Adam LZ x Drifting: My Story

The story behind going from BMX to drifting, my 240sx, and lots of other details between. My friend Tommy wanted to make a short film with me he absolutely killed it! He is uploading behind the scenes soon - subscribe so you don't miss it! - • Japan with Mad Mike Pa...
Filmed in Downtown Orlando.
(I will post answers to common questions regarding this video below)
-I realized after the fact my explanation of why I like the big brakes focused on surface area when it's really the extra pistons that make the difference and allow more braking control.
Huge thank you to Tommy and Noah for spending the day with me to make this video possible!

[@AdamLZ]

Tommy put a lot of work into this video guys and I'm sure he will be reading all the comments - don't hesitate to tell him how great of a job he did on this! Also... We bought another car. GET EXCITED! Video tomorrow ;)

[@Snickers754]

Adam LZ coolz

[@ciankav123]

Adam LZ Any hints on the car?

[@trentsybert8049]

Adam LZ it's Nicole's drift car I know it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dovaslayer_6300]

Adam LZ do a tanner clab

[@Snickers754]

Didn't they talk about getting brz or 350 or 370z

[@jmpthefirst570]

I remember once when my dad gave me money to pay the electricity bill but instead i bought a raffle ticket for a brand new car. When i got home,i explained to my dad what i did and he beat the crap out of me. But the next day,when my dad woke up and opened the door,outside my house was a brand new car. We all cried especially me,because the car was from the electricity company,they were there to cut off the electricity, my dad beat the crap out of me again

[@ZM-ry3nj]

JMPTHEFIRST LOL

[@209xKiiNG]

JMPTHEFIRST brooooo

[@AdamLZ]

what kind of car was it?

[@jmpthefirst570]

Adam LZ it was a Chevrolet that said PG&E lol

[@Fiinndo]

Adam LZ I'm guessing a van...

[@Taylordrifts]

God this was so good! Tommy killed it!

[@northwestcustom8531]

Taylor Raylove your videos

[@grantkearn5795]

Taylor Ray Can I have a hug?

[@Sweet9964]

2:52 tj hunt

[@blakewebster6786]

hahahahahahahahah

[@onasapiel4718]

HA GOTEM

[@chrisdunlap2520]

Yeah because a stock DE 350z with a wing and seats is so crazy!!!!! You must not own a car or even know what a DE is

[@MultiTerpen]

Stop mentioning him. He is just a crazy kid with too much money. Idk why people even watch him.

[@chrisdunlap2520]

Seraj89 would of been funny if Adam didn't say build a crazy car and not know how to drift.

[@Jack-cu7rl]

videography is on a different level!

[@ThePatcass]

much better right? :)))

[@The_JDM_Dynasty]

Adam has a huge love for all things JDM

[@-hazza-1291]

You are actually every where lol

[@The_JDM_Dynasty]

And nowhere at the same time :)

[@anderw9223]

I'm 19 years old. I have been struggling for the past almost 4 years now, just trying to find myself and stay positive. I can confidently say you have been such a help for me, you really have helped my push boundaries I made myself. You've pushed me to try and get into drifting once I fix my car up a bit. You are a truly amazing person and I'm sure I'm not the only person that has been uplifted by your course of action through life and general attitude. Keep it up man, love ya. Also sick video tommy! You did an awesome job with the edit of the 240 around town.

[@CBFilms_CB]

In love with this video. They way you described being able to not worry about getting hurt from riding was amazing. It makes you more committed to riding and you have another hobby you love just as much. I always worry that I will break a bone while riding sometime and not be able to ride for months. Over time you get less scared but that sets you up for more injuries

[@ohaijoey]

2:48 OH YOU MEAN LIKE TJ HUNT?

[@user-wo2tx6pb2x]

Joey Gomez EXACTLY

[@DavidGamero]

XD TRUER WORDS HAVE NEVER BEEN SPOKEN

[@jimrod4539]

tjs 350 isn't anything special lol?..

[@DavidGamero]

he put a fucking massive useless wing on it, he put one of the most expensive headlight systems possible in it, obviously he's getting a hydro.........................

[@blackxthink]

... How's an expensive headlight setup affects drifting ?

[@209xKiiNG]

I don't know who this tommy guy is.... but he killed it! Great vid!

