A NEW CAR THAT FEELS OLD- IN A GOOD WAY- LOTUS EMIRA FIRST EDITION V6 MANUAL
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2024
- Thank you to today's episode sponsor, BetterHelp- betterhelp.com/vintra
Every year cars get more complicated, heavier and packed with technologies that make driving easier but not necessarily more fun. So here are two ends of the spectrum- A brand new Lotus Emira v6 manul and my 700hp BMW e36 M3 race car that is street legal. Where else will you find this completely logical pair up?
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00:00 Intro
01:44 THE CAR
06:55 GO DROVE
12:50 WHAT I DONT LIKE
15:40 M3
19:25 RAIN ROLLERS
21:45 CONCLUSION - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Leaving Hoonigan was one of the biggest decisions I ever had to make. I had never made decent money prior to that job and to most, it seemed absolutely insane to walk away. I knew it was what I wanted to do but no one truly agreed. To salt the wound, once I made the jump I was overwhelmed with self doubt and regret. Struggling with finding the confidence on what to do next or what i was even good at. Even taking time off just made it worse. Sometimes you gotta catch yourself before you spiral and get some perspective or help. Life is a series of decisions you have to make for yourself. If you think you need some help or someone to talk to, just do it!
Betterhelp.com/vintra - save some bucks and get the help you need to live a good life.
Fun fact, Better Help sells your data to advertisers.
Love ya Vin. Whatever you do I'm sure you'll do it to the fullest. RESPECT Bro. ✌️
@@AnythingWeThinkOf While i'm unsure of this, im also pretty sure all of our data is everywhere so i don't really trip on the thought.
@@AnythingWeThinkOf it's 2024, you are the product and you're being sold 24/7 to the highest bidder.
Instead of getting sponsored by Betterhelp, you should get a Bettersponsor, Vinny. If it's there any other way of supporting you (like patreon or merch, we know we have to wait for The Driver's E.R.A. to drop), I'm all in for it!
You don't have to justify having sponsors brother. Congrats on the sponsor!
Totally support your point, but please look at who your sponsors are if you can! Betterhelp isn't a good sponsor to advertise for, regarding leaks of private information.
Betterhelp is a scam.
@@krapfen1907 yeah, I'm chill with Vin getting sponsors and admittedly a smaller channel means less of a pool to choose from but BetterHelp is under fire for more than one thing including not vetting their therapists for licenses in the first place. Hopefully there'll be more opportunities with better sponsors with more time.
but he should stay far away from Betterhelp. Unsubbed.
More sponsors better content in my opinion
I like Vin’s vibe so idc if he’s doing a mini car review or going to meet or working on something. The production quality is so top notch I’ll watch.
thanks man! I try
Totally agree. Very easy to watch.
Quality is awesome. Vin was a shadow almost in the hoonigan vids. I'm proud of the moves all the crew made, but Vin and h3rt are the goats from that series
Agreed. 14:03
This was good
No need to justify sponsors Vin! If people don’t get it thats them. If you sponsored a chili dog id still watch! Keep up the great work dude
I love chili dogs!! lol
I hope this changes your life: th-cam.com/video/6QX57aIDbDU/w-d-xo.html
@@vin_trathis has transformed my life
@@vin_traThis made my day 😂😂😂😂 thanks for sharing
Also, great vid. Keep the content coming.
@@vin_tradude 😂😂
You two in the car together look like a Spotify picture for a edm group with one mainstream hit.
Too accurate
Dude I love your 'no bullshit' approach to your videos
Except for the clickbait thumbnails. No hate though, it's how you play the game.
Vin all due respect, get your money, most of us are indifferent to ads and sponsors and we are all here for your content and what you offer. Never hesitate to look after yourself, the more funds for you, the better content we get, it’s a win-win, much love and great video ❤, can’t wait for the next one.
Thanks! I need it. This ferrari is gonna run me dry.
Vin your opinion on cars is so valid because you're not someone who goes out buying loads of brand new cars, you're a petrolhead like us. I drive a 2021 MX-5/Miata RF which was my dream affordable car and I love it for the engagement but sometimes I miss having a refined car with luggage space so something like the Emira might be a sports car that ticks all the boxes when I replace the MX-5.
Also, never justify having sponsors, real fans know this is how you make money and wouldn't be able to continue doing what you do without them.
I love the mx5 and even new fiat 124. Just really small for me!
Someone (maybe Throttle House?) described the Emira as a Miata meets Cayman and I agree.
