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  • Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
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    00:00 Intro
    00:46 How I got the job
    06:39 What I did at Hoonigan
    17:12 Why I'm leaving
    22:21 What's next
    25:30 Thanks
    #hoonigan

Комментарии • 3,7 тыс.

  • @vin_tra
    @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +1365

    ASK ME ANYTHING. I'll do my best to respond to all

    • @BananaWagon
      @BananaWagon 5 месяцев назад +28

      Dream sandwich to eat in what dream car?

    • @keithhorner
      @keithhorner 5 месяцев назад +30

      Do you think there's a space that an "Old" style Hoonigan type channel could succeed? Or do you think car/internet/consumer culture has moved on from that?

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +173

      Ok so first off, a dream sandwich doesnt exist. But it would prob be an imported Long Island Chicken Cutlet variant on a hero. Car would be a truck. Big center console for placement and maybe a bag of chips. @@BananaWagon

    • @pimpshit2316
      @pimpshit2316 5 месяцев назад +14

      Keep up the good work Vinny excited to fallow your journey

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +86

      It already exists. Some RUclipsrs took what we did and built insane businesses off of it. Fitting that dipshittery culture into a big business just wont work.@@keithhorner

  • @GarageBilt
    @GarageBilt 5 месяцев назад +3049

    RIP to the best of Hoonigan. Without the Hert, Vin, Dan, Suppy, Grim, it’s just not the same anymore. Vin I wish you the best with your new direction.

    • @LastNameInTown
      @LastNameInTown 5 месяцев назад +283

      You can put Ken in that list too. ✌#KB43VER

    • @freedomfox8183
      @freedomfox8183 5 месяцев назад +196

      ​​@@LastNameInTownfor sure and we all love ken block 43 forever....but to be honest and fair to the OGs ken was a very very small part of this channels on screen success.. he always had something else going on while they were grinding away on this brand and channel,not that there's anything wrong with that, he just had other priorities as well

    • @PatientXero607
      @PatientXero607 5 месяцев назад +74

      Without Ken continuing the financial backbone of Hoonigan, it was destined to die off. Pretty sure Lucy didn't want to keep it and Lia has her own career in the works. In all, the others are a great group of people but without Ken, the fabric isn't there to keep the group together.

    • @pierrefab7185
      @pierrefab7185 5 месяцев назад +28

      Did all of them leave too??? I been off Hoonigan for awhile

    • @Skizzy7777
      @Skizzy7777 5 месяцев назад +7

      @@pierrefab7185pretty much

  • @leegaboriault1961
    @leegaboriault1961 5 месяцев назад +1054

    The loss of Vin, Hert, Suppy, Nads on top of Ken's passing absolutely changes Hoonigan in ways that I don't think the company can recover from. I love the work that Scotto does, obviously Gymkhana is the stuff of legends and changed the entire car media world, but things are so different now.

    • @davidly5793
      @davidly5793 5 месяцев назад +10

      Suppy still with the hoon no? Isnt he in charge of all the "secret" projects?

    • @Cynsham
      @Cynsham 5 месяцев назад

      @@davidly5793Suppy has been gone for a while if I’m not mistaken.

    • @alexelrod242
      @alexelrod242 5 месяцев назад

      There is no sevret projects, supy is gone
      Also scotto has a new job at a new conpany and isn't really part of hoonigan anymore​@@davidly5793

    • @jeremyhare9515
      @jeremyhare9515 5 месяцев назад +5

      Suppy left too?

    • @andrewkirk8687
      @andrewkirk8687 5 месяцев назад +19

      Agree, it’s lost its blood sweat and tears that’s relatable to the wider community.

  • @tuspu8255
    @tuspu8255 5 месяцев назад +416

    Daily transmission era back at the Donut shop was really a legendary era of youtube automotive content and you guys paved the way for many car channels that are on top today. And otherwise inspired millions of car guys and girls to build cars and hoon around. Its sad to see where Hoonigan is going compared to what it was, but I guess every good thing must come to an end. And like someone already said; without you, Dan, Hert, Suppy and all the boys, its just not the same.

    • @marcuspearce7652
      @marcuspearce7652 5 месяцев назад +16

      True man I miss the old days when Hoonigan just a bunch of enthusiasts who like to hoon cars

    • @dbk81
      @dbk81 5 месяцев назад +7

      Daily Transmission showcased the amazing people in the shop, what they did really didn’t matter, as long as it was our crew that we loved, it was going to be entertaining as shit. It was organic, it was genuine, and that’s why it was amazing.

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +21

      and we still do its just not really a business objective for them. it is hard to make sense of pure nonsense HAH@@marcuspearce7652

  • @KITT-K2000
    @KITT-K2000 4 месяца назад +248

    Thank you Vin for the heads up for the shop, DDE will continue the legacy of tires shreding and cool content, Damon started DDE because of Ken so he is full of gratitude and and honored to be and the same spot as you guys and the big boss #43 were. It will be a blast and it was so great to see you there shreding your gt3 tires. Hope to see you there whith the DDE boys sometimes and i hope your doing great !!!