[@BrodieSmithvloglife]

Carlos Mejia how long have u watched

[@PoolHut2K]

Carlos Mejia he is the guy behing mad mike's videos

[@garagesideways2753]

This video was amazing.. it honestly impacted my life ❤

[@alexascher6509]

This video goes so far beyond amazing. I regularly watch your daily vlogs, but I feel like this is a behind the scenes and a biography at the same time. It's so awesome that we get this third person view of your history in drifting; Very refreshing. Keep doing what you do Adam, you're a true inspiration

[@Jack-cu7rl]

that opening shot tho

[@weekendwarriortv3950]

Love this video TBH

[@bobbyorrfan4449]

Everything Enduro same man

[@alexandrosgrivas1299]

Everything Enduro yeah montage is on point👌

[@renerios1056]

Being humble goes a long way. Love everything you put out man. From BMX to cars or computers all of the content is amazing. Video was also top notch.

[@jaredreyes2160]

Adam and Tommy you guys did a phenomenal job on this. Adam, it's awesome to watch install videos, the best things happen during them. I can't tell you how many times I wished I got certain things on film. whether they were screw ups or a joke, to just overall progress. Do keep us updated and never stop what you love man.

[@caldercollins2518]

Tommy! You did an amazing job on this video. Holy crap was it one of my favorite videos i watched and that list is hard to make. I appreciate all the shots that were made they seem awesome and creative! Hope to see more of your work tommy! Adam lz really enjoyed your interesting story and that fact that you can bring drifting and bmx to us! Both of you keep up the great work!

[@tomimoto]

Calder thank you so much!

[@caldercollins2518]

tomimoto films no problem! It was really great work!

[@freiberghini]

tomimoto films amazing work! love it.

[@tomimoto]

Māris Freibergs thank you!!

[@chrisrogich6180]

Adam, you need to make a street edit soon

[@kcassi1]

Dude, this is awesome, I've watched you from the beginning and really watching you progress and watching your car progress, it's all awesome, I love this, I felt like the 240 hasn't been like showed off much here recently, and this is just perfect! Thank you man for sharing your wonderful life with us!

[@iamMADLYFE]

Man... That was beautifully put together!! Amazing stuff and amazing content! I started watching your drift series back in the day and just knew that this was gonna be my favorite channel! You revived youtube for me and I've never bought more than 1 item from KZbinr's shops but you produce some quality stuff Adam! I can't wait for all of your upcoming content! Please come back to Vegas! We love you LZ! Keep going my man!

[@Dylan-nq7zt]

adam its awesome how you dont act like you know everything you've inspired me that i can do anything i set my mind to man

[@GrantNugent]

10 seconds into it and I already love the edit

[@The_PoloChannel]

Adam bro, I've always connected with your videos and I think that your car is dope. I've been watching you for so long, but as a training mechanic and a young car enthusiast, ever since you were building this and learning to drift, I find myself checking your channel every day late at night(I'm in the UK) to see your content, and it actually makes me happy so see how unique everyone in the car scene really is and I guess you give me a good connection with that. Don't ever give what you're doing, because you're killing it, and I'm in for the ride 🔰

[@therealshanebegg5540]

Adam! You have grown so much and you really do inspire other! Thanks for choosing the right things in life regarding success rather than the wrong! You have a powerful influence on millions and It feels great to say that I am one of those "influenced" by you! Great Edit or interview. And can't wait for next video.

[@MrDefr0st]

3 years later and he's drifting in FD. Well done Adam and thanks for the filming the journey.

[@andrewisca]

Great job Tommy! Music and angle shots to my liking. To Adam: An idea I have is you should make stops around the country and host bmx ride meetups at skateparks just to give your followers an opportunity to meet you. I don't have a bike; I only have a skateboard, but I would definitely buy one to ride with you and maybe pick up on it.

[@tobiassam3355]

Andrew I. agreed!!!!!

[@skyebluepainting]

Adam. I struggle with heavy depression once of twice a month. your videos motivate me to keep going and become more original. I have followed you for years are you are different than the rest. really enjoyed this video. 👊👍💯

[@jacksonscooterguy]

From someone who found your channel because of riding bmx for many years, I was stoked when you started posting car content. Currently an auto mechanic with a strong passion for cars, keep up the killer videos!

