Mike, just film a little more of the give away build process for content. Give aways are not the problem, it’s just there isn’t much build content anymore. How’s the Blazer coming along? How’s the OG Duramax coming along? What about build updates on the GTR?
I think the issue is that the viewers aren’t invested in the builds because we barely see it. The car comes on the channel and then it gets built and then it’s gone. Put more time on the build or build it yourself for some parts
This is exactly it. Most of his original subscribers don't care about a giveaway vehicle that he shipped off somewhere to be built. They want to watch the process and the hanging out with other great people. Andy, Troy and Nick made this channel the most watchable when they were apart of it and added a ton to the content. Now its just watching an infomercial on repeat on how you can buy a $3 tshirt for $40. It sucks because this channel was a blast to watch and was always fun to see what was next.
@@dextermusiyandaka3534 Unfortunately he doesn't care. He's become essentially the king of automotive TH-cam at providing no value but somehow staying somewhat relevant. Sells $4 t-shirts for $40, makes you think you have a chance at winning a vehicle, his TH-cam videos has no content in it. Helps promote his wife selling cookies for $90 a dozen. He has a business model that allows him to spend basically no money at all and make 1000% profit on stuff. He has no reason to change or actually put any effort in when he's making bigger profits doing nothing and just picking up a gopro and talking a couple of times a week. You know you have delusional fans when they are willing to pay $90 for a dozen cookies.
With a giveaway one person wins, with good content all the viewers win. Giveaways are getting stale on TH-cam in general. Would love to see content like we did years ago when giveaways weren't going on monthly like the blazer build, ZR1 build, OG duramax ect
This is probably one of the best comments to explain his channel. But unfortunately he doesn't care what other people want or what makes his viewers happy. If he could make $10,000 on a giveaway that make very few people happy or he could make $9000 and make his entire subscriber base happy he will take the $10,000 every day of the week. It sucks because he's completely lost where he came from and what made the channel good. Now his whole channel and personality is shoving politics and lotteries down your throat. Don't get me wrong, he worked hard to get to where he's at. But he could care less about the people that supported him to get to where he is.
I would not have guessed how exciting the last 8 years would be since you moved next door! Wow, what a blast!! Thanks Mike for all the thrills! Ready to enjoy the ride going forward. Let's Go... -Neighbor Rich
I can't believe I had the awesome pleasure of delivering mikes door dash order late one night and he took the time to talk to me for a few minutes what an awesome an awesome dude!!!!
@@StreetSpeed717 yeah that would be great!!!! I don't do door dash anymore though my car has a lot of problems I really need a new one but dont have the money for that so I'm band aiding it as I go!!!!
Like a lot of other watching have said, it seems like so many episodes have become simply giveaway ads. There’s nothing really special filmed about the builds, next to no racing content, just not what the channel used to be. Do many of us are very ready to see og type content.
The givaway ads at the beginning and end which consume most of the video is why i stopped watching for a while. But i see things havent changed. So maybe anothe 6 months it will. I want to like this channel but csnt right now.
I don’t mind creators sponsoring their channels. I do miss all of your original content you used to have though. Just seems like the last couple years for uploads have been mainly talking and giveaway focus. Which by all means I don’t mind ya plug the giveaway at the beginning, middle, end of the video or even mention it throughout. I just miss all your shenanigan videos and when you do skits they’re always really entertaining. Not asking for much but can you bring some of that back for 2025? Happy holidays!
This exactly how I feel explains it best for me don’t mind the plug if there was actual content there anymore I’m not sure how many people remember the days of Andy and his garage and send it steve stuff and Shane at performance diesel and total opinion here but I just miss at least A constant vette on the channel I started here for vette content I get that’s very relative take don’t hate the channel now but definitely not what it used to be all love to Mike tho
Just another guy which has tasted success and decided to go all in for themselves. All the OGs need to go elsewhere. We aren’t and haven’t been the targeted audience for a long time.
Every successful TH-camr literally promotes his company HARD every video, he’s just a step ahead to where you don’t see it as much anymore. But I guarantee when you hear motion raceworks you think of Cleetus and Doug, this is just part of the process man chill. If you own a business then your definitely understand. if you don’t then, you need to expand your horizons. If you don’t diversify then your dead in the water
The other creators do sponsors/companies while also keeping up interesting content. You went full car give away channel lacking almost any of the content we all subbed for. I feel at this trajectory you will lose more views and subs that are equally important to get eyes on your giveaways. Hopefully your content as you say is coming back does so in time before fans like me leave permanently. I know in the algorithm having a drop off in overall views makes it so you dont get promoted in the algorithm. I have only been recommended this video in like the last 6 months. i check in by actually searching your channel now. Hope everything goes well and im excited for new content!
We get why you do giveaways. At least people who have a business. Most don’t care. Like me. We don’t care that you make 200k+ a month. It’s your business and we’re happy for you.
You're missing the point .. we'd rather watch you build the giveaways. The giveaway is annoying when you don't/can't enter. Not HATE! Show the builds or content. But clicking and its 8 minutes of content on a 20 minute video... come on. Blessings to your family and all love my guy. I understand your point and direction.