    • @mrpunx
      @mrpunx 4 месяца назад +24

      I Love how they made the burn out area called The Block for Ken

    • @joesanford-jj3yo
      @joesanford-jj3yo 4 месяца назад +26

      Could this be a partnership....you and DDE? Imagine the possibilities....

    • @HoustonRoad
      @HoustonRoad 4 месяца назад +4

      Here here!!

    • @cranck07
      @cranck07 4 месяца назад

      I've been thinking the same thing. Think its a good match.@@joesanford-jj3yo

    • @joeantonissen3986
      @joeantonissen3986 4 месяца назад +14

      Vin moves to DDE I call it now

  • @goose.biscuits
    @goose.biscuits 5 месяцев назад +1813

    You literally changed car culture with all the OG Hoonigans. Do what makes you happy and know you inspired an entire generation of hoonigans.

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +154

      Thanks! Incredible hard decision to make

    • @ssdraven
      @ssdraven 5 месяцев назад +14

      @@vin_tra sometimes the hardest decisions have the best results...you are 100% going to flourish in your future endeavors!

    • @lazylion420
      @lazylion420 5 месяцев назад +12

      the hyperbole is interesting. I don't see how Hoonigan "changed" car culture but it definitely supported it and pushed it out there and brought more people in. Hoonigan is just modern hot rodding. I dunno how radically it's changed other than the technology involved
      CARRY ON

    • @hollarforadollar9244
      @hollarforadollar9244 5 месяцев назад +5

      No he didn't. Ken did

    • @Cosm1cCream
      @Cosm1cCream 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@hollarforadollar9244 hater

  • @MegaTexan2010
    @MegaTexan2010 5 месяцев назад +374

    As an OG daily transmissions watcher seeing all of the OG's leaving hurts. But we will watch you, Dan and Hert wherever you go.

  • @one8racing79
    @one8racing79 4 месяца назад +96

    Welcome to DDE FAMILY bro I can not believe they actually got the building I am so f ING pumped. All love from Connecticut

  • @danteguyton7012
    @danteguyton7012 4 месяца назад +38

    Man DDE is such a passionate, small, exciting up and coming channel! Damon & Dave seem like phenomenal and talented guys, they could use more great people on board for the ride! Them getting the hoonigan building could also be sign!! 🌟 Greatest of luck in the pursuit of all your dreams & passions!

  • @Vs_Garage_YT
    @Vs_Garage_YT 5 месяцев назад +171

    End of an era… hoonigan will be missed and will never be the same without the OG’s

    • @CriticoolHit
      @CriticoolHit 5 месяцев назад +23

      Indeed. Ken really held a lot of things in his orbit. Hoonigan imploded nearly immediately.

  • @killacam2644
    @killacam2644 5 месяцев назад +286

    Ken passing and the Sale of the brand had to be the end of this OG Era.
    I wish them well with or without all of you guys.
    Good and relatable Content really means a lot to people around the world.
    I hope all of you guys can pave your own lanes and collaborate with each other outside of hoonigan.
    Best of luck.

  • @chrishogan1307
    @chrishogan1307 4 месяца назад +39

    Always been a Hoonigan fan, Ken got me watching the content. I spend my days over at DDE now and was STOKED to see you over there Vin, you would be an amazing member of that group. Hope to see more of you there but whatever you end up doing, I wish you well and I will be watching. Cheers!

  • @jaycar06ify
    @jaycar06ify 5 месяцев назад +66

    You owe none of us any of this. You are just an old school good dude. Thank you for sharing a piece of you

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +16

      You are right but I love the support so I want to make stuff for you.

  • @alljackedup408
    @alljackedup408 5 месяцев назад +260

    The feeling is no longer what it used to be towards Hoonigan.. could care less if it's Corporate owned..... but we became a part of Hoonigan back from the donut shop days where it was rowdy... and everyone had genuine fun and were making a living doing it. Forever greatful for what you guys did and shared with us... positive vibes going forward my dude!

    • @benwatkins3794
      @benwatkins3794 5 месяцев назад +5

      Couldn’t* care less. Not could.

    • @tyvekhomewrap9164
      @tyvekhomewrap9164 5 месяцев назад +1

      "Could care less" makes no sense. You mean could not?

    • @joeaardvark9214
      @joeaardvark9214 5 месяцев назад

      Grateful*

    • @JUSTHAVEFUNRC
      @JUSTHAVEFUNRC 4 месяца назад +1

      I don’t know when I stopped watching them. But the main channel is only this vs that now. No builds. No schennanigans. No scumbaggery

    • @alljackedup408
      @alljackedup408 3 месяца назад +1

      @@JUSTHAVEFUNRC the shenanigans were everything. Haha.

  • @samswadener2160
    @samswadener2160 5 месяцев назад +269

    I’ve been watching hoonigan since I was like 12, I’m 21 now and while I’m sad to see my favorite people leaving, I’m super excited to see where everyone is going. I wish you nothing but the best and we all know you’ll succeed!!

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +54

      DUDE THIS RULES! Thank you!

    • @rsimps14
      @rsimps14 5 месяцев назад

      Me too dude! I remember coming home from middle school to watch daily transmission videos. Now I’m about to graduate university with a full degree. I feel so old now. Wishing you the best Vinny!