[@maruszak7198]

Can you make another song and bring out doggy

[@antonilenkiewicz4888]

Jellybeanjim 1 he needs to

[@ambushdrift]

Woah, that slow mo 😍

[@dogz5233]

AMBush Drift soo good 😻

[@alievedits7628]

The fact that he gave credit to his best friends and his viewers shows a lot about what kind of person Adam is ! Good job Adam love your videos !

[@34tupfr00b]

Tommy absolutely killed it! I never expected to see such professional quality, he seriously deserves some applause people!

[@Joey.Alford]

Super artsy like a dustin williams style. love it

[@rhyslogan9651]

Only up for 3 minutes and it's a 8 minute video and 291 likes that is winning ! Also I've watched your videos since you bought your 240 and it's been good to see you get better at it every minute!

[@antonioglendinning4414]

Yet another great video, Adam! A massive well done to Tommy for the filming, he did a great job. Your channel is proving to be such a massive inspiration to me and it really helps to keep me going. I can't wait to get my first car sometime in the very near future and one day work my way up to a garage somewhat like yours. Keep on producing this awesome content. Thanks, Adam!

[@javier8284]

love what youre doing Adam, and its great to see you happy doin it, wish you all the best

[@ridwanali2710]

do you have positive camber in the rear it looked like it im some parts and cool vid

[@AdamLZ]

Like +.5, barely anything.

[@badabing2302]

Ridwan Ali that's a good eye.

[@namsaying]

yee it's for when the car squats so that it goes back to 0 camber around corners just in case anyone asks

[@ridwanali2710]

it was kinda noticeable in like body line shots if you know what i mean

[@BIRTCHBUILT]

Awesome work. Love the channel. Shout out to your buddy Tommy for putting together a killer vid!

[@tomimoto]

ThrottleTherapy247 thank you bro!

[@jaysonhood7951]

I love what you are doing Adam! Keep doing what your doing and I'll support you the whole way!

[@mandowhite445]

Tommy u did a great job... bro keep grinding..And the same goes for u too Adam thanks for having use on this journey as u go through ur life

[@niklasxl]

daamn where did all this quality come from? :D

[@jaygoodwin6287]

Tommy Helped :)

[@brandonpollock6836]

This is dope af I love everything you do Adam your one my charts one of the best KZbinrs your lieterly my role model I love cars drifting an bmx video games an you do it all ur channel is always changing an I love it keep the videos coming your great an amazing edit it's on another level 🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰

[@syzofficial_]

easily one of the most humble and genuine people out there on youtube! proud of the progress bro keep it up youre a huge inspiration to many people including myself

[@skaterdemon27]

Love this video man. Amazing quality and just all around interesting to watch. One of the best videos you've put out so far in my opinion

[@andrescompian1055]

U inspire me to get a drift car and become a bmx rider ur my biggest fan take care ur the best I watch all of ur videos

[@JendyVisionary]

This is amazing! Thanks tommy for helping adam and all of that! We all appreciate u!

[@tomimoto]

JeyRod 👍🏼👍🏼

[@eel1331]

Adam i feel you... working out was my stress reliever but my injuries keep returning so cars has been a great hobby. I know that feeling.

[@jasongrady4964]

Awesomeness all the way around. It is sooo cool to see you have fun, and get better. Special shout-out for including your wife in everything.

[@hog198]

Holy shit Tommy, this is next level!

[@MiniMorris97]

This makes up for yesterday's video for sure

[@fletcherhyslop]

Super super super rad video. The fact that you said "I should mention all my friends who got me into this / made this possible" and then actually mentioned everyone is what sets you apart. No matter how much the spotlight is on you, or how big you are, you always give credit to others who deserve some. Good on you, don't change. :)

[@TarikTJS]

I SOOOOO LOVE this type of movie about you Adam!! :D The almost 'interview'-like setup and the filmmaking-focus on the car... loved it. Also it felt sincere, and honest - as do most of your videos, but within this type of setting it adds to the idea of the kind of person you are. Really good job and respect for the film makers!

