The Story Behind Building My RHD Integra
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2023
- Every car enthusiast remembers their first car, but not many keep it. When I bought my first car, 1994 Acura Integra, with a B18b1 and a manual trans, I had very little automotive knowledge and couldn't even drive stick. Once I learned the basics of fixing cars and modifications, a whole new world opened up. Buying this Integra would lead me down a path I am still on today. Every day I learn something new about cars, car cultures, engineering behind cars, and the stories they can tell.
My Acura Integra would always have me striving to learn more, such as welding, 5 lug swaps, right hand drive conversions, painting, and much more.
When I first bought the car, I never thought it would become a Right hand drive, 5 lug, JDM Front, Type R rep. This video shows my process I took to understand cars the way I do today. And I hope some inspiration can be felt from building this Integra to integrate it into your own project cars.
This car would allow me to share experiences with friends I otherwise would not have had. Many JDM cars would set the bar for what I strived for, such as RHD JDM TT Fairlady Z, Nissan Skyline R32, Nissan Laurel and many more.
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Hello! I know alot was mentioned in this Integra video, but here are some main takeaways:
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Stealing my 240sx:
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Building my $50 Sedan Integra:
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Dans Fiero Build:
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You better of getting a clean shell and drafting the firewall on to it and any front end right hand things , that way you keep the right hand vin#
Quick disclaimer should be giving your cars a wash
Idk if you’ll see this but I have a 320mm momo Monte Carlo wheel w leather and red stitching I’m trying to get rid of for the low if you’re interested
You could also deep clean that carpet and dye it black.I’m in the middle of a civic build with a g23
@MyNewLife I've also driven 500k miles
That's like 10x the average person at my age. Statistically that increases my chances of accidents..
Assuming the worst about people isn't a good look
"I'm barely getting by financially but I couldn't be happier" I felt this. Thank you for the huge inspiration you've had on me the last year
Hell ya!
Money doesn't always equal happiness! Happiness is found within
Even if you're making less than working for someone else, NOTHING beats being your own Boss.
Doing what you want, when you want and HOW you want with noone to tell you shit.
Theres no going back.....
Thanks for the love everyone!
Same, so humbling
he says that living with his parents and eating his moms meals.
That car basically started this channel. Thanks to that car, I got to meet you and be friends with you. You also changed my mind on my own project car, I was going to sell my mustang to get a better model of said mustang but the car means so much to me that I decided to keep it and actually BUILD it. Thanks Mike for being a cool guy in general and I'd love to see more of your achievements in the future!
That's so true, I didn't think about that, this Integra really is the only reason for this channel 😬
That's what it's all about! Build what you got! 🔥
@@PrizzaMike i tought of gettin Integra but Type R but they are not avaleble in Bosnia and Hercegovina
Nice story love the video 🤙
@@PrizzaMike yeah , I agree . Build the car but this time do it with good new parts , don’t take a busted part of the car to replaced with another garbage part from the salvage yard …..
Come on bro , no hate here but you literally keeping a rust bucket alive with shit parts ….
@@PrizzaMike Man, so sad and happy in the same time for your entire story, i watched few of your episodes when you were in junkyards looking for scraps i never could imagine what really happen to your car and what it's been thru so far in it's existence.. so after watching this just want to ask you why not make a trip to Japan and try seek & source some proper cool parts from there, since are plenty people from US that are established there or help find cars & ship them in US..
The first time I recognised your channel was when the 240SX crash occurred.
It sucks what happened, but you never gave up and made the vehicle so much better, piece by piece.
Keep doing what you do so well, man. It’s certainly paying off!
To be honest, I got to know this channel too by the 240sx crash video. Then this channel grew on me very quickly, culdn't wait for the 240sx rebuild finale :D
The whole police situation after you spin out would have made me so upset I probably would have been brought to jail. That cop wouldn’t have heard the end of it.
“ I have my own toe truck, I will not pay for this”
“How am I getting a ticket for spinning out on an iced road?”
“Where were you when it happened? Did you see I could have been cut off?”
I don’t know how you stay so positive man, that sort of thing just eats at me.
Also I had a buddy who said you were doing the 240 for clout and I threw down for you. I was saying it had nothing to do with fame, it’s meant to inspire others to do the same, take pride in things they love and not everything has to be expensive.