12:46 lost it at the music stopping as the drone crashes as a video cut lol
perfect lol
Even though I watched a handful of eps. I was not a subscriber or regular watcher of Hoonigan, no disrespect. This channel is a great mix of slightly unfiltered auto realism, personnal insight and revs! Your channel is on point and I look forward to what you’re doing.
Hoonigan was always pretty extreme on the destructive action side. I get it.
Speed doesn't matter; Fun does.
Yes. This. Speed CAN be fun, but fun doesn't need speed.
Drive any EV. 3 WOT pulls later and it isnt fun
@@vin_trawell put
💯 which is why I love my 718 Cayman. I get to have fun at sane speeds…all of the time!
I have more fun at 60 in my race kart than I do in my E36 at faster speeds 🔥
Love all the friend cameos
the channel is just an excuse to get ppl out and hanging
Just do what you like. Do car reviews. Build stuff. Drink Coffee. Even build a IKEA desk. If you like we like it 😊🏆⚡️
PS You could probably do interior styling to. Garden and garage look awesome! A man of many talents. Many compliments!
I’d rather swap the Ferrari trans then build an ikea table from a frustration standpoint
@@vin_tra Haha! True! 😅 But to stay happy just do what you like to do is my ‘two cents’.
I am a illustrator but also work on bikes, cars and boats. Restore a 200 year old house etc. Just because I like it 😅 Keep it up!
One of the best things about all the fellas leaving Hoonigan and starting up their own channels is that we have so much more car content to drink in and I love it!
The DRIVERS ERA content is taking shape and it feels like you’ve found a great niche. It’s not about reviews of quirks, features or performance, and it’s not about a specific driving style or scene. Instead, it’s about the feeling of connection with a car-the feeling that the machine extends your physical senses in such a real, visceral way. Without this, we’d all just be geeking out over stats and facts like a fandom. That personal, bodily connection is what is at the core of any car culture.
The casual beanie-lotus coordination though.. and not even mentioning it. Nonchalant flex.
Bro you know it's winter in LA
Me at 3:30 - "Ads are cool Vin. As long as it's not Shadow Legends or Better Help."
😂 I’d do shadow legends isn’t it just a game
Kudos on the choice of Better Help for a sponsor dude, mental health is such an important thing to talk about, and having someone like yourself talking about it takes the stigma away, peace
Even if people are not interested in using this sponsor, your message still stands on getting help. We are all happy and excited to see where you take us with this channel. Good people, good vibes!
The mix of camera angle/shot makes it a really high end quality video, its real simple but make a great difference ! Love it keep it up Vinny !
Despite the crap drive, thank you so much for coming out to the PitPad x BMW CCA event! Everyone was stoked to see your car in person
Thanks for having me. The car is a bit rough and unfinished around the edges so I was kinda embarrassed to bring it out but it was an awesome event
Ron,Larry and you on a lil drive. . just another epic day. Grats amigo
My boy beats career mode and starts doing side missions now
That drone hitting the mountain hit close to home. I sank mine in a lake 3 weeks after getting it. Thankfully I had insurance. 😂
45 feet into this and I realize this is a mistake. Car guy things lmfao
I loved the content. I would have given this vid 2x thumbs up if could 👍🏻 👍🏻. The first for the rain coming through the roof and the 2nd for the trim falling off. Hilarious. The music and the scene's of all the BMW's driving together was epic. Remiiscent of an early fast and furious movie. But with way cooler cars. You’ve definitely hit the spot with content choice. Which is impressive in this highly contested segment. Analogue is definitely more fun and enjoyable than the digital offerings of the newer cars being made right now. Keep it coming. 🇬🇧
To me, the Lotus Evora was a modern day version of the NA1 NSX. The Emira takes it another step!
Do your thing Vin, I know myself and most people who watch TH-cam don't mind the ads. And shh everyone, you know you can just skip ahead right??
I'm loving your channel and the content so far, used to watch hoonigan on the regular, especially daily Transmission and the mayhem it brought, but glad to see most of the guys happy doing their own thing now. Plus it's great seeing the Cameos on each channel.
I've watched channels like Cleetus for a long time and he has ads too. You guys gotta make your money 1- to live and pay bills obviously, and 2- to keep making better and bigger content to grow the channel. Any real fan understands.
stoked to see familiar faces, great color grading and cinematic scenes throughout the video, cool cars, great stuff man keep it up
I'm coming from a BRZ, and I got to test drive the Emira (and have a deposit for it). I felt something was missing from the Emira. I think the fact it redlines at low 6K rpm really killed the joy for me. It feels like it has more to give, but by the time you're there, it's time to shift. It's like engine blue balls.
