NEW CAR | The REAL Reason Alex Sold His S14?! (4K)
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2024
- When friends of mine heard that I sold my Nissan S14, complete with a Vertex body kit and SR20DET engine, to go searching for a Honda Beat, I was met with a mix of disbelief and confusion. The transition from a kitted, turbocharged, three-piece wheel-equipped Japanese classic to a tiny kei car isn’t one most car enthusiasts would make lightly.
However, my decision was driven by a combination of practical reasons, emotional connections, and a desire for a different kind of automotive joy. It was time for me to chase something new.
My three-year journey with the S14 began as the re-emergence of a dream. The Nissan S14, with its aggressive styling and SR20DET engine, was me chasing everything that a younger version of myself had felt like he had lost when I sold my R33 Skyline.
However, the excitement and style of the S14 came with its set of challenges. The aging SR20DET swap often demanded meticulous maintenance and frequent repair. As I mentioned in the video, I knew what "doing it right" looked like for the future of the car but I was not compelled to pull the engine, do a refresh or get a standalone. All of which I felt had become necessities to continue appreciating the car in the way it deserved.
The Honda Beat represents a stark contrast to the S14. As a kei car, it was designed with a focus on efficiency, practicality, and fun, albeit in a different way. The Beat’s 656cc engine might seem laughably small compared to the SR20DET, but at 1550lbs it delivers an entirely unique driving experience.
The Honda Beat is about simplicity and pure driving enjoyment. With its mid-engine layout and lightweight construction, the Beat offers exceptional handling and a go-kart-like feel. It’s a car that encourages you to enjoy the nuances of driving, making every trip, even at lower speeds, enjoyable and exciting.
Selling the S14 and buying the Beat was more than just a change of cars; it was a shift in my perspective. The S14 represented my younger self and his passion for flashy nineties Japanese turbo Nissans, but the Beat embodies the version of myself that through Checkpoint and my trips to Japan has developed an appreciation for simplicity, practicality, and the pure joy of driving, especially when it's paired with something as unique and culturally relevant as the Honda Beat.
The decision was also influenced by the desire to lean into a few categories of Japanese car enthusiasm that Checkpoint has not yet explored that much: Hondas and kei cars. Checkpoint's greatest focus has always been on not being stuck in one silo when it comes to cars and our goal has been to showcase as many branches of Japanese car culture as possible. From kaido racers to RWB Porsches to drift cars to imported vans and now kei cars our aspiration to showcase it all has not changed.
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dylan in the passenger seat is a wild visual
My next car will be even smaller
Alex "You can touch the ground"
Sandra "YOU CAN TOUCH GRASS 😃"
YESSIR!
I want to import a Honda S660 in 15 years.
its like a modern Beat!
Stoked for this new chill build. Alex, I will be so happy if you consider getting a hardtop for this. I was just doing some googling and I think they look so good!
That Crown Estate though. Looking so good ! I came to this video for a cute little Beat but was distracted by a full-size luxury station wagon
The CD button is present on the Gathers headunit even if the disc changer was not selected, so you could add one if you find an OEM changer/harness.
Just beat it. Great video guys
Always enjoy your short films. Good energy. 🌞
♥️ thank you
Dylan looks like Mario Kart Donkey kong in the beat 😭
as long as ur happy bro
beaty is so babygirl🎀
Beaty is such a cute name 😂
Looks like my Fujitsubo Legalis K exhaust.
What a pleasant surprise! It's super sick! Great choice!!
2:42 "I am a virgin" 😂😂😂
cd player could be hidden under the seat? that’s where they hid it in my subaru
congrats on the beat, im hoping ill see it at the summer pop-up :)
did you ever have any reservations about driving such a small car in a city infested with suvs and trucks?
I’m gunna start building my first Japanese car, y’all seriously inspire me. This car is dope I’m just way too big lol
EPIC
oh yeah it's tiny car time
that thing looks like a ton of fun. also whos are all the OBS fords. im always eying them in the vids haha
those wheels look so good, I almost bought a set of them a while back but someone talked me out of it and I've regretted it since cos I can't find them anywhere
The CD button and logo are present on these cars, even if it wasn’t equipped with it, they are cheap on buy on eBay tho
Just subscribed, I've had my Honda beat for like 7 years now 😮 Aug 2017
Welcome 🤗😁❤
Cool little cars, unfortunately my eye-line is the top of the window frame.
最高のコンディション！
Such funny and cool cars
RESTOCK THE SHOPPPP
Cute Little Car, Very Adorable And Cool, Have A Nice Day! :)
The puppy 😂
Congrats on the new miata Alex!
Please put a ninja h2 supercharged motor in this!!! Its one of the fastest stock bikes on the market at the moment
Hello, I also own a Honda Beat.
😎😎😎
Viewers aren't ready for the wheels Alex is putting on this car 👀
3:10 LOL DEAD AF
i have two nice white cars ;D 1998 Avalon xls , its static on Eurolines Dhs with -5 camber all around
an then i just recently got a 00 Q45 Infiniti (Y33 Cima)
i should record the procress of lowering the Q ahaha its a fun project . stock right now.
the Yoda is overheating i think due to A AC Condenser problem, i think lol
Mini man
who up BEATin rn
外人さんも車好きやねぇ！
The rear window. Does it zip off like a MX5?
On the MX5 you are supposed to unzip the rear window before you drop the roof down to prevent it from folding.
It does have a zipper but it’s not particularly accessible, I’ll have to look into that more! Thanks Phil
Kei time
Are you considering ordering a hardtop?
Those junky tops will always rip when its below 70deg.
I've always wanted to buy a Suzuki Cappuccino😁😁 A Honda beat was also an option but they're rare here . I'm coming from the Miata community .
I would NEVER sell a S Nissan for this XD
I've owned a S13 Ca18det in the past btw
Best handling car i've ever owned was a mr2 W3
Swap a K20 into them and you have a poor mans Elise :D
Great cars which unfortunately don't get the attention they deserve
Just bought a rhd Gs430 as a Daily :)
If i had to much money i would swap this engine into a aw11 would make it a Killer 😊
either gonna be a sex spec or period correct honda beat lol
lambo doors
Boont
Le niveau de curiosité intellectuelle affiché dans ce fil est contagieux. C'est une joie d'en faire partie.✨
oh good French
Hiding Alex's car by lifting it up and moving it. 🥸