I watch his episodes like a tv show Like it makes my attention span click because he's being edited a lot like the old truck and car shows just without the guitar riff sneaking in the background
Mike being on the channels was such a good move for the brand. I personally love working on cars, and building my own projects, so I really appreciate all the technical knowledge Mike has. Also, loving the daily content.. I know one of the two channels will have somwthing for me everyday.
Man just sitting down watching mike talk about race car engineering makes me happier I am in a mechanical engineering university . Keep it up mike and DDE
the thing i have noticed about mike essa in all the vids and his stories from the past is that, the sheer humbleness and down to earthness brings so much respect and love and so many opportunities, that has "MADE" mike essa today "A MIKE ESSA", and the honesty and knowledge is the cherry on top, such an inspiration this guy is, huge respect to him and keep up the great work dude
It’s so enjoyable to get to know such a cool, chill, honest, kind, smart, knowledgeable, fair, family man, business man, and all around squared away dude. I’m so glad he has partnered with DDE I just pray that Damon doesn’t muck it up by just being a dick like he has in the past. This is a quality relationship that he should NOT squander. Mike thank you for the walk thru and sharing a bit of your life with us it means a lot because I don’t think it’s in your nature. I can tell you are much more of a private dude. So thanks man, we appreciate it. You’re a great dude.
I’ve been watching you guys for years now. Since 2015, I usually don’t comment much. I think Mike has been the best addition to the team. I have really been enjoying the content lately. Don’t get rid of Mike, it’s now his channel
What a great look at Mikes shop, absolute legend! Always calm and well spoken, Mike always delivers a great explanation and description of complex (for me) topics. Props to DDE, absolute genius hiring Mike and Tim.
Mike explaining this sway bar... he's what took this channel from liking it to absolutely loving and eagerly waiting for the next episode. Amazing job.
It was a good move to add Mike and Tim to the channel. Ngl after they came to the channel Dave and Damon finally started doing what they always wanted and started building cars and doing tracks and Mike guiding the boys to learn more about racing and building cars and everything. They are such an amazing people and always fills the vlog fun and change to the dde fam.😌😌😌
Listening to mike you can tell part of the reason he did so well in racing besides talent, he is really good with people and making connections which as with anything in life is very important Love the videos Mike
Michael is SO much more knowledgeable than I ever gave him credit for. He's the guy humbly standing in the background in every DDE video, guy needs way more of a spotlight!
When there are no fancy edits, no music no cinematic camera work yet you watch the whole thing without skipping. DDE is on another level man and having mike is such a blessing. Great Video Mike we the dde fam are so grateful to have you on board.
WOW! Mike and DDE have a ton of content to post!!! Lol you have the F12 build to finish, then you have the Evo 2 race car conversion to AWD, you have Dave's new 570 GT4 to put back to stock and fix up, and you have a porcshe build to finish! I'm looking forward to seeing them all done! I hope you continue working with them for years to come! You are awesome!
Mike, you've built up quite the racing heritage.You are a legend. It's great to see your passion for racing and cars in everything in your shop and hear the stories of your journey that brought you to DDE.
Enjoyed the tour Mike, thanks. Also, amazing job at Gridlife, I'm sure it was a dream come true to drift the Corkscrew. Watching you lead Damon around the track was very cool as well. You and Tim are an amazing addition to DDE, and I look forward to the future and the possibility of you drifting the Ferrari around when it's done.
Thank you for the tour of the shop, I loved seeing all your awards that you have collected through the years. You should really see about hanging the majority of that stuff on the wall so people (and yourself) can really see what Essa Motorsports has been about through they years. Yeah I know they can just watch this video, but if I had all that stuff I would set up a "bragging wall" for myself. Food for thought.
Thanks for the tour Mike. It meant a LOT to me. As one who has spent most of my life in and around shops EXACTLY like that building race cars with buddies that was a blast!! I had a buddy whose shop looked almost exactly like that with almost the same tools and equipment and even of the same "vintage"...lol! He helped me build ALL of my race cars out of a shop just like that. Unfortunately he passed in a karting incident a few years ago, and I miss working with him every day! Thanks for bringing me back to those days!!!