So make a third channel that actually has car content. That way you have a family channel, two channels for your business and one for those that enjoy car and truck shenanigans
Hey Mike you are getting way away from what 717 did, build and race. That’s what people want to see!! The give aways are great but a little bit of promotion goes a long way. Don’t need see it three times in one video. Just saying my friend.
mike people cant watch and interact with this anymore. this isnt a giveaway, your making a profit. one every 6 months is OK. But nonstop is old and not what people want to watch.
I was a complainer a little while back but I had to remind myself that I control what I consume and if I really was so bothered by the giveaways I could just stop watching. Has the channel changed from the old days, sure but so what I still like watching.
We watch your videos to be entertained, videos recently have been so focused on giveaways which I see your POV in doing so, but I do miss the old street speed videos. I do like the giveaways, I have entered every single one you have ever done. I would say to be more loose with your filming and just film random things and talk about random subjects. I miss when you used to pull up to Andy’s shop and just bullshit. Big fan of the channel Mike for a very long time, excited for what’s to come from ya.
First video I stumbled across was Mike showing people how to drive a manual. Can't remember how long ago it was but I've been watching his channel ever since and it's probably the 1st channel I subscribed to. Keep up the content Mike it's been a good ride so far.
May be speaking for myself but seeing the lifts get put on with you and the diesel mechanic can't think of his name that was the good times. Just seeing you be a process of the build
Stop pushing your “company” so much. Honestly bro not many people care. If you produced good quality content and consistently upload you won’t have to push the “company”. Cleetus is the perfect example. He’s all in as your a foot in the door now. You used to be all in.
Cleeetus literally promotes his company HARD every video, he’s just a step ahead to where you don’t see it as much anymore. But I guarantee when you hear motion raceworks you think of Cleetus and Doug, this is just part of the process man chill. If you own a business then your definitely understand. if you don’t then, you need to expand your horizons. If you don’t diversify then your dead in the water
I just wish you made videos on the build. It's cool B roll, but if you did that, it would be a big help. Also, I completely understand you got a lot going on with the business, too. Great job, Mike!
you have a 717supply channel, why not put all the giveaway promotions on that and keep this channel for actual content with the vehicles, build, race, break, repeat.
Not gonna lie I definitely got fatigue with the channel. The Colorado top gear vids were my favorite recently because I haven’t seen good content like that in years from here but even then a quarter of the video was company promoting. Although the channels changed into marketing vs traditional TH-cam, mikes still the same guy. An honest hard worker with an opportunity and I don’t blame him. I’d do the exact same thing if I had the chance.
@@StreetSpeed717 I know lol I remember it coming back to life after it was wrecked I vaguely remember it went to Alex the Spanglers brother, by update I meant has his brother did anything different with its build etc 🫡 love the vids and I hope 2025 is great for you!!
Hey Mike, long-time subscriber here (subscribed on both of my accounts). I've been around since the apartment days 2015 or 2016. I know I've made a couple of comments about the content as of late, but I get it, man... Im here for the long haul! Have joined many of the giveaways and will continue to support you... I do really miss the OG and all the trips to "Mexico"! The blazer was an awesome project! If we could get just a little more of you outside of the business... Im sure that would give us all the "streetspeed fix" we all need.
I get the business part of it Mike and you're doing well, I'm happy for you. Keep it going. I've been watching for years, ill wait for the fun content, even if it's less frequent and I'll keep hopping in the giveaways occasionally. Just try and give us some more of that great high quality content when time allows, because it's awesome 👌
I started watching when you 1st bought the OG duramax. Can't believe how far you've come man. You're living my dream. Keep doing what you're doing, love the content. Maybe ill take home that Dirtymax!🤤
We love your videos and the give aways not only pay for your overhead but reward your viewers! Thank you for doing what you do and how you do it!! You are appreciated!!! Merry Christmas!
Without content you're not going to have the viewers it's a progressive thing it'll fall off in time there's no sustainability to your plan everybody does what you're doing but they have content entertain people in the meantime
Exactly he went all in trying to make money but the views aren’t there I can’t imagine the retention and most of us skip through the ad ! How’s he gonna keep selling giveaway stuff if he can’t keep an audience entertained
@@jalisco872 You guys must have missed the part of the video where I explain that the vast majority of the growth within my company is not from youtube lol. I've also been working on a lot income streams that have nothing to do with youtube at all
@quasar3210 maybe it's you and not them. Maybe they have a point. YOU just said every video someone is complaining. If your sick and tired of reading comments like that why do you keep reading them? Lmao
@@StreetSpeed717fair enough but there’s subtle ways to incorporate ads into a video not plow your viewers with the same ad every time imagine you have a friend whom you just want to hang out with and he’s constantly trying to sell you something eventually you’re gonna say fuck it I don’t want to talk to him anymore kinda happens the same with this channel your viewers have an expectation of your channel and it’s not an ad I recommend you get a talk with @salomondrin I know you’re friends he’s a marketing expert ! Best wishes Mike love your channel just not this content
I love the opportunity to win a life changing vehicle and the more the better!! Just think you should show the buying and build process of each one. Let the audience have input on the mods going onto the vehicle 🔥🔥 Keep it up Mike ✊
Mike your channel has changed like 80% !!! All the people that came here to watch you before are the ones that got you all your support and subscribers !!! You used to go to runways and do top speed runs and all sorts of cool stuff that wasn't illegal and of course some that is illegal like raceing your friends on the freeway !!! We are just saying that you stopped doing all the content and now all you do is talk in your garage and do promotions for your website !!!! I dont have a problem with you promoting you website but do other things in your videos like race a friend of go to your property and Goof off or something like what you used to do that got you all your subscribers !!! You where growing with the rest of the automotive youtubers and then you just fell off whole they kept going to 3 to 4 million subscribers and atleast 1 million views per video and they still do promotions !!!! I'm sorry Mike but thats just an excuse and you would do way more sales if you would listen to your subscribers and do what everyone came to your channel for !!! You would get more subscribers more views and in turn would sell a whole hell of alot more products that is an absolute fact dude !!! So if other youtubers can do it their is NO reason you can't Mike it's just that you didn't want to do it dude !!!! Come on Mike bring back the old Mike !! Back when you where doing cool shit jumping TRX'S and racing your sick ass C7 !!!! Make content like you used too Mike and promote your stuff at the end or beginning of those videos and not both !!!! I'm telling you more views = more sales and the only way you will get more views is to go back to the old Mike !!! For real dude stop slacking !!!