    • @GoPotato69
      @GoPotato69 5 месяцев назад

      yup same situation here, ab to graduate, thx vin

    • @ElatedThug
      @ElatedThug 5 месяцев назад

      @@vin_traI’m in the same boat but 23 now, love seeing appearances on dde, with Larry Chen. Collaboration and work with others in the industry would be dope.

  • @MWB313
    @MWB313 4 месяца назад +25

    Just have to say, I think Vin and DDE are a perfect match. Would love to see that happen. A huge win for both.

  • @sfgwraps1801
    @sfgwraps1801 4 месяца назад +63

    watched this when it came out, since DDE is back at the HQ that would be the next best thing to the old school. They've got the momentum be cool to have someone with your know how mixed in

  • @TseiAess
    @TseiAess 5 месяцев назад +177

    I remember watching the first daily transmissions every day on my lunch break - that was one of the best parts of my days. The brand has changed, and I think the audience (atleast me) has changed as well. The OG guys have a special place in my heart, and I wish you all the best. You genuinely had a big impact on my view on cars and I'm sure I'm talkin for a lot of other people as well. Again, all the best for you Vinny!

    • @hardspaghetti9989
      @hardspaghetti9989 5 месяцев назад +2

      I went from watching daily transmissions to watching This Vs That's for my lunch break activities now hah

  • @LF-Productions
    @LF-Productions 5 месяцев назад +242

    This is so sad watching all the OG hoonigans leave but I get it times change, people move on, excited to see what the future holds

    • @bored2323
      @bored2323 5 месяцев назад +25

      The company was probably sold or took on new investors that want to go a different most likely even more corporate then it already is so the OGs will naturally all leave

    • @avidworkslol
      @avidworkslol 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@bored2323 It was sold, WheelPros owns it now.

    • @ShredGarage
      @ShredGarage 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@bored2323if you just go look at the last handful of months of Hoonigan content it is all the very structured “this vs that” and similar content. The old content of having off the cuff and wild content won’t be done by a large corporation.

  • @harley66396
    @harley66396 4 месяца назад +22

    he will be working for DDE very soon

  • @user-qd4jl6tx1r
    @user-qd4jl6tx1r 3 месяца назад +2

    All of you guys have kept it so classy and never bad mouthed the company its very refreshing to see. Good luck with your future endeavors I wish you the best!

  • @timholubowitch9097
    @timholubowitch9097 5 месяцев назад +165

    You hert and dan. Were my favorites to watch over the years. Just a bunch of fun chill bros that kept us laughing for years. We appreciate yall.

    • @EricvZ1967
      @EricvZ1967 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yep, most of the people at Hoonigan worth watching have left.

    • @oscar49198
      @oscar49198 5 месяцев назад

      Same! Unreal memories watching the three amigos laughing and car culturing

  • @mattgallegos10
    @mattgallegos10 5 месяцев назад +19

    R.i.p. to the real hoonigan crew. Ever since Ken passed. Hoonigan has really changed drastically. I hope everyone that has left has so much success. Looking forward to what comes next

  • @jahyoda
    @jahyoda 4 месяца назад +23

    It was good to see you one The DDE Walk-through Video...Nostalgic

  • @sagerwraps9990
    @sagerwraps9990 5 месяцев назад +84

    Hoonigan is basically dead at this point.

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +32

      I dont think it will ever die, but it will be different

    • @2fast2nick
      @2fast2nick 5 месяцев назад +16

      Been dead

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +38

      also kinda true
      @@2fast2nick

    • @NeverLetOff
      @NeverLetOff 5 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed.

    • @sagerwraps9990
      @sagerwraps9990 5 месяцев назад +8

      I obviously meant the OG Hoonigan we know, since none of them is even there anymore. Hoonigan as a name, as a brand will ofcourse continue under wheelpros.

  • @toddbrown4185
    @toddbrown4185 5 месяцев назад +61

    I think what really sparked peoples love for Hoonigan was the fact that it was basically a skateboard brand. I don’t think growth is a bad thing, it’s just a very different company than back in the days of daily transmission. Good luck on whatever comes next, I know I’ll be staying up to date on your socials

    • @dusty6213
      @dusty6213 5 месяцев назад +1

      Well said

  • @hardxcorpsgaming
    @hardxcorpsgaming 5 месяцев назад +9

    You guys pushed car culture into the 2020s and gave the new generation a taste of the OG and bar none appreciation for anything with an engine. Hoonigans impact on car culture was rad and as you all branch out im excited to see you all keep that enthusiasm for motorsports alive for the new generation to learn and appreciate.

  • @titanary68
    @titanary68 5 месяцев назад +17

    I have so much respect for this channel and when people decide to leave they actually address the fans/followers and let us know what’s up. That’s a true proper professional channel in my opinion. Respect. Best of luck in your future endeavors

  • @colereece7361
    @colereece7361 5 месяцев назад +128

    Hey Vin! I just wanted to take a second and thank you for the last 10 plus years and everything you have done at hoonigan. You, Dan, Hert and Scotto helped to grow car culture leaps and bounds and had an impact I’m not sure we will ever see again. Above all you’re just a genuinely good dude! I had the pleasure of meeting you at SEMA at the burn yard a couple years back, you were super nice and humble and way generous with your time. Enjoy that vacation! I can wait to see the content you cook up man!