Sure the videos may help pay for some of it, that’s just a plus I guess.
I’m an introvert and have a hard time doing things on my own, you help me with wanting to do things on my own and meet people who can help with what I can’t. Appreciate it. Long winded but it’s true.
Dude the cop situation had me heated hahaha plus I was freezing my ass off cuz the car didn't start 🥶
I appreciate you setting your buddy straight. I understand how it may look from an outsiders point of view, but people like you definitely understand where I'm coming from. Thanks for sticking around man 🤘🔥
@@PrizzaMike Of course brother, been here since I found out about the accident on insta. Watching your vids motivate us all to either work on our project cars or go buy one and work with what we have.
Appreciate it! 🤘
You need to make friends with LAWYERS.
Lawyers cost money, but they are your weapon against police departments. Don't argue or get irate with cops, but DON'T bend to their corrupt will. FIGHT THEM IN COURT.
You should have started filming the whole interaction, tell them you refuse the police tow, and if he threatened to arrest you, have him state why on-camera, and that you slid on black ice and he wasn't there. If they do arrest you & try to ticket you and impound your car, the department has a lawsuit on their hands, and the cheif will set that officer straight, potentially saving future innocent drivers from being harassed.
Yeah man, no good, you were clearly being profiled, but the fact you let it happen only enables police like this to keep taking advantage of citizens.
I hope you continue to do your best in your car-modding career, and make friends with more police & lawyers, rather than strangers. It goes a long way to be polite, but also fight for when you think something is not right.
Well said Angel, we’re car enthusiasts same as classic car collectors etc i drive responsible not out here speeding wreaking havoc most cops like you said profile “tuner cars” its messed up fr but doing what you said is on point I agree.
What a ride that integra has been through. I definitely agree that it seems that 2016 was peak car meet season. Kinda sad to see it all disappear as of lately though cars and coffee fills the void. Also really glad to see all the z32 appreciation. Really makes me envious and wish I knew about importers back when I bought my first one. Could have gotten one for even cheaper lol. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Dude right! This poor Integra 😅
We used to have great cars and coffee events, but so many people would do butnouts leaving and also caused car accidents, so it seems many places no longer host them :/
I wish I had money when the cars were so cheap! I missed out big time haha
There are plenty of rust free Integra here in San Diego. I’m a 52 year old man, I still have my 99 Integra LS four door’s automatic. I really like your passion and motivation not just for yourself but for others to inspire them as well. My Integra has been with me since I was in the Army when I had to drive from San Diego to Fort Bragg North Carolina at least six times back and forth. Now that I’m no longer in the military I still don’t have the time to work on my 99 Integra. It needs a new paint job and all the dents around it. The shops gave me an estimate of $3500 to do the body works and and paint. I know a little bit about painting but that’s it. Your videos inspires a good amount of viewers myself included. Please keep doing what you’re doing. When you love doing something that you love it’s not a job. I subbed
This is exactly what why this is my favorite RUclips channel of all time. Never stop progressing.
What a bunch of different types of misfortunes. You're inspiring, brother 🤌
&I love that ending message + that reoccurring sentiment. "Do what you love" & "if you never try you'll never know"
Many times over I have said how much you inspire me. I have been obsessed with cars since I was probably 5-6 years old, growing up with my dad who has been a mechanic all his life and still is today. I used to take the school bus over to the shop he worked at and “helped” him till he got off work. As I would get older the obsession with cars would grow too. I got my first car when I was 14 - a 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX with a blown engine. My dad and I worked on that car for the next 2 years and the day of my 16th birthday was the first start… only had that car a year before I sold it for a brand new 1999 dodge neon Sport 2 door. It has been my 1 and only brand new car… that car went from 100% stock to fully modified with a body kit, wing, tail lights, lowered, wheels - the whole 9 yards…. Car meets and car shows from 2000-2004. It was an insane transformation! Had that car for 11 years and eventually sold it. Many cars later and I now have a 2012 VW GTI and a 2005 MINI Cooper S, both of which are modified. I have never kept a car stock lol. This year I’ll be turning 41 and still obsessed with all things cars - car shows, events, drives, meets, tv shows, RUclips creators…. Cars will always be my passion, but I think that’s why I never went into the automotive field, was because i was afraid it would ruin that passion. It ruined it for my dad over the years so I learned from him. I’m in the airline industry and get to fly all over the country, which is my second passion - traveling. Have seen some amazing places over the last 6 years of being a flight attendant, but 10 amazing years with the company and getting to mess around with multi million dollar aircraft. Still amazes me to this day!! Sorry for the long story, it just seemed like the right time to talk about it and just say thank you for being you and your authentic self - sharing your passion as well and teaching us some knowledge. Your words of wisdom has been very helpful, even now in my 40s lol. Always look forward to your videos and can’t wait to see the next steps on the 240. I’ll also keep my eye open for any integras that pop up in the pick a part yards here as well.