Mike is the man. I’m a LOWRIDER but love DDE and all they do. Damon did a great job keeping the Chanel fresh with content and people like Mike, Tim, Skinny, and his best addition ever O.G Dave!
Michael Essa is the absolute best. We really miss watching him compete in FD, but watching him now on DDE is absolutely awesome! Thanks for the tour 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I feel, DDE now has the most balanced content ever. Mike with his technical knowledge and craftsmanship, Damon & Dave for all the energy ,fun and shenanigans... Tim, & Marc being all rounders and just perfectly supporting the whole show....Loving all the content you guys put out...
Fabricator, mechanic , skilled driver (champion) , knows his stuff.. A great guy overall , a car enthusiast and a very knowledge person.. A Car legend, ladies and gentelman!
That Pantera was crazy to see just covered up in that shop!!!! Those things are super sought after!!! This was an awesome tour video!! Kurt Busch and Dennis Collins would love to have that Pantera, not to mention a ton of other people!! Great video again with Essa!!!
Great video, love hearing Mike talk about his passion, his knowledge is insane! Slightly disappointed we didn’t actually get some B roll or something of the vehicles whilst Mike was explaining about the different aspects of them.
Thanks for the shop tour Mike. It seems like Damon and Dave appreciate you as much as we do. You're a great addition to the channel. Like the way you explain things. Hope you have an awesome day
Awesome tour. The knowledge that Mike Essa about cars is amazing. I wonder how he finds the time to work on the vette. Looking forward to seeing it on the road.
Thank you for the tour. We could all see the passion you have for that lifestyle and the integrity you apply to everything you do. You don't need theatrics, games or flashy lights to entertain, and that's what I like the most. Just keep doing what you do and keep the mechanics side of the stories coming. Cheers.
Every shop needs a pantera in varying states of disrepair at all times. My old mechanic had his pantera in the shop stripped down for years. His son drove it to school as a senior.
This is a stories channel the camera man is doing ok.. supposed to be a bit “raw” and a bit looking unfinished. Aside from that DDE is doing great with EVERYONE in their team!!! The builds, the cars, the knowledge they have and share!
This man Mike is so cool 😎. DDE made the best move bringing him to the team. His knowledge is valuable. Thanks Mike for sharing this with us. 💪💪💪👍👍👍😎😎😎
Mike is the epitome of a "car guy". He isn't a one trick pony, the depth of his knowledge is multi layered, right down to the frame. Who has books like those on a shelf, let alone reads them. Mike and Tim bring this whole thing together in a way that no other attempts to incorporate others has worked. Mike is humble about his talents and accomplishments, which are obviously numerous, a true professional. DDE has entered the esoteric level of automobile content, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, from one street car, to a fleet of cars, and now REAL RACECARS, complete with a proven Champion racer as a mentor, I see exciting things to come, for all of us. DDE...DDE...DDE...DDE...😊
Would be nice if Mike could finish up his wife’s corvette on the dde channel. Dde would have an upload and his wife would finally get her corvette running again. And an ls3 swap always sounds like fun
How many likes to get Mike to finish his wife's Vette after the SEMA craziness is over to show the appreciation for all his extra hours put in? Would love to see her rip it on the first drive.
I watched the entire video and enjoyed it even though I don’t know that much about it all just because I could see how much it means to you! I love you guys and watching you love your life! ❤
Mike is amazing and probably what revamped DDE for me. After the first FD guy debacle I hope history doesn’t repeat itself and he is here to stay. I know a lot of content makes him look like he is on an extreme time crunch for the views, but hope he really does have an easy time being able to put out quality work
I would love to see Mike Wife's car being built on this channel or even on the main channel. I am pretty sure people would like it. For non-USA people (like me), it's exotic and for the US guys, it is an iconic car. Edit: As well as the Porsche that is in the park.
I never get annoyed with camer guys but damn this one got me upset. Show the damn cars instead of showing Mike tlk so much. More montages less face shots
It’s RUclips and the camera footage and editing make it feel right at home. You’re not watching a high production Hollywood movie so enjoy the content for what it is
I’ve watched every dde video daily for a good 4 years now and mikes videos are more interesting most of the time now… this should be on the main channel Mike is the man so much knowledge and experience
This is one of the best video on stories channel. I absolutely enjoyed it. We need more of this instead of Marc talking about his useless car. Thank you Mike, and DDE for making this video happen.