Looks great, and I realllyyyyyy realllyyy wanted to love it because the looks were so good. But you're right about the engine. Maybe a Larini exhaust will liven it up, but it's just not the same visceral feeling!
For now I'll keep the deposit and wait for the base edition. Cuz at $99K I really think the Emira FE is too pricey.
Lol does not redline at 6k, you have to let the engine warmup first and the redline goes up to 7k. Not great, but you don't actually start feeling the 400 hp until around 6k. Owning this car is much different than test driving it.
I gotta say, and to be clear before-hand this is all positive. But during the Hoonigan days, I cant say i was the biggest Vin fan, not that I disliked you but i just didnt have an opinion but I am really enjoying this new chapter in yours and some of the other guys lives, at least from a viewer perspective it is so much more relatable and we can actually learn something about you, your interests, who you are, etc. and at least for myself personally that is what i enjoy the most. Its more like watching a friend then watching an "actor in a tv show". Like we have very similar taste in cars and i never really was able to put that together in the old videos, but watching this content made by you and around what you want, ive become really interested in what you're doing and am glad you're doing it. Looking forward to the future of you.
I think there’s a good and bad way to do sponsorships. I tend to skip the sponsor spot if it ruins the flow of the content, like a hard cut to a sponsor. If its something thats naturally weaved in, im way more likely to sit through it.
I think there are some ways to do em within the content but other times, there isnt a natural way. I'll mix it up!
It's just such a turn off man. They should leave it in the description or comment sections. A lot of us have premium to avoid that mess. I just started the video so I'm not sure what he is promoting here. I hate how creators now just put it during their videos. I too try to just skip it.
@@vin_tra same. I actually sat through that. The "why" goes a long way. Dad's get more out of their kids this way also.
@@ramonbriones4487people gotta do what they gotta do to get paid for making the content, it’s a LOT of work, not everyone living off trust funds, gotta get paid. Have some grace and understanding, because at the end of the day you’re enjoying FREE content. It’s easy to skip over the sponsor ad stuff if you want to, barely an inconvenience, not even. Stop complaining, you sound like a child fr.
I was totally ready for him to shout RAID SHADOW LEGENDS
Honestly Raid is less of a scam than Betterhelp.
The editing and cinematography are on point! It has the feel of the old Hoonigan videos. The passion, the enthusiasm, and authenticity. All of the things that brought me over-there, are bringing me over here. Keep doing your thing bro. We’re here for it. ✌️
It's great you get sponsors, don't feel bad about it, people that follow you understand, there's nothing wrong with that
@20:38 so disrespectful. It’s a car meeting. This guy pulls up like it’s a car show with leather wrapped roll cage.
I’ve never seen that before and I’m in love with it
Yet is to lazy to get a proper exhaust
@@nikonordman7624 what?
I think you responded to the wrong comment
Hahaha it’s big in Europe. So cool
20:20 'Just e36 things' is something I say almost daily lmao
somehow the door handles still work. Shockingly
@@vin_tra #blessed
You guys are twinning in the car here.
Well done Vin. Watching this makes me miss OG Hoonigan. Vin, Ron, Hert, Zack. You guys have entertained me for years! Can't wait to see what's next for all your channels.
I'm with everyone else, don't apologise for taking on sponsors. Keep doing you, I'm loving the channel so far. Keep it up. If you ever make your way to Australia for an event I'll be there for it.
People can be mad a BH all they want for "selling data", if they have some gripes with BH fine, but what's important to me is telling men that is not bad to seek help if you need it.
🫡 That part.
Next thing you know Vin’s selling the Ferrari for a Lotus
NAHHHHHH
well id trade so i could sell it and buy a nicer 360 HAHA
Just a heads up for anyone trying out betterhelp, there have been some big problems with professionalism and therapist vetting. Not everyone has issues, but be careful, it's your mental health we're talking about!
Anyone who gives you shit for getting sponsors isn’t meant to be ridding this wave. Love to see it.
The door molding falling off at the car show lmfao
it somehow made it home too.
@@vin_tralove your content bro!
It's a review that doesn't feel like a review. Just a couple of guys doin a mountain run.
which is my favorite thing to do!
I`m so grateful for the content from all you guys I didn't skip through the sponsor section. Your videos make me feel that you`re a car guy first and them a content creator. The OG crew universe is amazing.
Your videos are so on point. Great content, multiple angles of continued comment, amazing quality, lighting, and sound.
Love it. Thank you so much for putting in tons of work to make such awesome videos!!
I finally got a mic too haha!
I get that you have to make money, but please put the sponsor segment as a chapter or at least have thingy that counts down till its done
love the videos keep them coming
You should not have chosen such a controversial sponsor as your first one.