[@209xKiiNG]

Shirt idea: Lz Drift

[@FrenchGrinchOG]

Carlos Mejia yea I like his content and want the support him but I don't BMX!!! I like CARS!!!

[@royalpaintworx]

Yes!!!

[@DanielYurko]

I completely agree. Found him for his 240.

[@209xKiiNG]

Engaboat We're on the same boat. It's cool to watch and all but the car stuff keeps me coming back.

[@97randomninja]

It's would be pretty sweet, LZBMX/LZDRFT

[@DieselMediaOnt]

This is so well done Tommy! Keep it up! Slow-mo was gorgeous

[@tomimoto]

Diesel Media thank you!

[@jonjeny]

Beautiful job! What camera did you use?

[@tomimoto]

Diesel Media Sony A7S with Ninja recorder mostly.

[@rb26xs14]

Name of the first track!?

[@pedroalonzo5437]

Hands down my favorite video you've made! Absolutely amazing

[@olledahl8551]

Awesome Video! You can tell it's more high quality and it's a nice change! Keep it up Adam, Every video you do is exciting and I'm lovin it all!!!

[@harveyslater1825]

who likes before even watching???

[@__Leon__]

who comments an overused like whoring comment without even watching and/or caring about the content creator and actually commenting about the video???

[@saika8065]

Leon 😂😂😂

[@harveyslater1825]

i'm just saying if you support adam you would like before watching!

[@harveyslater1825]

oii

[@saika8065]

hxxveyy funny guy 😂😂😂

[@mellowsupply]

damn! sick edit! keep up the good work!

[@noah5923]

First this video was amazing, Have been watching your videos since you were at 300k and, i find it really sick that you and your channel have just progressed along with the 240 and how you have just evolved into the man you are today that went from a core bmx rider and now you are pro. Overall great video and i would love to see vids like this more often.

[@homerun217]

Wow, now this is a video. Amazing job Tommy, and congrats on your many successes, your hard work shows!

[@DippinOnBack]

Yo this video is sick. Good job to the editor. Props buddy props.

[@tomimoto]

DippinOnBack ✌🏼

[@emilhedman1778]

LZ squad like!!!!

[@courtneyangstadt]

To Tommy, the one thing that would've been cool would've been to record the 240 starting up by itself and add that to be louder than the music at 2:07. Rest of the video was awesome. Adam, I feel like you're super genuine and your love of both drifting and BMX shows how much you really implement them into your life. Can't wait to see what new car you guys bought! 😊

[@nobodylikesghost5155]

amazing video.... i used to never go outside or really talk to anyone. then i started watching your videos and i decided to ask for a bmx bike. When i got it i didn't know how to do a single trick. but now im ok at i guess. my point is i used to be isolated from the world i never did anything. i weighed about 230 pounds and now that i started riding bikes and hanging out with other riders i weigh about 178 and i owe it all to you. thank you.

[@Tom-to5xe]

Legend has it that if you are early to an Adam Liz video, you can get a reply

[@samashly1659]

Tom 1851 stop asking.

[@masonhartwig2483]

why would he reply to this? you didn't ask a question or comment about the video you're just fishing for anything

[@daboss9889]

Tom 1851 L

[@BondTheOGYT]

4:59 Them cinematics 😍 the lazy eye looks pretty dope on the 24 What are the songs in the video Adam?

[@mitchellmuna2905]

Adam LZ dope video and great channel. Been watching for a couple weeks now and you got me hooked! Keep it up and continue to drift! Don't worry about negative comments or people that don't support your passion. There still watching! ;)

[@deanwalther9033]

One of my favourite video by far, and pretty much watched all your uploads👌

[@evanfogarty8476]

Adam that actually brought a tear to my eye, it was the best made KZbin video I have ever seen ever in my life, I can see u spent hours and maybe days just into the filming off this video and thats not including the time I say u more than likely spent on the editing of this video, I was going to get some merch from ur store until I got to the till thing and I seen that it cost about €68 (which I think is like $80) to get it sent to where u live in Ireland and I was only getting a few stickers I'm trying my best to get money to get some merchant from your store at the moment keep up the amazing videos can't wait for the next one P.S. Adam if u read this please reply.

[@evanfogarty8476]

I mean where "I live in Ireland"

[@tobiastho9639]

Actualy it was his friend Tommy filming and doing this...