I absolutely love hearing the love for cars from abother perspective! Great call with avoiding the auto industry! I feel honored for the inspiration shared within my content
Thanks for sharing! And thanks for sticking around 🙏🔥
@@PrizzaMike absolutely and thanks for the great content! Hopefully I’ll eventually get to meet you at a drift event or car meet in the near future. I dont drift but I love going to the events
I have recently traded a reliable car that broke down on me for a non operational 1991 Honda civic, as of Feb 14,2023 I have had it for 3 days and am having second thoughts that I a 17 year old made a very dangerous financial and boring decision, but after watching this video and seeing how his journey has changed him and still he had kept his car makes me happy for my future it may not be the same in every step yet by seeing his journey I am ready Thank You Mike.
My clapped 240 thanks you for your channel Mike. It's got more attention in the last 5 months than the previous 5 years while it was in a field. Love the channel I'm ways happy to see a new episode
This is a hell of a story. I’m glad that you kept it and did the many builds when most of us would get a new shell. Your channel is awesome and im glad I found it! Keep on keepin on
Thanks a bunch James 🔥
As a young teenager I want too become a mechanic and learn more about cars I already know a lot. But this makes me want to keep going with it its very inspiring:)
Hey dude, so I don't think I've ever posted a comment on a channel or anything. But I wanna say this inspired me so dang much man. Last year I got a 07 RX-8 sport. Things been a dream car for me for so long and after having to sell my 94 Miata to a friend to move out from the midwest back to the east coast I wanted to get the car of my dreams. I've been wanting to work on that RX-8 for a while now since as crazy as it is, she's my daily driver as well!
I've been wanting to get her a bit lower, change the wheels from the stock ones it's got and finally work on her suspension. Sadly this year hasn't been the best for me in a lot but anytime I get in that car and hear that rotary go it literally turns any bad day into a good one. Watching all the craziness and fun you went through with your teggies got me inspired to make sure my angry dorito gets the work and love it deserves. Just wanna say thanks man! Please keep up the vids and hope to see more of that teggie when you get her set up the way ya want some day!
What a story! I'm so glad you decided to follow RUclips and be able to share this with us. Can't wait to see more of the Integra again! I'd love to see how you did the interior panels with the designs :)
Thanks homie! I definitely plan to make a how-to video on the custom interior in spring 🔥
Mike your an awesome story teller and watching the whole 240 build then listening to the integra story really motivates me to rip apart my r33 skyline and restore it to something that can be fun functional and reliable. The always keep progressing mantra is something everyone with a passion or goal should try and keep in mind it’s never the end that’s fun it’s always the journey.
I think it's amazing what you've learned in the time you've done so. Even more amazing is how likeable you are and how by putting yourself out there and being an extrovert, you were able to meet so many people willing to help you/teach you. Which you totally give back in your videos, you'd actually be a great teacher. I love your energy and your channel. Salute to you PrizzaMike. Autocorrect to 🍕
Wow thanks a bunch for the kind words man, means alot
I've just always had this desire to learn more and understand how things work, I guess my curiosity got me this far haha
100% this mentality is why I took on a build that no one else would touch, by no means is it a gem, but it’s a platform to learn. Once was on fire, total loss, now I can drive it and it fucking rips, can’t wait to start getting it looking good again.
for someone who owns 2 tegs.