Cmon let the man have some bread man. Imo he can take whatever he wants if that means free content for me
what’s controversial about therapy?
@@Xugoplook it up they aren’t actual therapists
@@Xugop not therapy, but betterhelp. They sold private/confidential data to third parties without disclosing such. Information in Therapy is never to be disclosed to third parties in any way, thats not for the better of the patient.
@@Tim82621 I do 100% but people will not be happy with this one
Honestly brotha, just keep having fun with your cars and the occasional Hoonigan cameo, is all I want👌🏾. It’s inspiring and keeps fired up about making time for mods, see someone else enjoy the community and also seeing someone live out their automotive passion.
Miss my early e30 so much . . they are so freaking perfect in alpine white.
Wow!! Double bubble for me as I work at the lotus factory at hethel in the UK where these Emiras are built so to see that on a content creators page that I enjoy is killer!!
I was a little sad when hoonigan feel apart. But I’m so happy you, Zach,Hert, ,Suppy and the boys. Made your own TH-cam channel. I really enjoy the content especially yours Vin! I’m realized I used to be so entertained with hoonigan vids because of you all. Please keep it up. You are doing a kick a** job. I will watch every video you put out bud! 🙏🏽
This channel is becoming one of my favorite in the rotation! Never watched hoonigan, but love your vids and content vin. I’m a black and white guy as you seem to be and there’s no bullshit here. No clickbait, no crap, honest car reviews and car advice gained from experience!
Cool to see people from outside of Hoonigan enjoying the content. That was always the goal!
@@vin_tra would love to see a comparison with your 997.2 & a 991.1 or .2 if I were to get a Porsche, those are the models it boils down to. Plus I would just love to see the results of the comparison!
Whatever Vin is doing is absolutely game changing most entertaining automotive channel out here, OG Cassie Nystat vibes
This channel has now perfectly combined the old Hoonigan things we loved with a smoking tire type review with throttle house goofiness this is peak. I see Vinny upload I click congrats from Texas my guy 🙌🏽
Damn, that BMW meeting had some lookers there! You don´t get to see these kind of builds over here in Germany due to our TÜV road approvel...
Maybe next time think about including such a switch in content in the title of the vid, because i thought about skipping this since i´m not really interested enough in the Lotus to watch a 25 min
vid about it. I just watched it anyways because it´s from you and your vids are always a vibe since you made your own channel, so that BMW meeting caught me by suprise.
Glad i didn´t skip this one, delivered as always! 👍
Another fun video to watch! Congrats on the sponsor. That was actually a great review on that Lotus. It came out so natural. Edutainment at its best. Alex would be an excellent co-host if you do decide to review some more featured whips. Great to see Ron and the FD, and Larry Chen! I loved the segment with the bros and the bimmers! Yeah the meet looked fantastic. Keep up the fine work, Sir!
Loved the video man, also love your perspective on cars. The variety keeps it interesting and exciting. Keep it up, this is turning into my favorite channel!
I love that you are so conscious not to have a ton of sponsors. I liked your take on the lotus. I really like this episode.
Loved the drone shot at the end. Another great video. I like the different ways you are presenting your content.
these videos rock dude, i love seeing all the boys from my other subscriptions!
Bro you have to make a living. A sponsor doesn’t mean you’ve sold out or something- and we know that. No need to justify. Congrats on a good sponsor.
Loving the new channel.
the production, aesthetic, and music in your videos is perfect!
Epic episode Vin, you did something you enjoy - driving/car show, there was a mix of things - a new car experience & race cars on the road, a good mix of cars, bonus - you got to hang out with Larry again but most of all you kept to your same edit style so hopefully the episode for you was enjoyable to film and edit. Because, for us, it was the same, rad, cool music vibe, sunny L.A. shed clips (at the start 😂) and a mix of things to keep us engaged... The Lotus started to get boring, so you pointed out it's cons, then you switched to some BMW's and race cars on the road struggles which was great for our entertainment. I love the dry humour of your videos and the music. The L.A. vibe is awesome, and your content keeps me coming back.
I usually just click a like on your videos but I thought I should let you know that I am stoked to see your videos doing amazing regarding views so I hope in turn this keeps this format going because I really look forward to watching your videos. I watch on an 85" TV and the quality is great and the sound through our sound bar and sub is nice. 10 out of 10 mate.
Best wishes from Australia 🦘 !