Hey, 46 yr old here from Calgary Canada and have been watching you since 2016 whenever I get time (kids, etc). My advice would be to travel to other automotive TH-camrs cities and collaborate. Go see DDE, Tavarish, etc. And bring one of your cars. Other than that all good, keep doing what you want. Merry Christmas and all the best in 2025 Mike.
I would like to see more behind the scenes videos. Picking the car out. Going to get it.... ordering the stuff. Dropping it off. Picking it up. Installing stuff. More consistent uploads.
Been watching you and Nick since I was in highschool, you've both inspire me to take care of my car and build it the way I want to, and make it unique. Thank you for making TH-cam videos in the toughest of times for me and the love for Corvettes and Camaros .
Its all much more understandable now that you sat down and talked it all out with us. As a fan from 2015 im excited to hear youll be back to more OG content mike youve always been an awesome guy to watch 🤙❤️. I dont think many of us wanted to necessarily hate on you and the videos it just comes out that way when we're disappointed and on a keyboard. Keep up the grind big guy 💪❤
Do you Mike... we love to (see) the builds, wich has already been said. But I've always loved seeing the cars and the give aways to people who can't afford to build them.
Been watching since the Chevy SS test drive and review, we ended up getting one and it gave us many years of fun and memories! My sons first burnout and drift were in that car when he was 3 (and the wife was at home)😂
I disagree as well. The satin red looks sharp on that truck. All black vehicles look good, but they're hard to keep clean and they're everywhere. Red with black accents is a great combo.
Thanks, Mike. I've always liked your channel, it's just the giveaways felt like tv commercials bombardment. I have no idea what you've got planned for the channel's future, but it sounds like fun!
I remember when you mentioned the first episode of Low Gear would be made eventually, and I thought you might have bailed on the idea. Glad to see that I was wrong and we can expect to see something new and exciting in the near future!
All I know Mike, is you have cool and great stuff for sale and you get a chance to win excellent prizes in association with getting cool things. Thank you and continue to do what you do
I remember the way back days when you first got the 2015 Vette. Back with Pat, Nick, Troy, Diablo and many others. You were miles away from where you are now and therefor it’s hard to expect you to make that same content. But I do wish we got like a once a month truck content, builds, off roading type stuff. Once a month fast car build, racing. Once a month car industry talk .. what’s coming out what’s good what is not. Then once a month top gear style. Ad breaks about the giveaways would help to promote the business. I enjoy watching hr long content but maybe I’m alone. Anyway I’ll always turn in either way just food for thought .. Sambar squad out!
So, I got a few things to say about this. First, thank you for your transparency answering my question on one of your old TH-cam ad revenue reveal vids. But I have to ask, have you tried making POV Driving videos? Just simple videos of you just driving something like the SVJ or URUS (doesn't even have to be anything crazy or illegal), would do very well with the audience you have! It's crazy how well these videos do on TH-cam and no matter how many is posted, viewers just keep asking for more. There are some channels like "MoreQuan" who does this and IIRC, he revealed channel could make like 35-50k+ month JUST from the driving videos. And that is not even posting too often. With your audience, I'm confident you would do even better in that area. I've also been testing this myself and I'm not even big yet and I see the results. TH-cam just keeps pushing out those POV driving videos (especially to new viewers) no matter how many is made. Won't be giveaway level money of course lol, but just something easy and quick IMO and it satisfies car enthusiast that may be watching your channel. Just some thoughts. All the best with the company and future vids! ✊
Been a subscriber since you had the original white hellcat. I remember when you posted like every single day for a whole year, maybe even longer, and watched every single video when it came out at 1 a.m. 😄. But i cant believe people forget that you were into finace as a job (if im remembering correctly 😂) before you even went full time on youtube. Maybe its just because a lot of new viewers dont know that side of you. Anyway been a huge fan buddy, can't wait to see the vids for the Zr1 when it comes out! I laugh everytime i see you roast people in comments lmao.
Been watching since the manual hellcat. Love the content. You can’t stay the same and expect to grow. I don’t mind the giveaways. I actually love that it’s a blessing to be in that position. Keep up the great work
I guess my only argument here is that better more exciting content would equate to more views, leading to more giveaway entries which will result in more financial freedom 🤷♂️
I would love seeing more of the build process and upgrades and driving. Not the jumps and craziness. Just me, been here since daddy Doug crapped himself.