Thanks Mike for a touch of the tec nity gritty....I love that kind of tec ....it's where it can really make a big difference....thank you for the opportunity to see your shop ! I love the Pantera! 😁😎
back in 2007 my brother and I had the pleasure of moving / towing one of Sam Hübinette mopar chargers while in Newport Beach. He invited us to dinner then we got to go for a ride / drive one of his personal cars on a track the next day! One hell of a dude!
Mike Essa is the BEST thing to ever happen to DDE. His high level of professionalism is just what the channel needed!
True. If he leaves it's over at this point.
This is well said. It really brings the channel to another level. Professionalismis a perfect word
I hope that they do find him some more help.
I watch his episodes like a tv show
Like it makes my attention span click because he's being edited a lot like the old truck and car shows just without the guitar riff sneaking in the background
no tim is
I'm glad Mike reads the comments and gave us what we wanted, a tour of his garage!
🎉🎉🎉🎉
Yes and a few cars for sale! 😮
Dude is the definition of "A master at work"
Mike's builds are more personal and relatable than DDE's supercar builds. Daddy Dave can we see Mike build one of his cars soon. Tyvm 🙏
Hell yea… badass video
The reason Mike is so loved on the channel is because he is a proper story teller. Love it
He is a natural on camera. I was quite surprised when he first joined the team how quick he adjusted to being on camera all the time
He can tell a story and keep you hooked’ that’s for sure.
He doesn't need to db scream at the camera for views. Without Mike I would have unsubbed long ago.
Yay another episode of Mike Essa
M.E.E!!!!! M.E.E!!!!!!!!
Sarcasm
Yaya is right. If you listen you may learn something bo6. Mike you bring 5he spic3
@@pressinpickle345dam I was actually excited to have him do this I love Mike
You're missing the "!" at the end of your comment.
Mike being on the channels was such a good move for the brand. I personally love working on cars, and building my own projects, so I really appreciate all the technical knowledge Mike has. Also, loving the daily content.. I know one of the two channels will have somwthing for me everyday.
Man just sitting down watching mike talk about race car engineering makes me happier I am in a mechanical engineering university . Keep it up mike and DDE
So grateful of everyone at DDE working so hard to make a daily upload for me to watch every morning!!! Amazing content boys!!
Man I’ve been so happy about seeing daily updates
The knowledge mike has is phenomenal
Respect the owner of ignite for figuring out Mike gave him business and offered fuel, now that's something you don't see often.
the thing i have noticed about mike essa in all the vids and his stories from the past is that, the sheer humbleness and down to earthness brings so much respect and love and so many opportunities, that has "MADE" mike essa today "A MIKE ESSA", and the honesty and knowledge is the cherry on top,
such an inspiration this guy is, huge respect to him and keep up the great work dude
It’s so enjoyable to get to know such a cool, chill, honest, kind, smart, knowledgeable, fair, family man, business man, and all around squared away dude. I’m so glad he has partnered with DDE I just pray that Damon doesn’t muck it up by just being a dick like he has in the past. This is a quality relationship that he should NOT squander. Mike thank you for the walk thru and sharing a bit of your life with us it means a lot because I don’t think it’s in your nature. I can tell you are much more of a private dude. So thanks man, we appreciate it. You’re a great dude.
I’ve been watching you guys for years now. Since 2015, I usually don’t comment much. I think Mike has been the best addition to the team. I have really been enjoying the content lately. Don’t get rid of Mike, it’s now his channel
Mike, you will always be a champion of the people. Great content
😂
What a great look at Mikes shop, absolute legend! Always calm and well spoken, Mike always delivers a great explanation and description of complex (for me) topics. Props to DDE, absolute genius hiring Mike and Tim.
Mike explaining this sway bar... he's what took this channel from liking it to absolutely loving and eagerly waiting for the next episode. Amazing job.
It was a good move to add Mike and Tim to the channel. Ngl after they came to the channel Dave and Damon finally started doing what they always wanted and started building cars and doing tracks and Mike guiding the boys to learn more about racing and building cars and everything. They are such an amazing people and always fills the vlog fun and change to the dde fam.😌😌😌
Listening to mike you can tell part of the reason he did so well in racing besides talent, he is really good with people and making connections which as with anything in life is very important
Love the videos Mike
Michael is SO much more knowledgeable than I ever gave him credit for. He's the guy humbly standing in the background in every DDE video, guy needs way more of a spotlight!