  • @papasmizz21o4
    @papasmizz21o4 5 месяцев назад +187

    I honestly want to say that you Hert, Dan, and Zach are guys that made Hoonigan really fun to watch and support over the years. The work especially you would put in really showed through! Wish you success and happiness in whatever you get into next! Cheers to a new chapter bro!

    • @savejeff15
      @savejeff15 5 месяцев назад +3

      In 10 years these guys will get together and make a hoonigan reboot

    • @enriquepastor3626
      @enriquepastor3626 5 месяцев назад +10

      Really miss Hert annoying kikawa

    • @dojaman
      @dojaman 5 месяцев назад

      Wtf. So disrespectful. Ken was the man

    • @papasmizz21o4
      @papasmizz21o4 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@enriquepastor3626😂yea and the time ki showed he was a car guy too!

  • @christhomas5794
    @christhomas5794 4 месяца назад +10

    It’s good to see you back at the old shop, doing things with DDE respect from the UK

  • @gozzdogg92
    @gozzdogg92 4 месяца назад +8

    Yoo thanks for sharing with the DDE guys

  • @SmokeeBearDrifts
    @SmokeeBearDrifts 5 месяцев назад +139

    We all knew Hoonigan wasn't ever going to be the same after the HHIC unfortunately passed away. Vin I completely understand people get older and their priorities shift. I wanna say thank you for 10 good years of awesome ass entertaining content I wish you and everyone else good luck one everyone's new endeavors and I can't wait to see what everyone does.

    • @DarylHiers
      @DarylHiers 5 месяцев назад +6

      Pretty sure they sold the company before Ken died.

    • @thepunisher3810
      @thepunisher3810 5 месяцев назад

      It was toast before he died it went to corporate cunts

  • @Mr.Magicstick
    @Mr.Magicstick 5 месяцев назад +111

    To be honest once Wheel Pros acquired Hoonigan i gave up on watching and buying merchandise. But we're still gonna support and show love to you and the guys (Hert, John Chase, Danger Dan) 🍻 Here's to the future and some GREAT memories! Give 'em hell🤘

    • @aStranger_
      @aStranger_ 5 месяцев назад

      That makes so fucking much sense, the owners of them is Audax who if you go through their assets... all corpo bullshit design firms, sales shit, medical etc.

  • @davidquesnel4685
    @davidquesnel4685 4 месяца назад +9

    I never followed Hoonigan but loved to see Ken out there. Nice to see you rippin around the yard with DDE, Porsche is my favorite! Wish you well for the future, you seem like a cool dude.

  • @carniival1
    @carniival1 4 месяца назад +31

    Just saying here would be sick to see you more in DDE on side help them grow into something new whilst starting your own thing. Either way stoked to see where life takes you!

  • @collinmanning8334
    @collinmanning8334 5 месяцев назад +65

    Truly a end of a era. Feels like we were along for the whole ride. Best of luck to future you. You , Hert & the crew started a huge wave in the car scene, you deserve the rest.

  • @mattf6397
    @mattf6397 5 месяцев назад +84

    It kills me to see what seems to be such a rapid decline of what was a huge part of my 20s and early 30s. It feels like O.Gs are being forced to make the choice to leave. Thank you for the memories.

    • @ljphoenix4341
      @ljphoenix4341 5 месяцев назад +23

      I think after Ken passed away, people have had a deep look at their lives, and just considered their future, what they want to do. No shame in that. People haven't been forced to leave, they've just chosen to move on to different things in life, and that's okay.

    • @andrewkirk8687
      @andrewkirk8687 5 месяцев назад +17

      Wouldn’t be surprised if the OG staff are forming another business and we see content mid 2024 after there non compete contract is complete

    • @danielkelly7009
      @danielkelly7009 5 месяцев назад +1

      @andrewkirk8687 Martiniworks but with the og hoonigans ​

  • @MrIke303
    @MrIke303 3 месяца назад +1

    Mad respect for being so upfront about your life and how you feel about everything. Be who you are and the viewers will love it.

  • @benjaminseward9553
    @benjaminseward9553 4 месяца назад +3

    I LOVE these origin story style videos. This story is fantastically told, filming and editing is spot on. Great job Vin!

  • @Inimigor1
    @Inimigor1 5 месяцев назад +74

    Well... I will forever cherish the great content we got with you guys and hope the future is bright both for you, the other great people who have left and hope hoonigan reinvents itself every day and keep bringing cool things to the table

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +24

      Thanks man. It means so much that people enjoyed what we did. It is brutally sad to leave but it is the end of that era for the brand.

  • @jeepnfmpowder
    @jeepnfmpowder 5 месяцев назад +70

    2023, the year Hoonigan died. Since Ken's passing it was clear everyone started taking a hard look at their own futures. Everything grows, everything changes, all things in life are temporary including life itself. Happy to see you branch out and take a leap. You'll do great, looking forward to seeing what comes next. You and Hert can be the next Swollen Members and take over the rap game!!!
    Everybody takes something when they leave a company, something that meant something to them, what did you take and why?