Thanks so much for supporting our music
@carboncitizens your music is so great especially for driving! I can't find this song on your channel though maybe it's not yours 19:43
Thank you for this review! I had an older NSX-T. Supercharged, etc. I test drove an Emira. It was not as good as my NSX. I ended up getting the Evora GT which I modified and dyno tuned to 504 bhp 407lbft torque. Manual of course. Blows both off those cars away.
Giving me old hoonigan days vibes with the perfect amount of unplanned chaos. Keep it up!
Engine bay and exhaust mics for everything!
You’re slowly (not so slowly) becoming my favorite automotive TH-cam channel. Wishing you much success and hope you continue to deliver this amazing content. You give a fresh perspective for us car guys who finally “matured” a bit, it’s not all donuts and fantasy cars! Thank you 🙏🏾
Ill say it again and again, this content is golden. The only content i don't skim through cause there's no BS in it.
I love how genuine your videos are man
I was so hyped to see there was a new video. Thanks for putting these out!
I am happy to see success in your channel man! I appreciate the chill Thursday morning content.
It’s so great seeing Vin have fun making his own content. I’m really looking forward to this whole new adventure for him
I enjoy the simple let’s get out and drive with the gang videos and checking out cool cars 👍🏻
When braddah said erupt lol I feel that everytime I go from the model 3 to my 97 WRX wagon
I wanted the Emira and already had 2 test drives but I am more of an automatic fan and the gear shift is horrible. However, I am sure the manual transmission is much better.
On the other side, quality materials, design and sound are all absolute amazing!!!
This episode was such a vibe. Perfect amount of everything. Keep doing you Vin!
As far as the start stop button. The only way that cover makes sense is if you push the stop button while driving, it actually shuts off.
It’s awesome to see the OG hooning boys between here and Zac’s channel it’s killer
enjoyed your point of view when talking about new cars. rare to find videos that arent just ads trying to get you to buy one.
This was great content Vin. The best part about your content is that you’re not afraid to collaborate with other content creators. It’s actually cool to see Larry, Mike and others in your videos….and it’s so cool that Lisa partakes in cruises like these.
Keep it up bro….you’re gonna be amazing man
Sweet video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Makes me want one of these; as a guy who isn't under the hood of my car for much more than an intake swap or an exhaust swap, I could imagine owning one of these and enjoying the heck out of it.
Also, the camera shake @14:08 is fine. Watching this on a 29" monitor and it was barely noticeable.
Another banger! The production quality is fantastic as well as the b-roll Music selection. So if you're up late at night editing and putting a vlog together and you're wondering if it's a good combination. The answer is yes, keep it coming!
Wow. That location for that car meet was epic. Kudos to the organizers for that!
Great episode, really enjoyed it. Would love to see and episode talking about you and your brothers old Mk3/Mk4, the feature and how it all got started
It's a tricky balance, i imagine, to have the access and the experiences you do, Vin, and yet keep 'the rest of us' feeling relatable. Hence all the comments about feeling you are genuine and enjoying you being real. I think it would be real easy to have your perspective skew with time. anyway; great job, i agree with so many comments that you come across genuine and real and i enjoy the vids so far immensly. i dont think you can do car reviews constantly, there just aren't that manyinteresting new cars these days, but this was fun and i enjoyed. once again well done!
Great stuff! Keep it up man! Don't stress about the ads, do what you got to do to keep making these!
‘I love that car companies are still making cars that feet like this’
Say no more. ❤
Do what ya gotta do bro, we’re here for it. 👍🏻
Also, I dig what you did with the lotus. A lot of times when I read new car reviews to see what’s going on it seems like the writers are selling you the car and they aren’t car nerds (respectfully lol). You should def keep things like this happening every so often. Oh, and the transparency about the ads and the review was real. Keep it up! ✌🏻
Keep it up man! Awesome stuff you’re doing. I love this era of creators coming out of the downfall of Hoonigan and outputting cool stuff. Y’all are still figuring it out and it feels fresh, it feels alive and I love it. Hope I am making sense.
Quickly became one of my fave channels dude! Love the authenticity.
Love the content! I'm glad we got closure on what happened to the drone. LOL!
I dig the feels of your channel, it's just real life Vin things.
I now look forward to lunch on Thursdays cuz I'm excited to watch the new Vin vid. You have a great presence and the videos are motivating for me to get out in the garage when I'm home and work on something. Keep em comin, sponsors and all!
Definitely don't apologize for having ads. You have to pay the bills same as everybody else and your content is already very good. Nothing to apologize for.
The drone hitting the wall!! 😂😂😂 Been there!
Get that money dude! I want to see you and zach and hert all get the same individual following that hoonigan as a whole had. Its fresh seeing you guys doing your own thing and not letting the dream die.