It’s all about money. You don’t need millions and millions to have a good future. The average person doesn’t. I use to enter giveaways but now the chance of winning is like the lottery because you have extended it way beyond your actual fan base. You say TH-cam isn’t the moneymaker now but I feel like all the support you have in your company started here. It’s all very sad to see.
Thank you 🙏 Mike for the giveaways and the Channel I watch them on TH-cam every time you upload a new one Thanks 🙏 Have a blessed safe Christmas and new years god bless you , your family and Busniess
I've been watching since the very first C7. This channel has taken on many forms over the years and it's amazing you've been at it for this long. It's been awesome seeing you grow your business, and while the giveaway content isn't the most engaging, I understand how impressive it is to be able to do what you're doing. I'd say the content I miss most above all is bullshitting with people like Andy, or visiting Shane in his garage to wrap your Corvette, etc. I miss seeing the interactions with the people who contribute to the channel. Whether it's building the car, wrapping it, or whatever. It's the creative process that I enjoyed seeing the most. I look forward to seeing what you come up with in 2025! Keep it real 🤘
That's fuckin awesome Mike! Been here since the hellcat days and I've witnessed the growth. Best part about your channel is your honesty and humility. I'll keep watching no matter what you upload. 🫡
He will make more money promoting his giveaways than he will posting a video of a toy drive. If he really cared he would've done a toy drive himself and promoted it. Even if people did put on a toy drive he likely wouldn't have gone or posted about it. Only reason he used to was because the videos would do better.
I think people would be interested in finance/ investing / real estate moves that you are making!! Been watching since early 2017 and find your perspective very valuable!!
Mike, you’re killing it man. I see the comments and love the non-“give-a-way” content, but admittedly I’ve got no clue what it would take to master the algorithm and be successful on TH-cam. I remain very engaged in the give-a-way content.. it’s cool to see you changing peoples lives. I think you have a big following who will continue to support all video content knowing you’re forward thinking and know what you’re doing - to be able to continue it all… The fact you took the time to read the comments and care enough about your viewers to make a whole video to provide reassurance shows how much you care about your craft and pleasing your fan base. Respect man… keep it up!
Mike, just film a little more of the give away build process for content. Give aways are not the problem, it’s just there isn’t much build content anymore. How’s the Blazer coming along? How’s the OG Duramax coming along? What about build updates on the GTR?
Yea tons of updates coming soon haha, just haven't been focused on that stuff for a while-
Og duramax been done and gone for a couple years now
Ram charger?
You are focused on something, but it isn't quality content. @@StreetSpeed717
Thanks Mike
Happy upcoming holidays and a happy new year
👍👍🙏
I think the issue is that the viewers aren’t invested in the builds because we barely see it. The car comes on the channel and then it gets built and then it’s gone. Put more time on the build or build it yourself for some parts
Perfectly said
This is exactly it. Most of his original subscribers don't care about a giveaway vehicle that he shipped off somewhere to be built. They want to watch the process and the hanging out with other great people. Andy, Troy and Nick made this channel the most watchable when they were apart of it and added a ton to the content. Now its just watching an infomercial on repeat on how you can buy a $3 tshirt for $40. It sucks because this channel was a blast to watch and was always fun to see what was next.
this needs to be pinned
@@dextermusiyandaka3534 Unfortunately he doesn't care. He's become essentially the king of automotive TH-cam at providing no value but somehow staying somewhat relevant. Sells $4 t-shirts for $40, makes you think you have a chance at winning a vehicle, his TH-cam videos has no content in it. Helps promote his wife selling cookies for $90 a dozen. He has a business model that allows him to spend basically no money at all and make 1000% profit on stuff. He has no reason to change or actually put any effort in when he's making bigger profits doing nothing and just picking up a gopro and talking a couple of times a week. You know you have delusional fans when they are willing to pay $90 for a dozen cookies.
all he is worried about is building it and making money on it via giveaway
Every content creator does sponsorships, you turned your audience into a cash cow with the “giveaways”
With a giveaway one person wins, with good content all the viewers win. Giveaways are getting stale on TH-cam in general. Would love to see content like we did years ago when giveaways weren't going on monthly like the blazer build, ZR1 build, OG duramax ect
Exactly. I started watching years ago for the content. I can care less about the giveaways.
I recommend jakeschnatter
This is probably one of the best comments to explain his channel. But unfortunately he doesn't care what other people want or what makes his viewers happy. If he could make $10,000 on a giveaway that make very few people happy or he could make $9000 and make his entire subscriber base happy he will take the $10,000 every day of the week. It sucks because he's completely lost where he came from and what made the channel good. Now his whole channel and personality is shoving politics and lotteries down your throat. Don't get me wrong, he worked hard to get to where he's at. But he could care less about the people that supported him to get to where he is.
I would not have guessed how exciting the last 8 years would be since you moved next door! Wow, what a blast!! Thanks Mike for all the thrills! Ready to enjoy the ride going forward. Let's Go... -Neighbor Rich
Thanks Rich love ya!
I can't believe I had the awesome pleasure of delivering mikes door dash order late one night and he took the time to talk to me for a few minutes what an awesome an awesome dude!!!!