👏👏 i appreciate keeping them tegs alive 👏👏
I own a 2000 Integra LS as my first car and I plan to keep it for years and hearing your story of how your integra basically changed your life and got you where you’re at right now along with all the knowledge you have gained to work on cars because of it, makes me wanna work on mine more, your story with your integra is truly inspiring!🙌🏽
I have a lot of respect for people like this guy who will say upfront that they made, and learned, from their own mistakes or just ways if doing things but would not do again.
Good job on wanting to learn. We all was not born knowing how to fix cars. Many years ago I was the “go to” person to fix my friends cars but they all have learn how to do it themselves now.
My first car was sitting in my garage for few years now. Blown engine, rusty shell and accident damage, when we towed it there on summer tires in the winter. Thank you, this spring i will start rebuilding it. I've been following this channel ever since crash video ended up in my recommended page, and it was highly inspirational
I really needed this vid, man. I found you after I got my first car that I own/purchased. It's a 1998 DC4 Frost White Integra LS. I love it to death and want to keep it forever. I'm currently in car sales during these times and every day want to quit due to severe burnout. I try to make phonk/wave music for the car scene and have had a slowdown on that too due to these hours killing my free time and mental..
This video, especially the ending, really hit home for me and allowed for me to think more outside the box. Thank you for the message, content and positivity- keep it up
Hell ya man! You got this! The car community needs your sounds! 🔥
All your cars have the most badass stories. They’re all just hotrods. Nothing about them is normal and that’s what makes them perfect. I am so happy I started watching your videos, your positivity has really made me try to change my mindset
I have a volkswagen golf mk4 2003 and is becoming my own little project, me and my dad bought it about 4 years ago and my dad absolutely abused the hell out of it working in construction and what not. Now I decided to take care of it fix all the damages putting new wheels, control arms, checking the junkers website almost everyday for golf's and going there almost everyday getting parts and see what I can work with, doing the paint job right now and its been about 2 months since i started and i can't wait to see when she's finished. Also found your channel yesterday and I've been watching your junkyard videos and your story and man it is inspiring and your really can get stuff done if u out your mind into it, also learning from your vids aswell.
This is the video that brought me to the channel a year ago. Glad to see the success you’re having now. Congrats mike and keep grinding 💪
Since it's my favorite car on your channel, I request that you rebuild the car just as well as the 240sx. After so many tours that it has served you as a truck and so many memories are attached to this vehicle for you too, it really deserves to be rebuilt.
Hearing that the cop gave you a ticket and screwed you with the tow really burned me. Not bad enough that your car was wrecked he had to fuck you over.
You've saved cars I'd have never tried to fix. I always got hung up on the details and you just enjoyed whatever you had.
Ya the cop really screwed me there, but I didn't want to focus on it too much because I knew I had a major task ahead (3 day rebuild) and needed to keep a clear head space
Inspired the shit out of me man. Nothing stopped you from keeping that teggy running. Your something else bro teggy boys for life.
you're good story teller👏 good luck 👊
Ur a true car guy i apricate it alot and makes sence why u are hanging on to that car.. Respect
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I'll be honest, watching your videos has really helped spark my interest in working with automotive, hearing about the history of your Integra is just so cool, seeing all the phases of just how much change the car went through as you learned is just interesting. Thanks for sharing your story and hope to see more from you man!
Thanks for watching man! Always looking forward to what's next, so more to come 🔥
Man, the things you've gone through are crazy, but everything you said always remains true. Hope to see more 240sx build videos and finally the completion of it, can't wait to see it getting done. Prior to your channel I wasn't quite interested in Silvias, but now daamn, I wish I had one.