[@rageagainstthetoymachine2410]

nothing sad about this video at all why would you cry lol

[@tjcook9464]

RageAgainstTheToyMachine Never heard of tears of joy?

[@DatTyGuy]

Evan Fogarty you should prolly watch more videos then

[@keecamp3706]

you have encourged me alout

[@slipgun7]

Amazing video and production value. I didn't expect to like it as much as I do. Great work

[@TheBroncDiaries]

This editing is SICK! Props to your friend, Tommy. Seen His channel. Drifting, BMX and gaming all in one channel. this is dope.

[@zaynolatv8041]

the s the story was sick

[@connoretherington1763]

Notification squad

[@tomsoede1935]

I feel like you have such a great community, people in comments seem genuine and nice, I think a lot of YT'ers would love to have what you have here. Keep it up man!

[@raceashley6122]

Hey man. I remember seeing you at the liberty walk show last year in Orlando and then I didn't really watch you're videos. I had heard of you though. In the past couple months I've been almost religiously trying to keep up with your videos and it is kinda inspiring me to get some stuff done. I rode fixed gears for years and been wanting to build a BMX and watching your videos has really got me in the mood to stop being lazy haha. Same with the drifting. I got tons of friends of here in Jacksonville that drift and I've driven their cars and after I finish my VW I plan on doing some sort of drift build. Thank man!

[@feidex]

So cool video love it you and your frend are awasome #litleBOOST

[@Emt0o]

This clip was dirty as fuck! nice editing.

[@blayzearmstrong6421]

loved it too

[@Rodrick57]

I felt like I was watching an interview / re-cap of you life. I loved it, between the mix of bmx, drifting, and you. You guys killed it. I honestly felt like this was on tv.

[@EdwardAlcala]

adam you're such a real calm awesome person dude. Nothing but positives, need more people like you and your friends!

[@atlewesteras7687]

Hey Adam, i respect u bro

[@AdamLZ]

Thank you :)

[@samashly1659]

Adam LZ and so do i

[@samashly1659]

Adam LZ give us a clew on what car your gunna get

[@chasehan130]

This is beyond cool. Props to you and Tommy on the video man. Impressive

[@livestrong2417]

Very professionally done, you and Tommy I'm sure put a lot of time in producing this excellent overview. If You Tube has an award for excellence you guys deserve consideration.

[@alisakkioglou9207]

1:58 name of song?

[@MrGuitarguyadam]

this is the most honest strait forward "my story" ever. awesome!

[@smilespergallon3517]

I think this must be the best video I've seen on KZbin in the last three years WOW!! this was awesome

[@jamisongleich1601]

Awesome video Adam. Very well put together. Great job to everyone!

[@lukagaspersic8082]

Crazy SICK video! I just want to watch it over and over again.

[@ArtOfTheCarbine]

Well articulated, my friend. Outstanding production quality, as usual. Keep doin' you!

[@darrenp156]

well done, perfectly filmed and alot of information was given which was great. keep up the good work adam and tom

[@seanfredericks_]

By far my favorite video you've ever produced!! keep up the great work

[@zaclewis4243]

this is a really great video the transitions the slow mo the voice over everything about this video is amazing I don't even want to know how much time when into it but it's amazing great work

[@TyRoxYaMan]

This was super excellent quality Adam and Tommy excited for more 2j vids and car stuff keep on doin your thing Adam glad to see good quality work and videos!!

[@Linkington]

I love this video, took me off guard from his normal uploads. Wouldn't mind seeing more videos like this.

[@prxeight]

Tommy the magician. Amazing video, so well balanced. Great shots, perfect music. Job well done sir.

[@tristan8243]

your 240 is goals. bumper broken-> no fux given. i like the "all about the seat time" setting🤘🏼

[@sickfish199]

I used to ride bmx but haven't in a long time. I love cars and drifting your channel is inspiration while I'm on my overseas adventure and don't have a car to drive

[@beauchamplife9755]

this is documentary as hell bro, I LOVE the way this video is edited, great job Tommy

[@MrJoeyelings]

Great video Adam, keep up the great work! Excited to see which car you got.

[@Roburritto]

one of the best vids on your channel, hands down. keep it up man