    • @d.leesheppard7607
      @d.leesheppard7607 5 месяцев назад +6

      Poach some kids from donut. Their scripts are trash lately, but they have solid characters.

    • @MyViewon_Life
      @MyViewon_Life 5 месяцев назад

      @@d.leesheppard7607second that

    • @angeloah
      @angeloah 5 месяцев назад +5

      The Hoonigan brand was being sold before Ken passed. I think these guys were already burned out and then tragedy. Now a wheel company is hoonigan, and hoonigan is now a wheel company. Time waits for no one. This always had a best by date, be glad we witnessed it, not just spoke about how cool it would have been.

    • @alexm6340
      @alexm6340 5 месяцев назад +4

      I honestly think the content went downhill quite a while before Kens passing. Might have been the final straw though.

    • @angeloah
      @angeloah 5 месяцев назад

      @@alexm6340 indeed

  • @NicoMojica
    @NicoMojica 4 месяца назад +5

    I watched this videos with maybe 20k views and now its blown up to over a mil. WOW what an incredible first vid on your own channel, Vin. Can't want to see what's next!

  • @efnmadaboutcivics88
    @efnmadaboutcivics88 5 месяцев назад +3

    The OG gang is growing up.... Man you guys were part of the reason why I started doing wild stuff with cars. Thanks Vin!

  • @boomer8512
    @boomer8512 5 месяцев назад +135

    Damn man, it feels like old friends moving on...but this is a part of life. I wish the best for Vin, his family, and all of the members at Hoonigan.

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +22

      well i think i will start making some videos here so i wont be too far!

  • @TheHooniverse
    @TheHooniverse 5 месяцев назад +48

    Content Creator of the Year makes his own rules!
    (Congrats on the move man, you’ll crush it of course)

  • @ricearoni6311
    @ricearoni6311 4 месяца назад +16

    yo!!! fams!! Not gonna lie or front. just seen you from the DDE video of them revealing their new location. after watching this vid. i really hope you referring to joining the DDE family. feel like you would be able to help grow their brand and also with your experience in the industry really feels like a match made in heaven. sorry i know this video was posted long ago. just couldnt help myself in thinking that you would be such addition to the DDE family. anywho love what you do and how you are. keep it coming

  • @seanbaptista8576
    @seanbaptista8576 5 месяцев назад +5

    years of some of the best content. hoonigan will never be the same without you, hert, zach, or dan. rip hoonigan, rip ken thanks for some of the best automotive content ever. big props

  • @titan2010able1
    @titan2010able1 5 месяцев назад +57

    Really sad to see all this happening hoonigan has been my favorite channel for years now but it’s just not gonna be the same with all the OGs gone but thanks for all the content you guys have put out and all the memories.

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +76

      Yeah, unfortunately a lot of the changes just don't align with what a lot of us wanted out of life and work alike. But it wasn't our choices and we had no control other than our own paths. Tough decisions but cant be bummed about the rad shit we did.

    • @titan2010able1
      @titan2010able1 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@vin_tra not bummed about the rad shit at all man you guys did some of the coolest shit on RUclips and the biggest thing about it is you could tell it was all friends working together and just having fun that’s always what brought me back but good luck on your new journey I’ll definitely be watching

    • @zackspeed100
      @zackspeed100 5 месяцев назад +3

      @vin_tra I know allot of us will follow as you do new things. I just wish there was a way you guys could do something together. It was such a great vibe of guys who just liked doing dumb stuff with cars.

    • @Turtlewang75
      @Turtlewang75 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you for sharing your story Vin, listening to herts story, even scotto taking a step back, a lot of things change when the man in charge isn’t there anymore, you have all of our support Vin, you gotta do what’s best for you man

  • @Shawnsanchez77
    @Shawnsanchez77 5 месяцев назад +24

    As we watch the sun set on Hoonigan, I just want to say thanks for everything. It's been a wild ride and I enjoyed watching every minute of it.

  • @kenneth-hui
    @kenneth-hui 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for posting the video and went into details. I hope the new gig works out, all of your fans will be rooting for you!!

  • @Leistung.Autohaus
    @Leistung.Autohaus 4 месяца назад +8

    Welcome to the DDE family 🤔

  • @FriendlyMBTech
    @FriendlyMBTech 5 месяцев назад +71

    As someone who also struggles to find happiness and fulfillment in what they do for a living, this hit me right in the feels. It's amazing you are working hard at finding that. A lot of people (me included) dont realize, until it's too late, that's what they should have done from the beginning.
    Hoonigan has been a big chunk of all our lives and Ken's passing was a huge hit to every single one of us. As terrible as it sounds, I've felt less emotional about people I knew passing away.
    I wish you and the rest of the Hoonigan team the best of luck in finding the happiness that you deserve.

    • @MrStuwr250f
      @MrStuwr250f 5 месяцев назад +1

      Never too late to try something new. Just saying.