@@codybowman8901 We need to get Rich on the doorsash routine😂
@@StreetSpeed717 yeah that would be great!!!! I don't do door dash anymore though my car has a lot of problems I really need a new one but dont have the money for that so I'm band aiding it as I go!!!!
@@NeighborRich You're more entertaining than Mike as of late
Like a lot of other watching have said, it seems like so many episodes have become simply giveaway ads. There’s nothing really special filmed about the builds, next to no racing content, just not what the channel used to be. Do many of us are very ready to see og type content.
The givaway ads at the beginning and end which consume most of the video is why i stopped watching for a while. But i see things havent changed. So maybe anothe 6 months it will. I want to like this channel but csnt right now.
I don’t mind creators sponsoring their channels. I do miss all of your original content you used to have though. Just seems like the last couple years for uploads have been mainly talking and giveaway focus. Which by all means I don’t mind ya plug the giveaway at the beginning, middle, end of the video or even mention it throughout. I just miss all your shenanigan videos and when you do skits they’re always really entertaining. Not asking for much but can you bring some of that back for 2025? Happy holidays!
This exactly how I feel explains it best for me don’t mind the plug if there was actual content there anymore I’m not sure how many people remember the days of Andy and his garage and send it steve stuff and Shane at performance diesel and total opinion here but I just miss at least A constant vette on the channel I started here for vette content I get that’s very relative take don’t hate the channel now but definitely not what it used to be all love to Mike tho
when are we gonna get an actual car build like the good ole days with the ztk zr1?
Maybe watch the video, he discusses it all.
Covered that right here in this upload brother!
Just another guy which has tasted success and decided to go all in for themselves. All the OGs need to go elsewhere. We aren’t and haven’t been the targeted audience for a long time.
Every successful TH-camr literally promotes his company HARD every video, he’s just a step ahead to where you don’t see it as much anymore. But I guarantee when you hear motion raceworks you think of Cleetus and Doug, this is just part of the process man chill. If you own a business then your definitely understand. if you don’t then, you need to expand your horizons. If you don’t diversify then your dead in the water
The other creators do sponsors/companies while also keeping up interesting content. You went full car give away channel lacking almost any of the content we all subbed for. I feel at this trajectory you will lose more views and subs that are equally important to get eyes on your giveaways. Hopefully your content as you say is coming back does so in time before fans like me leave permanently. I know in the algorithm having a drop off in overall views makes it so you dont get promoted in the algorithm. I have only been recommended this video in like the last 6 months. i check in by actually searching your channel now. Hope everything goes well and im excited for new content!
We get why you do giveaways. At least people who have a business. Most don’t care. Like me. We don’t care that you make 200k+ a month. It’s your business and we’re happy for you.
You're missing the point
.. we'd rather watch you build the giveaways. The giveaway is annoying when you don't/can't enter. Not HATE! Show the builds or content. But clicking and its 8 minutes of content on a 20 minute video... come on. Blessings to your family and all love my guy. I understand your point and direction.
Exactly... If you must do a 12 minutes ad for the giveaway, then make the video longer with more content...
Thanks for the honesty and transparency! You did 5 million in gross sales of merch your first year?!
Why is the channel just been solely focused on giveaways what happened to the builds driving the cars the car to culture community and having fun
Didn't watch the video? 😂😂
what's the point of building a company to a specific valuation, if the valuation is inflated based specifically on giveaways?
What do you mean? The giveaways are the business model
So make a third channel that actually has car content. That way you have a family channel, two channels for your business and one for those that enjoy car and truck shenanigans
That would require work, and he doesn't want to do any.
I wasn't even a car guy when I started watching. I just appreciate watching people build something out of nothing and WIN.
I get where your coming from, still miss the C7 ZR-1. The builds with it and running it.
Hey Mike you are getting way away from what 717 did, build and race. That’s what people want to see!! The give aways are great but a little bit of promotion goes a long way. Don’t need see it three times in one video. Just saying my friend.
I was mad we were promised tracked time with a gtr and other cars and it's never happened 😢
He makes a lot of promises he doesn't keep lol. I would take anything that comes out of his mouth with a grain of salt. More than likely won't happen
Money money money
Mike I totally understand, I still enjoy whatever you put out and you’re still the primary reason I started my own channel
mike people cant watch and interact with this anymore. this isnt a giveaway, your making a profit. one every 6 months is OK. But nonstop is old and not what people want to watch.
I was a complainer a little while back but I had to remind myself that I control what I consume and if I really was so bothered by the giveaways I could just stop watching. Has the channel changed from the old days, sure but so what I still like watching.
Same I stopped watching.. is what it is. I'll check it out occasionally, Gina's channel is better but hers can be iffy
@RodanQQ you can't help but feel those guys actually put effort into this content, his priorities are just elsewhere, which is fine but..
We watch your videos to be entertained, videos recently have been so focused on giveaways which I see your POV in doing so, but I do miss the old street speed videos. I do like the giveaways, I have entered every single one you have ever done. I would say to be more loose with your filming and just film random things and talk about random subjects. I miss when you used to pull up to Andy’s shop and just bullshit. Big fan of the channel Mike for a very long time, excited for what’s to come from ya.
First video I stumbled across was Mike showing people how to drive a manual. Can't remember how long ago it was but I've been watching his channel ever since and it's probably the 1st channel I subscribed to. Keep up the content Mike it's been a good ride so far.
