Mastermind Behind RWB Wide Body Tuning Empire: Akira Nakai | Larry Chen Capturing Car Culture -Ep .6

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @angeloah
    @angeloah 2 года назад +411

    Man, his English is so good now, since that first Dino article I have been in love with this style. Not just because it so wild but he makes the car alive, like a feeling, a ghost, a myth, but tangible and real.

    • @robwaters8848
      @robwaters8848 2 года назад +8

      YES! Very well put! It's like he's breathing a soul into life. Absolutely stunning 😍

    • @prematuredgravy8033
      @prematuredgravy8033 2 года назад +5

      I had a love for RWB but Dino really drilled it home for me. I think it was his Rough Rhythm article, when Nakai handed him the keys. Incredible stuff

    • @tamilpodiyn
      @tamilpodiyn 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@angeloah how is your japanese ...

    • @angeloah
      @angeloah 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@tamilpodiyn it’s not bad, can ask how’s your day, count to until I am tired of counting, can ask about the rain, can say hello and good bye, thank you, good morning, etc etc, why? I was complimenting him, I don’t have Japanese customers I am building cars with or I would be as good as he is at English, he definitely has me beat at being bilingual. You wanna go?

  • @chrisnuggets
    @chrisnuggets 2 года назад +172

    I remember a trip to Chiba in 2012 and Toshi arranged me to come and meet Nakai san on a random weekday at the RWB shop. Even back then he was a busy guy but nice enough to spend some time and chat even in basic English. I remember his hospitality and warm spirit. He sent me off with a bunch of RWB merch and stickers, so cool. Even let me take photos with him and his cars. Im glad his business has only grown since then

  • @ukiyo5283
    @ukiyo5283 2 года назад +400

    Nakai is the classic example of a Japanese artisan that gives his all on everything he does with his passion

    • @CarNerd
      @CarNerd 2 года назад +3

      why cant confusd ppl just shut up instead of pretending to be insightful

    • @ukiyo5283
      @ukiyo5283 2 года назад +8

      @@CarNerd you seem nice

    • @CarNerd
      @CarNerd 2 года назад

      @@ukiyo5283 you seem indifferent to criticism like someone with schizoid personality disorder

    • @robwaters8848
      @robwaters8848 2 года назад +2

      @@ukiyo5283 Don't even listen to people like him.

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 2 года назад +1

      @@CarNerd seek help

  • @ruffneck_asian3688
    @ruffneck_asian3688 2 года назад +321

    I saw Larry Chens name and Nakai. I stopped everything I was doing to click and watch. Fantastic content as always. Thanks Hagerty for putting together an amazing mash of car cultures.

  • @aw6545
    @aw6545 Год назад +40

    He said, "so many people outside, not so many people, same mind." This man is in touch with the whole universe through porsches.

  • @CBMedia404
    @CBMedia404 2 года назад +63

    I was lucky enough to watch and photograph Nakai build Rutledge Woods LS3 swapped RWB and it was an INSANE experience and truly made me appreciate these cars soooo much more.

  • @pol.86
    @pol.86 2 года назад +62

    Thank you again Hagerty for picking up Larry Chen. Love this

  • @StevieVman1
    @StevieVman1 11 месяцев назад +7

    he is a genius.
    The dedication and inspiration is unreal.
    His humility and demeanor make his videos surreal

  • @8greateight8
    @8greateight8 6 месяцев назад +12

    I love akira’s shirt. “What the world needs now is tough love” so true.

  • @Wingsabr
    @Wingsabr Год назад +38

    This man is the perfect example of ikigai. This is the representation every human needs to find their purpose in this world. 🙌 🫶

    • @071Rishi
      @071Rishi 3 месяца назад

      @@Wingsabr im still searching

  • @SanseriIIDX
    @SanseriIIDX 3 месяца назад +8

    Today. I was today years old when I realized Nakai-San is able to communicate in English with conviction.

  • @LenzPhotography
    @LenzPhotography 2 года назад +7

    I’ve been very fortunate to be able to witness Nakai San build an RWB 993. Those two days are probably the greatest two days in my life and I will never forget them.