    • @FriendlyMBTech
      @FriendlyMBTech 5 месяцев назад

      @MrStuwr250f true story. I started my career at almost 30, and I started my RUclips channel at almost 40.

    • @MrStuwr250f
      @MrStuwr250f 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@FriendlyMBTech So good! If you try you are already winning no matter how old. I’m 54 and constantly thinking of new projects, done a few different things, some successful some not. I’m still keen to try new things. Good luck with your channel! (Ps just subbed to your channel)

    • @FriendlyMBTech
      @FriendlyMBTech 5 месяцев назад +1

      @MrStuwr250f thank you! I 100% agree. As long as you're trying, you're moving in the right direction. A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step. No matter your journey, you just gotta keep taking those single steps.

  • @ZENER454
    @ZENER454 5 месяцев назад +16

    You are the reason I unleashed my inner bimmer fan boy. I have always loved BMWs like e36, e46, e92 but never made the move to buy one and enjoy it until i watch you on hoonigan.
    Keep inspiring us to be well rounded drivers with great taste in cars!

  • @auusstin8404
    @auusstin8404 4 месяца назад +2

    It really is the end of an amazing era. All of you and ken made hoonigan what it is today, it won't be the same without you guys. I literally grew up watching gymkhanas and donut garage so much inspiration from all of you. Best of luck on your journey Vin, please keep us up to date! And RIP Ken. Love you all.

  • @ogsquadvlogs4679
    @ogsquadvlogs4679 5 месяцев назад

    I’m glad your focusing on yourself and your happiness vin , love ya dawg and you’ve been a huge part of my car enthusiast journey

  • @garagegnomes
    @garagegnomes 5 месяцев назад +88

    I don't know you, have never even chatted with you, but you've always been the guy I seemed to like the best from the channel. You just seem like a cool regular guy and you definitely have that charisma. You'll be fine, I have faith that whatever you decide to do will work out. I'm here to follow along.

    • @brunov.7411
      @brunov.7411 5 месяцев назад +4

      Totally agree. He just comes off as really humble & down to earth. Which is unfortunately rare now a days.

  • @jonny.rollhard
    @jonny.rollhard 5 месяцев назад +27

    The content you all produced from those early donut garage days really was some of the best. It's felt quite bittersweet lately working for a company whos name changed and now work under the Hoonigan name, when you know it doesn't mean the same as it was before, but the way you put it in your 'Why I'm Leaving' part shows that it's not all bad news, things change and for some that works and others it doesn't. Good luck on future endeavours, if you want food spots in Japan, I know many! Thank you for all!

  • @emmanuelferguson
    @emmanuelferguson 5 месяцев назад

    Mad respect for saying it as it is and being willing to move onto something new. Thanks for making Hoonigan what it was for the better part of a decade of my life, y'all got me into cars and anytime I fell off I got right back into cars when a new Hoonigan video came up, cheers man.

  • @7bayntuno
    @7bayntuno 5 месяцев назад +1

    Big respect Vin, glad you’re following your heart and doing what you want to do and focusing on what makes you happy. I can imagine choosing to leave a family like Hoonigan was a tough decision and not easy so big props. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for the future and will be following along 100% of the way. Stay up, stay humble, legend 🙏

  • @Jerjarvisjr
    @Jerjarvisjr 5 месяцев назад +24

    Sad to see the og Hoonigan crew dissolve, but happy to see you move on to better things.
    Been the biggest Vin supporter since day one. Can’t wait to see what you put out man.

  • @WilbanksUSMC
    @WilbanksUSMC 5 месяцев назад +16

    One cool thing from my perspective is that when I discovered Hoonigan on RUclips, it was actually right when you guys had just started. When I found you guys, it was like you had been on RUclips the whole time and were like OG's of car content on RUclips.
    It's hard to come to reality that you have to move on from a job that you once loved, but it also is very mature and better for yourself as a person.

  • @johnjerome3507
    @johnjerome3507 4 месяца назад +2

    Seeing you In the DDE video the other day when they took over the garage is that a sign to come you working with them…..

  • @therjscott
    @therjscott Месяц назад

    Been out of the car scene for a long while, but I think stumbling upon your story has re-sparked my interest. Can't wait to see where this all goes. Good luck Vin, thanks for sharing!

  • @isaacanderson7160
    @isaacanderson7160 5 месяцев назад +25

    Hoonigan is just a name, you guys are what made the company so awesome!! Look at what top gear did, the grand tour is just as good if not better so I have no doubt you’re on to bigger and better things!

    • @vin_tra
      @vin_tra  5 месяцев назад +3

      Hoonigan is bigger than us individually for sure. I think we would have all loved to had made it work but times have changed and the value we bring to the overall business is not seen or quantifiable enough to justify.

  • @Rory_cham
    @Rory_cham 5 месяцев назад +10

    Along with the other OG Hoonigans, you have absolutely changed car culture for the better. I must have been watching for about 10 years and can honestly say that I wouldn't be half as crazy about cars if it wasnt for the quality content you were all pumping out. You should feel immense pride for what you have achieved. We only have control over our own paths in life, and it sounds like this is the right move for you. Look forward to seeing where things go - keep up the good work man!