yo dude. i appreciate all your help constantly through youtube, instagram, literally everywhere with anything! you’ve fully changed the car community and knowing there’s a person like you who cares so much and is so genuine is very refreshing and new. big inspiration to me. we literally have the same cars almost haha
Appreciate you homie 🔥🙏
I just try to be the person I would have looked up to as a kid
Stay proud from where you started to where you are presently. Not only as a skilled person, but as a person yourself.👍
Thanks man! 🙏🔥
Mike is the best example of a car enthusiast none of this hate just good vibes ❤
Your an inspiration broh your going make it big on you tube keep it up love all your content there's not one Ive seen that has not board me .👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Your cars have the craziest story’s and journeys and it shows how passionate you are about learning and working on your cars, it’s really inspiring to me seeing all these cars of yours that have gotten crushed and totaled and somehow you manage to give them a second life. Keep it up 🔥🤟
Appreciate you man 🔥🤘
Man, this story is very inspiring. It also makes me really think about if I really wanna sell my first car as soon as my license allows me to drive more powerful cars or attempt a big project like a engine swap because the current engine is only 78hp and also hardly holds any compression anymore but the mechanic that fixed my wheel bearing and transmission seal a few weeks ago told me to just buy another one with a different engine because it would be to complex to attempt something like that. Also I was wondering what work you do currently outside of RUclips , I really want to work on cars but I’m worried the practical jobs don’t pay properly and the engineering jobs are mostly done at a desk and not in a shop but I will probably try to get a instruction for automotive engineering from a big company like Audi which offers an education while you work there. Anyways sorry for the rant, this video was very nice as always.
I totally understand where you are coming from. I definitely learned the hard way about the low pay aspect. Which is another reason I continued to go to school. That's why I got the automotive related desk job. But found my days turned into a blur and made my brain turn to mush (dealing with alot of cooperate idiots)
Which is why I never stayed in a place where I felt like I wasn't progressing
Basically you have to put yourself out there and try different things to see which fits you best. There is no wrong choice, it's a constant ladder up
Hope this helps 🙏
me & a couple homies have been filming a full vx part for about a year now, just never have enough time in between all the bullshit jobs, car always being fucked & different schedules etc, left advance auto a few months ago and have barely been scraping by but I will say that having more time to film this video and do what I love has made me marginally happier dude especially fully believing in what I’m doing, great video and great vibes dude
Hilarious that the og clutch from 2014 is still in the car. Thing is an absolute trooper!
The first video I see after buying a prelude🤩Let's go!
mike if you ever read this, i jsut want you to know you are literally the best youtuber i have watched. not because the quality is off the charts (its not), and not because it has the craziest builds (it doesnt), but it honestly just feels like hanging out with a real friend on a sunday afternoon just talking about cars. not a lit of channels do that these days, and im glad you do these types of videos. you are a huge inspiration for me and thousands of other people. never stop being you mike, we need more people like you.
Thanks a bunch man! Truly means alot🙏🔥
While watching the video I recognized the 240, just started watching but I remember seeing the wrecked 240 at USAIR it looked so familiar I had to go back and look at my old phone videos to see but sure enough I got some footage. Very cool to see the Chanel, subscribed.
this is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen, in terms of story and making me feel something it’s pretty crazy
Yesss so excited to watch this! Been waiting for a while to hear the backstory :))
Watched it now! Congratulations on coming so far, both with the car and your life, proud of you!!
Thanks homie 🫡🤘
Watched the entire video. Love your dedication, the will, the passion! You're so awesome Mike! Keep doing what you love.Very motivational/ inspirational.
NO FRESH STARTS. KEEP THE STORY ALIVE❤
You my man,Are a BEAST!! So good to see someone so willing to learn and not afraid to tackle any job! I have been a Mechanic for 26 years. And anyone that says they don't need advice or act like they know all..stay away from them. I am 48 tomorrow and I am still learning new things everyday! Everybody knows something, but nobody knows everything!!!
Couldn't agree with you more!
I sent you a message under another one love your videos from like a couple days ago
my phone's messing up but I sent you a message under a video from like I think was 6 or 12 days ago it's a long post but read it and let me know
Mike you are awesome! I had no idea you had so much automotive experience. Crazy what has happened to your cars and what you did to keep the dream alive!
After seeing multiple stolen clips of your content on FB etc...I finally found your channel! Ultimate respect, your S13 content is very inspiring.
Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙌🔥
Mike. Please make Integra merch. With both of your integra together. ❤
I’m not sure what it is about your channel but your videos are so peaceful to me I enjoy them a lot keep it up thanks
"At least 17 different Integras" Thay hits me deep. I had a sentra that I loved dearly and always joked about how I had about 6 or 7 other sentras in it. Love the content bro 👍
You’ve easily become my favorite person to watch on RUclips, I’ve been specifically waiting on this video for a while. You’re gonna go far man, keep doing what you’re doing! I’ve got projects in my driveway collecting dust, I hope one day I’m as motivated as you are to get them finished 🙌🏻
Appreciate you man!