When there are no fancy edits, no music no cinematic camera work yet you watch the whole thing without skipping. DDE is on another level man and having mike is such a blessing. Great Video Mike we the dde fam are so grateful to have you on board.
I can listen to Mike talk about cars all day.. his love and knowledge of cars is amazing.
WOW! Mike and DDE have a ton of content to post!!! Lol you have the F12 build to finish, then you have the Evo 2 race car conversion to AWD, you have Dave's new 570 GT4 to put back to stock and fix up, and you have a porcshe build to finish! I'm looking forward to seeing them all done! I hope you continue working with them for years to come! You are awesome!
Haven’t seen much f12 stuff lately so I’m assuming they’re closing in on everything for Sema and what we’ve seen content wise has been prerecorded.
Mike, you've built up quite the racing heritage.You are a legend. It's great to see your passion for racing and cars in everything in your shop and hear the stories of your journey that brought you to DDE.
Mike's explanations of complicated car stuffs are so easy to understand
Why is your picture the DDE logo?
@@idwellinthehillslikegandhibecause he’s a fan, how bout dat
Mike is just a natural when it comes to anything involving cars and racing. I could listen all day. Thanks for the shop tour. Love it!
Enjoyed the tour Mike, thanks. Also, amazing job at Gridlife, I'm sure it was a dream come true to drift the Corkscrew. Watching you lead Damon around the track was very cool as well. You and Tim are an amazing addition to DDE, and I look forward to the future and the possibility of you drifting the Ferrari around when it's done.
Thank you for the tour of the shop, I loved seeing all your awards that you have collected through the years. You should really see about hanging the majority of that stuff on the wall so people (and yourself) can really see what Essa Motorsports has been about through they years.
Yeah I know they can just watch this video, but if I had all that stuff I would set up a "bragging wall" for myself.
Food for thought.
Thanks for the tour Mike. It meant a LOT to me. As one who has spent most of my life in and around shops EXACTLY like that building race cars with buddies that was a blast!! I had a buddy whose shop looked almost exactly like that with almost the same tools and equipment and even of the same "vintage"...lol! He helped me build ALL of my race cars out of a shop just like that. Unfortunately he passed in a karting incident a few years ago, and I miss working with him every day! Thanks for bringing me back to those days!!!
I really like Mike. Super Genuine, and can really see he loves his craft. I really hopes he sees a lot of success throughout his life.
Excited to have another behind the scenes with Mike the master mechanic.
Also formula drift champ.
Mike is the man. I’m a LOWRIDER but love DDE and all they do. Damon did a great job keeping the Chanel fresh with content and people like Mike, Tim, Skinny, and his best addition ever O.G Dave!
Mike Essa is just an overall awesome guys. Great attitude great on-screen personality and even better...he comes with TIM!❤
Mike is super chill guy Dde big props for getting this man on your channel Mike is unreal as mechanic.
Michael Essa is the absolute best. We really miss watching him compete in FD, but watching him now on DDE is absolutely awesome! Thanks for the tour 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I feel, DDE now has the most balanced content ever. Mike with his technical knowledge and craftsmanship, Damon & Dave for all the energy ,fun and shenanigans... Tim, & Marc being all rounders and just perfectly supporting the whole show....Loving all the content you guys put out...
Respect from the UK, and it’s a good day when DDE stories drop
FD Champion Michael Essa has learned the art of building anticipation from Damon & Dave, don't just start out with the cool cars, build up to it!👍❤
God Bless Mike He is so down to earth person so cool
Mike deserves a gt3 rs as a bonus he’s been doing so much for this channel and needs a super car to fit in with dde
Fabricator, mechanic , skilled driver (champion) , knows his stuff.. A great guy overall , a car enthusiast and a very knowledge person.. A Car legend, ladies and gentelman!
I could listen to Mike talk about cars all day long. So much knowledge and passion for what he does.
So glad we finally got to see the bosses garage!
This is awesome and I can’t say it enough but Mike and Tim was such a blessing coming to DDE.