  • @darkehornet8751
    @darkehornet8751 2 года назад +17

    Thank you Larry for making this show and giving the car culture it's voice

  • @rikosway
    @rikosway 2 года назад +26

    First I have not watched the whole thing yet
    But just the first few minutes. I appreciate the words and respect given to Dino. And the history between the both of you as well Larry how you both were on speedhunters. And following you all these years and your stories. With out a doubt you both are monsters in the industry. And it’s exciting to see you grow Larry. I just want Dino to get his due share. And you make those comments means a lot to me.
    It’s a privilege to know both of you and have friendships.
    Also thank you for visiting Nakai-san
    We all brothers of RWB
    Thank you. See ya at sema

  • @arunassumanas8421
    @arunassumanas8421 2 года назад +15

    Literally one of my favorite new shows. Thank you Larry, it’s an honor to see your content! Keep it coming! 🤙

  • @charlesclairvoyance
    @charlesclairvoyance 2 года назад +7

    This has 100% been my video of the year, Nakai is legend and I'm so glad that you guys were able to make this happen, and I definitely agree with the idea that the 997 build is the opposite of Nakai-san maturing

  • @OCDRex11
    @OCDRex11 2 года назад +4

    When modern Porsche's become "common" and modded like "No big deal", you have this. Crazy! Never knew about this until I watched this video. Thanks for sharing this with the world. Another reason I need to get to Japan.

  • @sabishiikarasu4158
    @sabishiikarasu4158 2 года назад +7

    This man truly has been my go back to inspiration for over a decade . Rwb chassis Porsche by him and rotary powered is a dream build for me . A outlaw legend he will always be . 🙇🏻🖤🍻

  • @sincerelyjb3
    @sincerelyjb3 Год назад +9

    Damn his work is is cold 🥶 Everything about Nakai screams artist. his hair his attitude and the fact he smokes cigarettes with sandals on …. Japan will eventually make a statue of him and I promise it will have sandals 🏎️

  • @daytonsmith3290
    @daytonsmith3290 Год назад +4

    I told myself I only wanted 7 dream cars but after seeing this masterpiece and his passion makes me wanna put it to 8 that's awesome!! Man defined everything and beat the odds!!! Love to see it❤

  • @timeattackfb758
    @timeattackfb758 2 года назад +7

    So good to see someone whose clearly blown up financially and fame wise and still stick with the original passion and not change

  • @pablow2009
    @pablow2009 2 года назад +7

    I love RWD he is definitely humble kind polite respectful an inspiration I just can’t put more words to describe him he is definitely a Japanese HERO

  • @SideQuestHomestead
    @SideQuestHomestead Год назад +4

    It doesn’t matter how many times I see Nakai’s shop- I’m still amazed.

  • @smudger6461
    @smudger6461 2 года назад +8

    I love humble people, wickedly talented individual that is sure a gift... Salt of the earth 🌎

  • @Accept_Failure
    @Accept_Failure 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nakai is such a generous and vast experience still talking like each and every word. I am just the beginning and I am trying to work and learn about my whole life.

  • @jasonwu2758
    @jasonwu2758 3 месяца назад +1

    This mans demeanor, swagger and the cars he's envisioned and brought in reality is, unrepeatable. Always though a Porsche as clinical perfection but this man turns it into something that makes me stray from my JDM idolization. This blokes an artist.

  • @dn252
    @dn252 2 года назад +3

    I’ve been a RWB fan for many years! This video reminded me why. Thank you Larry and Dino👌

  • @nickwong2525
    @nickwong2525 2 года назад +7

    I remember a few years back while in Tokyo, i was queueing up at a ramen restaurant in Akasaka then i saw Nakai-san passing by in his purple RWB, pretty sick ride in person. Sadly my phone was crappy at that time so taking picture at night was totally out of the question.

  • @donOmar1124
    @donOmar1124 2 года назад +4

    This is definitely a dream of mine to go to Japan and chill at Nakai san shop and watch him work or clean some cars for him.. super super cool

  • @leemcelmeel8782
    @leemcelmeel8782 2 года назад +3

    I'm a huge RWB fan. I love Akira Nakai's work! Great video!!!

  • @jeffshappard8227
    @jeffshappard8227 2 года назад +2

    Larry always hits it out of the park in terms of content. So happy to see that he/Hagerty are on this journey together and I look forward to what will come of it!