Just focus on one step at a time and you'll get there 🔥
Determination can get you a long way in life. Keep it up Mike 🙌
Yours and a few other RUclips channels convinced me to get into cars. I wanted an integra pretty bad and after looking at the market, I couldn’t go for it. I ended up getting an rsx type s in august of 2022. I haven’t done much to the car other then header and exhaust, but you and others have taught me very well that I shouldn’t get cheap parts so I’m going for only good parts for her. Could not thank you and everyone else on RUclips or forums or just the community in general for all the help with everything. Thank you for doing what you do man.
Wow i never thought a car would morph you into a better person and a person with more knowledge
so stoked to see this video finally mike! We all appreciate your hard work man!!
Your honesty an inspiration you did exactly what you wanted to do and didn’t let anybody stop. You know that’s not great I don’t know what it is actually it’s funny I just passed on one two weeks ago because I didn’t have the money on the spot very rushed and beautiful shape with leather interior.
Dude that integra has been to hell and back! I think after that wreck on the black ice most anyone would of given up on it, or even before then seeing the state of the rockers, but you managed to keep it alive, and in just a few days, brings a tear to my eye! Thats one of my fave cars ,would love to pick one up in the 4 door variant just because its kinda odd and seldom seen compared to the coupe, but I do love my acura EL too much, and trying to own 2 cars would be quite difficult, but who knows.. youre pretty inspiring
Dude. This is some journey man! Gonna get my self a hoodie. That design and after listening to this story. 10/10.
You were living the life building this car. I wish I would have learned as much as you did early on. But hey, I'm still learning more and more at 27 and have big plans for my car this year. Thanks for making killer content that inspires others to do their best and try something new.
Bro when you said the manager sees you as just a number 💯 I work at a dealer and have been there for 4 years now and it’s hitting me hard af seeing all these new recall, junk filled cars that gives me so much frustration and it makes me so sad that I get home and don’t even have the energy to work on my s13 😕
You inspire me to move on as a mechanic that I am, and yes, watching your videos made me do some things to my vehicle. I have a Honda CRV. It is no longer all-wheel-drive.
bro seeing that fortune cookie message actually choked me up a lil
I love that you have taken 3 cars and kept them on the road even being a broke teenager for some of them. Much respect man
The Integra deserves some love now
thank you mike for this sweet little background story, your words of encouragement really hit deep in my current desperate times. its nice to know someone else is out there going through the same shit and judgement about there life or lifestyle. and you continue to do it bc simply that's what makes you happy.
Bro this video was amazing basically your whole story on how you stated working on cars and still got your first car and fixed it
Your creations are you and life is the feeling you get when you have your chance to prove to yourself that you live to learn.👍❤️🇨🇦
Great video!
Now i know how you madly want to save the 240 thanks for sharing your story bro. Keep it up just do what you love gear up!
You are the biggest inspirations to me on this platform. Of all the car youtubers, have really inspired me the most. I am baffled at how you have the ability to do these kinds of things and its so impressive to me. I really do want to use this kind of mindset when working on my car. Seeing you restore and fix these cars makes me want to do the same to my own, or pick up a cheap project to make a running driving car to enjoy again. Thank you for providing your knowledge and stories. I really hope that you can continue doing this and that you get the kind of money you should be getting for your hard work and persistance.
Mad props to you man. My s2000 wreck wasn’t even that nasty and after a few years of sitting on it. I took it to the scrap yard. Seeing this makes me miss my s2k.
As always another banger Video!! Always love seeing the journey of the cars you own! I'm so much like you that I had my 1st 90 Honda Civic Si hatch for 14yrs and did 5 swaps along the way to daily drive her always! It was my senior summer build. The original D16a6 crankshaft was twisted from the previous owner outruning the cops in it and I bought it for 700$ as is all bone stock and another wrecked hatchback for 300$ to pull the D15 out and transplant in her and on the road with 250$ more in parts! I will forever love and miss it sooooo much! I kick myself for selling it a few yrs back all the time!