Mike is the reason I was pulled back in to watching. Best “mod” the channel has made.
Guys is it just me or does mike just get cooler every video i watch with him
That Pantera was crazy to see just covered up in that shop!!!! Those things are super sought after!!! This was an awesome tour video!! Kurt Busch and Dennis Collins would love to have that Pantera, not to mention a ton of other people!! Great video again with Essa!!!
It was fitting. Just last weekend I had my Cobra out and we had a mix of Cobras and Panteras. 29 cars in total ripping around New Hampshire.
Great video, love hearing Mike talk about his passion, his knowledge is insane! Slightly disappointed we didn’t actually get some B roll or something of the vehicles whilst Mike was explaining about the different aspects of them.
I love when Mike explains in detail what he's doing to all the cars. Always interesting content
❤❤❤ it nice to see and hear what car are and what was done. Amazing job.
Thanks for the shop tour Mike. It seems like Damon and Dave appreciate you as much as we do. You're a great addition to the channel. Like the way you explain things. Hope you have an awesome day
Mike! You are just the best!!! Keep doing what you are doing! You are great!! I wish i knew someone like you, that knows so much about cars!!! 😊
Awesome tour. The knowledge that Mike Essa about cars is amazing. I wonder how he finds the time to work on the vette. Looking forward to seeing it on the road.
proud of you mike essa and lets help him to have his dream porsche guys
Thank you for the tour. We could all see the passion you have for that lifestyle and the integrity you apply to everything you do. You don't need theatrics, games or flashy lights to entertain, and that's what I like the most. Just keep doing what you do and keep the mechanics side of the stories coming. Cheers.
Such a well rounded driver/ mechanic, your knowledge is priceless. Thank you for sharing!
Every shop needs a pantera in varying states of disrepair at all times. My old mechanic had his pantera in the shop stripped down for years. His son drove it to school as a senior.
Basically every shop on YT has an old Pantera in the back !
Thanks Mike for showing us your garage/shop setup and vehicles. You're a badass 😎 👏 jack of all trades. Keep up the awesome 👌 work.
Mike Essa has a great combination of an outstanding level of professionalism, and a talent of a very good story teller. He just rocks!
“Here are all my formula drift trophies, some of them don’t fit” INSANE FLEX FROM THE BOSS OF DDE MIKE ESSA
This is a stories channel the camera man is doing ok.. supposed to be a bit “raw” and a bit looking unfinished. Aside from that DDE is doing great with EVERYONE in their team!!! The builds, the cars, the knowledge they have and share!
The voice over editing is getting better on both channels- I think people forget this is the stories channel 😂
Mike, always on the grind!
This man Mike is so cool 😎.
DDE made the best move bringing him to the team.
His knowledge is valuable.
Thanks Mike for sharing this with us.
💪💪💪👍👍👍😎😎😎
Mike Essa is such a great addition to the DDE fam!! Y'all need to get the go cart runnin and set a track in the lot and set some times with the boys.
You’ve got as many face masks signs as you do trophies! lol.
Gotta love when DDE team applodes vids
What language is that?
Mike is the epitome of a "car guy". He isn't a one trick pony, the depth of his knowledge is multi layered, right down to the frame. Who has books like those on a shelf, let alone reads them. Mike and Tim bring this whole thing together in a way that no other attempts to incorporate others has worked. Mike is humble about his talents and accomplishments, which are obviously numerous, a true professional. DDE has entered the esoteric level of automobile content, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, from one street car, to a fleet of cars, and now REAL RACECARS, complete with a proven Champion racer as a mentor, I see exciting things to come, for all of us. DDE...DDE...DDE...DDE...😊
Awesome Sauce! Thanks Mike for opening up your garage and showing us all your cars! 🤘
LETS GOOOOOOOOO FINALLY AN ESSA TOUR we love you MIKE
Would be nice if Mike could finish up his wife’s corvette on the dde channel. Dde would have an upload and his wife would finally get her corvette running again. And an ls3 swap always sounds like fun
Love this guy! I would stay and listen to him for hours!
I know I wish Damon would let him buy a car and make a crazy built
Thank you Mike for going over the shop and showing us some amazing cool old to new cars
Great informative vid, you can tell Mike is so passionate about what he does and his past 😎👏🏽
How many likes to get Mike to finish his wife's Vette after the SEMA craziness is over to show the appreciation for all his extra hours put in? Would love to see her rip it on the first drive.