The how to drive a manual was 9 years ago.....that's older than I son lol crazy
9 years💀 That's crazy haha, time goes too fast
Same here I remember watching it I was 10 years old at the time and that’s when I learned and haven’t stopped watching
May be speaking for myself but seeing the lifts get put on with you and the diesel mechanic can't think of his name that was the good times. Just seeing you be a process of the build
How do DDE make money then or from sponsors?
Both merchandise and sponsors of course
And over 4 million subs plus they do crazy content
Stop pushing your “company” so much. Honestly bro not many people care. If you produced good quality content and consistently upload you won’t have to push the “company”. Cleetus is the perfect example. He’s all in as your a foot in the door now. You used to be all in.
He kind of said in the video that he’s gonna focus on the more fun stuff in the next year😮😮😮
Cleeetus literally promotes his company HARD every video, he’s just a step ahead to where you don’t see it as much anymore. But I guarantee when you hear motion raceworks you think of Cleetus and Doug, this is just part of the process man chill. If you own a business then your definitely understand. if you don’t then, you need to expand your horizons. If you don’t diversify then your dead in the water
@@yourdad5384 didn’t watch the video. Waste of time.
I just wish you made videos on the build. It's cool B roll, but if you did that, it would be a big help. Also, I completely understand you got a lot going on with the business, too. Great job, Mike!
That tire and wheel setup is fire! Its a perfect combination of stance and offroad look
Love the truck, love the wheels, but it needs MORE TIRE! THEY ALL NEED MORE TIRE! 😂
you have a 717supply channel, why not put all the giveaway promotions on that and keep this channel for actual content with the vehicles, build, race, break, repeat.
Not gonna lie I definitely got fatigue with the channel. The Colorado top gear vids were my favorite recently because I haven’t seen good content like that in years from here but even then a quarter of the video was company promoting. Although the channels changed into marketing vs traditional TH-cam, mikes still the same guy. An honest hard worker with an opportunity and I don’t blame him. I’d do the exact same thing if I had the chance.
I love you mike. Do what you do bro. Hoping to see the svj in the OBX one day 🤙🤙🤙
We need an update on the OG Dirtymax been subbed since 2016 miss that ole girl 🫡
I did an entire rebuild series on the family channel with that truck haha it's been done for like 4 years-
People still want to know if it's still on the road if the new owner wrecked it or if it's still driving
@@StreetSpeed717 I know lol I remember it coming back to life after it was wrecked I vaguely remember it went to Alex the Spanglers brother, by update I meant has his brother did anything different with its build etc 🫡 love the vids and I hope 2025 is great for you!!
@@jakefluharty8950 Alex Spangler's parents are my neighbors. His brother still has the truck.
@ yesss exactly 🤙
Hey Mike, long-time subscriber here (subscribed on both of my accounts). I've been around since the apartment days 2015 or 2016. I know I've made a couple of comments about the content as of late, but I get it, man... Im here for the long haul! Have joined many of the giveaways and will continue to support you... I do really miss the OG and all the trips to "Mexico"! The blazer was an awesome project! If we could get just a little more of you outside of the business... Im sure that would give us all the "streetspeed fix" we all need.
Seeing the Denali getting work done and wrapped was sick
And all of that land looks like a great place for some fun content 😉
Love the giveaways, love the channels, love the store. Keep up the great work! 👍
I get the business part of it Mike and you're doing well, I'm happy for you. Keep it going. I've been watching for years, ill wait for the fun content, even if it's less frequent and I'll keep hopping in the giveaways occasionally. Just try and give us some more of that great high quality content when time allows, because it's awesome 👌
I started watching when you 1st bought the OG duramax. Can't believe how far you've come man. You're living my dream. Keep doing what you're doing, love the content. Maybe ill take home that Dirtymax!🤤
Id love the investing side and and real estate side as id love to learn it as well and seeing how to build up a successful business
With the rub on those tires the turning circles probably 400 ft
Merry Xmas & a happy new 2025 Mike & the Family 🎉😂😊🎉
Thank you and to you as well!
We love your videos and the give aways not only pay for your overhead but reward your viewers! Thank you for doing what you do and how you do it!! You are appreciated!!! Merry Christmas!
Jesus loves you
Without content you're not going to have the viewers it's a progressive thing it'll fall off in time there's no sustainability to your plan everybody does what you're doing but they have content entertain people in the meantime
Exactly he went all in trying to make money but the views aren’t there I can’t imagine the retention and most of us skip through the ad ! How’s he gonna keep selling giveaway stuff if he can’t keep an audience entertained
@@jalisco872 You guys must have missed the part of the video where I explain that the vast majority of the growth within my company is not from youtube lol. I've also been working on a lot income streams that have nothing to do with youtube at all
@quasar3210 maybe it's you and not them. Maybe they have a point. YOU just said every video someone is complaining. If your sick and tired of reading comments like that why do you keep reading them? Lmao
@@shadowsfad3d got em 😂😂😂
@@StreetSpeed717fair enough but there’s subtle ways to incorporate ads into a video not plow your viewers with the same ad every time imagine you have a friend whom you just want to hang out with and he’s constantly trying to sell you something eventually you’re gonna say fuck it I don’t want to talk to him anymore kinda happens the same with this channel your viewers have an expectation of your channel and it’s not an ad I recommend you get a talk with @salomondrin I know you’re friends he’s a marketing expert ! Best wishes Mike love your channel just not this content
I started watching when he had the white hellcat and would drive the og duramax through rivers 😅 but i havent watched in awhile always good content.
