580 if it's a 06 and above.
Suba suba subaru
@@jayharris5460 WHAT?! £580, that's nearing some folks' insurance!
I have waited for this ever since you finished the last one.
They inspired me to leave the south on a road trip to the New England area. It’s been so many years since I’ve done that. Glad to have found them when they just made shorter videos.
Bliss to watch these episodes after a whole tiring a day of office. You guys are the real charm.
Can't wait to see your other videos.
The cinematography on these shots are just out of this world guys! The cars, the narration, the progress you made in the last few years is just unbelievable! ❤️
19:05 ben nearly gave me a heart attack with how he opened the door
insane, loved the vid.
People: "Rotaries are unreliable"
The heretical K20 RX-7 brakes first
Me "Laughs in Doritos"
break*
If you want to be grammatically correct, it would be "broke"
@@cv03luka53 nope, it would still be breaks
@@dante600 Technically it also did brake first, as it killed itself 😂
He only did a quick swap not a proper one and the alternator was starting to go bad before the trip so u can't say anything🤣
"Ben...did you remove your wing"...." i have no idea what your talking about"😂😂😂😂😂😂
From half-way across the world, this is one of my favorite channel
this is so inspirational
Imagine driving only a mile into Michigan
This meme was made by Illinois gang
I grew up in Michigan, the roads are shit anyways XD
@@F4Effort Michigan has no money anymore. Why do you think the state patrol sit in the median all day long lol. I'm from Canada and am a truck driver and I can agree Michigan has the worst interstates. Out of the top half of the u.s.
Roads up here are absolute shit so it’s for the best that they leave as soon as they came
"rotaries are unreliable"
*breaks down twice before even making it to Vermont*
the K-engine and gearbox were fine.. rotaries are still unreliable.
@@pswmetalmonkey well no, not really, the gearbox wasn't fine, he complained about it being way too short
@@pswmetalmonkey your experience is unreliable 🤣🤦🏽♂️
@@pswmetalmonkey Haha aww, the video doesn't fit the poor baby's narrative on rotaries being unreliable. Pfft, please.
Ayeee they did make it to Vermont!
great series guys love from Toronto 🇨🇦
An experience like that is incredible !!