Tim was the tire guy at the track and Mike picked him up
A cool video idea would be a wives vlog. Give each wife a camera and have them film what a day of putting up with the DDE antic's.
How awesome. Thanks for offering to shop your shop. Your amazing at everything you do. And so down the earth. Thanks everybody at DDE
Loved it…This is what the stories channel should be about. Relaxed content that’s not a reiteration of the main channel!
I take it the F12 ain't making it to sema
Fire camera guy! We don't all have a man crush on Mike! Give us a slow take of the work!!
I watched the entire video and enjoyed it even though I don’t know that much about it all just because I could see how much it means to you! I love you guys and watching you love your life! ❤
Wtf camera man doing🥲
camera man has no clue what he’s doing
Yaaa bro he has no clue 🥲
Was thinking same thing. Like dude, turn the camera and show what Mike is talking about. Was driving me crazy.
EXACTLY! MIKE WAS TALKIN BOUT THE BBS LM AND DUDE DIDN'T EVEN BOTHER TO SHOW THEM 🤣
Lol glad I'm not the only one... Custom Corvette rear end and we didn't even get to see it
@@brandonmelikian8842this is what I immediately thought
Thanks Mike. Hope you make it South Florida with DDE soon. Would love to meet you. From a local Late Model Modified racing family - brother mostly.
Mike is amazing and probably what revamped DDE for me. After the first FD guy debacle I hope history doesn’t repeat itself and he is here to stay. I know a lot of content makes him look like he is on an extreme time crunch for the views, but hope he really does have an easy time being able to put out quality work
Camera guy kinda sucks at showing the cars and stuff that Mike is talking about
I wonder how Mike splits his time between DDE and his own business.
Thank you Mike for the tour. Amazing knowledge as always!
I would love to see Mike Wife's car being built on this channel or even on the main channel. I am pretty sure people would like it. For non-USA people (like me), it's exotic and for the US guys, it is an iconic car.
Edit: As well as the Porsche that is in the park.
I never get annoyed with camer guys but damn this one got me upset. Show the damn cars instead of showing Mike tlk so much. More montages less face shots
get a better camera man
You’re obsessed with mark this is like the 11th comment about him! If you have Nothing good to say don’t bother commenting people
@@Conziokyou know it’s not mark filming this. New 4th wall guy is
@@Feebs83 tbh I forgot about the new guy but even still this guy comments about mark all the time
It’s RUclips and the camera footage and editing make it feel right at home. You’re not watching a high production Hollywood movie so enjoy the content for what it is
@@Conziok bro what are you yapping about
A really detailed overview of Mike’s shop and the cars within & out back! Learn so much watching Mike! 😊🤘
I’ve watched every dde video daily for a good 4 years now and mikes videos are more interesting most of the time now… this should be on the main channel Mike is the man so much knowledge and experience
You can't help but love Mike Essa, formula drift champion. I liked DDE before, but Mike makes me love it
As a fellow p car and 987 lover, its so cool to see Essa share the love for such an unappreciated chassis.
Mike's talent and Grit got the Trophies
$$$$$$ can't buy them
Mike is for REAL ❤❤❤
Thank you for the tour amazing work. I'd love to see the corvette and the 911 finished. But for real though Mike has so much talent 👏
This is one of the best video on stories channel. I absolutely enjoyed it. We need more of this instead of Marc talking about his useless car.
Thank you Mike, and DDE for making this video happen.
Thanks Mike for a touch of the tec nity gritty....I love that kind of tec ....it's where it can really make a big difference....thank you for the opportunity to see your shop ! I love the Pantera! 😁😎
mike is such a good dude. he definitely makes the channel. period!!!
Damon...Dave...this guy is the best thing to happen to DDE. with him you can expand the channel beyond anything we could imagine before.
and the rest of the team was just a jackpot.
Mike Essa a huge win to dde family love the vibes he giving!
back in 2007 my brother and I had the pleasure of moving / towing one of Sam Hübinette mopar chargers while in Newport Beach. He invited us to dinner then we got to go for a ride / drive one of his personal cars on a track the next day! One hell of a dude!