  • @DennisGr
    @DennisGr 6 месяцев назад +1

    as a german it's the japanese craftspeople i respect above all else. their work ethic, their appreciation and commitment to detail, the craftsmanship. it's all second to none. nakai-san is a prime example.

  • @AyaxRo
    @AyaxRo 2 года назад +5

    Hagerty is hitting it out of the park. Great commitment to great content. Hope to see alot more Larry here.

  • @G_Ozare
    @G_Ozare 2 года назад +2

    Dino is a legend. Speedhunters really helped capture the tuning culture in Japan for us Westerners. Thanks Larry!

  • @matthewgoins87
    @matthewgoins87 2 года назад +1

    Larry your a legend!!!!!!! Your content is my #1 favorite thing to watch.

  • @TheFarhanfaris
    @TheFarhanfaris 2 года назад +3

    Terima kasih bro.. episode ini bisa melihat kedalam bengkel Nakai... terima kasih Larry

  • @davidboyce6427
    @davidboyce6427 2 года назад +4

    Big fan of this quiet man. He’s an artist and genius 🤜🏽

  • @jessicaregina1956
    @jessicaregina1956 6 месяцев назад +20

    The one thing that will never be in his workshop is a No Smoking sign😂

    • @Jupitersonlyson
      @Jupitersonlyson 3 месяца назад

      @@jessicaregina1956 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

  • @asaprulers226
    @asaprulers226 7 месяцев назад

    Just started watching these rwb and it is awesome. Such a nice guy and he is just hustling and making dreams happen

  • @TheSlash389
    @TheSlash389 2 года назад +4

    Hope to see his Story in depth some time in the cinema. I think he deserves it because he is a living legend! Its Art, he is a Artist, Master in his crafts. ❤

  • @PhillipTieuChainz
    @PhillipTieuChainz 2 года назад +1

    Larry, glad to see you give the 997 RWB some love. We've all seen the air-cooled 991's but enjoy the 997. RWB and Nakai-San has inspired us at Indecent to widen 911's!

  • @trazyntheinfinitehereforur828
    @trazyntheinfinitehereforur828 Год назад +2

    i love nakai because he feels genuine even when theres not a word said like his pants are ripped his hands and knees are dirty from working and he'll smoke even when the cameras on him because thats probably what he does anyways

  • @rocksagar
    @rocksagar 2 года назад +2

    Love this video, love Nakai San’s Humility, Simple guy, such a great guy and a legend ! Thanks for this video. Hopefully someday I can get a Porsche modified by him too. This is a huge treat to all petroheads out there !

  • @CHmLgN
    @CHmLgN 2 года назад +1

    I think the first time I saw an RWB was in Du Pont Registry as a kid, along side like Gemballa and Strosek stuff. Simply legendary.

  • @brianf8621
    @brianf8621 2 года назад +2

    Hagerty thanks for bringing the alternative content. I would love to have a 997.

  • @dccllcjjt7062
    @dccllcjjt7062 Год назад

    I bought Hagerty insurance for my cars just because they support people like Larry Chen and cars like RWB. Love being a part of this culture. Keep up the great work!

  • @user-oy4lk7fd9w
    @user-oy4lk7fd9w 2 года назад +7

    larry chen + hagerty turned out to be good

  • @wickedpony4633
    @wickedpony4633 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing this story. You are so talented taking outstanding, meaningful photos/videos and also relating the background story with such passion. Akira Nakai is such a talented and humble person. Thanks for sharing this story.

  • @Nicrobeeld
    @Nicrobeeld 2 года назад +1

    I still remember the first Speedhunters post on Nakai-san, RWB, Idlers, … Mesmerizing! Greetings from the Stella Artois country!

  • @robwaters8848
    @robwaters8848 2 года назад +3

    I LOVED this episode! Knocked it out of the park. Please give us more like this!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ipackjang
    @ipackjang 2 года назад

    Truly one of the most beautiful videos I’ve ever watched

  • @achayasa1376
    @achayasa1376 Год назад

    Larry chen i'm from indonesia and i'm happy because your friends using tshirt rwb indonesian❤❤❤ thank you somuch larry🙏😊

  • @cactus-xyz
    @cactus-xyz 2 года назад +1

    I hope i'll get my hands on an rwb 993 one day, this documentary brought me hope, thank you

  • @solecollector87
    @solecollector87 2 года назад

    Akira Nakai is a god. My dream car is a 964 RWB. I LOVE RWB. This video is amazing. Thanks Larry!