Plan more events for the local car community. Would love to support!
I love the opportunity to win a life changing vehicle and the more the better!! Just think you should show the buying and build process of each one. Let the audience have input on the mods going onto the vehicle 🔥🔥
Keep it up Mike ✊
Im very excited. Really miss the offroader content with the 2nd gen 1500. I am excited for the content comming next year.
Mike your channel has changed like 80% !!! All the people that came here to watch you before are the ones that got you all your support and subscribers !!! You used to go to runways and do top speed runs and all sorts of cool stuff that wasn't illegal and of course some that is illegal like raceing your friends on the freeway !!! We are just saying that you stopped doing all the content and now all you do is talk in your garage and do promotions for your website !!!! I dont have a problem with you promoting you website but do other things in your videos like race a friend of go to your property and Goof off or something like what you used to do that got you all your subscribers !!! You where growing with the rest of the automotive youtubers and then you just fell off whole they kept going to 3 to 4 million subscribers and atleast 1 million views per video and they still do promotions !!!! I'm sorry Mike but thats just an excuse and you would do way more sales if you would listen to your subscribers and do what everyone came to your channel for !!! You would get more subscribers more views and in turn would sell a whole hell of alot more products that is an absolute fact dude !!! So if other youtubers can do it their is NO reason you can't Mike it's just that you didn't want to do it dude !!!! Come on Mike bring back the old Mike !! Back when you where doing cool shit jumping TRX'S and racing your sick ass C7 !!!! Make content like you used too Mike and promote your stuff at the end or beginning of those videos and not both !!!! I'm telling you more views = more sales and the only way you will get more views is to go back to the old Mike !!! For real dude stop slacking !!!
You have just evolved. Been here a long time and plan on staying. Keep up the great work!
Hey, 46 yr old here from Calgary Canada and have been watching you since 2016 whenever I get time (kids, etc). My advice would be to travel to other automotive TH-camrs cities and collaborate. Go see DDE, Tavarish, etc. And bring one of your cars.
Other than that all good, keep doing what you want.
Merry Christmas and all the best in 2025 Mike.
Totally down for the adventure type videos they are awesome
I would like to see more behind the scenes videos. Picking the car out. Going to get it.... ordering the stuff. Dropping it off. Picking it up. Installing stuff. More consistent uploads.
Been watching you and Nick since I was in highschool, you've both inspire me to take care of my car and build it the way I want to, and make it unique. Thank you for making TH-cam videos in the toughest of times for me and the love for Corvettes and Camaros .
Its all much more understandable now that you sat down and talked it all out with us. As a fan from 2015 im excited to hear youll be back to more OG content mike youve always been an awesome guy to watch 🤙❤️. I dont think many of us wanted to necessarily hate on you and the videos it just comes out that way when we're disappointed and on a keyboard. Keep up the grind big guy 💪❤
Do you Mike... we love to (see) the builds, wich has already been said. But I've always loved seeing the cars and the give aways to people who can't afford to build them.
Been watching since the Chevy SS test drive and review, we ended up getting one and it gave us many years of fun and memories! My sons first burnout and drift were in that car when he was 3 (and the wife was at home)😂
I don't even like red but that looks good.
Well thanks Mike. I appreciate it
That wrap has to go. Red is awful. Completely ruined the truck.
I disagree. Wrap looks great.
I disagree as well. The satin red looks sharp on that truck. All black vehicles look good, but they're hard to keep clean and they're everywhere.
Red with black accents is a great combo.
Arguably thr opposite. If it's not for you, don't enter🤷♂️
Thanks, Mike. I've always liked your channel, it's just the giveaways felt like tv commercials bombardment.
I have no idea what you've got planned for the channel's future, but it sounds like fun!
Keep up the good content Mike! 👍🏾
I remember when you mentioned the first episode of Low Gear would be made eventually, and I thought you might have bailed on the idea. Glad to see that I was wrong and we can expect to see something new and exciting in the near future!
All I know Mike, is you have cool and great stuff for sale and you get a chance to win excellent prizes in association with getting cool things. Thank you and continue to do what you do
I remember the way back days when you first got the 2015 Vette. Back with Pat, Nick, Troy, Diablo and many others. You were miles away from where you are now and therefor it’s hard to expect you to make that same content. But I do wish we got like a once a month truck content, builds, off roading type stuff. Once a month fast car build, racing. Once a month car industry talk .. what’s coming out what’s good what is not. Then once a month top gear style. Ad breaks about the giveaways would help to promote the business. I enjoy watching hr long content but maybe I’m alone. Anyway I’ll always turn in either way just food for thought .. Sambar squad out!
That truck is massive. You can see how tall it is when the guy is standing next to it. Holy crap
The giveaway content is cool, more of the building process would be sick, but Bring on the top gear style content 💪🏻 that’s gonna be dope!!