  • @Dominosdrifts
    @Dominosdrifts 5 месяцев назад

    Been watching since I was first into cars 7 years ago and grown as a car guy with all you guys but 100% support for all of this tomorrow is not promised, gotta do what you love how you want and be happy

  • @bubbalive96
    @bubbalive96 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks vin appreciate everything you’ve done at hoonigan. Thanks for also clarifying what’s happening. Really helped the next generation of car guys going.

  • @andrewdodds5332
    @andrewdodds5332 5 месяцев назад +49

    We’re gonna support you no matter what! You always motivated us, it’s time to hype you up now! Thanks for being apart of our lives! Hoonigan wouldn’t be the same without you! You gotta make yourself happy! Make decisions and never look back

  • @ireeeebz
    @ireeeebz 5 месяцев назад +16

    Got chills watching this. The old days were truly something special. The buyout is sad, hope you guys all continue to make stuff together...also random side note, your property is absolutely gorgeous.

  • @paulmorris1834
    @paulmorris1834 5 месяцев назад

    All of your builds were my favorite. They were a huge inspiration for me. I love everyone at hoonigan but you, Dan, and Micha have been a huge influence on me, thanks. If you post updates I will support you as best I can.

  • @shanelariviere5215
    @shanelariviere5215 4 месяца назад

    You got our support bro - you’ve built Hoonigan to what it is, I’m sure everyone will be loving what you do next.

  • @Ktunedteggy
    @Ktunedteggy 5 месяцев назад +8

    Been watching all of you through my teens , you guys got me through some tough times , shit I got leukemia back in 21’ so I was stuck in hospital that whole year in quarantine, y’all kept me laughing in there . Love y’all forever man

  • @ogweldor
    @ogweldor 5 месяцев назад +20

    I left a job of 7 years that I once loved and thought I would never leave this year also. Once the happiness starts to fade, it changes everything. Best of luck to you on your new adventure. I hope it brings back the happiness you're looking for!

  • @Greg-TC
    @Greg-TC 5 месяцев назад

    Wow, congrats on everything you've done with hoonigan and good luck with everything going forward. Out of the whole og hoonigan crew, you always seemed the most like someone who would be in my friend group. I'm a few years younger than you and seeing how hard you've worked and all the fun times and cool cars you've had, you're a bit of an inspiration to me man. Enjoy your time off then keep kicking ass

  • @gettin-sendy
    @gettin-sendy 4 месяца назад +3

    I think i can speak for many that we all enjoy the down to earth real human that you are, you don't try to be someone you're not.
    You may not have set yourself up as you say for the next era of your life, but we all know you will do awesome things and we will be backing ya.
    All the best for your next adventure in life. 😊

  • @reedstemen
    @reedstemen 5 месяцев назад +14

    Thanks for telling us! Sad to see all the OG’s leaving but Hoonigan the past few years hasn’t been the same, you guys positively affected us all.

  • @DanREVan
    @DanREVan 5 месяцев назад +30

    Im sitting fighting tears, it is an end of an era. You guys built something that brought so much attention to different areas of car culture. Thanks. Im glad I was able to meet you once.

    • @RejectReality97
      @RejectReality97 5 месяцев назад +3

      Good god grow up. "Fighting tears" over a youtube guy quitting 😂 wtf is going on

    • @l4stclip
      @l4stclip 5 месяцев назад

      you aint the only one brother, that was a hard watch. But honestly it wil never be the same for me.

    • @David..
      @David.. 5 месяцев назад

      ⁠@@RejectReality97yeah I don’t get it. I never heard of this guy. Don’t even know why it’s on my feed. Just like political videos. I’m just on this thing for dogs and guys ripping around the isle of Man maybe an occasional diy repair video. Not sure why RUclips can’t figure this out.

    • @DanREVan
      @DanREVan 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@RejectReality97 see I have spent the last 10 years watching Hoonigan. If you don't follow it then this wouldnt effect you. And that's fine. Those who do 2023 has been hard. We lost one of the most influential people in the automotive industry ever, and for sure this generations. In the last few months we have seen most of the original crew from Hooigan leave. It feels like something that we have invested years has fallen apart. So yeah it can bring an emotional response.

  • @matthiasona
    @matthiasona 5 месяцев назад +3

    Seeing this makes me miss the old times soo much. Wish you the best Vin.

  • @seanirl7738
    @seanirl7738 5 месяцев назад +1

    I wasn’t the biggest Hoonigan fan, so this video you’re making is actually my introduction to you. This video is nicely done and the honesty that’s coming through from it has me interested in what your next moves will be. I’m subscribed here and will keep an eye open for what you have coming next.

  • @acuraheat
    @acuraheat 5 месяцев назад +13

    Dude, so pumped for you. As a 39 year old car nerd you lived my dream. You are an og that lived the dream. You can feel the emotions in the video, you do what makes you happy, you have a little cult following and I'm pretty sure we will follow you to your next chapter. Enjoy your vacation!!!! We will be expecting big things when you get back lol

  • @allanespiritu3
    @allanespiritu3 5 месяцев назад +6

    Man it’s like watching your favourite band break up, but one by one. It’s the end of an era and what you and the OG crew of hoonigan built together was revolutionary and so influential to the car culture. Thank you for all the entertainment and I’m sure the future is bright with new and wild endeavours!