  • @liddellasya
    @liddellasya 2 месяца назад +1

    The way he sat at the sidewalk while you were shooting is so funny

  • @MoparBosss
    @MoparBosss Год назад

    The legend himself respect!!!
    He was my source of inspiration with doing my widebody kit to my charger. When you're in it nothing matters & it's all about craftsmanship

  • @hungryalien
    @hungryalien 2 года назад +1

    nakai's english has improved significantly over the years too! nice to see him again!

  • @Brett101792
    @Brett101792 2 года назад +3

    I love how he keeps it real with his "method to the madness" style garage instead of building this clean and sterile (basically souless) facility.

  • @jameshughes1815
    @jameshughes1815 Год назад +1

    Wow, best episode yet! Keep them coming! Love Japanese car culture!

  • @alexatanasie3302
    @alexatanasie3302 Год назад +1

    Thx to RWB I kinda love Porsche now. Thx sensei, amazing work.

  • @jonathancastellino6707
    @jonathancastellino6707 2 года назад +1

    Incredible. And I have to say that this video really helped me to love and appreciate the RWB evolution more (moving to water-cooled).

  • @graff502cans
    @graff502cans 2 года назад +20

    Nakai San is so inspirational 🙌 .

  • @georgedreisch2662
    @georgedreisch2662 2 года назад +2

    One thing has changed, Nakai’s English is considerably better.
    Brilliant builds!

  • @machmania5112
    @machmania5112 2 года назад +2

    ポルシェの事は全くわかりません。86の頃の中井さん知ってます。応援してます。respect!

  • @jasonbecker3319
    @jasonbecker3319 2 года назад +2

    Nakai-san is on another level of artistry. Craftsmanship, skill, and technical beauty all in one well executed package!

  • @mfsusanoo7238
    @mfsusanoo7238 2 года назад +11

    "it's so wide"
    "Yeah" said so casually XD

  • @KINGOFTH3JUNGL3
    @KINGOFTH3JUNGL3 2 года назад

    Talk about truly living your dream life. Jealous of Nakai and Larry. Love the your videos!!!

  • @70svd
    @70svd 7 месяцев назад

    He is a real fanatic Porsche lover he does it for the love of joy and creating something special. He’s an artist soon his work will be skyrocketed like a Picasso 😊❤

  • @SVPSkins
    @SVPSkins Год назад

    Can i just say a big thank you to Larry and Dino for bringing RWB into my life. If it was for you two i honestly don't think i'd be typing this now (if you catch my drift), as back when you first covered RWB in SpeedHunters, i was at my lowest point in my life and remember stumbling over this feature with Hooters (Adriana) and having something to take my mind off everything.

  • @prematuredgravy8033
    @prematuredgravy8033 2 года назад +1

    Holy crap, I love RWB, but to see Dino in this video! He's one of my favorite Speedhunters members, what a pleasant surprise. Awesome video
    PS: I love your articles too, Larry lol

  • @pradsek4837
    @pradsek4837 2 года назад

    Larry Chen - Dino - Nanak san = LEGENDS . Keep em coming sir 👌

  • @AngieMeadKing
    @AngieMeadKing 2 года назад +1

    Legend! Love going to HQ, hope to join Idlers this year!

  • @rickintexas1584
    @rickintexas1584 2 года назад +9

    Nikai is definitely a Porsche artist. He truly created a brand.

    • @FourDollaRacing
      @FourDollaRacing 2 года назад +3

      It's aftermarket and nothing more... 🚮

  • @d3gangsta
    @d3gangsta Год назад +1

    I love how nakai's english has improved throughout the years.

  • @100proofcrew
    @100proofcrew 2 года назад

    Nakia such a humble chill dude, and his English has gotten so much better.... like them or not, there's 100 people in line for one and the built ones sell for hundreds of thousands

  • @davenamba
    @davenamba Год назад

    Enjoyed the video! Showcasing Nakai-sans silver 997 will open up a whole new generation of RWB builds that the average Porsche owner can now afford.