So, I got a few things to say about this. First, thank you for your transparency answering my question on one of your old TH-cam ad revenue reveal vids. But I have to ask, have you tried making POV Driving videos? Just simple videos of you just driving something like the SVJ or URUS (doesn't even have to be anything crazy or illegal), would do very well with the audience you have! It's crazy how well these videos do on TH-cam and no matter how many is posted, viewers just keep asking for more. There are some channels like "MoreQuan" who does this and IIRC, he revealed channel could make like 35-50k+ month JUST from the driving videos. And that is not even posting too often. With your audience, I'm confident you would do even better in that area. I've also been testing this myself and I'm not even big yet and I see the results. TH-cam just keeps pushing out those POV driving videos (especially to new viewers) no matter how many is made. Won't be giveaway level money of course lol, but just something easy and quick IMO and it satisfies car enthusiast that may be watching your channel. Just some thoughts. All the best with the company and future vids! ✊
Been a subscriber since you had the original white hellcat. I remember when you posted like every single day for a whole year, maybe even longer, and watched every single video when it came out at 1 a.m. 😄. But i cant believe people forget that you were into finace as a job (if im remembering correctly 😂) before you even went full time on youtube. Maybe its just because a lot of new viewers dont know that side of you. Anyway been a huge fan buddy, can't wait to see the vids for the Zr1 when it comes out!
I laugh everytime i see you roast people in comments lmao.
Been watching since the manual hellcat. Love the content. You can’t stay the same and expect to grow. I don’t mind the giveaways. I actually love that it’s a blessing to be in that position. Keep up the great work
Love the channel keep doin what u doin bro we support it just throw in some more bad ass driving content!!
I guess my only argument here is that better more exciting content would equate to more views, leading to more giveaway entries which will result in more financial freedom 🤷♂️
I would love seeing more of the build process and upgrades and driving. Not the jumps and craziness. Just me, been here since daddy Doug crapped himself.
Wheres the GtR😢
Have been watching since the Dmax days and will continue to do so, very happy for you and your family Mike. 💪🏼🇺🇸
Thanks brother much appreciated!
I think it would be cool if you did make a video occasionally about your investments and real estate stuff. It would be cool to see what you’re doing
I'm happy for your success. Keep up the great work.
It’s all about money. You don’t need millions and millions to have a good future. The average person doesn’t. I use to enter giveaways but now the chance of winning is like the lottery because you have extended it way beyond your actual fan base. You say TH-cam isn’t the moneymaker now but I feel like all the support you have in your company started here. It’s all very sad to see.
I disagree😂 Sure, you can have a good life with average income, but I'm shooting for 20-30 million by the time I'm in my 40s
Build some wild, off the wall shit lol. Regardless, still love the channel
Congratulations brother, I’ve been following you since the og hellcat days. You deserve this. I love seeing the process. Keep fucking grinding!
Mike, just break out the sawsall and mess some shit up. The old beater off road blazer was awesome
Why are we seeing the build video again?
Thank you 🙏 Mike for the giveaways and the Channel
I watch them on TH-cam every time you upload a new one
Thanks 🙏
Have a blessed safe Christmas and new years god bless you , your family and Busniess
I've been watching since the very first C7. This channel has taken on many forms over the years and it's amazing you've been at it for this long. It's been awesome seeing you grow your business, and while the giveaway content isn't the most engaging, I understand how impressive it is to be able to do what you're doing.
I'd say the content I miss most above all is bullshitting with people like Andy, or visiting Shane in his garage to wrap your Corvette, etc. I miss seeing the interactions with the people who contribute to the channel. Whether it's building the car, wrapping it, or whatever. It's the creative process that I enjoyed seeing the most.
I look forward to seeing what you come up with in 2025! Keep it real 🤘
YOUR COOL, hope to meet ya when I get that Sunday call.
Deleting comments and boosting views and subs😂😂😂😂
What are you going to push it up to 1.45 mil😅😅😅😅
Your first give away was your moms mini cooper ❤ been here since
That's fuckin awesome Mike! Been here since the hellcat days and I've witnessed the growth. Best part about your channel is your honesty and humility. I'll keep watching no matter what you upload. 🫡
Local harrisburg native here, no toy drive this year? My gf and I look forward to it every year ✌️
Sadly the department isn’t doing one this year but I’m gonna organize something next year for sure!
He will make more money promoting his giveaways than he will posting a video of a toy drive. If he really cared he would've done a toy drive himself and promoted it. Even if people did put on a toy drive he likely wouldn't have gone or posted about it. Only reason he used to was because the videos would do better.
Been watching since the hellcat and OG dirtymax. I’m glad you have found success.
I still check into channel every now and then but it is more about your business witch is ok but when I see a good thumb nail I check God bless you
I think people would be interested in finance/ investing / real estate moves that you are making!! Been watching since early 2017 and find your perspective very valuable!!
BUDGET OFFROAD BUILD- MARKET PLACE EDITION
Mike, ya gotta do what ya gotta do bud. We all love the content and look forward to seeing more. Keep it up bud.
Mike, you’re killing it man. I see the comments and love the non-“give-a-way” content, but admittedly I’ve got no clue what it would take to master the algorithm and be successful on TH-cam.
I remain very engaged in the give-a-way content.. it’s cool to see you changing peoples lives.
I think you have a big following who will continue to support all video content knowing you’re forward thinking and know what you’re doing - to be able to continue it all…
The fact you took the time to read the comments and care enough about your viewers to make a whole video to provide reassurance shows how much you care about your craft and pleasing your fan base.
Respect man… keep it up!