Maybe not the same story, but the car I have as my profile pic (never went on the US market but it's just golf MK4 in a different body) is my third car and it is the first car that got me into cars. I spent so much time and money on it (it's getting resprayed as I'm writing this) and I know it is going to stay with me forever. The most important thing is, that this car helps me with my mental issues and depression. Everytime I feel down etc I get in it and just drive or I sit in the garage for hours working on it. I've been through tough times and I can honestly say this car is my only true friend. That's how I found your channel and here I'm admiring your work and how much effort you put in your vids. I'm glad you started doing RUclips, cause watching your work makes me wanna do more things myself on my car. Don't ever change Mike we all need that positive energy that you give, can't wait for the 240 to be finished! 🔥
Yessss so glad you made this! Watching it now
Ever since I started watching your videos, I've always wanted to know more about the integra. Such a cool and interesting story, it's so nice that you still have your first car, and that you never gave up on it.
Well done I am proud of u bro, I love seeing people explore their hobbies and interests. My dad owns his own workshop so I grew up on repairing cars and love junkyards. Love from the uk. Oh god bless good friends :)) enjoy your journey
That's so neat! Your dad sounds like a cool guy as well!
The fact that you're happy doing what you're doing speaks a lot. I genuinely wish you the best of success!!
That's amazing bruhhhhhhh you make it possible for normal guys like us to follow our dreams
So inspiring!!! Keep it up Mike, Never Stop Progressing🤙
Hey Mike, I started watching a month ago and thank you for bringing so much positivity into your content, you are truly an inspiration to me and many other people. Unlike other higher profile creators who speeds through builds with a massive budget, you showed us what is possible no matter how dire the situation can be. Your craftmanship and determination is incredible and now I know I should chase my dreams harder than ever, thank you so much.
Hell ya man! That's what's up!
I'm just a one man team! Anyone csn do what I do 🔥
I’m so happy you decided to fix everything that kept happening warms my heart to see ppl doing anyhting it takes to keep the car they love alive
Your 240sx was the reason I bought a 5gen civic. Blaaa blaaa I know not a 240 but still. I have to do so many bodywork on my car and seeing you did all of this with 2 of your car. Lets just say I'm a huge fan of you and you keep me motivated to do it on my own too. Thanks Mike
Watching you build your cars inspired me to start my 4.8Ls swapped 65 el camino.
Honestly fair play to you, I'm doing something similar with my first car, it was stolen and the inside was burnt. I couldnt give up on it, so 4 years on Im mid way through restoring the car and its away getting painted. I've met and made soo many friendships due to that car and what had happened to it, and alone it taught me many things, it was the first ever car I had worked on and owned. Just cant wait to have it finished.
This is a true carguy story just after one watch it motivates me to build my foxbody and go to auto tech schooling with the passion that you have, keep up the great work man you and your content are an inspiration ive been a loyal subscriber for 1 year and will continue to be❤
i used to have an old celica, it was my first car, but i had to sell it because it was taking up too much space, it was in my parents garage, and had too bad of rust, but i still have the parts, and my dream is to buy the exact same car and build it like 14 year old me dreamed. your videos have honestly inspired me so much to build cars and just work and learn, you’re awesome Mike
Mad respect buddy! Keep the motivation going!
I literally love how motivated you are I’ve been putting off working on my accord and every time I watch your videos I get motivated I’ve gotten a lot done to it and thank you ❤
Dude that is much dedication! How awesome!
Man I wish I could like this video more than once. The message you put out is so genuine it’s unreal.
Thank you so much this gave me the inspiration to rebuild my own car. You've proven to me that I can rebuild my own car. I'm in almost the same situation you were in when you crashed the rear end of the integra and now I know what I have to do bring it back to life. Thank you Mike
Story is great man !! Looking forward to more
The heart and passion in this video along with the editing it is in a league of itself
I was finding a way. i made it to 50K subs and then the cops showed up with a warrant. I'm still working it out, and I take inspiration from your struggle. Thanks for making videos. I enjoy your channel and I'm glad I found it.
“No fresh starts, keep the story alive” is definitely gonna be my ig caption once my rebuild is complete ‼️
Man, I was waiting for this video for a long time :D
Really impressive everything you´ve done to the car and never let it go even when it seemed impossible to fix it.
Can’t wait for the next video!