  • @ryan49805
    @ryan49805 2 года назад +1

    I love this dudes style!!! What a bad ass!!!

  • @Killerconceptz
    @Killerconceptz 2 года назад

    Didn’t know he spoke English! Love this guy and what he’s done staying so low key!

    • @chandlerbraaten847
      @chandlerbraaten847 2 года назад +2

      To my knowledge he only speaks enough to have general conversation. He's not quite fluent yet but with more travel I'm sure he will get the hang of it. He was much better at speaking it in this video than some of the older videos of him.

  • @250GTOAJ
    @250GTOAJ 2 года назад +1

    Hi Larry, thanks for this, my Son and I got to know Nakai from the builds here in the Vancouver area. 😎👍🇨🇦

  • @timyoung9422
    @timyoung9422 2 года назад +1

    Definitely teach U about patience too get a masterpiece I loved those rwb Porsches right when I saw them my style 100%

  • @caddiman9834
    @caddiman9834 2 года назад +1

    His work is Art. Amazing.🤙🏼

  • @karespratt5131
    @karespratt5131 2 года назад

    The spoiler reminds me of the one on the 964 Turbo S Leichtbau. Love that little nod

  • @charityfannon5292
    @charityfannon5292 2 года назад

    Oh man what a person to get to do a story on. Your a lucky guy mr Chen.

  • @paulheywood2116
    @paulheywood2116 5 месяцев назад

    He’s such a down to earth guy and amazing artist

  • @X-Rated1441
    @X-Rated1441 11 месяцев назад

    Love Nakai & his builds my dream is to meet him one day hopefully get the opportunity for him to build a vehicle for myself that would make my life complete ❤

  • @rcm7900
    @rcm7900 Год назад

    I am not a Porsche guy but wow this guy has done amazing work . Turned me into a fan of his Porsche .

  • @ylee280
    @ylee280 2 года назад

    Larry is the King!!! Awesome content, always!

  • @reecewatson5311
    @reecewatson5311 Год назад

    Larry, once again you have gone over the top. RWB, if I owned a car that makes a statement, an RWB would be that car. If I owned an RWB, Id have no need for a woman in my life...

  • @rodreyjuni1919
    @rodreyjuni1919 2 года назад

    Love the RWB's!and i love how Nakai works on his art!

  • @jesus9517
    @jesus9517 2 года назад

    Mannn I’ve never even heard him speak until today good stuff!!!

  • @cjelectronichunter
    @cjelectronichunter 10 месяцев назад

    Nakai is literally one of the two reasons I love Porsches

  • @ricepony33
    @ricepony33 2 года назад +1

    Love to see his take on other brands. Just a diversify the portfolio.

  • @rjnation5042
    @rjnation5042 2 года назад

    Loving the series Larry, I could never think about doing a widebody on one of my Porches, but if I did it would have to be RWB for sure, Rj in Oz

  • @pedroxeta8496
    @pedroxeta8496 2 года назад +1

    That blue Econoline van @2:00 is calling my name 🤤

  • @imamsupriadi2598
    @imamsupriadi2598 2 года назад

    akira nakai is humble people,big respect for him🔥👍

  • @cpcreit
    @cpcreit 5 месяцев назад +1

    Tesla should let Nakai San do it as a special edition....takes a true maverick to come up w/ such daring/bold designs, yet so elegant at same time...literally something out of an 80's Anime.....only thing missing is some type of hi tech nitro boost that can jet one from 80 MPH to 120 MPH in 2 secs or less...

    • @Kenkichi24
      @Kenkichi24 2 месяца назад

      @@cpcreit never gonna happen. Cause it is not a Porsche

  • @wakjob961
    @wakjob961 2 года назад

    Thank you Larry. This was a treat.

  • @carljuztine3328
    @carljuztine3328 2 года назад

    the 1st time ive ever heard nakai-san speak, not what i expected, history here

  • @bowlerwildcatGaming1991
    @bowlerwildcatGaming1991 2 года назад +1

    Nakai San the Legend
    I didn't know Nakai could speak English
    Nakai & Magnus Walker a lagend in modifing Porsche 911's

  • @noemendozanava9038
    @noemendozanava9038 2 года назад

    Simply amazing, thanks Larry and Dino