  • @cameronkendall9113
    @cameronkendall9113 5 месяцев назад

    Absolute legend. Congrats on the next chapter we all know you will be great can’t wait to see what’s in store

  • @JerzyBoy973
    @JerzyBoy973 4 месяца назад +8

    Join DDE now that they’re in the Hoonigan building!!

    • @TheXerocy
      @TheXerocy 4 месяца назад

      This would be incredible.

    • @fxrsniper1
      @fxrsniper1 4 месяца назад

      He knows he's the reason they were able to bid on it

  • @rodsandribeyes
    @rodsandribeyes 5 месяцев назад +5

    This video is everything we’ve missed about Hoonigan. We were there for Hoonigan because it seemed like a bunch of friends having fun, living the dream. Once it lost the individual personalities & became more about product advertising, we lost the feel of personal connection to you the characters of the channel. We miss the feeling of hanging out at the shop & learning with the bros. I agree a vlog might not be your area of comfort, but these personal videos & carrying us along are what we want & miss. We’re here for the people, not corporate. I hope you find your happy spot, & we look forward to seeing you succeed on your journey!

  • @ryansanders8928
    @ryansanders8928 5 месяцев назад +3

    Hoonigan was the perfect content for all aspects of car culture! The passion really came through the videos and spoke to me. Other channels want to flaunt their super cars, but there’s no soul behind it. It truly feels corporate.
    Sucks that the channel is dead now, but I know the next thing that you and all the guys that left are going to continue to create things that will speak to us and be successful.
    Good luck man!!!

  • @mattking1712
    @mattking1712 5 месяцев назад

    Absolute legend mate. Have watched over the years and you have certainly inspired a great deal.
    Tip my hat to you sir for making the leap and doing it for yourself. Mental health ain't no joke and you need to love what you do.
    All the best! Sending love from South Australia 🍻🍻

  • @danielschuch6271
    @danielschuch6271 5 месяцев назад

    Glad you’re still with us brother! Stoked to see where your journey takes you! Hit that skinny pedal and go!

  • @danjones1365
    @danjones1365 5 месяцев назад +26

    As I’ve aged I’ve come to accept that the only constant in life is change. Hoonigan has been a fun journey and you were a big part of it. Good luck in your future endeavors.

  • @six50motors
    @six50motors 5 месяцев назад +27

    You said it best brotha you gotta do what makes you happy if not goin threw life miserable at a job is jus like waisting life away congrats we're here to support 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ZaragozaFam
    @ZaragozaFam 5 месяцев назад

    love how organic and authentic this felt. Best of luck on your next endeavor. Loving what you do is so important. You hit it on the nail with starting to dislike ppl you loved from all the corporate politics.

  • @MarkSegree
    @MarkSegree 4 месяца назад +1

    Best of luck to you man. Don't think you need it, people who give it their best never fail. People love love you, the camera loves you and looking forward to following along in the journey.

  • @enclavex69
    @enclavex69 5 месяцев назад +8

    Congratulations on big life changes. You’ll do great Vin. You’re a great guy with the World in front of you. Looking forward to following your journey 🇬🇧👍

  • @colebertils7359
    @colebertils7359 5 месяцев назад +8

    I stumbled across you guys during 2020 while I spent 3 months in a children’s hospital holding my son begging for answers for his challenges. It was such a fun mix of car content. And the cohesiveness of you guys made it worth the watch. I spent hours with him in my lap so my wife could work, dreaming through hoonigans eyes, about fun car stuff. You guys provided an escape for that time period. And I can’t thank you enough. My son loves the sound of the engines and we’d love to be able to travel to events to hang out. For context, he’s one of five children known in the world with an unnamed genetic disorder. Again, blessings on all your journeys and maybe someday our paths with cross 🙏🏼

  • @jasonmorrow3335
    @jasonmorrow3335 5 месяцев назад

    You always brought an extra energy and thoroughly enjoyed watching!! Best of luck in whatever you do next!

  • @narciso19G
    @narciso19G 4 месяца назад

    Man this throws me back when I first started watching you guys. Definitely gonna miss the whole crew, things will never be the same but hopefully something better is to come.

  • @my_usual_antics6853
    @my_usual_antics6853 5 месяцев назад +15

    Vin thank you for years of entertainment. Hoonigan won't be the same without you and Hert but I can't wait to see what future content you come out with.

  • @kchilites
    @kchilites 5 месяцев назад +3

    So great to hear your story. Stoked to see where life takes you next man!

  • @-tr0n
    @-tr0n 5 месяцев назад

    It all makes a bit more sense now. Used to love following along with you guys, but everything started feeling disconnected and weird. Haven't really watched in the last 2-3 years other than the occasional project.
    You guys got to live the car guy dream for a few years and that's rad, thanks for taking us along for the ride!
    Good luck man.

  • @trautsj
    @trautsj 5 месяцев назад

    Honestly after all the years of content it would be absolutely impossible not to wish you the absolute best of luck in everything you do going forward my dude❤